1、甘肃省兰州二十七中2016届高三上学期第四次月考英语试卷第卷第一部分 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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A“My dream has come true. I have always wanted to be a Grand Slam (大满贯) champion.” These are the words of Chinese tennis player Li Na after she became the first Asian woman to win
2、a Grand Slam final in the French Open on June 4, 2011.“People were saying Im getting old. So this is a great success for such an old woman,” the 29-year-old girl joked.Miss Li has a tattoo (纹身). She has dyed her hair many different colors. And, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she told her fans to “shu
3、t up” when they got too noisy in their support.Li Na was born in Wuhan. She started to play tennis at the age of 6. She once recalled, “As a child, I felt sad because every day I had to wake up early to practice. After school I had to practice more. I didnt have time to play.”Luckily, the strong gir
4、l didnt give up, thus making history for Chinese tennis time after time.Now the new champion is already thinking about winning another Grand Slam title. “When you have one title, surely you will think about another,” she says, not hiding her ambition (雄心).“Chinese people are so lacking (缺乏) in confi
5、dence on the tennis court. If there is a person like me who can prove we Chinese can do it, the other young players in China will feel the same,” she said.1. Where did Li Na became a Grand Slam champion according to the article? A. In Japan. B. In Wuhan. C. In Australia. D. In Beijing.2. How many ye
6、ars had Li Na played tennis when she realized her dream? A. 6. B. 20. C. 26. D. 32.3. According to the article, we can infer that Li Na is . A. old. B. ambitious. C. impatient. D. bad-tempered.4. What is the best title for the article? A. I Have a Dream B. The Grand Slam champion- Li Na C. How to Pl
7、ay Tennis D. Confidence and SuccessBPeople around the world have been remembering the former American astronaut Neil Armstrong. He was the first man to walk on the moon. He died last Saturday in his home state of Ohio. He was eighty-two years old. Neil Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft, w
8、hich took him and astronaut Buzz Aldrin to the moon. Their lunar module reached the moon on July twentieth, nineteen sixty nine. After stepping on the moons surface, Armstrong sent the historic message, “Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” He and Aldrin spent nearly three hour
9、s walking on the moon. Weeks later, the two men and Michael Collins, the third member of the Apollo 11 crew, were honored with huge parades in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. They later traveled around the world to share information about their trip to the moon. The Apollo 11 mission earned
10、recognition from seventeen nations and many special American honors. They included the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and the American space agencys Distinguished Service Medal. Some historians say the moon walk marked Americas victory in the space race with th
11、e Soviet Union. In later years, Neil Armstrong served as Deputy Associate Administrator at the space agencys headquarters. He was also a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his family lived on a farm just outside of the city. In recent years
12、, Armstrong had largely withdrawn from public life. But he spoke earlier this year at an event at Ohio State University. The event honored former astronaut and senator, John Glenn. President Obama said, “Neil was among the greatest of American heroes-not just of his time, but of all time.” He said w
13、hen Armstrong and his crew lifted off for the moon, they set off to show that the American spirit can see beyond what seems unimaginable.” Armstrongs family also released a statement. It asked that the public honor what it called “his example of service, accomplishment and modesty. And the next time
14、 you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink.”5. From the passage we know that Neil Armstrong .A. passed away at the age of eighty-five.B. used to live in his home state of Chicago.C. commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the mo
15、on. D. and Aldrin spent nearly two hours walking on the moon.6. When did the lunar module get to the moon? A. About 25 years ago. B. About 30 years ago. C. About 35 years ago. D. About 45 years ago.7. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Neil Armstrong received many great honors. B. American peo
16、ple were very excited about the successful landing. C. The moon walk marked Americas breakthrough in the space travel. D. The members of the Apollo 11 crew introduced their experience of the space trip.8. The underlined part in Para. 3 means that . A. Neil Armstrong was a great hero just at that tim
17、e. B. Neil Armstrong risked his life for the trip to the moon. C. Neil Armstrongs achievements will go down in history. D. Neil Armstrong set a good example for space travelers.CMany public figures from IT, showbiz(娱乐圈), and sports have joined the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise funds for ALS research
18、. A number of international celebrities have already taken the challenge, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as well as Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon, and Robert Downey Jr. Troubled musician Justin Bieber even challenged US president Barack Obama. The ALS Ice
19、Bucket Challenge has spread to China and flooded social media for the past week. The challenge requires that participators pour a bucket of ice water on themselves and then post a video of it on social media while nominating(提名) three other people to do the same. People who fail to take the challeng
20、e will have to donate 100 to the ALS Association, which advocates finding treatments and a cure for the muscle-wasting disease. And many of those who have taken the challenge donated as well. In China, a group of top CEOs are emulating(效仿) their Western counterparts. At the Sina Weibo micro-blog sit
21、e, the “Ice Bucket Challenge” topic has generated more than 3 billion views. ALS is a rare disease that gradually reduces patients muscle strength, eventually rendering(转换) them paralyzed and unable to speak, move, swallow and breathe. In North America, ALS is commonly known as Lou Gehrigs disease,
22、after the star baseball player who died of the disease in 1941 at age 37. the best-known ALS patient today is British scientist Stephen Hawking. While most people with ALS die within several years, Hawking has had the disease for decades. The medical treatment for ALS and related supporting faciliti
23、es is very expensive and cannot be covered by most social welfare programs. This creates difficulties for many ALS patients and their families, both physically and mentally. The ice bucket campaign has greatly helped improve the public awareness of ALS. More care should be given to them with the cam
24、paign. On Monday, the China-Dolls Center for Rare Disorders also announced its own ice bucket challenge in China, trying to attract more attention to ALS and other rare diseases.9. Why does the author mention Bill Gates in Paragraph 1? A. To advise us to learn from him. B. To prove he is a generous
25、man. C. To show Microsoft has a great leader. D. To stress the challenges popularity.10. The person who refuses to accept the challenge will . A. be fined100 by the ALS Association B. be looked down upon by the sponsor C. contribute a sum of money to an association D. pour a bucket of ice water on h
26、imself and post a video 11. What can we infer about the ALS from the passage? A. It was ignored by the public in the past. B. It strikes people very occasionally. C. It is a curable disease up to now. D. It was conquered by Stephen Hawking.12. Why was the ice bucket campaign promoted? A. Because pub
27、lic concerns over ALS are declining. B. Because more and more people are getting ALS. C. Because the medical treatment for ALS needs much money.D. Because ALS does great harm to the patients, both physically and mentally. DThe black taxi or cab is one of the most famous symbols in London. In the 17t
28、h century, London saw its first black cabs but these were very different from todays vehicles because they were pulled by horses. However, their influence is still felt today because in 1679, the British government passed a law requiring all vehicles to pass a test to make sure they were safe for pa
29、ssengers. This law is still in force today. Also, the very earliest cars were called “horseless carriages” because they were very much like the shape of the carriages formerly pulled by horses. Over the years, the design of the London black cab has changed; perhaps the biggest improvement is that th
30、e modern cab has wheelchair access. Even so, the basic image is still the same, a black cab that stands for a tradition of service and efficiency of which the London “cabbies” are justifiably(无可非议地) proud. In fact, the cabbies are some of the most highly trained people in London. Before anyone is gi
31、ven a license to drive a black cab, a person must pass a test called “The Knowledge”. This involves learning by heart the 320 main routes, and all their tourist attractions, in central London. During the test, drivers are not allowed to receive radio assistance or to use satellite navigation. This t
32、est is so difficult. It takes some people years to learn all the information. In London, you will often see men riding around on motorbikes with a map clipped onto its handlebars. These are “Knowledge boys”people trying to learn all the routes so they can pass the test. So the next time you take a b
33、lack cab, dont be surprised that the cabbie seems to be very wildly read and full of wisdom. After all, he had to pass “The Knowledge” to get his license.13. Both the old cabs and the modern ones focus on . A. special designs of cabs B. shapes of the carriages C. wheelchair access D. safety problems
34、14. In order to pass “The Knowledge”, drivers must . A. be familiar with all routes in London B. begin practicing on their motorbikes C. receive radio assistance D. use satellite navigation15. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. All the cab divers are full of wisdom. B. Its quite easy to h
35、ire a cab in London. C. Its hard to pass “The Knowledge” test. D. The cab drivers are pleasant to talk with.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。注意：该题请填涂在机读卡的7175题上，1620题为空。Scientists, doctors and mental health professionals have been studying the connection between colors a
36、nd mood for years.Many now believe that colors can not only bring about emotional reactions, but can also correct mood. 71 They are active, passive and neutral (中性的).Active colors are warm colors, including yellow, orange and red. 72 Warm colors can also bring cheerful attitudes. Yellows and golden
37、colors work well in offices, kitchens and study areas. Reds heat up a room. Passive colors or cool colors make people calm, quiet and satisfied. Bedrooms, private areas and bathrooms are great places for blues and greens. Beige, gray and white are thought of as neutral colors. They help to put the f
38、ocus on other colors or serve to tone down colors that might otherwise be overpowering on their own.You can easily change the look or feel of a room by making good use of different colors. Mixing and matching colors is an excellent way to balance color and emotion. 73 To create a feeling of warmth a
39、nd comfort in a room, use bright, warm colors like yellow, orange and red. These colors are good choices for rooms that appear cool due to limited sunlight. Yellow adds cheerfulness to dull rooms. You can add yellows to rooms which are not closely related to happy thoughts, such as kitchens and laun
40、dry room. In rooms where theres plenty of sunshine, cool colors can provide a calming environment. Sage greens and sky blues are perfect for bedrooms, playrooms and activity areas. Neutral colors, such as pale gray, white and beige, send a peaceful message to your brain. 74 To make your wall color c
41、hoices better, pick out furniture that will provide a visual contrast. 75 On the contrary, warm colors make rooms feel smaller.A. These colors bring confidence.B. Colors behave in three basic ways.C. Active colors make people feel happier.D. It can provide a welcoming feel for guests.E. Cool colors
42、make a room seem larger than it is.F. Cool colors are unpopular to most old people.G. Most doctors offices, coffee shops and mental health centers are decorated in neutrals.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）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。If you want to lea
43、rn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do youneed it for a _21_ reason, such as your job or your studies? _22_ perhaps you are interested in the _23_, films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a _24_ of the language.Most people learn
44、 best using a variety of _25_, but traditional classes are an ideal(理想的) start for many people. They _26_ an environment where you can practice under the _27_of someone whos good at the language. We all lead _28_ lives and learning a language takes _29_. You will have more success if you study regul
45、arly, so try to develop a _30_. It doesnt matter if you havent got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes _31_.Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “Im too _32_,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more _33_ than adults, but resea
46、rch has shown that you can learn a language at any _34_. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. Ive also heard people _35_ about the mistakes they make when _36_. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes _37_ youre much less likely to make them again.Learning a new language is neve
47、r _38_. But with some work and devotion, youll make progress. And youll be _39_ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in _40_ own language. Good luck!21. A. practical22. A. After23. A. medicine24.A. view25. A. paintings26. A. protect27. A. guidance 28. A. happy29. A.
48、courage30. A. theory31. A. some risks32. A. weak33. A. closely34. A. distance35. A. quarrel36. A. singing37. A. and38. A. tiresome39. A. blamed40. A. our B. practicalB. Or B. transport B. form B. methods B. change B. commandB. busy B. place B. businessB. a lotmoreB. nervousB. privately B. speed B. h
49、esitateB. learningB. if B. hardB. interruptedB. his C. technicalC. Though C. agriculture C. knowledgeC. regulations C. provide C. controlC. simple C. energy C. routine C. some notesC. old C. quickly C. age C. think C. bargaining C. but C. interesting C. amazed C. their D. physicalD. SoD. literatureD
50、. databaseD. computersD. respectD. pressureD. normalD. timeD. projectD. a lot lessD. tiredD. quietlyD. schoolD. worryD. workingD. beforeD. easyD. informedD. your第二节（共10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。All our dreams have something to do 41 our feelings, tears, longings, wishes, n
51、eeds and memories. But something on the “outside” may affect 42 we dream. If a person is hungryortired or cold, his dream may include a feeling of this kind. If the blanket on your body has slippedoffyour bed, you may dream that you 43 (sleep) or resting on the ice or snow. So the subject of your dr
52、eam usually comes from something 44 has effecton you while you are sleeping (feeling of cold, a noise, a discomfort, etc.) and it may also use your past 45 (experience) and the wishes and interests you have now.There are some scientists who have made 46 special study of why we dream, what we dream a
53、nd what those dreams mean. Their 47 (explain) of dreams, though a bit reasonable, is not accepted by everyone, it offersaninteresting way of 48 (deal) with the problem. They believe that dreams are 49 (most) expressions of wishes that did not cometrue.Inother words, a dream is a way of having your w
54、ishes 50 (carry) out.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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每次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，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 It is recently reported which a schoo
55、l in Wuhan cancelled the school sports programs of the womens 3000 meters and the mens 5000 meters for the sake of students safety. The news reveal that in China some students physical quality is very poor.There are several factors accounting for this problem. First of all, under many study pressure
56、, many students can spare a little time for exercise. The Internet addiction is also to blame, for more and more students choose to go surfing on the Internet instead of do sports in their free time. Last and not least, some students dont attach important to physical exercise. How shall we approach
57、the problem? As far as I concerned, students should be aware of a importance of having good physical quality. Just as the saying goes, good health is above wealth. Meanwhile, more PE classes as well as sports activities is supposed to be arranged for students.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）高三学年即将面临高考，学生学习压力很大，你校准备组
58、织高三学生进行校外活动。你在班级作了一次调查，了解学生对这一活动的看法，发现高三学生对参加学校活动有着不同的看法，请以Taking Part in School Activities为题，用英文写一篇150词左右的短文，着重介绍两种不同的观点和态度，最后谈谈你的个人看法。支持者（40%）反对者（60%）你的看法1从实践中学得知识2减轻学习压力3增加同学友情1学生的首要任务是学习2学校活动与学习无关3浪费学习时间 标题和开头已给，不计入总词数。Taking Part in School ActivitiesAs for school activities, students mainly hol
59、d two views._兰州二十七中20152016学年度第一学期高三年级第四次月考英语试卷答案选择题（70分）(1-5) C C B B C(6-10) D A C D C(11-15) B C D A C(71-75) B A D G E(21-25) A B D C B(26-30) C A B D C(31-35) D C C C D(36-40) B A D C C语法填空（15分，每小题1.5分）41. with42. what43. are sleeping44. that 45. experiences46. a47.explanation48. dealing49. mos
60、tly50. carried短文改错（10分，每空1分）51. which that 52. reveal reveals53. many much54. a 删除55. do doing56. and but57.importantimportance58. 在I后加am59.athe60. is are书面表达（25分）Taking Part in School ActivitiesAs for school activities, students mainly hold two views.Many students are very enthusiastic about school
61、 activities; they have their reasons. Firstly, they think that learning from textbooks is not their only task and they should take any chance to get some practical knowledge. Secondly, they hold that after long hours study, they can relax themselves by participating in school activities.However, a l
62、arge group of students take little interest in them and spend most of their time on study. They believe that they should make full use of time to study, and that school activities have little to do with their further development. Thus sometimes they even laugh at those who take an active part in school activities.As far as Im concerned, I prefer the first view. On the one hand, we can learn a great deal from other students we meet in activities. Furthermore, the modern society requires many qualities of young students, so “book worms” cant keep up with the times.
