宁夏2018届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题

宁夏2018届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（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.What is the woman going to do?A.Repair the man's car.B.Lend the man her car.C.Give the man a lift.2.What are the speakers talking about?A.The weather.B.The timetable.C.The seasons.3.Who will the woman borrow a camera from?A.David.B.Mary.C.Jane.4.Why does the man have to stay at his desk?A.He feels full.B.His neck is hurt.C.He is very busy.5.Where are probably the speakers?A.In a hospital.B.In a restaurant.C.In a concert hall.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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What is the man looking for?A.A bed.B.A bag.C.A blanket.7.When does the conversation probably take place?A.In the evening.B.At noon.C.Inthe morning.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Interviewer and interviewee.B.Husband and wife.C.Boss and employee.9.Why does the woman's husband often get angry at the city bus?A.It is very crowded.B.It is often late.C.It often breaks down.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.What does the woman think of her life?A.It is hopeful.B.It is interesting.C.It is boring.11.What does the man often do according to the woman?A.Travel around.B.Prepare dinner.C.Walk the dog.12.What can be known about the woman?A.She feels pity for the man.B.She doesn't want the man to work outside.C.She feels tired of doing the same thing every day.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.Who was born in the countryside?A.The woman's parents.B.The woman.C.The man.14.What is the most important about planting?A.Turning over the soil.B.Watering the field.C.Choosing the best seed.15.Why do the people on the man's farm make the seed by themselves?A.They have special ways of planting.B.They have special soil.C.They have little water on the farm.16.What is the man's plan for his farm?A.To make it into a lab.B.To make it bigger.C.Tomake it known.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What is TRUE about the first car accident?A.It took place in 1896.B.The bike rider had to stay in prison.C.The bus driver was responsible for it.18.Why did the author say it was lucky?A.The bus driver wasn't hurt.B.The bike rider was alive.C.The bus driver got caught.19.How soon did another car accident happen?A.Three days later.B.Three months later.C.Three years later.20.Where did the second car accident happen?A.In Massachusetts.B.In New York City.C.In Alaska.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AVictoria Volkssport Phoenix Festival 2017The Volkssport Clubs of South Vancouver Island will host the fifth Victoria Volkssport Phoenix Festival on Oct. 20-22,2017.You're welcome!Click here to register now!●Location（位置）: The festival will take place at the Victoria Greek Community Centre at 4648 Elk Lake Drive which is near Beaver Lake,the Howard Johnson Hotel and many bus routes.●Walks: The festival site will open at 10 am on Friday morning,October 20.We'll again offer walks from 5 km to 42 km.There'll be walks ranging from 5 km to12 km available all weekend in four areas known as Broadmead Trails,Lake Trails,Ocean View Trails and Saanich Trails.In addition,on Saturday,walks of 21 km,32 km and 42 kmwill be available at Ocean View Trails.On Sunday,a 21 km walk will be available at Saanich Trails.●Swim: New this year.We'll offer a swim event on Saturday and Sunday mornings at Saanich Commonwealth Place which is right next door to the Greek Community Centre.●Transportation: If you're driving,there are several ferries to the island and there is enough parking at the centre.If not driving,many ferries and airlines can bring you to the island and several bus routes bring riders within a few steps of the centre.●Food: Good food has been a key part of past Phoenix Festivals and this tradition will continue in 2017. During the festival,the Greek Community Centre will operate a snack bar with Greek and Italian foods as well as a cash bar.Early morning registration will have the famous Phoenix Festival home-baked food.Friday evening's Meet and Greet will feature（使有特色）a variety of light snacks.Finally,Saturday's feast will be a real one,but the dinner isnow SOLD OUT.21.Where can the text be seen?A.In a magazine.B.In the newspaper.C.On the Internet.D.In a poster.22.What event can you choose on October 22nd?A.A 21 km walk at Lake Trails.B.A 21 km walk at Saanich Trails.C.A 32 km walk at Ocean View Trails.D.A 42 km walk at Broadmead Trails.23.What can we learn about Phoenix Festival from the text?A.No swimming was offered in the past.B.It is held every other year.C.All walks are intended for adult participants.D.The foods provided are mainly Greek ones.BSometimes,the love of science runs through the generations of a family.This isespecially the case for Aaron Yeiser,who won the award at the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search.His grandparents and father work in computer science,technology,and chemical engineering."I was encouraged to go after a STEM career because of Papa,"Aaron said.His grandfather Frank Sandy was a Science Talent Search finalist in the 1954 competition."Aaron's been doing very well in science and math,so I won't say I was surprised,"Frank said of Aaron becoming a Regeneron STS finalist."I was delighted by not only that,but his getting early-action admission to MIT, which happened just a couple of days after my wife died.She would have just been so thrilled.""I've been very impressed by the things he's built,"Frank said of Aaron's interest in drones（无人驾驶飞机）and other STEM activities.Aaron has always been interested in math.Differential equations（微分方程) came along when he applied to the MIT Primes USA program,a mathematical research program for high school students."I've been interested in science all my life,"Frank said."Even in elementary school I played with electrical wire and had my bedroom all wired up with batteries and light switches attached to my bed.It was a lot of fun."Frank worked at Raytheon,creating computer models of various devices（设备）.He became more interested in the programming rather than the physics of how the devices worked.Aaron encourages others who are interested in STEM to look for any chance to participate in research."And don't skip English class,because good communication is just as important as your actual research,"he said.24.What is known about Aaron Yeiser?A.His family members are all scientists.B.His grandparents and parents all inspired him.C.The three generations of his family all love science.D.His grandparents and parents are all STS finalists.25.What does the underlined word "that" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Aaron's becoming a Regeneron STS finalist.B.Aaron's interest in science and math.C.Aaron's winning admission to MIT.D.Aaron's love of STEM activities.26.Why did Frank mention what he did in elementary school?A.To prove his creativity.B.To show his interest in science.C.To show his difference from others.D.To stress his excellence in learning.27.What is the best title for the text?A.Love Science,Just like AaronB.Aaron,a Talent in Scientific ResearchC.Aaron,an Example to Young GenerationsD.Pass a Love of Science Through GenerationsCAdolescence is a key time for growing strong bones.That's especially true between the ages of 10 and 14 in girls, and 12 to 16 for boys.36% of the adult skeleton （骨骼）forms during these four years.But how strong those bones become depends on how active someone had been during those years,according to a new study.Leigh Gabel led the new study.She is a bone-health researcher in Canada at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.Her team measured the physical activity of over 300 students of 9 to 20 years,from local schools over the course of four years.For a week each year,the students wore small devices on a belt around their waists called accelerometers（加速计）.They recorded each up-and-down movement and how strong and how long those moments were.Then at the end of the four years,the researchers X-rayed each student's leg and wrist bones to learn about their bone rger bones tend to be stronger,and so are denser（更密集的）bones.The team then compared such bone-strength factors（因素）in the kids who had averaged at least 60 minutes of modest to energetic activity per day against those who didn't manage even 30 minutes of such exercise daily.They also compared the leg and wrist bones of the most active 75 or so kids to the least active 75.After fouryears,the most active group had bones that were 8% stronger than the least active group."Eight percent is significant,"says Gabel."It could make the difference between breaking a bone down the road-or not."When older adults with weak bones break their hips or spines（脊柱）,they can end up in a wheelchair.If they're elderly,some will never be able to again walk without assistance.28.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A.To tell when skeleton is formed.B.To show the finding of a new study.C.To introduce the effects of adolescence.D.To prove the importance of strong bones.29.Why did the researchers use accelerometers in their study?A.To get each student moving.B.To find out the students' lifestyles.C.To know how active each student was.D.To learn about the students' bone-strength.30.What is the Gabel's attitude towards the result of the study?A.Positive.B.Unconcerned.C.Disapproving.D.Doubtful.31.What is the text mainly about?A.Strong bones are important for life.B.Being active is the key to strong bones.C.Bones should be strengthened at early ages.D.Active teens build strong bones for life.DAlmost all children want to become a good student.But what makes a good student?Usually,a good student shows many characteristics.For example,a good student possesses knowledge that is not just about books but also about present affairs and others.This allows him/her to draw from whatever he/she possesses and use it in his/her studies.A good student can plan and organize not only his/her thingsbut his/her thoughts as well.Moreover,he/she's also someone who is sincere and does his/her work well and smartly.Most importantly,a good student has strong academic resilience（韧性）.Namely,he/she's willing to stick to academic tasks even when problems arise.Let's say that 10-year-old Roger and Tory have nearly the same math skills. Roger,however,has higher academic resilience.So,when their teacher introduces a challenging new type of math problem,Roger is more likely than Tory to fight to master the new math skill due to his character.Being academically resilient is an important key in academic ing the previous example,Roger's success in the math skill isn't based on some natural "intelligence" or "talent" with math,but occurs because he has greater fortitude to learn the skill.So,when it comes to being a good student,one of the things you must do is develop your academic resilience.To achieve this,you should learn to ask for help.Actually,an important part of learning includes getting answers wrong. This offers a chance to clarify understanding.So,if something doesn't make sense to you,connect with your teacher, find a study partner in class or borrow notes from someone doing well in the class.Besides,developing a plan for academic and personal success is important as well.32.What plays the most significant role in making a good student?A.Possessing rich knowledge.B.Knowing how to organize thoughts.C.Doing work well and smartly.D.Owning strong academic resilience.33.How does the text explain academic resilience?A.By telling a story.B.By giving an example.C.By listing some facts.D.By analyzing causes.34.What does the underlined word "fortitude" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A.Will.B.Access.C.Instruction.D.Decision.35.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.A good student doesn't take notes in class.B.A good student doesn't need to ask for help.C.A good student should learn to develop a study schedule.D.Getting answers wrong is a must in making a good student.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。