甘肃省天水市2018届高三英语上学期第二阶段期中试题

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第I卷（选择题）

第 Ⅰ 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。

A

Wanted, Someone for a Kiss

We’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. Father Christmas

We’re looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10:30-16:00. Excellent pay. Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne. Accountants Assistant

When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience. Wealden District Council. Software Trainer

If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited. 1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?______.

A. Wealden District Council. B. The Enterprise Shopping Centre.

C. Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited. D. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. 2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who______.

A. is aged between 24 and 40. B. can work for about a month.

C. should deal with general duties. D. may do some training work. 3. Which position is open to recent school graduates? . A. Software Trainer. B. Father Christmas. C. Accountants Assistant. D. Producer, London Kiss.

B

Unlike China, where the majority of society belongs to the Han ethnic group,

the United States is home to people from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, creating great diversity within its lively society.

However, historical events that created this diversity also led to racial disputes and prejudice that have lasted until today. Around days like Martin Luther King Day, people in the US are especially sensitive to racist comments and behavior.

Recently, a Facebook message posted by a white student at my boarding school started a wave of anger among African American students and started heated conversations about minority groups at the school.

The students posted an article written by someone else who stated that Robert E. Lee, a Confederate general during the US Civil War, should be commemorated(纪念). As the Confederates broke from the Union in order to keep slavery in their states, they were usually seen as racists. The post received a flood of comments from both white and black students within minutes, and conversation about the topic spread across campus quickly.

A fishbowl conversation was organized the evening the article was posted, and students and faculty (学院) members talked about their feelings and opinions. During the discussion, students from minority groups, including African American, Jewish, Asian and Indian students, spoke up about how they felt about living in a society mainly made up of people who are different from them. It turned out that many people felt isolated because of their differences from other people.

The diversity of society can open up interesting opportunities, but the great differences between people can also create huge gaps and misunderstandings if they are not treated carefully. Thus, effective communication is essential.

After the fishbowl conversation, the atmosphere in the school seemed to be changing, at least from my point of view. Students seemed to be talking and acting more freely than before, and the expressions of judgement were seen less on their faces.

4. The main purpose of Paragraph 1 is to ______.

A. draw attention to the fact that racial problems still exist in America. B. show that the United States has a wonderfully diverse culture.

C. explain how sensitive people in the US are to racist comments and behavior. D. point out the differences between American culture and those of other countries.

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE? ______. A. The post was offensive to black students. B. The post was aimed at African American students.

C. The author of he post was strongly in favor of slavery.

D. The author of the post held a negative attitude toward minority groups. 6. According to the article, the fishbowl conversation was held mainly to ______. A. figure out whether the article should be posted or not.

B. educate students on how to express their opinions appropriately.

C. improve the lives of people who belongs to minority groups on campus. D. get people to communicate how they felt and thought about the post. 7. What did the author learn from the incident? ______. A. We should learn to live with others’ differences.