1、成都经开区实验中学2018届高三下学期4月月考试题英 语注意事项： 1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。用2B铅笔将答题卡上试卷类型A后的方框涂黑。 2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第卷（满分100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分
2、7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where did the woman leave her hat? A. In a restaurant B. In a taxi C. In a car2. What is the local time right now? A. 7:15 B. 9:15 C. 11:153. What are the speakers discussing? A. Whether to go to F
3、rance B. What to do n France C. How to go to France4. Why is the girl upset? A. Her family is about to leave B. Her mother is out of work C. She has no friends now5. What was the weather like in the Lake District on holiday? A. Snowy B. Sunny C. Rainy第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所
4、给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How long has the man play the guitar? A. 8 years B. 9 years C. 17 years7. What instrument does the man think is the most difficult to play? A. The piano B. The guitar C. The drum听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Wha
5、t is the relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues B. Roommates C. Schoolmates9. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Move house B. Go to work together C. Confirm the appointment听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What did the woman do last winter? A. She taught a class B. She changed a job C. She too
6、k a lecture11. Why is the man happy? A. He has retired B. He can given lectures after retirement C. He can communicate with his grandchildren online12. What is the womans regular job? A. A librarian B. A salesperson C. A lecturer听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When is the woman supposed to finish her essay? A.
7、 By this Saturday B. By next Monday C. By next Friday14. Why is the woman behind with her writing class? A. She was ill B. The course is too difficult C. She is busy with her reading task15. What does the man think of his college life? A. Busy B. Boring C. Colourful16. What is the woman probably goi
8、ng to do on the 28th? A. Visit an exhibition B. Attend a party C. Watch a play听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What can be seen in Woodhill Shelter? A. Wild animals B. Sea creatures C. Farm animals18. When was the shelter set up? A. In 2011 B. In 2013 C. In 201619. What do we know about the workers of the shel
9、ter? A. They work without pay B. They are highly paid C. They live on a plant-based diet20. What is advised to do to be a volunteer of the shelter? A. Make a call B. Visit a website C. Post a form第二部分 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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA new generati
10、on addiction(上瘾) is quickly spreading all over the world. Weboholism（网瘾）, a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use e-mail and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive habit. They cannot stop, and it affects
11、 their lives. Ten years ago, no one thought that using computers could become compulsive behavior that could affect the social and physical life of computer users. Such behavior has seriously affected teenagers and college students. They are likely to log(写日志) on computers and spend long hours at di
12、fferent websites. They become hooked(着迷) on computers and gradually their social and school life is affected by this situation. They spend all free time surfing and dont concentrate on homework, so this addiction influences their grades and success at school. Because they can find everything on the
13、websites, they hang out there. Moreover, this addiction to websites influences their social life. They spend more time in front of computers than with their friends. The relation with their friends changes. The virtual life becomes more important than their real life. They have a new language that t
14、hey speak in the chat rooms and it causes cultural changes in society. Because of the change in their behavior, they begin to isolate themselves from society and live with their virtual(虚拟的) friends. They share their emotions and feelings with friends who they have never met in their life. Although
15、they feel confident on the computer, they are not confident with real life friends they have known all their life. It is a problem for the future. This addictive behavior is beginning to affect all the world. 21.The main idea of the passage is about_. A. the popularity of weboholism B. the advantage
16、 of weboholismC. the effect of weboholism D. the cause of weboholism22We can infer from the passage that_. A. weboholism has the greatest effect on teenagersB. students can hardly balance real and virtual lifeC. people are addicted to games on the InternetD. virtual life is more vivid and attractive
17、 than real life.23Which of the following is NOT true of weboholism? A. People addicted to the web often become inactive in real life. B. The chat room language may change social culture. C. The problem will be getting more and more serious later. D. It leads to the development of the web. B You may
18、have heard of the book Moby Dick(白鲸记), written by the American author Herman Melville. You may also know that Moby Dick is considered one of the greatest novels ever written. However, it might surprise you to find out Herman Melville was not always a highly regarded author.Melvilles first two novels
19、, Typee and Omoo, were widely read and financially successfully. They were both exciting tales of adventures at sea and experiences with people in foreign lands. Melville became quite famous. However, upon the publication of his third book, Mardi, Melvilles popularity began to weaken. He was no long
20、er interested in telling tales of pure adventure, and his writing took on a style that alienated(使疏远) the general reading public of his time.Melville published Moby Dick in October of 1851. it was an original novel, combining aspects of sociology and philosophy, which confused readers by its complex
21、 symbolism. The book sold poorly.Melvilles next book, Pierre, was almost completely disregarded by the public. Debt frustration and ill health finally forced Melville to take a low-paying job as a customs inspector. Eventually, Melville abandoned prose(散文) and began to write poetry.The Civil War is
22、the main subject of Melvilles poetry. He and his brother made a trip to the front line, and he published a book of poems, Battle-Pieces and Aspects of War, based on this experience.Melville died in 1891 at the age of 72. at this point, his work had been completely forgotten by the public. His talent
23、 was to go unrecognized for the next thirty years. Then, in 1920s, his reputation began to improve as critics and readers rediscovered his work. Today Moby Dick is one of the best-known novels ever penned by an American author.24. What were Melvilles first two novels mainly about?A. His travel exper
24、ience. B. His successful communication skills.C. Adventurous experiences in the front line.D. Adventurous voyages and foreign experiences.25. We can learn from the text that Moby Dick_.A. sold a little better than Pierre. B. was Melvilles favorite novel.C. was copied from other books. D. made Melvil
25、le popular again.26. The text may be taken from_.A. a writing guide B. a literary journal.C. a science magazine. D. a critical book on literature.27. What is the text mainly about?A. The main works of Melville. B. The skills in Melvilles writing.C. The ups and downs of Melville. D. The reason for Me
26、lvilles failure.C From self-driving cars to carebots for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 20
27、25 as artificial intelligence continues to change businesses. “The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces, ” said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia PACIFIC. A growing num
28、ber of jobs in the future will require creative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence. The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already de
29、stroys more jobs than it creates. But the report states, “Losing occupations does not necessarily mean losing jobs just changing what people do.” Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research. “The growth of 20 to 40 companies that have the speed and technological know-how will d
30、irectly challenge big companies,” it states. A 2014 report by Pew Research found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured “ a future in which robots do no
31、t take the place of more jobs than they create,” according to Aaron Smith, the reports co-author.“Technology will continue to affect jobs but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there billions of jobs. There is
32、no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change,” Microsofts Jonathan Grudin told researchers.28. We can infer from the text that in the future_. A. people will face many difficulties B. people will take up more creative jobs C. artificial intelligence will threaten peoples lives
33、 D. most jobs will be done in traditional workplaces29. According to the article, _ A. people wont necessarily lose jobs B. big companies will face fewer challenges C. small companies will win against big companies D. most people will become interested in technology30. What is the attitude of most e
34、xperts in artificial intelligence and robotics to the future? A. Mixed. B. Worried. C. Hopeful. D. Doubtful. 31. Jonathan Grudins words in the last paragraph suggest that _. A. there will be enough jobs for people B. things will change a lot in a few years C. many people will become unemployed D. te
35、chnology will totally change future jobsD Feeling tired? Under too much stress? Well, you may want to try Yoga(瑜珈). Its what more and more people have been turning to to release the trouble of modern life. Practically unheard of in the West until 50 years ago, Yoga has become one of the most popular
36、 health trends around the world, including China. If you search for Yoga on line in Chinese, lots of pages are there to see, most of which are main pages of Yoga clubs. In order to keep fit and lose weight, many girls spend more than 1000 yuan taking part in Yoga classes every month. However, are yo
37、u really ready for it? There are several things you need to know before you really take it. First, do not force your body too much. Yoga has many difficult poses. They are beautiful and worth boasting if you could finish them. But if you force yourself to do as exactly as an experienced Yoga teacher
38、 does, you may hurt your body, instead of strengthening it. Do you remember you original purpose for playing Yoga? It is self -building, not competing. Second, do some research about the Yoga class that you are to register. Yoga is new in China and there are not so many certificated well-trained Yog
39、a teachers. Some not well organized clubs just find someone learn a little Yoga and certificate them. But be aware, a non-eligible teacher might wrongly guide you and you could not benefit from the classes much except that they force you to exercise your body a bit. Considering about the large amoun
40、t of money you invest in it, its worth and reasonable to make sure the teachers in the club are qualified before you join. Third, it would be better to learn something about nutrition when you practice Yoga. In the very beginning, Yoga was part of the Vedas, bible of the traditional Indian philosoph
41、y. So it could be regarded as a kind of lifestyle. When you have decided to care for your body, why not feed it properly? In fact, good clubs have their own nutritionists. Anyhow, make sure you are ready before you act. The fashion may change quickly. But what benefits is still good for us. 32The au
42、thors main purpose in writing the passage is to .Atell people how to relax themselvesBlet people know more about YogaCgive people some advice on taking part in Yoga classesDtell peoples Yoga has gained its popularity in China33The underlined word “eligible” in the fourth paragraph most probably mean
43、s .AexperiencedBqualifiedChonoredDhi-technical34Which of the following is NOT the authors advice?AJoin one of the noblest Yoga clubs. BDont easily follow the fashion about Yoga.CKnow some knowledge about nutrition. DFind out a real teacher.35From the advice offered by the author, we can conclude tha
44、t .AYoga has nothing to do with cultureBYoga is somehow easy to exerciseCmany people learn Yoga in order to competeDnot all the Yoga clubs have standard teachers 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。For college graduates, it is of vital importance to write application lette
45、rs well. 36 It should state clearly the job you want, and should tell what you have done. It should be simple, human, personal and brief without leaving out any necessary facts.In writing a letter of application, keep in mind that the things a possible employer is most likely to want to know about a
46、re your qualifications, your achievements and your aims. 37 If the first few sentences fail to win the readers attention, the rest of the letter may not be continued at all. Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer not to your own needs or desires. For example, inste
47、ad of beginning with “ I saw your advertisement in todays newspaper” you might say “ I have made a careful study of your advertising during the past six months” or I have made a survey in my neighborhood to find out how many housewives use your product and why they like it.” 38 Be clear about the ki
48、nd of job for which you are now applying. College graduates looking for their first positions often ask what they can provide in a letter and what if employers want experience, which, naturally, no beginner has. 39 It is important to write a good strong closing for your letter. Make a specific reque
49、st for an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect. 40 That makes it easier for a possible employer to get in touch in you.A. Here are a few suggestions for you to prepare yourself better for your interview.B. An excellent idea is to enclose a stamped, self-addresse
50、d envelope with your letter.C. The answer is that everything you have ever done is experience.D. Dont be afraid of being a new hand.E. Try to avoid writing in general.F. The purpose of a letter of application is to help you to “sell” yourself.G. The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important.第三
51、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Neither of my parents was the cuddly (喜欢拥抱的) type. Maybe thats why I 41 kissing people, and hugging made me feel awkward. One 42 changed all that. One month before my 40th birthday, my dad had
52、 heart surgery. As he 43 , he grabbed me and hugged me very hard . It was a hug to make up for all those we had never had. Days later he told me 44 ever that he loved me. Through my 45 I told him I loved him too. I began imagining 46 him through the park and feeding him home-made food. 47 , just as
53、I was given proof that he did, he 48 . My parents divorced when I was 2 years old. I saw my dad 49 , but I was afraid of the 50 . His house felt cold and unfriendly. Each stay 51 in an uncomfortable kiss on the cheek as we said goodbye.To a child a hug 52 many things. It tells you that the person 53
54、 you and cares for you. Months after Dads death I realized that his 54 of hugs said more about him than me. My father didnt like to show his feelings. 55 that didnt mean I wasnt 56 . 57 time moved on, I realized that his hug and love on his deathbed had made me feel 58 in a way I had never felt befo
55、re. He was a man of few words; he was intelligent, kind and extremely modest. Ironically (讽刺的是) I began to feel closer to my father 59 than in life. I now love 60 better than a good old-fashioned hug.41. A. ignored B. hated C. enjoyedD. loved42. A. smile B. greetingC. kiss D. hug43. A. came down B.
56、came through C. came round D. came in44. A. at any time B. for the first time C. from time to time D. in good time45. A. tearsB. voices C. eyesD. hands46. A. helping B. wheelingC. huggingD. dragging 47. A. SadlyB. Eventually C. Surprisingly D. Slowly48. A. disappeared B. retired C. fell to sleep D.
57、passed away49. A. unhappilyB. uneasily C. occasionally D. gently50. A. visitsB. movements C. activitiesD. affairs51. A. gatheredB. returnedC. received D. ended 52. A. reports B. says C. arranges D. knows 53. A. praises B. misses C. welcomes D. loves 54. A. lackB. needC. listD. most55. A. ThereforeB.
58、 ThusC. ButD. Yet56. A. enjoyableB. satisfiedC. lovable D. beautiful 57. A. Since B. As C. Although D. Because58. A. calmB. friendlyC. strangeD. safe 59. A. in death B. in needC. firmly D. secretly 60. A. everything B. anythingC. nothingD. something 第卷（共50分）注意: 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满
59、分45分) 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。A 14-year-old Chinese boy overcame two of humankinds most dreaded fearsgetting stuck in an elevator and getting homework 61_(do), in a single night 62_(owe) to his calm-witted character.Sun Yixiao was on his way up on Tuesday evening
60、 after school, 63_ the lift suddenly came to a stop. A moment of panic followed before the 64_(teenage) could find a way out.Sun said he tried to open the elevator door, 65_(press) all the buttons in the hope to get the elevator to work again, but it didnt work.Without a cell phone at hand, Sun trie
61、d yelling to get attention of people outside, but no one responded as time passed by. He slipped a note through the door 66_the message people stuck inside, please ask the property management for help, and hoped someone 67_(pick) it up and act on it.After exhausting all his options without knowing h
62、ow long it would take before someone found him, he took out his textbooks and started to do his homework 68_(patient).Soon after he finished his duties, Sun heard loud 69_(voice) outside. A large crowd including his teachers and other parents had come to the rescue, by which time he 70_(trap)in the
63、elevator for over five hours.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）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。Dear Jack，Welcome to my school！Upon yo
64、ur arrival，there will be a party for you organizing by my classmates.You may attend to English classes to feel a differently learning style.After that，you can go to your host family that you can experience the Chinese way of life.You can have meals together chatting about whatever interest you.The h
65、ost family will also show you off some famous scenic spots.You can see people selling kites everywhere because our city was home to kites.There are varieties of kites to choose.So isnt that a good idea to buy some for your friends？Write to me unless you have any questions about the schedule.Yours，Li
66、 Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分）最近中国的空气质量引起了广泛的关注。请阅读下面的漫画，按要求用英语写一篇短文。 内容要求： 1.简要描述漫画内容；2.简要分析产生这种现象的原因；3.针对以上现象谈谈你自己的看法(至少两点)。注意：1.词数100左右，开头已经写好，不计入总词数。2.作文中不得提及考生所在的学校和本人姓名。3.参考词汇：口罩mask; 雾霾haze Recently，the air quality in China 成都经开区实验中学2015级高三下学期4月月考试题英语参考答案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）15BCCAC 610BAABA 1115CBCAC 1620
67、BCBAB 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分） 21-23 CBD 24-27 DABC 28-31 BACA 32-35 CBAD36-40 FGECB第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）41-45 BDCBA 46-50 BADCA 51-55 DBDAC 56-60 CBDAC61. children 62. is allowed 63. as64. happily65. taken66. silent 67. them 68. it69. until/till70. to read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）
68、Dear Jack，Welcome to my school！Upon your arrival，there will be a party for you by my classmates.You may attend English classes to feel a learning style.After that，you can go to your host family you can experience the Chinese way of life.You can have meals together chatting about whatever you.The hos
69、t family will also show you some famous scenic spots.You can see people selling kites everywhere because our city home to kites.There are varieties of kites to choose from.So isnt a good idea to buy some for your friends？Write to me you have any questions about the schedule.Yours，Li Hua 第二节 书面表达（满分2
70、5分）【参考范文】Recently，the air quality in China has raised a widespread concern.As is indicated in the picture，an old man and his grandson are taking a walk in the street with masks covering their mouths.As the haze is becoming heavier and heavier，they find it hard to see the buildings and trees around t
71、hem clearly. The picture conveyed here is that air pollution is quite severe in China.Many factors account for this phenomenon.In the first place，vehicles sending large quantities of poisonous gases are a major source of air pollution.Furthermore，factories that release a great deal of smoke are also
72、 responsible for the poor air quality.Besides，burning materials like coal or oil for homes and offices is another major contributor to air pollution.Personally，to better the air quality，the government and the common citizens should make joint efforts.Riding and walking are wise options for public tr
73、avels.Meanwhile，effective laws are supposed to be made to guarantee good air quality.附：听力材料Text 1 M: Oh, man, another parking ticket? How is this possible?W: Uh, its pretty simple. You park in the red zone, you get a ticket.Text 2 M: Hi. I am on the way to the bank near your house. Are you at home?W
74、: Yeah, Im just doing laundry. Why dont you come by for a cup of tea?M: Okay, see you soon.Text 3M: Is it true that this computer can be used to design the background scenery for plays?W: Oh, yes. We used it once last week in Class Five.Text 4M: Im sorry, but I cant make it tomorrow. Can I pick it u
75、p another time?W: Sure. What about the day after tomorrow? M: Yeah, Friday is fine. I just need to read it by 5 oclock next Tuesday.Text 5W: Hi, this is Mary from Dr. Lewiss office. We just wanted to remind you of your appointment on Friday.M: Thank you. I almost forgot.W: So, well see you on Friday
76、.Text 6 M: Wow, there are a lot of people here.W: Yeah, it is crowded here, but it is worth it. Look at this one. Isnt it amazing?M: Yes. That lady is so beautiful. Look how she is standing in the middle of the street. Theres a bicycle near her and shes holding a piece of material with flowers on it
77、. What is that she is wearing? W: Maybe its a long robe. Her hat is covering most of her face. I can only see her eyes. Um, shes definitely looking to one side. What do you think she is doing there? M: Perhaps she is waiting for someone. Shes expecting somebody to arrive soon. Look! Behind her there
78、 are some shops, and there are many people looking in the shops. It could be a market perhaps, or maybe a busy street. What do you think? W: Yeah, its probably somewhere in the Middle East or maybe North Africa.Text 7 M: Whoa! Did you just feel that earthquake?W: Yeah! It felt like a pretty big one!
79、M: Ive never experienced an earthquake before. I have to admit that I was pretty scared just now.W: Ah! It was no big deal. That one was tiny compared to some of the ones when I was a kid.M: What was the biggest one that you remember?W: Well, in 1989, there was a huge one. I think it measured 7.1 on
80、 the Richter scale. I remember the whole house shaking. Luckily, there wasnt much damage to our house, but some of my friends were left homeless.M: So how big do you think this one was?W: Its hard to say. Usually if it feels strong, its at least a 4.0.Text 8 W: How old is your grandma now?M: Shes 97
81、! Can you believe it?W: Whoa, thats amazing! She still lives in her own house, doesnt she?M: Yeah, she still lives in the house she and my grandpa bought almost 60 years ago. He died about five years ago.W: So she lives alone?! She must be in great health.M: Well, she uses a cane to walk, and she pr
82、etty much stays on the middle floor. Her caregivers come twice a day to cook meals, clean, give her medicine, things like that.W: Still, it must be kind of lonely to be all alone in that big house.M: She goes to the Island Beach Club twice a week to play cards. On Mondays, she goes shopping in the n
83、earest grocery store. She has doctors appointments on Wednesdays. Every Friday, she goes to the beauty salon to get her hair done, and friends and family drop by on Saturdays and Sundays. W: Ill bet she has great stories to tell after having lived so long.M: Say, why dont you come with me this Satur
84、day? I know shed love to see you again.W: Thanks, Id love to.Text 9 W: What is the difference between an Apple iPod and an iTouch?M: Well, an iPod only plays music, but with an iTouch, you can play music, surf the Internet, use apps. all kinds of stuff.W: OK, you lost me with that last one. What is
85、an app?M: An app is a special program that lets you do something specific. W: Like what?M: For example, lets say you wanted to find a restaurant in an unfamiliar neighborhood. There are apps that can tell you what kinds of restaurants are nearby and how to find them using Google Maps. W: Wow! Are th
86、ere apps for other things?M: You name it, there is probably an app for it. I just read about an app that tells people where the nearest clean bathroom is!W: So I have to buy an iTouch if I want to use apps, right?M: No, you could also buy a special smart phone like an Apple iPhone, which is basicall
87、y an iTouch that can text and make calls. You can download as many apps as you want, and many of them are free.W: OK, Mr. Apple. How much does an iTouch cost?M: Well, they are usually several hundred dollars.W: Whoa! Looks like I will have to ask my “iParents” for some “iMoney” before I can join thi
88、s technology revolution!Text 10 On a sad day for American music, Whitney Houston has been found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room at the age of 48. Whitney Houston was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. She won a total of 415 career awards in her career, making her the most a
89、warded female artist of all time. Houston was one of the worlds best-selling musical artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles, and videos worldwide. She first began singing in church when she was a kid, and she later performed alongside her mother in nightclubs in the New York City area
90、. It was around this time that she was discovered by legendary producer Clive Davis, the owner of Arista Records. He signed Houston to a long-term recording deal, and the singer would go on to release seven studio albums and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which sold at least half a million co
91、pies. Some of her most famous songs include Saving All My Love for You, Greatest Love of All, and So Emotional. She also starred in several movies, including The Bodyguard. Her hit song from that soundtrack, I Will Always Love You, became the best-selling song by a female artist in music history, and her popularity as an actor and a singer influenced many other African-American women, singers, and performers. Houston died the night before the Grammy Awards, but the cause of her death was not immediately known.
