1、2018年河南省淮滨高级中学第二次模拟仿真试题英语（四）第卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）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。AWelcome toAMDA（福建省百所重点中学2018届高三联考）Your future in the performing arts doesnt haveto be a dream. For over 50 years, AMDA has launched some of the most successful careers inthea
2、tre, film and television. AMDA creates industry professionals who dont just wait for life tohappenthey stage their own career path. Now its your turn. Program descriptionAt AMDA, we believe a performer must perform. From the first day, youll find manyperformance opportunities in the three core areas
3、 of acting, musical theatre and dance, both in andout of the classroom, plus individual voice lessons. Over the course of your four semesters (学期),youll also improve your performance technique through an intensive curriculum that focuses onboth foundational and advanced concepts in acting, musical t
4、heatre and dance. Finally, throughcourses in career preparation, youll learn how to apply all of this training to a successful career onstage and screen.Philosophy and missionAMDA is committed to providing a splendid performing arts education to a diversecommunity of creative artists. AMDA serves as
5、 both school and stage, where students are giventhe support and opportunity to identify their own personal objectives and to develop and improve their own distinctive artistic voices. AMDA tries to create an environment for students to developthe skills, confidence, imagination, and power to contrib
6、ute to their community as artists,businesspeople, lifelong learners, and hard-working citizens of the world Above all, AMDA wantsto teach students that commitment and passion are the marks of a successful and joyous career.Registration6305Yucca Street LosAngeles800-367-7908https: /www.amda.edu1. Wha
7、t is the curriculum ofAMDA about?A. Drawing.B. Philosophy.C. Performing. D. Photography.解析：细节理解题。由Your future in the performing arts doesnt have to be a dream. Forover 50 years, AMDA has launched some of the most successful careers in theatre, film andtelevision.可知AMDA的课程是关于表演的，选C。答案：C2. How long do
8、es the course last? A. One semester.B. Two years.C. Three semesters.D. Four years.解析：细节理解题。由Over the course of your four semesters (学期)可知这门课程持续两年，选B。答案：B3. What can students learn inAMDA?A. How to sing beautifully.B. How to train a performer.C. The way to build a stage.D. The way to be a director. 解
9、析：细节理解题。由plus individual voice lessons可知学生们在AMDA可以学习怎样唱歌唱得好听，选A。答案：A B（广东省百校联盟2018届高三第二次联考）April 4th was just another day on a WesternAustralia farm for Zac Mitchell, until it suddenly wasnt. In an unexpected accident, the cattleworker was feeding the animals in his charge when one bull cleaned him
10、up and kicked his handup against the rail, resulting in the thumb on his right hand being cut off. “My thumb was stillhanging on the rail. when I got up off the ground,” Zac Mitchell says.His co-workers tried their best to preserve the thumb for reattachment, placing it on ice in acooler, but two su
11、rgeries to put Mitchells thumb back in place failed. Thats when doctors came up with another suggestion: Remove one of his big toes to where his thumb used to be.Mitchells lead surgeon, Sean Nicklin, understood the mans dilemma at first, calling it a “bitof a crazy idea”. After all, Zac Mitchell did
12、 not want to be injured in another part of his body. Butas the thumb is incredibly important function-wise, Mitchell eventually gave in. Nicklin explainsthat the big toe is surprisingly fit for a thumb switch: Nerves sync up (同步) nicely, and it looksmore like a thumb, though a giant one, than any ot
13、her alternative they may have come up with. Headded that big toes arent as necessary for balance and walking as people believe. As far as thefoot goes, occasional “fine balance” activities like surfing might be difficult, but most peoplewithout a big toe function fine in everyday tasks like walking
14、and even competitive sports.The eight-hour surgery went well, and Mitchell is expected to have a year or so of recoveryin front of him before he heads back into the fields.4. What happened to Zac Mitchell onApril 4th? A. He cleaned up a bull.B. He was badly hurt.C. He started his farm.D. He lost his
15、 thumbs.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“resulting in the thumb on his right hand being cutoff.”可知，一个牛场工人被一头公牛弄断了大拇指，严重受伤。故选B。答案：B 5. What suggestion did the doctor give to Mitchell after the unsuccessful surgery?A. Recreating a new thumb in place.B. Replacing the thumb with his toe.C. Transplanting his co-workers
16、 thumb.D. Putting back the cut-off thumb again.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Thats when doctors came up with anothersuggestion: Remove one of his big toes to where his thumb used to be.”可知，医生提出建议用他的大脚趾代替大拇指。故选B。答案：B6. What is Mitchells first attitude to the doctors another suggestion?A. Optimistic.B. Insignifi
17、cant. C. Hesitant.D. Rejective.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段二、三句“After all, Zac Mitchell did not want to be injuredin another part of his body. But as the thumb is incredibly important function-wise, Mitchelleventually gave in.”可推断，对于医生的另一个建议起初Zac Mitchell是犹豫的，毕竟他不想身体的其他地方受伤。故选C。答案：C7.According to Nicklin, after t
18、he surgery Mitchell is able to _.A. surf on the seaB. do daily activitiesC. only stay at homeD. work on wheelchair 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段的倒数两句“He added that big toes arent as necessaryfor balance and walking as people believe. As far as the foot goes, occasional “fine balance”activities like surfing might
19、be difficult, but most people without a big toe function fine ineveryday tasks like walking and even competitive sports.”可知，根据Nicklin说的，大脚趾对于平衡和走路不是必须的，在日常活动中，像走路甚至竞技性运动，没有大脚趾的人也做得很好。因此可知Mitchell手术后能够从事日常活动。故选B。答案：B C（安徽省亳州市2017-2018学年第一学期高三期末试题）Most people know that listeningto music when they are
20、feeling down or depressed can encourage their spirits.However studies have also shown that music, especially certain tones can reduce stress. Music can change brainwave patterns, deepen breathing, and bring on a totally stress-free andmore open mindset（心态）. Using music to relax when considering a pa
21、rticular problem may notonly raise your mood, but also could help you reach that a-hamoment and find a solution.Music has also been shown not only to make you feel good, but also, to be a great motivator.For example, during exercise, listening to music can keep you going, or get you to exercise more
22、by helping you to ignore negative feelings of tiredness and focus on the pleasurable feelings youget from being absorbed in the music. Music is mainly used to record emotion. When we listen to a piece of music we share theartists feelings on a visceral（本来的）level. That can be sad, and who among us ha
23、snt put on apainful love song to share in the misery after a bad break-up? On the contrary, we can share in thedelight of songs of joy and happiness, or any song or piece of music that reminds us of a particularhappy time in our past.So next time you are feeling down, put on Beethoven s Ode to Joy,
24、I bet you will feel a lotbetter about whatever it was that was bothering you!8. We can infer from the first paragraph that music can _.A. benefit you in many waysB. promote you to find more questionsC. change the patterns of your lifestyleD. influence your attention to a problem 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段Most p
25、eople know that listening to music when they arefeeling down or depressed can encourage their spirits.可知音乐对我们有积极的作用，所以A正确。答案：A9. The author wrote the second paragraph mainly to _.A. tell us a storyB. make some commentsC. give us an exampleD. list some facts解析：主旨大意题。通读第二段主要将了音乐能缓解人的紧张，接着通过举例的方法来证明这一观
26、点，所以这一段主要是在举例。答案：C 10. When we enjoy a piece of sad music, _.A. well share the artists feelings deeplyB. we may recall our miserable pastC. we may be reminded of particular joyD. well show mercy on the artists life解析：推理判断题。根据第四段Music is mainly used to record emotion. When we listen toa piece of musi
27、c we share the artists feelings on a visceral（本来的）level. That can be sad, andwho among us hasnt put on a painful love song to share in the misery after a bad break-up?可知音乐是用来记录情感的，听悲伤的音乐可以让人回忆起悲伤的经历。答案：B11. Whats the best title of the text?A. What music means to a music lover B. Why people love happ
28、y musicC. What kind of music is popularD. How music changes your life解析：主旨大意题。根据每一段的第一句话music, especially certain tones can reduce stress；Music has also been shown not only to make you feel good, but also, to be a great motivator.；Music is mainly used to record emotion.可知文章主要讲述了音乐对人的影响，所以D正确。答案：D D（
29、广东省化州市2018届高三第二次联考）Theres a song by the great Jamaican singer BobMarley called So Much Trouble In The World. Marley understood that part of the reason whythere are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance between people. The UNunderstands this toothats why it made Nov 16th “Internation
30、al Day for Tolerance”.But first of all, what is tolerance? According to French philosopher Voltaire, tolerances theconsequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty (脆弱) and error; let us pardon each othersfool that is the first law of nature.”Very often, people dont realize that theyre intolera
31、nt. This is because intolerance has a lot todo with ignorance. For example, the UNs campaign is in part about the treatment of females bymales. But often, the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men dont putthemselves in the shoes of women. Its worth thinking a little about the words
32、“tolerance” and “intolerance”. Are they the bestwords to describe the evils of which were speaking here? To agree to be “tolerant” of someoneisnt necessarily a very respectful thing. When someone is tolerated, it implies that theressomething wrong with them.Still, what Voltaire said stands: We human
33、s are not perfect and this weakness is somethingthat we all share. Thats the reason we should be tolerant. Its a little like generosity. We can givethings to another person, and we can also give our forgiveness.12. Whats the purpose of the UN “International Day For Tolerance”?A. To arouse peoples aw
34、areness of tolerance among people.B. To celebrate the founding of the UN.C. To solve the problem of global warming.D. To change peopled opinion towards globalization. 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段二、三两句“Marley understood that part of the reason whythere are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance bet
35、ween people. The UNunderstands this too - thats why it made Nov 16th International Day for Tolerance.”可推断，世界上的人们缺乏包容，因此联合国把11月16日设置为“国际宽容日”是为了唤起人们的包容意识。故选A。答案：A13. Why do men behave intolerantly towards women?A. Because men dont realize the purpose of the UN.B. Because men are physically stronger th
36、an women.C. Because men dont appreciate the shoes of women.D. Because men are not willing to understand women.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段尾句“But often, the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men dont put themselves in the shoes of women.”可知，男性对女性不包容是因为他们不愿意设身处地的为女性着想，不愿意理解她们。故选D。答案：D14. Why is it
37、meaningless to use the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”?A. Because they are hard to pronounce in English.B. Because they dont express the exact meaning people refer to. C. Because they cant be translated into other languages.D. Because they cant be used in a respectful way.解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段后三句“Are
38、 they the best words to describe the evils ofwhich were speaking here? To agree to be tolerantof someone isnt necessarily a very respectfulthing. When someone is tolerated, it implies that theres something wrong with them.”可知，对某人宽容并不一定是一件值得尊重的事情，某人如果被包容，就暗示着某人有问题，因此推断使用“宽容”或者“不宽容”是没有意义的，因为它们不能准确表达人们
39、所指的意思。故选B。答案：B15. In what sense is “tolerance” similar to “generosity”?A. Humans are advised to treat others better.B. Humans leant to find faults in others.C. Humans need to give something to others. D. Humans will change their attitudes to others.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句“Its a little like generosity. W
40、e can give thingsto another person, and we can also give our forgiveness.”可推断，在我们给与别人谅解时，宽容有点像慷慨。故选C。答案：C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。（河北省承德市2018届高三上期末试题）Difficult financial times dont mean your givingshuts down. 16 There are so many ways to give back that wont hurt
41、your wallet andwill enrich your life. 1. Pick up the phoneCalling someone “for no reason” is an important opportunity to show them that you arethinking of them. You are taking time out of your busy day to reach out. Everyone needs someoneto just listen sometimes. They may be filled with joy or sadne
42、ss. 172. Write a note18 It is one thing to say it, but it can be even more meaningful to put it in writing.What if you made a commitment to write a thank-you note to someone every week?3. 19You never know what someone might be going through a painful divorce, a tough collegesemester, or just a bad d
43、ay. Opening up your home will make someone feel appreciated. Inaddition, it costs less than going out. The leftovers from this dinner can be packaged up forhomeless people. Thats double giving! 4 .Set aside money from a daily routine to donateGiving doesnt have to mean a life full of sacrifices. You
44、 can still buy a burger or get yournails done. 20 Donate the money you saves: Even $ 5 can make a difference insomeones life.A. Give a gift to the stomach.B. Invite someone over for dinner.C. To take your awareness to a new level, move beyond money. D. But instead of buying much coffee every week, y
45、ou can drink less.E. While some people enjoy receiving gifts, all of us appreciate a kind word.F. Instead, they allow you to examine how your time and money are spent.G. Be there to celebrate their good news, or support them with sympathy.解析：16.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句说经济困难不意味停止付出，与F句花钱吻合，且they与times一致。1
46、7.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句提到快乐和忧伤，对应G中好消息和同情。18.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。小标题就是写几句话，下文提到感谢信，可推内容是好话，良言一句三冬暖，谁不感激？19.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。下文提到敞开家门和剩饭菜，正对应B中请客吃饭。 20.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。下文提到节约捐赠，不每周买咖啡就是节约。答案：16. F 17. G 18. E 19. B 20. D第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）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
47、空白处的最佳选项。（福建省龙岩市2018届高三上期末试题）Trying new things is the only way we candiscover hidden talents. I 21 my career as an editor for a magazine. I didnt really mindthe work, but I wanted something more 22 . Then I was offered a management 23of a digital reading company. The job was a seemingly 24 mix of my
48、 skills andinterests, so I jumped at it. 25 , soon after I joined the company, its model changed to focus on K-12 education,and everything about my position changed. I was asked to take on the 26 different rolesof selling content to teachers and training people. I felt more than a little 27 mycomfor
49、t zone.I knew I wanted to grow as a(an) 28 and make a serious effect on the company. Itold myself that everything feels 29 at first and I should at least try. 30 , I feltlike I didnt have a(an) 31 . I knew jumping out of the 32 was the right thingfor me, even though it felt pretty awful.I was fortunate to be 33 by very helpful people, both at work and at home. Theykept 34 me. I spent hours researching my companys 35 . I asked lots ofquestions and spoke to many people in need. I looked for opportunities to put in extra36 . The more I did, the b
