1、贵州省贵阳市 2018 届高三 8 月摸底考试英语第二部分 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节 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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。A“How do you account for your remarkable achievements in life?”Queen Victoria of the UK asked Helen Keller. “How do you explain the fact that even though you were both blind and deaf,you
2、 were able to achieve so much?”Ms.Kellers answer is a tribute（致敬）to her kind teacher.“If it had not been for Anne Sullivan,the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.”According to speaker Zig Ziglar,Annie Sullivan was no stranger to hardship.She was almost sightless herself and was,at one
3、time,diagnosed as hopelessly “insane” by her caregivers.She was locked in the basement of a mental institution.Occasionally,Annie would violently attack anyone who came near.Most of the time she generally ignored everyone in her presence.An elderly nurse believed there was hope,however,and she made
4、it her work to show love to the child.Every day she visited Annie,and she left cookies for her and spoke words of love and encouragement.She believed Annie could recover,if only she were shown love.Eventually,doctors noticed the change in the girl.Where they once witnessed anger and hate,they naw no
5、ted a gentleness and love.They moved her upstairs where she continued to improve.Then the day finally came when this seemingly “hopeless” child was released.Anne Sullivan grew into a young woman with a desire to help others as she,herself,was helped by the kind nurse.It was she who saw the great pot
6、ential in Helen Keller.She loved her,disciplined（约束）her, played with her, pushed her and worked with her until the flickering candle that was her life became a beacon（灯塔）of light to the world.Anne Sullivan worked wonders in Helens life;but in was a loving nurse who first believed in Little Annie and
7、 lovingly transformed an uncommunicative child into a kind teacher.“If it had not been for Anne Sullivan,the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.”But if it had not been for a kind and dedicated nurse,the name of Anne Sullivan would have remained unknown.21.What does the underlined part
8、“account for” probably mean?A.show B.prove C.explain D.present . .22.What do we know from the Third paragraph?A.Sullivan had very normal behavior. B.Sullivan was ignored by everyone.C.Sullivan was kept away from her parents. D.Sullivan was believed lo have a mental problem.23.What would be the best
9、title for the next?A.The Power of Love B.Making a DifferenceC.A Good Teacher D.Remarkable AchievementsBEvents at Brown12:00 PM1:00 PM,March 1,2017“I had no ideal“Export Control Brown Bag (4-part series)Horace Mann House,Room 103,47-49 George StreetBrowns Office of Research Integrity (ORI) is hosting
10、 a 4-part Brown Bag series on “Export Controls at the University”.Export Controls are federal government laws and regulations.The series will explore when research activities fall under Export Control laws,why “fundamental research”is so important,and why traveling to sanctioned（被制裁的） or embargoed（被
11、禁运的）countries,such as Iran or Cuba,still presents a lot of challenges.The first session,“I had no idea!”,will explore why export controls cannot be ignored at a university campus.The sessions are open to the entire Brown community.Booking in advance is required: juliane_blythbrown.edu 4:00 PM5:00 PM
12、,March 1,2017JCB Weekly Afternoon TalkJohn Carter Brown Library,Reading Room,94 George StreetInformal weekly afternoon presentation in the MacMillan Reading Room at the John Carter Brown Library (JCB).Fellows in Residence will give a talk on their current research project.Q & A session follows,along
13、 with a display of relevant items from our collection.All are invited to attend this free,weekly event.6:30 PM7:30 PM,March 1,2017Brow Amateur Radio Club MeetingSayles Hall.Room 305,79-81 Waterman Street The weekly meeting of the Brown Amateur Radio Club.All are welcome to attend and learn more abou
14、t radio and join the clubno license required!8:00 PM-9:00 PM,March 1,2017Athletes in Action Prime Time GatheringPembroke Field House,449-451 Brook Street Join your fellow Brown University athletes to learn more about faith,sport,and life.Through guest speakers, team building activities,and small gro
15、up discussions,we explore the intersection（交集）of the spiritual and the physical in order to maximize our potential.We meet every Thursday 8-9 pm in Pembroke Field House.There are new athletes that attend every week,and most likely youll know a number of them already since there are many different te
16、ams represented.Hope to see you there!21.Which event can be beneficial to those who do international research?A.“I had no idea!”Export Control Brown Bag B.JCB Weekly Afternoon Talk C.Brown Amateur Radio Club Meeting D.Athletes in Action Prime Time Gathering 25.What will those who attend the JCB Week
17、ly Afternoon Talk do?A.Meet at Sayles Hall. B.Charge entrance fees.C.Share their research. D.Collect relevant items.26.What can you do in the Athletes in Action Prime Time Gathering?A.Play basketball with new athletes. B.Discuss your potential.C.Play games to develop teamwork. D.Watch new athletes p
18、lay games.27.Where would you be most likely to find the text?A.In a travel guidance. B.On a university website.C.In an academic magazine. D.In a local newspaper.CIts good to make mistakes,and here is why.First of all,mistakes are a clear sign that we are trying new things.Its always good to try new
19、things because when we are trying new things,we are growing.If we never try anything new,how can we improve?The simple answer is,“We cant”. Another good thing about mistakes is that when we are making them,we are learning.Consider thisEdison failed 10,000 times before he perfected the light bulb.Whe
20、n asked how it felt to fail that many times,he said that he had learned 10,000 things that didnt work.When we make a mistake,we are much closer to success.Because every time we make a mistake,we eliminate one of the things that keeps us from success.But all this doesnt mean that we should go through
21、 life without considering the consequences of a mistake. Instead,when we try something new,we have to be willing to set some reasonable limits so that in the event that it doesnt work out the way we want it to,we will be in a position to try again.We all have limited resourcesin the form of time and
22、 moneyso we shouldnt blow them all on one approach to a problem.Its best that we realize it probably wont be perfect the first time and allocate these resources appropriately so we can learn,make corrections, and try again.Only by accepting and using our mistakes in this way can we make significant
23、advances in our lives.There is an old saying that goes,“If youre not making mistakes,youre not trying hard enough.”So go forth and make mistakes.28.Which can be used to replace the underlined word “eliminate“ in Paragraph 4?A.make up for B.get rid of C.accept D.expect29.What do we know from the fift
24、h paragraph?A.We should ignore the possible consequences. B.We should accept the outcome willingly.C.We should make some limits for our next try. D.We should avoid making the same mistakes.30.What is the text mainly about?A.Dealing with mistakes. B.Making mistakes.C.Making progress. D.Benefiting fro
25、m mistakes.31.What may the writer suggest we say to ourselves when making a mistake?A.Never mind,I tried my beat. B.Great!Now I have learned something.C.This is a waste of time. D.Look at this mess.I should just give up.DPollutions serious effects on the environment have become more obvious in recen
26、t years.Most scientists agree that efforts are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.As we know,the construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution.So green buildings are in great need.The environmental benefits of build
27、ing green include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity（生物多样性）,improved air and water quality,less waste flowing into streams and the protection of natural resources.Green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer materials and improv
28、e indoor air quality,improving the health of people who live there.The process of building green includes technical and artistic planning with nature protection in mind.Building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable building materials such as bambo
29、o and straw.In addition,recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings,reducing the cost and air pollution associated with transporting materials long distances.Careful site selection is important to minimize（最小化）human effect on the surrounding environment.For example,placing a struct
30、ure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes（微风）and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses.More energy and expense are needed for larger buildings as well,so it is important to build small.Green roofs are another feature of green houses that reduce energy use and cost.These r
31、oofs are partially or completely covered with plants,which helps to keep heating and cooling costs low,prevent water running off and deal with pollutants.Other features of green buildings often include energy and water protection,recycling and waste reduction.In addition,renewable energy sources suc
32、h as solar power,waterpower and wind power are used for heat and electricity, which greatly reduces costs and decreases the influence on the environment.32.What can we know about green building?A.Producing no waste. B.Only using clean energy.C.Being made of new materials. D.Environmental friendly.33
33、.What is a green building probably like according to the fifth paragraph?A.Large. B.Small. C.Green. D.Low.34.What is the purpose of using green roofs?A.To fit the environment. B.To keep warm.C.To collect nature water. D.To lower costs.35.What is the text mainly about?A.Promoting energy efficiency. B
34、.Environmental benefits.C.Building green. D.Ecosystems and biodiversity.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。Many teenagers wants to look cool._36_Chloe Murray,an eighth-grader at Jefferson Middle School in the US, realized this problem and established a charitable clothes closet（衣橱）to help her
35、peers._37_The school let her use a room for the project.Chloes classmates joined her as well.Last month,the charitable clothes closet,called Chloes Closet,opened._38_“Confidence is a real issue in middle school,especially when it comes to clothing,”Chloe told the Chicago Tribune,a daily newspaper in
36、 Chicago,US._39_Many people from the schools community and neighboring schools donated used and new clothes.The clothes closet is only open after school.Students can “buy” these clothes by earning “money” when they turn in their schoolwork on time,make corrections on homework,participate in a school
37、 activity or express helpfulness to their peers and teaches.Since the first week in March,about 100 items have been “sold” to students.“_40_Then,they will be better able to focus on the learning material rather than paying too much attention to what they are wearing,”Shannon Arko,a language arts tea
38、cher at the school,said about the mission（使命）of the closet.“Feeling good about yourself translates into a better learning experience overall.”A.Where are the clothes from.B.Her school supported the idea too.C.Fashion has already became an important part of students lives.D.You need to supply childre
39、n with basic needs,such as clothing.E.But everyone can afford to keep up with the changing fashion trends.F.But not everyone can afford to keep up with the changing fashion trends.G.Its filled with trendy clothes for girls and boys to help students look their best.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共
40、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once there was a young girl named Eliza.She was the daughter of a king and she was very lazy.She_41_had her servants do everything for her.“I am very thirsty,and my_42_is on the table.Please get it for me.”She called
41、._43_a servant picked the glass up from the_44_next to Eliza and held it up to her_45_until Eliza was no longer_46_.The next day.Eliza was walking to dinner when her hat_47_.She called for a servant and a young man ran over,picked up the hat,_48_it off,and placed it back on Elizas head.She continual
42、ly_49_her servants to do simple tasks for her.Her father noticed her_50_and decided to punish her. He set her in a_51_with only a loom（织布机）and some thread.No_52_were allowed in the room“You will_53_in this room,not eating or drinking until you have woven a blanket for me.You have to do all of the wo
43、rk by_54_.”The king left Eliza all alone in her room.Eliza called for her servants,_55_none appeared.Then she_56_her father telling her about Athena,the goddess of wisdom.She called for Athena over and over until finally,she fell_57_.While she was sleeping,she had a_58_.Hermes spoke to her in her dr
44、eam.He said “Athena has heard your pleas（请求） for_59_.She is very angry with you.She will come to you and inform you of your_60_”.Eliza awoke very frightened.41.A.seldom B.always C.never D.sometimes42.A.hat B.thread C.blanket D.glass43.A.Immediately B.Suddenly C.Fortunately D.Eventually44.A.floor B.s
45、hop C.table D.kitchen45.A.bed B.room C.lips D.shoulders46.A.angry B.hungry C.happy D.thirsty47.A.fell off B.went away C.jumped off D.stood up48.A.took B.dusted C.kicked D.paid49.A.begged B.required C.advised D.persuaded50.A.happiness B.wisdom C.laziness D.honesty51.A.school B.factory C.room D.church
46、52.A.servants B.classmates C.relatives D.sisters 53.A.rest B.study C.play D.stay54.A.himself B.myself C.herself D.yourself55.A.but B.so C.also D.even56 A.forgot B.remembered C.regretted D.suggested57.A.ill B.hungry C.asleep D worried58.A.time B.power C.chance D.dream59.A.help B.playing C.accompany D
47、.living60.A.praise B.punishment C.pleas D.freedom 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。There was a proud teak tree in the forest.He was tall and strong.There_61_(be) a small herb（香草） next to the tree.The teak tree said,“I am very handsome and strong.No one can defeat me
48、.”When_62_(hear) this,the herb replied,“Dear friend,too much pride is_63_(harm).Even the strong will fall one day.“The teak ignored the herbs words.He continued to praise_64_(he).A strong wind blew.The teak stood_65_(firm).Even when it rained,the teak stood strong by spreading its leaves. During the
49、se times,_66_herb bowed low.The teak made fun_67_the herb.One day,there was a storm in the forest.The herb bowed low.As usual,the teak did not want to bow.The storm kept growing_68_(strong).The teak could no longer bear it.He felt his strength giving way.He tried his best_69_ (stand) upright,but in the end,he fell down.That was the end of the proud tree._70_everything was calm ag
