1、2018 届广东省佛山一中高三上学期期中考试（10 月）英语本试题卷共 7页,全卷满分 120分,考试用时 120分钟。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。 AWelcome to Washington, D.C.Every year, Washington, D.C. welcomes sixteen million people as visitors to her city. As the nations capital
2、city, there are hundreds of attractions to visit. Here are some of the most famous ones.Washington Monument The Washington Monument rises 555 feet, following the design of architect Robert Mills, a famous American designer of the 1840s. Construction of the monument began in 1848, but was not complet
3、ed until 1884, almost 30 years after Mr. Millsdeath. This delay in construction was due to the American Civil War.Constitution Avenue and 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20560 (202) 426-6841U.S. CapitolThe cast-iron dome（圆顶屋）of the United States Capitol, constructed between 1855 and 1866, may well be
4、 the most famous man-made landmark in America. The United States Capitol is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday through much of the year, including Federal holidays.First Street NE Washington, DC (202) 224-3121The White HouseThe White House, is the official residence and workplace of the Presid
5、ent of the United States. The West Wing houses the Presidents office. The East Wing, which contains additional office space, was added to the White House in 1942. 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NWWashington, DC 20565(202) 737-4215World War II MemorialThe World War II Memorial was opened to the p
6、ublic on April 29, 2004 as a service to the World War II generation. The Memorial is a tribute to the World War II generation to those who served in uniform as well as those who worked in the nation factories and mines manufacturing necessary supplies. The Memorial takes its place between the Lincol
7、n Memorial and Washington Monument.17th Street and Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20006(202) 619-72251. When did Robert Mills probably die? A. In 1800 B. In 1848 C. In 1855 D. In 18842. On what day is the United States Capitol not open to visitors? A. Sunday B. Monday C. Tuesday D. Saturday3.
8、 Which of the following attractions has the shortest history? A. The Washington Monument B. The United States CapitolC. The White House D. The World War II MemorialBI set out to help clean up the beach after a violent storm a year ago. The sight I saw was heartbreaking. The broken houses seemed to b
9、e weeping quietly. I couldnt describe how I felt. But something special among the debris (废墟) turned my day around.I joined a club to clean up the beach after the storm last November. As I removed the debris from the beach, I noticed an object with shiny buttons in the wet sand. It was a jacket, and
10、 I was excited since Halloween was coming and I thought I had found a great costume. After picking it up, I was able to see that the jacket was from West Point (西点军校 ), the United States Military Academy, and it had the name “deGavre” written inside. I realized the jacket might be important to someo
11、ne. I decided to find the jackets owner and return it.I called the West Point Museum, considering that if the family couldnt be found, the jacket should go there. The museum connected me with Kim McDermott, Director of Communications for the Academys Association of Graduates. Kim soon ensured that t
12、he jacket had belonged to Chester Braddock deGavre, who was a 1933 graduate and a war hero, but passed away in 1993.I sent Kim a photo of the jacket and she posted it to the West Point Association of Graduates Facebook Page, asking if anyone could help us find the family. In less than two hours, som
13、eone had found and called the heros wife, Teresa. Soon I started to receive personal messages from members of the deGavre family, their friends and others who were touched by the story and they found me on Facebook.Finding Chester deGavres jacket and connecting to his family with the help of Faceboo
14、k have been so meaningful to me. Ive formed a bond with amazing people I might have never met.4. Seeing the sight after the storm, the author felt very _ A. sad B. surprised C. nervous D. disappointed5. What did the author think at first after he saw the jacket? A. He should try to find its owner. B
15、. He could wear it for Halloween.C. He should return it to West Point. D. He could send it to others for free.6. Why did the author call the West Point Museum? A. Because the jacket was made there.B. Because the jackets owner worked there. C. Because the workers there needed the jacket.D. Because th
16、e jacket might be collected by the museum.7. According to the text, who was Kim McDermott? A. He happened to be the owner of the jacket.B. He was a student graduating from West Point.C. He was someone who could find a record of the graduates.D. He was a family member of the author.CThe human body is
17、 designed to move. But modern lifestyles and office jobs rarely give us the chance to move around. As we know, were sitting while were eating; we sit in the car and we sit while we watch TV. And many of us sit for many hours at work.New research shows that sitting less than three hours a day might e
18、xtend your life by two years. Peter Katzmarzyk, a scientist at the University of Louisiana in the southern United States, says that sitting is ubiquitous in our lives, meaning it is something we do all the time, everywhere.However, Mr. Katzmarzyk says that does not mean you can sit for the rest of y
19、our waking hours. He also says you may exercise often, “We cant throw away physical activity. Its extremely important. We have 60 years of research showing us that.”Mr. Katzmarzyk and his colleagues are part of a new generation of researchers studying how sitting all day affects length of life. “Stu
20、dies that have assessed the relationship between sitting and mortality (死亡率) or television viewing and mortality are very rare. Theres only been a few of them, actually five or six now, in the last four or five years.” They found that cutting television time to less than two hours a day could add on
21、e point four years to life.Luckily, change is already coming to some offices, especially in the design of desks. A “standing desk” lets people stand while they work. Another new design is called the “treadmill desk.” A treadmill is an exercise machine that lets you walk in one place. Even some U.S.
22、schools are beginning to experiment with desks that are part bicycle to keep children moving. Thats one of the strategies that many companies are using now.Mr. Katzmarzyk also says studying this problem has inspired his team to make a few changes in their own lives.8. The underlined word “ubiquitous
23、” is closest in meaning to _ A. dangerous B. awkward C. comfortable D. common9. Which view agrees with the opinion of Mr. Katzmarzyk? A. Sitting too long may help increase ones life.B. Exercise is important and dont sit too long.C. Watching TV is bad, but can broaden ones horizons.D. Stopping watchi
24、ng TV is a necessary but hard task.10. What does Mr. Katzmarzyk think of his study in Paragraph 4? A. Its a relatively new area of study.B. Its a hot subject studied by experts.C. Its a study that begins too late.D. Its not ignored by many experts.11. Why are the desks of all kinds designed for thos
25、e who sit more? A. To give them more comfort. B. To improve their work efficiency.C. To offer them the chance to exercise. D. To seek pleasure while working. DCrying is the sign of the rawest of human emotions. We cry when we cant hold inside what we feel any more. We cry when were at our best, and
26、when were at our worst. By we, I mean all of us - men included.But we never see other men cry. In no western culture has it ever been acceptable for men to shed (流泪) more than a single tear, and even then its reserved for grand victories, defeats and deaths. Dutch research suggests that women cry be
27、tween three and five times more than men. Generally men and women cry over the same things - deaths, break-ups and homesickness, primarily, but researchers believe that men cry more often than women when it comes to positive events.I want to admit，Im a bit of a cryer. However, having never really ex
28、perienced deaths in my life, a few weeks ago I experienced what it means to really, truly, pour my heart out in tears.See, my dog - a loyal companion - was killed by a car right outside my house. Being a witness to this painful event left me in shock for a good hour, but then the floodgates opened.
29、Over the next 48 hours, I might have cried 20 times. Once or twice I crouched (蹲) on the floor with my head in my hands and tears were the only outlet.It is suggested in the book Adult Crying: A Biopsychosocial Approach that theres a certain pleasure in crying. It helps ease stress when there is no
30、other way to express ourselves.In those days after my dogs death, I remember thinking, “Ive got to stop this crying”. It felt unmanly. It felt like a sign of weakness. Ive since realized that tears are for everybody; theyre not gender-specific. They show we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stre
31、ss and just feel.12. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about? A. Crying is a raw human emotion.B. Crying is an emotion beyond control.C. Crying is an emotion showing sadness.D. Crying is an emotion showing happiness.13. Whats the difference between men and women in crying according to Dutch
32、research? A. They cry over different matters. B. They cry at different times of life.C. Women cry more often over deaths. D. Men are more likely to have tears of joy.14. What does the author think of his crying over his dogs death? A. A sign of strength. B. A sign of weakness.C. Behavior of being wo
33、manish. D. A way of reducing emotional stress.15. Whats the best title for the text? A. Men, never cry like womenB. Men, its OK to cry sometimesC. Crying solves psychological problemsD. Crying explains differences between men and women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
34、余选项。（选 E 涂 AB，选 F 涂 CD，选 G 涂 AC）What Type of College is Right for You?When deciding what colleges to apply for, you may feel stressed about what type of campus you want to live and study on. 16 Do you want to know everybody at your school, or are you looking for more of a college town experience whe
35、re you meet new people every day? 17 Are you looking for a liberal arts (文科) school or a more STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) focused college? Maybe you want to attend a school more specific to what you may want to do in the future, like a music or art based school. Another aspect o
36、r factor into your decision is the kinds of activities the college offers. 18 Once you start collecting a list of places you are thinking about, the next thing to do is to consult your college counselors and start your applications. When applying to college, make sure to get help and advice from the
37、 college counselors, who always have their doors open to keep students on track when it comes to the college process. 19 Keeping them up to date on how far along you are in the process will help the college counselors get their job done and make your application a success. Once those applications ar
38、e in, the hardest part comes next: waiting. 20 As soon as the results come out, you will know which school is right for you, whether it is your top choice or something else down your list. A. The next step is finding what college suits you academically. B. They also invite students to email any ques
39、tion they may have. C. One of the first things that colleges look at is your past school record. D. This is also the time to reflect on which college you are hoping to get into. E. Sports, the arts and other interests can be a huge part in determining the right school. F. Choosing between a larger o
40、r smaller campus is the first step to narrow down which college is right for you. G. You should be thinking well in advance about which teachers you want to write recommendations to. 第二部分 语言知识及应用（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂
41、黑。As I walked through the door, I felt sharp coldness. While my fingers began to numb, many 21 ran through my head. Why am I here? What were my parents thinking when they 22 here?My parents were born and raised in a 23 family in southwestern Iowa. From a very young age, they were expected to 24 the
42、family farm.Five years after my birth, my parents made a decision that would 25 our lives forever. They decided they 26 more in life. They told their families that they were moving to Alaska!Why would they move to Alaska, the 27 of polar bears and Eskimos? When I asked, they said, “We wanted to expe
43、rience adventure.” My grandparents thought that they were 28 and said, “It is a horrible thing to do to those kids.”29 my parents moved, with nothing but a few clothes and $500 dollars. Through hard work and perseverance, they have not only survived, but are 30 than ever. My father has got his 31 jo
44、b as a wildlife technician for the Department of Fish and Game. My 32 is now the manager of the high school kitchen.These two people had the courage to 33 for their dreams - no matter what others thought. Through good and bad times, my parents never lost sight of their 34 . What they wanted most in
45、the world was to raise their children to be 35 . I honor and thank them. Because of their 36 , I have become an independent young man. 37 their hard work and strong will, they have become happy and successful. I have learned through their actions and mistakes that anything is 38 .So, when I ask myse
46、lf why I am in Alaska, I 39 myself how I got here. No matter how 40 it gets, I cant think of a better place to grow up. I sure do love Alaska!21. A. ways B. plans C. questions D. wishes22. A. left B. moved C. searched D. forgot23. A. farming B. building C. nursing D. training24. A. look for B. put a
47、way C. take over D. find out25. A. prove B. change C. begin D. save26. A. ate B. lost C. used D. wanted27. A. land B. sight C. visit D. protection28. A. strong B. brave C. crazy D. young29. A. So B. And C. But D. If30. A. wiser B. happier C. earlier D. heavier31. A. old B. dream C. lucky D. rich32.
48、A. mother B. brother C. friend D. grandpa33. A. go B. ask C. care D. wait34. A. problems B. feelings C. goals D. experiences35. A. healthy B. safe C. kind D. successful36. A. jobs B. teachings C. failures D. permissions37. A. Despite B. Without C. Through D. Beyond38. A. easy B. useful C. painful D. possible39. A. doubt B. remind C. believe D. persuade40. A. cold B. long C. much D. far第二节 语篇填空 ( 共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Getting around the city
