2017年山东省滕州五中高三4月阶段性自测英语试卷

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1、山东省滕州市第五中学2017届高三英语4月阶段性自测题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解AMy doorbell rings at 11 a.m. On the step, I find an elderly Chinese lady. She is small and slight. She holds a paper carrier bag in her hands.I know this lady. It is by no means her first visit. Her daughter, Nicole, bought the house next door last O

2、ctober. Nicole, who is currently in Shanghai, has apparently told her mother that I am having heart surgery shortly, and the result is that her mother has decided I need to be supplied with meals.I know what is inside the paper carrier bag-a stainless-steel container with a meal of rice, vegetables

3、and either chicken, meat or shrimp. This has become an almost-daily occurrence. between my benefactor（恩人）and me is somewhat handicapped by the fact that she doesnt speak English and all I can say in Mandarin is hello. Once, she brought an iPad and pointed to the screen, which displayed a message fro

4、m Nicole telling me that her mother wanted to know if the food was all right.Your mother just cant be bringing me meals like this all the time, I protested. “I can hardly reciprocate by cooking something from my native land, like roast beef or Yorkshire pudding for her, ”I said.Oh, no, Nicole said.

5、Dont worry about that. She has to cook for the family anyway, and she wants to do it for you. You can call her Wing, which is her surname.The tenant in my basement suite is a university student who speaks Mandarin quite well, so with her help, I have found out that Wing is 68-13 years younger than I

6、 am-and that she lived through the Cultural Revolution. For my part, I was raised in wartime Britain.So here we are, two grandmothers a world away from where we were raised, neither of us able to speak the others language. But the doorbell keeps ringing and there is the familiar paper carrier bag, h

7、anded smilingly to me by Wing.Right now I am working on some more Mandarin words-its the least I can do after such a display of kindness.Thank you is, of course, the first one, which somehow seems inadequate.1The author and Wing got to know each other _.A. as next door neighbors B. when exchanging m

8、ealsC. by sharing similar experiences D. after using an iPad to communicate2The underlined word reciprocate in Paragraph 5 probably means _.A. do as well B. offer generously C. give in return D. accept with pleasure3The authors effort to learn Mandarin shows her _.A. great satisfaction B. real kindn

9、ess C. heartfelt thanks D. sincere friendshipBA ban on smoking in public places has come into effect in China home to a third of the worlds smokers. The move is aimed at controlling the number of deaths from smoking-related diseases, running at a million a year. But the rules have been criticized, b

10、ecause they do not include punishments for those who choose to ignore them. Many business owners hate rules that force them to ban smoking because many customers do not like the rules and complain. The rules do not allow smoking in places like restaurants, hotels, railway stations or theaters, but n

11、ot at the office. Employers have a duty to warn staff off the dangers of smoking but do not have to forbid them from lighting up at their desks.Shanghai introduced similar rules a year ago, but people do not seem to take much notice of them. Often you find people smoking at the next table while you

12、are eating your meal or having a drink in a bar. The problem is that the rules do not include punishments for businesses or individuals who ignore them.It appears that many Chinese people are unaware of the dangers of smoking. Research suggests that only one in four knows the harm cigarettes of seco

13、nd-hand smoke can cause. Officials say they have to try to persuade people not to smoke to reduce the numbers dying from smoking-related diseases. But it is hard to deal with the problem and there is still a long way to go.4The number of smokers in China makes up about _ of the worlds smokers.A. 66%

14、 B. 44% C. 33% D. 55%5Why have the rules been criticized by some people?A. Because those people dont want to be punished.B. Because they do not include punishments for those who ignore the rules.C. Because the rules are ignored by all the people who smoke.D. Because nobody takes notice of the rules.

15、6What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. How to punish those who ignore the ban.B. What the dangers of smoking are.C. Why its hard to ban smoking.D. How the non-smokers suffer from second-hand smoke.CBritish engineers at a company called Reaction Engines, have successfully tested a whole n

16、ew kind of jet engine, named Sabre, Financial Times is reporting, so that the time of long-distance flight could be halved, or even quartered. Britains Orange News says jets with the new engine could fly from London to Sydney in four hours, instead of the usual twelve to sixteen hours and Mail Onlin

17、e adds that new engine not only allows for faster travel but pollutes less and the fuel for it costs less as well.The secret to the new engine is patented(获得专利) and this new technology very quickly changes air from normal temperature to super-cold temperature. This means the engine can run faster wi

18、thout breaking apart due to overheating, which keeps most modern jets from traveling faster. The engine is air-breathing and use hydrogen as its fuel source. In addition to flying faster, a jet with the new engine would also fly much higher, allowing for an even faster flight in the very thin air. B

19、ecause of the very high speed produced by the engine and the high altitude, a jet with Sabre in it would not have any windows.This is the biggest breakthrough in jet technology since the invention of the jet engine, and they expect new aircraft with the new engine to be traveling in the sky in just

20、ten years. They also note that tests of the engine were overseen by the European Space Agency which has now wholly supported the new engine and has even begun talking about booking flight time with future jets that could be used to deliver satellites into orbit around the earth.This technology is no

21、t something that happens overnight. Instead, it is the result of many years hard work by thousands of engineers from over seventeen countries. Research has suggested that, with advances in jet plane technology to match the engine, flights could eventually reach speeds of nearly 20,000 miles per hour

22、, making travel to distant parts of the globe as quick and simple as driving across town.7Which advantage of jets with the new engine is NOT mentioned?A. traveling faster B. polluting lessC. costing less D. flying more safely8What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to ?A. Reaction En

23、gines. B. A long-distance flight.C. A jet with the new engine. D. Mail Online.9The modern jets without the new engine cant travel faster mainly because _.A. their engines cant stay coolB. they use a normal fuel sourceC. they just fly at very high altitudesD. their engines cant allow jets to fly in t

24、he thin air10The European Space Agency hoped to _.A. be in charge of testing the technologyB. play the leading role in jet technologyC. use jets with the new engine to launch satellitesD. buy all the products made by Reaction EnginesDSaving money when youre young is an important lesson. All good les

25、sons and habits begin early, and saving is a skill that everyone needs. Many people adults included do not have a good sense of saving for the long run.Besides being a great way to ensure you have enough money for your old age, saving money when you are young can help your future.Making sure you don

26、t spend too much and continuing to save is a good way to accumulate wealth. I have put my earnings in a bank, and with investments(投资) and regular interest rates, have almost doubled my savings. Your money will double after twelve years at a modest rate of six percent interest. Many teens I know spe

27、nd all the money they earn so it never has a chance to grow.Teens should realize that now is a prime time to begin saving. In high school many parents pay for almost everything, so expenses can be small. If you have a job, you should have fun with some of the money. But you should also save some so

28、that it will grow for you without your working, and begin planning for your future.After high school, college is expensive and then “real” life begins, with expenses such as food and rent.If you can hold onto a good part of the money you earn as a teen, going to college and buying a house will be mu

29、ch easier. The earlier you begin saving, the more time the money has to grow.中华.资*源%库 Saving early means you will have to work fewer years when you are older and allow you to spend time doing things you want. You also want to be financially secure so you can live the way you want without worrying. A

30、lso, you will be able to retire at a reasonable age.11Which of the following is an advantage of saving money when young?A. It teachers important life lessons. B. It helps develop good habits.C. It results in a sense of responsibility. D. It contributes to ones future.12The author advises teens _.A.

31、to put all their earnings in a bank for interestB. not to spend the money until twelve years laterC. to pay for their schooling by themselvesD. not to spend all their earnings having fun13According to the author, what will “real” life bring about?A. Lower interest rate. B. Higher living cost.C. Diff

32、iculty in finding jobs. D. Less time to save money.14What is the best title of the passage?A. The Earlier, The Better B. Money Is EverythingC. The Importance of Saving D. To Save for Your Old Age二、完形填空As a temporary teacher, my daily routine_driving to a new school_every day, so Im usually unable to

33、 anticipate (预料) the days events, good or bad.On one particular day, I was teaching in a very_class. I was managing behavior all the morning and by lunch time, I needed coffee to_the afternoon. So at my lunch_, I drove to a nearby plaza to get a cup of_. Upon returning to the car, I realized I had_m

34、y keys and my phone_. I had about 15 minutes to get back to the school which was a good 4or5 minute_. I thought of rushing back, but it being_, I thought a nasty fall on ice would only make the situation much_.So I ran into a McDonalds which was in the_plaza and asked the man at the counter who _to

35、be the manager to help me call a tab. I_explained my situation and he hurried to the back to use the phone_I paced in the restaurant.The manager returned_to tell me that the cab company had put him on hold and then the line got_. My expression began to resemble some combination of hopelessness and f

36、ear.Almost immediately, the manager grabbed his coat and_to drive me to the school. Without_, I followed him into his car and made back into my classroom with 2 minutes to _before the bell!15A. concludes B. involves C. relates D. connects16A. almost B. hardly C. really D. luckily17A. easy B. pleasan

37、t C. difficult D. noisy18A. cost B. pick C. finish D. survive19A. stop B. stay C. pause D. break20A. tea B. milk C. coffee D. wine21A. locked B. forgot C. threw D. shut22A. down B. inside C. up D. outside23A. distance B. drive C. walk D. time24A. summer B. fall C. winter D. spring25A. worse B. easie

38、r C. better D. simpler26A. other B. another C. next D. same27A. turned B. explained C. happened D. came28A. quickly B. briefly C. slowly D. hurriedly29A. after B. until C. when D. while30A. even B. only C. still D. yet31A. disconnected B. stuck C. troubled D. interrupted32A. dragged B. pulled C. off

39、ered D. pushed33A. problem B. choice C. alternative D. hesitation34A. spare B. leave C. ring D. control三、七选五Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and OrganizationsMany college students dont know what theyre missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most co

40、lleges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich and rewarding experience. 35Check them out and see whats available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations. (1)Meet new people.It can be hard to meet new people in college, especially in your first

41、year. 36 However, in a club, youll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest.(2)Help your major.There are many student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments. Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining

42、 an academic club you will probably have an easier time to know professors in your departments. 37(3)Learn important leadership skills.Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn important leadership skills that would look great on job applications. 38 These skills could be event plan

43、ning, finance management, and so on. Find a club that you love being a part of and if you work hard you might be able to gain such a position.(4)39Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most out o

44、f your time in college!A. Have fun.B. Never waste energy.C. Class sizes can be big.D. Take advantage of your major.E. So dont just walk past those tables during clubs week.F. In a club, you will be able to gain other important skills.G. And you might even get access to study help and other academic

45、advice.四、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The British have many 40 (tradition) but there is nothing more quintessential (典型的) than 41 (take) afternoon tea. We know the Brits have a love affair with drinking tea, with more than 160 million cups drunk every day, but it was the invention of afte

46、rnoon tea 42 turned tea-drink into a popular pastime.This sociable feast involves drinking good quality tea 43 (comfort)while nibbling (小口吃) on nice sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and a selection of small cakes. And, of course, it can only happen in the afternoon! Afternoon tea, which 44 (des

47、ign) as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, dates back to the 1840s. It went on to become a 45 (fashion) social occasion for the upper classes.Now there is a resurgence (复苏) in its 46 (popular) in the UK and it is available to anyone who can afford it. 47 it can be enjoyed at h

48、ome, the best way to experience it is at a smart hotel or caf. But if youre thinking of visiting such a place 48 (enjoy) a plate of sweet and savory treats with a steaming hot brew, remember the rules you must follow to avoid 49 (ask) to leave.五、短文改错50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

49、句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及二个单词的增加、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：在错的词下划一横线，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一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。As the saying goes, chance favored the prepared mind. I learned this from one of my experience.I was not chosen as member of the volleyball team of our sch

50、ool. Because of this, I decided to give up play volleyball. Luckily, my best friend stopped me but pointed out that it was my laziness and poor preparation which led to my failure. After that, I practiced playing volleyball on every day. When another tryout arrived, I was full prepared and tried my

51、best. As a result, I was selected and became an important player on our school team.From this, I am firmly convincing that we are able to seize a chance as long as I get well prepared.六、书面表达51假如你是李华，你校将于本周五上午举行题为“Protecting wild animals” 的英文演讲比赛，你将代表你班参赛，请你写一份演讲稿。内容主要包括：1.野生动物的生存现状；2.举例说明保护野生动物的重要性；

52、3.你是如何做的。注意：词数100左右（开头已经给出，不计入总词数）。Good morning,everyone!Im more than glad to stand here and give a short speech on protecting wild animals. 参考答案1A2C3C4C5B6C7D8C9A10C11D12D13B14C15B16A17C18D19D20C21A22B23B24C25A26D27C28B29D30B31A32C33D34A35E36C37G38F39A40traditions41taking42that43comfortably44was de

53、signed45fashionable46popularity47Although /Though/ While48to enjoy49being asked5051Good morning, everyone!Im more than glad to stand here and give a short speech on protecting wild animals. As is known to us, a large number of wild animals have been killed for their meat, skins, etc. As a result, th

54、ousands of animals have either died out or become endangered.Actually, protecting wild animals benefits not only the animals themselves but also humans. For example, if farmers killed too many eagles, their corn and grain would be destroyed by rats. The reason is that with no eagles to hunt rats, their number would increase quickly.Therefore, all of us must do something to protect wild animals. As for me, I have joined an organization in our town whose aim is to call on people to protect wild animals and I have taken part in several activities.Lets take action to protect wild animals now!