2019年度屆虹口區(qū)高三英語一模

1、虹口區(qū)2018學(xué)年度第一學(xué)期期末質(zhì)量監(jiān)控試卷高三英語（滿分140分，完卷時(shí)間120分鐘）2018.12考生注意：1 .本考試設(shè)達(dá)卷和答題紙兩部分，達(dá)卷包括達(dá)題與答題要求，所有答題必須涂（選擇題） 或?qū)懀ǚ沁x擇題）在答題紙上，做在試卷上一律不得分。2 .答題前，務(wù)必在答題紙上填寫考成號和姓名。3 .答題紙與試卷在武題編號上是一一對應(yīng)的，答題時(shí)應(yīng)特別注意，不能謂位。I. Listening ComprehensionSection A （10）Directions: In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two sp

2、eakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will he asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it. read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the q

3、uestion1. A. At a kindergarten.C. At a police station.2. A. A journalist.you have heard.B. In a hospital.D. In a library.B. A tailor. C. An electrician. D. An operator.3. A. Her glasses are broken. B. She can't see the time on the sign.C. She loses her glasses . D. The museum is out of sight.4.

4、A. The kids will enjoy the movie.B. The movie will be quite boring.C. The kids will be surprised at the movie.D. The movie will not be suitable for kids to see.5. A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Neutral. D. Unclear.6. A. He isn't an experienced skier.B. He has never been to Central Mountains.C. lie

5、 doesn't plan to go skiing during spring break.D. He doesn't recommend going to Central Mountains.7. A. The bad weather slopped him. B. His shoes were worn out.C. He didn't like hiking trip. D. He was too exhausted to continue.8. A. The woman is afraid of the potential noise.B. The woman

6、 doesn't like living in the suburbs.C. The woman has sleeping problems.D. The woman will sign the rental contract.9. A. Make up for the inconvenience.B. Arrange accommodation for him.C. Explain the cause of the cancellation. D. Allow him to take another flight that night.10. A. All work requires

7、 high speed.B. Working too fast may lead to undesirable outcomes.C. The result may not be as bad as the man has expected.D. You can never lay too much emphasis on the fast speed.Section BDirection: In Section B. you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will he asked seve

8、ral questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passagesand the conversation will be read twice, hut the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer lo the question you have h

9、eard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It can work automatically.B. Its battery can run all night.C. It can clean the office windows.D. It cleans as fast as human cleaners.12. A. To start a robot cleaning company.B. To develop a better model for the market.C. To incre

10、ase the profit of the robotic business.D. To develop a long-lasting battery for the current model.13. A. Its work efficiency. B. Its appearance.C. Its sense of direction. D. Its robotic arm.Questions 14 through 16 arc based on the following passage.14. A. Encouraging physical activity. B. Ensuring a

11、 healthy lifestyle.C. Reducing the risk of bone weakening. D. Protecting them from fatal diseases.15. A. Women's change in a day. B. The damage of depression.C. The proper use of certain chemicals. D. The healthiest place in the office.16. A. Whether it is a useful item.B. Whether it is to recei

12、vers' taste.C. Whether it is a general gift.D. Whether it is at a reasonable price.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.17. A. Fill in an application form.B. Send in an application letter.C. Make an appointment for an interview.D. Make a brief self-introduction on the phone

13、.18. A. Someone having a college degree in advertising.B. Someone experienced in business management.C. Someone ready to take on more responsibilities.D. Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.19. A. Travel opportunities B. Decent payC. Prospects for promotion D. Flexible working hours18. A. I

14、t is to be negotiated.B. It is about 500 pounds a week.C. It depends on the working hours.D. It will be set by the Human ResourceII. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks w

15、ith a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Dear headmaster.On hearing the news that a Reading Festival is to be held on campus on the World Book and Copyright Day and the possible project is open to be rec

16、ommended, I (21)hardly wait to write to you, sharing my humble opinions.As far as I'm concerned, the theme of the festival can be "sharing", primarily (22) (consist) of three pans. Firstly, the festival can start with a 30-minute discussion where groups of students can exchange and sha

17、re what they (23) (expose) to recently, expressing themselves freely. Following this section is the speech. Teacher and student representatives previously selected by us are to share and recommend the book they think really deserving to be read. It's needless to say that the last sharing section

18、 which is the most meaningful is donation, during (24)time everyone present, teachers or students, is expected to donate one or more books to the library. As for when (25)(hold) the activity, the afternoon may be an ideal choice so that it won't interrupt our classes.My advice is justified by th

19、e following reasons. First and foremost, it is in the group discussion and exchange that we students can have a thorough idea (26)our peers are reading for the moment, serving as a driving force for our own reading journey. So it is (27)the books recommended. Named by those "idols" in our

20、mind, they will definitely win our heart. As for the donation, the benefits are exactly self-evident. (28) can we share beyond our class or even beyond our school, developing a good campus tradition, but (29) (importantly), these books which are sure to be dusted on our shelves can now be of more va

21、lue.I ' m looking forward to your favorable reply. And (30)is my sincere hope that the festival can be a great success and we can gain a lot from it.Yours, Amy YoungSection BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is

22、 one word more than you need.A. deliberate B. distinction C. polish D. credit E. dependent K. occasionally G. feasibility H. shift I. fulfilling J. signals K. continuouslyOvercoming Obstacles: How Your Biggest Failure Can Lead to Your SuccessThere's been a lot written on the theme of failure and

23、 how essential it is to success. In a world where 31 is given for people's accomplishments, failing feels dangerous. The fear offailure can stop people taking disks that might lead to success.Heidi Grant Halvorson, a psychologist, points out much of success is 32 not on talentbut on learning fro

24、m your mistakes.About half of the people in the world hold that ability in an area-be it creative or social skill -is natural. The other half believes, instead, that someone might have a preference or something- say painting or speaking foreign languages but this ability can be improved through 33 p

25、ractice or training.It ' s almost impossible to thinrationally （理性地） while shouting at yourself," I ' m a failure ".But when you 34 your thinking, you will probably see what you can control -yourbehavior, your planning, your reactions - and change them.The primary 35 between succes

26、sful people and unsuccessful people is that thesuccessful people fail more. If you see failure as a monster approaching you, take another look.Success is as scary as failure. Researchers report that satisfaction grows on challenges. Think about it - a computer game you can always win is boring; one

27、you can win 36, and withconsiderable effort, is fun. In pursuit of success, failure exposes areas that you need to37.So the failure serves as a brick wall to test how you apply yourself to 38your objectives and how much you want them.There is a way to distinguish whether a failure 39 you to double d

28、own or walk away,says Halvorson. If, when things get rough, you remain fascinated by your goal, you should keep going. If what you ' re doing is costing you too much time and energy or it' s not bringing youyou should give second thought to the 40 of your goal and even set a new one.III. Rea

29、ding ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that fits the context.This article is for all of the teenagers out there. Even though 41 you are years frombeing fully grown

30、, society regularly expects you to adult. Yes, you are 42 in many ways:many of you drive and do so quite safely, and you handle schedules that would 43 manyadults. But you probably cannot process caffeine （咖啡因）as constantly as your parents can because of your still-growing bodies and brains.I unders

31、tand it feels grown-up to be drinking a cup of Starbucks. But all of this caffeine may worsen your anxiety, affect tonight's sleep and tomorrow's school performance,44 nutrient absorption and even cause real trouble when mixed with alcohol. Thefollowing four aspects may well 45 the theme of

32、this article.The power of caffeineCaffeine is widely considered a drug that is socially acceptable, universally used, even cool, but it still causes 46 symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and a lack of attention when removed from coffee-addicts, diets.How much is healthy?Caffeine is by no means a nu

33、trient: you do not need it to be healthy.47, it is a substance that can leave you lacking nutrients because it has been shown to reduce calcium （鈣）. Caffeine probable causes the body to release water. And the more caffeinated drinks you consume, the less likely you are to drink water. So experts say

34、 that adolescents should consume 48 amount of caffeine a day （< 100mg）.Caffeine's 49.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 65 percent of middle and higher schoolers are 50 to insufficient sleep on school nights. Some of their sleepproblems can be mainly attributed

35、 to （歸因于） caffeine, which can remain in the body for seven hours after 51, thus causing teens worse performance the next day. It is widely assumedthat adequate sleep 52 proper growth and brain development. During childhood andadolescence, the brain goes through a period calledsynaptic pruning （突觸修剪）

36、 when unnecessary connections are promoted.Caffeine labellingCaffeine is not listed on the Nutrition Facts column on food labels because it is not a 53. It may be listed as an ingredient, but the amount is not required. Caffeine is now added to foods such as gum, candy and water, along with makeup a

37、nd beauty products that 54 to reduce swelling （腫 塊）.Taste preferences and eating habits are often cultivated in childhood and adolescence, so teens, when you consume sweet, caffeinated drinks every time you feelsluggish（無精打采的 ）,you arecreating a pattern that may be hard to break as an adult. It is a

38、dvisable to come up with other 55 ways to boost energy so that you can master adulting better than many adults.41. A. potentiallyB. necessarilyC. developmentallyD. materially42. A. matureB. experiencedC. productiveD. disciplined43. A. delightB. frustrateC. liberateD. exclude44. A. promoteB. assistC.

39、 intensifyD. discourage45. A. call forB. account forC. turn toD. appeal to46. A. withdrawalB. addictionC. nutritionD. infection47. A. ThereforeB. InsteadC. MoreoverD. Otherwise48. A. initialB. sufficientC. moderateD. stable49. A. reputationsB. confirmationsC. implicationsD. disadvantages50. A. subje

40、ctedB. alertedC. reducedD.opposed51. A. stimulationB. concentrationC. excitementD. consumption52. A. results fromB. contributes toC. benefits fromD. attends to53. A. therapyB. materialC. nutrientD. substitute54. A. failB. appearC. promiseD.happen55. A. instructiveB. comprehensiveC. extensiveD. alter

41、nativeSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Th

42、ere aren't many actors around the world who have enough selfconfidence to turn down an offer from Steven Spielberg. Maybe that was why Juliette Binoche gave him a choice. She said she'd be happy to be in Jurassic Park as long as she could play a dinosaur. Of course he turned her down and it

43、was probably a good thing. It's difficult to imagine Juliette ripping people apart with her teeth. However, her decision doesn't seem to have done her career. She has gone on to make a string of hits including The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The English Patient (for which she won an Oscar

44、) and Chocolat.Success in the United States has not been so easy for other foreign stars. Gerald Depardieu is a good example. Since his first film in 1967, his, filmography (影片集錦) lists 172 acting credits. But he has struggled on the other side of the pond. While some of his films have been popular

45、in the US, they have usually been French films that travelled. One possible exception was Green Card, directed by Peter Weir, where he plays a French immigrant who goes through a fake wedding in order to stay and work in the United States. This is a predictable but sweet romantic comedy which typeca

46、sts(分配同類型角色 )its lead actors in terms of national stereotypes. While some reviewers were kind, others shredded both the film and Depardieu's performance.While Monsieur Depardieu hasn't received the recognition he would have liked in the United States, one Mexican actor has achieved almost in

47、stant success. Gael Garcia Bernal first gained recognition in Amores Perros in 2000 and a year later in Ytu mama tambien . Since then he has appeared with hometown hero. Brad Pill in Babel and, under the direction of top producer and director, Jim Jarmusch, he starred in Limits of Control. He hasn&#

48、39;t picked up an Oscar yet, but hewas nominated for a BAFTA(英國電影電視藝術(shù)學(xué)院獎 )in 2005 for his performance as the South American hero revolutionary, Che Guevara, in Motorcycle Diaries. In the same year he played American music icon Elvis Presley in The King.56. It can be inferred from the passage that Ju

49、liette BinocheA. very much wanted to be in Jurassic ParkB. didn't want to be in Jurassic ParkC. really wanted to play a dinosaur in Jurassic ParkD. was hesitant whether she could play a dinosaur well57. According to the writer, Gerald Depardieu's most popular films.A. have been made in Holly

50、woodB. have only been seen in EuropeC. have been made in France, but seen in other countries, tooD. have been made in Hollywood, but well received in France58. The last sentence in Para 2 ''others shredded both the film and Depardieu's performance" means others thought Depardieu'

51、;s performance and the film were.A. complexB. interesting C. terrible D. impressive59. The writer's purpose in writing this article is to suggest that .A. Foreign actors generally do well in the United StatesB. American actors are able to earn more money than foreign actorsC. Foreign actors are

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