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1、- 1 -内蒙古包头市第四中学 2018 届高考英语模拟试题第一部分：听力理解（共两节，共 20 题，每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）第一节：（共 5 小题）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 time is it now?A. 9:10. B. 9:50. C. 10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. Its nice. B. Its warm.

2、 C. Its cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture. C. Leave his office.4. What is the womans opinion about the course?A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.第二节：（共小 15

3、题）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，各个小题将给出 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 8、9 题6. How long did Michael stay in China?A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.7. Where did Michael go last year?A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India.听下面一段对话，回答第

4、 8、9 题8. What food does Sally like?A. Chicken. B. Fish. C. Eggs.9. What are the speakers going to do?A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题.10. Where are the speakers?A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At home.11. When is the report due?A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. N

5、ext Monday.12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C. Husband and wife.- 2 -14. What kind

6、 of apartment do the speakers prefer?A. One with two bedrooms.B. One without furniture.C. One near a market.15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?A.350. B. 400. C. 415.16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?A. On Lake Street. B. On Market. C. On South Stre

7、et.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What percentage of the worlds tea exports goes to Britain?A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk?A. Most British people drink tea that way.B. Tea tastes much better with milk.C. Tea with milk is healthy.19. Who suggests a pric

8、e for each tea?A. Tea tasters.B. Tea exporters.C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about?A. The life of tea tasters.B. Afternoon tea in Britain.C. The London Tea Trade Centre.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，共 20 题，每题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节：（共 15 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AMy color tele

9、vision has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldnt fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspa

10、per advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didnt get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then

11、 I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and

12、then - 3 -change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go

13、 away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.21. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had e

14、xpected.B. He couldnt return it when it was broken.C. He could have bought it at a lower price.D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.22. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “signed off” in Paragraph 1?A. ended all their programs B. provided fewer channelsC. changed to commercials

15、 D. showed all-night movies23. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it. B. By turning it on and off.C. By switching channels. D. By having it repaired.24. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. Curious B. Anxious C. Cautious D. HumorousBYour

16、house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.Open the curtains and

17、 turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when theyre in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind

18、 the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when its time to repa

19、int, go blue.Dont forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里） per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If

20、you need some - 4 -help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon ove

21、r a smaller one, total intake（摄入）jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.25. The text is especially helpful for those who care about_.A. their home comforts B. their body shapeC. house buying D. healthy diets26. A home enviro

22、nment in blue can help people_.A. digest food better B. reduce food intakeC. burn more calories D. regain their appetites27. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music.C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights.28. What can be a suitable title for the test?A. I

23、s Your House Making You Fat? B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-Consciousness D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore students than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomeno

24、n originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on unive

25、rsity entrance provided by University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more

26、 likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship young

27、people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are - 5 -taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS

28、 statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,” he said.29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length. B. It is a time for relaxation.C. It is increasingly popular. D. It is r

29、equired by universities.30. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year_.A. are better prepared for college studies B. know a lot more about their future jobsC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top universities31. How does Owain James feel about t

30、he gap-year phenomenon?A. Hes puzzled. B. Hes worried. C. Hes surprised. D. Hes annoyed.32. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional courses. B. Make plans for the new term.C. Earn money for their education. D. Prepare for their graduate studies.

31、DChoose Your One-Day ToursTour A Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Mtsan. Stonehenge is one of the worlds most f

32、amous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways house 32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over th

33、e “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)” from St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace 34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampt

34、on Court, Henry Mills favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle（entrance fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its va

35、rious historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great - 6 - 33 until 18 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th c

36、entury.33. Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?A.Tour A B.Tour B C.Tour C D.Tour D 34. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court. B. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath &Stonehenge. D. Cambridge.35. Why is Hampto

37、n Court a major tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home of royal families. B. It used to be a well-known mazeC. It is the oldest palace in Britain D. It is a world-famous castle. 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。UrbanizationUntil relatively recently, the vast

38、 majority of human beings lived and died without ever seeing a city. The first city was probably founded no more than 5,500 years ago. 36 . In fact, nearly everyone lived on farms or in tiny rural (乡村的) villages. It was not until the 20th century that Great Britain became the first urban society in

39、history a society in which the majority of people live in cities and do not farm for a living.Britain was only the beginning. 37 . The process of urbanization the migration (迁移) of people from the countryside to the city was the result of modernization, which has rapidly transformed how people live

40、and where they live. In 1990, fewer than 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. Today, over 82% of Americans live in cities. Only about 2% live on farms. 38 .Large cities were impossible until agriculture became industrialized. Even in advanced agricultural societies, it took about ninety-five peopl

41、e on farms to feed five people in cities. 39 . Until modern times, those living in cities were mainly the ruling elite(精英) and the servants, laborers and professionals who served them. Cities survived by taxing farmers and were limited in size by the amount of surplus food that the rural population

42、produced and by the ability to move this surplus from farm to city.Over the past two centuries, the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country. 40 . Today, instead of needing ninety-five farmers to feed five city people, one American farmer is able to feed more th

43、an a hundred non-farmers.- 7 -A. That kept cities very small. B. The rest live in small towns.C. The effects of urban living on people should be considered. D. Soon many other industrial nations become urban societies.E. But even 200 years ago, only a few people could live in cities.F. Modernization

44、 drew people to the cities and made farmers more productive.G. Modern cities have destroyed social relations and the health of human beings.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）In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The 41 is that cou

45、ntries around the world have growing mountains of 42 because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.How did we 43 a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to 44 an object than to spend time and money to repair it. 45 modern manufacturing (制造业) and technology, companies are

46、able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and 46 . Another cause is our 47 of disposable (一次性的) products. As 48 people, we are always looking for 49 to save time and make our lives easier. Companies 50 thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates

47、, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.Our appetite for new products also 51 to the problem. We are 52 buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that 53 is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we 54 useful possessions to make room for new ones.All a

48、round the world, we can see the 55 of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To 56 the amount of rubbish and to protect the 57 , more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. 58 , this is not enough to solve (解决) our problem.Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions 59 throwing them away. We also need to rethink our attitudes about 60 . Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.41.