1、2018年11月平遥中学高三（补）质检英语试题（文理科）本试卷满分150分 考试时间100分钟 命题人 闫翠红第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ALowCost Gifts for Mothers DayGift No.1Offer to be your mothers health friend.Promise to be there for any and all doctors visits whether a disease or a regular medical c
2、heckup.Most mothers always say “no need”，but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctors visit.The best part？This one is free.Gift No.2Help your mother organize all of her medical records，which include the test results and medical information.Put them all in one place.Be sure to
3、make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them.“Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mothers life，” Dr Marie Savard said.Gift No.3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions.“Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage
4、 better sleep，”Savard said.“We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”Gift No.4Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mothers Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity(慈善机构)Gift givers can choose from a w
5、ide variety of useful but inexpensive thingsmany of which are “green”and then choose a meaningful charity from a list.When your mother gets the gift，she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.1What are you advised to do for your mother at doctors visits?ATake notes. BBe with her. CBuy m
6、edicine. DGive her gifts.2Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mothers sleep?AIn Gift No.1. BIn Gift No.2. CIn Gift No.3. DIn Gift No.4.3Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to_Aenjoy good sleep Bbe wellorganized Cget extra support Dgive others helpBWhen I told my father t
7、hat I was moving to Des Moines，Iowa，he told me about the only time he had been there.It was in the 1930s，when he was an editor of the literary magazine of Southern Methodist University(SMU)in Dallas，Texas.He also worked as a professor at SMU，and there was a girl student in his class who suffered fro
8、m a serious back disease.She couldnt afford the operation because her family was poor.Her mother ran a boardinghouse in Galveston，a seaside town near Houston，Texas.She was cleaning out the attic(阁楼)one day when she came across an old dusty manuscript(手稿)On its top page were the words，“By OHenry.” It
9、 was a nice story，and she sent it to her daughter at SMU，who showed it to my father.My father had never read the story before，but it sounded like OHenry，and he knew that OHenry had once lived in Houston.So it was possible that the famous author had gone to the beach and stayed in the Galveston board
10、inghouse，and had written the story there and left the manuscript behind by accident.My father visited an OHenry expert at Columbia University in New York，who authenticated the story as OHenrys.My father then set out to sell it.Eventually，he found himself in Des Moines，meeting with Gardner Cowles，a t
11、op editor at the Des Moines Register.Cowles loved the story and bought it on the spot.My father took the money to the girl.It was just enough for her to have the operation she so desperately needed.My father never told me what the OHenry story was about.But I doubt that it could have been better tha
12、n his own story.4Who found the OHenrys manuscript?AThe girls mother. BThe authors father. CThe girl. DThe author.5Which of the following might explain the fact that the manuscript was found in the attic?AO.Henry once worked in Houston. BO.Henry once stayed in Galveston.CO.Henry once moved to Des Moi
13、nes. DO.Henry once taught at SMU.6The underlined word “authenticated” in Paragraph 2 probably means _Anamed Btreated Cproved Ddescribed7According to the text，why did the authors father go to Des Moines?ATo sell the OHenry story. BTo meet the author himself.CTo talk with the OHenry expert. DTo give m
14、oney to the girl.CSamuel Osmond is a 19yearold law student from Cornwall，England.He never studied the piano.However，he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them.He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts.Then h
15、e thinks about the notes in his head.Two years ago，he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata(奏鸣曲)by Beethoven.He surprised everyone around him.Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly，his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable.They say his ability is ver
16、y rare，but Samuel doesnt even realize that what he can do is special.Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents，but music teachers told him he should study music instead.Now，he studies law and music.Samuel cant understand why everyone is so surprised.“I grew up with music.My
17、mother played the piano and my father played the guitar.About two years ago，I suddenly decided to start playing the piano，without being able to read music and without having any lessons.It comes easily to meI hear the notes and can bear them in mindeach and every note，”says Samuel.Recently，Samuel pe
18、rformed a piece during a special event at his college.The piece had more than a thousand notes.The audience was impressed by his amazing performance.He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists cant play it.Samuel says confidently，“Its all about super memoryI guess
19、 I have that gift.”However，Samuels ability to remember things doesnt stop with music.His family says that even when he was a young boy，Samuel heard someone read a story，and then he could retell the story word for word.Samuel is still only a teenager.He doesnt know what he wants to do in the future.F
20、or now，he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.8What is special about Samuel Osmond?AHe has a gift for writing music.BHe can write down the note he hears.CHe is a top student at the law school.DHe can play the musical piece he hears.9What can we learn from the passage?ASamu
21、el chose law against the wish of his parents.BSamuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.CSamuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.DSamuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.10Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he _.Areceived a good early educat
22、ion in musicBplayed the guitar and the piano perfectlyCcould play the piano without reading musicDcould play the guitar better than his father11What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?AHe became famous during a special event at his college.BHe is proud of his ability to remember things accurat
23、ely.CHe plays the piano better than many professional pianists.DHe impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.DSometimes youll hear people say that you cant love others until you love yourself. Sometimes youll hear people say that you cant expect someone else to love you until you love
24、 yourself. Either way, youve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that were the apple of our parents eyes, and that our Grandmas think were great talents and our Uncle Roberts thinks we will go to the Olympics, but sometimes its a lot harder to think such nice thoughts
25、 about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.Self-image is your own minds picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingl
26、y, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.The best way to defeat a passive se
27、lf-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Dont allow doubts to occur in it. It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you cant move past one flaw or w
28、eakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think youre silly because you arent good at math, find a tutor. If you think youre weak because you cant run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think youre dull because you
29、 dont wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesnt mean its true.The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you t
30、hink and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat yourself on the back, youll know youre well on your way. Good luck!12. You need to build a positive self-image when you _.A. have a high opinion of yourselfB. are unconfident ab
31、out yourselfC. feel it hard to change yourself D.dare to challenge yourself13. According to the passage, our self-images _.A. are probably untrueB. have positive effectsC. are often changeableD. have different functions14. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?A. To keep a d
32、ifferent image of others.B. To make your life successful.C. To change the way you think. D. To understand your own world.15. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to prepare for your successB. How to face challenges in your lifeC. How to develop your good qualities D. How to build a positive self-
33、image第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 3 分，满分 15 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。The jobs of the future have not yet been invented._16_ By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.1CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious._17_ Ask kids，“What ingr
34、edients(配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time？” and then try them out.Did those ingredients make the pancakes better？What could we try next time?2CreativityTrue creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it._18_ There are a dozen different
35、 things you can do with them.Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.3Interpersonal SkillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids.We know whats going on inside our own head，but what about others？Being able to r
36、ead people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions._19_ “Why do you think shes crying？” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face？” “If someone were to do that to you，how would you feel？”4Self Expression_20_ There are many ways to express thoughts a
37、nd ideasmusic，acting，drawing，building，photography.You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.AEncourage kids to cook with you.BAnd we cant forget science education.CWe can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.DSo how can we help our kids prepare for jobs tha
38、t dont yet exist?EGardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.FWe can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.GBeing able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.第二部分 语言知识运用 （满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 2分，满分 40 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各
39、题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Another persons enthusiasm was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved.That person was my stepmother.I was nine years old when she entered our home in rural Virginia. My father 21_ me to her with these words:“I would like you to meet the fellow who is
40、 22 for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no 23_than tomorrow morning.”My stepmother walked over to me, 24_ my head slightly upward,and looked me right in the eye.Then she looked at my father and replied,“You are 25 .This is not the worst boy at all, 26
41、_the smartest one who hasnt yet found an outlet(释放的途径)for his enthusiasm.”That statement began a(n) 27 between us.No one had ever called me smart,My family and neighbors had built me up in my 28_ as a bad boy . My stepmother changed all that.She changed many things.She 29 my father to go to a dental
42、 school,from which he graduated with honors.She moved our family into the county seat,where my fathers career could be more30 and my brother and I could be better 31 .When I turned fourteen,she bought me a secondhand 32 and told me that she believed that I could become a writer.I knew her enthusiasm
43、, I 33 it, and I saw how it had already improved our lives.I accepted her 34 and began to write for local newspapers.I was doing the same kind of 35_that great day I went to interview Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became my lifes work later.I wasnt the 36_beneficiary (受益者).My father be
44、came the 37_man in town.My brother and stepbrothers became a physician,a dentist,a lawyer,and a college president.What power 38 has!When that power is released to support the certainty of ones purpose and is 39_strengthened by faith,it becomes an irresistible（不可抗拒的）force which poverty and temporary
45、defeat can never 40 .You can communicate that power to anyone who needs it.This is probably the greatest work you can do with your enthusiasm.21. A.rushed B.introduced C.carriedD.sent22. A.distinguished B.favored C.mistakenD.rewarded23. A.soonerB.earlier C.longer D.later24. A.draggedB.shook C.raised
46、D.bent25. A.perfectB.right C.wrongD.impolite26. A.butB.so C.andD.or27. A.agreementB.friendship C.gap D.relationship28. A.opinionB.image C.expectationD.mind29. A.beggedB.persuaded C.orderedD.invited30. A.successfulB.meaningful C.helpful D.useful31. A.treatedB.entertained C.educatedD.respected32. A.ca
47、meraB.radio C.bicycle D.typewriter33. A.consideredB.suspected C.ignored D.appreciated34. A.beliefB.requestC.criticismD.description35. A.teachingB.studyingC.writingD.reading36. A.next B.sameC.onlyD.real37. A.cleverestB.strongestC.wealthiestD.healthiest38. A.enthusiasmB.sympathyC.fortuneD.confidence39
48、. A.deliberatelyB.happilyC.traditionallyD.constantly40. A.matchB.winC.reachD.doubt第二节（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As an old English saying goes，“Honesty is the best policy.” It is more than an old cliche(陈词滥调)，but 41_ good way to live your life.First，honesty is the 42_
49、(easy) choice that we can make.When people get caught in lies，it always costs them something.Many relationships are destroyed by lies.Second，honesty gives us much 43_(free). Many people believe that being honest limits them in life，but that is not true.Sooner or later those dishonest people 44_(pay)
50、 a price for their acts；on the contrary，when we are honest，we are 45_(true) free.If there were two people 46_(stand) before you，a person with a record of being honest and a person 47_ is known to be dishonest，who would you be more likely 48_(believe)？Im sure most people would side with the honest pe
51、rson.49_ we live in the truth or we live in lies.Truth sets us free and lies leave us in nothing but more troubles.Honesty is a choice that we make each day.The choice is 50_(you)What will you choose?第三部分 写作 （共两节 满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题分，满分 10 分）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
52、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When I was a very young children，my father created a regular practice I remember well years late.Every time he arrived home at end of the day，wed greet her at the door.He would ask who w
53、e was and pretend not to knowing us.Then he and my mother would have had a drink while she prepared dinner and they would talk about his day and hers.While they chat，my father would lift my sister and me up to sit in the top of the fridge.It was both excited and frightening to be up there！My sister
54、and I thought he was so cool for putting us there.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华，你校英文报“外国文化”栏目拟刊登介绍美国节日风俗和中学生生活的短文。请给美国朋友彼得写信约稿，要点如下：1.栏目介绍；2.稿件内容；3.稿件长度：约400词；4.交稿日期：6月28日前。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已为你写好。Dear Peter，Id like to ask you to write an article for our schools English newspaper.2018年11
55、月平遥中学高三（补）质检）英语试题（文理科）答案第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）A：1-3 BCD B：4-7 ABCA C:8-11 DBCBD：12-15 BACD E:16-20 DACFG第二部分 语言知识运用 （满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 2分，满分 40 分）21-25：BADCC 26-30:ABDBA 31-35:CDDAB 36-40:CCADA第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）语法填空：41away 42easiest 43freedom 44will pay45truly46standing 47who/that
56、 48to believe49Either 50yours第三部分 写作 （共两节 满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题分，满分 10 分）51 children 改为child。 52late 改为later。 53at the end of 54 her改为him。 55 who we was，谓语改为were。56knowing 改为know 57删掉had。58chatted。 59on the top of， 60exciting。第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）Dear Peter，Id like to ask you to write an article
57、for our schools English newspaper.The “Foreign Cultures” section in our newspaper is very popular among us students.It carries articles written by foreign friends about the cultures of their home countries. Would you please write something about the culture in your part of the United States？And we w
58、ould especially welcome articles about how Americans spend their holidays and festivals，and the life of American high school students.You can write anything relevant so long as its interesting and informative. 400 words would be fine.Could we have your article before June 28?Im looking forward to hearing from you.Yours，
