2018年湖南省怀化市溆浦县第三中学高三英语上学期期末试卷含解析

2018年湖南省怀化市溆浦县第三中学高三英语上学期
期末试卷含解析
一、选择题
1. It is the farm _____ we are going to pay a visit ______ provides large quantities of green vegetables for the nearby town every year.
A. to which, that
B. which, which
C. on which, that
D. which, where
参考答案：
A
2. Radium salts, which have been found to _______ in bones, give rise to cancers of the bone.
A. pick up
B. build up
C. keep up
D. pull up
参考答案：
B
3. It is _____ world of wonders, ______ world where anything can happen.
A. a; the
B. a; a
C. the; a
D. /; /
参考答案：
B
4. No one can ignore the fact that his wife is independent _______ her husband earns all or most of the family income.
A. now that
B. in case
C. even if
D. only if
参考答案：
C
略
5. Former Olympic hurdles champion Liu Xiang posted a photo of himself and a woman ________ on a hurdle with a note reading “My beloved; her and it” on Tencent Weibo.
A. leaned
B. being leaning
C. leaning
D. having leaned
参考答案：
C
6. Many road accidents _____ from careless driving，according to the recent reports from the police．（）
A．rise B．reduce C．increase D．arise
参考答案：
D
A项"上升；起身"；B项"减少"；C项"增加"；D项"出现；上升；起立"；动词短语"arise from 由…引起，由，而引起"，根据句意"根据警方最近的报道，大多数的交通事故事由于粗心驾驶形成的"可知，D项符合语境，故选D．
7. --- Can I pay the bill by check?
--- Sorry, sir. But it is the management rules of our hotel that payment ______ be made in cash.
A. can
B. shall
C. will
D. may
参考答案：
B
略
8. The Great Wall is so good a place ________ many foreign people come to visit
________ it has become well known all over the world.
A．as；as B．that；that C．as；that D．that；as
参考答案：
C
略
9. -----Do you have a minute ? I've got something to tell you.
-----OK, ___________ you make it short.
A. now that
B. if only
C. so long
as D. every time
参考答案：
C
10. When a giraffe has ______ drink, it has to stand with its front legs wide apart to reach ______ water.
A．不填；不填 B．a; the C．the; 不填 D．不填; the
参考答案：
B
11. Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly ______ before it is open.
A. conventional
B. analytical
C. controversial
D. confidential
参考答案：
D
【详解】考查形容词辨析。

句意：口语试卷的任何信息在公开前均被视为严格保密。

A. conventional符合习俗的；B. analytical分析的；C. controversial有争议的；D. confidential 机密的，根据题意，故选D。

12. ---There is no doubt that your singing will ____ greatly to the success of the party.
---I’m so flattered.
A. devote
B. contribute
C. promote
D. stick
参考答案：
B
略
13. My grandpa is generally healthy, but every now and then he _______ a cold.
A. has caught
B. is catching
C. will catch
D. does catch
参考答案：
D
14. You must be careful while carrying the box upstairs. As you know, these glasses ______ easily.
A. are broken
B. is broken
C. breaks
D. break
参考答案：
D
15. I'm sorry not to have replied to your letter earlier, ______I must say, I apologize.
A. which
B. for which
C. to which
D. whom
参考答案：
B
16. Where’s my car? I just parked it behind your house. It ________ now.
A. disappeared
B. had disappeared
C. has disappeared
D. will disappear
参考答案：
C
17. her bag, she found a handkerchief just in time.
A. Diving into
B. Searching for
C. Getting through
D. Passing off 参考答案：
A
略
1. telegram
A. serious
B. athlete
C. operate
D. collect
2. explode
A. explanation
B. exist
C. exactly
D. excuse
3. graduate
A. huge
B. neighbor
C. organize
D. passenger
4. shoulder
A. loud
B. pronounce
C. soul
D. southern
5. capital
A. imagine
B. afford
C. blame
D. manage
参考答案：
DDCCA
二、书面表达
19. 假定你是高三学生李华，暑假参加了在墨尔本的姐妹学校Yerra Valley Grammar的游学活动。

回国后给host family的小伙伴Barry写一封感谢信，要点如下：
1. 感谢他们一家的照顾；
2. 分享游学的体会；
3. 询问寄给他们的礼物是否收到；
4. 邀请他们一家来中国游玩。

注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Barry,
Yours,
Li Hua 参考答案：
One possible version Dear Barry,
I’ve arrived home, safe and sound. And I’m writing to express my sincere gratitude to your whole family because it was your kindness and consideration that made my stay in your country so enjoyable.
The beautiful scenery, well-protected environment and kind local people impressed me so much. Not only did I learn a lot about your rich culture, but practiced my spoken English during the stay. What a meaningful and unforgettable experience!
Have you received the silk scarf and tea? They’re gifts for you and I hope you’ll like them. I’m expecting your visit to China!
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua 三、阅读理解
20. There were two interesting pieces of news items in the paper a few years ago. One was about a man who received a bill from the telephone company for $ 2,000 a month for doing nothing.
The connection between the two news items is simple; computers-the best invention of the 20th century. The telephone bill came from a computer which made a terrifying mistake; that man’s bill was only $ 23.26. The other item was not as amusing. A man walked into the unguarded computer room of a large packaged food company and expertly programmed the computer to pay him $ 2,000 a month for raw meat which he “supplied ” to the company. Of course he never sent the meat, but he certainly received the money . The computer wrote out a bill, and even “signed ” it. It was only a random (随便) check that uncovered the trick. It could be happening in thousands of other companies all over the world.
Computers are not the magical workers that some people say they are. They make mistakes, they’re sometimes slower than human beings and they’re e asily fooled.
The US used to conscript (征兵) people with the help of a computer. The army sent out a card, which had to be filled in and sent back. It was easy to avoid being called up simply by spreading candle-wax(腊) on the card. The computer couldn’t r ead the card, and did nothing with it.
It’s in our everyday life that computers cause many problems. Let’s get back to using people instead of computers, before a mistake that we can’t put right.
53．In the first paragraph we can conclude ______.
A．the paper is telling a lie B．the first sentence is the topic sentence
C．the two news items made people surprised
D．if a man did nothing at all for the telephone company, he would still get $2,000 a month
54．The main idea of the second paragraph is _______.
A．the computers are magical workers
B．the computers can do anything as well as man
C．the computers can write out the bill and even sign it
D．the computers sometimes also make mistakes
55．Computers ______.
A．were used to conscript people B．are usually faster than human beings C．are not so magical as people expect
D．were not easily controlled and always fooled human beings
56．The writer thinks _______.
A．we’d better use people instead of computers in our everyday life
B．we should not use computers because they always make mistakes
C．computers are widely used in our everyday life
D．if we want to work well, don’t use the computers
参考答案：
CDCA
略
21. Making employees feel happy and healthy at work is good for many businesses. But it isn’t always an easy thing. A study suggests that only 33% of the U. S. employees consider themselves fully engaged （投身于）in work, while 16% are greatly disengaged, and 51% are just showing up.
But there is an exception. When it comes to employee engagement, it seems that employees in small companies are doing better. According to the same research, the largest U. S. companies are at the lowest levels of engagement, while companies with fewer than 25 employees are at the highest. And in one recent report, 75% of small business workers surveyed said they were “very” or “extremely” satisfied with their role as a small company employee.
Unlike big companies, small companies are often short of resources but the employees can get more surprises there. Small companies offer excellent career opportunities to their employees. The bosses often know their staff very well and understand their personal needs. Employees of small companies are more likely to receive free meals, paid leave, and they can even bring their pets to work.
But of course ? there are many other draws in small businesses. One of the top draws is flexible scheduling (弹性工时). Another is being able to really see the fruits of one's labor. Besides, non-cash award is also a big draw. This could be something small that reflects employees’ interests and lifestyles.
While a parental leave might lead to some financial problems, small companies may do something to improve it. “It may be impossible for a five-person team to be reduced to four for six months,” writes Camillia Velasquez, head of HR management platform, Justworks. “But it could be possible to allow new parents to take on reduced hours in a work-from-home environment. ” This kind of method has been realized in some small companies.
8. What can we know about employees in big and small companies?
A. Employees can develop better in small companies.
B. Employees can earn more money in small companies.
C. Employees in big companies are hard to be satisfied.
D. Employees in small companies are more engaged in work.
9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. Working for small companies has many benefits.
B. All the employers in small companies know every staff member very well.
C. Staff in small companies may face many challenges.
D. Staff in big companies have more material benefits.
10. Compared with big companies, what is the advantage of small companies?
A. Employers in small companies have more choices.
B. Small companies have more attractions to employees.
C. Employees of small companies may have higher salaries.
D. Employees of small companies have fixed working time.
11. What can be most probably inferred from the passage?
A. Small companies may have more employees with much happiness.
B. Big companies should learn from some small companies.
C. Employees should have their own hobbies and lifestyles.
D. Employers should pay more attention to the staff’s needs.
参考答案：
8. D 9. A 10. B 11. A
这是一篇议论文。

文章主要讲了调查显示，小公司的员工更专注于工作，并对其原因进行了分析。

【8题详解】
推理判断题。

答案定位在第二段And in one recent report, 75% of small business workers surveyed said they were “very” or “extremely” satisfied with their role as a small company employee.（在最近的一份报告中，75%接受调查的小企业员工表示，他们“非常”或“极其”满意自己作为小企业员工的角色。

）由此推断出小公司的员工更专注于工作，故选D。

【9题详解】
推理判断题。

第三段Unlike big companies, small companies are often short of resources but the employees can get more surprises there. Small companies offer excellent career opportunities to their employees. The bosses often know their staff very well and understand their personal needs. Employees of small companies are more likely to receive free meals, paid leave, and they can even bring their pets to work.意思是与大公司不同，小公司往往缺乏资源，但员工可以在那里得到更多的惊喜。

小公司为员工提供极好的职业机会。

老板通常非
常了解他们的员工，了解他们的个人需求。

小公司的员工更有可能获得免费的午餐、带薪休假，甚至可以带宠物上班。

由此推断出在小公司工作有很多好处，故选A。

【10题详解】
细节理解题。

答案定位在第四段there are many other draws in small businesses.（小企业还有许多其他吸引人的地方。

）由此可知与大公司相比，小公司的优势是对员工更有吸引力，故选B。

【11题详解】
推理判断题。

答案定位在第四段This could be something small that reflects em ployees’ interests and lifestyles.（这可以是一些反映员工兴趣和生活方式的小事。

）由此推断出小公司可能会有更多快乐的员工，故选A。