1、辽宁省实验中学、大连八中、大连二十四中、鞍山一中、东北育才学校 2018 届高三上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分：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. 9.15. C. 9.18.答案是 B。1. What does the man like about the play?A. The stor
2、y. B. The ending. C. The actor.2. Which place are the speakers trying to find?A. A hotel. B. A bank. C. A restaurant.3. At what time will the two speakers meet?A. 5:20. B. 5:10. C. 4:40.4. What will the man do?A. Change the plan. B. Wait for a phone call. C. Sort things out.5. What does the woman wa
3、nt to do?A. See a film with the man.B. Offer the man some help.C. Listen to some great music.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，回答 6、7 题。6. Where is Ben?A. In the kitc
4、hen. B. At school. C. In the park.7. What will the children do in the afternoon?A. Help set the table. B. Have a party. C. Do their homework.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题8. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A Family holiday. B. A business trip. C. A travel plan.9. Where did Rachel go?A. Spain. B. Ital
5、y. C. China.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. How did the woman get to know about third-hand smoke?A. From young smokers. B. From a newspaper article.C. From some smoking parents.11. Why does the man say that he should keep away from babies?A. He has just become a father.B. He wears dirty clothes.C. He is
6、a smoker.12. What does the woman suggest smoking parents should do?A. Stop smoking. B. Smoke only outside their houses.C. Reduce dangerous matter in cigarettes.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where does Michelle Ray come from?A. A middle-sized city. B. A small town. C. A big city.14. Which place would Mi
7、chelle Ray take her visitors to for shopping?A. The Zen Garden. B. The Highlands. C. The Red River area.15. What does Michelle Ray do for complete quiet?A. Go camping. B. Study in a library. C. Read at home.16. What are the speakers talking about in general?A. Late-night shopping. B. Asian food. C.
8、Louisville.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Why do some people say they never have dreams according to Dr Garfield?A. They forget about their dreams.B. They dont want to tell the truth.C. They have no bad experiences.18. Why did Davis stop having dreams?A. He got a serious heart attack.B. He was too sad
9、about his brothers death.C. He was frightened by a terrible dream.19 What is Dr Garfields opinion about dreaming?A. It is very useful. B. It makes things worse.C. It prevents the mind from working.20. Why do some people turn off their dreams completely?A. To recover from illnesses.B. To recover from
10、 sadness.C. To stay away from their problems.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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEvents listed here are open to everyone. Whether you want to listen to a lecture, learn a new skill, take in a concert or an exhibition, see a play staged by Oxford U
11、niversity students or attend one of our sporting events, theres always something going on.Events are subject to change; please contact the organizer for full details.Qu Leilei: A Chinese Artist in Britain30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018Contemporary Chinese artist Qu Leilei (born in 1951), now based
12、 in London, was a founding member of the creative Stars Group in the late 1970s, and immigrated to England in 1985. This exhibition shows his progression from calligraphic (书法的) art to an exploration of a new vocabulary of ink language mixing lively brushwork with western technique.The Brexit (脱欧) s
13、word hanging over our universities29 November 2017Lord Bilimoria CBE，the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer and President of the University of Birmingham, will talk about Brexit, its influence on our universities, their academics and students as well as the future of international students in the UK
14、.Oxford Botanic Garden Christmas Fair2-3 December 2017Escape the crowds and step inside a wonderland of hand-picked gifts, tasty food and family entertainment. Look through for extra-special Christmas presents at over 30 stands in the heated large tent. Pause for a glass of sweet hot wine and some d
15、elicious food, then follow the Alice in Wonderland path around the walled garden before stopping for tea with the Mad Hatter.The Art of Partying: A Feast for the Eyes!13 December 2017From Greek designs and Biblical weddings to Renaissance works and the celebratory styles of the twentieth-century pai
16、nters, this lecture will examine the popular description of parties in the history of Western Art at the Ashmolean Museum.1. When can you experience Chinese culture?A. From 30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018.B. On 29 November 2017.C. During 2-3 December 2017.D. On 13 December 2017.2. What is special
17、about Lord Bilimoria CBE?A. He has found Cobra Beer.B. He will talk about botanic skills.C. He hangs a sword in Oxford UniversityD. He is President of the University of Birmingham3. What can you do on the botanic garden Christmas fair?A. Surf the Internet for Christmas gifts.B. Appreciate famous art
18、 works in the history.C. Lead Alice into wonderful land.D. Drink sweet wine and try pleasant food.【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D【解析】本文介绍了可供人们参加的一些有趣的活动。1. 细节理解题。由 Qu Leilei: A Chinese Artist in Britain 30 November 2017 to 15 April 2018 可知选 A。2. 细节理解题。由 Lord Bilimoria CBE，the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer a
19、nd President of the University of Birmingham,可知 Lord Bilimoria CBE 的特别之处在于他是伯明翰大学的校长，选 D。3. 细节理解题。由 Pause for a glass of sweet hot wine and some delicious food,可知在 botanic garden Christmas fair，你可以喝甜酒，品美食，选 D。【名师点睛】BOnce, Buddha was walking from one town to another with some of his followers. This w
20、as in the initial days. While they were traveling, they happened to pass a lake. They stopped there and Buddha told one of his followers, “I am thirsty. Please get me some water from that lake there”.The follower walked up to the lake. When he reached it, he noticed that some people were washing clo
21、thes in the water and, right at that moment, a bullock cart started crossing the lake right at the edge of it. As a result, the water became very muddy, very dirty. The follower thought, “How can I give this muddy water to Buddha to drink?!” So he came back and told the Buddha, “The water in there i
22、s very muddy. I dont think it is fit to drink”.So, the Buddha said, let us take a little rest here by the tree. After about half an hour, again Buddha asked the same follower to go back to the lake and get him some water to drink. The follower obediently (顺从地) went back to the lake. This time he fou
23、nd that the lake had absolutely clear water in it. The mud had settled down and the water above it looked fit to be had. So he collected some water in a pot and brought it to the Buddha.The Buddha looked at the water, and then he looked up at the follower and said, “See, you let the water be and the
24、 mud settled down on its own. You got clear water. It didnt require any effort”.Our mind is also like that. When it is disturbed, just let it be. Give it a little time and it will settle down on its own. You dont have to put in any effort to calm it down. We can judge and best decisions of our life
25、when we stay calm.4. Why did Buddha asked his follower to collect water?A. Because they were travelling.B. Because they were passing a river.C. Because Buddha was too tired to go on.D. Because Buddha wanted a drink.5. What does the underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refer to?A. The tree. B.
26、 The lake.C. The mud. D. The pot.6. What can you infer about the follower?A. He is reliable and thoughtful. B. He is humorous and intelligent.C. He is hesitant and dependent. D. He is picky and impatient.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Trial and Error. B. Sometimes Just Let it Be.C. Buddha
27、 and His Follower. D. Efforts will Pay Off.【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B【解析】这篇文章通过讲述佛陀让他的信徒去取水的故事，说明了这样一个道理，当我们的思想受到打扰时，要等待它自然平静，一切顺其自然。4. 细节理解题。由 Buddha told one of his followers, “I am thirsty. Please get me some water from that lake there”.可知佛陀让他的信徒去取一些水，是因为佛陀想要喝水，选 D。5. 推理判断题。由 The mud had settled dow
28、n 可知 the water above it looked fit to be had.意思是泥浆上面的水看起来很适合喝，所以“it”指的是泥浆，选 C。6. 推理判断题。由 The follower thought, “How can I give this muddy water to Buddha to drink?!” So he came back and told the Buddha, “The water in there is very muddy. I dont think it is fit to drink”.和 The mud had settled down an
29、d the water above it looked fit to be had. So he collected some water in a pot and brought it to the Buddha.可推断出这位信徒非常的值得信赖并且做事深思熟虑，选 A。7. 主旨大意题。由全文的主题句 Our mind is also like that. When it is disturbed, just let it be.可知这篇文章通过讲述佛陀让他的信徒去取水的故事，说明了这样一个道理，当我们的思想受到打扰时，要等待它自然平静，一切顺其自然，所以选 B。【名师点睛】任何一篇文章中的
30、句子在内容上都不是绝对孤立的，都跟句子所在的段落及整篇文章有关。利用上下文提供的情景和线索，进行合乎逻辑的综合分析进而推测词义最常见的就是利用上下文语境、常识和语法关系推断词义。特别要重视所需推断词汇前后的内容。小题 2 推理判断题。由 The mud had settled down 可知 the water above it looked fit to be had.意思是泥浆上面的水看起来很适合喝，所以“it”指的是泥浆，选 C。CDisney has picked Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play Mulan in an upcoming film, fo
31、llowing accusations against Hollywood of whitewashing.Several Hollywood films have faced criticism in recent months for featuring white actors in Asian roles. Recent films accused of whitewashing include the Hollywood remake of Japanese anime Ghost in the Shell, which had Scarlett Johansson in the m
32、ain role which was originally Japanese, and Chinese epic The Great Wall which starred Matt Damon as its lead character. Earlier this year, British actor Ed Skrein who was cast as an Asian character in the upcoming Hellboy remake pulled out of the film so that the role could be “cast appropriately”.
33、It then went to Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim.The live-action adaptation of the 1998 cartoon movie will tell the tale of the well-known Chinese heroine Hua Mulan. Mulan pretended to be a man to fight in the army to spare her weak father from being forced into the army.The film has been under
34、careful examination since it was announced that Disney intended to remake Mulan. An online campaign calling for an Asian actress in the role attracted more than 100,000 signatures before it was shut on Thursday.Liu, nicknamed “Fairy Sister” for her delicate looks and previous roles in fantasy dramas
35、, is well-known as an actress, model and singer in China. The 30-year-old is said to be fluent in English, having grown up partly in New York. The Hollywood Reporter said she was picked out of nearly 1,000 candidates for the film.Disneys announcement on its blog about Lius casting was met with delig
36、ht on Twitter as well as on Sina Weibo, Chinas microblogging network. Many online celebrated it as a win for diversity in Disney films. Chinese-American actress Ming-Na Wen, who voiced Mulan in the original animated movie, also gave her stamp of approval. Chinese netizens congratulated Liu, with man
37、y praising Disneys choice. One commenter said, “Needs to know martial arts, can also speak English, has star quality - it definitely should be Liu Yifei.”8. Which actor or actress is non-white?A. Scarlett Johansson B. Matt DamonC. Ed Skrein D. Daniel Dae Kim.9. What is true about the coming film Mul
38、an?A. It is a cartoon film.B. It is set in ancient China.C. It has drawn little attention from the public.D. It is disliked by audience for being cast by white actress.10. After Disneys announcement,A. every American was pleased.B. Chinese government felt honored.C. most fans welcomed the decision.D
39、. more people bought tickets to Disney films.11. Which section of a website is the text from?A. Education. B. Science.C. Entertainment. D. Business.【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. C【解析】本文主要讲了即将拍摄的电影木兰 ，迪士尼决定选用中国演员刘亦菲扮演木兰。8. 推理判断题。由 It then went to Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim.可知Daniel Dae Kim 不是白种人，
40、选 D。9. 推理判断题。由 The live-action adaptation of the 1998 cartoon movie will tell the tale of the well-known Chinese heroine Hua Mulan.可知电影木兰以古代中国为背景，选 B。10. 推理判断题。由 Disneys announcement on its blog about Lius casting was met with delight on Twitter as well as on Sina Weibo, Chinas microblogging network
41、. Many online celebrated it as a win for diversity in Disney films.可知对于迪士尼的宣告，大多数粉丝都欢迎这个决定，选 C。11. 推理判断题。本文主要讲了即将拍摄的电影木兰 ，迪士尼决定选用中国演员刘亦菲扮演木兰。所以这篇文章最可能出现在网站的娱乐版块，选 C。DA research has shown that nearly 90 percent of traffic accidents are caused by human errors. So our aim is a fully autonomous car that
42、 gets rid of the cause of most accidents: the driver. Researcher Hodgson points out, “For safety, the faster you can remove humans, the better, even if there are unfortunately a few accidents from new causes. It s a question of balancing the number injured or killed by autonomous vehicles with the p
43、eople whose lives are potentially saved.”Its an idea that Elon Musk, chief executive of electric car company Tesla Motors, has long believed. His company are determined to be the first to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle to consumers. Last year, Musk announced that Teslas 2017 goal was “to do an e
44、xample drive of full autonomy all the way from LA to New Yorkand have the car park itself.”However, even Tesla admits that there are problems to overcomethe software needs further validation and the appropriate regulatory approval needs to be in place. Indeed, recent crashes of Tesla vehicles and Go
45、ogle cars confirm that the software isnt ready yet.The UK government appears committed to encouraging the development of autonomous vehicles. Its supporting four city trials, publishing the Modem Transport Bill to reduce red tape around their introduction and adapting the legal system to take into a
46、ccount problems such as insurance liability when a human isnt in control of a vehicle.The insurance industry is similarly eager to help increase autonomy in cars. As the Association of British Insurers (ABI) points out, “More than 90 per cent of road accidents are caused by human error.” This costs
47、motor insurers a shocking 20m per day in claims.12. What difficulty does the company Tesla Motors have?A. New inventions may cause more injuries and deaths.B. The company lacks confidence to make new creations.C. The software should be made officially acceptable.D. The traffic regulation has proved
48、unreasonable.13. What is the UK governments attitude to autonomous cars?A. Ambiguous. B. Positive.C. Cautious. D. Disapproving.14. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Insurance companies would like to support autonomous cars.B. Human mistakes may be the key cause of traffic accidents.C. Traffic accidents wastes insurance companies quite a lot.D. Motorists are surprised to hear about autonomous cars.15. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To show his deep love for autonomous cars.B. To introduce a new devel
