1、- 1 -宜昌市东湖高中、宜都二中 2018年秋 12月联考高三英语试题（全卷满分：150 分 考试用时：120 分钟）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. Where is the man going next time?A. To a hill. B. To a park. C. To a beach. 2. What does the
2、 woman want the man to do?A. Go to sleep.B. Take care of the cat.C. Stop his dog barking. 3. What will the man probably do?A. Take the job. B. Refuse the offer. C. Change the working time. 4. What does the woman say about John?A. He wont wait for herB. He wont come home today. C. He wont be on time
3、for dinner. 5. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Order some boxes. B. Go home and rest. C. Continue packing. 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。每段对话和独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在相应位置。听完每段对话和独白前，你将有 5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题。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和第 7两个小题。- 2 -6. What
4、is the woman looking for?A. A dress for work. B. A dress for party. C. A dress for wedding. 7. What is the woman unsatisfied with about the blue dress?A. The size. B. The price. C. The colour. 听第 7段材料，回答第 8和第 9两个小题。8. What do the speakers think about their life?A. Funny. B. Quiet. C. Boring9. What s
5、hould they do first?A. Find someone to support them. B. Start a club. C. Invite some students to join. 听第 8段对话，回答第 10至第 12三个小题。10. What does the weatherman say about tomorrow?A. It will snow and be cold. B. It will be warm and sunny. C. It will be cloudy with showers at times. 11. What season is it
6、now?A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter12. What do we know about the weather of the picnic day last year?A. It was sunny when they started.B. It was warm enough for a picnic. C. It snowed at the beginning. 听第 9段对话，回答第 13至第 16四个小题。13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Doing research. B. Looki
7、ng for a job. C. Choosing a college major.14. Where will the man probably find information on incomes?A. From the woman. B. On the Internet.C. At the library.15. Why does the man want to get a well-paid job?:- 3 -A. To learn dancing. B. To travel around. C. To help the poor.16. What is the womans at
8、titude toward the man?A. Supportive. B. Impatient. C. Critical. 听第 10段独白，回答第 17至第 20四个小题。17. What does “attractive” mean for a teacher?A. Being charming in real lifeB. Being imitated easily by the students. C. Being popular with the students in the class. 18. Why should a teacher be a bit of an acto
9、r?A. To make the lessons various, B. To make the lessons interesting. C. To make the lessons easily understood. 19. Why should a teacher always learn?A. Teaching is a job a teacher will never be perfect in. B. A teacher should set an example to the studentsC. Teaching needs higher and higher degrees
10、. 20. How many teaching qualities are mentioned in the speech?A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. 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。AThe earth is a mysterious place that never stops to amaze. There are many places completely unimaginable. The incap
11、ability to understand the real story behind some of these phenomena draws many people. Blood Falls, AntarcticaHow is it that the coldest and driest place on the planet has a blood-red waterfall pouring down slowly into the McMurdo Dry Valleys, some of the most - 4 -extreme desert lands on Earth? Wha
12、t causes the mysterious flow was only recently discovered in a study. Scientists believed for many years red algae(红藻)gave it the unusual color. But now research has shown that iron oxide(氧化物)is responsible for it. The waterfall even contains strange bacterial life forms. Magnetic Hill, Moneton, New
13、 BrunswickBe very careful if you choose to drive to the bottom of this hill. Stories about what happens there have been around since early 1900s. As impossible as it sounds, your car will start to roll uphill. “And it doesnt just work on cars-vans, trucks and even tour buses roll upward. ” according
14、 to Tourism New Brunswick. Racetrack Playa, Death Valley, CaliforniaLocated in a remote valley between the Cottonwood and Last Chance Ranges, Racetrack Playa is a place of real beauty and mystery. The Racetrack is a dry lakebed, best known for its strange moving rocks. It looks like they “sailed” th
15、rough the valley. Although no one has actually seen the rocks move, the long moving tracks left behind in the mud surface of the Playa prove their activity. The most logical explanation so far is that ice forms covering the stones, causing them to move. 21. Whats special about Racetrack Playa?A. The
16、 lakebed there is red. B. The rocks there can move. C. There is no living creature. D. The rocks there can make sound. 22. Which of the following is true?A. It is red algae that gives Blood Falls the unusual colorB. These mysterious phenomena have been given exact explanationsC. People have witnesse
17、d the rocks movingD. When you drive at the bottom of Magnetic Hill, your car will go up the hill. 23. Whats the purpose of the text?A. To tell amazing stories.- 5 -B. To advertise new places. C. To introduce distinguished places D. To uncover mysterious phenomena. BMy brother-in-law opened the botto
18、m drawer of my sisters bureau(衣橱)and picked out a wonderful skirt. “Jan bought this the first time we went to New York, at least eight or nine years ago. She never wore it. She was saving it for a special occasion. ” Well, I guess this is the occasion. He took the skirt from me and put it on the bed
19、. His hands touched the soft material for a moment, and then he shut the drawer and turned to me, “Dont ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day youre alive is a special occasion.”Im still thinking about his words, and theyve changed my attitude to life. Im spending more time with my fam
20、ily and friends and less time on committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experience to enjoy, not suffer. Im trying to recognize these moments now and treasure them. “Some day” and “one of these days” are being lost from my vocabulary. If its worth seeing or hearing or doi
21、ng, I want to see and hear and do it now. Im not sure what my sister would have done if she had known she wouldnt have tomorrow. I think she would have called family members and a few close friends. She might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend her fences for past things. I think
22、she would have gone out for a Chinese dinner, her favorite food. If I knew that my hours were limited, those little things left undone would make me angry. Angry because I put off seeing good friends whom I was going to get in touch with some day. Angry and sorry because I didnt tell my husband and
23、daughter often enough how much I truly love them. Im trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath truly, is. . . a gift worth - 6 -cherishing. 24. Wha
24、t kind of person do you think Jan is?A. mean and conservative B. active and confidentC. economical and introvert D. indifferent and distant25. Which of the following is not the writers attitude to life?A. Spending more time staying with the family. B. Enjoying life and valuing every day. C. Attendin
25、g social activities as often as possible. D. Trying to get along well with friends. 26. Which of the following can best explain the underlined expression “mend her fences for past”?A. Break her word. B. Try to be friendly again with someone. C. Give up her point of view. D. Keep her promise. 27. Wha
26、t can be inferred from the passage?A. People are advised to treasure every day and the meaning of life. B. People are encouraged to be hard on themselves for a bright life. C. People are told to get rid of being angry and sorry in life. D. People are persuaded to care for themselves more than others
27、. CEven as we humans keep polluting the world. Nature somehow keeps finding a way to help correct our mistakes. First, there is a molecule(分子)that helps reduce global warming. Now, a team of Yale students may have discovered something equally amazing plastic eating fungi(真菌).Pestalotiopsis microspor
28、a(微孢子)is the only known fungus to be able to survive only on plastic. The plastic is so hard that it takes thousands of years to break down on its own. The best part is that these fungi can do the job even in an oxygenless - 7 -environment, which means that it could work perfectly even at the bottom
29、 of a landfill.The discovery was the result of an effort between three Yale students who were part of the Rainforest Expedition and Laboratory Program, allowing a selected group of students to visit Ecuadors rainforest and seek out fungi and bacteria that live inside plants without harming them, whi
30、ch could hold medical or scientific promise. The samples are then brought back to the Universitys lab where they do wide testing to see if they are of any practical or scientific use. In 2008, a student named Pria Anand gathered specimens for one purpose to find a microbe that could cat plastic. Tha
31、ts when she came across the Pestalotiopsis microspora. Though she did show the unbelievable characteristics of the fungi, she was unable to get the desired results by the time she graduated, in 2010. Luckily for he Jonathan Russell, a 2011 graduating student, picked up right where she had left off.
32、By combining her work with research performed by another of Prias classmates, Jeffery Huang, he was able to separate the enzyme(酶)in the fungus that is the most effective in breaking down plastic. Hopefully, experts will take it up from here and make the project a reality and help reduce plastic!28.
33、 What is the main character of Pestaltiopsis microspora?A. It helps reduce global warming. B. It needs less oxygen to produce. C. It can break down plastic. D. It can be buried in a landfill. 29. The underlined sentence in the passage may mean _. A. Jonathan continued to study what Pria failedB. Jon
34、athan drove to pick up Pria when she got offC. Jonathan came across Pria at an unexpected placeD. Jonathan invited Pria to go on with her research30. What can we know from the passage?- 8 -A. There are some kind of fungi that can eat plasticB. These fungi can only work in an oxygen environmentC. The
35、 discovery was made by chance.D. A group of students made the discovery that fungi can break down plastic31. The best title for the passage may be _.A. Fungi Love Plastic B. Plastic Is Eaten by FungiC. Fungi Are Eaten by Plastic D. Fungi Are Hidden in PlasticDIts normal for teens to want to stay con
36、nected to friends and social circles, but in the middle of the night? The Journal of Youth Studies recently published new research indicating that one in five teens from 12 to 15 regularly wake during the night to have some form of social media. Not surprisingly, the research also indicated that the
37、se social night owls were three times more likely than their friends to feel tired at school and that girls were more likely than boys to be called to office. The blue light produced by cell phones, tablets and computers signals the brain to stay awake, so its easy to see why a teen might be up all
38、might. A 2016 study in Psychological Science noted the same brain circuits(脑回路)that are activated by eating chocolate and winning money are activated when teens see large numbers of “likes” on their posts or those of their peers. Besides not catching enough snaps, by interrupting their sleep cycle,
39、teens may never fully engage in REM sleep(快速动眼睡眠 ), the deepest stage of sleep that may be responsible for brain development and learning. Considering about 72 percent of children from 6 to 17 sleep with some electronic media in their bedrooms, parents need to set boundaries sooner rather than later
40、. “Providing access to devices and thus to social media is a privilege that children can earn and also lose, ” Janie Feldman, a psychologist who treats - 9 -sleep disorders, reminds parents that, “temporarily removing privileges can have important impact so long as the means of earning back the priv
41、ileges is clear. Teens and parents should discuss and agree upon terms of use, timing, and access. Teenagers are most cooperative when they agree to the rules, so including them in defining rules makes for very effective parenting. 32. What does the new research indicate about teens from 12 to 15?A.
42、 Some of them rely on social media for homework. B. Some of them share their sleep experience online. C. Some of them often use cell phones or tablets at midnight. D. Some of them surf online for ways to protect animals. 33. How will teens brain react when they see many “likes” on their posts?A. It
43、will become too active for the teens to go to sleep. B. It will inspire the teens to post something more online. C. It will promote the teens for some restful time. D. It will promote the teens to earn money with their posts. 34. What advice does Janie Feldman give parents of teens?A. Forbid their c
44、hildren from using social media at night. B. Get the children to cam the right to social media with housework. C. Never give the children access to social media if they break a rule. D. Give back childrens media access when they correct their errors. 35. Which of the following is the best title for
45、the passage?A. How to Win Back the Trust of Parents. B. Sleep Disorders and Social MediaC. REM Sleep and Brain Development. D. The Harm of Social Media on Teens. 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。 To begin your study time, one biggest challenge is to get all necessary
46、 materials. 36 . But if you prepare everything at one time, your studying will be more effective. Kitchen can be noisy. 37 . A bedroom may be full o distractions, such as - 10 -favorite magazines, music, or television. If you can, find a corner of a guest room or study-or any room that is not a high
47、 traffic area. 38 . Good lighting, a comfortable chair, a good writing surface, writing instruments, reference tools. If you find it easier to study with music playing in the background, pick soothing(使人宽慰的)music and keep it at a low volume. The phone is a definite no, as are video games, sports equ
48、ipment, or anything else that can cause distractions. For most students, one to two hours daily is enough. But sometimes you may have to study longer. 39 . For example, some students like to study before dinner, others are early risers and find they can concentrate best in the morning. Tell all your
49、 family members when you will be in studying and ask them not to disturb you unless its absolutely necessary. It can be difficult to start a standard study schedule, but the effort can pay off in better grades. 40 After a month of continual good study habits, treat yourself to spending time with good friends or doing something you enjoy as self-encouragement. A. What will you absolutely need to help you study?B. You will make your achievements know
