1、2018 届黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市实验中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题2017.11.7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。AIn todays world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time
2、running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wolman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people
3、wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem (弥补) popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesnt j
4、ust keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory (配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.“Complications” features that go b
5、eyond simple timekeeping are an important part of a watchs image. Todays watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!Creativity also plays a key role in designin
6、g todays watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that dont even look like watches. The companys popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch.Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent o
7、r a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget in their bags, so people want to make a statement with whats on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!1. What can we know from the first paragraph?A. As
8、 most people see, watches are out of fashion.B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use. C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.2. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays?A. It simply tells
9、 time. B. It appeals to many teenagers.C. It has many complex functions. D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.3. Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _.A. show why Shinshoku watches are popular B. advertise Shinshoku watches made by TokyoflashC. tell that todays
10、 watches need more imagination D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets4. What may be the best title for the passage?A. Watches Tell More Than Time B. Japanese Watches Stand OutC. Watch Industry Is In a Bad Situation D. Watches Are Becoming Less PopularBOphelia and the Marvelous Boy by Kar
11、en FoxleeType: Fantasy Story line: When Ophelia moves to a strange city where it never stops snowing, she discovers a boy locked away for 75 years in a museum. She must help the boy before the Snow Queen freezes the world. Along the way, Ophelia learns how to believe in things she cannot see.Targete
12、d readers: People who like fairy tales would enjoy this book.A Hundred Horses by Sarah LeanType: MysteryStory line: The wooden horse Nell brings along during her visits to aunt and cousins is stolen by a girl named Angel. As Nell finds out Angels true identity, a bond grows between them and a group
13、of 99 horses. Word has it that the 100th horse is magical. But where is it? Nell doesnt know, but Angel might know.Targeted readers: Kids who like animals and nature will be sure to find this book exciting.How to Catch a Bogle by Catherine JinksType: FantasyStory line: Birdie is an orphan who is goo
14、d at trapping monsters with her singing voice. She is the only goblin (妖精) hunter in the world. When kids go missing, its up to her to figure out why.Targeted readers: Anyone who is looking for monsters will take great pleasure in this book.I Even Funnier. A Middle School Story by James Patterson an
15、d Chris Grabenstein Type: FictionStory Line: After a car accident Jamie loses his family, so he moves in with his aunt, uncle and his cousin Stevie, whose basic aim is to trick Jamie. But Jamie keeps having a positive attitude and running after his goals. He has been recently honored the Funniest Ki
16、d Comic of New York State. Targeted readers: This book would be great for anyone who is fond of humorous books.5. Which writer tells a story about a girl saving the world?A. Karen Foxlee. B. Sarah Lean.C. Catherine Jinks. D. James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein.6. Nature lovers may take interest in
17、_.A. Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy B. A Hundred HorsesC. How to Catch a Bogle D. I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story7. Who goes through life challenges without losing heart?A. Ophelia. B. Nell. C. Birdie. D. Jamie.8. In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this passage?A. Fashion. B.
18、Literature. C. Business. D. Local news.CMany Beijing residents go to great lengths to avoid breathing the citys smoggy air, especially when it reaches critical pollution levels, but one local entrepreneur decided that canning and selling this poor quality air as a souvenir would be a great idea. Bel
19、ieve it or not, he was right.After seeing a number of companies achieve commercial success by canning fresh air from countries like France, Canada or Australia and selling it in China, Dominic Johnson Hill, a British-born citizen of Beijing and owner of the Plastered 8 souvenir shop, decided to turn
20、 the idea on its head and sell canned Beijing air throughout China and abroad.“Id seen people going crazy to buy canned air from Canada and Australia, so I thought it was time to push business the other way,” the entrepreneur said. “Theyre perfect gifts! What else are you going to take home when you
21、 go home from Beijing? A roast duck? A Plastered T-shirt? These cans are light, portable; you can just imagine someones face when they unwrap it for Christmas.”The few mouth-fulls of Beijing air come in standard tin cans featuring a couple of iconic city landmarks as well as a snarky description of
22、the contents: “a unique blend of nitrogen, oxygen and some other stuff ”. The tongue-in-cheek souvenirs cost 28 RMB (US$4) and are available at the Plastered 8 shop, as well as on its online shop. But if youre actually considering buying some, youd better ask shop, as they are virtually flying off t
23、he shelves. Johnson Hill told Ruptly that his shop is selling hundreds of Beijing air cans every day.Personally, the well-sold can probably is an awakening for the public to be concerned about the living conditions. Yet one thing thats not particularly clear is whether the air is really collected fr
24、om Beijing, as the cans are labeled as “Made in Shenzhen”. Theres a big chance thats just Plastered 8 humor, as they also list “Choking Hazard” and “May have come into contact with nuts” as warnings.Anyway, it is probably a unique way to arouse public awareness of protecting the environment.9. What
25、are many people in Beijing likely to do with the smoggy air?A. Try to get used to it. B. Can it as a souvenir.C. Sell it all over the world. D. Try their best to avoid it.10. How may one feel when receiving canned Beijing air for Christmas?A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Frightened. D. Refreshed.11.
26、Which of the following can replace the underlined word “stuff” in Paragraph 4？A. liquids B. objects C. minerals D. risks12. What can we infer from the passage?A. There is something unidentified in the canned Beijing air.B. The Plastered 8 souvenir shop is famous for its humor.C. The writer may expec
27、t us to care more about the environment.D. Dominic Johnson-Hill is a British man who lives in Beijing.DIn different cultural groups, people can take the meaning of silence differently. In their opinions, silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in
28、a conversation may also show stubbornness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap with conversation. People in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a persons needs.
29、Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thailanders do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied is that the person wants the listener to conside
30、r what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish peo
31、ple may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, people in Asian cultures may view silenc
32、e as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construct
33、ion of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.13. What does the author say about silenc
34、e in conversations？A. It implies anger. B. It promotes friendship.C. It is culture-specific. D. It is content-based.14. Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought？A. The Chinese. B. The French. C. The Mexicans. D. The Russians.15. What does the author advise nur
35、ses to do about silence？A. Let it continue as the patient pleases. B. Break it while treating patients.C. Evaluate its harm to patients. D. Make use of its curing effects.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选项。I always reflect on what happened in my life. I think thi
36、s is importantto appreciate our wins, losses, new passions, insights, etc. 16 Here are some tips for you on reflection. 1. Focus on the process and not the outcome.This thought was beautifully summed up by Srikumar Rao. He explains how we fail because we focus our energies on the outcome rather than
37、 the process itself. When a child learns to walk, she never focuses on the outcome but on the process.2. Failure is a lead, not a stop sign When you hit a wall and things dont turn up the way they are intended, no one is saying to you, “This is where you stop because you failed.” If you do, you are
38、reading the wrong information. Failure tells us, “ 17 Try another method. ” 3. Happiness is not the destination but the journey.We think that happiness is a result that comes after having acquired or achieved something we dont have. This is not quite right. 18 Its about stepping back and enjoying th
39、e ride rather than expecting it at your destination point. 4. Wisdom comes from the balance between your knowledge and your heart. Let your heart talk more; its wiser than you think. You can be as knowledgeable and clever as one can be. 19 Wisdom is really having reached a stage where you balance al
40、l your knowledge with your heart.5. Gratitude is the energydrink of the soul.Say “thank you” to the universe every morning. Appreciation can lift your soul from anxiety which weighs you down. Try it out. 20 It will help you appreciate life with more depth and perspective. A. Failure is the mother of
41、 success.B. Happiness is when we accept and enjoy everything as it is.C. This method and the intended result do not match. D. Be thankful to at least one thing in your day.E. Not reflecting on our lives and experiences is a wasted chance for growth.F. Happiness means achieving your goals and getting
42、 what you want.G. But if your mind doesnt go with your heart, you are losing energy in internal conflicts.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，从短文后给的各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One of the most beautiful qualities of a close relationship is to give
43、 and take the energy that occurs between two persons. In the best cases, both persons share the talking and listening, and the giving and receiving of 21 and equality. Sometimes, within any relationship, the 22 changes and one person needs to listen more, or give more. 23 , over a long period of tim
44、e, even this exception will take on a balanced 24 ; we all go through times when we take more and times when we 25 more.However, there are also relationships in which the balance has always felt one-sided. You may have a friend whom you like, 26 you have begun to notice that the 27 is always about h
45、is life and his problems and never about yours. You may also have a friend who seems to 28 a large amount of support from you but who is unable or unwilling to give much 29 . Over time, these relationships can be offensive and 30 . One choice is simply to end the relationship, or let it 31 naturally
46、. Another choice is to communicate to your friend that you would like to create a more equal balance in which your 32 also get some airtime. They may feel surprised at first, but 33 they are able to hear you, your friendship will become that much more 34 . They may even thank you for showing them a
47、pattern that is probably damaging 35 one relationship in their life.A third choice is to simply 36 the relationship as it is. There are many one-sided relationships that actually work. One example of this is a mentor (良师) relationship in which you are 37 from someone. Another example is a relationsh
48、ip in which you are 38 someone who is sick, disabled, or otherwise needy. In these cases, you can simply be 39 that you are able to help and be helped, trusting that the balance of giving and taking will be 40 in the big picture of your life.21. A. inspiration B. support C. opposition D. conflict22. A. balance B. tendency C. life D. remark23. A. Deliberately B. Chiefly C. Usually D. Basically24. A. function B. concept C. appeal D. pace25. A. receive B. give C. listen D. talk26. A. thus B. so C. otherwise D. but27. A. subject B. attitude C. exposure D
