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第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据下列短文内容，从文章后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Investing in yourself
Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.
_36_ Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.
You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. ___37___. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.
So what are some specific things you can do? ____38___. Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I’m talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.
You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. ____39____. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation.
Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn’t 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. ____40____. But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.
A. The benefits will stay with you.
B. This is just one way.
C. If you aren’t a reader, you should start with that.
D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.
E. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.
F. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.
G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.
第三部分：
英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
Late one night, a thief crept into a wealthy merchant’s house. He was a young thief, without experience. In fact, this was his first professional 41 . So he had 42 everything carefully.
All went marvelously well at first. He found, as he 43 , an unlatched window and got into the room easily. But, stepping his way through the 44 room, he stubbed (碰到) his bare 45 against a table leg. Choking (抑制) back a cry of pain, terrified of waking the merchant, he hit 46 on the forehead and called himself a fool. He had 47 to bring a light.
In the darkness, 48 , he was able to see an oil lamp on the table, and lit it, then he gave a 49 of relief. As he 50 the lamp, a small spider came out from under its 51 .
“Thank you for saving my life,” said the spider. “Before he went to bed, the merchant set this lamp down on top of me so I couldn’t escape. If you hadn’t come along, I wouldn’t have 52 the night; 53 , I’d have extremely uncomfortable situation for a long time.”
“You have saved a life and shown compassion (同情), ”the spider went on, 54 the impatient thief said he had not 55 to do so. “ 56 yet, you have done so without the 57 thought or hope of reward. You have gained more merits (优点) than you could possibly imagine.”
“But you’re only a spider,” said the thief.
“And you’re only a man.” said the spider. “My dear thief, when you understand that 58 is life, whether on eight legs or 59 , you will have understood much. Your deed, 60 , has got rid of the bad things from your heart. Go from here with a fresh spirit. And good luck to you.”
The thief did so and never thought to steal again.
41. A. job B. mistake C. appearance D. finding
42. A. explained B. managed C. planned D. imagined
43. A. expected B. remembered C. reminded D. meant
44. A. dull B. dark C. sitting D. terrible
45. A. head B. shoulder C. hand D. toe
46. A. the merchant B. the spider C. the thief D. himself
47. A. remembered B. forgot C. avoided D. happened
48. A. however B. when C. so that D. but
49. A. applause B. cry C. sigh D. laugh
50. A. woke up B. laid down C. picked up D. turned over
51. A. base B. cap C. cover D. foot
52. A. spent B. lasted C. hated D. worried
53. A. in time B. however C. anyhow D. indeed
54. A. although B. so C. so that D. as if
55. A. said B. led C. cared D. intended
56. A. Better B. Worse C. Natural D. Lucky
57. A. hopeful B. least C. ordinary D. most
58. A. man B. spider C. life D. chance
59. A. three B. two C. a dozen D. a hundred
60. A. in no case B. at ease C. in any case D. without delay
第三部分
英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There once was a goat and a donkey(驴), which lived __61___ a farm. The donkey worked the hardest so the farmer fed it the ____62___ (much) food. Sometimes the donkey was given more food____63___it could eat. This made the goat so jealous ___64___ it began plotting against（谋划对付）the donkey. "Hey, donkey," the goat said one day. "I think you do too much work on this farm. You carry such heavy things from morning to night. Why don't you pretend ____65____ (get) sick so you can take a day ____66_____?'' The donkey thought the goat had a great idea. So the next morning, the donkey lay in the stable（畜栏） on its side with its eyes ____67____(close). Right away, the farmer called the doctor. ___68_____looking at the donkey, the doctor said it needed a special medicine ____69____（make）from the heart of a goat. So the farmer killed ____70____goat and gave the donkey medicine made from its heart.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
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。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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
It is three years now since I graduate from Xinhua High School. Last Sunday, the class that I was on held a get-together, which took us a long time prepare. It was indeed not easy to get in touch with everybody and set a properly time for all of us. We all enjoyed a precious day greatly, remember the time we spent together. It reminded us of the interesting stories and the people they were familiar with. It was a pity which some of us were not present as they had gone to abroad for further studies, but they called back or sent greeting card from different places.
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华，正在美国的阿肯色州中部城市Little Rock 读书，想在这个暑假里找一份饭店服务员的工作。下面的广告引起了你的注意，请你给联系人写一封信，询问相关情况。信中需说明你的问题（广告下方已列出）。
Server Wanted
Contact: Joseph Smith
City: Little Rock
Post Code: 72223
Posted in: Little Rock Restaurant Jobs
JOB PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to create a unique and personal experience for Buffalo Wild Wings’ guests by effectively presenting food and drink options in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
Your questions:
1. Height and age limitation? 2. Working experience?
3. Spare-time or full-time? 4. Days per week?
5. Pay?
注意：1. 词数120左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连续。
参考词汇：服务员；侍者 server
高三年级第一学期期中考试答案
2014-11-5
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短文改错：（每处1分）
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