1、嵩阳高中20172018学年高三上学期第一次阶段检测英语试题第I卷第二部分 阅读理解：（每小题2分，共计40分）第一节：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。ABy the time I was in second grade, Dad had become a professor. We moved to a small university town in Illinois and found ourselves living next to a lot of young students. Almost every morning, as Dede would
2、 walk me to my school, wed walk through the students party wasteland covered with things I was too young to know about and Dede was too old to care about.One day, a group of guys started shouting “Ali Baba” at us and laughing. I turned red and begged Dede to cross the street with me. But she refused
3、. Instead, she laughed in her usual way, yelled “Ali Baba” and waved at them as we walked by. They just watched us in shocked silence and never said anything to us again.Dede set an example for me that day and forever after, because she taught me to be always proud of who I was.Her stories were like
4、 a movie that was rich and imaginative and she never sugarcoated anything. While Dede preferred the Queens English, her vocabulary was just as alive. The landscapes she created in her stories were so vibrant(充满活力的) and filled with a wild cast of characters.Almost every day, I would interrupt Dede, w
5、hatever she was busy with, and beg her to tell me a story. She would silently stare at me through the large glasses that took up half of her face. Whether it was only 10 minutes or several hours, I would barely speak as Dede took me to places I never wanted to come back from.My mother died while I w
6、as a child. Without the care and guidance of Dede in every aspect of life, I couldnt have lived happily. Dede taught me so much, not only in daily life, but also in her attitude to dealing with unpleasant things that I dont want to confront.21. How did the author feel when the boys shouted “Ali Baba
7、” at them? A. Shocked. B. Ashamed. C. Afraid. D. Excited.22. Why was the author always asking Dede to tell stories?A. Her stories were lively and interesting. B. The author had no friends and felt lonely.C. The author liked Dede to speak in the Queens English.D. She could make a dull landscape seem
8、beautiful.23. From the text, we can infer that Dede was the authors_.A. mother B. neighbour C. aunt D. housekeeper24. We can learn from the text that the author_.A. appreciated Dede very much B. didnt like her fatherC. was very selfish D. thought of Dede as her teacherBEvery product has its own hist
9、ory. Headphones, especially, have evolved over time. Headphones have existed since 1919, but they were mainly used as amplifiers(扩声器) for telephones and radios back then.Through technological advancement, headphones experienced a change in their look and feel. In the late 1930s, Beyerdynamic officia
10、lly invented headphones and put them into market. However, Milwaukee-based jazz musician, John C. Koss, invented the first stereo headphones in the year 1958. The first headphones were big, heavy and limited to long-playing record music listening. They were used by pilots and at radio stations.Howev
11、er, the invention of the Walkman led to many changes in headphones. At the time, there was a growing industry ready to provide accessories(附件) for personal stereos, like headphones. These accessories became favorites for both professional musicians and music lovers. The latest generation electronics
12、, like cellphones, TVs, computers, home theaters, CD players, and more, are all compatible(可兼容的) with headphones.Traditional, full-sized headphones continue to be used in some recording studios even now. However, modern headphones have a more stylish appearance. The in-ear headphones are one of toda
13、ys more popular types. Lighter than traditional headphones, they have a vertical in-ear design that makes them much easier to carry. Another advantage of in-ear headphones is that they come in several sizes, so they are sure to fit perfectly in everyones ears. They are built with advanced technologi
14、es to provide a comfortable and pleasurable listening experience.Each headphone has its own pros and cons, but most give a reasonably good performance. Whatever kind of headphones you choose is a matter of personal preference.25. Before the 1930s, headphones were mainly used as_.A. stereo equipment
15、only for airplane pilotsB. music recording equipment for professional musiciansC. loudspeakers for telephones and radios D. accessories for personal stereos26. All the following are features of the first stereo headphones EXCEPT_.A. they had a handy, user-friendly appearanceB. they were big, heavy a
16、nd not easy to useC. they were only used for long-playing record music listeningD. they were designed by jazz musician John C. Koss27. After first being used as accessories for personal stereos, headphones_.A. were favored especially by professional musiciansB. can now be used together with other el
17、ectronicsC. became smaller and lighter for use in some recording studiosD. are now much cheaper so everyone can afford them28. Which of the following can best describe modern headphones?A. Big and comfortable. B. Complicated and expensive.C. Full-sized but user-friendly D. Lightweight and advanced.C
18、. In the United States, Julia Roberts, Will Ferrell, Elton John and over 65 stars are coming together to have fun, raise money and change lives on The Red Nose Day Special.The special will feature Julia Roberts recent trip to Phoenix to visit projects that take care of children who are facing seriou
19、s health issues without the means to afford basic medical treatment. Jack Black, who went to Uganda last year to shed light on the issue of children living in poor conditions, returned to give a heartwarming report about Felix, a young boy he met there who had been living on the streets for three ye
20、ars. He will reveal what life is like for Felix today after being helped by a program that aims to change the lives of homeless kids.Music will also take centre stage, with both Elton John and Blake Shelton performing very special songs. The Red Nose Day Special also shows a great night of comedy, i
21、ncluding Tracy Morgan putting his own unique spin on the classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs while reading to kids, and many other comedy acts.Red Nose Day launched in the U.S. in 2015 as a special day to come together, have fun and make a difference to kids who are most in need. In its first ye
22、ar in America, more than US $23 million was raised for the Red Nose Day Fund, with the money now at work in all 50 states across America and 15 countries internationally through programs to keep children and young people safe, healthy and educated. The money raised by Red Nose Day USA 2016 will help
23、 support projects in some of the neediest communities in the U.S. and some of the poorest communities in the world. People from all walks of life are encouraged to get involved, have fun and raise money by buying red noses sold only at Walgreens stores nationwide, organizing fund raising events and
24、watching and donating during the television special.29. In the show, who went to Uganda and met Felix there?A. Julia Roberts. B. Will Ferrell. C. Jack Black. D. Elton John.30. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. Information about Red Nose Day. B. The main activities on Red Nose Day.C. The m
25、oney raised by the Red Nose Day Fund every year.D. Information about The Red Nose Day Special.31. How can ordinary people raise money for Red Nose Day?A. By visiting the poorest communities. B. By having fun during the television special. C. By organizing fund raising events. D. By making red noses
26、for sale at Walgreens stores.DHostility(敌意)has often been linked with being bad for our hearts - but could your skin color be the reason why you die earlier? White people are more likely to suffer from heart disease caused by anger than black people, a new study claims. Research from the University
27、of Michigan found white adults who behaved in an aggressive manner were 40 percent more likely to develop deadly cardiovascular (心血管的) problems. Dr Shervin Assari, from the University of Michigan, said: “This suggests white people are more fragile to the bad effects of hostility and anger on the car
28、diovascular system. On the contrary, black people may have develop a type of resilience (适应力) to a wide range of psychosocial risk factors including, but not limited to, hostility and anger.” “This new finding is in line with our previous findings that education, self-rated health, depression and se
29、nse of control over time are more important risk factors for white people than black people. So, whatever black peoples resilience is, it is consistent and systematic and works across the broad.” Anger levels were measured among nearly 1,600 participants between 2001 and 2011 to measure their hostil
30、ity and anger. They noted whether the person was more likely to turn their anger inwards or to express it outwardly through verbal or physical attack. Deaths due to cardiovascular disease were then tracked for a 10-year period as they found the result was the same in both genders(性别). And for those
31、experiencing high levels of anxiety, the risk of suffering from a heart attack in the hours after losing ones temper is nine and a half times greater, scientists discovered. Dr Thomas Buckley, from Australia, said: “While the absolute risk of anger causing a heart attack is low, our data shows that
32、the danger is real.”32. According to Dr Shervin Assari, we know that_. A. black people can control their hostility and anger, while white people cant B. the bad effects of hostility are the same for white people and black people C. white people are more likely to suffer from heart disease than black
33、 people D. black people can deal with all psychosocial risk factors easily33. Compared with black people, which of the following are important risk factors for white people? a. Education. b. Self-rated health. c. Depression. d. Aggression. A. a c d B. a b c C. a b d D. b c d34. According to the rese
34、arch, who are more likely to suffer from a heart attack? A. People who express their anger outwardly. B. People who turn their anger inwards. C. People who get angry with themselves easily. D. People who experience high levels of anxiety. 35. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A news rep
35、ort. B. A social magazine. C. A lesson plan. D. An advertisement. 第二节 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.Family vacations are a must whenever you have time. As a matter of fact, you never have to spend a lot of money taking a break because this can be done in various ways. _36_To begin with, y
36、ou can just stay in a place near your house as long as you have the chance to be with your family. You can also have just a simple dinner where your family members can just talk to each other and have fun. _37_ In addition, it provides you with relaxation and moments to share with your family. _38_
37、That is because at the end of the day what matters the most is not how much money you have spent, but the quality of time you have given to your family.You also need to search for new destinations for your family vacation so that you can at least be in a place that you havent been to before. _39_ Th
38、is will not only be beneficial to you, but also to your children. Then you can all share your thoughts and views about the new things that you are seeing. You have to focus on your children while you are on vacation, too, because every child needs attention and time._40_ You need to spend some time
39、with your family at least once a week and talk about the things that have happened. This is the best time to connect with your family.A. You need to talk about the stress at work.B. Lastly, you should take family vacations on a regular basis.C. There is no need for you to spend a lot of money.D. A f
40、amily vacation is indeed the best chance to spend more time with your family.E. Wear your sunglasses and sunhat when you go to the beach.F. Here are some of the ways in which you can have a vacation with your family.G. In this way, you will have the chance to learn about new cultures, new ways of li
41、ving, and even new languages.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） Teaching anyone to think of others before themselves is, I believe, a life-long effort. For me right now, it might mean not buying that extra shirt or a cup of coffee and _41 saving the money to help someone _42_. For m
42、y kids, it might mean sharing _43_, happily taking turns in the playground. I like to_44_ thinking of others and finding a way to help them as “kindness”. On this particular day, instead of _45_ a lot of money on a lunch out in the restaurant, we bought some_46_ little toys to give to strangers. I a
43、sked the boys_47_ they would like to give these toys to other children. At first they were disappointed because they wanted to _48_ them. This wasnt surprising-I knew that if my mom bought a whole lot of great shirts which I thought were for me, and then said she wanted to give them away, I might at
44、 first be a bit _49_ , too. So we _50_ them and my oldest child _51_ we keep one and give the others away to make others happy. We _52_this was a good idea and then they started to get excited about the _53_ of giving them away, asking me who they could give them to and how. We _54_ some slips of pa
45、per, punched(开洞) a hole, _55_ them to the little dolls, and then headed out for the local mall.The boys were very excited to be on their way to _56_ the toys, and I admitted I was a bit _57_. What would the parents think as we gave their child a toy? Would they be _58_, or not like the gift? But I t
46、ook some deep _59_ and realized that if we are doing something out of love, we can only give with open _60_ and accept whatever is to come. 41. A.extremely B. thus C. just D. instead42. A. in particular B. in ruins C.in need D. in return43. A.secrets B. toys C. gifts D. decorations 44. A. deserve B.
47、describe C. discuss D. learn45. A. spending B. taking C. paying D. costing46. A. grateful B. naughty C. cute D. straight47. A. why B. if C. how D. that48. A. adopt B. settle C.purchase D. keep49. A.disappointed B. delighted C. inspired D. shocked50. A. designed B.counted C. persuadedD. suffered51. A
48、. told B. asked C. informed D. suggested52. A. concerned B. preferred C.decided D. agreed 53. A. adventure B. experience C. prospect D. agreement54. A.cut out B. cut across C. cut up D. cut down55. A. tied B.marked C. hung D. passed56. A. bring B. deliver C.replace D. rescue57. A. nervous B. doubtfu
49、l C. sorrowful D. excited 58. A. worried B. interested C. offended D. amused59. A. measures B.turns C. steps D. breaths 60. A. hugs B.minds C. hearts D. hands第卷注意: 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，满分45分)第二节 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分) In the United States, as in any country, people who must decide whet
50、her 61 _ (move) to a different city to accept a promotion or a new job face difficult choices. Like Harry and Susan Bennett, they have to weigh many factors in making their _62 _ (decide).Harry and Susan 63 least had a choice. 64 （general）, employers want to move an employee to a company operation i
51、n another city or another country. Then the only choice the employee has is 65 making the move or leaving the company to look for another job. During the last twenty years in the United States, many big corporations 66_（transfer）their businesses from big cities to the suburbs, 67 rents are lower. Th
52、e employees of those corporations have had no choice: If they havent moved, they have lost their jobs. Imagine the life of a professional baseball player. Most players 68 (trade) to another team at least three times in their careers. Some players (and employees of companies) insist that their employ
53、ers 69 (sign) a contract (合同) stating that they will not have to move for _70 certain number of years.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)Last Friday, the English class was going on while our English teacher suddenly slip and fell off the stage, which shocked all the students.Without hesita
54、te, I, under the help of Tom and Mary, carried her on my back to the clinic. All the others classmates waited anxiously in the classroom. It turned out that her right leg broken and she had to stay in the hospital.After school, we all went to see her. She told me the injury was not severe, but we ho
55、ped she would recover soon!Three days later, we were surprised to see that she was back in a wheelchair. We were joy and deeply moved, clapping and cheering for a long time.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 众所周知，课堂是每个学生实现梦想的地方，然而，有一部分同学并没有很好地利用它。请以How should we make good use of classes?为题，写一篇文章，应包含以下要点： 1简要说明课堂的意义； 2
56、目前课堂中存在的主要问题； 3分析原因并提出建议。 20172018学年高三上学期第一次阶段检测 英语答案二、阅读理解（40分，每题2分）21-24 B A D A 25-28 C A B D 29-31 C A C 32-35 C B D B 36-40 F D C G B三、完型填空（30分，每题1.5分）41-45 D C B B A 46-50 C B D A B 51-55 D D C A A 56-60 B A C D C 三、语法填空（15分，每小题1.5分）61. to move62. decision 63.at 64. Generally 65. either 66. ha
57、ve transferred 67.where 68. are traded 69. sign/should sign 70. a四、短文改错 (共10分)1. while改为when 2. slip改为slipped 3. hesitate改为hesitation 4. under改为with 5. others改为other 6. leg 和broken 之间加was7. in the hospital删去the 8. me改为us 9. but 改为and 10. joy改为joyful 或joyous五、书面表达 As we all know, class is a place whe
58、re students ought to work hard to realize their dreams. However, there are some students not using class properly, making things go from bad to worse.For example, some students play mobile phones or sleep in class, wasting quantities of precious time. Whats worse, some students enjoy chatting with o
59、thers. Not only does it affect their own study, but also it will do harm to others. As far as I am concerned, the main reason is that they dont realize the importance of study. To solve this problem, they have to understand making full use of class is the best way to improve the efficiency of study. After all, time waitsfor no man.版权所有：高考资源网()
