1、1江西名校学术联盟（临川一中、景德镇一中、雁潭一中等）2018 届高三教学质量检测考试（二）英语试题第一部分 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 1.5 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. How many copies does the woman want?A. 7. B. 100.
2、C. 150.2. What does the man suggest?A. Driving directly home. B. Filling up the car. C. Eating out.3. Whats the womans problem?A. She cant adjust. B. She falls ill.C. Shes out of work.4. How does the woman like Richard?A. Hes always helpful. B. Hes sometimes impolite.C. Hes always thankful.5. What i
3、s Poe thinking of doing?A. Making an album. B. Buying a camera. C. Studying hard.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，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. What is John restless about?2A. A job o
4、ffer. B. His pay rise. C. His physical exam.7. Whats Joans opinion of Johns decision?A. Stressed. B. Negative. C. Supportive.听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。8. What does Peter think about wearing a safety belt?A. Safe. B. Uncomfortable. C. Strange.9. What does Peter suggest to Mary? A. Read the traffic rules. B.
5、 Take turns to drive. D. Dont talk while driving.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. How old is Peter?A. 16. B. 18. C. 20.11. What does Liza say about California?A. There are too many accidents. B. The weather is comfortable. C. There are a lot of fires.12. How does Liza view the hum canes in Florida?A. Most
6、 of them are harmless. B. All of them are harmful. C. They dont affect peoples life.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the man doing?A. Making an appointment. B. Having a driving test. C. Taking an interview.14. Why did the man go to the US in July 2010?A. To go sightseeing. B. To visit a friend. C.
7、 To study in college.15. How long does the man plan to stay in the US this time?A. For two months. B. For one year. C. For 3two years.16. What does the man miss about China?A. His friends. B. Chinese food. C. His hometown.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What was the problem with Barbaras upstairs neighb
8、or?A. His dogs made a lot of noises.B. He played his music too loud.C. He held an overnight party.18. What was the mans expression at Barbaras complaint?A. Angry.B. Understanding.C. Surprised.19. What did the man say the next day Barbara complained?A. The music was kept down.B. She should report it
9、to the police.C. She was making trouble.20. How did Barbara feel about her words?A. Unbelievable.B. Unsatisfied.C. Excited.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，从每麵给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AChildren and Youth Sidewalk SaleYoung people are bursting with artistic energy
10、. The Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale (CYSS) of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is a fun way for boys and girls to express themselves visually. It focuses on 4encouraging the creative growth of young people, believing they can develop their artistic potential through personal expressi
11、on in individual original objects.CYSS is a highlight of Children and Youth Day, Wednesday, July 12, 2018. This day features performances for and by young people, art and craft workshops and demonstrations. All artists must he between the ages of 8 and 18 and live or have relatives living in any of
12、the centrally located Pennsylvania counties to participate.All artworks must be original and age-appropriate for the events audience, most of whom are under 18. The sales of work made from small animals and the sales of food are prohibited. A complete listing of the rules can be found in the applica
13、tion. Please review the rules carefully as they may have changed since you last participated in the event.Artists must personally be present during the entire clay. Representatives, including family members, may not attend in place of the artist.How to Enter1. Complete both sides of the entry form.
14、A parent signature is required.2. On a separate sheet, provide a brief description of the artwork and the materials used. Do not send samples; they cannot be returned.3. Enclose at least one photograph of your work.4. Mail application and photo of your work to P. O. Box 1023, Central Pennsylvania Fe
15、stival of the Arts.21. Whats the aim of CYSS?A. To teach young people to develop their interest in arts.B. To help young people get some extra money for their work.C. To get young people to develop their artistic potential.D. To improve the performing skills of young people.22. Whats the feature of
16、Children and Youth Day?A. All the artworks are original and proper for young people.B. Most of the artworks are focused on animal protection.5C. The participants must be residents of central Pennsylvania.D. The sales of artworks about animals are not allowed.23. Which of the following is required fo
17、r application?A. A sample of the applicants artwork.B. A return envelope with stamps on it.C. Detailed description of the artwork.D. The signature of the applicants parent.BI considered an active social life as basic human necessity. Yet when it dawned on me just how much time I was spending sociali
18、sing, I realised I may be taking it to an extreme. I calculated that, on average, I was spending 22 hours or more each week on social activities. So, to see what would happen to my work output, health and wellbeing, I decided to try and cut out my social life entirely.I knew, at times, I filled my s
19、chedule simply out of fear of missing out (FOMO), but also as a way to shift focus away from my work. For one month, I declined all in-person activities with friends: going out for drinks; dinners; parties and non-work related events, to see if it would make me more productive, improve my focus and
20、career prospects.On day one of the month-long experiment, I had to fight some anxiety over missing out. But as the days passed, I started to relax. I only had one option to consider for Saturday nightto stay homeand this limitation left me more satisfied in my decision. I felt more content working,
21、reading or watching TV.While I found more time to work, I also noticed a change in my overall health. I found myself cooking more at home, doing daily exercise, getting to bed earlier each night, reading, and enjoying moments of rest and boredom throughout the day.Having no social life left me more
22、free time than Id imagine. Such idle moments are vital for creativity, and mind wandering has been linked to creative problem solving. During the experiment I found myself regularly 6brainstorming new ideas and reimagining existing projects.Of course socialising is an important way to build work con
23、tacts. While one month of no social life did not impact my relationship with existing clients, if I had continued, it may harm my ability to build new ones.24. What did the author realize about his socializing?A. It was difficult for him to contact people.B. Its a necessary part of his life and work
24、.C. He had spent too much time in socializing.D. He should have spent more time socializing.25. How did the author feel on the first day of his experiment?A. He felt anxious that he might be left out.B. He felt more energetic to get clown to work.C. He felt relaxed not having to contact people.D. He
25、 felt doubtful whether he could hold on.26. What benefit did the author find to let his mind wander lazily?A. He could have more time with his family.B. He could solve problems in a creative way.C. He could be more concentrated on his work.D. He could free himself from the work contacts.27. What wou
26、ld the author do after the experiment?A. Live a quiet life with his family away from the outside.B. Make a new social life with any possible customers.C. Spare some time regularly for creative thinking alone.D. Continue his work contacts with his customers.CReducing plastic waste isnt easy because t
27、he cheap material is found in almost every household item. Now, a delicious and nutritious solution has come up to help reduce our dependence on this environmental hazard.David Christian, the co-founder of Evoware, says the idea of creating the biodegradable (生物降解的 ) products came from concern at th
28、e countrys high 7pollution rate. Indonesia is home to four of the worlds worst polluted rivers. Since single-use packaging is a large contributor to the problem, Evoware decided to deal with that first.After investigating various materials, the company settled on seaweed. Unlike com, commonly used f
29、or biodegradable containers, seaweed does not require resources like water or large amounts of space. Since Indonesian farmers already harvest more seaweed than they can sell, its easy for the company to find the material.Though they will not reveal their production process, Evoware says the seaweed
30、 packaging contains no chemicals and is safe to consume. The company has also invented single-use cups, which can break down 30 days after theyre thrown away.While replacing plastic with the seaweed products may seem appealing to most of us, it is a hard-sell in Indonesia. According to Christian, “T
31、he awareness to reduce single-use plastic is still very low. This makes our bioplastic unnecessary.” Also a factor is the cost, which is higher than using plastic. Hopefully, Evoware will succeed in convincing Indonesians and people worldwide that switching to their products will be helpful to prote
32、cting our beautiful planet.28. What problem did Evoware decide to deal with first?A. Ways to clean the four worst polluted rivers.B. Means to contribute to the countrys economy.C. How to deal with single-use packaging.D. What nutritious materials for people to use.29. Why did Evoware choose seaweed?
33、A. It didnt require much space and was easy to get.B. It could be found everywhere in his country.C. It was most commonly used for packaging.D. It grew thickly in most of the polluted rivers.30. What can we infer from Christians words?8A. Their seaweed products have won government support.B. Their n
34、ew products have received wordwide popularity.C. The cost of making seaweed products will be lowered soon.D. Sometimes its hard to get people to reduce the use of plastics.31. What does the underlined word “hard-sell” (in Para. 5) refer to?A. Something lasting long.B. Something hard to accept.C. Som
35、ething easy to get.D. Something commonly seen.DNaturally, parents praise their kids. They want to encourage their children every day. But when it comes to building self-esteem (自尊) in children, praise doesnt always have a positive effect, according to a special edition of the journal Child Developme
36、nt. The issue, edited by Eddie and Thomas, is focused on research into how children develop a sense of self and building your childs confidence takes different skills than you might think.Eddie points out that children are born without a sense of self, but it doesnt take long before some kids have a
37、 lot of confidence and may feel superior to peers, while others may carry more self-doubt and see themselves as inferior. Yet no one really understands what causes children to view themselves the way they do. Surprisingly little is known about the origins of childrens self-concept,” Eddie said.Resea
38、rch has found that when kids have a warm, loving relationship with their parents, they develop higher self-esteem. However, when they are given endless praise that is inequal to their achievements, their self-esteem may drop.Instead of lavish praise, parents should focus on warmth to build self-este
39、em, researchers have foundspecifically, parents should show interest in their kids activities and share joy with them. This makes children feel noticed and valued. According to Eddies own research, children may develop 9lower self-esteem when their parents give them lots of positive and overstated p
40、raises. Too much praise can make children worry about disappointing their parents, and may lead to an unhealthy attitude toward failure. Other studies suggest that parents can teach children that failure is beneficial by encouraging kids to ask themselves: “Why didnt I achieve the result I wanted, a
41、nd what can I do to change the outcome in the future?”Additionally, its important for parents to encourage the belief that kids can develop basic abilities through devotion and hard work. Kids who are praised for their effort instead of their ability are more likely to develop a growth mindset, whic
42、h have a positive impact on their confidence.32. What does the special edition of Child Development focus on?A. When is the best time to build a childs self-esteem.B. What effect praise has on a childs self understanding.C. How children develop their sense of self-esteem.D. How blaming and overprais
43、e hurt a childs comfidence.33. How does too much praise hurt childrens self-esteem?A. Theyll he afraid of failing and disappointing their parents.B. Theyll have a false understanding of their ability and fail.C. Theyll become too proud to get along with other children.D. Theyll focus more on their a
44、dvantages than their weaknesses.34. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Childrens effort will help build their confidence.B. Children should he taught the value of hard work.C. Praising a childs ability will make them happier.D. Some parents doubt if kids can develop their abilities.35. Whi
45、ch of the following is the passage mainly about?A. Praising a child for any reason helps build his self-esteem.B. How kids develop their sense of self-esteem differently.C. Why some kids have more self-doubt than the others.D. Participation and encouragement build a kids self-esteem.10第二节（共 5 小题;每小题
46、 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。How to Age WellGetting older is inevitable, but you can slow the decline of aging with smart choices along the way. From the foods you eat and how you exercise to your friendships, it all has an effect on how fast or slow your body ages. 36 Lose
47、just a little bit of weight.Small changes in body weight can have a big impact on health risks. 37 While wed love to lose our extra pounds, its easier to start with a 5 percent weight loss goal and keep on.Avoid processed meat.38 A number of studies have found associations between eating a lot of pr
48、ocessed meats and poor health. Other research has implicated processed meats in a higher risk for cancer. But there was no increase in risk associated with eating unprocessed red meat.39 The best eating strategy for aging well is to skip processed foods and drinks. That will immediately reduce added
49、 sugars from your diet. Once you cut out packaged foods, you will start eating a lot more fruits and vegetables, lean meats and fish and whole grains. 40 Meanwhile, invest in a new pair of walking shoes, a gym membership or a delicious healthy meal with your family and oilier loved ones. All of those are likely to do much for your emotional and physical health.A. Skip packaged foods.B. Save the money you would spend on rich food.C. And the good news is that its never too late to get started.D. This has been shown in numerous studies to
