[河南]2014届河南省豫东豫北十所名校高三上学期阶段性测试英语试卷

一I apologize for having made a mess in your bathroom．。
一_______. After all，you didn’t mean it．

Each day is a gift，and _______my eyes open，I’11 focus on the new day and all the happy memories  I ’ve  stored away．

It is so cold here in Zhengzhou this winter that it seems as if we ______ in Iceland.

-Did you reach the US the next day?
- No. Somehow . it was three days_______ I arrived there.

How could she be so calm in front of so many people? It is really _______me.

I'm really concerned ahout you. If something _______ happen to you  call me at once.

Miss Sullivan clarified the science Project in Simple but vivid language so as to make it easier for teenagers ________.

The poor little boy longed for a pretty toy train,______ his father could never afford.

The man tried to pretend that he hadn't stolen the money but his expression ________.

American Thanksgiving Day, ______  falls on November 28 this year, is becoming increasingly popular in China.

-Jim should have been informed of the wedding place.
-________but he simply forgot about it.

Every afternoon a group of old women pass down the road outside my house._______ a load of firewood.

-How do you find the Chinese Character Dictation Competition on CCTV?.
- Great! It has brought us a wonderful experience and can't be

In May 2005 he _____the news to his parents that he intended to give up law and become a professional ballet dancer.

Do you know  Tom,the manager of that company?
-Of course,I know him,By next month,I______him for 10 years.

In December 2012.my parents asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told them I would get back t0 them once I thought of    .  At chat point .I had tie full     of asking for something . but for the first time .I       how lucky I was to have been born in such a fortunate family. There was nothing I could ask for          there was nothing more I needed .I was truly satisfied.
This made me     ahout all the children  who die not have families homes ,or food ,much less gifts ,for Christmas      these thoughts in my mind ,I told my parents in January that       getting me an expensive gift for the holidays ,I'd love to use the money to get a  bunch of small gifts for all the       that hadn't gotten anything for Christmas.
At first ,they were         Then they realized I was serious ,and       to spend $500 on gifts for young kids of the families living at the homeless shelter .It was such an incredible experience. I       going to the homeless shelter to hand out the toys to as we could give,     them all to share .One of the children looked at me with his innocent eyes I could see the      in them .It was      that he had never gotten a Christmas gift before ,so when he asked me where I got the gifts from ,I told him what I knew he wanted he wanted me to say ;that I was helping        .
I         that Santa was sorry he was so late .but that this gift had been made     for him! The boy took the gift slowly ,smiled the cutest smile I  had        seen and ran to his
The last  thing I heard as I moved on to give a gift  to the next hopeful child was the boy's          : " Mommy .Santa really does           ! And he didn't forget about us this  year!

A．all things B．nothing C．something D．everything

A．reputation B．intention C．responsibility D．action

A．announced B．concluded C．imagined D．realized

A．hecause B．until C．before D．though

A．concern B．argue C．think D．talk

A．With B．For C．Beyond D．Over

A．together with B．instead of C．regardless of D．more than

A．adults B．girls C．children D．boys

A．worried B．pleased C．shocked D．excited

A．declined B．agreed C．hesitated D．happened

A．remember B．admit C．regret D．consider

A．warning B．persuading C．forcing D．asking

A．encouragement B．assessment C．astonishment D．sorrow

A．amazing B．normal C．unique D．obvious

A．Santa B．Cod C．Father D．Mother

A．guessed B．discovered C．suggested D．explained

A．specially B．exactly C．willingly D．potentially

A．still B．even C．never D．ever'

A．dream B．voice C．honor D．victory

A．lie B．exist C．come D．remain

A middle school student ,who jumped into the hot seat when his school bus driver passed out on the way to class this morning is being praised as a "quick thinker" for leading the bus. and 15 other students .to safety. Seventh grader Jeremy Wuitschick is being praised by the local police chief for his actions.
Wuitschick hopped out of his seat and grabbed the steering wheel(方向盘) . pulling the bus over to the side of the road before pulling the keys from the ignition(点火开关）“I'll give the kid credit for fast thinking. He did the right thing and we're going to do  something for him. The kid definitely deserves credit." Milton Police Chief Bill Rhodes cold ABC News.
Police officers were informed of a school bus driving irregularly through town around 8 a.m. today .but by the time an officer arrived at the scene ,Wuitschick had had it under control. He had pulled the bus over in front of Discovery Primary School . which is near to the school where the students were headed .Surprise Lake Middle School. "I knew something was wrong." Wuitschick told ABC. " it was pretty scary. I was just acting on instinct .It was all happening really quickly."
Jeff Short .assistant dean for the Fife school district . said the students had been trained in emergency situations on the school bus .including how to shut down ,the bus in an emergency. A staff member at the school .John McCrossin . happened to be driving behind the bus when the driver lost consciousness(知觉) . and rushed onto the bus to administer CPR(心肺复苏 )  once Wuitschick had pulled over to the side of the road .Rhodes said.
The kids told McCrossin they had already called 911. The bus driver . whose name has not been released . was taken to the hospital. Emergency service personnel told school administrators   he was suffering from a problem related to the heart. Short said his condition was severe. Rhodes   said that there were no traffic  accidents or other injuries.        
Bill Rhodes praised Wuitschick because
A. he drove the school bus to campus
B he did bring the school bus to safety
C. he helped the police in public affairs
D. he successfully saved the bus driver
When the police reached the spot._______.
A. the bus driver had already recovered
B. the bus had just arrived at its destination
C. the bus had already been under control
D the bus was  running crazily on the road
From the passage we can learn that_______.

The passage is probably taken from______.

The National Geographic Channel has unearthed a time capsule (时光宝盒)  buried by late Apple chairman and co-founder Steve Jobs thirty years ago.
The time capsule was buried in Aspen .Colorado .in 1983, shortly after Jobs attended the International Design Conference being held in that city. Organizers called the device the Aspen Time Tube and contributed items like Rubik's cubes(魔方) and some iconic music. Jobs added his own items to the capsule ,including the " Lisa"  ( also known as an "Apple" )"mouse he used for his presentation at the conference. '
Younger readers may not recognize the name but the Lisa Apple mouse was one of the first commercial mice released to consumers. The mouse was specially designed for the Apple  Lisa computer. It's also the first personal computer to offer users a graphical user interface(图形用户界面)
Initially ,the plan was to dig up the time capsule in the year2000,but organizers forgot its exact location. Recently .they brought in researchers working with the National Geographic Channel show Diggers to find the device. Eventually they came across the 13-foot-long.1. 5-foot-diameter tube. inside they found a lot of 1980s artifacts(人工制品）that are still being catalogued.
“When the end came off .literally things just poured out .”noted Diggers host Tim Saylor "There must be literally thousands of things in there.”
“They had the foresight to put a bunch of stuff in  plastic bags." Saylor said .“I could see at least a dozen plastic bags and other items. But I know for sure there got to be photographs in there. People had hand-written things on the back of the photographs ,so there will be some really interesting things inside.”
Among the artifacts researchers expect to discover inside :a Steve Jobs speech in which the Apple visionary outlines his predictions  for future technologies. We should know more about the researchers ,discoveries once the Diggers program airs this fall.
Which of the following is true about the Lisa mouse?

Why wasn't the time capsule dug up in 2000?

From the passage we can infer that_______.

The best title for the passage might be _______.

Researches at Johns  Hopkins University's. Applied Physics laboratory  ( APL)  in Laurel , Maryland have designed a new human-like robot, Its name is Robo Sally. The machine can be controlled from a distance and can he used to do work that is dangerous for human beings.
Roho Sally has two long arms with human-like hands. She can use her fingers to pick up  small objects .examine them in detail and do most things that human hands can do Each finger  contains a tiny motor capable of squeezing 20 pounds of pinch foree ,.enough to defuse a bomb  under the direction of an operator. She sits on a metal base with wheels that let her move around. turn in tight spaces and climb over small objects, .
Mike McLoughlin is the main investigator for the Applied Physics Laboratory's Prosthetics  Program. "The purpose of that program is to develop prosthetic arms that have all the capability  of your natural arms .and you do all the complex motions that we can do with the natural arm- with the robot. "
It was a difficult job. Mr. McLoughlin says the device had to have many small motors to。 have the ability to do what a human hand does; It  also needs to have human-like strength. The  thumb was especially difficult because it permits the hand .to hold objects. And everything had.   to fit into a space about the size of a human hand.
The next problem  .he says .was to figure out how to control the artificial hand. " So we had   to figure out how to make the connection between the brain and this arm.
For search-and-rescue duties.Roho Sally will be operated by a human being using a wire- less machine that is far from the robot. The operator will also wear special gloves and glasses.  The glasses permit the operator to see the robot's hands .even though they are far away.
Mr. McLoughlin says this kind of robots could be used in what he calls "dull , dirty or dan- gerous" situations where fine human finger movements are required. He says the technology is  not ready for everyday application .but he predicts that within five years we will see some won-  derful improvements.
The underlined word " defuse"  in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to "_________".

According to Paragraph 2.which picture is Robo Sally?

What can we learn ahout the prosthetic arms according to the passage?

Which of the following is true about Robo Sally according to Mr. McLoughlin?
A . Its operator doesn't need  any  equipment.
B. It has been Widely used in everyday life in the USA.
C. It can work in situations which are dangerous for humans.
D. It has made much money for the designer.

In terms of tourism .Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth Visiting .
Coney island-Fun Unlimited !
Coney Island is an amusement park situated in the city of Cincinnati. It has the world's largest recirculating pool . several diving hoards .and an "in pool"  slide. For basketball and vol- leyhall lovers . there are special courts available. Apart from this . the park is equipped with 22 classic family and kiddie rides .boating facilities . a golf course . etc  Other amusement parks in Ohio include Erieview Park .The Beach Waterpark . Memphis Kiddie Park .etc.
Columbus-The Headquarters!
Anyhow, your journey would start from Columbus . the capital city of the state ! So spend some quality time roaming around in this beautiful city. Nightclubs . high quality restaurants .and   Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-For Music Lovers !
If you are a die-hard music lover. then certainly this place wouldn't disappoint you ! Rock   and Roll Hall of Fame was opened somewhere around in 1995 .with an intention of celebrating  the spirit of rock and roll music .and also studying it. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers exhibitions .music events . and also training programs on the subject. This is a perfect stop for every-thing on rock and roll music !
Cleveland-High Class Experience !
One of the oldest cities. Cleveland ranks among the top 20 metros of the United States .With Lake Erie serving as the most popular tourist attraction .Cleveland is also famous for land  marks such as Cavaliers   Gund Arena , Playhouse Square and Indians' Jacobs Field. Moreover.  vibrant nightlife , clubs , restaurants ;large hotels and shopping festivals add co the touristic significance of this place.
Lake Erie-The Perfect Holiday !
With nearly 900 miles of shoreline .Lake Erie is one place you have to visit. You can enjooy  numerous activities like fishing. swimming. boating . etc. It is also perfect for having a family picnic outing. One can even take a ferry to Kelleys Island where things like cycling and miniature golf can be enjoyed. Besides .it is the perfect place for those who are looking for some quiet  and relaxing time.
According to the passage a basketball lover is most likely to go to _______.

What can we learn about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Which of the following is true about Jake Erie?

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Show Respect to Your Coworkers
If you want to reduce the stress in your work environment .one of the best things you can do is to show respect to your coworkers. Showing respect will earn you respect. Respect
Use your manners. greet coworker as you enter and exit work for the day. Always use "please" . "Thank you" and  "pardon me" . If you do .all of your requests will be seen as just
That and not orders. It means everything from covering your mouth when your mouth when you sneeze or yarn to holding the door or elevator  open ,when you see coworker coming.
Make pleasant small talks ,but don't  go too far with this concept. You do not have to  taik for hours or know everything about your coworker. Generally ,people enjoy and feel more   comfortable in working environments where they know each other
Lend a helping hand. This doesn't mean  that you have to be a martyr(受苦者),hut  don't always take the "that's not my job" attitude either. H you are having a particularly light day .or you see one of your coworkers drowning in work ,offer to help. It'll probably make you feel good too。
Apologize if you are wrong and be humble. No one likes a show-off . You can talk about    the good characteristics ,traits and relationships in your life without making people feel like you    think you are better than they are Coworkers will take notice.
being positive not only lifts your spirits but also lifts the spirits of ,those around you. No one wants to be around someone who is constantly negative always complaining It's just not professional  

E. Avoid standing, sitting or talking too close  to someone
F. It also allows you to get to know and befriend your coworkers
G. No one is perfect ,but  what makes up your character is how you handle your mistakes

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1O处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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1O处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Union　is strength Whenever you're faced with difficulties or in a  dilemma ,cooperation plays an important part in getting you out of trouble
There was a time when I was too proud that I  overlooked my classmate . refusing to work together with them. Therefore .it was no doubt that I was left alone . suffering from loneliness and  failure. Unfortunately a teacher impressed on me the value of cooperation. From then  on ,I  learned to help others and turn to my friends for the help whenever I had difficulty finish a task  on my own. Surely cooperation made a great difference. Now I am getting well with my friend.
My experience has teach me that only if we attach  great importance with  cooperation can  we go beyond ourselves  As the saying go "United we stand ;divided we fall."

假如你是李华，你打算明年作为交换生到美国Michigan University去学习。你从网上得知一家美国机构提供寄宿家庭的信息。因此你给他们发一封电子邮件，邮件主要内容
包括：
1你对房屋类型及位置的要求；
2，要求免费提供一些生活设施；
3．期望月租；
4期盼尽快回复。
注意.1.词数l00左右；
2开头和结尾已写好，但不计入总词数；
3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam.
I'm going to study in Michigan University as an exchange student next year.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua