1、天水一中高三第三次诊断考试英语第 I 卷第一部分阅读理解 (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。AHere are some themed attractions inside this Disneyland Park that all have something to offer. Mickey AvenueOnce you entered the Disneyland Park, Mickey Mouse and his friends gath
2、er along the street welcoming you. This place is also a busy bazaar where tourists can select varieties of goods and enjoy tasty snacks while wandering around.Gardens of ImaginationIt is the first garden-designed Disney park in the world, with bridges and paths connecting seven themed areas. Chinese
3、 Zodiac Mural (生肖壁画) in the Garden of the Twelve Friends turn the movie figures into twelve animal signs. Guests can try to find their own zodiac sign on the wall and take photos with it.Adventure IsleAdventure Isle takes visitors into a newfound ancient tribe(部落). Drifting down the river on the raf
4、ts, you will pass through unknown places and rush into the dark caves, meeting the huge mysterious monsters.TomorrowlandThe carefully designed Tomorrowland presents endless possibilities of the future. Using high tech, this park is like the settings of science fiction movies. The shooting program, “
5、Buzz lightyear Planet rescue”, gives visitors a mission to save the world.Admission FeeOne-day Ticket CNY370 on ordinary daysCNY499 on weekends, public holidays, July and AugustTwo-day Ticket A 5% discount on the basis of the original prizeNote:Children between 1 and 1.4 meters tall and seniors aged
6、 over 65 can enjoy a 25% discount on the ticket price.1. What does the underlined word “bazaar” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. club B. market C. agency D. cottage2. Where should you go if youre interested in traditional Chinese culture?A. Tomorrowland B. Mickey Avenue C. Gardens of Imagination. D.
7、Adventure Isle3. How much is the admission for a young couple and their son (1.2m) on Sunday?A. CNY998 . B. CNY1,122.75 . C. CNY1,322.35 . D. CNY1,372.25 .BI have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many peop
8、le put off something that brings them joy just because they havent thought about it. Dont have it on their schedule, and didnt know it was coming or they are too strict to depart from their routine.I cant count the times I called my sister and said, “How about going to lunch in half an hour?” She wo
9、uld gasp and stammer (结结巴巴地说), “I cant. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known it yesterday, I had a late breakfast, and it looks like rain.” And my personal favorite response: “Its just Monday.” She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, Ive
10、tried to be a little more flexible.Life has a way of going faster as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we are awaken, and all having to show for our lives is repetition of “Im going to”, “I plan on” and “Someday, when things are
11、settled down a bit.”When anyone calls my “seize the moment” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for a while, and youre ready to change your attitude to life.My lips have not touched ic
12、e cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happily. Now go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to not something on your SHOULD DO list.4. The example of the writers sist
13、er serves as _.A. a debate B. an introduction C. a support D. a conclusion5. The writer thinks that the excuse “Its just Monday.” is acceptable, because _.A. it is still likely that they can have lunch together some time laterB. it sounds most reasonable of all the excusesC. it shows respect for the
14、 writers suggestionD. it indicates the time when they can have lunch together6. The underlined word “contagious” in the fourth paragraph means _ .A. accurate B. influential C. hopeful D. necessary7. What is the purpose of the writer by writing this passage?A. To suggest how time flies.B. To persuade
15、 busy people to relax.C. To advise people to keep their promise.D. To persuade readers to be flexible on their schedule for practical joy.CHow long has 3-D technology been around? Most of us might think of crowds of teenagers in a 1950s movie house watching Bwana Devil in 3-D. But 3-D technology mad
16、e its first appearance on the scene in 1838 with the first stereoscope(体视镜). And the first actual 3-D movie was a 1903 film called Le Ariveedun Train.Although it has such a long history, the technology has still remained based on one simple principle-to make 3-D effects you must find a way to projec
17、t two slightly different pictures to each eye. Modern 3-D technology works by rapidly flickering(闪动) two versions of the movie and projecting them onto each eye. The brain does the rest of the work, combining the two pictures together into one and giving the show the appearance of depth, the third d
18、imension.But does this exposure, especially long exposures, cause harm to the childs developing brain and visual system? Unfortunately, long-term studies on new flicker digital 3-D technology and children arent yet available. We do not know if regular or daily 3-D viewing over years affects the deve
19、loping visual system, although older 3-D methods basically do the same thing and are not considered harmful.The question of possible harm in modern 3-D use in TV is really based on two facts: the amount of time children will now be watching 3-D TV each day and the sensitivity some children show in r
20、eaction to 3-D viewing. It is difficult to make actual lab studies of longer term 3-D viewing in children because of the possible harm of the experiment. Researchers will have to wait until 3-D TV technology is already in the marketplace for a number of years, then check heavy 3-D TV watchers and co
21、mpare them with non-watchers.With a 3-D television technology in the home, we will soon be able to answer the question of whether or not longer and more frequent periods of 3-D exposure cause more changes in the visual system. We may find that the bigger problem is the introduction of a new technolo
22、gy that leads to even more time spent on TV rather than playing outdoors.8. According to the text, 3-D technology _A. was refused by people when it first appeared.B. will soon change the way we watch TV.C. does no good to our visual system.D. has a history of nearly 200 years.9. Paragraph 2 is mainl
23、y about_A. how 3-D technology works. B. why 3-D movies are popularC. the history of 3-D technology. D. the influence of 3-D technology.10. Whats the method suggested in paragraph 4?A. To wait and see B. To carry out lab studiesC. To stop making 3-D movies D. To improve 3-D technology11. The authors
24、purpose in writing the text is to _A. ask children not to watch 3-D moviesB. discuss if 3-D viewing is harmful to children.C. introduce the advantages of 3-D technology.D. predict the development of 3-D technology.DDeveloped and developing nations can learn from each other seeking a low carbon econo
25、my，a Chinese government official said in Shanghai yesterday.“China doesnt lag developed nations in terms of energy saving and green economy”，said Zhou Changyi，director of the energy saving department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.“While we can learn many aspects from develop
26、ed nations，they also should learn something from us，such as water conservation，” Zhou said in a speech during the new Path of Chinas Industrialization forum at the ongoing China International Industry Fair 2009.He said industrialized nations and China are dealing with different issues to combat clim
27、ate change. The United Kingdom，for example，is concerned about transport，buildings and new energy in reducing carbon emissions. For China，the most urgent task is how to realize new type of industrialization and avoid mistakes that other countries made when they industrialized.As such，overseas exhibit
28、ors at this years fair are showing ways to help China achieve low carbon emissions in the industrial section.Swiss power and automation technology group ABB called for a stronger focus on product lifecycle assessment，or LCA，which is used to study the environmental impact of a product from the resear
29、ch and manufacturing stage through its usage and recycling.Tobias Becker，head of ABBs process automation division for North Asia and China，said LCA is an effective tool in helping manufacturing industries to reduce carbon emissions.LCA shows that industrial customers should focus on a products envir
30、onmental impact throughout its lifecycle instead of on its initial investment or ready to use stage. For example，a motors initial investment accounts for only 3 percent of its lifecycle cost，while 94 percent goes to fuel consumption and the rest to maintenance.Richard Hausmann，North East Asia CEO of
31、 Siemens，said ，“The color of future industrialization is green.”The Germany Company recently announces that it wants to receive orders worth more than 6 billion Euros (US 8.8 billion) for intelligent net power networks，Smart Grid，over the next five years. Siemens has set a 20 percent market share ta
32、rget for the global smart grid business.A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology，advanced sensors specialized computers that save energy，reduce costs and increase reliability. The United States and China are considered the two biggest markets for smart g
33、rid.12.“_” can replace the underlined word “lag”in paragraph 2A. Fall behind B. Be superior to C. Attack D. Fear13. We can infer _ from the last two paragraphs of this passage.A. Siemens has occupied 20 percent market share for the global smart grid businessB. Siemens received orders worth 6 billion
34、 Euros recentlyC. Siemens will earn $ 8.8 billion from intelligent power networksD. Siemens plan about Smart Grid may come true in the future14. _ about Smart Grid isnt mentioned in the passage.A. Energy saving B. Low cost C. Security D. Small in size15. The best title for the passage _.A. Developed
35、 and Developing Nations Can Learn From Each OtherB. Low carbon Economya Shared GoalC. Intelligent Power NetworksD. Two Biggest Markets for Smart Grid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。Investing in yourselfFiguring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task
36、. This is something that you will want to learn how to do._16_Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.You may think investing in yourself means inves
37、ting in your education. _17_. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.So what are some specific things you can do? _18_. Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. Im talking about th
38、e books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. _19_. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation.Moreover, investing in yoursel
39、f is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isnt 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. _20_. But over time, they will show up in terms of yo
40、ur happiness level as well as your level of success.A. This is just one way.B. The benefits will stay with you.C. If you arent a reader, you should start with that.D. The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.E. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.F. The best way to in
41、vest your money is to invest it in yourself.G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 45)一一一 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。They say after a parent dies, the surviving children can take on some
42、 of their parents characteristics. I 21 becoming anything like my dad for years 22 I wanted to be me, not him; but there I sat at his memorial service several months ago, telling myself, “ Youve 23 a lot more of your dad in you than you think.”There is this phrase my dad 24 , and I know Im going to
43、sound 25 to complain about it, but it used to 26 me. “I am so proud of you,” he told us kids, whether wed won a race or helped others. That should be a (n) 27 thing, but heres what always 28 my mind: “You are taking credit for what isnt really yours. You can be proud, but the 29 is mine.Your parent
44、is doing his best to give you 30 , but you do not 31 it. “Im so proud of you.” It came out of my dads mouth 32 , on those calls where I might have 33 something that happened at work or when he and Mom came to visit and we 34 the talents of our two boys. I knew the feeling of parental 35 well, especi
45、ally when my boys achieved in ways that were 36 my comprehension and ability, but I looked for other ways to 37 it. “Thats an extremely good story youve written!” I would say about the composition. I thought that by making my praise 38 , it would feel like I was claiming their achievement less as mi
46、ne and more as one they could own themselves.So just the other day when my older son sent me an email about his scholarship, I searched for 39 things to say, but finally 40 he doesnt need my cleverness. They just want what my dad gave me. “Im so proud of you,” I wrote. Just like the old man to me.21
47、. A. insisted B. resisted C. considered D. meant22. A. if B. until C. though D. because23. A. remembered B. explained C. missed D. got24. A. used B. created C. changed D. translated25. A. interesting B. funny C. silly D. rude26. A. worry B. harm C. bother D. reward27. A. basic B. good C. difficult D
48、. important28. A. opened up B. went through C. tested out D. broke down29. A. adjustment B. enjoyment C. achievement D. assignment30. A. praise B. comment C. support D. information31. A. win B. offer C. accept D. hear32. A. in no time B. ahead of time C. all the time D. for a time33. A. complained B. written C. forgotten D. mentioned34. A. showed off B. depended on C. found out D. drew out35. A. control B. choice C. responsibility D. pride36. A. beyond B. near C. below D. about37. A. feel B. express C. take D. analyze38. A. scientif
