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绝密★启用前甘肃省兰州市第一中学2019届高三毕业班下学期5月月考英语试题本卷满分为120分，考试时间100分钟。
第一部分阅读理解（共两小节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分20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。
ADark Sky Parks around the WorldWarrumbungle National ParkSituated in the central west slopes of New South Wal es is Australia’s only dark sky park， Warrumbungle. The park has served as a dark sky park since July 2016. Its crystal-clear night skies and high altitude make it a natural， educational， and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth. Tourists can use Australia’s largest optical telescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras，the Milky Way， and faint shooting stars.SarkSark is a Channel Island near the coast of Normandy under the protection of the UK. It was the World’s First D ark Sky Island set up in January 2011. Its historical and cultural blend attracts over 40，000 tourists annually. With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island， there is an exceptional view of the dark skies.A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island.Pic du Midi de BigorrePic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated as a dark sky park in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in the world. The park covers 3.112 square kilometers spread across the Pyrenees National Park and UNESCO’s World Heritage site， Pyrenees-Mont Perdu. The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year. The Observatory Midi-Pyrenees， which was built in 1870， is one of theworld’s highest museums at a height of 2，877 meters above sea level.Ramon Crater/Makhtesh RamonRamon Crater is a unique 1，100-square-kilometer nature reserve located in the Negev Desert in Israel. In 2017， the Ramon Crater became the first designated dark sky park in the Middle East. Its location， rough climate， and forbidding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attempts for human settlement， making it a great place to view the night skies. Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupted view of the stars， planets， and the Milky Way.1. Which park serves as a heritage site for astronomy?A. Sark.B. Pic du Midi de Bigorre.C. Warrumbungle National Park.D. Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon.2. What do we know about Sark from the passage?A. Not a single car runs there.B. It was an island belongingto Normandy.C. The Milky Way can only be seen there.D. Visitors like to stay on the island in groups.3. What makes it difficult for humans to live in Ramon Crater?A. High altitude.B. The large area.C. Geographical conditions.D. Cultural features.BJon Hoffman was sitting at a red light when he saw a man run out of a store carryinga plastic donation jar full of cash. The Plano， Texas， detective， dressed in plain clothes but wearing his badge (徽章) and gun， caught the man and pinned him to the hood of his car. But Hoffman had trouble containing the thief， and they got intoa struggle.“The detective has a martial arts background， and he said he thought the suspect must have a martial arts background， too， because he was able to break away so easily，” a Plano police spokesperson said.The detective called out for help as a crowd gathered. Among those watching: Andre。
【2019最新】精选甘肃省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。
兰州第一中学2019届高三上学期期中考试英语试题说明：本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。
满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第I卷选择题（共两节，满分70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中，选出最佳选项。
APhiladelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family—friendly attractions.Spruce Street Harbor ParkSpruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don't miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.Blue Cross RiverRinkOffering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site bar and restaurant all year round.Sesame PlaceBig Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show's most lovable characters.A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchesOn summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia's Historic District entertain visitors with true, free,three-to-five minute tales about the colonial era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.1.Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?A.People who are fond of colorful treetops.B.People who want a relaxing day outdoors.C.People who have a preference for skating.D.People who are interested in water activities.2.Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?A.Sesame Place.B. Blue Cross RiverRink.C. Spruce Street Harbor Park.D. The Parx Liberty Carousel.3. What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?A. It can be visited all year round.B. It is available at asmall charge.C. It has educational significance.D. It is aimed at serving the public.4. What is the text aimed at?A. Telling what we can do in some places.B. Encouraging people to visit Philadelphia.C. Recommending some places for family fun.D. Comparing some attractions in Philadelphia.BA company has just launched what it calls “the world’s first free standardized English test”recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF.It is estimated that there are two billion English language learners worldwide. Many of them are interested in attending an American college or university. To do so, foreignstudents need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language—better known as TOEFL. However, many foreigners are not wealthy enough to take the TOEFL. In addition, test-takers often have to travel overnight to reach an official testing site. The World Bank says an average Cambodian worker earns only about $1,000 per year. Approximately the cost of taking the TOEFL is 17.5 percent of the average worker’s yearly wage.It is not just individuals who find the test pricey. Some governments also find it prohibitive. What’s more, not everyone needs official results from the TOEFL or IELTS —the International English Language Testing System. In the future, it’s likely that the government may use the EFSET to test millions of employees and students.Experts believe that the EFSET meets the highest value in language testing. It uses special computer software that makes the questions easier or harder, depending on one’s performance. The EFSET measures all the English learners’levels while the IELTS and TOEFL only measure learners’ levels from intermediate to advanced. The EFSET is unique in the sense that it gives free online access to anyone interested in measuring their English level.There is a 50-minute and a two-hour version of the test, which its developers are calling the EFSET Plus. Both versions test only reading and listening skills. It’s hopeful that speaking and writing skills will be tested in the future. The IELTS and the TOEFL still use humans to rate the speaking and writing sections. It’s a huge deal for students who are in areas where they can’t get to the TOEFL or the IELTS. However, it is too early to know whether the EFSET results are acceptable for colleges and universities in America.5.Why do many foreign students take the TOEFL?A. To learn English well.B. To be admitted to key universities.C. To receive further education in America.D. To find good jobs and earn much money.6. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Only wealthy people can take the TOEFL.B. The cost of taking the TOEFL is very high.C. There are many official testing sites for the TOEFL around the world.D. Few of the students in Cambodia can afford to take the TOEFL.7. What can we learn about the EFSET?A. It is similar to the TOEFL and the IELTS.B. Everybody with different English levels can take it for free.C. It tests the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking.D. American universities accept the EFSET results for admission.CResearchers have created a backpack that has a computer and medicines in it that canhelp even untrained soldiers save the lives of wounded troops. Wounded soldiers have a betterchance of survival if they get help soon after being hurt and are quickly taken to a hospitalor clinic. But soldiers who do not have medical training may not know how to help theirinjured friends.Doctors and engineers have developed what they call an “intelligent backpack”. Ithas a computer and electronic measuring devices. The backpack also has robotic instrumentsand medicines ready to give to injured troops.About 16 doctors and engineers from the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and several other places are working on the project. The U. S. Department ofDefense has given money to the project.Ron Poropatich leads the project. He is a retired army surgeon. He says the backpackwill help soldiers care for those who are injured. The devices included in the backpackcan monitor a person’s heart rate and blood pressure. The robotic instruments can eventell whether the soldier has a collapsed lung.The intelligent backpack’s computer can compare information gathered about the injuredsoldier with thousands of similar cases, and quickly tell the best methods to use to savethe soldier’s life.Sometimes, it is not always possible to quickly remove the injured soldier from the battlefield. So, Dr. Poropatich says, the researchers hope to create a backpack that willhave devices that can keep a soldier alive for a long time. Dr. Poropatich hopes the backpack and its instruments will be ready for testing animals in about three years.8. We can learn from Paragraph 1 _________.A. most of the soldiers can’t use the backpack correctlyB. soldiers should have taken medical trainingC. war or battle has brought harm to the worldD. the backpack can play a big part in the battlefield9. How many kinds of items are mentioned in the backpack?A. 3B. 4C. 2D. 510. According to Ron Poropatich, we know that ________.A. the injurer's heart disease can be curedB. the devices can adjust soldiers’ blood pressureC. the robotic instruments can monitor lungsD. the project got support from the whole world11. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Emergency Medical Care in a Backpack.B. Robotic Devices Used in the Battlefield.C. Medical Care Tested on the Wounded Soldiers.D. Researchers and Their Wonderful Discovery.DTo be honest, I do not know Sybrina Fulton. Nor can I claim to understand the depth of her pain. Yet, we share a deep connection. A common feature experienced by those women who face the challenge of raising a Black male child in a nation that far too often views Black male bodies through fear. You see, Ms. Fulton is living my nightmare (噩梦). A constant worry that has stayed in the back of my mind since the birth of my eldest son, some sixteen years ago.Through the years, I have witnessed the world’s reaction to my son evolve as he has grown from a small boy to a young man. In his early years, his easy smile and lovablecharacter were nothing less than magnetic (有磁性的). Complete strangers would approach him in the street, draw him into conversation, and find themselves easily struck by his lively spirit. Even at that time I worried, how would my son react when in the years to come some of those who found themselves so impressed by this cute, intelligent boy, might grasp their purse tighter as he walked by.Over the years I have sought to protect his spirit from the hurt that comes from undeserved hatred. I have also sought to arm him with the knowledge that could one day save his life. He knows, for example, that if he is ever pulled over by the police, that he is to keep both hands on the wheel at all times and only reach for his license when the officer is specifically observing his actions. He knows, even in less threatening situations, that rough play and loud interactions with his buddies of any color will be viewed very differently when he does it, than when his white friends display the very same behavior. Still, the truth of the matter is, no amount of advice or voiceless behavior overcomes the physical, immovable fact of the color of his skin. His intelligence, easy smile, and lovable character won't protect him from unfounded assumptions of criminality.What makes the Trayvon Martin travesty (歪曲) of justice so painful to me, personally, is the knowledge that Trayvon’s mother loved her baby no less than I love mine. The various pictures of moments throughout a happy childhood that have now found a home on nationwide newscasts provides clear evidence of that. Yet no amount of love and care, and no words of advice could have saved her son from the cruel killing he faced at the hands of a self-appointed neighborhood watch-dog. And perhaps even worse, nothing could have prepared her for the inhuman way her son has been treated by officials even in death. To think for three long days, his parents searched for him while officials failed to inform them of his fate and instead, performed drug and alcohol tests on his lifeless body, while failing to do the same for his attacker—the only one of the two who indeed had a criminal past is frankly, unforgivable. To know that the words of her son's killer were given more weight than eye-witnesses and taped evidence of her child’s screams and eventual death must be heartbreaking. But to also have to live with the fact that his attacker still breathes freewhile her son lays buried underground is certainly more than any sorrowful parent should have to endure (忍受).It is this type of pain that is not unfamiliar to the Black experience in America, for this is the Black mothers’ burden. A burden we have endured for centuries. Yet, there is still the rightful expectation, that in modern-day America, the wheels of justice would not be stopped.So today, it is my hope that Trayvon’s mother, father, family and friends can take some comfort in the fact that millions of Americans of every color stand with them in their fight for justice. This is a burden no family should have to endure alone.We will not give up. We will not forget. We will continue the fight until justice is done.12.What do you know about Sybrina Fulton?A. She was anxious about her son.B. She was painful tolose her son.C. She had trouble in raising her son.D. She had thesame dream as the writer.13. By “keep both hands on the wheel at all times” in Paragraph 3, the writer meansher son should __________.A. get ready toresistB. remain where he isC. pretend to bescaredD. show his innocence14. From the story of Trayvon Martin, we can infer that __________.A. he was killed simply because of his color of skinB. he was accused of taking drug even after his deathC. he kept silent even when he was being attackedD. the police failed to find strong evidence against the attacker15. The article is mainly intended to ______.A. draw attention to the facts about killingsB. give comfort tothe victims' familiesC. appeal for the end to the terrible situationD. display hatred forterrible phenomena第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019年兰州市高三诊断考试英 语第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AMovies not to missIn 2018, to which was just said goodbye, we’ve seen some good films such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asian and A Star Is Born. And there are more exciting movies in the works for 2019.Spider-Man: Far From Home, July 5, USTom Holland, the leader actor of 2017’s Spider-Man:Homecoming, returns to paly Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider. When we see him again in theaters, Spider-Man will have a new red-and-back suit. The movie will take the famous wall-crawler on a global adventure outside of the US. According to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Spider-Man will try a return to his “normal” self; he will try to find his old power on his new journey.Directed By: Jon WattsRuntime: 100 minutesStudio: Columbia PictureThe Lion King, July 19, USThis is a brand-new version of the classic children’s film. The story of wide-eyed young lion Simba still remains in hearts of world audiences even after 25 years. In this re-telling, Simba again begins the difficult journey to become the King of the Pride Lands, a vast African grassland. The favorite part of the story for many has always been the friendship between Simba, Timon and Pumbaa. The last two sacrifice all they have to help Simba to his throne (王座). How will the new movie re-imagine their famous relationship?Directed By: Jon FavreauRuntime: 98 minutesStudio: Walt Disney PictureHobbs and Shaw, august 2, USTo most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports cars. But in its spin-off (外传), called Hobbs and Shaw, humor is added to the action-picked thrills. The new film will hit US theaters on August 2. Famous English action movie actor Jason Statham will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”, as Deckard Shaw and Luck Hobbs respectively, as in their previous appearances in Fast and Furious films.Directed By: David LeitchRuntime: 120 minutesStudio: Universal PicturesArctic, September 1, USIn the movie Arctic, a man trapped in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost. He must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or to try his best to save himself.Directed By: Joe PennaRuntime: 95 minutesStudio: Bleecker Street1.Which movie was directed by Jon Watts?A. ArcticB. The Lion KingC. Hobbs and ShawD. Spider-Man: Far From Home2. What is special about The Lion King?A. It lasts 120 minutesB. It was shot in the ArcticC. It is suitable for childrenD. It has two famous action movie stars3. When can you watch a movie made by Universal Pictuers?A. On July 5.B. On August 2.C. On July 19.D. On September 1.BIn the past decade, the use of social media has grown in a way that no one could have guessed. It has turned some teenagers into celebrities and turned the famous into infamous, overnight.A key feature of social media, however, is its volatility. Trends come and go, disappearing almost as quickly as they appeared. So, what were the key social media trends of 2018?Short video apps such as Tik Tok and its Chinese equivalent(对等物)Douyin, took the world by storm. The Telegraph reported that Tik Tok was ranked 8th on Apple's App Store in April. And Douyin had more than 300 million domestic monthly active users in June at home, CNBC said.Why are these short videos - which are rarely longer than a few minutes - so popular? Jiang Yige, Singapore-based analyst at FengHe Fund Management, has a theory. “Short videos are just right to fill in the little gaps in our busy schedules,” he told CNBC.These videos – apart from being very convenient - are important to teenagers because they allow them to express themselves, according to Teen Vogue.Liza Koshy, a user of the US app Musical. Ly who has over 2 million followers, said, “The sense of community that users of short video app get is another appealing feature.”Live streaming (直播) is a feature of our social media life that now seems as natural as sunrise. It’s a pretty neat idea: You can watch anyone, anywhere, live. However, China has taken living streaming to a whole new level. In china, more than 100 million viewers monthly watch a live streaming video. Forbs thought that a number of factors had led to the popularity of live streams. Among them is viewers’ ability to interact with unknown names to others.However, the quick development of social media may be having side effects too. Fake news is one serious problem it causes. Materials shared on these platforms are often not checked for accuracy. The most basic content can be false and can mislead users one way or another. We use social media all the time; that doesn’t mean that we understand the influence it is having on us. We should be mindful of both the time we spend on it and its impacts on our minds.4. The underlined word “volatility” in Paragraph 2 possibly means “being _______”A. changeableB. steadyC. promisingD. violent5. According to Liza Koshy, shot videos are vey popular because _______.A. they are very convenientB. they help people kill timeC. they provide a sense of communityD. they allow people to express themselves6. What do we know about social media?A. The information form social media is totally reliable.B. When it comes to social media, people only know short videos.C. People can’t communicate with each other without social media.D. There is still much room for social media to make improvement.7. What is the author’s attitude to the quick development of social media?A. Objective.B. SubjectiveC. FavorableD. DisapprovingCA new chapter opened in mankind's exploration of the moon on Thursday morning as the first probe(探测仪)to land on the moon's far side reached its destination after a 26-day journey. The Chang's 4 lunar prode, representing China's latest step in lunar investigation, landing at 10:26 am at the Von Karman crater(环形山)and then sent back three photos of the landing site shot by cameras on the probe's lander(着陆器),marking the world's first images taken on the surface of the far side.One of the photos, published by the China National Space Administration, shows the place where Chang'e 4's rover(巡视器),which was named Yutu 2 on Thursday night, will be heading to explore and survey. Thus began the first long journey to the side of the moon that races away from the Earth. It is meant to fulfill scientists' long-held desire to closely observe the lesser known region.Tidal(潮汐的)forces on Earth slow the moon's rotation(自转)to the point that the same side always faces Earth. The other side, most of which is never visible from Earth, is the far side of the moon. While it has been photographed by spacecraft, starting with a Soviet probe in 1959, no probe had ever made a soft landing there, so scientists had not been able to conduct surface-level observations and surveys of the region.Wu Weiren, chief designer of China lunar program, said in Beijing on Thursday that the landing “was perfect”. He called the event “an important milestone for China’s space exploration”, adding that it has made a good start for future lunar exploration efforts.With its investigation of the far side, particularly the Von Karman crater, the Chang’e 4 mission will enable scientists to find out what they haven’t known about the moon and deepen their knowledge of its early history and of the solar system.8. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The basic data of the Chang’e 4 lunar probe.B. The Chang’e 4’s world-first landing on moon’s far side.C. The Chang’e 4’s 26-day visit to the far side of the moon.D. The description of the photos taken on the surface of the moon’s far side.9. What does the underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refer to?A. The landerB. The roverC. The far side of the moonD. The Chang’e 4 lunar probe10. What can we infer from this text?A. It is only on the moon that people can explore the deep space.B. The scientific information obtained by Chang’e 4 will be new to the world.C. It is the first time for people to see the pictures of the far side of the moon.D. Chinese space technology is more advanced than that of any other country’s.11. In which section of a website can we probably read this text?A. TourismB. Health CareC. Science and TechnologyD. Arts and EntertainmentDFor those of us who attempt to keep up with the fashion world to ensure our cupboard stays fresh, the real skeleton in our cupboards are those pieces we bought and only wore once or twice -mostly from following each season’s new trends.With “fast fashion” brands like Forever 21, H&M, and Zara’s constant output of new trendy clothing at low prices, it’s easy to fall into the trap of buying clothes regardless of whether you really need them. But unnecessary purchasing, and the mass production of clothing, isn’t just hard on our wallets - it’s hard on the environment.One of the first step in getting unwanted clothes out of your cupboard is to sell or consign（寄售）them. But because popular resale shops like Buffalo Exchange and Crossroads don’t accept fast fashion brands because they don’t profit enough from them, people often turn to throwing their old clothing in the dustbins.Many consumer don’t realize that clothing and textiles（织物）are recycle or how to recycle them. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States generated 16.22 million tons of waste textiles in 2017 and recycled only 2.62 million tons. Ten and a half million tons of textiles were finally buried under the ground that year.Vetements, a Parisian fashion brand worn by celebrities like Kanye West and Rihanna, aimed to bring awareness to the problem of fast fashion brands and clothing waste with a recent window display at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. The window contained a giant pile of cloths. The pile, which grew daily, was made up of old clothes donated by Saks employees and out-of-season items from the store.On Aug. 10, the clothing form the display was donated to RewearABLE, a Long Island recycling program that collects old clothes and textiles, and prepares them for resale or repurposes the textiles.12.What keeps customers coming back to fast fashion chains like Forever 21, H&M, and Zara?A.Good shopping environment.B.Discount and promotional activities.C.Warm and thoughtful service of the salesman.D.Low prices and a continuous supply of new looks.13.Where can you find the data that best supports “fast fashion is hard on the environment”?A.In Paragraph 2.B. In Paragraph 3.C. In Paragraph 4.D. In Paragraph 5.14. What can be learned about the window display created by Vetements?A. It can help the environment.B. It does good to people’s health.C. It can help change people’s lives.D. It will take the lead in the latest fashion.15. What is the best title for the text？A. How to Stop Buying Unnecessary ClothesB. Fast Fashion Brands Spread Around the WorldC. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Fast FashionD. Fast Fashion Can Kill Your Waste and the Environment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。
2019年兰州市高三一诊模拟试卷英语第一部分阅读理解(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。
AShare Your Culture Emoji (表情符号) Designers and Win Prizes Which symbol best represents Chinese culture in your eyes? Is it the panda, kung fu, or the Great Wall? Here’s your chance to decide what emojis best represent Chinese culture! The China Daily Design Contest of Chinese Cultural Symbols is calling for entries from all over the world! No matter the style, share your creative ideas with us! All winning designs will be shared and promoted on the China Daily app, and winning designers will receive prizes! So let your creative juices flow!● ThemeThe emojis should be centered around the subject of Chinese culture, presenting classic or popular cultural images in the form of emojis.● Who can participate?Professional designersDesign enthusiastsAnybody who loves emojisAll nationalities are welcomed● AwardsFirst prize: 6,000 yuan, with certificate of honorSecond prize: 3,000 yuan, with certificate of honorThird prize: 1,000 yuan, with certificate of honorMost popular award: prize-winner voted by online user● When to submit?From now till Nov. 25Online voting: Nov. 26 to Dec. 7● Result announcementEnd of December● Requirements1.Work should be submitted online with required personal information. Maximum of three works can be submitted by each applicant. Only one prize will be awarded to participant even if more than one work by the same designer is selected.2.Submitted works must be a group, with 8 to 16 emojis in each group. Formats: jpg/png/gif/jpge. Size: 240 x240px. Each picture should not exceed (超过) 100K, and the size of each group should not exceed 1.6M.3.Work title, designing ideas and cultural meaning should be submitted as required.● OrganizerChina Daily Website1. Which prize is decided by Internet voting?A. First prizeB. Second prizeC. Third prizeD. Most popular award2. When can a participant get the result of the design contest?A. On Nov. 25B. On Nov. 26C. On Dec. 7D. at the end of December3. According to the requirements a participant can submit_________.A. only one workB. two works at leastC. three works at mostD. as many works as he or she likesBIn October, I told the eight-year-olds in the religion class I teach in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, about my plan. “I'd like all of you to do extra jobs around the house to earn some money,”I said. “Then we'll buy food for a Thanksgiving dinner for someone who might not have a nice dinner otherwise.” I hoped they could experience a sense of their own power to effect change.Early in Thanksgiving week, they arrived in class with their hand-earned money. And now they couldn't wait to go shopping. At last we headed toward the checkout, pushing a cart filled with turkey and all the decorations. Then someone spotted a"necessity" that sent them racing a pot of chrysanthemums(菊花).It was more reasonable to use any extra money to buy food. After all, I pronounced, “Youcan’t eat flowers” But the children insisted and placed the purple plant into the cart.An agency had given us the name and address of a needy grandmother who had lived alone for years. Soon we were arriving at her house. Between the laughing and those purple flowers, I wasn't sure that any lesson about giving and receiving was getting through.We finally pulled up in front of a small house in the woods. A woman with a tired face came to the door to welcome us. As my little group carried the boxes of food in, she oohed and aahed - much to her visitors' pleasure. When Amy put the plant on the counter, the woman seemed surprised. She was wishing it was a bag of flour, I thought. The woman told the children about the animals that livedclose by. "I share my food with the birds, "she said.We returned to the car. As we fastened our seat belts, we could see the kitchen window The woman inside waved goodbye, then turned and walked across the room, past the turkey, straight to the chrysanthemums. She put her face in the plant. When she raised her head, there was a smile on her lips.The children were quiet. In that one brief moment, they had seen for themselves the power they possessed to make another’s life better.4.The author gave the students the task in order to __________.A.help them focus on their family happiness.B.let them experience their ability to help othersC. teach them the necessity of doing houseworkD. get them to know how to be financially independent5. What's he author's attitude to buying some flowers at first?A. PositiveB. NegativeC. CautiousD. Enthusiastic.6. What did the children realize at the end of the visit?A. They could help improve others' life.B. They could make a living by working.C. It was necessary to do voluntary work.D. Plants and birds could help lonely people.7. What is the best title for the text?A. My Teaching CareerB. How to Help Poor PeopleC. The Importance of GivingD. A Happy Shopping ExperienceCFire ants tunnels got dug efficiently by only a small percentage of the group doing most of the work. Freeloaders, they just sit around while their hard-working colleagues get things done. But might freeloaders actually be necessary for society to function efficiently? The answer could be yes - at least when it comes to fire ants and their efforts to dig nests underground.Fire ants are highly social organisms. So, Goldman and his colleagues wanted to know how individual ants knew what to do without a central leader issuing orders.To find out, Goldman's team labeled individual fire ants with paint and then watched them dig their tunnels - only wide enough for two workers. Turns out, just 30 percent of the ants did 70 percent of the labor. “I was surprised that we ended up with so few workers actually doing the work at any one time.”A quarter of the ants never even entered the tunnel. Others went inside, but left without digging out a single grain of dirt. These behaviors ensured the tunnels did not get clogged with insect traffic, which would make the construction process stop.And when the scientists removed the five hardest-working ants from the tunnel, others immediately jumped in to compensate (补偿) - with no reduction in the group’s productivity. Seems that it doesn’t matter which ants are working or freeloading at a give n time, as long as there is some division of labor to keep the tunnels flowing smoothly. The findings are in the journal Science.The study could provide suggestions for the robotic. Imagine groups of robots sent to search for survivors from the ruins. Or nanobots(纳米机器人) coursing through our bodies to diagnose illness and deliver targeted medical treatment. Such robots will need to avoid getting jammed up in tight spaces. It might be necessary to program them so some just sit back and watch their colleagues work.8.How do fire ants get the work done when digging tunnels?A. They all work under the order of their leaders.B. Only the strong ants do the majority of the work.C. They all cooperate together and spare no effort to do the work.D. Some work efficiently while others just sit around and do nothing.9. What does the underlined word"clogged"in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. CoveredB. CrowdedC. DestroyedD. Spotted10. When the hardest-working ants were taken away by the scientists_______.A. the rest of them didn't know what to doB. the leaders had to do the work by themselvesC. other ants took their place and continued to do the workD. other ants were in panic and escaped from the tunnels immediately11. According to the passage, the research findings can be applied to _______.A. robot technologyB. social communicationC. underground constructionD. scientific observationsDThe effect of climate change extends beyond ruining Earth's environment and our physical safety.A report published this week suggests that climate change has a negative effect on our mental health, too.The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States(PNAS), links an increase in monthly temperatures to a rise in mental health issues. The experimental evidence stems from meteorological (气象的) data paired with information collected from nearly 2 million randomly sampled residents in the United States. The data was collected over the span (跨度) of a decade.“We find that experiences with hotter temperatures and added rainfall each worsen mental health, that long-lasting warming associates with an increased popularity of mental health issues, and that exposure to tropical cyclones(热带气旋), likely to increase in frequency in the future, is linked to worsened mental health,” authors of the study stated. “These result s provide added large-scaleevidence to the growing link between climate change and mental health.”The report specifically focused on mental health outcomes due to the effects of environmental stress - such as temperature, rainfall, and tropical cyclones - but other climate change-related issues are likely to affect mental health as well - specifically, the stress and anxiety of knowing natural disasters could be more frequent as temperatures rise.12. From the newly-published report, we learn that the climate change may _________.A. save a lot of people’s livesB. cause unbelievable disastersC. influence people's mental healthD. greatly change people's life styles13. Why did the author mention “the span of a decade” in Paragraph 2?A To stress the importance of the study.B. To show that the study cost too much money.C. To explain the difficulties and hardships of the study.D. to indicate that the study is objective and believable.14. Where can we find some specific results of the study?A. In Paragraph 1B. In Paragraph 2C. In Paragraph 3D. In Paragraph 415. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The study has its limits.B. The results of the study aren’t satisfactory.C. The environmental problems can't be solved.D. Mental health is determined by climate change.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2019年度高三第一次诊断考试英语试卷（本试卷分第一卷和第二卷两部分，满分120分，考试时间100分钟）第I卷第一部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节单项填空（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。
1.——The ShenZhou IX spacecraft conducted a perfect normal docking (对接) with the TianGong I space lab yesterday.——It was _____to all of us.A. prideB. a prideC. pridesD. the pride2.—— Roderick had an accident yesterday.—— How come ? He ______ very carefully.A. droveB. had drivenC. drivesD. has driven3.David is ___________animal fur, so he won’t visit anyone who has cats or dogs in the house.A. curious aboutB. allergic toC. satisfied withD. fond of4.We lost our way in this small village , otherwise , we ______ more places of interest yesterday.A. visitedB. had visitedC. would visitD. would have visited5.It _____ be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.A. mayB. couldn’tC. shouldD. needn’t6.If parents have children help with housework, the children will feel needed. _____, they will learn to take care of themselves.A. On the contraryB. In a wordC. That is to sayD. What’s more7.I’m afraid he is more of a talker than a doer , which is _______ he never finishes anything.A.thatB. whenC. whyD. where8.Jim is in good shape physically _____ he doesn’t get much experience.A. ifB.unlessC.as long asD. even though9.John , open the door , there _______ he had never seen before.A. a girl did standB. a girl stoodC. did a girl standD. stood a girl10.The sun is bigger than the moon , ___ we all know it.A.andB. asC. whichD.it11.Hank as well as the other children who ____ no parents _____ good care of in the center.A. have , has takenB. have , is being takenC.has , is takenD.has , have been taken12. ——I’m terribly sorry to interrupt , but may I use your phone? It’s rather urgent.——Yes, _______.A. with pleasureB. no hurryC. it doesn’t matterD. of course13.Our school has made ___ a rule that all the students shall come to school on time.A. itB. thisC. thatD. what14.______ Tom met John last week?A.It is where thatB. Where it is thatC. where is it thatD. That is it where15.After more than ten days’ flight in space , the three Chinese astronauts returned to the earth _____.A. safely and soundlyB. safe and soundC. safely and soundD. safe and soundly第二节完型填空（共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分）阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A﹑B﹑C﹑D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
兰州一中2018-2019-1学期高三年级期中考试试题英语说明：本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。
满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第I卷选择题（共两节，满分70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中，选出最佳选项。
APhiladelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family—friendly attractions.Spruce Street Harbor ParkSpruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don't miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.Blue Cross RiverRinkOffering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site bar and restaurant all year round.Sesame PlaceBig Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show's most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchesOn summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia's Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-to-five minute tales about the colonial era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.1.Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?A.People who are fond of colorful treetops.B.People who want a relaxing day outdoors.C.People who have a preference for skating.D.People who are interested in water activities.2.Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?A.Sesame Place.B. Blue Cross RiverRink.C. Spruce Street Harbor Park.D. The Parx Liberty Carousel.3. What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?A. It can be visited all year round.B. It is available at a small charge.C. It has educational significance.D. It is aimed at serving the public.4. What is the text aimed at?A. Telling what we can do in some places.B. Encouraging people to visit Philadelphia.C. Recommending some places for family fun.D. Comparing some attractions in Philadelphia.BA company has just launched what it calls “the world’s first free standardized English test”recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF.It is estimated that there are two billion English language learners worldwide. Many of them are interested in attending an American college or university. To do so, foreign students need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language—better known as TOEFL. However, many foreigners are not wealthy enough to take the TOEFL. In addition, test-takers often have to travel overnight to reach an official testing site. The World Bank says an average Cambodian worker earns only about $1,000 per year. Approximately the cost of taking the TOEFL is 17.5 percent of the average worker’s yearly wage.It is not just individuals who find the test pricey. Some governments also find it prohibitive. What’s more, not everyone needs official results from the TOEFL or IELTS—the International English Language Testing System. In the future, it’s likely that the government may use the EFSET to test millions of employees and students.Experts believe that the EFSET meets the highest value in language testing. It uses special computer software that makes the questions easier or harder, depending on one’s performance. The EFSET measures all the English learners’ levels while the IELTS and TOEFL only measure learners’ levels from intermediate to advanced. The EFSET is unique in the sense that it gives free online access to anyone interested in measuring their English level.There is a 50-minute and a two-hour version of the test, which its developers are calling the EFSET Plus. Both versions test only reading and listening skills. It’s hopeful that speaking and writing skills will be tested in the future. The IELTS and the TOEFL still use humans to rate the speaking and writing sections. It’s a huge deal for students who are in areas where they can’t get to the TOEFL or the IELTS. However, it is too early to know whether the EFSET results are acceptable for colleges and universities in America.5.Why do many foreign students take the TOEFL?A. To learn English well.B. To be admitted to key universities.C. To receive further education in America.D. To find good jobs and earn much money.6. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Only wealthy people can take the TOEFL.B. The cost of taking the TOEFL is very high.C. There are many official testing sites for the TOEFL around the world.D. Few of the students in Cambodia can afford to take the TOEFL.7. What can we learn about the EFSET?A. It is similar to the TOEFL and the IELTS.B. Everybody with different English levels can take it for free.C. It tests the skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking.D. American universities accept the EFSET results for admission.CResearchers have created a backpack that has a computer and medicines in it that can help even untrained soldiers save the lives of wounded troops. Wounded soldiers have a better chance of survival if they get help soon after being hurt and are quickly taken to a hospital or clinic. But soldiers who do not have medical training may not know how to help their injured friends.Doctors and engineers have developed what they call an “intelligent backpack”. It has a computer and electronic measuring devices. The backpack also has robotic instruments and medicines ready to give to injured troops.About 16 doctors and engineers from the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and several other places are working on the project. The U. S. Department of Defense has given money to the project.Ron Poropatich leads the project. He is a retired army surgeon. He says the backpack will help soldiers care for those who are injured. The devices included in the backpack can monitor a person’s heart rate and blood pressure. The robotic instruments can even tell whether the soldier has a collapsed lung.The intelligent backpack’s computer can compare information gathered about the injured soldier with thousands of similar cases, and quickly tell the best methods to use to save the soldier’s life.Sometimes, it is not always possible to quickly remove the injured soldier from the battlefield. So, Dr. Poropatich says, the researchers hope to create a backpack that will have devices that can keep a soldier alive for a long time. Dr. Poropatich hopes the backpack and its instruments will be ready for testing animals in about three years.8. We can learn from Paragraph 1 _________.A. most of the soldiers can’t use the backpack correctlyB. soldiers should have taken medical trainingC. war or battle has brought harm to the worldD. the backpack can play a big part in the battlefield9. How many kinds of items are mentioned in the backpack?A. 3B. 4C. 2D. 510. According to Ron Poropatich, we know that ________.A. the injurer's heart disease can be curedB. the devices can adjust soldiers’ blood pressureC. the robotic instruments can monitor lungsD. the project got support from the whole world11. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Emergency Medical Care in a Backpack.B. Robotic Devices Used in the Battlefield.C. Medical Care Tested on the Wounded Soldiers.D. Researchers and Their Wonderful Discovery.DTo be honest, I do not know Sybrina Fulton. Nor can I claim to understand the depth of her pain. Yet, we share a deep connection. A common feature experienced by those women who facethe challenge of raising a Black male child in a nation that far too often views Black male bodies through fear. You see, Ms. Fulton is living my nightmare (噩梦). A constant worry that has stayed in the back of my mind since the birth of my eldest son, some sixteen years ago.Through the years, I have witnessed the world’s reaction to my son evolve as he has grown from a small boy to a young man. In his early years, his easy smile and lovable character were nothing less than magnetic (有磁性的). Complete strangers would approach him in the street, draw him into conversation, and find themselves easily struck by his lively spirit. Even at that time I worried, how would my son react when in the years to come some of those who found themselves so impressed by this cute, intelligent boy, might grasp their purse tighter as he walked by.Over the years I have sought to protect his spirit from the hurt that comes from undeserved hatred. I have also sought to arm him with the knowledge that could one day save his life. He knows, for example, that if he is ever pulled over by the police, that he is to keep both hands on the wheel at all times and only reach for his license when the officer is specifically observing his actions. He knows, even in less threatening situations, that rough play and loud interactions with his buddies of any color will be viewed very differently when he does it, than when his white friends display the very same behavior. Still, the truth of the matter is, no amount of advice or voiceless behavior overcomes the physical, immovable fact of the color of his skin. His intelligence, easy smile, and lovable character won't protect him from unfounded assumptions of criminality.What makes the Trayvon Martin travesty (歪曲) of justice so painful to me, personally, is the knowledge that Trayvon’s mother loved her baby no less than I love mine. The various pictures of moments throughout a happy childhood that have now found a home on nationwide newscasts provides clear evidence of that. Yet no amount of love and care, and no words of advice could have saved her son from the cruel killing he faced at the hands of a self-appointed neighborhood watch-dog. And perhaps even worse, nothing could have prepared her for the inhuman way her son has been treated by officials even in death. To think for three long days, his parents searched for him while officials failed to inform them of his fate and instead, performed drug and alcohol tests on his lifeless body, while failing to do the same for his attacker—the only one of the two who indeed had a criminal past is frankly, unforgivable. To know that the words of her son's killer were given more weight than eye-witnesses and taped evidence of her child’s screams and eventual death must be heartbreaking. But to also have to live with the fact that his attacker still breathes free while her son lays buried underground is certainly more than any sorrowful parent should have to endure (忍受).It is this type of pain that is not unfamiliar to the Black experience in America, for this is the Black mothers’burden. A burden we have endured for centuries. Yet, there is still the rightful expectation, that in modern-day America, the wheels of justice would not be stopped.So today, it is my hope that Trayvon’s mother, father, family and friends can take some comfort in the fact that millions of Americans of every color stand with them in their fight for justice. This is a burden no family should have to endure alone.We will not give up. We will not forget. We will continue the fight until justice is done.12.What do you know about Sybrina Fulton?A. She was anxious about her son.B. She was painful to lose her son.C. She had trouble in raising her son.D. She had the same dream as the writer.13. By “keep both hands on the wheel at all times” in Paragraph 3, the writer means her sonshould __________.A. get ready to resistB. remain where he isC. pretend to be scaredD. show his innocence14. From the story of Trayvon Martin, we can infer that __________.A. he was killed simply because of his color of skinB. he was accused of taking drug even after his deathC. he kept silent even when he was being attackedD. the police failed to find strong evidence against the attacker15. The article is mainly intended to ______.A. draw attention to the facts about killingsB. give comfort to the victims' familiesC. appeal for the end to the terrible situationD. display hatred for terrible phenomena第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
甘肃省2019届高三第一次高考诊断试卷（英语）考生注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
所有试题均在答题卡上作答，其中，选择题用2B铅笔填涂，其余题用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔作答。
第I卷（两部分，共95分）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. save C . hat D . made答案是C o1 . politeA . conditionB . hon estC . doctorD . lose2 . clin ic_A . concertB . special C. succeed D. connect3 . sadA . shadowB . climateC . vaca ntD . situati on4 . chairA . scholarshipB . machi neC . chai nD. headache5 . bargainA. afraid B . fountain C . certain D . contain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，并在答题卡上将该顶涂黑。
例: We ____ last ni ght, but we went to the concert in stead .A . must have studied B. might studyC. should have studiedD. would study答案是C o6. In the in terview of yesterday, he did n't make a (n) ______ at all. What's the matter with him?A . apologyB . appeara neeC . differe nee D. change ;It is reported that many __ new house :s being built at _____ present in __ ______ disaster area. A . /; a; theB . a; the; theC . a; /; theD . the; the; /The foreig n stude nt liste ned with full atte nti on, __ to miss any importa nt point. A . not tryingB . not to tryC . to try notD . trying notThe cost ______ renting a house ____ central Lanzhou is higher than that _______ a ny other area of the city . A . about; on; atB . for; of; overC . of; in; inD . with; up; to. —Have you played baseball before? We n eed one more player . — _______ 」like ball games, so I believe it will be fun to lear n baseball . A . Not reallyB . SometimesC . Never mi ndD . That's cool.The survey shows that ________ a lways sit before computer scree ns for long hours are more likely to suffer from back problems . A . anyone whoB . people whoC . whoeverD . no matter who.Gary ________ to eve ning classes since last mon th, but he still can 'say What ' your n ame?” n Fren ch. A . has gone B . went C . goes D . has been goingLittle Joseph only had $ 100 and that was ______ to buy a new computer.Just use this room for the time being, and we' II offer you a larger one _______ it becomes available .A . as far asB . uni essC . as soon asD . un tilIt must be he that has stolen Mr . Smith s purse, ______ ? A . has n'theB . is n't heC . must n 'titD . is n't itOf the two lectures, the first was by far _____ , partly because the speaker had such a dynamic style.7.&9.1011121314 15 16171819 A . eno ugh n ear no where B . C . no where n ear eno ugh D . . —Is every one here?—Not yet …Looktjhere _____ the rest of our guests! A . comesB . comeC . . We should respect food and think about he people nicely .A . thatB . whatC . n ear eno ugh no where n ear no where eno ughis comingD . are comingwho don't have _______ we have here and treat foodone D . it A . the bestB . betterC . the betterD . much betterA . made upB . made forC . made outD made offWhe n he realized the police had see n him, the man __ the exit as quickly as possible.20. We _______ a wonderful party to mark the special occasion in the open air, but it rained heavily thenA . could have hadB . must have had C. have had D . did n 'have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.AChileThis 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 and 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”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-be st 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. 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 UAEBJim 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 life the first seed of kindness. As a tribute to her memory I hav e 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 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〕 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 ene rgy 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.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 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 syst ems’ 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.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.选项中有两项为多余选项.What is friendship? The answers may be different. _16_. We cannot live without friendship just as we cannot live without air and water. Friendship gives us a feeling of safety and warmth, and friendship encourages us to go ahead all the time.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 your friends as yourself. This is true friendship.In fact, friendship isn’t always easily kept. _19_, you should treat him or her like you want to be treated. Keep the secrets that your friend tells you. Keep your promise with your friend. Share things with your friend. Stick up for your friend. We should try our best to protect the friendship from being hurt. As an old saying goes, “Friendship cannot stand always on one side.” True friendship should be able to stand ail kinds of tests.Because of friendship, our lives are full of happiness. Therefore, the more friends we have, the more pleasure 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 not, their friendship still cannot last longD. 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 the most important thing in our lifeG. Sometimes people have good friends when they are young and studying in school.第二部分语言知识运用〔共两节，满分45分〕第一节〔共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分〕阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.“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 word 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〕.’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 w ith 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 keepcalm.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. hesitantD. willing22. A. troublemaker B. leader C. thinkerD. fighterB. dangerC. hardship24. A. scary B. nervous C. painfulD. thrilled25. A. some times B. some time C. on timeD. at times26. A. attract B. catch C. describeD. meet27. A. firsts B. seconds C. finalsD. ends28. A. circumstance B. confidence C. coincidence D. dependence29. A. defeated B. lost D. quitted30. A. arrange B. attend C. achieve31. A. bus B. bike C. taxiD. motorcycle32. A. race B. life C. testD. assignment33. A. chance B. turn C. failureD. success34. A. held B. pressed C. squeezedD. scratched35. A. settled B. arose C. sankD. rose36. A. translated B. transplanted C. transformed D. transported37. A. stand B. summit C. deadlineD. finish38. A. ashamed B. sensible C. proudD. critical39. A. seized B. conquered C. graspedD. possessed40. A. won B. lost C. reservedD. removed第二节〔共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分〕阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.41 〔make〕 it different from the similar practice of free running. Parkour 42 43 cool sport. They have great interest in it.The 44 〔invent〕 of parkour can’t 45 〔give〕 to one person because many people have worked on it. A French officer developed the earlier form of parkour. The term “parkour” was first introduced by David Belle and Sebastian Foucan in the early 1980s. 46 that time, they were two teenagers. This sport 4748 makes parkour differed from other sports is its power to bring people together. It allows traceursto forget the _49 _’s thought process by improving self-confidence and critical-thinking skills. In this way, parkour allows one to deal with 50 〔difficulty〕 in daily life if he or she deals with them through parkour.第三部分写作〔共两节，满分35分〕第一节短文改错〔共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分〕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.文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处.每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改.增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号〔∧〕，并在其下面写出该加的词.删除：把多余的词用斜线〔\〕划掉.修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词.注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限—词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者〔从第11处起〕不计分.Yesterday afternoon my friends, Xiao Ming, and I went skating on the lake. As soon as we got here, we began to skate happily. Suddenly, I noticed something usual. The moment I warned Xiao Ming to take care of, the ice broke but he slipped into the water. I had no choice but cry for help. After hearing my cry, a young man rushed over, jumped into the lake and tried my best to swim towards Xiao Ming, that was straggling in the cold water. Atlast, Xiao Ming was saved but the young man left without say anything. We were all deeply moved by what he have done.第二节书面表达〔满分25分〕注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数. Dear Mr. Smith,How are you going?___________________________________________________________________________________________Yours faithfully,Li Hua甘肃省兰州市2018届高三一诊英语试题答案第一部分：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〕1-3 BCD 4-7 BCAC 8-11 CCBD 12-15 CCDB第二节〔共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分〕16-20 FDEAC第二部分：语言知识运用〔共两节，满分45分〕第一节：〔共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分〕21-25 CBABD 26-30 CABCB 31-35 BABAD 36-40 CDCBA第二节：〔共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分〕41. making 43. a 44. invention 45. be given46. At 47. became 48. What 49. social 50. difficulties第三部分：写作〔共两节，满分35分〕第一节：短文改错〔共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分〕Yesterday afternoon my friends, Xiao Ming, and I went skating on the lake. As soon as we got here, we beganfriend thereto skate happily. Suddenly, I noticed something usual. The moment I warned Xiao Ming to take care of, the ice brokeunusual 去掉ofbut he slipped into the water. I had no choice but ∧ cry for help. After hearing my cry, a young man rushed over,and tojumped into the lake and tried my best to swim towards Xiao Ming, that was straggling in the cold water. At last,his whoXiao Ming was saved but the young man left without say anything. We were all deeply moved by what he havesaying haddone.第二节：书面表达〔满分25分〕Dear Mr. Smith,It is aimed to arouse students’ interest in Chinese culture and popularize Chinese poetry. I’’Yours faithfully,LiHua。
