高三英语课堂限时训练(412)

高三英语课堂限时训练（412）

一、阅读理解

(1)

Located in the picturesque Goulburn Valley in country Victoria is the Kialla Central Primary School, attended by just 77 students, four teachers and one excellent principal (校长). After experiencing epidemic lockdown period (疫情封闭期) that forced them into remote learning for months, the boys and girls of Kialla have just one message — THANK YOU!

“We never expected such a wonderful outpouring of thanks,” princ ipal Debbie Humphries tells Woman’s Day from the school’s playground where the students have gathered to praise the devoted the staff who supported them during these recent tough times.

“Spending time with these amazing children, we found one unique qualit y really shines through their exceptional kindness. From Foundation One through to Year 6, all 77 come together as one, each adding their little bit of magic to the mix,” says Debbie, 52. “Our school motto, ‘A small school doing big school things!’, summarized what we aim to do every day—to go beyond the normal course of duty, to schedule their education according to their individual strengths, and weaknesses, and give them a chance to shine and be their best.”

“I’ve been here at Kialla Central since its foundation,” Harry, 11, explains confidently, “Thanks to the best teachers in Australia, actually the universe, lockdown and remote learning was like being in the classroom—only more fun! Now I’m in Grade 6 and a school captain, and it’s my job to help teach the little ones that we must always look out for each other,” he says.

Annika, who is honored to captain the school with her good mate Harry, is convinced Miss H and the Kialla staff are real-life angels, without the wings! “During lockdown, they changed everything to make learning more interesting. We made Mother’s Day cards as part of our art lesson, and they organized flowers from a local community garden to gift to our mums. If one of us was having a birthday, they all got in their cars and drove by ou r houses singing Happy Birthday!” she says.

“We’re very proud to know our hard work has paid off — just look at those smiles!” says principal Debbie.；

1. What led to children’s remote learning?

A．The shortage of equipment. B．The epidemic lockdown.

C．The government support. D．The special courses.；

2. Why did the students say “thank you” to the school?

A．Because of Mother’s Day cards.

B．Because of the interesting staff.

C．Because of its warm environment.

D．Because of its devoted staff and personalized courses.；

3. What can we learn about the school from the text?

A．It aims to receive social attention.

B．It is a remote village junior high school.

C．It has made a big difference to students.

D．It has lots of staff and advanced equipment.；

4. What is the text?

A．A book review. B．A science story.

C．A news report. D．A scientific study.

(2)

Recently, researchers revealed details on several tiniest robots they have created. Small enough to sit on the side of a penny, the robots can be controlled by a laser(激光). The tiniest is shaped like a crab(螃蟹)and is just half a millimeter wide. The robots don’t have any power of their own. Instead, they can be controlled from a distance by using lasers. The researchers say the robot is designed a bit like a 3D

pop-up book. The basic shape for the crab is flat. The flat shape is then attached to a rubbery material that’s stretched out. When the rubbery material is allowed to relax, the robot pops up into a standing crab.

This mixture of layers is the secret to the crab’s mov ement. The different layers give the material two positions that it can be in. When the hard glass layer is softened, the rubbery layer bends the material. But when the hard layer hardens again, it turns back to its old position. The scientists call this “shape-memory” . The trick to getting the hard glass layer to soften is to warm it up with a laser. Because the robots are so tiny, their parts heat up and cool down very quickly. By warming up different parts of the robots, scientists can make them move in different ways. The researchers say their robots can climb, walk, turn, and even jump.

The robots aren’t super speedy. But given their tiny size, they’re also not too slow. It takes the crabs about 20 seconds to cover 1 centimeter.

Right now the robots aren’t all that useful. All they can do is move, and they need to be in a place where lasers can shine on them to do that. But scientists say that one day tiny robots like these might be able to work in very small spaces. It’s possible that they could build very tiny machines, or perhaps even travel inside the human body to help deal with medical problems.；

5. What do we know about the tiniest robots?

A．They are produced by 3D printing.

B．They have the size of a penny.

C．They can be remotely controlled.

D．They need no energy to move.；

6. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?

A．Provide information about rubbery materials.

B．Analyze the working process of laser.

C．Introduce the concept of shape-memory.

D．Explain the way to make the robot move.；

7. What should be improved about the tiniest robots?

A．Their use. B．Their apps. C．Their power storage. D．Their moving directions.；

8. What is the best title for the passage?

A．Robots without energy consumption

B．World’s tiniest remote-control robots

C．Flexible tiniest robots in our body

D．Crab-like robots for the future

二、七选五阅读

How to Get Along With Friends

Friendships can have a major impact on your health and happiness, but it’s not always easy to develop friendships. The following are some tips for you.

Be positive

9 . If you’re someone who likes to discuss hopeless-sounding situations, that’s OK, but remember to talk about more cheerful topics, too. Discussing books or sharing funny stories are better for your friendships. Of course, if something b ad happens, it’s OK to ask your friends for support. You’re not expected to be positive all the time.

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Listening helps you learn about your friends and support them when they need it. Give your friends your full attention, and make mental notes about the important things in their lives—like the names of their loved ones, things they like and major things that have happened or are happening in their lives. 11 , don’t immediately share your experiences or advice. Instead, ask them, “How are you feeling about it?” or “What do you plan to do about that?”

Make time for each other

Spending time with your friends has a huge impact, whether it’s for a few minutes or for several hours. 12 . If you can’t easily see your friends in person, try texting each other or having video calls. It certainly doesn’t replace an in-person hangout, but it’s a good way to keep in touch.

Calmly discuss problems one-on-one

If your friends are doing something that’s bothering you, it doesn’t help to give them the silent treatment or leave them out. Instead, talk to them one-on-one about what’s bothering you, and calmly share how you feel about it. For example, if your friends have given you an embarrassing (令人尴尬的) nickname, pull them aside and say, “I know you’r e trying to be funny, but when you call me that, I get really embarrassed. 13 .”

A．Listen to them

B．Please don’t call me that

C．Focusing on the upside makes you a better friend

D．If you answer telephone calls only during certain hours

E．If your friend shares something that they’re struggling with

F．Talking directly to your friend is the best way to solve an issue

G．Schedule fun activities with your friends, or just find time to talk for a while

三、完形填空

Being orphaned (使成为孤儿) at birth isn’t an eas y way to start life. Ben is a

baby donkey who was born at a . donkey shelter in the UK. His mother was 14

the shelter and was already pregnant when she arrived. When Ben was born, 15

his mother refused him. This 16 he didn’t get to suckle (吸吮) milk from her or receive any type of 17 and comfort after he was born.

A video made by the shelter shows Ben 18 as a baby for his mother, lost

and confused in this new world. But the story soon gets 19 . The shelter had the foresight to 20 Ben up with a special mare (母驴) named Jingles. Jingles had already been a 21 in life and didn’t have a bonded friend at the time. She was

the 22 one to help Ben out.

The shelter placed Ben and Jingles together on a farm in the hope that they would 23 . At first, Ben was frightened of the big mare, and wouldn’t let her come near. After some hours, 24 , Ben started to run around and Jingles got his attention.

Her motherly nature 25 . Touching Ben gently, Jingles got Ben to settle and

follow her 26 , and thus officially became his 27 mother. The pairing has been so 28 that Ben’s keepers now say you would never know he was orphaned

at birth.

14. A．sent to B．driven back C．passed on to D．taken away

from

15. A．occasionally B．unfortunately C．anxiously D．hopefully

16. A．proves B．explains C．means D．allows

17. A．service B．education C．information D．care

18. A．heading B．hoping C．playing D．crying

19. A．stranger B．better C．cleaner D．tougher

20. A．keep B．meet C．pair D．mix

21. A．mom B．winner C．partner D．tutor

22. A．perfect B．last C．former D．given

23. A．agree B．improve C．work D．bond

24. A．therefore B．however C．certainly D．consequently

25. A．gave away B．paid off C．came back D．went out

26. A．routine B．lead C．example D．order

27. A．ageing B．natural C．adoptive D．heroic

28. A．successful B．easy C．attractive D．usual

四、语法填空

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

World Oceans Day is an international day that takes place annually on 8 June. It

is observed as a 29 (remind) every year of the destruction 30 (cause) by human activities like garbage and waste water treatment and oil leaks. This year the main purpose of the Day is to inform a 31 (wide) public of the impact of human actions 32 the ocean, expecting more people 33 (care) about the worsening situation.

The Day is now celebrated in over 100 countries with hundreds of special events broadcast across the globe. It 34 (mark) in a variety of ways, including launching new campaigns and holding special events, to advance ocean conservation and education.

Young people are an important part. The Day provides them with a platform 35 they can express their concerns and share their ideas. Each year, the Day has a the me for the campaigns and events. For example, in 2016 and 2017 the themes were “Healthy oceans, healthy planet” and “Our oceans, our future”, 36 (respective). “Collective Action for the Ocean” is the theme in 2022, 37 (throw) light on the communities, ideas, and solutions that are working together to protect and recover the ocean 38 everything it sustains.

五、应用文写作

39. 假定你是育英中学的李华，你的澳大利亚朋友Jackson下学期将到你校交流学

习，写信向你了解学校情况。请给他写一封回信，内容包括：

1.学校简介；

2.特色活动。

注意：

1.写作词数应为80左右；

2.请按如下格式作答。

Dear Jackson,

Yours,

Li Hua

六、读后续写

40. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

When I graduated from the university, I devoted myself to teaching English in a small village school. One day, a lady called me and told me she was Simon’s mother. She said she wanted to call on me at a right time. Honestly speaking, I had been worried about myself. It made me feel a little fearful of seeing her because I was a

new teacher and I gave an honest acc ount of the students’ work. In Simon’s case, the grades were very low. He had never spent much time finishing his schoolwork

carefully so that he couldn’t even read his own handwriting, not to mention listening to his teachers in class. But he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his abilities.

So when Simon’s mother entered my office and appeared in front of me with a broad smile on her face, my palms(手心)were sweating. I was completely unprepared for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, which surprised me beyond speech. “Simon has become a different person. He talks of how he loves me, and he has begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he has recently spent an afternoon at a friend’s house. I want to tell you how grateful I am. You have helped my son develop his self-respect,” she continued. Then she kissed me again and left.

I sat, feeling really shocked, for about half an hour, wondering what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without even knowing it? At the very moment, I just failed to find out a reasonable explanation for what I was going through.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A few days later, coming out from nowhere, a scene occurred to me and explained everything.

From that day on, I noticed some changes in Simon.

参考答案

1. B

2. D

3. C

4. C

5. C

6. D

7. A

8. B

9. C

10. A

11. E

12. G

13. B

14. A

15. B

16. C

17. D

18. D

19. B

20. C

21. A

22. A

23. D

24. B

25. C

26. B

27. C

28. A

29. reminder

30. caused

31. wider

32. on

33. to care

34. is marked

35. where

36. respectively

37. throwing

38. and

39. Dear Jackson,

I’m pleased to know that you are planning to visit our school next term. I’m writing to express my sincere welcome and introduce some information about my school.

With technological-advanced modern facilities, our school has beautiful campus and attractive learning environment. Besides, you will be impressed by nice teachers and friendly students, making you feel at ease. What appeals to you most is the English Club, which arranges an activity once a week. In the activity, native students can communicate with exchage students. It helps them a lot.

Looking forward to meeting you. I hope you will enjoy you stay here.

Yours,

Li Hua

40. A few days later, coming out from nowhere, a scene occurred to me and explained everything.I finally came to remember that several months before Simon’s mother’s coming, when some students were giving reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke quietly, and to encourage her to raise her voice, I said, “Speak up. Simon is the expert on this. He is the only one you have to convince, and he can’t hear you in the back of the room.” That was it, but I saw a smile flash across Simon’s face.

From that day on, I noticed some changes in Simon. He sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more, and became happier, which was all because he happened to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed praise was the one who took the last seat that day. This experience taught me the most valuable lesson over the years.

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