江苏省南京市2016届高三上学期学情调研卷英语试卷 2015.9

next week.

A. will make

B. has made

C. was making

D. is making

34. Remember to read about any taboos related to clothing, especially if you plan to visit ______ are considered holy.

A. which

B. where

C. what

D. that

35. I’m not talking about an aimless hope that’s little more than _________ optimism; I’m talking about hope as the spirit inside us.

A. great

B. blind

C. guarded

D. cautious

第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选择中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。

The Beginning of Drama

There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the 36 that drama evolved from ritual( 宗教仪式). The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings 37 the natural forces of the world—even the seasonal changes—as unpredictable, and they sought through various means to 38 these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to

39 the desired results were then kept and repeated until they changed into 40 rituals.

41 stories arose which explained or masked the mysteries of the rituals. As times passed, some rituals were 42 , but the stories, later called myths, continued to exist and provided material for art and drama.

Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rituals contained the 43 of theatre because music, dance, masks, and 44 were almost always used. 45 , a suitable site had to be provided for performances and 46 the entire community did not participate , a(n) 47 division was usually made between the “ area of acting “ and the “ area in which an audience sits ”. Besides, there were performers, and, since considerable importance was 48 to avoiding mistakes in the practice of rituals, religious leaders usually 49 that task. Wearing masks

and costumes, they often imitated (模仿) other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed (用哑剧表演出) the 50 effect—success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the Sun— 51 an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representatives were separated from 52 activities.

Another theory traces the theater’s origin from the human interest in 53 . According to this view , tales about the hunt , war or other things are told and gradually spread. 54 through the use of action and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily gymnastic or that are 55 of animal movements and sounds.

36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

A . background B. assumption

C. evidence

D. theory

A. viewed B. employed C. imagined D. dismissed A. take B. possess C guarantee D. control A. start B. show

C. bring D. continue

A. usual B. direct C. convincing D. fixed

B. Actually C. Eventually D. Naturally

C. followed

D.

41 A. Apparently 42. celebrated

43. 44.

A. spread B. abandoned

A. seed B. content C. myth D. history A. costumes B. routines C. instructions D.

performances

45. addition

46 A. when

B. although

C. unless D while

A. As a result B. In fact C. On the contrary D.

In

47 A. deep B. equal C clear D extra 48. 49. 50. desired

51.

A. whenever

B. as C. whatever D. so

A.attached B. related A. put up B. took up A. unexpected B. unpredicted

C. committed D. tied C. took on D. put on C. prepared D.

52. 53.

A. social B. political C. economic D. religious

A. accounts B. story-telling C. descriptions D

drama-writing

54. once

55.

A. imitations B. creatures

C. presentations D.

A. at that time B. at a time

C. at first D.

at

exhibitions

第三部分

阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you? or the life you want.

According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the well-known consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all.

In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned（幻想破灭的）American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him — and all of us — about the power of following your passion.

Whether you are looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, The Angel Inside is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work.

The break-out business story that’s already sold more than 70,000 copies, The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and

finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.

Advance Praise for The Angel Inside “The Angel Inside is a powerfully simple story that helps you discover your potential for a passionate life!”

— John C. Maxwell, author, speaker and founder of INJOY Stewardship Services

and EQUIP

“ Chris Widener’s The Angel Inside is a short read that is long on wisdom for life. Take an hour and a half of your time and delve into this truly meaningful book. It will captivate you from beginning to end, but more importantly, it will help you create your own life of power and beauty.”

—Jim Rohn

“ A very special one-day relationship between a wise mentor and his struggling but eager protégé. What a delightful story for everyone to read, and from which to benefit greatly!”

— Bob Burg “ The Angel Inside” is truly one of the most inspiring, encouraging motivational books I have ever read. Once I got started, I found it impossible to stop reading. And I say this as a man who has never read friction; I’ve always said that when I get all of the truth, then I’ll start reading fiction. It was a wonderful thrill to read a work of fiction that contains an enormous amount of truth and encouragement.”

— Zig Ziglar 56. What is probably the theme of the book The Angel Inside? A. Following your passion B. Recommending a new career C. Solving the mysteries in life D. Starting with action

57. What does the underlined word “captivate” mean? A. Instruct B. Attract C. Prevent D. Convince 58. What does Zig Ziglar mainly want to tell us?