1、2018 届广东省茂名市高三五大联盟学校 9 月份联考 英语第一部分 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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMust-read Books that Are Hitting the Big Screen This YearThe Zookeepers Wife by Diane AckermanStarring: Jessica Chastain and Johan HeldenberghRelease Date: July 31,2017This true stor
2、y is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.Ackerman artfully retells the story of Jan and Zabinski and haw they used their zoo to save over three hundred people from the Nazis.After their zoo was bombed,they managed to hide people in animal cages,giving animal names to their guests and human names to
3、their animals.This is one story we truly hope lives up to the hype on film.The Lost City of Z by David GrannStarring: Sienna Miller and Robert PattinsonRelease Date: August 14,2017Looking for adventure?This story is just what you need.The book (and film) tells the tale of British explorer Percy Fawc
4、ett and how he ventured into the Amazon jungle in 1925,never to return.Its an enchanting mystery that we cant wait to see play out on screen.The Dinner by Herman KochStarring: Richard Gere and Rebecca HallRelease Date: October 5,2017We always say wed do absolutely anything for our kids,right?The sto
5、ry begins with two couples politely,eating dinner together,avoiding a conversation about their children who have committed a horrific act.As the story goes on, youll see just how far these parents will go to protect the ones they love.The Circle by Dave EggersStarring: Emma Watson and Patton OswaltR
6、elease Date: November 28,2017A young woman,Mae,is hired to work for a powerful Internet company and Feels like shes hit the job jackpot. The facility is very advanced,lively,and a bit wild.Maes story begins as one of ambition but soon tums into a heart-racing story of suspense.1.Why did Jan and Zabi
7、nski put people in animal cages?A.To offer them living places B.To treat them as animals C.To avoid being bombed D.To hide from the Nazis2.Who plays the role of a modern white-collar woman?A.Emma Watson. B.Rebecca Hall. C.Sienna Miller. D.Jessica Chastain.3.When can you go to see the film if you enj
8、oy adventure stories?A.In July. B.In August C.In October. D.In November.4.Which of the following is related to parents raising kids?A:The Zookeepers Wife. B.The Lost City of Z. C.The Dinner. D.The Circle.BI went to the cinema this afternoon to see La La Land.Before going into the screening my sister
9、 and I visited the ladies washroom.As we entered,a little blonde haired girl about 5 years of age opened one of the cubicle（小隔间）doors,hot pants in hand and looking upset and overwhelmed,she ran out of the washroom.I went after her.Her dad was standing outside.She quickly gave him the hot pants to dr
10、ess her.Little sweetheart. She obviously couldnt manage to button up her hot pants.Even though she had her little white tights on,she must have felt embarrassed about the lack of hot pants.I tried to calm and reassure her,saying,“When I saw dad standing outside I knew he was waiting for someone very
11、 pretty,but I just hadnt realized how,pretty she was going to be.”She didnt bite;dad smiled though.I offered to bring her back to wash her hands.She was too tiny to squeeze soap out of the dispenser,so I helped her.I could see poor dad out of the side of my eyes.He was right at the door looking in.I
12、 went with her to the hand dryer,but she was so tiny that the sensor couldnt even detect her little hands.I lifted her up and her hands were properly dried,well at least a little.I was moved by this little girls helplessness in an adult world.I also felt for dad having to trust that his little girl
13、would feel safe and secure for the few minutes out of his sight.I reached out for help.I tried to bridge the gap when a little helpless girl was a few minutes without a trusted adult and a concerned father had to for a moment accept he could not give her the security he wanted for her.It wasnt much
14、but it helped a caring father and his little daughter and for that,Im grateful.5.Why did the little girl catch the authors attention?A.She got frightened by strangers. B.She needed clothing to cover her.C.She was probably lost in the crowd. D.She was in an embarrassing situation.6.Why did the hand d
15、ryer fail to work for the little girl?A.The size of the sensor was too small. B.She was not tall enough to reach it.C.She didnt know how to operate it. D.It was drying the authors hands.7.How did the father feel in the story?A.Helpless. B.Shy. C.Shameful. D.Calm CIf you believe in thermometers（温度计）,
16、you should believe in global warming.And if you believe in eating fries with your burger,you should worry more about carbon emissions.It wont happen overnight,but as the planets climate changes,the growth cycles of main crops will all be heavily affected.Here are three of the crops that might not be
17、at the heat.The potato actually needs a great deal of beauty rest to develop properly. “They need a cool nighttime temperature in order to start growing the tuber,the part that we eat,” Nelson says.Temperature and altitude are two primary concerns in coffee growth,and farmers are stuck between a roc
18、k and a hard place.“We know that coffee grows in a certain temperature range,”Nelson says.“Theyve been moving up the mountains,but at some paint you run out of mountains to move up.”Higher-grade strains of Arabica coffee in Central American regions are at particular risk due to the need for lower gr
19、owing temperature,especially since diseases and pests are also becoming more of a factor as temperatures rise.Even if youre looking at the direct effects of temperature alone,rice is in trouble.“As nighttime temperatures go up,the rice is going to have a problem flowering and wont make as many seeds
20、,”Nelson says.In addition to this direct heat consequence,rising sea levels will flood many rice fields and destroy water salinity levels,while droughts will lower production,raise prices,and further shame westerners who are too clumsy with chopsticks to be able to clear their plates once a new grai
21、n is adopted.8.What is the closest meaning to the underlined word “emissions” in Paragraph 1?A.Mixture. B.Pollution. C.Going down. D.Letting off.9.What does the potatoes development need according to Nelson?A.Enough water and salt. B.Cool temperature at night.C.Much sunshine and fresh air. D.Sudden
22、rise of the temperature.10.The rice is difficult to flower,probably because_.A.sea levels go up suddenly B.the temperature rises at nightC.many seeds cant be produced D.both temperature and altitude rise11.What is the best title for the text?A.How Does Global Warming Affect Westerners B.How Does The
23、 Cool Temperature Affect RideC.What Is The Real Reason For Crops Growth D.Three Crops That Wont Survive Minor Climate ChangesDBefore you walked down the aisleif you even diddid you first agree to take your partners name?Had you agreed to the bank for updated credit cards,changed your email address,a
24、nd updated your Facebook?I didnt;and I know plenty of women out there didnt,either.So I was pretty shocked to learn that in a recent survey,over 50 percent of U.S. citizens believe a wife should take her husbands nameand she should be required to do so by law.Author Emily Schafer,a sociology profess
25、or at Portland State University,surveyed a representative national sample of 1,200 people tar the study,which found that a larger number of American adults think there needs to actually be a law in place to prevent women from keeping their own name.The most common reason given?The general belief is
26、that women should prioritize（优先）their marriage and their family ahead of themselves.To this,I admit Im a bit confused,because I dont understand how exactly riot taking your husbands last name means you arent prioritizing your marriage.Now,I didnt take my husbands name for a variety of reasons: I did
27、nt feel like the name was “mine“ and professionally I had built up a reputation as a writer under my maiden（未婚的）name,so I didnt want to lose that.His surname wasnt easy to spell,either;everyone gets it wrong (including my motherstilland weve been married 13 years).But most of all,I felt like in taki
28、ng my husbands last name,I was losing a huge sense of self.And while yes,we are a family,I dont want his surname to define me.Im not his possession.Just like every aspect of motherhood,each woman should be respected for the choices she makeswithout having to do anything by law.And we should all be g
29、rateful to Lucy Stonethe first American woman to legally maintain her last name after marriage in 1856.Just imagine how difficult that must have been to forego tradition in that time?12.What can be learned about the tradition of taking a husbands name from the survey?A.A law should be there to break
30、 the tradition.B.The majority of American adults support the tradition.C.The majority of American women go against the tradition.D.The law requires wives to take their husbands names in America.13.Why does an American woman generally take her husbands name?A.To value her marriage and family. B.To sh
31、ow honesty to her husband.C.To join in the family of her husband. D.To unite a new family under the same name.14.What can we learn from Paragraph 5?A.Why the author didnt use her husbands name. B.Why the authors mother didnt like her husband.C.How worthy the authors own maiden name was. D.How bored
32、the author became with her husbands name.15.Whats the authors attitude towards the tradition?A.Its reasonable. B.It needs no care.C.Every coin has two sides. D.Its out of date and confusing.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。Four Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Tr
33、avel AgentWhile online booking engines have made it easier for travelers to buy their own flights or hotel rooms,travel agents still offer a level of service._16_Have you visited my destination?Whether youre traveling to Paris or Puerto Rico,ask if your agent has been there._17_But they dont always
34、measure up to being there in person.“Book knowledge or online training seminars by suppliers is totally different from experiencing it firsthand,”Flagg says.What Is your response time?If waiting several days for a response to an emailed question is going to make you anxious,ask potential agents when
35、 theyre available and how quickly you should expect a response.“Some agents are part-time agents,and they work in the evenings,”Griswold says.“_18_Others do this full time.Its definitely smart to find out if your schedule can adjust with what your agent can provide.”_19_Agents provide varying levels
36、 of service.Some will only book hotels and flights and leave you to fill in the other details,so if youre expecting help with dinner reservations or ground transportation,ask if he can handle those. “A good agent is going to help you with any details that you want,”Griswold saysWhat fees should I ex
37、pect?Some agents charge a flat lee or an hourly fee for travel 一 consulting,while others earn commission from the airline or hotel booked.“_20_”Griswold says.A.What services do you offer?B.How do you find a right service?C.Some are available during the school day.D.Guidebooks and websites offer lots
38、 of advertisements.E.Ask about fees,whether there are booking fees or any other fee.F.Guidebooks and websites offer lots of detail on a given destination.G.Here are some questions that,can help you choose the right travel agent.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；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所
39、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。An anxious father,was worriedly sitting outside an operation room.Having met with a bad accident,his son was lying_21_inside.For the father,every moment seemed longer than a year.Suddenly a doctor_22_towards the operation room.The father just could not control his_
40、23_,“My son is lying on the_24_table for so long!”The doctor_25_the father and said,“This is the_26_I could reach.Please dont_27_.”Then he continued running to the operation room. The father became even angrier,“How_28_you said not to worry!You doctors have no_29_at all!”An hour passed;three more ho
41、urs went by;the father then began to think of all the_30_things that he might have to hear once the doctor finished the marathon operation._31_,the doctor came out of the room.Before the father could ask him_32_,the doctor said,“Your son is fine now.”land rushed away.The father became angry again.He
42、 shouted at the nurse,“How proud!What does he think of himself?He has done no_33_to me at all!It is his_34_to serve his patients.”The nurse requested him to_35_down and said,“Im sorry,sir.Your son is out of_36_.The doctor who operated on your son was in the graveyard（基地）when we called him_37_your so
43、n was brought here.His son_38_away last night.Before leaving,the doctor gave me all the necessary_39_.”Dont_40_before knowing the whole truth.21.A.unconscious B.unwilling C.regretful D.hopeless22.A.walked B.looked C.drove D.rushed23.A.fear B.pain C.sorrow D.anger24.A.dinning B.operation C.writing D.
44、work25.A.looked down on B.took care of C.stared at D.laughed at26.A.earliest B.latest C.hardest D.farthest27.A.worry B.cry C.hesitate D.quarrel28.A.stressfully B.easily C.patiently D.embarrassedly29.A.abilities B.courage C.feelings D.spirits30.A.dangerous B.urgent C.favorite D.worst31.A.Quickly B.Gr
45、adually C.Finally D.Immediately32.A.why B.anything C.when D.everything33.A.favour B.wrong C.good D.harm34.A.duty B.problem C.dream D.chance35.A.break B.calm C.set D.fall36.A.sight B.order C.danger D.control37.A.before B.although C.as long as D.as soon as38.A.walked. B.passed C.got D.ran39.A.possessi
46、ons B.assignments C.instructions D.requests40.A.reply B.imagine C.regret . D.conclude第二节（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。Ann stepped outside her front door to see_41_the weather was like.It was still cold and rainy.It had been so cold that she had to tum her heater_42_
47、.She was lucky because her heater worked and she could pay her_43_(heat) bills.Some people in Los Angeles werent so lucky._44_(able) to use their home heater,they played charcoal（木炭）into a barbecue grill（烤架）and lit it.The heat kept them warm,but the carbon monoxide killed them.This happens almost ev
48、ery winter in Los Angeles.People shut all the windows tight_45_(keep) the cold out,and then light the charcoal.Soon enough,the oxygen in their home_46_(consume) by the open flames.The family choke to death.Everyone knows smoke detectors（检测器）are required in Los Angeles._47_many people dont know about,or dont think they need carbon monoxide detectors.Theyre not expensive.A $25 investment can save a family from death.People always think that nothing bad will happen to them;it always happens to “_48_other guy”.So they forget to put several fresh_49_(battery) into
