【高考模拟】福建省宁德市2018届高三下学期第二次（5月）质量检查英语试题Word版含答案

1、第一部分 听力（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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罝。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。1. How does the woman probably f

2、eel?A. Excited.B. Calm.C. Doubtful.2. When is Bill likely to arrive?A. By 9:30.B. By 10:00.C. By 10:10.3. What are the speakers going to do?A. Eat some cake.B. Have a meal outside.C. Make some salads.4. Where are the speakers? A. In an office.B. In a library.C. In a bookstore.5. Why will the woman b

3、e off work?A. To spend her holiday.B. To attend a wedding.C. To travel on business.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. Who is from Fujian?A. Linda.B. Laura.C. Peter.7. What w

4、ill the man do next?A. Wait for Peters reply.B. Book a flight immediately.C. Ask his boss for leave.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why did the man send flowers to the woman?A. To express thanks.B. To celebrate her birthday.C. To make an apology.9. When is the womans birthday?A. On October 17.B. On December 7.C.

5、On December 17.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the woman do?A. Shes a receptionist.B. Shes a saleswoman.C. Shes a bank clerk.11. Which suit has the man decided to buy?A. The black one.B. The blue one.C. The brown one.12. What does the woman say sorry for?A. No discount.B. No trying.C. No return.听第9段材

6、料，回答第13至16题。13. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates.B. Workmates.C. Classmates.14. What does the man say about the grammar book?A. Its of little value.B. Its in bad condition.C. Its an old edition.15. How much will the man pay the woman?A. $13.B. $22.C. $ 19.16. Why i

7、s the man unwilling to buy more textbooks?A. He prefers new books.B. Hes in lack of money.C. Textbooks are easily out of date.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why do people seldom cook nowadays?A. They are too lazy.B. They prefer fast food.C. They are very busy.18. What would most people like to do?A. Enjoy ho

8、me-made dishes with families.B. Eat out more with friends.C. Start food business on the Internet.19. What does the speaker expect people to do?A. Eat in neighborhood restaurants.B. Cook healthy meals at home.C. Order food online.20. Whats the speaker doing?A. Giving a lecture.B. Advertising an App.C

9、. Telling a story. 第二部分 阅读理解（百强校英语解析团队专供）（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。ASvalbardIf youre a fan of winter activities, but are in need of some sun, then perhaps a May trip to Svalbard is in order. It notes: “The Norwegian archipelago (群岛) of Svalbard i

10、s located about 620 miles south of the North Pole. In late spring, the sun never dips below the horizonmeaning you can absorb all the Vitamin D you desire.” Popular activities in the area include hiking, iceberg kayaking and wildlife spotting.NamibiaDuring spring, Namibia is regarded as the perfect

11、destination with reduced travel costs and cooler evenings. In late May, National Geographic Travel says that the watering holes start to dry up again, which attracts giraffes and black rhinos from their hiding spots.Columbia and Snake RiverTo see North Americas greatest concentration of waterfalls,

12、head to the Snake and Columbia Rivers, which pass through Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. National Geographic Travel says the waterway is best visited in spring when “winter melt ensures a thunderous show”.The SeychellesThe Seychelles are “a lot more than seashells and tropical fish and powdery sand”

13、, says National Geographic Travel. It highlights that the archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean is home to granite cliffs and 100-foot-tall palm trees, wild tortoises, and 275 species of birds. In April, the seasonal shift in trade winds promises cool breezes with a height of around 29 degr

14、ees Celsius - perfect for beach days and evening outdoor dining.21. What is special about Svalbard in spring?A. Black rhinos.B. North Pole.C. Polar day.D. Cooler evenings.22. Where will you probably go as a wildlife lover?A. The Snake River and the Seychelles.B. Namibia and the Seychelles.C. Columbi

15、a River and Namibia.D. Svalbard and the Snake River.23. What is the purpose of the text?A. To advertise some May scenic spots.B. To introduce some spring tourist attractions.C. To share some geography knowledge.D. To recommend National Geographic Travel.BEvery winter, at least in cold climates, peop

16、le sink into an all-too-familiar round of illness, with sneezing, sore throat, and stuffed-up head, a few of the most common symptoms. Sometimes other conditions, such as a severe cough, are also present, and people wonder whether they have just caught a cold or arc suffering from flu. Since the two

17、 illnesses have several common characteristics, the confusion is understandable. Colds are generally rather mild annoyances, but flu can be quite serious and lead to pneumonia (肺炎). So it is wise to be aware of the differences.Sneezing, stuffy nose, and sore throat are the most common symptoms of co

18、lds, and they are often, but not always present with flu as well. Chest discomfort and coughing may also accompany both diseases, but in flu they have a tendency to become severe, with heavy hacking coughing and sometimes bronchitis (支气管炎) that may last for weeks afterward.The symptoms particularly

19、distinguishing flu, which are rarely if ever present with the common cold, are headache, high fever, aches and pains all over the body, a general weakness, and exhaustion. Often the illness begins with vague body pains and headache, and then quickly escalates as the victims bodily temperature rises

20、and extreme exhaustion sets in. Sufferers may find themselves in bed for several days, sleeping much of the time and battling temperatures of 102-104 degrees. Waking moments may be spent coughing uncontrollably.Though there is presently no cure for the common cold, antibiotics (抗生素) can reduce effec

21、ts of certain sorts of flu. And getting a flu shot at the beginning of each season is a particularly good idea.24. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Some cold-weather illnesses.B. How people catch colds and flu.C. Necessary ways to prevent colds and flu.D. Similarities and differences between co

22、lds and flu.25. Which of the following is not a common symptom of a cold?A. Sore throat.B. Coughing.C. Sneezing.D. High fever.26. What does the underlined word “escalate” m Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Decline.B. Worsen.C. Disappear.D. Occur.27. What can be inferred from the text?A. Antibiotics can

23、cure flu presently.B. Colds can cause more severe illnesses.C. Flu may lead to more serious diseases.D. There will be soon a cure for colds.CStephen Hawking was the most remarkable author. In 1982, I had responsibility for his third academic book for the Press, Superspace And Supergravity. This was

24、a messy collection of papers from a technical workshop on how to create a new theory of gravity. While that book was in production, I suggested he try something easier: a popular book about the nature of the Universe, suitable for the general market. Stephen thought over my suggestion.He already had

25、 an international reputation as a brilliant theoretical physicist. He had concerns about financial matters: importantly, it was impossible for him to obtain any form of life insurance to protect his family in the event of his death or becoming totally dependent on nursing care.So he took precious ti

26、me out from his research to prepare the rough draft of a book and decided to write with a more personal approach. His area of interest had “become so technical that only a very small number of specialists could master the mathematics”. For a starting point, he took some themes from a course of advan

27、ced lectures that he had recently given at Harvard University.In the 1980s, my office and Stephens were in the same courtyard. One afternoon he invited me to take a look at the first draft, but first he wanted to discuss cash. He insisted that it had to be on sale, up front, at all airport bookshops

28、 in the UK and the US. I told him that was a tough call for a university press. Then I thumbed the draft. However, the text was far too technical for a general reader. A few weeks later he showed me a revision, still littered with equations (方程式). He eventually removed all except one, E = mc2. And h

29、e decided, fortunately, to place it with a mass market publisher rather than a university press. Bantam published A Brief History of Time in March, 1988.Sale took off like a rocket, and it ranked as a bestseller for at least five years. The books impact on the popularization of science has been inca

30、lculable.28. Why did the writer advise Stephen to try a popular book?A. Because he was familiar with Stephen.B. Because Stephen could write in his personal way.C. Because Stephen often gave advanced lectures.D. Because few people could understand Stephens theory.29. Stephen was concerned about money

31、 because he .A. wanted to buy life insuranceB. had family responsibilityC. needed money to cure his illnessD. spent much time on his research30. What did the writer think of Stephens first draft? A. Disappointing.B. Appealing.C. Messy.D. Easy.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. A man of

32、 great achievementsB. An introduction of A Brief History of TimeC. A book that made Stephen Hawking a starD. Stephen Hawking, a brilliant theoretical physicistDJust 20 years ago, we had not discovered a single planet outside our solar system. Now we know of more than 3,000 of them, and we know nearl

33、y every star in the night sky has at least one planet in its orbit. Seth Shostak, the senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, says “One in five or one in six might be a planet similar to the Earth.”Our study shows us many worlds possess the ingredients necessary for life. The moons orbiting Jupiter

34、 and Saturn, for example, feature whole subsurface oceans.And even though these places are extremely severe environments, that doesnt mean as much as we might once have thought it did; recent discoveries on Earth itself demonstrate that life is much tougher than we thought. Weve found organisms in e

35、xtremely hot springs in Yellowstone National Park, under the most terrible pressures in the deep ocean, in dry desert like the Atacama Desert (Similar to Mars). These “extremophiles” dont need a warm homein fact, they have already evolved to live in environments as severe as those on other planets.

36、If theres life in most of those places, “its going to be pond scum (浮垢),” says Shostak. “It shows that biology is all over.”And where theres biology, there may well be intelligence, and life can evolve faster than we ever expected. Millions of years is only the blink of an eye. Blink fast, and youll

37、 miss that pond scum turning into an intelligent civilization sending out messages, looking for friends.And we could one day find those messages and send a reply. New technology gives us a better chance to actually make contact with aliens. Thats why, in the past few years, Shostak has continually b

38、et a cup of coffee with everyone he knows that humans will find aliens by around 2029. “Wed have to be dead above the neck if we interested in this,” says Penelope Boston, the director of the NASA Astrobiology Institute.32. How does the writer introduce the topic?A. By comparison.B. By recalling the

39、 past.C. By giving an example.D. By predicting the future.33. Which of the following can have conditions for life?A. The moon.B. Jupiter.C. Saturn.D. Saturns satellite.34. What can be learned from Paragraph 3?A. Life is difficult.B. Life is strong.C. Life is short.D. Life is intelligent.35. What doe

40、s the underlined part “dead above the neck” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Wise.B. Stupid.C. Busy.D. Free.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。SeaweedSeaweed, as nutritionists say, is a rich source of several minerals. It describes plants and algae (藻类) that grow in oceans, lakes, r

41、ivers and other bodies of water. 36 Naturally, it can taste fishy. For those who do not like the taste of seaweed, dried and powdered seaweed can be added to foods without changing the flavor.Besides being a non-meat source of protein, seaweed can provide health benefits. Several nutrition websites

42、say women in South Korea often drink seaweed soup after giving birth. 37 This simple soup is also good for anyone. Cook seaweed, mushrooms, sesame oil, garlic and tamari seasoning in a pot of water over a low temperature. Seaweeds are a good source of soluble (可溶解的) fiber. This type of fiber helps y

43、ou to feel full. 38 One kind of seaweed may help to limit the bodys absorption of fat. Despite all these health benefits, some experts warn that the health benefits of seaweed are overstated. For example, seaweed may contain vitamins A and C, as well as calcium. 39 In other words, seaweeds should no

44、t be your only source of vitamins and minerals.Before you eat seaweed, know where it comes from. Seaweeds easily absorb and store whatever is in the water where it grows. Possible dangers include arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals. 40 Just get it from a clean water source, and understand its li

45、mits and benefits.A. That is good news for vegetarians.B. The taste of seaweed may not be for everyone.C. It also helps to lower the amount of bad cholesterol (胆固醇).D. So, seaweed can be a healthy vegetarian addition to your diet.E It is thought to help return nutrients and minerals to new mothers.F

46、. Health experts suggest talking to your doctor before eating seaweed.G. But you would need to eat a lot of seaweed to get enough of any of those.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項，并在答題卡上将该项涂黑。Quitting is something thats so easy for some

47、 and too hard for others. One of my friends is such a(n) 41 in quitting. He quits and comes out of almost everything he 42 within few weeks. Another friend of mine is 43 so hard to quit something that he is not able to carry on in spite of all his 44 . Normal human tendency is to find excuses to 45

48、from time-consuming and effort-taking tasks.Many of us will stop with fear of 46 in front of a huge mountain and 47 ourselves to quit the journey. We need a strong 48 at times when we are stuck. Even the 49 minds can worry in face of barriers. But they know quitting is not the 50 to solving problems

49、 in life and that it is the very problems that will make them 51 in life. Imagine a life without a single problem. Im sure its going to be 52 for a long time.Whatever we 53 them, mountains, barriers or brick walls are there only to check and evaluate how 54 we want things in our life. Of course, it

50、should be okay for us to 55 and let go at times. Quitting shouldnt be misunderstood as weakness. We should quit after a 56 study of all possible situations, saying, “Hey, you know what?” There is no point in 57 it anymore, since it is definitely not going to 58 . Its better to quit, spend our time a

51、nd efforts in other 59 of life. And I think quitting should always be the 60 possible choice in lifes aims and journeys.41. A. teacherB. coachC. expertD. educator42. A. knowsB. startsC. accomplishesD. acquires43. A. strugglingB. runningC. practicingD. studying44. A. faultsB. demandsC. worriesD. effo

52、rts45. A. come inB. look upC. come backD. stay away46. A. failureB. accessC. regretD. pain47. A. troubleB. persuadeC. forbidD. believe48. A. senseB. promiseC pushD. plan49. A. giftedB. closedC. determinedD. heated50. A. commitmentB. devotionC. guideD. key51. A. betterB. quieterC. weakerD. luckier52

53、A. confusingB. shockingC. boringD. surprising53. A. offerB. sendC callD. leave54 A. merelyB. badlyC. quicklyD. happily55. A. give upB. calm downC. speed upD. break down56. A. privateB. formalC. majorD. careful57. A. living throughB. sticking toC. depending onD. getting through58. A. continueB. workC

54、. arriveD. change59. A. goalsB. choicesC. actionsD. designs 60. A. onlyB. bestC. firstD. last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。Hoh Xil or Kekexili is the worlds third 61 (large) uninhabited (无人居住的) area. Many examples of wildlife can 62 (find) in the remote area of the Qing

55、hai-Tibet plateau. The view of mountains, glaciers and lakes here 63 (make) it a good place in terms of natural beauty. At the 41st session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee 64 (hold) in Poland, Hoh Xil was approved as a new world heritage site, becoming the 51st world heritage site in China. I

56、t is home to more than 230 species of wildlife, 65 (include) the endangered Tibetan antelope. The illegal hunting of Tibet antelope used to be 66 serious problem in the 1990s. The wool of Tibetan antelopes, soft and warm, can be obtained 67 hurting the animals. But poachers (盗猎者) would choose 68 (simple) to kill them befo