1、湖北省部分重点中学 2018-2019 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
2、the mans problem?A. Carl 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
3、 does the woman advise 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 ar
4、e the two speakers mainly talking about?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 th
5、e matter with the womans son?A. He has 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 sem
6、ester?A. Physics. B.French. C.Psychology.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
7、 her handbag?A. On the bus. B.In the 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.
8、B.In the sporting goods section. C.In 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 wh
9、ite shirt and red shoes.20. What should 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。ATravelcard is a kind of tickets
10、 that can be used on almost all London public 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 oth
11、er visitors wait in line at the train station 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 Trave
12、lcard?It depends on what time ofthe day 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
13、 l-2. Most suburbanareas ofLondon, including 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:
14、 Not availableLondon Travelcards can 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. y
15、ou can buy it from Underground stations in LondonB. 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 afte
16、r 10 am and stay at your friends 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
17、10 and 16) to travel in the centre of London with the 7 Day Anytime tickets, he should pay_-.A. 32.40 B. 48.60 C. 64.80 D. 81.0024. A London Travelcard for Zones l-4 can Not be used onA. London buses in Zones l-6B. National Rail trains in central LondonC. the Docklands Light Railway within Zone 4D.
18、the London Underground to get to Heathrow Airport.BMany years later, when people recall the 2018 Russia World Cup, they will remember manythings. With the tragic ending ofthe defending champion Germany, Mexico has triumphantlyand suddenly lost three goals in the face of Sweden. But people will never
19、 forget the back ofalonely 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 t
20、wice, which made a greatcontribution 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
21、ten years, 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 abrilliant record in the Champions League, Americas Cup and World Cup.Eleven years later, Messi stood on the Kazan S
22、tadium. After four World Cups, he knew thatthis 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 t
23、his year.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.activel
24、y D.remarkably .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 ofth
25、e following statement is IRUE?A. Messi has ever played in Real Madrid and BarcelonaB. 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.CNorth and South Koreans face a widening language dM
26、de caused by 70 years of separation.That is creating some commruucation problems for the two counffles frrst joint Olympic team asit prepares for 2018 Winter Games in Pyeong Chang. South KoreaSo, the joint womens hockey team has created its own dictionary. The three-page documenttranslates important
27、 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 fro
28、m 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 about
29、 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 “communicatio
30、n.“ North Koreans say “nahl gay soo“meaning “wing player.“ South Koreans call that position “wing,“ like in English. South Koreanssay “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 newdiction
31、ary. She 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. Oneearly public opinion study foun
32、d that about 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 prepar
33、ing the 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 join
34、t Olympic team.C. Murry from Canada doubts the three-page document 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 substit
35、utes from KoreaB. 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. SubjectiveDIn cooperation with German experts, Several scientists from the University of Bradfordbelieve that they finally solved a mystery that has been confusing millions of people: why ourhair turns gray with age.The researchers came up with t
37、heir results by examining native hair and cells from humanhair 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 favorite job
38、-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 a tiny
39、 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 restore
40、 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 choose b
41、etween 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 hairC. The reason w
42、hy 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 cellsC. the production of melanin D.a decrease in hydrogen peroxide34. Which of the following statements
43、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 color with shampoo
44、.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 the experiment.第二节（共
45、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. 36When negative remarks come about, you remind yourself that it is o
46、nly 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.“ That is tosay
47、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 pretend there is ad
48、rinking 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 control of your emotions andthoughts. In an article in Psychology Today, Dr Raj Raghunathan says, “The difference betweenordinary 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 dealwith negative rem
