1、2018 届甘肃省靖远县高三下学期第三次联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 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWhen it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the the best buys on the market right now.1. Boardman CX CompThis is a
2、cross-country bike, and its so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain (地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike rou
3、tes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears(变速器), which are outstanding for its price.&650, Halfords2. Planet X RT-58 v2Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means youd probably have to buy this bike without seeing it.
4、But its worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.&585, Planet X3. Specialized Allez ESSpecialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular pri
5、mary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and youll look great out on the road.&575, Evans Cycles4. Boardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster an
6、d more comfortable than the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you dont have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.&800, Halfords1. What is special about Boardman CX Comp?A. Its S
7、himano Sora gears B. Its various functionsC. Its reasonable price D. Its firm tires2. Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?A. Planet X RT-58 v2 B. Specialized Allez E5C. Boardman CX Comp D. Boardman Road Team Carbon3. What can we learn about the bikes mentioned in the text?A. P
8、lanet X RT-58 v2 has been sold out so farB. Boardman CX Comp is actually a mountain bikeC. Specialized Allez E5 is designed for senior cyclistsD. Boardman Road Tram Carbon is made by special materialsBI have received many Christmas gifts over the years. The best gift I ever received was presented to
9、 me by a stranger. I never even knew his name and I only had contact with him for less than 60 seconds. His Christmas present to me changed the way I had thought about people and Christmas.It was several years ago when my wife asked me to meet her at the local department store on Black Friday mornin
10、g. They had advertised a childs bike that she wanted to purchase for our son. We stood with a very large crowd, waiting for the manager to blow the whistle. After a while, the whistle blew. It was like throwing a bucket of fish into a tank of sharks. I told my wife that if we obtained a bike, fine,
11、but if we did not, I was OK with that too.As the shelf of bikes began to gradually decrease in size, I saw my polite opportunity to wrap my hands around the corner of one of the boxes. I lifted it off the box and suddenly felt some mild resistance. I looked up to see one of the largest gentlemen I h
12、ad ever seen in my life. Threat was not the word to describe his presence. He was decorated with numerous belts of metal pointed leather around both arms and even his neck. Tattoos(文身) were an obvious passion of his.I started to return anxiously the box but he gently pushed it back in my direction a
13、nd back into my hands. He then directed it into my shopping cart. He looked at me, smiled, and said, “Merry Christmas.” My wife and I went to the checkout, paid for the bike and went home. All the way home I was thinking that this moment was by far the best Christmas gift I had ever received. The ki
14、ndness of a stranger that broke all previous views I may have had of stereotypes and prejudices. I will never forget the tenderness of a human heart in a simple act.4. Why does the author view the gift as the best?A. Because it was given by a stranger B. Because it was donated by a charityC. Because
15、 it improved his level of living D. Because it changed his opinion of people5. What can we know about the bike at that time?A. It sold well that night B. It was attractive to womenC. It was equipped with a whistle D. It was sold at a lower price on that morning6. What can we infer about the stranger
16、 with tattoos?A. He was awful in appearance but kind in heart B. He was handsome and good-manneredC. He was big but cautious in behavior D. He was lovely and energetic7. What may be the best title for the text?A. A True Gentleman I Met B. The Best Gift I Ever ReceivedC. A Choice That Changed My View
17、 D. A Stranger Who Gave Me a GiftCThe future of Australias solar industry is looking bright after a record 3.5m panels(嵌板) were installed on rooftops last year, giving the equal output of a medium-sized coal-fired power station. The record 1,057 MW of capacity(产能) in small-scale systems installed ac
18、ross the country broke the previous record set in 2012, figures from the Clean Energy Regulator showed on Tuesday.Australias solar power prosperity could almost double capacity in a year. The data also revealed that the average system size has also doubled since then from three to six kilowatts as a
19、verage prices continued to fall. A fully installed 5KW system costs an average of $5,930 in Australia, according to the energy broker Solarchoice. net. au. Its records show that the price has roughly halved in many capital cities since 2012.The regulators executive general manager, Mark Williamson,
20、said there was increasing interest in renewals as a way to take control of electricity bills. But more importantly, he said it was also good news for reducing carbon emissions.“We are seeing a wide cross-section of Australians-households, community centers, schools, and small businesses-receiving re
21、wards under the small-scale renewable energy scheme,” Williamson said. “Our data shows consumers are embracing renewable energy to take control of their electricity bills.”In 2017, there was a 41% increase in installing renewable energy capacity across all states and territories compared to 2016. Qu
22、eensland led the way with installed capacity at 295MW, with the Australian Capital Territory taking top place for the biggest annual increase by 57%. “The data collected by the Clean Energy Regulator in 2017 reflects the industry is going from strength to strength. It looks like 2018 will be another
23、 big year for the solar industry.”The total of installed capacity for last year is expected to rise to 1,070MW when all the data is collected. A large coal-fired power station such as Loyd Yang A in Victorias Latrobe Valley has a capacity of 2,200MW.8. What do we know about the Australias solar indu
24、stry from the first paragraph?A. Its still risky B. Its promisingC. Its unpredictable D. Its within expectation9. Whats the reason for the Australias solar industrys development?A. The continuous fall of average price of installing a solar systemB. The entire decrease of average price of installing
25、a solar systemC. The autonomous control of the electricity billsD. The doubt about the capacity of the electricity bills10. What does the underlined phrase “from strength to strength” in Paragraph 5 suggest?A. Australias solar industry is being acceptedB. Australias solar industry is developing rapi
26、dlyC. Australias solar industry is more practical than beforeD. Australias solar industry is more advanced than other countries11. What is the biggest feature of the renewable energy according to Mark Williams?A. Reducing pollution B. Providing enough energyC. Lowering electricity bills D. Simplifyi
27、ng installed equipmentDEntrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and Space X, Eldon Musk may have a little more time on his hands, as hes leaving his position on the board of the Open AI, according to a blog post.The departure is likely the result of Teslas moving into the field of Artificial Intelligence(AI),
28、which he said in 2017 would be the “best in the world” and would even be able to “predict your destination.” Musk will continue to “donate and advise the organization,” Open AI said in a blog post on Feb. 20, adding that “As Tesla continues to become more focused on AI, this will avoid a potential f
29、uture conflict for Eldon.”Musk and Y Combiner CEO Sam Altman co-founded the nonprofit enterprise in December 2015, its mission is to develop safe artificial general intelligence and ensure those developments are made public. Open AI researchers published a paper on the site ArXiu, org, detailing the
30、 possible secure threats that come with “malicious” AI. In fact, Musk has heard the “evil AI” alarm several times. On Aug. 11, 2017, he warned that artificial intelligence poses a bigger threat to humanity, and he told a gathering of state governors that the government needs to regulate AI before ro
31、bots start “killing people.”Musks departure from the Open AI board could mean big things for Tesla. As Eton Goodbye, a financial reporter, noted on Futurism, the move “could signal that Tesla is more deeply committed to their own AI projects than we thought.” He added, “Those who have had their ears
32、 to any rumors(谣言) that Tesla is ready to deliver vehicles capable of Level 5 autonomy could take this new Open AI development as a sign that the company is inching closer to that unapproachable goal.” No company has reached that level of autonomy, which means that a driverless car could navigate an
33、y road under any conditions and that all the human “driver” would need to do is to input a destination.12. Why does Eldon Musk leave his position?A. To create sager AI B. To build powerful InternetC. To develop social communication D. To avoid a possible conflict with Tesla13. What is the Eldon Musk
34、s attitude towards the AI?A. Ambiguous B. Negative C. Supportive D. Sympathetic14. What does the underlined word “malicious” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Advanced B. Unpopular C. Poisonous D. Traditional15. What can we infer from Eton Goodbyes comments?A. Level 5 autonomy is impossible B. He has no confid
35、ence in Open AIC. The rumors about Tesla is meaningless D. Level 5 autonomy could set human drivers free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。Many people have difficulty getting up early, including me. I used to roll my eyes many times before I could get up. Recently, t
36、hings have changed after I read stories like this one, “Getting up early changed my life.” Here are the benefits Ive seen so far from changing my workout routine.I have more energyAs I said, Ive been a sleepy person while I still love sleeping. I now have an extra burst of energy. Im less weak in th
37、e office, and my brain is more attentive and ready to work. Once, 16 , not even coffee could get me ready for the day. But now a good workout can.I have more confidenceThe enough energy rolled into more confidence. I feel better after a workout. Also, after getting especially sweaty, I have to take
38、time to shower, of course, 17 .18 Getting up earlier and using my energy earlier make me so unbelievably ready for bed by the end of the day. My old routine would consist of getting up at the last possible minute before work and being absolutely exhausted to try to fall asleep. Have you ever felt so
39、 tired that you cant fall asleep? 19 .I have more time20 . Now that Ive shifted my schedule, I have a little more time after work to take care of myself, whether thats spending time with friends, cooking a healthier meal, reading and studying, or even just watching a movie.A. I sleep betterB. Im mor
40、e consistentC. It sounds ridiculous, but it happensD. Id have to skip my workout in favor of a social lifeE. I had a hard time to try to wake up physically and mentallyF. Speaking of that old routine, my days used to consist of work and sleepG. This means I go through my full morning routine instead
41、 of just rolling out of bed第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When it comes to loyalty, dogs are better than human beings. A small dogs loyalty recently melted the hearts of millions of Japanese people. It was reported that it had bee
42、n waiting for his owner to 21 for three years, not knowing that she 22 would.A few years ago, an old lady from Osaka, Japan, 23 a cute little lost dog that she named Fu Shi. The two lived 24 for a while, but tragedy came three years ago, when the old lady 25 a brain disease which eventually led to d
43、ementia(痴呆). She had to be taken to a nursing home to be under constant special 26 , and the small dog found itself all alone again. But he had no 27 that the old lady was never coming back, so he 28 the last three years waiting for her.29 told news reporters that, every day, Fu Shi could be seen wa
44、iting for his 30 at the corner of the alley to her house. He would sit there all day, until nightfall, and would then return to the now-abandoned house that they had 31 . Touched by the animals loyalty, one of the neighbors contacted an animal 32 , and told them his touching story. Apparently, Fu Sh
45、i 33 on the food that the neighbors left for him ever since his owner 34 , but they couldnt do anything about his 35 .After giving Fu Shi a check up, a vet 36 that he was 8-years-old, and suffering from intestinal worms. He was given a 37 and made a full recovery.Fortunately, this heartbreaking stor
46、y has a 38 ending. After full media 39 in Japan and other Asian countries, Fu Shi has been adopted by a loving family. He also has a new 40 now, Sky.21.A. pass away B. calm down C. come back D. wake up22.A. ever B. never C. even D. just23.A. adopted B. supported C. bought D. fed24.A. curiously B. se
47、riously C. anxiously D. harmoniously25.A. avoided B. hated C. got D. cured26.A. experiment B. love C. judgment D. care27.A. idea B. hope C. doubt D. thought28.A. wasted B. deserved C. spent D. lasted29.A. Strangers B. Neighbors C. Friends D. Relatives30.A. turn B. mother C. food D. owner31.A. borrow
48、ed B. shared C. experienced D. owned32.A. research B. team C. rescue D. park33.A. survived B. appeared C. waited D. moved34.A. went away B. came up C. ran away D. set up35.A. mercy B. pleasure C. fiction D. sadness36.A. determined B. estimated C. wondered D. added37.A. praise B. treatment C. reward
49、D. gift38.A. unique B. simple C. funny D. happy39.A. advertisement B. report C. interest D. conversation40.A. life B. place C. name D. master第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Transportation in China has improved greatly in recent years. All Chinas major cities have good transport networks. There are the tour buses, mini buses, taxis, as well as public buses.Buses in Chinese towns are always 41 (crowd). The fare depends on distance, and is payable to the 42 (conduct) of buse
