2017届湖南省益阳市箴言中学高三第九次模拟考试英语试卷及答案

2017届高三第九次模拟考试英语试题本卷共四个部分，时量120分钟，满分150分PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION （30marks）Section A（ 22．5 marks）Directions: In this section, you' II hear six conversations between two speakers．For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C．Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question．You will hear each conversation TWICEConversation 11.What does the woman call the man for?A. To do her a favor.B. To thank him for his help.C. To ask him for a ticket.2.What did the man do this morning?A. He hurt himself.B. He played the piano.C. He helped the woman move a pianoConversation 23.Why is the woman going to the US?A. To attend university.B. To make more money.C. To get a teaching offer.4.What does the man think of the life in the US?A. It’s much better.B. It’s changeable.C. It’s dangerous.Conversation 35.What does the man want to get at the post office?A.A post card.B.A letter.C. Some stamps.6.When will the man probably get up the next morning?A. At 6:00.B. At 6:30.C. At 6:45. Conversation 47.How often does Susan go swimming?A. Every day.B. Once a week.C. Twice a week.8.What exercise does Susan like most of all?A. Running.B. Riding a bicycle.C. Swimming.9.Where will they meet that night?A. Outside the pool.B. Outside the park gate.C. Outside the garden.Conversation 510.What did the woman do last week?A. She wrote three essays.B. She worked at a supermarket.C. She fixed her watch.11.How many times did the man play tennis last week?A.2.B.3.C.4.12.Where did the man go last Friday?A. To the beach.B. To the cinema.C. To therestaurant.Conversation 613.Why did the man stay in London for only a few days?A .It was too hot. B. It rained all the time. C. There werea lot of thunderstorms.14.How many countries did the man visit?A.3.B.4.C.5.15.What did the man do in Sydney?A, Did some shopping. B. Went out to see the fog. C. Went swimming. Section B （7．5 marks）Directions: In．this section, you will hear a short passage, Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard． Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREF, WORDS．You'll hear the short passage TWICE．Matsumoto—You “must visit”PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A(15marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. Mary didn’t come today, maybe he knew nothing about it .I____ him yesterday.A, ought to tell B, would have toldC, must have told D, should have told22. I felt very tired when I got home, so I ________ straight to bed.A. goB. wentC. had goneD. have gone23. Had I known about the plan, a huge amount of time and energy _______.A. would have been savedB. had been savedC. would be savedD. was saved24. The shocking news made me realize ________ terrible problems we would face.A. whichB. howC. howeverD. what25. My friend Jack was the first person I knew ______an iPhone 5S.A. usingB. to useC. usedD. having used26. The newly built café, the walls of_______ are painted light yellow,is really a peaceful place for us, especially after hard work.A. thatB. itC. whatD. which27. It may not be a great suggestion. But before _______ is put forward, we’ll make do with it.A. a good oneB. a better oneC. the best oneD. a best one28. There are some health problems that, when ________ in time, can become bigger ones later on.A. not treatedB. not being treatedC. not to be treatedD. not having been treated29. The time and effort he has devoted during the past few years________trees in that remote area is now considered to be of great value．A. to plantB. to plantingC. plantD. planting30. It was the training ______ he had as a young man _____ made him sucha good designer.A. what; thatB. that; whatC. which; thatD. that; which31. She is the only one among the women writers who often ______stories for children.A. writesB. writeC. is writingD. are writing32. John ______to evening classes since last month, but he still can’t say “What’s your name?” in Russian.A. has been goneB. wentC. has been goingD. had been going33. My classmate__ very well in the exam. Not a single mistake_____ .A, did , did she make B, does, she madeC, do , does she make D, have done, has she make34. “Dinner time!” Mum said, “Tom _____ along!”A. will comeB. comesC. has comeD. come35. Experiments of this kind in both the U.S. and Europe wellbefore the Second World War.A. has been conductedB. had been conductedC. had conductedD. have been conductedSection B(18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.When I was in high school, I didn’t know anything about engineering. At that time, when the car I drove needed repairing, I was afraid to take it to the 36 . Because honestly, the mechanic could have 37 me an electric can opener and said, “This is part of your car and it’s 38 -----pay me to fix it.” Then I wouldn’t have known any better.At the end of my junior year of high school, I heard about a summer program 39 to interest girls in engineering. The six-week program was free, and students were 40 college credits and a dorm room at the University of Maryland. I applied to the program, not because I wanted to be an engineer, but because I was looking forward to 41 and wanted to stay away from my parents for six weeks. I was accepted to the program and I earned six engineering credits. The next year I entered the university as an engineering student. Five years later I had a degree and three good job offers.I can’t help shaking 42 I hear about studies that show women are 43 when it comes to math. They imply that I am a little stupid. I’m not, but I 44 know that if I hadn’t met with that summer program, I wouldn’t be an engineer.When I was growing up, I was told, as many students were, to do what I was best at. But I didn’t know what that was. Most people think that when you are 45 something, it comes easily to you. But this is what I discovered: just because a subject is 46 to learn, it does not mean you are not good at it. You just have to grit your teeth and work hard to get good at it. Once you do, there’s good 47 that you will enjoy it more than anything else.36. A. engineer B. salesman C. factory D. mechanic37. A. shown B. given C. brought D. taken38. A. old B. broken C. fixed D. dirtied39. A. designed B. performed C. controlled D. described40. A. sent B. afforded C. offered D. awarded41. A. independence B. success C. happiness D. beauty42. A. until B. when C. since D. before43. A. at a disadvantage B. at a loss C. in a trap D. in a shock44. A. never B. do C. hardly D. nearly45. A. good at B. bad at C. interested in D. devotedto46. A. easy B. funny C. difficult D. interesting47. A. will B. feeling C. desire D. chance Section C(12marks)Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.There is a kind of strong wind, which can blow houses away．These winds are scary hurricanes．Most hurricanes happen between June 1st 48 November 30th．A hurricane is a storm．It forms over warm ocean waters．Hurricanes start life as 49 series of strong thunderstorms．It happens 50 waters are about 26℃ , with high pressure in the upper air．Each hurricane has an eye of calm winds and low pressure．The eye is surrounded 51 a wall of thunderstorms with high winds and heavy rain．Most national weather forecasts can help people prepare 52 disasters right away．When hurricanes come, you should not simply rushto an unprepared shelter．_53_,you should go to take a supply box preparedin advance．It should contain: a flashlight, bottled water, a first aid case, and a radio. Don't forget to buy _54 extra batteries． 55 will keep your flashlight and radio going so you can get important rescueinformation．Part ⅢReading Comprehension(30 marks)Directions：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AA new study has found evidence of aggressive (攻击性的) behavior in children who drink four or more servings of soft drinks every day. Information for the study came from the mothers of 3,000 5-year-olds. Researchers asked the women to keep a record of how many servings of soft drinks their children drank over a two-month period. They were also asked to complete a checklist of their children’s behavior.The researchers have found that 43 percent of the children drink at least one daily serving of soda, and 4 percent of the youngsters have even four or more sodas to drink every day.Shakira Suglia, a famous expert, says they’ve found that children who drink the most soda are more than twice as likely as those who drink no soda to show signs of aggression.“For the children who consume four or more soft drinks per day, we see more withdrawn behaviors, which make them hard to get along well with others.”The aggressive behaviors include destroying possessions belonging to others, taking part in fights and physically attacking people.The researchers have determined the link after considering factors like the child’s age and sex. They have also considered other possible influence, such as whether the boys and girls are eating sweets or giving fruit drinks on a normal day. In addition, the researchers have examined parenting styles and other social conditions that may be taking place in the home.Researches are trying to find why young children who drink a lot of soda have behavior problems. An ingredient often found in soft drinks is caffeine, which helps to make people feel energetic. Doctor Suglia suggests that caffeine could cause the 5-year-olds to be more aggressive. Earlier studies of adults have found the highest sugar levels in those who carry weapons (武器) and show signs of negative social behavior.56. What section of a newspaper is the passage probably taken from?A. Scientific TechnologyB. Science FictionsC. Social NewsD. Health Report57. The underlined word “withdrawn” in paragraph 4 can probably bereplaced by the word ______.A. backwardB. unsocialC. generousD. friendly58. Researchers studied the following aspects of the children except ______.A. ageB. sexC. gamesD. parents59. According to the research, which of the following is right?A. Mothers were asked to keep a record of how many servings of softdrinks their children drank over a three-month period.B. 4 percent of the youngsters have even four or fewer sodas to drink every day.C. Children who drink no soda show fewer aggressive behaviors.D. Children with the highest sugar levels tend to carry weapons andshow signs of negative social behavior.60. After a further study on ingredients in soda, Shakira Suglia impliesthat the direct cause of the aggressive behaviors may be ______.A. soft drinksB. attention problemsC. caffeineD. social conditionsBTired of all the pushing in supermarkets? Fed up with waiting in endless lines to pay for what you have bought? Angry at wasting time in traffic jams only to find no parking spaces when you eventually arrive at the store? If this is you, then online shopping is the answer to your dreams of trouble-free shopping. Or is it?Online shopping brings its own challenges. Here are a few things to bear in mind when browsing (浏览) various websites. The claim made by online sites is that shopping online is a safe and secure way to make purchases. The evidence challenges this. In any case, you only have to be the victim of fraud (诈骗) once to experience all the problems thatcome with this form of stealing. Use only sites that have a trusted history and an excellent reputation.Another problem is the appearance of items in reality is often quite different from what you see on your computer screen. This might not be a problem if you are buying washing up powder but could be a major disappointment when that beautiful blue dress you ordered turns up in green. Also, product descriptions are sometimes simply untrue. Perhaps the wisest plan is to purchase items where design and color are not essential to customer satisfaction.Some even argue that online shopping indirectly contributes to global warming. Yes, your car can stay parked but how are online goods delivered? Often by some large vans pouring out carbon monoxide and adding to our already desperate traffic problems. You are also by now becoming increasingly irritated (使烦恼) by the fact that the delivery is late and you have wasted the leave from work you have taken to receive it!Without question, online shopping is here to stay and it has its benefits. However, perhaps it is not as wonderful as some of its supporters claim it to be.61. The author lists several questions in Para. 1 to .A. support online shoppingB. collect answersfrom readersC. show his dislike of going shoppingD. introduce the topicof the passage62. By what can online shoppers avoid fraud?A. Using only trusted websites.B. Choosing bigwebsites.C. Collecting shopping evidence.D. Seeking advice from the police.63. What can we learn about online shopping from Para. 3?A. It’s normal for a blue dress to change into green.B. We shouldn't believe product descriptions easily.C. It’s usually wise for us to buy colorful products.D. Product appearances are sometimes not good.64. The author agrees with the fact that ______.A. customers are never satisfied with productsB. online shopping is a safe way to make purchasesC. online shopping has nothing to do with global warmingD. delivery delay often makes online shoppers unhappy65. What is the author’s attitude towards online shopping?A. Very popular.B. A wise choice.C. Not trouble free.D. A waste of time.COne of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might some day get lost in a “sea of technology” rather than experiencing the natural world. TV and computer games are leading to a serious disconnect between kids and the great outdoors, which will change the wild places of the world, its creatures and human health for the worse, unless adults get working on child's play.Each of us has a place in nature we go sometimes, even if it was torn down. We cannot be the last generation to have that place. At this rate,kids who miss the sense of wondering outdoors will not grow up to be protectors of natural landscapes. “If the decline in parks use continues across North America, who will defend parks against encroachment (蚕食)?” asks Richard Louv, author of Lost Child in the Woods.Without having a nature experience, kids, can turn out just fine, but they are missing out a huge enrichment of their lives. That applies to everything from their physical health and mental health, to stress levels, creativity and cognitive (认知的) skills. Experts predict modern kids will have poorer health than their parents—and they say a lack of outside play is surely part of it. Research suggests that kids do better academically in schools with a nature component and that playing in nature fosters (培养) leadership by the smartest, not by the toughest. Even a tiny outdoor experience can create wonder in a child. The three-year-old turning over his first rock realizes he is not alone in the world. A clump of trees on the roadside can be the whole universe in his eyes. We really need to value that more.Kids are not to blame. They are over­protected and frightened. It is dangerous out there from time to time, but repetitive stress from computers is replacing breaking an arm as a childhood rite of passage (仪式).Everyone, from developers to schools and outdoorsy citizens, should help regain for our kids some of the freedom and joy of exploring, taking friendship in fields and woods that cement (增强) love, respect and need for landscape. As parents, we should devote some of our energies to taking our kids into nature. This could yet be our greatest cause.66. The main idea of Paragraph 2 is that ________.A. kids missing the sense of wondering outdoorsB. parks are in danger of being gradually encroachedC. Richard Louv is the author of Last Child in the WoodsD. children are expected to develop into protectors of nature67. According to the passage, children without experiencing nature will ________.A. keep a high sense of wonderB. be over­protected by their parentsC. be less healthy both physically and mentallyD. change wild places and creatures for the better68. According to the author, children's breaking an arm is ________.A. the fault on the part of their parentsB. the natural experience in their growing upC. the result of their own carelessness in playD. the effect of their repetitive stress from computers69. What does “sea of technology” mean in the first paragraph?A. The technology of TV and computer games.B. The technology of food.C. The technology of sea food.D. The technology of catching animals in the sea.70. In writing this passage, the author mainly intends to ________.A. blame children for getting lost in computer gamesB. encourage children to protect parks from encroachmentC. show his concern about children's lack of experience in natureD. inspire children to keep the sense of wonder about things aroundPART FOUR WRITING (45’)SECTION A (10’)Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.A busy life can be personally satisfying, but it may make you feel too tired to achieve the inner peace that will connect you with your true happiness．Begin with simplifying your life and working towards a more peaceful state of mind．Recognize the differences between the things you need and the things you want．Our culture provides us with the message that materials will make our lives better．The reality is that most of these things will complicate our lives without bringing true happiness．Free yourself —learn to be satisfied with fewer materials and greater simplicity．If you let someone else define your life．you're missing the chanceto follow your own desires．Your inner life is weakened when you are limited by conformity （遵从）．Why do you give up your freedom and allow all of your decisions to be defined by what others think you "should" do? Think for yourself．Let your passions be your guide．Life is full of opportunities to earn money and give services．Learn new skills and make new friends．Some of us want them all and fill up our timetable with all kinds of activities．Rushing from one activity to another leaves you with no time to slow down．No matter how worthy you think your activities are, rethink them．Keep the ones that are most important and leave out the ones that are adding to the pace of your life with little return．Life is forever changing, and you will never reach a point ofsimplicity andendlesshappiness．Buteachmomentyouspend onthe pathtosimplicity does have the possibility to bring happiness to your life．Section B (10 marks)Directions：Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.More than 10 years ago，it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple．The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and，more often than not，hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1966，the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy­gold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and-miss pineapples we had known. In no time，the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm，rapidly becoming the world's best­selling pineapple variety，and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth，up until then only found in tinned pineapple.In nutrition it was all good news too. This nice­tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins，but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was selling fast，and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater.Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple，Del Monte tried to keep market to itself. But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples.Del Monte turned to law for help，but failed. Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte's attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.81．How is the new type of pineapple？(No more than 7 words)__________________________________________________________________82．Why was the new type of pineapple selling well？(No more than 8 words) __________________________________________________________________ 83．What does the underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to？(No more than 5 words)__________________________________________________________________ 84．In the last paragraph，what did Del Monte try hard to do？(No more than 8 words)__________________________________________________________________Section C (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.作为中学生，你肯定经历过多次考试，体验过成功，也遭遇过失败。