1、高台一中 2016 年秋学期高三年级第一次检测高三英语试卷第一部分 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，并写在答题卡上。A来源:学科网Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind.Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choos
2、ing a college.One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.Another major fa
3、ctor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake.Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distan
4、ce from home may also come into consideration.If family is a top priority（优先） , that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get t
5、o know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your e
6、ducation. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an
7、above-average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard.Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close.Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.1Wh
8、en it comes to going to college the author thinks _.Astudents will become homesickBstudents are unwilling to leave their homeC financial situation is the first to considerDstudents are eager to attend their ideal university2What is the main idea of the third paragraph?AThe location of the college is
9、 a main factor.BA long distance will make students upset.CStudents can be independent at college.DThe climate must be taken into consideration.3What does the underlined part “people person” in the passage mean?AA very sociable person. BA very particular person. CA person of great capacity. DA person
10、 of great importance.4Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?AThe location of a college. BThe coming challenges.CSchool size. DThe examination result.BHave you ever noticed that the more you have, the more you want? Lets face it.Thinking our life is good enough doesnt come natura
11、lly to many people.When we have high expectations of everything in life we will run into disappointment.Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction.Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.Focus on what you are than
12、kful for.Most people want things to be better than they are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have.Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be.Focus on what you are thankful for.Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now.When we hold onto r
13、egrets from decisions we have made, it can really poison our well-being.Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner.What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and be mindful of the curr
14、ent moment to find more joy and fulfillment.When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life we are likely to be less satisfied.Social comparisons can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective in a disc
15、ontented position.Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you.Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you.Stay present and focus on the task youre u
16、nde-rtaking at the moment.Dont let the life pass you by because youre always on the goal and distracted by ambition.Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment and it will become more natural.5How can we live with contentment（满足）?ATo change our lifestyle.BTo have a motivation in life.CT
17、o give less attention to what we are grateful for.DTo realize the difference between needs and desires.6Whats the main idea of Paragraph 3?AMake wise decisions. BKnow the present situation.CLet go of regrets. DRemember the past.7The underlined word “elide”(in Paragraph 5) probably means “_”Aenjoy Bc
18、hange Ccreate Dneglect8What should you do to put yourself in a good mood?AMake time for simple pleasures. BLearn from successful people.CFocus on your future goals. DCreate chance to learn more.CRecommended Delft HotelsBridges House HotelBridges House Hotel is a hotel in the centre of Delft and has
19、shops and museums next door. There are many restaurants in the area where you can eat a lovely dinner in the evening. The market square is within easy walking distance. The comfortable rooms are all uniquely decorated and have a splendid bathroom.Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are available. There
20、are extra long beds for your convenience.Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge. In the evenings, guests can have a drink here as well.Hotel JulianaJust a 5-minute walk from the centre of Delft, this friendly family hotel is close to everything and offers comfortable rooms at an affordable price. T
21、he main priority is to provide you with quality service through personal attention and by creating a pleasant atmosphere.This hotel is also conveniently located near the Technical University of Delft. Other cultural spots and a series of bars and restaurants are just a stroll away.Shanghai HotelThis
22、 unique hotel features Chinese-style decoration and an elegant bar. Shanghai Hotel is located next to the A13 highway, only a 10-minute drive from Delft city centre. It offers free on-site parking.Each of the rooms at Shanghai Hotel includes flat-screen cable TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilit
23、ies plus a refrigerator.The comfortable modern bathrooms have a shower, a hairdryer and free makeup.Hotel de KoophandelLocated on the central Beesten Market, Hotel de Koophandel is surrounded by cafes and restaurants in the heart of Delft. In the breakfast room, you can enjoy various breads, toasts，
24、cereals, eggs and fruits in the morning.The comfortable and uniquely decorated rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Coffee and tea facilities are available. Because of the perfect location, you can easily walk around the city centre and visit the main places of interest.For mor
25、e detailed information, please click here hotel is the best choice if someone is extremely tall?ABridges House Hotel. BHotel Juliana.CShanghai Hotel. DHotel de Koophandel.10If someone chooses Shanghai Hotel, he _.Acan enjoy various breads and eggs来源:Zxxk.ComBcan go to the Technical University of De
26、lftCmay be interested in Chinese-style decorationDmay visit some parks for free来源:Zxxk.Com11What do all the hotels in the passage have in common?AT hey offer free Wi-Fi. BThey are at Delft city centre.CThey offer free on-site parking. DThey offer comfortable rooms.12Where can you probably see the pa
27、ssage?AIn a magazine. BIn a newspaper.COn the Internet. DIn a TV program.DBeing an astronaut（宇航员） sounds cool, doesnt it？In space, they get to do some pretty amazing things, like floating in zero gravity（引力） .However，there are also plenty of things that astronauts cant do because of their weightless
28、 environment, and thats very sad. Whats worse, they cant even let their sadness showbecause its impossible to cry in zero gravity.Of course, astronauts can still produce tears. But crying is much more difficult in space， reported The Atlantic in January. Without gravity, tears dont flow downward out
29、 of the eyes like they do here on Earth. This means that when you cry in space, your tears have nowhere to gothey just stick to your eyes.In May 2011, astronaut Andrew Feustel experienced this during one of his spacewalks.“Tears， ” he said, “dont fall off your eye. They just kind of stay there.”Besi
30、des making your vision unclear, this can also cause physical pain. Back on Earth, tears are supposed to bring comfort to the eyes.But thats not the case in space.The space environment dries out astronauts eyes, and when tears suddenly wet the eyes, it can cause pain rather than comfort. “My right ey
31、e is painful like crazy.” Feustel told his teammate during the walk.Since gravity doesnt work in space, astronauts need some extra help to get rid of the tears.Feustel chose to rub his eyes against his helmet to wipe the tears away. Another choice is to just wait“When the tears get big enough they s
32、imply break free of the eye and float around， ”astronaut Ron Parise told The Atlantic.There are lots of small thingsthings like cryingthat we are so used to on Earth. We usually take them for granted, until they become a problem in a totally different environment，like space. There, astronauts cant t
33、alk to each other directly. They also cant eat or drink in normal ways. They cant even burp(打隔), because there is no gravity to hold the food down in their stomach. If they do burp, they just end up throwing up(呕吐) everything in their stomach，according to the UK National Space Center.Thus, perhaps i
34、ts only space explorers who can honestly say：“Gravity, youre the best.”13What can we conclude from Paragraphs 2 and 3?AAstronauts are unable to feel sad in space.BAstronauts produce fewer tears in space.CTears produced in space flow down more slowly.DTears produced in space dont flow downward.14What
35、 can the astronaut do to get rid of the tears?ARub his eyes against his helmet to let the tears float forward.BRub his eyes by hand to let the tears float around.CGet the tears big enough to fall off of his eyes.DGet the tears big enough to break away from his eyes.15.What effect do tears have on as
36、tronauts?AThey cause physical pain. BThey bring comfort to them.CThey make their vision clearer. DThey float around and cause trouble.第二节 阅读填空（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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are wor
37、king to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:Schedule yearly exams. 16 .Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to
38、12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.Protect against UV rays (紫 外 线 ). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremel
39、y important to wear sunglasses. 17.Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 18 .Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.19 . A
40、s part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing
41、 contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 20 .Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A. Eat your greens.B. Eye care should begin early in life.来源:学科网C. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good
42、 shape by taking more vitamins.E. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight.F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate(合适的) wear.G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.第二部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分 70 分）第一节 完型填空（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）来源:学.科.网 Z.X.X.K阅读下列短文，从短文后各题
43、所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并写在答题卡上。About 10 years ago I was having my annual party and my niece came to see me.As she 21 around the room, she noted that my employees seemed happy.Then, I asked her how she thought I did that.“Im sure you treat them 22， ” she replied.“Thats half of it， ” I said.“Do
44、you know 23 the other half is？”She didnt have the answer.So whats the answer? I 24 the unhappy people.People laugh at this point.I wish I were 25 . Im not. I have learned that as a manager you cannot make everyone happy. Good 26 requires training，communicating and patience.Dont 27 me wrong. This doe
45、snt happen a lot.Theres no joy in the 28 of firing someone.And its not always the employees 29 there are many bad bosses out there.And not all employees 30 your company.I dont have a Ph.D., an MBA, or even an economics degree.What I do have is a 31 company. Now I know some people argue that a busine
46、ss is 32 making money, and not everyone has to be happy. When you 33 a company，you have the right to 34 yourself with the people you choose.I have a good day today. Not 35 Ive got a big order or great 36 reports. I have wonderful people working for me. They care. They are committed(尽心尽力的) 37 ，they u
47、nderstand the whole customer-staff-company triangle，where all of the aspects 38 each other. When you have the right people, business is much39 . I know because I have 40 it.21A.showed BLooked Cturned Dcame22A.nicely Bfirmly Cstrictly Dseriously23A.which Bthat Cwhat Dwho24A.trick Bhire Cdislike Dfire
48、25A.crying Bjoking Ccheating Dregretting26A.assessment Bagreement Cmanagement Demployment27A.bring Bthink Ctreat Dget28A.way Bchance Cact Dform29A.decision Bfailure Cfortune Dfault30A.fit Bbelieve Cchoose Dunderstand31A.funny Bbusy Chappy Dlarge32A.with Bbeyond Cinto Dabou t33A.leave Bjoin Cown Dshare34A.relax Bhelp Camaze Dsurround35A.until Bbecause Cafter Dthat36A.physical Bmedical Cpolitical DFinancial( 金融的)37A.Besides BHowever COtherwise
