1、2018 届内蒙古包钢四中高三 10 月阶段性测试 英语(考试 时间 100 分钟。试卷满分 120 分)第一部分 阅读理解第一节 （共小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）ABabysitter(保姆) WantedI am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and h
2、ave some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to or call 800-4964.Off ice Manager WantedOur company is looking for a full-time experienced m
3、anager to run the business. Strong skills in organization and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (财务的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.Please reply to or call 800-6978 to apply.Waiter/ Waitress Wan
4、tedA restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics (基本要素) of fine dining and customer service.If youre interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152craigslist.org
5、to apply.This is a part-time job.Office Cleaner WantedLooking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.Duties include:Cleaning the washroomsCleaning the furnitureSweeping the floorsOther general cleaning experien
6、ce is necessary. Pay: $15 per hourReply to:job-p3b7u-1365632206craigslist.org or call 800-8197.1. Which of the following position is a full-time job?A. Office manager. B.Babysitter. C.Waiter / waitress. D.Office cleaner.2. If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for
7、 a job, where should she send an email?A.job-p3b7u-1365632206craigslist.org B.job-tkupe-1329358152craigslist.orgCD3. What can we learn from the passage?A. The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.B. Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.C.A babysitter earns $5 more than an offic
8、e cleaner per hour. D. One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.24.Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?A. Having knowledge of wines. B. Being familiar with computers.C. Knowing more about menus. D. Working well with others.BOne Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went sk
9、iing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didnt have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was
10、 getting colder by the minute.Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put. The fi
11、rst thing he did was to find shelter form the freezing wind and snow. If he didnt, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him.Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of hims
12、elf, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldnt lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he could- he huddled(蜷缩) in his cave and
13、 slept.The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldnt find anyone. He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas went out to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him.
14、 After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls survival show. Man vs. Wild. Thats where he learned the tips that saved his life, In each episode(一期节目)of Man vs. Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a w
15、ild area and has to find his way out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.5. What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?A. He caught a cold B. He broke his ski
16、s.C. He hurt his eyes D. He got lost.6. How did Nicholas keep himself warm?A. He built a snow cave. B. He lighted some branches.C. He kept on skiing. D. He found a shelter. 7. On Tuesday, Nicholas _.A. returned to his shelter safely B. got stuck in the snow C. was saved by a searcher D. staved where
17、 he was CRachel Louise Carson was born on May 27th, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. She grew up on a farm where she learnt about nature and animals. Rachel loved reading and writing stories when she was young. She even had a story published when she was only ten years old. One of Rachels favorite
18、subjects was oceanology.Rachel attended college at the Pennsylvania College for Women where she majored in biology. She later got her masters degree in zoology from Johns Hopkins University. After graduation, Rachel taught for a while and then got a job at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. At firs
19、t, she wrote for a weekly radio program that educated people on marine biology. Later, she became a marine biologist and chief editor of publications for the Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition to her work at the Fish and Wildlife Service, Rachel wrote articles for magazines about the ocean. In 1
20、941, she published her first book called Under the Sea Wind. However, her second book, The Sea Around Us, made her famous. The Sea Around Us was published in 1951 and was on the New York Times bestseller list for 39 weeks. With the success of the book, Rachel quit her job at the Fish and Wildlife Se
21、rvice and concentrated on writing full-time.After World War, farmers began to use pesticides (农药) such as DDT on their crops. Rachel was concerned about the effects that large-scale spraying of DDT may have on the health of people as well as the environment. Rachel began to gather research material
22、on pesticides and write a book about the subject.Rachel spent four years gathering research material and writing the book. She named it Silent Spring referring to bird death due to pesticides and the spring being silent without their songs. Published in 1962, the book became very popular and brought
23、 the environmental issues of pesticides to the general public.On April 14th, 1964, she died of breast cancer in her home in Maryland8. What did Rachel Louise Carson major in for her bachelors degree?A. Oceanology. B. Biology. C. Zoology. D. Engineering.9. What is the right order of the following eve
24、nts about Rachels life?a. She collected material for Silent Spring.b. She taught for a while after graduation.c. She gave up her job at the Service.d. She had her first book published.e. She became a marine biologist.A.d-a-c-b-e B.b-d-c-e-a C.d-c-a-b-e D.b-e-d-c-a10. It can be inferred from the pass
25、age that _.A. Rachel showed a talent for writing at a young ageB. it took little effort for Rachel to write Silent SpringC. it was Silent Spring that brought Rachel instant fameD. Rachel is believed to be more a biologist than a writer11. What type of writing is the article likely to be?A.A short st
26、ory. B.A book review. C. A biography. D. A news report.D.Every week in China, millions of people will sit in front of their TVs watching teenagers compete for the title Character Hero, which is a Chinese-style spelling bee(拼写大赛). In this challenge, young competitors must write Chinese characters by
27、hand. To prepare for the competition, the competitors usually spend months studying dictionaries.Perhaps the shows popularity should not be a surprise. Along with gunpowder and paper, many Chinese people consider the creation of Chinese calligraphy(书法)to be one of their primary contributions to civi
28、lization. Unfortunately, all over the country, Chinese people are forgetting how to write their own language without computerized help. Software on smart phones and computers allows users to type in the basic sound of the word using the Latin alphabet. The correct character is chosen from a list. Th
29、e result? Its possible to recognize characters without remembering how to write them.But theres still hope for the paint brush. Chinas Education Ministry wants children to spend more time learning how to write.In one Beijing primary school we visited, students practice calligraphy every day inside a
30、 specially decorated classroom with traditional Chinese paintings hanging on the walls. Soft music plays as a group of six-year-olds dip brush pens into black ink. They look up at the blackboard often to study their teachers examples before carefully attempting to reproduce those characters on thin
31、rice paper. “If adults can survive without using handwriting, why bother to teach it now?” we ask the calligraphy teacher, Shen Bin. “The ability to write characters is part of Chinese tradition and culture,” she reasons. “Students must learn now so they dont forget when they grow up.” says the teac
32、her.12. Which of the following is closest in meaning with the underlined sentence is paragraph 2?A. Ever Chinese can write Chinese characters easily, especially with computersB. Only with the help of computers can some Chinese people write Chinese charactersC. Despite the help of computers, Chinese
33、people have forgotten how to writeD. Computers are the only means to rely on to write Chinese characters for many people13. What can we learn about the Character Hero?A. Its open to people of all ages and all walks.B. Its the most-viewed TV programs in China.C .It aims to spread Chinese culture to t
34、he world.D .It draws great public attention across the country.14. Why are Chinese people forgetting how to write the characters?A. Chinese people dont refer to dictionaries very often.B. Chinese people no longer use brush pens or practice calligraphy.C. Chinese people are using the Latin alphabet i
35、nstead of the characters.D. Chinese people neednt write by hand as often with the help of technology.35. According to Shen Bin, being able to write characters by hand is_.A. necessary for adults to survive in ChinaB. a requirement made by the Education MinistryC .helpful to keep Chinese tradition an
36、d culture aliveD. an ability to be developed only when you are students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。选项在有两项为多余选项。How to Get MotivatedYou must think positively no matter how big a challenge isIf you think positively，you will feel better and will be able to overcome challeng
37、es in lifeFurthermore，meet an optimistic person and you will notice how motivated he is towards life_ （16） _. On the other hand，negative thinking will only cause more depression in your life_（17） _ .Dont be jealous of those who are successful around youInstead，take inspiration from their success sto
38、riesThis will make you motivated to get what you wantMoreover ，you can also read books that are written by inspirational and successful personalitiesThere is a famous quote that reads，“A healthy body leads to a healthy mind“If your mind is healthy，you will think positively_（18） _ .Whether you are wo
39、rking out in the gym or going for a long walk，make sure that you incorporate an exercise plan in your daily routine_（19）_. Therefore，it is important to break your routine and do something differentWhether you go on a vacation or learn a new skill，it is important to break the monotony（单调）in your dail
40、y life Human beings are extraordinary individuals who are able to complete the hardest tasks and achieve the impossibleIt is important to get out of your comfort zone and try something different_（20） _ ATherefore，it is important to exercise regularlyBKeeping yourself motivated is not a difficult tas
41、kCYou might lose motivation by doing the same things over and over againDOne of the best ways to motivate oneself is to get inspired by others successERemember，positive thinking gives you motivation to achieve what you wantFBy doing so you will get motivated and your attitudes towards life will be p
42、ositiveGDo things that make you happy and find inspiration in possibly everything you see 第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 完型填空（共小题；每小题.5 分，满分 30 分）In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. In the middle of complete damage and disorder, a f
43、ather rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, _21_ that the building was _22_.After the unforgettably shock, he _23_ the promise he had made to his son: “No matter _24_, Ill always be there for you!“ And tears began to _25_ his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins, it looked hopele
44、ss, but he kept remembering his _26 to his son. He rushed there and started _27_ the ruins.As he was digging, other helpless parents arrived, _28_: “Its too late! Theyre all dead! _29_, face reality, theres nothing you can do!“ To each parent he responded with _30_ “Are you going to help me now?“ No
45、 one helped And then he continued to dig for his son, stone by stone. Courageously, he went on alone because he needed to know _31_: “Is my boy _32_ or is he dead?“ He dug for eight hours.12 hours.24 hours.36 hours.then, in _33_ hour, he pulled back a large stone and heard his sons _34_. He screamed
46、 his sons name, “ARMAND!“ He heard back, “Dad!?! Its me, Dad! I told the other kids not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you _35_ me and _36_ you saved me, theyd be savedYou promised, No matter what happens, Ill always be there for you! You did it, Dad!“ “Whats going on there?” the fath
47、er asked“There are 14 of us _37_ out of 33,dad Were _38_, hungry, thirsty and thankful youre here. When the building collapsed, it made a triangle(三角), and it _39_us.“Come out, boy!“No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, _40_ I know youll get me! No matter what happens, I know youll always be there for me!“21 Aonly discovering Bonly realizing Conly to find Donly to realize 22 Ain silent Bin surprise C in damage Din ruins23 Aremembered Bforgot Ckept Dmemorized24 Awhich happens B. what happens Chow happens D. who happens25 Afill Bfill in Ccome
