1、榆树一中 20172018 学年度高三第四次模拟考试试题英语试卷第一部分：听力(20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分)第一节1. What will these people do in a month?A. Go to college. B. Begin a new term in a middle school. C. Find a job.2. What does the man mean?A. He always gets up early in the morning.B. He thinks it is unnecessary to get up in the mornin
2、g.C. He prefers to stay in bed in the morning.3. How much will the man pay for these tickets?A. 15 dollars. B. 20 dollars. C. 25 dollars.4. Where does this conversation most likely take place?A. At an airport. B. At a hotel. C. At a railway station.5. What is the womans attitude toward the mans word
3、s?A. Impatient. B. Very angry. C. Patient.第二节听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. For what is Mr. Taylor talking to the woman?A. To ask for a job. B. To ask her to make a website. C. To invite her to play games.7. What will happen after the conversation?A. She will call Mr. Taylor. B. She wont make the website.C
4、. She wont get in touch with him.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8-9 题。8. Where did the conversation take place?A. In a shop. B. In a park. C. In a reading room.9. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Driver and policeman. B. Husband and wife. C. Customer and shopkeeper.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10-12 题。10. When wi
5、ll the next plane leave?A. In fourteen minutes. B. In more than two hours. C. At four oclock.11. Which plane will the woman take? A. The 11 oclock plane. B. The 1 oclock plane. C. The 3 oclock plane.12. Whats the possible result?A. The woman will buy a first class ticket. B. The woman will spend 315
6、 dollars for a ticket.C. The woman can buy a ticket from the man.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13-16 题。13. How long was Tom away from home yesterday?A. For about 9.5 hours. B. For about 10 hours. B. C. For about 11.5 hours.14. Where did Tom have lunch yesterday?A. Near a river. B. On a grassland. C. On a hill top.15
7、. What was the weather like yesterday?A. It was cloudy. B. It was windy. C. It was sunny.16. Why did Tom arrive home late?A. They left National Park late. B. The traffic was heavy on the road.C. Theres a traffic accident on the road.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17-20 题。17. Why wont old people live with their child
8、ren?A. There isnt enough room for them.B. They like to take care of themselves.C. They wont give them any pressure.18. Why dont all the old people go to private nursing homes?A. All the private nursing homes are full. B. Not all of them can afford the money.C. All of them prefer private ones.19. Wha
9、t problem does the man refer to?A. Too low a birth rate. B. Care and attention to the old.C. More elderly with smaller working population.20. What does the man think of the future?A. Getting better. B. Becoming worse. C. Remaining difficult.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)ATaking
10、the Baton(指挥棒)You may know Li Yundi as one of the leading Chinese pianists, but he is about to take on another role. The pianist will pick up the baton for the first time, leading the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra for a five-city tour in China, which started in Chongqing on Aug29, followed by Guangz
11、hou, Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai through September.7:30 p.m, Sept3, Concert Hall, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000.Ticket: 300-1,380($45-200)Dutch Masters Exhibition is ClosingAn exhibition showcasing masterpieces of the 17th century
12、Dutch Golden Age will come to an end during the weekend. The 17th century Dutch Golden Age had several significant artists and a range of great pieces produced during the period, including Fan Vermeers Young Woman at a Virginal, Fan Lievens Boy in a Caper and Turban and Remebrandts Self-Portrait wit
13、h Shaded Eyes. It is the first time some of the most famous examples of the time have been shown in China.9 a.m.-5p.m.,through Sept3(closed on Monday). National Museum of China, 1 Wusi Avenue, Dongcheng district. 010-6400-1476.Ticket: 50 yuan.Rickshaw Boy (Mandarin)The opera Rickshaw Boy, adapted fr
14、om a novel of the same name by famous Chinese writer Laoshe, will be played in Beijing next week. The opera is filled with Chinese musical elements, including Peking Opera and folk songs, to bring to life memories of old Beijing. First published in China in 1937, Rickshaw Boy tells the story of Xian
15、gzi, an honest and serious country boy who works as a rickshaw puller in Beijing. His greatest ambition is to one day own his own rickshaw rental agency. Xiangzi is nonetheless thwarted(挫折) in attempts to improve his life.7 p.m. , Sept 7-10. Opera House, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 We
16、st Changan Avenue, Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000.Ticket: 100-880 yuan.And Give Us the Shadows (Swedish)In 1941, US author and Nobel Prize winner Eugene ONeill wrote an autobiographical(自传的)piece, Long Days Journey into Night. The title says it all. All readers are witness to a day in the life of t
17、he Tyrone family. Father, mother and two sons are struggling with their addictions(alcohol and drugs), demons (邪恶的事物)from the past and with each other. It will be played in Swedish, with Chinese subtitles. 7:30 p.m. , Sept 7-9. Theater, National Center for the performing Arts, 2 West Changan Avenue,
18、 Xicheng district. 010-6655-0000.Ticket: 100-500yuan.21. If you happen to be free after 7 p.m. on Sep. 3, whose works can you enjoy?A. Eugene ONeills. B. Jan Vermeers.C. Laoshes. D. Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestras.22. Which of the following works describes the life struggling of a country boy in old
19、Beijing?A. Young Woman at a Virginal. B. Rickshaw BoyC. Boy in a Cape D. Long Days Journey into Night23. If you are interested in the masterpieces in the 17th century, how much can you pay to book a ticket?A. 500 yuan B. 100yuan C. 50yuan D. 300yuanBThis giant insect can be used as a toy. A child ti
20、es one end of a string to a stick and the other end around the “neck“ of an insect. Holding the stick, the child lets the insect go. With a loud whirring sound, the insect takes off, pulling the string in a large curve over the childs head. The child laughs as the stick jumps around. The child is Af
21、rican, and the toy is the African Goliath beetle, the largest insect in the world. The Goliath is a true insect because it has six legs and a body that is divided into three parts. Like all beetles, it has two pairs of wings. The front pair are thick and stiff and protect the back pair, which are so
22、ft. It is these soft back wings that make the beetle fly forward. They also cause the loud whirring sound the beetle makes when it flies. To steer, the beetle twists and turns its legs the same way you steer a bike by turning its front wheel. African children often use the Goliath beetle as a toy. A
23、lthough it is over 15 centimeters long, it is quite harmless. 24. The African Goliath beetle is _. A. the worlds largest insect B. a toy used in many parts of the world C. the only insect found in Africa D. the worlds smallest insect 25. What made the whirring sound that the child heard?A. The curve
24、d string. B. The beetles body.C. The beetles six legs. D. The beetles soft wings.26. We know the Goliath beetle is a true insect because it _. A. makes a whirring sound when it flies B. has both soft and hard wings C. has six legs and a body with three parts D. can fly 27. When flying, the Goliath s
25、teers by_. A. twisting and turning its legsB. twisting and turning its hard front wings C. turning its soft back wingsD. twisting and turning its whole body CWhen I asked my daughter which item she would keep; the phone, the car, the cooker, the computer, the TV, or her boyfriend, she said“the phone
26、”. Personally, I could do without the phone entirely, which makes me unusual. Because the telephone is changing our lives more than any other piece of technology. Point 1 The telephone creates the need to communicate, in the same way that more roads create more traffic. My daughter comes home from s
27、chool at 4:00 pm and then spends an hour on the phone talking to the very people she has been at school with all day. If the phone did not exist, would she have anything to talk about? Point 2 The mobile phone means that we are never alone. “The mobile saved my life,”says Crystal Johnstone. She had
28、an accident in her Volvo on the A45 between Otley and Skipton. Trapped inside, she managed to make the call that brought the ambulance(救护车) to her rescue. Point 3 The mobile removes our secret. It allows marketing manager of Haba Deutsch, Carl Nicolaisen, to ring his sales staff all round the world
29、at any time of day to ask where they are , where they are going, and how their last meeting went. Point 4 The telephone separates us. Antonella Bramante in Rome says, “We worked in separate offices but I could see him through the window. It was easy to get his number. We were so nearbut we didnt mee
30、t for the first two weeks!” Point 5 The telephone allows us to reach out beyond our own lives. Today we can talk to several complete strangers simultaneously ( 同时地) on chat lines (at least my daughter does. I wouldnt know what to talk about). We can talk across the world. We can even talk to astrona
31、uts (if you know any) while theyre space-walking. And, with the phone line hooked up to the computer, we can access(存取) the Internet, the biggest library on Earth. 28.Which of the following best shows peoples attitude towards mobile phones? A. Mobile phones help people deal with the emergency. B. Mo
32、bile phones bring convenience as well little secret to people. C. Mobile phones are so important and should be encouraged. D. Mobile phones are part of peoples life. 29. Which points do you think support the idea that phones improve peoples life? a. Point 1. b. Point2. c. Point3. d. Point 4. e. Poin
33、t 5. A. c, d B. a, e C. a, c D. b, e 30.It is possible to talk to several complete strangers simultaneously through . A. the TV screen B. a fax machine C. the phone line hooked up to the computer D. a microphone 31.The best heading for the passage is . A. phone Power B. Kinds of Phone C. how to Use
34、Phones D. Advantage of Phones D“Some day, there will be no Americans left in the NBA.” Said 12-year-old Xing Tao, who joined his schools team two years ago, after watching Yao in a televised NBA game. “The players will all be Chinese, like Yao!”To China Yao is a home-grown superstar who helped make
35、the worlds first basketball league closer to Chinese players. To the NBA, the 2.23-metre centre offers an opening of a different sort into the worlds largest new market.Yaos NBA first appearance against the Indiana Pacers in October reached 287 million households in China. By contrast （对照）, there ar
36、e only about 105 million households in the US. That game might have been a bit of a let down to Yaos fans. He played just 11 of the 48 minutes, had two rebounds and got no points.Compare that with his performance on December 19, and also against Indiana, Yao won 29 points and 10 rebounds. “This was
37、one of the most exciting games Ive had,” Yao said after Houstons 95-83 victory.“Yao Ming has brought the NBA closer to the Chinese,” said NBA spokeswoman Cheong Sau Ching, who is based in Hong Kong. “That makes the dream seem achievable for other people in China.” The 22-year-old Yao is not the coun
38、trys first player in the NBA; Wang Zhizhi broke down that wall as a player with the Dallas Mavericks（小牛队）in April 2001. But Yaos combination of modesty and his skills make him a favourite back home.32Whats the direct reason for Xing Tao to join the schools basketball team?AHe watched an NBA gameBHe
39、liked basketballCHe hoped to play for Houston RocketsDHe had a dream that he would become a basketball star.33Whats the main idea of this passage?AMiddle school students want to play basketballBYao Ming makes NBA closer to ChinaCThere ll be no Americans left in the NBADThere are many new stars from
40、China in the NBA34What does the underlined words“letdown” in paragraph three mean?Afailure Bsurprise Cdisappointment Dsadness35Why does Yao Ming win more popularity than Wang Zhizhi at home?AHe has performed excellentlyBHe is modest CHis height DA B第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)Does meeting new people
41、make you nervous? If so, you are not alone. But making a good first impression isnt as hard as you might think. It just involves a few simple choices.Look your best36 But you dont need to look like a model to make a good impression. You just need to take care of yourself. Make sure your clothing is
42、clean, not wrinkled and appropriate for the situation 37 .Stand tallThe way you stand, sit and move tells others a lot about you. Standing up straight makes you look and feel confident. When you approach someone, make eye contact and smile to show youre friendly and interested. 38Speak upSpeak loudl
43、y and clearly enough so that people dont have to struggle to hear you. If you dont know what to say, ask questions. 39When people are talking, pay attention to what theyre saying rather than planning what youll say next. And if youre not sure what they mean, ask!Value peopleMost importantly, show pe
44、ople you care. Your concerns for them will be obvious if you smile and listen carefully. 40 Dont keep them waiting. Everyone you meet is important. So make eye contact, smile and greet them. Theyll appreciate it and others may be watching.A. And remember, you are important, tooB. Respect other peopl
45、es time, tooC. Most people enjoy talking about themselvesD. Then greet them with a firm handshakeE. One survey said blue and black are best for job interviewF. Obviously your appearance influences peoples impression of youG. Dont forget little things like brushing your teeth第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共 20
46、小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）Cold RainIt had been raining for more than a week, and so much rain made every day seem so restless. It was the third time that Susan had come up to the hospital to see me that week. I said to her _41_, “You shouldnt come to see me anymore and we shouldnt be together.” She just s
47、aid, “I _42_you” and softly asked if we could find a place to _43_because she came out without lunch. Again I answered with a _44_heart, “No! Open up your _45_and let me take you home.” I knew she did not open up hers because she wanted to _46_mine._47_, she opened her umbrella and walked behind me
48、to the _48_. While passing by the park where we used to go , she _49_to go into the park just for a little while. With her begging, my cold heart _50_. She went to the big oak tree and looked for the love words we had _51_with a silver ink pen half a year ago. Then she came back slowly with _52_on her face, saying “Chris, I cant find them anymore.” I felt so _53_inside. There was a stream of pain fl
