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1、届广东省珠海市高三第二次质量监测英语试题 word版珠海市2017-2018学年度第二学期高三第二次学业质量监测英语科本试卷分第卷（选择题）、第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分，考试时间120分钟注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再填写新的答案；不准使用铅笔

2、和涂改液。不按以上要求 作答的答案无效。4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第I卷（满分70分）第二部分：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，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AThe advancement of our modern lives is possible just because of enormous contribution made by some famous people.Their names are remembered in the san

3、ds of time for their work which makes our lives convenient. Here is a list of the four famous people.BillGates(1955-Now)isan Americanbusinessmagnate(富豪),investor, philanthropist(慈善家)andprincipal founder of Microsoft Corporation.Later in his career and since leaving Microsoft, Gates pursued a number

4、of philanthropic endeavors. He donated money to various charitable organizations and scientific research programs through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.As of February 17, 2018, Gates had a net worth of $91.7 billion, making him the second-richest person in the world, behind Bezos.SteveJobs(195

5、5-2011)wasanAmericanentrepreneurandbusinessmagnate.Hewasthechairman,CEO,andaco-founderofAppleInc.,chairmanandmajorityshareholderofPixar.JobsandAppleco-founderWozniak are widely recognized as pioneers of the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s.Jobswasdiagnosedwithapancreatictumor (肿瘤)in20

6、03.Hediedatage56onOctober5,2011,ofrespiratory arrest related to the tumor.MaYun (1964-Now), known professionally as Jack Ma, is a Chinese business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and executive chairman ofAlibaba Group, a multinational technology conglomerate.As of March 2

7、018, he is one of Chinas richest men with a net worth of US$42.4 billion, as well as one of the wealthiest people in the world.高三英语试卷 第1页（共8页）Ma is seen as a global ambassador for Chinese business and as such is frequently listed as one of the worlds most powerful people by Forbes. In 2017, he was r

8、anked 2ndin the annual “Worlds 50 Greatest Leaders” list by Fortune.MarkZuckerberg(1984-Now)isanAmericantechnologyentrepreneurandphilanthropist bestknownfor co-founding and leading Facebook, as its chairman and chief executive officer.Born in NewYork, Zuckerberg attended Harvard University where he

9、launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004 with college roommates.After the group began expanding the company across college campuses, it expanded rapidly,reaching one billion users by 2012. His net worth is estimated to be US$66.4 billion as ofApril 19, 2018.Since2010,Timemagazin

10、ehasnamedZuckerbergamongthe100wealthiestandmostinfluentialpeople in the world as a part of its Person of theYear award.21. How did Bill Gates donate his money to society?A.Through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.B. Through Microsoft Corporation.C.ThroughApple Inc.D. ThroughAlibaba.22. Who are wi

11、dely considered as pioneers of the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s?A.Bill Gates and Steve JobsB. Steve Jobs and Jack MaC.MaYun andMarkZuckerbergD.Steve JobsandWozniak23. What can we infer about the four people?A. They are global ambassadors for world business.B. They reach Top 10 of

12、the worlds wealthiest people.C. They are great contributors to human society.D. They are still contributing in todays world business.BThe 2018 Spring Festival Gala, or Chunwan in Chinese, was watched by millions of Chinese worldwide,as families and friends got together to bid farewell to the old, an

13、d ushered in the Lunar NewYear theYear of the Dog.Along withthe usual singing and dancing, traditional instrumental music, Chinese operas, comedies andmartial arts, traditional culture has been the focus of this years Gala.This years galawas staged at five different venues. Besides the main venue in

14、 Beijing, the cities of Qufu and Taian in East Chinas Shandong Province were among the four sub-venues, due to their significant role in the development of Chinese civilization.QufuisthehometownofConfucius,Chinasmostrenownedphilosopher,butheisalsofamousworldwide even more so today thanks to Chinese

15、cultures growing popularity across the globe. In recent years, Confucius Institutes have opened in quite a number of countries and regions, enabling those who are interested in China to learn more about the country.ThemainvenueattheoldCCTVbuildingsstudioinBeijingfeaturedthedesignoftheChinesecharacte

16、r“Zhong”whichisalsothefirstcharacterof“Zhongguo,”thenameofthecountry.The symmetrical (对称) structure of the character contains profound connotations (内涵), and is a symbol that could represent the nation.ChineseculturalTVshowssuchas“NationalTreasure”and“TheChinesePoetryCompetition,”wereboth parts of t

17、he variety shows in 2017 and have found their places in this years Gala as well.Therewasalsoacross-talkfeaturingancientChinesepoetry,whichwasinspiredbythepoetry-themedTVshowthatwasairedduringlastyearsSpringFestival.Inrecentyears,therevivaloftraditionalculture高三英语试卷 第2页（共8页）has become increasingly po

18、pular in China.24. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “usher in” in Paragraph 1?A.showB. welcomeC. representD. watch25. What is the main theme of the 2018 Spring Festival Gala?A.Traditional cultureB. Comedies and martial artsC.Chinese OperasD. Singing and dancing26. Why were th

19、e cities of Qufu and Taian chosen as the sub-venues?A. Because they are both the beautiful cities.B. Because they are both well-known worldwide.C. Because Confucius was born in Qufu.D. Because they are important to Chinese civilization.27. Which of the following is NOT true?A. There were altogether

20、five different venues in this years gala.B. Many foreigners could learn more about China from Confucius Institutes.C. An increasing number of Chinese are fond of traditional culture in recent years.D. We couldnt watch Chinese cultural TV shows in this years Gala.CWhen Su Quanke looks out over the Ho

21、ng Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, he does not see only steel pillars, asphalt (沥青) and cables, but a long dragona symbol of Chinas engineering prowess.Astheprojectschiefengineer,Suisfamiliarwitheveryinchofthevastcrossing.“Asacross-seabridge, the 55-km structure is the longest of its kind in the world and

22、 is built with 420,000 metric tons of steel, enough to build 60 Eiffel Towers,” he said. “The HZM Bridge is a marvel of modern engineering, one thatisdesignedtolastfor120yearslongerthananyotherbridgeontheChineseland,”headded.Italsomaybethemost difficult bridge tobuild. “Construction ofthe gigantic p

23、rojecthas overcome a series of world-class technical problems, including the rapid building of artificial islands and connections using underwater tunnels,” Su said.ThebridgehasbeenbuiltaboveLingdingyangatthePearlRiverEstuary,whichhascomplicatedgeological and hydrodynamic conditions. It has to be ab

24、le to resist super typhoons every year.The tunnel section also has had to cross one of the busiest deep-water passages, the LingdingWest Channel, as well as waters that are home to Chinese white dolphins, which are under the States strict protection.The bridge isalso environmentallyfriendly, withspe

25、cial filter screens installed in everydrain to preventrubbishandoilleakedfromvehiclesfrombeingdirectlydischargedintothesea.ThenumberofChinesewhite dolphins has risen over recent years to more than 1,800 from 1,400 when construction of the bridge began in 2009.The Y-shapedbridge,whichwilltakemorethan

26、105billionyuantobuild,isexpectedtostartcarryingtraffic in early 2018 and will cut the land travel timebetween Hong Kong and Zhuhai by 2 hours and a half tojust 30minutes. It is partofthe countrysplannednationalhighway network, connectingthewestern and eastern parts of Pearl River and further integra

27、ting (结合) the cities in the Pearl River Delta.The bridge was litup on Dec 31, 2017.Alightingceremony was held on Sunday to mark the completion of the majority of the work, indicating it is ready to go into service.28. What can we infer about the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge according to paragraph 2

28、?A. It is the longest bridge in the world.B. The steel used for the bridge is not equal to build 60 EiffelTowers.高三英语试卷 第3页（共8页）C. It can last longest among the bridges in China.D. It is impossible to build the artificial islands in a short time.29. How can the construction of the bridge protect the

29、 environment?A. Construction of the project has overcome a series of world-class technical problems.B. Special filter screens are installed in every drain to prevent the leak of rubbish and oil.C. The bridge has been built above Lingdingyang at the Pearl River Estuary.D. Hongkong, Zhuhai and Macao h

30、ave cooperated to build the bridge.30. How long did it take to travel between Hong Kong and Zhuhai on land before the bridge is built?A.2 hours.B. 2 hours and a half.C. 3 hours.D. 30 minutes.31. We may learn from the text that the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge _.A.can represent the power of Chinas e

31、ngineeringB. is unable to resist super typhoonsC.has done great harm to Chinese white dolphinsD. went into service on Dec 31, 2017DImanoldpersoninayoungpersonsbody. Changeexhaustsme.Ilikeroutine. Thesimplemotionsofaschooldaywere always calmingto methe same classes,the same people,the same hours spen

32、t ina predictable pattern.Whenmyplanschangesuddenly,itfeelslikegearsgrindinginmybrain.Insteadofrollingalongwithmy routine, everything in my head seems to jam while I erase everything I had planned for the day and replace it with my new plans. It doesnt matter if the new plan is better than the oldhaving to quickly rebuild my mentalschedulealmostphysicallyhurts. Mybrother once madealast-minutedecision tovisit our parents (who live five