江苏省泰兴中学2017届高三12月阶段性检测英语试题

would give her high praise.

A. attended B. had attended C. was attending D. were attending 35. --- I’m not sure whether I should help LiLei with his essay. --- I don’t think so. ________________.

A. The world is his oyster.

B. Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. C. He has butterflies in his stomach. D. It costs you an arm and a leg.

三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳

选项。

Generally speaking, relationships make or break us. From the quality of our family time to our ___36___ at work, our relationships are largely ___37___ for our career success or failure. Here are some ___38___ to help you develop good relationships with others.

Usually, people who focus on themselves when interacting with others ___39___ build positive lasting relationships. Instead, they should learn to become good ____40____ and encourage others to talk about themselves.

All the skills and education in the world will never ___41___ anyone as much as sincere, heartfelt care for them. ___42___, few things have a more positive effect on others than finding out and remembering things about them. Knowing a lot about people is a real ___43___ of your care for them, and it creates a lasting ___44___.

Give your relationship something positive when you meet, such as ideas, opportunities, and resources. Besides ___45___, be willing to receive from the other person. In fact, one of the best ways to start a relationship is to ask for advice or a favor. Everyone loves to show his ___46___ knowledge and authority on a subject, because it makes him feel honored and respected.

Try to use conflict as a tool, not a ___47___. The ___48___ of conflict in a relationship is natural and healthy. Damage only occurs when we react ___49___ to it. To learn more about the other person and find a solution that ___50___ both of you, relationships could become stronger and deeper.

Relationships break up quickly when others can’t ___51___ you, so say what you mean and ___52___ your word. Few things damage a friendship more severely than breaking a ___53___.

If people know more about the value of good relationships, they can achieve both personal satisfaction and ___54___ success. If you aren’t naturally ___55___ in this area, don’t worry. You can learn to improve them in your life and career.

36. A. communications B. Interactions C. Conversations 37. A. reliable B. dependable C. responsible 38. A. descriptions B. advice C. guidelines 39. A. possibly B. probably C. likely 40. A. listeners B. speakers C. announcers 41. A. show B. express C. impress 42. A. Therefore B. However C. Plus 43. A. performance B. appearance C. display 44. A. effect B. bond C. result 45. A. giving B. getting C. taking 46. A. useful B. unique C. practical 47. A. equipment B. facility C. device 48. A. concept B. absence C. presence 49. A. inappropriately B. abnormally C. impolitely 50. A. serves B. affects C. influences 51. A. count in B. count on C. figure out 52. A. stick in B. stick to C. stick out 53. A. trust B. comment C. balance 54. A. private B. total C. professional 55. A. great B. good

C. proper

四、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题 2分，满分30分）A

D. chats D. blame D. explanation D. rarely D. lecturers D. make D. Otherwise D. growth D. influence D. bringing D. expert

D. weapon D. assistance D. illegally D. helps D. figure in D. stick by D. remark D. wonderful D. gifted

Spring Willow Farm is designed to educate the public about farm operation, farm history, and issues facing farmers today. Schedule

We are open every day of the year, except holidays. The grounds are open year-round from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitors can access the buildings on most days between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with a reduced schedule during the winter months. Please call the farm or visit our website for a current schedule of events, classes, and opening times. Visiting the farm

Visitors are free to tour the farm on their own. Maps are available at the information desk in the Main Building. Guided tours are included in the cost of admission. Tours leave from the Main Building front entrance at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.

The ground floor of the Main Building contains exhibits explaining daily farm life in different periods of history, with displays showing farm tools, kitchen and other household utensils（用具）, photographs, and more. Also in the Main Building is the Farm Gift Shop. Available for sale are a variety of books on farming and farm life as well as reproductions of old photographs and historical farm tools.

In the cow barn（棚舍）,visitors can watch milking demonstrations（示范）every afternoon. The horse and goat barns are also open to visitors. Please note: Our animals are used to attention from people and enjoy being petted, but use caution. Please don’t tease the animals, and please don’t feed them. Classes

Spring willow Farm offers classes on various aspects of farming and farm history two evenings a week throughout the year. In addition, classes on special subjects related to farming can be arranged for your club or group. Please contact the Education Office for further information. 56. While touring the farm, visitors are allowed to ______. A. buy some souvenirs C. adopt the animals

57. What is Spring Willow Farm used as? A. A winter school. C. An amusement park.

B. A botanical garden. D. An education center. B. feed the animals D. do the milking

B

One of the most practical parts of my college education(and my entire education) was my student teaching. For six months, I gradually took over until I was completely teaching the class. It wasn’t quite the same as a real teaching job. However, it was definitely a good way to get some real world experience. School should prepare students for the job market. Therefore, are our kids receiving enough practical education so they can be successful in the real world?

When teaching kids, it’s important to be able to have a purpose for everything we teach. As parents and teachers, we should ask ourselves: what can this be used for when kids enter the job market? I can think about a college class I took where we had to analyze various movies. I honestly can’t think of how analyzing “Rambo” benefited me. Perhaps, I would have been better off taking an auto shop class or a carpentry class. After all, I can’t change a tire and I’m completely incapable when it comes to using power tools. The Guardian points out that the current generation is one of the most educated but lacks the skills to mend a hole in a shirt or put up a shelf. We have become a society that hires someone else to do these basic tasks. So how can we fix this?

Perhaps, learning how to think is not enough. Rather than focusing on standardized tests so much, schools need to give students more practical application. Cooking is actually helpful when teaching children about fractions, measuring and multiplication. Students can learn how to double a recipe and see the relationship between 1/4 and 1/3 cup. As kids get into the upper grades, money management should be a focus. Making a budget and learning about interest rates are good ideas. I used to give my students real restaurant menus and a budget. They had to come up with what they could buy, including the tip with a set amount of money. In college, rather than only focus on the craft of writing, I wish I would have learned more about marketing and publishing my writing. Finally, internships（实习）in both high school and college should be required.

It appears that some high schools are doing a better job of preparing students for the real world. For instance, according to NBC News, in Michigan, “the Utica Center for Science and Industry uses technology to prepare students for automotive and military industry jobs.” The program aims to combine students’ skills with employers’ needs. Students take optional courses in areas such as “multimedia, engineering or mechatronics” and also take part in activities where there isn’t one right answer. For me, giving kids the opportunity to create is the key point. So far, the program is showing success.

According to a Gallup poll, fifty-seven percent of American workers say “the type of work they do generally” does not require “ a bachelor’s or a more advanced degree.” Therefore, if a college degree isn’t