2018屆高三考前適應性考試三英語試題

1、2015級高考適應性考試（三）英語試題本試卷分第I卷和第II卷兩部分，共10頁。滿分150分?？荚囉脮r120分鐘。第I卷（選擇題，滿分100分）第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分 30分）第一節(jié)：（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后。你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 9.15答案是CoWhat does the woman ask the man to do?A. Drive her to

2、 the factory.How old is the man now?A. Over 60.Where will the speakers go together?B. 3.18.B. Give her a ride to work.B. Nearly 40.A. To the beach.How will the man pay?A. By credit card.What relation is Mary to the man?His classmate.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分,To the shopping center.B. By cheque.His doctor.滿分

3、22.5分）2 15.C. Order a part from the factoryC. About 20.C. To the man s house.C. In cash.C. His customer.聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題 作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。Where does the conversation take place?A. On a plane.B. In a restaurant.What does the woman

4、 advise the man to do?A. Drink some water.B. Put on warm clothes.聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的C. In a railway station.C. Listen to the weather report.What did Mr. Ewing ask the speakers to do?Help out at the conference centre.Talk with the branch office workers.Arrive at the conference centre o

5、n time.How will the speakers go to the conference centre?A. By asking Mr. Ewing for a lift. B. By taking the underground. C. By driving the man s car. 10. What do we know about the woman?A. She isn t sbuoreutathe way. B. She can t drive a car. C. She doesn t like to travel alone. 聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。Wh

6、at are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The man s sports life.B. The man s school experience. The man s medical history.What made the man s leg broken?A. A traffic accident.B. A wild cat.What does the man say about himself?He is afraid of cats.Dust could make him sneeze.He left the school team a

7、t the age of 17.聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Brother and sister.What does the man think of pizza?A. Popular.B. Boring.Why don t the speakers choose the Chinese restaurant?A. It has no music.B. It is quite noisy.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。What requirements do

8、es a story have to meet?It must be submitted by July 20th.It must be no longer than 800 words.It must be set in a city in a hot season.What kind of story does the competition demand?A. Crime stories.B. Science fiction.What do we know about Carol Simmons?She is working for a magazine.She has won an a

9、ward for her novel.She wrote a book named Creative Writing .What prize will be given to the winner?A. Books.B. DVDs.C. A football game.C. Teacher and student.C. Expensive.C. It will be closing temporarily.C. A thriller.C. A computer.第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分 40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和

10、D）中，選出最佳選項。AHow do I book a place on Airbnb?s home. Each hWhen you book a place on Airbnb, you are making arrangements to stay in someone their own style of hospitality, starting with how they like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations,while others are comfortable lett

11、ing you book their place instantly without waiting for approval.I.Complete Your Personal DetailsIn eit her case, it s important to know that Airbnb is a community that relies on trust. Complete your personal details before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about yo

12、u when they confirm. Your personal details should include photos and verifications （ 證明）,especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo and verified ID in order to book.2.Find the Right PlaceWith over 800,000 unique listings around the world, you want to make sure the place you

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14、 You can always contact the host if you have any questions about their home.3.Book It!You ve found the perfect place,and now it s time to make it official. This is where the hostbooking will determine h ow you ll confirm your reservation.? Instant BookFor hosts who don t want to approve each reserva

15、oui ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these places right away.? Requestto BookMany hosts prefer to approve reservations before they re, fiyolu In th secase）utton on their listingthat says Request to Book. To submit a res

16、ervation request, you ll need to enter your?payment details.Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do. ? Pre-approvals and Special OffersIf you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond t

17、o your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a Pre-approval or a Special Offer. A Pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and ot

18、her reservation details before you book.When filling in your personal information, you need to .A. request a reservation with a hostB. ask for approval from the hostC .provide your proof of identityD. trust the community where you liveTo know the exact price, you should.A. check the listings online

19、in advanceB . contact the host to ask questions firstC. confirm your dates and number of guestsD. read previous reviews written by other usersIf you click the Request to Book button, you can _.get some special discountsknow the result within a dayget the approval immediatelyreceive a Pre-approval me

20、ssageBShe sat at the picnic table alone. Recess （休息）was in full swing. She remained awkward around her classmates. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for acceptance. Many students had already decided that her friendship would not be worth the energy required to

21、overcome the awkwardness. Others teased her. Most ignored herexcept for one.Brianna, the class clown, was making the other students laugh, as usual. Brianna, do you see Mthere? Would you mind walking down ther e and inviting her to come up here with the rest of us?Brianna sighed. I could tell she di

22、dn t want to sacrifice precious minutes of her own recess to do what I wasasking of her, but I also knew her heart. She often thought of others before herself - a rare character for anyone, much less a kid.Knowing this choice was hard for her, I pulled out a D-buck, our class currency. Though briber

23、y （ 行賄）was not the ideal way to handle this situation, I needed her cooperation.“Here, I ll pay you for your time.”She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed down the hill.As the rest of the children screamed and laughed, my eyes locked on Brianna as she neared the picnic ta

24、ble. Molly could be difficult, and I wouldn t have been euspnitsBdanista back alone, refusing her invitation.When she encouraged herself to a standing position, I sighed with relief.A minute later, I felt a lap on my shoulder. Here, Mrs. D. -buShe handed me the D“Why? I asked.“I shouldn t keep this.

25、 Her eyes fell to her feet, guilt radiating from her quiet voice. think I only went to get her so I could earn a D- buck. She s my friend. ”A moment later, they were all laughing again, and who should I see among them, laughing for the first time that week? Molly.How was Molly in the author s eyes?S

26、he often made fun of others.She got on well with other kids.She was eager to be accepted.She refused to make friends with others.On what aspect was Brianna different from other kids?A. Clown talent.B. Cooperation.C. Honesty.D. Kindness.How was the author feeling when Brianna walked to Molly?A. Worri

27、ed.B. Regretful.C. Grateful.D. Puzzled.Which of the following can be the best tittle for the text?A. A D-buckB. A Strange GirlC. Power of a SmileD. How to Be a Great TeacherCA Japanese engineer has developed a transporter small enough to be carried in a backpack that he says is theworld s first “ ca

28、r in a bag -siX-yTweolty Kuniako Saito and his team at Cocoa Motors recently introduced to the public the battery- powered “ WalkCar“ transporter, which is the size of a laptop and resembles a skateboard more than a car. The slender WalkCar is made from aluminum and weighs between two and three kilo

29、grams, depending on whether it is an indoor or outdoor version .Saito expects to see many other uses for his transporter, as he says it has enough power to help people push wheelchairs with ease. The lightweight metal board is stronger than it looks , and can take loads of up to 120kg . It reaches t

30、op speeds of 10 kilometers per hour, for distances of up to 12 kilometers after three hours of charging. Its developer says it s also extremely simple. tO rride the rider stands on it the WalkCar starts automatically, while simply stepping off stops the vehicle. To change direction, the user just sh

31、ifts their weight. Best of all , there is no need to find a parking space , because it fits into a small bag when not in use .Saito said his studies in electric car motor control systems brought him the idea for the new kind of ride. thought, whatf we could just carry our transportation in our bags,

32、 wouldn th at mean we dalways have our transportation with us to ride on? And my friends asked me to make one, since I was doing my masters in engineering specifically on electric car motor control systems,“ he saidSaito says customers will be able to reserve their own WalkCars from autumn 2017 on t

33、he crowd funding website Kickstarter. The futuristic skateboard will have a price-tag of around 100,000 Japanese Yen（approx . $800 USD）. Shipping is expected to begin by spring 2019 .What dowe know about the transporter fromthe first paragraph?A .It s safeB .It s portableC.It s energaving.D.It s che

34、apWhen the user steps off the WalkCar, it will.A .stoprunningB .charge itselfC. start movingD. change directionWhat s the biggest advantage of thWalkCar?A . It carries a lot.B . It s simple to rideC. It doesn t burn any oil31. What contributes to Saito A . His friends requirement C. His studies in e

35、ngineering .D . It needs no parking lot .s invention?B. The popularity of cars .D . The advice from the disabled .DHave you ever noticed tiny raised areas on the branches of a tree? These may have been insects. These small insects feed on tree sap （ 汁液）.Insects on urban trees are notably more abunda

36、nt than those on rural trees. As a result, urban trees suffer from heavy infestations （ 害蟲橫行）,and are often unhealthy or die. To protect and restore urban trees health, we need to determine the factors that make these tree pests more sifocesarban habitats.Living organisms interact closely with their

37、 environment. The warmer, more drought-stressed trees harbor more successful pests than cooler, less drought-stressed trees. As cities and natural habitats become hotter and drier, damaging insects will become more abundant on urban trees.Trees within urban forests are valuable economically and for

38、the environmental sustainability （可持續(xù)性 ）ofthe region. More than half of the world s population lives in cities. Across the globe, peotpigeiadre cito）sat a faster rate than ever.Rapid growth may turn cities into places with harder conditions. Although cities are primarily made of buildings, roads, pa

39、rking lots, and vehicles, there are still plants in them. The trees within a city are referred to as the urban forest. Urban forests offer very big benefits to human and environmental health. They improve air and water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, cool down temperatures and beautify our en

40、vironment. They make cities livable.However, being a city tree is not easy. Heat released by human activities is trapped in cities. As a result, temperatures in urban areas are often warmer than their surrounding rural areas. We call this urban warming or the urban heat island effect. Urban habitats

41、 are mostly made of surfaces of asphalt （ 瀝青）and concrete. These surfaces reduce the amount of rainwater that reaches tree roots. As a result, urban forests may suffer, which can negatively affect people and the environment.What can we do to restore urban forests? Regular irrigation when possible ma

42、y help keep pest populations under control. Planting tree species that are suitable to handle heat and drought stress would also reduce the occurrence of insect pest outbreaks.What makes tree pests more successful in the city than in rural areas?The warmer and rainy habitat.The hotter and drier habi

43、tat.The cooler and drier habitat.The hotter and rainy habitat.The underlined worda irrigation in the last paragraph probably meansA. providing pesticideB. providing nutritionC.providing medicineD. providing waterAccording to the text, what results in the city trees suffering?A. Natural disasters.B.

44、Invisible forces.C. Human activities.D. Natural evolutionWhat would be the best title for the text?The Importance of the Urban TreesHow to Protect the Urban TreesUrban Trees Are in Great DangerLet s Act for the Protection of Urban Trees 第二節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。

45、What Is Fear?Fear is a basic feeling arising when we feel threatened, and can have physical symptoms such as sweaty hands and an increased heart rate. 36 On the upside.Fear means growth.Fear tells us we are moving towards the edge of our comfort zone. We are doing something unfamiliar and learning n

46、ew skills. This means we are growing, and growth means that once we go beyond the uncomfortable bit, we will be stronger, better and brighter than before! 37Things are never as bad as they seem.In most cases, the thing we fear is never as bad as we think it will be. When we are trying to make a deci

47、sion to do something new, we lack the perspective to sec further than the familiar range. 38 No. If you look back on some of the scary things you ve had to do in the past, you would ncWhaiiywas so scary about this?!We are always stronger than we think!Fear can teach us so much about our personal pow

48、ers. There is no other feeling like the victory you feel that makes you realize you won. 39 Who cares? You made the leap! This will build your confidence! Think of your yoga practice. We CAN stand on our hands, even though we sometimes doubted it. And it will make us realize that we are so strong!Fe

49、ar is part of life , and doesn t need to be eliminated.40 We can welcome it; we can cope with it and proceed in spite of it. The best decisions in life are rarely the easiest ones. Or rather, they may seem easy, but often come with fear. To quit your job is not easy, but if you know it s the right t

50、hing to do, you know what you need to do. Following your heart will not come without fear, but it will come with big rewards.Face the feeling of fear bravely.And everything unfamiliar is scary?Catch every opportunity to be successful.We don t need to remove fear from our lives.So when you feel fear

51、approaching, say thank you!You succeeded, even though not every try is perfect.But it can be a useful feeling when it comes to keeping us safe.第三部分：英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)， 滿分45分）第一節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題的四個選項（ A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項， 并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。Strength and growth come whenever unpredictab

52、le and even when one is in despair. For me personally, I can write for days about many different situations where adversity（逆境） 41 my life. Now let me tell you one experience where I almost let difficulty 42 .We had a glass studio, which was located 50 feet from our home. A couple of years ago we ex

53、perienced an/a 43 winter: we had a lot of snow and ice and owing to the 44 of the ice and snow, the roof on our studio 45 , taking with it one of our sources of income. 46 it did fall down, we got on the roof and tried to 47 the snow and ice, but when you have 5 feet of ice and temperatures of minus

54、 20 Celsius, it was pretty 48 to do.We had a partner come in to help us try to 49 the roof by supporting it. In the end, there was50 thatcould be done. The roof came down. We had moved a lot of our goods and tools from the studio51we still losta lot : glass, kilns, workbenches, to name only a few of

55、 the items. It was a/an 52 experience.Here we were in the middle of winter with our studio destroyed. The situation was really 53 our preparations.We could have done one of two things: we could simply 54 our glass business. Let me tell you this was certainly the thought that 55 our minds first. Or w

56、e could find a way to get our studio back up and running.We picked the 56 option. We had a large barn that we were not using. So we redecorated and refurnished the barn, 57 our working area and today we have a nicer studio than we 58 had. If the adversity we were 59 had not happened, we probably wou

57、ld 60 be working in the old studio a studio that was less efficient.41. A. influencedB. promotedC. destroyedD. prevented42. A. sufferB. escapeC. workD. win43. A.awfulB. coldC. whiteD. awkward44. A. sizeB. heightC. weightD. temperature45. A. collapsedB. limitedC. pressedD. struck46. A. BeforeB. Unles

58、sC. AlthoughD. When47. A. replaceB. reduceC. recycleD. remove48. A. worthwhileB. toughC. rewardingD. annoying49. A. examineB. testC. restoreD.secure50. A. nothingB. enoughC. allD. something51. A. forB. soC. orD. but52. A. valuableB. disastrousC. unforgettableD. treasured53. A. beyondB. withinC. acro

59、ssD. through54. A. predictB. conductC. instructD. quit55. A. twistedB. approachedC. crossedD. cleared56. A. harderB. latterC. easierD. further57. A.beautifyingB.purifyingC. modernizingD.cheapening58. A. desperatelyB. previouslyC. eventuallyD. hopefully59. A. cautious aboutB. concerned aboutC.faced w

60、ithD. aware of60. A. everB. stillC. evenD.already第II卷（非選擇題，滿分50分）注意：將答案寫在答題卡上。寫在本試卷上無效。第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,Firstly, I have a question: have you ever been asked by your Chinese friend, What is your zodiac sign?If you say, Im a Monkey, they immediately know you a