1、2018 届甘肃省会宁县第一中学高三上学期第四次月考英语试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 个小题；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、D 中，选出最佳选项。 ALONDON ( Reuters)Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer
2、 technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.“Organic produce is always better, Gold said, “The food is free of pesticides(农药 ), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not, it is locally(本地)grown and seasonal, so it
3、is more tasty. Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price fo
4、r organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferencesbut their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of org
5、anic food in Britain is not local but imported (进口)to meet growing demand. “The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market. “ said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.1. More and more people in Britain are buying organic food
6、 because .A. they are getting richerB. they can get the food anywhereC. they consider the food free of pollutionD. they like home-grown fruit2. Which of the following statements is TRUE to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain?A. It grows indoors all year round. B. It is produced outs
7、ide Britain.C. It is grown on family farms. D. It is produced on large farms.3. What is the meaning of the words the organic trends in the text?A. Growing interest in organic food. B. Better quality of organic food.C. Rising market of organic food. D. Higher prices of organic food.BDoes Fame Drive Y
8、ou Crazy?Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, todays stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the worlds attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids(小报) publish thrilling storie
9、s about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature!According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebritiesfamous peopleworry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they
10、really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villarreal says, “they feel separated and alone.”The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B. C. , painters followed Ale
11、xander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain (抱怨 ) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about fil
12、m-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there i
13、s always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.If fame is so troublesome, why arent all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by
14、 escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives
15、are. They are tired of being famous already.4. It can be learned from the passage that stars today_.A. are often misunderstood by the publicB. can no longer have their privacy protectedC. spend too much on their public appearanceD. care little about how they have come into fame5. What is the main id
16、ea of Paragraph 3?A. Great heroes of the past were generally admired.B. The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.C. Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids.D. Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.6. What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?A. Availabilit
17、y of modern media.B. Inadequate social recognition.C. Lack of favorable chances.D. Huge population of fans.7. What is the authors attitude toward modern celebrity?A. Sincere. B. Sceptical.C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic.CChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the c
18、ountry. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest
19、 way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want. Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about tha
20、t cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied(陪伴) my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home. My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while c
21、ars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully. Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a l
22、ittle bit of luck. I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.8. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular
23、 in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.9 The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _.A. to ride it for fun B. to use it for tran
24、sportC. to experience local culture D. to improve his riding skills10. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring. B. It was difficult.C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.11. Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing o
25、ff his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking.DBefore I had my son, I spent two years working with children with disabilities. I learned that shouting and threats of punishment would re
26、sult in a disaster. Coming up against their behaviour could only make the job harder and their behaviour more extreme. I found something that worked, though.There was a very naughty boy in the nursery and a teacher who was generally very confident with the children was asked to take charge of him. O
27、ne day the boy joined a session in the room next to mine. His appearance created an atmosphere of tension. He spent the entire session running around, hitting and kicking, and destroying property.I was in the craft room working with some other children when my co-worker told me that this boys teache
28、r was in tears, and could not get control of the situation. As we were talking, the boy ran in. I told my co-worker that I would take care of him.I closed the door. He was full of energy, throwing things around and making a huge mess. But I could see that he was doing all these to annoy me. He neede
29、d connection, and this was the only way he knew how to ask for it. So I sat back down and kept quiet. Then he slowed down and began making a rocket. I talked to him about it. We continued like this for a few minutes before I slipped into the conversation:“So what happened today?”It was purely a ques
30、tion, no blame or anger in my tone. I believe that if I had criticized him, the gate that was slowly opening would have shut firmly closed. He told me that the teacher didnt let him do what he knew well due to safety but asked him to do what he disliked. He also admitted that he had enjoyed making h
31、er run around and saw it as a game. I explained that his teacher had not seen it as a game and was very upset. This again was stated simply as a fact I suggested that next time he had a session, he talk about what he hoped to do at the start, which might be easier for everyone. He agreed and was qui
32、et for a moment. Then he looked at me with tears in his eyes before quietly asking if he could go to find his teacher to apologize.12. The boy made trouble for his teacher because he _.A. was accused of destroying property B. was told not to yell at other childrenC. was made to do things against his
33、 willD. was blamed for creating an air of tension13. Why didnt the author do anything about the boys bad behavior at first?A. She didnt want to make it worse.B. She didnt mind the huge mess at all.C. She was tired of shouting and threats.D. She hadnt thought of a coping strategy.14. The author manag
34、ed to get the boy to talk to her by _.A. playing games with himB. giving him a good suggestionC. describing his teachers feelingsD. avoiding making critical remarks15. Why did the boy have tears in his eyes in the end?A. He was sorry about his reputation.B. He was regretful about his behavior.C. He
35、was fearful of the authors warning.D. He was sad for the authors misunderstanding.第二节（共 5 个小题；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项。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Am
36、ericans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight: Schedule yearly exams. _16_Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The
37、good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses _17_. Give your eyes a brea
38、k. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. _18_Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. _19_As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables
39、 each day. Vitamins(维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses(隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting
40、their eyesight at risk. _20_Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A. Eat your greens.B. Eye care should begin early in life.C. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E. Parents usually dont care abo
41、ut their own eyesight.F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear.G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My mum was young when she fell pregnant with me.
42、After I was born it was decided that my fathers relatives would_21_me in Manchester. No one spoke about Mum. Eventually, I was shown letters from Mum, _22_that she was a drug addict.All this was running through my head as I arrived in Glasgow on 27 December last year. My cousin sister Leanne, on my
43、mothers side, had_23_me down on Facebook, and we had been_24_for some time, but had met only once or twice. Leanne had been brought up by my mothers parents, and had some_25_with my mother throughout her life. She was now living in Canada, but returning for Christmas and_26_to see all the family tog
44、ether. A big party had been arranged to welcome her back, and everyone would be there, including my_27_.In a very short time my cousin sister and I hatched a_28_. Id meet my cousin sister as she arrived at Manchester Airport, then wed drive up to Glasgow_29_. Keeping it a surprise gave us a rush of
45、excitement. After about a four-hour drive, we were there. Id_30_called someone “Mum” before. But there she was.We embraced and although we could hardly get the words out fast enough, we were soon_31_. Seeing someone so alike looking back at me was the strangest but most_32_experience. Though time ma
46、y have_33_us, this woman at a party in Glasgow was my mum. She_34_at me for a second, before giving me a tight hug. All she could say was that she never thought wed_35_again.Shed been_36_of drugs for five years. She told me how she now works for a charity that helps young people_37_the same problems
47、 she had. We now talk regularly, and I feel_38_shes my mother. Thats something I couldnt have even_39_when the door opened to her at that Christmas party. Life may be short, but its always_40_enough to reconcile (和好).21. A. teach B. control C. serve D. raise22. A. foreseeing B. saying C. arguing D.
48、promising 23. A. knocked B. tracked C. rolled D. turned24. A. negotiating B. complaining C. messaging D. searching25. A. contact B. bargain C. fun D. trouble26. A. unwilling B. afraid C. confident D. desperate27. A. sister B. father C. mum D. grandparents28. A. deal B. plan C. trick D. change29. A.
49、in advance B. in turn C. in secret D. in time30. A. ever B. even C. always D. never31. A. looking away B. chatting away C. turning up D. picking up32. A. disturbing B. annoying C. comforting D. frightening33. A. separated B. deserted C. ruined D. cheated34. A. laughed B. yelled C. stared D. pointed35. A. part B. suffer C. recover D. meet36. A. clean B. aware C. short D. fond37. A. discuss B. overcome C. explore D. str
