1、甘肃省兰州二十七中 2016 届高三上学期第四次月考英语试卷第卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A“My dream has come true. I have always wanted to be a Grand Slam (大满贯) champion.” These are the words of Chinese tennis player Li Na after she became the first Asian
2、woman to win a Grand Slam final in the French Open on June 4, 2011.“People were saying Im getting old. So this is a great success for such an old woman,” the 29-year-old girl joked.Miss Li has a tattoo (纹身). She has dyed her hair many different colors. And, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she told her
3、 fans to “shut up” when they got too noisy in their support.Li Na was born in Wuhan. She started to play tennis at the age of 6. She once recalled, “As a child, I felt sad because every day I had to wake up early to practice. After school I had to practice more. I didnt have time to play.”Luckily, t
4、he strong girl didnt give up, thus making history for Chinese tennis time after time.Now the new champion is already thinking about winning another Grand Slam title. “When you have one title, surely you will think about another,” she says, not hiding her ambition (雄心).“Chinese people are so lacking
5、(缺乏) in confidence on the tennis court. If there is a person like me who can prove we Chinese can do it, the other young players in China will feel the same,” she said.1. Where did Li Na became a Grand Slam champion according to the article?A. In Japan. B. In Wuhan. C. In Australia. D. In Beijing.2.
6、 How many years had Li Na played tennis when she realized her dream?A. 6. B. 20. C. 26. D. 32.3. According to the article, we can infer that Li Na is .A. old. B. ambitious. C. impatient. D. bad-tempered.4. What is the best title for the article?A. I Have a Dream B. The Grand Slam champion- Li NaC. H
7、ow to Play Tennis D. Confidence and SuccessBPeople around the world have been remembering the former American astronaut Neil Armstrong. He was the first man to walk on the moon. He died last Saturday in his home state of Ohio. He was eighty-two years old. Neil Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 space
8、craft, which took him and astronaut Buzz Aldrin to the moon. Their lunar module reached the moon on July twentieth, nineteen sixty nine. After stepping on the moons surface, Armstrong sent the historic message, “Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” He and Aldrin spent nearly th
9、ree hours walking on the moon.Weeks later, the two men and Michael Collins, the third member of the Apollo 11 crew, were honored with huge parades in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. They later traveled around the world to share information about their trip to the moon. The Apollo 11 mission
10、earned recognition from seventeen nations and many special American honors. They included the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and the American space agencys Distinguished Service Medal. Some historians say the moon walk marked Americas victory in the space race
11、with the Soviet Union.In later years, Neil Armstrong served as Deputy Associate Administrator at the space agencys headquarters. He was also a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his family lived on a farm just outside of the city. In recent
12、 years, Armstrong had largely withdrawn from public life. But he spoke earlier this year at an event at Ohio State University. The event honored former astronaut and senator, John Glenn. President Obama said, “Neil was among the greatest of American heroes-not just of his time, but of all time.” He
13、said when Armstrong and his crew lifted off for the moon, they set off to show that the American spirit can see beyond what seems unimaginable.” Armstrongs family also released a statement. It asked that the public honor what it called “his example of service, accomplishment and modesty. And the nex
14、t time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink.”5. From the passage we know that Neil Armstrong .A. passed away at the age of eighty-five.B. used to live in his home state of Chicago.C. commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft to
15、the moon. D. and Aldrin spent nearly two hours walking on the moon.6. When did the lunar module get to the moon?A. About 25 years ago. B. About 30 years ago.C. About 35 years ago. D. About 45 years ago.7. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?A. Neil Armstrong received many great honors.B. American p
16、eople were very excited about the successful landing.C. The moon walk marked Americas breakthrough in the space travel.D. The members of the Apollo 11 crew introduced their experience of the space trip.8. The underlined part in Para. 3 means that .A. Neil Armstrong was a great hero just at that time
17、.B. Neil Armstrong risked his life for the trip to the moon.C. Neil Armstrongs achievements will go down in history.D. Neil Armstrong set a good example for space travelers.CMany public figures from IT, showbiz(娱乐圈), and sports have joined the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise funds for ALS research. A
18、number of international celebrities have already taken the challenge, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as well as Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon, and Robert Downey Jr. Troubled musician Justin Bieber even challenged US president Barack Obama.The ALS Ice Bucke
19、t Challenge has spread to China and flooded social media for the past week. The challenge requires that participators pour a bucket of ice water on themselves and then post a video of it on social media while nominating(提名) three other people to do the same. People who fail to take the challenge wil
20、l have to donate 100 to the ALS Association, which advocates finding treatments and a cure for the muscle-wasting disease. And many of those who have taken the challenge donated as well. In China, a group of top CEOs are emulating(效仿) their Western counterparts. At the Sina Weibo micro-blog site, th
21、e “Ice Bucket Challenge” topic has generated more than 3 billion views.ALS is a rare disease that gradually reduces patients muscle strength, eventually rendering(转换) them paralyzed and unable to speak, move, swallow and breathe. In North America, ALS is commonly known as Lou Gehrigs disease, after
22、the star baseball player who died of the disease in 1941 at age 37. the best-known ALS patient today is British scientist Stephen Hawking. While most people with ALS die within several years, Hawking has had the disease for decades.The medical treatment for ALS and related supporting facilities is v
23、ery expensive and cannot be covered by most social welfare programs. This creates difficulties for many ALS patients and their families, both physically and mentally.The ice bucket campaign has greatly helped improve the public awareness of ALS. More care should be given to them with the campaign. O
24、n Monday, the China-Dolls Center for Rare Disorders also announced its own ice bucket challenge in China, trying to attract more attention to ALS and other rare diseases.9. Why does the author mention Bill Gates in Paragraph 1?A. To advise us to learn from him. B. To prove he is a generous man.C. To
25、 show Microsoft has a great leader. D. To stress the challenges popularity.10. The person who refuses to accept the challenge will .A. be fined100 by the ALS AssociationB. be looked down upon by the sponsorC. contribute a sum of money to an associationD. pour a bucket of ice water on himself and pos
26、t a video 11. What can we infer about the ALS from the passage?A. It was ignored by the public in the past.B. It strikes people very occasionally.C. It is a curable disease up to now. D. It was conquered by Stephen Hawking.12. Why was the ice bucket campaign promoted?A. Because public concerns over
27、ALS are declining.B. Because more and more people are getting ALS.C. Because the medical treatment for ALS needs much money.D. Because ALS does great harm to the patients, both physically and mentally. DThe black taxi or cab is one of the most famous symbols in London. In the 17th century, London sa
28、w its first black cabs but these were very different from todays vehicles because they were pulled by horses.However, their influence is still felt today because in 1679, the British government passed a law requiring all vehicles to pass a test to make sure they were safe for passengers. This law is
29、 still in force today. Also, the very earliest cars were called “horseless carriages” because they were very much like the shape of the carriages formerly pulled by horses.Over the years, the design of the London black cab has changed; perhaps the biggest improvement is that the modern cab has wheel
30、chair access. Even so, the basic image is still the same, a black cab that stands for a tradition of service and efficiency of which the London “cabbies” are justifiably(无可非议地) proud. In fact, the cabbies are some of the most highly trained people in London. Before anyone is given a license to drive
31、 a black cab, a person must pass a test called “The Knowledge”. This involves learning by heart the 320 main routes, and all their tourist attractions, in central London. During the test, drivers are not allowed to receive radio assistance or to use satellite navigation. This test is so difficult. I
32、t takes some people years to learn all the information. In London, you will often see men riding around on motorbikes with a map clipped onto its handlebars. These are “Knowledge boys”people trying to learn all the routes so they can pass the test.So the next time you take a black cab, dont be surpr
33、ised that the cabbie seems to be very wildly read and full of wisdom. After all, he had to pass “The Knowledge” to get his license.13. Both the old cabs and the modern ones focus on .A. special designs of cabs B. shapes of the carriagesC. wheelchair access D. safety problems14. In order to pass “The
34、 Knowledge”, drivers must .A. be familiar with all routes in London B. begin practicing on their motorbikesC. receive radio assistanceD. use satellite navigation15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. All the cab divers are full of wisdom.B. Its quite easy to hire a cab in London.C. Its har
35、d to pass “The Knowledge” test.D. The cab drivers are pleasant to talk with.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。注意：该题请填涂在机读卡的 7175 题上，1620 题为空。Scientists, doctors and mental health professionals have been studying the connection between colors and mood for years. Many
36、 now believe that colors can not only bring about emotional reactions, but can also correct mood. 71 They are active, passive and neutral (中性的 ).Active colors are warm colors, including yellow, orange and red. 72 Warm colors can also bring cheerful attitudes. Yellows and golden colors work well in o
37、ffices, kitchens and study areas. Reds heat up a room. Passive colors or cool colors make people calm, quiet and satisfied. Bedrooms, private areas and bathrooms are great places for blues and greens. Beige, gray and white are thought of as neutral colors. They help to put the focus on other colors
38、or serve to tone down colors that might otherwise be overpowering on their own.You can easily change the look or feel of a room by making good use of different colors. Mixing and matching colors is an excellent way to balance color and emotion. 73 To create a feeling of warmth and comfort in a room,
39、 use bright, warm colors like yellow, orange and red. These colors are good choices for rooms that appear cool due to limited sunlight. Yellow adds cheerfulness to dull rooms. You can add yellows to rooms which are not closely related to happy thoughts, such as kitchens and laundry room. In rooms wh
40、ere theres plenty of sunshine, cool colors can provide a calming environment. Sage greens and sky blues are perfect for bedrooms, playrooms and activity areas. Neutral colors, such as pale gray, white and beige, send a peaceful message to your brain. 74 To make your wall color choices better, pick o
41、ut furniture that will provide a visual contrast. 75 On the contrary, warm colors make rooms feel smaller.A. These colors bring confidence.B. Colors behave in three basic ways.C. Active colors make people feel happier.D. It can provide a welcoming feel for guests.E. Cool colors make a room seem larg
42、er than it is.F. Cool colors are unpopular to most old people.G. Most doctors offices, coffee shops and mental health centers are decorated in neutrals.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。If you want to learn a new l
43、anguage, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a _21_ reason, such as your job or your studies? _22_ perhaps you are interested in the _23_, films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a _24_ of the language.Most people learn best usi
44、ng a variety of _25_, but traditional classes are an ideal(理想的) start for many people. They _26_ an environment where you can practice under the _27_ of someone whos good at the language. We all lead _28_ lives and learning a language takes _29_. You will have more success if you study regularly, so
45、 try to develop a _30_. It doesnt matter if you havent got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes _31_.Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “Im too _32_,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more _33_ than adults, but research has
46、shown that you can learn a language at any _34_. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. Ive also heard people _35_ about the mistakes they make when _36_. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes _37_ youre much less likely to make them again.Learning a new language is never _38_.
47、But with some work and devotion, youll make progress. And youll be _39_ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in _40_ own language. Good luck!21. A. practical 22. A. After 23. A. medicine 24.A. view 25. A. paintings 26. A. protect 27. A. guidance 28. A. happy 29. A. courage 30. A. theory 31. A. some risks B. practical B. Or B. transport B. form B. methods B. change B. command B. busy B. place B. business B. a lot moreC. technical C. Though C. agriculture C. knowledge C. regulations C. provide
