1、武威六中2017-2018学年度高三第六次诊断考试英 语 试 卷本试卷共120分，考试时间100分钟。本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。共120分，考试时间100分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。3.请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在试题卷上答题无效。4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第I卷第一部分: 阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分）第一节：(共15小题, 每小题2分,
2、满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 AExploit your parking space An unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to 200 or 300 a week. Put an advertisement for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark. Rent a room Spare room? No
3、t only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you wont have to pay any tax on the first 4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy. Make money during special eventsDont want a full-time lodger? Then re
4、nt on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money. Grashpadder can advertise your space. Live on set Renting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production com
5、pany and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for freebut you will be charged if your home gets picked. Use your roof You need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixin
6、g solar equipment (around 14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a 25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof. 1.If you earn 5000 from ren
7、ting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on _.A.500 B.800 C.4500 D.5000 2.Where can you put an advertisement to rent out a room during a big event? A.On Letpark. B.On Roomspare. C.On Grashpadder. D.On Roommateeasy. 3 For whom the text most probably written?A.Lodgers. B.House ow
8、ners. C.Advertisers. D.Online companiesBYears ago, I volunteered at a homeless shelter in Los Angeles, handing out food. Once I got talking with Albert, a tall and skinny young guy in line. He said he liked my socks. “Want to see mine?” he joked, lifting his leg. He was barefoot. I felt a sinking fe
9、eling in my stomach. The next day, after work, I stopped at Ross and filled up my truck with socks. The following early morning, I drove over to Santa Monicas Palisades Park, which is a common destination for homeless people. I took one of the bags from my trunk. It was still dark out. I headed for
10、a group of three men, standing around a tree, probably using it as a windbreaker. Two were asleep under heavy blankets, and the third was digging through his collection. As I walked toward him, he watched me, perhaps questioning my motives. “I thought you guys might need some fresh new socks,” I sai
11、d, handing him a pair. He looked confused at first but took them and said, “Thank you.” I gave him two more pairs for his friends. I moved on. An hour later, I had given out all the socks. Most people were sleeping, and I felt like Santa. I knew that when they wake up they would find a very meaningf
12、ul present. That was nine years ago. Every week Ill hand out as many socks as I can. If Im on vacation or on a business trip for more than a week, I bring a bag of socks with me and hand them out to the homeless on the streets in other states and countries. Its extremely satisfying to operate “under
13、 the radar（雷达）” to help make some peoples lives a little bit easier. Part of me hopes to see Albert out there one of these days, but even if I dont, I like to think one of the pairs will find him.4.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?A.Sorry. B.Homesick. C.Regretful. D.Em
14、barrassed.5.What is Ross most probably?A.A garage. B.A store. C.A public park. D.A homeless shelter.6.What made the author feel especially satisfied with giving out socks? A.Playing Santa in public.B.Helping others silently.C.Spending early morning at a park.D.Making weekends as holidays.7.Which of
15、the following could be the best title?A.Satisfactory Return from Kindness. B.The Easy Way Out of Helping the Poor.C.A Unique Experience at a Homeless Shelter.D.Helping the Homeless in an Unexpected Way.CPeople may seek true happiness for their whole lives, and believe it is impossible to achieve. Ho
16、wever, there are some scientifically proven ways to become happy.Exercise is one of the easiest ways to become happier. In fact, you may only need seven minutes a day to be happier. Not only is exercise a natural protection against depression (沮丧),it aids you in your intellectual powers, in relaxing
17、, and in improving your body image.Staying home too often can be a downer for your mood, as you might have noticed. Getting out more, doing activities with others, and seeing nature in its splendor will aid you in becoming happy. Spending 20 minutes outside in nature not only boosts ones mood, but a
18、lso ones working memory and thinking capabilities.Surprisingly, helping others increases our happiness as well. In fact, 100 hours of giving help per year (or two hours a week) can be the magic number to feeling better. In many studies, helping others has been found to boost happiness for reasons su
19、ch as feeling more accomplished and feeling more self-worth.This might sound strange, but smiling can help improve our mood. However, false smiles, if not accompanied by positive thoughts, can make you more unhappy. Facial feedback(反馈)is important, as when you truly smile, you are telling your brain
20、 you are not in distress.Planning a trip away from your current vicinity can help in becoming happier, even if you do not go on the trip. That sense of hope bleeds positive emotions into your consciousness. In fact, planning a trip can boost your happiness for eight solid weeks.There are many ways t
21、o become happy. However, it may be surprising that the quickest ways to feel happier are also the most natural. This is because money, drugs, and other outside items cannot reproduce what happens within us in the most innate(与生俱来的) of ways.8.What can people do to make themselves in better shape?A.Po
22、sitive thoughts.B.Doing exercise.C.Going out in nature.D.Seeking happiness.9.Which is the best way to realize the value of life according to the text?A.Being reasonable. B.Planning a trip.C.Giving a hand to others. D.Doing activities outside.10.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A.Strange smiles,
23、bad mood.B.False smiles resulted from sorrow.C.Sincere smiles, true happiness.D. Happiness caused by positive thoughts.11.What does the author mainly intend to tell people in the text?A.How to be happy. B.The most natural ways.C.When to be happy. D.The happiest to seek for.DAccording to a new US stu
24、dy，couples who expect their children to look after them in old age should hope they have daughters because daughters are twice as attentive as sons overall.The research by Angelina Grigoryeva，from Princeton University， found that， while women provide as much care for their elderly parents as they ca
25、n manage，men do as little as they can get away with and often leave it to female family members.Her analysis of the family networks of 26,000 old Americans concluded that gender(性别) is one of the most important things that decide whether or not people will actively care for their elderly parents. In
26、 a paper presented at the annual conference of the American Sociological Association in San Francisco，she concludes that simply having a sister makes men likely provide less care.Using data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study，a study which has been tracking a crosssection of
27、over50s for the last decade，she calculated that women provide an average of 12.3 hours a month of care for elderly parents while men offer only 5.6 hours.“Sons reduce their relative caregiving efforts when they have a sister，while daughters increase theirs when they have a brother.”“This suggests th
28、at sons pass on parent caregiving responsibilities to their sisters.” In the UK，the 2011 Census showed that there are now around 6.5 million people with caring responsibilities，a figure which has risen by a tenth in a decade. But many are doing so at the risk of their health. The census showed that
29、those who provide 50 hours or more of care a week while trying to hold down a fulltime job are three times more likely to be struggling with ill health than their working counterparts who are not carers.12. According to the passage，whats the most important factor to predict if people will actively c
30、are for the elderly?AEducation BGender.CCareer. DIncome.13The US study finds that _.Ahaving a sister makes men less likely to look after their parentsBsons are twice as likely as daughters to care for parents in old ageCsons are unwilling to leave caregiving responsibilities to their sisters Dsons a
31、nd daughters seem to give equal care to their parents14What does the author stress in the last paragraph?APeople should give up their job to care for the elderly.BMany care providers work longer hours than others.CMany care providers have potential health problems.DPeople shouldnt pass on caring res
32、ponsibilities to others.15The author develops the text by _.A.explaining social networks of careers B.describing peoples experiencesC.analyzing various researches and dataD.comparing different gender behavior第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。Reasons to Take Part in Studen
33、t Clubs and OrganizationsMany college students don t know what theyre missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colleges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich and rewarding experience. _16_ Check them out and see whats available. Here are
34、 a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations.Meet new people.It can be hard to meet new people in college especially in your first year. 17 However, in a club, youll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest.Help your major.There are many
35、 student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments. Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining an academic club you will probably have an easier time to know professors in your departments. 18 Learn important leadership skills.Student c
36、lubs and organizations can be a good way to learn important leadership skills that would look great on job applications. 19 These skills could be event planning, finance management, and so on. Find a club that you love being a part of your school life and if you work hard, you might be able to gain
37、such a position.20Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most out of your time in college!A.Have fun.B.Never waste energy.C.Class sizes can be big.D.Take advantage of your major.E.In a club, you w
38、ill be able to gain other important skills.F.So dont just walk past those tables during clubs week.G.And you might even get access to study help and other academic advice.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was standing in the checkout
39、 line behind a woman in her 60s.When it was her turn to pay，the cashier 21 her by name and asked her how she was 22 .The woman shook her 23 and said“Not so good. My husband just 24 his job.I dont know how Im going to get 25 the holidays.”My heart 26 .I wanted to help but didnt know how.Should I offe
40、r to 27 for her groceries，or ask for her husbands resume(简历)?As I walked into the parking lot，I spotted the woman 28 her shopping cart. I 29 something in my purse. It wasnt a handful of 30 or an offer of a job for her husband. 31 ，maybe it would make her life better.“Excuse me，”I said，my voice tremb
41、ling a bit.“I couldnt help overhearing that it sounds like youre going through a really 32 time fight now. Im so sorry. Id like to give you something.”I handed her the small card from my purse.When the woman read the cards only two words，she began to 33 and said：“You have no idea how much this 34 to
42、 me.” I was a little terrified by her reply. Having never done anything like this before，I didnt know what kind of 35 I might receive. All I could think to say was：“Would it be OK to give you a 36 ?”After we embraced(拥抱)，I walked back to my car-and began to cry too.The words on the card?“You 37 .”A
43、few weeks earlier，a colleague gave me a similar card as 38 for a challenging project I was working on.When I read the card，I felt a warm feeling spread inside of me. Deeply 39，I ordered my own box of the cards and started 40 them.21.A.accusedB.criticizedC.greetedD. praised22.A.standingB.doingC.1ooki
44、ngD.thinking23.A.headB.handC.goodsD.body24.A.foundB.finished C.began D.lost25.A.overB.through C.close to D.away from26.A.trembledB.weakened C.ached D.beat27.A.exchangeB.beg C.1ook D.pay28.A.returningB.stealing C.1oading D.buying29.A.rememberedB.put C.took D.hid30.A.paperB.receipts C.cash D.candies31
45、.A.ThereforeB.However C.Otherwise D.Instead32.A.goodB.tough C.amazing D.meaningful33.A.shoutB.complain C.explain D.cry34.A.showsB.introduces C.means D.owes35.A.reactionB.award C.favor D.comment36.A.hand B.hug C.jobD.gift37.A.Matter B.Fool C.Cheat D.Win 38.A.a demand B.a routine C.salary D.encouragem
46、ent39.A.shocked B.sad C.touched D.regret40.A.throwing B.selling C.painting D.Sharing第二节：语法填空题（共10小题；每小题1.5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。China has once again showed its ability to change the world with its “new four great _41_(invent)”high-speed rail, electronic payment, shared bicycle, and
47、 online shopping.Chinas new-generation high-speed train, the Fuxing, is now one of the _42_(fast) trains in the world, which can travel at a speed of 350 km/h. Besides high-speed rail, China _43_(improve) peoples lives in many other innovative(创新的) ways over the last decade.Bike sharing, for example
48、, is not new itself. But China has made _44_ much more convenient and popular both in China _45_ overseas. When riding a shared bike, you can stop _46_(buy) and eat whatever you want _47_(simple) with a tap of your phone. You can easily pay with your smart phone by _48_(scan) the sellers QR code. Ca
49、shless payment has grown into a _49_(choose) for Chinese peopleeven a pancake seller is using Alipay.Besides, the four innovative ways of life are most appealing _50_ youths from 20 countries participating in the Belt and Road innovation, and they wish their countries would emulate (效仿) China in ter
50、ms of technological achievements.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Ladies and gentlemen,Good mo
51、rning. Im Li Hua from China. Its my great honor to be there to say something about the global water shortage and ways of dealing with it. Many people believe that if the worlds supply of fresh water will never be used up. As the matter of fact, the earth is short of fresh water. Besides, with the ra
52、pidly growth of the worlds population, the world was facing the danger of running out of fresh water. What can you do to solve the problem?First, we should be aware with the importance of saving water in our daily life. Second, scientist must work hard to find substitutes to reduce the use of fresh
53、water. Third, strict laws should be passed control the water pollution. So its high time for us to take measures to stop pollution but save water. Thats all. Thank you. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华。你的美国朋友Jim想了解中国人起名字的习惯，并请你帮他起一个中文名字。请你写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 介绍中国人起名字的习惯；2. 名字常表达的意义。（至少两点）3. 给Jim起一个中文名字；4. 说明起此名字的理由。
54、注意：1.词数100字左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总次数。Dear Jim,I am glad to tell you something about the Chinese naming practice.武威六种高三英语五月月考答案第一部分: 阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分）1-3 ACB 4-7ABBD 8-11BCCA 12-15 BACC 16-20 FCGEA第二部分： 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节： 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分） 21-25 CBADB 26-30 CDAAC 31-35 BBDCA 3640 BADCD第二节：语法填空题
55、（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. inventions 62. fastest 63.has improved 64. it 65. and66. to buy 67. simply 68. scanning 69. choice 70. to第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Ladies and gentlemen,Good morning. Im Li Hua from China. Its my great honor to be there to say something about the global wat
56、er shortage and ways of dealing with it. hereMany people believe that if the worlds supply of fresh water will never be used up. As the matter of fact, the 删除if aearth is short of fresh water. Besides, with the rapidly growth of the worlds population, the world was facing the rapid isdanger of runni
57、ng out of fresh water. What can you do to solve the problem? weFirst, we should be aware with the importance of saving water in our daily life. Second, scientist must work hard of scientiststo find substitutes to reduce the use of fresh water. Third, strict laws should be passed/control the water po
58、llution. toSo its high time for us to take measures to stop pollution but save water. andThats all. Thank you. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）Dear Jim,I am glad to tell you something about the Chinese naming practice.Unlike your tradition, the family name in China is put first, followed by the given name, which usu
59、ally contains one or two Chinese characters. Chinese people often name a baby with their best wishes in mind, like wishes for good health, bright future and happiness. Some names imply the birth time, birth place, or even a natural phenomenon at the time of birth. Besides, parents also need to consider how the names sound to avoid being teased or given a bad nickname.As for your Chinese name, how about Ji Xiang? It means “good luck” and the first character has a similar pronunciation to your name Jim. I hope youll love this Chinese name.Yours,
