广东省汕头市金山中学2018届高三上学期期末考试英语含答案

1、2017.11金山中学2017-2018年度高三第一学期期末考试题英语科命题人：黄晴黄宝荧 本试卷共三部分，满分 135分(120X 1.12 5)。考试时间120分钟。注意事项：.答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。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

2、该项涂黑。AWelcome to Washington, D.C.Every year, Washington, D.C. welcomes sixteen million people as visitors to her city. As the nation s capital city, there are hundreds of attractions to visit. Here are some of the most famous ones.Washington MonumentThe Washington Monument rises 555 feet, following

3、the design of architect Robert Mills, a famous American designer of the 1840s. Construction of the monument began in 1848, but was not completed until 1884, almost 30 years after Mr. Mills death. This delay in construction wasdue to the American Civil War.Constitution Avenue and 15th Street, NW Wash

4、ington, DC 20560426-6841U.S. CapitolThe cast-iron dome(圆顶屋)of the United States Capitol, constructed between 1855 and 1866, may well be the most famous man-made landmark in America. The United States Capitol is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday through much of the year, including Federal holi

5、days.First Street, NE Washington, DC224-3121The White HouseThe White House, is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. The West Wing houses the President s office. The East Wing, which contains additional office space, was added to the White House in 1942.6th Stre

6、et and Constitution Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20565737-4215World War II MemorialThe World War II Memorial was opened to the public on April 29, 2004 as a service to the World War II generation. The Memorial is a tribute to the World War II generation to those who served in uniform as well as those wh

7、o worked in the nation factories and mines manufacturing necessary supplies. The Memorial takes its place between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.17th Street and Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20006619-7225When did Robert Mills probably die?A. In 1800B. In 1848C. In 1855D. In 18

8、84On what day is the United States Capitol not open to visitors?A. SundayB. MondayC. TuesdayD. SaturdayWhich of the following attractions has the shortest history?A. The Washington MonumentB. The United States CapitolC. The White HouseD. The World War II MemorialBEveryone can try his best to achieve

9、. We don t need to be the best, but to tough out thelimits of what we are capable of. I gained this belief from my third grade teacher, the most special, honored, trustworthy, and loved person in my life.Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the belief that talking to eight-year-olds

10、 didn t mean he had to sacrifice proper statements or grammars. And he was demanding but he wasn t unreasonable or cruel. He simply felt that no matter what your best was, you should achieve it.As luck would have it, I met him again as my eighth grade math teacher. I was not, nor ever willbe, gifted

11、 in math. I remember my struggles in class. I don t know the answer, I wouldsay,I can t do it! Perhaps you don t know the answer, “ he would say quietly. Do youthink we might figure it out together? How do you know what you can do until you try?Mr. Myrus lived around the corner, and I would often st

12、op by to talk while he worked in his garden. I knew there was someone who let me know that if I had really tried, that was enough.“Don t be so hard on yourself, he d say. Stop blaming yourself. Did you try your best? Well, then you re not a failure, he often told me these words.Mr. Myrus died in 197

13、8. I had never thought about his death. He was too young. I felt sorry.But when I think about him now, I don t feel so sorry. He taught me to be kind, not only to others, but to myself. He taught me my own value. He taught me about honor, about truth, and about doing my best and that all feelings an

14、d beliefs have dignity and deserve respect. And of all the things I know, this I believe: We can t all be “the best ” , but we can, each ofus, be our best, and I know that s true because Mr. Myrus told me that.What can we learn about Mr. Myrus according to the passage?He is usually hard on the stude

15、nts.He is responsible for his students and his teaching.He is a person who isn t particular about what he wears.He sometimes is cruel and unreasonable to his students.What does the underlined word“ demanding in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Strict.B. Serious.C. Critical.D. Careful.Why did the au

16、thor think he was a lucky dog?He had got a great belief from his teacher.Mr. Myrus had been his teacher for eight years.He became interested in math because of Mr. Myrus.He developed a good relationship with Mr. Myrus.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?Mr. Myrus thought it very easy to learn math

17、.The author preferred other subjects to math.The author was ashamed to admit his poor math.D. Mr. Myrus helped the author build up his confidence.CSelf-driving vehicles will rely on cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize and respond to road and traffic conditions, but sensing

18、 is the most effective for objects and movement in the neighborhood of the vehicle. Not everything important in a car s environment will be caught by the vehicle s camera. Another vehicle approaching at high speed on a collision (碰撞)track might not be visible until it s too late. This is why vehicle

19、-to-vehicle communication is undergoing rapid development. Our research shows that cars will need to be able to chat and cooperate on the road, although the technical challenges are considerable.Applications for vehicle-to-vehicle communication range from vehicles driving together in a row, to safet

20、y messages about nearby emergency vehicles. Vehicles could alert each other to avoid collisions or share notices about passers-by and bicycles.From as far as several hundred meters away, vehicles could exchange messages with one another or receive information from roadside units (RSUs) about nearby

21、incidents or dangerous road conditions through 4G network. A high level of AI seems required for such vehicles, not only to self-drive from A to B, but also to react intelligently to messages received. Vehicles will need to plan, reason and adapt in the light of information received in real time and

22、 to carry out cooperative behaviors. For example, a group of autonomous vehicles might avoid a route together because of potential risks, or a vehicle could decide to drop someone off earlier due to messages received, a foreseen crowding ahead.Further applications of vehicle-to-vehicle communication

23、 are still being researched, including how to perform cooperative behavior.What is the first paragraph mainly about?The reasons for the accidents by self-driving vehicles.The research about applications for self-driving vehicles.The importance of artificial intelligence of self-driving vehicles.The

24、reasons for developing communication between self-driving vehicles.|What does the underlined word“alert mean in Paragraph 2?A. Alarm.B. Condemn.C.Ignore.D. Govern.What can we learn about roadside units (RSUs)?A. They classify the vehicles on the road.B. They can improve bad road conditions.C. They t

25、ake over the passing vehicles.D. They serve as efficient informationstations.What is the best title for the text?When do vehicles communicate?The reasons why a high level of AI is importantVehicle-to-vehicle communication is comingWhat do applications for vehicle-to-vehicle communication need?DCryin

26、g is one of the rawest human emotions. We cry when we can t hold inside what we feel.We cry when we re at our best, and when we re at our worst. By we, I mean all of us menincluded.But we never see other men cry. In no western culture has it ever been acceptable for men to shed more than a single te

27、ar, and even then it s reserved for grand victories, defeats anddeaths. Dutch research suggests that women cry between three and five times more than men.Generally menand womencry over the same things - deaths, break-ups and homesickness, primarily, but researchers believe that men cry more often th

28、an women when it comes to positive events.I want to admit, I m a bit of a cryer. However, having never really experienced deaths in my life, a few weeks ago I experienced what it means to really,truly, pour my heart out in tears.See, mydog a loyal companion was killed by a car right outside my house

29、. Being a witness to this painful event left me in shock for a good hour, but then the floodgates opened. Over the next 48 hours, I might have cried 20 times. Once or twice I crouched （蹲）on the floor withmy head in my hands and tears were the only outlet.It is suggested in the book Adult Crying: A B

30、iopsychosocial Approach that there s a certain pleasure in crying. It helps ease stress when there is no other way to express ourselves.In those days after my dog s death, I remember thinking, I ve got to stop this crying ” It felt unmanly. It felt like a sign of weakness. I ve since realized that t

31、ears are for everybody; they re not gender-specific. They show we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stress and just feel.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. Crying is a raw human emotion.C. Crying is an emotion showing sadness.What s the difference between men and women inA. They

32、cry over different matters.C. Women cry more often over deaths.What does the author think of his crying over his dogA. A sign of strength.C. Behavior of being womanish.What s the best title for the text?Men, never cry like womenMen, it s OK to cry sometimesCrying solves psychological problemsCrying

33、explains differences between men and womenB. Crying is an emotion beyond control.D. Crying is an emotion showing happiness. crying according to Dutch research?They cry at different times of life.D. Menare more likely to have tears of joy. s death?B. A sign of weakness.D. A way of reducing emotional

34、stress.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。What Type of College is Right for You?When deciding what colleges to apply for, you may feel stressed about what type of campus you want to live and study on. 36 Do you want to know everybody at your school, or are you looking for

35、more of a college town experience where you meet new people every day?37 Are you looking for a liberal art（文科）school or a more STEM （science, technology,engineering and math） focused college? Maybe you want to attend a school more specific to what you may want to do in the future, like a music or ar

36、t based school. Another aspect or factor into your decision is the kinds of activities the college offers. 38 Once you start collecting a list of places you are thinking about, the next thing to do is to consult your college counselors and start your applications. When applying to college, make sure

37、 to get help and advice from the college counselors, who always have their doors open to keep students on track when it comes to the college process. 39 Keeping them up to date on how far along you are in the process will help the college counselors get their job done and make your application a suc

38、cess.Once those applications are in, the hardest part comes next: waiting. 40 As soon asthe results come out, you will know which school is right for you, whether it isyour top choiceor something else down your list.The next step is finding what college suits you academically.They also invite studen

39、ts to email any question they may have.One of the first things that colleges look at is your past school record.This is also the time to reflect on which college you are hoping to get into.Sports, the arts and other interests can be a huge part in determining the right school.Choosing between a larg

40、er or smaller campus is the first step to narrow down which collegeis right for you.You should be thinking well in advance about which teachers you want to write recommendations to.第二部分：语言知识运用（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） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ A B、C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。Since

41、 finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford. Ive watched one friend after another land high-ranking, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives（ 高级管理人员）with banks, consulting firms, established law firms, and major corporations, many are now well 41their way toimpressive careers. By society s 42, t

42、hey seem to have it made.On the surface, these people seem to be very lucky in life. As they left their student life behind, many had a43 drink at their cheap but friendly local bar, shook hands with longtime roommates, and44_out of small apartments into high buildings. They made reservations at res

43、taurants where the cost of a bottle of wine45 a colleges monthly rent. They replaced their beloved old car with expensive new sports cars.The truth is a number of them have 46 that despite their success, they aren t happy.Some47 of unfriendly coworkers and feel sad for eight-hour workweeks devoted t

44、o tasks they 48. Some do not respect the companies they work for and talk of feeling tired and empty.49, instead of devoting themselves to their work, they find themselves working to supportthe 50 to which they have so quickly become 51. People often speak of trying a more satisfying path, and 52 in

45、 the end the idea of leaving their jobs to work for something they 53 or finding a position that would give them more time with their families almost always leads them to the same conclusion: it s54 They have loans, bills, a mortgage（抵押贷款）to 55, retirement to save for. Theyrecognize there s somethin

46、g 56 in their lives, but it s 57 to step off the track.In a society that tends to 58 everything in terms of dollars and cents, we learn from a young age to consider the costs of our 59 in financial terms. But what about the personal and social costs 60 in pursuing money over meaning? These are exact

47、ly the kinds of cost many of us tend to ignore and the very ones we need to consider most.A. byB. forC. inD. onA. policiesB. standardsC. expectationsD. regulationsA. lastB. leastC. secondD. bestA. cycledB. moved C. slidD. looked45. A. sharedB. paidC. equaledD. charged46. A. advisedB. witnessedC. adm

48、ittedD. demanded47. A. complainB. dreamC. hearD. approve48. A. distributeB. hateC. arrangeD. neglect49. A. BesidesB. OtherwiseC. ThereforeD. However50. A. familyB. companyC. lifestyleD. project51. A. accustomedB. appointedC. employedD. responsible52. A. yetB. alsoC. insteadD. rather53. A. let outB.

49、bring inC. leave outD.believe in54. A. necessaryB. practicalC. impossibleD. important55. A. take offB. drop offC. put offD. pay off56. A. missingB. inspiringC. sinkingD. shining57. A. harmfulB. hardC. uselessD. worthless58. A. measureB. cherishC. achieveD. accomplish59. A. satisfactionB. motivations

50、C. educationD. decisions60. A. assessedB. involvedC. coveredD. provided第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于3个单词）。Over 2,200 years ago, Chengdu was threatened by frequent floods. Li Bing, together with his son, decidedto construct an irrigation system on the MinjiangRi

51、ver 61.（prevent）flooding.62.havinga long study and alot of hard work by the localpeople, thegreat DujiangyanIrrigation System was completed. Since then, the Chengdu Plain 63.（be） free of floodingand the people have been living peacefully and wealthily.It is the 64. （old） and only surviving no-dam ir

52、rigation system in the world. It is also 65.wonder in the development of Chinese science. The project consists of three important parts, namely Yuzui, Feishayan and Baopingkou, which were 66. （science） designed to control the water flow of the rivers throughout the year.There is a glorious bridge ca

53、lled the Anlan Cable Bridge crossing the Minjiang River aboveYuzui, 67. you can clearly see the entire system. The great 68.（construct） originally started before the Song Dynasty. At that time, the body of the bridge was constructed with wooden blocks and the handrails（扶手）were made of bamboo. Recent

54、ly the wood and bamboohave been replaced with steel and concrete to guarantee the securityof 69.（visit） fromall over the world. Seen from the distance, the bridge looks like a rainbow 70.（hang）over the river.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。文中共有10处语言错误

55、，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（|上），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I always have a dream to be a fluency speaker. Therefore, I amtoo shy to say a word in public.What is just beyond my wildest imagination is fortune should bless me with a chance to realize my dream. One day, my English teacher