1、2018 届河南省豫南豫北名校高三精英联赛 英语第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）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。1.What time does Jane usually come?A.At 8:30. B.At 9:00. C.At 9:30.2.
2、What is the woman going to do?A.See the man off at the airport. B.Wait to get off the plane. C.Meet Carl at the airport.3.Why was the woman able to get an A on the test?A.She read the whole textbook. B.She reviewed all the notes. C.She attended all the classes.4.Whom did the man get a present from?A
3、.Tommy. B.Jack. C.David.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.Their vacation plans. B.Their school. C.Some novels.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，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。请听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.What
4、is the man doing?A.Shopping. B.Driving a car. C.Waiting for a bus.7.Where will the man meet the woman?A.In the bookshop. B.Outside the station. C.At the market square.请听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8.What did the students mainly do in the first lesson?A.They learned about the rules. B.They talked a lot. C.The
5、y wrote stories.9.What are the students not allowed to do?A.Be late for the class. B.Have their phones on In class. C.Speak their first languages in class.请听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Which part of the house is yellow now?A.The living room. B.The kitchen. C.The hall.11.What color is the dining room?A.
6、Pink. B.Blue. C.Green.12.Why did the woman paint her bathroom white?A.The man suggested it. B.It makes the room seem bright. C.White is never a bad choice.请听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.When did the man go to the restaurant?A.Last night. B.Last week. C.Last year.14.What did the man think of the restaura
7、nt?A.Terrible. B.Popular. C.Modern.15.What was covered in horrible salad cream?A.The fish. B.The soup. C.The dessert.16.How did the manager deal with the womans dissatisfaction?A.He did nothing about it. B.He had the waiters apologize. C.He gave the woman a discount.请听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.When
8、will the listeners go on the trip this week?A.On Thursday. B.On Friday. C.On Saturday.18.How long will the listeners stay in Manchester?A.One day. B.Two days. C.Three days.19.How much is the trip for each student?A.5.25 pounds. B.4.25 pounds. C.3.25 pounds.20.What will be provided for free?A.Lunch.
9、B.Newspaper. C.Cameras.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。ASecret Gardenby Johanna Basford,Scottish illustratorIt is a coloring book for adults.Like a treasure hunt.the book features all kinds of creatures.including songbirds, butterflies and shar
10、ks.Since its publication in 2013,it has sold more than 14 million copies in 22 languages worldwide.Fill-Me-Inby Moose Allain,British artistThis book is not just about coloring.It gives you the opportunity to create in your own way and makes your imagination come alive.As its designed for both young
11、and old,you can get one for yourself or buy it as a gift for your parents.The Mindfulness Colouring Bookby Emma Farrarons,French illustratorIf you want to enjoy a kind of on-the-go-relaxation,this pocket-seized coloring book is a good choice.It was published in January 2015 and has been available in
12、 12 languages.The book is filled with beautiful scenes and complicated patterns.They inspire you to think about your artwork,which helps release anxiety and get rid of stress.The Mandala Coloring Bookby Jim Gogarty,British artist The mandala is a sacred（神圣的）symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism.It attract
13、s people with its bright patterns and awakens in them a sense of peace.The author began drawing mandalas in 2005 and created this book later.The book features 100 customizable（可定制的）mandala drawings that you can color in.21.What is the feature of Fill-Me-In?A.It is designed by a British novelist. B.I
14、t is a book for people of all ages.C.It can make your life full of imagination. D.It is simply a coloring book.22.Which book is related to human beliefs?A.The Mandala Coloring Book. B.Fill-Me-In.C.The Mindfulness Colouring Book. D.Secret Garden.23.What do Secret Garden and The Mindfulness Colouring
15、Book have in common?A.They teach how to hunt treasure. B.They were published in the same year.C.They have been translated into many languages. D.They are the same in size.BAfter a few moments,my passenger started a conversation.It began ordinarily enough:“How do you like driving a cab?“Its OK,”I sai
16、d.“I make a living and meet interesting people sometimes.But if I could get a job making $100 a week more,Id take itjust like you would.How about you?“His reply intrigued me.“I would not change jobs even if I could make twice as much money doing something else.“Id never heard that before.“What do yo
17、u do?“Im in the neurology（神经学） department at New York Hospital.“I believe that people are put together for a reason.I decided to ask for this mans help.We were not far from the airport.“Could I ask a favor of you?I have a son,15,a good kid.He wants a job,but a 15-year-old cant get hired unless his o
18、ld man knows someone who owns a business,and I dont.”I paused,“Is there any possibility that you could get him some kind of a summer job?”He didnt respond for a while.Finally,he said:“Well,the medical students have a summer research project.Maybe he could fit in.Have him send me his school record.“I
19、 tore off a piece of my brown lunch bag,and he scribbled his name on it and paid me.It was the last time I ever saw him.After I nagged（唠叨）,yelled,and finally threatened to cut off his allowance（零用钱）, my son Robbie sent off his grades to the guy the next morning.Two weeks later,when I arrived home fr
20、om work,my son was beaming（眉开眼笑）.He handed me a letter from my passenger,“Fred Plum,MD,Neurologist-in-Chief,New York Hospital“.Robbie was to call my passengers secretary for an interview.Robbie got the job.He did minor tasks,unpaid,but he fit in well.The following summer,he worked at the hospital ag
21、ain with more responsibility.As high school graduation neared,Dr Plum was kind enough to write letters of recommendation for Robbie.Much to our delight,he was accepted by Brown University.Robbie did well in college and medical school,and he eventually did a four-year kresidency（住院医生实习期）in obstetrics
22、 and gynecology（妇产科）.Finally,Dr Robert Stem,the son of a taxicab driver,became OB-GYN chief resident at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.Some might call it fate,and I guess it was.But it shows that something as ordinary as a taxi ride can change your life.24.What does the underlined word “intrig
23、ued“ in the third paragraph mean?A.Confused B.Benefited C.Interested D.Challenged25.Which of the following is true according to the article?A.The small summer job led to Robbies career.B.The author loves his job and devotes himself to it .C.Robbie was very eager to work at New York Hospital.D.Dr Plu
24、m promised to help the author without hesitation.26.What can we conclude from the article?A.The author often asked his passengers for favors. B.The author often forced his opinions on his son.C.The author tried to do what he could for his son D.The author taught his son by example.27.The author deve
25、lops the article mainly by_.A.providing examples B.making comparisonsC.following the natural time order D.presenting causes and effectsCPollutions great effects on the environment have become more obvious in recent years,leading to a movement to promote energy efficiency（效率）,less reliance on fossil（
26、化石) fuels,and a reduction in air and water pollution. Most scientists agree that such changes are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.The construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution.In the United States,building an
27、d development account for 39% of the countrys total energy use, 12% of total water consumption,68% of total electricity consumption and 38% of carbon dioxide emissions（二氧化碳排放）, according to the Environment Protection Agency.Green buildings use less energy,water,create less waste,and are healthier to
28、 live,work,and go to school in than standard buildings.Builders of green buildings use techniques that use resources more efficiently during the entire building cycleconstruction,restoration,operation,maintenance（维护）and demolition（拆毁）than those who construct more regular buildings.The environmental
29、benefits of building green include the protection of ecosystems（生态系统）and biodiversity, improved air and water quality,less waste flowing into streams,and the protection of natural resources.Green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer mate
30、rials and improve indoor air quality,improving the health of people who live in such buildings.The process of building green includes technical and artistic planning with nature protection in mind.Building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable buil
31、ding materials such as bamboo and straw.In addition,recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings,reducing the cost and air pollution associated with transporting materials over long distances.Careful site selection is important to minimize（最小化）human impact on the surrounding environ
32、ment.For example,placing a structure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes（微风）and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses.More energy and expense are needed for larger buildings as well,so it is important to build small.Green roofs are another feature of green houses that r
33、educe energy use and cost.These roofs are partly or completely covered with plants,which helps to keep heating and cooling costs,prevent water running off and deal with pollutants.Other features of green buildings often include energy and water conservation,recycling,and waste reduction.In addition,
34、renewable energy sources such as solar power,hydropower（水能）and wind power are used for heat and electricity,which greatly reduces costs and decreases the impact on the environment.28.What is the text mainly about?A.The necessity of promoting energy efficiency. B.The process of building green buildin
35、gs.C.The benefits and features of green buildings. D.Green buildings effects on the environment.29.According to the text,green buildings refer to the buildings that_.A.produce no waste B.only use clean energyC.are made of recycled materials D.use energy and resources more efficiently30.Which of the
36、following statements is TRUE about green buildings?A.They rely on fossil fuels and solar power for heat and electricity.B.Small buildings are less efficient in energy use than larger ones.C.The ecosystem has to be considered when building a green building.D.They are difficult to maintain and thus ne
37、ed more operating costs.31.Why are green roofs used ?A.They fit the surrounding environment wellB.They are cheaper than other kinds of roofsC.They can keep natural water for use in everyday lifeD.They can help to control the temperature in the building wellDIn recent years,China has witnessed the gr
38、owth of luxury（奢侈品） brands.In this market,Chinese consumers are now the largest spenders.Its clear that a new generation ofyoung,materialistic people is increasingly relying on luxury brands to improve its self-image（自我形象）.I am a fashionist too,at least in spiritI love to look at clothes and shoes.B
39、ut I dont understand why people spend lots of money on designer labels.When a young woman buys a handbag that costs two months of her salary,thats a scary thing.Whats interesting is that scientists have found that having luxury things doesnt lead to happiness.Study after study has shown that althoug
40、h we want material things,when we get them we dont suddenly become “happy” people.In fact,a series of studies by Leaf Van Boven at the University of Colorado,US,has shown that individuals who spend money on travel and similar experiences get more pleasure than those who invest it in material things.
41、Thats because experiences are more easily integrated into a persons identity.If I travel to Yunnan, that adventure affects how I think in the future.My memories become a part of me.Moreover,as Van Boven has observed,young people who pursue（追求）happiness through “things“ are liked less by their peers（
42、同龄人） .People prefer those who pursue happiness through experiences.Its natural to want to express yourself through your appearance.So,my advice is: create a look that isnt tied to a designer label.Convey your own message.Take some lessons from the late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs.He was always in Lev
43、is jeans and a black turtleneck.Mark Zuckerberg,founder of Facebook,routinely appears in hoodies and sneakers.These people.successful people,have style.You dont have to break the bank to send a message about who you are.Take a trip.Go out into the world.Then come back and confidently create your own
44、 signature look.By Susan Chyn32.What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?A.The author enjoys buying luxury brands herself.B.The author sees no point in spending money on material things.C.The author is critical of youths tying their looks to designer labels.D.The author finds it natural for
45、 fashionists to follow fashion trends.33.What did Leaf Van Bovens studies show?A.Traveling changes a persons identity greatlyB.People dislike those who love luxuriesC.Experiences can bring people more happiness than luxuriesD.Luxuries have a negative effect on peoples happiness34.Whats the authors a
46、dvice on expressing oneself?A.Be selective about designer labels. B.Create your own personal,unique style.C.Choose styles that are simple and comfortable. D.Try styles like Mark Zuckerbergs.35.What is the main purpose of the article?A.To persuade readers to invest in experiences instead of luxuries.
47、B.To prove how luxury leads to an unpleasant life.C.To tell how to express yourself through appearances.D.To report on a series of studies about luxuries and happiness.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。Many teenagers want to look cool._36_Chloe Murray,an eighth-grad
48、er at Jefferson Middle School in the US, realized this problem and established a charitable clothes closet（衣橱）to help her peers._37_The school let her use a room for the project.Chloes classmates joined her as well.Last month,the charitable clothes closet,called Chloes Closet,opened._38_“Confidence
49、is a real issue in middle school,especially when it comes to clothing,”Chloe told the Chicago Tribune,a daily newspaper in Chicago,US.Where are the clothes from?Many people from the schools community and neighboring schools donated used and new clothes.The clothes closet is only open after school.Students can “buy“ these clothes by earning “money“ when they tum in their schoolwork on time,make corrections on homework,participate in a school activity or express helpfulness to the
