安徽省蚌埠市第一中学2018届高三上学期期中考试英语试题

安徽省蚌埠市第一中学2018届高三上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空I was surprised when I received a short message from my father wishing me a happy birthday.I had 1 to hear from my mother, my grandmother and my other relatives 2 never from my father. Lying in bed, 3 of my father flooded back.When I was a little boy, I regarded my father as a(n) 4 able to do anything.5 , things slowly began to6 . The more I learned, the more I doubted what he said. The gap between us grew and, at last, I didn't7 like communicating with him.My father, in my mind, had no 8 in talking with me. Dinner was the only time we were together. He had no time to watch TV with me. He would tell me to ask my mother 9I needed something. He even refused to answer my 10 when I phoned from school. I11 the changes. I thought that perhaps my father no longer 12 me any more.Over time, however,I began to wonder whether my 13 was right. One day,my mother told me that each time I called,Father was 14 listening beside her. Suddenly, I hated myself for my 15 behavior toward him.I planned thousands of times to 16 my father. In the end, however, I was always too embarrassed about what I had done.But that Saturday, I was so 17 by his short message. I realized then that my father’s love for me had never disappeared. I decided to send a 18 : “Thank you, my dear father."Two days later, when I returned home, my mother told me that my father had been so19 when he received my reply. She said he had 20 from morning till night. At that moment, I felt truly happy.1．A．expected B．intended C．planned D．wanted 2．A．and B．so C．but D．or 3．A．opinions B．memories C．thoughts D．responses 4．A．angel B．teacher C．hero D．friend 5．A．However B．Otherwise C．Therefore D．Besides 6．A．improve B．change C．develop D．appear7．A．still B．ever C．yet D．even 8．A．interest B．time C．chance D．courage 9．A．in case B．if C．even if D．after 10．A．letters B．e-mails C．questions D．calls 11．A．got fond of B．got tired of C．got familiar with D．got accustomed to12．A．helped B．supported C．loved D．missed 13．A．behavior B．attitude C．manner D．action 14．A．ever B．always C．seldom D．never 15．A．casual B．rude C．cold D．cruel 16．A．apologize to B．write to C．talk with D．consult with 17．A．surprised B．confused C．touched D．pleased 18．A．message B．card C．gift D．reply 19．A．upset B．happy C．sad D．nervous 20．A．waited B．signed C．hesitated D．smiled二、阅读选择Optimism May Help People Live LongerPeople who have an optimistic view on life are more likely to live longer, a US study said Wednesday.The study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, analyzed data from 2004 to 2012 from 70,000 women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study, a long-running US study tracking women’s health via surveys every two years.The researchers looked at participants’ levels of optimism and other factors that might play a role in how optimism may affect mortality risk, such as race, high blood pressure, diet, and physical activity.It found the most optimistic women, or the top 25%, had a nearly 30 percent lower risk of dying from any of the diseases analyzed in the study compared with the least optimistic women, or the bottom 25%.The most optimistic women had a 16 percent lower risk of dying from cancer; 38 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease; 39 percent lower risk of dying from stroke; 38 percent lower risk of dying from respiratory disease; and 52 percent lower risk of dying from infection.Previous studies have linked optimism with reduced risk of early death from cardiovascular (心脑血管的) problems, but this was the first to find a link between optimism and reduced risk from other major causes.“While most medical and public health efforts today focus on reducing risk factors for diseases, evidence has been mounting that enhancing psychological resilience (弹性，复原力) may also make a difference,” said Eric Kim, research fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and co-lead author of the study.“Our new findings suggest that we should make efforts to boost optimism, which has been shown to be associated with healthier behaviors and healthier ways of coping with life challenges.”The study also found that healthy behaviors only partially explain the link between optimism and reduced mortality risk. One other possibility is that higher optimism directly affects our biological systems, Kim said.Co-lead author and postdoctoral research fellow Kaitlin Hagan said optimism can be varied with relatively uncomplicated and low-cost interventions (干预), even things as simple as having people write down and think about the best possible outcomes for various areas of their lives, such as careers or friendships.“Encouraging use of these interventions could be an innovative way to enhance health in the future,” Hagan said.21．According to the recent study, optimism can ________.A．help women live longer than menB．enable people to stay healthyC．cure people of high blood pressureD．make woman stay young and nice22．From the recent study, the optimistic women ________.A．took the risk of dying from infectionB．were less likely to die from some diseaseC．had a 39% lower risk of suffering from cancerD．were less likely to suffer from low emotions23．The underlined word “mounting” in paragraph 7 might be best placed by ________. A．increasing B．appearingC．doubling D．showing24．Both Kim and Hagan believed that ________.A．simple but high-cost interventions should be tried outB．higher optimism indirectly influences our bodyC．optimism should be encouraged and developedD．optimism can help people meet all kinds of challengesParents who exert too much control over their children could be causing them lifelong psychological damage, according to a study which tracked a group of people born in the 1940s until the present day.Researchers found that people who reported that parents had intruded on their privacy in childhood or encouraged dependence were more likely to have low scores in surveys of happiness and general wellbeing carried out in their teens, their 30s, their 40s and even their 60s.The negative impact on wellbeing was comparable in degree to that observed in people who have lost a family member, experts from University College London (UCL) said.In contrast, people who said their parents were more caring, warm and responsive to their needs tended to be more content well into adulthood.The findings are the culmination of a survey which has tracked more than 5, 000 people since their birth in 1946. It is well-established that childhood influences can have profound effect on the developing brain, but this is one of the first studies that have attempted to measure their impact over such a long period of time.Information on parenting styles was only available from the study participants themselves, who were asked to recall their childhoods when in their 40s, and may therefore suffer from a degree of so-called recall bias-unhappy people may be more likely to depict their parents as controlling.However, the research said the findings agreed with previous studies which have shown that children who are able to form secure emotional bonds with parents are more likely to have secure happy relationships later in life.“Parents also give us stable base from which to explore the world while warmth and responsiveness has been shown to promote social and emotional development,” said Dr. Maid Stafford, of the Medical Research Council’s (MRC) Lifelong and Ageing unit at UCL.“By contrast, psychological control can limit a child’s independence and leave them lessable to regulate their own behaviour.” Dr Stafford said that the study did not seek to blame parents.“Parents are vitally important to the mental wellbeing of future generations,” she said.“Policies to reduce economic and other pressures on parents could help them to foster better relationships with their children.”Previous research has shown a clear link between economic stress in parents and poorer early child development.25．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Various parenting styles can count.B．An unfair finding can easily mislead parents.C．There is a side effect from too much control over children.D．There is a link between parents’ economy and child development.26．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Children should say no to parents’ control.B．Physical control can limit a child’s independence.C．Parents’ control over children is completely wrong.D．People of many age ranges are interviewed in the survey.27．The study, according to Dr Stafford, is intended to .A．blame parents with control over childrenB．encourage the children’s dependenceC．point out the necessity of parentingD．build up proper parenting styles28．The underlined word “culmination” in Paragraph Five probably means . A．result B．effectC．prediction D．warning.For families on vacation, a playground provides a welcome break. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.Fruit and Scent Playground, StockholmIs there a picky eater on a steady diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a trip to Sweden’s Fruit and Scent Playground will change his or her culinary (烹饪的) tune. Thisplayground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom. Now, who can say you can’t play with your food?Nishi Rokugo Park, TokyoLocated between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires (橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more than 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, bridges, tall sculptures for climbing and, of course, tire swings. There’s little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.Bicentennial Children’s Park, Santiago, ChileBicentennial Children’s playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 200years of Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementary (互为补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.29．What can be learned about Fruit and Scent Playground?A．It is located in Tokyo, Japan.B．Its design was led by some artists.C．It is aimed at balancing people’s diet.D．Its facilities are modeled after fruits.30．When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to .A．wear thick protective clothesB．avoid moments when it’s hotC．take umbrellas and raincoatsD．watch out for the equipment31．Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Children’s Park?A．It becomes part of the surroundings.B．It was built to improve people’s lives.C．It amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.D．It provides slides for both children and adults.A characteristic of American culture that has become almost a tradition is to respectthe self-made man—the man who has risen to the top through his own efforts, usually beginning by working with his hands. While the leader in business or industry o r the college professor occupies a higher social position and commands greater respect in the community than the common laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he may take pains to point out that his father started life in America as a farmer or laborer of some sort.This attitude toward manual (体力的) labor is now still seen in many aspects of American life. One is invited to dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriously (豪华地) furnished and in which there is every evidence of the fact that the family has been able to afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college education for the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the dinner herself, will serve it herself and will wash dishes afterward, furthermore the dinner will not consist merely of something quickly and easily assembled from contents of various cans and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby bakery. On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in careful preparation of special dishes. A professional man may talk about washing the car, digging in his flowerbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with these things, just as he often helps her with the dishwashing. The son who is away at college may wait on table and wash dishes for his living, or during the summer he may work with a construction gang on a highway in order to pay for his education.32．From Paragraph 1, we can know that in America .A．people feel painful to mention their fathers as laborersB．people can always rise to the top through their own effortsC．college professors win great respect from common workersD．people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made man33．According to the passage, the hostess cooks dinner herself mainly because . A．servants in America are hard to getB．she takes pride in what she can do herselfC．she can hardly afford servantsD．It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food34．The expression “wait on table” in the second paragraph means “”.A．wait to lay the table B．keep accounts for a barC．serve customers in a restaurant D．work in a furniture shop35．Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?A．American Attitude toward Manual Labor B．A Respectable Self-made FamilyC．Characteristics of American Culture D．The Development of Manual Labor三、七选五How to Love Your ParentsEven if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling（有意义的）part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.36．. A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cherish(珍惜) these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you’re off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. 37．Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 38．Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 39．Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 40．Seek help if you are being abused（辱骂）in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.A．Forgiveness is the key.B．Parents will in turn express their love to you.C．Tell them you love them every morning.D．After this, share your feelings with your parents.E.Please remember parents are as important as friends.F.Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.G.There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence（暴力）for example.四、用单词的适当形式完成短文Smile is a universal language, which 41．(use) throughout the world. However, the meaning of a smile in different cultures may be different. Depending on different cultures, smiling can express joy and 42．(amuse), but it can also indicate embarrassment. The following examples show this point of view. In an attempt to be open and 43．(friend), people in the United States smile a lot. Every one smiles at each other and this nonverbal communication shows being polite in the United States. But in China, smiling is not only 44．expression of happiness, but also a way to avoid 45．(be) embarrassed. Chinese people like smiling when they are embarrassed in order to avoid embarrassment. Smiling is a kind of good will but not sneer (嘲笑). For example: When a child falls off from a bike, the adults in China may smile, 46．is a kind of gentle encouragement and may not be a kind of impolite laugh.The laugh is 47．(relate) to the smile. Also, different cultures have various 48．(meaning) about laugh. Americans can enjoy a very heartfelt belly (腹部) laugh that comes 49．the deepest emotions while most Chinese may think 50．silly to laugh that way.五、短文改错51．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。