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高中英语(人教版)同步练习

一、完形填空

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1～10各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项。

What life will be like in the future? It is difficult to___1___. It is, however, ___2___to use models to make forecasts about future ___ 3___ . One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society. Current trends indicate that transportation is becoming___ 4___, faster and safer. Public transportation is already well developed in most urban areas of China. New technology is being used to___5___that the cars taxis, buses and trains we use do not pollute the air. To ensure ___ 6___ , the train is controlled by an advanced computer system. People in the future will be able to enjoy a longer and ___7___ life and remain active even in old age. People now are paying more attention to the importance of a healthy diet and an active life. They are careful about what they eat and ___8 ___regularly. In the future, the schools will probably be quite different from what they are today. We can study at home by ___ 9___ educators on TV or on a computer screen. There may be more “schools on the air” and “e-schools”. Instead of being students only when we are young, we will become lifelong___ 10___ .

1. A. produce B. catch C. predict D. happen

2. A. possible B. necessary C. important D. useful

3. A. pictures B. developments

C. houses D. educators

4. A. happier B. smaller

C. quicker D. cleaner

5. A. make up B. make sure

C. make out D. make sense

6. A. safety B. comfort

C. convenience D. development

7. A. happier B. higher

C. easier D. healthier

8. A. walk B. run

C. exercise D. swim

9. A. watching B. looking

C. seeing D. glancing

10. A. students B. teachers

C. parents D. learners

二、语法填空

阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave___11___house-building business and live a more___12___ (leisure) life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, ___13 ___ he needed to retire. They could get by. The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked___14___ he could build just one___15___ house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in___16___ work. He resorted to poor workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a devoted career. When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came ___17 ___ (inspect) the house. He handed the front-door key to the ___18___ . “This is your house,”he said, “my gift to you.”The carpenter was___19___ !What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he___20___ (do) it all so differently.

三、阅读理解

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项。

More women are graduating from college than men. The situation is causing some people to worry about the future. The trend could cause social problem, according to a report July 8 by the Washington Post.

Women received about 57 percent of the bachelors degrees(学士学位) awarded this year by colleges and universities in the United States. The figure of 57 percent is the highest since Word War II ended in 1945. During the war, many men were in the military.

The gap between men and women is higher among African-Americans and Hispanics. Two African-American women received a degree for every African-American male. Only 40 percent of Hispanics who get a degree are male.

The U.S. Department of Education estimates 698,000 females received bachelors degrees this year. The number of male graduates was 529,000. The trend toward more female graduates began in the mid-1980s. Nobody seems to know why. However, many theories exist.

Researchers say the trend could lead to social problems. They also say this may indicate two things. It may reflect the increasing success of women. But it also may show the educational problems affecting men.

High school graduation rates are slightly lower for men than for women. Males also make up the vast majority of students in special education classes.

The Business Roundtable is studying the trend. The group is an organization of chief executives of some of the nations largest corporations. Susan is director of the groups education policy. Susan said the nation couldnt afford to let half of its population fail to develop skills needed for the future.

21. Some people worry about the future because_________.

A. there are many social problems in America

B. more and more men dont like the life in college

C. more African-American women receive a degree

D. fewer and fewer men receive a degree than women in America

22. Which of the following statements is not wrong according to this passage?

A. There must be something wrong with the education system.

B. 40 percent of the Hispanics get a degree in America.

C. Nobody knows the reason why more women get a degree than men.

D. More than half of the men received the bachelors degree this year.

23. The underlined word “estimates” in the fourth paragraph means ________.

A. guessesB. explains

C. introduces D. discovers

24. What Susan said means that ________.

A. the nation should prevent the women from receiving further education

B. the nation would be too poor to develop its education

C. the nation didnt have enough money for womens further education

D. the nation should encourage men to develop skills for the future

25. What is the main subject discussed in the passage?

A. Women are more successful in America than men.

B. More women than men are graduating from college.

C. Men are more successful in America than women.

D. There are two kinds of social problems in America.

四、基础写作

最近你们班举行了一次主题班会,就未来太空探险的意义展开了讨论,下面表格内容是班会讨论的主要情况。

[写作内容]

根据表格内容,用英语写一篇短文介绍讨论的主要情况,并发表自己的看法。

[写作要求]

1. 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容;

2. 文章标题和开头已为你写好。

[评分标准]

句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章结构连贯。

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五、读写任务

阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150左右的英语短文。

The use of cars is becoming more and more popular in the 20th century. A large number of the worlds population is now able to buy and use a car.

Having a car gives much mobility, enabling the driving to move around freely. The owner of a car is no longer forced to depend on public transportation and does not, therefore, have to work in a place near his home. Instead, he can choose from a greater variety of jobs and he could change his job frequently.

Traveling to work by car is also more comfortable than having to use public transportation. The driver can use the heating in winter and the air-conditioning in summer to meet his own need and preference. There is no discomfort caused by waiting for trains, buses or underground trains, etc.

Many people who have cars are being able to enjoy their free time by making trips to the country or seaside at weekends, instead of being kept in their immediate neighborhood .

[写作内容]

1. 以约30个词概括短文的要点;

2. 然后以约120个词发表“我对有车一族的意见”,并包括如下要点:

(1)车辆对交通、环境、人的身体健康方面有哪些不良影响;

(2)针对这些问题,你有什么建议。

[写作要求]

1. 可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直接引用原文中的句子;

2. 标题自定。

[评分标准]

概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。