(西安交大附中2007—2008学年度下学期高三第四次模拟考试E篇)

On the afternoon before his wedding day this fall, Hamid was sitting in an empty teahouse holding a glass of green tea between his fingers, his brow folded in worry and anxiety .That’s the cost of his wedding. In Afghanistan, one of the poorest countries in the world, bridegrooms are expected to pay not only for their weddings ,but also all the related expenses, including several huge pre-wedding parties and money for the bride’s family ,known as the bride price. The bridegroom is also responsible for jewelry ,flowers ,two dresses for the bride, two suits for himself ,a visit to the beauty salon for the bride and her closest female relatives ,as well as a sound system for the wedding , a photographer and a video team with a pair of cameramen. All that can run a middle-class Afghan man on average $ 20,000.

       Hamid ,a midlevel bureaucrat in the Afghan government who supports his six-member family on a salary of $ 7,200 per year ,said his bill was going to top $ 12,000. And by Afghan standards, that would be considered normal, or even a bargain.

       “Sometimes it’s difficult to think about it ,” said Hamid ,30 , “It’s a lot of responsibility. “After that the bridegrooms and their families are left with bills that put them into heavy debts .Even the poor must do that. A laborer ,for instance ,making about the average income of $ 350 per year, may well spend more than $ 2,000 for his wedding.

       Hamid’s wedding ceremony opened at the East Diamond Wedding Hall in Kabul ,in two vast banquet rooms, one for the men and the other for the women . Islamic custom dictates that the sexes be separated .Dressed in a white suit ,he was smiling and seemed happy. “In our country, the wedding is a big problem—until you’re done with it. “Hamid’s father, a lifetime civil servant who makes $ 100 a month, also seemed  relieved and joyful .Asked how he felt about the money 30 times his monthly salary ,he replied: “It was good! I’m extremely happy!” The payment ,he explained ,allowed the marriage to happen. “Only a memory is left,” he said. “A memory of happiness.”

       Like most Afghan bridegrooms, Hamid had to empty his savings ,borrow money . They had all saved in anticipation of the event ,much like a Chinese family might prepare years in advance for college tuitions . After the wedding, he was going to be left with $ 2,000 in debt ,which he expected to pay off within five months .But it is not so easy for many other young Afghan men.

57．What’s the best title of the passage?

       A．Happiness and sadness of a young man named Hamid in Afghanistan.

       B．Happy big weddings in Afghanistan.

       C．A bridegroom’s worry in Afghanistan.

       D．Big weddings wring Afghans joy and debt

58．What are bridegrooms in Afghanistan expected to pay for?

       A．Their weddings and several huge pre-wedding parties.

       B．Money for the bridegroom’s family.

       C．Jewelry ,flowers ,two dresses for the closet relatives.

       D．A visit to the beauty salon for the bridegroom.

59．How does Hamid’s feel when asked about the big wedding?

       A．hatred                 B．dislike                 C．happy                 D．happy and worry

60．What do you think the write will write in the continued passage?

     A．an example of a common young Afghan man who has to pay off the debts after a long

 time.

       B．an example of a rich Afghan man who has no debts.

       C．an example of an Afghan bridegroom who has a simple wedding.

       D．an example of an Afghan bride’s big wedding ceremony.

 (西安交大附中2007—2008学年度下学期高三第四次模拟考试C篇)

Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.

       Students can participate in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies. Anyone can register with such groups, which then organize courses, training and trips for all members.

       One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain, is Outward Bound. The courses are to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence, self-esteem and character. As well as specialist courses such as canoeing, leadership skills and sailing, participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include sports and survival training education skills.

       Michael Williams, an American student, took part in an Outward Bound course last year. He said: “We learned lots of first aid skills, lots of natural history, lots of environmental facts, and participated in a wildlife preservation programme. Beyond that, my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.”

       Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14. Students must be in general good health, but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports. There is no selection process; everyone is welcome, although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical capacity.

Another similar organization is the UK Survival School, which includes courses on learning to live with the environment, sailing and winter survival. On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food , how to make fire and cook with it , to find and build a shelter , control survival life support , how to cross rivers , to send off a distress（危急）signal , and to use compasses by day and night .

       Outward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the Earth’s roughest wildness areas.”

49．Which of the following statements about joining in Outward Bound is correct?

       A．All members should be above 18.

       B．Suitable courses are advised.

       C．All members are strictly picked out.

       D．Experience is needed.

50．       is not what Outward Bound courses aim at.

       A．Building members’ character                 B．Broadening members’ horizon

       C．Building members’ confidence               D．Building up members’ health

51．What can be inferred from the passage?

       A．All the survival courses are controlled by the state.

       B．Learning natural history knowledge is an important part in the courses of Survival School.

       C．All the Outward Bound courses are limited to a month.

       D．Protecting ecosystem is one of the concerns of Outward Bound.

52．The most suitable title of the passage is       .

       A．Choose Outward Bound ,the most popular survival courses

       B．Choose outdoor training programs , be eco-friendly

       C．Choose survival courses ,choose new experiences

       D．Choose Survival School ,what are you waiting for

 (西安交大附中2007—2008学年度下学期高三第四次模拟考试A篇)

I don’t know if I am missing the greatest pleasure of my life . I am no fan of computer games . Some guys forget themselves and forget day and night when they play games .For example ,a colleague has been playing since 1 o’clock this morning and now it is 7 o’clock . He is still commanding his army of little people to attack strange-looking animals. Some games could be fun, 1 admit, and it is therefore understandable that such a game catches players. For example, games like Red Storm or some role-play games, you do something and try to outwit(智胜) your computer. You get some fun out of these games. It is understandable that such a game pushes you into a pitfall(陷阱) of pleasures. But some games look quite stupid and simple. Again for example, my colleague has been interested in Stone Age, a cartoon-like game rooted in prehistoric time. The game is well made, full of strange people and animals and you can play on line with partners. You can have reference books to study so as to shortcut your rivals(对手) and increase your own conquering power.

I believe some kinds of games are really created for adults. But seeing these adults play the simple games with such interest, I just wonder if there is something wrong with me and if I am losing the greatest possible fun of my life. I ask why I don' t bother playing such games and why I seem to have some aversion to such games. I have no answers. Certainly computer games is no my idea of a good time. I would rather listen to some music or read a book. Take music for example. Good music tops my list of pleasures. Nothing could beat music, all in a harmony of sounds and emotions. But how about games? Why am I so strongly biased(偏见) against such games?

41．The underlined word “aversion” in the last paragraph most probably means      .

       A．change                B．liking                   C．comment             D．dislike

42．The games that the writer has a preference for are      .

       A．games where there are strange people ,animals and killing and fighting

       B．games which you can play with partners

       C．games where you try to beat your computer with intelligence

       D．games based on history

43．What does the writer think is the best pastime（消遣）？

       A．Music.                B．Reading.              C．Movies.               D．Role-play games.

44．Through the passage ,the writer most probably wants to say      .

       A．he can’t understand some of the computer games

       B．computer games need to be bettered to suit adults

       C．computer games are dull and a waste of time

       D．he is missing a great pleasure of life

 (山东诸城等四县市2008年高考适应性训练D篇)

Living an Adventurous Life

    Neatly ten years ago，I was told that I had a brain tumor(瘤)，and this experience changed my

attitude about adventure forever．I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were

over．I did not have a brain tumor，it turned out，but rather multiple sclerosis，which meant that，

although they were not over，the nature of my adventures could have to change．

    Each morning that I wake up is a fresh event，something that I might not have had Each gesture that I make carries the weight of uncertainty and demands significant attention；buttoning my shirt，changing a light bulb，walking down stairs．I might not be able to do it this time．If I could not delight in them，they would likely drown me in anger and in self-pity．

    I admire the grand adventures of others．I read about them with interest．With Peter Matthiessen I have hiked across the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain．I have walked with Annie Dillard up，down，into，and across Tinker Creek in all Seasons．David Bain has gone with me along 110 miles of Philippine coast，and Ed Abbey has rowed me down the Colorado River，I enjoy the adventures of these courageous figures，who can strike out on difficult trips——2 miles，250 miles，3000 miles——ready to bear cold and tiredness——indeed not just to bear but to celebrate．

    But as for me，I can no longer walk very far from the armchair in which I read Some days I

don't even make it to the backyard．And yet I'm unwilling to give up the adventurous life; the difficulty of it，even the pain，the anxiety and fear，and the sudden brief lift of spirit that makes a hard journey more attractive．

    I refine adventure，make it smaller and smaller And now，whether I am moving on my hands

and knees across the dining room to help my cat，lying wide-eyed in the dark battling another period of sadness，gathering flowers from the garden，meeting a friend for lunch，I am always having the adventures that are mine to have

71．What happens to the author after her illness?

    A．She has a fear of medical treatments．

    B．She travels to places she has dreamed．

    C．She can't take care of herself any longer

    D．She is not drowned in anger and self-pity．

72．Why does the author admire the people mentioned in paragraph 3?

      A．Because they write popular novels．

      B．Because they are great adventurers．

      C．Because they are famous geographers．

      D．Because they struggle with hardship in life

73．The author ends the article with a feeling of         

      A．sadness               B．sacrifice               C．security              D．satisfaction

74．What does “adventurous life” in the title mean to the author?

      A．The struggles of great people against difficulties．

      B．Her concern about giving up certain activities．

      C．Her adapting to the situation with an illness．

      D．The exciting traveling experience of other．

75．What conclusion can we draw from the passage?

      A．Travel can enrich a person's life．

      B．Reading is an activity that a patient enjoys most．

      C．A positive attitude can improve a difficult situation．

      D．A person's ability can be improved through reading．

 (山东诸城等四县市2008年高考适应性训练C篇)

Restaurants in Europe，the United States and Japan are testing technology to let diners older their food direct from a semen at their table instead of depending on a fellow human being to note their choice．

      Besides cutting costs，companies that sell the “e-menu” argue the bytes-for-bites approach has a novelty(有新意的)value that can lure younger customers，and various photographs of steaks and gooey desserts tempt diners to order more．It also could extend the TV dinner．How about a computer-game dinner?

      “It's about impulse-buying．” said Adi Chitayat，Conceptie's chief executive．“If a person starts looking at pictures of chocolate cake，the chances are he'll order it．” Frame，a trendy sushi restaurant in Tel Aviv which has installed the system，said sales on tables with the e-menu have increased by about 11 percent．Customers often call ahead to reserve spots equipped with the screens，manager Natalie Edry told Reuters．

    At one of the e-menu tables，information technology worker Gil Uriel and his young family were enthusiastic as they checked out pictures of the dishes on offer and squabbled over desserts．“It's more visual．” said Uriel，as his children clicked away furiously on a games function between courses．“We can still choose，we con still argue—but it's much easier when you call all see it．”

66．The following are the advantages mentioned of “restaurants with e-menus” except that      

      A．customers can see die picture of their ordered foods

      B．they can attract more customers to the restaurants

      C．the restaurants save much cost

      D．eating in them is more comfortable

67．The underlined word “impulse-buying” means       ．

      A．having no patience to buy things

      B．having no idea in purchasing

      C．being encouraged to buy things

      D．being uninterested in purchase

68．According to the last paragraph，we know that       ．

    A．this kind of restaurants are popular among customers

    B．it still takes time for e-menus to be widely accepted

    C．customers show little interest in the e-menus

    D．e-menus only attracts a small number of customers

69．The best title of this passage might be      

      A．Modern Restaurants                         B．Restaurants Try E-menus

      C．Great Changes in Restaurants                   D．A New Attraction

70．This passage might be taken from      

      A．food guide           B．Traveling magazine    C．Advertisement    D．Website

 (山东省聊城市2008年高三年级模拟（四）C篇)

Proper arrangement of classroom space is important to encouraging interaction. Most of us have noticed how important physical setting is to efficiency and comfort in our work. College classroom space should be designed to encourage the activity of critical thinking.

We have entered the 21 st century, but step into almost any college classroom and you step back in time at least a hundred years. Desks are normally in straight rows, so students can clearly see the teacher but not all their classmates. The message behind such an arrangement is obvious. Everything of importance comes from the teacher.

With a little imagination and effort, unless desks are fixed to the floor, the teacher can correct this situation and create space that encourage interchange among students. In small or standard-size classes, chairs, desks, and tables can be arranged in a variety of ways. The primary goal should be for everyone to be able to see everyone else. Large classes, particularly those held in lecture halls, unfortunately, allow much less flexibility.

Arrangement of the classroom should also make it easy to divide students into small groups for discussion or problem-solving exercises. Small classes with movable desks and tables present no problem. Even in large lecture halls, it is possible for students to turn around and form groups of four to six. Breaking a class into small groups provides more opportunities for students to interact with each other, think out loud, and see how other students’ thinking processes operate all essential elements in developing new modes of critical thinking.

In courses that regularly use a small group format, students might be asked to stay in the same small groups throughout the course. A colleague of mine, John, allows students to move around during the first two weeks, until they find a group they are comfortable with. John then asks them to stay in the same seat, with the same group, from that time on. This not only creates a comfortable setting for interaction but helps him learn students’ names and faces.

66. The primary purpose of desk rearrangement is_______.

A. for the teacher to divide students into small groups.

B. to make it possible for students to interact with each other.

C. for the teacher to find out how students think.

D. to give students more opportunities to practice speaking.

67. The expression “step back in time at least a hundred years” in Paragraph 2 is intended to convey the idea that          .

A. there is not much change in educational idea over the past hundred years

B. critical thinking was encouraged even a century ago

C. college classrooms often remind people of their college life

D. a hundred years ago, desk arrangement in a classroom was quite different

68. The greatest advantage in allowing each student to find his own group might be that________

A. learning is made comfortable in this way

B. the teacher can easily remember students’ names and faces

C. the teacher saves the trouble in doing that

D. brighter students can help slower ones.

69. It is implied in the passage that          .

A. students are allowed to changed groups throughout the course in John’s class

B. classroom interaction between students is essential to the teachers

C. a comfortable environment leads to higher working efficiency

D. new kinds of desks and chairs should be made

70. The author mentioned John in the last paragraph in order to ________

A. create a comfortable setting for interaction

B. introduce an approach of learning students’ names and faces easily

C. give an example that students stay in the same seat throughout the course.

D. describe a good seat-arrangement mode in courses with small group format.

 (山东省聊城市2008年高三年级模拟（四）A篇)

Sixteen years ago, Eileen Doyle’s husband, an engineer, took his four children up for an early morning cup of tea, packed a small case and was never seen or heard of again. Eileen was astonished and in a state of despair. They had been a happy family and, as far as she knew, there had been nothing wrong with their marriage.

Every day of the year a small group of men and women quietly pack a few belongings and without so much as a note or a good—bye close the front door for the last time, leaving their debts, their worries and their confused families behind them.

Last year, more than 1,200 men and nearly as many women were reported missing from home—the highest in 15 years. Many did return home within a year, but others rejected the past completely and are now living a new life somewhere under a different identity.

To those left behind this form of desertion is a terrible blow to their pride and self- confidence. Even the finality of death might be preferable. At least it does not imply rejection or failure. Worse than that, people can be left with an unfinished marriage, not knowing whether they will have to wait seven years before they are free to start a fresh life.

Clinical psychologist Paul Brown believes most departures of this kind to be well planned rather than impulsive(冲动). “It’s typical of the kind of personality which seems able to ignore other people’s pain and difficulties. Running away, like killing yourself, is a highly aggressive act. By creating an absence the people left behind feel guilty, upset and empty.”

56. When her husband left home, Eileen Doyle ______________.

A. could not forgive him for taking the children

B. had been expecting it to happen for some time

C. could not understand why

D. blamed herself for what had happened

57. Most people who leave their families behind them_______.

A. do so without warning B. do so because of their debts

C. come back immediately D. change their names

58. Some people would even prefer the death to the running away of their spouse because      .

A. their spouse would feel no pain during the death

B. their spouse death would not be a bit terrible

C. a desertion would not bring a feeling of rejection or failure

D. their spouse’s death would make them feel less painful

59. Usually the man or woman left behind with an unfinished marriage __________.

A. admits responsibility for the situation

B. wishes the person who has left were dead

C. will come back within a year

D. will have no legal marriage life for seven years

60. Paul Brown regards leaving home in such circumstances as _____________.

A. an act of despair B. an act of selfishness

C. the result of a sudden decision D. the result of the enormous sense of guilt

 (辽宁省沈阳二中2008届第四次模拟考试E篇)

When you choose a freezer, remember it’s probably going to be with you for a long time. So it’s important to know which freezer is right for your needs.

   First, decide if you want an upright or chest model. Uprights are more convenient. Their storage space is more accessible and they take up less floor area. However, chest models are more energy-efficient because less cold air escapes when they are open.

   If you are buying an upright, you’ll have to choose between frostless(无霜) or manual （手动的）defrost(解冻). Chest freezers are always manual. Frostless freezers automatically defrost at present intervals（每隔一段时间） and remove the water. Manual models must be defrosted by hand every few months or whenever frost pile up to about a quarter of an inch.

   To help your freezer reach a ripe old age, try to find a spot that’s cool, dry, and away from drafts(精棉). Drafts and heat will raise the freezer’s cabinet temperature, which makes it work harder to keep cool. That means wasted energy. That means wasted energy and a shortened life.

   Dry air is important because high humidity (湿气) can cause the freezer to rust outside and frost up inside. With proper care, a freezer can serve you for 15 years or more. Regular cleaning and simple maintenance will help it maintain a zero-degree temperature and keep it smelling fresh and looking almost new.

   Frostless models requires less care than manual defrost freezers. The inside of a frostless unit should be washed periodically with warm water and baking soda or a mild soap, rinse, and dried.

  Good habits go a long way toward a freezer that runs efficiently. To get the most from your freezer, check regularly to make sure it’s providing a true zero-degree temperature.

  Keep the freezer at least three-quarters full. The emptier it get, the more energy is wasted. If more than three pounds of food per cubic foot of storage space is added every 24 hours, the resulting high or low temperature can damage the food.

 72. What can we learn from this passage?

  A. It is more important to keep the freezer at the temperature of zero-degree.

  B. It is an easy task to have your freezer serve you for 15 years.

  C. You don’t have to worry about defrosting if you choose a chest freezer.

  D. The opening of freezers has nothing to do with energy-saving.

73. According to the passage, choosing the best place for your freezer means_____.

   A. putting it in an unheated garage if possible

   B. locating it near a stove if it is a manual-defrosted model

   C. trying to keep it away from heat, drafts, and humidity

   D. locating it as close as possible to the kitchen door

74. In order to get the best results, you should______.

   A. use cool water to wash the inside of frostless models

   B. keep the freezer at least 75% full

   C. add three pounds of food every 24 hours

   D. put your freezer in a garage with a strong floor

75. Which statement best describes the main idea of the passage?

   A. It tells the most economical ways to use a freezer.

   B. It explains how to defrost a manual-defrosted freezer.

   C. It introduces the advantages and disadvantages of two kinds of freezers/

   D. It gives useful advice on how to choose and maintain a freezer.

 (辽宁省沈阳二中2008届第四次模拟考试D篇)

Making friends in the first few weeks of school is easy. Many students can find a friend in little time. They can be amazed at how close they can get to someone whose interests are completely different, and how comfortable they feel about expressing their mutual（相互的）fondness.

Unusual bonds（关系） are one of the great pleasures of school life, and can lead to enriching relationships based on mutual respect. Mostly, though, by a couple of weeks into term, they are really embarrassing. And shaking off friends can be a lot harder than making them. School is all about being busy and trying new things, so you needn’t feel too bad about ditching( 与……断绝关系) old friends in favor of new people and experiences. So long as you do it kindly.

The pace of school life can be a great excuse for turning down another invitation for a party. You can even claim to be studying---you’re at school, and you’re supposed to work hard. Another kind way of getting rid of an unwanted friend is to go on inviting them out, but to events where lots of other people will demand your time. Or you could suggest activities that you think they’d enjoy, but which you won’t actually be able to make yourself. Then you could say “I’m really  busy at the moment. I’ll give you a call when I’ve finished this assignment”.

But wait. Hasn’t someone just said that to you? How do you manage to stay such company that you’re not the one being ditched?

For a start, concentrate on how interesting the other person is. Remember the things going on in their lives and text or ring to check how they got on with those things. Do sympathize（同情） if things have gone badly, and congratulate them if things have gone well. Have a weekly time and place where you meet friends, so that you can invite new friends to drop in. There, the more cheerful you appear, the more popular you are likely to be.

 68.We can base an unusual friendship on ______.

A. common interests         B. long-term contact

C. mutual respect            D. a great pleasure

69. Which of the following can be a good way to refuse unwanted friends?

   A. Telling them that you’ve received an invitation to another party.

   B. Telling them that you are busy at school and have to study.

   C. Inviting them to play outside school where they’re strangers.

   D. Suggesting activities that they don’t enjoy.

70. What does the last paragraph tell us to do?

   A. To make new friends.

   B. To keep in touch with old friends.

   C. To avoid being shaken off.

   D. To avoid hurting unusual friends.

71. What is the main idea of the passage?

   A. It mainly tells us how to treat friends

   B. It mainly introduces the importance of friends

   C. It mainly explains the lesson for shaking off friends

   D. It mainly gives advice on how to make new friends

 (辽宁省沈阳二中2008届第四次模拟考试C篇)

 Los Angeles’ Shopping Malls

 Let’s take a look around the mall . You will find various malls in Los Angeles . Stores vary by mall . To better understand shopping at the mall , let’s take a look at the basic structure of malls.

Basic Structure

    Most of the malls are two or three layer （层） buildings including their parking lots. It’s not the norm(标准), but some malls like Beverly Hills Center are located on top of the parking lot . Most of the malls have pathways between the department stores and a food court , a central place for dining . You can also find theaters in malls.

Services of the mall

    It’s easy to find the places you want to go from the directories(电话簿) in each mall.

    Usually the directory is located in several places throughout the mall . You can also carry printouts of the directory while shopping . If you have questions , ask employees for more details.

Most shops do not wrap gifts so you will have to use the department gift service center for wrapping . Make sure you have your receipts(收据) when you go to have the gifts wrapped . Each mall has a variety of service facilities including restrooms . public phones , diaper (尿布) changing rooms . ATM machines , stamp machines and vending (贩卖) machines. 

 64. Which of the following doesn’t make up the basic structure of a shopping mall?

A.      Supermarket  B. Theater  C. Parking lot  D. Food court

65. What does the underlined sentence mean ?

A.      The parking lot is usually located on the top of the mall

B.      The parking lot is usually located under the mall

C.      Only the parking of Beverley Hills Center is under the mall

D.     The parking lot can be located on any floor of the mall

66. What’s the use of the mall’s directory ?

A.      It tells you where to find some certain goods .

B.      It shows you the best and cheapest goods of the mall

C.      It shows you all the places in the mall .

D.     It gives all the names of the shops in the mall .

67. Which of the following statements in NOT true ?

A.      A food court in the mall is a big dining place .

B.      You need to bring receipts when having gifts wrapped

C.      You can have your gifts wrapped at any shop in a mall with a receipt

D.       You can take your young baby with you when shopping in the mall.