1、 广州广雅中学 2017-2018 学年第二学期高三英语 5 月月考试卷本试卷共 12 页，满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷和答题卡上将班别、姓名和学号填写清楚，并用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写学号和科目信息。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂满涂黑。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内相应位置上。A 卷 综合检测 (共 120 分)第一部分 阅读（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
2、，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhen her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing one person. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, repre
3、senting a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up.Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California. However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1
4、975, they didnt have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Dannys mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when
5、 they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard.Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They ope
6、ned new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elisabeth explains, “Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Wit
7、hout the strength of the family, there is no business.”Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Now the Ans corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and the
8、y worked together. Now they are a big success.1Helene tied several chopsticks together to show_.Athe strength of family unity Bthe difficulty of growing upCthe advantage of chopsticks Dthe best way of giving a lesson2We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the An family_.Astarted a business in 1975 Bleft
9、 Vietnam without much moneyCbought a restaurant in San Francisco Dopened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles3. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?AHow to Run a Corporation BStrength Comes from PeaceCHow to Achieve a Big Dream DFamily Unity Builds SuccessBThirteen can be a challe
10、nging age. Not only did I have to adapt to my changing body，I also had to deal with my parents bitter divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded town.When we moved, my beloved(心爱的) companion, a small brown pony had to be sold. I was heartbroken and terribly lonely
11、. I couldnt eat or sleep and cried all the time. Finally, realizing how much I missed my pony，my father bought me another horse，Cowboy.Cowboy was without doubt the ugliest horse in the world. But I didnt care. I loved him beyond all reason.I joined a riding club. When Cowboy and I entered the events
12、 where the horse was judged by appearance，we were quickly “shown the gate”I knew nothing could turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the timed speed events. I chose the jumping race.For the whole next month we practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then
13、 I would walk Cowboy home，totally exhausted.All of our hard work didnt make me feel confident by the time the show came. One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. I sat at the gate and sweated all out while I watched Becky and her horse charge t
14、hrough the court and finish in first place.My turn finally came. At the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped over it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.No cheers fille
15、d the air. The end of our run was met with surprised silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds.I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds(希望, 可能性; 几率) are, Id always come out a winner if I wanted something badl
16、y enough to work for it. I can be the owner of my fate.4Why did the author like Cowboy so much in spite of its ugliness?ABecause she loved horses more than anything else.B Because Cowboy was a strong and smart young horse.C Because Cowboy had a lot in common with her pony.DBecause she was sad and lo
17、nely and needed a companion.5The audience fell into silence at the end of the run probably because _Athey didnt expect Cowboy would win the eventB they were unhappy that Becky was beaten in the eventC they didnt like Cowboy, for it was too uglyDthey never saw a horse running as fast as Cowboy6After
18、the competition, the author came to realize that _Ashe ought to gather the courage to solve all the problemsB it was time to forget her pony and treat Cowboy betterC she needed to work harder to win more blue ribbonsDshe could be the god of her own fate if she tried hard enough7It can be inferred fr
19、om the story that _Aall of their hard training was totally in vainB a blue ribbon must be the second highest prizeC Cowboy lost in the event of being judged by appearanceDboth Becky and the author won in the jumping eventCThe Boy Made It!On Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Moun
20、tain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didnt have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the
21、 minute.Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic.He thought about all of the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed out. The first thing he did was
22、 to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow. If he didnt, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him.Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket,
23、 to stay as warm as he could.By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldnt lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he couldhe huddled (蜷缩) in his cave and slept.The next day,
24、Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldnt find anyone. He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas went out again to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. After two days
25、 stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm if it had not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls survival show Man vs.Wild. Thats where he learned the tips that saved his life. In each episode (一期节目 ) of Man vs. Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a wild area an
26、d has to find his way out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.8What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?AHe got lost. BHe broke his skis.CHe hurt his eyes.
27、DHe caught a cold.9How did Nicholas keep himself warm?AHe found a shelter. BHe lighted some branches.CHe kept on skiing. DHe built a snow cave.10On Tuesday, Nicholas _Areturned to his shelter safely Bwas saved by a searcherCgot stuck in the snow Dstayed where he was11Nicholas left Grylls a very deep
28、 impression because he _Adid the right things in the dangerous situationBwatched Grylls TV program regularlyCcreated some tips for survivalDwas very hardworkingDGetting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.In the early 1
29、6th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in hi
30、s kingdom. So did the king of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry ,King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman
31、 should not go out.Though the belief in the merit (优点,价值) of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing dise
32、ase.Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War . Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowaday
33、s. Many firsttime parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist(免疫学家 )，encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position i
34、s gaining some ground.12The kings of France and England in the 16th century closed bath houses because _Athey lived healthily in a dirty environment.Bthey believed disease could be spread in public baths Cthey thought bath houses were too dirty to stay inDthey considered bathing as the cause of skin
35、 disease13Which of the following best describes Henry s attitude to bathing?AUninterested. BCurious.CApproving. DAfraid.14How does the passage mainly develop?ABy following the order of time. BBy making comparisons.CBy providing examples. DBy following the order of importance.15What is the authors pu
36、rpose in writing the passage?ATo stress the role of dirt. BTo introduce the history of dirt.CTo present the change of views on dirt. DTo call attention to the danger of dirt.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。Choosing a major is an important decision and one that cou
37、ld pave the way for a successful，lifelong career. Some students know what they want to major in right away，while others take their sweet time to choose. 16 . Here are a few tips on how to choose a major：Know your strengths. It can help you narrow down your options and find an area of study that suit
38、s you well. If youre not certain what your strengths are, talk to your adviser and a career counselor (顾问 ) to assess your strengths and apply them to a major. 17 . Just because that youre good at science doesnt necessarily mean youre prepared for advanced biology and chemistry classes，or weekly thr
39、eehour labs spent observing animals.Talk to upperclassmen. Upperclassmen have been in your shoes and know how hard it can be to choose a major. 18 . They can give you first-hand accounts of taking advanced courses and how to avoid switching majors halfway through college. Talking to upperclassmen ab
40、out their majors will give you a better understanding of what each program undertakes and what to expect. They can also give you advice on which classes you should take，the best professors in the college and guaranteed ways to get an A.19 . Regardless of what your parents，friends or advisers tell yo
41、u，choosing a major is your decision and you should do what you love. Students may feel pressured to choose a major based on career salaries and job outlook (前景) 20 . If youre stuck studying something you hate，chances are that you wont do very well in your classes and you may end up never using your
42、degree.AFollow your heart.BTalk to people in the area.CEither way，dont worry.DThey wont sugarcoat things，either.EIts also important to know your limits.FBefore you settle on a particular major，find out more.GHowever ，its far more important that you follow your passion.第二部分: 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：完形
43、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。Dad had a green comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night，he would hand me his 21 and say， “Good girl，help Daddy clean it，OK？”I was 22 to do it. At age five，this dull task brought me such 23 I would exc
44、itedly turn the tap 24 and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that Id done a good job，I would happily return the comb to Dad. He would 25 affectionately at me and place the comb on his wallet.Two years later，Dad started his own 26 ，which wasnt doing so well. That was when things started to 27 Dad d
45、idnt come home as early and as much as he used to. Mum and I became 28 with him for placing our family in trouble. With 29 ，an uncomfortable silence grew between us.After my graduation，Dads business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday，Dad came home 30 As usual，I helped him carry his bags
46、into his study. When I turned to leave，he said， “Hey，would you help me _31_my comb？”I looked at him a while，then _32_the comb and headed to the sink (水池；洗涤槽 ) .It hit me then：why, as a child， 33 Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure. That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to 34 the evening with
47、Mum and me. It 35 a happy and loving family.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and _36_ placed his comb on his wallet. But this time，I noticed something 37 Dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled， 38 his smile was still as 39 as before，the smile of a father wh
48、o just wanted a good 40 for his family.21A. bag Bwallet Ccomb Dbrush22A. annoyed Brelieved Cashamed Dpleased23A. joy Bsadness Ccourage Dpain24A. out Bover Cin Don25A. stare Bsmile Cshout Dlaugh26A. family Bbusiness Ctask Djourney27A. progress Bchange Cimprove Dform28A. satisfied Bdelighted Cmad Dstrict29A. time Bpatience Cspeed Dease30A. occasionally Bearly Cfrequently Drarely31A .sharpen Brepair Cclean Dkeep32A. dropped Btook Chanded Dthrew33A. watching Bletting Chelping Dhearing34A. find Blose Cwaste Dspend35A. affected Bbroke Cmeant Dsupported36A. firmly Bhurriedly C
