英语复习除了基础还要注意阅读能力的提升，下面是山西2016届高三英语期末八校联考试卷，请考生及时练习。

第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Each year on February 2nd, there is a special festival called Groundhog Day (土拨鼠日 )' forecasting event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. When it comes, people from around the world, including 5,000 in the small town today, watch this tongue-twisting(发饶舌的) small town for a sign from one groundhog that supposedly predicts when that year' s spring will arrive. If it's a cloudy day outside when the groundhog pops from its cave, then spring will arrive early that year. However, if it is sunny outside, the groundhog will supposedly be scared by its own shadow, hiding underground for six more weeks of cold weather.

Of course, Punxsutawney Phil's prediction is no more able to guarantee the extended forecast than your local weatherman. ABC News reports that an analysis by the National Climate Data Center found that Phil's predictions are more often wrong than right.

Philis is also found to have made some unpleasant predictions. Ever since 1887, he has predicted 99 extended winters and just 16 early springs. Nine of the years' predictions were unavailable, according to ABC.

The holiday began as a German tradition in 18th century and became even more of a cultural phenomenon after the 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray.

Punxsutawney Phil has become a celebrity in his own right. Each year, the fatter animal with long teeth is watched by millions as he emerges from a cave in the town he is named after. Phil has become so beloved by the town that he actually lives in the local library with his “wife" Phyllis.

Taking inspiration from the hard state of Bill Murray’s character in the classic film, Yahoo contributor Owen Rust says Groundhog Day is a good time to reflect on one’s routines.

21.The underlined word “pops” means “ ”.

A. escapes B. hides C. increases D. appears

22.The reason why Phil's predictions aren't pleasing is that_____________.

A. some of the predictions were unavailable

B. Phil wants to do that for fun

C. Phil likes to make unpleasant predictions

D. he has predicted more late springs

23.How does Punxsutawney Phil become a celebrity?

A. By an accident. B. From people's life improving.

C. By his own attractive force D. From much money raised by the town.

24. Which does this passage mainly talk about?

A. The National Climate Data Center

B. Groundhog Day weather forecasting

C. A tongue-twisting small town

D. A German tradition

B

Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp

July 25-29, 2014

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. --- 3:30 p. m.

For ages 7-16

Location: Confucius Institute, 10 Park Street, Alfred

Camp Fee: $ 150 (includes lunch)

Enrollment Deadline: July 11, 2014

Program

The AU Confucius Institute Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp offers a great introduction to Chinese language and culture in an exciting, fun-filled, interactive environment. The small-class format ensures that each camper gets enough individual attention This program features:

. Chinese Language Classes .Traditional Chinese arts

. Calligraphy . Crafts

. Songs . Dance

. Games . Cooking

. Daily supervised cafeteria-style lunch in the University Dining Hall

Faculty

Top quality instruction is provided by distinguished members of the AU Confucius Institute faculty who are experienced teachers, fluent in both English and Chinese.

Who Can Attend?

This week-long, day camp is for students aged 7-16 who wish to participate in a fun, dynamic summer experience in Chinese language and culture. For classes, students will be divided into younger and older age groups.

Schedule

Students must arrive at the Confucius Institute each day by 9:00 a.m. and must be picked up at 3:30 p. m. Morning lessons will focus on Chinese language classes, while afternoons will be filled with hands-on cultural activities. Instructors will bring students to the Powell Campus Center dining hall for a supervised, cafeteria-style lunch each day.

How to Enroll

Please finish the enrollment(注册) form and return by July 11, with your $150 payment, Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Checks should be made payable to Alfred University. Major credit cards are also accepted. (If paying by credit card, feel free to fax enrollment form to us at 607-871-2045. )

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds will be made for cancellations(取消) received by 3:30 p. m. on July 22, 2014. We cannot make refunds to students who cancel after July 22 because the amount of materials purchased, meal counts and classroom spaces are based upon the number of students expected and cannot be changed after that time.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Office of Summer Programs via email or by calling 607-871-2612.

25. What CAN'T you learn in Chinese Language and Culture Day Camp?

A. Cooking. B. Crafts. C. Martial arts. D. Traditional arts.

26. It can be inferred that campers ___________.

A. have to bring their own lunch each day

B. will learn about Chinese language all day

C. must stay in the camp for a week day and night

D. should come to and leave the camp every day

27. If you want to get back you full fee, you have to give up

A. before 3:30 p. m. July 22 B. before 9:00 a. m. July 11

C. before 3:30 a. m. July 25 D. before 9:00. July 29

28. What information can we learn from the text?

A. Pay $ 15 before you enroll.

B. Students will be divided into groups by age.

C. You can fax your questions to the office.

D. Teachers are mostly from China.