2017届广东省海珠区高三第一学期调研测试(一)英语试题.doc

海珠区2017届第一学期高三调研测试（一）英 语注意事项：1. 本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）两部分。第I 卷1 页至8 页，第II 卷9 页至10 页。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第I 卷第一部分阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADo you like shopping? Or does the thought of wandering around the shops fill you with terror?For some of us, shopping is an enjoyable way of spending our spare time and our money. For me, itssomething I would rather avoid. Thank goodness for the Internet! Its more convenient to buy CDs,electrical items, even food from the comfort of your sofa. But thats not the only reason: price is animportant factor. We can buy goods and services cheaper online. But sometimes the problem isknowing what to buy. This has led to a type of shopping called “showrooming”.Showrooming is something Ive done. I will go to a shop to see, touch and try out products butthen go home and buy them online at a knock-down price. Im not alone in doing this. Research bya company called Foolproof, found 24% of people showroomed while Christmas shopping in 2013.Amy Cashman, head of Technology at TNS UK, says the reasons for this new shopping habitare that “people are lacking time, lacking money and they want security about the products they arebuying ”. She explains that consumers are not only shopping online at home but they are using theInternet in store or on their smartphones to shop around.But does this mean technology will kill shops? Certainly shops will change. They will have tooffer more competitive prices or encourage people to buy more by giving in-store discounts or freegifts.We mustnt forget that buying in a shop means you can get expert advice from the salesassistant and you can get good aftercare. Its good to speak to a real human rather than look at afaceless computer screen, but at least by showrooming, you get the best of both worlds!1. The two questions in Paragraph 1 are raised to _. A. introduce the topic B. give two examples C. compare different opinions D. get answers from readers2. According to Amy Cashman, which is not the reason for showrooming? A. The lack of time. B. The comfort of the sofa. C. The shortness of money. D. The security of the product.3. The authors attitude towards showrooming is _. A. critical B. neutral C. casual D. supportiveBThere is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander the Great, King of Greek.Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it tookhim to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized his conquests, his greatarmy, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he lay helplessly waiting tobreathe his last. He called his generals and said, “I will depart from this world soon, and I have threewishes. Please carry them out without fail.”“My first desire is that,” said Alexander, “My physicians alone must carry my coffin.” After apause, he continued, “Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the pathleading to the graveyard be spread with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected.”The king continued, “My third and last wish is that both my hands should be kept hanging out of mycoffin.” Alexanders favourite general kissed his hand and pressed it to his heart. “Oh, King, weassure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?”Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the world to know of the three lessons Ihave just learnt. I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that nodoctor can really cure any bodies. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches ofdeath. So let people not take life for granted.”“The second wish of spreading gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is totell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannottake anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.”“And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to knowthat I came empty-handed into this world and empty-handed out of this world.” With these words,the King closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.4. The first paragraph suggests that Alexander _. A. wanted to leave the world as he came empty-handed B. realized that what he got in his life was nothing to him at all C. was spending a lot time conquering many kingdoms and had earned a great amount of wealth D. regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth as the most importantthings5. The underlined word “clutches” in Paragraph 3 means “_”. A. sentence B. attention C. control D. shadow6. The author intends to _. A. tell us the story of Alexander B. stress the power of Alexander the Great C. persuade people to realized what Alexander said D. introduce readers to the instructive lessons of Alexander7. What would be the best title of the passage? A. The Death of Alexander B. The Greed of Alexander C. Three wishes of Alexander D. The Life of AlexanderCA new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on examsthan those who use laptops.Students are increasingly using laptops for note-taking because of speed and legibility （清晰度）. But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts theyhave been taught.Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased thetendency to make notes “mindlessly” by taking down word for word which the professors said.In the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper. They listened tothe same lectures and were told to use their usual note-taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk,they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts.The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand.However, the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groupsscored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.The researchers report said, “While more notes are beneficial, if the notes are takenmindlessly, as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears.”In another experiment aimed at testing long-term memory, students took notes as before butwere tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performedsignificantly better on the exam.These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediatelearning and understanding, but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.8. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can _. A. write more notes B. digest concepts better C. get higher scores D. understand lecture better9. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be _. A. skillful B. tireless C. thoughtful D. mindless10. The author of the passage aims to _. A. examine the importance of long-term memory B. stress the benefit of taking notes by hand C. explain the process of taking notes D. promote the use of laptops11. The passage is likely to appear in _. A. a finance report B. a computer textbook C. a science magazine D. a newspaper advertisementDIf you dont think technology can improve your trip, meet Judy Williams. When she and herhusband recently checked into Blu Hotel in Zurich, a clerk asked them to sign the dotted line on aroom rate hundreds of dollars higher than their online offer.“It was not a cheap stay,” says Williams, a lawyer from Billings, Mont. But it became more ofone after her husband fired up the B app hed used to book their room on his smartphone.“As soon as we showed him the cost, he honored it,” Williams says.Technology may create challenges for travelers but it can also solve them. Its more thanmaking sure of a hotel cost. The latest B can help users select hotels by location, make asecure booking and view the confirmed (已确认的) cost so they never need to re-discuss their hotelprice.Another pain point for travelers is traffic that eats away precious vacation time. Theres a newapp called Commute which is aimed at users who have to make the same trip every day. But ifyoure headed to Los Angeles or Honolulu, where visitors can easily get stuck in hours of heavytraffic, Commute can help.Just input basic information about your destination and expected leaving time, and the appwill start sending you traffic information 15 minutes before you leave. Testing Commute proved tobe a challenge for me, because my home address is about 900 miles from my place of work. But ifyou have only a short distance to travel through a heavily populated area, you can use Commute toavoid traffic jams.Another source of travel-related problems is money. Thats particularly true when youredealing with a foreign currency. The latest Travel Money Tracker helps travelers prevent currencymix-ups. It immediately changes a countrys native currency to yours, so you know exactly howmuch that Espresso (浓咖啡) in Milan costs in dollars. It can also warn you when youreoverspending, which can sometimes be a problem when youre on vacation. The only catch, ofcourse, is that you have to remember to record all your purchases.Taken together, these apps solve some of the most common travel problems. But not all ofthem. Some things, no smartphone can fix, which means I get to keep my job for now at least.12. What does the writer want to tell through the example of Judy Williams? A. The cost of Blu Hotel was higher than that of others. B. The clerk was very friendly and patient. C. The smartphones have many functions. D. Technology can make our trips better.13. Commute is not suitable for those who_. A. have a long journey B. go on the same trip every day C. can easily get stuck in traffic jams D. travel a short distance downtown14. What is the function of Travel Money Tracker? A. It tells people how much Espresso costs. B. It warns people when they are shopping. C. It changes the native currency to yours. D. It records all peoples purchases.15. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To encourage people to travel. B. To introduce some new apps. C. To help people with technology problems. D. To provide people with traveling information.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。Is bottled water better for you than tap? Or should you choose vitamin-enriched water? Expertssay, skip it all. None of these products is likely to make you any healthier. Below, we look at fourmajor myths about the benefits of drinking water. 16 Experts say theres an easy way to judge.If you are not thirsty, your fluid intake is likely “just right”.Myth No. 1: Drink eight glasses each day.Scientist say theres no clear health benefit of drinking so much water a day. 17 “Nobodyreally knows,” says Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a kidney expert at the University of Pennsylvania.Myth No. 2: Lots of water equals healthier skin.The body is already 60 percent water. 18 Adding a few extra glasses of water each day hasa limited effect. “Its such a tiny part of whats in the body,” says Goldfarb. “Its very unlikely thatones getting any benefit.”Myth No. 3: 19A more accurate statement may be: drinking water is a helpful tool for dieters. “Water is a greatstrategy for dieters because it has no calories,” says Madeline Fernstrom of the University ofPittsburgh. “So you can keep your mouth busy without food and get a sense of satisfaction.” Butwater is not magical, she adds, “Other zero-calorie options such as diet sodas are fine, too.”Myth No. 4: Its easy to get dehydrated （脱水的）during a workout.Dehydration sets in when a person has lost 2 percent of his or her body weight. 20 “Itsalso obvious that individuals in hot, dry climates have an increased need for water,” says Goldfarb.“But for a walk in the park, no water bottle is necessary.” A. So where does the standard advice come from? B. But its unclear whether these changes are clinically significant. C. So for a 200-pound man, this means losing 4 pounds of water. D. Drinking extra water leads to weight loss.E. Drink as much water as you can.F. So, if you take a 200-pound man, hes 120 pounds of water.G. But first, how do you know if youre drinking enough water?第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45 分）第一节完形填空（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。If life were a book and you were the author, how would you like the story to go? That is thequestion that 21 my life forever.One day I went home from the training of snowboarding with what I thought was the flu, andless than 24 hours later, I was in a 22 on life support with less than two percent 23 ofliving. It wasnt until days later that the doctors diagnosed me with a 24 blood infection. Overthe 25 of 2.5 months, I lost the hearing in my left ear and both my legs below the knee.When my parents 26 me out of the hospital, I 27 that I had been put together like apatchwork （拼缝物）doll and I had to live with 28 legs. I was absolutely physically andemotionally broken, 29 streaming down.But I knew in order to move forward, I had to let go of the Old Amy and 30 the New Amy.It was at this moment that I asked myself that significant 31 . And that is when it 32 mymind that I didnt have to be five-foot-five anymore. 33 I could be as tall as I wanted. And34 of all, I can make my feet the size of all the shoes. So there were 35 here.Four months later, I was back upon a 36 . And this February, I won two Board World Cupgold medals, 37 me the highest ranked snowboarder in the world.So, instead of looking at our 38 and our limitations as something 39 or bad, we canbegin looking at them as a wonderful 40 that can be used to help us go further than we everknow we could go.21.A. saved B. risked C. ruined D. changed22.A. hospital B. club C. field D. stadium23.A. thought B. degree C. chance D. decision24.A. mild B. severe C. potential D. slight25.A. journey B. break C. course D. schedule26.A. wheeled B. dragged C. pulled D. delivered27.A. made sure B. felt like C. worked out D. put forward28.A. muscled B. heavy C. shapely D. false29.A. blood B. sweat C. tears D. water30.A. hug B. recognize C. fix D. introduce31.A. plan B. question C. information D. favor32.A. struck B. broke C .beat D. broadened33.A. although B. so C. while D. but34.A. first B. strangest C. best D. luckiest35.A. struggles B. benefits C. rewards D. conflicts36.A. stage B. snowboard C. track D. playground37.A. allowing B. giving C. calling D. making38.A. challenges B. achievements C. devotions D. hesitations39.A. active B. amazing C. negative D. terminal40.A. ability B. skill C. tool D. gift第II 卷注意事项：用0.5 毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45 分）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（不多于3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Many students may feel stressed because of their parents. Most parents have good intentions,41 some of them arent very helpful with the problems their sons and daughters have in42 (adjust) to college, and a few of them seem to go out of their way to add to their childrens43 (difficult).For one thing, parents are often not aware 44 the kinds of problems their children face.They dont realize that the 45 (compete) is stronger, that the required standards of work are46 (high), and that their children may not be prepared for 47 change. They may be upsetby their childrens poor grades. At their kindest, they may 48 (gentle) ask why John or Maryisnt doing better, whether he or she is trying as hard as he or she should, and so on. At their worst,they may threaten 49 (take) their