1、2019届甘肃省武威第十八中学高三上学期第三次月考高三英语 命题人：考试时间为100分钟, 满分120分第卷 (共70分)第一节 阅读理解 (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、D四个选项,选出最佳选项,并用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。AThe first newspapers were written by hand and put up on walls in public place. The earliest daily newspaper was started in Rome in 59 BC. In the 700s the wo
2、rlds first printed newspaper was published. Europe didnt have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany.The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was publ
3、ished once a week. The first daily English newspaper was the Daily Courant (每日新闻). It came out in March 1702.In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell started The Boston
4、 Newsletter (波士顿新闻通讯), the first newspaper published in the American colonies. By 1760, the colonies had more than thirty daily newspapers. There are now about 1,800 daily papers in the United States.Today, as a group, English language newspapers have the largest circulation (发行量) in the world. But
5、the largest circulation for a newspaper is that of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Dhimbun (朝日新闻).It sells more than 11 million copies every day.1. The first daily newspaper came out in _.A. 59 BC B. 700s C. 1609 D. 16202. The first regular published newspaper in Europe was printed in _.A. England B. G
6、ermany C. France D. Sweden3. The first printed newspaper in America came out in _.A. Washington B. New York C. Boston D. New Orleans4. Today there are about _ daily newspaper printed in the United States.A. 1621 B. 1704 C. 1760 D. 18005. Which is NOT true according to the passage? A. The first regul
7、arly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam.B. English language newspaper sells more than 11 million copies every day.C. Europe didnt have a regularly published newspaper in 1608.D. The first daily English newspaper came out in March 1702.BFading beautyShe is widely see
8、n as proof that good looks can last for ever. But, at nearly 500 years of age, time is catching up with the Mona Lisa(蒙娜丽莎).The health of the famous picture, painted by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1505, is getting worse by the year, according to the Louvre Museum(卢浮宫博物馆) where it is housed.“The thin, woode
9、n panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago,” the museum said. Visitors have noticed changes but repairing the worlds most famous painting is not easy. Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current che
10、mical state(化学状态).Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, many attracted by the mystery of her smile. “It is very interesting that when youre not looking at her, she seems to be smiling, and then you look at her and she stops,” said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard Unive
11、rsity. “Its because direct vision (视觉) is excellent at picking up detail, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.”However, the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile. Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he always carried it with hi
12、m, until it was eventually sold to Frances King Francis I in 1519.In 1911, the painting was stolen from the Louvre by a former employee, who took it out of the museum hidden under his coat. He said he planned to return it to Italy. The painting was sent back to France two years later.During World Wa
13、r II, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.Like many old ladies, the Mona Lisa has some interesting stories to tell.6. What does the writer mean by “time is catching up with the Mona Lisa”?A. The painting woman is not so beautiful any more.B. Ageing（成熟）
14、is something that affects us all.C. The painting needs repairing.D. At such an old age, she is no longer popular.7. What makes the repair work difficult?A. The wooden panel is thin and old.B. No one knows exactly what materials were used to create the painting and how it might respond to treatment.C
15、. The health of the painting is suffering.D. Experts cant agree on how to carry out repairs.8. What makes her so mysterious according to Professor Livingston?A. The materials the Italian artist used. B. The way she smiles.C. The way Da Vinci painted the smile. D. It plays a trick upon the human eyes
16、CThis March is a busy month in Shanghai. Theres a lot to do. Here are the highlights. Live MusicLate Night Jazz Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. Hes coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbies Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so dont expe
17、ct to get much sleep. This is Herbies third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.Scottish DancingTake your partners and get ready to dance till you are tired. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gord
18、on Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.ExhibitionsShanghai MuseumThere are 120,000 pieces on show here. Your can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. Its always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies(木乃伊)
19、and more gold than youve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!Dining Sushi(寿司) chef in townPLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 1523 MarchPRICE: ￥80,120 TIME: 10:00p.m. till late!TEL: 6466-8736PLACE: Jack Steins DATES: every MondayPRICE: ￥60 including one drink TIME: 7:0010:00 p.m.TEL: 6402-
20、1877PLACE: Shanghai Museum PRICE: ￥30(￥15 for students )TEL: 6888-6888 DATES: daily TIME: MondayFriday 9:00a.m. 5:00p.m. , Weekends 9:00a.m. 9:00p.m.Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, its become an art form .The most famous Sushi artist is Yuki Kamura .Shes also one of the few female
21、 chefs in Japan. Shell be at Sushi Scene all of this month.For a full listing of events, see our website.9. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8:00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?A. Live MusicLate Night Jazz B. Scottish dancingC. Exhibitions Shanghai Museum D. DiningSushi chef
22、 in town10. Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out .B. The performance given by the American jazz band wont last long .C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.D
23、. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.11. From the text we may learn that Kamura is _.A. a cook B. a waitress C. an instructor D. an artist DAs a boy, Charles Robert Darwin collected anything that caught his interest: insects, coins and interesting stones. He
24、was not very clever, but Darwin was good at doing the things that interested him. His father was a doctor, so Darwin was sent to Edinburgh to study medicine, and was planned to follow a medical career. But Charles found the lectures boring. Then his father sent him to Cambridge University to study t
25、o be a priest. While at Cambridge, Darwins interest in zoology and geography grew. Later he got a letter from Robert FitzRoy who was planning to make a voyage around the world on a ship, the Beagle. He wanted a naturalist to join the ship, and Darwin was PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATE
26、S: all monthPRICE: ￥200 TIME: lunchtimeTEL: 6690-3211recommended(推荐). That voyage was the start of Darwins great life.As the Beagle sailed around the world, Darwin began to wonder how life had developed on earth. He began to observe everything. After he was home, he set to work, getting his collecti
27、on in order. His first great work The Zoology of the Beagle was well received, but he was slow to make public his ideas on the origin of life. Later Darwin and Wallace, another naturalist who had the same opinions as Darwin, produced a paper together. Darwins great book, On the Origin of Species by
28、Means of Natural Selection (物种起源) appeared. It attracted a storm. People thought that Darwin was saying they were descended from monkeys. What a shameful idea! Although most scientists agreed that Darwin was right, the Church was still so strong that Darwin never received any honors for his work.Aft
29、erwards, he published another great work, The Descent of Man. His health grew worse, but he still worked. “When I have to give up observation, I shall die,” he said. He was still working on 17, April, 1882. He was dead two days later.12. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
30、?A. Charles Darwins ideas B. Charles Darwins works C. Father of modern biology: Charles Darwin D. The greatest scientist: Charles Darwin13. Darwins father sent him to Edinburgh to _.A. make him like natural history B. make him become a doctor C. let him change his hobbies D. have him give up his col
31、lection14. According to the passage, Charles Darwins whole life was changed by _.A. his study at Cambridge University B. his collection of coins C. the naturalists at Cambridge D. the voyage of the Beagle15. The underlined part “they were descended from monkeys” probably means “_”.A. they gave monke
32、ys life B. they were different from monkeys C. they were developed from monkeys D. they had to live with monkeys第二节 七选五 （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。Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. Over a million people each year will have a heart
33、attack and 25% will die before they get to the hospital or in the Emergency Department. 16 Prevention is the best way so it does not damage your heart and limit your ability to enjoy life. Simple ways might help reduce your risk:Dont smokeThis means that you should stop smoking as soon as possible i
34、f you already smoke, and if you live with a smoker, you should put limits on the smoker. 17 Get moving18 Find a form of exercise you enjoy enough to want to do it regularly and stick to it. If you have health issues that limit exercise, see your doctor for suggestions and make sure you begin with a
35、program that will not be too challenging for you to keep with it.19 Make sure you follow a heart prevention diet, even if you dont have any symptoms (症状) of heart disease. 20 You should eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Meats should be lean (瘦的 ), and fats s
36、hould be limited to heart healthy fats such as olive oil. Sugars and processed foods should be limited, and fruits and vegetables should make up a large part of your daily meals.A. Eat healthy foods B. Manage your weight C. A heart attack is a very frightening event. D. The key is to prevent the dis
37、ease before it starts. E. Its best if you can get in 30 minutes a day of exercise. F. If you feel any of these heart attack symptoms, do not ignore. G. If you havent started smoking, be sure never to start this habit.第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2140各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项After the
38、 earthquake hit northeast Japan on March 11, 2011, many touching stories that I saw with my own eyes happened around me.I had to walk home since all the 21 had stopped after the quake. On my way home I 22 an old Japanese lady at the bakery shop who was giving out free bread, which made my heart 23 .
39、 A middle-aged Japanese man was holding a sign that said, “Please use our 24 .“ He was 25 his house for people to go to the restroom.My friend wanted to 26 others. He stood in the cold with a sign “If you are okay with a motorcycle, I will 27 you to your house.“ And then I saw him take one gentleman
40、 home, all the way to faraway(遥远的) place!Then the next day I drove to 28 my car with gas. There was a 29 of gas now and many gasoline stations were either closed or had very 30 lines. I got 31 ,since I was behind 15cars. Finally, when it was my 32 , the man smiled and said, “ 33 this situation, we a
41、re only giving $ 30 worth gas per person. Is that all right?“ “Of course, Im just glad that we are all able to 34 ,“ I said. His smile gave me so much 35 .I saw a man at the evacuation(疏散) center 36 when people brought food to him, It was the first time in three days that food has been brought to th
42、eir center. However, after he wiped the tears, his next 37 surprised me. “I am very 38 that we are provided with food. But people in the city next to us havent 39 any food at all. Please go to that centre as well.“ And when hearing that, I realized there is a bright future on the other side of this
43、40 .21. A. traffic B. rescue C. communication D. businesses22. A. missed B. caught C. noticed D. heard23. A. hungry B. soft C. broken D. warm24. A. toilet B. hotel C. hospital D. house25. A. advertising B. opening C. repairing D. decorating26. A. encourage B. save C. charge D. assist27. A. drive B.
44、follow C. lead D. send28. A. start B. fill C .check D. wash29. A. plenty B. lack C. variety D. diversity30. A. direct B. straight C. long D. short31. A. worried B. lucky C. excited D. annoyed32. A. time B. turn C. duty D. decision33. A. Apart from B. Together with C. Because of D. Instead of34. A. s
45、hare B. offer C. tolerate D. transform35. A. comfort B. pleasure C. trouble D. entertainment36. A. waiting B. grabbing C. sleeping D. crying37. A. promises B. roles C. actions D. words38. A. upset B. grateful C. surprised D. proud 39. A. bought B. supplied C. prepared D. received40. A. city B. cente
46、r C. lesson D. disaster第卷 (共50分)第一节 语法填空（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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Once there lived a rich man 41 wanted to do something for the people of his town. 42 first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed 43 ver
47、y large stone. Then he 44 (hide ) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.“Who put this stone in the centre of the road?” said the old man, but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way. 45 man came
48、 along and did the same thing; then another came ,and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove 46 . Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, 47 (say) to himself: “The night 48 (be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.” Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all
