1、2018 届河南省新乡市高三第三次模拟测试英语试题（word 版）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. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是 C.I. 1. Wher
2、e is the mans Maths book probably?A. In the drawer. B. On his desk. C. On his bed.2. What happened when the woman got to the campus?A. The class was over.B. The bus left the station.C. Her books were lost.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. When to go to Germany.B. What to do in Germany.C. How
3、 to go to Germany.4. What did the woman probably do last night?A. She saw a film alone.B. She went shopping.C. She watched a football match.5. When is woman supposed to finish her essay?A. By this Saturday. B. By next Monday. C. By next Friday,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
4、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. Who was in the house that was on fire?A. A little boy. B. A little girl. C. An old lady.7. Where is the man now?A. At home. B. In his office. C. In a hospital.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题
5、。8. Whats the woman doing?A. Giving a history lesson.B. Preparing a presentation.C. Working on a problem.9. What will the speakers probably tally about next?A. When Columbus discovered America.B. What the New World stands for.C. Who was the first European to discover America.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。1
6、0. How did the man travel for the holiday?A. By bus. B. By train. C. By air.11. What does the man think of his holiday?A. Quite satisfactory. B. A little disappointing. C. Too long and costly. 12. Whats the man saving up for?A. His new car. B. The holiday next year. C. His new house.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13
7、至 16 题。13. When does the woman go to the restaurantA. In the early morning.B. In the middle of the morning.C. At noon.14. What does the woman like most about the restaurant?A. The quiet environment. B. The delicious food. C. The pop music.15. What does the man say about his favorite restaurant?A. It
8、s newly opened and clean.B. The food is delicious.C. A film actor eats there sometimes.16. What does the man have for lunch?A. Pancakes. B. Fish pie. C. Sausages.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What time did the plane take off?A. At 3:00 pm. B. At 6:00 pm. C. At 9:00 pm.18. What day was it in London whe
9、n the speaker arrived in New York?A. Monday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.19. What surprised the speaker in the Fifth Avenue?A. The low .prices. B. The high-quality goods.C. The goad service.20. Where is the speaker from?A. New York. B. Los Angeles. C. London.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
10、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。AAmsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world and famous for its, beautiful canals, top art museums, and cycling culture. It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the “Venice of the North”
11、 because of its wide system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.Must-See AttractionsMost visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. The to
12、p museums to visit are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and an area for celebrity spotting and nightlife today.TransportationTravelers should be aware that Amsterdam
13、Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. This airport is located about 15 kilometers southwest of the city center. You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes. Its typically not a good idea to drive a car to the city center.
14、 Cycling is incredibly popular here, and its easy to find cheap bike rentals around the town. Amsterdam has a flat terrain（地形）and its a good choice to explore the city on foot.Money-saving TipsLook for accommodations in Amsterdams South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city ce
15、nter.Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.Instead of hiring a tour guide, jump onto a canal boat. Theyre inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.Check at http：/www. save 70. com to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rent
16、al cars before you book.21. What can visitors do in the Old Centre?A. Buy some clothes.B. Visit a museum.C. Run a coffee shop.D. Come across many architects.22. What suggestion does the author offer tourists in the text?A. Hiring a tour guide.B. Visiting the city on foot.C. Going to the city center
17、by car.D. Buying tickets at the counter.23. What is the purpose of the text?A. To encourage more overseas travelling. B. To compare some tourist attractions.C. To advertise travelling information.D. To promote some famous museums.BThe castle had two floors. We were ten years old and sat around the c
18、offee table, drinking from coffee cups filled with water. We talked about our future good friends, girlsdress, make-ups and well-behaved classmates at our daily meeting. We promised each other that this was how our lives would be.Then we got a little older. I was graduating from the eighth grade. Th
19、is time we were in a real coffee shop. We were growing up, drinking hot chocolate instead of water, but our conversation hadnt changed. We were going to go to college together. Then we would open a business in the city. We promised each other this was how it would be.My interests and areas of study
20、have changed many times. Ive become involved in many activities that have opened my eyes to new possibilities. My friends are part of my life. I would do anything for them. I know they would do the same for me. In the case of a broken heart, a silly argument, or a difficult test, I am always the fir
21、st to help. Being there for my friends comes first no matter what else I have to do.Im growing up fast. Junior year has almost finished. College is just around the corner, but our childish talks and plans dont seem so long ago. In fact, were still having the same discussions. We probably wont go to
22、the same college but we could be in the same state. We will talk every day, meet on weekends and come home on holidays. This plan is just as good.Now I am ready for college. I will meet new people, have new experiences in new surroundings and live on my own. But I will not leave my friends. I wont s
23、ee them on weekends, but maybe on holidays. I will be making new ones at college. I hope I will become as close with them as I am with those old friends. Maybe if Im lucky I will meet a few with whom I can sit and share a cup of coffee.24. Whats the text mainly about?A. The authors dreams. B. The au
24、thors achievements.C. The authors experiences of her study. D. The authors ideas of friendship.25. What did the author and her friends often talk about when they were children?A. Their rapid progress. B. Their childish plans.C. Their great imagination. D. Their good living conditions.26. What do we
25、know about the author?A. She is looking forward to her future college life.B. She plans to run a coffee bar when she begins to work.C. She took part in many activities in order to make new friends.D. She used to ask her friends to help with her difficult tests.27. The author wants to make friends in
26、 the college with those who .A. like drinking coffeeB. are from rich familiesC. can be as close as her old onesD. study the same major with herCDo you want to find a job that you just need to sit and sleep on a sofa? It is ridiculous, but it happens. 26-year-old Anna Cherdantseva, from the city of U
27、fa, is a full-time sofa tester, spending up to 10 hours every day trying out new sofas for comfort and safety.Last month, Russian furniture giant MZ5 Group announced that it was taking application for a new positionfull-time sofa tester. Although all new products are tested in a specialized laborato
28、ry, management decided that in order to better meet the needs of consumers it needed some feedback on real-life use of its sofas. In just a few days, MZ5 received over 5.000 job applications from people eager to spend most of their time sitting and lying on sofas.“We were selecting candidates in sev
29、eral stages,” MZ5 Group spokesperson Anastasia Russkih said, “Initially we checked their resumes, and then we let them tell us why they wanted the job.” Eventually, the furniture company shortlisted just 7 candidates, among whom Anna Cherdantseva, a 26-year-old marketing expert, proved to be the mos
30、t suitable for the job.“I felt extreme competition, and it was a real fight for my dream job,” Anna said after getting selected. “I have a lot of ideas for improving the sofas, but I would prefer not to talk about them for now. I believe it will all work out between me and the sofas.”Despite describ
31、ing herself as an active person, Cherdantseva says that spending about 10 hours a day sitting on sofas doesnt sound bad at all. “Of course I will spend a lot of time on new sofas The more time I spend on them, the better it will be for my work,” she told Sreporters.Anna Cherdantseva is currently on
32、a three-month probation（试用期） at MZ5, hut the company claims that as long as she proves to be up to the task, they plan on offering her a permanent position as a sofa tester. The young woman will receive a monthly salary of 56,000 rubles（$ 1, 000） for the first three months. Its not so bad about the
33、job.28. Why did MZS Group want a sofa tester?A. Because it wants to save money by doing that.B. Because it wants to satisfy its consumers belter.C. Because Anna Cherdantseva applied for the job.D. Because its products need to be tested.29. What does the underlined word “feedback” in Paragraph 2 mean
34、?A. Products. B. Consumers. C. Praise. D. Response.30. What docs Anna Cherdantseva think of getting the job?A. It was very easy. B. It was controversial.C. It was challenging. D. It was interesting.31. What can be inferred from the text?A. Anna Cherdantseva has the chance to work steadily for MZ5.B.
35、 The company found it difficult to find suitable employees.C. The company doesnt give Anna Cherdantseva a good salary now.D. Anna Cherdantseva got the job because of her similar work experience.DScientists say they discovered an earth-like planet orbiting the star closest to our planet other than th
36、e sun. It is the closest planet ever found outside our solar system that could support life as we know it. This planet is just 4. 2 light years away from us. It is so close that space scientists have compared it to a next door neighbor. They say it could be reached by an unmanned spacecraft before t
37、he end of the century. The newly-discovered planet is a little larger than the earth. Scientists have named it Proxima b. It orbits its sun, Proxima Centauri, once every 11 days.Alan Boss is the Chairman of NASAs advisory group for planet exploration. He told VOA that Proxima b not only confirms the
38、 discovery of a planet, but also increases the number of other possible “earths” by a huge amount. Boss said it is possible that most stars may have at least one earth-like planet orbiting them.This makes the possibility of living organisms increasingly likely. Boss said he believes human beings wil
39、l prove that there is life in places other than the earth in his lifetime. “I am 65,” he told VOA, “But I expect to still be alive when it happens.”Paul Butler works at the Carnegie Institution of Washington. He told VOA that finding Proxima b “makes the case concrete” that there are other planets w
40、here life could exist. Paul Butler said the researchers used two telescopes in different countries to look for possible planets like the earth. Discovering Proxima b, he believes, changes the world.“This work has resulted in the discovery of hundreds of planets around the nearest stars, and now a po
41、tentially habitable planet around the nearest star is in the sky,” Butler said.32. Which of the following does the newly-discovered planet move around?A. The earth. B. The sun.C. Proxima b. D. Proxima Centauri.33. What view do both Alan Boss and Paul Butler hold?A. It is most likely that life exists
42、 on other planets besides the earth.B. Proxima b can be used to help people find more earth-like planets.C. There is at least one earth-like planet orbiting each star.D. Discovering Proxima b will change the world.34. What does the underlined part “This work” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Explor
43、ing another sun.B. Discovering Proxima b. C. Using telescopes to find earth-like planets.D. Researching life on other planets.35. What may be the best title for the text?A. Potentially Habitable PlanetsB. Planet Exploration in the UniverseC. Stars with Earth-like Planets OrbitingD. A Neighboring Pos
44、sible Earth-like Planet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。As new car prices continue to climb, you can find reliable but cheap used cars for sale. Many are readily available online, but car lots and local auto auctions （拍卖）also provide excellent sources for inexpen
45、sive vehicles. Here are the tips.Search online36 , Some sites specialize in automotive sales and may contain hundreds of local lists. Private sellers may offer considerably lower prices for their cars than a dealer and be more receptive to negotiation. You will find dealer lists on these sites as we
46、ll.Visit local auctionsThough many car auctions take place online, you still can find a cheap used car at a specialized auto auction. These auctions, available in many bigger cities, are the same ones where local dealers purchase cars for sale. 37 , so check with your local auto auction center to co
47、nfirm.38 Many organizations that manage a fleet of vehicles sell their used cars when they remove them from active service. Car rental companies frequently sell late model, relatively low mileage former rental cars for well below the price a dealer would charge for a similar vehicle. For a very chea
48、p used car, consider browning retired police cars and government surplus vehicles. 39 .Be prepared to negotiate40 , you likely will have the opportunity to negotiate for a lower sales price. When negotiating with a dealer, according to the financial magazine Forbes, you may be able to get the lowest
49、 possible price on the last day of the month, a day with poor weather, or late at night on the weekend. Negotiations with o private seller often are more direct and consist of simply offering your ideal and reasonable price.A. Consider retired vehiclesB. Ask advice from local dealersC These cars will help you save a lotD. Unless you buy your used car in an auctionE. Rules can vary significantly from
