1、蓉城名校联盟蓉城名校联盟 2018 级高三第二次联考级高三第二次联考 英语英语 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、姓名、班级、准考证号用 0.5 臺米黑色签字笔填写清 楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“条形码粘贴处”。 2.选择题使用 2B 铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其 它答案；非选择题用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在 草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。 3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结
2、束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。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 has happened to the cup with little hearts? A. It has been lost. B. It has been damaged. C. It has been given to the man. 2. What did the man
3、 ask the woman to do? A. Sew some clothes. B. Clean up the floors. C. Pay more attention next time. 3. How many classes does the girl have on Monday? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 4. Why does the woman advise the man to run? A. To catch the postman. B. To borrow some stamps. C. To reach the post office
4、 before closing. 5. what is across from the new clothing store? A. A bank. B. A movie theater. C. A bookstore. 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。 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。 每段对语或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。 6. How
5、docs the man feel? A. Confident. B. Tired. C. Confused. 7. Which country was the man born in? A. Japan. B. China. C. Australia. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Tutor and student. C. Mother and son. 9. What subject is the boy struggling wi
6、th? A. Math. B. English. C. Geography. 10. What activity is related to the womans job? A. Testing. B. Writing. C. Teaching. 听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。 11. Where arc the speakers probably? A. In a store. B. In a gallery. C. In the mans apartment. 12. What color is the womans colored wall? A. Purple.
7、B. Cream. C. Orange. 13. Where is the wallpaper located? A. Under the brushes. B. Next to the sheets. C. Across from the paint. 听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。 14. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A missing pet. B. A late package. C. A wrong food order. 15. Who is Tommy? A. The womans son.
8、B. The womans pet. C. The womans boss. 16. What is wrong with the delivery drivers? A. They are ill. B. They are out for lunch. C. They have left the company. 17. What will the woman get the money for according to the man? A. Her lost item. B. Delivery costs. C. Her time spent on the phone. 听下面一段独白，
9、回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。 18. Why does the nursery offer the plans? A. To keep children safe. B. To make children healthy. C. To help children find their way. 19. When are the teachers on duty? A. 8:00 p.m. on Monday. B. 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. C.9:00 a.m. on Saturday. 20. To whom is the speaker mainly talk
10、ing? A. Children at the nursery. B. New teachers. C. Childrens parents. 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。 A Start Reading More in 2021 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue V.E. Schwab In 1714, Addie LaRue made a bargain to live forever. Since then
11、, shes traveled the globe trying to leave her mark on the world but when you live for centuries, its hard for anyone to remember your name. That is, until she meets a man in a hidden bookstore hundreds of years later who does. This time-traveling tale will fill your heart with magic and wonder. Cast
12、e: The Origins of Our Discontents Isabel Wilkerson Through stories about real people （like Martin Luther King Jr.） and intense historical research, author Isabel Wilkerson links the hidden caste（等级）systems of America with India and Nazi Germany, and examines the solutions that are necessary in order
13、 for the country to move forward. This novel is eye-opening, informative and an absolute must-read. Midnight Sun Stepbenie Meyer Midnight Sun was one of the most highly expected books of 2020. In this fifth companion book to the popular “Twilight” series, readers get a glimpse into the vampire Edwar
14、d Cullens views on his relationship with Bella Swan, accompanied with details of his past and inner thoughts. Fans. of the series will finally be able to understand the star-crossed lovers tale as a whole. The Girl With the Louding Voice Abi Dare This tale follows Adunni, a teenage girl growing up i
15、n a rural Nigerian village, who wants nothing more than an education. Despite many barriers that come her way, Adunni manages to escape poverty in order to build the life she dreamed of. This story of determination and hope will teach you about the power of reaching for your dreams and never giving
16、up. 21. Who might like V. E. Schwabs book better? A. History lovers. B. Fantasy story lovers. C. Art lovers. D. Adventure lovers. 22. What is special about Midnight Sun? A. It belongs to one of a series of books. B. It can arouse readers fighting spirits. C. It tells readers Meyers inner thoughts. D
17、. It is written from Bellas points of view 23. Which book will you choose if you are interested in the inspiring story? A. Midnight Sun. B. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. C. The Girl With the Louding Voice. D. The lnvisible Life of Addie LaRue. B The 47-year-old mum has donated a kidney （肾）
18、to a stranger and part of her liver （肝） to a sick little boy. Sue is even trying to give away a lung. which would make her the only living person in the world to have made so many selfless donations. She said: “To be able to give someone their life back is fantastic. At the moment, giving a lung isn
19、t possible in this country. but Id love to do it.” Sues first donation was the kidney in 2001. She explained: “You dont need two kidneys. A lot of people are born with only one. Why not give one to someone who needs it?” But at that time it was illegal here to give an organ to a stranger. So Sue fro
20、m Dulwich, south London. who accepts only travel and living expenses, posted an internet ad saying: “Free kidney. no conditions attached.” Larry Rosenfield from Colorado in the US answered the ad. He was 60, suffering from a kidney disease and time was running out. After establishing she was a match
21、 for Larry, Sue flew to the US. “The Colorado hospitals wouldnt accept me because it was the time of mad cow disease, so Larry found a hospital in Wisconsin that would do the operation.” Larry is now 73 and leading a full and active life. Now Sue would like to donate a lung. In 2006, selfless donati
22、ons became legal in the UK but not for lung donations so shes planning to go to America again. And she insists her husband Roland, 51, and their 19-year-old son Daniel back her all the way. She said: Some of my friends dont understand but. Ill never regret it. Its about changing lives. Its a great f
23、eeling.” 24. What made Sue donate her organs? A. Saving ones life. B. Trying to be famous. C. Needing living expenses. D. Removing useless organs. 25. How did Sue help Larry? A. She found a hospital for him. B. She donated a kidney to him. C. She answered his advertisement. D. She advertised his kid
24、ney online. 26. Which word best describes Sues attitude to her organ donations? A. Critical. B. Conservative. C. Regretful. D. Proud. 27. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Health. B. Science. C. Real life stories. D. Entertainment. C “Snow algae（藻类）is already a part of summer
25、on the Antarctic Peninsula. A warming planet may mean a lot more of it. The algal blooms （藻华） that blanket parts of Antarcticas snow cover in the summer are likely to expand as the planet warms.” researchers say in a new study. “Green snow algae is found in warmer areas along the coastline where sum
26、mer temperatures are above freezing. but still cold enough for there to be snow.” say scientists in a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Its also more abundant in areas in close proximity to nesting sites and gathering places for animals like penguins and seals, whose feces（粪便）fuel the
27、 algaes growth. Green algae isnt new for Antarcticaits known to have been there to some degree for decades. New Scientist notes. But what researchers found suggests that climate change could have a major impact on algae in Antarctica, which in turn, could have its own impact on a warming planet. The
28、 scientists dont predict that green algae will spread on all part, of the penguin. In fact. some small low-lying islands are likely to lose algae, because those islands may lose their summer snow cover altogether-and the snow algae cant grow without snow. But they predict the amount of green algae i
29、s likely to grow on larger pieces of land, where it can spread upward to higher ground that still has snow. So what does more algae mean, besides turning the landscape green? Ifs not totally clear. The green algae works as a carbon sinkthe current amount of algae in Antarctica pulls about 500 tons o
30、f carbon from the atmosphere each year. On the other hand, algae also makes the surface of the snow darker, which leads to less sunlight being reflected from the snows surface. Scientific American notes. That means that more of the suns heat gets absorbed, speeding up wanning. Its high time that we
31、should protect our planet. 28. What causes the algal blooms? A. The melting of snow. B. The rising air temperature. C. The researchers activities. D. The covering of the blanket. 29. What do we know about green snow algae? A. It has covered all parts of Antarctica. B. It will spread to islands witho
32、ut snow. C. It has some effect on penguins and seals. D. It can grow in warm or fertilized places, 30. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The effects of green algae. B. A carbon sink in Antarctica. C. Changes of Antarcticas snow. D. The reflection from the snows surface. 31. What is the aut
33、hors purpose in writing the text? A. To present a new finding about green algae. B. To explain the origins of green snow algae. C. To call on people to protect the environment. D. To show his concern about green snow algae. D Brain games do not make you smarter. Companies like Lumosity made their bo
34、nes throwing around terms like brain elasticity to publicize their specific brand of brain promoting training, but upon further review, their claims were a bit dubious. They paid the price in the form of a $2 million false advertising fine, but their misstep doesnt mean theres no daily avenue to hig
35、her cognitive（认知的）function. For kids, the best way to help improve cognitive function is through aerobic exercise. For adults, the best bet is more sedentary, and fortunately a bit less intense; if you want to up your energy and brain function, take sonic time out of your day to practice Hatha yoga
36、or mindfulness meditation（冥想）. A new study from the University of Waterloo took a look at the effects of 25 minutes of daily Hatha yoga or mindfulness meditation on brain function and energy in a group of 31 adults. The participants were asked to complete 25 minutes of quiet reading as a control act
37、ivity and 25 minutes of varied meditation at random intervals. Following each activity, the participants were asked to perform a task which would measure their brain function and energy level. The research found that following both meditation and Hatha yoga, participants would perform significantly
38、better at the task. The participants who practiced Hatha yoga saw the most sizeable bump in performance. “There are a number of theories about why physical exercises like yoga improve energy levels and cognitive test performance,” said Kimberly Luu, the studys lead author, via Science Daily. These i
39、nclude the release of endorphins, increased blood flow to the brain, and reduced focus on ruminative thoughts. Though ultimately, it is still an open question.” Twenty-five minutes of Hatha yoga in exchange for higher cognitive function? Not bad at all. 32. What does the underlined word dubious in p
40、aragraph 1 mean? A. acceptable B. trustful C. reasonable D. doubtful 33. Why did the researchers from the University of Waterloo conduct the study? A. To help improve cognitive function through physical exercises. B. To test the effects of daily exercise on energy and brain function. C. To measure p
41、articipants* cognitive performance and energy levels. D. To increase blood flow to the brain and reduce focus on thoughts. 34. What can we infer about physical exercises from Kimberly Luus words? （ A. They are rarely built on a theoretical basis. B. They attract peoples attention to open questions.
42、C. They are beneficial to brain function and energy. D. They lower peoples levels of cognitive performance. 1 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Daily Exercise Promotes Brain Power B. Brain Function Is Related to Energy C. A New Study Changes Peoples Mind D. Brain Power Controls Cognitive P
43、erformance 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。 Communication Skills That Will Improve Your Relationships Bad habits could be standing between you and your best possible relationships with family, friends and colleagues. 36 And learn how to truly hear and he heard. 1
44、. Account for your emotions Before a single won! is spoken, your emotional state can influence the quality of a discussion. 37 And if an exchange becomes heated, remember that time outs arent just for kids. You can say that you need to take n break. But reassure the other person that youre going to
45、revisit the issue later at a set time so that this strategy doesnt become a form of confnet avoidance. 2.Think like a negotiator People often enter into high-stakes conversations having rehearsed their own position awfully, which may be counter-productive. Dont go in thinking that theres only one so
46、lution and that you already know what it is. 38 3.Take turns Sometimes its perfectly fine for one person to do most of the talking in a lecture, interview or counseling session, （or instance. 39 Brain imaging shows that talking about yourself tends to activate the dopamine-reward system. So everyone
47、 should get that same pleasure. Responses that shift the topic to yourself should be balanced by replies that show interest in others. 4. 40 A common reaction to criticism is to stop listening, so it can be hard to get your point across if you put someone on the defensive. One of the most valuable c
48、ommunication skills is lo address a situation by stating how it makes you feel instead of describing the other person negatively. A. Consider these tips. B. Avoid making judgments C. Stop listening and speaking D. Talking wastes a lot of time. E. Youd better wait until you feel calm. F. Bui in a con
49、versation the percentage should be more or less balanced. G. Instead, youd better make a joint problem-solving effort and keep an open mind. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节（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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以始入空白处的最佳选项。 Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）was on fire, and I was desperately lo
50、oking for a photo that I took in 2008. In it, my 41 . Jamie. is standing front of the 42 and smiling amid a sea of tourists. Hes 23 years old. freshly shaved, and wearing a shiny wedding ring. Were in Paris on our 43 . On our last night in France, we made a 44 to return every five years. Our promise
