英语（B）卷·2018届福建省莆田第六中学高三上学期期中考试（2017-11）

英语（B）卷·2018届福建省莆田第六中学高三上学期期中考试（2017-11）

‎2017-2018学年上学期高三期中考试英语B卷 本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。‎ 第Ⅰ卷 (选择题 共100分) ‎ 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)‎ 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小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What does the man like about the play?‎ ‎ A. The story. B. The ending. C. The actor.‎ ‎2. Which place are the speakers trying to find?‎ ‎ A. A hotel. B. A bank. C. A restaurant.‎ ‎3. At what time will the two speakers meet?‎ ‎ A. 5:20. B. 5:10. C. 4:40.‎ ‎4. What will the man do?‎ ‎ A. Change the plan. B. Wait for a phone call. C. Sort things out.‎ ‎5. What does the woman want to do?‎ ‎ A. See a film with the man.‎ ‎ B. Offer the man some help.‎ ‎ C. Listen to some great music.‎ 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. Where is Ben?‎ ‎ A. In the kitchen. B. At school. C. In the park.‎ ‎7. What will the children do in the afternoon?‎ ‎ A. Help set the table. B. Have a party. C. Do their homework.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What are the two speakers talking about?‎ ‎ A. A Family holiday. B. A business trip. C. A travel plan.‎ ‎9. Where did Rachel go?‎ ‎ A. Spain. B. Italy. C. China.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. How did the woman get to know about third-hand smoke?‎ ‎ A. From young smokers.‎ ‎ B. From a newspaper article.‎ ‎ C. From some smoking parents.‎ ‎11. Why does the man say that he should keep away from babies?‎ ‎ A. He has just become a father. B. He wears dirty clothes. C. He is a smoker.‎ ‎12. What does the woman suggest smoking parents should do ?‎ ‎ A. Stop smoking altogether.‎ ‎ B. Smoke only outside their houses.‎ ‎ C. Reduce dangerous matter in cigarettes.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. Where does Michelle Ray come from?‎ ‎ A. A middle-sized city. B. A small town. C. A big city ‎14. Which place would Michelle Ray take her visitors to for shopping?‎ ‎ A. The Zen‎ ‎Garden. B. The Highlands. C. The Red River area.‎ ‎15. What does Michelle Ray do for complete quiet?‎ ‎ A. Go camping. B. Study in a library. C. Read at home.‎ ‎16.What are the speakers talking about in general?‎ ‎ A. Late-night shopping. B. Asian food. C. Louisville.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Why do some people say they never have dreams according to Dr Garfield ?‎ ‎ A. They forget about their dreams.‎ ‎ B. They don’t want to tell the truth.‎ ‎ C. They have no bad experiences.‎ ‎18. Why did Davis stop having dreams?‎ ‎ A. He got a serious heart attack.‎ ‎ B. He was too sad about his brother’s death ‎ C. He was frightened by a terrible dream.‎ ‎19. What is Dr Garfield’s opinion about dreaming?‎ ‎ A. It is very useful. B. It makes things worse. C. It prevents the mind from working.‎ ‎20. Why do some people turn off their dreams completely?‎ ‎ A. To recover from illnesses.‎ ‎ B. To recover from illnesses. ‎ ‎ C. To stay away from their problems.‎ 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 Melbourne, Australia Melbourne is a hotspot travel destination, and it’s easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.‎ Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English－speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!‎ Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelers — perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.‎ Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like－minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a ‎ lot to offer, from the party－central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical(热带的) jungle.‎ Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen(禅) Moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.‎ Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well－traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.‎ Bali, Indonesia Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendid visual culture has made Bali number one tourist attraction.‎ Why it’s so great: you won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic — if you like monkeys, anyway.‎ ‎21. What do the four places have in common according to the text?‎ ‎ A. They’re cheap to travel around. B. They’re great for solo travelers.‎ ‎ C. They offer good spas and yoga. D. There’re no language barriers.‎ ‎22. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?‎ ‎ A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand.‎ ‎ C. Hong Kong, China. D. Bali, Indonesia.‎ ‎23. What type of writing is this text?‎ ‎ A. A travel journal. B. A business report.‎ ‎ C. A travel guide. D. A press advertisement.‎ B It’s a common belief that over time, pet owners start to look like their animals, and vice versa. Now comes the terrifying news that cats look up to their owners as role models and copy their behavior. ‎ Next time you reach for your fridge, think twice. If Kitty is watching, she is likely to overeat as well. ‎ What is your cat’s IQ?‎ In a new study from the University‎ of ‎Messina, it turns out that indoor cats who live closely to their owners “mirror” the lives of their caregivers. They sleep at the same time, eat at the same ‎ time, and can even become more or less social depending on the behavior of their owners. ‎ ‎“Cats are intelligent animals with a long memory, ”Jane Brunt, the executive director of the CATalyst Council, told Discovery News. “They watch and learn from us, noting the patterns of our actions, as evidenced by knowing where their food is kept and what time to expect to be fed, how to open the cupboard door that’s been improperly closed, and where their feeding and toileting areas are.” Because cats copy our habits, if you spend a lot of time raiding(搜刮) the fridge, your cat will return to its food bowl for that midnight snack, too. According to the study, this explains why “human and cat overweight rates often seem to match. ”So. if you felt guilty about leaving your precious kitty at home while you go to work, now you can feel even worse: You are making your cat fat!‎ There’s no word if drinking green tea and making sure you go to Yoga will benefit your cat, but based on the study, it sounds like sticking to a healthy eating and sleeping schedule is best for both of you. ‎ There’s a lot we can learn from our cats in return. “When they sit on our laps softly purring with rhythmic breathing and half-closed eyes, the sense of peace and calm that comes over us is like a private 1esson in inner meditation. ” Brant said. Sure. But cats don’t have to sit in rush hour traffic for an hour a day or worry about their in-laws. They’re probably pretty good at remaining calm. ‎ So, according to science, even though we assumed that cats were not close to us all these years, it turns out they are in fact learning from us and looking up to us. Scary, huh?‎ ‎24. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?‎ ‎ A. Cats can copy humans’ schedule. B. Humans can learn from cats in some way.‎ ‎ C. Cats are smart and have a long memory. D. Green tea and Yoga can benefit cats.‎ ‎25. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to?‎ ‎ A. Humans’ keeping searching the fridge.‎ ‎ B. Cats’ going to their owners for food.‎ ‎ C. Cats’ copying humans’ habit of looking for food.‎ ‎ D. Humans’ leaving cats home while working.‎ ‎26. What can we learn from our cats?‎ ‎ A. To remain calm. B. To be able to copy. C. To stay proud. D. To look up to friends.‎ ‎27. The best title for the passage could be ________.‎ ‎ A. Your Cat Can Bring You Pleasure B. You Are Copying Your Cat ‎ C. You Can Make Your Cat Social D. Your Cat Is Copying Your Habit C There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the ‎ shade”, and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimes confusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include the hierarchy(等级) and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.‎ Marina‎, 27 years old, says, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying.‎ While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.‎ Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if they aren’t speaking for some unfortunate reason. The mother and child relationship is still closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother’s emotional wellbeing. It isn’t that they don’t care deeply about their mothers. It’s just that they shouldn’t be burdened with their mother’s wellbeing.‎ The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mother always “trumps” friends.‎ ‎28. The underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 probably means “__________”.‎ ‎ A. differ B. prevent C. benefit D. change ‎29. What do we know from the passage?‎ A. The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.‎ B. A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.‎ C. The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship.‎ D. Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.‎ ‎30. The author proves his statements mainly by __________.‎ ‎ A. listing data B. giving explanations ‎ C. quoting sayings D. making examples ‎ ‎31. What is the best title for the passage?‎ A. How to be a good mother and daughter B. Who is a mother’s best friend? ‎ C. A friend in need is a friend indeed D. Can a mother be a daughter’s best friend?‎ D A business school in Paris will soon begin using artificial intelligence and facial analysis to determine whether students are paying attention in class. The software，called Nestor，is used in two online classes at the ESG business school beginning in September. ‎ The idea，according to LCA founder Marcel Saucet, is to use the data that Nestor collects to improve the performance of both students and professors. The software use students webcams (网络摄像机）to analyze eye movements and facial expressions and determine whether students are paying attention to a video lecture. It then formulates quizzes (小测验) based on the content covered during moments of inattentiveness. Professors would also be able to identify moments when students’ attention waned (衰退),which could help to improve their teaching, Saucet says.‎ Advocates for AI in education say that the software is actually unable to teach a course， but the technology could be used as a digital tutor that would adapt to a student’s individual needs，and help develop more effective studying habits. Such software could also help teachers by providing feedback on the effectiveness of their teaching, advocates say.‎ Saucet says Nestor won’t store any of the video footage it gets and that his company has no plans to sell any other data the software collects. In addition to facial recognition and analysis, the software can integrate(合并)with students’ calendars to suggest possible study times, and track their online behavior to pick up on patterns.‎ Rose Luckin, a professor at the University College London Knowledge Lab, says AI could unlock the “black box of learning” by providing information on how and when learning happens. Luckin says a program like Nestor could be useful for students who take classes remotely , since “there isn’t a human there watching them”. And while some are concerned that AI may one day ‎ replace teachers, Luckin sees the technology more as an assistant，rather than a replacement. Saucet agrees. “Human contact is not going to go away,” he says. “There will always be professors.”‎ ‎32. How does Nestor work to find out when students aren’t paying attention?‎ A. By collecting the data of students in different classes.‎ B. By analyzing eye movements and facial expressions.‎ C. By collecting the thoughts of students of the same age.‎ D. By identifying moments when students，attention waned.‎ ‎33. Which is the benefit of AI education?‎ ‎ A. It could be used exactly as a tutor.‎ B. The software is able to teach a course in fact.‎ C. It helps to develop more effective studying habits.‎ D. It could help recycle teachers’ teaching.‎ ‎34. How does Nestor deal with the information collected from students?‎ A. It’ll be kept from being stolen.‎ B. The company will sell the data to other corporations.‎ C. The company will sell the date to other corporations.‎ D. Nestor will use it for suggesting possible study times.‎ ‎35. What can we learn from Rose Luckin’s words?‎ A. Nestor could help the students who take remote classes.‎ B. AI will finally replace teachers one day in the future.‎ C. AI could provide information on learning or people’s needs.‎ D. There would be no technology without human contacts.‎ 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处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Keeping Safe in Your House During a Fire Though you may not think you’ll ever fall victim to a house fire, it’s better to be prepared to avoid panicking. To increase your chances of survival, just follow these steps.‎ ‎1. React as soon as you hear your smoke alarm go off. On hearing your smoke detector or alarm going off and seeing a fire, exit your home as safely as possible. 36 ‎ ‎2. Safely exit through doors. If you don’t see smoke at the door, open it slowly and pass through it after making sure the door feels cool. If there is a fire preventing you from exiting the room, close the door.‎ ‎3. Protect yourself from smoke inhalation(吸入). Get low to the floor and crouch or crawl on your hands and knees to avoid the smoke. 37 Cover your nose and mouth if you have to walk by or through a heavily smoke-filled room.‎ ‎4. 38 If your clothes catch fire, immediately stop what you’re doing, drop flat to the ground, and roll around until you put the fire out.‎ ‎5. Prevent the smoke if you can’t get out. 39 Close your door and cover all vents(通风口) and cracks(缝隙) around it with cloth or tape to keep the smoke out.‎ ‎6. Call for help from a second story window. 40 You can take a sheet or something else --- white preferably --- and hang it out the window to signify that you needed help when the first responders get there.‎ A. If you are trapped in your second story room, get to an area where people can find you.‎ B. Do not try to get your phone, valuables, or your other important possessions.‎ C. Smoke inhalation causes people to become unconscious.‎ D. Escape from a second story window if you can.‎ E. You are probably a lot safer by closing doors.‎ F. Stop, drop, and roll if your clothes catch fire.‎ G. If you can’t escape your home, don’t panic.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ Years ago, a critical event occurred in my life that would change it forever. I met Kurt Kampmeir of Success Motivation Incorporation for breakfast. While we were 41 , Kurt asked me, “ John, what is your 42 for personal growth?‎ Never at a loss for words, I tried to find things in my life that might 43 for growth. I told him about the many activities in which I was 44 . And I went into a 45 about how hard I worked and the gains I was making. I must have talked for ten minutes. Kurt 46 ‎ patiently, but then he 47 smiled and said, “You don’t have a personal plan for growth, do you?” “No, I 48 .” “You know,” Kurt said simply, “growth is not a(n) 49 process.”‎ And that’s when it 50 me. I wasn’t doing anything 51 to make myself better. And at that moment, I made the 52 : I will develop and follow a personal growth plan for my 53 .‎ ‎ That night, I talked to my wife about my 54 with Kurt and what I had learned. I 55 her the workbook and tapes Kurt was selling. We 56 that Kurt wasn’t just trying to make a sale. He was offering a 57 for us to change our lives and achieve our dreams.‎ Several important things happened that day. First, we decided to 58 the resources. But more importantly, we made a commitment to 59 together as a couple. From that day on, we learned together, traveled together, and sacrificed together. It was a 60 decision. While too many couples grow apart, we were growing together.‎ ‎41. A. preparing ‎ B. eating ‎ C. working D. thinking ‎42. A. request ‎ B. plan ‎ C. demand D. suggestion ‎43. A. appeal B. call ‎ C. qualify ‎ D. look ‎44. A. lost B. trapped C. bathed D. involved ‎ ‎45. A. speech ‎ B. talk ‎ C. debate D. discussion ‎46. A. listened ‎ B. drank C. calculated ‎ D. explained ‎47. A. eagerly B. finally C. gratefully D. gradually ‎48. A. interrupted B. complained C. admitted ‎ D. apologized ‎49. A. slow B. changing C. independent D. automatic ‎ ‎50. A. confused B. hit ‎ C. informed D. pleased ‎51. A. on sale ‎ B. on loan C. on purpose D. on balance ‎52. A. decision ‎ B. comment ‎ C. arrangement ‎ D. announcement ‎53. A. life B. investment ‎ C. work D. performance ‎54. A. argument 【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】‎ B. negotiation C. contract D. conversation ‎55. A. lent B. offered ‎ C. sold D. showed ‎56. A. defined ‎ B. declared C. recalled ‎ D. recognized ‎57. A. way ‎ B. tool ‎ C. equipment D. rule ‎58. A. buy ‎ B. give C. deliver D. provide ‎ ‎59. A. move ‎ B. grow C. gather D. survive ‎ ‎60. A. firm ‎ B. difficult C. wise D. random 第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题 共50分)‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)‎ 第二节（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Birds don’t like eating plastic. But 61 (many) seabirds are eating plastic waste in the ocean than ever before. It is 62 (possible) because the plastic waste smells like a seabird’s food, according to a new study 63 (publish) in the Science Advances journal.‎ ‎ “Animals usually have 64 reason for the decisions they make,” Matthew Savoca, the lead author of the study, said, “If we want to truly understand 65 animals are eating plastic in the ocean, we have to think about how animals find food.”‎ ‎ The study found that plastic waste easily gathers algae(海藻) on the water. Together they give off a smell very similar 66 the krill(磷虾) that many seabirds feed on.‎ ‎ There is more plastic pollution in the world every year. A study last year 67 (show) that about 8 million tons of plastic enters the 68 (ocean) every year. It is enough to cover every coastline in the world.‎ ‎ 69 (eat) plastic can badly hurt the organs of the animals. Some birds even mistakenly feed 70 (they) babies waste instead of food. Scientists hope this study will cause alarm about plastics in our oceans and help save the seabirds.‎ 第三部分 写作（共二节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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(＼)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. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ Once I had to read a book which was too expensive for me to buy it. I could not obtain it from the library and an only copy I could find was in a certain bookshop. So I would go to the shop every afternoon and read a little of the book at a time. One day, therefore, I was disappointed to find the book missing from its usually place. I was about to leave while the owner of the shop waved me. Expecting to be scolded, I went towards him. To my surprised, there lies the very book in a corner. “I put them there in case it should be bought.” The owner said kindly, left me to continue my reading.‎ 第二节 写作（满分25分）‎ 假如你是李华，最近你的美国笔友Bob看到莆田共享单车(shared﹣bike) 开始流行, 但是也听说存在各种乱象，特地e-mail询问你福州共享单车的现状。你给他写一封回信，介绍共享单车使用情况，并分享你的看法，回信包含以下要点：‎ ‎1．共享单车的好处（两点） ‎ ‎2．共享单车的乱象（两种） ‎ ‎3．你对共享单车的看法。‎ 注意：1．词数100左右； ‎ ‎ 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。‎ ‎3．开头及结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Bob,‎ ‎ How’s everything going? In your last letter you were asking about the current situation of the Bike-sharing Program in Putian. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ I’m looking forward to hearing from you.‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎ 2017-2018学年高三年上学期期中考B卷答案 一、 听力（每题1.5分，共20题总30分）‎ ‎1-5 CABBA 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CAABC 16-20 CABAC 二、阅读理解（每题2分，共20题总40分）‎ ‎21-23 BAC 24-27 DCAD 28-31 BCBD 32-35 BCDA 七选五：36-40 BCFGA 三、完型填空（每题1.5分，共20题总30分）‎ 41-45 BBCDA 46-50 ABCDB 51-55 CAADD 56-60 DAABC 四、语法填空（每题1.5分，共10题总15分）‎ ‎61. more 62. possibly 63. published 64. a / some 65. why ‎ ‎66. to 67. showed 68. oceans 69. Eating 70. their ‎ 五、短文改错（每题1分，共10题总10分）‎ ‎71.去掉it 72.an改成the 73. therefore改成however 74.‎ ‎ usually 改成usual ‎75.while改成when 76. me前添加at / to 77. surprised 改成surprise ‎78. lies改成lay 79. them改成it 80. left 改成leaving 六、作文（25分）‎ Dear Bob,‎ How's everything going？In your last letter you were asking about the current situation of the Bike﹣sharing Program in Putian．I'm writing to tell you something about it and share some of my ideas with you．‎ ‎ Undoubtedly，the Bike﹣sharing Program can bring lots of benefits．To begin with，riding a bike is not only economical but also time-saving，especially when your destination is not far away．What's more，the program makes contributions to reducing air pollution．‎ ‎ However，there is also some disturbing news connected with it．Some shared﹣bikes are parked everywhere，making the city roads messy and dangerous. Worse still，some shared﹣bikes have been damaged，stolen or even burnt．‎ ‎ As far as I'm concerned，as long as people park the bikes in the right places and obey the traffic rules，I'm definitely in favor of such a program．‎ ‎ I'm looking forward to hearing from you．　‎ ‎ Yours，‎ Li Hua