1、2018 届内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校高三上学期第二次调研考试英语试题（分值 120 分，时间 100 分钟）注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。2. 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 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（A、B 、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAs we know,there are differences between western culture and Chinese cultur
2、e.We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Lets look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog“, “a mad dog“,“a running dog“and“a dog catching a mouse“, have negative meanings. But in western countrie
3、s, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive actions. For example, “you are a lucky dog“means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day“ means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a persons serious illness, they
4、 say“sick as a dog“. The word“dog-tired“means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat“is often used to describe a woman who is cruel. There are many other examples of how“cat“is used differently as well. The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China an
5、d some western countries. People think the rose stands for love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries. The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many di
6、fferences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.1. “Every dog has its day“Means“ _ “A. Everybody in the world is luckyB. Each person lives his own way of lifeC. Everybody has a time in life to be luckyD. If one works hard，hes sure to succeed2. Western people usually use“cat“to refer to“ _
7、 “A. an unkind woman B. a brave manC. a homeless person D. a tired person 3. Which of the following is true according to the passage？ _ A. Chinese people prefer dogs to catsB. Words show differences in cultureC. Western people think cats to be good friendsD. Rose is the national flower of all wester
8、n countries4. Whats the best title for the passage？ _ A. Negative and Positive WordsB. What Dog and Cat Mean in English and ChineseC. Rose Means the Same in Chinese and EnglishD. Different Countries Have Different CultureBMrs Smith often felt lonely when her husband went to work. The room was small
9、and it took her only twenty minutes to tidy it. She couldnt get up early in the morning, so Mr Smith had to cook breakfast himself. She usually had some bread and milk for lunch and only cooked supper for herself and her husband. They had no TV set. Mr Smith went to bed at nine. It was a winter morn
10、ing. The sun was shining and it was warmer outside than it was in the room. The woman sat on the step of a shop, looking at the busy traffic. At that moment a man with a map in his hand was coming towards her.“Excuse me, madam,”said the man “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest hospital, plea
11、se?”Mrs Smith looked at him up and down. “He seems to be a farmer,”the woman said to herself. “Let me play a joke to him.”Then she turned to him and said, “Lie down in the middle of the street and youll soon be sent to a hospital.”“Please set an example to me,”said the manShe had to tell the way to
12、him and then she said, “I think youve been in the city for the first time. Its much more beautiful than the field. Is that right?”“Yes, madam,”said the farmer with a smile. “But I think it was built on the field!”5. Mr Smith always went to bed at nine because.A. he was in a poor healthB. he had noth
13、ing to do in the eveningC. he had to get up earlyD. he was very tired in the daytime6. Mrs Smith sat on the step to.A. look at the people B. buy some things in the shopC. wait for her husband D. enjoy the sunlight7. The woman wanted to play a joke on the man because she thought.A. he was poor B. he
14、would be her old friendC. he was a patient D. he came from a village8. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage?A. Mrs Smith was friendly to the farmer.B. Mrs Smith got the farmer into trouble.C. The farmer reacted the woman cleverly.D. The farmer agreed with the woman.CDo you ever p
15、ull your phone out of your pocket, thinking it is vibrating（振动）,only to find that it isnt? This phenomenon, which scientists call“phantom（幻觉的）phone vibration“, is very common. Around 80% of people surveyed say they have imagined their phones vibrating when they were actually still. So, what leads to
16、 this universal behavior? According to the BBC, the explanation lies in your brains ability to discover signals from the outside world.When your phone is in your pocket, there are two possible states: it is either vibrating or not. Meanwhile, you also have two possible states of mind: the judgment t
17、hat the phone is vibrating, or that it isnt. Ideally, you match the four states correctly. However, sometimes your brain decides that the consequences of missing a call are more serious than a “false alarm“. Therefore, you become more sensitive to vibrations so that you dont miss anything. This is j
18、ust like the fire alarm in your home-it can be annoying when it goes off in response to just a tiny bit of smoke. But thats a small price to pay compared to a fire really breaking out because the alarm fails to alert you. Now, you might still ask: why cant our brains just make every judgment correct
19、ly without being too sensitive to false signals?The answer is that your brain bears a heavy burden every day. “You get a large amount of sensory information thats coming from your eyes, ears and skin, and you cant deal with all that information all the time, “Michael Rothberg, a researcher at Baysta
20、te Medical Center in Springfield, US, told Live Science. For example, the rustling（沙沙声）of clothing or the growling（咕咕声）of your stomach may both lead your brain to believe that they come from the vibration of your phone-it is like trying to hear your name being called in a noisy room. So, perhaps you
21、 should just check your phone whenever you think its vibrating. Its not too much trouble to do that, is it?9. According to this passage, phantom phone vibration _ A. is common among people with mental problemsB. can measure peoples ability to collect informationC. happens when our brains react sensi
22、tively to false signalsD. helps our brains to make very quick and accurate decisions10. Why is the fire alarm used as an example in this passage？ _ A. To show us the fire alarm is as sensitive as the phone vibrationB. To help us understand the cause of phantom phone vibration betterC. To tell us the
23、 phone vibration usually happens when a fire breaks outD. To convince us its important to check our phones like checking a fire alarm11. According to Michael Rothberg，which is mainly responsible for phantom phone vibration? _ A. A noisy backgroundB. A lack of much attentionC. A heavy burden every da
24、yD. An overflow of sensory information12. What does the author suggest we do about phantom phone vibration? _ A. We should always fully believe our own sense of listeningB. We should just check our phones whenever we think theyre vibratingC. We should ignore the vibration bothering when our phones a
25、re actually still D. We should think of the vibration carefully before we make correct judgmentsDFeeling sad? Then hit the shops. It really works!Buying something makes people happier. This is the news that will strike fear into the hearts of those who pay off the family credit cards every month New
26、 research has found that retail therapy （购物疗法） cab be an“effective way to minimize sadness“. It can even help a person feel more in control of their environment, researchers claim. Generation of consumers have been urged to satisfy their desire to keep up with the latest fashion by simply browsing（逛
27、） in stores and doing window shopping. But researchers from the University of Michigan say“retail therapy“should no longer be dismissed as it could help people overcome melancholy The researchers carried out three experiments to investigate whether shopping restored a sense of control in people to c
28、ombat feelings of sadness. The research found that buying something was up to 40 times more effective at giving people a sense of control and they were three times happier than those who only browsed Previous studies have shown that shoppers enjoy positive feelings when reflecting on their most rece
29、nt purchase, when that shopping had been motivated by a desire to repair mood. However, the researchers said until now it had remained unclear whether shopping conveys benefits beyond distraction（分心）, or the passage of time “Retail therapy is often said to be ineffective, wasteful and a dark side of
30、 consumer behavior, but we propose that retail therapy has been viewed too negatively, “the researchers say13. What has been newly discovered about retail therapy? _ A. It makes people four times happierB. It helps people minimize sadness effectivelyC. It satisfies peoples desire to follow fashionD.
31、 It gives people a sense of satisfaction in their life14. The underlined word “melancholy“ in Paragraph 3probably refers to a feeling of _ A. despair B. sadness C. sympathy D. delight15. What may the researchers from the University of Michigan agree with? _ A. Retail therapy should be dismissedB. Re
32、tail therapy produces negative feelingsC. Retail therapy is a waste of time and moneyD. Retail therapy should be viewed more positively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选项。One of the best ways to change your looks and improve your health is to lose excessive weight. Th
33、ere are plenty of tips and various techniques to help you cope with the problem. Say good-bye to sugar （16） _ . Sugar is added to most products to make them more addictive. People like the sweet taste and get used to eating pretty soonDo not use sugar at all or minimize its amount while cooking.Enjo
34、y fruits and vegetables Eating fruits and vegetables is absolutely necessary when you are on a diet and need minerals, vitamins and other nutrients to stay energetic and alert（17） _ because we tend to snack on fast food instead. In order not to get bored with vegetables and fruits，be creative and in
35、vent something new, such as colorful salads or smoothies. Get enough sleep It has been scientifically proved that people who do not get enough sleep eat more. （18） _ . It is stressful for the whole organism to stay up late at night. Go to bed before midnight. Avoid snacking on fatty and sugary foods
36、 before bedtime. Stop drinking caffeinated drinks a few hours before you go to bed so that you could fall asleep easier. Reduce the amount of meat you consume Eating less meat is good for a variety of reasons. （19） _ . One of the most expected recommendations you might hear from a specialist is that
37、 you should reduce the amount of consumed meat if your goal is weight loss. （20） _ Being physically active is good for you and not boring at all. It does not require any special skills or equipment. Practice sports for entertainment. Only then will you be able to fully enjoy it and keep on exercisin
38、g further.AThey need calories to stay alert BWe need to burn excessive calories to keep healthy CNowadays it is close to impossible to find foods that would not contain sugar DPeople used to be healthier many years ago only because they could not afford meat EExercise for Fun FExercise regularly GMo
39、st of us would avoid fruits and vegetables 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）来源阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。John graduated from a key university and he was very good at his major. He wished to find a good job. One day, he went to a company to (
40、21) for a job. He got the news in a newspaper. He did some research on this company. When he was (22) , everything went well. The manager asked him some questions and he answered them (23) . John was very satisfied with his performances and was very (24) that he could get the job. But at that moment
41、, the managers phone (25) . He picked up the phone, listened and nodded. And then he turned around and said to John, “Sorry, I want to get some important (26) now. Please give me the book with the red (27) on that desk.” John looked around and found 3 books on the desk, so John went to the desk, too
42、k one book and handed it to him (28) . Holding the book, the manager (29) the phone and said, “ Sorry, we cannot give the job to you.” John was (30) and wondered why. The manager said, “There are three (31) . First, when you came into the office room, I found that the third button on your shirt had
43、been missing. Second, there are three books with red covers on that desk, but you didnt ask me which one I needed and you took one (32) . Third, I was answering the call. You should (33) to the desk to save time. These (34) showed you are not a careful person.” Therefore, John didnt get the job. We
44、can learn a(n) (35) from Johns experience. Some people dont (36) the details in our life. But it is the details that (37) . Not only should we value what we learn but also we should pay more attention to the details. Sometimes they can even (38) our success or failure. We should form the habit of be
45、ing careful and learn to keep the (39) of quantity and quality. We should keep it in mind that (40) comes first, without which quantity is of no significance.21. A. apply B. vote C. prepare D. wait22. A. contacted B. interviewed C. asked D. questioned23. A. immediately B. slowly C. generally D. flue
46、ntly24. A. grateful B. excited C. confident D. lucky25. A. lost B. called C. rang D. answered26. A. arrangement B. response C. information D. insight27. A. cover B. picture C. character D. mark28. A. eagerly B. politely C. purposely D. quickly29. A. searched for B. picked up C. held on D. hung up30.
47、 A. surprised B. helpless C. disappointed D. worried31. A. methods B. results C. collections D. reasons32. A. randomly B. eventually C. regularly D. certainly33. A. rush B. run C. walk D. move34. A. parts B. facts C. details D. stories35. A. subject B. idea C. skill D. lesson36. A. mind B. mention C
48、. ignore D. provide37. A. trouble B. count C. interest D. impress38. A. describe B. replace C. value D. determine39. A. selection B. importance C. balance D. competition40. A. quality B. quantity C. safety D. promise第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡上的相应位置。One
49、morning I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about _41_(be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, _42_ some of them looked very anxious and _43_ (disappoint).When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next _44_ the window, so I had a good view of the sidew
