1、第 第 頁高三英語上學期段考試題第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節，滿分40分）第一節（共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。AFestival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, WiltshireLongleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Giant lanterns take the shape of some of the parks animals, and there are also lots of characters in B

2、eatrix Potters book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the authors birth. There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake. 27.85, adult/ 20.65, child/ under-threes, free. 15 Dec. to 2 Jan.Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, GatesheadEnchanted Park

3、 is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a trail (小徑) of light with performances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter Nights Tale(傳說）, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeares death. Visitors can join stories and songs with S

4、anta, and attend decorating workshops. 8, adult/ 2, child/ under-fours, free. 11-27 Dec.Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, SurreyThe garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays (陳列) seasonal plants. T

5、here are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice. 9.90, adult/ 3.60, child. 20 Dec. to 2 Jan.Christinas at Kew Gardens, LondonKew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail th

6、rough the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the gardens oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way. 16, adult/ 10, child/ 48, family/ under-fours free. 24 Dec. to 2 Jan.1. Which place will attract children fond of fictional animal characters?A. Longleat Safari Park

7、. B. Enchanted Park.C. RHS Wisley. D. Kew Gardens.2. What can people do in Enchanted Park?A. Visit Shakespeares house. B. Listen to a wonderful tale.C. Enjoy hot chocolate and apple juice. D. Play the part of Santa.3. How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for Mr. Green and his 3-year-old kid?A. 1

8、0. B. 16. C. 26. D. 48.BTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute t

9、o do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or som

10、ething that required a little more work such as taping padding(襯墊) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and reg

11、retted that they had forgone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years

12、 old and I realized that I shouldnt miss an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say if only about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything

13、 possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I, m doing the right thing. tm buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance

14、for my emotional well-being.4. Why does the writer regard “if only, , as two of the saddest words in the English language?A. Because people use them when they feel sad.B. Because they express regret and disappointment in life.C. Because they remind the writer of some sad experiences.D. Because they

15、mean sad in the English language.5. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3?A. Given up. B. Come across. C. Got through. D. Held back.6. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to .A. see a doctor B. finish her workC. join a celebration D. accompany her fathe

16、r7. What is the best title for the passage?A. Advice from My FatherB. Avoidance (避免）of Saying “If Only”C. The “Extra Minute” RuleD. The Importance of Emotional Well-beingCImagine this scene: its blowing outside, and you snuggle (蜷伏) up on the sofa under a warm quilt, chatting and recalling with your

17、 closest friends.That content, cosy （舒適的）feeling has a name in Danish(丹麥語） hygge. And, as Denmark（丹麥） recently won the title of “the happiest country in the world”, the concept of hygge is known to more and more people interested in finding ways to understand this concept.Hygge originally from a Nor

18、wegian word meaning well-being doesnt have an exact equivalent (等同物) in English. Its often translated as coziness, or as blogger Anna West told the BBC, “coziness of the soul”. But, as professor Maren Spark explains, “Hygge was never meant to be translated. It was meant to be felt.”Basically, hygge

19、involves creating a warm, cosy atmosphere and enjoying it with your loved ones. Danish winters are long and dark and so achieving hygge is particularly relevant during this season. A typical Hygge activity during winter could be enjoying delicious homemade food and light-hearted conversation with fr

20、iends preferably in the warm glow of candlelight, or maybe sipping a glass of wine in the hot tub after a day spent skiing.However, hygge isnt only limited to the cold winter months it can also describe that warm, fuzzy feeling you get after a walk through a forest with friends on summers day or a f

21、amily barbecue in the park. Hygge is meant to be shared.8. The author asks the readers to imagine the scene in the first paragraph to .A. help the readers to calm downB. introduce the topic of the passageC. present the main idea of the passageD. remind the readers of their past memories9. What do th

22、e underlined words by Maren Spark mean?A. The translation of the word “hygge” is not good enough.B. Only Danish speakers know what “hygge” means.C. “Hygge” is easy to translate but hard to feel.D. We can get the true meaning of “hygge” by feeling it.10. Which of the following can be best described a

23、s a “hygge” activity?A. Skiing in the cold winter months.B. Living through long dark winters.C. Taking afternoon tea with friends.D. Walking alone in the forest.11. The author writes this passage to .A. explain B. persuade C. comment D. advertiseDYoull probably never go to Mars or sing on the stage

24、with the Rolling Stones. But if virtual(虛擬的）reality (VR) ever lives up to its promise, you might be able to do all these things and many more without even leaving your home. Unlike real reality, virtual reality means simulating (模仿) bits of our world. Apart from games and entertainment, its long bee

25、n used for training airline pilots and surgeons and for helping scientists to figure out complex problems such as the structure of protein molecules (分子). Then how does it work?Close your eyes and think of virtual reality and you probably picture something like this: a man wearing a wrap-around head

26、set and data gloves wired into a powerful workstation or supercomputer. What distinguishes VR from an ordinary computer experience is the nature of the input and output. Where an ordinary computer uses things like a keyboard, mouse, or speech recognition for input, VR uses sensors that detect how yo

27、ur body is moving. And where a PC displays output on a screen, VR uses two screens (one for each eye), surround-sound speakers, and maybe some forms of touch and body feedback as well.VR has been routinely used by scientists, doctors, dentists, engineers, architects, archaeologists, and the military

28、 for about the last 30 years. Difficult and dangerous jobs are hard to train for. How can you safely practice taking a trip to space, making a parachute jump, or carrying out brain surgery? All these things are obvious candidates for virtual reality applications.Like any technology, virtual reality

29、has both good and bad points. Critics always raise the risk that people may be addicted to alternative realities to the point of ignoring their real-world lives but that criticism has been leveled at everything from radio and TV to computer games and the Internet. Like many technologies, VR takes li

30、ttle or nothing away from the real world: you dont have to use it if you dont want to.12. What equipment do we probably need for virtual reality?A. A keyboard, a headset and a supercomputer.B. A headset, data gloves and a speech recognition.C. A headset, data gloves and a supercomputer.D. A keyboard

31、, a mouse and a speech recognition.13. Paragraph 3 is mainly about .A. the principles of virtual realityB. the applications of virtual realityC. the history of virtual realityD. the influences of virtual reality14. According to the passage, virtual reality means .A. imagining beautiful things in our

32、 mindB. creating something that doesnt existC. experiencing things that dont really existD. cloning something that has died out15. What is the writers attitude towards VR?A. Appreciative(賞識的）B. Cautious. C. Skeptical（懷疑的）D. Indifferent.第二節（共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分）根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。A

33、cobra (眼鏡蛇) was set free on September 10 in a park in Xiangtan City, South Chinas Hunan Province. _16_ And they began hunting for the deadly creature to try to prevent it from hurting anyone.In the name of mercy, some people free captive (關在籠子里的) animals, including foreign species, mostly bought fro

34、m pet shops or markets._17_ Last April, someone freed hundreds of foxes and raccoon dogs in a Beijing suburb, causing economic losses to animal farmers and endangering the safety of local residents. _18_ Besides, today people are increasingly aware of the importance of environmental protection and b

35、iodiversity. But it is necessary to ensure that acts of freeing captive animals do not violate laws or harm the interests of the public._19_In order to regulate the release of captive animals, the government revised the law on wildlife conservation in 2016. According to the updated regulations, no i

36、ndividual or organization should harm the public interest by freeing captive animals._20_A. And any creatures set free should be local species that have no threat to local biodiversity.B. However, their warm-hearted kindness often causes serious consequences.C. Freeing a cobra in a park reflects the

37、 troublemakers ignorance of other peoples lives.D. Such news has frequently appeared in recent years.E. Local police immediately arrested the troublemaker.F. Influenced by Buddhism, freeing captive animals is an act that deserves respect in China.G. It is important to protect animals including those

38、 set free by people.第三部分 語言知識運用（共兩節，滿分45分）第一節 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on _21_ management. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class _22_ they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question._23_, that was not the case. With a s

39、mile on her face, she asked the students, “How much do you think this glass of water weighs?”Answers called out _24_ from eight to twenty ounces (盎司).She quieted the students down and then replied, “The absolute weight doesnt _25_. But it counts how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is

40、 OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my _26_. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the _27_ of the glass of water doesnt change, but the _28_ I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Why?”Lost in _29_, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor care

41、fully.“Our stresses and _30_ in life are like that glass of water. If we _31_ our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel exhausted, even unable to _32_.”_33_ you have to do is put all your burdens down, as _34_ in the evening as possible. Dont carry them through the evening into the nig

42、ht; by doing this, we can get _35_ next morning and are _36_ to move forward.More often than not, life gets terrible when we _37_ too much. And the moment you _38_ your burdens, youll find yourself feeling so much more relaxed.So rather than being upset and feeling _39_ for yourself, start doing som

43、ething about it. After all, life is too short to _40_ yourself to anything that is not making you happy.21. A. class B. emotion C. time D. stress22. A. wondered B. expected C. agreed D. argued23. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Anyhow D. Therefore24. A. ranged B. replied C. read D. exchanged25. A. exist

44、B. change C. mater D. increase26. A. head B. arm C. leg D. stomach27. A. shape B. position C. weight D. size28. A. better B. deeper C. longer D. further29. A. fantasy B. thought C. dreams D. discussion30. A. doubts B. joys C. surprises D. worries31. A. cover B. carry C. hide D. show32. A. pick up B.

45、 work out C. carry on D. catch on33. A. Something B. All C. Nothing D. Anything34. A. eagerly B. naturally C. quickly D. early35. A. refreshed B. entertained C. depressed D. amazed36. A. able B. anxious C. passive D. ambitious37. A. fear B. think C. rest D. get38. A. catch up with B. look down on C. 1et go of D. put up with39. A. happy B. sorry C. disappointed D. greedy40. A. help B. treat C. drive D. abandon第二節（共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。As you know, science plays _41_ very important role in our education. Do you want to keep up _42_ t