1、2018 届安徽省蚌埠市高三上学期第一次教学质量检查考试 英语+听力本试卷第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）。第 I 卷 1 至 8 页，第 II 卷 9 至 10 页。满分 150 分。考试时间 120 分钟。考试结束，将答题卷交回。第 I 卷第一部分 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的
2、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 did the two speakers plan to do?A. Play tennis. B. Go bicycling. C. Travel by ship.2. What are the two speakers doing?A. Climbing stairs. B. Discussing a trip. C. Walking down a hill.3. What is the woman?A. A shop assistant B. A tourist guide. C. A bank clerk.4. How
3、 long does regular mail get to Venezuela?A. Three to four weeks. B. Two or three days. C. One or two days.5. What will the woman probably do?A. Throw away the hat. B. Buy another hat. C. Wear the hat.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
4、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. Where will the woman drive the man?A. To his aunt. B. To his home. C. To the airport.7. What do we know about the man?A. He has no money on him. B. He wont pick up his aunt. C. He is a kind and hopeful man.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8
5、、9 题。8. Where is the man now?A. In Texas. B. In Montreal. C. In Los Angeles.9. What do we know about the man?A. He once lived in France. B. He was born in Los Angeles. C. He got a job right after graduation.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a shop. B. In a house
6、. C. In a factory.11. What do we know about the washing machine?A. The men from the shop are repairing it. B. The woman wants the man to repair it.C. Nothing is wrong with it.12. Why did the man get angry last time?A. He wasnt satisfied with the repairs. B. He didnt like the man from the shop.C. The
7、 man from the shop charged too much.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where did the woman find $150?A. In the street. B. In the shop. C. In the car.14. What does the man think of the woman?A. Honest. B. Careful. C. Friendly.15. Why was the man uncomfortable?A. The goods were very bad. B. Someone had stolen
8、 his money.C. He had no money to buy goods.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The two speakers are husband and wife. B. The woman got the money handed over.C. The woman liked the purse she found very much.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What does the man need?A. A room for two nights. B. A r
9、est for a while. C. A seat in the hall.18. Which telephone can the man use?A. The one on the womans desk. B. The one at the business center.C. The one in the hall.19. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman will do some cleaning. B. A waiter is waiting outside.C. A man has checked out.2
10、0. What does the man ask the woman to do at the end of the talk?A. Change towels and sheets. B. Serve breakfast. C. Wake him up.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。ADry ice is CO2 in solid form, with a temperature of about -78.5. Unlike common ice,
11、dry ice doesnt melt（熔化） into a liquid. When dry ice melts, it turns into a gas. So when you see dry ice “smoking”, its frozen CO2 melting into its gaseous（气态的）state. Dry ice is a popular matter in scientific experiments. It creates projects that look cool.Experiment: Healthy dry ice popsicles（棒冰）Thi
12、s dry ice experiment will catch peoples eye, especially little kids because the dry ice is going to be used to make what the young love to eat. It should take you about 10 minutes or less to have a frozen treat to enjoy.MaterialsOne large block of dry iceA large spoonPopsicle sticksOne cup of your f
13、avorite juiceA tall glass filled with waterDirectionsUse the large spoon to make a popsicle shaped space in a block of dry ice. You can set the ice on a piece of cloth or plastic on your table to do this work. Of course, keep in mind that its okay it its not exactly popsicle shaped.Add popsicle stic
14、k to the middle of the space so that when you pour in the liquid, it will freeze around the popsicle stick.Hold the popsicle stick in place and wait a few minutes for your popsicle to harden. After several minutes, take away the popsicle from the block of dry ice and put it into a tall glass of wate
15、r for a few seconds. Do this to warm up the popsicle just a bit. Otherwise, it will be too cold.21. What do dry ice and common ice have in common?A. Their state after melting. B. Their temperature.C. Their usage. D. Their form.22. Which material in the following is not a must in making a popsicle?A.
16、 Water. B. A spoon. C. Sticks. D. Cloth.23. What is a tall glass filled with water used for in the experiment?A. To warm the popsicle. B. To harden the popsicle.C. To cool the popsicle. D. To shape the popsicle.BSome years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swi
17、m in the lake behind his house. He swam towards the middle of the lake, not realizing that a crocodile was swimming toward him. His mother, who was in the house, was looking out of the window and saw the two. In great fear, she ran toward the water, shouting to her son as loudly as she could. Hearin
18、g her voice, the boy became alarmed and swam back. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the crocodile reached him. The mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the crocodile snatched his legs. The crocodile was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too eager to let go.
19、A farmer happened to drive by, heard their screams, raced from his truck, too aim and shot the crocodile.Remarkably, the boy survived, after several weeks in hospital. His legs were extremely scarred by the attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mothers fingernails dug
20、 into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter. “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them be
21、cause my Mom wouldnt let go.”Never judge another persons scars, because you dont know how they were made.24. Which will be the best title for the text?A. Scars of Love. B. Women Hold up Half the Sky.C. A Terrible Experience. D. Dont Judge by Appearances.25. Hearing Mothers shouts, the boy _.A. remai
22、ned in the middle at a loss B. didnt stop swimming forwardsC. swam back towards the shore D. was ready to fight the crocodile26. Which of the following statements is true?A. A crocodile attacked him when the boy and his mother were swimming.B. The crocodile bit the arms of the boy when it reached hi
23、m.C. There is always an interesting story behind every scar.D. It was a farmer who shot the crocodile.27. By saying the words (see the underlined sentence), the boy really wanted to show _.A. how deep the scars made by the crocodile wereB. what a brave and courageous boy he wasC. how many scars and
24、scratches he hadD. how great and beloved his mother wasCDoes Fame Drive You Crazy?Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, todays stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the worlds attention. Paparazzi（狗仔队）camp ou
25、tside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids（小报）publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature!According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebrities（名星）famous people, worry constantly abou
26、t their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villarreal says, “they feel separated and alone.”The phenomenon of tracking celebritie
27、s has been around for ages. In the 4th century B. C., painters followed Alexanderthe Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain（抱怨）about his
28、lack of privacy（隐私）. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern
29、 cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.If fame is so troublesome, why arent all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some star
30、s stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, e
31、ven stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.28. It can be learned from the passage that stars today _.A. are often misunderstood by the publicB. can no longer have their privacy protectedC. spend too much on their public appe
32、aranceD. care little about how they have come into fame29. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. Great heroes of the past were generally admired.B. The problem faced by celebrities has a long history.C. Well known actors are usually targets of tabloids.D. Works of popular writers often have a lot
33、of readers.30. What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?A. Availability of modern media. B. Inadequate social recognition.C. Lack of favorable chances. D. Huge population of fans.31. What is the authors attitude toward modern celebrity?A. Sincere. B. Skeptical. C. Disapproving. D. Sympathet
34、ic.DWhether or not you believe Professor Stephen Hawkings alarming theory that building a “strong” artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the end of the human race, its clear that AI is reaching the point where soon it will affect almost every aspect of how we work with computers. We must get us
35、ed to computers that talk back.Last year, investment（投资）bank Deep Ventures attracted much media attention when it announced that it had appointed an AI computer to its board of directors to help make important business decisions. What actually happened was that the company used a program called VITA
36、L to analyse potential investments in different business. But VITAL doesnt attend board meetings or vote its just a program. While its not quite the evil robot we see in science fiction movies, it shows us how far computers and AI have advanced.Soon AI systems will be driving our vehicles, interpret
37、ing our facial expressions as we perform complex tasks, translating our voices into different languages and building other machines for us in factories around the world. But they wont look like us or pretend to be human.In the new film Ex Machina, a computer scientist is asked to assess whether a be
38、autiful human looking robot called Ava has human intelligence. I wont ruin the film for you, but it occurred to me that one of the reasons we believe other human beings are conscious and have intelligence is that were told they are all the time. Indeed, if you stopped believing other people have min
39、ds, you would quickly find yourself unable to function in the world.Googles Eric Schmidt argues that we shouldnt worry about AI, and that we need instead to redesign our education systems so that we learn how to get on with the machines. As powerful computer based intelligences continue developing,
40、we must let go of the belief that only humans have intelligence and consciousness. Just as we have accepted the reality that the self awareness that makes minds possible exists within the animal world, we may soon accept that it can also exist within the machine world.32. According to Professor Step
41、hen Hawking, human beings _.A. may be endangered by strong AI B. are still more intelligent than machinesC. will benefit greatly from the advances in AI D. will never be able to build a strong AI system33. According to Paragraph 2, VITAL can _.A. attend board meetings to vote B. make final decisions
42、 for the bankC. attract more investments to the bank D. assess the value of different businesses34. The author predicts that AI machines will soon be able to _.A. control peoples facial expressions B. construct other intelligent machinesC. have a human like physical appearance D. change peoples spee
43、ches into different languages35. Which of the following would the author most probably agree with?A. It is too late to stop the danger of artificial intelligence.B. Humans should learn to live with intelligent machines.C. Intelligent machines will eventually control the world.D. Only humans can have
44、 intelligence and consciousness.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。Suggestions that you should read books36 If you dont believe me, please consider these compelling（令人信服的）reasons to read more books.You will optimize（使最优化）your brain power.This shouldnt come as a shock
45、, but studies suggest reading makes you smart. Unlike watching television requires no thought process. Reading is an active learning experience that will keep your mind sharp (even in old age).37 Sometimes our daily life can start to feel dull, dry or sad. At times like this, I like to dive into a g
46、ood fiction book for a much needed escape into another world, where I can forget about whatever problems are stressing me out. Youll come back refreshed after your mini vacation to a fresh and exciting place in the world of words.You will improve your vocabulary38 I couldnt imagine how I would write
47、 articles like this, if I didnt actively aim to expand my vocabulary, because using the same few words to express myself would get awfully boring in a hurry.You will reduce stress and relax into a good nights sleep.Exposing yourself to artificial light n your cellphone, TV or tablet reduces your bod
48、ys production of melatonin（退黑激素） . 39 You would be wise to cut off all electronics at least an hour before bed, and replace that with a good book, which is a much better sleep friendly alternative.You will change your lifeI firmly believe that if it wasnt for books, I wouldnt have achieved an awful
49、lot in my life; nor would I have the knowledge, imagination or creativity that I depend on as a writer, business owner, and a coach. 40 A. You will be absorbed in a new world.B. The more books you read, the better your life will be.C. If youre looking for entertainment on a budget.D. Therefore, if you do so late at night, it can make you difficult to get a good nights sleep.E. Reading introduced me to concepts like relaxation exercises, and the importance of love.F. I hope
