1、2018 届甘肃省会宁县第一中学高三上学期第二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。 AWhat time is it？Most people are pretty accurate in their answer. And if you dont know for sure，its very likely that you can find out. There may be a watch on your wrist；there may be
2、a clock on the wall，desk ，or computer screen；or maybe youre riding in a car that has a clock in the dashboard(仪表板)Even if you dont have a timepiece of some sort nearby，your body keeps its own beat. Humans have an internal clock that regulates(调节 )the beating of our heart，the pace of our breathing，th
3、e discharge(排出)of chemicals within our bloodstream，and many other bodily functions.Time is something from which we cant escape. Even if we ignore it，its still going by，ticking away，second by second，minute by minute，hour by hour. So the main issue in using your time well is， “Whos in charge？”We can a
4、llow time to slip by and let it be our enemy. Or we can take control of it and make it our ally.By taking control of how you spend your time，youll increase your chances of becoming a more successful student. Perhaps more importantly， the better you are at managing the time you devote to your studies
5、，the more time you will have to spend on your outside interests.The aim of time management is not to schedule every moment so we become all slaves of a timetable that governs every waking moment of the day. Instead，the aim is to permit us to make informed choices as to how we use our time. Rather th
6、an letting the day go by，largely without our awareness，what we are going to discuss next can make us better able to control time for our own purposes.1You have a body clock_.Aif you have a watchBif you have a clock on the wallCthough you dont have a timetableDwhen you are riding，in a car2The underli
7、ned word “ally” in Para.3 most likely means somebody or something that is_.Ayour slave and serves youByour supporter and helps youCunder your control and obeys youDunder your influence and follows you3The author intends to tell us that time_.Acould be regulated by a timepiece such as a clock or a wa
8、tchBcould be managed by the internal clock of human bodiesCshould be well managed for our own interestDshould be saved for outside interests4In the next part，the author would most probably discuss with you_.Ahow to keep up with the timesBhow to make up for the lost timeChow to have a good timeDhow t
9、o make good use of timeBWe were a very motley(混杂的)crowd of people who took the bus every day that summer 33 years ago. During the early morning ride from the suburb，we sat drowsily with our collars up to our ears，a cheerless and taciturn(沉默寡言的)bunch.One of the passengers was a small grey man who too
10、k the bus to the centre every morning. No one ever paid very much attention to him. Then one July morning he said good morning to the driver before he sat down. The driver nodded guardedly. The rest of us were silent.The next day，the old man boarded the bus energetically，smiled and said in a loud vo
11、ice：“And a very good morning to you all！”Some of us looked up，amazed，and murmured “Good morning” in reply.The following weeks we were more alert. Our friend was now dressed in a nice old suit and a wide out-of-date tie. He said good morning to us every day and we gradually began to nod and talk to e
12、ach other.One morning he had a bunch of wild flowers in his hand. The driver turned around smilingly and asked：“Have you got yourself a girlfriend，Charlie？”We never got to know if his name really was Charlie，but he nodded shyly and said yes. Every morning after that Charlie always brought a flower.T
13、he summer went by when one morning Charlie wasnt waiting at his usual stop. When he wasnt there the next day and the day after that，we started wondering if he was sick or hopefully on holiday somewhere. Later we were told the elderly gentleman was fine，but he hadnt been coming to the centre that wee
14、k. One of his very close friends had died at the weekend. How silent we were the rest of the way to work!The next Monday Charlie was waiting at the stop， stooping(弓背)a bit more，a little bit more grey. Inside the bus was a silence similar to that in a church. Even though no one talked about it，all th
15、ose of us sat with our eyes filled with tears and a bunch of wild flowers in our hands5From the first paragraph we can infer that the passengers_.Ahad a cheerful trip every morning Bwere not so easy-goingCseldom talked to each otherDtalked and laughed on the way6How did the passengers feel when Char
16、lie was not there the next day?AConcerned. BPleased.CSurprised. DDisappointed.7What could be the best title of the passage?ASay“Hello”to EveryoneBFlowers on the BusCMaking Friends with OthersDFeeling Pity for Others.CThere is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting
17、a little bit of whisky(威士忌 )at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary， “I never saw a lovelier spot.” And she didnt even go fishing.Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments，this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mou
18、ntains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light， the rivers，teeming with fish，can turn into streams of gold. As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy，near the Inverlochy Castle，any frustration(烦恼 )will float a
19、way as gently as the circling water. Its just you and purple，pink ， white flowers，seeking a perfect harmony. If you are a new comer to fishing，learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetimes fun. For many，fishing is more than a sport；it is an art.Scotland offers interesting p
20、laces where you can rest after a long days fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland，the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotlands mountains. Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains，and reaching its 1343-metre
21、top is a challenge. But its not just what goes up that matters；what comes down is unique. More than 900 metres high，on the mountains north face，lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes from the Gaelic language “usquebaugh” or “water of lire”；and it is the single most important ingr
22、edient(原料)in Scotlands best known drink：whisky.8The story of Queen Victoria is to show that_.Athe Queen is rich in tour experienceBthe Castle is a good place to go in ScotlandCtasting whisky is better than going fishingD1873 is a special year for the Queen9How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?ABy giv
23、ing descriptions.BBy following time order.CBy analyzing causes.DBy making comparisons.10What is Ben Nevis special for?AThe Inverlochy Castle Hotel.BThe beauty of its surroundings.CThe water from the mountain.DThe challenge up to its top.11What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo introduce Scottis
24、h traditions to tourists.BTo show the attractions of Scotland to readers.CTo explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.DTo describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.DNot all research begins with a plan. Some studies begin by accident. Meredith Schafer says that is what happened to her and Cy
25、nthia Sagers.Cynthia Sagers is a biology professor at the University of Arkansas. Meredith Schafer is a graduate student. They were traveling in the state of North Dakota on a project. They noticed pretty yellow flowers. They recognized them as canola(加拿大油菜)Farmers grow canola for seeds to make cook
26、ing oil. But the canola plants they saw were not growing in farm fields. They were growing along the road. The researchers decided to test the plants. They had brought along special testing paper for the project they were working on. The results showed that the weedy canola plants contained genetic
27、changes. If a plant is genetically modified(调整)，that means its genes have been changed to produce desired qualities.This summer，the researchers from Arkansas went back to North Dakota. This time they went on a road trip to find canola. They traveled more than 5 thousand kilometers. What they found，
28、they say，was the first discovery in the United States of wild canola plants with modified genes.The scientists found canola plants in almost half of the places they investigated. They tested a total of 288 plants. They found that 80% of those plants contained genes from genetically engineered canola
29、.Some crop plants are modified to resist damage from the chemicals that farmers use to kill weeds. There are 2 proteins that can give canola the ability to resist 2 commonly used weed killers. One protein gives resistance against glyphosate. The other protein gives resistance against glufosinate.12W
30、hich of the following is NOT true according to the passage?ACanolas seeds can be made into cooking oil.BMeredith Schafer is a graduate student.CMeredith Schafer along with Cynthia Sagers studied the weedy canola plants according to their original plan.DThey found the weedy canola plants genetically
31、modified.13How many plants tested by the scientists contained genes from genetically engineered canola?AAbout 58 plants. BAbout 230 plants.C288 plants. DUnknown.14Glyphosate and glufosinate are two kinds of_.Aweed killers BproteinsCcanola plants Dgenes15Where can we most probably find this passage?A
32、In a fashion magazine. BIn science fiction.CIn a literature book. DIn a scientific journal.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。An apology is an expression of regret for something youve done wrong. It can sometimes be used as a way to ask for forgiveness as well._16_He
33、res how to make an apology._17_Did you say something rude？Did you fail to come through on a promise？Was the problem recent or long ago？You cant apologize effectively if you dont know what youve done wrong.Take full responsibility. Realize that there are no excuses. _18_ An apology with an excuse is
34、simply not an apology. It may be that other people contribute to the situation，but you cannot apologize for them. You can only apologize for yourself，so leave them out of it.Choose the right time to apologize. Sometimes it is best to apologize immediately after your mistake._19_However，the sooner yo
35、u apologize for your mistake，the more likely it will be viewed as a mistake in judgment and not a character flaw(缺陷)The longer you wait to apologize，the more difficult it may be to ever fix the relationship.Be patient. If an apology is not accepted，thank them for hearing you out and leave the door o
36、pen for if they wish to have a good relationship with you again later._20_Remember that someone may accept your apology，but that doesnt mean theyve fully forgiven you. It can take time，maybe a long time，before the injured party can completely let go.ADetermine what went wrong. BBut sometimes its bet
37、ter to wait.CDo not try to think of or give one.DThey say they cant believe their eyes.EIf possible，its best to apologize in person.FApologizing for a mistake might seem difficult，but you can get through it.GSometimes people want to forgive you，but they still need a little time to cool off.第二部分 英语知识
38、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。That was my first ballet performance and I was the lead role. A huge black curtain _41_ me from the crowd. My heart raced so rapidly that it would _42_ out of my chest. A rush of _43_ shot through my body
39、 when the music began and I took my _44_ at the center of the stage. I pushed off the floor as hard as I could and _45_ into the air. Then I started to come_46_ for my landing, preparing to jump again, and yet my foot _47_ I fell, face-first. For a moment I couldnt_48_，wondering if I should go on. _
40、49_, trained for thousands of hours for twelve years, my muscles ignored the_50_ of my mind and I_51_myself back on my feet. I finished the part and left the stage. Bending over a table, I tried to_52_tears.I didnt want to go back to finish the last twenty minutes. I didnt _53_ the lead role.Then ca
41、me my teacher. “The _54_ thing on stage is to fall. Youve gotten it，so whats left to_55_? Just go and give it all. ” Her words _56_ me. Minutes later, I went back onstage and completely let go of _57_. I just danced，letting the music guide me through the movement. Now, as a Principal Dancer, I often
42、 think about that performance. We fall when we try our hardest. There is no _58_，only pride. Falling is _59_ and sometimes it is easier just to stay on the_60_. But if we never get up，we never experience what it is like to fly.21. A. covered B. hid C. protected D. drove22 A. beat B. drop C. run D. s
43、hout23. A. amazement B. excitement C. joy D. satisfaction24. A. time B. turn C. place D. order25. A. flew B. spun C. rose D. looked 26. A. out B. in C. down D. off27. A. slipped B. stopped C. stepped D. advanced28. A. think B. cry C. move D. believe29. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Instead
44、30. A. loss B. pain C. relief D. hesitation31.A. found B. dragged C. accustomed D. allowed32.A. dry up B. wipe out C. burst into D. fight back33.A. play B. deserve C. get D. finish34.A. unexpected B. awkward C. common D. worst35.A. go B. do C. lose D. say36.A. awoke B. enriched C. excited D. surpris
45、ed37.A. the music B. myself C. the teacher D. others38.A. excuse B. fear C. benefit D. shame39.A. shocking B. interesting C. rare D. terrible40.A. spot B. road C. ground D. stage第二节（共 10 个小题；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（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Im 41 only daughter of my parents. So they are wor
46、ried 42 everything I do. For example, 43 I ride my bike, my parents wont let me 44 (ride) by myself. They are afraid I might fall off my bike and hurt 45 . They are taking great trouble to support the bike, with my mother even 46 (carry) a first-aid box. Im not free to ride and I often say 47 (angry
47、), “why not let me ride alone?”Now, most families have one child. Parents want to do everything for their children. This does no good 48 them. Too much love from parents may prevent children from 49 (be) independent. In my opinion, parents should let their children do_50_they should do alone.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 35
