宁夏银川市银川一中2017年度届高三英语上学期第一次模拟考试试题（含解析）新人教版本

1、宁夏银川市银川一中2014届高三英语上学期第一次模拟考试试题（含解析）新人教版第卷 (选择题）第1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。例：How much is the shirt ? A.19.15. B.9.18 C.9.15 答案是C.3What does the woman think of the test?A. Very difficult.B. Just so-so.C. Rathe

2、r easy.4What will Mr. Smith do at 10:00 am tomorrow?A. Go to the hospital.B. Meet James Chen.C. Attend a meeting.5Where did the woman spend her vacation?A. In Thailand.B. In Taiwan. C. In Hawaii.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

3、，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白听两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题听第7段材料，回答第8、9题听第8段材料，回答第10-12题10. Why is Stella unhappy?A. She didn't get the important message. B. She had a quarrel with her neighbor.C. She was misunderstood by her friend.11. What time does the woman wake up?A. At 4:30 am.B. At 11:00 pm. C.

4、 At 2:30 am.12. Who made the woman not sleep well?A. The milkman.B. Mr. Philips. C. Bill.听第9段材料，回答第13-16题13. What is Paul reading about?A. Science. B. History.C. Language.14. When does the conversation take place?A. On Wednesday.B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.15. What can we learn from the conversatio

5、n?A. The man wants to get a job abroad when he graduates.B. John is in Canada now.C. The man has plans on Saturday evening.16. What is John's plan for the future?A. To open a shoe shop. B. To become a cook.C. To tour Britain.听第10段材料，回答第17-20题第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分 ）第1节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每

6、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。AOn a sunny day last August, Tim heard some shouting. Looking out to the sea carefully, he saw a couple of kids in a rowboat were being pulled out to sea.Two 12-year-old boys, Christian and Jack, rowed out a boat to search for a football. Once they'd rowed b

7、eyond the calm waters, a beach umbrella tied to the boat caught the wind and pulled the boat into open water. The pair panicked and tried to row back to shore. But they were no match for it and the boat was out of control.Tim knew it would soon be swallowed by the waves."Everything went quiet i

8、n my head," Tim recalls (回忆). "I was trying to figure out how to swim to the boys in a straight line."Tim took off his clothes and jumped into the water. Every 500 yards or so, he raised his head to judge his progress. "At one point, I considered turning back," he says. &quo

9、t;I wondered if I was putting my life at risk." After 30 minutes of struggling, he was close enough to yell to the boys, "Take down the umbrella!"Christian made much effort to take down the umbrella. Then Tim was able to catch up and climb aboard the boat. He took over rowing, but the

10、 waves were almost too strong for him."Let's aim for the pier (码头)," Jack said. Tim turned the boat toward it. Soon afterward, waves crashed over the boat, and it began to sink. "Can you guys swim?" he cried. "A little bit," the boys said.Once they were in the water

11、, Tim decided it would be safer and faster for him to pull the boys toward the pier. Christian and Jack were wearing life jackets and floated on their backs. Tim swam toward land as water washed over the boys' faces.“Are we almost there?" they asked again and again. "Yes," Tim tol

12、d them each time.After 30minutes, they reached the pier.【小题4】. How did the two boys finally reach the pier? A. They were carried to the pier by Tim on his back. B. They swam to the pier all by themselves. C. They were washed to the pier by the waves. D. They were dragged to the pier by Tim.【答案】【小题1】

13、C【小题2】B【小题3】A【小题4】D【解析】BWhat will power your house in the future？Nuclear，wind，or solar power？According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US，it might be leaves but artificial (人造的) ones.Natural leaves are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known

14、 as photosynthesis (光合作用)Now researchers have found a way to imitate this seemingly simple process.The artificial leaf developed by Daniel Nocera and his colleagues at MIT can be seen as a special silicon chip with catalysts (催化剂)Similar to natural leaves，it can split water into hydrogen and oxygen

15、when put into a bucket of water. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are then stored in a fuel cell，which uses those two materials to produce electricity，located either on top of a house or beside the house.Though the leaf is only about the shape of a poker card，scientists claimed that it is promising to

16、be an inexpensive source of electricity in developing countries. “One can imagine villages in India and Africa not long from now purchasing an affordable basic power system based on this technology,” said Nocera at a conference of the American Chemical Society.The artificial leaf is not a new idea.

17、The first artificial leaf was invented in 1997 but was too expensive and unstable for practical use. The new leaf，by contrast，is made of cheap materials，easy to use and highly stable. In laboratory studies，Nocera showed that an artificial leaf prototype (原型) could operate continuously for at least 4

18、5 hours without a drop in activity.The wonderful improvements come from Nocera's recent discovery of several powerful，new and inexpensive catalysts. These catalysts make the energy transformation inside the leaf more efficient with water and sunlight. Right now，the new leaf is about 10 times mor

19、e efficient at carrying out photosynthesis than a natural one. Besides，the device can run in whatever water is available；that is，it doesn't need pure water. This is important for some countries that don't have access to pure water.With the goal to “make each home its own power station” and “

20、give energy to the poor”，scientists believe that the new technology could be widely used in developing countries，especially in India and rural China.【小题1】Which of the following orders correctly shows how the artificial leaf is used to produce electricity?aartificial leaves split water into hydrogen

21、and oxygenbthe hydrogen and oxygen gases are stored in a fuel cellcthe artificial leaves are put in waterdthe fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricityA c，a，b，d Bc，b，a，d Cb，c，a，d Dc，a，d，b【小题2】.The purpose of the scientists at MIT in developing the new artificial leaf is to_. Abuild u

22、p more power stations in the worldBprovide cheaper energy for developing countriesCoffer people in developing countries access to pure waterDgain a deeper understanding of the photosynthesis process【小题3】The main idea of this passage is _.Aan introduction to the history of artificial leaves Ba mixtur

23、e of water power and solar energyCgiving energy to the poor Dan invention copying photosynthesisC In December,2010,many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this years list of favorites. It tells

24、about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr.Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.Jennifer Egans book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time,from differe

25、nt viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends.The main character in The Imperfectionists by T

26、om Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome,Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality. Two of the most popular non­fiction books of 2010 were about rock and r

27、oll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock a

28、nd roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced.Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book

29、Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.【小题1】.The following books are relate

30、d to music EXCEPT_. A. The Imperfectionists B. A Visit from the Goon Squad C. Just Kids D. Life【小题2】.If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to _. A. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen B. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand C. The Imperfections by Tom Rachman D. Cleopatra: A Life by

31、 Stacy Schiff【小题3】Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA? ALife BCleopatra: A Life CFreedomDA Visit from the Goon Squad【小题4】.The last sentence of the passage implies that _. AStacy Schiff is an archaeologist Bthe critic finds the character in the book very real Cthe critic spe

32、aks highly of Cleopatra in history DStacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queenDI want to talk about the economyNot "the economy" we hear about endlessly in the news each day and in politicians' speechesI want to talk about the real economy, the one we live in day by d

33、ayMost people aren't particularly interested in "the economy""Share prices are flying high; interest rates are soaring(令人伤心的）; the Dow Jones Index closed sixty-three points down on 847235" We hear this and subconsciously switch off Notice that "the economy" is not t

34、he same as the economy, "The economy" is what men in suits play with to make vast personal wealthThe economy is where the rest of us live on a daily basis, earning our living, paying our taxes, and purchasing the necessities of life We are supposed to be benefiting from all the advantages

35、of a well-off societySo why do we feel tired and stressed? We have no time for anything other than work, which is ridiculous given the number of labor-saving devices in our livesOur towns become more and more crowdedWe poison our air and seas, and our food is full of chemicalsThere's something w

36、rong hereIf times were truly good, then you may think we'd all feel optimistic about the futureYet the majority of us are deeply worriedMore than 90 percent of us think we are too concerned about ourselves and not concerned enough about future generations The term "economic expansion"

37、suggests something desirable, but expansion simply means spending more moneyMore spending doesn't mean that life is getting better. We all know it often means the opposite - greed, crime, poverty, pollution. More spending merely feeds our whole economic system, which is based on production and c

38、onsumption. Unless money keeps circulating, the economy breaks down. If we don't keep consuming, the whole system goes into stalemate（僵局）How do we break the cycle and make some changes? We need to become far more aware of the results of our actions. We buy clothes that are made in sweat shops by

39、 virtual slaves in poor parts of the world. We create mountains of waste. We demand cheap food, mindless of the fact that it totally lacks taste and is produced using chemicals that poison the land The consumption（消费） culture makes us unaware of the effect of our own behavior. Our main problem is no

40、t that we don't know what to do about it. It is gathering the desire to do it【小题4】.The author writes the passage mainly to Asuggest a solution for over-consumption Bcall on us to change our behavior Cmake a distinction between two economies Dinform us of the effects of economic expansion【答案】【小题1

41、】C【小题2】D【小题3】A【小题4】B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。选项中的两项为多余选项。If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows this, and nobody would think of questioning the fact. _36_ When so

42、meone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by exercising it regularly, either consciously or unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough opportunity to become strong. _37_ One of them e

43、xercises his arms and legs by playing tennis, while the other sits in a chair or a motor car all day. If a friend complains that his arms are weak, we know that it is his own fault. _38_, many of us think that his parents are to blame, or that he is just unlucky, and few of us realize that it is jus

44、t as much his own fault as if it was his arms or legs that were weak. Not all of us can become extremely strong or extremely clever; but all of us can, if we have ordinary bodies and brains, improve our strength and our memory by the same meanspractice. Have you ever noticed that people who cannot r

45、ead or write usually have better memories than those who can? _39_ Of course, because those who cannot read or write have to remember things:they cannot write them down in a little notebook. They have to remember dates, time and prices, names, songs and stories; so their memory is the whole time bei

46、ng exercised. _40_, learn from the poor: practice remembering. A. What do you think of it?B. Yet many people do not seem to know that the memory works in the same way.C. But if he tells us that he has a poor memoryD. So if you want a good memoryE. When someone else says that he is poor in the health

47、F. Why is this?G. The position is exactly the same as that of two people. 【小题4】根据Have you ever noticed that people who cannot read or write usually have better memories than those who can? _39_ Of course, because those who cannot read or write have to remember things:they cannot write them down in a

48、 little notebook. They have to remember dates, time and prices, names, songs and stories; so their memory is the whole time being exercised. 可知这里想说为什么会那样，与答案F对应。【小题5】根据learn from the poor: practice remembering可知这里想说如果你想要拥有一个好的记忆力，故选D考点：日常生活类补全句子。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)

49、 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。I drove to a local supermarket the other day. My shopping list was _41_ and my wallet was light. Still, I needed to get a weeks worth of groceries for my family. I parked my car, looked down at my list, and hoped I could _42_it all. 【小题1】.A.

50、short B.long C.frequent D.heavy【小题2】.A.offer B.exchangeC.affordD.accept【小题3】 A.approachedB.painted C.cleaned D.left【小题4】 A.attitude B.manner C.smile D.anger【小题5】.A.share B.train C.protect D.feed【小题6】.A.help B.write C.advertiseD.search【小题7】.A.name B.projectC.list D.budget【小题8】.A.signedB.marked C.rid

51、D.separated【小题9】.A.wanderedB.wonderedC.fancied D.amazed【小题10】.A.store B.cart C.nutrition D.bank【小题11】.A.picked outB.lifted up C.picked upD.folded up【小题12】.A.otherB.othersC.more D.another【小题13】.A.soB.but C.and D.since【小题14】.A.orderedB.totaledC.replaced D.packed【小题15】.A.takesB.spendsC.pays D.wastes【小题

52、16】.A.hungryB.adequateC.anxiousD.full【小题17】.A.cureB.treat C.heal D.recover【小题18】.A.abilityB.allowanceC.appreciation D.act【小题19】.A.although B.though C.yet D.still【小题20】.A.saveB.rescue C.accumulateD.reserve【小题11】C【小题12】D【小题13】B【小题14】B【小题15】A【小题16】A【小题17】C【小题18】D【小题19】B【小题20】A【小题6】考查动词。help帮助；write写作；a

53、dvertise宣传；search搜寻。根据句意：他递给我第二份他们需要使用到的物品清单，问我如果能行的话请帮助他们。故选A。【小题7】考查名词。Name名字；project计划；list清单；budge翻毛羔皮。根据上文提到递给作者一份清单，此处是接受了那份清单。故选C。【小题8】考查动词。Signed署名；marked标出；rid使去掉；separated分开。根据句意：我完成一项，就划掉一项。Mark off 意思是“在清单上划掉(表示某事已做完)”。故选B。【小题9】考查动词。Wandered徘徊；wondered想知道；fancied想象；amazed使吃惊。根据句意：当我低头看了看

54、满满一车东西时，我再次想知道我是否有足够的钱支付所有东西。故选B。【小题10】考查名词。Store商店；cart购物车；nutrition营养成分；bank银行。根据上下文提到是食物银行的清单。故选D。【小题11】考查词组。picked out点饰；lifted up举起；picked up捡起；folded up倒闭。根据常识可知在超市中的东西放在下面，因此作者是从下面把东西拿起来放到车里，而不是举起来。故选C。【小题12】考查指示代词。Other表示“另一个或另一些”是泛指，当形容词或代词用。others表示“另一些”，是泛指。是代词，后面不能再加名词。More更多的。another是三者

55、或三者以上的另一个。根据上文可知作者买了很多东西，这是除了那些东西以外花费的钱，是三者以上了。故选D。【小题13】考查连词。so所以；but但是；and并且；since自从。根据前后两句句意可知是转折关系。故选B。第II卷 (非选择题)第二节：（共10小题；每题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Patient: thank you for agreeing to see me on such short notice, doctor.Doctor: Anything for my favorite patient! Now, wh

56、at seems to be 61_matter? Patient: its my vision. I cant see well at night, and _62_I wake up in the morning, it takes me a few minutes before I can see clearly. Doctor: OK. Im going to take a _63_(close) look . just relax. How _64_has this been going on ? Patient: A couple of weeks. I guesswow, thats right!Doctor: Does _65_ hurt when I do that? Patient: Not exactly, its just really bright. Doctor: OK. Please, go on. Patient: Well, I _66_ (walk) down to the basement in my house about three weeks ago whe