甘肃省高台县高三英语上学期第一次检测试题(无答案)

甘肃省高台县2017届高三英语上学期第一次检测试题（无答案）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，并写在答题卡上。

AMany people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind.Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake.Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration.If family is a top priority（优先）, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider your self a “people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision­making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school fo r an above­average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard.Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close.Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.1．When it comes to going to college the author thinks ________.A．students will become homesickB．students are unwilling to leave their homeC．financial situation is the first to considerD．students are eager to attend their ideal university2．What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A．The location of the college is a main factor.B．A long distance will make students upset.C．Students can be independent at college.D．The climate must be taken into consideration.3．What does the underlined part “people person” in the passage mean?A．A very sociable person. B．A very particular person.C．A person of great capacity. D．A person of great importance.4．Which is the most important factor when choosing a co llege?A．The location of a college. B．The coming challenges.C．School size. D．The examination result.BHave you ever noticed that the more you have, the more you want? Let's face it.Thinking our life is good enough doesn't come naturally to many people.When we have high expectations of everything in life we will run into disappointment.Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction.Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.Focus on what you are thankful for.Most people want things to be better than they are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have.Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be.Focus on what you are thankful for.Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now.When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can really poison our well­being.Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner.What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life we are likely to be less satisfied.Social comparisons can provideuseful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective in a discontented pare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you.Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you.Stay present and focus on the task you're unde­rtaking at the moment.Don't let the life pass you by because you're always on the goal and distracted by ambition.Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment and it will become more natural.5．How can we live with contentment（满足）?A．To change our lifestyle.B．To have a motivation in life.C．To give less attention to what we are grateful for.D．To realize the difference between needs and desires.6．What's the main idea of Paragraph 3?A．Make wise decisions. B．Know the present situation.C．Let go of regrets. D．Remember the past.7．The underlined word “elide”(in Paragraph 5) probably means “________”．A．enjoy B．change C．create D．neglect8．What should you do to put yourself in a good mood?A．Make time for simple pleasures. B．Learn from successful people.C．Focus on your future goals. D．Create chance to learn more.CRecommended Delft HotelsBridges House HotelBridges House Hotel is a hotel in the centre of Delft and has shops and museums next door. There are many restaurants in the area where you can eat a lovely dinner in the evening. The market square is within easy walking distance. The comfortable rooms are all uniquely decorated and have a splendid bathroom.Air conditioning and free Wi­Fi are available. There are extra long beds for your convenience.Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge. In the evenings, guests can have a drink here as well.Hotel JulianaJust a 5­minute walk from the centre of Delft, this friendly family hotel is closeto everything and offers comfortable rooms at an affordable price. The main priority is to provide you with quality service through personal attention and by creating a pleasant atmosphere.This hotel is also conveniently located near the Technical University of Delft. Other cultural spots and a series of bars and restaurants are just a stroll away.Shanghai HotelThis unique hotel features Chinese­style decoration and an elegant bar. Shanghai Hotel is located next to the A13 highway, only a 10­minute drive from Delft city centre. It offers free on­site parking.Each of the rooms at Shanghai Hotel includes flat­s creen cable TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities plus a refrigerator.The comfortable modern ba throoms have a shower, a hairdryer and free makeup.Hotel de KoophandelLocated on the central Beesten Market, Hotel de Koophandel is surrounded by cafes and restaurants in the heart of Delft. In the breakfast room, you can enjoy various breads, toasts，cereals, eggs and fruits in the morning.The comfortable and uniquely decorated rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and free Wi­Fi. Coffee and tea fac ilities are available. Because of the perfect location, you can easily walk around the city centre and visit the main places of interest.For more detailed information, please click here /hotel/nl.9．Which hotel is the best choice if someone is extremely tall?A．Bridges House Hotel. B．Hotel Juliana.C．Shanghai Hotel. D．Hotel de Koophandel.10．If someone chooses Shanghai Hotel, he ________.A．can enjoy various breads and eggsB．can go to the Technical University of DelftC．may be interested in Chinese­style decorationD．may visit some parks for free11．What do all the hotels in the passage have in common?A．T hey offer free Wi­F i. B．They are at Delft city centre.C．They offer free on­site parking. D．They offer comfortable rooms.12．Where can you probably see the passage?A．In a magazine. B．In a newspaper.C．On the Internet. D．In a TV program.DBeing an astronaut（宇航员） sounds cool, doesn't it？In space, they get to do some pretty amazing things, like floating in zero gravity（引力）.However，there are also plenty of things that astronauts can't do because of their weightless environment, and that's very sad. What's worse, they can't even let their sadness show—because it's impossible to cry in zero gravity.Of course, astronauts can still produce tears. But crying is much more difficult in space，reported The Atlantic in January. Without gravit y, tears don't flow downward out of the eyes like they do here on Earth. This means that when you cry in space, your tears have nowhere to go—they just stick to your eyes.In May 2011, astronaut Andrew Feustel experienced this during one of his spacewalks.“Tears，” he said, “don't fall off your eye... They just kind of stay there.”Besides making your vision unclear, this can also cause physical pain. Back on Earth, tears are supposed to bring comfort to the eyes.But that's not the case in space.The space environment dries out astronauts' eyes, and when tears suddenly wet the eyes, it can cause pain rather than comfort. “My right eye is painful like crazy.” Feustel told his teammate during the walk.Since gravity doesn't work in space, astronauts need some extra help to get rid of the tears.Feustel chose to rub his eyes against his helmet to wipe the tears away. Another choice is to just wait—“When the tears get big enough they simply break free of the eye and float around，”astronaut Ron Parise told The Atlantic.There are lots of small things—things like crying—that we are so used to on Earth. We usually take them for granted, until they become a problem in a totally different environment，like space. There, astronauts can't talk to each other directly. They also can't eat or drink in normal ways. They can't even burp(打隔), because there is no gravity to hold the food down in their stomach. If they do burp, they just end up throwing up(呕吐) everything in their stomach，according to the UK National Space Center.Thus, perhaps it's only space explorers who can honestly say：“Gravity, you're the best.”13．What can we conclude from Paragraphs 2 and 3?A．Astronauts are unable to feel sad in space.B．Astronauts produce fewer tears in space.C．Tears produced in space flow down more slowly.D．Tears produced in space don't flow downward.14．What can the astronaut do to get rid of the tears?A．Rub his eyes against his helmet to let the tears float forward.B．Rub his eyes by hand to let the tears float around.C．Get the tears big enough to fall off of his eyes.D．Get the tears big enough to break away from his eyes.15.What effect do tears have on astronauts?A．They cause physical pain. B．They bring comfort to them.C．They make their vision clearer. D．They float around and cause trouble.第二节阅读填空（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人空白处的最佳选项。