浙江省温州市十校联合体2016届高三上学期期初联考英语试卷

For the first time in her life she understood that her true security did not depend on those things in which she had placed her trust. It lay deep within. And also for the first time, she knew what it was to be content in all circumstances. She realized that whether she had plenty or hardly enough, somehow she would be all right. She just knew it. She later wrote, ―Before the quake I appeared very successful, but my life was out of balance. I wasn’t happy because I had been making money and always wanting more. My home, my job, my clothes, a relationship — I thought they were my security. It took an earthquake and losing everything I owned for me to discover that my security had been with me all along…There’s a power within us that we can depend upon no matter what is happening around us.‖

She had tied her rope to the wrong things. It took a disaster for her to understand that those things are not trustworthy. So she let go of the rope and discovered peace. She found that her true security was a power within- dependable and sure.

What is your rope tied to? And what would happen if you found the courage to let go of it? 75. In Paragraph 1, the writer tells the story of the man to___________. A. describe a scene B. introduce a topic C. offer an argument D. satisfy the readers’ curiosity 76. If the story of the man was true, the most probable result would be that___________. A. the bumper of the car broke up B. the house was destroyed by the car

C. the wife was scolded by her husband D. the man was badly injured or even killed 77. Why was Susan crying in the darkness?

A. Because she was afraid of staying in the dark . B. Because she wanted to be heard by the rescuers.

C. Because she was frightened and felt helpless. D. Because she had tied her rope to the wrong thing.

78. What did Susan feel after she thought about her situation? A. She felt very peaceful. B. She felt she was still alive. C. She felt completely hopeless. D. She wanted to change her life forever. 79. How did Susan like interpersonal relationship and income before the earthquake? A. They were alternative. B. They were unnecessary. C. They were very important. D. They were among some choices. 80. Which of the following should be the best title? A. What to Depend on. B. A Rope Tied to a Car. C. Please Let Go of Your Trust. D. An Experience from an Earthquake.

第二节：下面文章中有5处（第81–85题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题纸上将相应的位置上。选项中有一项是多余选项。

A. Exercise B. Relax yourself C. Take Time to Reflect D. Read Challenging Books E. Early to Bed, Early to Rise F. Minimize Television Watching

Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence

Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability.

Here are 5 simple ways anyone can squeeze a bit more productivity out of the old gray matter. 81._______– This is a hard sell. People love vegetating in front of the television, myself included

more often than I’d like. The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity or allow it to recharge. It’s like having the energy sapped out of a muscle without the health benefits of exercise.

When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax.

82.________ – I used to think that I’d learn more by not exercising and using the time to read a book instead. But I realized that time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel energetic and can concentrate more easily.

83.________– Many people like to read popular suspense fiction, but generally these books aren’t mentally stimulating. If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more accurate, elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style.

84.________– Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation. You’ll be most refreshed if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate by sleeping late, you’ll wake up lethargic(无精打采) and have trouble focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most tranquil and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity(敏锐) all day.

If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of drowsiness. Anything longer will make you lethargic, but a short nap will refresh you.

85.________ – Often our lives get so exercited that we become overwhelmed without even realizing it. It becomes difficult to concentrate because nagging thoughts keep interrupting. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance to organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered.

Conclusion – I hope you aren’t disappointed that none of the techniques I’ve proposed are revolutionary. But simple, unexciting answers are often the most valid. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips, you’ll be rewarded with increased mental acuity and retention of knowledge.

试卷 II(答题纸) （选择题答在答题卡上）

写 作（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

During the summer vacation this year, I thought I should do everything meaningful instead of

stay at home, so I got a job at a KFC fast food restaurant and worked there like a cleaner. I worked

eight hours a day for three week. The job was hard and bored and seemed endless, what made me so

tired that I nearly gave it up halfway. And I stuck to it with great determination. Every day I start off

for work early in the morning and got to home late in the evening. Finally I finished the job before

the new term began. Now, I understand what work means. I think it is really successful experience.

第二节：书面表达（满分30分）

作为高三学生，学习英语时我们会碰到各种各样的困难，如何解决英语学习中的困难也是高中学习的一部分，那么在过去两年的高中英语学习中你是如何解决这些困难的。请你以“My Approach to Difficulties in Learning English ”为题，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你的一些做法。 注意：1.词数100-120左右。

2.短文中不能出现本人相关信息。

My Approach to Difficulties in Learning English

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