1、山西大学附中20162017 学年高三第二学期 5 月（总第十五次）模块诊断英语试题考查时间：100 分钟 考查内容：高考内容 命题教师： 审核：高三英语组第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）略第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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。AProfessional development courses in LondonBusiness writingDelivery method: Online, VideoPrice: 49About the cours
2、e: Many people get blocked when forced to put their thoughts into words at work. This course gives you the tools and techniques to improve your writing, whether its a two-line email or a two-hundred-page report.Travel writing coursesDelivery method: Classroom, SeminarPrice: 115 (full day); 125 (even
3、ing classes)About the course: Do you want to be a travel writer? Then come along to a one-day travel writing workshop or a four-week travel writing evening class. The courses help participants to write travel features and publish them in newspapers, magazines or on websites.Pre-sessional programmes
4、in CAPDelivery method: Classroom, SeminarPrice: Starting from 1,250About the course: Our five pre-sessional programmes in English for academic purposes are intended for international students who plan to study at Aston University. These programmes aim to equip you with the language and academic skil
5、ls necessary for success in your future chosen subject area.MasterclassDelivery method: Classroom, SeminarPrice: Starting from 335About the course: Whether you write fundraising letters, or for your website(s), this course will help you gain the ideas, knowledge and skills you need to write fundrais
6、ing copy that produces more impressive and profitable results.21. How is the business writing course different from the others?A. It is delivered online. B. It offers evening classes.C. It focuses on report writing. D. It is hosted by Aston University.22. What can pre-sessional programmes in CAP hel
7、p students do?A. Choose a suitable college subject. B. Prepare themselves for university.C. Go to world-class universities. D. Only improve their academic skills.23. Which course fits John if he hopes to write inspiring words for fundraising activities?A. Pre-sessional programmes in EAP. B. Travel w
8、riting courses.C. Business writing. D. Masterclass.BThe Arctic is not a safe place to be by any stretch of the imagination. Essentially a vast, floating block of ice, with only a small area of land, the landscape can be almost totally different from year to year. Even the most experienced explorers
9、are lucky to return with all their fingers and toes, not to mention their lives.Into this extreme environment stepped Nabil Al Busaidi. In fact, he didnt just stephe stepped and skied his way across 650km, pulling 50kg of equipment. He also carried the flag of the Sultanate of Oman, which he held in
10、 the air at the North Pole, becoming the first Arab to achieve this impressive feat (壮举).On the way to the North Pole, Nabil was driven by the reward of success and the pain at the thought of failure. “Through the 20-whatever days , every minute there was a different thing that kept me going, either
11、 the fear of failure, the fear of dying or the reward of finishing and getting somewhere warm. ”The ever-present cold, averaging around -40 but dropping as low as a recorded -81, is his overriding (首要的 ) memory of the experience. As an Omani, Nabil had an additional 20 drop in temperature to get use
12、d to, compared to his British teammates. Apart from the extreme cold, polar bears were a common feature of the journey, and Nabil and the team had their fair share of bear encounters. “Polar bears are dangerous, but they are not that threatening because they dont intend to harm humans. Theyre usuall
13、y either curious or just dont care. We saw five bears, and none were aggressive,” said Nabil.One final problem Nabil faced was the stress put on team relations by the severity of the conditions, especially during the first three stages of the journey. However, during the fourth and final leg, the te
14、am worked so well together that they travelled 130km in only two and a half days.24. What does Paragraph 1 show?A. Nabils hard-won success. B. The value of Arctic exploration.C. Nabils good luck. D. The change of the Arctic.25. Which is the problem Nabil faced on his journey?A. Gradually rising sea
15、level. B. Frequent polar bear attacks.C. Constantly changing climate. D. The heavy psychological burden.26. What can we know about Nabil?A. He had gone on an Arctic journey before. B. He explored the Arctic with pretty light packs.C. He finished the exploration of the Arctic all alone.D. He suffered
16、 more from extreme cold than his teammates.27. What is the passage mainly about?A. Life in the Arctic. B. Climate of the Arctic.C. The first Arab to step into the Arctic. D. Achievements scientists made in the Arctic.CThree years ago Jenny Salgado, a Dominican shop assistant, moved to Highlandtown,
17、a neighborhood of Baltimore. When she arrived the shop she works in was one of only a few Spanish businesses. Now there are many more. “Its good now if you speak Spanish,” she smiles.Baltimore has been losing people for 60 years. To address this, its former mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, wanted to
18、 make it the most immigrant-friendly city in the world. Its libraries provide Spanish-language exercise classes. To help those with no papers, the city is introducing micro-loans (小额贷款）which require no credit checks. City police would no longer routinely check the immigration status of citizens or e
19、nforce any federal immigration law unless required to. The then governor, Martin OMalley made it possible for illegal immigrants to get driving licenses. Such welcoming policies are spreading. Such cities as Cleveland, Dayton and Philadelphia all eagerly try to please immigrants. Rick Snyder, Govern
20、or of Michigan, has asked the federal government to offer 50,000 visas to people who agree to live in Detroit. His administration has made it easier for skilled migrants to get professional licenses.When a citys population falls, both tax receipts and services fall. Half-deserted neighborhoods breed
21、 (滋生）crime, driving yet more people to leave. No city has escaped this without attracting new residents, says Steve Tobocman of Global Detroit. Several studies suggest that when immigrants arrive, crime goes down, schools improve and shops open up. In Detroit, immigrants living near the tiny separat
22、e city of Hamtramck have formed local watches to guard against thieves. Their neighborhoods are not just safer; they are also among the only places where it is as easy to buy fresh vegetables as drugs and alcohol.But attracting new immigrants to the cities which most need them is hard, argues Audrey
23、 Singer of the Brookings Institution. They care about the same things as everyone else: safe streets, good schools and jobs. Cities which have lost population for decades struggle with all of these.28. What does the underlined word “address” mean?A. Account for. B. Deal with.C. Get through to. D. Ta
24、ke away from.29. Which can best describe the situation mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. A constant matter. B. A dilemma.C. A classic case. D. A death circle.30. What is the topic of the last but one paragraph?A. The positive role immigrants play. B. Problems caused by immigrants.C. The living conditions
25、of immigrants. D. Difficulties immigrants face in Detroit.31. Which statement may Audrey Singer agree with?A. Attracting immigrants to cities losing people is demanding.B. Immigrants have higher expectations of a city than its locals.C. There is no need to encourage such immigrant-friendly policies.
26、D. Attracting immigrants helps prevent a city from losing population.DThe “swim-with-dolphins” tourist industry is becoming more popular every year. After all, it can cost a large amount of money to have this kind of holiday experience. So tour operators try to place eager swimmers as near as possib
27、le to the dolphins by trying to predict where the dolphins will be.Research has shown that while dolphins can move away if they do not want to interact (交流） with human swimmers, they do not like it at all if the swimmers slip into the water directly on top of them or if humans are in their path of t
28、ravel. However, if swimmers enter the water to one side of them, the dolphins do not avoid the swimmers to the same extent.In all cases, the dolphins seem to have become more sensitive to the presence of the swimmers. For dolphins, swimming amongst or with humans is not necessarily a high priority.
29、This research has shown that only 19% of any group of dolphins will participate in interaction. Young dolphins are the most likely to interact; they do seem curious about being with humans. It is believed that they see humans as “entertainment” and that the interaction is a new and unusual experienc
30、e for them.It is frequently asked whether “swim-with-dolphins” tourism should be discontinued. The advice is that dolphins should be given enough periods of time throughout the day when they are not exposed to tourism. Permitted interactions should not be too disturbing to the dolphins since there c
31、ould be mothers and calves (幼崽） present in dolphin groups. There should also be educational campaigns about the creatures and what is likely to cause danger to them.It is not easy to explain to someone that they cannot fulfill their lifelong dreams because the dolphins are resting, or that a mother
32、dolphin and calf are in the area. But if we are to enjoy these remarkable animals and not just use them for our entertainment, then we must carefully monitor the “swim-with-dolphins” industry worldwide.32. What makes “swim-with-dolphins” tourism popular?A. The local governments encouragement. B. The
33、 improvement of peoples living standard.C. The increasing number of tourists. D. The high profits of the industry.33. Why are young dolphins more likely to swim with humans?A. They do this out of curiosity. B. They like humans better.C. They are less sensitive. D. They prefer new things by nature.34
34、. What does the author suggest the “ swim-with-dolphins” industry do in Paragraph 4?A. Avoid interaction with young dolphins. B. Strictly limit the expansion of the industry.C. Make people know the hidden threat to dolphins.D. Expose dolphins to tourists only in the daytime.35. What can be inferred
35、from the last sentence of the passage?A. The industry has been a hot topic worldwide.B. The industry aims to bring happiness to humans.C. The industry enables humans to swim with dolphins.D The industry will harm dolphins without proper control.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
36、选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Being successful in an exam is not just about studying hard and knowing the subject inside out. 36_Research has shown that the calmer the mind, the better its ability to register and remember information. 37_ When the mind is relaxed, it is in the “state of alpha”, where your brain w
37、aves are at about seven to fourteen cycles per second, the most helpful state for studying.Choose a quiet place for studying and have everything handy that you need: books, pens, something to drink. 38_In this case, you can see yourself being congratulated by your family, friends and teachers. Enjoy
38、 the experience. And now you should be completely charged up and ready to absorb and keep important information.39_It is a good idea to make a list of all the important things you have to learn, in order of importance, and estimate how much time you need for each one. Add it all up and compare this
39、with how much time you have available. This will tell you if you have time to read slowly and carefully, or if you can only skim; also it will show you many times you can afford to look over the same information.Because stress can have a negative effect on your memory, its important to stay calm dur
40、ing tests. 40_ Breathing exercises during the examination, for example, can be extremely effective in helping you relax and reverse your stress response: just take deep breaths, and let the stress come out when you exhale(呼气).A. Learn to both read between lines and skim.B. Ensure that you sleep and
41、eat well before a test.C. Relax your body and mind and imagine the day of the results.D. There are some stress relief techniques that can help to calm you down.E. There are other things that you can do to help ensure you get good grades.F. Every time you sit down to study, give yourself five minutes
42、 to calm your mind.G. Depending on what you want to study, and how much you have to cover, plan your time.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第 1 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。One evening I was going back from a supermarket. As I 41_ my car, I noticed that some
43、 person stood beside me. He was the one that could be 42_ as a bum (流浪汉). It seemed that he was homeless. I 43_ that he would ask me for money, but he did not do that. He only said, “ Your car is very nice.”After several moments of 44_, I replied, “ Thanks.” And then the inner voice 45_ to me, “Ask
44、him if he needs help.” After a short 46_ I asked him that. His response was 47_. I will never forget those simple three words “ Dont we all? ”It was a true 48_ to me. I need help, just as those 49_. I had money and a place to sleep, but I 50_ needed help. Then I opened my wallet and offered him enou
45、gh money to get some shelter for a day.51_ I understood that no matter how much money, 52_, luxury things we have, we all need help. And on the other hand, no matter how poor you are, how many 53_problems you have, you still might be giving. 54_ its just a nice word, it can be 55_to other people.May
46、be that man was just a homeless stranger, but to me he was 56_ that. Maybe he was a man sent to 57_me that there is one thing, among all 58_, which is very important and cannot be 59_for every person. Actually, it is a true 60_ and its called Giving.41. A. left B. locked C. approached D. parked42. A
47、. turn down B. referred to C. left behind D. kept off43. A. expected B. understood C. admitted D. recognized44. A. contact B. absence C. conversation D. silence45. A. responded B. reacted C. appealed D. whispered46. A. hesitation B. distance C. drive D. break47. A. casual B. cautious C. astonishing
48、D. ambiguous48. A. defeat B. exploration C. discovery D. challenge49. A. in reality B. in trouble C. in danger D. in action50. A. still B. even C. only D. already51. A. Previously B. Obviously C. Generally D. Suddenly52. A. achievements B. talents C. potentials D. budgets53. A. medical B. material C. absurd D. theoretical 54. A. If only B. Now that C. Even though D. In case55. A. priceless B. harmless C. blameless D. useless56. A. other than B. more than C. rather than D. less than57. A. warn B. promise C. remind D. assure58. A.
