辽宁省瓦房店市高级中学2018届高三英语上学期12月月考试题

辽宁省瓦房店市高级中学2018届高三英语上学期12月月考试题

时间100分钟分数150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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Beard Telling the Truth

A Jihadist attempted to flee Mosul in a disguise (假扮) similar to a dumb madam but was caught. The ISIS fighter was trying to get away from the former militant stronghold (基地) as the city was recaptured, but didn’t get his escape plan right. Dressed in women’s clothes and with cautious make-up, the bearded man forgot to get rid of his facial hair. In photos released by the Iraqi army after his capture, the man can be seen to have slathered on(厚厚地涂抹) powder, eyeshadow and lipstick, and even added some beauty spots.

Fall in UK University Applicants

The number of people applying for UK university places has fallen by more than 25,000 (4%) in 2016 compared with that of 2015, data from the admissions service UCAS show. The figures show a sharp decline in those applying to study nursing courses —down 19%—and a continued fall in the number of mature students, notably in England and Northern Ireland. The number of EU students planning to study in the UK has fallen by 5%. It is the first decline since fees were last increased in England in 2012.

Unusual Homework Assignments

Students at a university in Southwest China’s Sichuan province received a very unusual homework assignment for the summer: convey their affection for someone they like. The eye-catching assignment was posted on the website of the Chengdu College of Arts and Sciences, together with other assignments, such as traveling to another city, attending a concert, and drawing a self-portrait. Posts related to the creative homework assignment have been forwarded over 10,000 times and liked by close to 28,000 people on Weibo.

21. Why did the fighter fail to make the escape plan a reality?

A. Because he forgot to shave off his beard.

B. Because he made up himself as a dumb lady.

C. Because his careless make-up betrayed him.

D. Because his beauty spots made him eye-catching.

22. The number of applicants for UK university places in 2015 is approximately .

A. 25,000

B. 26,402

C. 408,500

D. 625,000

23. Students in the college are not required to .

A. pay a visit to another city

B. show love for their beloved ones

C. take some photos for themselves

D. be the audience in a musical performance

B

Maybe you paint, keep a journal or knit. Or maybe you play bass in a punk rock band. Whatever hobby you have, keep at it. A little study published this week suggests that having a creative outlet outside the office might help people perform better at work.

Psychologists from San Francisco State University found that the more people engaged in their hobbies, the more likely they were to come up with creative solutions to problems on the job. And no matter what the hobby was, these were also more likely to go out of their way to help co-workers.

The researchers also surveyed a second group of 90 U.S. Air Force captains. The psychologists knew that these folks were already trained to solve tough problems, and help others-so they wanted to see if having a hobby affected their performance in any way. In addition to asking the officers about their own work performance, the researchers checked performance reviews from the captains’ co-workers and bosses.

It turned out that for both groups, having a creative outlet boosted work performance. And that’s after the scientists took into account other things that might influence performance—like personality.

“Some people have a personality that’s more creative,” Eschleman says. To judge

how naturally creative participants were, the researchers asked them, for example, to rate how open they are to new experiences and how much they value art.

Behaviors at work and home strengthen each other. “It’s very possible that those who are performing better at their jobs also have more energy to pursue these creative activities,” he says. And, in turn, participating in creative activities may help people feel more energized and engaged at work.

And while the paper doesn’t pin down exactly how or why your weekend comes into the wonderful world of soap-making might help your professional life, Eschleman says it’s likely because hobbies can help people learn more about their own strengths and weaknesses. “Creative activities really can provide you with the opportunity to learn something new about yourself.”

Hobbies can also provide an escape from everyday stresses. “You’re using that time to recharge,” he says.

So bosses should encourage employees to take up hobbies, Eschleman says. Maybe even consider hooking workers up with discount coupons for a pottery class.

24. According to Eschleman, people with hobbies .

A. will make efforts to improve their hobbies

B. are willing to offer their hands to others

C. like to do work in their own way

D. tend to avoid solving problems at work

25. In the survey on some captains, researchers .

A. trained them to solve tough problems

B. considered the personality of their co-workers

C. asked their colleagues to comment on the captains’ work

D. required them to solve some practical problems

26. What Eschleman said in Paragraph 6 implies hobbies .

A. engage more people in work

B. need a lot of energy to pursue

C. are the causes of creative activities

D. help people move forward in a positive direction

27. According to Eschleman, hobbies can make people .

A. have a better understanding of themselves

B. create the opportunity to escape from learning

C. take advantage of stresses from their work

D. know the strengths and weaknesses of their work

C

“Sugar, alcohol and tobacco,” economist Adam Smith once wrote, “are commodities which are necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation.”

Two and a half centuries on, most countries impose(征税) sort of tax on alcohol and tobacco. With obesity levels putting increasing pressure on public health systems, governments around the world have begun to toy with the idea of taxing sugar as well.

Whether such taxes work is a matter of debate. A review of Mexico’s taxation found a fall in purchases of taxed drinks as well as a rise in sales of untaxed and healthier drinks. By contrast, a Danish tax on foods high in fats was abandoned a year after its introduction, during claims that consumers were avoiding it by crossing the border to Germany to satisfy their desire for cheaper, fattier foods.

The food industry has, in general, been firmly opposed to such direct government action. Nonetheless, the renewed focus on waistlines means that industry groups are under pressure to demonstrate their products are healthy as well as tasty.

Over the past three decades, the industry has made some efforts to improve the quality of its offerings. For example, some drink manufactures have cut the amount of sugar in their beverages（饮料）.

Many of the reductions over the past 30 years have been achieved either by reducing the amount of sugar, salt or fat in a product, or by finding an alternative ingredient. More recently, however, some companies have been investing money in a more ambitious undertaking: learning how to adjust the fundamental make-up of the food they sell. For example, having salt on the outside, but none on the inside, reduces the salt content without changing the taste.

While reformulating（再制定） recipes is one way to improve public health, it

should be part of a multisided（多边的） approach. The key is to remember that there is not just one solution. To deal with obesity, a mixture of approaches-including reformulation, taxation and adjusting portion sizes-will be needed. There is no silver bullet.

28. According to Adam Smith, sugar, alcohol and tobacco were .

A. profitable to manufacture

B. in ever-increasing demand

C. no longer considered necessities of life

D. subjects of taxation almost everywhere

29. What do we learn about Danish taxation on fat-rich foods?

A. It brought a lot of problems on the border.

B. It did not work out as well as it was expected.

C. It could not succeed without German cooperation.

D. It met with firm opposition from the food industry.

30. What does the underlined part “silver bullet” in the last paragraph mean?

A. A successful but complex solution.

B. An effective and hopeful solution.

C. A single easy quick way.

D. A long way.

31. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. Efforts to make sugar healthy and tasty.

B. Approaches to adapting to consumers’ needs.

C. Different ways to cope with health problems.

D. Government taxation on sugar, alcohol and tobacco.

D

The three Asia Pacific airlines with the highest customer expectations of high quality in-flight Wi-Fi are all from China—Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines.

A report released last month by Inmarsat, a London-based leading provider of global satellite communication services, said these airlines would lead the industry

as they recognize the value of making in-flight broadband（宽带） available to passengers, who are increasingly seeing it as a necessity and a major factor when choosing an airline.

“In order for Chinese airlines to win the competition and lead the connectivity market in the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring the availability of high quality onboard Wi-Fi is essential. This would differentiate customer experience and develop loyal customer relationships.”

Currently, adults in China spend an average of 1 hour and 38 minutes daily, with their smartphones, according to data provided by consultancy eMarketer.

The report found that 55 percent of respondents（应答者） from China said they were willing to give up their preferred airline in the next year if poor quality in-flight connectivity was offered.

With airlines in every market racing to install or upgrade their Wi-Fi offering, passengers will have a choice for an airline that offers high-quality broadband, and will soon turn their back on airlines not offering this, according to the report, which surveyed more than 9,000 passengers worldwide in February.

“Specifically, passengers in China are most conscious of the quality of in-flight Wi-Fi. Passengers in China look forward to the flexibility and freedom to continue the lifestyle on the plane as they would on the ground,” Gergye said.

“Good quality Wi-Fi in the air is changing the way people think about flying. Whether using the time to work, to connect with friends and family, or to pass the time shopping or viewing entertainment, the availability of in-flight broadband has become a major factor when choosing an airline. It’s clear the opportunity that connectivity presents to airlines cannot be underestimated.”

Meanwhile, passengers in the Asia-Pacific region are among the most

willing-to-pay group globally for in-flight Wi-Fi, with 91 percent of them willing to pay on long-distance flights and 79 percent on short-distance flights. The report also found that more than half of passengers in the Asia-Pacific region would take advantage of the ability to purchase items from the plane and collect them on arrival at the airport, and one third of respondents said they would choose to have in-flight

purchases delivered to their home.

Finnair has enjoyed the benefits of its onboard connectivity. Since June, passengers have been able to use Alipay and Wi-Fi on all routes between China and Finland.

32. In which section of a newspaper can we read such a passage?

A. History.

B. Science.

C. Fiction.

D. Agriculture.

33. What is the passage mainly about?

A. A vital service: In-flight Wi-Fi.

B. The introduction of the three Asia Pacific airlines.

C. Comments of every aspect about the three Asia Pacific airlines.

D. The preference of Chinese customers for airlines.

34. While choosing an airline, passengers would take the following into account

except .

A. the quality of in-flight Wi-Fi

B. the flexibility and freedom

C. the lifestyle on the plane

D. the appearance of the crew

35. What does the second paragraph from the bottom imply about the passengers?

A. They would choose to receive their deliveries at home.

B. Over half of them will use the ability to buy items aboard.

C. They may be affordable and ready to buy items while travelling.

D. 91% of them will prefer to pay on long-distance flights; 79% on short.

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。

In the early days of the Ming Dynasty, that is, early in the 15th century, China was an advanced country in the world, with a booming economy and prosperous culture.

36 Between 1405 and 1433, Zheng He was ordered seven times to make voyages to these countries, known as “Zheng He’s voyages to the west seas”.

In 1405, a huge fleet of more than 300 ships manned by over 27,800 men set sail

from Liujia Harbor near Suzhou on a distant voyage under the command of Zheng He.

37 The fleet sailed along China’s coast to Champa close to Vietnam and after crossing the South China Sea, visited Java, Sumatra and reached Sri Lanka finally. On the way back, it sailed along the west coast of India and returned home in 1407. 38 In all, he had made calls at over 30 countries and territories. 39 No matter what country he visited, he called on the ruler of the land, presenting to him valuable gifts to express China’s sincere desire to develop friendly relations. 40 They sent the emperor zebras, giraffes, shells, elephant ivory and rhinoceros-horn medicine.

The voyages by Zheng He strengthened the friendly relations between China and other countries in Asia and Africa and led to cultural and economic exchange between them. Therefore, his expeditions could rightfully be called “one of greatest achievements in mankind’s history of navigation”.

A. Zheng served as commander of the fleet.

B. The response of the rulers was very generous.

C. On board the ships were large quantities of goods.

D. The Great Ming Empire launched a series of marine activities.

E.On each voyage, Zheng He acted as the representative of the Ming court.

F. All this had taken place about half a century before Columbus’ voyage to

America.

G. Zheng He’s second and third voyages taken shortly after, followed the same

route.

第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It was the end of my first day as waitress in a busy New York restaurant. My cap had gone away, and my feet ___41___. The loaded plates I carried ___42___ to be heavier and heavier. Tired and discouraged, I didn’t seem able to do anything ___43___. As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed

their ice-cream ___44___ a dozen times, I was ready to stop. Then the father ___45___ at me as he handed my tip. “Well done,” he said, “you’ve ___46___ us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness ___47___. I smiled back, and later, when the manager asked me how I’d like my first day, I said, “___48___!” Those few words of praise had ___49___ everything. Praise is like ___50___ to the human spirit; we cannot flower and grow without it. And ___51___, while most of us are only too ___52___ to apply to others the cold wind of criticism, we are ___53___ to give our fellows the warm sunshine of praise. Why-when one word of praise can bring such ___54___?

It’s strange how chary(谨慎的) we are about praising. Perhaps it’s ___55___ few of us know how to accept it. It’s ___56___ rewarding to give praise in areas in which ___57___ generally goes unnoticed or unmentioned. An artist gets complimented (称赞) for a glorious picture, a cook for a ___58___ meal. But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are ___59___ just right? In fact, to give praise ___60___ the giver nothing but a moment’s thought and a moment’s effort.

41. A. rested B. hurt C. broke D. slipped

42. A. remained B. looked C. seemed D. appeared

43. A. new B. special C. nervous D. right

44. A. order B. price C. material D. chair

45. A. stared B. smiled C. glanced D. nodded

46. A. called on B. looked after C. passed by D. thought of

47. A. arrived B. continued C. disappeared D. developed

48. A. Oh B. Well C. Fine D. Terrible

49. A. made B. changed C. found D. improved

50. A. heat B. warmth C. snowstorm D. sunlight

51. A. then B. thus C. therefore D. yet

52. A. ready B. doubtful C. satisfied D. disappointed

53. A. unable B. unwilling C. likely D. anxious

54. A. attention B. choice C. pleasure D. difficulty

55. A. because B. when C. what D. where

56. A. finally B. especially C. silly D. fortunately

57. A. effort B. attempt C. deed D. feeling

58. A. daily B. light C. perfect D. poor

59. A. done B. sold C. chosen D. given

60. A. adds B. leaves C. offers D. costs

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

You finally have finished repainting your door. As you are washing up, you suddenly notice some white spots on your fingernail. And you find they’re not the 61.__________(remain) of the paint; they’re part of your nail.

Your roommate says it surely means there’s a lack of certain nutrition elements. But you wonder if he’s right because he once said that62.__________ (apply) egg whites to your face would shrink(缩小) the size of your pores(毛孔). 63.__________, the doctor told you that it’s impossible to make it. So how do you get the spots?

These spots usually 64. _____ (form) as a result of mild trauma(外伤) to your nail. If you can’t think of anything that injured your nail, consider the fact that nails grow very slowly, so the injury may65.__________ (occur) weeks before the spots ever appeared. Another 66_____(possible) is that the spots could be a sign of a mild infection (感染) or allergy.

67.__________ the source of the injury is, the spots 68. __________ (typical) do not require any treatment and should go away later. But if all of your nails are showing white spots, the condition could be related to disease 69.__________ cardiac disease or kidney disease. Overall, when finding something wrong with your fingernails, consult your doctor if you feel 70.__________(concern).

61._________ 62.__________ 63._________ 64._________ 65.__________ 66._________ 67._________ 68.__________ 69.__________ 70._________

第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Everyone needs help. Often there are some cases that we help ourselves indirect in helping others. Last month, Tom asked for me to help him with his math. In order to help him, I go over the textbook again and again, and did lots of exercises. To his surprise, some difficult problems that I could not understand before worked out by myself. After a month, with my help, Tom made great progresses in math, too. Such a experience enabled me to realize that help others also does good to ourselves. So when others is in trouble, never hesitate to help them.

第二节：书面表达(满分25分)

假如你是校学生会主席，为了更好地保护环境，你代表学生会向全校学生发出倡议。请根据以下内容，写一份“低碳生活”倡议书：

1.“低碳生活”节能环保。

(1)尽量步行上学或骑自行车上学。

(2)离开房间前关掉灯和其它电器。

(3)垃圾分类回收。

(4)节约用纸。

2.倡议全校学生过“低碳生活”，这是一种经济、健康、幸福的生活方式。

注意：1.词数：100左右

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

3.开头和结尾己为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：电器 electrical appliances

Dear friends,

As we can see, the environment around us is getting worse and worse. It is important for us to live a low-carbon life to protect the environment, not only for ourselves but also for our future generations.

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Thank you!

The students' Union

高三模拟考试英语试题参考答案

第一部分：听力

1-20 BABCA CCABA CBABB CBCAA

第二部分阅读理解

21-23. A D C 24-27. B C D A 28-31. D B C A 32-35. B A D C

36-40 DCGEB

第三部分：英语知识运用

第一节完形填空

41-45 BCDAB 46-50 BCCBD 51-55 DABCA 56-60 BACAD

第二节语法填空

61.remains 62.applying 63.However 64.are formed 65.have occurred 66.possibility 67.Whatever 68.typically 69.like 70.concerned

第四部分写作

第一节短文改错

第二节：书面表达

Dear friends,

As we can see, the environment around us is getting worse and worse. It is important for us to live a low-carbon life to protect the environment, not only for ourselves but also for our future generations.

Low-carbon living saves more energy. Thus it is environmentally-friendly. Firsts it is a good for us to go to school on foot or by bike as often as possible, which

contributes to a cleaner environment. Second, remember to turn off the lights and other electrical appliances before the room.Third, we’d better sort out the rubbish so as to recycle some, which surely benefits us a great deal Forth, saving paper also matters much. It's time that should live a low-carbon life and everyone's effort counts. Undoubtedly, this of life is more economical, healthier and happier.

Thank you!

The students’ Union