1、2019 届甘肃省武威第二中学高三上学期第二次（10 月）月考英语试题（考试时间：100 分钟 试卷满分：120 分）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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑ASchool ActivitiesOur school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including primary, secondary and A-Level. We offer workshops, h
2、ands-on activities and a teacher support service to help you get the most out of your visit. All school services are free, but must be booked in advance.来源:Zxxk.ComDarwin CentreFind out who you really are and where you come from in our interactive films about evol ution, described by Sir David Atten
3、borough.Hands-on ActivitiesGet up close and personal with Museum in these hands-on activities, where you c an handle real specimens from our collections. Hundreds of real, natural history specimens for students to touch and explore are in our hands-on science centre.Self-led ActivitiesPupils can eng
4、age with specimens through role-play in a self-guided explorer challenge through the Museum.The Great Debate School ProgramStudents are introduced to the history of the debate during a lively tour. They are then divided into groups and use exhibits to prepare presentations representing the views of
5、the debated key characters.BookingAll school activities must be booked in advance by calling the schools booking line: 4420 7942 6666.1. If you want to join in the school activities, you _.A. have to pay for the services B. should be an A-Level studentC. need to visit the school web D. must book in
6、advance2. If youre interested in human evolution, youd better choose_.A. The Great Debate Schools Program B. Darwin CentreC. Hands-on Activities D. Self-led Activities3. Which of the following programs is the most suitable one for team work?A. Darwin Centre. B. The Great Debate School Program.C. Sel
7、f-led Activities. D. Hands-on Activities.BMy wife and I have always been friendly with the clerks at the local convenience store. I dont think many people appreciate what a difficult job these folks have. They work for a little over minimum wage and I often wonder how they make ends meet.One of the
8、clerks, Charlie, was always wearing his glasses but he didnt one day. I asked him about it and he said theyd been out of order and that he couldnt afford a new pair. His family needed money. It was obvious that he was having a difficult time.We wanted to help him, so we turned to our own eye doctor
9、for assistance with a plan. We had his secretary contact him, asking him to come in for an eye exam for free. We told the doctor to let him order whatever glasses he wanted and that we would pay for them. Although Charlie questioned what was going on, the doctor just told him that someone had offere
10、d the money for his new glasses. When we went in to pay the bill, the doctor told us he was so touched by our idea that he waived the exam fee and only charged us for half the price of the glasses!It was so wonderful to see Charlie in her new glasses and he enjoyed telling all the regular customers
11、how the gift came about. Im sure that upon hearing her story, ideas of kindness may have emerged in the minds of many. 4. Why didnt the clerk Charlie wear glasses one day?A. It was very warm and fine.B. His old glasses were broken.C. His glasses were missing.D. He forgot to wear his glasses.5. From
12、the passage, we can infer that _.A. Charlie was a young man with skillsB. Charlie knew who paid the money for the new glassesC. Charlie didnt support his family with enough moneyD. Charlie entirely accepted the money for the new glasses6. The underlined word “waived” in the third paragraph can be re
13、placed by _.A. gave up B. took up C. cut down D. put off7. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. The Wonderful Feeling of Helping others B. Customers Gift to an EmployeeC. A Friendly Clerk Charlie D. A New Pair of GlassesCMany people in high school cannot wait to go to c
14、ollege and leave their hometown behind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing 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 expen
15、sive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.Another major factor 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 year
16、s near an ocean or a lake. Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther
17、from home would be more appropriate.来源:学科网School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to 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
18、. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education. 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 ac
19、cepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an 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 ther
20、e, there probably will be one that is close. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.8.When it comes to going to college the author thinks _.A. financial situation is the first to consider B. students are unwilling to leave their homeC. students will become home
21、sick D. students are eager to attend their ideal university9.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Students can be independent at college. B. A long distance will make students upset.C. The location of the college is a main factor. D. The climate must be taken into consideration.10.What do
22、es the underlined part “ people person” in the passage mean?A. A person of great capaci ty. B. A very particular person.C. A very sociable person. D. A person of great importance.11.Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?A. The location of a college. B. The examination result. C.
23、 School size. D. The coming challenges.来源:学科网 ZXXKDWhile famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center
24、stage.Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.Wang serves as head of the Architecture D
25、epartment at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors we
26、re amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to mak
27、e the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).Wangs works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new
28、type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. “That is only evidence that traditions once existed,“ he said.“Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition
29、 means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created,“ he said.“Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about tradition
30、s without knowing what they really are, “said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said. 12.Wangs winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are _. A.following the latest world trend B. gettin
31、g international recognitionC. working harder than ever before D. relying on foreign architects13.What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most? A. Its hilly environment. B. Its large size. C. Its unique style. D. Its diverse functions.14.What made Wangs architectural design a success? A.
32、The mixture of different shapes. B. The balance of East and West.C. The use of popular techniques. D. The harmony of old and new.15.What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang? A. Spread them to the world. B. Preserve them at museums.C. Teach them in universities. D. Recreate them i
33、n practice.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Color is fundamental in home design-something youll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms youll love to live in. Do you want a room thats full
34、 of life? Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?_16_, color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point._17_, they can get a little complex. But g
35、ood news is that there are really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones._18_.Theyre the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less t
36、iring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves._19_.They require a bigger commitment
37、than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.The large color decision in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether youre looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant._20_.A. While all of them a
38、re usefulB. Whatever youre looking forC. If youre experimenting with a colorD. Small color choices are the ones were most familiar withE. Its not really a good idea to use too many small color piecesF. So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first timeG. Color choices in this ran
39、ge are a step up from the small ones in two major ways 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。Im known for my determination. If I want something, I 21 for it; I refuse to give up until I succeed. Over the years this attitude has wor
40、ked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. 22 , when I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly 23 . And when I wanted money for a new computer, I washed cars, babysat, and walked dogs for all my neighbors. 24 this year everything cha
41、nged. I had set my sights on a summer 25 that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar. It was the 26 job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I
42、 set out to 27 the job. I completed the application in my neatest handwriting, carefully prepared for my interview, and gathered a pack of recommendation letters. I was certain that nothing 28 keep me from my dream job.But after my 29 , the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only t
43、hose with experience in water safety. I was 30 . I felt like a failure.On the last weekend before school ended, my teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me 31 I would be interested in the kids summer day camp. I decided that I had nothing to 32 , so I called the manager and 33 an interview. She was 34 by my b
44、abysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had completely 35 about wanting to work at the water park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something 36 . I realized that I had discovered my
45、 lifes 37 : to work with children. I now have a new goal. Im going to study to become an elementary school teacher.Sometimes in life we dont get 38 what we want. Our dream guy or girl may not be interested in us. The coach may not select us for the team. A certain employer may not choose to hire us.
46、 Its natural to feel 39 ; I sure did. But I also learned an important lesson. Occasionally, when we dont get what we want, something even 40 is waiting for us around the corner! 21. A. go B. apply C. cheer D. wait22. A. In addition B. For example C. Before long D. As a result23. A. smile B. speak C.
47、 think D. move24. A. Otherwise B. So C. But D. Therefore25. A. day B. course C. job D. camp26. A. perfect B. tough C. regular D. potential27. A. land B. quit C. change D. keep28. A. should B. must C. need D. could29. A. practice B. interview C. expectation D. experiment30. A. promoted B. punished C.
48、 selected D. refused31. A. how B. whether C. what D. why32. A. save B. learn C. lose D. regret33. A. scheduled B. cancelled C. mentioned D. gave34. A. inspired B. impressed C. touched D. puzzled35. A. doubted B. complained C. forgotten D. known36. A. challenging B. reasonable C. traditional D. significant37. A. track B. motto C. belief D. purpose38. A. only B. exactly C
