题目内容
(江苏省苏州市2007届高三第四次模拟考试E篇)
Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport feel very difficult to make a decision about their children’s careers. Should they allow their children to train to become top sports men or women? For many children it means starting school work very young, and going out with friends and other interests have to take a second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train five hours a day, even at the weekend, when most of his or her friends are playing.
Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is available from government for the very best young sports men and women. If this help can not be given, it means that it is the parents who have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development---and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment, etc. can all be very expensive.
Many parents are worried that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young muscles may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by training young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. It is clear that very few people do reach the top, and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.
73.This article is most probably taken from____.
A. a letter
B. an advertisement
C. a personal diary
D. a newspaper article
74.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. By starting young, you won’t have much time for your school work.
B. Early training may damage our muscles.
C. Most children may become professional sports men after a long period of training.
D. It’s very expensive for parents to support their child’s development in sports.
75.The underlined phrase“to take a second place”means“____”.
A. to repeat the activities some other day
B. to become less important
C. of all things considered, they are of inferior（差的）quality
D. to happen again
答案 73.D 74.C 75.B
(江苏省苏州市2007届高三第四次模拟考试)
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. Both look very strong and fast. __36__ one runner speeds ahead and wins the race. The other falls behind.
Some athletes can reach great __37__ such as the achievement of an Olympic gold medal. Others never live up to their __38__. What kind of __39__ before a race or another event makes the __40__?
Everyone knows that athletes work out to strengthen their __41__. But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as __42__. Careful study indicates（表明）that the best athletes win __43__ because they think they can win.
Thinking positive thoughts seems to give possibility for __44__ in sports. People who say to themselves over and over. “I know I can do this, ” often find they have the __45__to win. On the other hand, people often__46__, who think, “I can’t win.”
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating __47__ in the mind. They are told to think of each __48__ they must make to win. Some use pictures that are more fanciful. One skater liked to __49__ a star bursting inside her, __50__ her with energy. Another athlete who wanted to feel __51__ pictured himself as a __52__ floating in the air.
Next time you want to do something well, try training your __53__ to help you. Perhaps a teacher or another instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see __54__ in what you __55__ can do. Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!
| 36. A. Therefore | B. And | C. But | D. While |
| 37. A. places | B. prizes | C. medals | D. goals |
| 38. A. place | B. promise | C. name | D. prize |
| 39. A. preparation | B. picture | C. plan | D. work |
| 40. A. same | B. difference | C. most | D. best |
| 41. A. minds | B. thoughts | C. bodies | D. legs |
| 42. A. important | B. interesting | C. possible | D. correct |
| 43. A. mostly | B. almost | C. partly | D. nearly |
| 44. A. success | B. goals | C. win | D. failure |
| 45. A. disadvantage | B. advantage | C. luck | D. hope |
| 46. A. fail | B. succeed | C. win | D. pass |
| 47. A. ideas | B. pictures | C. thoughts | D. movements |
| 48. A. move | B. drive | C. jump | D. place |
| 49. A. think | B. imagine | C. hope | D. wish |
| 50. A. giving | B. helping | C. filling | D. supporting |
| 51. A. calm | B. excited | C. encouraged | D. happy |
| 52. A. fish | B. bird | C. cat | D. horse |
| 53. A. body | B. mind | C. thought | D. imagination |
| 54. A. improvement | B. advantage | C. chance | D. winning |
| 55. A. usually | B. really | C. possibly | D. mostly |
(江苏省苏州市2007届高三第四次模拟考试D篇)
Suppose you want to go abroad and learn about the foreign exchange in culture in different countries. Here is some information you may need.
| Name：Susan Lane Age：22 Place：Reykjavik, Iceland, 1994. Cost：$7,000 Organization：AFS Experience：“I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understand more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.” |
| Name：Sara Small Age：23 Place：Crivitz, Germany, 1996. Cost：$8,000 Organization：EF Foundation Experience：“I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.” |
| Name：David Links Age：16 Place：Stuttgart, Germany, 1996. Cost：$6,000 Organization：Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Experience：“I wanted to try something that was very different in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with was great and I really feel as though I have a second family.” |
| Name：Tom Jennings Age：21 Place：Conflans, France, 1995.. Cost：$7,000 Organization：Southern Cross cultural Exchange Experience：“There were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself.” |
| Name：Linda Marks Age：19 Place：Chonburi Province, Thailand, 1994. Cost：$3,500 Organization：Rotary International Experience：“There are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.” |
68. According to the information, taking part in a foreign exchange program can cost ________.
A. from $6,000 to $8,000 B. from $3,500 to $8,000
C. anything from $3,500 D. no more than $7,000
69. Most of the students had their trips organized by ________.
A. EF Foundation B. AFS
C. Rotary International D. SCCE
70. The students who refer to both the good and bad times as an exchange student include ______.
A. Susan Lane and Sara Small B. Linda Marks and David Links
C. Tom Jennings and Linda Marks D. Susan Lane and Tom Jennings
71. As a result of his experience in the foreign exchange program Tom Jennings learnt to become _________.
A. independent and adaptable B. determined and independent
C. selfish and defensive D. defensive and determined
72. If a student wanted to take part in a foreign exchange program, but had not enough money, then the best place would be ________.
A. Iceland and America B. Thailand and France
C. Germany and Iceland D. Germany and Thailand