1、2017 届宁夏固原一中高三下学期第三次模拟考试英语试题第 I 卷 (选择题，共 100 分)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。1. What is the man probably doing?A. Enjoying a fountain. B.Taking a picture. C. Having cheese.2. W
2、hat day is it today?A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Sunday. 3. What does the man do now?A. A teacher. B. An officer. C. A shop assistant.4. How much does the man have to pay?A.$30. B.$45. C.$60.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A movie. B. A textbook. C. Their homework.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分
3、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，回答第 6、7 题。6. How does the woman probably feel at first?A. Angry. B. Sorry. C. Puzzled.7. Where is the man probably now?A. At the bus station. B. Outside the c
4、inema. C. In the shopping centre.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Where is the hotel?A. In France. B.In Italy. C. In Switzerland.9. What do we know about the hotel?A. It has no windows now. B. It used to be a farmhouse.C. It has welcomed its first visitor.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What kind of person does the
5、 woman think Leo Norris is?A. Lazy. B. Competitive. C. Amusing. 11. When does Leo Norris want to move in?A. On September 28th. B. On September 29th. C. On September 30th.12. What relation is the woman to the man?A. His wife. B. His student. C. His landlady. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. When did the ma
6、n leave home today?A. At 7:00. B. At 7:45. C. At 8:30.14. What is not needed today?A. Glue. B. Scissors. C. Paint.15. What does the woman ask the man to do last?A. Put a bin under her desk. B. Put the tape player on the shelf. C. Put a dictionary on a students desk.16. What will the woman do tomorro
7、w morning?A. Attend a meeting. B. Go to the library. C. Start her first lesson.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What did Victoria Justice do in the event?A. She gave a performance. B. She gave an award. C. She co-hosted it. 18. How were the winners chosen?A. Teens voted online. B. Teens voted on the spot
8、. C. Judges decided on the spot. 19. Who took home the award for best sci-fi/fantasy TV actor?A. Chris Evans. B. Grant Gustin. C. John Cena. 20. How many Peoples Choice Awards has Justin Timber lake taken home?A. Nine. B. Four. C. Three. 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
9、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。ABritish Women Writers in different periods of timeThe English RenaissanceThe English Renaissance began in the later part of the fifteenth century and lasted until the 1660s. Among the most famous women writers of this period is Aphra Behn, who is seen as the f
10、irst professional woman writer in English. She wrote a number of plays that dealt with topics such as racism and slavery. A good example is Oroonoko published in 1688. Aphra Behns works include also the plays The Amourous Prince, The Town Fop, The Dutch Lover and her only tragedy, Abdelazer. The neo
11、classical periodAmong the well-known women in British literature during the neoclassical period, from 1660 to the end of the eighteenth century, is Anne Finch. She wrote poetry and tried to express all that she saw and experienced. Two other women are recognized for their contribution to neoclassica
12、l British literature: Mary Astell and Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. Mary Astell was a philosopher and a feminist writer. She is best known now for her theories on the education of women.The Romantic periodJane Austen is one of the most famous women writers that worked during the Romantic period (1798-1
13、832). Her works include several novels, most of which focus on marriage as a way for young women to secure social standing and economic security. Her most famous novels are Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Emma. Another famous woman writer from the English Romanticism is Mary Shelley.
14、She is the author of Frankenstein, History of Six Weeks Tour and The Last Man. The Victorian periodThe Victorian period, between the 1830s and 1900, was the time when the Bronte sisters, George Eliot and Elizabeth Gaskell lived and wrote. Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte and Anne Bronte produced many
15、British literary classics. Charlottes novels include Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette and The Professor. Mary Anne Evans adopted the male pen name George as she wanted to set herself apart from the feminine genre of cookbooks and domestic moral tales. Her most famous novel is The Mill on the Floss publi
16、shed in 1860. 21. According to the passage, Aphra Behn was famous for _.A. novels B. poetry C. plays D. cookbooks22. In which period can readers find books about racial discrimination written by women?A. In the English Renaissance. B. In the neoclassical period. C. In the Romantic period. D. In the
17、Victorian period.23. According to the passage, why did Mary Anne Evans publish her stories under the name of George Eliot?A. Women were forbidden to write novels then. B. Her works would be different.C. It helped promote her works. D. It sounded more popular. BI closed the door. He was full of energ
18、y, throwing things around and making a huge mess. But I could see that he was doing all these to annoy me. He needed connection, and this was the only way he knew how to ask for it. So I sat back down and kept quiet. Then he slowed down and began making a rocket. I talked to him about it. We continu
19、ed like this for a few minutes before I slipped into the conversation:“So what happened today?”It was purely a question, no blame or anger in my tone. I believe that if I had criticized him, the gate that was slowly opening would have shut firmly closed. He told me that the teacher didnt let him do
20、what he knew well due to safety but asked him to do what he disliked. He also admitted that he had enjoyed making her run around and saw it as a game. I explained that his teacher had not seen it as a game and was very upset. This again was stated simply as a fact. I suggested that next time he have
21、 a session, he talked about what he hoped to do at the start, which might be easier for everyone. He agreed and was quiet for a moment. Then he looked at me with tears in his eyes before quietly asking if he could go to find his teacher to apologize.24. The boy made trouble for his teacher because h
22、e_.A. was accused of destroying propertyB. was told not to yell at other childrenC. was made to do things against his willD. was blamed for creating an air of tension 25. Why didnt the author do anything about the boys bad behavior at first?A. She didnt want to make it worse.B. She didnt mind the hu
23、ge mess at all.C. She was tired of shouting and threats.D. She hadnt thought of a coping strategy.26. In what way the author managed to get the boy to talk to her?A. By playing games with him. B. By giving him a good suggestion.C. By describing his teachers feelings. D. By avoiding making critical r
24、emarks.27. Why did the boy have tears in his eyes in the end?A. He was sorry about his reputation. B. He was regretful about his behavior.C. He was fearful of the authors warning. D. He was sad for the authors misunderstanding.CJoseph Francis Charles Rock (18841962) was an Austrian-American explorer
25、, botanist, and anthropologist (人类学家). For more than 25 years, he traveled extensively through Tibet and Yunnan, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces in China before finally leaving in 1949.In 1924, Harvard sent Joseph Francis Rock on a treasure hunt through Chinas southwestern provincesthe Wild West of the
26、ir day. But gold and silver werent his task : Rock, a distinguished botanist, sought only to fill his bags with all the seeds, saplings, and shrubs he could find. During his three-year expedition, he collected 20,000 specimens for the Arnold Arboretum (阿诺德植物园).Botany, though, was just one of Rocks s
27、trengths. As an ethnologist (民族学者), he took hundreds of photographs of the Naxi, a tribe in Yunnan province, recording their now-lost way of life for both Harvard and National Geographic, and took notes for an eventual 500-page dictionary of their language. His hand-drawn map of his travels through
28、Chinas “Cho-Ni” territory, in the Harvard Map Collection, includes more than a thousand rivers, towns, and mountains indicated in both English and Chinese, and was so well made that the U.S. government used it to plan aerial missions in World War II.Scientist, linguist, cartographer, photographer, w
29、riterRock was not a wallflower in any sense. Arrogant and self-possessed, he would walk into a village or warlords place “as if he owned the place,” said Lisa Pearson, the Arboretums head librarian.In declaring his successful return under the headline “Seeking Strange Flowers, in the Far Reaches of
30、the World,” the Boston Evening Transcript ran a large photo of the daring explorer wearing in a woolly coat and fox-skin hat. “In discussing his heroism including hair-raising escapes from death either from mountain slides, snow slides and robber armies, he waves the idea away as if it is of no impo
31、rtance.”The Arboretum and Rock parted ways after 1927, mainly because his trip cost Harvard a fortuneabout $900,000 in todays dollars. Fortunately, many of his specimens, many of his amazing photos, and his great stories remain.28. What is the passage mainly about?A. Rocks service for the U.S govern
32、ment. B. Rocks cooperation with Harvard. C. Rocks work as a botanist. D. Rocks exploration in Southwest China.29. What contribution did Rock make to the USA besides collecting new plants and specimens?A. He traveled through some uncivilized places in China.B. His hand-drawn map was used in WW II.C.
33、He showed heroism by escaping difficulties. D. He made headlines in Boston Evening News.30. How did Rock respond when people mentioned his heroic deeds?A. Excitedly. B. Proudly. C. Calmly. D. Nervously. 31. What caused Rock to stop work for The Arboretum?A. The vast expense. B. The dangerous journey
34、.C.The challenging tasks. D. The unknown world.DA new study, conducted by British company Mindlab International, has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy and speed, The Telegraph reported. Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, saying, “Switch off the music and concentrat
35、e!“ Well, if thats the case with your parents, you might now be able to convince them that you have science on your side.The company gave 26 participants a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning. The
36、participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, “Mus
37、ic is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficiency of your workforce but also their emotional state. they are going to become more positive about the work.“However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. For maths
38、 or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to classical music, the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best
39、 choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking. It cut mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check your answers? Maybe, some dance music is suitable for you.32Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Mu
40、sic helps us to learn. B. We cannot live without music. C. Different music, different lives. D. Music in the classroom.33What did the participants have to do in the study？A. Persuade their parents to listen to music.B. Listen to the same music together.C. Try their best to choose the most suitable m
41、usic.D. Finish tasks with music or without music at all.34What does the underlined word “they“ refer to in Para 3？A. tools B. Results C. Tests D. participants35When you review your English writing, what kind of music is the best choice？A. Classical music B. Dance music C. Pop music D. Rock music第二节（
42、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。Physical education plays a vital role in the students development and growth. According to recent medical studies, physical well-being of a student is directly related to his or her performance whether in class or in the office. 36 Its
43、a link to good health.37 Its only in physical educational classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves through proper grooming, healthy eating and regular exercise.38 Many doctors today agree that obesity is a serious health risk. Without any form of diet management and cont
44、rol with the numerous processed food students intake every day, a students health can easily be at risk to many diseases. Physical education in school is a preventive measure to teach students the value of regular exercise.It promotes academic learning.Physical health allows students to function bet
45、ter in classrooms. A good cardiovascular system developed from regular exercise promotes excellent blood and oxygen circulation.39 This circulation produces longer attention span during classes allowing longer concentration and absorption.It builds self-trust.Students who are active in physical acti
46、vities are more confident with themselves according to most social school studies. Its probably because of the self-discipline and dedication to excel in a sport that brings out the best in students. In school, the physical education program introduces these sport activities to students. 40 It promo
47、tes a physically active lifestyle.The purpose of physical education is to instill in students, at an early age, the value of self-preservation and choosing a lifestyle that is good for both the mind and body.A. The article will give you reasons to agree. B. It is the best way to cure your illnesses.C. The value of physical fitness can never be overstated.D. Its a preventive measure against disease.E. They can make choices about which sport they get involved in.F. Some students prefer to abandon such activities.G. This means more nutrients circulate throughout the body.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45
