1、甘谷一中20182019学年高三第二次检测考试英语试卷（总分：120分，考试时间：100分钟）第卷（选择题）第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题；第一节15小题，第二节5小题，每小题2分，满分40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。A“Ive always loved food,” says Cassie Dawson in the kitchen of her flat inLondon. “But Ive become bored with eating out. Ive had too many disappointing meals and paid
2、too much money for them! At one point, fed up with my complaint, a friend suggested I open my own restaurant. Impossible, I thought. But then I heard about supper clubs.”Supper clubs are a mixture of a restaurant and a dinner party you go to a strangers house and he/she cooks dinner for you. Like a
3、restaurant, you pay for your food, but like a dinner party, you eat at the same table as other people.Theyare advertised through social-networking sites with a menu and little information about where the supper club is until just before the meal.“Its like running a secret restaurant for one night,”
4、says Cassie. “The next morning, I set the tables and chairs aside. I put the TV back and its my living room again.”Cassie opens her “restaurant” for people about once a month, and she really enjoys the evenings shes had so far. She uses fresh, local ingredients and a typical meal costs about the sam
5、e as a takeaway much less than a restaurant meal. So how does she make money out of it?“I dont,” says Cassie. “In fact, at first I was worried about losing money on my club. Im good at cooking but my maths is terrible! But I was surprised by how cheaply I could make a good meal. This isnt about mone
6、y. Its about a different eating experience.”And what about inviting complete strangers into her house? Was Cassie ever nervous about that?“Not at all,” she says. “Almost everyone at the supper club is just interested in having a good meal with other interesting people.”1. Why did Cassie decide to op
7、en her own restaurant finally?A. To earn a living. B. To cook cheap and good meals for others.C. To make friends with strangers. D. To satisfy her friends needs.2. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Dinner parties. B. Fresh ingredients. C. Supper clubs. D. Invitations to
8、 dinner.3. We can know that Cassies restaurant _.A. is only open in the evening B. serves meals for freeC. only serves takeaways D. is only open to her friends4. How does Cassie feel about her restaurant now?A. Worried. B. Annoyed. C. Content. D. Sensitive.BWelcome to the British Museum, the grandes
9、t and the most spectacular of human history. The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30. You can explore 10 departments including:The Department of Africa, Oceania and the AmericasThe collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americasincludes around 350,000 objects
10、. The scope of the collection is contemporary, and historical.It includes most of Africa, the Pacific and Australia,as well as the Americas. All of the collections were got during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and date from this time.The Department of AsiaThe Department of Asia covers the m
11、aterial and visual cultures of Asia a vast geographical area of Japan, Korea, China, Central Asia, Afghanistan, South Asia and South-East Asia. The collection dates from about 4000 BC, to the present day. It representsthe cultures and ways oflife of local people and other minority groups.The Departm
12、ent of Greek and Roman EmpiresThe Department of Greek and Roman Empires features antiquities (古董). It has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the Classical world, with over 100,000 objects. These mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age (about 3200BC)
13、 to the time of the Roman emperor Constantine in the fourth century AD.5. The scope of the Department of Africa, Oceania and Americas doesnt include_.A. Africa B. the South America C. Australia D. Britain6. The earliest collection is from _.A. The Department of Africa, Oceania and the AmericasB. The
14、 Department of Greek and Roman EmpiresC. The Department of AsiaD. The Department of the Middle East7. The Department of Asia represents _.A. the geographic features of AsiaB. the life styles and cultural traditions of some peoplesC. the relationships between Asian countriesD. the cultural fights bet
15、ween some native groupsCA young woman sits alone in a caf sipping tea and reading a book. She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing caf waiter: Where are the toilets please?This is a familiar scene in Tokyos so-called silent cafs, where customers are not a
16、llowed to speak, and only communicate by writing in notepads.The concept rises by a desire to be alone among young Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation. The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops b
17、ut covers everything from silent discos, where participants dance alone wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a one woman weddinga
18、full bridal affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the only thing missing is the groom. The trend has its own media expression-“botchi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-
19、year-old nurse, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her day off in order to enjoy some solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the cafe, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitter and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and its always very busy.
20、 There are very few quiet places in Tokyo, and its a big busy city. I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. Im going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.”The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an est
21、imated 3.6 million hikikomori - a more extreme example of social recluses(隐士) who withdraw completely from society.8. What is special about the “silent cafes”?A. It provides various tea and books. B. It has attracted many popular young people.C. It offers service by writing not by speakingD. People
22、are not allowed to communicate.9. Which of the following statement cant account for the idea of being alone in Japan?A. Unstable economic situation B. A change in traditional family support patternC. The rising demand for privacy D. The increasing social isolation10. What do we know about Higashikok
23、ubaru?A. She doesnt like to be a nurse. B. She doesnt like the life in big cities.C. She travelled to Tokyo on her work days. D. She enjoys her solo time in a quiet place.11. What is the best title of the passage?A. Lonely Japanese B. One woman wedding C. Social recluses in Japan D. Silent cafesDWe
24、all think plants were expected to get larger with increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but changes in temperature, humidity(湿度)and nutrient availability seem to have trumped the benefits of increased carbon dioxide” said researchers from the National University of Singapore.45 percent of the
25、species studied now reach smaller adult sizes than they did in the past. The researchers pointed out that warmer temperatures and changing habitats, caused by climate change, are possible reasons for shrinking creatures.“ We do not yet know the mechanisms(机制)involved, or why some organism are gettin
26、g smaller while others are unaffected,” the researchers said. “Until we understand more, we could be risking negative consequences that we cant yet quantify. The change is big in cold-blooded animals. Only two decades of warmer temperatures are enough to make retiles (爬行动物)smaller. An increase of on
27、ly 1 degree centigrade caused nearly a 10 percent increase in metabolism(新陈代谢). Greater use of energy resulted in tiny tortoises and little lizards. Fish are smaller now too. Though overfishing has played a part in reducing numbers, experiments show that warmer temperatures also stop fish growing.Wa
28、rm-blooded animals arent immune(免除)from the size change caused by climate change. Many birds are now smaller. Soay sheep are thinner. Red deer are weaken And polar bears are smaller, compared with historical records.This is not the first time this has happened in Earths history. 55 million years ago
29、, a warming event similar to the current climate change caused bees, spiders and ants to shrink by 50 to 75 percent over several thousand years. That event happened over a longer time than the current climate change.The speed of modem climate change could mean organisms may not respond or adapt quic
30、kly enough, especially those with long generation times climate change will be shown in the future.12. What does the text mainly talk about_A. Why some species become smaller.B. How climate changes in Earths history?C. Climate change has many negative effects.D. Species are becoming smaller as clima
31、te gets warmer.13. The underlined word “trumped” m the first paragraph probably mean_.A. strengthened B. gained C. beaten D. equaled14. Researchers from the National University of Singapore believe that_A. they have found the exact causes for creatures getting smaller.B. all the animals on the earth
32、 have become smaller.C. climate change has more negative effects on warm-blooded animals.D. increase in energy use can lead to creatures getting smaller.15. What does the author feel about the climate change?A. Disappointed B. Optimistic C. Worried D. Shameful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
33、填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Most students have experienced or suffered from procrastination(拖延症). Here are some tips to help you reduce procrastination.Set goalsStudents often procrastinate because they think that they can put off the work for a while and enjoy their time at the moment. _16_, when the de
34、adline becomes one day away and the essay has yet to be started. In order to stay on track, you should constantly set and update goals. It can be beneficial to mark all deadlines in a planner and think about how much time you need to meet them all. Update your plan for the upcoming two weeks so that
35、 you do not get overwhelmed(压倒), and continue to update as other assignments and events arise. Additionally, make a daily schedule in order to reach necessary goals before going to bed.Reward yourselfIt can become extremely difficult to work for hours straight in order to finish schoolwork. In order
36、 to keep productivity, set breaks at the end of a period of time or once you finish a section of your work so that you can reward yourself with some deserved, scheduled, and controlled procrastination-like activities. _17_. Breaks like these are proven to increase productivity and keep you focused,
37、and they will make the process of studying much more bearable!Remind yourself of what youre doingSometimes you may begin to think that what you are working on has little to do with what you ultimately want to do. You may consider some work or a class pointless and not useful to your further studies.
38、 However, when these thoughts arise, remind yourself what the ultimate goal of your schooling is. Remind yourself why you wanted to go to school and take this program in the first place. _18_.Turn off the Internet_19_ If you do not need the Internet to do your work, turn it off so that you are not r
39、eceiving notifications while completing your work, and you are not so tempted to search for sites. The same goes for your cell phone; you can take a break from being connected to the cyber world in order to do your schoolwork. If you feel the need to check messages and websites often, set time when
40、you will allow yourself to do so rather than constantly staying connected._20_Being productive for all hours of every day does not workyou do need breaks, and as a student you are entitled to have a lot of fun. So, in order to balance productivity and amusement, plan time to go out with friends or d
41、o something relaxing. But ideally, social and relaxations plans should be made after a significant portion of work is complete. This way, while you are working, you can keep in mind that once you have finished your work you can go out and not worry about your assignments.A. Have something to look fo
42、rward to.B. Enjoy every minute in school.C. You may have coffee with a friend, cook, or watch a television showD. This thought tends to make things worse, thoughE. The Internet has become an essential part of our daily lifeF. You may understand why you should focus on completing your workG. Some of
43、the most common distractions are those found on the Internet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）When my wife, Jane, and I were 16, we were in the same class. About a week before Thanksgiving Day, we found out that our teacher Edward was having some_21_challenges. We wanted to do som
44、ething to help, so as a class we_22_to gather food, clothing and gifts to_23_his family had a good Thanksgiving Day.When Jane told her family about our plan, her mother was_24_. Together they searched their house for things they could_25_. Her mother went to the kitchen,_26_a big turkey and saying,
45、“Thanksgiving Day wont be_27_without a turkey dinner.” To this day, Jane remembers how moved she was by her mothers_28_.Before making our_29_, we said a prayer of appreciation for the wonderful_30_to help others. I will never forget the surprised_31_of our teacher and his wife when they_32_the door;
46、 their four children gathered around them as we handed out the gifts. It was a cold night; we all felt warm inside,_33_.Last month while I was in a meeting, my secretary informed me, “Your high school teacher Mr. Edward is wondering if you could_34_him a few minutes. Hes sitting in your office right
47、 now!”I left my meeting and went to my office_35_. My teacher and I hugged and began to_36_ the last years. He told me he_37_remembered that cold winter night when we brought the_38_of Thanksgiving Day to his family. The food and gifts were certainly_39_, but what warmed his heart that night was to
48、see a group of teenagers who understood the_40_of Thanksgiving Day.21. A. financial B. personal C. academic D. typical22. A. applied B. determined C. attempted D. preferred23. A. figure out B. point out C. make sense D. make sure24. A. satisfied B. puzzled C. amazed D. touched25. A. separate B. dona
49、te C. distribute D. collect26. A. breaking up B. breaking down C. pulling out D. pulling down27. A. traditional B. usual C. complete D. basic28. A. honesty B. generosity C. pity D. curiosity29. A. decision B. contact C. delivery D. contribution30. A. opportunity B. gift C. deal D. memory31. A. expre
50、ssion B. sorrow C. impression D. laugh32. A. pushed B. reached C. dragged D. answered33. A. again B. anyhow C. though D. enough34. A. wait B. spare C. spend D. save35. A. hurriedly B. nervously C. proudly D. worriedly36. A. come up with B. look back on C. keep up with D. get hold of37. A. just B. st
51、ill C. even D. already38. A. experience B. excitement C. pleasure D. warmth39. A. appreciated B. offered C. accepted D. consumed40. A. spirit B. symbol C. history D. intention第II卷（ 非选择题 ）第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。Keeping a diary in English is
52、 one of the most _41_ (effect) ways to improve our English writing ability. _42_ (compare) with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes _43_(little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. _44_ we persist in this practice, gradually well learn how to express ourselv
53、es in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many _45_. （difficult）In the first place, _46_ often happens that we have trouble finding appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And i
54、t is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly, As far as I _47_ (concern),my _48_ (suggest) is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach . Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictiona
55、ry. We can also turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is_49_great use to keep a diary in English for _50_ development of our writing skills.第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错(共10处错误，每改正一处错误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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、
56、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：在错的词下面划一横线，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。Mr. Li is my head teacher. He is now in his thirty and has been teaching in almost ten years. He has much knowledges and his teaching method is scientific. All of us enjoy his l
57、essons which are lively and interested. Not only is he strict and also he is kind and patient. As a result, he is popular with our students. All these years he has devoted to teaching his students. In addition, he often gave his encouragement to us, that means a lot to us. With his help, we have mad
58、e a great progress. We all love him!第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 一个英文网站面向中学生征稿，要求介绍中秋节及其习俗。现在请你写一篇英语稿件，向该网站投稿，要点如下：1. 中秋节是中国传统节日之一；2. 家人团聚，赏月，吃月饼；3. 还有旅游，走亲访友等其他活动。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已经为你写好，不计入总词数。 The Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th of the 8th month of our Chinese
59、lunar calendar._2019届高三年级第二次检测考试试卷英语答案一阅读理解：1-5 BCACD 6-10 CBCCD 11-15 DDCDC 二七选五：16-20 DCFGA三完型填空： 21-25 ABDDB 26-30 CCBCA 31-35 ADCBA 36-40 BBDAA四语法填空：41. effective 42. Compared 43. less 44. If 45. difficulties 46. it 47 am concerned 48. suggestion 49. of 50. the五短文改错：1. thirty改成 thirties 2.in改为fo
60、r 3.knowledges改成 knowledge2. interested改为interesting 5.and改成but 6.our改为us 7. has后加been 8. gave改成gives 9. that改为which 10 great前的a去掉六 One possible version: The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th of the 8th month of our Chinese lunar calendar.As one of the tradition Chinese festivals,it has been enj
61、oying great popularity in our country.Usually ,no matter how far away or how busy we are,we will try to go home for the celebration.The moon that night looks the brightest in the whole lunar month. What we love most is the time we appreciate the full moon together.With the beautiful moon up in the sky,we sit together and eat mooncakes and fruit ,sharing our stories.In addition to these traditional activities,we have a wider range of choices such as travelling and visiting our relatives or friends.
