1、2017 届甘肃省高台县第一中学高三 10 月月考第一部分 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）A(NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didnt think twice before diving into the freezing East River.Tuesdays Daily News said 29-year-old Julien Duret from France was
2、the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday. He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Seaport museum. He handed the girl to her father, David Anderson, who had dived in after him.“I didnt think at all,” Duret told the Daily News.
3、 “It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”Duret, an engineer on vacation, was walking with his girlfriend along the pier when he saw something falling into the water. He thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child when he approached the river. Immediately, he took off his coat and jumped
4、into the water.When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said. Fortunately, when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes.Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came later for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from onlo
5、okers. Duret caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly after.The rescue happened on the day before he left for France. Duret said he didnt realize his story of heroism had greatly moved New York until he was leaving the city the next morning.“I dont really think Im a hero,” said Duret. “Anyone would
6、 do the same thing.”1Why was Duret in New York? A. To spend his holiday. B. To meet his girlfriend.C. To work as an engineer. D. To visit the Andersons.2What did Duret do shortly after the ambulance came?A. He was interviewed by a newspaper.B. He went to the hospital in the ambulance.C. He disappear
7、ed from the spot quickly.D. He asked his girlfriend for his dry clothes.3Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Duret thought twice before he jumped into the cold water.B. Duret dived into the water before the girls father.C. The rescue happened on the day Duret left for France.D
8、. Duret didnt think he was brave enough to be a hero.4What is probably the headline of this news report?A. A Careless Father B. A Poor Girl C. Warm-hearted Onlookers D. Brave Frenchman FoundBIf you are a fruit grower-or would like to become one-take advantage of Apple Day to see whats around. Its ca
9、lled Apple Day but in practice its more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the l
10、imited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try, as is the knobbly(
11、多疙瘩的) Cats Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a pipe dream for mo
12、st apple lovers who fall for it.At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games. Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in
13、fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园).If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.5. What can people do at the apple events?A. Attend experts lectures. B. Visit fruit-loving families.C. Plant fru
14、it trees in an orchard. D. Taste many kinds of apples.6. What can we learn about Decio?A. It is a new variety. B. It has a strange look.C. It is rarely seen now. D. It has a special taste.7. What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. A practical idea. B. A vain hope. C.A b
15、rilliant plan. D. A selfish desire.8. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce an apple festival. B .To show how to grow apples.C. To help people select apples. D. To promote apple research.CEarn Money This Summer with Sunny Libraries!Do you have too much free time this summer
16、 vacation? Do you need a summer job to earn extra money? Do you want to be involved in your community? Sunny Area Library System (SALS) has job opportunities for high school students. These are good chances to get work experience.Book Theater brings children s book stories to life. It has shows at a
17、ll Sunny Libraries. Applicants should enjoy performing in front of an audience and working with young children.Work Hours:Practice: Fridays 4:00 pm 6:00 pmPerformance: Tuesdays 10:00 amRate of Pay: $16/performanceComputer Tutor helps guests to deal with technology problems, involving Internet search
18、es and using the SALS Website to find materials. Applicants should have computer skills.Work Hours:MondayFriday 9:00 am5:00 pmRate of Pay: $ 8/hourBookmobile helps the driver find the routes to libraries. The truck you work in is air-conditioned, and the driver is friendly. Applicants must be able t
19、o lift heavy boxes. Work Hours:Sunday and Friday 9:00 am 4:00 pmRate of Pay: $10/hourReader Desk provides service with a smile while checking materials in and out to guests. Friendly attitude and ability to work on library data system required.Work Hours:MondayTuesday 8:00 am4:00 pmRate of Pay: $ 7.
20、50/hour9If you are interested in acting, _ should be your choice.A. Book Theater B. Bookmobile C. Computer Tutor D. Reader Desk10. If you get the job of “Bookmobile“, you are expected to_.A. work with young children B. lift heavy boxesC. check materials for guests D. repair computers11The purpose of
21、 the advertisement is to_.A. attract students to libraries B. raise money for librariesC. offer job opportunities D. introduce new books DMosquitoes have an extraordinary ability to target humans far away and fly straight to their unprotected skin. Regrettably，mosquitoes can do more than cause an it
22、chy wound. Some mosquitoes spread several serious diseases，including Dengue， yellow fever and malaria.Over one million people worldwide die from these diseases each year. New research now shows how mosquitoes choose who to bite.Mosquitoes need blood to survive. They are attracted to human skin and b
23、reath. They smell the carbon dioxide gas，which all mammals breathe out. This gas is the main way for mosquitoes to know that a warm-blooded creature is nearby.But mosquitoes also use their eyes and sense of touch. Michael Dickinson is a professor at the California Institute of Technology. His resear
24、ch shows how these small insects，with even smaller brains，use three senses to find a blood meal.Michael Dickinsons team used plumesa material that rises into the air of carbon dioxide gas into a wind tunnel. They then used cameras to record the mosquitoes. The insects followed the plume.Then，the sci
25、entists placed dark objects on the lighter colored floor and walls of the tunnel. Mr. Dickinson said，at first，the mosquitoes showed no interest in the objects at all. “What was quite striking and quite surprising is that the mosquitoes fly back and forth for hours. These are hungry females and they
26、completely ignore the objects on the floor and wall of the tunnel. But the moment they get a hit of CO2，they change their behavior quite obviously and now would become attracted to these little visual blobs spot.”This suggested to the researchers that a mosquitos sense of smell is more important in
27、the search for food. Once mosquitoes catch a smell of a human or animal，they also follow visual signals.12. What do mosquitoes mainly use to find their targets? A. Sense of smell. B. Sense of touch. C. Sense of sight. D. Smart brains.13. The first response of the mosquitoes to the objects in the exp
28、eriment is _ . Ato fly to the dark ones Bto catch and stick to themCto take no notice of them Dto attach themselves to them14. How can we avoid being attacked by mosquitoes according to the text ? ADont let them see us. BUse dark objects to stop them.CMake them fly back and forth for hours.DAttract
29、them to objects full of carbon dioxide gas.15. What can be the best title for the text? AHow Do Mosquitoes Survive?BWhy Do Mosquitoes Need Blood?CHow Do Mosquitoes Choose to Bite You?DWhy Do Mosquitoes Attack the Human Being?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。Does th
30、is situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently. 16 First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of En
31、glish as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible. 17 The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealM. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.Once you have begun to listen on a reg
32、ular basis, you might still be frustrated by limited understanding. 18 Here is some of the advice I give my students: Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything. Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times. Do not translate everythin
33、g into your native language. 19 Dont concentrate on details before you have understood the main ideas. Listen to something you enjoy.I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didnt understand a word, I insisted on translating
34、it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion. 20 Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I did not pay much attention I could usually understand what the spe
35、aker had said.A. What should you do?B. Listen for the general idea of the conversation. C. But you cant follow a native English speaker at all!D. But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!E. So, what you need to do is to find listening resources.F. However, after several weeks, I got used
36、 to the new environment in Germany.G .Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）Born in America, I spoke English, not Chinese, the language of my ancestors. When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chi
37、nese 21 at my face , but I pushed them 22 . My mom believed I would learn 23 I was ready. But the 24 never came.On a Chinese New Years Eve , my uncle spoke to me in Chinese , but all I could do was 25 at him , confused , scratching my head . “Still cant speak Chinese?” He 26 me, “You cant even buy a
38、 fish in Chinatown.” “Hey, this is America, not China. Ill get some fish 27 with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for 28 . “Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu,” she said, handing over a $20 bill. I 29 the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown.I found the
39、 fish 30 surrounded by customers. “Id like to buy some fresh fish,” I said to the fisherman. But he 31 my English words and turned to serve the next customer .The laugh of the people behind increased 32 their impatience. With every 33 , the breath of the dragons (龙) on my back grew strongermy blood
40、boiling 34 me to cry out . “Xian Sheng Yu, please.” “Very Xian Sheng,” I repeated .The crowd erupted into laughter. My face turned 35 and I ran back home 36 , except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket.Should I laugh or cry? Theyre Chinese. I should feel at 37 . Instead , I was the joke , a
41、 disgrace (丢脸)to the language.Sometimes, I laugh at my fish 38 , however , in the end, the joke is on 39 . Every laugh is a culture 40 ; every laugh is my heritage (传统) fading away.21. A. custom B. games C. characters D. persons 22. A. ahead B. around C. along D. aside 23. A. when B. before C. unles
42、s D. until24. A. success B. study C. time D. attempt 25. A. aim B. joke C. nod D. stare 26. A. cared about B. laughed at C. argued with D. shouted at27. A. now B. then C. always D. often28. A. decision B. permission C. information D. devotion29. A. repeated B. invited C. spelled D. kept30. A. farm B
43、. stand C. pond D. table31. A. guessed B. forgot C. doubted D. ignored32. A. by B. as C. with D. from 33. A. second B. effort C. desire D. manner34. A. forcing B. relying C. persuading D. leading35. A. bright B. blank C. pale D. red 36. A. open-mouthed B. absent-minded C. empty-handed D. broken-hear
44、ted37. A. service B. home C. risk D. root 38. A. diet B. habit C. musician D. incident 39. A. it B. us C. me D. them40. A. included B. lost C. pretended D. reflected第 II 卷第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）I had to admit that the bet(打赌 ) was entirely a 41_ (fail) ! But it was incredible that I should ha
45、ve made the bet with Mr. Holly that I could help him steal the Abraham Lincolns script of THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS. I 42_ (dress) up myself in a guards appearance and got a fake permit 43_(enter) the museum where the Script was kept. The guards let me in with no doubt! Then I went through the passage
46、44_ led to the hall where the Script 45_(show). I went ahead and into the room. Some 46_( visit) were staring at the script. I said excuse to them, accounting for it that the script would have to be taken to another exhibition-hall. 47_ was unbelievable that they all trusted me. I was trying all mea
47、ns to get it out 48_ a handcuff(手铐 ) locked my hand! The guy said to me that I was spotted since I had been in the museum for my uniform betrayed me but his patience reminded him of 49_ I wanted to do! I looked into 50_(me) clothes and found that on my shoulder there was epaulette(肩饰) which was ofte
48、n sewn for ladies! 第三部分 写作 （共两节 满分 35）第 1 节 短文改错（10 分） Dear Brad, Im very glad to hear from you. In your last letter you ask about the post-80s in China. Actually I am the boy who belong to this group. Compared with our parents, life for us is getting much hard.The job market is tough and the house is expensively to afford. Now many girls prefer to marrying a man who owns a house and a car. Therefore, I don
