甘肃省张掖二中2019届高三英语上学期周考试题一2019010302104.doc

1、- 1 -张掖二中 20182019 学年度第一学期周考试卷一高三英语本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 120 分，考试时间 100分钟。考试结束后，将答案卡交回。第 I 卷 选择题（共 50 小题，满分 60 分）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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑ABest Places to See Colonial BrazilOlindaOlinda is situated on a hill abov

2、e the coastal city of Recife, Brazil. It is one of the best places in Brazil to see colonial architecture. This small city was founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese and later flourished(繁荣) with the sugarcane industry. Most of its historic buildings date from the 18th century.Parati, Rio de

3、JaneiroParatis charm comes from the small cobblestone (鹅卵石 ) streets lined with simple colonial style houses, seaside churches, and its advantageous geographic location. Parati hosts several festivals throughout the year, including FLIP, a well-known festival of international literature held annuall

4、y in July; the Festival da Pinga, which celebrates the national alcohol made from sugarcane in August; and the Festival de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios in early September.Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais The entire town of Ouro Preto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its winding cobblestone streets are just an

5、 outdoor museum of colonial architecture of the finest kind in Brazil. The splendid and luxuriant buildings here make it one of the most beautiful towns in the country, but the history and number of grand churches make it also one of the most interesting places to visit.Salvador, BahiaSalvador is on

6、e of Brazils best known cities and tourist destinations. As one of colonial Brazils finest former capitals, Salvador has a large, well- 2 -preserved historic center. This area, called Pelourinho, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its superb Baroque churches, cobblestone squares and streets,

7、 and colorful colonial architecture. In addition, Salvador offers visitors a close-up view of the importance of music in Brazilian culture.1. Olinda became flourished mainly because of its_ .A. wonderful landscape B. sugarcane industryC. long alcohol history D. friendly people2. Which city was once

8、the capital of Brazil?A. Olinda. B. Parati. C. Ouro Preto. D. Salvador.3. Which of the following are UNESCO World Heritge Sites?A. Olinda and Ouro Preto. B. Parati and Salvador. C. Ouro Preto and Salvador. D. Olinda and Parati. BTechnology offers conveniences such as opening the garage door from you

9、r car or changing the television station without touching the TV.Now one American company is offering its employees a new convenience: a microchip implanted in their hands. Employees who have these chips can do all kinds of things just by waving their hands.Three Square Market is offering to implant

10、 microchips in all of their employees for free.Each chip costs $300 and Three Square Market will pay for the chip.Employees can volunteer to have the chips implanted in their hands.About 50 out of 80 employees have chosen to do so.The president of the company,his wife and their children are also get

11、ting chips implanted in their hands.The chip is about the size of a grain of rice.Implanting the chip only takes about a second and is said to hurt only very briefly.The chips go under the skin between the thumb and forefinger.With a chip in the hand,a person can enter the office building,buy food,s

12、ign into computers and more,simply by waving that hand near a scanner.The chips will he also used to identify employees.Employees who want convenience,but do not want to have a microchip implanted under their skin,can wear a wristband（腕带）or a ring with a chip instead.They can perform the same tasks

13、with a wave of their hands as if they had an implanted chip.Three Square Market is the first company in the United Slates to offer to implant chips in its employees.Epicenter,a company in Sweden,has been implanting chips in its employees for a while.- 3 -Three Square Market says the chip cannot trac

14、k the employees.The company says scanners can read the chips only when they are within a few inches of them.“The chips protect against identity theft,similar to credit cards.”The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the chips back in 2004,so they should be safe for humans,according to the comp

15、any.In the future,people with the chips may be able to do more with them,even outside the office.Todd Westby is Chief Executive Officer of Three Square Market.He says,“Eventually,this technology will become standardized allowing you to use this as your passport,public transit,all purchasing opportun

16、ities,etc.”4. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The substitutes of the chips. B. The potential risks of implanting the chips.C. The places to implant the chips. D. The advantages of the chips.5. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. the hands B. the scanners C. th

17、e employees D. the credit cards6. We can infer that_.A. the chips have magic powersB. the price of the chips is reasonableC. the chips are very popular among the employeesD. most people suspect the application of the chips7. Which of the following best describes Todd Westbys attitude towards the chi

18、ps?A. Defensive. B. Disappointing. C. Casual. D. Optimistic.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

19、 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 - 4 -share them is a positive takeaway from Instagram.Not only has Instagram changed the

20、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

21、 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 I

22、nstagram can sometimes be hard to notice at a quick glance. But photographs taken by true professional photographers hold something that Instagrams cant match in terms of photographic quality, or advanced compositional knowledge.This is not to say Instagram is a lesser art. Aesthetic qualities of ar

23、t 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 shoul

24、d not be lost, but instead approached with a new, enhanced level of respect and admirationdespite 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

25、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 profess

26、ional 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.- 5 -第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内

27、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。Most students have experienced or suffered from procrastination(拖延症). Here are some tips to help you reduce procrastination. Set goalsStudents often procrastinate because they think that they can put off the work for a while and enjoy their time at the moment. 11

28、, when the deadline becomes one day away and the essay has yet to be started. In order to stay on track, you should constantly set and update goals. It can be beneficial to mark all deadlines in a planner and think about how much time you need to meet them all. Update your plan for the upcoming two

29、weeks so that you do not get overwhelmed(压倒), and continue to update as other assignments and events arise. Additionally, make a daily schedule in order to reach necessary goals before going to bed.Reward yourselfIt can become extremely difficult to work for hours straight in order to finish schoolw

30、ork. In order to keep productivity, set breaks at the end of a period of time or once you finish a section of your work so that you can reward yourself with some deserved, scheduled, and controlled procrastination-like activities. 12 . Breaks like these are proven to increase productivity and keep y

31、ou focused, and they will make the process of studying much more bearable!Remind yourself of what youre doingSometimes you may begin to think that what you are working on has little to do with what you ultimately want to do. You may consider some work or a class pointless and not useful to your furt

32、her studies. However, when these thoughts arise, remind yourself what the ultimate goal of your schooling is. Remind yourself why you wanted to go to school and take this program in the first place. 13 .Turn off the Internet14 If you do not need the Internet to do your work, turn it off so that you

33、are not receiving notifications while completing your work, and you are not so tempted to search for sites. The same goes for your cell phone; you can take a break from being connected to the cyber world in order to do your schoolwork. - 6 -If you feel the need to check messages and websites often,

34、set time when you will allow yourself to do so rather than constantly staying connected.15 Being productive for all hours of every day does not workyou do need breaks, and as a student you are entitled to have a lot of fun. So, in order to balance productivity and amusement, plan time to go out with

35、 friends or do something relaxing. But ideally, social and relaxations plans should be made after a significant portion of work is complete. This way, while you are working, you can keep in mind that once you have finished your work you can go out and not worry about your assignments.A. Have somethi

36、ng to look forward to.B. Enjoy every minute in school.C. You may have coffee with a friend, cook, or watch a television showD. This thought tends to make things worse, thoughE. The Internet has become an essential part of our daily lifeF. You may understand why you should focus on completing your wo

37、rkG. Some of the most common distractions are those found on the Internet第二部分 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。 When I first married, we only had one car for work, I worked earlier so he 16 me off and waited until work time. In the afternoon, I would 17

38、the three miles to his work place and returned together.One day while waiting for him in the car, I saw the 18 woman I had ever seen off the movie screen driving a fancy car. She looked like Liz Taylor. Our eyes made 19 and she smiled at me. She was wearing a blue shirt that just 20 her car. It was

39、all I could do not to 21 . Then, a nice-looking man came and they left.Sitting there in my jeans, I wanted to 22 . How could some people have it all? In the following 23 , it became almost a 24 to see her. She seemed 25 and always waved in a big smile. My 26 lingered(逗留) long after she drove away. I

40、ve always 27 to see her full length. Finally, I could see very well as she walked very 28 with a walking stick. The lady had a prosthesis(假肢)! - 7 -I couldnt watch any more as tears were 29 me. For weeks, I had envied this woman 30 I had been able to walk three miles! I told my husband about the 31

41、and he said he knew her story. Both of her parents were killed in an accident and she was 32 injured at only 12. Suddenly, I realized how 33 I was to have my parents, the ability to walk and many wonderful things. When you meet a person who seems much 34 off than you, dont be fooled. Looks can be 35

42、 .16. A. picked B. got C. dropped D. left17. A. cover B. run C. drive D. move18. A. richest B. prettiest C. kindest D. proudest19. A. connection B. mixture C. communication D. contact20. A. agreed B. fit C. suited D. matched21. A. see B. stare C. glare D. spy22. A. cry B. laugh C. leave D. escape23.

43、 A. months B. day C. weeks D. years24. A. habit B. routine C. must D. rule25. A. modest B. friendly C. energetic D. positive26. A. love B. wonder C. heart D. envy27. A. desired B. planned C. decided D. liked28. A. calmly B. hurriedly C. slowly D. quickly29. A. blinding B. flooding C. choking D. drow

44、ning30. A. before B. as C. while D. when31. A. lady B. couple C. girl D. mother32. A. terribly B. rarely C. slightly D. hardly33. A. excited B. delightful C. lucky D. nice34. A. better B. worse C. wealthier D. greater35. A. disappointing B. misleading C. interesting D. pleasing第 II 卷 非选择题（满分 60 分）第三

45、部分 英语基础知识应用 第一节：单词填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）- 8 -在空白处填入适当的内容。36. On hot summer nights, people like to sit o_（在户外）chatting and enjoying the cool air.37. The achievements the city has achieved has been widely r (认可,承认) by the public.38. He has a poor _(词汇), so he cant express himself correctly.39. Th

46、ousands of people died in the _(灾难)40. We all know that he is too (顽固) to apologize.41. Children should learn and obey the (原则) of the school first.42. Everybody likes Jack very much because he is _（慷慨的，大方的）in giving help.43. They have made great progress in machine translation and artificial (智能).4

47、4. Teenagers need to be (教育) about the dangers of smoking.45. After _(毕业) from college, he went to work in the poor area.46. Her father said that she must marry, so Atlanta made a _ (协议，交易)with him 47. The amber room was _(装饰)with gold and jewels.48.Although I was young I could _(简化)difficult sums.

48、49. I have even been put into space rockets and sent to _(探索，探测)the Moon and Mars.50. There was a lot of e_(证据)that could prove that the young man had stolen the car.第二节：语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 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。During my first year in China, I spent the summer holiday 51 my

49、family at the seaside in Beidaihe. The hotel 52 we were staying in was near the sea, so we used to spend most of our time 53 (swim).Now, my wife is from Switzerland and when she was at home, she bought me a watch as 54 present.The watch she bought 55 (be) waterproof（防水的）and I never took it off, even when I was hav