1、2018 届河北省衡水中学高三 11 月份联考 英语第一部分 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）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AEVENTSAug. 31-Sept. 4, Laughter BusCape Town, South AfricaLovely sightseeing tour with laughter, fun and festivities. The tour departs from Cape Town towards the Garden Route, stopping a
2、t beautiful and interesting places, enjoying lunch at the seaside and sharing laughter with local communities. Cost: $ 800.+ 27 7222-97454，info laughterbus.co.za Sept. 17-18, Laughter Yoga 2-day Certified Leader Training Irvine, California, USA10 a. m. 5 p. m. daily at Irvine Valley College. Learn t
3、o laugh for health without the need of jokes. Start a laughter club, share laughter with elders and kids, and earn income sharing happiness. Includes practice with Jeffrey Briar. Costs: $ 295.(949) 376-1939, JBriarLYInstitute.org Sept. 30, Laughter is Serious Business Workshop St. Albans, Hertfordsh
4、ire, UKA workshop for those who have completed Laughter Leader / Skills courses and want to get ideas and real advice on how to promote (提升) themselves. 10 a. m. 3 p.m. with lunch break. Costs: 100 (includes a 25 DVD).+ 44 (0) 1727-741-050, lotteunitedmind.co.uk Oct. 7-9, Laguna Laughter Club Mounta
5、in Retreat (静修)Angelus Oaks, California, USAEveryone is welcome on this three-day retreat in the pine forest of Redlands. Daily laughter yoga sessions, music, dancing, hiking, and vision-sharing. Costs: $ 150 (includes meals).(949) 376-1241, Anne LaughingA Oct. 29-Nov. 5，Laughter Cruise in the Carib
6、beanThe tour departs from Miami, Florida, USA. Daily laughter sessions, onboard programs, easy yoga classes, creating new exercises, fun and friendship! Holland America Lines. Costs: $ 719.(941) 349-6069, 1. Where can you meet Jeffrey Briar?A. On a Caribbean island.B. At Irvine Valley College.C. At
7、the seaside of Cape Town.D. In the pine forest of Redlands.2. Which number should you call if you want to attend an advanced Laughter Yoga Leader course?A. (949) 376-1241.B. (941) 349-6069.C. +27 7222-97454.D. +44 (0) 1727-741-050.3. When can you take an easy laughter yoga class on a ship?A. Oct. 7.
8、B. Sept. 17.C. Oct. 29.D. Aug. 31.BAs a videogame producer, John Day has created popular games such as “Meet the Robinsons”, “Car 2” and “Toy Story 3”.When he was young, Day spent lots of time playing videogames, but getting game ideas from his imagination to the screen required plenty of technical
9、know-how, too. Luckily for Day, his father worked in the computer industry and shared his knowledge. However, Day says, “Each time he caught me playing games as a kid, his trademark phrase was, Youre never going to amount to anything, wasting all that time on these videogames.”“I built my first PC w
10、hen I was 11,” Day says, “and I never really stopped.”While studying business management in college, Day also worked as a game tester. Both his education and job experience help him now as he comes up with new ideas, meets deadlines and solves problems.A videogame producer is in charge of a games de
11、velopment from beginning to end. Day says, “All producers have to be designers, at least a little bit.” Another part of Days job is getting things done on time and within budget. “We have to create a product before a certain date, and it takes work to get there.” Sometimes that can be a challenge. P
12、roblems come up often when hes working on a game, and in his fast-paced industry, missing a deadline is not allowed.In his job, Day answers to many people who are expecting high-quality games. Thats a lot of responsibility, but Day believes these demands help him do his job better. Part of the excit
13、ement for him is not just playing a game, but also being able to share it with others.“With a finished product, its really great to finally be able to sit down with my friends and family, and say, Look, this is what Ive been doing all this time. Lets play it together.”4. As a kid, John Day .A. lacke
14、d imaginationB. didnt do well in his lessonsC. was crazy about videogamesD. got his first PC as a birthday present5. What can we know about Days father according to the passage?A. He was very strict with Day.B. He had a big influence on Day.C. He was in support of Days hobby.D. He expected Day to be
15、 a businessman.6. What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about?A. How to produce a videogame.B. What a videogame producer does.C. The importance of job experience.D. The challenge of balancing the budget.7. What does Day think of his job?A. Boring. B. Easy. C. Well-paid. D. Enjoyable.CAbout 20, 000 years
16、 ago, much of Europe, Asia, North and South America was covered by huge sheets of ice, each many kilometers thick. Since then, the ice has gradually melted and the ice sheets have retreated. Today, the only ice sheets on Earths land masses are found in Antarctica and Greenland. Some ice also occurs
17、as glaciers in mountainous regions and as floating ice floes (浮冰块) in the Arctic Ocean and around Antarctica.At first sight, these remote left-overs from the last Ice Age seem of little importance for most of us today. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Many scientists believe that ou
18、r planet is warming as a result of the greenhouse gases that we are pumping into the atmosphere. If the planet becomes warmer, the ice sheets will start to melt, causing sea level to rise perhaps several meters by the end of this century. Such a rise would cause widespread flooding of low-lying coas
19、tal areas and threaten many large cities.Observations from space suggest that parts of the major ice sheets are beginning to melt more rapidly. Meanwhile, recent satellite images have also shown that unusually large areas of sea ice have been melting during the Arctic summer. Although sea level will
20、 not be affected by the melting of the floating ice, there will be other important environmental changes. For example, ice sheets act like a mirror, reflecting sunlight and cooling Earth. If the ice disappears, Earth is likely to become warmer and major climate changes could occur. Wildlife living i
21、n the polar regions may also be destroyed.8. What does the underlined word “retreated” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Cured. B. Grown. C. Reduced. D. Disappeared.9. Whats most common peoples attitude towards the ice sheets?A. Optimistic. B. Unconcerned. C. Critical. D. Worried.10. What would happen
22、 if the greenhouse gases continue to increase?A. Vast amounts of land will be flooded.B. Large cities in the world will disappear.C. The sea level will drop to its lowest level.D. Global temperatures will see ups and downs.11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Ice sheets melt faster than
23、floating ice.B. Space research makes for climate changes.C. The melting of floating ice isnt damaging.D. Sea ice melting will have disastrous effects.DCosmetic surgery (整容手术) is not something to be entered into lightly. Unfortunately, in this modem world, we have become confused by very narrow stand
24、ards of beauty. Images of celebrities who never seem to age are seen everywhere these days. We forget the fact that most of these images are the result of super photo manipulation (处理), driven by the incredibly powerful beauty industry. We are all different why should we all look the same? Isnt ther
25、e more to life than undergoing surgery in order to have the same boring face that everybody else wants to have?Dr Elisabeth McKenna, Psychologist Yes, its fake! Thats what I told my friends when they started asking me about my nose job. Id always been sensitive to my nose, but it took me a long time
26、 before I decided to go for cosmetic surgery. I took advice from several doctors and after careful consultation I finally decided to have it done. I had been saving money from my part-time job and my parents helped me out with the rest. It was quite expensive but I dont regret a penny of it. In fact
27、 I wish Id had it done a few years ago. I m sure I wouldnt have been teased so much at school.Debbie Caron, StudentIt makes me really angry to think of the millions of people who spend a fortune on cosmetic surgery. Surgery should be carried out for medical purposes, not vanity (虚荣心). I would rather
28、 all the money spent on cosmetic surgery was available to treat people around the world who are in need but cant get proper medical treatment. Furthermore, there are thousands of under-qualified surgeons out there who only care about getting as rich as possible as quickly as possible. They dont care
29、 about the psychological and physical damage they do. The whole industry makes me sick. We should do something to ban it.Danny Glass, Student12. What does Dr Elisabeth McKenna suggest?A. Dont be fooled by “perfection”.B. Cosmetic surgery often goes wrong.C. The beauty industry needs improving.D. Its
30、 necessary to set new standards of beauty.13. What did Debbie Carons cosmetic surgery bring to her?A. More friends. B. More worries.C. More self-confidence. D. More job opportunities.14. How does Danny Glass feel about those who have cosmetic surgery?A. They should be treated as patients.B. They hur
31、t themselves badly.C. They can have a new start.D. They should be ashamed.15. What would be the best title for the text?A. Hard talk cosmetic surgeryB. The future of cosmetic surgeryC. The mystery of cosmetic surgeryD. A new fashion cosmetic surgery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
32、最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Why should you read every day?When was the last time you read a book? If you re one of countless people who dont make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has many benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.Mental StimulationStudies have
33、 shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of Alzheimers and Dementia. 16 . Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy.Wider KnowledgeEverything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it
34、 might come in handy. 17 .Stress ReductionNo matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. 18 . And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, all
35、owing you to relax.19 When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story the rest of the world just falls away. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and you 11 be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.Tranquility (安宁)20 . Reading spiritual te
36、xts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm, while reading self-help books has been shown to help people suffering from certain mood disorders or mental illnesses.A. Stronger thinking skillsB. Improved focus and concentrationC. A well-written novel can transport you to other worldD.
37、 Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peaceE. Thats because keeping your brain active prevents it from losing powerF. Reading books is also important for learning new languages and culturesG. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to deal with your future challenges
38、第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。On a cold afternoon in January 2017, Kate Will, 10, got off a school bus in Lenexa, Kansas, near the apartment building where she lives with her family. When the 21 pulled away, Kate saw police
39、 and emergency workers attending to 22 of a three-car accident that had happened at a busy crossroads nearby. Kate 23 a small crowd of onlookers across the street.She noticed that a (n) 24 woman was trying to 25 with an Emergency Medical Service worker using sign language, but he couldnt 26 her. “I
40、heard him 27 an interpreter,” Kate says.She ran over to the paramedic (护理人员) to 28 her mother, a former sign language interpreter ,had 29 her and her sisters how to 30 (no one in the family is hearing-impaired). “She said, I sign. Can I help?” says EMS captain Chris Winger. “I was 31 .”Kate was able
41、 to 32 to the emergency worker that the womans neck was injured and tell them the name of the local hospital she preferred. “She looked really 33 ,” says Kate. “Im proud that I got to do 34 to help.”When her mother, Susan Milidore, 36, heard about Kates 35 actions, she wasnt surprised. “Its in her 3
42、6 to help,” says Susan. “I was impressed that she recognized the 37 of the situation and took charge. Most adults wouldnt have 38 that.”A few weeks later, paramedics 39 Kate with a gold coin and a certificate of appreciation at her elementary school.“My mom always says that you 40 know when sign lan
43、guage might come in handy,” says Kate. “That day, it did.”21. A. bus B. car C. train D. ambulance22. A. students B. passersby C. crowds D. victims23. A. visited B. joined C. passed D. interviewed24. A. lost B. kind C. injured D. attractive25. A. argue B. discuss C. compete D. communicate26. A. suppo
44、rt B. remember C. recognize D. understand27. A. call on B. ask for C. reply to D. look into28. A. help B. greet C. watch D. wait29. A. missed B. written C. taught D. recorded30. A. share B. sign C. speak D. hear31. A. encouraged B. troubled C. surprised D. frightened32. A. listen B. turn C. explain
45、D. announce33. A. hurt B. calm C. busy D. sleepy34. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything35. A. crazy B. brave C. funny D. careless36. A. duty B. nature C. interest D. dream37. A. purpose B. advantage C. importance D. seriousness38. A. met B. done C. chosen D. accepted39. A. provided B.
46、confused C. presented D. compared40. A. often B. never C. still D. forever第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Jimmy Farron Live asked children on the street the age-old question: who do you love 41 (much), your mom or dad?Youre not 42 (suppose) to have favorites, but
47、 you somehow end up doing so anyway. In order to prove or disprove the statistic 43 three out of four children would rather spend more time with their moms over their dads, Jimmy Farron sent out his crew 44 ( ask) children the loaded question of which parent they love more.You have to admire the 45
48、(honest) of it all. Some of them have the better sense to be diplomatic about it, but then they are 46 (essential) asked which parent theyd let die if forced, 47 probably makes them wish they just answered the first question in the first place. Either way, everyone will be having awkward dinners aft
49、er this.When some kids tried to diplomatically relpy “both”, the 48 (interview) forced the real answer out of them by 49 (mention) zombies (僵尸). The real winner though, was the child who instantly answered “yes” when asked if he would trade his dad 50 Spider-Man.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错(共 10 小题 ;每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文
