四會中學2009屆高三英語第4周周練

一

Instead of hitting the beach, fourteen high school students traded swimming suits for lab coats last summer and turned their attention to scientific experiments.

The High School Research Program offers high school students guidance with researchers in Texas A＆M’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences．Jennifer Funkhouser, academic adviser for the Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management, directs this four-week summer program designed to increase understanding of research and its career potential (潛能).

Several considerations go into selecting students, including grades, school involvement and interest in science and agriculture．And many students come from poorer school districts, Funkhouser says．“This is their chance to learn techniques and do experiments they never would have a chance to do in high school.”

Warner Ervin of Houston is interested in animal science and learned how to tell male from female mosquitoes (蚊子)．His adviser, Craig Coates, studies the genes of mosquitoes that allow them to fight against malaria and yellow fever．Coates thought this experience would be fun and helpful to the high school students.

The agricultural research at A＆M differs from stereotypes．It’s “molecular (分子) science on the cutting edge,” Funkhouser says．The program broadened students’ knowledge．Victor Garcia of Rio Grande City hopes to become a biology teacher and says he learned a lot about chemistry from the program.

At the end of the program, the students presented papers on their research．They’re also paid ＄ 600 for their work―another way this program differs from others, which often charge a fee.

Fourteen students got paid to learn that science is fun, that agriculture is a lot more than milking and plowing and that research can open many doors.

1．The research program is chiefly designed for ______.

      A．high school advisers from Houston

      B．college students majoring in agriculture

      C．high school students from different places

      D．researchers at the College of Agriculture and Life Science

2．It can be inferred from the text that the students in poorer areas ____.

      A．had little chance to go to college

B．could often take part in the program

      C．found the program useful to their future

      D．showed much interest in their high school experiments

3．When the program was over, the students ______.

      A．entered that college              B．wrote research reports

      C．paid for their research            D．found way to make money

4．The underlined expression “on the cutting edge” in paragraph 5 means “on the most _____ position.”

      A．important          B．favourable      C．astonishing       D．advanced

5．What would be the best title for the text?

      A．A Program for Agricultural Science Students

      B．A Program for Animal Science Students

      C．A Program for Medical Science Lovers

      D．A Program for Future Science Lovers

二

Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict.” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes―khaki pants and a sports shirt―to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I am working harder than ever.” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”

      More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday（but only on Friday）.This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.

       Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.” “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative（保守的）dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale（心境，士氣）. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”

6．David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because      .

       A．he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt

       B．he couldn’t stand a clean appearance

       C．he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time

       D．he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes

7．David Smith wears casual clothes now, because      .

       A．they make him feel at ease when working

       B．he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes

       C．he looks handsome in casual clothes

       D．he no longer works for any company

8．According to this passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?

       A．Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code.

       B．Comfortable clothes make employees more productive.

       C．A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.

       D．All the employers in the U. S. are for casual office wear.

9．According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

       A．Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.

       B．Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 90s.

       C．“Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers.

       D．Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.

10．In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT      .

       A．saving employees’ money

       B．making employees more attractive

       C．improving employees’ motivation

       D．making employees happier

三

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games are drawing near. Are you eager to enjoy watching the matches or start serving as a volunteer? First, you need to know about audience manners.

The behavior of courtside audiences is considered to be an important part of sporting culture. In 2004, after world champion Stephen Hendry lost to Ding Junhui in the China Open Snooker Championships, he complained of the noise from Chinese spectators. Perhaps you and your classmates could be written on the back of the tickets. Read your ticket carefully before you leave, remember to take away your soft drink bottles and other trash (垃圾).

During exciting games, try to control yourself. Don’t criticize the performance of players and coaches. Be careful with your words, since some may cause anger among other people in the audience.

Applause is a special form of body language you can use to communicate with players. But you should do it properly. When players first appear, clap your hands together to welcome them, but don’t go on for too long. After an excellent performance, applaud warmly. If someone fails, your applause will help encourage them.

Applause is not welcome, however, while a game is in progress and players need to keep their concentration. Various sports have various rules for the audience.

Enjoying artistic gymnastics requires silence. But lots of cheering can really help basketball and football players. Snooker and table tennis courtside behavior includes a ban on flash photography. Mobile phones are not allowed in shooting centers.

To be a good spectator, you should take time to learn the game-specific rules and related culture of each event.

11．What does the underlined work “spectators” mean in the second paragraph?

       A．Players             B．Audiences        C．Coaches           D．Organizers

12．When can’t you leave the spot of a game?

      A．When the game is going on             B．When the game is just over

     C．Before the game begins                   D．When the game is long over

13．What should you do during an exciting football game?

     A．Control yourself                                                              B．Keep quiet             

       C．Praise the players                                                             D．Cheer the players

14．When can’t you clap your hands?

     A．When players first appear              

       B．When an excellent performance is over

     C．When someone fails                       

       D．When a player is finishing a very difficult performance

15．What is the best title of this text ?       

     A．How to be a good audience of Beijing Olympic Games

     B．How to support players at Beijing Olympic Games

     C．How to control yourself at Beijing Olympic Games

     D．How to be a volunteer at Beijing Olympic Games

四

 London--A morning train rides away, across the channel. English kids discuss the Liverpool's football team in a Paris pub.

Some Parisians have started to travel to work in London.

In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two cities, London and Paris, in A Tale of Two Cities. These days, it might be A tale of One City.

As there are few jobs at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs.

Paris, rich in beauty, is more stylish. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down.

“For me, the difference is that London is real, alive,” said Trevor Wheeler, a financial expert.

Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “I am French, but I’ll stay in London,” she said.

There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. “I think people laugh more in Paris,” she said.

“Both cities have changed beyond recognition,” said Larry Collins, an author and sometimes a Londoner.

Like most people who know both cities well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably.

“I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better.”

But certainly not cheaper.

In some parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris.

Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice.

Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they don’t have to choose.

“I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around a centre, but life is too organized,” she said. “In London, you can be whoever you want. No one cares.”

16．It can be inferred that ___________.

A．Paris and London are the two biggest cities in the world

B．In the 19th century, Dickens told his stories in the two cities

C．London and Paris used to be separated

D．Liverpool is a big city in France

17．According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A．People feel it difficult to find a job in Paris.

B．People can't travel to London without a passport.

C．Living in France is more expensive than in London.

D．People can find any job in London.

18．According to this passage we know that _________.

       A．Parisians enjoy English food more than their own

       B．Londoners seldom travel to Paris on holidays

       C．both cities have their advantages

       D．young people prefer to live in London

19．Which city is better to live in according to the passage?

A．Paris.              B．London.          C．Both cities.      D．It just depends.

20．What’s the meaning of the last two sentences?

A．People can do everything in London.

B．People will feel lonely in London.

C．People in London enjoy living in different ways.

D．People in London enjoy a lawless life.

五

This hotel in the trees is famous in the world. Peop1e who know very little about Kenya, know of Treetops. When King George VI died, Princess Elizabeth was staying on the Treetops, and when she came down from there, “She succeeded him as the queen of the country”. This hotel in the middle of the forest shows the pleasure of Africa. When you visit it, you will be sent into the heart of the forest by hotel buses, and then a guide, with a gun to protect you against big game, will go with you to the Treetops. Before and after dinner, for the whole night if you wish, you can sit on the corridor(走廊), watching animals come to the water pool. The earliest hotel Treetops was built round a large tree on the opposite side of the water, but that was destroyed by fire and the new hotel Treetops, which is built round several trees, is much bigger.

    The dining room at Treetops is small, and the waiters cannot walk round to serve guests, a clever “railway service” has been invented. Guests take their food as it passes slowly in front of them, along a line in the center of the table.

    There are many animals around the Treetops. When you visit them, you can see:

    ---Animals and their babies are waiting to greet the guests.

    ---Animals, enjoying the Treetops pool in the daylight.

    ---A long bodied, long ring tailed very active cat-like animal is a special one coming out at night. He hunts and eats anything he can overpower and is very destructive. He lives in the trees at Treetops .He comes for his food every evening. Do not get too near to him, as his teeth and claws（爪）can do you harm. These animals can be trained and become lovely pets.

    ---Some other animals who have a thick coating of fur to keep them warm in the cold forest nights.

---Many buffaloes（水牛）coming to the Treetops for water and salt during the day or night.

21．“She succeeded in becoming the queen of the country.” In this sentence, “succeeded”  means _______.

       A．did what she was trying to do                            B．gained her purpose

       C．got a position on the death of the King                 D．completed an easy task

22．According to the passage, “railway service” actually refers to __________.

       A．the service provided at the railway station   

       B．the supply of food on the train

C．the service provided along the railway      

D．the supply of food along a moving line

23．Which of the following statements about “the cat-like animal”, described in the passage, is NOT true?

       A．It comes for food only at night.    

B．It lives in the trees at Treetops.

       C．Its teeth and claws can do people harm.                      

D．It can catch any other animal in the forest.

24．According to the passage. Treetops is famous in the world because ________.

   A．it shows the pleasure of America                                                                           

   B．Princess Elizabeth got to the crown when coming down from there                                                                               

   C．it is built round several trees

   D．there are many animals that can be trained and become lovely pets

25．We can learn from the passage, that the guests ________．

   A．should not play games on the Treetops    

   B．could not sit on the corridor at night

   C．could enjoy their dinner in the dining room  

   D．should keep off the cat-like animals

四會中學2009屆高三英語第4周周練答案

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