北京人大附中届高三上学期期末考试英语仿真A卷及答案.docx

1、北京人大附中届高三上学期期末考试英语仿真A卷及答案2017-2018学年上学期高三期末考试仿真测试卷英 语 （A）第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）(略) 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。A（广东省五校2018届高三12月联考）The Whizzfizzing FestivalOne of the “Home Counties” to the north and west of London, Buckinghamshire is known

2、 for the rolling Chiltern Hills, its pretty villages, and the much-loved childrens author Roald Dahl.The writer who penned Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, Matildo and The Big Friendly Giant is the inspiration for the Whizzfizzing festivalwhich will transform the market-town of Aylesb

3、ury into all kinds of music, colour and fun on Saturday, 1 July.Formerly known as The Roald Dahl Festival, this years event will celebrate a broad range of childrens films and bring to life some of its best-loved charactersfrom Alice in Wonderland and the Gruffalo to The Big Friendly Giant and Harry

4、 Potter.The festivities start at 11 am with a colourful childrens parade. More than 650 local school children and teachers, many in fancy dress, will march through the town carrying giant carnival puppets, with thousands of audiences lining the streets to watch.The parade will be followed with a ran

5、ge of child-friendly activities and workshops held in main streets across the town.Dont be late for the Mad Hatters Tea Party in the Bucks Country Museum. Catch a splendid screening of a Roald Dahl movie in the Old Court House, watch leading childrens authors, including Julian Clary, and give readin

6、gs in the Market Square.With hands on arts and crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, live music, a fancy dress competition, street theatre and more, there is something for everyone. For more information, visit:https:/www.aylesburyualedc.gov.uk/aylesbury-whizzfizzing-festival-inspired-roald-dohl21

7、. Who will show special interest in the Whizzfizzing Festival?A. Children. B. Film stars. C. Publishers. D. Childrens authors.22. Which film was made from Roald Dahls works?A. Gruffalo. B. Harry Potter. C. Alice in Wonderland. D. The Big Friendly Giant.23. Which of the following best describes the W

8、hizzfizzing Festival?A. Various. B. Global. C. Serious. D. Ordinary. B（河北省五个一联盟2018届高三上二次联考）Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My

9、 father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like mov

10、ing a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our per

11、sonal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had forgone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I

12、wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt miss an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say if only about something, but m

13、y life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I m doing the right thing. I

14、m buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.24. Why does the writer regard “if only” as two of the saddest words in the English language?A. Because people use them when they feel sad.B. Because they express regret and disappointment in life.C. Becau

15、se they remind the writer of some sad experiences.D. Because they mean sad in the English language.25. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3?A. Given up. B. Come across. C. Got through. D. Held back.26. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to .A. see a d

16、octor B. finish her work C. join a celebration D. accompany her father27. What is the best title for the passage?A. Advice from My FatherB. Avoidance of Saying “If Only”C. The “Extra Minute” RuleD. The Importance of Emotional Well-being C（辽宁省大连市2018届高三二次联考）“One of the reason I find this topic very i

17、nteresting is because my mom was a smoker when I was younger,” says Lindson-Hawley, who studies tobacco and health at the University of Oxford.By studying about 700 adult smokers, she found out that mom quit the right way-by stopping abruptly and completely.In her study, participants were randomly(随

18、机地) assigned to two groups. One had to quit abruptly on a given day, going from about a pack a day to zero. The other cut down gradually over the course of two weeks. People in both groups used nicotine replacement, like gum or spray. They also had talk therapy(疗法) with a nurse before and after quit

19、 day.Six months later, more people who had quit abruptly had stuck with it-more than one-fifth of them, compared to about one-seventh in the other group. Although these numbers appear low, it is much higher than if people try without support.And the quit rates were particularly convincing given that

20、 before the study started, most of the people had said theyd rather cut down gradually before quitting. “If youre training for a marathon, you wouldnt expect to turn up and just be able to run it. And I think people see that for smoking as well. They think, Well, if I gradually reduce, its like prac

21、tice,” says Lindson-Hawley. But that wasnt the case. Instead of giving people practice, the gradual reduction likely gave them addiction and withdrawal symptoms(脱瘾症状) before they even reached the day, which could be why fewer people in that group actually made it to that point. “Regardless of your s

22、tated preference, if youre ready to quit, quitting abruptly is more effective,” says Dr. Gabriela Ferreira. “When you can quote a specific number like a fifth of the patients were able to quit, thats acceptable. It gives them the encouragement, I think, to really go for it,” Ferreira says.People rar

23、ely manage to quit the first time they try. But at least, she says, they can maximize the odds of success.28. What dose Lindson-Hawley say about her mother?A. She quit smoking with her daughters help.B. She was also a researcher of tobacco and health.C. She studied the smoking patterns of adult smok

24、ers.D. She succeeded in quitting smoking abruptly.29. What kind of support did smokers receive to quit smoking in Lindson-Hawleys study?A. They were given physical training.B. They were offered nicotine replacement.C. They were encouraged by psychologist.D. They were looked after by physicians.30. H

25、ow does Dr. Gabriela Ferreira view the result of Lindson-Hawleys experiment?A. It is encouraging. B. It is unexpected. C. It is impractical. D. It is misleading.31. Take the idea of “a marathon” (Para.5) as an example to show that quitting smoking .A. is something few can accomplish B. requires a lo

26、t of patienceC. needs some practice first D. is a challenge at the beginningD（四川省南充一中2018届高三上第三次检测）My daughter went to see The Wild One recently and she commented that Marion Brando was wearing jeans so long ago. Of course he helped set the trend, so that got me thinking about the link between films

27、 and trends in fashion. Fashion and films have gone hand in hand for long. The Wild One is a good example: it appeared in 1954, starring Brando. Dressed in a black leather motorcycle jacket, leather cap and jeans, he created a look which is still considered “cool” today. Everyone from Madonna to mid

28、dle-aged men is seen wearing the classic leather motorcycle jacket.Another strong influence on fashion trends was Breakfast at Tiffanys, stalling Audrey Hepburn. She made famous the simple black chess that looks perfect at either a cocktail party or just standing around an expensive department store

29、 like Tiffanys with a pastry and coffee in your hand, as Audrey Hepburn does in the film. She looks so elegant, wearing simple but beautiful dresses, big dark glasses and a string of pearls around her neck. Audrey Hepburn still influences womens fashion with her “Tiffanys look”.In more modem times,

30、the film star Uma Thurman created a major fashion trend when she appeared in the film Pulp Fiction, made in 1994. Her style was very simple. Her black trousers, crisp white shirt and hair style was copied by women in the world.Influencing fashion trends can often be about timing. The movie Memoirs o

31、f a Geisha came just in time to start a trend in Japanese fashion. It starred the Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, who wore beautiful silk kimonos (和服), and it won an Oscar for Costume Design. Many travel companies picked up oil the trend and ran “geisha trips” to Japan. The film has also led to a regain

32、ed interest in kimonos. It is now quite common to see young Japanese women wearing kimonos not just on traditional occasions, but at various social events. The fashion is also beginning to spread to western countries.32. What is the best title of the passage?A. Films and fashion B. Stars fashion C. Influential films D. Film cultures33. Who will people associate Madonna wearing the leather motorcycle jacket with?A. Zhang Ziyi. B. Audrey Hepburn. C. Uma Thurman. D. Mar