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1、河北省邯郸市大名县第一中学高三英语上学期第十二周周测试题注意事项：1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上一、阅读选择 ASEA LIFE London Aquarium(水族馆)Home to one of Europes largest collections of global oceanic life, SEA LIFE London Aquarium will take visitors on an interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.The mysterious experience

2、, spread over three floors, starts by taking an underwater style lift to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the journey, an amazing glass walkway offers guests an unforgettable experience by walking underneath a Tropical Ocean. There is plenty of interaction along the way, from feeding the Stin

3、grays and watching diving displays to touch pools and discovery zones. Other stars of the show include Green Turtles, Seahorses, Zebra Sharks and the ever popular Clown Fish. The true highlight, however, begins as guests complete their journey in the deeper darker zone of the Pacific Oceantake a wal

4、k on the wild side and watch 10 species of Shark swim beneath your feet from a suspended glass platform.ScheduleOpen Daily: Mon-Fri & Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm (last entry); Sat: 9:30 am-6 pm (last entry)To noteThe Attraction will close 1 hour after last entry.Getting to SEA LIFE London AquariumThe SEA

5、LIFE London Aquarium is located in County Hall building on the south bank of the river Thames, next to the London Eye. The nearest train station is Waterloo (also the nearest Tube station).You can also walk from Westminster or Charing Cross stations. Several bus routes serve the area with stops near

6、by.Ticket optionsStandard advance ticket From 24Go to the Timed Entry. Door at the time shown on your e-ticket to gain entry to the attraction. Re-entry is not permitted.Combo ticket From 45Get a discount on three of Londons top attractions with this combined ticket, which is valid(有效的) for 90 days.

7、 The London Dungeon, SEA LIFE London Aquarium and Madame Tussauds are all included.Reservations are required. When booking tickets, choose a date and 15-minute entry timeslot.1What can visitors do in SEA LIFE London Aquarium?ATouch whales.BSwim with sharks.CDive from the glass platform.DView seahors

8、es performances.2What do we learn about SEA LIFE London Aquarium?AIts last admission is 60 minutes before closing.BIt admits visitors from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.CIts distant from the London Eye.DIts inconvenient to get to.3What benefit can a Combo ticket offer you?AA guided tour.BA free tube ride.CRe-e

9、ntry to three attractions.DDiscounts on more than one attraction. B For many years, I knew I wanted to be a music video director. After graduating from high school, I moved to Los Angeles, where I earned a degree in video production. Fortune smiled upon me as I quickly worked at important positions.

10、 I was young and ambitious working in the field Id dreamed of for years.One day, while assisting as a volunteer at an award show, one of the production managers remarked that I was going to be a “powerhouse”. I knew I wanted to be happy and enjoy whatever work I did, but I wasnt sure I wanted to be

11、a powerhouse”. Not too long after the show, I was laid off from my position at the production company. It sent me back home to Florida to think about my next career move.In Florida, I landed a job working the night shift at a financial institution. The pay was good, but a few months later my creativ

12、e spirit sent an S. O. S. to my brain, signaling I wasnt making the best use of my talents. I didnt have the money to make another cross-country move back to Los Angeles, but I also couldnt stay in an unfulfilling（不称心的） job.I did some creative writing during my spare time. To motivate myself even fu

13、rther, I made the commitment to author a childrens book. My goal didnt end there, however. I was also determined to get the book published.Once I completed my manuscript （手稿），I decided it would be best if it were a picture storybook. It was not easy for me to get the book published and yet I continu

14、ed sending out my work. It took somewhere between three and four years to finally attract the interest of a publisher. I held a copy of my beautiful childrens book in my hands.I found a happy place within and a new realization. I may not have become a powerhouse, but I did accomplish a goal. Success

15、 found within is how you define it, how you live it and always have something to strive for, not fear.4What used to be the authors goal in life?ATo be a music video director.BTo be a powerhouse.CTo be a financial expert.DTo be a famous book writer.5What was the authors attitude towards her first job

16、?AIndifferent.BSatisfied.CDisappointed.DPuzzled.6What did the author do when she got back to Florida?ADefine her goal in life.BMove back to her home.CMake a change in her career.DFind someone appreciating her talent7What can we learn from the text?ATry different lifestyles.BFind our own strength.CBe

17、 brave to struggle for something.DStick to the first goal in our life. C The death of languages is not a new phenomenon. Languages usually have a relatively short life span as well as a very high death rate. Only a few, including Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Latin, have lasted more than 2,000 years.Wha

18、t is new, however, is the speed at which they are dying out. Europes colonial conquests caused a sharp decline in linguistic diversity, eliminating at least 15 percent of all languages spoken at the time. Over the last 300 years, Europe has lost a dozen, and Australia has only 20 left of the 250 spo

19、ken at the end of the 18th century.The rise of nation-states has also been decisive in selecting and consolidating national languages and sidelining others. By making great efforts to establish an official language in education, the media and the civil service, national governments have deliberately

20、 tried to eliminate minority languages.This process of linguistic standardization has been boosted by industrialization and scientific progress, which have imposed new methods of communication that are swift, straightforward and practical. Language diversity came to be seen as an obstacle to trade a

21、nd the spread of knowledge. Monolingualism became an ideal.More recently, the internationalization of financial markets, the spread of information by electronic media and other aspects of globalization have intensified the threat to “small” languages. A language not on the Internet is a language tha

22、t “no longer exists in the modern world. It is out of the game.The serious effects of the death of languages are evident. First of all, it is possible that if we all ended up speaking the same language, our brains would lose some of their natural capacity for linguistic inventiveness. We would never

23、 be able to figure out the origins of human language or resolve the mystery of the first language. As each language dies, a chapter of human history closes.Multilingualism is the most accurate reflection of multiculturalism. The destruction of the first will inevitably lead to the loss of the second

24、. Imposing a language without any links to a peoples culture and way of life stifles the expression of their collective genius. A language is not only used for the main instrument of human communication. It also expresses the world vision of those who speak it, their ways of using knowledge. To safe

25、guard languages is an urgent matter.8Which of the following does not contribute to the death of languages?AColonial conquests of EuropeBThe boom of human populationCAdvances in science and industrializationDThe rise of nation-states9The underlined word “stifles” in the last paragraph probably means

26、.AboostsBfuelsCimposesDkills10The serious effects of the death of languages include all except that .APeople would fail to understand how languages originatedBLanguage diversity would become an obstacle to globalizationCMonolingualism would lead to the loss of multiculturalismDHuman brains would bec

27、ome less creative linguistically11What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?ATo explain the reasons why languages are dying out.BTo warn people of the negative aspects of globalization.CTo call peoples attention to the urgency of language preservation.DTo argue how important it is for peop

28、le to speak more languages. D Starbucks is promising to get rid of straws （吸管）by 2020 and its all for a very good reason. This move is an answer to our own partners about what we can do to reduce the need for straws. Not using a straw is the best thing we can do for the environment.In place of plast

29、ic straws, Starbucks plans to offer recyclable lids（盖子）for all iced drinks and paper straws for coffee. The transition is already taking place in Starbucks hometown of Seattle, where a ban on plastic straws went into place on July 1. By carrying this out in all 28,000 of their stores by 2020, the co

30、mpany says every year they are removing more than one billion straws from going into the ocean.Starbucks decision to gradually stop using single-use plastic straws is a shining example of the important role that companies can play in stopping the tide of ocean plastic. With eight million metric tons

31、 of plastic entering the ocean every year, we cannot afford to let industry sit on the sidelines. Marine（海洋的）life has a 50% death rate when it swallows plasticyet researchers believe there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by the year 2050 if this rate of litter continues. That means there

32、 can be an immediate positive impact if we change plastic straws for environmentally friendly choices.The smart design on the cup for cold drinks comes from Starbucks in-house team of designers and has been in development for two years. However, the announcement comes as outcry （强烈的抗议）increases over

33、 the dangers that plastic straws can cause to marine life. Other companies making the eco-friendly change also announced plans last month to test possible choices to plastic straws last month.12Why does Starbucks decide to get rid of plastic straws?ATo reduce its cost.BTo meet the customers needsCTo

34、 create a greener planet.DTo develop its business worldwide.13What does the word “transition” in paragraph 2 refer to?ACondition.BChange.CReply.DDisagreement.14The tone of the author in referring to marine life can be described as_ .AHumorousBPositiveCDoubtfulDWorried15Whats the text mainly about?AS

35、tarbucks is throwing away plastic straws for a worthy cause.BEnvironmentally friendly materials will replace plastic straws.CScientists are making efforts to solve ocean plastic pollution.DA sales promotion of a new brand by Starbucks is being done.二、七选五（） Life isnt always a walk in the park. 16 The

36、se tips are small things that happy people do to make life just a little bit better, and now you can too.1. They turn mistakes into lessons.17 While its easy to be upset when a new job just isnt working out or a relationship falls apart, focusing on learning from what went wrong will help you turn a

37、 mistake into something productive.2. They go offline.Addiction to social media sites is a bad habit, and looking at pictures of other peoples amazing vacations and delicious desserts isnt doing anything for you. Make a promise with yourself to remove them every dayyou can read a book or call a frie

38、nd. 183. They ignore the small stuff.Bad days happen. 19 You accidentally fall over a banana skin.There are plenty of cases where anger, disappointment, and anxiety are totally reasonable reactions, but they dont have to be your final reactions. Learning to let go of the little things you cant contr

39、ol will allow you to focus better on the positive aspects of life.4. They plan trips.Even if you cant afford an overseas trip, there are plenty of affordable ways to get out there and see the world. Experiencing a new culture or food or a change in scenery is a great way to bring a little extra happ

40、iness into your life.5. 20Instead of waiting for opportunities to fall into your lap, take control. Putting yourself out there can feel like a challenge, but once you take a risk, you will certainly be rewarded. AThey ignore risks.BThey take chances.CMistakes are an inevitable part of life.DSo how d

41、o happy people get through a rough day?E.You spill coffee down your shirt before you are running out of the door.F.So who can you turn to for help when you plan trips?G.Just staying away from the Internet allows you to live your life instead of watching other people live theirs.三、完形填空 Leslie Morisse

42、ttes son, Graham, was six years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia(白血病).Throughout Graham s treatment in the hospital, Graham connected with everyone he met, from 21 patients to younger children.“ He would 22 his toys to other sick children or act silly to make them laugh. ” Morissette said. “

43、Grahams special spirit is what kept me 23 . He gave me the energy and the 24 to fight with him. ” In 1997, when he was eight years old, Graham passed away. Inspired by how Graham lived his life caring about others, Morissette founded the 25 Grahamtastic Connection in his late sons honor. The organiz

44、ation provides free technology-including computers, iPads and robots-to children 26 against cancer and other serious illnesses.One of the major goals of Morissettes work is to 27 kids to their classrooms. This helps them continue their education despite multiple hospitalizations and days 28 from sch

45、ool.The robots“ 29 ”children right into the classroom in real time. They can 30 the robots right from their hospital bed or home. If a child is unable to attend school, they can 31 log on to their tablet or laptop and 32 the robot. They can walk up and down the school paths, and go to lunch with the

46、ir friends. But the real magic happens 33 classes. The robot enables them to walk down the hallway withtheir friends, talking about their weekend, their favorite foods and other things. Its a really great 34 that gives children the feeling of control, when their world is maybe out of control.“Every

47、time I can help a child in need, I feel 35 Graham is smiling down,” Morissette said. “I believe that Grahams love lives on in the work that I do. And Im proud and privileged to be able to do it in his honor.”21AlonelyBelderlyCdailyDlively22AlendBsubmit.CreturnDapply23AlaughingBimaginingCgoingDlying24AopinionBwarmthCstrengthDdirection25AassociatedBnonprofitCunconditionalDappointed26AreactingBguardingCgoingDbattling27AinviteBshowCconnectDlimit28AgainedBmissedCsufferedDgraduated29AturnBtransformCexchangeDtr