高三英语第一次模拟考试4月试题

为深入贯彻落实党的十九大精神和习近平总书记的重要指示精神，保障人民安居乐业、社会安定有序、国家长治久安、进一步巩固党的执政基础，束城镇深入贯彻全市扫黑除恶会议精神，强化措施，深入扎实开展扫黑除恶专项斗争山西省太原市2017届高三英语第一次模拟考试（4月）试题I. 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共五小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 请听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC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 is the weather like?A. Hot B. Cool C. Cold2. What does the man mean? A. The car is too expensive. B. The car isnt of good quality. C. The woman is always careless.3. What can we know about Mr. Johnson? A. He is a helpful person. B. He is a tall young man, C. He is a sales manager.4. When will the man leave Paris? A. In two days. B. In five days. C. In fourteen days.5. Where will the woman leave the MP3 player? A. In the mans bag. B. On the coffee table. C. On Anns desk.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 请听下面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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。 每段对话或独白读两遍。 请听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。 6. Why did the man go to Hawaii? A. To live there. B. To go on business. C. To have a holiday. 7. How did the man spend his evenings in Hawaii? A. He ate out. B. He went swimming. C. He went dancing. 请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Who are the speakers waiting for? A. The manager B. The waiter C. Their friends 9. How long will the woman decide to wait before leaving? A. 15 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 5 minutes. 10. What do the speakers think of the service of most restaurants? A. Good. B. Poor. C. Average 请听第8段材料，回答第11和第12题 11. What is the man doing now? A. Shopping with Tim. B. Playing basketball. C. Watching TV. 12. What will the woman do? A. Go to Starbucks. B. Have lunch. C. Stay at home 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the party for? A. The graduation ceremony. B. The mans birthday. C. The end of the year. 14. What does the woman suggest at first? A. Asking people to dress up. B. Organizing fun games. C. Finding good music. 15. Why do the speakers give up the idea of having a quiz? A. They already have too many exams. B. The woman hates quizzes. C. The idea has been done before. 16. What food will the speakers probably have for the party? A. Burgers. B. Pizza. C. Hot dogs.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题. 17. What does the speaker say about the center? A. It is a newly opened center. B. It is popular with many people. C. It organizes holidays for people. 18. When does the horse riding begin? A. At about 8:30 am. B. At about 10:00 am C. At about 11:30 am. 19. What items does the center prepare for the riders? A. Hard hats. B. Strong shoes. C. Shoulder bags. 20. What kind of rooms does the centre provide? A. Single rooms. B. Double rooms. C. Suites.II阅读理解（共两小节，第一节15小题，每小题3分，满分45分）AIn Washington, Virginia and Maryland, the final months of the year have many festivals. Whether you are into a theatre environment, medieval times or a book festival, there is an event for you. 1. Maryland Renaissance FestivalThe festival, now in its 38th season, features 12 stages and hundreds of costumed actors offering entertainment such as music and theatre performance, sword swallowing and a human chess match. Sept. 21 through Oct.19. 2. Baltimore Book Festival in MarylandThis three-day fair features talks and book signings from more than 275 locally and nationally known authors, including Alice McDermott and Andre Dubus III. The festival also includes live music and literary hands-on projects for kids. Sept. 26-28.3. Middleburg Film Festival in Virginia The festival offers a relaxed theatre environment, and the events include a dancing party, an orchestra performance of horror film music by Marco Beltrami, and a discussion with Colleen Atwood, who is a famous costume designer. Oct. 30 through Nov.2.4. Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival in VirginiaThe 286-acre farm offers a lot of family-friendly entertainment, including pig races, farm animals and camel rides. Grab seasonal goods at the farmers market, take part in the corn harvest, and hear live bluegrass and folk music. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 26 through Nov.2.5. Kids Euro Festival in WashingtonHere is a chance to celebrate and experience European arts and Culture, no passports required. Twenty-eight European countries will be represented during the multicultural childrens event, which features more than 200 performances and workshops. The festival is for children ages 2 through 12, librarians and educators. Activities include puppet shows, cooking and theatre workshops. “It really brings Europe to the children, ” said organizer Sandi Auman. Oct. 24 through Nov.9 21. When can you enjoy the performance of sword swallowing in a festival?A. Oct. 30 through Nov.2. B. Oct. 24 through Nov. 9.C. Sep. 26 through Nov. 2. D. Sept. 21 through Oct. 19. 22. In the Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival, you can _.A. raise pigs in person B. play bluegrass musicC. work in the corn fieldsD. learn how to train camels23. Both the Baltimore Book Festival and the Kids Euro Festival _.A. offer live music B. invite famous writersC. have activities for kids D. show European cultureBAnne LaBastille was born in New York City and grew up in New Jersey. Her first experience with the wilderness was in the Adirondacks in the northeast of New York, where she worked at a summer resort to earn money for college tuition by caring for the horses, giving riding lessons, and working as a waitress. And she has many chances to begin her adventure in the Adirondack wilderness.Anne returned to school in the fall, but she continued to spend as much time as she could in the Adirondacks. She grew to love her time alone in the mountains. Anne graduated from college with a bachelors degree in conservation of natural resources and began working for the National Audubon Society in Florida as a wildlife tour leader. Although Anne took great pleasure in showing people the animals living in the Florida Keys and the Everglades National Park, she longed for the mountains in the northern parts of New York. Eventually, she decided to build a cabin near Black Bear Lake. Over the years, however, more and more tourists began hiking near her cabin. As a result, Anne decided to build another cabin deeper in the woods at Lily Pad Lake. Anne lived in the woods for most of her life. She enjoyed living alone in the woods, and her life was far too busy for her to be lonely. When she was not writing books, she wrote articles for National Geographic, Readers Digest, and other magazines. In her later years, Anne conducted research in Guatemala on an endangered bird called the grebe. She also lectured nationwide about ecology. Besides, Anne worked with a number of organizations dedicated to conservation.As a respected guide, author, and conservationist, Anne not only loved the land but also had found a way to become part of it.24. Annes work at the summer resort _. A. showed her love for long tours B. helped her to explore the wilderness C. earned her high admiration in college D. gave her a chance to learn horse riding25. Anne built her cabin at Lily Pad Lake in order to _. A. live in the mountains B. enlarge her living space C. settle in a more beautiful place D. get away from increasing numbers of tourists26. We can conclude from the text that Anne _. A. felt very lonely living in the woods B. made the wilderness a part of her life C. tried to make more people aware of the grebe D. longed to be an editor of National Geographic27. What is the main idea of the text? A. The life of Anne LaBastille. B. The achievement of Anne LaBastille. C. Anne LaBastilles adventures in the wilderness. D. Anne LaBastilles pioneering work in wildlife ecology. CUnder new rules posted by the Civil Aviation (航空) administration of China on Friday, pilots will have to pass a “level four” test of Mandarin Chinese, Chinas official language. Those who speak with an accent that “often impedes” comprehension will not pass. These rules take effect in January 2016. Chinas 56 ethnic groups speak more than 80 languages and dialects. Even native Mandarin speakers can have trouble communicating with each other depending on the strength of their accents, which can be mutually unintelligible (难理解的). One flight trainer illustrated the scope for linguistic confusion, especially when common English aviation terms are used. Asked if there is a problem on board, a Chinese pilot might answer in the negative with the words mei you, or “there isnt.” But someone speaking with a heavy Sichuan accent would pronounce mei you as “May day” unconsciously parroting the universally recognized distress call (遇难信号). Like their international counterparts (对应物), Chinese aviators have developed codes to avoid confusion resulting from homonyms (同音异义字) or near-homonyms. They use the terms yao for one and guai for seven, which are otherwise pronounced yi and qi respectively and easily confused. The new rule could affect all pilots, who must renew their license every six years, and adds to a growing list of burdens for the profession. 28. What does the underlined word “impedes” in Para 1 mean?A. improves B. helps C. misleads D. limits29. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Sichuan dialect has the contrary meaning to Mandarin. B. Native Mandarin speakers can understand each other well. C. It isnt necessary for a pilot to pass the test before January 2016. D. “May day” is a distress call in our everyday life.30. What is the purpose of the Chinese aviators using the terms yao for one and guai for seven? A. To avoid misunderstanding. B. To communicate with their international counterparts. C. To pass the test. D. To avoid their accents.31. What is the best title for the passage? A. Chinese Pilots Told to Get Rid of Regional Accents.B. Chinese Pilots. C. Rich Chinese Languages. D. Hard to Be a Chinese Pilot.DDo you ever wonder why trees begin to bud (发芽) earlier in some cities? Scientists finally found the answer but its not very pleasant. New science suggests a relationship between light pollution and the timing when trees produce buds, which signals the arrival of the spring season. Light pollution is defined by the Lighting Research Center as the unwanted consequence of outdoor lighting such as street lights. Excessive (过多的) man-made light at night results in disturbed natural cycles, and also prevents the observation of stars and planets at night. But its effect on the environment goes beyond that. By studying some trees, researchers found out that trees that are more exposed to artificial lighting at night bud up to 7.5 days earlier than those at the natural nighttime setting. And they found out that light had a more significant effect than temperature when the buds came out. The early budding may cause problems for insects, which feed on leaves, and the birds which then feed on them in turn. Professor Richard Ffrench-Constant, who helped lead the research, explained that more than the budding of trees, the study implies the danger to the balance of the ecosystem. “At the moment, caterpillars (毛毛虫) are timed to hatch to make the most of the opportunities to feed on freshly budded leaves, and birds hatch in time to feed on the young caterpillar,” he said. Migratory (迁徙的) birds are also negatively affected by light pollution. The glare might confuse them and make them lose their flying sense. The phenomenon might explain why some birds accidentally knock into buildings. Such results stress the need to pursue studies that aim to measure the effect of light pollution. If the issue were left to continue, it is estimated that by 2100, spring would begin almost a full month earlier than it does today. 32. What will happen if there is too much man-made light? A. Peoples eyesight will be damaged. B. The ecosystem will likely lose its balance. C. No stars or planets may be observed at night. D. Animals living habits may change suddenly.33. How does the early budding affect insects or plants? A. It will cause the rising number of insects. B. It could lead to trees growing fewer leaves. C. It may result in some insects going hungry. D. It might push insects to hatch more slowly.34. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph? A. The effect of light pollution is destructive. B. The spring of 2100 will become much longer. C. Light pollution should be taken seriously. D. A further study on light pollution is scheduled. 35. What is the suitable title for the passage? A. Why spring comes earlier in some cities. B. Why light pollution needs to be studied. C. How trees early budding takes place. D. How much light is “too much”第二节：七选五（共5小题，每题3分，满分15分）At long last, Stefano Boeri Architects brilliant Bosco Verticale towers are finally completed. The “worlds first vertical forest” consists of a fantastic pair of costly towers that add nearly 2.5 acres of lush vegetation to the sky line of Milan, a city notorious (声名狼藉的) for its air pollution. _36_. Like a pair of green lungs, its forested appearance of 21,000 plants will absorb CO2, control noise pollution, lessen the urban heat island effect, and create oxygen and favorable micro-climates. The Bosco Verticale mixed-use towers are constructed with a $ 2.5 billion public-private investment as part of the re-development of Milans Porta Nuova district. The towers, measuring 260 feet and 367 feet, house 800 trees between 9 and 30 feet tall, over 4,000 shrubs (灌木) and 15,000 ground cover plants. Bosco Verticale is created with LEED Gold Certification (绿色建筑黄金认证) in mind. _37_.The buildingsshrub have welcomed their first residents. _38_. A fast-growing bird population has already begun to nest in Bosco Verticales rich leaves, of which over a hundred different species of trees and shrubs are represented. _39_The superstructure is also selected for the world famous International Highrise Building Award as one of the five most beautiful and original high-rises in the world that is completed. _40_A. “We take great pride in this project, which may earn us an award” says Boeri.B. Boeri is currently in China, where he plans to build another Bosco Verticale project.C. It is also equipped with a gray water recycling and irrigation system.D. However, Bosco Verticale will be more than just a beautiful sight to enjoy.E. “The real key to this project is biodiversity,” says Boeri.F. It is also well received by the Chinese experts in the field. G. But those families arent the only ones to call the vertical forest home. . 完型填空。（每小题2分，共40分）A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had 41 a beautiful sports car in a showroom, and knowing his father could well_ 42 it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day came near, the young man awaited _43 that his father had bought the car. _44 , on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his 45_ study room. His father told him how _46_ he was to have such a fine son, and told him how _47_ he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully_ 48_ gift box. Curious, and somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and _49_ a lovely, leather- bound (皮纸封面) Bible, _50_ the young mans name pressed in gold. _51_ , he raised his voice to his father, and said “With 52 your money, you give me a Bible?”and stormed out of the house. Many years passed and the young man was very successful in _53_ . He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very _54_ , and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him _55_ that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram _56_ him his father had passed away, and willed all his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and 57 things.When he arrived at his fathers house, sudden _58 and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his fathers important papers and saw the still gift - wrapped Bible _59_ as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. Suddenly, a car key dropped from the back of the _60_ . It had a tag (标签) with the date of his graduation on it, and the words PAID IN FULL.41. A. admiredB. watchedC. seenD. noticed42. A. offerB. affordC. serveD. supply43. A. marksB. supportsC. signsD. promises44. A. FinallyB. InsteadC. SoD. Shortly45. A . publicB. hardC. lazyD. private46. A. proudB. sadC. upsetD. puzzled47. A. manyB. farC. muchD. often48. A. typedB. wrappedC. writtenD. painted49. A. lookedB. reachedC. showedD. found50. A. withB. whileC. afterD. when51. A. InterestedB. PleasedC. AngryD. Disappointed52. A. noneB. allC. littleD. bit53. A. businessB. studyC. cityD. home54. A. healthyB. strongC. youngD. old55. A. onB. untilC. sinceD. after56. A. tellingB. showingC. sayingD. talking57. A. look forB. take care ofC. care D. mind58. A. excitementB. disappointmentC. surpriseD. sadness59. A. butB. rightC. justD. only60. A. BibleB. bedC. deskC. deskIV语篇填空（满分15分）61 (locate) in a mountainous region of Chengde city, the Jinshanling Great Wall section is