1、1/7（时间 100 分钟 满分 120 分）第一部分阅读理解(共两节，每小题 2.5 分满分 50 分)第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe local dog park might be getting busier and cat cafs might be opening in every neighborhood,but do you know which traditional pet is the most popular around the world?United
2、StatesThe United States is home to the highest number of domestic(驯养的)dogs,cats,and fish,and Americans are more likely to treat their friends like humans.U.S.pet owners spend$50 billion a year on their animal companions,and 36%of dog owners have used some of that money to buy their pet a birthday pr
3、esent.RussiaAccording to Russian tradition,keeping a cat as a pet is good fortunate,so its no surprise the cat is Russias most popular pet.In 2016,57%of Russian households contained a cat,compared to the 29%that had dogs.On March 1,Russia celebrates National Cat Day as part of celebrations for World
4、 Cat Day.BrazilBrazils domestic bird population was about 19 million in 2013,while dogs held top rank at just over 37 million.Brazil has the highest number of small dogs per capital city in the world.The nearly 20 million small dogs are attributed to(归因于)a rapidly-growing middle class living in smal
5、l urban apartments.United KingdomDogs and cats rank second and third in Britain,while fishes hold the top spot.It has been linked not only to the low maintenance(维护),but also to the fact that many other pets like dogs or cats are not allowed in some places.1.Why are the figures mentioned in Paragrap
6、h 2?A.To explain the importance of pets.B.To show Americans growing wealth.C.To explain why Americans have pets.D.To show how Americans love their animal friends.2.Where are cats regarded as the symbol of good luck?A.In Brazil.B.In Russia.C.In the United States.D.In the United Kingdom.3.What are the
7、 most popular pets in the United Kingdom?A.Dogs.B.Cats.C.Birds.D.Fishes.B东营市一中 2017 级高三下学期第三次质量检测英语试题2/7I always wanted to be extraordinarily good at something.Not just as in,“Great job,Jimbo!”No,I wanted to be best-in-class,awe-inspiring,tiptop;a world-famous genius,like Michael Phelps,or Mark Zuck
8、erberg.Unfortunately,my version of reality did not quite line up with this delusional vision.I was a good swimmer,but I peaked at the collegiate State Championship level.My academic record was pretty solid,but I never would have made it into one of those ivy-league schools.Though I rose to above-ave
9、rage status in a couple of areas,the disappointing truth was that I would never amount to anything more than a mid-sized fish in a small pond.God apparently had other plans.What drove me crazy,though,was the superstar talent thrown in my face at every turn.Some folks just seemed to get an unfair int
10、ensive dose(剂量)of it.Why couldnt I be like Bernie Williams,the famed New York Yankees player who also happens to be a world-class jazz guitar virtuoso(艺术大师)?Some say greatness is simply a function of putting in the practice time.Around ten thousand hours,to be precise,according to author Malcolm Gla
11、dwell.I dont question the theory of devoting extraordinary efforts to developing ones expertise(专门知识),but it seems that raw talent is equally important.You either have it or you dont.Ive heard that as people approach middle age,their life satisfaction increases because they begin to accept the gap b
12、etween the expectations for themselves and the reality.After a few decades of frustration without the desired results,we eventually come to terms with how our lives turned out,even if it falls far short of our idealized youthful expectations.Hope bends,it seems.4.What does the word“delusional”in par
13、agraph 2 most probably mean?A.Imaginary.B.Realistic.C.Disappointing.D.Material.5.In the passage,the writer thinks of himself as _.A.a world-famous genius B.a mid-sized fish in a small pondC.a world-class virtuoso D.a student in an ivy-league school6.According to the writer,what makes“greatness”?A.Ex
14、traordinary efforts.B.Ten thousand hours of practice.C.Raw talent.D.Talent and time.7.Which of the following might be the best title?A.Hope Bends B.Frustrating DecadesC.Practice Works D.Youthful ExpectationsC3/7Artemis is NASAs new lunar exploration program.Through the Artemis program,NASA will use
15、new technology to study the Moon in new and better ways,and prepare for human missions to Mars.NASAs new rocket will carry the Orion spacecraft to lunar orbit.Then,astronauts will dock(对接)Orion at a small spaceship called the Gateway,from which the crew will take trips to the lunar surface in a new
16、human landing system,and then return to the Gateway.The crew will return to the Earth aboard Orion.NASA will test the rocket and spacecraft in flight,then send a crew for a test flight:Artemis 1 will be a test flight of the SLS rocket with the Orion spacecraft with no crew.Artemis 2 will fly SLS and
17、 Orion with a crew past the Moon,then circle it and return to the Earth.This trip will be the farthest any human has gone into space.Artemis 3 will send a crew with the first woman and the next man to land on the Moon by 2024.The Artemis 3 crew will visit the Moons South Pole.No one has ever been th
18、ere.At the Moon,astronauts will:Search for the Moons water and use it.Learn how to live and work on the surface of another celestial body(天体)where astronauts are just three days from home.Test the technologies we need before sending astronauts on missions to Mars,which can take up-to three years rou
19、nd trip.The Moon is a good place to learn new science.NASA will learn more about the Moon,the Earth and even the Sun.The Moon is a“test bed”for Mars.The Moon is a place to show that astronauts will one day be able to work away from the Earth on Mars for long periods of time.8.What is the aim of the
20、Artemis program?A.To help astronauts return to the Earth.B.To be ready for the landing on Mars.C.To study the Mars using new science.D.To test the Moon landing spacecraft,Orion.9.Which will be the achievement of the Artemis series?A.Going to the Moons South Pole.B.Making the farthest trip into space
21、.C.Sending the first man to the Moon.D.Flying to the Moon with three persons.10.What will Artemis astronauts do on the Moon?A.Send astronauts to Mars.B.Run a three-year-long test.C.Find and make use of water.D.Learn to live not far from home.11.What can we conclude from the text?A.It is possible to
22、live on another planet now.B.The crew will reach the lunar surface from the Orion.C.NASA has sent the first woman astronaut to the Moon.D.The Artemis program is of great help to Mars exploring.DYoung people in the United States do not have a strong understanding of the world and their place in it.4/
23、7Two US-based groups,the Council on Foreign Relations and the National Geographic Society,conducted an online survey earlier last year.They wanted to know what young people in American colleges knew about geography,US foreign policy,recent international events,and economics.The survey was given to o
24、ver 1,200 Americans between the ages of 18 and 26.All of them currently attend,or formerly attended,a 2-or 4-year college or university.The average test score,out of 75 total possible answers,was 55 percent.The study identifies a few important problems.For example,only 30 percent knew that the only
25、part of the US government that can declare war is Congress.Only 60%of those taking the survey could identify Brazil on a world map.Part of the problem,argue the organizers of the survey,is the Internet.They say it is becoming harder to find high-quality information about world events amongst all the
26、 fake news and trivia(琐事)which swamp the web.Forty-three percent of those questioned said they read about the news on Facebook.Another problem is that most college courses do not require students to learn about international issues.If such information is not required,Richard Haass from the Council o
27、n Foreign Relations said,then the United States could have leaders like Gary Johnson.He was a recent presidential candidate who did not know about the Syrian city of Aleppo when a reporter asked him about it.The survey results were not all bad.The young people also demonstrated a good understanding
28、of climate change and renewable energy.And the majority of them said that international issues were becoming more important to them.Haass says these findings suggest the need to find ways to get good information to students,both in school and online.To help,the Council on Foreign Relations is creati
29、ng a new program called CFR Campus,designed to help build knowledge about global issues.12.What can we learn about the survey?A.All the participants were recent university graduates.B.It was an online survey conducted by two US universities.C.Its aim was to figure out what the young people knew abou
30、t America.D.It was given to over 1,200 American people aged from 18 to 26.13.Whats one reason survey organizers give for young peoples lack of knowledge?A.Young people are unwilling to travel abroad.B.The sources from which they get their information.C.The US university system is of poor quality.D.T
31、heir lack of interest in knowing more about the world.14.According to the survey,what topic did the young Americans understand best?A.Environmental matters.B.Geographic information.C.Foreign relations.D.Government organizations.15.In which column of a newspaper could we find this article?A.Economics
32、.B.Entertainment.C.Politics.D.Education.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。If you were like most kids,your mother must have told you there were three no-nos when it came to your fingers:Dont put them in an electrical outlet,dont stick them up your nose(at least 5
33、/7not in public),and dont use them when you are counting.16But experts in education and cognition now believe that using your fingers to do math is not only a perfectly good idea but may even help children become superior students.It certainly makes sense.When children count on their fingers,they ta
34、ke an abstract conceptmathematicsand translate it into the most basic and visual form.17 .Even when we arent actually counting on figures,they still can help us on math problems.18.It activates when we respond to heat,pressure,pain,or the use of a given finger.Studying brain scans,researchers discov
35、ered that when students aged 8 to 13 work on subtraction(减 法)equations,this region“lights up”on the scans,even if the students arent using their fingers.The more complex the problem is,the more activities are detected.The connection between finger use and math ability has been proved on old-fashione
36、d math tests as well.With their eyes closed,first graders were asked to identify which of their fingers a researcher was touching.19.When college students were given the same quiz,the highest scores once again performed best on calculation tests.So what does all this mean?For one thing,parents and t
37、eachers shouldnt discourage children from counting on their fingers.20.Memorizing the multiplication tables may help,but it is not the best option.“I would like to see interesting and creative representations of ideas.”says Jo Boaler,a professor of math education.Recently,a series of activities have
38、 been designed to strengthen students perception of their fingers.Maybe in the near future,there will be only two no-nos regarding the use of fingers.A.There is a section of the brain,called the somatosensory finger area.B.Researchers also stress that students simply learn better using visual tools.
39、C.The first two laws of fingers are as true as ever.D.That may sound simplistic,but the researchers offer an interesting explanation.E.Researchers found those scoring highest on the finger-ID questions scored higher on a math test.F.Researchers are unimpressed by those students who finish quickly as
40、 well.G.In fact,experts believe the brain is built to“see”any process with our fingers.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A Colorado pair brings new meaning to the word“determination”.When one couldnt walk and the other couldnt see,they 21 up to share
41、 their love of the great outdoors.Melanie Knecht has to use a wheelchair to get around due to born spina bifida(脊柱裂).Trevor Hahn only recently became blind after he 22 an eye disease five years ago.Both living in Fort Collins,Colorado,the two met at an adaptive boxing class and they soon ran into ea
42、ch other again at an adaptive rock-climbing class.They immediately23 over Knechts lifelong hobby of camping and Hahns passion for outdoor 6/7sports.When she told him about her recent trip to Easter Island,where she got the 24to be carried on another persons back,an unusual idea occurred to her.25his
43、 lost sight,hed been able to scale a Himalayan peak,using poles and 26directions from his companions.They started small,but next monthwith her vision and his27 they will trek to the top of a 14,000-foot mountain.“It just seemed like common sense.Hes the legs,Im the eyes!28,were the dream team.”said
44、Knecht.At the start of each hike,a friend lifts Knecht 29a carrier on Hahns back.From that point on,she gives him oral directions to lead the way.Hahn said,“It made me so happy to help someone experience what Ive been able to experience my whole life.The best part is being able to make her smilethat
45、 gives me 30.”In addition to this sense of purpose,the two share an understanding of how 31 it can be asking able-bodied or sighted people for assistance in everyday life.They get immeasurable32from being able to do this on their own.While the two accept that others33 what theyve been able to do,the
46、yre not looking for34 they just want others to encourage solutions for their friends with disabilities.Dont35them because you think they wont be able to do something.21.A roseB.madeC.teamedD.ended22.A.developedB.curedC.spreadD.diagnosed23.A.handedB.arguedC.gotD.bonded24.A.opportunityB.competenceC.pe
47、rmissionD.admission25.A.On account ofB.In spite ofC.On top ofD.In view of26.A.spokenB.oppositeC.confusingD.gesturing27.A.optimismB.strengthC.guidanceD.wisdom28.A.HopefullyB.InsteadC.TogetherD.Similarly29.A.overB.upC.offD.into30.A.reliefB.courageC.rewardD.purpose31.A.convenientB.difficultC.ridiculous
48、D.essential32.A.sufferingB.wealthC.satisfactionD.depression33.A.appreciateB.opposeC.dismissD.advocate34.A.criticismB.attentionC.praiseD.curiosity35.A.convinceB.rejectC.contactD.approach第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。How to prevent being infected with the virus?There are
49、a number of standard hygiene(卫生)practices _36_ have been recommended to protect against infection and _37_(far)spread.These include covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a medical mask,tissue or flexed elbow;avoiding contacting with those who are unwell_38_(close);the appropria
50、te use of masks and personal protective _39_(equip),especially in a healthcare setting;washing hands regularly with water and soap,_40_ alcohol-based hand sanitizer(洗手液).Actions that can be taken to prevent infection from _41_animal source include:avoiding unnecessary 7/7unprotected contact with ani
51、mals;washing hands after contact with animals or animal products;and ensuring that animal products are cooked thoroughly before they _42_(consume)._43_is important to stay home if youre feeling unwell.But if you have a fever,cough,and difficulty _44_(breath),seek medical care early and share your pr
52、evious travel history _45_ your healthcare provider.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（满分 15 分）假如你是李华，你看到美国留学生 Sharon 在网上发帖，希望有人能够帮助她提高普通话(Mandarin)水平。请根据以下提示用英语给她写一封电子邮件:1.表达给她提供帮助.2.说明你能胜任辅导.3.列举你的提高计划.注意:1.字数80词左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;第二节（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。A Note of the Nicest ThingsHe was in
53、 the first third grade class I taught at Saint Marys school.All of my students were dear to me,except Mark Eklund.He often talked constantly.I had to remind him again and again that talking without permission was not acceptable.One morning my patience was growing thin,and then I made a new teachers
54、mistake.I looked at him,saying,“If you say one more word,I am going to tape your mouth shut!”It wasnt ten seconds later when Chuck,another student,blurted out,“Mark is talking again.”Since I had stated the punishment,I had to act on it.I took a roll of tape out of my drawer.Without saying a word,I p
55、roceeded to Marks desk,tore off two pieces of tape and made a big X over his mouth.When I walked back to Marks desk and removed the tape,his first words were,“Thank you for correcting me,Sister.”One Friday,I asked the students to list the names of the other students,leaving a space between each name
56、.Then I told them to write down the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates.As they left,each one handed me the paper.That Saturday,I wrote down the name of each student and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.On Monday I gave each student his or her list.Befo
57、re long,the entire class was smiling.“Really?”I heard the whispers.“I never knew that meant anything to anyone!”“I didnt know others liked me so much!”Then Mark said,“Thank you for teaching me,Sister.”Years later,after I returned from vacation,my parents met me at the airport.My father cleared his t
58、hroat as he usually did before saying something important.“The Eklunds called last night,”he began.“Really?”I said.“I havent heard from them in years.I wonder how Mark is.”Dad responded quietly.“Mark was killed in Vietnam,”he said.“The funeral is tomorrow,and his parents would like it if you could attend.”I had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before,so handsome,so mature.Para 1.After the funeral,Marks mother and father found me.Para 2.Marks classmates started to gather around us.
