浙江省台州中学2014届高三上学期第三次统练英语试题试卷(3)

Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn’t realize her brother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it’s all your fault.
I wish you’d walk out of my life forever. I don’t want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you’ve caused. Sure, you’ve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you’ve caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring (引诱) in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.
Sincerely,
Anonymous
41. What is author’s purpose in writing to alcohol?
A. To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readers
B. To describe the harm alcohol did to his family.
C. To show how much alcohol can hurt people.
D. To show the great fun that alcohol can bring to people’s life.
42. What did alcohol do to the author’s father?
A. It made him crash into two other cars and took his life.
B. It made him drink too much and he had to get his stomach pumped.
C. It made him kill two other people when driving.
D. It made him get into a car accident and badly injure himself.
43. The underlined phrase “were intrigued by” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. were familiar with           B. were interested in 
C. were disappointed with       D. were satisfied with
44. What is the tone of the article?
A. Critical.     B. Doubtful.   C. Unconcerned.   D. Humorous.
45. What is the main writing technique of the passage?
  A. Making something more noticeable than usual.
  B. Representing something in the form of a person.
  C. Describing something by listing its harmfulness.
  D. Comparing one thing with another to make his point clear.

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Shower Radio—Warranty(保单)and Directions
Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the owner of a So Fine Shower Radio! It is sure to provide entertainment for many hours. In addition, the radio features a timer（计时器）for those days when you are in a hurry.
Before using the radio, please read all directions, fill out and mail in the warranty card, and put warranty information in a safe place. Although we do not expect problems with the radio, you may need to refer to the warranty information at a later time.
Warranty
This radio is warranted for a one-year period that begins on the date of purchase. If it fails to work because of a problem of materials, please return it to the following address; So Fine Radio Corp.,1279 Delta Way, Monga, CA97623.
We will not pay shipping costs for returning the radio to us. We will either repair or replace the radio. Please allow at least four weeks for looking at the problem and repairing the radio. If you have not heard from us within six weeks, call our customer service department at 1-800-123-4567.
Radios that are returned to us for problems other than a problem of materials will be affected by service fee as well as the cost of the repairs. Customers will be informed of the charge by postcard. Radios will not be returned to customers until these fees are paid.
Directions
Please read all directions before using it.
Please note that this radio is designed and built to operate well in a damp environment. The self-contained batteries and circuits are contained in the enclosed space that will bear heat and dampness.
To Operate the Radio
1．Put two AA batteries in the enclosed space at the back of the radio. Be certain to follow the diagram, or the batteries will not provide electricity. The radio should NOT be adapted(改装) in order to be fixed into the wall; this will damage the waterproofing(防水).
2．Turn the POWER dial in a clockwise direction until it clicks. Continue turning the dial until the desired volume is achieved.
3．To find the desired station, press the station selector button. The tuner(调谐器)will automatically go to the next highest signal. The station’s call number will be visible in the digital screen. When the station with the highest frequency has been reached, the selector will start again at the lowest frequency.
4．To switch between AM and FM stations, move the sliding AM/FM switch.
To Operate the Timer
1．Press the Timer Set button. Each time the button is pressed, five minutes will be put on the timer. The amount of time on the timer will be visible for five seconds on the digital screen.
2．When the time on the timer doesn’t work, a beep will sound for ten seconds. The timer may be reset again after one minute.
Troubleshooting(发现并修理故障)
Before returning the radio for service, please check the following items:
Problem: Radio cannot be heard.
1．Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are put in correctly.
2．Check power/volume control.
Problem: Timer does not work.
1．Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are put in correctly.
2．Follow directions above for setting
3．Turn the power control on. The timer will not work when the radio is not on.
4．Adjust the volume control which regulates the volume of the beep as well as the radio volume.
46．The digital screen will show both_______.
A. the call number and time on the timer    
B. the AM/FM indicator and the radio station
C. the time remaining on the timer and the date