重庆市第八中学届高三高考适应性月考五英语试题.docx

1、重庆市第八中学届高三高考适应性月考五英语试题重庆市第八中学2018届高三高考适应性月考（五）英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读选择The Most Popular Cultural Attractions in the WorldThese are the top experiences, tours, and activities, according to TripAdvisors new travel trend report. Add them to your list.The VaticanMore than just the headquarters of the R

2、oman Catholic Church and home to the Pope, the Vatican is a treasure of art and architecture. Its museums display an enormous collection of classical sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces, including Michelangelos Sistine Chapel and Raphaels Stanze di Raffaello. Prepare for your trip with a deeper

3、look inside the Vatican.Chicago Architecture River Cruise (游览)So many beautiful buildings, so little time. What better way to view them all than on an architecture-focused cruise on the Chicago River? The 75-minute cruise takes travelers on a journey through the fascinating history of its most stori

4、ed structures, including the Willis Tower, John Hancock Center, and Riverside Plaza.Warner Bros. StudioThe magical wizarding world of Harry Potter draws devotees from near and far. A walking tour gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the film - the set, costumes, props, and more. Pro tip: This

5、exciting experience tends to sell out, so be sure to book in advance.Sagrada FamiliaDesigned by noted Catalan architect Antoni Gaudf, the Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, Spain, is the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church in the world. The monumental basilica (教堂) has been under construction since

6、 1882. With waits often in excess of three hours, a priority access tour with guide is a great idea.1If you want to appreciate an attraction on the water, you should go to .AVatican BSpainCAmerica DBritain2Which of the following activities needs to be booked beforehand?AVisiting Warner Bros. Studio.

7、BHaving a cruise on the Chicago River.CEnjoying the Renaissance masterpieces.DAppreciating the church designed by Gaudi.3What is true about the Sagrada Familia?AIts construction didnt start until 1882.BThe Pope is living in the church now.CIts the largest Roman Catholic church.DVisiting it often tak

8、es less than 3 hours waiting. Eleven years ago, the world as I knew it ended. My husband of 19 years was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Over the course of seven months，Bill went from beating me silly at tennis to needing my help to go to the bathroom. It was the best seven months of my life.Maybe I

9、 dont actually mean that. But it was certainly the time when I felt most alive. I discovered that the minor complaint of an annoying coworker, or a flat tire pales in comparison with the beauty of sincere laughter, or the smells of a bakery. There were moments of joy, laughter, and tenderness. After

10、 Bills diagnosis and brain surgery, I found clinical trials and talked to doctors in Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. It gave me a sense of purpose.In the latter days, being Bills caregiver also meant being fully present for as many moments of every day as possible. During his last weekend, we had

11、 dinner together. Later, a relative visited. I noticed that shed changed her appearance, and not in a good way. It was the kind of thought Id usually keep to myself. Just then, Bill voiced exactly what Id been thinking, in that truthful way he had, and I found myself laughing out loud.I thought I co

12、uld look after this man forever. However, he would be dead in four days.Eleven years later, I havent started a foundation to cure cancer. I havent left the news business to get a medical degree. But every day, I try to again be the person I became during those seven months. I try to be a little less

13、 judgmental, a little more forgiving and generous. I am a better person for having been Bills caregiver. It was his last, best gift to me.4What is true about her husband?AHe was a bad tennis player.BHe felt weak because of his brain surgery.CHe had to talk to doctors in different cities.DHe had to b

14、e accompanied mostly during his illness.5What does the underlined word “pales” in Paragraph 2 mean?ATurns whiter than usual. BSeems less important.CBecomes more significant. DProves unreasonable.6The story of their relative in Paragraph 4 is used to show .Abeing a caregiver requires much time and ef

15、fortBone needs to speak out his own thoughts truthfullyCchange in appearance is a necessary part of ones lifeDlife needs a sense of humor even faced with hardships7What is the best title of the passage?AThe Best Time of My Life BThe Greatest Gift to MeCMy Loving Husband DA Caregivers Hard Work Do yo

16、u use online ratings and reviews to decide which products and services to buy? Well, we just found out that those ratings may not always lead to the best choices.Online reviews should be helping us make good decisions about what to spend our money on. However, they do help us make decisions just not

17、 necessarily the best ones, according to a new study led by Derek Powell, PhD of Stanford University.Specifically, the study reveals that we tend to buy a product that has more reviews than a product that has less, even if the product with more reviews has lower ratings. When given a choice between

18、two products that have equally bad reviews, were still willing to buy the one with more reviews. Dr. Powell asked several hundred people to look at a series of cell phone cases, presented in pairs along with the average user rating and number of reviews for each case, and then indicated which they p

19、referred. The result was that the participants tended to choose the case that had more reviews, rather than better reviews.This herd-mentality is a function of social learning, the process by which new behaviors are learned through observing the behavior of others: “The Internet now provides social

20、evidence on an unprecedented scale. However, properly adopting this evidence requires a capacity for statistical inference.”“Consumers try to use information about other peoples experiences to make good choices, and retailers (零售商) have an motivation to channel consumers toward products they will be

21、 satisfied with,” Dr. Powell added. “Our data suggest that retailers might need to rethink how reviews are presented and consumers might need to do more to educate themselves about how to use reviews to guide their choices. That includes absorbing the idea that a larger number of reviews is not a re

22、liable indicator of a products quality.8Which product do we intend to buy?AA product with more reviews and no ratings.BA product with fewer reviews and lower ratings.CA product with more reviews and lower ratings.DA product with fewer reviews and higher ratings.9According to the research, we will ma

23、ke a purchase after .Aobserving the behavior of other customersBanalyzing statistics carefullyCeducating ourselves to use reviews properlyDreferring to our former experiences10What will Dr. Powell agree with?ANo review is reliable when customers buy things online.BCustomers should rethink the way re

24、views are shown.CThe retailers should teach customers how to use reviews.DIt is not wise to follow the crowd when customers make a purchase.11Whats the purpose of the passage?ATo argue. BTo inform.CTo persuade. DTo prove. New Zealand plans to bar foreigners from purchasing existing homes. The ban is

25、 expected to become law this year. It aims to slow the rising housing prices and protect New Zealanders interested in buying a home.The Labour Party government believes that foreign investors have pushed many possible first-time home buyers and families out of the housing market. Last year, median h

26、ousing prices across the country rose by 5.8 percent, to over $405,000. Housing prices rose even more in New Zealands capital city, Wellington. Price there rose by more than 18 percent over a 12-month period that ended in June 2017.The rising prices have pushed home ownership outside the reach of ma

27、ny possible buyers. One home owner told VOA he feels sorry for the younger generation. “I just believe the market has made it impossible for them to get into the housing. Just 25 years ago, three out of every four New Zealanders lived in their own homes. Now the rate is 64 percent and falling.The pl

28、an to ban foreigners from buying existing homes has yet to be approved. But the measure, called the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill, passed its first reading in parliament in December. Restricting foreign ownership of housing has been tried in other countries, including Switzerland, “If foreign i

29、nvestors are looking to put their cash into New Zealand, if it then forces up the price of property, people cannot afford to live anymore.” says Norman Gemmell, chair of public finance at Victoria University.Critics say foreign investors have had only a small effect on the cost of housing. Low inter

30、est rates, limited supply and immigration have also driven up house prices.Housing prices continue to make solid gains across the country. And for many New Zealanders, the dream of owning a home is as distant as ever.12Which is the main factor of the high housing prices, according to the Labour Part

31、y government?ALow interest rates. BDomestic investors.CImmigration. DForeign buyers.13What is true about the housing condition in New Zealand?AHousing prices rose by over 18 percent over a year.BThe housing prices of the capital city rose the least.CThe rate of New Zealanders living in their own hou

32、ses is decreasing.DThe country has witnessed the highest rise of housing prices up to now.14What do we know about the ban against housing buying of foreigners?AIt has been approved in New Zealand so far.BIt has won the support of people from all walks of life.CSimilar bans have been adopted in some other countries.DIt will definitely make New Zealanders harder to own a home.1