2018届甘肃省天水市第一中学高三上学期第四次阶段(期末)考试英语试题

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【英语】甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三上学期第一次模拟考试英语试题

甘肃省天水市第一中学2017-2018学年度下学期高三第一次模拟考试英语试题（无答案）（扫描版））2018高考仿真卷·英语(一)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)(略)第二部分阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

ABig messaging apps abroadWhile WeChat is China’s biggest mobile messaging app,there are many equivalent apps in other countries that offer similar features.WhatsApp (US)Users:more than 600 millionPlatforms:Android,iOS,Windows Phone,BlackBerryFeatures:text chat,push-to-talk,file sharing,location sharingWith more than 600 million active users,WhatsApp is one of WeChat’s biggest competitors.Developed by two ex-Yahoo employees in 2009,WhatsApp originally focused on text chat,but on Aug.6 it also started push-to-talk service.It’s noted for its accessibility,ease of use and the absence of adverts.The service is free for the first year,after which $0.99 is charged for a one-year subscription.KakaoTalk (South Korea)Users:more than 100 millionPlatforms:Android,iOS,Windows Phone,BlackBerry and bada (an operating system developed by Samsung)Features:text chat,group chat,push-to-talk,group calls,file sharingWith more than 100 million users in more than 230 countries,KakaoTalk is a multi-platformtexting application that allows users to send and receive messages for free.With KakaoTalk,users can message each other one-on-one or in group chats with unlimited numbers of friends.You can also choose from many animated emoticons and share them with friends.Line (Japan)Users:more than 600 millionPlatforms:Android,iOS,Windows Phone,BlackBerry and PCFeatures:text chat,group chat,push-to-talk,file sharing,location sharing,gaming,stickersLine tops the list of the most downloaded free apps in 52 countries.Apart from text and voice messaging,Line provides its users with more than 250 original stickers and emoticons to buy from its own shop.In the first quarter of 2013 alone,it made $17 million just from stickers.The popular app also allows friends to battle each other in the LINE GAME.pared with the other two apps,which of the following features makes Line stand out?A.Group mobile games.B.Free emoticons.C.Free downloads of the app.D.Text and group chat.22.Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?ers can always send and receive messages for free with WhatsApp.ers can share files with any of the three apps.C.KakaoTalk frees users from unwanted advertisements.D.Line is the most popular one of the three apps.23.In which part of the newspaper may this article be found?A.Advertisement.B.Economy and Finance.C.Entertainment.D.Science and Technology.BI love to read before I go to sleep.It usually makes me feel calm.But a big part of this depends on what I read.I love to read Oor Wullie and The Broons.Very often I’m smiling before I go to sleep.I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress.Before we go to sleep,we may run over the day in our minds,and worry about tomorrow.We also may watch the news on TV,read the news on our smart phones or tablets,or even answer work emails.But the news is rarely proclaiming (宣告) all the things that are happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we’re still at work.All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.Oor Wullie and The Broons are not the only things I ever read at night.I sometimes read novels but,with the odd exception,I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it’s something that inspires me or is clearly helpful in my life.And even if I do read something mentally stimulating,when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up trusty old Oor Wullie or The Broons for the last 10 or 15 minutes.Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure that I get a peaceful sleep.Reading about Wullie or Maw and Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.I’d suggest you find light-hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime,especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time,or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day.It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.If your material makes you laugh,then you may feel even better.Several studies show thatlaughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain.It strengthens the immune system,it’s good for the heart,and it is most definitely good for mental health.It even helps us improve our relationships.And if you do happen to pick up a copy of Oor Wullie or The Broons,I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.24.What can we learn about Oor Wullie and The Broons?A.They make people run over the past days.B.They are the best books to be read before people sleep.C.They are extremely popular with young people.D.They make people feel relaxed and happy.25.What can we know from the text?A.Oor Wullie and The Broons are the author’s favorite books.B.A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.C.The author sometimes reads something about inspiration.D.Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.26.What is Paragraph 6 mainly about?A.What material brings us laughter.B.How laughter affects our health.C.What benefits laughter brings to us.D.Why laughter is good for us.27.What’s the main purpose of the text?A.To show the importance of reading before sleeping.B.To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.C.To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.D.To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.CSometimes people call each other “scared-cat”.But have you ever thought about this expression?When a cat is frightened,its heart starts beating faster,its muscles get tense and there are changes in the chemicals in its bloodstream.Although the cat doesn’t realize this,its body is getting ready for action.If the danger continues,the animal will do one of two things.It will protect itself,or it will run away as fast as it can.Something like this also happens to people.When we are excited,angry or scared by other feelings,our bodies go through many physical changes.Our hearts beat faster,and our muscles get tense.All of these changes make us more alert and ready to react.We,too,get ready to defend ourselves or run.Human beings,however,have a problem that animals never face.If we give way to our feelings and let them take over,we can get into trouble.Have you ever said something in anger or hit somebody and regretted it later?Have you ever shouted at a teacher,told somebody you were lonely,or said you were in love,and then wished later you had kept your mouth shut?It isn’t always clever to express your feelings freely.Does this mean that it’s smarter to always hide our feelings?No!If you keep feelings of anger or sadness hidden away or bottled up inside,your body stays tense.Physical illness can develop,and you can feel disturbed badly inside.It can actually be bad for your health.It isn’t good to keep pleasant feelings inside either; all feelings need to be expressed.Feelings that you keep all bottled up inside don’t just go away.It’s as if you bought some bananas and put them in a cupboard.You might not be able to see them,but before long you’d smell them.And if you opened the cupboard,chances are that you’d see little fruit flies flying all over them.They are bad.You can try to treat feelings as if they were bananas in the cupboard.You can hide them and you can pretend they don’t exist,but they’ll still be around.And at last you’ll have to deal with them,just like those bananas.28.When people and animals are aroused by fear,.A.they feel very regretful immediatelyB.their muscles get neither tense nor relaxedC.their hearts beat either faster or slowerD.they may get ready to attack or run away29.Why do human beings get into trouble according to the passage?A.They are usually not as alert as animals.B.They sometimes can’t control their feelings.C.They always do something wrong to other people.D.They don’t pay attention to their physical changes.30.What can we infer from the passage?A.Holding in your feelings may lead to unpleasant results.B.Bananas stay fresh longer when they are in a cupboard.C.Feelings will gradually disappear when you hold them in.D.It’s good for your health to keep pleasant feelings inside.31.What is the purpose of this passage?A.To tell us that people’s feelings are like bananas in a cupboard.B.To give us some advice on how to express our feelings.C.To help us deal with feelings in a wise and proper way.D.To prove that it isn’t always wise to express our feelings freely.DSome people are so rude!Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says “Thank you”?Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you?Who asks for a fact easily found on Google?Don’t these people realize that they’re wasting your time?Maybe I’m the rude one for not appreciating life’s little politeness.But many social agreed standards just don’t make sense to people drowning in digital communication.In texts,you don’t have to declare who you are or even say hello.E-mail,too,is slower than a text.V oice mail is a now impolite way of trying to connect.My father learned this lesson after leaving me a dozen voice mail messages,none of which I listened to.Exasperated,he called my sister to express his dissatisfaction that I never returned his phone calls.“Why are you leaving him voice mail?” my sister asked.“Just text him.”In the age of the smartphone,there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about:the weather forecast,a business’s phone number,or directions to a house,a restaurant,which can be easily found on Google Maps.But people still ask these things.And when you answer,they respond with a thank-you e-mail.How to handle these differing standards?Easy.Consider your audience.Some people,especially older ones,appreciate a thank-you message.Others,like me,want no reply.The anthropologist (人类学家) Margaret Mead once said that in traditional societies,the young learnt from the old.But in modern societies,the old can also learn from the young.Here’s hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time-wasting forms of communication do.32.What does the underlined word “Exasperated” mean in the fifth paragraph?A.Worried.B.Surprised.C.Annoyed.D.Tired.33.Why didn’t the writer reply to his father?A.He liked text messages better.B.He enjoyed checking his voice mail.C.He didn’t receive any voice mail messages.D.He didn’t want to talk with his father.34.Which of the following does the writer agree to?A.People needn’t learn from one another in traditional societies.B.Dealing with voice mail should vary with each individual.C.People needn’t turn to Google for help when in trouble.D.Declaring who you are or saying hello in texts is necessary.35.What’s the best title of this passage?A.Nowadays:what should we do with text messages?B.Nowadays:do you like leaving others a voice message?C.Nowadays:what means should we use in communication?D.Nowadays:do you need a thank-you message?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。

甘肃天水一中高三上学期第四阶段考试英语缺答案

天水市一中2007级2009-2010学年度第一学期期末试题英语命题、审核：杨志学魏会阁第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分 50分）第一节语音知识（共小题；每小题 1分，满分5分）从A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. grass A. sign B. gradually C. gen tlema n D. village2. couple A. youth B. announce C. cousin D. account3. diam ondA. wirelessB. periodC. materialD. fairness4. n umber A.suppose B. music C. stupidD. discussion5. energy A. certai n B. n ervous C. mercha nt D. summer 第二节语法和词汇知识（共 15小题；每小题1分，满分 15分）从A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，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。

6. Recently, there is ___ boom （繁荣）in population mobility and according to ___ n ational population survey of 2004, 17 perce nt of the populati on move every year. 8. Nowadays, few people develop the habit of keep ing a supply of oil-lamps in the house in case of power ___ A. lackB. abse neeC. failureD. drop9. ___ when we had to be at the mercy of the weather.A. Going are the daysB. Gone are the daysC. Are gone the days 10. ---I must say you really helped us out whe n we lost the luggage.A. You mustn ' t say that It was the least I could do C. Take your time D. Be my guest 11. A bit more effort, I think, ___ the problem could be settled. A. andB.soC. orD. but 12. __ with a difficult situati on, Mr. Smith made up his mind ____ h is boss for advice. A. Faci ng; to ask B. To face; ask ing C. Faced; to askD. Having faced; ask ing13. The driver could have survived but he ___ the seat belt.A. had been fasteningB. hadn' t Csteaedastening D. didn ' t fasten14. The famous scie ntist, __ a dinner party will be held toni ght, is to arrive soon. A. in his honor B. in whose honor C. in which honor D. in honor of him15. The sun spot came into its active stage, __ that happe ns once every eleve n years. A. one B. itC. the oneD. what16. __ is known to us all is that the old artist, for whom life was hard in the past, still works very hard in hiseighties.A. the; aB. a; the 7. --- Mike, since you don ---OK, Mum.A. canB. willC. /; aD. the;/ 't like to see the film with us, youC. mightD. must as well watch TV at home.D. Gone the days arein volves many people to help her. 19. --- Your brother is very careful and hon est.---I agree. What he has just done ____ itself. A. speaks out B. thinks of C. speaks for D. thinks out 20.It was unfortun ate that their new car __ halfway to the airport.A. broke offB. got overC. broke dow nD. got away第三节完形填空（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（ ABC 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。

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三英语第四次模拟考试试题

天水一中2015级2017-2018学年度第二学期第四次模拟考试英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。

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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。

ASydney Day ToursPort Stephens Day ToursLabeled “Blue Water Paradise”, Port Stephens is known for its beauty and marine surroundings with over 19 miles of clean, white and sandy beaches. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and thus called the dolphin capital of Australia. Highlights: Dolphin Watching; Australian Reptile ParkOperates: Mon, Wed & Sat---8 AMAdults: $195 Children: $98Note:Not suitable from Dec. 20th, 2017 to Jan. 9th, 2018 in Christmas & NY period, Feb.14th-22th, 2018 in Chinese NY.Sydney City Day ToursSydney is a big city, filled with lots of landmarks and attractions to see. This can make it a stressful task to plan your own vacation in Sydney. Luckily, our tours are designed to allow you to see all of Sydney’s most famous landmarks. You can rest and make sure that you will be seeing all that Sydney has to offer. Highlights: Harbour Bridge; Sydney Opera HouseOperates: Daily---8 AMAdults: $129 Children: $65Blue Mountains ToursThese Blue Mountains Tours from Sydney have been designed for the adventurers and people who like to enjoy bushwalking. Additionally, these Blue Mountains Day Tours include a tough walk from Glenbrook to the Wentworth Falls.Highlights: See Australian wildlife up-close; Guided hike at Wentworth Falls Operates: Daily—8AMAdults: $99 Children: $74Note: A good level of fitness is required for the bush walk. Minimum child age is 11 years.1．Which one is NOT proper time for the Port Stephens Day Tours?A. Jan. 13th, 2018(Sat.)B. Jan. 15th, 2018(Mon.)C. Jan. 24th, 2018(Wed.)D. Feb. 15th, 2018(Thur.)2．What can tourists enjoy on Sydney City Day Tours?A. Marine surroundingsB. Harbour BridgeC. Dolphin WatchingD. Adventurous activities3．Which of the following is true according to the advertisement?A. All the tours are available every day.B. Sydney city has the most landmarks and attractions in the world.C. Children 10 years and under are not permitted on Blue Mountains Tours.D. All the tours are charged and designed only for adventures.BIt was a cold night in Washington, D. C., and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I’d read the signs in the hotel: “Don’t give money to beggars.” So I shook my head and kept walking.The incident bothered me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn’t have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he had been lying. Back home, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News. All of a sudden, I thought of Bean’s Café, the soup kitchen in Anchorage, which feeds hundreds of hungry Alaskans every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant a row of vegetables in their gardens and dona te them to Bean’s Café?In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning of Anchorage’s program, Plant a Row for Bean’s became Plant a Row For The Hungry. The original idea was to have every member of the Garden Writers Association of America write or talk about planting a row for the hungry sometime during the month of April.Garden editor Joan Jackson, backed by The San Jose Mercury News and California’s nearly year-round growing season, raised more than 30,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables the first year, and showed how the program could really work. Today the program continues to boom and grow.4．Why didn’t the writer give money to the man?A. Because he noticed a warning at that time.B. Because he had no money on him at that time.C. Because he was in a hurry to get back to his hotel.D. Because he didn’t know that man.5．What inspired the writer to think of the program to help the poor?A. A beggarB. A hotelC. the Garden Writers AssociationD. Bean’s Café6．How does the author feel about the effect of the Plan a Row program?A. It’s discouragingB. It’s satisfyingC. It’s doubtfulD. It’s challenging7．Which might be the best title of the passage?A. Everybody Can Make a Big Difference to the WorldB. A Campaign to Remove PovertyC. Plant a Row for the HungryD. How to Help People in NeedCIf you thought pilots dimmed（调暗）the lights before takeoff to give you some shuteye, think again. Believe it or not, the dim lighting could actually help save your life in case of a plane emergency.The dimmed lights before taking off the runway and landing are a flight precaution used to help passengers’ eyes adjust quicker during an emergency esc ape. “Going from a brightly lit environment to one that’s completely dark would require some time for our eyes to focus and see the escape slide,” Alice Theriault, service director for Air Canada wrote in a press statement. “Since we need to have all the seconds on our side in the event of an emergency, dimming the lights is one of many steps we take to ensure the safety of our customers.”The phenomenon that your eyes see those strange speckles (小斑点) as your sight adjusts to a dark place after being in a light place is called dark adaptation. It normally takes our eyes about 20 to 30 minutes to see best in a dark room. The brighter the lights, the longer it takes for our eyes to adjust, which is why dimming the plane lights could shorten your “dark adaptation” time since you haven’t been sitting under fluorescent bulbs (荧光灯) all flight.Not only does dimming lights add valuable time to the escape process, it reduces the tension on your eyes if you need to look outside, or see the emergency lighting along the passage. “It helps keep you in the right direction.” Patrick Smi th, an airline pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential told The Telegraph. “It also makes it easier for flight attendants to assess any outside risks, such as fire or debris,that might affect an escape.” So next time a pilot dims the lights, just know it’s for your safety, even though it creates a gentle atmosphere for your takeoff into the sky.8．The lights are turned down before takeoff to help passengers to_______.A. take a short breakB. escape in time of emergencyC. create a warm atmosphereD. adapt their eyes to the bright environment9．What is one of the roles of shortening “dark adaptation” time?A. Slowing down the landing.B. Adjusting the plane lights.C. Keeping passengers calm.D. Helping the crew judge outside risks. 10．What does the underlined word “It” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Dimming lights.B. The escape process.C. Reducing tension.D. The passage.11．What is the text mainly about?A. A tip of air travel.B. An emergency event on a plane.C. A warning message on a plane.D. An explanation of an airline safety measure.DNowadays, social media like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter are becoming increasingly popular. People have completely made social media part of their daily lives. As a result, many people have developed an Internet personality.The Internet personality I am talking about is the one we shape on our social media sites. We are always posting information about ourselves for other people to know even when it can be completely untrue. Some people even go so far as to spend money in buying flowers or “likes” or buying a very expensi ve camera for their friends to take photos of them. I find it unbelievable. The time and energy spent on these silly things can only make us want to be accepted by more people.Social media are also a modem cause of depression: People see the perfect lives of others and consider their own imperfect lives as bad. Even kids deal with this. They don’t realize that the reason why they struggle to love themselves is that they spend all day receiving untrue information.I find that many people spend more time and energy in making sure that their online personality is worth accepting than caring for their real presence. So many times I have seen confident and beautiful girls on social media. But in the real world, they are extremely shy. They hardly talk to anyone and spend all their timeusing the phone.Social media have gone so far as to even negatively affect marriages. This is because of the fact that there are now “Instagram husbands”—people whose use is to take perfect photos of their partners throughout the day. They spend a lot of time doing that whether they like it or not. Needless to say, social media likely influence relationships in a negative way.I think everyone should not use social media at least for a few months to experience the difference it makes to them. They may find life is very different and much better.12．What does “the Internet personality” in the passage refer to?A. The hope to develop a better personality.B. The personality developed through social media.C. The true personality shown by us on social media.D. The information we get about others on social media.13．Why are social media a modem cause of depression?A. We may read some upsetting news.B. We have to try very hard to be accepted.C. We can’t really find much useful information.D. We feel sad about ourselves through comparing.14．The example given in Paragraph 4 shows that ________.A. shy people can also become confident.B. social media make people become more energetic.C. social media make people ignore their true presence.D. people today don’t consider their presence important.15．Wha t’s most probably the author’s attitude towards people’s using social media?A. uninterested.B. negative.C. uncertain.D. supportive.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。

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届九年级上学期期末模四考试英语试题(附答案)$830986

2017~2018学年期末模四考试试卷九年级英语（满分：120分时间：120分钟）温馨提示：亲爱的同学们，只要你认真审题、细心作答，相信你一定会成功的!第一部分（听力20分）一．听录音,从ABC选项中选择与画面一致的选项。

录音内容读一遍1.A BC2.A.B C3.A B C 4 .ABC 5. ABC二、听录音，选择适当的答语。

录音内容读两遍。

（每小题1分）6. A. My teacher praised me. B. Ilost the game. C. I’ve been to Japan.7. A. That’s a good idea. B. Yes, please. C. I don’t think so.8. A. I agree with you. B. I’ll try it. C. Thank you very much.9. A. In two weeks. B. At the Central Park. C. For about two years.10. A. Really? B. Yes, I did. C. So I did.三、对话理解（每小题1分）你将听到两段对话，在每段对话后有几个小题。

请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答11和12小题。

11. What does Ted want to be when he grows up?A. A computer player.B. A computer shop owner.C. A computer programmer.12. Where will Ted work?A. In his father’s company.B. In his uncle’s company.C. In his own company.听下面一段对话，回答13至15小题。

13. What did Mary want to give back to Fred?A. His keys.B. His glasses.C. His jackets.14. What did Fred do with his group?A. They did experiments.B. They cleaned the street.C. They did some shopping.15. How many times has Yantai been one of the best civilized cities of China?A. Once.B. Twice.C. Three times.第二部分（笔试100分）一、词汇(10分)A.根据句意用所给词的正确形式填空(5分)1. December is the ______( twelve ) month of the year..2 Thousands of (foreign) come to visit our city every day.3.They should be allowed to make their own _____( decide ) at times..4.It’s three years since I (come) back form Beijing.5.You’ll _________( success) .If you keep trying !B.根据句子意思及首字母提示写出下列单词。

【全国百强校】甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届九年级上学期期末模四考试英语试题(解析版)

（2017~2018学年期末模四考试试卷九年级英语第一部分一、听录音,从ABC选项中选择与画面一致的选项。

录音内容读一遍1.A BC2.A.B C3.A B C 4 .ABC 5. ABC二、听录音，选择适当的答语。

录音内容读两遍。

6. A. My teacher praised me. B. I lost the game. C. I’ve been to Japan.7. A. That’s a good idea. B. Yes, please. C. I don’t think so.8. A. I agree with you. B. I’ll try it. C. Thank you very much.9. A. In two weeks. B. At the Central Park. C. For about two years.10. A. Really? B. Yes, I did. C. So I did.三、对话理解你将听到两段对话，在每段对话后有几个小题。

请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答11和12小题。

甘肃省天水一中2018届高三上学期开学考试英语含答案.pdf

2021届甘肃省天水市甘谷县2018级高三上学期第四次模拟检测英语试卷及答案

2021届甘肃省天水市甘谷县2018级高三上学期第四次模拟检测英语试卷★祝考试顺利★(含答案)（满分150,时间120分钟）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）AThings to Do in ManhattanFood for ThoughtTransportation: 5：30pm,Feb.15,2021People: All agesCharge: FREEJoin Alexis in the “Nourishing Japan Kitchen” for a virtual cooking class to learn more about healthy eating. Alexis Agliano Sanborn is a cook, podcast host, filmmaker, writer, researcher, and illustrator. She is passionate about exchanging cooking skills and food education.Scientists at Home: The Deep OceanTransportation: 2：00pm,Feb.15,2021People: All agesCharge: FREEWatch live as Museum Research Associate Mercer Brugler shows some attractive photos and videos from the deep ocean. Submit a photo of your favorite sea creature to have it identified, or ask any questions you have about the ocean and its depths!Baseball Yoga AdventureTransportation: 1:30pm,Feb.16,2021People: Pre-school &younger; Young elementaryCharge: FREEJoin Power Tots, Inc. for a free live baseball yoga adventure on YouTube. Comealong with Ms Natalie for a yoga adventure to the ballpark! Make sure to dress up as your favorite player! If you have props (道具), like cotton balls, baseball glove and /or a soft baseball bat, feel free to bring them along!Birds of Prey Hatchlings Watch PartyTransportation: 10：30am,Feb.16,2021People: All agesCharge: FREEJoin ornithologist(鸟类学家) Paul Sweet for a live YouTube Watch Party to see eggs, nests, and hatchlings of birds. Sweet will offer a look at some of the eggs in the collection of the American Museum of Natural History and answer questions live about birds.1．Who can you join if you’re interested in sea creature s?A. Ms. NatalieB. Mercer BruglerC. Paul Sweet.D. Alexis Agliano Sanborn.2．What do we know about the activity in the morning?A．It is organized by Power Tots, Inc.B．It will help people keep a healthy diet.C．It will be rather appealing to bird-lovers.D．It aims to improve people’ s baseball skills.3．What do the four activities have in common?A．All will suit everyone.B．All will end with a question-and-answer session.C．All will take place on the same day.D．All will be available online.B“Italy without Sicily does not leave an impression on your soul: here lies the key to everything.” This is what Goethe wrote during his voyage through Italy in 1787. In fact, Sicily is Italy’s largest island and at the same time a small world of its own. Typically Italian and yet completely different: contrasts (差别）characterize Sicily in many aspects --- scenic as well as cultural.。

甘肃省天水市一中2018届高三上学期第四次阶段(期末)考试英语试题及答案

天水市第一中学2018届高三上学期第四次阶段（期末）考试英语试题考试时间：100分钟总分：120本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分第Ⅰ卷注意事项:1.答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。

如需改劲,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号框。

不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。

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，共30分）阅读下面短文,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。

AGet ready to fill your days full of fun and adventure. West Dorset, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is always a place to go and there is always something going on. The following are some of the star attractions.Mapperton House & GardensImpressive valley gardens surrounded by wooded landscape.Gardens open: Daily 1lam---5pm except Saturdays, March to October included.Booking through Tel: (01308)862645 or Bridport MuseumLocal history museum detailing the town’s famous rope a nd net trade with additional changing temporary displays. We also have a year round Local History Gentre nearby where you can complete local and family history research.Open: Monday-Saturday, April to October included.Booking through Tel: (01308458703 or www. Furleigh Estate Wine ToursVineyard and winery, producers of the UK’S most outstanding sparkling wine. Come and see how the 2016 winemaker of the Year makes wine.Open for sales: 11am-4pm Fridays and Saturdays, tours at 2 pmBooking through Tel: (01308488991 or Email: info@Old crown Court and CellsExperience two hundred years of shocking crime and punishment. Location of Tolpuddle martyrs' trial. Tours of courtroom and cells on selected afternoons mid-July to end AugustOpen: Monday-Friday, March to September included.Booking through For all the latest information about attractions including opening times, prices and also some great discounts and special offers, please go to .1. Where can you learn about wine making?A. At Mapperton House GardensB. At old Crown Court and CellsC. At Bridport MuseumD. At Furleigh Estate2. Which website should you visit if you want to get a good price?A. www. B. www. C. D. www. 3. On what day of the week can you visit all the four places?A. MondayB. TuesdayC. FridayD. SaturdayBWhat would it take to get you to put down your phone during a meal? Sarah’s Corner Caféin Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, is offering a deal for people who want to enjoy a meal, and each other, unplugged. They’ve set up so-called “family recharging stations” at tables where you drop your phone into a basket."They let the server know and the server will bring over a basket with old fashioned Hangman and Tic Tac Toe and pencils because those games are interactive instead of coloring, which is solitary (孤单的)," owner Barry Lynch told ABC News. Once a family joins in the challenge, staffs bring games to the table to encourage the family to interact and communicate with one another If families make it through the meal without looking at their phones, they're rewarded 10 percent off their bill. "A lot of people are starting to do it and it's taken on a life of its own, "said lynch.The idea for the "family recharging time" came to Lynch after observing many of his customers. "There's one particular family I knew used to come in on Sunday for breakfast after church," he recalled. "Every time I went over, one or two of the kids and sometimes the parents would be on the phone. I also knew the dad would go to New York for work every day, which takes a lot of time. I asked him about that and he said, ‘Yeah, I still do it. It's so nice to be together and these breakfasts are rare.’ And when he said that, I thought, "Something is going on here I need to do something."Lynch is thrilled by the response his phone- free meals have gotten and hopes they continue to enrich his customers' family time. "I just thought it was such a shame not to have more time together just to talk," he said.4. How can a family get a 10% discount at Sarah’s Corner Café?A. They have phone-free meals.B. They take no phones for meals.C. They keep polite during the meals.D. They remain quite during the meals.5. Why do servers bring over the games to the challengers?A. To cater for them.B. To test their courage.C. To make them communicate.D. To develop their game skills.26. What did Barry show by telling the family’s story?A. Why he had pity on the family.B. How the family spent their weekend.C. Why the family members ignored each other.D. How he had the idea for family recharging time.27. What’s the reaction of the customers about their phone-free meals?A. Passive.B. Positive.C. Casual.D. Doubtful.CFor the kids who have just started to read, choosing the right books is essential and their parents should be there to help them.A proper book classification system would be of great help in this regard, since most parents do not know which books suit their children’s reading levels the most. An effective classification system for children’s books would help overcome this problem.Chinese bookstores, online or offline, still prefer to use age rather than reading ability to categorize what they sell. In fact, reading ability and interests vary from child to child even when they are at the same age. This early form of classification is accepted by most bookstores and publishers, yet many young readers get books that are nowhere near their targeted reading levels.China has at least 200 million children under the age of 14, and their enthusiasm for reading has increased over the years. The publishers of children’s books should try to introduce a juvenile-centered classification system to help their readers choose books that are suitable for their reading abilities.Some don’t trust the call for more effective book classif ication, mentioning the need for youngsters to read extensively and avoid restricting themselves to one or two categories. There is a strong case for resisting selective reading, but not book classification, which is designed to help young children develop good reading habits and hold onto them in the long run.Studies have found that kids are less likely to be into reading if they have not developed such a habit before the age of 10. That said, it is in their best interests to adopt targeted reading during childhood, as this can greatly improve their comprehension abilities. So greater efforts should be put into designing a book classification system that meets the needs of young readers.8. A proper book classification system should ________.A. be on an age basisB. limit readers to one or two categoriesC. help readers get books suitable for their reading levelsD. benefit all the bookstores and publishers9. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. Young children.B. Publishers.C. Reading levels.D. Reading habits.10. What do we know from Paragraph 5?A. There is a strong case for resisting book classification.B. Everyone doesn’t support a more effective book classification.C. Youngsters should be restricted to a few categories of books.D. Youngsters don’t need to read extensively.11. What’s the author’s attitude towards the current book classification system?A. Dissatisfied.B. Ambiguous.C. Supportive.D. Unconcerned.DDo you live in a city where looking up the air quality forecast is just as important as checking the weather forecast for the day? Many places around the world have terrible pollution problems. But now new research suggests that we might be able to protect ourselves, naturally and easily-simply by taking vitaminB.The study was conducted by a team of international researchers. Their focus was on a pollutant known as PM2.5. Its size, approximately 140th the width of a human hair, makes it particularly dangerous because it is readily inhaled and small enough to spread through the body via the blood. This can cause damage to the lungs if PM2.5 is being breathed in regularly.The current experiment involved subjects being exposed to clean air and a placebo(安慰剂)to record baseline responses. They were given the placebo for four weeks, then exposed through a face mask to air from a highly polluted area in downtown Toronto. The researchers measured methylation (甲基化) changes to DNA; the damage increased in each participant. However, in the repeated experiment, when the volunteers were given a vitamin supplement containing 1 milligram of vitamin B12, 50 mg of vitamin B6, and 2.5 mg of folic acid daily for four weeks, it reduced the damage to the DNA by a range of 28 to 76 percent.The results indicate how prevention at an individual level could be used to fight the armful effects of PM2.5. However, researchers stressed that research was in its early stages. Future studies, especially in heavily polluted areas, are urgently needed and they'll finally develop preventive measures using B vitamins to prevent the health effects of air pollution.12. What does the underlined word "inhaled" in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. breathedB. smeltC. approachedD. discovered13. How does the author introduce the current experiment?A. By analyzing causesB. By giving examplesC. By making comparisonsD. By describing effects14. What can we learn about the researchers in the last paragraph?A. They warned people of heavy pollution.B. They regretted not using enough volunteersC. they'll soon find more ways to test B vitaminsD. they'll confirm the findings in highly polluted areas15. What can be the best title of the text?A. PM2.5 Is Most DeadlyB. Vitamin B Benefits People MostC. Vitamin B Offers Air Pollution ProtectionD. Air Quality Forecast Is Extremely Important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。

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三上学期第一学段考试英语试题

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三上学期第一学段考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Chester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs Services to people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Chester City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including:• Large printed and ordinary printed books• Talking books on tape and CD• DVDs and music CDs• Magazines• Reference and information requestsHome delivery serviceLet us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally.Talking books and captioned videosThe library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.Languages besides EnglishWe can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.How to join?Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible (合适的) for any of the services we provide-Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.1．Library Special Needs Services are meant for .A．those who are fond of readingB．people living in Chester City with an illness or disabilityC．only those who have walking disabilitiesD．t hose who can’t get medical help in Chester City2．What can we learn from the passage?A．Few entertaining resources are offered here.B．People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.C．Books with different languages are available.D．People have to choose what they need by themselves.3．To get home delivery service，you must .A．only choose printed books.B．have others choose the resources for you.C．pay the library ahead of time.D．register ahead of time.Christmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house. But a week or so before the 25th, my father would give each of his children $ 20. This was the 1970s, and $ 20 was quite a bit of money.But I saw it differently. My father trusted me to have the smart to spend money wisely. Even better, he gave me the means to get it. On a very basic level, my father was giving me a shopping spree (狂欢) every year.. But he was also giving me charge over my own fun, trusting my ability to manage money and making me feel like a grown-up. He didn’t buy me Sherlock Holmes, but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself, so it felt like a gift from him.My mother had a gift for giving me what I needed, usually right at the moment I needed it most. This was when I was 25, I failed at being an adult on my very first try. I had quitted my previous job but had no new one. But when my mother paid me a visit, I put on a good show, telling her I had started my own company.My mother knew that I was trying hard and faili ng at that time. It wasn’t until after she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thick with cash. She knew how desperately I needed it. She knew that had she just shown up with groceries, or offered to pay my rent, she would have made me feel much worse. The cold, hard cash meant she was helping me. And, funnily enough, the distance with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space tofix my life and preserve my dignity. My mother and father both did the same thing. One was giving me the means to take my own decisions, and the other was giving me a second chance when those decisions had cost me dearly.4．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A．His family once celebrated Christmas happily.B．His father gave the author chances to make decisions.C．His best memories about Christmas were in the 1970s.D．He used to choose books as his father’s gift on Christmas.5．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．money offered by his father. B．father generous with money. C．Christmas being important. D．the means of spending money. 6．When he was 25 years old, the author .A．planned to open his company B．became interested in showsC．gave his mother a gift D．was out of work7．Which word can best describe the author’s mother?A．sensitive. B．optimistic.C．considerate. D．determined.The popular smartphone application Instagram (照片分享) has changed the way we look at photography, even our world. The photo-worthy moments we share serve as an important function in cultivating the photographic artistic eye.Instagram has got people to start noticing the art in their everyday life. It has also allowed us to share the artful moments in our lives with others. Clearly, making people focus on beautiful moments in their lives and how to share them is a positive takeaway from Instagram.Not only has Instagram changed the way we look at things around us, but it has also changed the way people view professional photography. Instagram has turned everyone with a smartphone into an artist. Opening up art to the general community is a groundbreaking (创新的) aspect of this application. Making artistic attempts accessible for everyone to discover their artistic talents and explore creatively is something that has made people find the beauty in the everyday. However, this accessibility has also created questioning around art and respect deserved by professional photography.The art in a professional photograph versus an Instagram can sometimes be hard to noticeat a quick glance. But photographs taken by true professional photographers hold something that Instagram’s can’t match in terms of photographic quality, or advanced compositional knowledge.This is not to say Instagram is a lesser art. Aesthetic qualities of art are a personal matter and how good an artwork is depends on personal preferences. Good is a very arbitrary term in the art world. For example, I may find one photo more pleasing than another, but not everyone has to agree with me.The point I am trying to make is that professional photography should not be lost, but instead approached with a new, enhanced level of respect and admiration—despite how accessible, common and fun Instagram now makes the taking and sharing of photos. 8．What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage?A．The increasing popularity of Instagram.B．The advantages and disadvantages of Instagram.C．The changes that Instagram brings us.D．The differences between Instagram and professional photography.9．Why do people begin to doubt the art of professional photography?A．Because common people can take perfect photos easily.B．Because they show no respect for professional photographers.C．Because the artistic level of professional photography is reducing.D．Because Instagram has changed the way people look at the world.10．What does the writer think of professional photography?A．useful. B．valueless.C．helpless. D．absurd.二、七选五Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock.11．Here’s how to make one.● 12．In order to make a change, you need to decide why it’s important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.● Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. 13．That’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.● Keep your sleep/ wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating (补偿) on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. 14．● Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track o f your efforts and write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record. 15．If not, take another look at other methods you could try.A．Get a sleep specialist.B．Find the night motivation.C．A better plan for sleep can help.D．And consider setting a second alarm.E.If the steps you take are working, keep it up.F.Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.G.Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the café to get coffee.三、完形填空The day before Christmas I pulled into a store parking lot and counted my money again. It wasn’t much. I 16 being poor, not having enough to 17 my small children a few simple toys. As I was 18 I noticed the Salvation Army (救世军) bell ringer at the 19 . I felt bad again because I didn’t feel I could 20 anything to give him. I started walking towards the entrance 21 two cars entered empty parking spaces in front of me. The first was a 22 , new Cadillac which became the 23 of me the moment I saw it. “How 24 I thought, “would it be to have enough money to buy a car like that!” The second car,25 , was an ancient car more shabby than the one I was driving.A man got out of the Cadillac and hurried into the store 26 past the bell ringer without a second 27 . Out of the old car came a young mother with three small children following 28 behind her. Her clothes looked as 29 as her car, yet she slopped at the entrance and 30 a bill. In that second a(n) 31 touched me, my envy anddislike 32 me, and all the love and joy filled me. I fished a bill out of my own purse, 33 it in the Salvation Army kettle, and wished the 34 a “Merry Christmas!”Now I felt I was a poor man hut rich on the 35 . After finding a few things for my kids, I drove home with my heart singing.16．A．regretted B．permitted C．escaped D．hated 17．A．make B．buy C．award D．lend 18．A．pulling out B．settling in C．getting out D．cutting in 19．A．parking space B．entrance C．parking lot D．counter 20．A．spare B．split C．spend D．save 21．A．when B．since C．though D．if 22．A．sharp B．dull C．pure D．shiny 23．A．target B．item C．envy D．bargain 24．A．nice B．precious C．rare D．expensive 25．A．therefore B．however C．anyhow D．besides 26．A．merely B．seldom C．hopefully D．right 27．A．smile B．nod C．glance D．wave 28．A．firmly B．closely C．casually D．bravely 29．A．worn out B．cast down C．tired out D．broken down 30．A．paid B．passed C．donated D．rejected 31．A．equality B．sympathy C．approval D．warmth 32．A．left B．visited C．reached D．missed 33．A．took B．handed C．dropped D．started 34．A．salesman B．bell ringer C．woman D．man driver 35．A．wealth B．luck C．inside D．outside四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

甘肃省天水市一中高三英语第四阶段考题【会员独享】

天水一中2009级2011—2012学年度第一学期期末试题英语说明：1．本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分. 满分150分，考试时间120分钟.2．本卷要求在答题卡上作答第I卷 (选择题共95分)第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节：语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从 A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。

1.salt A. chalk B. calm C. almostD. half2. natural A. nature B. population C. practiceD. native3. smooth A. feather B. tooth C. thiefD. warmth4. anxious A .branch B. conclusion C. dangerousD. tongue5. neither A. seize B. height C. ceilingD. weight第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。

6.----The book isn’t easy for Jack to understand , is it?---- .His foreign language is far better than expected.A. No, it isn’tB. I’m afraid notC. I don’t think soD.Yes, it is7. I tried two different methods, yet of them seemed to work very well.A. neitherB. noneC. eachD. both8. --- May I see your ticket, please? I think you in my seat.--- Oh, sorry. My seat is upstairs.A. have satB. sitC. satD. are sitting9. Rescuers had to _____ the search because of worsening weather condition．A. take offB. call offC. cut offD. show off10. Some of you may have finished unit one．_____; you can go on to unit two．A. If you mayB. If you doC. If notD. If so11. —How do you deal with the disagreement between the company and the customers?—The key ____ the problem is to meet the demand _____ by the customers．A. to solving; makingB. to solving; madeC. to solve; makingD. to solve; made12. The most important thing for Lucy is to find a proper job, in whichshe can bring her ability and potential into full play.A. thatB. thisC. oneD. the one13. You should explore your talents so as to find out your real interestslie.A. whereB. whichC. whatD. how14. You have a big mouth, Li Fang. You have told everybody the secret.A. can’tB. mustn’tC. shouldn’tD. mightn’t15. We arrived at a farmhouse, in front of __________________.A. it sat a small boyB. which a small boy sat thereC. which sat a small boyD. it was a small boy16. If there were no examinations, we should have _____ time at school.A. the happiestB. a more happierC. much happiestD. a muchhappier17. Oh, boy, wh y are you killing your time in this way? Can’t you find something______ doing at all?A. usefulB. valuable _______________C. goodD.worth18. We look forward to the day when the motorcar has been replaced by some less dangerous ______ of transport.A. meansB. methodsC. mannersD. ways19. _____ more effectively in the job market, more and more people went back toschool to refresh their education.A. Having competedB. Being competedC. CompetedD. Tocompete20. It is exactly ______ we do— you and I —_______ changes the world.A. that / thatB. what / thatC. what / whichD. what / who第三节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

甘肃省天水市高三英语上学期第一阶段考试试题

甘肃省天水市2018届高三英语上学期第一阶段考试试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。

AChester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs Services to people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Chester City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including:● Large printed and ordinary printed books● Talking books on tape and CD● DVDs and music CDs● Magazines● Reference and information requestsHome delivery serviceLet us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally. Talking books and captioned videosThe library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.Languages besides EnglishWe can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, wewill request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.How to join?Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible（合适的）for any of the services we provide-Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.1．Library Special Needs Services are meant for_____.A. those who are fond of readingB. people living in Chester City with an illness or disabilityC. only those who have walking disabilitiesD. those who can’t get medical help in Chester City2．What can we learn from the passage?A. Few entertaining resources are offered here.B. People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.C. Books with different languages are available.D. People have to choose what they need by themselves.3．To get home delivery service, you must_______.A. only choose printed books.B. have others choose the resources for you.C. pay the library ahead of time.D. register ahead of time.BChristmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house. But a week or so before the 25th, my father would give each of his children $20. This was the 1970s, and $20 was quite a bit of money.But I saw it differently. My father trusted me to have the smart to spend money wisely. Even better, he gave me the means to get it. On a very basic level, my father was giving me a shopping spree (狂欢) every year. But he was also giving me charge over my own fun, trusting my ability to manage money and making me feel like a grown-up. He didn’t buy me Sherlock Holmes,but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself, so it felt like a gift from him.My mother had a gift for giving me what I needed, usually right at the moment I needed it most. This was when I was 25, I failed at being an adult on my very first try. I had quitted my previous job but had no new one. But when my mother paid me a visit, I put on a good show,telling her I had started my own company.My mother knew that I was trying hard and failing at that time. It wasn’t untilafter she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thick with cash. She knew how desperately I needed it. She knew that had she just shown up with groceries, or offered to pay my rent, she would have made me feel much worse. The cold, hard cash meant she was helping me. And, funnily enough, the distance with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space to fix my life and preserve my dignity. My mother and father both did the same thing. One was giving me the means to take my own decisions, and the other was giving me a second chance when those decisions had cost me dearly.4．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. His family once celebrated Christmas happily.B. His father gave the author chances to make decisions.C. His best memories about Christmas were in the 1970s.D. He used to choos e books as his father’s gift on Christmas..5．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. money offered by his father.B. father generous with money.C. Christmas being important.D. the means of spending money. 6．When he was 25 years old,the author_____.A. planned to open his companyB. became interested in showsC. gave his mother a giftD. was out of work7．Which word can best describe the author’s mother?A. sensitive.B. optimistic.C. considerate.D. determined.CThe popular smartphone application Instagram (照片分享) has changed the way we look at photography,even our world. The photo-worthy moments we share serve as an important function in cultivating the photographic artistic eye.Instagram has got people to start noticing the art in their everyday life. It has also allowed us to share the artful moments in our lives with others. Clearly, making people focus on beautiful moments in their lives and how to share them is a positive takeaway from Instagram.Not only has Instagram changed the way we look at things around us, but it has also changed the way people view professional photography. Instagram has turned everyone with a smartphone into an artist. Opening up art to the general community is a groundbreaking (创新的) aspect of this application. Making artistic attempts accessible for everyone to discover their artistic talents and explore creativelyis something that has made people find the beauty in the everyday. However, this accessibility has also created questioning around art and respect deserved by professional photography.The art in a professional photograph versus an Instagram can sometimes be hard to notice at a quick glance. But photographs taken by true professional photographers hold something that Instagram’s can’t match in terms of photographic quality, or advanced compositional knowledge.This is not to say Instagram is a lesser art. Aesthetic qualities of art are a personal matter and how good an artwork is depends on personal preferences. Good is a very arbitrary term in the art world. For example, I may find one photo more pleasing than another, but not everyone has to agree with me.The point I am trying to make is that professional photography should not be lost, but instead approached with a new, enhanced level of respect and admiration─despite how accessible, common and fun Instagram now makes the taking and sharing of photos.8．What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage?A. The increasing popularity of Instagram.B. The advantages and disadvantages of Instagram.C. The changes that Instagram brings us.D. The differences between Instagram and professional photography.9．Why do people begin to doubt the art of professional photography?A. Because common people can take perfect photos easily.B. Because they show no respect for professional photographers.C. Because the artistic level of professional photography is reducing.D. Because Instagram has changed the way people look at the world.10．What does the writer think of professional photography?A. useful.B. valueless.C. helpless.D. absurd.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。

2018届甘肃省天水市第一中学高三上学期第一学段考试英语试题

2017-2018学年英语试卷第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。

AChester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs Services to people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual wa y. As long as you live in Chester City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including:• Large printed and ordinary printed books• Talking books on tape and CD• DVDs and music CDs• Magazines• Reference and information requestsHome delivery serviceLet us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally.Talking books and captioned videosThe library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.Languages besides EnglishWe can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.How to join?Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible (合适的) for any of the services we provide-Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.1. Library Special Needs Services are meant for .A. those who are fond of readingB. people living in Chester City with an illness or disabilityC. only those who have walking disabilitiesD. those who can’t get medical help in Chester City2. What can we learn from the passage?A. Few entertaining resources are offered here.B. People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.C. Books with different languages are available.D. People have to choose what they need by themselves.3. To get home delivery service，you must .A. only choose printed books.B. have others choose the resources for you.C. pay the library ahead of time.D. register ahead of time.BChristmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house. But a week or so before the 25th, my father would give each of his children $ 20. This was the 1970s, and $ 20 was quite a bit of money.But I saw it differently. My father trusted me to have the smart to spend money wisely. Even better, he gave me the means to get it. On a very basic level, my father was giving me a shopping spree (狂欢) every year.. But he was also giving me charge over my own fun, trusting my ability to manage money and making me feel like a grown-up. He didn’t buy me Sherlock Holmes, but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself, so it felt like a gift from him.My mother had a gift for giving me what I needed, usually right at the moment I needed it most. This was when I was 25, I failed at being an adult on my very first try. I had quitted my previous job but had no new one. But when my mother paid me a visit, I put on a good show,telling her I had started my own company.My mother knew that I was trying hard and failing at that time. It wasn’t until after she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thick with cash. She knew how desperately I needed it. She knew that had she just shown up with groceries, or offered to pay my rent, she would have made me feel much worse. The cold, hard cash meant she was helping me. And, funnily enough, the distance with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space to fix my life and preserve my dignity. My mother and father both did the same thing. One was giving me the means to take my own decisions, and the other was giving me a second chance when those decisions had cost me dearly.4. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. His family once celebrated Christmas happily.B. His father gave the author chances to make decisions.C. His best memories about Christmas were in the 1970s.D. He used to choose books as his father’s gift on Christmas.5. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. money offered by his father.B. father generous with money.C. Christmas being important.D. the means of spending money.6. When he was 25 years old, the author .A. planned to open his companyB. became interested in showsC. gave his mother a giftD. was out of work7. Which word can best describe the author’s mother?A. sensitive.B. optimistic.C. considerate.D. determined.CThe popular smartphone application Instagram (照片分享) has changed the way we look at photography, even our world. The photo-worthy moments we share serve as an important function in cultivating the photographic artistic eye.Instagram has got people to start noticing the art in their everyday life. It has also allowed us to share the artful moments in our lives with others. Clearly, making people focus on beautiful moments in their lives and how to share them is a positive takeaway from Instagram.Not only has Instagram changed the way we look at things around us, but it has also changed the way people view professional photography. Instagram has turned everyone with a smartphone into an artist. Opening up art to the general community is a groundbreaking (创新的) aspect of this application. Making artistic attempts accessible for everyone to discover their artistic talents and explore creatively is something that has made people find the beauty in the everyday. However, this accessibility has also created questioning around art and respect deserved by professional photography.The art in a professional photograph versus an Instagram can sometimes be hard to notice at a quick glance. But photographs taken by true professional photographers hold something that Instagram’s can’t match in terms of photographic quality, or advanced compositional knowledge.This is not to say Instagram is a lesser art. Aesthetic qualities of art are a personal matter and how good an artwork is depends on personal preferences. Good is a very arbitrary term in the art world. For example, I may find one photo more pleasing than another, but not everyone has to agree with me.The point I am trying to make is that professional photography should not be lost, but instead approached with a new, enhanced level of respect and admiration—despite how accessible, common and fun Instagram now makes the taking and sharing of photos.8. What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage?A. The increasing popularity of Instagram.B. The advantages and disadvantages of Instagram.C. The changes that Instagram brings us.D. The differences between Instagram and professional photography.9. Why do people begin to doubt the art of professional photography?A. Because common people can take perfect photos easily.B. Because they show no respect for professional photographers.C. Because the artistic level of professional photography is reducing.D. Because Instagram has changed the way people look at the world.10. What does the writer think of professional photography?A. useful.B. valueless.C. helpless.D. absurd.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住选项。

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三英语第一次模拟考试试题-含答案

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三英语第一次模拟考试试题考试时间 100分钟总分120分第一部分：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）ASydney Trains is one of the most economical, reliable and convenient ways to travel throughout Sydney and its surrounds.Our network, the NSW Trains Intercity, covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions.The network is made up of several color-coded lines. Trains from different lines can share the same platform, so check display screen and listen to announcements.Ticket prices are generally based on the distance traveled. You canvisit transportnsw. Info for details.Getting to the City.In Sydney, if you’re near a train station, you’re on your way to the city. Every rail line le ads directly or indirectly to the City Circle. It’s the loop around the central business district of Sydney. Most City stations are underground so look out for the sign on street level.Automatic ticket gatesLarge stations have automatic gates for entry to, and exit from, the station. If you have an Opal card or a ticket which has a magnetic stripe you must use the automatic gates. You may use the wide gate for wheelchair, pram or luggage access. Station staff will assist you.Night Ride busesMost trains do not operate between midnight and 4:00 a.m. For your convenience a special Night Ride bus service is available between these hours on most Sydney suburban lines.Track workIn order for the tracks to the maintained, we sometimes have to replace train with buses, particularly at weekends, Please check the track work section for the latest service alterations on your line.1. To get more information about ticket pries, travelers had better________.A. go to the City CircleB. visit a websiteC. check display screenD. listen to announcements2. What service is offered to travelers in need at most big stations?A. A free Opal card.B. Earlier entry to the station.C. Help from station workers.D. A ticket with a magnetic stripe.3. Which is the best convenient time to travel by Sydney Trains?A. At midnight.B. On Sunday afternoon.C. Between midnight and 4:00 a.m.D. At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.B“I’ve always love food,”says Cassie Dawson in the kitchen of her flat in London. “But I’ve become bored with eating out. I’ve had too many disappointing meals and paid 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 stranger’s house and he/she cooks dinner for you. Like a restaurant, you pay for your food, but like a dinner party, you eat at the same table as other people. They are advertised through social-networking sites with a menu and little information about where the supper club is until just before the meal.“It’s like running a secret restaurant for one night,”says Cassie. “The next morning, I set the tables and chairs aside. I put the TV back and it’s my living room again.”Cassie opens her “restaurant”for people about once a month, and she really enjoys the evenings she’s had so far. She uses fresh, local ingredients and a typical meal costs about the same as a takeaway---much less than a restaurant meal. So how doesshe make money out of it?“I don’t,” says Cassie. “In fact, at first I was worried about losing money on my club. I’m good at cooking but my maths is terrible! But I was surprised by how cheaply I could make a good meal. This isn’t about money. It’s 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”.4. Why did Cassie decide to open her own restaurant finally?A. To earn a livingB. To satisfy her friend’s needsC. To make friends with strangersD. To cook cheap and good meals for others5. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Dinner partiesB. Supper clubsC. Fresh ingredientsD. Invitations to dinner6. We can know that Cassie’s restaurant __________.A. serves meals for freeB. only serves takeawaysC. is only open to her friendsD. is only open in the evening7. How does Cassie feel about her restaurant now?A. WorriedB. ContentC. AnnoyedD. SensitiveCMany people believe that language belongs to human beings. However, cats have developed a language not for each other, but for the human begins who have them as pets.When communicating with each other, cats “talk”with a system of signals. Their tails, rather than any kind of “speech”, act as an important way to express themselves. They also touch each other to express their feelings. With other cats, they will use their voices only to express pain. Unbelievable, all of that changes when a human walks into the room. Cats use many different kinds of vocal(声音的)expressions when they communicate with a person. Since these vocal expressionsare not used to communicate with other cats, it seems that cats developed this “language” to communicate with their human owners.This fact is shown more clearly when watching rooms that have only one cat and those with several cats. An only cat is usually very vocal, since the only creature(动物)around with whom the cat can communicate is its owner. Cats with other cats, though, are much quieter. If they want to have a conversation, they only need go to other cats and communicate in their natural way.Since cats learned to meow(喵喵叫)for the only purpose of communicating with human owners should take the time to learn what their different meows mean. If an owner knows, to name just a few examples, with meow means the cat is hungry, which means the cat wants to be petted, and which means the cat wants to have a little “conversation”, the relationship between cat and owner will be closer.8. If a cat among other has finds part of its body hurts, it may express its pain with its_______.A. tailB. eyesC. voiceD. head9. When a human enters a room full of cats, they _________.A. begin to use vocal expressionsB. use their tails to show loveC. stop making any noise anD. stop communicating with each other10. What are cat owners advised to do?A. Encourage cats to talk with each otherB. Communicate more with catsC. Learn to meow in different waysD. Teach cats to understand human language11. What is the text mainly about?A. Communication among catsB. pets’ different expressionsC. Advice on keeping petsD. The language of catsDHow much weight a baby gains during its first month could determine its IQ, as a new research suggests. The study found that children who gain more weight, and whose heads grow quickly during the first month of life, tend to have a higher IQ when they start school.Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in Australia studied 13,800 children who were born at full-term. They found that hose who put on 40% of their birth weight in the first four weeks had an IQ 1.5 points higher than those who only put on 15% of their birth weight. Those who experienced the biggest growth in head circumference(头围)also had the highest IQs by the age of six.“Head circumference is an indicator of brain volume, so a greater increase in head circumference in a newly-born baby suggests more rapid brain growth,”says the led author of the study, Dr. Lisa Smithers.She added, “Overall, newly-born children who grew faster in the first four weeks had higher IQ scores later in life. those children who gained the most weight scored especially high on verbal(those children who gained the most weight scored especially high on verbal(言语)IQ at age 6. This my be because the neural(神经的) structures for verbal IQ develop earlier in life, which means the rapid weight gain during the first month could be having a direct cognitive benefit for the children.”Previous studies have shown the association between early postnatal(产后的)diet and IQ, but this is the first study of its kind to focus on the IQ benefits of rapid weight gain in the first month of life. Dr. Smithers says the study further highlights the need for successful feeding of newly-born babies. “We know that many mothers have difficulty establishing breastfeeding in the first week of their babies’life,” Dr. Smithers said.“The findings of our study suggest that if babies are having feeding problems, there needs to be early intervention(干预)in the management of that feeding.”12. The study mainly shows that ____________.A. head circumference is certainly connected to IQB. babies’ heads grow quickly during the first monthC. full-term babies tend to be cleverer than premature babies(早产儿)D. the more weight newly-born babies gain, the higher IQ they are likely to have13. How did the researchers get their conclusion from the study?A. By asking questionsB. By making comparisonC. By having a discussionD. By referring to documents14. According to Dr. Smithers, we can learn that _________.A. a kid’s verbal IQ scores reach its highest at age sixB. this study helps parents find feeding problemsC. quick weight gain benefits newly born babies on verbal IQD. this study reminds parents of the need for breastfeeding15. The study differs from previous ones that ____________.A. it associates early postnatal diet with IQB. it pays attention to the IQ of newly-born babiesC. it emphasizes the significance of successful feedingD. it first focuses on the relation between IQ and weight gain in the first month of life.第二节阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Many people find it hard to lose weight and have to go starvation. Now, I’d like to offer some tricks to help lose weight.Put out a large vegetable plate. Eating water-rich foods such as tomatoes during meals reduces calorie consumption. Other water-rich foods include soups and salads.simply doesn’t register a sense of fullness with water (or tea, coffee or juice).Downsize your dinner plates. The less food put in front of you, the less food you’ll eat. So instead of using standard dinner plates, serve your main course on saladcups and even smaller coffee cups.Serve your dinner restaurant-style (with food already on the plates) rather thanreaching for seconds.foods—when you eat out than when you eat at home.things that happened during your day. Your brain is behind your stomach by about 20 minutes when it comes to fullness signals. If you eat slowly enough, your brain will catch up and tell you that you no longer need food. Serving separate courses will also slow you down.A. The same goes for liquids.B. Eat 90 percent of your meals at home.C. When your plate is empty, you’re finished.D. Put your fork or spoon down between every bite.E. Be sure to choose a high-fiber, low-sugar variety of food.F. You won’t get the same benefits by just drinking water, thoughG. You should eat equal amounts of vegetables and grains at dinner.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 I was in my twenties, I travelled alone through the UK. In order to __21__locations that the public transportation couldn’t get to, I bought a(n)___22____car, drove it around for three months and sold it before I returned to Australia. The car cost most of my money, so I lived mainly on __23__during that trip, it being cheap and filling. In Ireland, my __24___was stolen, and it was impossible to get another. So for the rest of the trip I ___25___out in my car, being too poor to afford bed and breakfast.One morning, I __26___in my old Skoda under a twisted tree on a remote lane in the Irish countryside, with no more than a __27___house in sight. I had a terrible desire for a __28__cup of tea and some hot water to make porridge with __29___. I would not have to eat the cold leftovers from the previous day.My thermos(暖瓶)had gone cold overnight so I knocked on the door of the house.A woman opened it. Hot water? She __30__let me get away with just that! I was invited indoors, seated at the breakfast table with the __31__and given a delicious breakfast,as much as I could eat. I was __32___to eat something more than porridge! I __33___being friends with the whole family.That was only one of many acts of __34__strangers showed me when I was travelling alone in foreign regions. One London businessman rushing to work, seeing me __35___, offered to pull my ridiculously heavy suitcase __36__ several flights of stairs in the underground. After he’d done so, with a smile and a wave, he __37___into the crowd.Kindness gets __38___. The other day, I was able to point out a rare parking spot to a young man who had been driving around the railway car park, looking __39___desperate. His grateful smile was all the __40___ I needed as I dashed off to catch my train.21. A. search B. reach C. choose D. arrive22. A. modern B. intelligent C. ancient D. special23. A. porridge B. brand C. rice D. vegetable24. A. car B. mobile C. luggage D. wallet25. A. camped B. worked C. watched D. looked26. A. appeared B. slept C. awoke D. explored27. A. deserted B. single C. simple D. shabby28. A. typical B. clean C. necessary D. steaming29. A. now that B. even if C. so that D. in case30. A. wouldn’t B. shouldn’t C. needn’t D. couldn’t31. A. couple B. family C. woman D. adult32. A. amazed B. frustrated C. ashamed D. delighted33. A. ended up B. gave up C. kept on D. turned up34. A. sadness B. kindness C. happiness D. forgiveness35. A. working B. travelling C. struggling D. crying36. A. around B. forward C. away D. up37. A. faded away B. threw away C. put away D. stand away38. A. turned down B. handed out C. passed on D. started with39. A. immediately B. increasingly C. constantly D. directly40. A. award B. memory C. intention D. reward第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）“Be careful, doctor. I can stand anything 41._______pain.” When returning from the hospital, I thought about what my previous patient said. Aren’t we all like that? We’ll do anything 42.___________(avoid) pain.We look for weight loss programmes 43_________don’t require us to count calories or give up our e favorite foods, and exercise programmes that won’t make us sweat toe much or feel 44__________(tire). We avoid strict teachers and the tough classes in school 45______we don’t want to deal with the difficult tasks.When it comes right down to it, we don’t like the hard work 46________(require)to accomplish the goals we truly want in our lives. Why can’t we 47_________(nature)take the path that we know is best for us? Our earthly nature is to avoid the pain of diet, exercise, difficult classes, and hard work.Only if we change our nature, can we choose the tough, troublesome, and trying pathway. Because it is in 48______(face)the difficult choices that we will truly grow, and our being will be advanced once we decide to face the tough tasks.We 49________(give)a choice when we comes across cur earthly nature. We can overcome the problems that challenge us or we can enjoy50_________(we)by avoiding all difficulties in following our earthly nature. It’s our choice. My hope is that we’ll step forward in faith.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。

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三上学期开学考试英语试题

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三上学期开学考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Reading can be a social activity．Think of the people who belong to book groups．They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them．Now the website BookCrossing．com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group．Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share．BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book．Then the person leaves it in a public place，hoping that the book will have an adventure，traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it．Bruce Pederson，the managing director of BookCrossing，says，"The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read．BookCrossing combines both．"Members leave books on park benches and buses，in train stations and coffee shops．Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it．People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it．E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found．Bruce Peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home．BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the"real"and not the virtual（虚拟）．The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries．1．Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph？______A．To explain what they are．B．To introduce BookCrossing．C．To stress the importance of reading．D．To encourage readers to share their ideas．2．What does the underlined word"it"in Paragraph 2 refer to？______A．The book．B．An adventure．C．A public place．D．The identification number．3．What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it？______A．Meet other readers to discuss it．B．Pass it on to another reader．C．Keep it safe in his bookcase．D．Mail it back to its owner．4．What is the best title for the text？______A．Online Reading：A Virtual TourB．Electronic Books：A new TrendC．A Book Group Brings Tradition BackD．A Website Links People through BooksAt thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断)with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and their write on it, all within 45minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses, “you are not different from your classmates, young man. ”I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it homie.In the quiet ness of my bedroom; the ‘story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raise dots(点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasn’t I the “blind”in my class; being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out(溢出)and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place: If Louis could find his “Way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?”I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs.Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to ‘me the next day-. with an “A”on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words:. “See what you can do when you keep trying?”5．The author didn’t finish the reading in class because .A．He was new to the classB．He was tried of literatureC．He had an attention disorderD．He wanted to take the task home6．What do we know about Louis Braille from the passage?A．He had good sightB．He made a great invention.C．He gave up readingD．He learned a lot from school7．What was Mrs. Smith’s attitude to the author at t he end of the story?A．AngryB．ImpatientC．SympatheticD．Encouraging8．What is the main idea of the passage?A．The disabled should be treated with respect.B．A teacher can open up a new world to students.C．One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.D．Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.Scientists have found that human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays while skiing in the snow-covered areas than sitting on the beach, according to a report by the UK newspaper. The researchers at Kanazawa Medical University, Japan and American company Johnson conducted the study together. They looked at the effects of light reflection on newly fallen snow on a ski trail in Ishikawa District, northern Japan. They compared the results with the levels of UV rays on a sand beach in southern Japan's Okinawa District.They found that on the beach, eyes are exposed to a daily 260 kilojoules (千焦耳) of UV a square meter compared to 658 kilojoules in snow-covered areas.The findings are supported by the Japan Meteorological (气象的) Agency. According to the agency, the reflection rate of UV light on beaches is often between 10 and 25 percent, compared to 80 percent in the new snow areas. The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300-meter rise in height.Most of us know that UV rays can harm the skin. That's why we wear sunscreen on our skinbefore we get out in the sun. But many of us may not realize that UV rays are also harmful to the eyes.If your eyes are exposed to large amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time, you may experience a kind of sunburn of the eye, which is harmful. Your eyes will become red and feel a strange feeling. They may be sensitive to light. Fortunately, this is usually temporary and seldom causes permanent damage to the eyes.Long-term exposure to UV radiation, however, can be more serious. Scientific studies and researches have shown that exposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of eye damage, which could lead to total blindness.9．You would most likely find the article in ________.A．a doctor’s diary B．a travel journalC．a medical magazine D．a physics textbook10．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．Too much eye exposure to UV rays may cause total blindness.B．Short-time exposure of the eyes to UV rays doesn't harm them at all.C．Most people know that UV rays harm the eyes as well as the skin.D．The study was conducted by researchers from Japan, the USA and the UK. 11．Human eyes are more likely to be damaged by UV rays while skiing in the snow-covered areas than sitting on the beach because ________.A．snow produces more UV light than waterB．people don’t wear sunscreen while skiing as they do while sitting on the beachC．the reflection rate of UV light in snow-covered areas is much higher than that on the beach D．human eyes are exposed longer to UV light in the snow- covered areas than on the beach 12．What will the passage most probably talk about next?A．Never ski on newly fallen snow in Japan.B．Go to hospital to have your eyes examined.C．Wearing a hat can provide protection while skiing in new snow areas.D．Take some measures to protect your eyes while skiing in new snow areas.二、七选五How to Do Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThe man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with acameraman to interview people on the spot. 13．But with these tips, your firstman-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you mig ht ask, “Why do you think environmental protection is important in America?” 14．Hit the streets with confidence. 15．Say, “Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to get pe ople to warm up to you.Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interested. Don’t get discouraged.16．Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won’t be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. 17．If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don’t leave work without them.A．Limit your time.B．As you approach people, be polite.C．If you don’t own a camera, you can buy one.D．For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.E.To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.F.That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.G.With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.三、完形填空At my heaviest I weighed 370 pounds. I had a very poor relationship with food: I used it to 18 bad feelings, to make myself feel better, and to celebrate. Worried about my health, I tried many different kinds of 19 but nothing worked. I came to believe that I could do nothing about my 20When I was 50, my weight problem began to affect me 21 . I didn’t want to livethe rest of my life with this 22 weight any more.That year, I 23 a seminar where we were asked to create a project that would touch the world. A seminar leader shared her 24 story —she had not only 125 pounds, but also raised $25,000 for homeless children. 25 by her story, I created the As We Heal(痊愈), the World Heals 26 . My goal was to lose 150 pounds in one year and raise $50,000 27 a movement founded 30 years ago to end hunger. This combination of healing myself and healing the world 28 me as the perfect solution. 29 I began my own personal weight program, I was filled with the fear that I would 30 the same difficulties that beat me before. While the 31 hung over my head, there were also signs that I was headed down the right 32 . I sent letters to everyone I knew, telling them about my project. It worked perfectly. Donations began 33 in from hundreds of people.Of course, I also took some practical steps to lose weight. I consulted with a physician(内科医生), I hired a fitness coach, and I began to eat small and 34 meals. Myfund-raising focus also gave me new motivation to exercise 35 .A year later, I 36 my goal: I lost 150 pounds and raised $50,000! I feel that I’ve been given a second life to devote to something that is 37 and enormous. 18．A．add B．mix C．kill D．share 19．A．diets B．drinks C．fruits D．dishes 20．A．height B．ability C．wisdom D．weight 21．A．temporarily B．recently C．seriously D．secretly 22．A．ideal B．extra C．normal D．low 23．A．attended B．organized C．recommended D．mentioned 24．A．folk B．success C．adventure D．science 25．A．Surprised B．Amused C．Influenced D．Disturbed 26．A．project B．business C．system D．custom 27．A．in search of B．in need of C．in place of D．in support of 28．A．scared B．considered C．confused D．struck 29．A．As B．Until C．If D．Unless 30．A．get over B．run into C．look for D．put aside 31．A．excitement B．joy C．anger D．fear 32．A．row B．hall C．path D．street 33．A．breaking B．flooding C．jumping D．stepping34．A．heavy B．full C．expense D．healthy 35．A．regularly B．limitlessly C．suddenly D．randomly 36．A．set B．reached C．missed D．dropped 37．A．stressful B．painful C．meaningful D．peaceful四、用单词的适当形式完成短文A trip to China with the kids could be a test to your nerves,but also a38．(wonder)experience.This is an ancient civilization which is growing at great speed into the 21st century,meanwhile holding onto the old traditions and way of life.As you travel from area to area,a sea of contrasts is39．makes it so fascinating.You can find an old fisherman on his bamboo boat40．(answer) his mobile phone,and modernity and old traditions existing side by side.The only constant thing in China is “change”.41．first it might seem challenging.But you42．(find)the people helpful,especially if you are traveling with children.Chinese love children,43．more the happier.But as far as children44．(concern),this isn’t a light-hearted trip to Disneyworld.What if they get sick?Will the kids like thefood?Is45．(pollute)really that bad?Will they be bored?Just relax.You can depend on46．that you’ll end up with plenty of priceless47．(memory) of that country.五、短文改错48．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短文。

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三第一学期第一学段考试英语

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AChester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs Services to people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Chester City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including● Large printed and ordinary printed boos● Taling boos on tape and CD● DVDs and music CDs● Magaines● Reference and information requestsHome delivery serviceLet us now what you lie to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally.Taling boos and captioned videosThe library can provide taling boos for people who are unable to use printed boos because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow taling boos from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos foryou at no charge.Languages besides EnglishWe can provide boos in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.How to join?Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible（合适的）for any of the services we provide-Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.1．Library Special Needs Services are meant for_____.A. those who are fond of readingB. people living in Chester City with an illness or disabilityC. only those who have waling disabilitiesD. those who can’t get medical help in Chester City2．What can we learn from the passage?A. Few entertaining resources are offered here.B. People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.C. Boos with different languages are available.D. People have to choose what they need by themselves.3．To get home delivery service, you must_______.A. only choose printed boos.B. have others choose the resources for you.C. pay the library ahead of time.D. register ahead of time.BChristmas was near a season that we too seriously in our house. But a wee or so before the 25th, my father would give each of his children $20. This was the 1970s, and $20 was quite a bit of money.But I saw it differently. My father trusted me to have the smart to spend money wisely. Even better, he gave me the means to get it. On a very basic level, my father was giving me a shopping spree (狂欢) every year. But he was also giving me charge over my own fun, trusting my ability to manage money and maing me feel lie a grown-up. He didn’t buy me Sherloc Holmes,but he gave me the means to wal into the boostore and choose it for myself, so it felt lie a gift from him.My mother had a gift for giving me what I needed, usually right at the moment I needed it most. This was when I was 25, I failed at being an adult on my very first try. I had quitted my previous job but had nonew one. But when my mother paid me a visit, I put on a good show,telling her I had started my own company.My mother new that I was trying hard and failing at that time. It wasn’t until after she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thic with cash. She new how desperately I needed it. She new that had she just shown up with groceries, or offered to pay my rent, she would have made me feel much worse. The cold, hard cash meant she was helping me. And, funnily enough, the distance with which she gave the gift felt lie she was giving me space to fi my life and preserve my dignity. My mother and father both did the same thing. One was giving me the means to tae my own decisions, and the other was giving me a second chance when those decisions had cost me dearly.4．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. His family once celebrated Christmas happily.B. His father gave the author chances to mae decisions.C. His best memories about Christmas were in the 1970s.D. He used to choose boos as his father’s gift on Christmas..5．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. money offered by his father.B. father generous with money.C. Christmas being important.D. the means of spending money.6．When he was 25 years old,the author_____.A. planned to open his companyB. became interested in showsC. gave his mother a giftD. was out of wor7．Which word can best describe the author’s mother?A. sensitive.B. optimistic.C. considerate.D. determined.CThe popular smartphone application Instagram (照片分享) has changed the way we loo at photography,even our world. The photo-worthy moments we share serve as an important function in cultivating the photographic artistic eye.Instagram has got people to start noticing the art in their everyday life. It has also allowed us to share the artful moments in our lives with others. Clearly, maing people focus on beautiful moments in their lives and how to share them is a positive taeaway from Instagram.Not only has Instagram changed the way we loo at things around us, but it has also changed the way people view professional photography. Instagram has turned everyone with a smartphone into an artist. Opening up art to the general community is a groundbreaing (创新的) aspect of this application. Maingartistic attempts accessible for everyone to discover their artistic talents and eplore creatively is something that has made people find the beauty in the everyday. However, this accessibility has also created questioning around art and respect deserved by professional photography.The art in a professional photograph versus an Instagram can sometimes be hard to notice at a quic glance. But photographs taen by true professional photographers hold someth ing that Instagram’s can’t match in terms of photographic quality, or advanced compositional nowledge.This is not to say Instagram is a lesser art. Aesthetic qualities of art are a personal matter and how good an artwor is depends on personal preferences. Good is a very arbitrary term in the art world. For eample, I may find one photo more pleasing than another, but not everyone has to agree with me.The point I am trying to mae is that professional photography should not be lost, but instead approached wi th a new, enhanced level of respect and admiration─despite how accessible, common and fun Instagram now maes the taing and sharing of photos.8．What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage?A. The increasing popularity of Instagram.B. The advantages and disadvantages of Instagram.C. The changes that Instagram brings us.D. The differences between Instagram and professional photography.9．Why do people begin to doubt the art of professional photography?A. Because common people can tae perfect photos easily.B. Because they show no respect for professional photographers.C. Because the artistic level of professional photography is reducing.D. Because Instagram has changed the way people loo at the world.10．What does the writer thin of professional photography?A. useful.B. valueless.C. helpless.D. absurd.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。

甘肃省天水一中2018届高三上学期开学考试英语

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三上学期开学考试英语第Ⅰ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）AIt was a cold March day in High Point,North Carolina.The girls on the Wesleyan Academy softball were waiting for their net turns at bat during practice,stamping their feet to say warm.Eighth-grader Taylor Bisbee shivered（发抖）a little as she watched her teammate Paris White play.The two didn’t now each other well—Taylor had just moved to town a month or so before.Suddenly,Paris fell to the ground,“Paris’s eyes rolled bac,”Taylor says.“She stated shaing.I new it was an emergency.”It certainly was,Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure.Without immediate medical care,Paris would die.At first,no one moved.The girls were in shoc.Then the softball coach shouted out,“Does anyone now CPR?”CPR is a life-saving technique.To do CPR,you press on the sic person’s chest so that blood moves through the body and taes oygen to organs.Without oygen the brain is damaging quicly.Amaingly,Taylor had just taen a CPR course the day before.Still,she hesitated.She didn’t thin she new it well enough.But when no one else came forward,Taylor ran to Paris and began doing CPR.“It was scary.I new it was the difference between life and death,”says Taylor.Taylor’s swift action helped her teammates calm down.One girl called 911.Two more ran to get the school nurse, who brought a defibrillator,an electronic devices（器械）that can shoc the heart bac into wor.Luc stayed with them Paris’ heartbeat returned.“I now I was really lucy,”Paris says now.“Most people don’t survive this.My team saved my life.”Eperts say Paris is right For a sudden heart failure,the single best chance for survival is having someone nearby step in and do CPR quicly.Today,Paris is bac on the softball team.Taylor will apply to college soon.She wants to be a nurse.“I feelmore confident in my actions now,”Taylor says.“I now I can act under pressure in a scary situation.”1.What happened to Paris on a March day?A.She caught a bad cold.B.She has a sudden heart problem.C.She was noced down by a ball.D.She shivered terribly during practice.2.Why does Paris say she was lucy?A.She made a worthy friend.B.She recovered from shoc.C.She received immediate CPR.D.She came bac on the softball team.3.Which of the following words can best describe Taylor?A.Enthusiastic and ind.B.Courageous and calm.C.Cooperative and generous.D.Ambitious and professional.BReading can be a social activity.Thin of the people who belong to boo groups.They choose boos to read and then meet to discuss them.Now,the website BooCrossing turns the page on the traditional ides of a boo group.Members go on the site and register the boos they own and would lie to share.BooCrossing provides an identification number to stic inside the boo.Then the person leaves it in a public place,hoping that the boo will have an adventure,traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.Bruce Pederson,the managing director of BooCrossing,says,“The two things that change your life are the people you meet and boos you read.BooCrossing combines both.”Members leave boos on par benches and buses,in train stations and coffee shops.Whoever finds their boo will go to the site and record where they found it.People who find a boo can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it.E-mails are then sent to the BooCrossing to eep them updated about where their boos have been found.Bruce Peterson says the ides is for people not to be selfish by eeping a boo to gather dust on a shelf at home.BooCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get bac to the “real” and not the virtual（虚拟）.The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.4.Why does the author mention boo groups in the first paragraph?A.To eplain what they are.B.To introduce BooCrossing.C.To stress the importance of reading.D.To encourage readers to share their ideas.5.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.The boo.B.An adventure.C.A public place.D.The identification number.6.What will a BooCrosser do with a boo after reading it?A.Meeting other readers to discuss it.B.eep it safe in his boocase.C.Pass it on to another reader.D.Mail it bac to its owner.7.What is the best title for the tet?A.Online Reading A Virtual TourB.Electronic Boos A new TrendC.A Boo Group Brings Tradition BacD.A Website Lins People Through BoosCAt thirteen,I was diagnosed with ind of attention disorder.It made school difficult for me.When people else in the class was focusing on tass,I could not.In my first literature class,Mrs.Smith ased us to read a story and then write on it,all within 45 minutes.I raised my hard right away and said,“Mrs.Smith,you see,the doctor said I have attention problems.I might not be able to do it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses,“you are no different from your classmates,young man.”I tried,but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang.I had to tae it home.In the quietness of my bedroom,the story suddenly all became clear to me.It was about a blind person,Louis Braille.He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education.But Louis didn’t give up.Instead,he invented a reading system of raised dots（点）,which opened up a whole new world of nowledge to the blind.Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class,being made to learn lie the “sighted” students?My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance.I completed the tas within 40 minutes.Indeed,I was no different from others;I just needed a quieter place.If Louis could find his way out of his problems,why should I ever give up?I didn’t epect anything when I handled in my paper to Mrs.Smith,so it was quite a surprise when it came bac to me the net day-with an “A” on it.At the bottom of the paper were these words“See what you can do when you eep trying?”8.The author didn’t finish the reading in class because_______.A.He was new to the classB.He was tried of literatureC.He had an attention disorderD.He wanted to tae the tas home9.What do we now about Louis Braille from the passage?A.He had good sight.B.He made a great invention.C.He gave up reading.D.He learned a lot from school.10.What was Mrs.Smith’s attitude to the author at the end of the story?A.Angry.B.Impatient.C.Sympathetic.D.Encouraging.11.What is the main idea of the passage?A.The disabled should be treated with respect.B.A teacher can open up a new world to students.C.One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.D.Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.DScientists have found that human eyes are more liely to be damaged by UV rays while siing in the snow- covered areas than sitting on the beach,according to a report by the U newspaper.The researchers at anaawa Medical University,Japan and American company Johnson & Johnson conducted the study together.They looed at the effects of light reflection on newly fallen snow on a si trail in Ishiawa District,northern Japan.They compared the results with the levels of UV rays on a sand beach in southern Japan’s Oinawa District.The found that on the beach,eyes are eposed to a daily 260 ilojoules（千焦耳）of UV a square meter compared to 658 ilojoules in snow-covered areas.The findings are supported by the Japan Meteorological（气象的）Agency.According to the agency,the reflection rate of UV light on beaches is often between 10 and 25 percent,compared to 80 percent in the new snow areas.The amount of light increased 4 percent with a 300-meter rise in height.Most of us now that UV rays can harm the sin.That’s why er wear sunscreen on our sin before we get out in the sun.But many of us may not realie that UV rays are also harmful to the eyes.If your eyes are eposed to large amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time,you mayeperience a ind of sunburn of the eye,which is harmful.Your eyes will become red and feel a strange feeling.They may be sensitive to light.Fortunately,this is usually temporary and seldom causes permanent damage to the eyes.Long-term eposure to UV radiation,however,can be more serious.Scientific studies and researches have shown that eposure to small amounts of UV radiation over a period of many years increases the chance of eye damages, which could lead to total blindness.12.You would most liely find the article in .A.a doctor’s diaryB.a travel journalC.a medical magaineD.a physics tetboo13.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Too much eye eposure to UV rays may cause total blindness.B.Short-time eposure of the eyes to UV rays doesn’t harm them at all.C.Most people now that UV rays harm the eyes as well as the sin.D.The study was conducted by researchers from Japan,the USA and the U.14.Human eyes are more liely to be damaged by UV rays while siing in the snow-covered areas than sitting on the beach because .A.Snow produces more UV light than water.B.People don’t wear sunscreen while siing as they do while sitting on the beach.C.The reflection rate of UV light in snow-covered areas is much higher that that on the beach.D.Human eyes are eposed longer to UV light in the snow-covered areas than on the beach.15.What will the passage most probably tal about net?A.Never si on newly fallen snow in Japan.B.Go to hospital to have your eyes eamined.C.Wearing a hat can provide protection while siing in new snow areas.D.Tae some measures to protect your eyes while siing in new snow areas.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。

甘肃省天水市一中2018届高三上学期第二学段(期中)考试英语试题

天水市一中2018届高三上学期第二学段（期中）考试英语试题第I卷（选择题）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。

AWanted, Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10:30—16:00. Excellent pay. Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants AssistantWhen you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience. Wealden District Council.Software TrainerIf you are aged 24—45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Wealden District Council.B. The Enterprise Shopping Centre.C. Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.D. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who______.A. is aged between 24 and 40.B. can work for about a month.C. should deal with general duties.D. may do some training work.3. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Software Trainer.B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants Assistant.D. Producer, London Kiss.BUnlike China, where the majority of society belongs to the Han ethnic group, the United States is home to people from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, creating great diversity within its lively society.However, historical events that created this diversity also led to racial disputes and prejudice that have lasted until today. Around days like Martin Luther King Day, people in the US are especially sensitive to racist comments and behavior.Recently, a Facebook message posted by a white student at my boarding school started a wave of anger among African American students and started heated conversations about minority groups at the school.The students posted an article written by someone else who stated that Robert E. Lee, a Confederate general during the US Civil War, should be commemorated(纪念). As the Confederates broke from the Union in order to keep slavery in their states, they were usually seen as racists. The post received a flood of comments from both white and black students within minutes, and conversation about the topic spread across campus quickly.A fishbowl conversation was organized the evening the article was posted, and students and faculty (学院) members talked about their feelings and opinions. During the discussion, students from minority groups, including African American, Jewish, Asian and Indian students, spoke up about how they felt about living in a society mainly made up of people who are different from them. It turned out that many people felt isolated because of their differences from other people.The diversity of society can open up interesting opportunities, but the great differences between people can also create huge gaps and misunderstandings if they are not treated carefully. Thus, effective communication is essential.After the fishbowl conversation, the atmosphere in the school seemed to be changing, at least from my point of view. Students seemed to be talking and acting more freely than before, and the expressions of judgement were seen less on their faces.4. The main purpose of Paragraph 1 is to ______.A. draw attention to the fact that racial problems still exist in America.B. show that the United States has a wonderfully diverse culture.C. explain how sensitive people in the US are to racist comments and behavior.D. point out the differences between American culture and those of other countries.5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The post was offensive to black students.B. The post was aimed at African American students.C. The author of the post was strongly in favor of slavery.D. The author of the post held a negative attitude toward minority groups.6. According to the article, the fishbowl conversation was held mainly to ______.A. figure out whether the article should be posted or not.B. educate students on how to express their opinions appropriately.C. improve the lives of people who belongs to minority groups on campus.D. get people to communicate how they felt and thought about the post.7. What did the author learn from the incident?A. We should learn to live with others’ differences.B. We should always feel free to share our feelings.C. Effective communication is very important in a diverse society.D. If there is no difference, then there is no misunderstanding.CI have a younger brother. To me, he is a fourteen-year-old kid named Joe, with blond hair and blue eyes. To others, he is different. Where I see a kid who just needs a lot more attention, otherssee a mentally disabled boy, a kid who cannot walk or talk or think for himself. I see someone who just makes daily routine a bit less routine. Others see an annoyance, a bother.This is not to say that I have never felt resentful(怨恨的) toward Joe. He is my brother, and with that comes responsibility. “Gina, could you stay in tonight and watch your brother?”“Gina, do me a favor and feed him dinner and change his diaper (尿布) later, please? ” “ Could you co me home right after school today and get Joe off the bus ?”These are phrases that I have heard since I was twelve. And sure, they have made me resent my brother to a certain extent. I would think: that’s not fair! Everyone else can stay after and be a member of this club, or get extra help from that teacher. Or, all my friends are going out tonight, why can’t I? And, how come I have to feed him? He is not my son!However, the small amount of resentment I feel toward my brother is erased a thousand times over by what I have learned from him. Besides making me responsible from a young age, and helping me be more accepting of all kinds of people, he has taught me to be thankful for what I have.I know that there are moments in my life that I should cherish and that Joe will never experience. He will never laugh so hard that he cries. He will never feel the glory of a straight-A report card. He will never comfort a best friend crying on his shoulder. And he will never know how much his family love him.Because he will never know, it is up to me to know, every second, how lucky I am. It is up to me to realize that life should be lived to its fullest, and that you should always, always be grateful that God, or whoever are the powers that be, gave you the ability to live your life the way you were meant to live it.8. We know from the first paragraph that Gina’s brother .A. causes trouble to neighborsB. pays more attention to othersC. lives with mental disabilityD. considers daily routine a bother9. Which word below can replace the underlined words in paragraph 3?A. whyB. howC. whatD. when10. If mother asks Gina to look after her brother now, what will she probably answer?A. I’m afraid not.B. No problem!C. It depends.D. It’s not fair!11. The passage intends to tell us that we should .A. value the glory of successB. appreciate what life gives usC. comfort unfortunate peopleD. treasure meaningful momentsDInternet use appears to cause a drop in psychological health, according to a research at Carnegie Mellon University.Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who used Internet less frequently, the two-year study showed. And it wasn’t that people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually appeared to cause the bad feeling.Researchers are puzzled by the results, which were completely the opposite to their experiences. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose the information and to communicate with others.The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may explain the drop-in well-being, researchers supposed. Faceless, bodiless “virtual” communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that knowing the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.“But it’s important to remember this is not about the technology; it’s about how it is used,”says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study founders. “It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology. ”12. The best title of the passage probably is .A. Internet May Cause DepressionB. The Danger of InternetC. Communication with Others by InternetD. Puzzled by the Results13. Why did the results of research puzzle the researchers?A. People could choose their information through Internet.B. They had expected the opposite results.C. People can communicate with others.D. They had thought Internet was much healthier.14. Which of the following may be the cause of depression?A. Net users found their living conditions bad.B. Net users already had mental problems.C. Deep relationships were formed through Internet.D. Net users had less time to communicate with other people.15. The writer’s attitude towards technology is .A. social factors must be considered while using technologyB. technology was to blame for depressionC. the problem doesn’t lie in technologyD. applications and services for technology must be designed第二节阅读填空（共5小题，每题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。

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三上学期第一学段考试英语试题含答案

第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分,满分20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。

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甘肃省天水一中高三第四次模拟考试英语本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

共150分，考试时间1。

注意事项：1．答第一卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2．每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

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3．考试结束后，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共95分）第一部分：英语知识运用(共三节，满分50分)第一节语音知识(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。

1.explanationA. excellentB. exactlyC. existenceD. example2. measureA. sureB. gestureC. pleasureD. cause3. enoughA. touchB. mouthC. soulD. shout4. politeA．distance B．service C．sign D．ticket5. attachA．butcher B．chemist C．character D．stomach第二节：语法和词汇知识（共15小题。

每小题1分；满分15分）从A,B,C,D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

6. The story took place in Europe in the days before automobiles __ everyone used horses．A．which B．where C．when D．as7. —Hey! Here is a message on my cell phone, telling me to send money to…—Delete it! It's a trick．Many a person __ _ by such tricks．A．has been cheated B．have been cheated C．were cheated D．was cheated8. —Have you heard about Apple iPhone 4?—Sure．It is very hot these days．I'm thinking about getting ___ ___．A．one B．them C．that D．it9. —Do you still go jogging every morning?—Yes, I can't think of a ______ way to start a day．A．better B．best C．worse D．worst10. Schools in the south tend to be well equipped,______ those in the north are relatively poor.A．once B．while C．as D．until11. Be careful when washing those glasses! I don' t want them ______．A．to have been broken B．to be broken C．breaking D．break12. —There aren't any toys in our suitcase．Where have you put them?—Oh, no．That old lady sitting next to us ______ have taken ours by mistake.A．must B．could C．should D．would13. I’m tired out．I stayed up the whole night, ______ for my midterm math exam．A．studying B．to study C．to be studying D．studied14. Try to a few hours each week for exercise.A．put away B．take away C．pick up D．set aside15. It is really ______ useful dictionary, ______dictionary every one of us needs．A．an; a B．a; the C．the; a D．a; a16. The dining room is clean and tidy, with a table already ______for a big meal．A．laid B．laying C．to lay D．being laid17. It is the hotel ______is located in the downtown______ he applied to for a job.A．that; which B．which; that C．that; where D．/; that18. —Can you describe ______ it happened?—Yes, I was riding on my bike ______ a car knocked me down from behind．A．when; as B．how; as C．how; when D．how; while19. —I just can't stop worrying about the result of the English examination．—__ _．There's nothing you can do now but wait．A．Take your time B．Take it easy C．Don't mind D．Don't mention itA teacher's ______ to education is worth great respect of the whole society because it brings benefits to thedevelopment of society．A．devotion B．principle C．identity D．guidance第三节完型填空（共；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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2018届甘肃省天水市第一中学高三上学期第四次阶段（期末）考试英语试题考试时间：100分钟总分：120本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分第Ⅰ卷注意事项:1.答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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AGet ready to fill your days full of fun and adventure. West Dorset, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is always a place to go and there is always something going on. The following are some of the star attractions.Mapperton House & GardensImpressive valley gardens surrounded by wooded landscape.Gardens open: Daily 1lam---5pm except Saturdays, March to October included.Booking through Tel: (01308)862645 or Bridport MuseumLocal histor y museum detailing the town‟s famous rope and net trade with additional changing temporary displays. We also have a year round Local History Gentre nearby where you can complete local and family history research.Open: Monday-Saturday, April to October included.Booking through Tel: (01308458703 or www. Furleigh Estate Wine ToursVineyard and winery, producers of the UK‟S most outstanding sparkling wine. Come and see how the 2016 winemaker of the Year makes wine.Open for sales: 11am-4pm Fridays and Saturdays, tours at 2 pmBooking through Tel: (01308488991 or Email: info@Old crown Court and CellsExperience two hundred years of shocking crime and punishment. Location of Tolpuddle martyrs' trial. Tours of courtroom and cells on selected afternoons mid-July to end AugustOpen: Monday-Friday, March to September included.Booking through For all the latest information about attractions including opening times, prices and also some great discounts and special offers, please go to .1. Where can you learn about wine making?A. At Mapperton House GardensB. At old Crown Court and CellsC. At Bridport MuseumD. At Furleigh Estate2. Which website should you visit if you want to get a good price?A. www. B. www. C. D. www. 3. On what day of the week can you visit all the four places?A. MondayB. TuesdayC. FridayD. SaturdayBWhat would it take to get you to put down your phone during a meal? Sarah‟s Corner Café in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, is offering a deal for people who want to enjoy a meal, and each other, unplugged. They‟ve set up so-called “family recharging stations” at tables where you drop your phone into a basket."They let the server know and the server will bring over a basket with old fashioned Hangman and Tic Tac Toe and pencils because those games are interactive instead of coloring, which is solitary (孤单的)," owner Barry Lynch told ABC News. Once a family joins in the challenge, staffs bring games to the table to encourage the family to interact and communicate with one another If families make it through the meal without looking at theirphones, they're rewarded 10 percent off their bill. "A lot of people are starting to do it and it's taken on a life of its own, "said lynch.The idea for the "family recharging time" came to Lynch after observing many of his customers. "There's one particular family I knew used to come in on Sunday for breakfast after church," he recalled. "Every time I went over, one or two of the kids and sometimes the parents would be on the phone. I also knew the dad would go to New York for work every day, which takes a lot o f time. I asked him about that and he said, …Yea h, I still do it. It's so nice to be together and these breakfasts are rare.‟ And when he said that, I thought, "Something is going on here I need to do something."Lynch is thrilled by the response his phone- free meals have gotten and hopes they continue to enrich his customers' family time. "I just thought it was such a shame not to have more time together just to talk," he said.4. How can a family get a 10% discount at Sarah‟s Corner Café?A. They have phone-free meals.B. They take no phones for meals.C. They keep polite during the meals.D. They remain quite during the meals.5. Why do servers bring over the games to the challengers?A. To cater for them.B. To test their courage.C. To make them communicate.D. To develop their game skills.26. What did Barry show by telling the family‟s story?A. Why he had pity on the family.B. How the family spent their weekend.C. Why the family members ignored each other.D. How he had the idea for family recharging time.27. What‟s the reaction of the customers about their phone-free meals?A. Passive.B. Positive.C. Casual.D. Doubtful.CFor the kids who have just started to read, choosing the right books is essential and their parents should be there to help them.A proper book classification system would be of great help in this regard, since most parents do not know which books suit their children‟s reading levels the most. An effective classification system for children‟s books would help overcome this problem.Chinese bookstores, online or offline, still prefer to use age rather than reading ability to categorize what they sell. In fact, reading ability and interests vary from child to child even when they are at the same age. This early form of classification is accepted by most bookstores and publishers, yet many young readers get books that are nowhere near their targeted reading levels.China has at least 200 million children under the age of 14, and their enthusiasm for reading has increased over the years. The publishers of children‟s books should try to introduce a juvenile-centered classification system to help their readers choose books that are suitable for their reading abilities.Some don‟t trust the call for more effective book clas sification, mentioning the need for youngsters to read extensively and avoid restricting themselves to one or two categories. There is a strong case for resisting selective reading, but not book classification, which is designed to help young children develop good reading habits and hold onto them in the long run.Studies have found that kids are less likely to be into reading if they have not developed such a habit before the age of 10. That said, it is in their best interests to adopt targeted reading during childhood, as this can greatly improve their comprehension abilities. So greater efforts should be put into designing a book classification system that meets the needs of young readers.8. A proper book classification system should ________.A. be on an age basisB. limit readers to one or two categoriesC. help readers get books suitable for their reading levelsD. benefit all the bookstores and publishers9. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. Young children.B. Publishers.C. Reading levels.D. Reading habits.10. What do we know from Paragraph 5?A. There is a strong case for resisting book classification.B. Everyone doesn‟t support a more effective book classification.C. Youngsters should be restricted to a few categories of books.D. Youngsters don‟t need to read extensively.11. What‟s the author‟s attitude towards the current book classification system?A. Dissatisfied.B. Ambiguous.C. Supportive.D. Unconcerned.DDo you live in a city where looking up the air quality forecast is just as important as checking the weather forecast for the day? Many places around the world have terrible pollution problems. But now new research suggests that we might be able to protect ourselves, naturally and easily-simply by taking vitamin B.The study was conducted by a team of international researchers. Their focus was on a pollutant known as PM2.5. Its size, approximately 140th the width of a human hair, makes it particularly dangerous because it is readily inhaled and small enough to spread through the body via the blood. This can cause damage to the lungs if PM2.5 is being breathed in regularly.The current experiment involved subjects being exposed to clean air and a placebo(安慰剂)to record baseline responses. They were given the placebo for four weeks, then exposed through a face mask to air from a highly polluted area in downtown Toronto. The researchers measured methylation (甲基化) changes to DNA; the damage increased in each participant. However, in the repeated experiment, when the volunteers were given a vitamin supplement containing 1 milligram of vitamin B12, 50 mg of vitamin B6, and 2.5 mg of folic acid daily for four weeks, it reduced the damage to the DNA by a range of 28 to 76 percent.The results indicate how prevention at an individual level could be used to fight the armful effects of PM2.5. However, researchers stressed that research was in its early stages. Future studies, especially in heavily polluted areas, are urgently needed and they'll finally develop preventive measures using B vitamins to prevent the health effects of air pollution.12. What does the underlined word "inhaled" in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. breathedB. smeltC. approachedD. discovered13. How does the author introduce the current experiment?A. By analyzing causesB. By giving examplesC. By making comparisonsD. By describing effects14. What can we learn about the researchers in the last paragraph?A. They warned people of heavy pollution.B. They regretted not using enough volunteersC. they'll soon find more ways to test B vitaminsD. they'll confirm the findings in highly polluted areas15. What can be the best title of the text?A. PM2.5 Is Most DeadlyB. Vitamin B Benefits People MostC. Vitamin B Offers Air Pollution ProtectionD. Air Quality Forecast Is Extremely Important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。

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