1、- 1 -广西桂林、贺州、崇左三市 2018 届高三英语第二次联合调研试题第一部分 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，每段对话后有一一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B. C 三个选项中选出最佳答案。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. When will the girl learn how to surf?A. In 5 years. B. In 10 years
2、. C. In 15 years. 2. Why is the woman complaining?A. The man got home too early. B. The man didnt answer the phone. C. The man forgot to buy an air-conditioner. 3. What do we learn from this conversation?A. They spent much money on vacation this year. B. They will save the money for a house. C. They
3、 will buy a smaller house. 4. What are the people probably doing there?A. Taking photos of butterflies. B. Watching airplanes. C. Flying kites. 5. What is the season now?A. Autumn. B. Spring. C. Summer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。听每段对话或独白前
4、，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。- 2 -6. What is he most attractive in the film?A. Its sound. B. Its music. C. Its pictures. 7. When is the film most likely to begin?A. After 6:00 p.m. B. Before 6:00 p.m. . C. At 6:00 p. m. sharp. 听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8. 9 题。8. When
5、 does the conversation take place ?A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday, 9. Whats Johns plan for the future?A. Opening a shoe shop. B. Touring Britain. C. Getting a job abroad. 听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12 题。10. W hat is the problem with the lockers?A. They are all removed. B. They are not used pr
6、operly. C. They are unlocked. 11. What does the man suggest about the clothes-hangers?A. They should be bigger. B. They should be smaller. C. They should be stronger. 12. Whats the womans reaction to the mans complaint?A. She will try to improve. B. She doesnt know what to do. C. She will tell her b
7、oss about it. 听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 16 題。13. How did the man get the cat?A. He bought him from a pet store. B. He got him from his neighbour. C. He found him on the street, 14. How old was the man when the cat saved his life?A. 36. B. 35. C. 40. 15. Where did the mans wife find him?- 3 -A. In the bedro
8、om. B. In the bathroom. C. In the dining16. What can we know from the conversation?A. I he man has heart trouble. B. The cat woke the man up. C. The woman doesnt like pets. 听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the topic of the talk?A. Bad behavior in schools. B. New education methods. C. Making kids
9、 healthier. 18. Who is Ashanti Branch?A. An assistant principal. B. The company founder of Ergotron. C. A parent of a student at Montera Middle School. 19. According to the radio interview, what is difficult for students to do?A. Sit still in class. B. Adjust to the new education system. C. Work ind
10、ependently on assignments. 20. What was the solution to the problem?A. More teachers. B. Shorter class time. C. Different furniture, 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。ALeeds Castle is in Kent, England, 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone. I
11、t is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. It has been open to the public since 1976. Opening time: April to September. 10:00 18:00October to March: 10:00 17:00Tickets:Tickets are valid for one year from date of purchase, giving free repeat - 4 -visi
12、ts to the Castle, grounds and attractions. Excludes special ticketed events and Christmas Day. Adult tickets: 24 singleChild tickets: 16 single( 4 15 years old )Kid ticket: free (under 4)Transportation:Coach or express: National Express from London to Leeds Castle directlyTrain: Any train from south
13、ern cities to Bearsted transfer by Spot Travel to Leeds Castle. 15 minutes ride, goes by each hour. The Upstairs Tour:Thursday 21st April, 11: 30 a.m. See the State bedrooms, not normally on show to the public. Hear about the guests of the roaring 1920s. See the bedroom where Edward and Simpson stay
14、ed and where Pavarotti was accommodated during his visit. Price:5 per person. A valid entrance ticket is required per personEmbroidery (刺绣) Taster Workshop: Sunday 5th June, 10:30 a.m. Learn the basics with expert supervision from members of the Embroiderers Association and sew your own small piece
15、of embroidery to take home and frame to tum into a cushion or handmade greeting card. Price: 20 per person. A valid entrance ticket is required per person. Includes refreshments and all materials. 21. How much should a child at the age of 3.5 pay to enter Leeds Castle?A. 16. B. nothing.C. 20.D. 24.2
16、2. We can infer that Edward and Simpson were .A. ordinary peopleB, guards of the castleC. well-know n people- 5 -D. public speakers23. The ticket to the Embroidery Taster workshop includes .A. books and magazinesB. maps and handoutsC. videos and presentsD. food, drink and materialsBDonna is 19 years
17、 old and loves animals, which is why Im always happy to leave my dog with her when I go on holiday. Donna also helps to train hunting dogs, but recently, her boyfriend told me, she returned home from a farm in tears after being told to hit some dogs. “She wasnt being asked to hit them because they d
18、idnt behave well,” he said. “She was told to punch these puppies with a closed fist simply to let them know who is boss,” Donnar refused. Good for Donna. In my view, you hurt an animal for only two reasons: as a way to teach it an important lesson, such as not to run into the road; or because you li
19、ke hurting animals. Last summer, I attended a horse race. I dont know much about horses, but I was alarmed when I saw a horse with a huge ulcer(溃疡) on its leg. “Surely this horse wont race?” I asked. I was very surprised that nobody in the crowd seemed concerned. The horse began the race, but later
20、it fell heavily. It had broken its leg. The next thing I saw was its dead body in a bag, being driven past. No one seemed to care, except those whod bet on it. I know people care for horse racing, but do they really care for horses?I doubt it. Oh, but its tradition, I hear you say. Wouldnt the world
21、 be a boring place if we didnt occasionally hit, shoot and chase animals? Traditions are made by man and can be unmade. It was once acceptable to kill servants when their master died, to visit the mental hospitals to laugh at the patients, or to watch public execution(执行死刑). Nor should it be forgott
22、en that in our progress to a more civilized world, - 6 -animals have played an important role; they have fed us, carried us, worked for us, rescued us, died for us and sometimes just saved us from loneliness. Surely by now they deserve our kindness. At the very least, they deserve our respect. 24. D
23、onna was asked to hit the young dogs becauseA. it was a way to train them to obey peopleB. their owner disliked themC. people on the farm en joy hurting themD. they misbehaved it25. Whats the writers purpose in telling the readers the story about the horse?A. To explain the traditional horse race to
24、 readers. B. To prove that the weak horse cant win in the mace, C. To say that people care more for horses than horse racing. D. To show that animals are treated unfairly by humans. 26. Why do animals deserve our kindness and respect? It is because of their contribution to our .A. populationB. civil
25、izationD. cultureC. environment27. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Show animals the respect they deserveB. Lets protect the endangered animalsC. No one cares for animals nowadaysD. The stories between animals and peopleCUsing too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear way s
26、that humans can put our water supply in danger, but we also affect our water supply in less obvious way. You may wonder how paving(铺砌) a road can lead to less usable fresh water. A major part of the water we use every day is - 7 -groundwater. Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers. It comes
27、from underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave, the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater. Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages. Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts(干早) than areas with more rainfall, but in any case, good mana
28、gement can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs. Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference, too. In the United States, a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day!This shows how much we depend on water to live, but theres a lot we can do
29、to lower the number. You can take steps to save water in you home, To start with, use the same glass for drinking water all day. W ash it only once a day. Run your dishwasher only when it is full. Help your parents fix any leaks in your home. You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recyc
30、ling batteries instead of throwing them away. 28. Which of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater?A. Using river water. B. Paving parking lots. C. Throwing batteries away. D. Throwing rubbish into lakes. 29. What can be inferred from the text?A. All water shortages are due to human
31、 behavior. B. The average family in America makes proper use of water. C. There is much we can do to reduce family size. D. It takes a lot of effort to meet our water needs. 30. The last paragraph is intended to .A. show us how to fix leaks at homeB. tell us how to run a dishwaterC. suggest what we
32、do to save water at home- 8 -D. prove what drinking glass is best for us31. The text is mainly about .A. how human activity affects our water supplyB. how much we depend on water to liveC. why droughts occur more in dry climatesD. why paving roads reduce our waterDIt is a question people have been a
33、sking for ages, Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth.” The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon searched for waters with magical powers i
34、n the early 1500s. But what he found instead is the American state of Florida. Researchers in New York did not ind an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called the hypothalamu
35、s. The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body. Cai Dongsheng, a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, found that hypothalamus stem cells influence how fast aging takes place in the body as well. He also reported that when the hypothalamus
36、 starts aging. so does the body. “So when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost, it eventually leads to aging.”Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate(激活) or energize t
37、he hypothalamus in laboratory mice. They did this by injecting(注射) the animals with stem cells. Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive(认知) - 9 -abi
38、lity of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals. Cai says injecting middleaged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer. These findings could lead to new way s to help doctors identify and treat any number of he
39、alth issues concerning aging problems. If the mice can live longer, docs that mean people could have longer lives? This is the question Cai and his team are thinking about. 32. What did Juan Ponce de Leon find?A. The American state of Florida. B. Magical powers, C. A Fountain of youth. D. A way to s
40、top the aging process. 33. What do we know about the hypothalamus?A. It is located in the eyes. B. It starts aging due to the increase of its stem cells. C. I plays a key role in controlling the aging process. D. It functions well w hen the body starts aging. 34. What did the researchers do during t
41、he experiment?A. They strengthened the muscles of the mice. B. They examined tissues and tested the behaviour of mice. C. They injected the stem cells into the younger mice. D. They changed the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. 35. What would the researchers probably do next?A. Inje
42、ct stem cells of mice into humans. B. Research on the cognitive psychology. C. Help the mice live longer. D. See if anti-aging effects also work in human beings. 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- 10 -选项。Many of us are so busy with work, school and home life that of
43、ten there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out(获得) that essential time you need to slow down, enjoy life and relax yourself. Scheduling Time with YourselfEvenings with yourself. Try to save certain weeknights just for you. 36 just tell them you
44、 have plans. Use the time for gardening. reading, exercise, thinking or the ultimate luxury of doing nothing!Monthly Treat37 I could be on your lunch break, a weekend or it could be leaving work early. Maybe you get a spa treatment, go see a movie, a haircut, play golf or whatever treat youre always
45、 thinking about but rarely get to. Schedule it in and it will happen!38Sports, theater, concerts or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!Leave Work on TimeHuh? Yes, many of us stay at work late on
46、 a regular basis. If this is you, make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a week, if not more. And then enjoy that time! 39Join a GroupHere are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and home: singing group, gardening group, astronomy society, book club, biking clubs, ski club, etc. W hat are you interested in? Strike while the iron is hot. 40 If you cant find a club, consider starting one yourself!A. Buy Tickets in AdvanceB. Leave work at work. C. Take an Adult Education Class.
