1、2018 届辽宁省瓦房店市高级中学高三上学期 12 月月考英语试卷时间 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。ABeard Telling the TruthA Jihadist attempted to flee Mosul in a disguise (假扮) similar to a dumb madam but was caught. The ISIS fighter was trying to g
2、et away from the former militant stronghold (基地) as the city was recaptured, but didnt get his escape plan right. Dressed in womens 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
3、have slathered on(厚厚地涂抹) powder, eyeshadow and lipstick, and even added some beauty spots.Fall in UK University ApplicantsThe 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 fig
4、ures show a sharp decline in those applying to study nursing coursesdown 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 i
5、n England in 2012.Unusual Homework AssignmentsStudents at a university in Southwest Chinas 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 a
6、nd 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
7、 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. 25,0
8、00 B. 26,402 C. 408,500 D. 625,00023. Students in the college are not required to .A. pay a visit to another city B. show love for their beloved onesC. take some photos for themselves D. be the audience in a musical performanceBMaybe you paint, keep a journal or knit. Or maybe you play bass in a pun
9、k 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 like
10、ly 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 alr
11、eady 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
12、that for both groups, having a creative outlet boosted work performance. And thats after the scientists took into account other things that might influence performancelike personality.“Some people have a personality thats more creative,” Eschleman says. To judge how naturally creative participants w
13、ere, 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. “Its very possible that those who are performing better at their jobs also have more energy to pursue these creative activities,” h
14、e says. And, in turn, participating in creative activities may help people feel more energized and engaged at work.And while the paper doesnt pin down exactly how or why your weekend comes into the wonderful world of soap-making might help your professional life, Eschleman says its likely because ho
15、bbies 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. “Youre using that time to recharge,” he says.So bosses should
16、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 hobbiesB. are willing to offer their hands to othersC. like to do work in th
17、eir own wayD. tend to avoid solving problems at work25. In the survey on some captains, researchers .A. trained them to solve tough problemsB. considered the personality of their co-workersC. asked their colleagues to comment on the captains workD. required them to solve some practical problems26. W
18、hat Eschleman said in Paragraph 6 implies hobbies .A. engage more people in workB. need a lot of energy to pursueC. are the causes of creative activitiesD. help people move forward in a positive direction27. According to Eschleman, hobbies can make people .A. have a better understanding of themselve
19、sB. create the opportunity to escape from learningC. take advantage of stresses from their workD. know the strengths and weaknesses of their workC“Sugar, alcohol and tobacco,” economist Adam Smith once wrote, “are commodities which are necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost univers
20、al 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 t
21、he idea of taxing sugar as well.Whether such taxes work is a matter of debate. A review of Mexicos 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 introductio
22、n, 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 u
23、nder 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 p
24、ast 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
25、 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 solutio
26、n. 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 manufactureB. in ever-increasing demandC. no longer considered neces
27、sities of lifeD. subjects of taxation almost everywhere29. 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 t
28、he 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. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Efforts to make sugar healthy and tasty.B. Approa
29、ches to adapting to consumers needs.C. Different ways to cope with health problems.D. Government taxation on sugar, alcohol and tobacco.DThe three Asia Pacific airlines with the highest customer expectations of high quality in-flight Wi-Fi are all from ChinaAir China, China Eastern Airlines and Chin
30、a 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
31、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
32、 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 air
33、line 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, acco
34、rding 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 gr
35、ound,” 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
36、an airline. Its 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
37、 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 purcha
38、ses 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. Agricu
39、lture.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
40、take the following into account except .A. the quality of in-flight Wi-Fi B. the flexibility and freedomC. the lifestyle on the plane D. the appearance of the crew35. What does the second paragraph from the bottom imply about the passengers?A. They would choose to receive their deliveries at home.B.
41、 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 Dyn
42、asty, 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 Hes voyages to the west seas”.In 1405, a huge fleet of m
43、ore 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 Chinas coast to Champa close to Vietnam and after crossing the South China Sea, visited Java, Sumatra and reached Sri Lanka finally. On th
44、e 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 Chinas sincere desire to develop fri
45、endly 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 expe
46、ditions could rightfully be called “one of greatest achievements in mankinds 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 acti
47、vities.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 Hes 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
48、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 didnt seem able to do anything _43_. As I m
49、ade 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, “youve _46_ us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness _47_. I smiled back, and later, when the manager asked me how Id like my first day, I said, “_48_!” Those few words of praise had _49_ everything. Praise is like _50_ to
