1、2018 届甘肃省武威第十八中学高三下学期第一次模拟考试英语试题（word 版）时间：120 分钟 满分：120 分 命题人：第卷第一部分 阅读理解（两节 共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节：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。 （每小题 2 分，共 30 分） AExercise is an important part of keeping a healthy lifestyle. Fitness tools and tips can help individuals develop an exercis
2、e plan that is not only safe but helps them to work toward a certain goal such as weight loss or running a marathon.Consult Your DoctorBefore beginning the weight loss or exercise program,it is best to consult(咨询) your doctor to make sure that you are in proper health and that there are no possible
3、conditions that could get worse by exercise. Ask your doctor to recommend exercises based on your fitness level that will help you achieve your goals.Set Goals and LimitsWhen beginning a fitness program, it is important to start off slow and work toward a more advanced goal. Begin with short 10-to 2
4、0-minute exercise each day to prepare your body for more active exercises and to prevent injury.Drink Plenty of WaterDuring exercise, the body loses liquid from sweating,therefore, it is important to drink lots of water before, during and after exercising. Experts recommend drinking water or sports
5、drinks every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise and more often during more active exercises. Continue to drink water several hours after exercising to refill liquids in the body.Exercise EquipmentExercise equipment such as treadmills(跑步机),exercise bikes and weights is a great way to stay fit when on a
6、 busy schedule or on rainy days. Before using exercise equipment at home or in the gym, educate yourself on the proper use of each piece to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the equipment.Tracking ToolsUse tools such as pedometers(计步器) or heart rate monitors can help record calories, steps and h
7、eart rate. These tools can help keep dieters and athletes active and eager to reach their health and fitness goals.1.Whats the main purpose of the passage?A.To introduce some ways of exercising.B.To tell us some exercise tips and tools.C.To persuade us to take exercise to keep fit.D.To give us advic
8、e on losing weight by exercise.2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.You can lose weight or take exercise in poor health.B.Treadmills are only used in the gym when it rains.C.Starting with long and violent exercise may cause injury.D.You need drink lots of water just before and
9、 after exercising.3.How often should we drink water during extreme active and violent exercises?A.Every 10 minutes. B.Every 15 minutes.C.Every 20 minutes. D.Every 30 minutes. BDaniel Boone was born in the United States in 1734. He didnt go to school and couldnt read, although he learned all about th
10、e forests, streams and hunting. He could move silently like an Indian leaving no marks. He loved to live alone in the woods where nothing frightened him.When he grew up, he married and tried to settle down on a farm. Ayear later, however, he wasnt satisfied and decided to go into the unknown western
11、 lands, crossing the Appalachian Mountains. When he returned after two years, he became famous for his long journey. He brought valuable animal skins and told stories about the Indians.After this, he chose to keep travelling to unknown places. Once he lost to the Indians in battle and was taken away
12、. The Indians liked him and became his friends. Daniel Boone died at the age of 86. He is remembered as an explorer(探险者)and a pioneer who lived an exciting life in the early years of American nation.4. Daniel Boones early life was mainly spent in _ .A.learning about nature B.hunting with his friends
13、C.learning useful skills from the IndiansD.studying at home because he couldnt go to school5. When he got married, Daniel Boone first planned to _.A. set up a large farm B.go on a journey with his wifeC. find food, new land for his farm D.live a peaceful life with his family6. Daniel Boone became fa
14、mous because _ .A.he travelled a lot in the western landsB.he was very good at telling storiesC.he found better animal skins than othersD.he was the first to climb the Appalachian Mountains7. In this article, Daniel Boone is best described as _ .A. warm-hearted B.strong C.careful D.braveCI love to r
15、ead 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 Im 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
16、to sleep, we may run over the day in our minds, and worry about tomorrow. We also may watch the news on TV, 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
17、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 its something that in
18、spires 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
19、sleep. Reading about Wullie or Maw and Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.Id 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 t
20、hat can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.If your material makes you laugh, then you may feel even better. Several studies show that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain. It strengthens the immune system, its good for the heart, and it is most definitely good for mental h
21、ealth. 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.8.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 be
22、fore people sleep.C.They are extremely popular with young people.D.They make people feel relaxed and happy.9.What can we know from the text?A.Oor Wullie and The Broons are the authors favorite books.B.A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.C.The author sometimes reads something about
23、inspiration.D.Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.10.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.11.Whats the main purpose of the text?A.To show
24、 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.DPollutions serious effects on the environment have become more obvi
25、ous in recent years. Most scientists agree that efforts are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.As we know, the construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution. So green buildings are in great need.The environmental be
26、nefits of green buildings include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity (生物多样性),improved air and water quality, less waste flowing into streams and the protection of natural resources. Green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer m
27、aterials and improve indoor air quality, improving the health of people who live there.The process of building green houses includes technical and artistic planning with nature protection in mind. Building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable buil
28、ding materials such as bamboo and straw. In addition, recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings, reducing the cost and air pollution associated with transporting materials long distances.Careful site selection is important to minimize (使减少到最低限度) human effects on the surrounding e
29、nvironment. For example, placing a structure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes (微风) and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses. More energy and expenses are needed for larger buildings as well, so it is important to build the small ones.Green roofs are another feature
30、of green houses that reduce energy use and costs. These roofs are partially or completely covered with plants, which helps to keep heating and cooling costs low, prevent water running off and deal with pollutants. Other features of green buildings often include energy and water protection, recycling
31、 and waste reduction. In addition, renewable energy sources such as solar power, water power and wind power are used for heat and electricity, which greatly reduces costs and decreases the influence on the environment.12. What can we know about green buildings?A.Producing no waste. B.Only using clea
32、n energy.C.Being made of new materials. D.Being environment-friendly.13. What is a green building probably like according to the fifth paragraph?A. Large. B. Small. C. Green. D. Low.14. What is the purpose of using green roofs?A.To fit the environment. B.To keep warm.C.To collect nature water. D.To
33、reduce costs. 15. What is the text mainly about?A. Promoting energy efficiency. B. Environmental benefits.C. Green buildings. D. Ecosystems and biodiversity.第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）How to avoid a boring conversationWhat excuses should you use to avoid talking to people you dont want to talk to?
34、Here are tips and in offensive ways to get out of unwanted conversations. 1.Go for a refill (续杯).It is natural for anyone at a party to be excused to get a refill. 16 And once you excuse yourself, make a move fast before the person requests you to get a refill for him as well. 2. Pretend bad mood.Cu
35、t off the conversation before it starts by saying something along the lines of “Im not in a good mood. Can I talk to you later if you dont mind? 17 Say it firmly so that people get the message loud and clear. 3. Ask your friend to save you.18 Simply text your friend and ask him or her to come for ap
36、parently something important. You will be able to skip a boring chat with a seemingly reasonable excuse. 4. 19 You are advised to look away from that person and dont make eye contact, so that you can give powerful hints (暗示) that you find the conversation extremely boring. 20 Be sure to tune in to t
37、he conversation every now and then so you dont come across as rude. A. Behave in an obviously careless way.B. Just be sure that the person you are talking to does not offer to accompany you to do so.C. Dont act too polite in an attempt to draw sympathy.D. Use body language to indicate boredom.E. You
38、r friend is bound to perform brilliantly in coping with the dull one.F. Look elsewhere and pretend that something else has caught your attention.G. Stuck in an unwanted conversation, how do you get out of it?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）Mildred Webinga Freeman was an E
39、nglish teacher at the new middleschool I attended in the ninth grade. She wasnt my 21 ; she was the adviser to the safety patrol (巡逻队) on which I 22 . I loved being around her and 23 her sense of humor and kind personality. She was 24 a good listener. At the end of the year, she 25 that she was movi
40、ng to Florida, and I was very sad. We exchanged 26 and became pen pals. I could tell her 27 , and she treated me 28 respect even though I was a teenager. In Florida, Mrs.Freeman became a Realtor (房地产经纪人), 29 she managed to find time to write letters. She wrote 30 stories and always took my concerns
41、31 . She had given me a (n) 32 invitation to visit, and I missed her so much. When I 33 to take her up on the 34 , she answered, “Get your shoes on and your bags 35 ! You are welcome anytime!” I spent three weeks with her in Miami. Her 36 of poetry, music,and creative writing 37 me to follow these e
42、ndeavors (努力). One day 38 hanging sheets on the clothesline, she 39 and said, “You know, the sky is fuel for the soul.” I had never looked at the 40 before hearing those words. Two years later, I received a call that Mrs. Freeman had passed away. 21. A.mother B.friend C.classmate D.teacher22. A.served B.advised C.expected D.led23. A.shared B.enjoyed C.imagined D.found24. A.never B.just C.still D.also25. A.knew B.announced C.thought D.realized26. A.addresses B.gifts C.views D.roles27. A.many B.much C.everything D.something28. A.in B.as C.with D.to
