1、友谊届高三英语上学期期中试题2017-2018学年度高三第一学期期中考试英语学科试卷注:卷面分值120分; 时间:100分钟第I卷(选择题 共70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)阅读短文,掌握其大意,从所给A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑AWelcome! We are excited to have you join Circuit of Change and we look forward to making your experience as fun, easy and enjoyable as
2、possible. BASICS All indoor classes are conducted without shoes. No shoes are permitted in the studio or bathroom. Please silence your phone upon entering the studio. We have two dressing rooms inside the main studio, and one bathroom. We provide mats for all classes. We do not sell bottled water or
3、 offer towels; however, we do have a water filtration(过滤)system, so please bring your own bottle or you may purchase a reusable Circuit of Change water bottle for $12 at the studio. To help out the studio, youre responsible for cleaning your own mat after class. Circuit of Change is not responsible
4、for any lost or stolen items. We offer tea before and after class for everyone. SIGNING UP&PURCHASING CLASSES To sign up for classes you must first create an account on our website. Visit Class Schedule/ Sign In and follow the user-friendly directions. There you will get all the information you need
5、 on attending your first class, and selecting which package is best for you. CANCELATION POLICY We have a two-hour cancellation policy. If you dont cancel within the two hours, the class will be on the go! WAITLIST POLICY When creating your account, make sure you click the Opt-in box to receive emai
6、l notices from us. If youre on the waitlist for class, you will receive an auto-email as soon as a spot opens up. HAVE FUN! Circuit of Change is all about having fun and doing the work. Listen to your body, go at your own pace, and let the sweat pour! We look forward to meeting you soon. Still have
7、other questions? Contact us at 212.255.0053 or info.1. Which of the following must you bring?A. The towels. B. The mats. C. The water. D. The tea.2. What is Circuit of Change according to the text?A. A camping club. B. A health website. C. A fitness center. D. A sports school.3. What is the purpose
8、of the text?A. To make rules for newcomers. B. To welcome sports lovers.C. To entertain sports lovers. D. To attract newcomers.BMy grandparents believed that you were either honest or you were not. They had a simple saying hanging on their living room wall: “Life is like a field of newly fallen snow
9、. Where I choose to walk every step will show.” They didnt have to talk about it; they showed this truth by the way they lived. They understood that honesty is an inner standard for judging your behavior. Unfortunately, honesty is in short supply today. But it is the real bottom line in every area o
10、f society and a discipline we must demand of ourselves. Theres a story told about a surgical(外科的)nurses first day on the medical team at a well-known hospital. She was responsible for all surgical instruments and materials during an operation. At the end of the operation, the nurse said to the docto
11、r, “Youve only removed 11 sponges (纱布), and we used 12. We need to find the last one.” “I removed them all,” the doctor assured her. “No, you didnt, sir,” insisted the nurse. “Think of the patient.” Smiling, the doctor lifted his foot and showed the nurse the twelfth sponge. So when you know youre r
12、ight, you cant yield. Dont be afraid of those who might have a better idea or who might even be more intelligent than you are. Self-respect and a clear awareness of right and wrong are powerful parts of honesty and are the basis for enriching your relationships with others. Honesty means you do what
13、 you do because its right and not just fashionable or politically correct. A life of principle, of not easily yielding, will always take you forward. My grandparents taught me that. 4. From the first two paragraphs, we can infer that _ .A. the authors grandparents liked snow B. the author is worried
14、 about the issue of honesty in todays society C. the authors grandparents didnt like chattingD. honesty is the most important standard for judging ones behavior5. The nurse insisted there was still a sponge because_ .A. she saw the doctor hide the twelfth sponge B. she knew the patient wellC. she th
15、ought the doctor was not responsible D. she believed she was right6. What does the underlined word “yield” mean in the text?A. admit. B. stop. C. give in. D. look forward.7. How does the text mainly develop?A. By providing an example of honesty.B. By making a comparison between honesty and dishonest
16、y. C. By explaining the authors grandparents belief in detail. D. By following the order of importance.CAbout three decades ago, China was known as the “Bicycle Kingdom”. But later on, bikes were replaced by their fuel-powered competitors.But recent months have seen a recovery of the humble bike acr
17、oss China, with an increasing number of people choosing cycling instead of driving to schools, to workplaces or to do sightseeing. The introduction of bike-sharing schemes, pioneered by start-ups like Ofo and Mobike, has brought the trend to a new level.People can unlock the shared bikes by simply u
18、sing their smartphones. The bikes are equipped with GPS and can be left anywhere in public for the next user. Theyre popular among many Chinese people as they provide an effective solution to the “last mile” problem, which refers to the final leg of a persons journey.“ In places where the subway doe
19、snt extend, where its difficult to change from one kind of transport to another, its so easy to get where you want to go with Mobike,” Hu Hong, 29,told AFP. She pedals (骑车) to her Shanghai real-estate job.However, the schemes have also led to problems such as illegal parking, vandalism(故意毁坏) and the
20、ft. Last month,two nurses in Beijing were placed under administrative punishment for five days for putting locks on two shared bikes. And in December, a man who stole a shared bike was sentenced to a 3-month detention(拘留),and fined 1 ,000 yuan by the Shanghai Minhang Peoples Court.“ Bike-sharing is
21、a greener method of transportation and provides a user-friendly experience,” said Liu Xiaoming, vice-minister of transport. “ But its a combination of online and offline business. Operators are usually strong in online services, but lack offline business experience, which causes problems. ” Now, Chi
22、nese service operators are trying to handle the problems. For example, a bike-sharing company called Mobike sets a 100-point credit score for each user, with points taken in the case of bad behavior. Once a score drops below 80,bike rental is increased to 100 yuan per 30 minutes, up from 0.5 - 1 yua
23、n.8. Which of the following belongs to the “last mile” problem?A. Missing the business plane for the traffic jam. B. To get to somewhere the subway can reach.C. Having troubles in changing from bus to taxi. D. To remove the last rock in the way.9. What reason causes many problems in bike-sharing?A.S
24、ome people make damage to the bikes on purpose. B. Operators lack offline business experience.C. The bike-sharing business is too complicated to run. D. There are no relative laws on this business.10. Why do the bike-sharing systems catch on?A.They are very effective. B.They can be picked up anywher
25、e.C.They are equipped with GPS. D.They help solve the last mile problem.11. Whats the best title for this passage?A.Bikes Pedaling Back Into Styles B. A New Way of TransportationC.Riding a Mobicycle for Free D.Bicycle Kingdom Became Famous AgainDMany Shopping malls now have special areas that offer
26、shoppers their first chance to experience “VR technology”. You may have entered one out of curiosity, or you may think it is just another piece of useless technology. Whatever your opinion, VR, or virtual reality, is going to become a big part of our lives very soon.2016 saw the introduction of many
27、 fancy products in the world of VR, including Microsofts HoloLens and Samsungs Gear VR. All of them offer an exciting look at the new realities and opportunities that VR brings. These, however, are the early days of a technology that is expected to go from strength to strength. And 2017 looks like i
28、t is going to be the year in which VR technology really takes off. For a start, using VR will become more normal in 2017. Microsoft and Intel have already discussed their plans for simpler and less expensive VR headsets. “The idea of VR will stop being a sci-fi (science-fiction) idea, and instead it
29、 will turn into an industry of real products used as ways to show off imagination.” said Andrew, a designer at US VR Company, Survios.It is also expected that VR products will play a part in more common and real-life fields like fashion and film. For example, to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of th
30、e front row experience at a fashion show, fans will no longer have to go along in the flesh. Instead people will be able to enjoy the experience by just wearing a VR headset at home. You can also expect VR mirrors and fitting-rooms sooner rather than later. “ This is an especially good opportunity f
31、or brands looking to offer very personalized experiences.”said Roy DeYoung from US-based marketing agency, PMX. As time goes on, there will be less discussion about whether people will accept VR technology. It will simply be a discussion of when.12.Why do many shopping malls have areas for VR experi
32、ences? A. To collect shoppers opinions. B. To meet the demands of shoppers. C. To introduce the new technology to shoppers. D. To entertain shoppers with new technology. 13.The underlined phrase “in the flesh” can be replaced by_. A. in time B. in person C. in line D. in order 14.What can we learn about VR products from the passage? A. They are cheap for the time being B. They are
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