1、新源县第二中学2016-2017学年第一次诊断性测试 高三英语（卷面分值：120分；考试时间：100分钟）出卷人：马文英，审核人；陈文麟 第卷 (选择题，两部分，共70分) 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human
2、tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions. The foods we eatand when and how we eat themare often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban are
3、as within one country. Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, s
4、o this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread. Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita.
5、 A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it. Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebra
6、tion that includes giving red-col ored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity. Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures a
7、round the world.21.According to the passage, sharing bread_.A. indicates a lack of food B. can help to develop unityC. is a custom unique to rural areas D. has its roots in birthday celebrations22.The author explains the role of food in celebrations by_.A. using examples B. making comparisonsC. anal
8、yzing causes D. describing processes23.What is the passage mainly about?A. The custom of sharing food. B. The specific meaning of food.C. The role of food in ceremonies. D. The importance of food in culture. B Children have their own rules in playing games. They seldom need a referee (裁判) and rarely
9、 trouble to keep scores. They dont care much about who wins or loses, and it doesnt seem to worry them if the game is not finished. Yet, they like games that depend a lot on luck, so that their personal abilities cannot be directly compare. They also enjoyed games that move in stages, in which each
10、stage, the choosing of leaders, the picking-up of sides, or the determining of which side shall start, is almost a game in itself.Grown-ups can hardly find childrens game exciting, and they often feel puzzled at why their kids play such simple game again and again. However, it is found that a child
11、plays games for very important reasons. He can be a good player without having to think whether he is a popular person, and he can find himself being a useful partner to someone of whom he is ordinary afraid. He becomes a leader when it comes to his turn. He can be confident, too, in particular game
12、s, that it is his place to give orders, to pretend to be dead, to throw a ball actually at someone, or to kiss someone he has caught.It appears to us that when children play a game they imagine a situation under their control. Everyone knows the rules, and more importantly, everyone plays according
13、to the rules. Those rules may be childish, but they make sure that every child has a chance to win.24.What is true about children when they play games? A. They can stop playing any time they like.B. They can test their personal abilities. C. They want to pick a better team.D. They dont need rules.25
14、.To become a leader in a game the child has to _. A. be a useful partner B. wait for his turn C. be confident in himself D. be popular among his playmates26.Why does a child like playing games? A. Because he can be someone other than himself. B. Because he can become popular among friends. C. Becaus
15、e he finds he is always lucky in games. D. Because he likes the place where he plays a game.27.Which is the best title for this passage? A. Rules in Childrens Games B. Advantages of Playing Games for Children C. Reasons for Childrens Games D. How to Be a Popular Game Player C Driving on up to Yosemi
16、te with my family was exciting but nerve-racking (神经紧张的). I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasnt the most athletic person so I knew that I couldnt stick through all the hiking up and down. It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience. The ride there was
17、definitely long but worth it. As I woke up from my nap, I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams. The trails were made nicely for visitors. The waterfalls were breathtaking. Climbing up rocks was one of my favorite parts. Even though I fell a couple of times, I still h
18、ave a lot of fun. The fact that my family and I spent so much time together all trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together. The great thing about nature is that, its just you, the views, and the people around you. Theres nothing there to bother y
19、ou and its the best way to relax and enjoy yourself. Yosemite has 5 of the worlds highest waterfalls, and about 300 lakes. The structure of each mountain is incredible; its formed in ways that almost take your breath away. Some of them are of a deep dark color with waterfalls forming; some are forme
20、d with spots of green peeking (窥探) out. Its definitely something you wouldnt want to miss. Yosemite isnt the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends. Its a great time to bond, laugh, and take in what Mother Nature o
21、ffers.28. The author writes the first paragraph mainly to _. A. introduce the topic of this passage B. offer an example to us C. tell us his future plan for hiking D. describe a national park29. While climbing up rocks, the author was _. A. nerve-racking B. injured C. pleased D. worried30. According
22、 to the passage, Yosemite _. A. is crowded with visitors every day B. is the only great National Park C. is worth travelling to D. is nothing but a common destination31. The author suggests us _. A. keeping a good bond with other people B. visiting Yosemite now and then C. trying to protect the envi
23、ronment D. going out to enjoy the beauty of nature DNo one likes to make mistakes. But a new study says organizations learn more from their failures than from their successes, and keep that knowledge longer.One of the researchers was Vinit Desai, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado
24、Denver Business School. He worked with Peter Madsen from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University in Utah.They did not find much long-term organizational learning from success. It is possible, they say But Professor Desasays they found that knowledge gained from failure lasts fo
25、r years. He says organizations should treat failures as a learning opportunity and not try to ignore them The study looked at companies and organizations that launch satellites一and other space vehicles. Professor Desai compared two shuttle flightsIn two thousand two, a piece of insulating（隔热的）materi
26、al broke of, during launch and damaged a rocket on the Atlantis. Still, the flight was considered a success.Then, in early two thousand three, a piece of insulation struck the Columbia during launch.This time, the shuttle broke apart on re-entry and the seven crew members died. NASA officials suspen
27、ded all flights and an investigation led to suggested changes. Professor Desai says the search for solutions after a failure can make leaders more open-minded. He points to airlines as an example of an industry that has learned from failures inthe past. He advises organizations to look for useful in
28、formation in small failures and failures they avoided. He also urges leaders to encourage the open sharing of information. The study appeared in the Academy of Management Journal The mistakes we learn from do not have to be our own. We recently asked people on our Facebook page to tell us a time the
29、y had done something really silly. Fabricio Cmino wrote: Not long ago I wanted to watch TV, but it wouldnt turn on, so I did everything I could to start it. Thirty minutes later my mum showed up and, passing by, said to meDid you try plugging it? Im just dusting，Mum！”So she wouldnt notice how dumb I
30、 am sometimes！ Bruno Kanieski da Silva told about a time he looked everywhere for his key. It was in his pocket. He wrote：I always promise I will never do it again, but after-a few weeks，where is my wallet? For sure it will be in a very logical place. 32. What we get from failure differs from that f
31、rom success in that_. A. what we learn from failure is more powerful B. what we learn from success does no good to us C. the knowledge gained from failure is important for a company D. the knowledge gained from failure lasts longer33. From the passage, we can infer that_. A. the insulating material
32、problem in 2002 didnt arouse enough attention B. there were no astronauts on Columbia C. in spite of the problem, Atlantis was considered a success D. Columbia exploded during its launch time34 .The writer gives the last two paragraphs to show that_. A. many people make mistakes in the world B. mist
33、akes were a very embarrassing thing when found by others C. we can also draw a lesson from others mistakes D. making mistakes was a necessity35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Only organizations can learn from mistakes B. We can also learn from failures that have been av
34、oided. C. Lessons from the shuttle flights are more important. D. Leaders often lack an open mind and seldom share information.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，并涂在答题卡上，选项中有两项为多余选项。Good reasons to smile Smile is an outward sign of joy, happiness, amusement or excitement. When we f
35、eel great,a smile comes naturally. 36 Experts say smiling might be the best thing to do when you want to possess a brighter mood. Here are some reasons to smile. Smiling can lift a bad mood Scientists have found that smiling can help people feel better. Just the simple act of putting a smile on your
36、 face can lead you to feel actual happiness, joy or amusement. Smiling changes brain chemistry, which will be beneficial to people who are dealing with depression and anxiety. 37 Smiling helps us connect with others Smiling and laughing are contagious(惑染性的)，they help people connect with each other.
37、Why? 38 In that case smiling might create good social bonds, Scientists have even found that we connect in a physical way when we share a smile or a positive emotion. 39 Since body language and mood are so linked, it makes sense that laughing helps us too. Smiling relaxes the facial muscles and calm
38、s the nervous system. Laughing sends more oxygen to the brain. Besides, laughing can lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and boost mood. By repeating this simple breathing exercise several times, youre relaxing your nervous system and reducing stress. So, the next time .someone tells you to cheer
39、up when youre in a low mood, own it。 40 A. Smile can make our life better. B. Smiling and laughing reduce stress. C. But its not natural to smile when were sad or upset.D. So smiling can be a big help to people who are in a bad mood. E. Thus your shared happiness might end up making that person feel
40、 happier too. F. Thats because smiling sends a friendly signal that usually results in the other person smiling back. G.A smile helps you feel happier and being happier helps you keep the smile going in a genuine way. 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
41、）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Just Do Something The winter weather was icy cold and a strong wind blew heavily. I stopped behind several cars in a crossroad. Ahead of me a young woman stood alongside the street. To keep 41 she rubbed her bare hands; 42 ,she danced in place. Beside her rested
42、a sign that 43 , I have a baby and no food.”Obviously, she was 44 financially. Homeless and unemployed people are a common45 in many of our larger cities, and most motorists drive by without 46 assistance. Maybe theyve been taught that giving money may encourage them t0 47 a dependent lifestyle, or
43、the ready cash may be used to purchase alcohol or another substance 48 the food. Like me, they may have been taught that one should give money to a local charity or a church, as these institutions can help those in 49 far more effectively. As l waited for the light t0 50 , I felt conflicted about th
44、at young woman. Whether or not I should give money, she was obviously in need. And whether or not she actually had a baby really didnt seem t0 51 . I gave up 52 peoples motives and analyzing their stories long ago. What should I do? Give her money? What was the best? 1 was wondering with these quest
45、ions 53 the window rolled down from the car |in front of me. A hand 54 out holding a warm pair of gloves. The driver took her own gloves off and gave them to the poor woman. I saw the young woman mouth the words “Thank you as a broad smile 55 her face. As I 56 , somebody else acted. As I tried to de
46、cide the BEST way t0 57 , somebody else 58 did what she could. As I did nothing, she did something. I made myself a 59 that Ill always do SOMETHING. Whether it is big or small, just do something. Something is almost always better than 60 41. A. warm B.cool C.healthy D.calm 42. A. however B.meanwhile
47、 C.instead D.therefore 43. A. wrote B.marked C.read D.tied 44. A. working B.managing C.operating D.struggling 45. A. sight B.concern C.idea D.step 46. A. receiving B.offering C.finding D.rejecting47. A. change B.quit C.develop D.explore 48. A. more than B.apart from C.rather than D.or rather 49. A.
48、surprise B.return C.doubt D.demand 50. A. turn B.replace C.fix D.stop 51. A. matter B.affect C.differ D.happen 52. A. answering B.guessing C.noticmg D.expressing 53. A. as Bbefore C.while D.when 54. A. reached B.picked C.sent D.hroke 55. A. turned up B.lit up C .set up D.swept up 56. A. helped B.qua
49、rreled C.hesitated D.appeared 57. A. obtain B.operate C.share D.assist 58. A. quickly B.frequently C.naturally D.slowly 59. A. promise B.comment C.choice D.deal 60. A. anything B.something C.nothing D.everything第 II卷（非选择题,共计50分）第二部分：第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的
50、词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在后面标号为61-70的相应位置上。 A police car pulled up in front of an older womans house, and her husband climbed out. The polite policeman 61 (explain) to his wife that this elderly gentleman said that he was lost in the park and that couldnt find his way home. How could it happen? she as
51、ked 62 (surprise). Youve been going to that park for over 30 years! How could you get lost?Getting close 63 her ear so that the policeman couldnt hear, he whispered,”1 wasnt lost-l was just too tired 64 (walk) home. 65 1 wanted to do is have someone send me home.” Old age is like 66 (climb)a mountai
52、n. The 67 (high) you get, the more tired and breathless you will become. Your bodies will become less 68 (cooperate) than before as you age. But you can have a better view when you reach the top of the mountain 69 0ne can have a longer view of the past and can therefore understand the future with mo
53、re clarity. It is your attitude that matters. George Bernard Shaw said, Some are younger at seventy than most at seventeen.“l think it is because they have a broader outlook. 70 will take a lifetime to climb the mountain, but, for me, the view will be worth the journey. 61. _ _ _62_ _ 63 _ _64. _ _
54、_65. _ _66. _ _67. _ _68. _ _69. _ _70. _ _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。作文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，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：在错的词下画一横线，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。I am writing to apply a s
55、cholarship in Harvard University for the bachelors Degree in your university. Here is my personal informations for you. 1 was born in 1995 in Henan.l am admitted to Xiwang High School with high scores in 2012 and will graduate from this June. During my three school years, beside my high school subje
56、cts such as Chinese, English. physics and chemistry, l also take advanced maths in an nearby college. I have made straight As on all requiring subjects. I have passed CET-4 but kept on learning English all these years. So I dont think you will have any problems in the English language during my stud
57、y in your country. I am looking forward to your early reply on qualifications for an internationally student.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华，你的美国笔友 Tom 来信说，他因父亲工作变动刚转到一个新学校，很难融 人新的集体，为此感到很苦恼。请根据下列要点用英语给他写一封信: 1.帮他分析原因; 2.给他提出建议。 注意:1.词数 100 左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3.开头已为你写好。 书面表达：(25分)Dear Tom, Im writing in response to your trouble. you have
