湖南省雅礼中学2014届高三上学期第三次月考英语试题试卷(3)

36. A. expression      B. body           C. behavior      D. speech
37. A. cut           B. gave           C. lost          D. sat
38. A. as           B. until            C. before        D. after
39. A. praising      B. encouraging      C. educating     D. understanding 
40. A. bought        B. cooked         C. observed      D. raised
41. A. as if            B. even if          C. only if       D. what if
42. A. asked         B. insisted          C. ordered      D. complained
43. A. through       B. across            C. over        D. above
44. A. cheerful       B. stressful         C.  powerful    D. hopeful
45. A. hens          B. pigs             C. vegetables    D. eggs
46. A. satisfaction    B. sadness           C. regret        D. anger
47. A enjoyable       B. important         C. skillful       D. difficult

Section C (12 marks) 
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
From October 1 to 3, around 3.8 million out-of-town tourists flooded to Shanghai over the   48   three days of the National Day holiday. Nanjing Road and the Bund remained   49   most popular spots with locals and tourists alike. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street attracted 5.8 million tourists,    50   3.2 million were recorded at the Bund.
The city is expected to receive 8 million tourists by Monday, the last day of the weeklong holiday break.   51   ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing streets to reach the Bund, 4, 000 police officers were sent to the area. From 4:30pm to 11pm,   52   stood in line at the sides of zebra crossings, keeping vehicles and pedestrians   53  . Across the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower took measures to limit numbers. Even so, visitors   54   wanted to get to the top of the city landmark had to queue for four hours.    55  can imagine what it will be like in this city next year.

PART Ⅲ  READI NG COMPREHENTION (30 marks)
   Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
The 1800s saw many firsts, including the invention of the bicycle and ready-to-eat cereal. Another interesting event also debuted （首次登场）in the 1800s. In 1888, the world’s first beauty contest was held in Spa, Belgium. Though little is known about that first competition, the idea caught on. Today, beauty contests can be found in countries from Argentina to Zambia.
Most people agree that the business of beauty contests began in America. In 1921, local businessmen in Atlantic City, New Jersey, wanted summer tourists to stay longer. So they came up with the idea of beauty pageant. The pageant was successful, and 100,000 tourists stayed to see the first “Miss America” crowned.
After a few years, the annual event no longer focused only on girl’s beauty. A talent competition was added in 1938. And not long after that, college scholarships became the official contest prize. These were just the beginning of the changes for the beauty contest industry.
From the mid-to late-20th century, beauty contests began popping up everywhere. In 1951, the Miss World Pageant got its start in London. Over time, this contest has changed its focus from beauty alone to beauty and intelligence. Miss Universe began in 1952, Miss International in 1960 and Miss Earth in 2001. Today, these still are considered the four most famous international beauty contests.
Through the years, controversy has surrounded beauty contests. Many people have objected to women competing in swimsuits as it only calls attention to one’s looks. Outside pressure and changes in society, therefore, brought about changes in the beauty contest world. Today, women are judged on areas other than just appearance. These include intelligence, speaking ability, poise and talent.
The women who compete in the pageants are often asked why they do it. Many say it’s because the contests build their confidence and public speaking skills and offer scholarships. Today, millions of women worldwide compete for these very reasons.
56. What would be the best title for the passage?
   A. The origin of beauty contests             B. A look at beauty contests