[吉林]2014届吉林省东北四校协作体高三联合考试英语试卷

The price of gold has jumped to______ new all-time high as debt worries in the US and ______ Europe continue to trouble the world.

 Neighbors said they heard the man tell the woman that she couldn’t leave______ she gave back the money borrowed from him.

The Chinese mainlanders from selected cities are allowed to visit Taiwan______ individual tourists.

You should be more confident in______ situation is challenging you.

 The Korean government plans to import Chinese cabbage from China, as the recent rainstorm has______ the price.

It’s hard to tell real Jingdezhen vases, and it’s a little more difficult for the untrained shopper to______.

 If you have health examinations______, any disease you may have can be discovered early and successful treatment is more likely,

 “Run away from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou” has been a slogan for some of China’s younger generation______ are under unbearable economic pressure to survive in cities.

It’s great that all the visitors who _______ on the island were saved.

---What does Old Walter usually do in his retirement?
---- These days he is ______ memories of village life for his new book.

 It was on the last day ______ a press conference was held by some committee members.

The book is rather highly priced, but so well worth ______ that it should be begged or borrowed rather than missed.

 Because of the lack of funds, the tunnel project has already fallen behind ________.

Our manager never fails to answer a phone call ______ she is very busy.

You _____ get the machine repaired this week. I won’t need it until next month.

The other day I decided to come home early because it was such a beautiful day. The       were outside playing in my apartment complex (公寓大楼) and the ice cream truck was whistling its tune. As I        slowly to avoid an accident, I noticed a little boy        at the ice cream truck. He didn’t get anything and he walked away with a        look on his face. I asked the ice cream seller what happened and he said the little boy had no       . I had no cash on me so I drove to my building and went upstairs to        some cash. When I found it, the ice cream seller was        waiting but the little boy had       .
I went in the       I thought he might have gone and I saw a        getting out of her vehicle. I asked her if she had a little boy and she said yes. She then told me that she and her son had gone to the grocery store the day before and had        ice cream but she did not have enough money to buy         .
She quickly went into the         to get her son, and when she         several minutes later, I realized that he was not the          little boy I had seen. This boy was a bit older and his sister came out with him. I took them both to the truck and let them          out what they wanted.
I         told the mom it was not the same boy I was talking about. I         myself to the mother properly and          my baby-sitting services free of charge if she ever needed them. 1 couldn't find the original boy         but 1 hope he gets some ice cream soon.

A．cats B．kids C．dogs D．students

A．walked B．ran C．climbed D．drove

A．puzzled B．curious C．disappointed D．delighted

A．excuse B．money C．parents D．friends

A．still B．anxiously C．doubtfully D．nervously

A．left B．appeared C．cried D．escaped

A．station B．line C．sight D．direction

A．woman B．girl C．granny D．conductor

A．chosen B．ordered C．wanted D．eaten

A．it B．ones C．them D．those

A．house B．shop C．truck D．market

A．disappeared B．returned C．waited D．stayed

A．lost B．strange C．short D．same

A．look B．pick C．speak D．make

A．never B．seldom C．often D．ever

A．explained B．admitted C．devoted D．introduced

A．denied B．resigned C．offered D．operated

A．somewhere B．everywhere C．anywhere D．nowhere

What’s a “gift”? If you look it up in the dictionary, you’ll see that it’s another word for a present. For example, “They brought him some gifts.” However, if you’re German, “gift” means something completely different: poison!
This word “gift” is an example of a false friend--- a word that looks the same in two languages, but which actually has two different meanings. As English is basically a mixture of German, French and Latin, there are many words that are similar in these languages. For example, the English word “education” is “education” in Spanish. And the English words “word, book, nine, house” are “Wort, Buch, Neun, Haus” in german.
These similar-looking words can be very helpful when learning other languages --- they’re our “friends”. However, sometimes they can turn out or be “false friends”. Here are a few examples.
In English, someone who is “sensible” thinks before they act and shows good judgement. For example , “The sensible thing to do would be to consult a lawyer.” However, in Spanish, “sensible ” means “sensitive” (showing understanding of other people’s problems, needs or feelings).
The English word “coin” refers to a piece of money made of metal. For example, “I had a few coins in my pocket.” But the French word “coin” means “corner”.
The English word “library” is a place where you can go to borrow books. For example, “I borrowed six books from the library.” But the Spanish word “libreria” refers to a bookshop (where you buy books).
The English word “actually” means “in fact”. For example, “Actually I’m not Italian, I’m form American.” But the Spanish word “actualmente” means “currently” or “at the moment”.
Finally, the English word “embarrassed” means “ashamed”. For example, “They looked a bit embarrassed.” However, the Spanish term “embarazada” means “pregnant” (with a child).
We can learn from the first two paragraphs that English _______.

Which of the following pairs of words are true friends according to the author?

According to the text, in Spanish ______.

The author develops the text mainly by ______.

It’s hard not to feel cheated and over-charged when you receive unexpected roaming (漫游) charges while traveling abroad—whether they come from making phone calls or checking e-mails.
Jeff Gardner received an $ 11,000 bill from Verizon after spending four days in Jamaica. Before the trip, Mr. Gardner, who runs a fly-fishing business in Grayling, Michigan, said he called Verizon to find out what it would cost to use his cellphone for calls and his wireless card to check e-mails while in Jamaica. He said he was told that calls would be about $ 2 a minute and that there would be no extra charges for data as he was on an unlimited plan. The latter part turned out to be wrong.
“I don’t mind paying a fair amount for fair service, but $11,000 for four days is ridiculous,” said Mr. Gardner, who used his phone carefully and economically on the trip. He also tried to check and send e-mails using his wireless card, but quickly gave up after the e-mails didn’t go through. Still, his Verizon bill said more than 500,000 kilobytes (千字节) of data was delivered while he was in Jamaica, an amount Mr. Gardner said is 100 times what he normally uses in a month.
As travelers increasingly use smart phones abroad in the same way they do at home—to check e-mails, update Facebook and Twitter and pull up online maps—many are facing costly roaming fees, which providers charge when customers use their phones outside their service area. In fact, roaming charges have gotten so out of hand that the Federal Communications Commission has proposed a plan that would require wireless companies to send their customers a voice or text message when they are approaching their plan’s limit, when they have reached that limit and when they are starting to result in roaming fees.
Why did Jeff Gardner call Verizon before his trip to Jamaica?

What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

During the trip, Jeff Gardner______.

What should wireless companies do according to the Federal Communications Commission?

Opryland Christmas
Join us in Nashville, Tennessee for a striking country Christmas that’s sure to create wonderful memories! You’ll enjoy four days of entertainment in this beautiful “Music City”.
Dates and Pricing
Nov.28---Dec.1/ Dec.3--6
Price Per Person

Itinerary (旅行日程)
Day 1 --- Gaylord Opryland Resort: Welcome to Nashville! Settle in at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, then head out to enjoy its attractions, such as acres of indoor gardens, a waterfall, a recreation of a Delta River Town, Dozens of unique shops and ten restaurants.
Welcome reception included.
Day2 --- Showboat Cruise: Today we’ll board the General Jackson Showboat for a Cumberland River cruise, which includes a pleasant lunch, holiday music and comedy show. This afternoon we take in ICE!, Nashville’s life-sized ice-sculpting exhibit. The hand-carved ice sculptures reach over 25 feet high!
Meals included: breakfast and lunch
Day3 --- Hall of Tress/ Christmas Dinner Party: Choose from a variety of on-site activities today. Look through Treasures for the Holidays --- an art and antiques show, and visit the brilliant Hall of Trees display or relax at the 20,000-sp-foot Spa & Fitness Center.
Tonight you’re in for a real teat --- a special Christmas Dinner & Show. A traditional holiday meal in the joy of the season with traditional Christmas music, dance and song.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner
Day 4 --- Farewell Brunch: Today say good-bye to your new friends with a good-bye brunch at the resort. Before you leave , finish up your Christmas shopping! 25 specialty shops are right here.
Meal included: brunch
Accommodations
Days 1---3 : Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville
If a couple stay in a room with garden views, they have to pay ______.

When can the tourists enjoy an art and antiques show?

What do we know about the tour?

Nobody likes home economics (家政学). But restoring the program could help us in the fight against obesity and chronic (慢性的) diseases today.
The home economics movement was founded on the belief that housework and food preparation were important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into higher education.
Indeed, in the early 20th century, home economics was a serious subject When few people understood germ (微生物) theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing hands regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feeding coffee to babies.
However, today we remember only the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movement’s most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply don’t know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, have contributed to many serious health problems. In the last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps (食品券) to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the tools of obesity prevention in the hands of children themselves by teaching them how to cook?
My first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my father’s job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large school for a few months. It was the first time I had ever really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasn’t hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they still do. Teaching cooking in public schools can help solve some problems facing Americans t day. The history of home economics shows it’s possible.
Home economics______.

The third paragraph mainly tells us______ .

In the opinion of the author, how should we fight against childhood obesity?

What does the author imply in the last paragraph?
A. Her family moved frequently in her childhood.
R Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life.
C. To receive a better education, she went to a large school in Wales.
D. Teaching cooking is the key to solving Americans’ health problems.

How to test best
It’s back to school, which means it’s back to tests. Which might also mean it’s back to being majorly stressed out . ____ Here are some simple ways to prepare thoroughly for tests.
Schedule study time. 
Trying to do all studying the night before a test makes it impossible to master all the material. ____ Instead, prepare for a test by scheduling study time each day for several days before.
Use your time wisely.
____  Also, make sure you have all the supplies you need to study so you don’t lose focus.
While studying, be sure to make regular short breaks. Get a snack, take a bathroom break or play a quick computer game when it feels as if your brain is about to explode.
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Studying with a parent or friends can help you understand the material better and to learn from one another. Have every person or pair take a part of the material, and come up with questions to quiz the group.
Keep the group small. Have everyone take turns as the group leader, who will assign the material, and make sure that conversation stays on what is being studied.
Don’t forget last-minute prep. 
Have your sharpened pencils and other things in your bag ready the night before the test. It’s important to get a good night’s sleep and then eating a healthy breakfast the next morning. ____.
Also, studying all the way up until test time can only create more anxiety. Stop studying an hour beforehand.

E. This way, both your mind and body are fully prepared.
F. Before studying , clear your desk so you can concentrate.
G. It will also make you tired and stressed on the day of the test.

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Sometimes in February, my teacher told us about the city speech contest, its topic was “People who have overcome difficulties in their lives”. I thought of my grandma would be my perfect topic. Then I carefully prepared for contest. A couple of weeks later, after the first round I was choosing to be one of the seven finalists! The final was held soon. I was the sixth to present the speech. How a relief when I finished it ! After the last person finished, the judge made their final decisions and announced that I have won first prize. The audience were going wildly clapping and cheering ! I was extremely happy. It was such exciting a moment that I will always remember.

据报道,我国学生近视率居世界第一。造成这一现象的原因是多方面的, 请你以 "Why are more and more children getting short-sighted?" 为题, 写一篇英语短文。
内容主要包括：
1. 造成学生近视的原因；
2. 如何保护视力？
注意: 1.词数120左右；
2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；
3.短文的开头已经写好, 不计入总词数。
参考词汇: 近视率 rate of myopia
Why are more and more children getting short-sighted?
It is reported that the rate of myopia of Chinese students is ranked as the highest in the world _______________________________________________________________________
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