1、山东省莱芜市 2018 届高三上学期期中考试英语试题2017.11本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。共 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名，班级，准考证号座号填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。2.第卷每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。3.第卷必须用 0.5 毫米的黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，鲜花掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液，胶带纸，修正带。不按以上要求作答的
2、答案无效。第 I 卷（共 100 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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，并标在试卷的形影位置。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。例:How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.答案是 C。1.What is the man doing?A.
3、Hes running.B. Hes hiking.C. Hes drinking water.2.When will the girl learn how to surf?A. In 5 years.B. In 10 years.C. In 15 years.3. Where are the speakers?A. Up in a tree.B. On a beach.C. On a big hill.4. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. Careers.B. Health problems.C. Types of hospitals.5
4、. How do the speakers know each other?A. From work.B.From school.C. From the restaurant.第二节：(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What is the dogs name?A. Harry.B. Yod
5、a.C. Luke.7. What is the dog like?A. Young and fast.B. Old and loyal.C. Big and scary.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What is the mans attitude toward the woman?A. Annoyed.B. Encouraging.C. Admiring.9. How long did it take the man to learn Spanish?A. A couple weeks.B. A few months.C. Several years.听第 8 段材料，回答
6、第 10 至 12 题。10. When did the man see the bear?A. At about 9:15 am.B. At about 9:30am.C. At about 9:45 am.11. How did the bear act toward the man?A. It attacked him.B. It showed its teeth.C. It ran away quickly.12. What does the man think of the bear?A. It isnt very dangerous.B. It is a beautiful bro
7、wn bear.C.It often attacked runners in spring.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.Where are the speakers?A. At a bookstore.B. At a library.C. At Ms. Calvins house.14. Who is the main character in Ms. Calvins book?A. A Bird.B. A dog.C. A scientist.15. Hoe long did it take Ms. Calvins write her book?A. About th
8、ree months.B. About one year.C. About two years.16. What helps Ms, Calvin think of ideas?A. Feeding birds.B. Reading the newspaper.C. Taking a shot shower.听第 10 段材料，回答 17 至 20 题。17. What is the topic of the talk?A. Bad behavior in schools.B. Making kids healthier.C. New education methods.18. Who is
9、Ashanti Branch?A. An assistant principal.B. The manager of a company.C. A parent of a student.19. What is difficult for the kids to do?A. Sit still in class.B. Adjust to the new education system.C. Work independently on school work.20. What was the solution to the problem?A. More teachers.B. Shorter
10、 class time.C. Different furniture.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 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。ATypes of Fire ExtinguishersFire extinguishers are marked according to the kind of fore on which they should be used. Using the wrong type of the extinguishers can be da
11、ngerous and make things worse.Type A extinguishers are used for fires on paper, cloth, wood, rubber, many plastics and so on. These types of fires usually leave ashes when they burn, so use Type A extinguishers for fires that leave ashes.Type B extinguishers are used for burning liquids, such as oil
12、, gasoline, and paints. These substances often come in barral-shaped containers, so use Type B extinguishers for such barrals.Type C extinguishers are used for electrical fires Electricity travels in a circuit, so use Type C extinguishers for circuits.Remember, A is for Ashes, B is for Barrals, and
13、C is for Circuits. Make sure you have the correct type of fire extinguisher, learn PASS. PASS stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.Pull the pin at top of the extinguisher cylinder（灭火器圆筒）.Aim the nozzle（喷嘴）at the base of the fire.Squeeze or press the bandle.Sweep the sprary from side-to-side at t
14、he fires base until it goes out.1. What is the purpose of the text?A. To get the readers informed.B. To entertain readers.C. To sell fire extinguishers.D. To express opinions.2. What should you do before using a fire extinguisher?A. Check whether it is in good condition.B. Check whether you have cho
15、sen a right one.C. Make sure you have an instructor beside you.D. Made sure you have mastered the way to use one.3. Which of following can replace the underlined phrase “goes out” ?A. Keeps burning.B. Stops bursting.C. Goes off.D. Stops shining.4. The tone of this test can be best described as _.A.
16、depressing.B. humorous.C. serious.D. optimistic.【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C【解析】这篇文章主要讲了在发生火灾时，如何选择正确的灭火器以及怎样使用灭火器。2. 推理判断题。由 Using the wrong type of the extinguishers can be dangerous and make things worse.以及Make sure you have the correct type of fire extinguisher,可推断出在使用灭火器之前，要检查一下你是否选择对了合适的灭火器，选 B。3.
17、词义猜测题。Sweep the sprary from side-to-side at the fires base until it goes out. 这句话的意思是用喷雾从一边到另一边扫射大火的基部，直到它不再闪烁。所以“goes out” 的意思是停止闪烁，选 D。4. 推理判断题。这篇文章主要讲了在发生火灾时，如何选择正确的灭火器以及怎样使用灭火器，所以这篇文章的语气是非常严肃的，选 C。BSmall islands that bear the brunt of rising sea levels also face the greatest risk of diseases lin
18、ked to a warmer planet, health leaders said on Saturday, as 13 million medical professionals added to the calls for a global climate pact.Hundreds of thousands more people will die every year from heat stroke and tropical illnesses unless negotiators in Paris can agree a strong global deal to decrea
19、se global warming the Global Climate and Health Alliance said.The Would Health Organization has warned that the effects of extreme weather on the fight against malnutrition, malaria and diarrhea alone will account for an extra 250,000 premature deaths a year by 2030.“In the case of small island stat
20、es like Tuvalu, the health impacts of climate change are palpable,” said the islands health minister.“When we are talking about climate change, this is important for the future health of our people, and people everywhere.”John Usamate, health minister for Fiji, said the island was suffering from cli
21、mate-related diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes and unknown in Fiji.“As the climate changes, we are seeing new infectious diseases and many other health impacts,” he said.The Global Climate and Health Alliance groups more than 1,700 health organization
22、s and 8,200 hospitals and health facilities.It is said it had collected 13 million signatories（签字者）from its members, wanting to come to a medical agreement on the need to fight against global warming.Even without the wider effects of climate change, air pollution from fossil fuels, especially from c
23、oal-fired electricity and vehicle emissions（排放）, is a major cause of early death.In the European Union, more than 400,000 early deaths a year are linked to air pollution that cause respiratory disease and some forms of cancer, the European Commission has found.5. What is the possible result of globa
24、l warming?A. Many small islands will appear.B. Many cars will be banned driving.C. The sea level will continually decrease.D. Many people will die from climate-related diseases.6. Why did so many people join together?A. To fight against global warming.B. To fight off climate-related diseases.C. To d
25、ecrease the effects of climate change.D. To force the government to take measures.7. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A. Cancer is a disease caused by air pollution.B. More than 400,000 people die each year in Europe.C. Climate change is the main cause of many diseases.D. No air pollut
26、ion, no deaths.8. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to prevent climate change.B. How to prevent emission of harmful gases.C. The effect that climate change has on health.D. Measures to prevent air pollution.【答案】5. D 6. A 7. C 8. C【解析】这篇文章主要讲了气候改变对健康的影响。5. 细节理解题。由 Hundreds of thousands more peo
27、ple will die every year from heat stroke and tropical illnesses unless negotiators in Paris can agree a strong global deal to decrease global warming the Global Climate and Health Alliance said.可知全球变暖可能会导致许多人死于和气候有关的疾病，选 D。6. 推理判断题。由 It is said it had collected 13 million signatories（签字者）from its me
28、mbers, wanting to come to a medical agreement on the need to fight against global warming.可知许多人联合起来是因为他们想要与全球变暖作斗争，选 A。7. 细节理解题。由 Even without the wider effects of climate change, air pollution from fossil fuels, especially from coal-fired electricity and vehicle emissions（排放）, is a major cause of e
29、arly death. In the European Union, more than 400,000 early deaths a year are linked to air pollution that cause respiratory disease and some forms of cancer, the European Commission has found.可知最后两个自然段主要讲了许多疾病是由气候改变造成的，选 C。8. 主旨大意题。这篇文章主要讲了许多疾病是由气候改变造成的，全球变暖可能会导致许多人死于和气候有关的疾病，也就是气候改变对健康的影响，选 C。CBorn
30、 in the Netherlands in 1853, Van Gogh led a simple life in a small town until the age of 16. He then left school and joined a firm of art dealers in the large city of The Hague. He eventually realized that dealing with others artwork was not his profession, his true love was to become an artist hims
31、elf.He devoted much of his time to learning the fundamentals of drawing. Van Gogh believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw. It was only after he was comfortable in this area that he began to use oil paints. That is when he developed a style and talent for co
32、lor that made him one of the most respected artists of all time.Van Goghs paintings are amazing representations of his view of the world. The colors jump off the canvas（画布）, not only because of their brightness but also because of the brush strokes（笔画）. Van Gogh avoided light, feathery strokes, whic
33、h would portray typical subjects. Instead, he used his brush and oils to make layers that built the painting until it was almost three-dimensional.Perhaps one of the most memorable examples of Van Goghs use of color and brush style is his painting The Starry Night. The sky swirls（打旋）across the canva
34、s, while the stars shine with unearthly brightness. Each brush stroke creates the image of movement. Under the sky rests a village painted with smaller strokes and finer detail, giving the impression of peace. A large tree in the foreground suggests that the view is enjoyed from the top of a hill, w
35、hich offers a glance of the beauty of the night sky. The Starry Night shows Van Goghs ability to create a powerful image with simple subjects.Van Gog spent only the last ten years of his life painting. He is believed to have sold only one of the 900 paint he created during those years. Yet Van Gogh
36、today is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He influence is evident; many painters mimic his style and use of color. His artwork can be found in museums all over the would and is valued in the millions of dollars, a testament to Vincent Van Goghs talent.9. How did Van Gogh learn to
37、paint?A. By reading many books about art.B. By familiarizing himself with basic techniques.C. By closely observing the world around him.D. By carefully studying the techniques of others.10. What does the author seem to admire most about Van Goghs paintings?A. The images.B. The mood.C. The brushwork.
38、D. The themes.11. Why does the author refer to The Starry Night?A. To praise Van Goghs ability.B. To show Van Goghs style of painting.C. To show Van Goghs respect of nature.D. To honnor the great genius.【答案】9. B 10. C 11. A【解析】本文介绍了伟大的画家梵高以及他的代表作。9. 细节理解题。由 He devoted much of his time to learning th
39、e fundamentals of drawing. Van Gogh believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw.可知梵高通过让自己熟悉基本的绘画技巧来学习绘画，选 B。10. 推理判断题。由 Van Goghs paintings are amazing representations of his view of the world. The colors jump off the canvas（画布）, not only because of their brigh
40、tness but also because of the brush strokes（笔画）.可知作者最欣赏梵高绘画中的画法，选 C。11. 细节理解题。由 The Starry Night shows Van Goghs ability to create a powerful image with simple subjects.可推断出作者提到梵高的星夜是为了赞扬梵高的绘画才能，选 A。【名师点睛】细节题，是指原文提到了某事物、现象或理论，题干针对原文具体叙述本身发问。一般包括直接理解题（在原文中可直接找到答案，常用 who, what, when, where, why 和 how
41、等提问。 ）语义转化题（需要将题目信息与原文相关信息进行语义上的转换，两者存在表达上的差异，有时需要进行加工或整理后方能得出结论） 、数字计算题、排列顺序题、图表图画题等。抓住文段中的事实和细节是做好该题型的关键，也是做好其它类型问题的基础。例如：细节理解题。由 He devoted much of his time to learning the fundamentals of drawing. Van Gogh believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw.可知梵高通过让
42、自己熟悉基本的绘画技巧来学习绘画，选 B。DIn colleges around the country, most students are also workers. The reality of college can be pretty different from the images presented in movies and television. Instead of the students who wake up late, party all the time, and study only before exams, many colleges are full o
43、f students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities, but real jobs, too.This isnt a temporary phenomenon. The share of working students has been on the rise since the 1970s, and one-fifth of students work year round. About one-quarter of those who work while attending school have b
44、oth a full-course load and a full-time job. The arrangement can help pay for tuition (学费) and living costs, obviously. And theres value in it beyond the direct cause: such jobs can also be critical for developing important professional and social skills that make it easier to land a job after gradua
45、tion. With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets, on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to ensure a job later on.But its not all upside. Even full-time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. The study notes that if a
46、student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage, they would earn just over $15,000 each year, certainly not enough to pay for tuition, room, and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid. That means that though theyre sacrificing time away from the classroom, many working
47、students will still graduate with at least some debt. And working full time can reduce the chance that students will graduate at all, by cutting into the time available for studying and attending classes.There is little reward for attending but not finishing college. Students who end up leaving scho
48、ol because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadnt gone at all. The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students further into debt without receiving any of the
49、 financial or career benefits.12. What is the reality of college students?A. They throw parties a lot.B. They stay up late every night.C. They pay no attention to exams.D. They work besides attending classes.13. What has caused the increasing number of working students?A. The need of developing social networks.B. The lack of summer jobs for young adults.
