宁夏六盘山市2017届高三英语第四次模拟考试试题

1、宁夏六盘山市2017届高三英语第四次模拟考试试题第I卷第一部分 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 play?A. Musical in strume nts.B. Computer games.C. Sports.2. What will the woma n probably do today?A.

2、Atte nd the weddi ng.B. Eat out with the man.C. Goover her lessons.3. What s the man s major?relati ons.4. Where does this con versati on take place?A. At a bus stop.B. At the airport.C. At the railwaystati on5. What does the man mean?A. He has bee n to the restaura nt many times.B. He intends to tr

3、y a better restaura nt.C. He heard about the restaura nt from Tom.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. Who says orga nic food tastes better?7. What does the wo

4、ma n suggest doing?A. Only buying orga nic products.C. Ask ing Joe for advice about food.A. Busin ess.B. Journalism.C. I nternationalA. The man.B. The woma n s friend.C. The woma n.B. Trying some orga nic vegetables.- 2 -听第 7 段材料，回答第& 9 题。8. What does the woma n think of wash ing clothes by hers

5、elf?9. Why will she take her clothes to the laundry tomorrow?C. She has too much work to do.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What happe ned to Tony today?A. His vacati on in summer was can celled.C. He lost his job.11. How did he feel about it?12. What is he goi ng to do?A. Wait to be called back to the c

6、ompa ny.B. Talk with his boss about his problems.C. Start to look for a new job.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where did chopsticks origi nate?A. In Chi na.B. In Japa n.C. In Korea.14. What kind of chopsticks are ofte n used by ordinary Chin ese people?A. Jade on es.B. Wood or bamboo on es.C. Plastic on

7、 es.15. Why did ancient kings and emperors use silver chopsticks?A. To show their wealth.B. To see if their food was pois on ed.C. To show their power.16. What do Chinese people think knives and forks suggest?A. Gen tle ness.B. Viole nee.C. High quality life听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What course is

8、 English Literature 201?A. A course on the works of William Shakespeare.B. A course on the history of English literature.C. A course on classics of En glish literature.18. When will the midterm exam be held?A. Not a big deal.B. Troublesome.C. Fun.A. It s too tiring to hand-wash sheets.B. She just he

9、ard about the laundry.B. He was criticized by his boss.A. Sadbut notB. Extremely angry.C. Ast onished.- 3 -A. After Romeo and Juliet.B. Right after Macbeth.C. During Week 6.19. Which of the following is NOT on the list of books?A. Hamlet. B. Macbeth. C. Henry VI.20. What is the talk mainly about?A.

10、Changes in homework assignments. B. The life of William Shakespeare.C. William Shakespeare s masterpieces. 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 D）中，选出最佳选项。AToday, in many places, like restaurants and hotels, people use Wechat or other kinds of payment topay fo

11、r their bills. So some scholars say that the wallet is heading for extinction. It will die off with thegeneration who read printed newspaper. The kind of shopping where you hand over notes and count outchange in return now happens only in small retail（ 零售 ） counters, like buying a bar of chocolate o

12、r apint of milk from a corner shop. At the shops where you spend any real money, that money is increasinglyabstract. At the most famous retail store Victoria Beckham on DoverStreet, you don t have to stand at any kind of cash registerwhen you decide to pay.The staff are equipped with iPads to take y

13、our payment while you relax on a sofa.Wherever you go, you can get an excellent service, if you have the money. But across society, theabstraction of the idea of cash makes me uneasy. Maybe I m justold- fashioned. But earning money isnt quick or easy for most of us. Isnt it abit weird（ 怪异的 ） that sp

14、ending it should happen in half a blink of an eye?But I ll leave the economics to the experts. What bothers me about the death ofthe wallet is the change it reflects in our physical environment. The opposite of a wallet is a smartphoneor an iPad. When we pay for anything, instead of digging through

15、pieces of paper and peering intocorners in a wallet, what we need to do is to move our fingers left and right. Show your wallet, if you stillhave one. It may not be here much longer.21. According to the text, customers can pay their bills _ in big modernstores.A. secretlyB. separatelyC. electronical

16、lyD. mentally22. What makes the writer feel uncomfortable nowadays?A. Saving money is out of date.B. Spending money is so fast and easy.- 4 -C. Earning money is gett ing more difficult.D. The pleasure of spe nding money isfadi ng.23. The writer implies that_.A. he likes the n ature of his walletB. h

17、e is aga inst tech no logicalprogressC. he feels in secure about the cha nges of the moder nD. he wants to retur n to the old traditi ons of the old society.BSomeof the best thing in life don t happe n un tilyou grow old eno ugh to recog nize them. Ican say that about tea.I didn t start to drink tea

18、 until I was 35. The first time I felt a genuine urgeto drink tea was in 2003, when I stayed briefly in the United Kingdom. After a timeof consuming local food, I started to really like strong black tea.I took packs of gree n tea with me as gifts but was disappo in ted to find my Britishfriends pref

19、erred muchstronger black tea from Sri Lanka. Later I learned that although people know Chinafor its tea, it ranks only third among the world s black teaexporters, after Sri Lanka and Kenya.After I came back to China and started to cover food stories, I met friends inthe tea-drinking circle and learn

20、ed more. Although the majority of the rest of theworld drinks black tea, which the Chinese call red tea ” , China process and drink s mostly gree n tea.I feel lucky to be Chin ese because of the great variety of tea available in thecoun try. It is estimated that there are more tha n 2000 tea in Chin

21、a if you dividethem geographically, in cludi ng more tha n 600 locally famous tea. A more simple wayto categorize it is by color and exte nt of ferme ntati on(发酵).That comes dow n tosix main categories green, white, yellow, dark greenish(oolong),Tast ing tea can be compared to our life. It can be pl

22、a in and predictable but sometimes it is full ofpleasa nt surprises. Occasi on ally it can eve n seem too goodKin gdom25. The writer of this passage works as a_A. jour nalistB. man agerred and black tea.to be true. The best thing is , you know there24. Which country ranks first among the worldA. Chi

23、 naB. Sri Lankas always more to explore.s black tea exporters?C. KenyaD. UnitedC. scie ntistD. tea grower- 5 -26. All of the following statements about tea in China are true EXCEPT_ .A. varieties of tea is planted and produced each year in ChinaB. tea in China can be divided into more than 2000 cate

24、gories geographicallyC. tea in China can be categorized by color and extent of fermentationD. all tea in China can be divided into six categories with no exceptions27. What column does this passage belong to in a newspaper?A. World B. BusinessC. LifestyleD. TravelCHow did the ancient Chinese keep fo

25、od warm in winter?Facilities like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep foodwarm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winterwithout these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods

26、 of heat preservation as early as theShang and Zhou dynasties. “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cookerOne of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The“Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy,the ancient cooking con

27、tainer preserved heat by burning fuels like charcoal.The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China,dating back to the Stone Age, The craftsmanship of making the “WenDing” was developed in the BronzeAge. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dyn

28、asties took on different shapes and structures. “Ran LU”, ancient small hot potThe “Ran LU” is a small size cooking vessel (器皿 )made of bronze, which can bedivided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes,and a movable cup at the top. Som

29、eexperts have concluded that the vessel s structure suggests it may havebeen used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period(475221 BC)Bronze You, ancient kettleThe Bronze You was one of the most commonwine containers during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Th

30、eBronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design,unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could be placed. Just as people today cantdo without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink.Bronze Yan, ancient

31、steamer- 6 -Although the“WenDing”was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later foundthat its burning produced polluti on. As a result, the BronzeYanwas made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. Afterthe Eastern Han Dyn asty (AD 25-AD 220), further

32、 improveme nts to the Bronze Yan ledto the moder n-day steamer.28.When did the“Ran LU become popular?B. In the Warri ng States PeriodC. I n the Eastern Han dyn astyD. I n the Stone Age29. The Bronze You, un earthed in Jia ngxi provi nee, has an ope ning to_ .A. store wineB. pour waterC. place charco

33、alsD. holdcharcoal ashes30. What is the unique adva ntage of the Bronze Yan?A. It is warmB. It is convenient C. It is environmen t-frie ndlyD. Itis useful31. Among the following products, which one may have the Iongest history?A. The“Wen Ding”. B. The“Ran LU”.C. The Bronze YouD. The BronzeYanDCross

34、ingyour legs is an extremely com mon habit; most people dont even no tice thattheyre doing it whe n they sit dow n. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over theother, it might be caus ing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published inBlood Pressure Monitori

35、ngstated that sittingwith your legscrossed can in crease your blood pressure. The reas on for this is that the blood inyour legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossingone leg over the other in creases resista nee, maki ng it even harder for the bloodto circulat

36、e. This causes your body to in crease your blood pressure to push the bloodback to the heart. You wont feel any immediate effects, but repeated, draw n-outin creases in blood pressure can cause Ion g-term health issues. So, pla nning to sit for a long period of time?Dont keep your legs crossed.Cross

37、 ing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in yourleg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, expla insRichard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbn ess and temporaryparalysis （ 麻痹）of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, p

38、reventing you frombeing able to raise your ankle what we know as that “ pins and needles ” sensation.A. In the Zhou Dyn asty- 7 -While the feeli ng of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly cross ingyour legs un til they feel numb can cause perma nent nerve damage.So next time you sit

39、down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with bothof your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, butit will also save your health in the long run.32. What can we lear n about cross ing on es legs?A. It is a very bad social habit.B. It can do harm to peoples hea

40、lth.C. It is usually practiced deliberately.D. It can make others feelun comfortable.33. Accord ing to the study, sitt ing with your legs crossed can_ .A. affect your blood pressureB. resist gravity effectivelyC. lead to heart attacks easilyD. improve the function of legs34. In the third paragraph“p

41、ins and needles ” probably means_ .A. being highly flexibleB. being a little tiredC. seriousmuscle injuriesD. slight sharp pains35. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To compare com mon habits.B. To evaluate effects of anexperime nt.C. To give readers some advice.D. To in troduce research metho

42、ds.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。For many people, history classes are seen as no more than requirements for gettingdegrees in chemistry, biology, bus in ess, marketi ng, etc. 36 Below are a fewreasons why it s vital that today s people continue to learn about t

43、he past.Un dersta nding where people come from plays a key role in un dersta nding who theyare. 37_ For this reason, it s extremely important to learn history in order toun dersta nd why people are the way that they are.Through history classes, you can experienee a shift （改革）in the way you think.38_

44、It s important to develop minds to be able to consider problems from differentan gles. Fin ally, this shift can improve your ability to an alyze and un dersta ndsituati ons, to make educated decisi ons and to lear n how to weigh the con seque nces related to eachchoice before you.39 The idea that hi

45、story repeats itself is rooted in truth. From wars to fashion to political trends,- 8 -historians are often able to make predictions about the future based upon the past. By havi ng a deep understa nding of what happe ned in the past, today s people can better prepare for brighter futures bymaking t

46、he right decisi ons in stead of repeati ng old mistakes.Many people may not believe that a degree in history can lead to a well-pay ing job. In fact, stude ntswho graduate with degrees in history can become lawyers, bus in ess own ers, think tank members,educators,leaders in historical orga ni zatio

47、 nswriters and so on. 40 _A.Whichever you take, it can provide a comfortable life.B.Lear ning about history can cha nge how you think.C.That means you look at things from a new point of view.D.Lear ning from the past preve nts future mistakes.E.The key to enjoying the study of history is to find cla

48、sses that in terest you.F.But the truth is that studying -history is a wonderful way to prepare for a successful future.G. History has shaped cultures, attitudes and social structures; it has shaped the world and its citize ns.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

49、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。Ifsome one says you are smart, what do they mean? Is it a good thing or someth ingbad? The 41 is not as easy as you might think. This is 42 the word smart has many meanin gs. 43 , someone could say you look smart or are 44 smartly. That mea ns they like what you are

50、 weari ng and yourphysical 45 . To use a slang expressi on, they could say, “ You look 46 cool! ”But if someth ing smarts, it can be 47 orhurtful, either physically or men tally.If you accidentallytrip over a chair and 48, you might shout, “Ow! That smarts! ”Or if a friend says someth ing that 49 yo

51、ur feeling, you can say you are smart ingfrom the upsett ing 50 _If you are standing too close to a campfire, you could say your eyes are smarting from the smoke of thefire. Here the word“smarting ” means a sharp 51 . But themost com monmeaning of smart is to be 52 . If some one is smart as a whip,

52、they have the 53 to thi nk veryquickly.People have 54 ways of being smart. Somepeople are 55 as street smart. They may not have a goodeducati on. But they are 56 in deali ng with peopleand problemsin the real world. Other people might be book smart. This means they have spe nt many years in school.-

53、 9 -But when dealing with people or problems 57 existing in our world they may not be so smart.And the n there is ano ther 58 of smart that means to talk or behave disrespectfully. If you saysomething disrespectful to your parents, they might 59 ,“Don t get smart with me!” Here, “smart ” means to sh

54、ow a 60 of respect by sayingsomethi ng mean.41. A. questi onB. an swerC. meaningD. choice42. A. whyB. whereC. howD. because43. A. For exampleB. In factC. At leastD. After all44. A. bornB. educatedC.dressedD. treated45. A. appeara neeB. fitn essC. pote ntialD.performanee46. A. hopefullyB. casuallyC.

55、absolutelyD. immediately47. A. attractive yB. specialC. novelD. unkind48. A. settle dow nB. lie dow nC. fall dow nD. slow dow n49. A. hurtsB. expressesC. matchesD. affects50. A. i ncide ntsB. comme ntsC. react ionsD. attitudes51. A. turnB. changeC. painD. decli ne52. A. prettyB. neatC. i ntellige nt

56、D. fashi on able53. A. desireB. opport un ityC. willi ngn essD. ability54. A. effectiveB. differe ntC. pers onalD. creative55. A. con sideredB. praisedC. expectedD. known56. A. i nvolvedB. i nterestedC. fortun ateD. expert57. A. actuallyB. seem in glyC. gen erallyD. particularly58. A. possibilityB.

57、matterC. defi niti onD. predictio n59. A. complai nB. warnC. begD. persuade60. A. lackB. senseC. limitD. dema nd第n卷第三部分 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。Its_61_ (com mon) known that certa in diseases are lin ked with occupati onslike lung disease

58、in coal miners. Professional fashion models are easily to get eating disorders result ingfrom occupati onal dema nds to mai ntai n extreme_62_ (thi n).Katheri ne Record, the author of the report for gover nment regulati on of thefashi on in dustry,_63_ (be) worried not just about the models themselv

59、es,_ 64_about the large nu mber of girls and wome n.- 10 -Especially girls and tee ns, says Record. Seve nty perce nt of girls aged 10 to18 say_ 65_ they define perfect body image based on what they see in magazines.Recordssuggestion is to stop agents _ 66_ hiringmodels with a BMI (bodymass in dex)

60、below 18.In April, France_67_ (pass) a law sett ing lower limits for a modelsweight. Agents _ 68_hire models with BMI under 18 could pay $82,000 in finesand spe nd up to 6 mon ths in jail._69_ (regulate) the fashi on in dustry inthe United States wont be easy, Record says. But with the new rules in Fran