1、2018-2019学年度福州市高三第一学期质量抽测英语试卷注意事项:1.答题前，考生务必在试题卷、答题卡规定的地方填写自己的准考证号、姓名。考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“准考证号、姓名”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束，考生必须将答题卡交回。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
2、.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。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。1. 音频 What did the woman try to quit drinking?A. Tea. B. Coffee. C. Juice.【答案】B【解析】【分析】M:Didnt you say you wanted to stop drinking coffee for a while?W:I did. I was trying to drink tea or juice each
3、morning instead of coffee. But it didnt go so well.【详解】此为听力题，解析略2. 音频 How much more does Lucas need for the cellphone?A. $300. B. $500. C. $800.【答案】A【解析】【分析】W:Lucas, have you bought the cellphone you always want?M:No. I have $500 now, but the phone costs $800. My boss said he would give me a rise ne
4、xt month.【详解】此为听力题，解析略3. 音频 What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Environmental protection.B. Greenhouse effect.C. Gardening skills.【答案】C【解析】【分析】W:Is September really a good month to take cuttings of roses?M:Well, its the best month, because you dont need to protect them at all. You dont nee
5、d a greenhouse. All you need is a bit of reasonably worked soil.【详解】此为听力题，解析略4. 音频 What seemed to be Sarahs problem?A. She couldnt finish the task as required.B. She failed in a job interview again.C. She always went to work late.【答案】A【解析】【分析】M:Sarah worked as a journalist for a month, but she could
6、nt handle it successfully.W:Why?M:She wasnt able to finish her stories on time for the strict deadlines.【详解】此为听力题，解析略5. 音频 How might the woman feel?A. Uneasy. B. Disappointed. C. Unconcerned.【答案】B【解析】【分析】W:We are trying to start a club.M:How is it going?W:We were hoping for at least fifteen people,
7、but only two signed up.【详解】此为听力题，解析略第二节(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。毎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。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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 音频6. What is the man doing?A. Watching TV. B. Having a party. C. Reading a book.7. What is the man going
8、to do?A. Go out with the woman.B. Pick up the children.C. Make a phone call.【答案】AC【解析】M: Why are you walking up and down in the room? Why not sit down just like me and watch the talk show about reading on TV?W: Well, Im worrying about the children. After all, this is the first time they have been ou
9、t without us.M: Dont worry. They are grown-ups. Whats more, they are just having a party in their friend Mikes house.W: I know. But I couldnt help thinking. George, please call them up, and tell them to be careful and come back earlier.M: All right. Ill do that.【6 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【7 题详解】此为听力题，解析略听下面一段较
10、长对话，回答以下小题。 音频8. What does the man plan to do?A. Raise a dog. B. Set animals free. C. Find a dog trainer.9. How does the woman sound in the end?A. Curious. B. Annoyed. C. Excited.【答案】8. A 9. C【解析】M:I was thinking we should go to the local animal shelter, so I can pick out the perfect dog.W:Yeah. Som
11、e dog really needs a good home.M:OK. So we will just have the dog that you also want and no more unwanted animals.W:Sure. What kind of dog are you going to get?M:I dont know. I will know when I see the dog if thats the dog for me.W:All right. Take me to the shelter. Cant wait.【8 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【9 题详解】
12、此为听力题，解析略听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 音频10. Where is the womans company?A. In Japan. B. In Britain. C. In Australia.11. Why does the man talk to the woman?A. To look for a travel agent.B. To ask about a tour.C. To seek cooperation.12. What are the speakers going to do next?A. Do the market research.B. Go to a
13、restaurant.C. Have a discussion.【答案】10. B 11. C 12. C【解析】M:Excuse me, are you Anita Handley?W:Yes, thats me. How can I help you?M:I represent Comfort Tour. Were looking for a British company to help us with marketing in Britain.W:Ah, so you are looking for a British agent to represent you here? Is t
14、hat right?M:Yes, exactly.W:Well, thats perfect. We already represent a number of companies, so Im certainly interested in discussing a partnership of some kind.M:Oh, what other partnerships do you have?W:Well, we represent a large Japanese company and we have agreements with agents in Australia and
15、Greece. We handle all their marketing in Britain.M:That sounds great. Why dont we sit down and talk a bit more about it?W:Fine. Lets get a coffee at the same time.【10 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【11 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【12 题详解】此为听力题，解析略听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 音频13. Whats Brett just doing?A. Downloading e-books.B. Reading an e-
16、book.C. Buying an e-book reader.14. What advantage of the e-book reader does Brett mention?A. The large storage capacity.B. The low cost in the long term.C. The decrease in the use of paper.15. Why does Fiona refuse to buy an e-book reader?A. She doesnt read much.B. She likes printed books better.C.
17、 She has enough books to read.16. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a store. B. In a classroom. C. In a library.【答案】13. A 14. A 15. B 16. B【解析】W:Whats that, Brett?M:Its my new e-book reader. Im just downloading some new books onto it.W:I havent bought one yet. I still prefer a printed boo
18、k.M:But if you havent tried it yet, how do you know you wouldnt like it better, Fiona? This e-book reader can store over 10,000 digital books. Imagine trying to carry an entire library from place to place.W:I dont usually read 10,000 books all at once and I like the look of text on a printed page.M:
19、You mean that faded text on that yellowed page? On an e-book reader, you can adjust the text size and even line spacing.W:Can I get all of the out-of-print books on my shelves in digital format?M:Well, Im not sure.W:Until I can, Ill stick to my low-tech books. Lets take our seats. The class is about
20、 to begin.【13 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【14 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【15 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【16 题详解】此为听力题，解析略听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 音频17. Which team has played in every World Cup?A. Brazil. B. Portugal. C. South Africa.18. What is the trophy(奖杯) named after?A. A famous place.B. A special stadium.C. The organizer.19. How many cities was
21、the 2018 World Cup held in?A. 32. B. 15. C. 11.20. Why does the speaker say Japan made history?A. They won the champion once.B. They beat a South American team.C. They made their fourth appearance.【答案】17. A 18. C 19. C 20. B【解析】This years World Cup took place in Russia. 32 teams competed for the tit
22、le of World Champion for the next four years.The first World Cup was held in 1930. It is held every four years. Brazil is the most successful team. They have won the World Cup 5 times. They are the only team that has played in every game. Only teams from Europe and South America have won the champio
23、n. The winner is awarded the Jules Rimet trophy. It is named after the organizer of the first game. The game was held in 11 different cities in Russia. The final match played on July 15 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Japan made history when they beat Colombia 2-1. They were the first Asian team to b
24、eat a South American team at the game. Cristiano Ronaldo also made his fourth appearance at the World Cup with Portugal.【17 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【18 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【19 题详解】此为听力题，解析略【20 题详解】此为听力题，解析略第二部分 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 A、B、C 和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe U.S. has countless secret
25、 swimming holes throughout most states, many of which youve likely never heard of unless youre from the area.Havasu Falls (Arizona)This attractive waterfall in the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a destination spot requiring a 10-mile walk to the falls. You can take a guided tour to the falls, or make i
26、t on your own. The Havasu Falls are on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which means youll need to get a permit to visit this has become increasingly difficult as more people discover this hidden place.Hamilton Pool (Austin)Hamilton Pool was created when an underground rivers roof fell down suddenly
27、; exposing what is now the swimming hole and creating a 50-foot waterfall that flows over the above limestone(石灰岩). Youll have to reserve beforehand to gain entry to the Hamilton Pool Preserve.Chutes and Ladders (Maui)To get to this secret swimming hole, youll have to take a rope 40 feet down the fa
28、ce of a cliff, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool. Once there, however, youll be glad you made the journey. The swimming hole is on the edge of the ocean a natural pool, you could say with a depth that invites you to jump in without crowds of people around to watch.Homestead C
29、rater (Utah)The Homestead Crater is hidden under a rock dome(圆顶) with an opening at the top that allows for sunlight and air. It was once only accessible by that top opening, but there is now easy access through a side path for visitors. Go for a swim in this beautiful mineral water spring.21. Peopl
30、e need an official written statement to visit _.A. Havasu Falls B. Hamilton Pool C. Chutes and Ladders D. Homestead Crater22. What do you need to get to Chutes and Ladders?A. A tour guide. B. An invitation.C. More outdoor skills. D. Reservation in advance.23. Which of the following can best describe
31、 the four places?A. They are hidden in remote areas. B. They are shaped by limestone.C. They are created by local people. D. They are accessible through a hole.【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A【解析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个隐藏在美国偏远地区的秘密游泳池。【21 题详解】细节理解题。根据第一个表格中的“The Havasu Falls are on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, whi
32、ch means youll need to get a permit to visit”可知，Havasu Falls位于印第安人保留地，你需要获得官方许可才能参观，故 A项正确。【22 题详解】推理判断题。根据第三个表格中的“To get to this secret swimming hole, youll have to take a rope 40 feet down the face of a cliff, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool.”可知，为了到达这个秘密的游泳洞，你必须从悬崖往下拉 40英
33、尺的绳子，然后再从熔岩上爬到游泳池，这需要户外技巧，故 C项正确。【23 题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段中的“of which youve likely never heard of unless youre from the area.”及表格中的介绍可知，这四个游泳池都隐藏在美国的偏远地区，不为人所熟知，故 A项正确。BOn a recent afternoon, some 60 years after they graduated from grammar school, Kathleen Rys, 72, and her sister Lorraine OKelly, 70, sat
34、down and had a meal with a classmate, Bruce Smit, 71 for the first time.In the 1950s, Lorraine and Kathleen Rys family moved from Chicago to Monee. As new kids at Monee Elementary School, they soon found themselves on the outs with other students.“I would be with the other guys and see Kathleen walk
35、ing down the hallway, her head down, holding her books, walking slowly. And all of us guys would be flat against the wall until she passed. Then wed burst into laughter. How rude is that? Its just crazy.“ said Smit, a doctor whose wife, Tammy, organized the meeting.The women said none of the teacher
36、s cared about it. “We just kept it to ourselves. “ Lorraine said.Over the years, Tammy Smit said, “Bruce would just start to cry at times. Hed wonder what happened to the sisters, if they landed OK.“ One day a few weeks ago, Tammy took to the internet and found Mary OKelly, Lorraines daughter, and o
37、ffered to set up a meeting. The idea of revisiting the pain was not well- received by Kathleen, who had never married, let alone gone on a date. It took some convincing, but Lorraine finally got Kathleen to agree to meet with Bruce.Bruce broke into tears. “Im so ashamed, so embarrassed,“ he said. “B
38、ut Im so happy youre still here and that I can finally apologize. “ He said he hopes his apology will encourage others to seek forgiveness for the pain they make on others. Lorraine said, “This is a beautiful thing. Its just wonderful that a person from 60 years ago can ask for forgiveness. Its like
39、 a miracle to us. Its a healing to us.“24. What can we learn from the first three paragraphs?A. Kathleen madenher classmates afraid of her at school.B. Kathleen was once hurt by her classmates at school.C. Bruce Smit asked his wife to organize the meeting.D. Bruce Smit spoke ill of Kathleen.25. What
40、 does “it“ probably refer to in the 4nd paragraph?A. The guys meeting. B. Kathleens slow pace.C. The guys apology. D. Kathleens suffering.26. How did Kathleen first feel about the meeting?A. Angry. B. Excited. C. Anxious. D. Unwilling.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Bruce was embarr
41、assed for his apology.B. The other guys apologized to the two sisters.C. Bruce and the two sisters felt a sense of relief.D. Lorraine thought the apology came a little late.【答案】24. B 25. D 26. D 27. C【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了毕业 60年后，Bruce 在一次聚会上当面对他当时伤害过的Kathleen姐妹俩道歉，最后，Bruce 和 Kathleen姐妹俩都如释重负。【24 题详解】细节理解
42、题。根据第三段中的“And all of us guys would be flat against the wall until she passed. Then wed burst into laughter.”可知，一次，Kathleen 在走廊里受到了男生们的嘲笑，故 B项正确。【25 题详解】代词指代题。根据第二段中的“And all of us guys would be flat against the wall until she passed. Then wed burst into laughter.” 可知，一次，Kathleen 在走廊里受到了男生们的嘲笑，没有老师知道
43、这件事，因为我们都保守这个秘密，it 指代的就是Kathleen Kathleen 在走廊里受到男生们嘲笑这个痛苦的经历，故 D项正确。【26 题详解】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“The idea of revisiting the pain was not well-received by Kathleen” 可知，Kathleen 最初不太赞成这个重揭旧伤疤的想法，故 D项正确。【27 题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But Im so happy youre still here and that I can finally apologize.” 可知，Bruce 很高兴能当
44、面向 Kathleen道歉，再根据“Its a healing to us.”可知，Lorraine 认为 Bruce的道歉抚平了 Kathleen姐妹俩的伤疤，由此推知，时隔多年，Bruce 和 Kathleen姐妹俩都如释重负，故 D项正确。CA walk through the galleries of Quebecs Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) places individuals face-to-face with some 43,000 artworks ranging from Chinese ceramics(陶瓷制品) to Inu
45、it sculpture.While the visiting is an incredible cultural experience, a group of local physicians will soon be able to prescribe(开处方) museum visits as treatment for some illnesses.“We know that art contributes to neural(神经的) activity,“ said MMFA director Nathalie Bondil. “What we see is that being i
46、n contact with art can really help your well-being.“Hlne Boyer, vice president of a Montreal-based medical association, explains that museum visits have been shown to increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter(神经传导物质) known as the “happy chemical“ which helps to lift mood.According to Boyer, t
47、he small increase in hormones(荷尔蒙)associated with enjoying an afternoon of art is similar to that offered by exercise, making museum prescriptions ideal for the elderly experiencing pain that prevents them from regularly joining in physical activity.The museum visits are designed to improve traditio
48、nal methods. As Bondil notes, spending time in a peaceful environment can provide a welcome distraction. “What is most important is this experience can help them escape from their own pain,“ she says. “When you enter the museum, you escape from the speed of our daily life.“I am convinced that in the
49、 21st century, culture will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century,“ said Bondil. “ Some people would do well to recall that just in the 19th century, sports were believed to do harm to the body. Just as doctors now prescribe exercise, they will be able to prescribe a visit to the MMFA.“28. What does Hlne Boyer think of museum visits?A. They can cheer people up.B. They can reduce physical activity.C. They can slow down our life pace.D. T
