内蒙古北重三中2018届高三英语第九次调研考试试题.doc

1、北重三中20172018学年度第二学期高三年级第九次调研考试英语试题第一部分： 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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AChinese Traditional Chamber ConcertDate: Sept 4 - 2 pmVenue: Shanghai Concert HallPrice: 80-100 yuanTraditional Chinese Chamber Concert is a brand-new series created for Sha

2、nghai Concert Hall 2018-19 season. Bearing the mission to promote Chinese folk music, the series features exquisite solo, duet, and trio concerts of erhu, bamboo flute, guzheng and other Chinese instruments, along with a rare exhibition of traditional Chinese instruments. Starting this season, Tradi

3、tional Chinese Chamber Concert takes place every first Sunday of the month at Shanghai Concert Hall, showcasing the elegance of Chinese folk music.Thoroughly Modern Millie JuniorDate: Aug 28-Sept 4 - 7 pmVenue: Xiqu Theater, BeijingPrice: 70-180 yuanBased on the Tony Award-winning musical and Academ

4、y Award-winning film, a small town girl searches for a new life under the bright lights of 1920s New York City. Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. is a clever adaptation of the six-time-Tony-Award-winning Best Musical and the Academy Award-winning film. It is the high-spirited musical romp (妙趣横生的电影) that

5、has all of New York dancing the Charleston!2018 MTA FestivalDate: Sept 3-4 - 10 amVenue: Sky Desert Natural Scenic AreaPrice: 600-800 yuanThe newly launched Chinese music festival is a collection of trending music, the experience of emerging technology, multimedia art performances, installation art

6、exhibitions and much more. With their amazing spirit, artists will transform the desert into a new galaxy, creating a dreamy experience of antigravity, surrounded by nine “planets”.2018 Longines Beijing MastersDate: Sept 3-4 - 10 amVenue: National StadiumPrice: 50-5,800 yuanThe three-day 2018 Longin

7、es Beijing Masters will involve four classes. Each class will engage more than 140 of Chinas finest show-jumping (骑马越障表演) horses worth more than 100 million yuan ($15 million). There will be about 100 professional housekeepers taking care of the horses in temporary tents. The course routes are desig

8、ned by Frank Rosenberg, an international four-star (highest level) course designer who was part of the design of show-jumping routes for the Olympic Games and many impressive international events.1. If you are interested in Chinese folk music, you can go and enjoy _.A. 2018 MTA Festival B. 2018 Long

9、ines Beijing MastersC. Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior D. Chinese Traditional Chamber Concert2. Suppose you want to enjoy 2018 MTA Festival, how much at the least you should pay for the admission?A. 500 yuan B. 600 yuan C. 700 yuan D. 800 yuan 3. In which column of a newspaper will the text probably

10、 appear?A. news report B. lifestyle C. advertisement D. sportsBTiny water plants called phytoplankton (浮游植物) serve as food for many sea creatures, including whales, shrimp, jellyfish and snails. Phytoplankton do well in cold water. But if water temperatures rise by only two degrees Celsius, the phyt

11、oplankton struggle. That is what happened in the last three or four years in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. Researchers say an unusual area of warm water spread throughout the Northern Pacific. Scientists called the warm water “the blob,” as if it were a character in an old science fiction

12、movie. At its largest, the blob stretched 1,600 square kilometers and reached depths of 91 meters. This large mass of warm water had a damaging effect on the ocean food chain. Many fish that depend on phytoplankton swam away from the area. As a result, sea birds and sea lions that eat those fish sta

13、rved.Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Washington have found that the warm ocean “blob” caused a harmful algae bloom. That fast growth in algae hurt fishing grounds along the U.S. West Coast and Canadas British Columbia. The researchers recentl

14、y published their study in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. They looked at the algae, called P. australis. They found that the algae can grow much faster than normal if it is exposed to warm water. The higher levels of algae also produced more of a poisonous chemical that can cause problems

15、 for everything from shellfish to dolphins to sea lions. It also causes problems for humans if too much of the chemical builds up in their blood.Researchers say algae blooms like this one will continue as ocean waters warm. The algae will hurt sea animals, birds, and fish. It may damage food resourc

16、es for humans all over the world, the scientists say.4. The root cause of the starvation of sea birds or sea lions is _.A. the depths of the vase seaB. the large mass of warm waterC. the large amount of polluted sea water D. the increasingly reduced phytoplankton in the sea5. From the text, we can k

17、now that P. australis is the name of a(n) _.A. phytoplankton B. fish C. algae D. bird6. The following statements are true EXCEPT _.A. Generally, the algae grow much faster than normal if exposed to cool water.B. The phytoplankton is very sensitive to the rise of water temperature.C. More algae can b

18、ring about a poisonous chemical which endangers sea creatures.D. Algae blooms will affect not only the existence of sea creatures but also that of humans the world over.7. The text is most probably taken from _.A. a research paper B. a geography textbook C. a class presentation D. a newspaper report

19、 CThe World Health Organization says that 92 percent of the worlds population lives in areas of high air pollution. Experts say much of that pollution comes from vehicles fueled by diesel (柴油). Many cities in Europe have called for ending the production of diesel cars. They hope to replace them with

20、 electric vehicles as battery life for those vehicles improves.London is one of the most heavily polluted cities in Europe. Levels of harmful gases in the city are regularly higher than limits set by the European Union.Martin Williams, with Kings College London, sayspedestrians (行人)often do not real

21、ize how close they are to air pollution sources because they cannot see them. “One of the difficulties of getting the message across to the public at large these days is that air pollution, although its a major public health problem, is actually invisible. Not like thesmogsof the 1950s and 60s when

22、not only could you see it, you could barely see anything else.” Williams adds that toxic gases (有毒气体) from diesel cars have led to public health concerns. He says people across Great Britain have died too early because of the pollution. “The main problem that you are breathing in are the particulate

23、s, the soot (烟尘) largely from diesel exhausts, which is the primary problem as far as public health is concerned. The other pollutant thats more recently become an issue is nitrogen dioxide, again largely from diesel.”Areeba Hamid is with the environmental group Greenpeace. She says, “Its quite clea

24、r that the car industry is feeling the pressure of a public health crisis owing to air pollution in big cities in particular and the aftermath (后果) of the diesel-gate scandal, which is the reason why its looking to produce new electric models.”Experts say electric cars could offer the answer to air

25、pollution in major cities. They add, however, that the electricity should be created usingrenewable energy. 8. The underlined word “invisible” (Paragraph 3) probably means _.A. cannot be felt B. cannot be seen C. be very serious D. be uncontrollable 9. According to the text, the following are the ma

26、in pollutants from the diesel cars EXCEPT _.A. toxic gases B. soot C. nitrogen dioxide D. water vapor10. The author develops the 3rd paragraph mainly _.A. by example B. by process C. by contrast D. by classification11. According to the text, the key to solving air pollution in major cities is to _.A

27、. replace diesel cars with electric onesB. reduce the number of diesel cars running on the roadsC. ask more citizens to live far away from big citiesD. improve the quality of oil used in diesel carsDResearchers at a university in Hungary say there is truth to what many dog owners always believed. Do

28、gs do understand what humans say.The researchers made images of the brains of 13 dogs using a machine that records brain activity. The dogs were trained to lie down in the machine for seven minutes. During that time, they listened through headphones to their trainers voices. Dog owners may think the

29、 news is not surprising. But scientists are impressed. Brian Hare is a professor at Duke University. He called one of the findings a “shocker.”The brain imaging showed dogs processed words using the left side of their brains, just as humans do. They use the right side of their brains to understand t

30、one and pitch (音调). The study showed dogs understand words and how they are said. Meaningful words said in a neutral (中性的) way did not have the same effect as the same words said in an encouraging way.Attila Andics was the lead researcher on the project. “Dog brains care about both what we say and h

31、ow we say it,” he said. Researchers say they think dogs are tuned in to what people say because dogs have lived with people for a long time. Andics said he thinks other animals probably can understand human language like dogs do. But those animals are not very interested in what humans have to say.P

32、eople reacted to the story on Facebook and Twitter. They said they always knew their pets could understand them. And they were happy to see scientific support for what they experienced every day. One reader from Virginia said she thought her dog could probably read her mind, too. Someone in Californ

33、ia joked that he always knew his dog ignored him. And Greg Matos in Boston called the study “fascinating!” 12. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. Humans use the left side of the brains to process words.B. Dogs have no difficulty understanding words said in a neutral w

34、ay.C. Other animals can also understand human language just as dogs do.D. Dog owners can hardly believe the story that Dogs do understand what humans say.13. What does the word “they” in the 4th paragraph refer to?A. researchers B. dogs C. dog owners D. people in general14. The method the author use

35、s to develop the last paragraph is _.A. offering analyses B. providing explanationsC. giving examples D. making comparisons15. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. compare and evaluate B. debate and explainC. argue and discuss D. inform and explain 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

36、处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。We often close ourselves off when painful events happen in our lives. Instead of letting the world soften us, we let it drive us deeper into ourselves. We try to ignore the hurt and pain, but we cant hide from ourselves.16.The items listed below are four tips you can o

37、pen your heart more fully and completely. Breathe into painWhenever a painful situation arises in your life, try to face it instead of running away.17.When the sadness strikes, take a deep breath and accept it. By using our breath we soften our experiences and allow more newness. 18 .Were often conf

38、used at the next step to take. Actually, we can try a new decision making process. To start this process, we may ask, “ Heart, what decision should I make here? What action feels the most right? ” See what comes up, then put it into practice and evaluate the outcome. Spend time aloneFor most of our

39、lives were surrounded by people: our friends, family members, and strangers. 19 . When you spend time in solitude (孤独),youre free from the influences of other people. It might be painful at first, but eventually youll add a whole new layer of depth and understanding into your life. Get outside of yo

40、urself20. But in reality, they actually work hand-in-hand. After youve explored the depths of yourself, you come away with a new understanding.Now, its time to share thatnot through telling others, but through being with others.A. Have a light heart.B. Ask your heart what it wantsC. Is there anythin

41、g Im hiding from myself?D. How often do we really spend time alone?E. This may seem a little contradictory to the last tip.F. We should open our hearts and take action to heal the wounds.G. When we run away from sadness, it gets stronger and more real.第二部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空 (共20小题，每小题1.5分, 满

42、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。 When I moved into an empty dorm for the first time two years ago, I was certain of a few things. Firstly, I realized that I didnt 21 anybody at the school. Secondly, I knew that I wanted to work hard at my lessons and 22 something useful. And thi

43、rdly, I wanted to have a good time with new classmates, without my parents around.The first 23 frightened me in the beginning. But that 24 quickly disappeared. It was the other two goals 25 ended up being my difficulties. I knew that it was 26 to devote enough time to class and to social services. B

44、ut I wanted to 27 in both. I knew this would be a 28, but I didnt realize how much until classes began.I got on well with the other girls who lived in my dorm. 29, instead of finishing my homework 30 it was due, I went upstairs and had ice cream with my neighbour. I always finished it the next day b

45、etween classes. I knew 31 wasnt very good and the grade I 32 showed my lack of effort.I was 33 that I needed to find some sort of balance.So I created a schedule that would 34 my time up between going to class, doing homework, and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea, 35 I was only able to 36 it for

46、 a few days. A schedule like that was too much pressure.So I tried another 37. Each week I made a list of everything I had to get done during that week. Then, under the list of things I had to get done, I 38 a list of things I could do if I had time.This is the method I have used since then. Im glad

47、 that Ive learned to 39 things and it has 40 prepare me for what is to come after graduation.21. A. know B. recognize C. realize D. like22. A. understand B. learn C. try D. tell23. A. teacher B. day C. class D. realization24. A. happiness B. excitement C. fear D. desire25. A. which B. what C. that D

48、. who26. A. hard B. easy C. interesting D. nice27. A. win B. succeed C. get D. wish28. A. chance B. job C. challenge D. time29. A. Often B. Seldom C. Unluckily D. Fortunately30. A. because B. when C. after D. before31. A. it B. one C. these D. I32. A. demanded B. took C. accepted D. received33. A. a

49、sleep B. awake C. ashamed D. aware34. A. fix B. divide C. put D. build35. A. so B. and C. but D. however36. A. use B. keep C. follow D. observe37. A. method B. energy C. pressure D. effort38. A. made B. found C. picked D. brought39. A. do B. control C. balance D. hold40. A. had B. helped C. let D. f

50、orced第二节: 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The quake-hit Jiuzhaigou National Park has partially reopened and regained 41._(it) beauty, although it may still take a long time for the UNESCO World Heritage site 42. _(recover) from the earthquake.The national park contai

51、ns around 20 tourist 43._(site), and is known 44._ its spectacular waterfalls, lush forest, serene plateau lakes, karst rock formations. A 7.0-magnitude quake 45._(strike) Jiuzhaigou County last year, 46._ made many breathtaking scenery spots destroyed forever.However, geologists are 47. _(optimism)

52、 about natures ability to recover from disasters. “The lakes were 48. _(original) formed by earthquakes. This quake may change the land forms within the region, but it can also 49. _(view) as part of the rebuilding process,” said an official of the Chinese Institute of Geo-Environment Monitoring.An

53、evaluation of the ecosystem 50. _ reconstruction of the scenic area have begun.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0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作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。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

54、修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。We took part in a voluntary activity organized by our school in last Sunday. We gathered at the Cultural Square, passing leaflet to passers-by from which they can learn what the earthquake is and how to protect them against the earthquake. The leaflets draw the attention of the p

55、ublic to the damage that an earthquake can cause and told them to take action in a right but efficient way. One of us made public speech, telling people where they can hide while an earthquake occurs.We have learned many from the voluntary activity, that offers us an opportunity to contribute to soc

56、iety. We told the public about the situation because we thought everyone should be concerned about each other and take responsibility for promote a public cause. 第二节书面表达（满分25分） 假如你是新世纪高中将要毕业的高三学生李华,想去香港大学(Hong Kong University)学习,因此你打算给该校写一封电子邮件,就些相关事宜进行咨询。1. 你对环境科学(Environmental Science)很感兴趣,如何才能够被该

57、学校的相关专业录取;2. 是否需要参加英语考试;3. 该校的奖学金、学费、食宿安排和生活费用等情况。注意:1. 邮件必须包含以上所有内容,可适当增加细节;2. 词数100左右;3. 开头和结尾已经给出,不记入总词数。参考词汇:食宿accommodation 奖学金scholarship Dear Sir,My name is Li Hua, a student from XinShiji Senior High School. _ Yours truly, Li Hua高三年级第九次调研考试英语答案阅读理解：1-15 DBC BCAD BDCA ABCD七选五：16-20 FGBDE完形填空：

58、21-40 ABDCC ABCAD ADDBC CAACB 语法填空：41.its 42. to recover 43. sites 44. for 45. struck46.which 47. optimistic 48. originally 49. viewed 50.and短文改错:第一句last前去掉in第二句leaflet改为leaflets; them改为themselves第三句draw改为 drew; but改为and第四句public前加 a; while改为when第五句many改为 much; that改为which第六句 promote改为promoting书面表达D

59、ear Sir,My name is Li Hua, a student from XinShiji Senior High School. Soon I will graduate and I plan to study in your university, so I am writing to ask for some information.I am very interested in Environmental Science; the subject in your university is especially famous. You know the environment

60、al protection is becoming more and more popular all around the world. I really want to be something in this field. So I wonder how I can be a student in your university. Do I have to take some language tests? How much will I have to pay for my education in your university? How can I apply for the scholarship? How do you arrange accommodations for mainland students? What will the usual living costs be like in your university like me?Your timely reply would be much appreciated.Yours truly, Li Hua