湖南省郴州市2018届高三第一次质量检测英语试题

湖南省郴州市2018届高三第一次质量检测英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择FOR RENTLarge, sunny office in convenient downtown location, near two bus routes, ample parking at the back. 900 sq. feet divided into two private offices and comfortable reception area, small kitchen, one bathroom. Modern 10-story building with two elevators. $1,750/month. First month’s rent and security deposit equal to one month’s rent required to move in. To see, call City Office Rentals at 382-0838 between 8:30 and 4:30, Tues.—Sat.To: Marilyn SawyerFrom: Paul LebowskiSent: Tuesday, October 3Subject: Office rentalMarilyn,Here’s a link to an office rental ad I found online: /10-01. I think it’s worth looking at even though the rent is a bit high. I know it is a good deal more than we are paying now, but look at the size. It’s twice as big as our current office, and I’m sure we can use the space. And it has a kitchen, a bathroom and a reception area just like we have now. Unfortunately it is nowhere near a subway station. That is a convenience I would miss having, but it does have parking, unlike our current office. I’m sure our customers would appreciate that. It would also be good to be in a building with an elevator. I’m really tired of using the stairs. I’d like to see the space as soon as possible. Could you call and make an appointment? Try and get one for tomorrow if you can, because after that I’ll be away until next Monday, as you know. Thanks.Paul1．How much would Marilyn and Paul have to pay before moving into the advertised office?A．$900. B．$1,750.C．$1,800. D．$3,500.2．What does the advertised office have that the current office doesn’t?A．A kitchen. B．A bathroom.C．A parking area. D．A reception area.3．When does Paul want to see the office?A．Monday. B．Tuesday.C．Wednesday. D．Thursday.In United States history, only four presidents have ever been assassinated (暗杀). While any death causes misery, the death of a president is extremely painful as it affects the lives of millions. After the killing of Abraham Lincoln, the country was in a state of social disorder.On April 14th, 1865, actor John Wilkes Booth gathered his group together. Before they parted, Booth reminded them of their missions for the night: former Confederate prisoner of war Lewis Powell was to kill Secretary of State William Seward, George Azterodt was to shoot Vice President Andrew Johnson, and David Herold was to help the actor in his getaway. And Booth was to murder Lincoln. Booth had learned of Lincol n’s upcoming visit to Ford’s Theater to watch Our American Cousin only days before and was eager to murder Lincoln. In the past, Booth had thought about killing Lincoln. Booth considered Lincoln’s trip to the theater as the perfect opportunity to carry out his plan.That night, Lincoln and his wife Mary arrived merrily at Ford’s Theater and were seated in a top balcony. During a very noisy part of the play, Booth slipped into the president’s box and fired a gun into the back of Lincoln’s head. Moments later, Booth jumped onto the stage and shouted, “Sic Semper Tyrannis,” the Virginia state motto meaning “Thus ever to tyrants (暴君)!”At first, the crowd thought the unfolding drama to be part of the production. However, upon hearing Mary’s shocking screams, the audience realized they had witnessed a violent action.Although Booth broke his leg in the fall, he managed to leave the theater and escape from Washington on horseback. Soon, Charles Leale, a 23-year-old doctor found the president in his chair, struggling to breathe. A few soldiers carried Lincoln to a house across the street and placed him on a bed. When the surgeon general arrived at the house, he concluded that Lincolncould not be saved and would die during the night.Many reasons motivated Booth to assassinate the president. Most importantly, Booth opposed nearly all of Lincoln’s political views; he blamed Lincoln for the collapse of the Confederacy (美国南部邦联的瓦解) and the emancipation (解放) of slaves.4．David Herold’s mission was to .A．kill William Seward B．help Booth get awayC．shoot Andrew Johnson D．murder Abraham Lincoln5．The audience knew something terrible had happened when .A．they heard Mary’s screams B．they heard Booth’s wordsC．Booth fired at Lincoln D．Booth jumped onto the stage6．On the night Lincoln was murdered, Booth .A．got away by car B．escaped uninjuredC．was killed in the theater D．successfully left the theater7．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．How Booth was found. B．Booth’s political views.C．Why Booth hated Lincoln. D．Lincoln’s main achievements.There’s something about the New Year that always makes me read my horoscope (星象) to see what lies ahead. I don’t believe in any of it really but there’s comfort in being told that the next 12 months will bring health, wealth and happiness. Well, it’s usually over optimistic, isn’t it?There are many other people who are also skeptical about astrology (占星术) and its belief that knowledge of the position of the stars and planets can help us understand our personality or predict human affairs. However, despite the lack of scientific evidence in its favour, astrology has been around for thousands of years, and is believed by millions of people in both the West and the East.The West has its star signs every month and the East has its animals every year. I’m a Pig. When I first found out I was a Pig person I was a little disappointed, and my friends (powerful Dragons, friendly Dogs and fierce Tigers) laughed. Pigs have a bad reputation— people think they’re dirty animal s that smell horrible.In the Chinese zodiac (生肖) there are 12 animals and according to one legend, when Buddha left the earth, only 12 animals came to say goodbye to him. As a reward Buddha nameda year after each of the animals in the order that they came to him, and the pig came last. So I thought I was unlucky being a Pig but this isn’t so.It appears that Pigs are kind people who are helpful and giving. They tend to make good friends as they are faithful, thoughtful and trusting. Pigs are happy, optimistic people and have lots of fun—that sounds OK to me! However, Pigs are often naïve (幼稚的) and apparently it’s easy to cheat a Pig. They are also likely to react without thinking, and they’re not that great with money either. Pigs, it seems, get along with Sheep and Rabbits but, interestingly, not other Pigs, who they should stay clear of.8．Finding out that he was a Pig person, the author felt ________.A．a little unhappy B．very excitedC．quite proud D．a little surprised9．What is the legend mentioned in Paragraph 4 mainly about?A．The lonely life of Buddha. B．The features of Pig people.C．The advantages of being a Pig. D．The origin of the Chinese zodiac. 10．Which of the following is TRUE about Pigs?A．They are innocent. B．They are very lazy.C．They are very smart. D．They are moneymakers.11．What does the underlined part “stay clear of” in the last paragraph mean?A．Give in to. B．Fight against.C．Keep away from. D．Make friends with.When asked about her childhood in the documentary Alive Inside, a 90-year-old woman with dementia (痴呆) replies, “I’ve forgotten so much.” Filmmaker Michael Rossato Bennett then plays music from her past for her. “That’s Louis Armstrong,” she says. “He’s singing When the Saints Go Marching In and it takes me back to my school days.” She then recalls exact details from her life.Why does it happen? Music tends to accompany events that arouse emotions or otherwise make strong impressions on us—such as weddings and graduations. These kinds of experiences form strong memories, and the music and memories likely become intertwined (紧密相连) in our neural (神经的) networks, according to Julene Johnson, a professor at the University of California. Movements, such as dancing, also often pair with our experience of music, which can help form memories. Even many years later, hearing the music can bringback memories of these long-past events.As Alive Inside shows, music has this power even for many people with dementia. Researchers note that the brain areas that process and remember music are typically less damaged by dementia than other areas, and they think it may explain the phenomenon.They also pay attention to elderly people with dementia, especially those in nursing homes. “It’s possible that those long-term memories are still there, “Johnson says, “but people just have a harder time accessing them because they’re in a strange place and there’re not a lot of circumstances in which someone could pull out those memories.”Johnson also notes that music is not universally useful for all people with dementia since there are some people with dementia whose brain area that recognizes music is damaged.Despite music’s apparent benefits, few studies have explored its influence on memory recall in people with dementia. “It’s really an untapped area,” Johnson says. Petr Janata is one researcher investigating the topic of music and memory. He says that scientists still do not have the answers for why and how music reawakens memories in people with dementia, but this phenomenon is real and it’s just a matter of time before it’s fully borne out by scientific research.12．What helps the old woman in Alive Inside recall her childhood?A．A film she has watched before.B．A song she has listened to before.C．The voice of her childhood friend.D．The description of her school days.13．What benefit of music is discussed in Paragraph 2?A．It helps make lasting memories.B．It helps cure patients of dementia.C．It helps arouse emotions in special events.D．It helps remember dance movements easily.14．According to Johnson, what should we do for elderly people with dementia?A．Send them to nursing homes for good care.B．Provide familiar environments for them.C．Play lots of classical music to them.D．Talk to them about their past.15．What do we know about the study into music and memory recall in people with dementia?A．It is criticized by Petr Janata.B．It is supported by solid evidence.C．It applies to all people with dementia.D．It is a pioneering study.二、七选五Mary had her own special kind of joy, and she knew exactly how to spread it around. She lifted children from loneliness into laughter and love.16．One evening, Mary was hosting a meeting for a group of new adoptive parents. One of the new fathers stood up. 17．Then he explained.“Twenty years ago, I felt alone and worthless. I felt like I didn’t deserve to have the things that others have. Then Mary brought two wonderful people into my life.18．They opened a world of possibilities that I didn’t know existed. Today I’m proud to be giving that chance to a child who starts out like me.My mother gave me this rose. By now, all of you know where she got it. This rose reminds me of the beautiful times I was given. Just yesterday Mary sent me a new rose. The new rose symbolizes a beautiful new beginning for my own little girl. 19．Thank you, Mary, for the special little things like roses that tie our lives together!”Are you looking for a special kind of significance, a special purpose that you can’t quite reach? Take a look at your “roses”, the little things that a re all yours, things that make your heart sing. What are they?20．When the answers become clear, you’ll find that your “roses” can make a difference. They can bring joy and even a new beginning to you and many other people.A．They loved me unconditionally.B．However, I lived an unhappy life at that time.C．Each time she found a new home for a child, she gave that family a paper rose.D．He reached into his pocket and held up a paper rose.E.Nowhere in this world can you get the answer.F.How can you share them with someone?G.It reminds me to show her what unconditional love is.三、完形填空I’m a U.S.-born citizen and have been married to my wonderful husband for over 4 years. He entered the 21 illegally over 7 years ago. He had come legally with a visa (签证) other times before with his parents. As he became older, he made 22 decisions that forced him to leave his country without 23 his family. He now deeply regrets that24 because he is living in fear of deportation (驱逐) every day. We have two children together. My daughter, 10-year-old, is from another 25 but in every way that counts, he is her “Dad”. Our son is 3 and loves his father. My husband is very 26 and full of ambition, but 27 he cannot continue his education here. We have great jobs and are very happy 28 here. Recently a friend was pulled over for 29 with an expired (过期的) license. He is also an illegal alien and has a (n) 30 son to care for, so he does not have a lot of options. His country does not have medical 31 for blind children.We have spoken to three different 32 and paid thousands of dollars, only to find out that we don’t have many options. The 33 thing we can do to obtain residency for my husband is to return to his country and 34 there, and hope that he doesn’t have to35 ten years to return. This is not an option because he is our provider! I lie awake at night36 this. I’m worr ied that because our friend was living with us, 37 the immigration office finds out our friend is illegal, they may come to 38 my home and find out my husband is illegal. I cannot be 39 from my husband for ten years, and his country is too dangerous for us to live there. I pray that one day soon there will be a 40 in immigration laws that allows families to stay together.21．A．college B．country C．organization D．contest 22．A．wise B．correct C．wrong D．slow 23．A．following B．comforting C．respecting D．telling 24．A．decision B．process C．purpose D．accident 25．A．school B．relationship C．world D．station 26．A．tall B．rich C．intelligent D．strict 27．A．hopelessly B．sadly C．madly D．quietly 28．A．living B．standing C．studying D．traveling 29．A．riding B．speaking C．swimming D．driving 30．A．blind B．ugly C．poor D．small 31．A．tickets B．programs C．teachers D．books 32．A．scientists B．journalists C．professors D．lawyers33．A．only B．different C．unusual D．good 34．A．work B．discuss C．apply D．struggle 35．A．climb B．learn C．practice D．wait 36．A．dealing with B．staring at C．thinking about D．looking for 37．A．because B．once C．although D．before 38．A．remove B．destroy C．search D．manage 39．A．carried B．pushed C．attracted D．separated 40．A．change B．record C．reward D．break四、用单词的适当形式完成短文Gratitude, thankfulness, appreciation—whatever you want to call it—41．(be) a positive emotion or attitude in which an individual acknowledges the help of another.But the fact is that different people can have very different responses to receiving help.Scientists have discovered that 42．it comes to feeling grateful, women are more likely to feel and express the emotion than men.Men are 43．(little) likely to express gratitude because they believe that it is not manly to express softer emotions. Women, on 44．other hand, are more emotionally vulnerable (脆弱的) and expressive, tend to show their feelings more 45．(frequent), and are more likely to benefit 46．expressing gratitude. Women, in general, are better at maintaining their relationships than men because they are able to better share and express their emotions. This pays off pretty well, since this way women are more likely to receive support and understanding, and as a result 47．(give) more opportunities to express gratitude. Men tend to try to cope with problematic issues alone, and to think that seeking help is a sign of 48．(weak). This all means that men deny themselves opportunities to get help, and therefore chances 49．(express) gratitude.To reach this conclusion, Dr. Kashdan and his colleagues examined and analyzed differences in expressions of gratitude by people of different sexes in three recent 50．(study).五、短文改错51．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。