高三英语上学期第三次考试试题

河南省扶沟县2018届高三英语上学期第三次考试试题河南省扶沟县2018届高三英语上学期第三次考试试题第一部分听力（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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AHere are a few of our favorite entries so far in our “Your Life: The Reader’sDigest V e rsion”contest. After reading these, head over to Facebook and submit yourown story about a special moment or lesson that shaped your life.“There’s Always a John”By Darla BoydMy first year of teaching, there was a kid named John in my class. John was difficult to control and he nearly drove me crazy. While talking about him oneday, an old teacher put his hand on my shoulder and said, “There will always bea John. Your job is to learn to discover what makes him different and help him grow better.”The next year, there was indeed another John. In the last 20 years,I’ve learned to enjoy all the kids like John. That advice taught me that thereis something to appreciate in everyone.“An Early Key Lesson” ByElaine WestBefore I began my first teaching job, my mother, a teacher of 30 years, gaveme a very special gift, five simple words that have had an effect on my entirelife:“Make friends with the janitor (门卫).”Her wisdom taught me the respect for all types of characters and continue to enrich my life to this day. Just five little words but what an impact they can have when you take them to heart.“Raising Mommy” ByJan DavisBeing a mother can always present challenges and rewards. Someone told me early in my parenting career that “Children will teach you everything you need to know”.Being a mother is being raised. Our children become our advisers. Their dreams become our professors, as we are taking notes carefully. The sounds of their laughter and smiles on their faces are a great reward to us or bring us great joy. Their tears remind us that it is okay to fail, wipe the tears away and try again.21.What did the old teacher mean by saying “There will always be a John”?A.There are always difficult students like John.B.John will always be an ordinary student.C.It is important to change John.D.John is a very common name.22.Which of the following would Jan Davis most probably agree with?A.A mother should be given more care.B.A mother improves herself greatly in parenting.C.Being a mother has more challenges than rewards.D.Children should realize the dreams of their parents.23.The text is most probably a(n) .A.notice inviting contributions.B.introduction to a contest.C.ad for three new books.D.poster about a lecture.BI used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking when I came face to face with just such a human being, in a coffee place, with my two daughters. The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb a steep flight of stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we went down the narrow stairs, wherethere was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a gentleman entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase. I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up. I kept coming down as fast as I could. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well-mannered people are hard to find these days, when shoving （推撞）, jostling (挤)and pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry(骑士精神）.24.What is the meaning of the underlined word “courtesy” in paragraph 1?A.A brave action.B.A sacrifice spirit.C.A considerate act.D.A selfish behavior.25.What did the author think of the man at the first sight of him?A.He was in a hurry.B.He would wait for her.C.He would cross her rudely.D.He was a man with good manners.26.Why did the author’s daughters worry about her?A.She took up too much space.B.She was easy to be disturbed.C.She was too old to walk fast.D.She focused too much on the man.27.What can we infer about the man from Paragraph 4?A.He was a waiter of the cafe.B.He fell in love with one of the author’s daughters.C.He would hold the door open for all.D.He might have an urgent business to do.CIf you watch British television on March 15, you might be surprised to see celebrities（名人）wearing funny red noses and joking around. But don't worry. They're not mad. It's all part of a money raising event called Red Nose Day.Founded in 1985 by two British comedians, the aim of the event is to raise money to fight poverty and injustice in the UK and Africa. Celebrities and public figures support the event by making appearances on comic TV shows. For example, UK Prime Minister David Cameron once appeared in a music video by One Direction, which the band produced for the event.Britons don't just raise money for charitable causes on one day a year, but they do it all year round. One way of doing so is by shopping in charity shops. These small shops sell clothes, books and household goods just like any other shop except that it's all secondhand.There are nearly 10,000 charity shops in the UK. Their business model is simple: Anybody who has things they don't want anymore can donate them to a charity shop, where they are checked for damage, cleaned and priced. The money that is made by selling them is used for a charitable cause.The idea of buying used clothes may sound unpleasant, but for shoppers who have less spending money, it has been a welcome option. Now, shopping at charity shops is also becoming popular with young people looking for alternative fashion. "You can find very unique clothes for a very cheap price. It doesn't bother me that other people may have worn them. I simply wash them before I wear them." said Anne Marie, a 19-year-old from the US.So next time you spot a charity shop, why not go inside? Who knows, you might find a lovely dress for just a few pounds. Even better, you can enjoy wearing it in the knowledge that your money helped a good cause.28.Why did Cameron appear in One Direction's music video?A.To earn a living.B.To support the band.C.To help raising money.D.To entertain the audience.29.Where are the goods of charity shops from?A.Local bands.B.People's donation.C.British comedians.D.The UK government.30.What's Anne Marie's attitude to charity shops?A.Favorable.B. Neutral.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.31.What is the text mainly about?A.Red Nose Day.B.British celebrities.C.Charity in Britain.D.Secondhand shops.DEver walked to the shops only to find, once there, you’ve completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we’ve accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of aging as wrinkles and grey hair. But now a new book suggests that we’ve got it all wrong.According to The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain, by science writer Barbara Strauch, when it comes to the important things, our brains actually get better with age. In fact, she argues that some studies have found that our brain hits its peak between our 40s and 60s — much later than previously thought.Furthermore, rather than losing many brain cells as we age, we retain them, and even produce new ones well into middle age. For years it’s been assumed that brain, much like the body, declines with age. But the longest, largest study into what happens to people as they age suggests otherwise.This continuing research has followed 6,000 people since 1956, testing them every seven years. It has found that on average, participants performed better on cognitive(认知的) tests in their 40s and 50s than they had done in their 20s.Specifically, older people did better on tests of vocabulary, verbal memory (how many words you can remember) and problem solving.Where they performed less well was number ability and perceptual(感觉的；知觉的）speed —how fast you can push a button when ordered. However, with more complex tasks such as problem-solving and language, we are at our best at middle age and beyond. In short, researchers are now coming up with scientific proof that we do get wiser with age.Neuroscientists are also finding that we are happier with aging. A recent US study found older people were much better at controlling and balancing their emotions. It is thought that when we’re younger we need to focus more on the negative aspects of life in order to learn about the possible dangers in the world, but as we get older we’ve learned our lessons and are sub-consciously aware that we have less time left in life. Therefore, it becomes more important for us to be happy.32.Barbara Strauch probably agrees that .A.the young are better at handling important things.B.people’s brains work best between their 40s and 60s.C.ageing leads to the decline of the function of the brain.D.wrinkles and grey hair are the only symbols of aging.33.The continuing research has found older people perform better on _ .A.body balance.B. number ability.C. perceptual speed.D. vocabulary tests.34.People are happier with age because .A.they learn to value the time left.B.they know how to share feelings.C.they cannot focus on negative aspects.D.they do not realize the possible dangers.35.What is the main idea of the passage?A.People get wiser with age.B.People get happier with age.C.People get more forgetful with age.D.People get more self-aware with age.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。