广州六中2014届高三第7周阶段测试英语试题.doc

广州六中2014届高三第7周阶段测试英语试题 第七周 周末综合练习题（0ct.26-27） 本试卷共8页，三大题，满分135分。考试用时120分钟。 I．语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)（实际用时： __________ mins） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I will be traveling to Australia as a Student Ambassador with People to People. People to People arranges for American students to travel all around the world to learn about other 1 , and to help others understand American culture. The program was founded by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower to _2_ peace through understanding. I had to 3 many hours of special work to get to this point. First, a teacher nominated me, and then I attended an informational meeting about the program. The application process included an interview, and 4 , I was accepted. That’s when the hard work really 5 . In addition to attending monthly meetings to prepare for the big 6 , my parents encouraged my twin sister Beth (also participating in the program) and me to 7 $2,000 each to help pay for the cost. And so the fund-raising began. We did everything from 8 candy bars to decorating people’s mailboxes during the holiday season. We also baby-sat, washed cars, held a yard sale, and washed windows. After months of 9 work I had raised a total of $2,319! 10 , Beth and I raised over $4,500! Now I have a problem – packing. Yes, I know it sounds unimportant, but my suitcase seems to have shrunk as I placed my 11 inside. According to airline 12 , a suitcase can be no larger than 54 inches and weigh no more than 44 pounds. For a person who likes to wear a different outfit every day, packing all my clothes into such a small space seemed an 13 task. However, I have gradually 14 my load and my suitcase which started out weighing overweight now checks in at a mere 36 pounds. Apart from a slightly bloated carry-on bag, my luggage is definitely manageable. I 15 that I will get much sleep tonight because I am so excited! I know that what lies ahead i