1、福建省莆田第九中学 2018届高三上学期第二次月考 （12 月）试题 英语学科本试卷分第 I卷 （选择题） 和 第 II卷 （非选择题） 两部分， 第 I卷第 1页至第 7页， 第II卷第 7页至第 8页。 考试结束后， 请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 满分 150分， 考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1 答 题 前 ， 考 生 务 必 用 黑 色 碳 素 笔 将 自 己 的 姓 名 、 准 考 证 号、 考场号 、座 位号在答 题卡 上 填 写 清 楚 ， 并认真核准条形码上的准考证号、 姓名、 考场号 、 座位号及科目， 在规定的位置上贴好条形码。2 每 小 题 选 出 答案后，用 2B 铅笔
2、把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答在试卷上的答案无效。第 I 卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30分）第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）听下面 5段对话， 每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的 A、 B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项， 并标 在试 卷的 相应 位置。 听完 每段 对话 后， 你都有 10 秒 钟的 时间 来回 答有关 小题 和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。1. What colour is the womans new skirt?A. Green. B. Red. C. Blue.2. What
3、does the man want to do on Friday evening?A. Attend a birthday party. B. Go to dance. C. Have a meal out.3. What happened to the man?A. He had a traffic accident. B. He knocked over an old lady.C. He lost the womans motorcycle.4. Where are the speakers?A. At a butchers. B. At a tailors. C. At a barb
4、ers5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A fire. B. A noise. C. A room第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对 话或 独白 。 每段对 话或 独白 后有 几个 小题， 从题 中所 给的 A、B 、C 三个 选项 中 选 出 最 佳 选项， 并标在试卷的相应位置。 听完每段对话或独白前， 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话仅读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答 6、7 题。6. What has the man bee
5、n doing?A. Having a holiday B. Travelling on business. C. Shopping in a sports shop.7. How does the man feel now?A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Tired.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hotel. B. In a laundry. C. In a store.9. What will be sent to the man later?A. A suit
6、. B. A newspaper. C. His bill.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why was the man on the roof yesterday?A. He felt very hot. B. He tried to repair it.C. He wanted to put something on it.11. How did the woman examine the man?A. By examining his throat and ear. B. By taking his temperature.C. By feeling his pu
7、lse.12. What will the man do next?A. Lie in bed. B. Buy some medicine. C. Drink hot water.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and secretary. B. Husband and wife. C. Writer and editor.14. What will the man do in the late afternoon?A. Publish an article. B.
8、 Write to a magazine. C. Prepare for a speech.15.Where will the man have dinner tonight?A. At home. B. In the office. C. In a meeting room.16. How will the man go home?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By car.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. How long is the museum open?A. For 6 hours. B. For 8 hours. C. For 10 h
9、ours.18. What will the exhibition focus on this year?A. Clothes in the 17th century. B. Food in the 18th century.C. Phones in the 18th century.19. What is the most convenient way to get to Cornford Museum?A. By underground. B. By car. C. By bus.20. What do we know about Cornford Museum?A. It provide
10、s free hot drinks.Its exhibits are all collected from the local area.B. Special exhibition souvenirs are available there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 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。AA Basketball Statistician Help WantedThe Athletic Departme
11、nt is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:Good computer skillsAvailable evenings and weekendsK
12、nowing basketball rules and statisticsStudents interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的) campuses.TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240-567-1308Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240-567-7589Springfield Ath
13、letic Coordinator, Gary Miller, 240-567-2273Germantown Athletic Coordinator, GauriChavan, 240-567-691521.When will the job probably end?A. At the end of May 2016 B. In December 2016C. At the end of May 2017 D. In December 201722.Who is more likely to get the job?A. Judy, IT staff with night classes,
14、 childrens basketball team coach.B. Sam, English major, member of the college basketball team.C. Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends.D. Anne, part-time programmer, high school basketball player, new mother.23.Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in
15、Springfield?A. Michael. B. Gauri. C. Jorge. D. Gary.BI was born an albino(白化病 人)in Pennaylvania in 1945. No one in my family had ever known what an albino was and what it meant to be albino.My parents treated me just like they treated everybody else. That was just about the best thingthey could have
16、 done. It helped me trust myself, so when the anger came along, I could deal with them.Like must albinos, I had terrible eyesight, but the fact that I could hardly see didnt trouble methat much.Kids would tease me, calling me “Whitey”. People stared at me when I held reading material right at the ti
17、p of my nose so I could see it well enough to read. Even when I was eight or nine, movie-theater clerks started asking me to pay adult prices because I “looked older”.The worst part for me was that because my eyesight was so bad, I couldnt play sports verywell. I didnt give up trying, though. I shot
18、 hoops (篮球框)every day. And I studied harder.Eventually, I got better at school and loved it. By the time I got to college, I was double majoring, going to summer school and busying myself with every activity I could find. I had learned to be proud of being an albino. I did my best to make “albino” a
19、 positive word. And I decided to make my living with my eyes-and in sports.I couldnt see very well to play sports, but with a solid education and the drive to do it, I could make a living involved in the area I loved. Ive done it now for over thirty years in print and in video, and now in cyberspace
20、(网络空间). People make jokes about how Im the only “blind editor” they know, but the jokes are affectionate. Some of them are the sings of respect.I was just a proud albino kid from the coal country of Pennsylvania. I now realize that beingborn an albino helped me to overcome difficulties, gain confide
21、nce, and be proud of my personal achievement.24. According to the author, _helped him a lot in dealing with troubles.A. his solid education in schoolB. his familys little knowledge of the illnessC. the special care from his family and friendsD. the equal way his family and friends treated him25. All
22、 the following are the signs of being an albino for the author EXCEPT_.A. an older appearance B. poor eyesightC. being unable to play sports D. abnormally white skin26. The author holds a(an)_ attitude towards his illness.A. pessimistic B. optimisticC. indifferent D. neutral27. The purpose of this p
23、assage is _.A. to amuse readers with funny storiesB. to motivate readers with his life experienceC. to inform readers of his illnessD. to warn readers of the terrible diseaseCIf you could have one superpower, what would it be?Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or
24、 have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things toimprove the world.They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to m
25、ake a difference in the lives of others.Were not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busyenough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your
26、time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, dont be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when youre olde
27、r. But why not start now?Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twentyyears has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the
28、years ahead.28. The answer to the question in Paragraph 1 may reflect _.A. your life style.B. your life value.C. your trouble in life.D. your life experience.29. Why does the author say they are inspired every day?A. They possess different kinds of superpowers.B. They have got the power to change th
29、e world.C. Some people around them are making the world better.D. There are many powerful people in their life and work.30. What should we do according to the passage?A. Learn more and contribute more to a cause.B. Rise above ourselves and act to help others.C. Work hard to get a bigger opportunity.
30、D. Try our best to help the poor.31. Which is true according to the last paragraph?A. The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better.B. Much more progress will be made in the near future.C. The work on health is the most valuable experience.D. Peoples efforts have been materially rewar
31、ded. DThe best UK cottages for Christmas and New YearVictorian gatehouse, County AntrimIts a solid little Victorian gatehouse outside Ballycastle. It has an association with Irish nationalistRoger Casement. Close to the Causeway Coast, the closest beach is five minutes drive away. It is a good choic
32、e for those who want to avoid stairs, since all the main rooms are on the ground floor.Sleeps 2 adults + 2 children, 730 a week at Christmas or New Year (three nights from 389), 3531 670 4733, Lindisfarne retreat, NorthumberlandIt is located in a peaceful island, where a priory (修道院) was built 1,400
33、 years ago. Guests at Coastguards Cottage, the latest addition to English Heritages portfolio（代表作品集） of holidayhouses, can explore the priory ruins. The attractive whitewashed house is decorated with calmingtones and contemporary furnishings and has views of Lindisfarne Castle.Sleeps 6, 1,600 a week
34、 from 19 Dec, 0370 333 1187, english-heritage.org.ukWildlife sanctuary, East SussexIt sits on a 350-acre private nature reserve. Surrounded by woodlands, wetlands and wild meadows, its a heaven for wildlife. You might meet a few animals on a walk around the reserve.Built by local craftsmen using nat
35、ural materials, it is a light-filled living space with huge windows,a woodburner (燃炉) and other essential for winter evenings a home cinema system.Sleeps 6, 1,430 a week from 29 Dec, 01580 720770 kentandsussexcottages.co.ukFarmhouse kitchen, SuffolkIn snowy winter, the quiet 16th-century cottage nea
36、r Stowmarket is like a perfect picture on Christmas cards. The inside is also appealing, with a big farmhouse kitchen, antique furniture,comfortable carpets and an impressive fireplace. A good selection of films, music and books areprovided. Approached via a single track lane, the cottage sits in th
37、ree acres of wild meadow,surrounded by plenty of farmland.Sleeps 5, 1,003 a week from 30 Dec (three nights 725), 01787 211115, grove-cottages.co.uk32. How much will be charged if a couple with two children stay in Victorian gatehouse for aweek at Christmas?A. 389 B. 730 C. 1,430 D. 1,60033. Who will
38、 probably book the cottage in Northumberland?A. Disabled people in a wheelchair.B. Those who want to explore some ruins.C. Those who are interested in wildlife.D. Those who enjoy the scenery of farmland.34. Which cottage will you be advised to book if you are a zoologist?A. Victorian gatehouse, Coun
39、ty Antrim.B. Lindisfarne retreat, Northumberland.C. Wildlife sanctuary, East Sussex.D. Farmhouse kitchen, Suffolk.35. If you want to book Farmhouse kitchen in Suffolk, you can go to the website _.A. B. english-heritage.org.ukC. kentandsussexcottages.co.uk D. grove-cottages.co.uk第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2分，满分
40、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。These few key tips will help you effectively present your work and your ideas in the professional world.1. Prepare properlyProperly the most important aspect of a presentation is what you do in advance. Preparation is vital in organizing your thoughts and ideas into a whole that makes sense to your audience. Plus, knowing the material backwards and forwards means that you can be quicker and more accurate in
