1、珠海市第二中学20172018学年度第一学期期中考试高三年级英语试题考试时间:120分钟，总分120分， 命题人： 注意事项：1、答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号填写在答题卷指定的位置上。2、选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案信息点涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3、非选择题必须用黑色钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应的位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将本试卷和答题
2、卷一并交回。第卷（满分70 分）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，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AWeb Designer NeededWe need the skills of a Web designer to help us redesign our website. The project will be fun and fulfilling, and give much needed visibility (能见性) to our grass-roots projects that a
3、re serving children and mothers in every corner of the world.Organization: Childrens FundLocation: the United StatesDuration: 3 weeks to 2 monthsLiving MiraclesDoctors and dentists are needed as volunteers at Shechen Medical Clinic in Nepal for two months or longer. In Tibet, we need doctors for onl
4、y 1-2 months. Dentists can come for one month or longer. Please understand that modern conveniences are not available here.Organization: Dilgo Khyentse FellowshipLocation: NepalDuration: 21 days to 6 years Weekend MiraclesWeekend Miracles give children aged 9 and older in the Childrens Center the op
5、portunity to visit a host family who partners the child to find the child a permanent family. The host family arranges activities that the child will enjoy and introduces the child to their circle of friendsin order to develop a lasting connection with someone.Organization: Kidsave InternationalLoca
6、tion: the United StatesDuration: 2 days to 6 weeksChimpanzee Sanctuary in CameroonIn Defense of Animals in Africa needs help from highly motivated, mature volunteers who care about the conservation of great apes and are willing to live in an isolated, challenging, French-speaking environment for six
7、 months to benefit our future generation.Organization: In Defense of Animals in AfricaLocation: CameroonDuration: 6 monthsTeaching English to Children in IndiaThe Salus Foundation, Inc. needs help from volunteers, teachers, college students or recent college graduates trained in ESL, or who are will
8、ing to be trained in ESL to teach English to the students at the Sulaxim School.Organization: The Salus Foundation, Inc.Location: India Duration: 6 weeks to 9 months21. The purpose of Weekend Miracles is mainly to help children _.A. enlarge their circle of friendsB. find a family who is willing to r
9、aise them C. learn more about the outside worldD. get chances to communicate with other children22. We can infer from the passage that _.A. serving children in every corner of the world is the Web designers dutyB. doctors and dentists in Nepal can use advanced equipment such as iPad C. In Defense of
10、 Animals in Africa will not prefer teen volunteers to go to Cameroon D. volunteers teach English in India have to work for over a year23. Which of the following fields is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Tourism B. Health C. Education D. Wildlife conservationBJoe? Is that you? The woman speaking to m
11、e at the baseball game looked a little familiar. Marci? I asked.It is you ! she exclaimed, smiling broadly. Gosh, its good to see you again !It was good to see Marci, too. Off and on during the past few decades Ive wondered about her. I almost tried to track her down a few years ago after talking to
12、 a mutual friend who had indicated that the 1990s had been pretty rocky for Marci. So bumping into her at the baseball game was, at the very least, fortuitous.We spent a few minutes catching up on the business of our lives: kids and grandkids, spouses and houses, education and recreation (its always
13、 a little disconcerting to see how few words are required to summarize 32 years of living). We played a little have you seen.? and did you know.? and we reminisced about the good old, bad old days.Then Marci grew quiet for a moment. You know, Joe, she said. Ive always wanted to tell you.how.how sorr
14、y I am for the way I treated you. You must have been hurt both physically and mentally. I was a little embarrassed. I turned and looked at her. Its OK, I said, No big deal! But I was such a jerk she continued. Yes you were. I thought. We were both pretty young. I smiled. I know. she said. But thats
15、no excuse for. She hesitated, then continued.Its just always bothered me, remembering how mean I was to you. And Ive wanted to tell you that Im sorry.The expression on her face was warm and sincere. And there was something in her eyes- it looked a lot like relief. OK, I said. Apology accepted! Overc
16、ome by the sweetness of the moment, I reached an arm around her and gave her a quick hug. Just then, the crowd erupted with a huge cheer, and Marci and I both returned our attention to the game. By the time I looked over to where she had been, she was gone. But the warm, wonderful feeling of our bri
17、ef exchange was still there, and continues to this day whenever I think about it.Of course, it isnt enough to just say 1m sorry and Youre forgiven. But when those words are truly felt and sincerely expressed, they can open the door to miracles of the heart and soul. Forgiveness can bring peace to an
18、 injured soul-even years after the fact. Even at a baseball game.24. What kind of life did Marci live during the late 20th century according to the passage?A. Happy. B. Busy. C. Hard. D. Simple.25. What does the underlined word jerk in the third paragraph mean?A. A humorous person. B. A cruel person
19、.C. A careless person. D. An honest person.26. Why did Maori look in relief after talking with the author?A. Because her favorite team won the game.B. Because she learned Joe was living a good life.C. Because she made an apology to the author.D. Because she found she was not mean any longer.27. What
20、 might be the best title for the passage?A. Excitement of A Baseball Game B. Mental Burden of A WomanC. Relief of finding A friend D. Miracles of ForgivenessCThe oddness of life in space never quite goes away. Here are some examples.First consider something as simple as sleep. Its position presents
21、its own challenges. The main question is whether you want your arms inside or outside the sleeping bag. If you leave your arms out, they float free in zero gravity, often giving a sleeping astronaut the look of a funny balled（芭蕾）dancer. “Im an inside guy,” Mike Hopkins says, who returned from a six-
22、month tour on the International Space Station. “I like to be wrapped up.”On the station, the ordinary becomes strange. The exercise bike for the American astronauts has no handlebars. It also has no seat. With no gravity, its just as easy to pedal violently. You can watch a movie while you pedal by
23、floating a microcomputer anywhere you want. But station residents have to be careful about staying in one place too long. Without gravity to help circulate air, the carbon dioxide you exhale has a tendency to form an invisiblecloud around you head. You can end up with what astronauts call a carbon-d
24、ioxide headache.Leroy Chiao, 54, an American retired astronaut after four flights, describes what happens even before you float out of your seat,”Your inner ear thinks yourre falling . Meanwhile your eyes are telling you youre standing straight. That can be annoyingthats why some people feel sick.”
25、Within a couple days truly terrible days for some astronauts brains learn to ignore the panicky signals from the inner ear, and space sickness disappears.Space travel can be so delightful but at the same time invisibly dangerous. For instance, astronauts lose bone mass. Thats why exercise is conside
26、red so vital that National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) puts it right on the workday schedule. The focus on fitness is as much about science and the future as it is about keeping any individual astronauts return home, and, more importantly, how to maintain strength and fitness for the
27、 two and a half years or more that it would take to make a round-trip to Mars.28.What is the major challenge to astronauts when they sleep in space?A. Deciding on a proper sleep positionB. Choosing a comfortable sleeping bagC. Seeking a way to fall asleep quicklyD. Finding a right time to go to slee
28、p.29.The astronauts will suffer from a carbon-dioxide headache when _.A. they circle around on their bikesB. they use microcomputers without a stopC. they exercise in one place for a long timeD. they watch a movie while pedaling30.Some astronauts feel sick on the station during the first few days be
29、cause _.A. their senses stop workingB. they have to stand up straightC. they float out of their seats unexpectedlyD. whether they are able to go back to the station31.One of the NASAs major concerns about astronauts is _.A. how much exercise they do on the stationB. how they can remain healthy for l
30、ong in spaceC. whether they can recover after returning homeD. whether they are able to go back to the stationDIn todays difficult economic time, its natural to rethink your goal of studying abroad. Does the benefit outweigh the cost? The answer, in fact, is yes, when you look at the road ahead.When
31、 the economy becomes more challenged, competition for the workforce increases, and employers look for employees with the best credentials (凭证). Having an overseas degree from a university where strong English skills are required can make you more qualified for many jobs. In fact, as corporations bec
32、ome more globalized, having overseas experience becomes more important.The lifelong impact of studying abroad has been proven in several ways:A 50-year study of 3,400 students abroad shows that studying abroad is usually a defining moment in a young persons life and continues to impact the participa
33、nts life for years after the experience.82% said that they acquired skill that influenced their career path.70% stated that it ignited (点燃) an interest in a career direction that they pursued after the experience.And the effect on ones career can be equally strong. A study by the Queensland, Austral
34、ia government showed:61% of employers stated overseas studying experience was positive on a graduate resume.72% of employers felt that a second language made a graduate a more attractive employee.Still, theres the question of how to pay for studying overseas. But the cost doesnt have to be as high a
35、s you think. Scholarships may be available to cover some or all of these costs. And, there are plenty of ways to further offset (抵消) the cost through financial tips, advice and grants.Hundreds of thousands of students will still study abroad this year. With a little financial savvy (见识) and advantag
36、e of the TOEFL test the most accepted, most respected English-language test in the world you could be one of them.32. What does the author intend to tell us in the passage?A. Studying abroad is easy. B. Studying abroad is rewarding.C. The effects of studying abroad. D. The problems with studying abr
37、oad.33. The author tries to prove his idea by .A. giving examples B. answering questionsC. offering advice and solutions D. listing facts and numbers34. The second study shows that studying abroad .A. helps one to get a job B. affects ones whole lifeC. affects ones career direction D. helps one to m
38、ake more money35. Which of the following is NOT the authors opinion? A. Financial tips help you offset the costs. B. Scholarships can cover some of the costs. C. Money is not a problem for studying abroad. D. TOEFL test is the most popular English-language test.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
39、选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Do you find yourself unable to sleep or waking up night after night? Stress, worry, and anger from your day can make it difficult to sleep well._36_ That will help you figure out what you need to do to get your stress and anger under control during the day._37_ For example,
40、 you can learn to evaluate your worries to see if theyre truly realistic and replace important fears with more productive thoughts. Even counting sheep is more productive than worrying at bedtime. If the stress of managing work, family or school is keeping you awake, you may need help with stress ma
41、nagement. By learning how to manage your time effectively, deal with stress in a productive way, and keep a calm, positive mood, youll be able to sleep better at night.Relaxation techniques for better sleepRelaxation is beneficial for everyone, but especially for those struggling with sleep. _38_ So
42、me simple relaxation techniques include: Deep breathing. Close your eyes, and try taking deep, slow breaths, making each breath even deeper than the last._39_ Progressive muscle relaxation. Starting with your toes, tense all the muscle as tightly as you can and then completely relax. Work your way u
43、p from your feet to the top of your head._40_ Close your eyes and imagine a place or activity that is calm and peaceful for you. Concentrate on how relaxed this place or activity makes you feel.A. Imagine a peaceful place.B. Practice your imagination regularly C. Different people may suffer from sle
44、eping problems of different levels.D. When you wake up or cant get to sleep, take note of what seems to be the problem.E. And then breathe out slowly at a steady speed, which will make you refreshed almost at once.F. Practicing relaxation techniques before bed is a great way to relax yourself, calm
45、the mind, and prepare for sleep. G. If you cant stop yourself from worrying, especially about things outside your control, you need to learn how to manage your thoughts.第三部分 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、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。An unspoken rule of t
46、ravel is that, no matter what, you must avoid boring destinations. Not necessarily. “Interesting” is a 41 term, and is also the one that lies largely in the eye of the traveller. 42 , I realized that it was the “boring” places that created some of the fondest 43 . Geneva, Switzerland, Deadly dull? I
47、 loved it.I know this sounds 44 . Isnt travel all about escaping boredom? No, its not. Travel, I believe, also means 45 boredom. On a recent visit to Geneva, Switzerland, my daily 46 through the city streets was 47 by, well, nothing much. As the days passed, I grew 48 bored. But soon, I realized the
48、 hidden 49 of a “dull” place like Switzerland. For instance, at a dinner party in Geneva, I 50 the locals about the cultural roots of happiness. They 51 with many thoughtful comments about everything. It turned out that the Swiss werent so much boring and it 52 being an interesting evening.My issue
49、with so-called “exciting” destinations 53 the fact that theyre crowded with travellers 54 that very same excitement. If youve visited Florence during the summer, you know what I mean. Boring places, by 55 , are much fresher. Theres another problem with exciting and beautiful destinations. They creat
50、e such high 56 that your experience there is 57 to fall short(达不到目标). Were told, again and again, that Paris, for instance, is a romantic city, so if it 58 to be anything less, were disappointed， 59 in boring places, which are not expected too much, any unexpected 60 we have from their sites is pure
51、. 41. A. scientific B. technicalC. flexible D. relative 42. A. ActuallyB. ThereforeC. Moreover D. Nevertheless43. A. realities B. dreamsC. memoriesD. wishes44. A. reasonable B. crazy C. fascinating D. practical45. A. changingB. pursuing C. increasing D. facing 46. A. expedition B. walk C. demonstrat
52、ion D. inspection47. A. interrupted B. forbiddenC. delayed D. cancelled48. A. equally B. abruptly C. increasinglyD. seldom49. A. disadvantage B. drawback C. potential D. benefit50. A. inquired B. questioned C. convinced D. advised51. A. nodded B. responded C. agreed D. smiled52. A. began with B. ref
53、erred to C. devoted to D. ended up 53. A. relies on B. suffers from C. lies in D. belongs to54. A. in honor of B. in search ofC. in favor of D. in fear of55. A. contrast B. far C. nature D. coincidence56. A. spending B. pressure C. expectations D. temperature57. A. fortunate B. unlikely C. difficult
54、 D. bound 58. A. proves B. remains C. continues D. appears59. A. when B. while C. as D. or60. A. tourist B. boredom C. joy D. disappointment第II卷（满分50 分）第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分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 young woman in Dongguang, China, lost her vision in her right e
55、ye after playing an online mobile game on her smartphone for _61_ entire day.According to Chinese media reports, 21-year-old Xiao Wu (not her real name) was said to _62_(play) a popular game_63_(call) King of Glory before she _64_(report) went blind. The incident happened on the National Day Holiday
56、 on Oct 1. She was hospitalised at an eye hospital the next day, _65_ doctors diagnosed her with a painless loss of monocular(单眼) vision. The condition normally occurs in elderly people and is irreparable, _66_ (result) in permanent loss of vision.According to the reports, Xiao Wu had invited a coll
57、eague to her house to play King of Glory, a multiplayer online battle game _67_Tencent Games. Her friends said that she was addicted to the game and would play for seven to eight hours each day and even skipped sleep just so she could continue gaming._68_ she picked up the phone after dinner to cont
58、inue the game, she started to feel that something was not right in her right eye. After a _69_ (sleep) night of fear and crying, she _70_ (rush) to the city by her friends for medical treatment the next morning.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一下作文。文中共有10处语言
59、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。This morning I went to Xinhua Bookstore that lay on Quancheng Road. It was once a popular place that people of all ages crowded to find the books we
60、wanted to read. However, there are not as many people as there used to be . I talked with the clerk work there. She told me that fewer and fewer people are visiting the bookstore, as they have the other choices for reading. “E-books, the Internet, smartphones and similarly devices”, she said,“has a
61、great impact on peoples reading habits.” That the clerk said is true. But the pleasure from reading cant be replaced. People may be lost for the pleasure from technological products for the moment. But Im sure they will come to traditional reading very soon.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Andy想参加某网络课程学习
62、汉语，想征求你的意见。请你给他回一封电子邮件，内容如下：1. 网络课程的优势：便捷，可提供不同的学习体验和与其他学员交流的平台2. 网络课程的劣势：缺少与教师面对面的交流，问题得不到及时解决3. 你的建议 注意：1.词数100左右 2.可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯 3.开头结尾已给出Dear Andy,I am here to share my opinions on online courses with you._ YoursLiHua珠海市第二中学20172018学年度第一学期期中考试英语参考答案第二部分 阅读理解21-23 BCA 24-27 CBCD 28-31 ACDB 32-35
63、 BDAC36-40 DGFEA第三部分 英语知识运用41-45 DACBD 46-50 BACDA 51-55 BDCBA 56-60 CDABC61.an 62.have been playing/have played 63.called 64.reportedly 65.where66.resulting 67.by 68.When 69.sleepless 70.was rushed第四部分 写作第一节： This morning I went to Xinhua Bookstore that lay on Quancheng Road. It was once a popular
64、place that people of all ages crowded to find the books we wanted to read. However, there are not as many people as there used to be. I talked with the clerk work there. She told me that fewer and fewer people are visiting the bookstore, as they have the other choices for reading. “E-books, the Inte
65、rnet, smartphone and similarly devices”, she said,“has a great impact on peoples reading habits.” That the clerk said is true. But the pleasure from reading cant be replaced. People may be lost for the pleasure from technological products for the moment. But Im sure they will come to traditional rea
66、ding very soon.lay改为 lies that改为where we改为 they work改为 working 去掉the similarly改为similar has 改为have That改为 What for改为 in come后面加 back第二节：One Possible Version:Dear Andy,I am here to share my opinions on online courses with you. There is no doubt that it is convenient for you to learn Chinese online. A
67、nd there are many different courses offered by different teachers or educational institutions, from which you may gain different experiences. Besides, some online courses can provide a platform for you to communicate with other learners.However, every coin has two sides. Online courses are not the s
68、ame as traditional courses, in which you can have face-to-face communication with your teachers, discuss your problems with them, or get timely help from them, which are what online courses lack.On the whole, I advise you to take some online courses that are suitable for you and learn Chinese in a language school at the same time. Yours, Li Hua
