1、重庆市第八中学 2018 届高考适应性月考（五）英语试题第一部分 听力（试题版权：百强校英语解析团队专供） （共两节，满分 30 分）注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题；每题 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. Where are the speakers now?A. In a reading-room. B.
2、In a restaurant. C. On a plane.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A delayed parcel. B. A friend Tony. C. The bad weather.3. Whats the man doing now?A. Seeing a doctor. B. Watching TV. C. Singing a song.4. What is probably the mans job?A. A porter. B. A salesman. C. A repairman.5. What does th
3、e man mean?A. He doesnt like the woman at all.B. He cant find the way to the cinema.C. He is not willing to watch the film.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 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 2 至 4 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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第
4、 7 题。6. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In an airport.7. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Wait for an hour.B. Have a drink with her.C. Leave his name for reservation.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 题。8. How will the woman get to Holton Railway Statio
5、n?A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.9. What should the woman do when seeing the Plaza hotel?A. Turn around. B. Turn left. C. Turn right.10. How many miles will the woman go to reach her destination?A. Less than 1 mile. B. About 2 miles. C. More than 3 miles.听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 题。11. What field is t
6、he man good at?A. Marketing. B. Advertising. C. Distributing.12. Why did the man quit his former job?A. He didnt love it at all.B. He wanted challenges.C. He liked new staff.13. What are the mans salary expectations?A. $35,000. B. $40,000. C. $50,000.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 题。14. What does the woman wa
7、nt to do?A. Buy a new handbag.B. Have her own online shop.C. Show off her fashion handbag.15. What can the woman do to avoid being cheated?A. Do some price comparison.B. Go shopping on line with the man.C. Buy from stores with a good reputation.16. How much cheaper is the handbag the woman wants onl
8、ine than in the shops?A. $80. B. $119. C. $ 199.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 题。17. What is the most important in hunting an apartment?A. Preparation. B. Patience. C. Time.18. What feature of the neighborhood does the speaker suggest people consider first?A. Public transportation.B. Public facilities.C. Publ
9、ic security.19. What may make people disappointed?A. Great apartments are beyond price range.B. Apartments are not as good as advertised.C. The location is not very satisfactory.20. What is the speakers last advice?A. Finding a house agent.B. Searching every website.C. Looking through newspapers.第二部
10、分：阅读理解（试题版权：百强校英语解析团队专供） （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。AThe Most Popular Cultural Attractions in the WorldThese are the top experiences, tours, and activities, according to TripAdvisors new travel trend report. Add them to your list.The Vat
11、icanMore than just the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope, the Vatican is a treasure of art and architecture. Its museums display an enormous collection of classical sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces, including Michelangelos Sistine Chapel and Raphaels Stanze di Raf
12、faello. Prepare for your trip with a deeper look inside the Vatican.Chicago Architecture River Cruise (游览)So many beautiful buildings, so little time. What better way to view them all than on an architecture-focused cruise on the Chicago River? The 75-minute cruise takes travelers on a journey throu
13、gh the fascinating history of its most storied structures, including the Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, and Riverside Plaza.Warner Bros. StudioThe magical wizarding world of Harry Potter draws devotees from near and far. A walking tour gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the film - the se
14、t, costumes, props, and more. Pro tip: This exciting experience tends to sell out, so be sure to book in advance.Sagrada FamiliaDesigned by noted Catalan architect Antoni Gaudf, the Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, Spain, is the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church in the world. The monumental bas
15、ilica (教堂) has been under construction since 1882. With waits often in excess of three hours, a priority access tour with guide is a great idea.1. If you want to appreciate an attraction on the water, you should go to .A. Vatican B. SpainC. America D. Britain2. Which of the following activities need
16、s to be booked beforehand?A. Visiting Warner Bros. Studio.B. Having a cruise on the Chicago River.C. Enjoying the Renaissance masterpieces.D. Appreciating the church designed by Gaudi.3. What is true about the Sagrada Familia?A. Its construction didnt start until 1882.B. The Pope is living in the ch
17、urch now.C. Its the largest Roman Catholic church.D. Visiting it often takes less than 3 hours waiting.【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A【解析】本文介绍了几个世界上最受欢迎的名胜古迹。2. 细节理解题。由 This exciting experience tends to sell out, so be sure to book in advance.可知参观 Warner Bros. Studio，需要提前预定，选 A。3. 细节理解题。由 The monumental basilica
18、 (教堂) has been under construction since 1882.可知 Sagrada Familia 从 1882 开始建设，选 A。BEleven years ago, the world as I knew it ended. My husband of 19 years was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Over the course of seven months，Bill went from beating me silly at tennis to needing my help to go to the bathro
19、om. It was the best seven months of my life.Maybe I dont actually mean that. But it was certainly the time when I felt most alive. I discovered that the minor complaint of an annoying coworker, or a flat tire pales in comparison with the beauty of sincere laughter, or the smells of a bakery. There w
20、ere moments of joy, laughter, and tenderness. After Bills diagnosis and brain surgery, I found clinical trials and talked to doctors in Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. It gave me a sense of purpose.In the latter days, being Bills caregiver also meant being fully present for as many moments of eve
21、ry day as possible. During his last weekend, we had dinner together. Later, a relative visited. I noticed that shed changed her appearance, and not in a good way. It was the kind of thought Id usually keep to myself. Just then, Bill voiced exactly what Id been thinking, in that truthful way he had,
22、and I found myself laughing out loud.I thought I could look after this man forever. However, he would be dead in four days.Eleven years later, I havent started a foundation to cure cancer. I havent left the news business to get a medical degree. But every day, I try to again be the person I became d
23、uring those seven months. I try to be a little less judgmental, a little more forgiving and generous. I am a better person for having been Bills caregiver. It was his last, best gift to me.4. What is true about her husband?A. He was a bad tennis player.B. He felt weak because of his brain surgery.C.
24、 He had to talk to doctors in different cities.D. He had to be accompanied mostly during his illness.5. What does the underlined word “pales” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Turns whiter than usual. B. Seems less important.C. Becomes more significant. D. Proves unreasonable.6. The story of their relative in
25、Paragraph 4 is used to show .A. being a caregiver requires much time and effortB. one needs to speak out his own thoughts truthfullyC. change in appearance is a necessary part of ones lifeD. life needs a sense of humor even faced with hardships7. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Best Tim
26、e of My Life B. The Greatest Gift to MeC. My Loving Husband D. A Caregivers Hard Work【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. B【解析】这篇文章主要讲了作者的丈夫生病期间，作者从最初的万念俱灰到后来的乐观面对，在照顾患病丈夫的同时，作者自己也变成了一个更好的人，这是作者最好的礼物。4. 推理判断题。由 In the latter days, being Bills caregiver also meant being fully present for as many moments of every da
27、y as possible.可推断出作者的丈夫在患病期间，通常需要被陪伴，选 D。5. 词义猜测题。I discovered that the minor complaint of an annoying coworker, or a flat tire pales in comparison with the beauty of sincere laughter, or the smells of a bakery.这句话的意思是我发现和同事之间的小抱怨，或者是一个漏气的轮胎与真诚的笑声的美好，或者是面包店的香味相比较，都变得不重要了，选 B。7. 主旨大意题。由全文的主题句 I try t
28、o be a little less judgmental, a little more forgiving and generous. I am a better person for having been Bills caregiver. It was his last, best gift to me.可知这篇文章主要讲了作者的丈夫生病期间，作者从最初的万念俱灰到后来的乐观面对，在照顾患病丈夫的同时，作者自己也变成了一个更好的人，这是作者最好的礼物，选 B。CDo you use online ratings and reviews to decide which products a
29、nd services to buy? Well, we just found out that those ratings may not always lead to the best choices.Online reviews should be helping us make good decisions about what to spend our money on. However, they do help us make decisions just not necessarily the best ones, according to a new study led by
30、 Derek Powell, PhD of Stanford University.Specifically, the study reveals that we tend to buy a product that has more reviews than a product that has less, even if the product with more reviews has lower ratings. When given a choice between two products that have equally bad reviews, were still will
31、ing to buy the one with more reviews. Dr. Powell asked several hundred people to look at a series of cell phone cases, presented in pairs along with the average user rating and number of reviews for each case, and then indicated which they preferred. The result was that the participants tended to ch
32、oose the case that had more reviews, rather than better reviews.This herd-mentality is a function of social learning, the process by which new behaviors are learned through observing the behavior of others: “The Internet now provides social evidence on an unprecedented scale. However, properly adopt
33、ing this evidence requires a capacity for statistical inference.”“Consumers try to use information about other peoples experiences to make good choices, and retailers (零售商) have an motivation to channel consumers toward products they will be satisfied with,” Dr. Powell added. “Our data suggest that
34、retailers might need to rethink how reviews are presented and consumers might need to do more to educate themselves about how to use reviews to guide their choices. That includes absorbing the idea that a larger number of reviews is not a reliable indicator of a products quality.8. Which product do
35、we intend to buy?A. A product with more reviews and no ratings.B. A product with fewer reviews and lower ratings.C. A product with more reviews and lower ratings.D. A product with fewer reviews and higher ratings.9. According to the research, we will make a purchase after .A. observing the behavior
36、of other customersB. analyzing statistics carefullyC. educating ourselves to use reviews properlyD. referring to our former experiences10. What will Dr. Powell agree with?A. No review is reliable when customers buy things online.B. Customers should rethink the way reviews are shown.C. The retailers
37、should teach customers how to use reviews.D. It is not wise to follow the crowd when customers make a purchase.11. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To argue. B. To inform.C. To persuade. D. To prove.【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B【解析】这篇文章主要讲了研究表明，人们在购物时，首先会观察其他顾客的行为 ，Dr. Powell 认为购物时的这种从众心理是不明智的。 8. 细节
38、理解题。由 even if the product with more reviews has lower ratings.可知选 C。9. 细节理解题。由 This herd-mentality is a function of social learning, the process by which new behaviors are learned through observing the behavior of others 可知研究表明，我们会观察其他顾客的行为， 然后购物，选A。10. 推理判断题。由 That includes absorbing the idea that
39、a larger number of reviews is not a reliable indicator of a products quality.可推知 Dr. Powell 认为购物时的从众心理是不明智的，选 D。11. 写作意图题。作者写这篇文章是在告知一个事实，故选 B。DNew Zealand plans to bar foreigners from purchasing existing homes. The ban is expected to become law this year. It aims to slow the rising housing prices a
40、nd protect New Zealanders interested in buying a home.The Labour Party government believes that foreign investors have pushed many possible first-time home buyers and families out of the housing market. Last year, median housing prices across the country rose by 5.8 percent, to over $405,000. Housin
41、g prices rose even more in New Zealands capital city, Wellington. Price there rose by more than 18 percent over a 12-month period that ended in June 2017.The rising prices have pushed home ownership outside the reach of many possible buyers. One home owner told VOA he feels sorry for the younger gen
42、eration. “I just believe the market has made it impossible for them to get into the housing. Just 25 years ago, three out of every four New Zealanders lived in their own homes. Now the rate is 64 percent and falling.The plan to ban foreigners from buying existing homes has yet to be approved. But th
43、e measure, called the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill, passed its first reading in parliament in December. Restricting foreign ownership of housing has been tried in other countries, including Switzerland, “If foreign investors are looking to put their cash into New Zealand, if it then forces up
44、the price of property, people cannot afford to live anymore.” says Norman Gemmell, chair of public finance at Victoria University.Critics say foreign investors have had only a small effect on the cost of housing. Low interest rates, limited supply and immigration have also driven up house prices.Hou
45、sing prices continue to make solid gains across the country. And for many New Zealanders, the dream of owning a home is as distant as ever.12. Which is the main factor of the high housing prices, according to the Labour Party government?A. Low interest rates. B. Domestic investors.C. Immigration. D.
46、 Foreign buyers.13. What is true about the housing condition in New Zealand?A. Housing prices rose by over 18 percent over a year.B. The housing prices of the capital city rose the least.C. The rate of New Zealanders living in their own houses is decreasing.D. The country has witnessed the highest r
47、ise of housing prices up to now.14. What do we know about the ban against housing buying of foreigners?A. It has been approved in New Zealand so far.B. It has won the support of people from all walks of life.C. Similar bans have been adopted in some other countries.D. It will definitely make New Zealanders harder to own a home.15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. It is hard for the locals to buy a house in New Zealand.B. A ban on stopping foreign home buyers will take effect in New Zealand.C. The prices of houses have been rising sharply in New Zealand.D. There are man
