荆州市高三四月英语试题定.docx

1、荆州市高三四月英语试题定荆州市2018届高三年级质量检查（）英 语 注意事项： 1.本试卷分四个部分。2.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置，并贴好条形码。3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时，先将答案划在试卷上. 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

2、小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How many kinds of fruits are the speakers buying? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a supermarket.B. At the womans house.C. In a fast food restaurant.3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A book. B. A poet. C. A history cl

3、ass.4. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Rest for a little while. B. Try an easier problem.C. Find a different major.5. Where is the man going next? A. To a bakery. B. To a party. C. To a cinema.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

4、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. How much does the pork cost? A. $3 per pound. B. $4 per pound. C. $6 per pound.7. How will the man probably pay? A. In cash.B. By credit card.C. With a personal check.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What did Mr. Cooper teach the woman to do yesterd

5、ay? A. Make different colors.B. Avoid artistic accidents.C. Use her imagination more in her art.9. What makes painting fun according to Mr. Cooper? A. Try new things.B. Taking fewer risks.C. Getting more encouragement.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What happened to Jeremys mother? A. She missed her flight. B.

6、 Her flight got changed.C. She was stuck in traffic.11. What is Jeremys sister doing? A. Doing her schoolwork.B. Getting food for the family.C. Playing a basketball game.12. Who is Jeremy probably talking with? A. His mother. B. His cousin. C. His aunt.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When did Bobby notice his

7、foot was hurting? A. After he woke up at night.B. When he cut it by accident.C. Once he knocked it against something.14. How does Bobby describe the pain? A. Dull. B. Sharp. C. Constant.15. Where are the speakers talking? A. On the first floor.B. On the second floor.C. On the third floor.16. What is

8、 Bobby going to do first? A. Go to the restroom.B. Have some blood tests.C. Write down some instructions.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk open? A. In 1907. B. In 1924. C. In 1960.18. What is the Giant Dipper? A. A water ride. B. A theme park. C. A wooden ride.19. What do

9、es the video game area look like? A. A racing track. B. A mini golf course. C. A palace in the clouds.20. What is free for all visitors to the boardwalk? A. Entry to the park.B. Rides in the park.C. Parking next to the park.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，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，

10、选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHave you ever had one of those days when all you wanted to do was read an emotionally powerful story that would cause you to tears? Most of us tend to be attracted by stories that reach us on multiple levels, including sadness. There are plenty of books that make you cry (and som

11、etimes laugh) and that you can really sink your teeth into. Here are four of them.1. The Kite RunnerThis realistic and moving description of life in Afghanistan accounts for the people who were badly affected by the Taliban. Youll cry as you get to know the familial relationships and cruelty involve

12、d, but youll also get a sense of hope as you quickly read through this appealing novel.2. The Book ThiefLets put it this way: Death itself is the narrator. The story is about a young girl named Liesel who has to live with foster parents during World War II. On the way to her new home, her brother di

13、es, setting the gloomy tone for the story. There is hope, however, when Liesel discovers her love for reading and makes a relationship with a young Jewish man she helps hide from the Nazis.3. The Fault in Our StarsThis is probably the most likely book on the list to make you cry, as it records the e

14、xperiences of teens who are dying from cancer and living their last days in love. Their lifestyle is tragic and disturbing at the same time, as we watch their health worsen. The real tragedy is the love story between the main characters, who know that their romance is fruitless.4. A Child Called “It

15、”Easily one of the saddest stories of abuse in recent decades, A Child Called It is based on the true story of Dave Pelzer, a boy from California who suffered at the hands of his cruel family. The tears will come from both sadness and the inspiration tied to Daves fight for survival in an environmen

16、t where he is believed worthless.21. What do the four books have in common?A. They are all about cruel wars. B. They all probably make you cry.C. They are all about suffering children. D. They are all adapted from true stories.22. Which book is about a young victim whose family treated him cruelly ?

17、 A. The Kite Runner B. A Child Called “It” C. The Fault in Our Stars D. The Book Thief 23. The passage is intended to _.A. advise us to buy some books B. inspire us to read moreC. explain why we love reading D. introduce some moving books BStill in shock, I stumbled(踉跄) about the house trying to dec

18、ide what to put into the suitcases. Earlier that evening I received a call from Missouri telling me that my brothers family had been killed in a car accident. “Come as soon as you can,” begged my mother. My husband Larry phoned a few friends to tell them what had happened. Occasionally, someone aske

19、d to speak to me. If theres anything I can do, please let me know, that person would offer kindly. “Thank you. Thank you very much,” Id reply. But I didnt know what to ask for. I was too confused to concentrate. Then the doorbell rang, I opened the door to see Emerson King standing on the doorway.“I

20、ve come to clean your shoes,” he said, “I remember when my father died, it took me hours to get the childrens shoes cleaned for the funeral. Give me all your shoes.”While I cleared the supper dishes, Emerson continued to work, saying nothing.Later, when I started to pack, I saw all our shoes stood i

21、n a line, shining, spotless and that even the bottoms had been brushed. I could put the shoes directly into the suitcases, knowing they wouldnt dirty the clothes. We got to bed late and rose very early, but by the time we left for the airport, all the jobs were done. Now, whenever I hear of an acqua

22、intance who has lost a loved one, I no longer call with the blurred offer, “If theres anything I can do.” Now I try to think of one specific task that suits that persons need such as washing the family car, taking care of the dog, or house-sitting during the funeral. And if the person says to me, “H

23、ow did you know I needed that done?” I reply, “Its because a man once cleaned my shoes.”24. Why did Emerson King choose to clean the shoes for the author?A. He had long been skilled at doing so.B. There were many dirty shoes in her home. C. It is common practice to do before a funeral.D. He knew wha

24、t to do from his own experience. 25. Which of the following can best describe Emerson King?A. hard-working and determined B. neat and careful C. honest and thoughtful D. helpful and considerate26. What does the underlined word “blurred” in the last but one paragraph mean?A. positive B. vague C. clea

25、r D. automatic27. Which of the following proverbs can be used to best represent the story?A. Blood is thicker than water. B. Action speaks louder than words. C. A faithful friend is hard to find. D. A good neighbor is better than a brother far away. CTwenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted

26、a career in law, to be a doctor, or to take up singing. But today, things stand differently.According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, the “dream job” of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger, or “vlogger”. The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as much as 40 p

27、ercent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.The single factor contributing to this change is undoubtedly the internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach a global audience, without having to enter a career in show business the traditional

28、way.“In years gone by, the biggest stars were groomed(打扮) and trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a computer camera can become an idol (偶像), ”a Tesco Mobile spokesperson said in a news release. “From fashion to comedy, these self-made stars document their hobbies to an adoring fan-bas

29、e. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting with their fans about everyday life.”However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they ignore the fact that only those who are successful gain fame and fortune. For every success there are a

30、hundred others who never get off the starting block. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that are bound to remain dreams.This is why despite the popularity of vloggers, some young people chose to follow careers that dont necessarily earn them fame, but allow them to make good use of t

31、he internet to share their hobbies. Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. Its an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. He states that his job allows him to express his passion, and is always a learning experience. And thats enough for him.“Generations of today have so many more options and opportunities than older age groups and the internet and development of technology have aided that growth,” said Phil Samuels, spokesperson for UK tech retailer Currys.28. The job that the British young people dream of is_.A. lawyer