1、2016-2017年莆田十七中高三第一次月考英语试卷第卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，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。AAn Unexpected StormThis is a story about an extreme storm in Moscow. It happened two and a half years ago. It was the first time in my life that I saw such a strong storm. For Moscow, it was ve
2、ry unusual, and nobody predicted this storm before it happened.It was a sunny day in July, and I was at home alone watching TV. The windows and the door to the balcony were wide open because the weather was so hot.Suddenly, I felt a strong wind from outside. I wanted to close the window and came nea
3、r. I looked out of the window and saw a black sky and trees blowing over because of the strong wind. I tried to close the window, but the wind made me fall down. I was afraid that the glass might break.I stood up and tried to close the window again, but it was not possible because the wind was now s
4、tronger, and it was pushing the window open. I ran into the bathroom and took the mop to close the window. It worked.When I looked outside, the tree in front of my window was fiat on the ground, and there was strong thunder and lightning. I decided to pull out all the electrical plugs, which took ab
5、out 10 seconds. A sportsman would have envied my speed.When I finished, I looked outside. It was terrible, and I understood how people are helpless compared to the power of nature.Suddenly, the wind stopped, and it began to hail (下冰雹). The ice was the size of grapes. After 10 minutes, everything sto
6、pped, and the sun shone as before. It was strange. A few minutes later, the phone began to ring every five minutes. It was my friends or relatives. We asked each other how it was and how we felt after the storm.Many trees died because of the storm. For a few days, the people helped clean parks and g
7、ardens. Some peoples cars were damaged by trees falling on them. After one week, it was history already. This is my story about an extreme storm in Moscow. It shows us that we are children of nature, and we must respect her.1. How did the weather change according to the passage?A. Sunny and hotthund
8、er and lightningwindyhailsunny.B. Sunny and hotwindyhailthunder and lightningsunny.C. Sunny and hotthunder and lightninghailwindysunny.D. Sunny and hotwindythunder and lightninghailsunny.2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?A. I did all the things in a flash.B. I could run faster
9、 than a sportsman.C. I could stay at home on a stormy day.D. I was admired by the sportsman for my speed.3. What did the author learn from the unexpected storm?A. Everything will be history.B. We should respect nature.C. We should help each other.D. The disaster will be predicted. BUnemployment in t
10、he United States is still high at 67 percent. But for job seekers，especially those with college educations，researchers say finding a job can be as easy as logging on to a computerIt used to be that looking for a job meant hurrying around，knocking on doors and turning to adsBut thats changing，thanks
11、to the InternetA new report says，for college graduates，looking for a job is getting easierMore than 80 percent of the jobs are available online At the height of the depression(萧条)，when USunemployment peaked at 10 percent，just a little more than two million jobs were being posted each monthBut as the
12、 recovery takes hold，the job picture looks increasingly bright Thats great news for HamiltonOnly once has he ever applied in person for a job at a shopping mall. He said，“I think my generationthe idea of going door to door, out knocking and saying，hey are you hiring? like thatdoesnt exist anymoretho
13、se days are gone, Just go onlineKim Dancy recently graduated with a masters degree in Public PolicyShe found her dream job as an education policy researcherBut she says finding the perfect job online takes a lot of perseveranceHe said，“It can be really frustrating and it takes a long time，but if you
14、 applied for enough positions and really do your homework you will get somewhere The reports findings suggest careers in Science，Technology，Engineering and Math provide the greatest opportunities，with salaries that range between $30 to $45 an hourBut for maximum income and satisfaction，workers must
15、be prepared to move and change jobs at least every five years4The highest unemployment rate in the depression in the USwas _.A7 B67 C6 D10 5In what way does Hamilton find his jobs in most cases? AApplying in person BTurning to the Internet CSearching papers DGoing door to door6What can we learn from
16、 Dancys experience? A. Job applicants should do much housework. B Finding a dream job is really excitingCOnly online can an applicant find a job DOnline jobhunting calls for perseverance 7How can you get a high salary according to the text? ABy switching jobs regularly BBy sticking to your work CBy
17、surfing the Internet DBy hurrying around CComparing ourselves with others isnt a recent phenomenonits part of our culture. As soon as were able to form our own thoughts and opinions, we start comparing. Whos taller? Whos better at sports? Who has more friends?Unlike other childish habits, the urge t
18、o measure up(攀比) doesnt ever really go away. In fact, it only increases when we become teens. “At a younger age, I found myself wanting to be cool and wondering why I wasnt that cool,” said a junior student Michael Torres. “So I began doing what they did in order to fit in with my own friends.”We ar
19、e flooded with the message that we should compare ourselves with others. Magazines, advertisements, storesit becomes all about what other people have or what theyve achieved. Social media adds another layer to the problem. Facebook, Twitter and QQ offer a constant stream of updates about the people
20、around us. She got accepted to Harvard? He bought the brand new Nikes? Theyre dating?“If I go on Facebook or Twitter and read about how wonderful everyone else is, Im not feeling good about myself. Its going to make me feel worse,” said Mike Robbins, a senior student. “I try not to let things like t
21、hat affect me, but in the modern world of technology its hard not to take notice of what others are doing, and sometimes you want to be just like them.”Before you get caught up in the comparison game, keep in mind one very important detail: When it comes to social media, we often present only the th
22、ings we want people to seethe good fortunes, happy moments, delicious desserts and best smiles.The deeper question is: Are people really posting things on social media that are true or are they simply doing it to present something to other people? Its what we do in our culture: “Look how great I am,
23、” “Look how smart I am,” “Look how happy I am,” and sometimes thats true, but in a lot of cases, its not.While comparing ourselves to others can inspire us to get ahead and work harder, it can also drive us crazy. Next time you find yourself wondering if you measure up, remember this: What we have i
24、s not a measure of who we are. We already have worth as an individual when were born. Everything else is what people think of us.8. When do we start to compare ourselves with others?A. When we go to junior schools.B. When we were born into the world.C. When we have Facebook or Tweeter.D. When we hav
25、e thoughts and opinions.9. According to the author, why would people like to post wonderful things on social media?A. To show off their lives. B. To get advice from readers.C. To share happiness with others. D. To communicate useful information.0. The author presents the phenomenon of the comparison
26、 by _.A. listing a lot of figures B. giving facts and examplesC. providing scientific findings D. comparing famous persons opinions1. From the passage, we learn that the author _ comparison with others.A. supports B. ignores C. opposes D. respectsDWhen something goes wrong，it can be very satisfying
27、to say，”Well, its so-and-sos fault.” or “I know Im late，but its not my fault；the car broke down.”It is probably not your fault，but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation，you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation
28、. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winners key to success.Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need
29、 to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irrespo
30、nsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or dont rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.This is what being a w
31、inner is all aboutcreatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners dont have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportun
32、ities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stone for success.12. According to the passage, winners . A. blame themselves rather that othersB. meet with fewer difficulties in the
33、ir livesC. have responsible and able colleaguesD. deal with problems rather than blame others13. The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .A. improve B. accept C. avoid D. consider14. When your colleague brings about a problem, you should .A. blame him for his lack of respo
34、nsibilityB. find a better way to handle the problemC. tell him to find the cause of the problemD. ask a more able colleague for help15. When problems occur, winners take them as A. excuses for their failures B. barriers to greater powerC. chances for self-development D. challenges to their colleague
35、s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。How to pass an important testWhether its a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass. _16_ Stuck in a situation where you dont know what to do? This article can help.Tips1. On
36、ce you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isnt worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.2. Get plenty of rest. _17_ If you walk into the classroom sleepily, youll most likely not finish the test because
37、 you are so tired.3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. _18_ Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.4. Bring all necessary materials. _19_ Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，erasers, the calculator (if all
38、owed) and anything else youll need for the test.5. _20_ Showing up late cuts back the time youll have to take for the test if its already testing hours. Youll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.AThe exam t
39、ests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.BStudies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.CFailing the test wont help you in the long run, so its important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.DShowing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a b
40、ig effect on your test.EOne piece of cheese probably wont last until test time.GDont forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.FThis test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.第二部分 完形填空（共两篇,共40小题；每题1.5分，满分
41、60分）阅读下面两篇短文，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In the morning, Slim got up and prepared breakfast for his wife as usual. Nicole, his wife was listening to music in the bedroom. 41, he felt that his body was shaking. Slim had the42response that there was an earthquake! He43quickly,
42、 “Dear, earthquake! Go to the toilet! ” Nicole heard the shouting, 44the first aid box quickly and ran into the toilet. The house was45even more dramatically. Bathroom was the next door to the kitchen. Slim picked up a kitchen46and two pieces of bread outside the kitchen. Slim tried to run along the
43、 wall to help Nicole. 47, it got48suddenly with an explosion. The house49down and many things fell from above. Nicole was quickly buried in50. She felt breathing very difficult. She tried to stand up, but51. A few minutes later, the land was52. Nicole heard the sound of short53and thought it was Sli
44、m! She shouted to him but no54! He probably fainted. Nicole kept saying his name and she finally heard a response. Two people encouraged and55each other. They knew that there must be a way to56. Slim found that they were close and were57by the fallen stones and some powder. He started to dig with th
45、e kitchen knife. He felt58from his fingers. Finally, he removed the last piece of larger stones. Slim touched Nicoles one hand, then dug the59stones of her body. Finally, Nicole had a60breathing slowly. Two people sat on the ground and hugged together. 41. A.Unfortunately B. ActuallyC. SuddenlyD. Re
46、ally42. A. rapid B. recentC. second D. best43. A. warnedB. shoutedC. jumpedD. howled44. A. used upB. found outC. took upD. put away45. A. burningB.movingC. falling D. shaking46. A. knife B. cook C. forkD. tool47. A.Therefore B. However C. InsteadD. Besides48. A. brightB. CloudyC. blankD. dark49. A.
47、layB. brokeC. crashedD. bent50. A. dirtB. ashesC.piecesD. ruins 51. A. senseless B. impossibleC.impracticalD. invaluable52. A. normalB. silentC. flatD. usual53. A. steps B. PausesC. movements D. breath 54. A. sign B. hopeC. responseD. result55. A. calmedB. heldC. touchedD. called56. A. relax B. Comm
48、unicateC. escape D. succeed57. A. wrapped B. limitedC. fastenedD. separated58. A. pain B. coldC. waterD. warmth59. A.spreading B. Bundling C. stickingD. surrounding60. A. complete B. steady C. constantD. Weak第卷 第三部分 语法填空（共10分；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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 When my grandson Max
49、 told his mother, Andrea, to donate any cheque she would give him for his 21st birthday to charity, Andrea got an idea. She handed Maxs brother Charlie a video camera. Then she 61 (withdraw) 21 $10 notes from the bank and bought 21 apples at the supermarket. When they spotted a 62 (home) man, Andrea
50、 told him. “Today is my son Maxs 21st birthday, 63 he asked me to give a gift to someone 64 (help) him celebrate.” She handed the man a $10 note and an apple. The man smiled into the camera and announced 65 (shy), “Happy birthday, Max!” Soon, they passed out their gifts to men and women 66 (wait) in
51、 line at a soup kitchen. 67 a unified chorus, they wished Max, “Happy birthday!” At a pizza shop, Andrea 68 (1eave) $50 and told the owners to feed 69 hungry. “Happy birthday, Max!” they shouted.With one last $10 note and apple, they stopped at Andreas sisters office. Unable to contain her laughter
52、or her 70 (tear), she shouted into the camera, “Happy birthday, Max!”61._ 62_ 63_ 64_65_66_67_68_69_70_第四部分：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)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。Dear Mr. Johnson,Ive learned from a
53、newspaper that some clerks are wanting in your company. I am eagerto being one of them. So I am writing the letter. My name is zhang Hua. I was born in theHebei Province and I am in good health. Ive just graduated in the Computer Department ofWuhan University. I did very good in all subjects and I a
54、m especial good at computer studiesand English. I can read science books in English and doing some writing in English as well. Beside, I know a few French. And in my spare time ,I enjoy playing basketball. As is said thatyour company is very famous and Ill very glad if you let me work for it. My tel
55、ephone numberis 027-89276628I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.第二节 书面表达 （满分 25 分）李华是一个生活在某个社区的孩子，她感到孩子们的社区生活单调，几乎没有朋友，于是打算向社区负责人黄叔叔提出解决该问题的建议。请你就此事以李华的名义写一篇100 词左右的邮件。内容包括：1. 组织社区里的孩子参加清洁本小区的劳动。2. 提供一个固定场所供孩子们课后学习和交流。3. 鼓励孩子们加入社区足球俱乐部并安排比赛。注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 信的开头与结尾已为你写好
56、。Dear Mr. Huang,I am Li Hua, a child living in community. _Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Hua2016-2017年莆田十七中高三第一次月考英语答案I.阅读理解1-5.DABDB 6-10.DADAB 11-15.CDABC 16-20.CBEDGII.完形填空41-45.CABCD 46-50. ABDCD 51-55. BBDCA 56-60.CDADBIII.语法填空（共10分；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. withdrew62. homeless63. and/so64. to help65
57、. shyly66. waiting67. In 68. left 69. the70. tearsIV短文改错：（共10分；每处1分，满分10分）Dear Mr. Johnson,Ive learned from a newspaper that some clerks arewantingin your company. I wantedam eager tobeingone of them. So I am writing the letter. My name is zhang Hua. Ibewas born in the Hebei Province and I am in goo
58、d health. Ive just graduatedinthe fromComputer Department of Wuhan University. I did verygoodin all subjects and I am wellespecialgood at computer studies and English. I can read science books in Englishespeciallyanddoingsome writing in English as well. Beside, I know a few French. And in my do Besi
59、des littlespare time, I enjoy playing basketball. Asis said that your company is veryItfamous and Illvery glad if you let me work for beit. My telephone number is 027-89276628I am looking forward to hearing from you第二节：书面表达（满分25分）Dear Uncle Huang,I am Li Hua, a child living in this community. Most o
60、f the children in ourcommunity feel lonely and bored because we have few friends here. To change thissituation, Id like to offer some suggestions.First, would you please organize the children to clean up our neighborhoodregularly? Through this activity, we can know each other and make new friends.Se
61、cond, I wonder if you could find us a room to do our homework so that we can helpand learn from each other. Third, I think its a good idea to encourage children to jointhe communitys football club and arrange some matches.I hope we can get more involved in our community and our life will be colorfuland full of fun.Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Hua
