廣東省汕頭市金山中學(xué)2018屆高三上學(xué)期期末考試英語(yǔ)含答案

1、2017.11金山中學(xué)2017-2018年度高三第一學(xué)期期末考試題英語(yǔ)科命題人：黃晴黃寶熒 本試卷共三部分，滿(mǎn)分 135分(120X 1.12 5)。考試時(shí)間120分鐘。注意事項(xiàng)：.答卷前，考生務(wù)必分別將答題卷上的姓名、考試號(hào)用黑色字跡的簽字筆填寫(xiě)，用2B鉛筆將考試號(hào)對(duì)應(yīng)的信息點(diǎn)涂黑。.選擇題每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題目選項(xiàng)的答案信息點(diǎn)涂黑，如需改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案，答案不能答在試卷上。第一部分：閱讀理解 (共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分40分) 第一節(jié) (共15小題；每小題2分，滿(mǎn)分30分) 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將

2、該項(xiàng)涂黑。AWelcome to Washington, D.C.Every year, Washington, D.C. welcomes sixteen million people as visitors to her city. As the nation s capital city, there are hundreds of attractions to visit. Here are some of the most famous ones.Washington MonumentThe Washington Monument rises 555 feet, following

3、the design of architect Robert Mills, a famous American designer of the 1840s. Construction of the monument began in 1848, but was not completed until 1884, almost 30 years after Mr. Mills death. This delay in construction wasdue to the American Civil War.Constitution Avenue and 15th Street, NW Wash

4、ington, DC 20560426-6841U.S. CapitolThe cast-iron dome(圓頂屋)of the United States Capitol, constructed between 1855 and 1866, may well be the most famous man-made landmark in America. The United States Capitol is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday through much of the year, including Federal holi

5、days.First Street, NE Washington, DC224-3121The White HouseThe White House, is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. The West Wing houses the President s office. The East Wing, which contains additional office space, was added to the White House in 1942.6th Stre

6、et and Constitution Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20565737-4215World War II MemorialThe World War II Memorial was opened to the public on April 29, 2004 as a service to the World War II generation. The Memorial is a tribute to the World War II generation to those who served in uniform as well as those wh

7、o worked in the nation factories and mines manufacturing necessary supplies. The Memorial takes its place between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.17th Street and Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20006619-7225When did Robert Mills probably die?A. In 1800B. In 1848C. In 1855D. In 18

8、84On what day is the United States Capitol not open to visitors?A. SundayB. MondayC. TuesdayD. SaturdayWhich of the following attractions has the shortest history?A. The Washington MonumentB. The United States CapitolC. The White HouseD. The World War II MemorialBEveryone can try his best to achieve

9、. We don t need to be the best, but to tough out thelimits of what we are capable of. I gained this belief from my third grade teacher, the most special, honored, trustworthy, and loved person in my life.Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the belief that talking to eight-year-olds

10、 didn t mean he had to sacrifice proper statements or grammars. And he was demanding but he wasn t unreasonable or cruel. He simply felt that no matter what your best was, you should achieve it.As luck would have it, I met him again as my eighth grade math teacher. I was not, nor ever willbe, gifted

11、 in math. I remember my struggles in class. I don t know the answer, I wouldsay,I can t do it! Perhaps you don t know the answer, “ he would say quietly. Do youthink we might figure it out together? How do you know what you can do until you try?Mr. Myrus lived around the corner, and I would often st

12、op by to talk while he worked in his garden. I knew there was someone who let me know that if I had really tried, that was enough.“Don t be so hard on yourself, he d say. Stop blaming yourself. Did you try your best? Well, then you re not a failure, he often told me these words.Mr. Myrus died in 197

13、8. I had never thought about his death. He was too young. I felt sorry.But when I think about him now, I don t feel so sorry. He taught me to be kind, not only to others, but to myself. He taught me my own value. He taught me about honor, about truth, and about doing my best and that all feelings an

14、d beliefs have dignity and deserve respect. And of all the things I know, this I believe: We can t all be “the best ” , but we can, each ofus, be our best, and I know that s true because Mr. Myrus told me that.What can we learn about Mr. Myrus according to the passage?He is usually hard on the stude

15、nts.He is responsible for his students and his teaching.He is a person who isn t particular about what he wears.He sometimes is cruel and unreasonable to his students.What does the underlined word“ demanding in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Strict.B. Serious.C. Critical.D. Careful.Why did the au

16、thor think he was a lucky dog?He had got a great belief from his teacher.Mr. Myrus had been his teacher for eight years.He became interested in math because of Mr. Myrus.He developed a good relationship with Mr. Myrus.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?Mr. Myrus thought it very easy to learn math

17、.The author preferred other subjects to math.The author was ashamed to admit his poor math.D. Mr. Myrus helped the author build up his confidence.CSelf-driving vehicles will rely on cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize and respond to road and traffic conditions, but sensing

18、 is the most effective for objects and movement in the neighborhood of the vehicle. Not everything important in a car s environment will be caught by the vehicle s camera. Another vehicle approaching at high speed on a collision (碰撞)track might not be visible until it s too late. This is why vehicle

19、-to-vehicle communication is undergoing rapid development. Our research shows that cars will need to be able to chat and cooperate on the road, although the technical challenges are considerable.Applications for vehicle-to-vehicle communication range from vehicles driving together in a row, to safet

20、y messages about nearby emergency vehicles. Vehicles could alert each other to avoid collisions or share notices about passers-by and bicycles.From as far as several hundred meters away, vehicles could exchange messages with one another or receive information from roadside units (RSUs) about nearby

21、incidents or dangerous road conditions through 4G network. A high level of AI seems required for such vehicles, not only to self-drive from A to B, but also to react intelligently to messages received. Vehicles will need to plan, reason and adapt in the light of information received in real time and

22、 to carry out cooperative behaviors. For example, a group of autonomous vehicles might avoid a route together because of potential risks, or a vehicle could decide to drop someone off earlier due to messages received, a foreseen crowding ahead.Further applications of vehicle-to-vehicle communication

23、 are still being researched, including how to perform cooperative behavior.What is the first paragraph mainly about?The reasons for the accidents by self-driving vehicles.The research about applications for self-driving vehicles.The importance of artificial intelligence of self-driving vehicles.The

24、reasons for developing communication between self-driving vehicles.|What does the underlined word“alert mean in Paragraph 2?A. Alarm.B. Condemn.C.Ignore.D. Govern.What can we learn about roadside units (RSUs)?A. They classify the vehicles on the road.B. They can improve bad road conditions.C. They t

25、ake over the passing vehicles.D. They serve as efficient informationstations.What is the best title for the text?When do vehicles communicate?The reasons why a high level of AI is importantVehicle-to-vehicle communication is comingWhat do applications for vehicle-to-vehicle communication need?DCryin

26、g is one of the rawest human emotions. We cry when we can t hold inside what we feel.We cry when we re at our best, and when we re at our worst. By we, I mean all of us menincluded.But we never see other men cry. In no western culture has it ever been acceptable for men to shed more than a single te

27、ar, and even then it s reserved for grand victories, defeats anddeaths. Dutch research suggests that women cry between three and five times more than men.Generally menand womencry over the same things - deaths, break-ups and homesickness, primarily, but researchers believe that men cry more often th

28、an women when it comes to positive events.I want to admit, I m a bit of a cryer. However, having never really experienced deaths in my life, a few weeks ago I experienced what it means to really,truly, pour my heart out in tears.See, mydog a loyal companion was killed by a car right outside my house

29、. Being a witness to this painful event left me in shock for a good hour, but then the floodgates opened. Over the next 48 hours, I might have cried 20 times. Once or twice I crouched （蹲）on the floor withmy head in my hands and tears were the only outlet.It is suggested in the book Adult Crying: A B

30、iopsychosocial Approach that there s a certain pleasure in crying. It helps ease stress when there is no other way to express ourselves.In those days after my dog s death, I remember thinking, I ve got to stop this crying ” It felt unmanly. It felt like a sign of weakness. I ve since realized that t

31、ears are for everybody; they re not gender-specific. They show we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stress and just feel.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. Crying is a raw human emotion.C. Crying is an emotion showing sadness.What s the difference between men and women inA. They

32、cry over different matters.C. Women cry more often over deaths.What does the author think of his crying over his dogA. A sign of strength.C. Behavior of being womanish.What s the best title for the text?Men, never cry like womenMen, it s OK to cry sometimesCrying solves psychological problemsCrying

33、explains differences between men and womenB. Crying is an emotion beyond control.D. Crying is an emotion showing happiness. crying according to Dutch research?They cry at different times of life.D. Menare more likely to have tears of joy. s death?B. A sign of weakness.D. A way of reducing emotional

34、stress.第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿(mǎn)分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。What Type of College is Right for You?When deciding what colleges to apply for, you may feel stressed about what type of campus you want to live and study on. 36 Do you want to know everybody at your school, or are you looking for

35、more of a college town experience where you meet new people every day?37 Are you looking for a liberal art（文科）school or a more STEM （science, technology,engineering and math） focused college? Maybe you want to attend a school more specific to what you may want to do in the future, like a music or ar

36、t based school. Another aspect or factor into your decision is the kinds of activities the college offers. 38 Once you start collecting a list of places you are thinking about, the next thing to do is to consult your college counselors and start your applications. When applying to college, make sure

37、 to get help and advice from the college counselors, who always have their doors open to keep students on track when it comes to the college process. 39 Keeping them up to date on how far along you are in the process will help the college counselors get their job done and make your application a suc

38、cess.Once those applications are in, the hardest part comes next: waiting. 40 As soon asthe results come out, you will know which school is right for you, whether it isyour top choiceor something else down your list.The next step is finding what college suits you academically.They also invite studen

39、ts to email any question they may have.One of the first things that colleges look at is your past school record.This is also the time to reflect on which college you are hoping to get into.Sports, the arts and other interests can be a huge part in determining the right school.Choosing between a larg

40、er or smaller campus is the first step to narrow down which collegeis right for you.You should be thinking well in advance about which teachers you want to write recommendations to.第二部分：語(yǔ)言知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分 45分） 第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分30分） 閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（ A B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并 在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。Since

41、 finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford. Ive watched one friend after another land high-ranking, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives（ 高級(jí)管理人員）with banks, consulting firms, established law firms, and major corporations, many are now well 41their way toimpressive careers. By society s 42, t

42、hey seem to have it made.On the surface, these people seem to be very lucky in life. As they left their student life behind, many had a43 drink at their cheap but friendly local bar, shook hands with longtime roommates, and44_out of small apartments into high buildings. They made reservations at res

43、taurants where the cost of a bottle of wine45 a colleges monthly rent. They replaced their beloved old car with expensive new sports cars.The truth is a number of them have 46 that despite their success, they aren t happy.Some47 of unfriendly coworkers and feel sad for eight-hour workweeks devoted t

44、o tasks they 48. Some do not respect the companies they work for and talk of feeling tired and empty.49, instead of devoting themselves to their work, they find themselves working to supportthe 50 to which they have so quickly become 51. People often speak of trying a more satisfying path, and 52 in

45、 the end the idea of leaving their jobs to work for something they 53 or finding a position that would give them more time with their families almost always leads them to the same conclusion: it s54 They have loans, bills, a mortgage（抵押貸款）to 55, retirement to save for. Theyrecognize there s somethin

46、g 56 in their lives, but it s 57 to step off the track.In a society that tends to 58 everything in terms of dollars and cents, we learn from a young age to consider the costs of our 59 in financial terms. But what about the personal and social costs 60 in pursuing money over meaning? These are exact

47、ly the kinds of cost many of us tend to ignore and the very ones we need to consider most.A. byB. forC. inD. onA. policiesB. standardsC. expectationsD. regulationsA. lastB. leastC. secondD. bestA. cycledB. moved C. slidD. looked45. A. sharedB. paidC. equaledD. charged46. A. advisedB. witnessedC. adm

48、ittedD. demanded47. A. complainB. dreamC. hearD. approve48. A. distributeB. hateC. arrangeD. neglect49. A. BesidesB. OtherwiseC. ThereforeD. However50. A. familyB. companyC. lifestyleD. project51. A. accustomedB. appointedC. employedD. responsible52. A. yetB. alsoC. insteadD. rather53. A. let outB.

49、bring inC. leave outD.believe in54. A. necessaryB. practicalC. impossibleD. important55. A. take offB. drop offC. put offD. pay off56. A. missingB. inspiringC. sinkingD. shining57. A. harmfulB. hardC. uselessD. worthless58. A. measureB. cherishC. achieveD. accomplish59. A. satisfactionB. motivations

50、C. educationD. decisions60. A. assessedB. involvedC. coveredD. provided第二節(jié) 語(yǔ)法填空（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個(gè)單詞）或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式（不多于3個(gè)單詞）。Over 2,200 years ago, Chengdu was threatened by frequent floods. Li Bing, together with his son, decidedto construct an irrigation system on the MinjiangRi

51、ver 61.（prevent）flooding.62.havinga long study and alot of hard work by the localpeople, thegreat DujiangyanIrrigation System was completed. Since then, the Chengdu Plain 63.（be） free of floodingand the people have been living peacefully and wealthily.It is the 64. （old） and only surviving no-dam ir

52、rigation system in the world. It is also 65.wonder in the development of Chinese science. The project consists of three important parts, namely Yuzui, Feishayan and Baopingkou, which were 66. （science） designed to control the water flow of the rivers throughout the year.There is a glorious bridge ca

53、lled the Anlan Cable Bridge crossing the Minjiang River aboveYuzui, 67. you can clearly see the entire system. The great 68.（construct） originally started before the Song Dynasty. At that time, the body of the bridge was constructed with wooden blocks and the handrails（扶手）were made of bamboo. Recent

54、ly the wood and bamboohave been replaced with steel and concrete to guarantee the securityof 69.（visit） fromall over the world. Seen from the distance, the bridge looks like a rainbow 70.（hang）over the river.第三部分：寫(xiě)作（共兩節(jié)；滿(mǎn)分 35分）第一節(jié) 短文改錯(cuò)（共10小題；每小題1分，滿(mǎn)分10分）假定英語(yǔ)課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請(qǐng)你修改你同桌寫(xiě)的以下作文。文中共有10處語(yǔ)言錯(cuò)誤

55、，每句中最多有兩處。錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)（|上），并在其下面寫(xiě)出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用（）劃掉。修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下畫(huà)一橫線，并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改后的詞。注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2.允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。I always have a dream to be a fluency speaker. Therefore, I amtoo shy to say a word in public.What is just beyond my wildest imagination is fortune should bless me with a chance to realize my dream. One day, my English teacher