甘肃省2018届高三下学期第一次高考诊断考试 英语

第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman going to do?A. Watch a movie.B. See a doctor.C.Prepare a meal.2. WheredidthemanbuytheMP3?A. From the Internet.B. From a supermarket.C. In a shop.3. How does the woman feel?A. Worried.B. Surprised.C. Angry.4. Where are the speakers going?A. A shop.B. The railway station.C. A restaurant.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Uncle and niece.B. Aunt and nephew.C. Cousins,第二节(共15 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分22. 5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

在听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。

6. What does the woman want to buy?A. A map of China.B. A map of the city.C. Stamps.7. Where is the woman from?A. England.B. Australia.C. America.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。

甘肃省2018届高三下学期第一次高考诊断考试英语第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman going to do?A. Watch a movie.B. Seeadoctor.C. Prepare a meal.2. WheredidthemanbuytheMP3?A. From the Internet.B. From a supermarket.C. Inashop.3. How does the woman feel?A. Worried.B. Surprised.C. Angry.4. Wherearethespeakersgoing?A. A shop.B. The railway station.C. A restaurant.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Uncle and niece.B. Aunt and nephew.C. Cousins,第二节(共15 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分22. 5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

在听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。

6. What does the woman want to buy?A. AmapofChina.B. Amapofthecity.C. Stamps.7. Where is the woman from?A. England.B. Australia.C. America.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。

2018年甘肃省兰州市高三第一次诊断考试英语试题第一部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

ATravel experts across the globe publish much-anticipated lists that aim to excite readers about upcoming travel trends. Here is a 2018 list that urges travelers to explore new cities, try new food, experience new cultures and gain new views.ChileThis long, skinny slice of South America successfully packs a powerful punch, with strange charms in Valparaiso, excellent wine in the Maipo Valley and diverse landscapes across the Arcadian Desert, Chilean Patagonia and Easter Island.Flying is the most convenient way to get around, but flights are not cheap. Buses are more wallet-friendly, and Chile’s bus system is efficient, but bus journeys can easily take 17 to 36 hours.MontenegroThe country’s coastline is its best feature, and its winding coastal roads a nd mountain-meets-ocean scenery create the perfect background for a road trip. Sleepy seaside towns along the Bay of Kotor are home to mom-and-pop restaurants and elegant hotels, while the walled city of Koror offers views of the classic red rooftops of the Adriatic.MadagascarMadagascar，the world’s fourth-largest island one of the most biodiverse (生物多样的) places on the planet, has been rapidly affected by climate change.Visiting the country can serve as an educational opportunity for travelers who want to understand the bad effects of global warming and irresponsible human actions, Some can’t-miss experiences in Madagascar include swimming and snorkeling around Nosy Be, spotting lemurs (狐猴) in Ranomafana National Park, admiring the rocky landscapes of Isalo National Park and a sunset walk along the Avenue of the Baobabs.Abu Dhabi, the UAEAfter 10 years of planning and nearly $2 billion in costs, the Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 11, 2017. Now, lovers of art and architecture are racing to the United Arab Emirates’ capital to sec its newest feat of modern design - the product of French architect Jean Nouvel. The Louvre Abu Dhabi’s slogan, “see humanity in a new light”, draws attention to the museum^ mission to emphasize the commona lities and celebrate the differences between Eastern and Western art.While in Abu Dhabi, travelers can also check out the city’s other famous architectural wonder - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - which was rated the worlds second-best landmark in TripAdvis or’s 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards.1. Which of the following is a disadvantage of travelling by bus in Chile?A. It is very expensive.B. It may not help you save time.C. Buses don’t run at busy hours.D. Buses are always very crowded.2. What do you know about travelling in Madagascar from the passage?A. It’s much cheaper lo go around by bus than by plane.B. You can take a good trip along the beautiful coastal roads.C. You can learn more about the impacts of climate change,D. It’s a good chance to sec green mountains and red rooftops.3. If you are interested in art and architecture, you can travel to ________.A. ChileB. MontenegroC. MadagascarD. Abu Dhabi, the UAEBA successful businessman, addressing the commercial club of his city, told a story of an orphan (孤儿) named Jim.Jim was 12 years old, who was the laughing stock of the whole town. He never remembered having a kind word spoken to him in his whole life. One day as Jim walked down the street, he saw some flowers slip from a little lady’s arms just in front of him. Jim gathered up the flowers and replaced them in her arms. “Thank you, dear; you are a nice little boy.” she said kindly, and went on her way after giving him a bright smile.Jim was amazed. These were the first kind words he had ever heard in his whole twelve years of existence. He stood and stared after her until she was out of sight, then he made straight for a stream. He sat down on the bank of the stream and did some thinking. “Thank you, dear;you are a nice little boy,” he thought. Finally the boy pulled from his pockets a piece of broken mirror and looked at himself. He saw nothing but dirt. He went down to the water and washed his face carefully, almost painfully. Then he looked again. He scarcely recognized himself. He stood straight and looked up instead of down for the first time since he could remember.A feeding of self-respect awoke within his being. At that moment the course of his life was changed; a determination to be worthy of the kind words spoken to him by the little lady, and to pass them on, took possession of his soul. After telling this story of Jim, the speaker paused and then he shocked the audience by saying, “Gentlemen, I was that boy. That gentle woman implanted in my li fe the first seed of kindness. As a tribute to her memory I have told you this story.”4. What does the author mean by “the laughing stock” in paragraph 2?A. Jim liked playing jokes on others.B. Jim was always laughed at by others,C. Jim was good at making others happy.D. Jim had interest in telling funny stories.5. Which of the following words can be used to describe the lady?A. Brave.B. Clever.C. Friendly.D. Honest.6. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Jim wanted people to say kind words to others.B. The lady became very famous because of that story.C. It was the first time for Jim to tell his story to others.D. Jim made a tot of money by telling his stories to others.7. What is the best title for the text?A. A Story of JimB. A Good LadyC. A Kind WordD. A Successful BusinessmanCChildren all over the world who have tried the potato or lemon battery experiments know that an electrical current can be generated by creating a reaction between the food and two different metals. However, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found a way to harvest power from trees. They use the same metal for both electrodes (电极) specifically in order not to confuse this effect with the potato effect.While proving that trees can provide a source of power is a significant step, a key question remains: can the tiny voltage (电压) produced by a tree be used for anything useful? Now scientists are debating over how to use this power source for human benefits.The most practical thing is fire alarm for forest department, originating from the tree itself. Trees electric power can charge a battery. This battery in turn will be connected to a small sensor. This sensor will power a brief radio transmission (传送). That radio signal will transport daily soil and air condition measurements to a network of much larger, solar powered Forest- Service environmental monitoring stations. Those sensors wilt also give out acrisis signal in the event of a sudden rise in-air temperature-that might indicate the outbreak of a forest fire.“I truly believe it has potential,” said Victoria Henderson, branch chief for equipment and chemicals at the Forest Serviced National Interagency Fire Center. “If this can enhance (提高) our existing technology to a degree that would gain us a lot more fire protection, then we’d look at a plan to purchase it for our nationwide infrastructure (基础设施), which is huge.”Researchers have discovered that the greater the pH difference between the tree and the soil the more the energy will be produced. Some researchers also admit that “tree power” isn’t as practical as solar energy, but believe that the system could be scaled-up as a low-cost option for powering tree sensors that help detect environmental conditions or forest fires, Using the electronic output to keep track of a tree’s health is another possibility.8. Why does the author mention the potato battery experiment in the first paragraph?A. To explain what it is.B. To stress the importance of electricity.C. To introduce the power source from trees.D. To encourage people to try this experiment.9. What do we know about the fire alarm mentioned in the third paragraph?A. The fire alarm can make a very loud sound.B. Smoke from a fire can cause the alarm to go off.C. The electric power it needs comes from the tree.D. It has been widely used in the forest department.10. What’s Victoria Henderson’s attitude towards the fire alarm system?A. Cautious.B. Favorable.C. Disapproving.D. Unconcerned,11. What causes trees to create electrical currents?A. The sensor implanted in the tree.B. The new way adopted by the researchers.C. The special metal used in the battery experiment.D. The pH difference between the soil and the trees.DIn the last few years, you may have noticed the terra “microplastics” in the news. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic from discarded (丢弃的) plastic bottles, bags and containers that end up in rivers, lakes and oceans. Because they are so tiny and hard to see, researchers set sail to collect water samples and estimate the amount of plastic in the ocean. The 5 Gyres Institute, an organization aimed at reducing plastics pollution in our oceans, estimates that 296,000 to ns of plastic are floating in the world’s oceans. But, if you think that oceans are the only water bodies with a micropiastics problem, think again - the problem is also reported in the Chesapeake Bay, in our own backyard.In a partnership with the 5 Gyres Institute, Trash Free Maryland took to the Chesapeake Bay in November to study the presence of micropiastics in the water. Setting out from Deale, Md., the research team collected seven samples by dragging a trawl (拖网) for an hour at a time. The trawl was fitted with a cone-shaped (锥形的) net, whose holes measure 330 microns (微米) wide, about the width of two to three strands of human hair. Water flows through the main opening and the fine mesh (网眼) of net ensures anything suspended m the water is trapped behind.In seven samples, the net picked up algae (海藻) trash, foam and plastic. According to the 5 Gyres Institute representative, the first sample collected contained almost 10 times the amount of plastic than would be collected in a typical ocean sample. The plastic found in the Chesapeake Bay samples included bits of bags, sheeting, fishing line and microbeads, which are small plastic scrubbers mm found in face wash, toothpaste and cleaning products. Microbeads in particular are a major source of microplastics pollution worldwide. They are small enough to bypasswater treatment systems’ filters (过滤器) and end up in waterways. Scientists warn that chemicals and toxins (毒素) absorbed by microbeads and other micropiastics could be passed on to organisms who mistake them for food and eat them, and could then be passed up higher and higher on the food chain, eventually reaching humans.12. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The description of the trawl.B. The basic data of the water samples.C. The process of collecting water samples.D. The introduction of Trash Free Maryland.13. What does the underlined word “They” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Bits of bags.B. Chemicals.C. Microbeads.D. Micropiastics.14. How docs the author prove plastics pollution can be harmful to people s health?A. By analyzing the data.B. By making comparisons.C. By giving some examples.D. By referring to scientists views.15. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A. To explain some new scientific terms to people.B. To let people learn more about plastics pollution.C. To urge governments to make environmental laws.D. To tell people some new findings in scientific research.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。

2018年甘肃省酒泉市酒泉中学开校英语第一次诊断考试本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分120分，考试时间为100分钟。

第I 卷（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。

ACuyahoga V alley National Park V olunteer ProgramBuilding a Community of Park StewardsPosition Title: Wildlife Volunteer – Butterfly Monitors (2 positions)Dates: Mid May to September, 2018Hours: 8 ~ 16 hours / weekLocation: Cuyahoga Valley National ParkDuties: Park staff will train volunteers in butterfly identification and data recording for one week before volunteers work in team of two to help track butterfly monitoring areas. Butterfly monitoring areas are 1 ~ 2 miles in length and are walked one time per week. There are a total of three butterfly monitoring areas within the park. Butterflies are identified by using binoculars （望远镜）or by netting and releasing. Data is recorded on data sheets.Skills Required: Applicants must have self motivation and desire to work with others. V olunteers will work during days when temperature is 70 degrees or more, between 10:30 am and 5 pm. Ability to walk a long distance in hot and humid conditions is needed. Skills with basic butterfly identification are not a must but helpful.Requirements: Applicants must complete a National Park Service Agreement and have their backgrounds looked into. U. S. citizenship is required. Applicants must be current Kent State University students.How to Apply: Please request an application from Mike Johnson at gkovach@ and send it back to Mike Johnson at gkovach@, with the above position title as the subject, by February 15, 2018. If offered an interview, please come to Cuyahoga Valley National Park with your personal resume introducing your education and your previous work experience.For further information, please call Jamie Walters at (330) 657-2142 or email jwalters@.1. What will a volunteer do in this program?A. Walk 1 ~ 2 miles every day.B. Help make a data record.C. Work at least 16 hours per week.D. Identify butterfly monitoring areas.2. Applicants for the job must ______.A. have the skills of butterfly identificationB. be university graduatesC.have their backgrounds checkedD. design a program3. To apply for the passion, one needs to ______.A. send the application to gkovach@B. visit Jamie Walters at the officeC. hand in a resume before February 15D. call (330) 657-2142B“Hi, Mrs. Grady,” said Mark when their neighbor opened her door. “Would y ou like us to shovel（铲）your sidewalk and driveway?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a way to earn enough money for the new Ocean Kingdom video game that came out the next day.Mrs. Grady was happy, “That would be wonderful, boys. I think the job is getting to be too much for me.”“It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said. “If that’s OK,” Mark added.“Oh dear,” Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can offer homemade cookies, but I realize that’s not what you had in mind.”Mark was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come back later.”Mrs. Grady doesn’t look like the person who’d come to Mark’s rescue last summer when Mr. Dunn’s dog Goldie had just wanted to play, but M ark didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. He wanted to call for help, but his tongue seemed locked behind his teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open. She must have seen him from across the street. “Hold on, Mark. I’m coming!” “Goldie” she’d called. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mark and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mark, but she’d stood firm as a rock in front of him. “Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along. “Get!” Goldie had obeyed.When Mark showed thanks to Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed. “It was nothing. Good neighbors watch out for each other, don’t they?”And now Mrs. Grady needed Mark as much as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow.“Hey!” Jamie shouted. “What are you doing?” Mark couldn’t explain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors. “I like Mrs. Grady’s cookies,” he said.4. Why did Jamie and Mark plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grady at first?A. To help the lady.B. To visit New Kingdom.C. To earn pocket money.D. To do volunteer work.5. Mrs. Grady couldn’t pay them most probably because ________.A. she couldn’t find the bankB. she didn’t have enough cashC. she thought it was worthlessD. she couldn’t afford it6. According to the story, which of the following words can be used to describe Mrs. Grady best?A. Helpful.B. Hopeful.C. Hardworking.D. Greedy.7. Which of the following proverb can best summarize the story?A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. Birds of a feather flock together.C. Kindness is repaid with kindness.D. Actions speak louder than words.CAccording to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs.The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously known to be able to recognize one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognize human faces from photos alone is novel.The recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society: Open Science, shows the woolly creatures could be trained to recognize still images of human faces, including those of former President Barack Obama and actress Emma Watson.Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain images by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognize the images for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognize images of faces shown at an angle, though their ability to do so declined by about 15 percent — the same rate at which a human’s ability to perform the same task declines.“Anyone who has spent time working with sheep will know that they are intelligent, individual animals wh o are able to recognize their handlers,” said Professor Jenny Morton, who led the Cambridge study. “We’ve shown with our study that sheep have advanced face-recognition abilities, comparable with those of humans and monkeys.”Recognizing faces is one of the most important social skills for human beings, and some disorders of the brain, including Huntington’s disease, affect this ability.“Sheep are long-lived and have brains that are similar in size and complexity to those of some monkeys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntingt on’s disease, that develop over a long time and affect cognitive abilities. Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change,” Morton said.8. According t o the new research, what’s unusual about sheep?A. They have large brains.B. They can recognize human faces from photographs.C. They can tell animals from humans.D. They can recognize their owners.9. How did the researchers train the sheep?A. By guiding them to follow their handlers.B. By showing photos of famous people.C. By showing photos of humans and monkeys by turns.D. By giving food rewards.10. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The new discovery is beneficial to the study of cognitive ability changes.B. The sheep’s face-recognition ability stays the same when shown photos at any angle.C. Sheep have a higher face-recognition ability than monkeys.D. The sheep’s face-recognition ability may prevent some disorders of the brain.11. What’s the passage mainly about?A. A Wonderful ScientistB. How Sheep Recognize Each OtherC. A New discovery about SheepD. The Life of SheepDThe word tolerance is widely used in liberal democracies(自由民主). It indicates a positive meaning. Politicians urge us to be tolerant towards minorities. Educators teach us to be tolerant towards the other. The press is full of references to the need to display tolerance when faced with individuals or groups espousing(拥护) a different view or holding a different religious belief. A tolerant society is an objective sought after by anyone who believes in the values of democracy. A tolerant individual is attributed(认为……是) with virtuous qualities.The question we must ask is whether we have been using the word tolerance fully aware of its meaning and whether we have applied it correctly to reflect what we really wish to convey.The word tolerance means to bear, or to bear with. If I tolerate something or someone, I basically say that I am ready to bear it or him. I can tolerate a bad smell or a noisy neighbour. The act of toleration forces me to desist from conveying my objection to the existence of a phenomenon, which I find difficult to bear.A bad smell or a noisy neighbour is considered by me to be an objectionable phenomenon. By tolerating either of them, I am not transforming the bad smell or the noisy neighbour into positive phenomena. Let's be honest: I don't have a different taste when it comes to bad smells. I simply dislike it and wish that it disappears. I don't respect the noisy neighbour. I would rather have him stop at once the noise he is makingso I can live in peace.A tolerant attitude involves the grant(授给物) of a favour, not a right. The question we should ask ourselves is whether we would ever wish a parliament(议会) to make laws according to certain actions interpreted as a favour rather than a right? Indeed, would we ever wish anyone to listen to our views and accept us the way we are simply because he is kind enough to tolerate us?12. The first two paragraphs are mainly intended to show that __________.A. tolerance is a symbol of liberal democraciesB. people’s understanding of tolerance is one-sidedC. democratic society always advocates toleranceD. tolerance can be applied to many situations13. The underlined part “desist from” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________’.A. denyB. dislikeC. stopD. keep14. The example of a bad smell and a noisy neighbour is raised to indicate that _________.A. tolerating them is n’t a virtuous actB. most people find them hard to tolerateC. the writer isn’t prejudiced against themD. the writer are fed up with them15. The best title for this passage should be “___________”.A. Tolerance and respectB. What is to be tolerated?C. Should people be tolerant?D. Is Tolerance a Virtue?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。

甘肃省2017-2018年高三第一次高考诊断英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

考生注意：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的准考证号、姓名等填写在答题卡和答卷密封线内相应的位置上。

考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名、考试科目”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。

2．第I卷每小题选出答案后，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，再选涂其它答案标号。

第Ⅱ卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题卷上作答，答案无效。

3．考试结束后，监考员将试题卷、答题卡一并收回。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. To get him something to eat.B. To bring him some magazines.C. To check if he' 11 have any letters.2. What is the woman doing?A. Hunting for a job.B. Searching for a flat.C. Planning a suburban trip.3. What do we know about the man?A. He will stop doing his job.B. He is looking for a new job.C. He doesn't like his present job.4. Who is the man?A. The woman' s doctor.B. Tom's doctor.C. Tom's boss.5. What number does the man want to call?A.8211083.B.6643639.C.8621683.第二节（共15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

甘肃省2018届高三第一次高考诊断考试英语试题甘肃省2018届高三第一次高考诊断考试英语试题第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman going to do?A. Watch a movie.B. See a doctor.C. Prepare a meal.2. WheredidthemanbuytheMP3?A. From the Internet.B. From a supermarket.C. Ina shop.3. How does the woman feel?A. Worried.B. Surprised.C. Angry.4. Where are the speakers going?A. A shop.B. The railway station.C. A restaurant.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Uncle and niece.B. Aunt and nephew.C. Cousins,第二节(共15 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分22. 5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

在听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。

2018年甘肃省酒泉市酒泉中学开校英语第一次诊断考试本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分120分，考试时间为100分钟。

第I 卷（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。

ACuyahoga Valley National Park Volunteer ProgramBuilding a Community of Park StewardsPosition Title: Wildlife Volunteer – Butterfly Monitors (2 positions)Dates: Mid May to September, 2018Hours: 8 ~ 16 hours / weekLocation: Cuyahoga Valley National ParkDuties: Park staff will train volunteers in butterfly identification and data recording for one week beforevolunteers work in team of two to help track butterfly monitoring areas. Butterfly monitoring areas are 1 ~ 2miles in length and are walked one time per week. There are a total of three butterfly monitoring areas withinthe park. Butterflies are identified by using binoculars （望远镜）or by netting and releasing. Data is recordedon data sheets.Skills Required: Applicants must have self motivation and desire to work with others. Volunteers will workduring days when temperature is 70 degrees or more, between 10:30 am and 5 pm. Ability to walk a longdistance in hot and humid conditions is needed. Skills with basic butterfly identification are not a must buthelpful.Requirements: Applicants must complete a National Park Service Agreement and have their backgroundslooked into. U. S. citizenship is required. Applicants must be current Kent State University students.How to Apply: Please request an application from Mike Johnson at gkovach@ and send it back toMike Johnson at gkovach@, with the above position title as the subject, by February 15, 2018. Ifoffered an interview, please come to Cuyahoga Valley National Park with your personal resume introducingyour education and your previous work experience.For further information, please call Jamie Walters at (330) 657-2142 or email jwalters@.1. What will a volunteer do in this program?A. Walk 1 ~ 2 miles every day.B. Help make a data record.C. Work at least 16 hours per week.D. Identify butterfly monitoring areas.2. Applicants for the job must ______.A. have the skills of butterfly identificationB. be university graduatesC.have their backgrounds checkedD. design a program3. To apply for the passion, one needs to ______.A. send the application to gkovach@B. visit Jamie Walters at the officeC. hand in a resume before February 15D. call (330) 657-2142B“Hi, Mrs. Grady,” said Mark when their neighbor opened her door. “Would you like us to shovel（铲）your sidewalk and driveway?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a way to earn enough money for the new Ocean Kingdom video game that came out the next day.Mrs. Grady was happy, “That would be wonderful, boys. I think the job is getting to be too much for me.”“It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said. “If that’s OK,” Mark added.“Oh dear,” Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can offer homemade cookies, but I realize that’s not what you had in mind.”Mark was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come back later.”Mrs. Grady doesn’t look like the person who’d come to Mark’s rescue last summer when Mr. Dunn’s dog Goldie had just wanted to play, but Mark didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. He wanted to call for help, but his tongue seemed locked behind his teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open. She must have seen him from across the street. “Hold on, Mark. I’m coming!” “Goldie” she’d ca lled. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mark and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mark, but she’d stood firm as a rock in front of him. “Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along. “Get!” Gol die had obeyed.When Mark showed thanks to Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed. “It was nothing. Good neighbors watch out for each other, don’t they?”And now Mrs. Grady needed Mark as much as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow.“Hey!” Jamie shouted. “What are you doing?” Mark couldn’t explain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors. “I like Mrs. Grady’s cookies,” he said.4. Why did Jamie and Mark plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grady at first?A. To help the lady.B. To visit New Kingdom.C. To earn pocket money.D. To do volunteer work.5. Mrs. Grady couldn’t pay them most probably because ________.A. she couldn’t find the bankB. she didn’t have enough cashC. she thought it was worthlessD. she couldn’t afford it6. According to the story, which of the following words can be used to describe Mrs. Grady best?A. Helpful.B. Hopeful.C. Hardworking.D. Greedy.7. Which of the following proverb can best summarize the story?A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. Birds of a feather flock together.C. Kindness is repaid with kindness.D. Actions speak louder than words.CAccording to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs.The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously known to be able to recognize one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognize human faces from photos alone is novel.The recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society: Open Science, shows the woolly creatures could be trained to recognize still images of human faces, including those of former President Barack Obama and actress Emma Watson.Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain images by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognize the images for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognize images of faces shown at an angle, though their ability to do so declined by about 15 percent — the same rate at which a human’s ability to perform the same task declines.“Anyone who has spent time working with sheep will know that they are intelligent, individual animals who are a ble to recognize their handlers,” said Professor Jenny Morton, who led the Cambridge study. “We’ve shown with our study that sheep have advanced face-recognition abilities, comparable with those of humans and monkeys.”Recognizing faces is one of the most important social skills for human beings, and some disorders of the brain, including Huntington’s disease, affect this ability.“Sheep are long-lived and have brains that are similar in size and complexity to those of some monkeys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntingt on’s disease, that develop over a long time and affect cognitive abilities. Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change,” Morton said.8. According to the n ew research, what’s unusual about sheep?A. They have large brains.B. They can recognize human faces from photographs.C. They can tell animals from humans.D. They can recognize their owners.9. How did the researchers train the sheep?A. By guiding them to follow their handlers.B. By showing photos of famous people.C. By showing photos of humans and monkeys by turns.D. By giving food rewards.10. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The new discovery is beneficial to the study of cognitive ability changes.B. The sheep’s face-recognition ability stays the same when shown photos at any angle.C. Sheep have a higher face-recognition ability than monkeys.D. The sheep’s face-recognition ability may prevent some disorders of the brain.11. What’s the passage mainly about?A. A Wonderful ScientistB. How Sheep Recognize Each OtherC. A New discovery about SheepD. The Life of SheepDThe word tolerance is widely used in liberal democracies(自由民主). It indicates a positive meaning. Politicians urge us to be tolerant towards minorities. Educators teach us to be tolerant towards the other. The press is full of references to the need to display tolerance when faced with individuals or groups espousing(拥护) a different view or holding a different religious belief. A tolerant society is an objective sought after by anyone who believes in the values of democracy. A tolerant individual is attributed(认为……是) with virtuous qualities.The question we must ask is whether we have been using the word tolerance fully aware of its meaning and whether we have applied it correctly to reflect what we really wish to convey.The word tolerance means to bear, or to bear with. If I tolerate something or someone, I basically say that I am ready to bear it or him. I can tolerate a bad smell or a noisy neighbour. The act of toleration forces me to desist from conveying my objection to the existence of a phenomenon, which I find difficult to bear. A bad smell or a noisy neighbour is considered by me to be an objectionable phenomenon. By tolerating either of them, I am not transforming the bad smell or the noisy neighbour into positive phenomena. Let's be honest: I don't have a different taste when it comes to bad smells. I simply dislike it and wish that it disappears. I don't respect the noisy neighbour. I would rather have him stop at once the noise he is making so I can live in peace.A tolerant attitude involves the grant(授给物) of a favour, not a right. The question we should ask ourselves is whether we would ever wish a parliament(议会) to make laws according to certain actions interpreted as a favour rather than a right? Indeed, would we ever wish anyone to listen to our views and accept us the way we are simply because he is kind enough to tolerate us?12. The first two paragraphs are mainly intended to show that __________.A. tolerance is a symbol of liberal democraciesB. people’s understanding of tolerance is one-sidedC. democratic society always advocates toleranceD. tolerance can be applied to many situations13. The unde rlined part “desist from” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________’.A. denyB. dislikeC. stopD. keep14. The example of a bad smell and a noisy neighbour is raised to indicate that _________.A. tolerating them isn’t a virtuous actB. most people find them hard to tolerateC. the writer isn’t prejudiced against themD. the writer are fed up with them15. The best title for this passage should be “___________”.A. Tolerance and respectB. What is to be tolerated?C. Should people be tolerant?D. Is Tolerance a Virtue?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。

甘肃省2018届高三下学期第一次高考诊断考试英语第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman going to do?A. Watch a movie.B. See a doctor.C. Prepare a meal.2. WheredidthemanbuytheMP3?A. From the Internet.B. From a supermarket.C. In a shop.3. How does the woman feel?A. Worried.B. Surprised.C. Angry.4. Where are the speakers going?A. A shop.B. The railway station.C. A restaurant.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Uncle and niece.B. Aunt and nephew.C. Cousins,第二节(共15 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分22. 5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

在听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。

6. What does the woman want to buy?A. A map of China.B. A map of the city.C. Stamps.7. Where is the woman from?A. England.B. Australia.C. America.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。

甘肃省2018届高三英语下学期第一次诊断考试试题第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman going to do?A. Watch a movie.B. See a doctor.C.Prepare a meal.2. WheredidthemanbuytheMP3?A. From the Internet.B. From a supermarket.C. In a shop.3. How does the woman feel?A. Worried.B. Surprised.C. Angry.4. Where are the speakers going?A. A shop.B. The railway station.C.A restaurant.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Uncle and niece.B. Aunt and nephew.C. Cousins, 第二节(共15 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分22. 5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

在听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。

6. What does the woman want to buy?A. A map of China.B. A map of the city.C. Stamps.7. Where is the woman from?A. England.B. Australia.C. America.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。

甘肃省高三第一次高考诊断英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

考生注意：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的准考证号、姓名等填写在答题卡和答卷密封线内相应的位置上。

考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名、考试科目”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。

2．第I卷每小题选出答案后，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，再选涂其它答案标号。

第Ⅱ卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题卷上作答，答案无效。

3．考试结束后，监考员将试题卷、答题卡一并收回。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. To get him something to eat.B. To bring him some magazines.C. To check if he' 11 have any letters.2. What is the woman doing?A. Hunting for a job.B. Searching for a flat.C. Planning a suburban trip.3. What do we know about the man?A. He will stop doing his job.B. He is looking for a new job.C. He doesn't like his present job.4. Who is the man?A. The woman' s doctor.B. Tom's doctor.C. Tom's boss.5. What number does the man want to call?A.8211083.B.6643639.C.8621683.第二节（共15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分30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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThe Summer Holiday Activities for Families in the UKWhile the Astronaut spacewalk, Manchester last year remains in the memory of some families, our week-by-week guide to the school summer break this year features a host of special events and outdoor fun for kids, from open-air cinema and live music to coming face to face with dinosaurs.Polar fun, EdinburghDynamic Earth in Edinburgh is keeping cool this summer with lots of polar-themed activities, including family science shows on the Arctic and Antarctic, icy experiments, and craft designs where kids can make their own penguin, walrus or polar bear.• Until 28 August, £15 adults, £9. 50 children, .Dinosaur events, various locationsDinosaurs in the Wild is a vivid, walk-through experience taking visitors back 67 million years to the late Cretaceous period Dinosaur Babies is an exhibition of dinosaur embryos and eggs, plus a model nest. Dinosaurs of China displays fossils and skeletons never before seen in Europe.• Until 23 August, NEC in Birmingham, then 7 October to 7 January, Event City Manchester, £ 29.50 adults, £26 children, .Proud Country House kids fest, BrightonJust 15 minutes from the centre of Brighton, this 18th century Georgian manor house in Stammer Park has a packed programme of events and activities on throughout the summer including storytelling in the forest, guided bike rides, tree climbing and family yoga • 1 July〜10 September, prices vary, usually from £5〜10, booking for events required but house and gardens can be visited without booking, /kidsfest.1. In which event can you see the fossils found in China?A. Polar fun, Edinburgh.B. Astronaut spacewalk, Manchester.C. Dinosaur events, various locations.D. Proud Country House kids fest, Brighton.2. How much will a couple with two children spend at most if they attend all the activities?A. £180.B. £220.C. £160.D. £200.3. What can kids do in Proud Country House kids fest, Brighton?A. Tree climbing and family yoga.B. Craft designs and tree climbing.C. Guided bike rides and icy experiments.D. Storytelling in the forest and seeing dinosaur eggs.BNot long ago, I tried convincing my three daughters that the world’s secrets are hidden inside silence. The girls looked at me skeptically. Surely silence is nothing?Sitting there at the dinner table, I suddenly remembered their curiosity as children, their wondering about what might be hiding behind a door and their amazement as they stared at a light switch and asked me to “open the light”. But now they are 13, 16 and 19 and wonder less and less. If they still wonder at anything, they quickly pull out their smart phones to find the answer. None of them have any interest in discussing with me. To attract their attention, I told them about two friends of mine who had decided to climb Mount Qomolangma.Early one morning they left base camp to climb the south-west wall of the mountain. It was going well. Both reached the summit, but then came the storm. They soon realized they would not make it down alive. The first got hold of his pregnant wife by satellite phone. Together they decided on the name of the child that she was carrying. Then he quietly passed away just below the summit. My other friend was not able to contact anyone before he died. No one knows exactly what happened on the mountain in those hours. Thanks to the dry, cool climate 8km above sea level, they have both been freeze-dried. They lie there in silence, looking no different.The girls remained quiet, listening. It seemed as though they had got something.It is easy to assume that the essence (本质) of technology is technology itself, but that is wrong. The essence is the time we spend with our family and how much freedom we have by technology.4. What’s the real purpose of the author’s telling the story?A. To entertain the girls.B. To attract the girls, attention to technology.C. To encourage the girls to explore the world’s secret.D. To share a viewpoint about the essence of technology.5. Why are the girls unwilling to discuss problems with the author when they are puzzled?A. Because they don’t want to solve them.B. Because they can turn to the smart phone.C. Because they feel ashamed for their problems.D. Because they think it difficult to talk with others.6. How would the author think of the outcome of the storytelling?A. It s effective.B. It s unacceptable.C. It’s embarrassing.D. It s discouraging.7. What does technology really bring us according to the text?A. The time with our family and freedom.B. The answers to the puzzling problems.C. The information of learning the outside world.D. The choice of communicating with our friends.CWe all have different ways to navigate (导航) when lost-whether asking a stranger for help, consulting an old-school map or simply following our nose. But on a bike, the risks are higher. One wrong turn or that you’re in a traffic jam with two lanes between your bike and the neare st pavement may ruin your good mood. Although cyclists, of course, managed to navigate before smart phones, cyclists can make two choices: a few stay calm and embrace getting lost, and the rest turn to a navigation app.Google Maps added a directions function for cyclists in 2015 in the US and Canada, and two years later across Europe. And while there are dozens of other apps now offering a similar service, Google Maps has the demerits for many, so the app seems to be falling behind expectations.As someone with no sense of direction, I knew it wouldn’t be easy when I started cyclingearlier this year. I appreciated that the app gave me two warnings before I needed to turn off a road, and automatically recalculated my route if I accidentally went off course. But still, it wasn’t a smooth process. Google Maps thought I could cut across a double carriageway with no breaks in its barri er, assumed I knew what it meant when it told me to “head west”, and thought nothing of taking me the wrong way down a busy one-way street.Cyclists don’t just want safety-they want convenience. Londoner Robson Smith regularly cycles between Clap ham and the City of London and would like to see Google Maps calculate routes where his bike is allowed on public transport and more choice of the type of routes he can take. “G oogle tends to calculate the most common and comfortable cycle routes. It would be better to have an option which included the fastest route, regardless of comfort,” he says.For this reason, Robson says he uses the app Cycle Streets instead. It offers a choice of four different route modes, based on the type the user wants, and saves previous routes. It also tells you how many calories a route burns, how many traffic lights you will encounter, and how busy it is.8. What higher risks may happen to cyclists according to Paragraph 1?A. Losing the way to their destinations.B. Making wrong plans about the directions.C. Staying still in the same place for a long time.D. Taking wrong turn or being caught in a traffic jam.9. What does the underlined word “demerits” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Defence.B. Existence.C. Shortcomings.D. Techniques.10. What’s Robson’s opinion on Google Maps?A. It needs improving.B. It is difficult to operate.C. It can provide convenient courses.D. It offers the most common and fastest route.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Different Apps in NavigationB. The Rise and Fall of Google MapsC. The Disadvantages of Google MapsD. Planning the Future of Google MapsDFor many of us, talking about money is embarrassing, especially revealing our income and spending habits in public. So it’s no wonder that seeking investment advice from computer program is so popular.Consultancy firm Accenture found that 68% of global consumers would be happy to use robot-advice to plan for retirement, feeling it would be faster, cheaper, and fairer than human advice. “Many of our customers say they feel awkward in face-to-face meetings, preferring an online experience whe re they don’t feel nervous,” says Lynn Smith, a director of robot-advice firm Wealth Wizards. So how does robot-advice work and is it really any better than traditional financial advice?Robot-adviser firms use algorithms (算法) to analyse your financial situation and goals and then work out an investment plan to suit you. Basically, you answer lots of questions online about your income, expenses, family situation, attitude to risk and so on, and then the algorithm allocates (分配) your savings to a series of investments, from index funds that aim to imitate a particular stock market index or sector, to fixed-income bonds.Robot-advice is certainly growing in popularity. But are we really happy to give up the human adviser completely? “No” is the short answer. A ccenture finds that a significant proportion of us still want human interaction, particularly when our finances are complex. “When a customer needs advice surpassing a number of different regulatory regimes, human advice will be required,” says John Perks,managing director of life and pensions at UK insurer LV, which launched its Retirement Wizard robot-advice service two years ago.The truth is that only about a quarter of funds managed by clever humans overcome the market as a whole, so when you take into account the much higher management fees you pay for that kind of service, the performance difference is likely to be marginal (微不足道的) for most of us.The robots may be coming, but in this case at least, they seem to be on the side of the small investor trying to save for a comfortable retirement.12. What do we know about the robot-advice from the second paragraph?A. It s expensive but accurate.B. It’s beneficial and relaxing.C. It’s complex but fair.D. It’s suitable for all.13. If you want to use robot-advice, you should first .A. consult human adviceB. work out an investment planC. answer lots of questions onlineD. analyse your financial situation14. What does the underlined phrase “that kind of service” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The allocation of retirement.B. The robot-advice service.C. Human fund management.D. The performance difference.15. Why do we still need the human adviser according to the text?A. Because some clients face retirementB. Because some finances are complex.C. Because human interaction is necessary.D. Because the human adviser offers better service.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。

甘肃省2018届高三英语下学期第一次诊断考试试题第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the woman going to do?A. Watch a movie.B. See a doctor.C.Prepare a meal.2. WheredidthemanbuytheMP3?A. From the Internet.B. From a supermarket.C. In a shop.3. How does the woman feel?A. Worried.B. Surprised.C. Angry.4. Where are the speakers going?A. A shop.B. The railway station.C.A restaurant.5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Uncle and niece.B. Aunt and nephew.C. Cousins, 第二节(共15 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分22. 5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

在听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。

6. What does the woman want to buy?A. A map of China.B. A map of the city.C. Stamps.7. Where is the woman from?A. England.B. Australia.C. America.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。

2018年甘肃省部分普通高中高三第一次联合考试英语试题第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：haveA. gaveB. saveC. hatD. made答案是C。

1. through A. cough B. plough C. enough D. tough2. umbrella A. pupil B. eventually C. butcher D. button3. noise A. purpose B. course C. choose D. practise4. advanced A. salesman B. fortunate C.answer D. ability5. heard A. heart B early C. nearly D.dear第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。

例：We last night, but we went to the concert instead.A. must have studiedB. might studyC. should have studiedD. would study答案是C。

6. How about taking _______ short break? I want to make _____ call.A. the;aB. a; theC. the; theD. a; a7. It is widely accepted that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to_______.A. rewardsB. prizesC. awardsD. result8. -----How do yu find your new classmates?----- Most of them are kind, but ______ is so good to me as Bruce.A. noneB. no oneC. every oneD. some one9. He is so addicted to smoking that ______ seems to be no chance of talking him into quitting.A. thisB. whatC. itD. there10. -------Do you need any help, Lucy?-------Yes. The job is _________ I could do myself.A. less thanB. more thanC. no more thanD. not more than11. ________ achievement, last week’s ministerial meeting of the WTO here earned a low, though not failing, grade.A. In terms ofB. in case ofC. As a result ofD. in face of12. -----Do you think we should accept that offer?------ Yes, we should, for we______ such bad luck up till now, and time ______ out.A. have had; is runningB. had ; is runningC. have; has been runD. have had; has been run13. I had told you the turth. ______ I keep repeating it?A. CanB. MustC. MayD. Will14,The students were all standing by the swimming pool, _______ swimming suit.A. all of them wornB. all were wearingC. all of whom wearingD. all wearing15. The crowd cheered wildly at the sight of Liu Xiang, who was reported ______ the world record in the 110-meter hurdle race.A. breakingB. having brokenC. to have brokenD. to break16. For many cities in the world, there is no room to spread out further, ______ New York is an example.A. for whichB. in whichC. of whichD. from which17.-----I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays.------ That’s _____ I don’t agree. You should have a more active life.A. whereB. howC. whenD. what18. Just use this room for the time being, and we’ll offer you a larger one _____ it becomes available.A. as soon asB. unlessC. as far asD. until19. Little ______ that we were watching his every move, so he seemed to be going his own way in this business.A. he realizedB. he did n’t realizeC. didn’t he realizeD. did he realize20. ---- Would you please ______ the form for me?------ _____________.A. fill; It’s a pleasureB. fill in; With pleasureC. fill in; My pleasureD. fill in; I’ll be happy to第三节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。

甘肃省张掖市2018届高三英语第一次质量检测考试试题第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分30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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThe Summer Holiday Activities for Families in the UKWhile the Astronaut spacewalk, Manchester last year remains in the memory of some families, our week-by-week guide to the school summer break this year features a host of special events and outdoor fun for kids, from open-air cinema and live music to coming face to face with dinosaurs.Polar fun, EdinburghDynamic Earth in Edinburgh is keeping cool this summer with lots of polar-themed activities, including family science shows on the Arctic and Antarctic, icy experiments, and craft designs where kids can make their own penguin, walrus or polar bear.• Until 28 August, £15 adults, £9. 50 children, d .Dinosaur events, various locationsDinosaurs in the Wild is a vivid, walk-through experience taking visitors back 67 million years to the late Cretaceous period Dinosaur Babies is an exhibition of dinosaur embryos and eggs, plus a model nest. Dinosaurs of China displays fossils and skeletons never before seen in Europe.• Until 23 August, NEC in Birmingham, then 7 October to 7 January, Event City Manchester, £ 29.50 adults, £26 children, .Proud Country House kids fest, BrightonJust 15 minutes from the centre of Brighton, this 18th century Georgian manor house in Stammer Park has a packed programme of events and activities on throughout the summer including storytelling in the forest, guided bike rides, tree climbing and family yoga • 1 July〜10 September, prices vary, usually from £5〜10, booking for events required but house and gardens can be visited without booking, /kidsfest.1. In which event can you see the fossils found in China?A. Polar fun, Edinburgh.B. Astronaut spacewalk, Manchester.C. Dinosaur events, various locations.D. Proud Country House kids fest, Brighton.2. How much will a couple with two children spend at most if they attend all the activities?A. £180.B. £220.C. £160.D. £200.3. What can kids do in Proud Country House kids fest, Brighton?A. Tree climbing and family yoga.B. Craft designs and tree climbing.C. Guided bike rides and icy experiments.D. Storytelling in the forest and seeing dinosaur eggs.BNot lon g ago, I tried convincing my three daughters that the world’s secrets are hidden inside silence. The girls looked at me skeptically. Surely silence is nothing?Sitting there at the dinner table, I suddenly remembered their curiosity as children, their wondering about what might be hiding behind a door and their amazement as they stared at a light switch and asked me to “open the light”. But now they are 13, 16 and 19 and wonder less and less. If they still wonder at anything, they quickly pull out their smart phones to find the answer. None of them have any interest in discussing with me. To attract their attention, I told them about two friends of mine who had decided to climb Mount Qomolangma.Early one morning they left base camp to climb the south-west wall of the mountain. It was going well. Both reached the summit, but then came the storm. They soon realized they would not make it down alive. The first got hold of his pregnant wife by satellite phone. Together they decided on the name of the child that she was carrying. Then he quietly passed away just below the summit. My other friend was not able to contact anyone before he died. No one knows exactly what happened on the mountain in those hours. Thanks to the dry, cool climate 8km above sea level, they have both been freeze-dried. They lie there in silence, looking no different.The girls remained quiet, listening. It seemed as though they had got something.It is easy to assume that the essence (本质) of technology is technology itself, but that is wrong. The essence is the time we spend with our family and how much freedom we have bytechnology.4. What’s the real purpose of the author’s telling the story?A. To entertain the girls.B. To attract the girls, attention to technology.C. To encourage the gi rls to explore the world’s secret.D. To share a viewpoint about the essence of technology.5. Why are the girls unwilling to discuss problems with the author when they are puzzled?A. Because they don’t want to solve them.B. Because they can turn to the smart phone.C. Because they feel ashamed for their problems.D. Because they think it difficult to talk with others.6. How would the author think of the outcome of the storytelling?A. It s effective.B. It s unacceptable.C. It’s embarrassing.D. It s discouraging.7. What does technology really bring us according to the text?A. The time with our family and freedom.B. The answers to the puzzling problems.C. The information of learning the outside world.D. The choice of communicating with our friends.CWe all have different ways to navigate (导航) when lost-whether asking a stranger for help, consulting an old-school map or simply following our nose. But on a bike, the risks are higher. One wrong turn or that you’re in a traffic jam with two lanes betwe en your bike and the nearest pavement may ruin your good mood. Although cyclists, of course, managed to navigate before smart phones, cyclists can make two choices: a few stay calm and embrace getting lost, and the rest turn to a navigation app.Google Maps added a directions function for cyclists in 2015 in the US and Canada, and two years later across Europe. And while there are dozens of other apps now offering a similarservice, Google Maps has the demerits for many, so the app seems to be falling behind expectations.As someone with no sense of direction, I knew it wouldn’t be easy when I started cycling earlier this year. I appreciated that the app gave me two warnings before I needed to turn off a road, and automatically recalculated my route if I accidentally went off course. But still, it wasn’t a smooth process. Google Maps thought I could cut across a double carriageway with no breaks in its barri er, assumed I knew what it meant when it told me to “head west”, and thought nothing of taking me the wrong way down a busy one-way street.Cyclists don’t just want safety-they want convenience. Londoner Robson Smith regularly cycles between Clap ham and the City of London and would like to see Google Maps calculate routes where his bike is allowed on public transport and more choice of the type of routes he can take. “G oogle tends to calculate the most common and comfortable cycle routes. It would be better to have an option which included the fastest route, regardless of comfort,” he says.For this reason, Robson says he uses the app Cycle Streets instead. It offers a choice of four different route modes, based on the type the user wants, and saves previous routes. It also tells you how many calories a route burns, how many traffic lights you will encounter, and how busy it is.8. What higher risks may happen to cyclists according to Paragraph 1?A. Losing the way to their destinations.B. Making wrong plans about the directions.C. Staying still in the same place for a long time.D. Taking wrong turn or being caught in a traffic jam.9. What does the underlined word “demerits” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Defence.B. Existence.C. Shortcomings.D. Techniques.10. What’s Robson’s opinion on Google Maps?A. It needs improving.B. It is difficult to operate.C. It can provide convenient courses.D. It offers the most common and fastest route.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Different Apps in NavigationB. The Rise and Fall of Google MapsC. The Disadvantages of Google MapsD. Planning the Future of Google MapsDFor many of us, talking about money is embarrassing, especially revealing our income and spending habits in public. So it’s no wonder that seeking investment advice from computer program is so popular.Consultancy firm Accenture found that 68% of global consumers would be happy to use robot-advice to plan for retirement, feeling it would be faster, cheaper, and fairer than human advice. “Many of our customers say they feel awkward in face-to-face meetings, preferring an online experience where they don’t feel nervous,” says Lynn Smith, a director of robot-advice firm Wealth Wizards. So how does robot-advice work and is it really any better than traditional financial advice?Robot-adviser firms use algorithms (算法) to analyse your financial situation and goals and then work out an investment plan to suit you. Basically, you answer lots of questions online about your income, expenses, family situation, attitude to risk and so on, and then the algorithm allocates (分配) your savings to a series of investments, from index funds that aim to imitate a particular stock market index or sector, to fixed-income bonds.Robot-advice is certainly growing in popularity. But are we really happy to give up the human adviser completely? “No” is the short answer. Accenture finds that a significant proportion of us still want human interaction, particularly when our finances are complex. “When a customer needs advice surpassing a number of different regulatory regimes, human advice will be r equired,” says John Perks, managing director of life and pensions at UK insurer LV, which launched its Retirement Wizard robot-advice service two years ago.The truth is that only about a quarter of funds managed by clever humans overcome the market as a whole, so when you take into account the much higher management fees you pay for that kind of service, the performance difference is likely to be marginal (微不足道的) for most of us.The robots may be coming, but in this case at least, they seem to be on the side of the small investor trying to save for a comfortable retirement.12. What do we know about the robot-advice from the second paragraph?A. It s expensive but accurate.B. It’s beneficial and relaxing.C. It’s complex but fair.D. It’s suitable for all.13. If you want to use robot-advice, you should first .A. consult human adviceB. work out an investment planC. answer lots of questions onlineD. analyse your financial situation14. What does the underlined phrase “that kind of service” in Parag raph 5 refer to?A. The allocation of retirement.B. The robot-advice service.C. Human fund management.D. The performance difference.15. Why do we still need the human adviser according to the text?A. Because some clients face retirementB. Because some finances are complex.C. Because human interaction is necessary.D. Because the human adviser offers better service.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。

甘肃省张掖市2018届高三英语第一次质量检测考试试题第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分30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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThe Summer Holiday Activities for Families in the UK While the Astronaut spacewalk, Manchester last year remains in the memory of some families, our week-by-week guide to the school summer break this year features a host of special events and outdoor fun for kids, from open-air cinema and live music to coming face to face with dinosaurs.Polar fun, EdinburghDynamic Earth in Edinburgh is keeping cool this summer with lots of polar-themed activities, including family science shows on the Arctic and Antarctic, icy experiments, and craft designs where kids can make their own penguin, walrus or polar bear.• Until 28 August, £15 adults, £9. 50 children, d . Dinosaur events, various locationsDinosaurs in the Wild is a vivid, walk-through experience taking visitors back 67 million years to the late Cretaceous period Dinosaur Babies is an exhibition of dinosaur embryos and eggs, plus a model nest. Dinosaurs of China displays fossils and skeletons never before seen in Europe.• Until 23 August, NEC in Birmingham, then 7 October to 7 January, Event City Manchester, £ 29.50 adults, £26 children, .Proud Country House kids fest, BrightonJust 15 minutes from the centre of Brighton, this 18th century Georgian manor house in Stammer Park has a packed programme of events and activities on throughout the summer including storytelling in the forest, guided bike rides, tree climbing and family yoga• 1 July〜10 September, prices vary, usually from £5〜10, booking for eventsrequired but house and gardens can be visited without booking, /kidsfest.1. In which event can you see the fossils found in China?A. Polar fun, Edinburgh.B. Astronaut spacewalk, Manchester.C. Dinosaur events, various locations.D. Proud Country House kids fest, Brighton.2. How much will a couple with two children spend at most if they attend all the activities?A. £180.B. £220.C. £160.D. £200.3. What can kids do in Proud Country House kids fest, Brighton?A. Tree climbing and family yoga.B. Craft designs and tree climbing.C. Guided bike rides and icy experiments.D. Storytelling in the forest and seeing dinosaur eggs.BNot lon g ago, I tried convincing my three daughters that the world’s secrets are hidden inside silence. The girls looked at me skeptically. Surely silence is nothing?Sitting there at the dinner table, I suddenly remembered their curiosity as children, their wondering about what might be hiding behind a door and their amazement as they stared at a light switch and asked me to “open the light”. But now they are 13, 16 and 19 and wonder less and less. If they still wonder at anything, they quickly pull out their smart phones to find the answer. None of them have any interest in discussing with me. To attract their attention, I told them about two friends of mine who had decided to climb Mount Qomolangma.Early one morning they left base camp to climb the south-west wall of the mountain. It was going well. Both reached the summit, but then came the storm. They soon realized they would not make it down alive. The first got hold of his pregnantwife by satellite phone. Together they decided on the name of the child that she was carrying. Then he quietly passed away just below the summit. My other friend was not able to contact anyone before he died. No one knows exactly what happened on the mountain in those hours. Thanks to the dry, cool climate 8km above sea level, they have both been freeze-dried. They lie there in silence, looking no different.The girls remained quiet, listening. It seemed as though they had got something.It is easy to assume that the essence (本质) of technology is technology itself, but that is wrong. The essence is the time we spend with our family and how much freedom we have by technology.4. What’s the real purpose of the author’s telling the story?A. To entertain the girls.B. To attract the girls, attention to technology.C. To encourage the gi rls to explore the world’s secret.D. To share a viewpoint about the essence of technology.5. Why are the girls unwilling to discuss problems with the author when they are puzzled?A. Because they don’t want to solve them.B. Because they can turn to the smart phone.C. Because they feel ashamed for their problems.D. Because they think it difficult to talk with others.6. How would the author think of the outcome of the storytelling?A. It s effective.B. It s unacceptable.C. It’s embarrassing.D. It s discouraging.7. What does technology really bring us according to the text?A. The time with our family and freedom.B. The answers to the puzzling problems.C. The information of learning the outside world.D. The choice of communicating with our friends.CWe all have different ways to navigate (导航) when lost-whether asking a stranger for help, consulting an old-school map or simply following our nose. But on a bike, the risks are higher. One wrong turn or that you’re in a traffic jam with two lanes between your bike and the nearest pavement may ruin your good mood. Although cyclists, of course, managed to navigate before smart phones, cyclists can make two choices: a few stay calm and embrace getting lost, and the rest turn to a navigation app.Google Maps added a directions function for cyclists in 2015 in the US and Canada, and two years later across Europe. And while there are dozens of other apps now offering a similar service, Google Maps has the demerits for many, so the app seems to be falling behind expectations.As someone with no sense of direction, I knew it wouldn’t be easy when I started cycling earlier this year. I appreciated that the app gave me two warnings before I needed to turn off a road, and automatically recalculated my route if I accidentally went off course. But still, it wasn’t a smooth process. Google Maps thought I could cut across a double carriageway with no breaks in its barrier, assumed I knew what it meant when it told me to “head west”, and thought nothing of taking me the w rong way down a busy one-way street.Cyclists don’t just want safety-they want convenience. Londoner Robson Smith regularly cycles between Clap ham and the City of London and would like to see Google Maps calculate routes where his bike is allowed on public transport and more choice of the type of routes he can take. “G oogle tends to calculate the most common and comfortable cycle routes. It would be better to have an option which included the fastest route, regardless of comfort,” he says.For this reason, Robson says he uses the app Cycle Streets instead. It offers a choice of four different route modes, based on the type the user wants, and saves previous routes. It also tells you how many calories a route burns, how many traffic lights you will encounter, and how busy it is.8. What higher risks may happen to cyclists according to Paragraph 1?A. Losing the way to their destinations.B. Making wrong plans about the directions.C. Staying still in the same place for a long time.D. Taking wrong turn or being caught in a traffic jam.9. What does the underlined word “demerits” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Defence.B. Existence.C. Shortcomings.D. Techniques.10. What’s Robson’s opinion on Google Maps?A. It needs improving.B. It is difficult to operate.C. It can provide convenient courses.D. It offers the most common and fastest route.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Different Apps in NavigationB. The Rise and Fall of Google MapsC. The Disadvantages of Google MapsD. Planning the Future of Google MapsDFor many of us, talking about money is embarrassing, especially revealing our income and spending habits in public. So it’s no wonder that seeking investment advice from computer program is so popular.Consultancy firm Accenture found that 68% of global consumers would be happy to use robot-advice to plan for retirement, feeling it would be faster, cheaper, and fairer than human advice. “Many of our customers say they feel awkward in face-to-face meetings, preferrin g an online experience where they don’t feel nervous,” says Lynn Smith, a director of robot-advice firm Wealth Wizards. So how does robot-advice work and is it really any better than traditional financial advice?Robot-adviser firms use algorithms (算法) to analyse your financial situation and goals and then work out an investment plan to suit you. Basically, you answer lots of questions online about your income, expenses, family situation, attitudeto risk and so on, and then the algorithm allocates (分配) your savings to a series of investments, from index funds that aim to imitate a particular stock market index or sector, to fixed-income bonds.Robot-advice is certainly growing in popularity. But are we really happy to give up the human adviser completely? “No” is the short answer. Accenture finds that a significant proportion of us still want human interaction, particularly when our finances are complex. “When a customer needs advice surpassing a number of different regulatory regimes, human advice will be r equired,” says John Perks, managing director of life and pensions at UK insurer LV, which launched its Retirement Wizard robot-advice service two years ago.The truth is that only about a quarter of funds managed by clever humans overcome the market as a whole, so when you take into account the much higher management fees you pay for that kind of service, the performance difference is likely to be marginal (微不足道的) for most of us.The robots may be coming, but in this case at least, they seem to be on the side of the small investor trying to save for a comfortable retirement.12. What do we know about the robot-advice from the second paragraph?A. It s expensive but accurate.B. It’s beneficial and relaxing.C. It’s complex but fair.D. It’s suitable for all.13. If you want to use robot-advice, you should first .A. consult human adviceB. work out an investment planC. answer lots of questions onlineD. analyse your financial situation14. What does the underlined phrase “that kind of service” in Parag raph 5 refer to?A. The allocation of retirement.B. The robot-advice service.C. Human fund management.D. The performance difference.15. Why do we still need the human adviser according to the text?A. Because some clients face retirementB. Because some finances are complex.C. Because human interaction is necessary.D. Because the human adviser offers better service.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。

甘肃省兰州市2018届高三一诊英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Travel experts across the globe publish much-anticipated lists that aim to excite readers about upcoming travel trends. Here is a 2018 list that urges travelers to explore new cities, try new food, experience new cultures and gain new views.ChileThis long, skinny slice of South America successfully packs a powerful punch, with strange charms in Valparaiso, excellent wine in the Maipo Valley and diverse landscapes across the Arcadian Desert, Chilean Patagonia and Easter Island.Flying is the most convenient way to get around, but flights are not cheap. Buses are more wallet-friendly, and Chile’s bus system is efficient, but bus journeys can easily take 17 to 36 hours.MontenegroThe country’s coastline is its best feature, and its winding coastal roads andmountain-meets-ocean scenery create the perfect background for a road trip. Sleepy seaside towns along the Bay of Kotor are home to mom-and-pop restaurants and elegant hotels, while the walled city of Koror offers views of the classic red rooftops of the Adriatic.MadagascarMadagascar，the world’s fourth-largest island one of the most biodiverse (生物多样的) places on the planet, has been rapidly affected by climate change.Visiting the country can serve as an educational opportunity for travelers who want to understand the bad effects of global warming and irresponsible human actions, Somecan’t-miss experiences in Madagascar include swimming and snorkeling around Nosy Be, spotting lemurs (狐猴) in Ranomafana National Park, admiring the rocky landscapes of Isalo National Park and a sunset walk along the Avenue of the Baobabs.Abu Dhabi, the UAEAfter 10 years of planning and nearly $2 billion in costs, the Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 11, 2017. Now, lovers of art and architecture are racing to the United Arab Emirates’ capital to sec its newest feat of modern design - the product of French architect Jean Nouvel. The Louvre Abu Dhabi’s slogan, “see humanity in a new light”, draws attentionto the museum^ mission to emphasize the commonalities and celebrate the differences between Eastern and Western art.While in Abu Dhabi, travelers can also check out the city’s other famous architectural wonder - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - which was rated the worlds second-best landmark in TripAdvisor’s 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards.1．Which of the following is a disadvantage of travelling by bus in Chile?A．It is very expensive.B．It may not help you save time,C．Bus es don’t run at busy hours.D．Buses are always very crowded.2．What do you know about travelling in Madagascar from the passage?A．If$ much cheaper lo go around by bus than by plane.B．You can take a good trip along the beautiful coastal roads.C．You can learn more about the impacts of climate change,D．It’s a good chance to sec green mountains and red rooftops.3．If you are interested in art and architecture, you can travel to ________.A．Chile B．MontenegroC．Madagascar D．Abu Dhabi, the UAEA successful businessman, addressing the commercial club of his city, told a story of an orphan (孤儿) named Jim.Jim was 12 years old, who was the laughing stock of the whole town. He never remembered having a kind word spoken to him in his whole life. One day as Jim walked down the street, he saw some flowers slip from a little lady’s arms just in front of him. Jim gathered up the flowers and replaced them in her arms. “Thank you, dear; you are a nice little boy.” she said kindly, and went on her way after giving him a bright smile.Jim was amazed. These were the first kind words he had ever heard in his whole twelve years of existence. He stood and stared after her until she was out of sight, then he made straight for a stream. He sat down on the bank of the stream and did some thinking. “Thank you, dear; you are a nice little boy,” he thought. Finally the boy pulled from his pockets a piece of broken mirror and looked at himself. He saw nothing but dirt. He went down to the water and washed his face carefully, almost painfully. Then he looked again. He scarcely recognized himself. Hestood straight and looked up instead of down for the first time since he could remember.A feeding of self-respect awoke within his being. At that moment the course of his life was changed; a determination to be worthy of the kind words spoken to him by the little lady, and to pass them on, took possession of his soul. After telling this story of Jim, the speaker paused and then he shocked the audience by saying, “Gentlemen, I was that boy. That gentle woman implanted in my life the first seed of kindness. As a tribute to her memory I have told you this story.”4．What does the author mean by “the laughing stock” in paragraph 2?A．Jim liked playing jokes on others.B．Jim was always laughed at by others,C．Jim was good at making others happy.D．Jim had interest in telling funny stories.5．Which of the following words can be used to describe the lady?A．Brave. B．Clever.C．Friendly. D．Honest.6．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．Jim wanted people to say kind words to others.B．The lady became very famous because of that story.C．It was the first time for Jim to tell his story to others.D．Jim made a tot of money by telling his stories to others.7．What is the best title for the text?A．A Story of Jim B．A Good LadyC．A Kind Word D．A Successful BusinessmanChildren all over the world who have tried the potato or lemon battery experiments know that an electrical current can be generated by creating a reaction between the food and two different metals. However, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found a way to harvest power from trees. They use the same metal for both electrodes (电极) specifically in order not to confuse this effect with the potato effect.While proving that trees can provide a source of power is a significant step, a key question remains: can the tiny voltage (电压) produced by a tree be used for anything useful? Now scientists are debating over how to use this power source for human benefits.The most practical thing is fire alarm for forest department, originating from the tree itself. Trees electric power can charge a battery. This battery in turn will be connected to a small sensor. This sensor will power a brief radio transmission (传送). That radio signal will transport daily soil and air condition measurements to a network of much larger, solar powered Forest- Service environmental monitoring stations. Those sensors wilt also give out a crisis signal in the event of a sudden rise in-air temperature-that might indicate the outbreak of a forest fire.“I truly believe it has potential,” said Victoria Henderson, branch chief for equipment and chemicals at the Forest Serviced National Interagency Fire Center. “If this can enhance (提高) ou r existing technology to a degree that would gain us a lot more fire protection, then we’d look at a plan to purchase it for our nationwide infrastructure (基础设施), which is huge.”Researchers have discovered that the greater the pH difference between the tree and the soil the more the energy will be produced. Some researchers also admit that “tree power” isn’t as practical as solar energy, but believe that the system could be scaled-up as a low-cost option for powering tree sensors that help detect environmental conditions or forest fires, Using the electronic output to keep track of a tree’s health is another possibility.8．Why does the author mention the potato battery experiment in the first paragraph? A．To explain what it is.B．To stress the importance of electricity.C．To introduce the power source from trees.D．To encourage people to try this experiment.9．What do we know about the fire alarm mentioned in the third paragraph?A．The fire alarm can make a very loud sound.B．Smoke from a fire can cause the alarm to go off.C．The electric power it needs comes from the tree.D．It has been widely used in the forest department.10．What’s Victoria Henderson’s attitude towards the fire alarm system?A．Cautious. B．Favorable.C．Disapproving. D．Unconcerned,11．What causes trees to create electrical currents?A．The sensor implanted in the tree.B．The new way adopted by the researchers.C．The special metal used in the battery experiment.D．The pH difference between the soil and the trees.In the last few years, you may have noticed the terra “microplastics” in the news. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic from discarded (丢弃的) plastic bottles, bags and containers that end up in rivers, lakes and oceans. Because they are so tiny and hard to see, researchers set sail to collect water samples and estimate the amount of plastic in the ocean. The 5 Gyres Institute, an organization aimed at reducing plastics pollution in our oceans, estimates that 296,000 tons of plastic are floating in the world’s oceans. But, if you think that oceans are the only water bodies with a micropiastics problem, think again - the problem is also reported in the Chesapeake Bay, in our own backyard.In a partnership with the 5 Gyres Institute, Trash Free Maryland took to the Chesapeake Bay in November to study the presence of micropiastics in the water. Setting out from Deale, Md., the research team collected seven samples by dragging a trawl (拖网) for an hour at a time. The trawl was fitted with a cone-shaped (锥形的) net, whose holes measure 330 microns (微米) wide, about the width of two to three strands of human hair. Water flows through the main opening and the fine mesh (网眼) of net ensures anything suspended m the water is trapped behind.In seven samples, the net picked up algae (海藻) trash, foam and plastic. According to the 5 Gyres Institute representative, the first sample collected contained almost 10 times the amount of plastic than would be collected in a typical ocean sample. The plastic found in the Chesapeake Bay samples included bits of bags, sheeting, fishing line and microbeads, which are small plastic scrubbers mm found in face wash, toothpaste and cleaning products. Microbeads in particular are a major source of microplastics pollution worldwide. They are small enough to bypass water treatment systems’ filters (过滤器) and end up in waterways. Scientists warn that chemicals and toxins (毒素) absorbed by microbeads and other micropiastics could be passed on to organisms who mistake them for food and eat them, and could then be passed up higher and higher on the food chain, eventually reaching humans. 12．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．The description of the trawl.B．The basic data of the water samples.C．The process of collecting water samples.D．The introduction of Trash Free Maryland.13．What does the underlined word “They” in the last paragraph refer to?A．Bits of bags. B．Chemicals.C．Microbeads. D．Micropiastics.14．How docs the author prove plastics pollution can be harmful to people s health?A．By analyzing the data. B．By making comparisons.C．By giving some examples. D．By referring to scientists views. 15．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To explain some new scientific terms to people.B．To let people learn more about plastics pollution.C．To urge governments to make environmental laws.D．To tell people some new findings in scientific research.二、七选五What is friendship? The answers may be different. 16． . We cannot live without friendship just as we cannot live without air or water. Friendship gives us a felling of safety and warmth，and friendship encourages us to go ahead all the time.17． . When we feel happy，we can share our happiness with friends. When we feel down，friends will comfort us. If we are overconfident，our friends can persuade us，and they can make us confident and brave when we are discouraged.Friendship is valuable. It can touch your heart and give you hope. Many people are proud of having a good friend. 18． . If you help your friends for no reason but simply because they are your friends，this means that you regard（认为）your friends as yourself. This is true friendship.In fact，friendship isn't always easily kept. 19．，you should treat him or her in the way you want to be treated. Keep the secrets that your friend tells you. Keep your promise with your friend. Share things withyour friend. We should try our best to protect the friendship from being hurt.Because of friendship，our lives are full of happiness. Therefore，the more friends we have，the more pleasures（乐事）we can share with them. Let's say “Thank you” to our friends for their love and care. 20．，never forget to keep the beautiful friendship!A．When you want to keep a friendB．If your friendship still cannot last longC．No matter where we go or who we becomeD．Everyone needs friends and is eager to get friendshipE.True friendship must be sincere and must not have conditionsF.But one ，thing is clear that friendship is one of the most important things in our lifeG.Sometimes people have good friends when they are young and studying in school三、完形填空My daughter Kelly is a cautious person. She needs to warm up to situations, and is 21 to try new things. When with close friends, she becomes a 22 who laughs loudly and chants, “Girls rule, boys drool.” But when that 23 zone is not around her, she is shy and 24 .This has been challenging for me 25 . “Shy” is not a wo rd that I think has ever been used to 26 me. But this has been a year of 27 for my girl that has filled her with a new sense of 28 . This year she moved to lap lane in swimming where she was preparing for a swim team. This year she teamed to ride a bike without training wheels. And this year she 29 her first kids’ triathlon (三项全能).On Saturday, with a thunderstorm coming soon and my son’s birthday party later in the day, we all went out in the dark of the morning for Kelly to 30 her first triathlon. We practiced transitions from swim to 31 and to run with her. We got all the equipment she’d need and we kept talking about the 32 . But as we waited the two hours for the older kids to finish before her 33 , she 34 my leg a little harder and told me she loved me a few too many times. She was nervous but trying to keep calm.And then it was time for her to go. From the second she jumped into the water, my heart 35 quickly. My daughter 36 into the most confident human being I had ever seen. She dominated that swim, crushed that bike ride and ran to the 37 with the biggest smile on her face.I can honestly say that I never felt so 38 of someone in my entire life. It wasn’t because she did a sport or anything like that. It was because she was afraid of something and 39 that fear with confidence and a fire I hadn’t seen before.All day I would find myself just looking over at her and smiling. She might be wearing the finalist medal but I felt like I 40 that clay.21．A．brave B．eager C．hesitant D．willing22．A．troublemaker B．leader C．thinker D．fighter23．A．comfort B．danger C．hardship D．compromise24．A．scary B．nervous C．painful D．thrilled25．A．some times B．some time C．on time D．at times26．A．attract B．catch C．describe D．meet27．A．firsts B．seconds C．finals D．ends28．A．circumstance B．confidence C．coincidence D．dependence 29．A．defeated B．lost C．completed D．quitted30．A．arrange B．attend C．achieve D．accompany31．A．bus B．bike C．taxi D．motorcycle32．A．race B．life C．test D．assignment33．A．chance B．turn C．failure D．success34．A．held B．pressed C．squeezed D．scratched35．A．settled B．arose C．sank D．rose36．A．translated B．transplanted C．transformed D．transported 37．A．stand B．summit C．deadline D．finish38．A．ashamed B．sensible C．proud D．critical39．A．seized B．conquered C．grasped D．possessed40．A．won B．lost C．reserved D．removed四、短文改错41．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

2018年甘肃省酒泉市酒泉中学开校英语第一次诊断考试本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分120分，考试时间为100分钟。

第I 卷（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。

ACuyahoga V alley National Par V olunteer ProgramBuilding a Community of Par StewardsPosition Title Wildlife Volunteer – Butterfly Monitors (2 positions)Dates Mid May to September, 2018Hours 8 ~ 16 hours / weeLocation Cuyahoga Valley National ParDuties Par staff will train volunteers in butterfly identification and data recording for one wee before volunteers wor in team of two to help trac butterfly monitoring areas. Butterfly monitoring areas are 1 ~ 2 miles in length and are waled one time per wee. There are a total of three butterfly monitoring areas within the par. Butterflies are identified by using binoculars （望远镜）or by netting and releasing. Data is recorded on data sheets.Sills Required Applicants must have self motivation and desire to wor with others. V olunteers will wor during days when temperature is 70 degrees or more, between 1030 am and 5 pm. Ability to wal a long distance in hot and humid conditions is needed. Sills with basic butterfly identification are not a must but helpful.Requirements Applicants must complete a National Par Service Agreement and have their bacgrounds looed into. U. S. citienship is required. Applicants must be current ent State University students.How to Apply Please request an application from Mie Johnson at govach@ and send it bac to Mie Johnson at govach@, with the above position title as the subject, by February 15, 2018. If offered an interview, please come to Cuyahoga Valley National Par with your personal resume introducing your education and your previous wor eperience.For further information, please call Jamie Walters at (330) 657-2142 or email jwalters@.1. What will a volunteer do in this program?A. Wal 1 ~ 2 miles every day.B. Help mae a data record.C. Wor at least 16 hours per wee.D. Identify butterfly monitoring areas.2. Applicants for the job must ______.A. have the sills of butterfly identificationB. be university graduatesC.have their bacgrounds checedD. design a program3. To apply for the passion, one needs to ______.A. send the application to govach@B. visit Jamie Walters at the officeC. hand in a resume before February 15D. call (330) 657-2142B“Hi, Mrs. Grady,” said Mar when their neighbor opened her door. “Would you lie us to shovel（铲）your sidewal and driveway?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a w ay to earn enough money for the new Ocean ingdom video game that came out the net day.Mrs. Grady was happy, “That would be wonderful, boys. I thin the job is getting to be too much for me.”“It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said. “If that’s O,” Mar a dded.“Oh dear,” Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “I haven’t been able to get to the ban. I can offer homemade cooies, but I realie that’s not what you had in mind.”Mar was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come bac later.”Mrs. Grady doesn’t loo lie the person who’d come to Mar’s rescue last summer when Mr. Dunn’s dog Goldie had just wanted to play, but Mar didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. He wanted to call for help, but his tongue seemed loc ed behind his teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open. She must have seen him from across the street. “Hold on, Mar. I’m coming!” “Goldie” she’d called. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mar and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mar, but she’d stood firm as a roc in front of him. “Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along. “Get!” Goldie had obeyed.When Mar showed thans to Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed. “It was nothing. Good neigh bors watch out for each other, don’t they?”And now Mrs. Grady needed Mar as much as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow.“Hey!” Jamie shouted. “What are you doing?” Mar couldn’t eplain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors. “I lie Mrs. Grady’s cooies,” he said.4. Why did Jamie and Mar plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grady at first?A. To help the lady.B. To visit New ingdom.C. To earn pocet money.D. To do volunteer wor.5. Mrs. Grady couldn’t pay them most probably because ________.A. she couldn’t find the banB. she didn’t have enough cashC. she thought it was worthlessD. she couldn’t afford it6. According to the story, which of the following words can be used to describe Mrs. Grady best?A. Helpful.B. Hopeful.C. Hardworing.D. Greedy.7. Which of the following proverb can best summarie the story?A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. Birds of a feather floc together.C. indness is repaid with indness.D. Actions spea louder than words.CAccording to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognie human faces from photographs.The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously nown to be able to recognie one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognie human faces from photos alone is novel.The recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, shows the woolly creatures could be trained to recognie still images of human faces, including those of former President Barac Obama and actress Emma Watson.Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain images by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognie the images for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognie images of faces shown at an angle, though their ability to do so declined by about 15 percent — the same rate at which a human’s ability to perform the s ame tas declines.“Anyone who has spent time woring with sheep will now that they are intelligent, individual animals who are able to recognie their handlers,” said Professor Jenny Morton, who led the Cambridge study. “We’ve shown with our study that sheep have advanced face-recognition abilities, comparable with those of humans and moneys.”Recogniing faces is one of the most important social sills for human beings, and some disorders of the brain, including Huntington’s disease, affect this ability.“Shee p are long-lived and have brains that are similar in sie and compleity to those of some moneys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntingt on’s disease, that develop over a long time and affect cognitive abilities. Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change,” Morton said.8. According to the new research, what’s unusual about sheep?A. They have large brains.B. They can recognie human faces from photographs.C. They can tell animals from humans.D. They can recognie their owners.9. How did the researchers train the sheep?A. By guiding them to follow their handlers.B. By showing photos of famous people.C. By showing photos of humans and moneys by turns.D. By giving food rewards.10. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The new discovery is beneficial to the study of cognitive ability changes.B. The sheep’s face-recognition ability stays the same when shown photos at any angle.C. Sheep have a higher face-recognition ability than moneys.D. The sheep’s face-recognition ability may prevent some disorders of the brain.11. What’s the passage mainly about?A. A Wonderful ScientistB. How Sheep Recognie Each OtherC. A New discovery about SheepD. The Life of SheepDThe word tolerance is widely used in liberal democracies(自由民主). It indicates a positive meaning. Politicians urge us to be tolerant towards minorities. Educators teach us to be tolerant towards the other. The press is full of references to the need to display tolerance when faced with individuals or groups espousing(拥护) a different view or holding a different religious belief. A tolerant society is an objective sought after by anyone who believes in the values of democracy. A tolerant individual is attributed(认为……是) with virtuous qualities.The question we must as is whether we have been using the word tolerance fully aware of its meaning and whether we have applied it correctly to reflect what we really wish to convey.The word tolerance means to bear, or to bear with. If I tolerate something or someone, I basically say that I am ready to bear it or him. I can tolerate a bad smell or a noisy neighbour. The act of toleration forces me to desist from conveying my objection to the eistence of a phenomenon, which I find difficult to bear. A bad smell or a noisy neighbour is considered by me to be an objectionable phenomenon. By tolerating either of them, I am not transforming the bad smell or the noisy neighbour into positive phenomena. Let's be honest I don't have a different taste when it comes to bad smells. I simply dislie it and wish that it disappears. I don't respect the noisy neighbour. I would rather have him stop at once the noise he is maingso I can live in peace.A tolerant attitude involves the grant(授给物) of a favour, not a right. The question we should as ourselves is whether we would ever wish a parliament(议会) to mae laws according to certain actions interpreted as a favour rather than a right? Indeed, would we ever wish anyone to listen to our views and accept us the way we are simply because he is ind enough to tolerate us?12. The first two paragraphs are mainly intended to show that __________.A. tolerance is a symbol of liberal democraciesB. people’s understanding of tolerance is one-sidedC. democratic society always advocates toleranceD. tolerance can be applied to many situations13. The underlined part “desist from” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________’.A. denyB. dislieC. stopD. eep14. The eample of a bad smell and a noisy neighbour is raised to indicate that _________.A. tolerating them isn’t a virtuous actB. most people find them hard to tolerateC. the writer isn’t prejudiced against themD. the writer are fed up with them15. The best title for this p assage should be “___________”.A. Tolerance and respectB. What is to be tolerated?C. Should people be tolerant?D. Is Tolerance a Virtue?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。

2018年甘肃省酒泉市酒泉中学开校英语第一次诊断考试本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分120分，考试时间为100分钟。

第I 卷（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。

ACuyahoga V alley National Park V olunteer ProgramBuilding a Community of Park StewardsPosition Title: Wildlife Volunteer – Butterfly Monitors (2 positions)Dates: Mid May to September, 2018Hours: 8 ~ 16 hours / weekLocation: Cuyahoga Valley National ParkDuties: Park staff will train volunteers in butterfly identification and data recording for one week before volunteers work in team of two to help track butterfly monitoring areas. Butterfly monitoring areas are 1 ~ 2 miles in length and are walked one time per week. There are a total of three butterfly monitoring areas within the park. Butterflies are identified by using binoculars （望远镜）or by netting and releasing. Data is recorded on data sheets.Skills Required: Applicants must have self motivation and desire to work with others. V olunteers will work during days when temperature is 70 degrees or more, between 10:30 am and 5 pm. Ability to walk a long distance in hot and humid conditions is needed. Skills with basic butterfly identification are not a must but helpful.Requirements: Applicants must complete a National Park Service Agreement and have their backgrounds looked into. U. S. citizenship is required. Applicants must be current Kent State University students.How to Apply: Please request an application from Mike Johnson at gkovach@ and send it back to Mike Johnson at gkovach@, with the above position title as the subject, by February 15, 2018. If offered an interview, please come to Cuyahoga Valley National Park with your personal resume introducing your education and your previous work experience.For further information, please call Jamie Walters at (330) 657-2142 or email jwalters@.1. What will a volunteer do in this program?A. Walk 1 ~ 2 miles every day.B. Help make a data record.C. Work at least 16 hours per week.D. Identify butterfly monitoring areas.2. Applicants for the job must ______.A. have the skills of butterfly identificationB. be university graduatesC.have their backgrounds checkedD. design a program3. To apply for the passion, one needs to ______.A. send the application to gkovach@B. visit Jamie Walters at the officeC. hand in a resume before February 15D. call (330) 657-2142B“Hi, Mrs. Grady,” said Mark when their neighbor opened her door. “Would y ou like us to shovel（铲）your sidewalk and driveway?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a way to earn enough money for the new Ocean Kingdom video game that came out the next day.Mrs. Grady was happy, “That would be wonderful, boys. I think the job is getting to be too much for me.”“It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said. “If that’s OK,” Mark added.“Oh dear,” Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can offer homemade cookies, but I realize that’s not what you had in mind.”Mark was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come back later.”Mrs. Grady doesn’t look like the person who’d come to Mark’s rescue last summer when Mr. Dunn’s dog Goldie had just wanted to play, but M ark didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. He wanted to call for help, but his tongue seemed locked behind his teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open. She must have seen him from across the street. “Hold on, Mark. I’m coming!” “Goldie” she’d called. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mark and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mark, but she’d stood firm as a rock in front of him. “Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along. “Get!” Goldie had obeyed.When Mark showed thanks to Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed. “It was nothing. Good neighbors watch out for each other, don’t they?”And now Mrs. Grady needed Mark as much as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow.“Hey!” Jamie shouted. “What are you doing?” Mark couldn’t explain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors. “I like Mrs. Grady’s cookies,” he said.4. Why did Jamie and Mark plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grady at first?A. To help the lady.B. To visit New Kingdom.C. To earn pocket money.D. To do volunteer work.5. Mrs. Grady couldn’t pay them most probably because ________.A. she couldn’t find the bankB. she didn’t have enough cashC. she thought it was worthlessD. she couldn’t afford it6. According to the story, which of the following words can be used to describe Mrs. Grady best?A. Helpful.B. Hopeful.C. Hardworking.D. Greedy.7. Which of the following proverb can best summarize the story?A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. Birds of a feather flock together.C. Kindness is repaid with kindness.D. Actions speak louder than words.CAccording to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs.The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously known to be able to recognize one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognize human faces from photos alone is novel.The recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society: Open Science, shows the woolly creatures could be trained to recognize still images of human faces, including those of former President Barack Obama and actress Emma Watson.Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain images by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognize the images for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognize images of faces shown at an angle, though their ability to do so declined by about 15 percent — the same rate at which a human’s ability to perform the same task declines.“Anyone who has spent time working with sheep will know that they are intelligent, individual animals wh o are able to recognize their handlers,” said Professor Jenny Morton, who led the Cambridge study. “We’ve shown with our study that sheep have advanced face-recognition abilities, comparable with those of humans and monkeys.”Recognizing faces is one of the most important social skills for human beings, and some disorders of the brain, including Huntington’s disease, affect this ability.“Sheep are long-lived and have brains that are similar in size and complexity to those of some monkeys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntingt on’s disease, that develop over a long time and affect cognitive abilities. Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change,” Morton said.8. According t o the new research, what’s unusual about sheep?A. They have large brains.B. They can recognize human faces from photographs.C. They can tell animals from humans.D. They can recognize their owners.9. How did the researchers train the sheep?A. By guiding them to follow their handlers.B. By showing photos of famous people.C. By showing photos of humans and monkeys by turns.D. By giving food rewards.10. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The new discovery is beneficial to the study of cognitive ability changes.B. The sheep’s face-recognition ability stays the same when shown photos at any angle.C. Sheep have a higher face-recognition ability than monkeys.D. The sheep’s face-recognition ability may prevent some disorders of the brain.11. What’s the passage mainly about?A. A Wonderful ScientistB. How Sheep Recognize Each OtherC. A New discovery about SheepD. The Life of SheepDThe word tolerance is widely used in liberal democracies(自由民主). It indicates a positive meaning. Politicians urge us to be tolerant towards minorities. Educators teach us to be tolerant towards the other. The press is full of references to the need to display tolerance when faced with individuals or groups espousing(拥护) a different view or holding a different religious belief. A tolerant society is an objective sought after by anyone who believes in the values of democracy. A tolerant individual is attributed(认为……是) with virtuous qualities.The question we must ask is whether we have been using the word tolerance fully aware of its meaning and whether we have applied it correctly to reflect what we really wish to convey.The word tolerance means to bear, or to bear with. If I tolerate something or someone, I basically say that I am ready to bear it or him. I can tolerate a bad smell or a noisy neighbour. The act of toleration forces me to desist from conveying my objection to the existence of a phenomenon, which I find difficult to bear.A bad smell or a noisy neighbour is considered by me to be an objectionable phenomenon. By tolerating either of them, I am not transforming the bad smell or the noisy neighbour into positive phenomena. Let's be honest: I don't have a different taste when it comes to bad smells. I simply dislike it and wish that it disappears. I don't respect the noisy neighbour. I would rather have him stop at once the noise he is makingso I can live in peace.A tolerant attitude involves the grant(授给物) of a favour, not a right. The question we should ask ourselves is whether we would ever wish a parliament(议会) to make laws according to certain actions interpreted as a favour rather than a right? Indeed, would we ever wish anyone to listen to our views and accept us the way we are simply because he is kind enough to tolerate us?12. The first two paragraphs are mainly intended to show that __________.A. tolerance is a symbol of liberal democraciesB. people’s understanding of tolerance is one-sidedC. democratic society always advocates toleranceD. tolerance can be applied to many situations13. The underlined part “desist from” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________’.A. denyB. dislikeC. stopD. keep14. The example of a bad smell and a noisy neighbour is raised to indicate that _________.A. tolerating them is n’t a virtuous actB. most people find them hard to tolerateC. the writer isn’t prejudiced against themD. the writer are fed up with them15. The best title for this passage should be “___________”.A. Tolerance and respectB. What is to be tolerated?C. Should people be tolerant?D. Is Tolerance a Virtue?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。

甘肃省张掖市2018届高三英语第一次质量检测考试试题第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分30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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AThe Summer Holiday Activities for Families in the UK While the Astronaut spacewalk, Manchester last year remains in the memory of some families，our week-by—week guide to the school summer break this year features a host of special events and outdoor fun for kids, from open—air cinema and live music to coming face to face with dinosaurs.Polar fun， EdinburghDynamic Earth in Edinburgh is keeping cool this summer with lots of polar-themed activities, including family science shows on the Arctic and Antarctic, icy experiments， and craft designs where kids can make their own penguin, walrus or polar bear。

• Until 28 August，£15 adults, £9. 50 children, . Dinosaur events， various locationsDinosaurs in the Wild is a vivid，walk—through experience taking visitors back 67 million years to the late Cretaceous period Dinosaur Babies is an exhibition of dinosaur embryos and eggs， plus a model nest。

2018年甘肃省酒泉市酒泉中学开校英语第一次诊断考试本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分120分，考试时间为100分钟。

第I 卷（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。

ACuyahoga V alley National Par V olunteer ProgramBuilding a Community of Par StewardsPosition Title Wildlife Volunteer – Butterfly Monitors (2 positions)Dates Mid May to September, 2018Hours 8 ~ 16 hours / weeLocation Cuyahoga Valley National ParDuties Par staff will train volunteers in butterfly identification and data recording for one wee before volunteers wor in team of two to help trac butterfly monitoring areas. Butterfly monitoring areas are 1 ~ 2 miles in length and are waled one time per wee. There are a total of three butterfly monitoring areas within the par. Butterflies are identified by using binoculars （望远镜）or by netting and releasing. Data is recorded on data sheets.Sills Required Applicants must have self motivation and desire to wor with others. V olunteers will wor during days when temperature is 70 degrees or more, between 1030 am and 5 pm. Ability to wal a long distance in hot and humid conditions is needed. Sills with basic butterfly identification are not a must but helpful.Requirements Applicants must complete a National Par Service Agreement and have their bacgrounds looed into. U. S. citienship is required. Applicants must be current ent State University students.How to Apply Please request an application from Mie Johnson at govach@ and send it bac to Mie Johnson at govach@, with the above position title as the subject, by February 15, 2018. If offered an interview, please come to Cuyahoga Valley National Par with your personal resume introducing your education and your previous wor eperience.For further information, please call Jamie Walters at (330) 657-2142 or email jwalters@.1. What will a volunteer do in this program?A. Wal 1 ~ 2 miles every day.B. Help mae a data record.C. Wor at least 16 hours per wee.D. Identify butterfly monitoring areas.2. Applicants for the job must ______.A. have the sills of butterfly identificationB. be university graduatesC.have their bacgrounds checedD. design a program3. To apply for the passion, one needs to ______.A. send the application to govach@B. visit Jamie Walters at the officeC. hand in a resume before February 15D. call (330) 657-2142B“Hi, Mrs. Grady,” said Mar when their neighbor opened her door. “Would you lie us to shovel（铲）your sidewal and driveway?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a w ay to earn enough money for the new Ocean ingdom video game that came out the net day.Mrs. Grady was happy, “That would be wonderful, boys. I thin the job is getting to be too much for me.”“It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said. “If that’s O,” Mar a dded.“Oh dear,” Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “I haven’t been able to get to the ban. I can offer homemade cooies, but I realie that’s not what you had in mind.”Mar was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come bac later.”Mrs. Grady doesn’t loo lie the person who’d come to Mar’s rescue last summer when Mr. Dunn’s dog Goldie had just wanted to play, but Mar didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. He wanted to call for help, but his tongue seemed loc ed behind his teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open. She must have seen him from across the street. “Hold on, Mar. I’m coming!” “Goldie” she’d called. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mar and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mar, but she’d stood firm as a roc in front of him. “Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along. “Get!” Goldie had obeyed.When Mar showed thans to Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed. “It was nothing. Good neigh bors watch out for each other, don’t they?”And now Mrs. Grady needed Mar as much as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow.“Hey!” Jamie shouted. “What are you doing?” Mar couldn’t eplain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors. “I lie Mrs. Grady’s cooies,” he said.4. Why did Jamie and Mar plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grady at first?A. To help the lady.B. To visit New ingdom.C. To earn pocet money.D. To do volunteer wor.5. Mrs. Grady couldn’t pay them most probably because ________.A. she couldn’t find the banB. she didn’t have enough cashC. she thought it was worthlessD. she couldn’t afford it6. According to the story, which of the following words can be used to describe Mrs. Grady best?A. Helpful.B. Hopeful.C. Hardworing.D. Greedy.7. Which of the following proverb can best summarie the story?A. A penny saved is a penny earned.B. Birds of a feather floc together.C. indness is repaid with indness.D. Actions spea louder than words.CAccording to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognie human faces from photographs.The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously nown to be able to recognie one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognie human faces from photos alone is novel.The recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, shows the woolly creatures could be trained to recognie still images of human faces, including those of former President Barac Obama and actress Emma Watson.Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain images by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognie the images for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognie images of faces shown at an angle, though their ability to do so declined by about 15 percent — the same rate at which a human’s ability to perform the s ame tas declines.“Anyone who has spent time woring with sheep will now that they are intelligent, individual animals who are able to recognie their handlers,” said Professor Jenny Morton, who led the Cambridge study. “We’ve shown with our study that sheep have advanced face-recognition abilities, comparable with those of humans and moneys.”Recogniing faces is one of the most important social sills for human beings, and some disorders of the brain, including Huntington’s disease, affect this ability.“Shee p are long-lived and have brains that are similar in sie and compleity to those of some moneys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntingt on’s disease, that develop over a long time and affect cognitive abilities. Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change,” Morton said.8. According to the new research, what’s unusual about sheep?A. They have large brains.B. They can recognie human faces from photographs.C. They can tell animals from humans.D. They can recognie their owners.9. How did the researchers train the sheep?A. By guiding them to follow their handlers.B. By showing photos of famous people.C. By showing photos of humans and moneys by turns.D. By giving food rewards.10. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The new discovery is beneficial to the study of cognitive ability changes.B. The sheep’s face-recognition ability stays the same when shown photos at any angle.C. Sheep have a higher face-recognition ability than moneys.D. The sheep’s face-recognition ability may prevent some disorders of the brain.11. What’s the passage mainly about?A. A Wonderful ScientistB. How Sheep Recognie Each OtherC. A New discovery about SheepD. The Life of SheepDThe word tolerance is widely used in liberal democracies(自由民主). It indicates a positive meaning. Politicians urge us to be tolerant towards minorities. Educators teach us to be tolerant towards the other. The press is full of references to the need to display tolerance when faced with individuals or groups espousing(拥护) a different view or holding a different religious belief. A tolerant society is an objective sought after by anyone who believes in the values of democracy. A tolerant individual is attributed(认为……是) with virtuous qualities.The question we must as is whether we have been using the word tolerance fully aware of its meaning and whether we have applied it correctly to reflect what we really wish to convey.The word tolerance means to bear, or to bear with. If I tolerate something or someone, I basically say that I am ready to bear it or him. I can tolerate a bad smell or a noisy neighbour. The act of toleration forces me to desist from conveying my objection to the eistence of a phenomenon, which I find difficult to bear. A bad smell or a noisy neighbour is considered by me to be an objectionable phenomenon. By tolerating either of them, I am not transforming the bad smell or the noisy neighbour into positive phenomena. Let's be honest I don't have a different taste when it comes to bad smells. I simply dislie it and wish that it disappears. I don't respect the noisy neighbour. I would rather have him stop at once the noise he is maingso I can live in peace.A tolerant attitude involves the grant(授给物) of a favour, not a right. The question we should as ourselves is whether we would ever wish a parliament(议会) to mae laws according to certain actions interpreted as a favour rather than a right? Indeed, would we ever wish anyone to listen to our views and accept us the way we are simply because he is ind enough to tolerate us?12. The first two paragraphs are mainly intended to show that __________.A. tolerance is a symbol of liberal democraciesB. people’s understanding of tolerance is one-sidedC. democratic society always advocates toleranceD. tolerance can be applied to many situations13. The underlined part “desist from” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________’.A. denyB. dislieC. stopD. eep14. The eample of a bad smell and a noisy neighbour is raised to indicate that _________.A. tolerating them isn’t a virtuous actB. most people find them hard to tolerateC. the writer isn’t prejudiced against themD. the writer are fed up with them15. The best title for this p assage should be “___________”.A. Tolerance and respectB. What is to be tolerated?C. Should people be tolerant?D. Is Tolerance a Virtue?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。