1、2011届江苏省南京六中高三三模前英语热身卷 其他 任务型阅读 (共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分 ) 认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。 注意：每个空格只填 1个单词。请将答案：写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。 The most serious health problem in the world used to be infectious(传染的 )diseases such as typhoid fever, flu, bubonic plague(黑死病 ). In the 14th century, for example, bubon
2、ic plague killed roughly one-third of the population of Asia and about half of the population of Europe. A flu epidemic（流行病） in 1918 killed millions of people around the world. Today, however, vaccines and antibiotics have prevented the spread of many serious diseases. In fact, in many parts of the
3、world today, infectious diseases are no longer considered to be the most serious health problem. In the United States, the number one health problem is the new epidemic of obesity. What does it mean to be obese Most doctors and researchers use the body mass index（指数） , or BMI, to determine whether s
4、omeone is overweight or obese. The BMI equals a persons weight in kilograms divided by the square of the persons height in meters. A normal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. a person with a BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 is considered to be overweight, while a person with a BMI of 30 or above is said to be obese.
5、What is causing the epidemic of obesity One obvious contributing factor is the sedentary lifestyle that many people in the 21st century are leading. Getting around by car and working at a desk dont demand much physical activity. A second cause of obesity epidemic is an increase in the availability a
6、nd consumption of junk food. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines junk foods as “foods which provide calories primarily through fats or added sugars and have minimal amounts of vitamins and minerals.” Studies have shown that people are consuming a lot more calories daily than they
7、used to, and they are consuming many of those calories outside of regular meals. The popularity of fast-food restaurants over the past 30 years has also contributed to be the obesity epidemic. The goal of most fast-food restaurants is to make high profits by producing meals cheaply and efficiently,
8、with little concern for the nutritional content of food. As a result, much of the food served in fast-food restaurants is high in saturated fats, sodium, and sugar. The “great taste” of the food comes from artificial flavorings(调味品 ) created in science laboratories. For example, roughly 50 artificia
9、l ingredients are used to make strawberry milkshake sold in one popular fast-food restaurant. High-quality meat has been replaced by low-quality meat that is full of preservatives to make it taste good. While the nutritional content of much fast food is declining, the serving sizes have been getting
10、 larger, encouraging people to consume more calories. 答案： .serious 2. way/ standard 3. Normal 4.causes 5.Lack 6. available 7.Aiming 8.concerned/ worrying/ worried 9. artificial 10. Replacing 单项选择 * The police are offering _ reward of $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of _ murderer. A the
11、; the B a; a C the; a D a; the 答案： D - Im afraid the company will not hire me. - Come on, Bill, relax! You have a lot of experience and fine references and your college work is ideal background for them. _ A Itll be no sweat. B All good things come to an end. C Words pay no debts. D Dont give me any
12、 jaw. 答案： A So far, more than 1300 hotels in Europe, Africa, Middle East region have committed to _ in the event, with many more _ to join the effort. A participating; expecting B participate; to expect C participating; expected D participate; to be expected 答案： C Im most awfully grateful to you. I
13、cant think what I _ without you. A could do B would do C should have done D must have done 答案： C As a child, I was _to keep quiet when my parents were discussing something, while parents nowadays often ask for their childrens opinions. A demanded B hoped C forbidden D required 答案： D Not even when _t
14、hrough the darkest valley _be afraid, for you are always close beside me. A do I walk; will I B do I walk; I will C I walk ; I will D I walk; will I 答案： D Within even the weakest of human bodies lies a life that is precious indeed- _ needs to be respected and honored. A something that B one C one th
15、at D something 答案： C _ a high percentage of Australians may be people who watch sports rather than do them, as far as most of its population is concerned, it is indeed a great sporting nation. A While B as C If D Whether 答案： A There is a wide _of reference books to be found, so _you look for some ma
16、terial needed, you can turn to me. A kind; the last time B sort; every time C variety; next time D type; the moment 答案： C With the nuclear crisis worsening in Iran, the worlds attention is fixed again on _is called the Middle East. A which B what C that D it 答案： B . -Its many years since I saw you l
17、ast. I _ you at all. - I wouldnt have, either, if your wife _ you by the name. A didnt recognize; hadnt called B didnt recognize; didnt call C havent recognized; didnt call D hadnt recognized; hadnt called 答案： A Millions of youngsters across Europe could suffer _ hearing loss after five years if the
18、y listen to MP3 players at too high a volume for more than five hours a week, EU scientists warned. A temporary B permanent C frequent D extraordinary 答案： B Its crazy of you to spend more time playing computer games than you _ studying. A are B do C have D will 答案： B The teacher told her Senior 3 st
19、udents that it was important to _ time for relaxation under great pressure. A set up B set about C set down D set aside 答案： D The car burns more fuel, but _ all things into consideration, it is still a good car. A taken B having taken C taking D to take 答案： C 完型填空 完形填空 （共 20小题；每小题 l分，满分 20分） 请认真阅读下面
20、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。 My husband and I went into a shop that sold handcrafted items in hopes of finding a few last-minute Christmas gifts. There was a lot 36 . Every shelf and 37 was loaded with different crafters handiwork. As I walked through the store, I noticed a woode
21、n plaque(瓷花金属板 ) hanging on a wall. I turned to take 38 look and remember shaking my head yes at 39 printed on the plaque. Life isnt about waiting for the 40 to pass, the plaque proclaimed（宣布） . Its about learning to dance in the rain. As I pulled my husband over and directed his attention to the pl
22、aque, I could see that he too 41 the simple lesson the plaque shared. How often in our daily lives had we put conditions on our 42 When we get the house paid off, then we can be happy. When things settle down with the kids, then well be able to do more together. There is so little joy for the here a
23、nd now in the uncertainties of the 43 and thens. Looking at the plaque, I found myself 44 to a hot and muggy day the summer before, when I unknowingly 45 the plaques message. Light rain continued to fall as I walked out to get my mail. Water was still running 46 through the gutters（屋顶檐槽） . I dont kn
24、ow what came over me, 47 I suddenly felt forced to do something a little crazy 48 my fifty-plus years. I 49 my shoes and stockings and began walking barefoot through the water. It was deliciously 50 , heated by the pavement that had been 51 by the summer heat. Im sure my neighbors thought that I had
25、 52 my last vestige of sanity（神智健全） , but I didnt care. For in that moment, I was alive. I wasnt worried about bills, the future or any other day-to-day cares. I was 53 a gift a pure and simple moment of joy! The plaque now hangs in my living room, a Christmas gift from my husband. I walk past it mu
26、ltiple times each day and 54 pause to ask myself, So, am I 55 in the rain I think I am. I know I try to. One step at a time, I am learning to dance in the rain! 【小题1】 A to purchase B to see C to choose D to order A wall B counter C drawer D panel A a first B a second C a better D a worse A the word
27、B the design C the note D the message A trouble B happiness C storm D fortune A considered B recalled C appreciated D acknowledged A happiness B responsibility C desire D virtue A wheres B ifs C buts D whens A keeping back B thinking back C going back D dating back A interpret B understood C conveye
28、d D lived A high B fiercely C deep D low A ortherwise B and C but D thus A in B for C above D at A come off B put on C throw away D slipped off A cold B warm C smooth D swift A baked B swollen C removed D burned A dismissed B suffered C lost D gained A experiencing B distributing C receiving D prese
29、nting A hardly B incidentally C seldom D frequently A stuck B running C dancing D caught 答案： 【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 B【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 C【小题 1】 A【小题 1】 D【小题 1】 C 阅读理解 What is art According to one definitio
30、n, it is the creation of something that appeals to our sense of beauty. This definition may include painting, drawing, sculpture, and architecture, or performing arts such as music and drama. Cultural and historical influences, as well as ones own consciousness of what is aesthetically(审美地 )pleasing
31、, play a role in what one believes to be art. To some people, art is the description of an object- a painting or sculpture of a person, for example. For others, art may be a blank canvas, or a piece of chalk. In order to talk about the different artistic styles that have existed over time, art histo
32、rians have classified these styles into different periods and organized them in chronological order. The works of art produced within each period mirror the culture and events of that time. The earliest forms of art, from the prehistoric era(时代 ), include simple cave paintings and figures made from
33、stone. These were followed by the sculptures and carvings of Ancient Civilizations era. Styles of the later Classical era (800 B.C. to 200 A.D.), reflect the culture of the time- one that favored simplicity and balance. The period of the Middle Ages followed, and was succeeded by a revival（复兴） of cl
34、assical styles in the Renaissance era, beginning around 1400. Well-known artists of this time include Michelangelo and da Vinci. One hundred years of Baroque style, and then fifty years of Rococo followed the 200-year Renaissance. The start of the nineteenth century saw the rise of the Premodern era
35、, followed by the Modern era, a period that lasted until 1945. This was followed by Postmodern era that characterizes the present day. In addition to differences in artistic styles between eras, there are also differences within each era. The Postmodern era, for example, has featured innovative（创新）
36、artistic styles such as Pop Art ( which includes work by Andy Warhol), Minimalism, and Conceptualism. Since the 1960s, Conceptualism has grown in popularity. This style focuses more on the idea or concept of art using realistic objects, rather than on art that is created using traditional materials
37、such as paint, canvas, stone, or clay. Whereas Warhol used a can of beans as the basis for a painting, for example, a conceptual artist might say that the can itself is a work of art. Conceptualism has become an increasingly controversial（有争议的） art style, particularly as result of numerous conceptua
38、l artists winning the Turner Prize. This 20,000 award is presented annually to a British artist under the age of fifty, in recognition of an outstanding work. Sponsored by the Tate Gallery of Britain, it is recognized as one of Europes most prestigious awards for visual arts. Its aim is to promote d
39、iscussion about contemporary British art. In 2002, pop music icon Madonna presented the Turner Prize to conceptual artist Martin Creed. 【小题 1】 One of the artistic styles that many people today discuss and arguing about is _. A classic style B Conceptualism C Pop art D Baroque style 【小题 2】 Which stat
40、ement is NOT true according to the passage A Pop Art, Minimalism and Conceptualism are styles that developed in the Postmodern era. B Some of the worlds earliest art was created in caves. C History, culture and ones concept of beauty affect what a person believes to be art. D Art historians refer to
41、 todays artistic period as the Modern era. 【小题 3】 According to the passage, art historians have classified these styles into _ periods. A 7 B 8 C 10 D 12 【小题 4】 If the passage continues, the following paragraph will be probably about_. A Martin Creeds winning works B Madonnas outstanding art style C
42、 the status of Conceptualism D the conclusion of art 答案： BDCA Boeing said Wednesday that it was entering the space tourism business, an announcement that could bolster（增强） the Obama administrations efforts to transform the National Aeronautics and Space Administration into an agency that focuses les
43、s on building rockets and more on nurturing a commercial space industry. The flights, which could begin as early as 2015, would most likely launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida to the International Space Station. The Obama administration has proposed turning over to private companies the business o
44、f taking NASA astronauts to orbit, and Boeing and Bigelow Aerospace of Las Vegas won an $18 million contract this year for preliminary (初步的 )development and testing of a capsule that could carry seven passengers. Current NASA plans call for four space station crew members to go up at a time, which w
45、ould leave up to three seats available for space tourists. The flights would be the first to give nonprofessional astronauts the chance to go into orbit aboard a spacecraft launched from the United States. Seven earlier space tourists have made visits to the space station, riding in Russian Soyuz ca
46、psules. “Were ready now to start talking to possible customers,” said Eric C. Anderson, co-founder and chairman of Space Adventures, the space tourism company based in Virginia that would market the seats for Boeing. Boeing and Space Adventures have not set a price, although Mr. Anderson said it wou
47、ld be competitive with the Soyuz flights, which Space Adventures arranged with the Russian Space Agency. Guy Lalibert, founder of Cirque du Soleil, paid about $40 million for a Soyuz ride and an eight-day stay at the space station last year. But the possibilities that anyone buying a ticket will get
48、 to space on an American vehicle depend on discussions in Congress about the future of NASA. 【小题 1】 Which of the following is most probably a private travel company A. Boeing. B. Space Adventure. C. NASA. D. Russian Space Agency. 【小题 2】 How many people can be carried along on a capsule to the space station A 3. B 4. C 7. D 11. 【小题 3】 What can be inferred from the passage A The American space tourism company is located in Virginia. B Russia has already taken le
