1、2018 届甘肃省民乐县第一中学高三 9 月诊断考试英语试题 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，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。第 I 卷 选择题（共 70 小题，满分）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 above t
2、he 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 Jan
3、eiroParatis 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 annually i
4、n 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 GeraisThe entire town of Ouro Preto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its winding cobblestone streets are just an out
5、door 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 one of
6、 Brazils best known cities and tourist destinations. As one of colonial Brazils finest former capitals, Salvador has a large, well-preserved historic center. This area, called Pelourinho, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its superb Baroque churches, cobblestone squares and streets, and col
7、orful 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 the capi
8、tal 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.BIt is true that the tea comes from a plant known as camellia（ 茶树）.The different
9、 types of tea depend upon the region in which it is grown, harvesting time and the procedure of processing .Basically，there are four major classes of tea：white ，oolong ，green and black tea.One of the least processed and the purest forms of tea is the white tea. This tea type has very low content of
10、caffeine and appears a light colour, as the name also indicates, and a mild flavour. Due to the presence of high amount of healthy chemicals, it is helpful in fighting skin-related health problems and in getting a fair colour of skin.Another tea type is the oolong tea, also called as wulong tea at s
11、ome places which has very rich flavour and has a sweet fragrance.It is fermented (酝酿) but to a limited level，so the caffeine content in it is about 15% of what is in a cup of coffee. Drinking this tea proves to be useful in treating obesity, which is reducing the weight.As opposing to oolong tea, th
12、e black tea is fully fermented，as a result of which it has caffeine of approximately 200% of what is present in a cup of coffee. If you consume black tea every day, you will be able to regulate the cholesterol (胆固醇 ) levels in the body and also keep your circulatory system healthy. It also adjusts c
13、ardiovascular (心血管的) function.The last tea type is the green tea that is mostly preferred by many people owing to its multiple health benefits. Similar to the white tea，this tea also has less caffeine that is only 5%10% of caffeine in one cup of coffee. This type of tea is also good to maintain the
14、cholesterol and blood sugar levels within the acceptable range. In addition, they help in preventing tooth rot and other teethrelated illness. So, you can choose that variety that you find good with regard to its taste and health benefits.4. Which are you advised to drink if you want to become more
15、beautiful?AWhite tea. BOolong tea.CBlack tea. DGreen tea.5. What does the underlined word “regulate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?Adecrease. Bincrease. Cimprove. Dadapt.6. The similarity of white tea and green tea is that_Athey can prevent tooth rot Bthey can keep the cholesterol levelsCthey can con
16、tribute to losing weight Dthey can contain low doses of caffeine 7. What is the best title of the passage?AThe benefits of tea BMain varieties of teaCThe differences of tea DMain functions of teaCFifteen years ago, I took a summer vacation in Lecce in southern Italy. After climbing up a hill for a p
17、anoramic(全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like m
18、e, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, my camera scanning the sun and reviewing the shot I would eventually take, I grew discouraged. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could ha
19、ve asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didnt want to mess with that.Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway. And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is
20、what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it. This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who “ruined” it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she
21、knew that her figure is captured(捕捉) and frozen on some strangers bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I dont even know has been immortalized(使永存 ). In some ways, she lives in my house.Perhaps we all live in each others spaces. Perhaps this is what photos
22、are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us.That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.8What happened
23、when the author was about to take a photo?AHer camera stopped working. BA woman blocked her view.CSomeone asked her to leave. DA friend approached from behind.9According to the author, the woman was probably _Aenjoying herself Blosing her patienceCwaiting for the sunset Dthinking about her past10In
24、the authors opinion, what makes the photo so alive?AThe rich colour of the landscape. BThe perfect positioning of the camera.CThe womans existence in the photo. DThe soft sunlight that summer day.11The photo on the bedroom wall enables the author to better understand _Athe need to be close to nature
25、 Bthe importance of private spaceCthe joy of the vacation in Italy Dthe shared passion for beauty12The passage can be seen as the authors reflections upon _Aa particular life experience Bthe pleasure of travellingCthe art of photography Da lost friendshipDThere is no doubt e-Commerce is growing, and
26、 it will continue to grow.However, physical stores would not die as a result of the rise of e-Commerce, at least not in the near future.The idea that e-Commerce is taking over physical stores has already misguided many people.Physical stores are far from vanishing, and there are some solid reasons f
27、or it. The projection for online spending is optimistic with 110 billion expected to be spent in the coming three years, yet we are also expecting 300 billion in spending at physical stores in the same duration.Do you still think that physical-store shopping is too small to sustain the e-Commerce bl
28、ow? Even though consumers are staying away from physical stores that follow older concepts, yet we are seeing the rise of fresh concept stores all around the US.We are seeing innovative and attractive success stories of physical stores, ranging from clothes stores to restaurants to health spas.It wo
29、uld be easy to assume that this trend will continue.Indeed, many shopping malls are dying, yet there are still those shopping centres that are performing well.You can see this for yourself by visiting shopping malls near you.What I want to emphasize here is that not all shopping centres are made equ
30、al, just like not all e-Commerce retailers are made equal.Both shopping malls and e-Commerce sites can lose business if they fail to maintain productivity through improvements and innovations.When you visit shopping centres that are serious about their business, you would see their shops and parking
31、 lots crowded with people and vehicles.On the other hand, even e-tailers like Amazon have experimented with pop-up shopping concepts.It is important to bear in mind that consumers prefer face-to-face interactions instead of online interactions during shopping, meaning that physical stores are going
32、to stay there.Still, e-Commerce retailers are seeing all of their excitement disappear as they settle the sales tax problem associated with e-tailing.As of now, five states of America have already imposed sales tax on purchases through e-Commerce sites, and e-tailers in those states have already wit
33、nessed 6 to 12 per cent decrease in sales.This reinforces the fact that physical stores are here to stay, and if you are still undervaluing their growth, you are omitting a huge chunk of the retail representation.13The underlined word “projection” in Paragraph 2 probably means_A intention Bassessmen
34、t Cperformance Dprediction14What can we infer from the passage?AE-retailers are more creative businesses.BFresh concepts help build good business.CFewer consumers will visit physical stores.DPhysical stores cant stand the blow of e-Commerce.15. What is the best title for this passage?AIs offline spe
35、nding greater than online spending?BOnline stores vs physical storeswhats the difference?CWill physical stores replace e-Commerce in the near future?DDoes e-Commerce success mean physical stores will disappear? 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。 For some people ,the
36、 past year may have brought disappointment and regrets, leaving them with a sense of loss about the year to come. With each New Year, though, comes fresh hope, change and the promise of exciting opportunities. 16Remove negative influences.It is the perfect time to begin removing all the things that
37、prevent you from being the best person you can be. Determine to get rid of everything harmful , from junk food to unhappy relationships. You cant make huge changes overnight, but as you remove negative influences one by one , you will feel physically and emotionally healthier. 17Choose the best18 ,a
38、ssociate with those who have a sense of wonder about the word and enjoy discovering new things. Select friends who, by their own example, encourage you to be kind to others. Treat people the way we would like to be treated . Following this principle will make you and those around you happier. 19Dont
39、 waste time worrying about the things you didnt accomplish this year . Instead , Allow those less-than-perfect experiences to motivate you even further. Focus on the most important.In todays fast-paced world, its easy to neglect those you care about . Even during rest, there is a tendency to waste h
40、ours in front of the TV, or on social media, neglecting face- to -face time with loved ones. 20 And , spend quality time with those who enrich your life .With just a few positive changes, this year could be your best year ever.A. Schedule your new year.B. Dont cry over spilled milk.C. Surround yours
41、elf with people who make you better.D. Here are four tips on how to prepare for an incredible year.E. Decide to take some time each day to turn off your devices.F. When making friends , being sincere is one of the best policies.G. Your attitude will improve and you will become a more productive pers
42、on.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 was walking in the park one day, I passed some children selling hot chocolate. One girl asked, “Would you like to help support our park? Its only 50 rents a cup.“ Of course, I couldnt help being extraordin
43、arily 21 that kids showed great interest in 22 their community. They were having great 23 , pouring hot chocolate and feeling proud that they were helping a local cause. It seems that they 24 grasped a basic idea about helping others: It feels 25.Teaching our children to help others benefits them a
44、great deal. 26 brings them peace of mind. Serving those in need also helps children learn to make a 27 -that they have the 28 to make a positive impact. This 29 a sense of control, helping them feel less frightened. It also reassures them that help would be 30 if they were ever in danger.Another imp
45、ortant 31 is that we are all dependent on each other. When children serve others, they can learn to 32 someone elses greater need and to 33 other people. There are many other 34 of making charity a part of your familys life. You will meet new friends and develop relationships. Running a bake sale wi
46、ll give your kids a chance to practice 35 such as fundraising, money management, and teamwork. Self-exploration and discovery will 36 through their choice of activities. If a child can become a cheerful, charitable giver, he or she must try different volunteer efforts. When you see them enjoying the
47、 37 of them, encourage them to 38.Based on my own experience, I can say developing the good 39 of charitable giving will become 40 to your best family memories and celebrations.21 A. worried B. impressed C. doubtful D. grateful22 A. organizing B. cleaning C. improving D. controlling23. A. difficulty B. success C. advantage D. fun24. A. already B. seldom C. never D. often25. A. boring B. strange C. great D. relaxing26. A. Teaching B. Giving C. Thinking D. Learning27. A. choice B. promise C. mistake D. difference28. A. ability B. right C. freedom D
