山东省淄博市部分学校2018届高三英语上学期12月摸底考试试题2018081601174.doc

1、山东省淄博市部分学校2018届高三英语上学期12月摸底考试试题第一部分 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。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 are the two speakers most probably?A. In a store.B. In a cafe. C. At home.2. What is the man concerned about?A. The cost of fixing the

2、 window.B. The possible harm to the people involved.C. The type of punishment he will give Tommy.3. What did the woman think of the party?A. Funny.B. Strange.C. Boring.4. What is the woman going to do?A. Practice her story. B. Prepare for the exam. C. Tell the man a story.5. When will the woman prob

3、ably receive the passport if she applies for one today?A. In about 20 days. B. In about a month. C. In about two months.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。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 size shoes did the woman

4、 take about a year ago?A. Size 6.B. Size 7.C. Size 8.7. Why were the womans feet hurting so much?A. Her shoes were the wrong size.B. She walked too much each day.C. Her shoes were of very poor quality.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What do we know about the man?A. He is bad at singing.B. He is shy in front of ot

5、hers.C. He doesnt like noisy environments.9. Why does the man change his mind in the end?A. He wants to make more friends.B. He wants to try something new.C. He wants to learn how to sing.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A first-aid course. B. A successful rescue.C. A

6、bus accident.11. What might be to blame for the crash?A. Drink-driving.B. Bad weather.C. Too much traffic.12. Who was seriously injured?A. Jimmy.B. The bus driver.C. The truck driver.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What was the mans plan for tonight?A. To stay at home with his daughter.B. To take a walk with h

7、is son.C. To go to see a play.14. How long will the play be on at Pasadena Play-house?A. For 12 days.B. For 19 days.C. For 30 days.15. What is special about the play?A. The audience can be a part of it.B. The audience can change the plot.C. It is based on the story of Snow White.16. What will the ma

8、n do around 5 p.m.?A. Go to visit his nephew.B. Go to pick up the woman.C. Give the woman a phone call.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did the activity take place?A. On January 8, 2013.B. On January 18, 2013.C. On January 28, 2013.18. What do we know about Katherine Paterson?A. She won two Newbery Awards

9、.B. She is an African author.C. She is 70 years old.19. Who is the author of the book This IS Not My Hat?A. Randolph Caldecott.B. Jon Klassen.C. Andrea Davis Pinkney.20. What honor did the book Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America win?A. The John Newbery Medal.B. The Randolph Caldecott Me

10、dal.C. The Coretta Scott King Award.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A、b、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AKids Fun Activities in Sydney and AustraliaArt Gallery of New South WalesArt Gallery RoadPhone 61 2 9225-1744Cost: Free, except for special exhibitsHours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Every Sunda

11、y afternoon at 2:30, families can enjoy special performances on various topics, including art appreciation, dance and storytelling. During school holidays, the museum schedules storytelling and performances, often in mime or Aboriginal dance, for children aged 6-12. Children can also participate in

12、occasional hands-on art workshops.The Australian Museum6 College Street Phone 61 2 9320-6000Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.For children under 5, Kids Island is decorated with a model hot-air balloon and features a slippery side and a shipwrecked boat with interesting cubbies to explore. The museums di

13、nosaur exhibition appeals to children aged 5-12. A Science and Discover Room, with microscopes, specimens and reference books, allows children to conduct their own research.Taronga Park ZooBradleys Head RoadPhone 61 2 9969-2777!Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission chargedTaronga lets children visi

14、t up close with some of Australias most spectacular creatures - native koalas, of course, but also kangaroos, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and wombats.Centennial ParkOxford Street, PaddingtonPhone 61 2 9331-5056Cost: FreeHours: Daily, but hours change seasonallyRent childrens bikes and rollerblades to

15、help youngsters bum off excess energy in the parks beautiful setting. A nearby Equestrian Center offers horseback rides, and guided nature walks are available during school holidays.21. Which activity is required to pay for except for special exhibits?A. Art Gallery of New South Wales. B. The Austra

16、lian Museum.C. Taronga Park Zoo.D. Centennial Park.22. What can kids do in the Australian Museum?A. Carry on some research.B. Visit some native animals.C. Enjoy special performances.D. Participate in hands-on art workshops.23. Which number should people call to get information about nature walks?A.

17、61 2 9969-2777.B. 61 2 9331-5056.C. 61 29320-6000.D. 61 2 9225-1744.BAll Katherine Jones wanted for her 90th birthday was to own her childhood home. Her daughter Emily wasnt so keen on the idea. But every time they drove past Katherines beloved old home in the nearby town, admiring the charming one-

18、story house she was born in? Katherine would say, “Id like to have that house back.”One day, as Emily wandered down the local craft store, inspiration struck: Her mother could have her house back. Emilys friend, Ray Meyers, a local retired dentist with a talent for woodworking, offered to help. Ray

19、paid many visits to the original home, taking precise measurements and collecting details with the help of the current homeowners.Theres the inviting front platform where Katherine and her mother, Nettle, spent hot summer nights cooling off before bed. Small stones line the base of the newly-designe

20、d house, echoing the large river rocks. Arid theres a tiny flute on a table which sets the soundtrack for Katherines life: She was proudly playing it in high schools marching band when she met Mack, a violin player.The two were married on January 1, 1946. Emily was born soon after.The copy home and

21、the amazing story behind it deserved an impressive unveiling. Emily arranged a surprise party at which the little house and Katherine would be honored. But keeping the big secret about it was a tough task.“When Ray asked me questions about the house,” Emily says of the planning process. “I would vis

22、it with Mother and start a conversation where I would say, Oh, by the way, do you remember. and she would give details from her memory about the house.”On August 28, 2016, Emily gathered 40 friends and family members at her house. After the special birthday meal, Emily presented Katherine with the c

23、arefully wrapped home. It was the perfect gift.For Katherine, it turns out that it is possible to go home again.24. Why did Katherine intend to have her house back?A. She sold it cheaper than thought.B. She hated the current homeowners.C. She missed the happy hours in childhood.D. She was unwilling

24、to live with her daughter.25. Whats the authors purpose of writing Paragraph 3?A. To show how Katherine got married.B. To express how noble they were in the past.C. To explain how they spent hot summer nights.D. To describe the exact situation of Katherine s past life26. What can we infer about Emil

25、y from the text?A. Independent, outgoing and practical.B. Considerate, careful and creative.C. Faithful, ambitious but selfish.D. Responsible, cautious but bad-tempered.27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A Perfect Birthday GiftB. A Special Birthday MealC. An Amazing Sto

26、ry Of An OldD. An Unforgettable Visit To MomCIn the future those who are taking care of old or sick people my get from the house itself.Over the last few years, new technology, such as the wireless WI-FI and flat TV screens, has changed our homes and the way we live. Now another technology revolutio

27、n is happening. A new project at the University of Hertfordshire wants to create a home that monitors people living in it who are weak or elderly.The researchers have developed a wristband device which helps us watch the elderly person who is wearing it. The device collects information see if the pe

28、rson has fallen or has wandered away from where they should be.The assisted-living project is part of the universitys wider Interhome project, which is the development of a smart-house. The house remembers the habits of the person who lives there and it uses very low amounts of energy. The Interhome

29、 team hope that offering this service will help care for the elderly. They say, “Its very important that these technologies are there to help and support and not replace any of the existing services.”The Interhome is not just a research method. Its also a way for students from different Scientific b

30、ackgrounds to learn and develop technology. The university uses the latest technology to help student get experience by developing new hardware and software themselves. The team includes design, engineering and computer science students working together.“We are working on a smart home project in Wat

31、ford with some companies at the moment,” says the project leader, “We are looking at how a smarter home can provide even more services.” This could help millions of old people around the world have a better, safer life in the future.28. What does the underlined phrase “another technology” in Paragra

32、ph 2 refer to?A. The WI-FI.B. The Interhome. C. The flat TV screens.D. The wireless internet.29. Why do the researchers develop the Interhome project?A. To help look after the elderly.B. To take place of the existing services.C. To help students design new engineering.D. To store the information of

33、people there.30. What is the author s attitude towards the Interhome project?A. Doubtful. B. Compromising. C. Tolerant. D. Favorable.31. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The Interhome project.B. A special device.C. A better future for the elderly.D. Home changing.DThe University College Lo

34、ndon (UCL) report looked at 14,000 families in the UK and Ireland, which said both parents had a role to play in preventing teenage depression (抑郁). The researchers encouraged more fathers to seek help for depressive symptoms by speaking to their doctors.Dr. Gemma Lewis from UCL, who led the study,

35、said because mothers tended to spend more time with their children, there was often a tradition of “mother-blaming” when treating mental health issues in kids. But she said the research showed that” we should be bringing fathers into the picture more”.Dr. Lewis added: “If youre a father who hasnt so

36、ught treatment for your depression, it could have an impact on your child. We hope that our findings could encourage men who experience depression to speak to their doctors about it.”The study is based on two large samples of the general population 6,000 families from Ireland and nearly 8,000 from t

37、he UK in which parents and children, at the ages of seven, nine and 13-14, filled in questionnaires about their feelings. Children were asked about their emotional symptoms and parents also answered questions on their feelings, which were measured against a depression scale.The results showed a link

38、 between depressive symptoms in fathers and similar symptoms in their adolescent children that was similar in size to the effect of a mothers depression.Many mental health problems, including depression, start at about the age of 13, the researchers said, and although depression in mothers was alrea

39、dy known to increase the risk, the influence of fathers, wellbeing was a new finding.The study concluded that fathers as well as mothers should be involved in dealing with the problem of adolescent depression at an early stage. It also highlighted the importance of treating depression in both parent

40、s.Go and see your GP if you experience symptoms of depression every day for more than two weeks. Treatment usually involves a combination of self-help, talking therapies (心理治疗) and medicines, depending on the type of depression you have.32. What did the researchers urge fathers with depression to do

41、?A. Ask their doctors for help.B. Ask advice from their parents.C. Seek help for symptoms by themselves.D. Deny their roles in preventing teenage depression.33. What does the underlined word “the picture” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Adolescent depression.B. Treating mental health problems.C. Accompan

42、ying their children.D. The tradition of “mother-blaming”.34. What conclusion could we draw from the study?A. Children suffered depression at the early ages.B. Mothers spared more time with their children.C. Both parents contributed to treating teenage depression.D. Medicines should be involved in so

43、lving teenage depression.35. What is the authors opinion on treating depression?A. Visiting your doctors immediately.B. Taking enough amounts of medicines.C. Ignoring the type of depression you have.D. Taking many factors into account for an effective treatment.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

44、能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Patents (专利) are agreements between inventors and the government, giving inventors ownership of their creations for an amount of time. _36_ US patent law states that an invention is “any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and us

45、eful improvement.” Basically, anything that someone makes can be protected from theft by patenting.Most things people use every day are protected by patents. _37_ In 1988, two doctors were issued the first-ever patent for a new animals life froma genetically altered (基因改变的) mouse. _38_ “Natural laws

46、” cant be patented. Even though the Law of Relativity was developed by Albert Einstein, he could not patent it because he did not invent it; it was already part of the natural world._39_ They protect a persons idea from others who might want to steal it. Patents also help to share ideas and technolo

47、gical information with other inventors and researchers. A description of all patented inventions is put into a database, which can be accessed by other people in the same field of interest. Patents also help to stimulate research by large companies.Patenting an idea is not a different thing to do, b

48、ut it can take a lot of time and be very expensive. After an invention finishes creating a new machine or process, the next step is to fill out patent paperwork. This paperwork can be long and complicated. Usually this type of research is done by a patent attorney, a lawyer who specializes in patent

49、s. After all paperwork has been received by the inventor and the inventors attorney, it is submitted to patent office with a registration fee. _40_A. Patents are important.B. Not everything can be patented.C. Strangely enough, living thing can also be patented.D. Getting a patent is usually quick bu

50、t often expensive.E. Patents allow a person to own an idea for an invention as well.F. In this way, the process can be drawn out for many years.G. The registration and attorney fees may not be affordable.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Before

51、 leaving his job in Brooklyn, Brian Peter had one thing he wanted to do on his last day-say thank you to the city he loves. Peter decided to use the _41_ he made for a days work, as well as the $10 per year he _42_ for his service, to give back to his community.“Ive got nothing _43_ good things from

52、 the city and the citizens,” Peter said. “I take _44_ I make in a day and add that $120 that the police association was going to give me, and Ill just add it up to $500 and get some gift cards for people.”Using his own money, Peter _46_ five gift cards from Target and five gift cards from the grocer

53、y chain Cub Foods _47_ $ 50 each and handed them out to strangers in _48_ Center.It took him about two hours to _49_ the cards and that he could put smiles on a lot of peoples faces, _50_ one woman he stopped after noticing the _51_ of her car. “Her car was really old and really damaged. I saw her w

54、indshield wipers were _52_ in the up position,” Peter recalled. “I explained what I was doing and gave her a gift card, and _53_, she lit up with a _54_.”Monique Drier, _55_ stayed with Peter, said Peter has always wanted to give back and didnt really want the attention. “He didnt even have a going

55、away _56_. He was a great policeman and will be dearly _57_.” Peter started his new job three days ago, and said he still wanted to _58_ giving back to the community. “Community _59_ is extremely important, and when youre fortunate in life, you should give back to _60_ who arent as fortunate as you,

56、” Peter said. “Thats what makes the world go round.”41. A. timeB. money C. honor D. praise42. A. paid B. counted C. earned D. supplied43. A. but B. from C. beyond D. against44. A. one B. this C. that D. what45. A. up B. over C. down D. away46. A. borrowed B. purchased C. wrote D. signed47. A. accura

57、te B. alone C. worth D. valuable48. A. Brian B. Target C. Cub D. Brooklyn49. A. put away B. take away C. give away D. get away50. A. including B. except C. among D. without51. A. condition B. appearance C. quality D. speed52. A. destroyed B. stuck C. struck D. raised53. A- however B. constantly C. f

58、inally D. immediately54. A. lamp B. surprise C. smile D. tear55. A. as B. who C. which D. such56. A. leave B. excuse C. sight D. party57. A. missed B. blamed C. ignored D. forgiven58. A. start B. remember C. advise D. continue59. A. security B. service C. environment D. culture60. A. some B. any C.

59、others D. most第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。As winter comes, hands and feet can _61_ (easy) get cold, especially among women. Thick gloves might be a good choice, yet sometimes wearing them is not convenient, especially when people want to do something with their hands._62_

60、, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people, who had a more delicate tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers.There is no accurate _63_ (write) record regarding the origin of this tool, but there are some tales about its _64_ (invent).One folk story concerns Emperor Yangdi from the Sui Dy

61、nasty (581-618) who visited Jiangsu in the winter. Due to the bitter cold, the local official asked producers to make a small warmer for the emperor that could be held _65_ ones hands. Thus the hand warmer was created.By the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the tool was in widespread use. _66_ (technique) f

62、or producing the tool were extensively employed in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).Zhang Mingqi, an experienced producer of hand warmers, was considered a first-class craftsman in the Qing Dynasty. The tools he produced _67_ (bear) his surname, called Zhang-style hand warmers.Made of bronze

63、or ceramics, ancient hand warmers had 68 variety of designs. Round, square and octagonal shapes are _69_ (type), with some fashioned to look like pumpkins, flowers and turtle shells.Inside a hand warmer, there were _70_ (burn) charcoal or simple coals. Some coals were mixed with small pieces and pre

64、ssed into flower shapes, giving off a pleasant smell when burned.第三部分 写作（共两节满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不

65、计分。This afternoon when I was on my way home from school, I found a building in fire. I called the firefighters at once.Several minutes late, the firefighters arrived and tried their best control the fire. With the help of the firefighters, a lot of peoples left the building safely. At that time a fo

66、reign woman came in a hurry to tell the firefighters anything. But we couldnt understand what she said. I went to the woman and asked her what is happening. She told me that how her daughter was still in the building. Hearing that, the firefighters immediately ran into the building and rushed out wi

67、th the cried girl.The woman was very thankfully to me and the firefighters for the help.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，得知外教Sharon元晴天霹雳前夕来华，你代表学生会写一封邮件，邀请她来校参加新年活动。内容包括：1. 表示热烈欢迎；2. 介绍元旦活动：如包水饺，学剪纸，看表演等；3. 询问其它感兴趣的活动。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sharon,_Yours,Li Hua山东省淄博市部分学校2018届高三12月摸底考试英语试题答案第一部分 听

68、力（共两节，满分30分）1-5 CBCAB6-10 BABAC11-15 ACBBA 16-20 CCABC第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分）21-23CAB24-27 CDBA28-30BADC32-35 ABCD36-40 ECBAF第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）41-45 BCADA46-50 BCDCA51-55ABDCB56-60 DADBC第二节（共10 小题；每小题1. 5分， 满分15分）61. easily 62. However 63. written 64. invention 65. in66. Te

69、chniques 67. bore 68. a 69. typical 70. burning第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）第一句: inon第三句: latelater; best后加to第四句: peoplespeople第五句: anythingsomething第六句: wethey第七句: iswas第八句: 删除that后的how第九句: criedcrying第十句: thankfullythankful第二节 书面表达（满分25分）Dear Sharon,How are you? Knowing you are com

70、ing to China before the New Years Day, Im writing this letter to invite you to participate in our New Year activities.On behalf of the Students Union, Id like to express our warm welcome to you. On the New Years Day, well make dumplings together and enjoy some wonderful performances presented by the

71、 teachers and students in our school. The highlight is to learn paper cutting, which is surely offer you a good opportunity to obtain a clear picture of Chinese traditional culture. If youre interested in other forms of arts, please let me know. Some special programs will be arranged for you.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua