湖北省部分重点中学学年度上学期新高三起点考试英语试卷

1、湖北省部分重点中学年度上学期新高三起点考试英语试卷命题人： 洪山高中谢池婷 审题人：洪山高中周尊咏第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第节（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. How will the two speakers get home? A. By subway. B. By taxi. C. By bus.2. What is the mans problem? A. Carl

2、will be late for the concert. B. The line for concert tickets is too busy. C. He isnt able to get through to Carl.3. How much money does the man have with him? A.1,000. B.3,000. C.4,000.4. Where will the two speakers sit? A. In the car. B. By the river. C. Under the tree.5. What does the woman advis

3、e the man to do? A. Choosea different color B. Try on the suit. C. Reconsider the style.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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What are the two speakers mainly talking abo

4、ut? A.A career plan. B.A new industry. C.A family business.7. Whats the mans brother probably? A.A mechanic. B.A baker. C.A driver.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a hospital. B.In a park. C.In a drugstore.9. Whats the matter with the womans son? A. He ha

5、s got sun-burnt. B.He took the wrong tablets. C.He has a stomachache.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第1 2三个小题。10. Why does the woman look stressed out? A. She failed an exam. B. She is tired of studying. C. She cant decide on her major. 11. What class was the woman taking last semester? A. Physics. B.French. C.Psycho

6、logy.12. What does the woman want to be most? A.A famous actress. B.A famous psychologist. C.A popular physicist.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.Which of the following did the woman not lose? A. Her wallet. B.A novel. C.Some papers.14. Where did the woman probably lose her handbag? A. On the bus. B.In the

7、supermarket. C.At the train station.15. What time was it when the woman lost her handbag? A. 4:10. B.4:30. C.5:25.16. How much did the woman pay for her handbag? A$10 B$40 C$60听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. Where was George last seen? A. In the frozen foods section. B.In the sporting goods section. C.In

8、the toys section.18. How long has George been missing? A.About 30 minutes., B.About 20 minutes. C.About 10 minutes.19. What feature will-probably help guests recognize George? A. He is thin with dark hair. B. He is wearing a black baseball cap. C. He is wearing a white shirt and red shoes.20. What s

9、hould guests do if they see George? A. Call the security department. B.Take him to the Pizza Hut. C. Help him to get to the security desk.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和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Travelcard is a kind of tickets that can be used on almost all London p

10、ublic transport.Online exclusive: you cannot buy a paper 7 Day Travelcard from Underground stations inLondon - it can only be bought in advance.Unlimited travel: the Travelcard gives you unlimited travel on Londons public transportnetwork.No queuing: while other visitors wait in line at the train st

11、ation with their heavy bags, youllbe ready to travel as soon as you arrive in London.Low prices:a Travelcard is ofgreat value, and you get a discount on the Tames Riverboats andEmirates Air Line cable car.Should I buy an Anytime Travelcard or an Off Peak Travelcard? It depends on what time ofthe day

12、 you will be travelling: Anytime Travelcards can be used at any time; Off Peak Travelcards are cheaper, but cannotbe used on Monday to Friday before 9:30 am.Which zones do I need a Travelcard for? The center of London, including most major attractions,is in Zones l-2. Most suburbanareas ofLondon, in

13、cluding Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club, are within Zones l-4.Almost the whole of London, including Heathrow and London City Airports, is in Zones l-6.Tickets prices:Adult: (16+) Child :(ll-15)-Under ll travel free, ll+ need their own travel ticket.N/A: Not availableLondon Travelcards can

14、be used on :London Underground (the Tube)Overground and National Rail trains in LondonLondon buses (in any Zone, irrespective ofthe zones shown on the ticket)Docklands Light Railway (DLR)21. Which ofthe following statement is TRUE about the London Travlecard? A. you can buy it from Underground stati

15、ons in London B. it saves you a lot of time waiting in line to get a ticket, C. its price is based on how many times you want to travel. D. With it you can get a discount on all transport in London. 22. If you want to travel from central London to Wembley Stadium after 10 am and stay at your friends

16、 home nearby for a week, a _ is your best choice. A. 1 Day Anytime Travlecard for Zones l-4. B. 1 Day OffPeak Travlecard for Zones l-6. C. Single Joumey Travlecard for Zones l-6. D. 7 Day Anytime Travlecard for Zones l-4. 23. If Jack is planning to take his two kids (aged 10 and 16) to travel in the

17、 centre of London with the 7 Day Anytime tickets, he should pay_-. A. 32.40 B. 48.60 C. 64.80 D. 81.00 24. A London Travelcard for Zones l-4 can Not be used on A. London buses in Zones l-6 B. National Rail trains in central London C. the Docklands Light Railway within Zone 4 D. the London Undergroun

18、d to get to Heathrow Airport. B Many years later, when people recall the 2018 Russia World Cup, they will remember many things. With the tragic ending ofthe defending champion Germany, Mexico has triumphantly and suddenly lost three goals in the face of Sweden. But people will never forget the back

19、ofa lonely people. That is Lionel Messi. 3 l-year-old Messi took offthe green armband ofhis left arm and suddenly fell out. In therecent match, he and his team lost the game against France. The 19-year-old striker Mbapperelentlessly ripped apart the Argentine defense line and scored twice, which mad

20、e a great contribution to the victory of France. On this planet, anyone who knows a little about football knows the name Lionel Messi andhis golden years from 2007 to 2017. In 2007, 19-year-old Messi tied Real Madrid three times with a hat-trick and began hislegendary career. In the past ten years,

21、Mr. Football, the Golden Globe Award and the Golden Boot Awardhave been taken over by him. He led Argentina and Barcelona to make a name for themselves in the world, and has a brilliant record in the Champions League, Americas Cup and World Cup. Eleven years later, Messi stood on the Kazan Stadium.

22、After four World Cups, he knew that this might be the last time he led Argentina to the World Cup. Since 1986, Argentina has never won a championship again. As a captain, he has a greatresponsibility, even stating that he would withdraw from the national team ifhe did not win thechampionship this ye

23、ar. This is a prophecy. Messi, who eventually failed to save the game, did not receive any interview after standingup on the lawn; leave behind only a legendary image for the world.25. The underlined word relentlessly in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _? A. mercilessly B.bravely C.actively D.r

24、emarkably .26. Why did Messi take offthe green armband ofhis lefi arm? A. It is a common action of football players afier each match. B. He was disappointed about the result ofthe game. C. He was too tired and wanted to change his clothes. D. He was wounded on the arm during the game.27. Which ofthe

25、 following statement is IRUE? A. Messi has ever played in Real Madrid and Barcelona B. Messi began his football career since 2007. C. Argentina won the championslup ofthe Americas Cup in 1986. D. Messi might quit the Argentina National Team this year. C North and South Koreans face a widening langua

26、ge dMde caused by 70 years of separation. That is creating some commruucation problems for the two counffles frrst joint Olympic team as it prepares for 2018 Winter Games in Pyeong Chang. South Korea So, the joint womens hockey team has created its own dictionary. The threedocument translates import

27、ant hockey terms from English into South Korean, and then into North Korean. Canadian Sarah Murray is the teams coach. She says the document has helped everybodycommunicate. Team Korea was formed just two weeks ago after the two Koreas decided tosuddenly cooperate during the Olympics. Twelve players

28、 from North Korea were then added tothe 23-member South Korean team. South Korea has incorporated many English words and phrases into its language. NorthKorea has removed foreign words and created substitutes from Korean words. To many SouthKoreans,the substitutes sound funny. . Language experts say

29、 about one-third of the everyday words used in the two countries aredifferent. The divide is wider with technical language, like that used for medical and sportsindustries. For example, South Korean hockey players use the English word pass, but theirNorth Korean teammates say yeol lak or communicati

30、on. North Koreans say nahl gay soomeaning wing player. South Koreans call that position wing, like in English. South Koreans say block shot while North Koreans say buhduh make: or stretching to block. Murray admits that there are still some problems in communication even with the newdictionary. She

31、said her South Korean assistant coach plays an important part in bridging thedivide. Some in South Korea have criticized the partnership. They argue that the addition ofplayers from North Korea players may prevent South Korean players from playing as much. One early public opinion study found that a

32、bout 70 percent of South Koreans opposed the joint team. However, that opposition appears to be lessening as the Olympics near.28. What factor mainly causes the communication barriers for North and South Joint HockeyTeam? A. The team was suddenly formed in a hurry. B. They are devoted to preparing t

33、he Winter Olympics. C. There exists a gap between the two language. D. They have been separated from each other for 70 years.29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. South Korean players are so critical of the joint Olympic team. B. There are altogether 35 players in the joint

34、 Olympic team. C. Murry from Canada doubts the threedocument in their communication. D. North Korean assistant coach plays an important role in their communication.30. How do the joint team solve the communication problems? A. South Korean brings in English words but North Korean created substitutes

35、 from Korea B. They translate important hockey terms from English into South Korean. C. They translate important hockey terms from South Korean into North Korean. D. They use English to bridge the language gaps with the help of their own dictionary. 31. What is the authors attitude towards the joint

36、 hockey team? A. Supportive B.Negative C. Objective D. Subjective D In cooperation with German experts, Several scientists from the University of Bradford believe that they finally solved a mystery that has been confusing millions of people: why ourhair turns gray with age. The researchers came up w

37、ith their results by examining native hair and cells from human hair follicles(毛囊 ). They say the secret turns out to be hidden in catalase （过氧化氢酶 ), which is causing hair to turn gray. , Catalase production goes down with age and stress, allowing hydrogen peroxide (过氧化氢) in the hair to do its favor

38、ite job-making hair gray, and then white, by blocking the normalproduction of melanin (黑素) . Melanin is our hair s natural pigment that is responsible for thecolor of hair.It also determines the color of our eyes and skin. Dr. Gerald Weizmann, an editor of a journal, says, All of our hair cells make

39、 a tiny bit ofhydrogen peroxide, but as we get older, this little bit becomes quite a lot, and our hair turns grayand then white. The new study brings hope for millions of people who have to color their hair: to finallyobtain some shampoo that will decrease levels of hydrogen peroxide and therefore

40、restore grayor white hair to its natural color or even prevent it from turning gray. The researchers are already conducting an experiment with such a drug on a few volunteerswith gray hair and expect to get the results in the next two to three months. If everything worksout, millions of people will

41、choose between this drug and other previously used expensive dyes.However, even if the drug works, it will take at least several years before it can be brought to themarket.32. What is the passage mainly about? A. The effect that gray hair has on people. B. The chemical elements of peoples hair C. T

42、he reason why peoples hair turns gray. D. New drugs to prevent peoples hair from turning gray.33. According to the passage, peoples hair turns gray because of . A. a decrease in catalase B. the death of hair cells C. the production of melanin D.a decrease in hydrogen peroxide34. Which of the followi

43、ng statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The new study shows its harmful to color our hair with dyes. B. Dr. Gerald Weizmann is in charge of the new drug experiment. C. Our hair cells make lots of hydrogen peroxide when we are young. D. We may restore our gray or white hair to its natural

44、color with shampoo.35. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Only a small number of people can use the new drug. B. Most of the volunteers in the experiment are old people. C. The drug cannot be brought to the market soon even if it works. D. The researchers have already known the results of

45、 the experiment.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。 Did you feel like the negative remark was more influential than the compliments that youreceived earlier? If the answer to the question is Yes, then you are not alone. 36 When negative remarks come about, you remind your

46、self that it is only someones opinionand everyone is entitled to express their opinions. They have the right to say anything they wantto say. 37 .You can choose to do whatever you feel necessary with that persons opinion.When l was a kid, I heard a saying - A barking dog wont stop a moving carriage.

47、 That is tosay if a carriage is moving and a dog is running after it while barking, the carriage wont stopbecause of that dogs barking. As to campus bullying, I suggest an exercise to kids who are being bullied at school._ 38Take a deep breath, in through your nose. Exhale out of your mouth, and pre

48、tend there is adrinking straw in your mouth so that you exhale air in a straight line. This short exercise will becalming, and allow you to stay cool. 39 I personally do not know anyone who is calm. What Im suggesting is that youLearn to productively deal with other peoples negatively, and take cont

49、rol of your emotions andthoughts. In an article in Psychology Today, Dr Raj Raghunathan says, The difference between ordinary people and extraordinary people is simple. Extraordinary people choose to listen totheir positivity and ignore other peoples negativity. 40 .So you should learn how to deal w

50、ith negative remarks and not let them control your emotions and thoughts. A. Meantime, you choose to be affected by the negative remakes. B. They see things differently. CThere are many people feeling like this, but you all need to learn how to handle negative remarks. D. As far as Im concerned, som

51、e elses opinion is not necessarily a reflection of your reality. E. Now Im not asking you to become calm. F. Therefore, you must stay calm. G. Please do the exercise next time someone is pushing your buttons or getting under your skin, and youre about to lose your temper.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空

52、（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项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 There is a good chance that you have played Monopoly. 41 you have not played thisboard game, a quick 42 is in order. At the start of the game all the players are_ 43some fake cash. 44 every player gets to roll the dice（

53、骰子）to move around the board.When they land on a property on the board they can 45 it if it is not already owned. But ifit iS already owned by another player they have to pay rent to the 46 . The more propertiesyou own the more rent you 47 . The aim of the game is to 48 the entire economy. Thegame en

54、ds when the monopolist(垄断者)owns 49 and all other players are driven intobankruptcy(破产) Over the years this game has come to be seen by many 50 as a good game to teachchildren 51 knowledge. It not only helps children understand how the world of money52 ，but also teaches them skills to negotiate and m

55、ake tough decisions _53 life skills,in todays 54 world. What might 55 you is that 56 this game was called Monopoly, it was called“The Landlords Game. The game designer Elizabeth Magie had almost the 57 vision ofwhat the game has now come to be. She wanted to 58 the game to teach the 59 ofcruel capit

56、alism(资本主义) Perhaps when you play this game next time, you will think 60 before totallybankrupting your best friend.41. A. In case B. As if C. Unless D. After42. A. response B. recovery C. example D.explanation43. A.paid B.given C.shown D.retum44. A.Still B.Then C.Finally D.Perhaps45. A.buy B.earn C

57、.pick D.borrow46. A.owner B.renter C.starter D.designer47. A. owe B. afford C. reduce D. collect48. A.ruin B.study C.control D.develop49. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything50. A.adults B.children C.merchants D.games51. A. detailed B. advanced C. financial D. political52. A.changes B.o

58、perates C.begins D.ends53. A. original B. urgent C. necessary D. related54. A.new B.digital C.strange D.competitive55. A.annoy B.attract C.satisfy D.surprise56. A.once B.before C.though D.because57. A.double B.unique C.opposite D.same58. A.use B.win C.host D.accept59. A. future B. dangers C.inventio

59、ns D.importance60. A.back B.aloud C.carefully D.independently第II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。 President Donald Trumps trade wars have reached Silicon Valley. 6l Trump administration is considering taxes on networking equipment from ChinaThat could

60、 spell trouble for companies that buy Chinese components for their 62 (globe)cloud computing operations, such as Google, Facebook and Amazon, analysts say. And chip makers such as Intel could face taxes on computer chips. US companies oftensend mostly 63 (finish) chips to China for manufacture, test