届高三英语上学期第三次检测考试试题.docx

1、届高三英语上学期第三次检测考试试题天水市三中20182018学年度高三级第三次检测考试英 语 试 题本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（选择题，共70分）注意事项：1.答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。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

2、选项涂黑。AI paid a visit to Cambridge last January.Though the trip took me 5 hours and it rained the whole day with strong winds there, the town deserved a visit. The bus started at 6:10 a. m. It stopped at 4 airports before we finally arrived, which wasted moretime than we expected. Tired with long sit

3、ting, one passenger stood up to relax his numbed legs. The driver asked him to sit down but in vain. So he pulled up and said seriously, Either you get off or sitdown. To him, safety is the first policy. Cambridge consists of nearly thirty colleges.The oldest part of the university was built in the

4、13th century while the newest was founded in the mid 1960s. The number of the students is so great that many students live in lodgings(出租房)and move into college for their final year. Cambridge is called a university town because there is no clear separation between the universitybuildings and the re

5、st of the city. The university is not just one part of the town; it is all over the town. The heart of Cambridge has shops, pubs, and supermarkets, but most of it is university-colleges, departments, libraries, clubs and other places for university staff and students. Students fill the shops, cafes,

6、 banks andchurches, making these as well part of the university. With over 10, 000 undergraduates and postgraduates, the town is a busy place indeed. Students here are not allowed to keep cars. If you happen to be walking in the street during a break, better stop a moment to avoid the boiling sea of

7、 bicycles hurrying in all directions, carrying students from one college or lecture room to another.1. The writer believed that the trip took more time because of_A. bad weather B. unexpected stops of the bus C. one passengerD. an accident on the way2. Why is Cambridge called a university town?A. It

8、 has 10, 000 undergraduates and postgraduates. B. There are nearly thirty colleges in the town.C. All the students and staff live in the town. D. The university and town are fully combined.3. It can be inferred that most Cambridge students take_ as their first means of transport.A. boats B. cars C.

9、bicycles D. busesBWhen I was a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”, youd shake your finger at me and ask, “How could you?”-but then youd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.My housetraining was a long proce

10、ss, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and

11、 more time searching for a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelle

12、d, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was afraid I would bite them. But nevertheless, as they began to grow, I became their friend.Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. Youve made the right decision for your “family”

13、, but there was a time when I was your only family.I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. T

14、he children were in tears as they waved me goodbye. And “How could you?” were the only three words that swept over my mind.Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen (围栏), I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that t

15、his was all a bad dream.My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.4. Who tells this story?A. A dog. B. A child. C. A dogs owner. D.A dog trainer5. Why did the dogs owner take his dog to the pound?A. He

16、 had a newborn baby. B. His wife did not like the dog.C. He was moving into a new building. D. He thought the dog too troublesome.6.Which is true about the dog when it lived at the pound?A. It hoped to be adopted by another family. B. It continued to love its former owner.C. It did not trust humans

17、any more. D. It was excited about the pound.7.What is the theme of the story?A. Be ready for changes. B. Never expect too much.C. Never complain about your life. D. Be faithful to those who love you.C When I was young I wanted to be a model，so when a national contest was staged，I convinced my parent

18、s to take me for an audition(试演). I was selected and told I had potentialThey said that for only $900 I could attend a weekend event which dozens of the most prestigious(有声望的)modeling agencies from around the world would attendAt l 3，my hopes of fame and fortune clouded all judgment and I begged my

19、parents to let me goWe havenever been rich，but they saw my enthusiasm and agreed I imagined being signed by some famous model companiesFor months，any boredom or disappointment I faced was pushed aside because I knew I would soon have the chance to be a real modelI thought I would grace the covers of

20、 famous magazines! Of course，I wasnt signed，but what hurt the most was being told that if I grew to 59”(about 175metres)I could be a successI prayed for a growth spurt(冲刺)because I could not imagine giving up my dreamI made an appointment with a local modeling agency and the agent demanded $500 for

21、classes$500 for a photo shoot and $300 for other expensesMy parents only agreed after hours and hours of me begging The agency sent me out on a few auditions，but with every day I didnt receive a call，I grew more depressed The final straw came in July after I had decided to focus on commercial modeli

22、ngThere was an open call in New York CityWe spent hours driving and another few hours waiting, only to be told that I was too shortI was devastated(感到难以承受的) Years later，I realized that the trip to New York was good as it made me notice I didnt actually love modeling，just the idea of itI wanted to be

23、 special and I was innocently determined to reach an impossible goalThe experience has made me stronger and that will help me in the future8Whats the main reason why the author wanted to be a model?AShe won a national contest BShe wanted to get reputation and wealthCShe was urged by some modeling ag

24、encies DShe had full potential to be a successful model9What was it that made the author end her attempt to become a model?AHer parents were strongly against it BShe realized that it was impossible for herCEven a local modeling agency turned her down DShe didnt actually love the idea of modeling10Th

25、e underlined phrase The final straw” probably means _ .Athe refusal in spite of her long hours of waiting and workingBthe final result that she was admired by the model companyCthe final audition given by the famous agencyDthe decision she made at last not to be a model11What did the author learn fr

26、om her experience of struggling to be a model?AWhere theres a will，theres a way BBeing a model is not that easyCWe should have our own judgment and should not just follow othersDWe might set unpractical goals but the experiences really help us growDCanyonlands National Park is a famous tourist attra

27、ction in Utah where visitors can see arches (拱门) and other beautiful rock formations.Canyonlands National Park is a wild, lonely area of rocks, rivers and desert plants. Only Native Americans, cowboys, and explorers entered this area before the park was set up in 1964. Even today, it is difficult to

28、 walk or ride through the park. The roads are still made of dirt. Driving requires a special vehicle. The National Park Service says Canyonlands National Park is wild America.Rivers created the area as they cut rocks into many different formations. At the center of the park are two deep canyons carv

29、ed by the Green and Colorado Rivers. Three areas that surround these rivers are included in the park.One of these areas is called the Maze District. This area includes rock art made by people who lived there more than 2,000 years ago. Yet many people today cannot see the Maze District because it is

30、so difficult to reach. The area is one of the loneliest and wildest areas in the United States.Another area of the park is called the Needles. It includes long, thin, red and white rocks that reach high into the air like fingers on a hand.A good way to see all the areas of Canyonlands National Park

31、is to fly over it. A one hour trip in a small airplane makes it possible to see the parks red rocks, arches and flat areas where ancient Indian people once lived.From high in the air, visitors can clearly see the third area of the park-a high broad flat rock known as the Island in the Sky. The island was formed between the two rivers.Another interesting formation is called the Upheaval Dome. This is a huge hole about four hundred and fifty meters deep and one point five kilometers wide. It is considered to