1、湖南省郴州市 2018 届高三第一次质量检测英语试题第一部分 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。每段对话读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是 C。1. What does the woma
2、n think of her new job now?A. Boring. B. Disappointing. C. Interesting.2. What will the man do?A. Continue driving. B. Buy some drinks. C. Park the car.3. On which day does the woman like to go to the zoo?A. Sunday. B. Saturday. C. Friday.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At
3、 a restaurant. B. At a theatre. C. At a station.5. How will the woman go to work today most probably?A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.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
4、，回答第 6、7 题。6. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Travel agent and customer. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and secretary.7. When will the meetings end?A. At 3:00 pm. B. At 5:00 pm. C. At 6:30 pm.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Where are the speakers?A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At ho
5、me.9. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.听第 8 段材料!回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why didnt the woman go to Sweden last year?A. She couldnt afford it.B. She preferred Greece.C. She didnt have enough time.11. Whats the cost of the Squa Cen
6、ter?A. $370. B. $380. C. $450.12. How will the woman pay for her trip?A. By check. B. In cash. C. By credit card.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Whats the womans major now?A. Hotel management. B. French. C. Computer science.14. Why did the woman change her major?A. Because she received a four-year academ
7、ic scholarship.B. Because she wanted to find a job more easily later.C. Because she wanted to major in French at first.15. How does the woman pay for college?A. With the money from her parents.B. With an academic scholarship.C. By doing a part-time job.16. What can be learnt about the mans part-time
8、 job?A. His fellow workers are friendly, but the pay is bad.B. He works three times a week at a campus.C. He works at a restaurant and is paid well.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Whats the purpose of the talk?A. Offering some advice on sleeping problems.B. Telling people how to exercise.C. Stressing ph
9、ysical exercise.18. Why is it useless to keep turning around when you cant sleep?A. It increases heart rate. B. It makes you worry. C. Its tiring.19. Which of the following can cause sleeplessness?A. Eating cheese before you go to bed.B. Lack of sleep on weekends.C. Too much exercise in the evening.
10、20. What can we learn about sleeping pills?A. They work well. B. They worsen sleeping. C. They help relax.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)阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFOR RENTLarge, sunny office in convenient downtown location, near two bus routes, ample park
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12、 at 382-0838 between 8:30 and 4:30, Tues.Sat.To: Marilyn SawyerFrom: Paul LebowskiSent: Tuesday, October 3Subject: Office rentalMarilyn,Heres a link to an office rental ad I found online: I think its worth looking at even though the rent is a bit high. I know it is a good deal more than we are payi
13、ng now, but look at the size. Its twice as big as our current office, and Im sure we can use the space. And it has a kitchen, a bathroom and a reception area just like we have now. Unfortunately it is nowhere near a subway station. That is a convenience I would miss having, but it does have parking,
14、 unlike our current office. Im sure our customers would appreciate that. It would also be good to be in a building with an elevator. Im really tired of using the stairs. Id like to see the space as soon as possible. Could you call and make an appointment? Try and get one for tomorrow if you can, bec
15、ause after that Ill be away until next Monday, as you know. Thanks.Paul1. How much would Marilyn and Paul have to pay before moving into the advertised office?A. $900. B. $1,750.C. $1,800. D. $3,500.2. What does the advertised office have that the current office doesnt?A. A kitchen. B. A bathroom.C.
16、 A parking area. D. A reception area.3. When does Paul want to see the office?A. Monday. B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday. D. Thursday.【答案】1. D 2. C 3. C【解析】本文是一份办公室出租的广告和感兴趣客户所写的一封咨询邮件。1. 推理判断题。根据$1,750/month. First months rent and security deposit equal to one months rent required to move in 得知 Marilyn and
17、 Paul 在搬进广告中的办公室前要交第一个月房租和同等数额的押金。故选 D。2. 细节理解题。根据 but it does have parking, unlike our current office.得知广告中的办公室有停车位，这和现在的办公室不同。故选 C。3. 推理判断题。根据 Try and get one for tomorrow if you can 和邮件发送日 Sent: Tuesday, October 3 得知 Paul 周三有时间去看这个办公室。故选 C。【名师点睛】3.C【解题剖析】此题属于推理判断题中的（4）根据事实细节，推断合理信息。答案需要从文章的 Try a
18、nd get one for tomorrow if you can 和邮件发送日 Sent: Tuesday, October 3 进行推断。【答案定位】根据 Try and get one for tomorrow if you can 和邮件发送日 Sent: Tuesday, October 3 得知 Paul 周三有时间去看这个办公室【推理关系】题干 When does Paul want to see the office?文章内容 Try and get one for tomorrow if you can 和邮件发送日 Sent: Tuesday, October 3【答案】
19、根据 Try and get one for tomorrow if you can 和邮件发送日 Sent: Tuesday, October 3 C 选项 Wednesday BIn United States history, only four presidents have ever been assassinated (暗杀). While any death causes misery, the death of a president is extremely painful as it affects the lives of millions. After the kill
20、ing of Abraham Lincoln, the country was in a state of social disorder.On April 14th, 1865, actor John Wilkes Booth gathered his group together. Before they parted, Booth reminded them of their missions for the night: former Confederate prisoner of war Lewis Powell was to kill Secretary of State Will
21、iam Seward, George Azterodt was to shoot Vice President Andrew Johnson, and David Herold was to help the actor in his getaway. And Booth was to murder Lincoln. Booth had learned of Lincolns upcoming visit to Fords Theater to watch Our American Cousin only days before and was eager to murder Lincoln.
22、 In the past, Booth had thought about killing Lincoln. Booth considered Lincolns trip to the theater as the perfect opportunity to carry out his plan.That night, Lincoln and his wife Mary arrived merrily at Fords Theater and were seated in a top balcony. During a very noisy part of the play, Booth s
23、lipped into the presidents box and fired a gun into the back of Lincolns head. Moments later, Booth jumped onto the stage and shouted, “Sic Semper Tyrannis,” the Virginia state motto meaning “Thus ever to tyrants (暴君)!”At first, the crowd thought the unfolding drama to be part of the production. How
24、ever, upon hearing Marys shocking screams, the audience realized they had witnessed a violent action.Although Booth broke his leg in the fall, he managed to leave the theater and escape from Washington on horseback. Soon, Charles Leale, a 23-year-old doctor found the president in his chair, struggli
25、ng to breathe. A few soldiers carried Lincoln to a house across the street and placed him on a bed. When the surgeon general arrived at the house, he concluded that Lincoln could not be saved and would die during the night.Many reasons motivated Booth to assassinate the president. Most importantly,
26、Booth opposed nearly all of Lincolns political views; he blamed Lincoln for the collapse of the Confederacy (美国南部邦联的瓦解) and the emancipation (解放) of slaves.4. David Herolds mission was to .A. kill William Seward B. help Booth get awayC. shoot Andrew Johnson D. murder Abraham Lincoln5. The audience k
27、new something terrible had happened when .A. they heard Marys screams B. they heard Booths wordsC. Booth fired at Lincoln D. Booth jumped onto the stage6. On the night Lincoln was murdered, Booth .A. got away by car B. escaped uninjuredC. was killed in the theater D. successfully left the theater7.
28、What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. How Booth was found. B. Booths political views.C. Why Booth hated Lincoln. D. Lincolns main achievements.【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C【解析】在美国历史上共有四次美国总统被杀遇难，同情南方的演员约翰布斯趁总统保镖离开之时，悄悄溜到总统包厢开枪击中了林肯。亚伯拉罕林肯被杀后，这个国家处于社会混乱状态。本文讲述了林肯被刺杀的原因和经过。4. 推理判断题。根据 On April 14th, 18
29、65, actor John Wilkes Booth gathered his group together. and David Herold was to help the actor in his getaway.得知 David Herold 的任务是帮助演员 Booth 逃离现场。故选 B.5. 细节理解题。根据 However, upon hearing Marys shocking screams, the audience realized they had witnessed a violent action.得知观众们在听到 Mary 尖叫声才意识到可怕的事情发生了。故选
30、 A.6. 细节理解题。根据 Although Booth broke his leg in the fall, he managed to leave the theater and escape from Washington on horseback.得知尽管 Booth 在逃离时摔到了腿但是他成功离开了剧院，骑马逃跑了。故选 D.7. 细节理解题。根据 Many reasons motivated Booth to assassinate the president得知 Booth 反对林肯的政治主张，因为美国南部邦联的瓦解和奴隶制解放指责林肯。可以推断出最后一段主要讲的是 Booth
31、 刺杀林肯的原因。故选 C.CTheres something about the New Year that always makes me read my horoscope (星象) to see what lies ahead. I dont believe in any of it really but theres comfort in being told that the next 12 months will bring health, wealth and happiness. Well, its usually over optimistic, isnt it?There
32、 are many other people who are also skeptical about astrology (占星术) and its belief that knowledge of the position of the stars and planets can help us understand our personality or predict human affairs. However, despite the lack of scientific evidence in its favour, astrology has been around for th
33、ousands of years, and is believed by millions of people in both the West and the East.The West has its star signs every month and the East has its animals every year. Im a Pig. When I first found out I was a Pig person I was a little disappointed, and my friends (powerful Dragons, friendly Dogs and
34、fierce Tigers) laughed. Pigs have a bad reputation people think theyre dirty animals that smell horrible.In the Chinese zodiac (生肖) there are 12 animals and according to one legend, when Buddha left the earth, only 12 animals came to say goodbye to him. As a reward Buddha named a year after each of
35、the animals in the order that they came to him, and the pig came last. So I thought I was unlucky being a Pig but this isnt so.It appears that Pigs are kind people who are helpful and giving. They tend to make good friends as they are faithful, thoughtful and trusting. Pigs are happy, optimistic peo
36、ple and have lots of funthat sounds OK to me! However, Pigs are often nave (幼稚的) and apparently its easy to cheat a Pig. They are also likely to react without thinking, and theyre not that great with money either. Pigs, it seems, get along with Sheep and Rabbits but, interestingly, not other Pigs, w
37、ho they should stay clear of.8. Finding out that he was a Pig person, the author felt .A. a little unhappy B. very excitedC. quite proud D. a little surprised9. What is the legend mentioned in Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The lonely life of Buddha. B. The features of Pig people.C. The advantages of b
38、eing a Pig. D. The origin of the Chinese zodiac.10. Which of the following is TRUE about Pigs?A. They are innocent. B. They are very lazy.C. They are very smart. D. They are moneymakers.11. What does the underlined part “stay clear of” in the last paragraph mean?A. Give in to. B. Fight against.C. Ke
39、ep away from. D. Make friends with.【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. C【解析】你相信未来的星象吗？西方每个月都有星座，东方每年都有属相。被告知未来一年会有健康、财富、快乐伴随着，我们会感到更乐观。8. 细节理解题。根据 When I first found out I was a Pig person I was a little disappointed.得知作者原来认为属猪的人不幸运,当自己发现属猪时有点失望，不高兴。故选 A.9. 细节理解题。根据 In the Chinese zodiac (生肖) there are 12 anima
40、ls and according to one legend,得知第四段讲的是中国的 12 生肖。故选 D.10. 细节理解题。根据 However, Pigs are often nave (幼稚的) and apparently its easy to cheat a Pig. They are also likely to react without thinking, and theyre not that great with money either.得知属猪的人幼稚、不善于理财。但没有提到属猪的人聪明，说属猪的人脏懒那都是误解。故选 A.11. 词义猜测题。根据 Pigs, it
41、 seems, get along with Sheep and Rabbits but, interestingly, not other Pigs, who they should stay clear of.得知看起来好像属猪的和属羊的、属兔的相处融洽，有趣的是，应该远离同样属猪的人。故选 C.【名师点睛】4 C【解题剖析】此题属于猜测词义中的（4）：依据逻辑推理猜测词义。运用逻辑推理猜测词义是使用最广考查最多也最易失分的猜词方式。要求考生具备整合分散、复杂信息的能力，充分利用上下文中相关的词汇并结合具体的语境，从形式和内容上把握语言之间的内在联系，理顺语言之间的逻辑关系，进而达到猜词的
42、目的。常见的逻辑关系有：因果关系，同位关系，对比关系，转折关系等。答案需要推断 get along with 和 Keep away from 对比关系。【答案定位】根据文章最后一段 Pigs, it seems, get along with Sheep and Rabbits but, interestingly, not other Pigs, who they should stay clear of 可推知：此处 get along with 和 Keep away from 对比关系。【推理关系】题干 What does the underlined part “stay clea
43、r of” in the last paragraph mean?文章内容 Pigs, it seems, get along with Sheep and Rabbits but, interestingly, not other Pigs, who they should stay clear of【答案】get along with 和 Keep away from.对比关系C 选项 Keep away from.DWhen asked about her childhood in the documentary Alive Inside, a 90-year-old woman wit
44、h dementia (痴呆) replies, “Ive forgotten so much.” Filmmaker Michael Rossato Bennett then plays music from her past for her. “Thats Louis Armstrong,” she says. “Hes singing When the Saints Go Marching In and it takes me back to my school days.” She then recalls exact details from her life.Why does it
45、 happen? Music tends to accompany events that arouse emotions or otherwise make strong impressions on ussuch as weddings and graduations. These kinds of experiences form strong memories, and the music and memories likely become intertwined (紧密相连) in our neural (神经的) networks, according to Julene Joh
46、nson, a professor at the University of California. Movements, such as dancing, also often pair with our experience of music, which can help form memories. Even many years later, hearing the music can bring back memories of these long-past events.As Alive Inside shows, music has this power even for m
47、any people with dementia. Researchers note that the brain areas that process and remember music are typically less damaged by dementia than other areas, and they think it may explain the phenomenon.They also pay attention to elderly people with dementia, especially those in nursing homes. “Its possi
48、ble that those long - term memories are still there, “Johnson says, “but people just have a harder time accessing them because theyre in a strange place and therere not a lot of circumstances in which someone could pull out those memories.”Johnson also notes that music is not universally useful for all people with dementia since there are some people with dementia whose brain area that recognizes music is damaged.Despite musics apparent benefits, few studies have explored
