内蒙古包头市第四中学2018届高考英语模拟试题.doc

1、内蒙古包头市第四中学2018届高考英语模拟试题第一部分：听力理解（共两节，共20题，每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题）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. What time is it now?A. 9:10. B. 9:50. C. 10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. Its nice. B. Its warm. C. Its cold.3. What

2、will the man do?A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture. C. Leave his office.4. What is the womans opinion about the course?A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.第二节：（共小15题）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有

3、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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题6. How long did Michael stay in China? A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.7. Where did Michael go last year? A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India.听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题8. What food does Sally li

4、ke? A. Chicken. B. Fish. C. Eggs.9. What are the speakers going to do? A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题.10. Where are the speakers? A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At home.11. When is the report due? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.12. What does George

5、suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C. Husband and wife.14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer? A.

6、 One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture. C. One near a market.15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment? A.350. B. 400. C. 415.16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see? A. On Lake Street. B. On Market. C. On South Street.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17. What perce

7、ntage of the worlds tea exports goes to Britain? A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk? A. Most British people drink tea that way. B. Tea tastes much better with milk. C. Tea with milk is healthy.19. Who suggests a price for each tea? A. Tea tasters. B.

8、Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about? A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain. C. The London Tea Trade Centre.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，共20题，每题2分，满分40分）第一节：（共15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、D）中，选出最佳选项AMy color television has given me nothing but a headach

9、e. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldnt fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy

10、-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didnt get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the

11、set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this techn

12、ique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with

13、 my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.21. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had expected.B. He couldnt return it when it was br

14、oken.C. He could have bought it at a lower price.D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.22. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “signed off” in Paragraph 1?A. ended all their programs B. provided fewer channelsC. changed to commercials D. showed all-night movies23. How did the aut

15、hor finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it. B. By turning it on and off.C. By switching channels. D. By having it repaired.24. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. Curious B. Anxious C. Cautious D. HumorousBYour house may have an effect on your figure. Exper

16、ts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are mor

17、e likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when theyre in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fu

18、el our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue.Dont forget the clock-or the rad

19、io. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里） per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on rela

20、xing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake（摄入）jumps by 14 perce

21、nt. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.25. The text is especially helpful for those who care about_.A. their home comforts B. their body shapeC. house buying D. healthy diets26. A home environment in blue can help people_.A. digest food bett

22、er B. reduce food intakeC. burn more calories D. regain their appetites27. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music.C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights.28. What can be a suitable title for the test?A. Is Your House Making You Fat? B. Ways of Serving Di

23、nnerC. Effects of Self-Consciousness D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore students than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbr

24、idge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College

25、Admissions Service (UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their

26、chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship young people are being forced into earning money before

27、finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced t

28、o work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,” he said.29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length. B. It is a time for relaxation.C. It is increasingly popular. D. It is required by universities.30. According to Tony Higgins,

29、students taking a gap year_.A. are better prepared for college studies B. know a lot more about their future jobsC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top universities31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. Hes puzzled. B. Hes worried.

30、C. Hes surprised. D. Hes annoyed.32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional courses. B. Make plans for the new term.C. Earn money for their education. D. Prepare for their graduate studies.DChoose Your One-Day ToursTour A Bath & Stonehenge incl

31、uding entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Mtsan. Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 year

32、s.Tour B Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways house 32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)” from St Marys Church To

33、wer. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace 34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mills favourite palace. Free time to vi

34、sit Windsor Castle（entrance fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷

35、宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great 33 until 18 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.33. Which tour will you choose if you want to see Engl

36、ands oldest university city?A.Tour A B.Tour B C.Tour C D.Tour D 34. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court. B. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath &Stonehenge. D. Cambridge.35. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home

37、of royal families. B. It used to be a well-known mazeC. It is the oldest palace in Britain D. It is a world-famous castle. 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。Urbanization Until relatively recently, the vast majority of human beings lived and died without ever seeing a city

38、. The first city was probably founded no more than 5,500 years ago. 36 . In fact, nearly everyone lived on farms or in tiny rural (乡村的) villages. It was not until the 20th century that Great Britain became the first urban society in history a society in which the majority of people live in cities an

39、d do not farm for a living. Britain was only the beginning. 37 . The process of urbanization the migration (迁移) of people from the countryside to the city was the result of modernization, which has rapidly transformed how people live and where they live. In 1990, fewer than 40% of Americans lived in

40、 urban areas. Today, over 82% of Americans live in cities. Only about 2% live on farms. 38 . Large cities were impossible until agriculture became industrialized. Even in advanced agricultural societies, it took about ninety-five people on farms to feed five people in cities. 39 . Until modern times

41、, those living in cities were mainly the ruling elite(精英) and the servants, laborers and professionals who served them. Cities survived by taxing farmers and were limited in size by the amount of surplus food that the rural population produced and by the ability to move this surplus from farm to cit

42、y. Over the past two centuries, the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country. 40 . Today, instead of needing ninety-five farmers to feed five city people, one American farmer is able to feed more than a hundred non-farmers.A. That kept cities very small. B. The

43、rest live in small towns.C. The effects of urban living on people should be considered. D. Soon many other industrial nations become urban societies.E. But even 200 years ago, only a few people could live in cities.F. Modernization drew people to the cities and made farmers more productive.G. Modern

44、 cities have destroyed social relations and the health of human beings.第三部分：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）In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The 41 is that countries around the world have growing mountains of 42 because people are throw

45、ing out more rubbish than ever before.How did we 43 a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to 44 an object than to spend time and money to repair it. 45 modern manufacturing (制造业) and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful an

46、d 46 . Another cause is our 47 of disposable (一次性的) products. As 48 people, we are always looking for 49 to save time and make our lives easier. Companies 50 thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.Our appetite for new products also

47、 51 to the problem. We are 52 buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that 53 is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we 54 useful possessions to make room for new ones.All around the world, we can see the 55 of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of

48、rubbish just keep getting bigger. To 56 the amount of rubbish and to protect the 57 , more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. 58 , this is not enough to solve (解决) our problem.Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions 59 throwing them away. We also need to

49、 rethink our attitudes about 60 . Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.41. A. keyB. reason C. projectD. problem42. A. giftsB. rubbishC. debtD. products43. A. faceB. becomeC. observeD. change44.

50、 A. hideB. controlC. replaceD. withdraw45. A. Thanks to B. As to C. Except for D. Regardless of46. A. safeB. funny C. cheapD. powerful47. A. loveB. lackC. prevention D. division48. A. sensitive B. kindC. braveD. busy49. A. waysB. placesC. jobsD. friends50. A. donateB. receiveC. produceD. preserve51.

51、 A. adapts B. returnsC. respondsD. contributes52. A. tired of B. addicted toC. worried about D. ashamed for53. A. newer B. strongerC. higher D. larger54. A. pick up B. pay forC. hold ontoD. throw away55. A. advantages B. purposesC. functionsD. consequences56. A. show B. recordC. decreaseD. measure57

52、. A. technology B. environment C. consumersD. brands58. A. However B. OtherwiseC. ThereforeD. Meanwhile59. A. by B. in favour ofC. afterD. instead of60. A. spending B. collectingC. repairingD. advertising第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节： 语法填空 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面句子，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号

53、中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为61-70的相应位置上。Yangshuo, ChinaIt was raining lightly when I_61_(arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didnt care. A few hours_62_, Id been at home in Hong Kong, with _63_ (it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.Id skipped nearby Guilin, a d

54、ream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River_64_are pictured by artists in so many Chinese _65_(painting). Instead, Id headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, its only an hour away_66_ car and offers all the scenery of the better-know

55、n city.Yangshuo_67_(be) really beautiful. A study of travelers_68_(conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, say

56、s it _69_(regular) arranges quick getaways here for people_70_(live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.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）此题要求改正所给短文中的错误.错误按下列情况改正：此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线划掉，此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该词下边写出改正后的词。共有10处错误，若超出10处错误，11处开始不记分。注意：在答题卡上做答。When I was a child, I hoped

57、to live in the city. I think I would be happy there. Now I am living in a city, but I miss my home in countryside. There the air is clean or the mountains are green. Unfortunately, on the development of industrialization, the environment has been polluted. Lots of studies have been shown that global

58、 warming has already become a very seriously problem. The airs we breathe in is getting dirtier and dirtier. Much rare animals are dying out. We must found ways to protect your environment. If we fail to do so, well live to regret it.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，计划暑假期间去英国学习英语,为期六周。一则广告引起了你的注意。请给该校写一封信，询问有关

59、情况。（箭头所指内容）Dear Sir/ Madam,_Yours faithfully,Li Hua 英语试题答案听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）1-5ACABC 6-10BABCB 11-15ABCAB 16-20CBAAC阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）21-25CADDB 26-30BCACA 31-35BCBDA 36. E 37. D38. B 33. A40. F完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）41DBBCA 46CADAC 51DBADD 56CBADA语法填空（共10题，每题1.5分，共15分）61. arrived 62. befor

60、e/earlier 63. its 64. that/which 65. paintings 66. by 67. is 68. conducted 69. regularly 70. living改错（每改对一处1分，共10分）71.thinkthought 72. countryside前加the 73. orand 74. on.with 75.去掉been 76. seriouslyserious 77. airsair 78. MuchMany 79. foundfind 80. yourour/the 作文（25分）Dear Sir/ Madam,I am a student in

61、 China and I plan to go to Britain to attend a summer school during the vacation. Ive seen your advertisement, and Id like to know something more about your six-week English course. First when will the course start and how many class hours are there per week? Besides, I wish there would not be too many students in a class. Id also like to know how much I have to pay for the course. What about accommodation? Is it included? If I attend your course, will I live in host family or university dormitory?I am looking forward to your early reply. Yours faithfully,Li Hua