B. earned enormous fortunes by chances C. became wealthy after starting life very poor D. became famous despite their modest origins
14. It can be inferred from the last sentence of the second paragraph that ________. A. business success often contributes to a successful marriage B. Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life C. good personal relationships lead to business success D. successful business people provide good care for their children 15. What is the paradox of American culture according to the author A. The American road to success is full of nightmares. B. Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person’s wealth. C. The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream. D. What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs.
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答案
一、文化文学常识 1. C 2. A 6. A 7. C 11. B 12. B
二、完型填空 1. B 2. D 6. B 7. C 11. B 12. D 16. B 17. A 21. A 22. B 26. D 27. A 31. C
32. A
三、阅读理解 1. C 2. D 6. D 7. C 11. D
12. A
3. B 4. B 8. D 9. A 13. C
14. D
3. C 4. D
8. A 9. C 13. A 14. D 18. C 19. D 23. B 24. A 28. A 29. D 33. D
34. B
3. B 4. B 8. C 9. A 13. C
14. B
5. D 10. B
15. A
5. C 10. A 15. A 20. B 25. A 30. B
35. C
5. A
10. D
15. D
年上外杯上海市高三学生英语竞赛复赛试卷及答案
