2018届山西省太原市第五中学高三下学期3月阶段性练习 英语
2018届山西省太原市第五中学高三下学期3月阶段性练习英语试题(附答案)

2018届山西省太原市第五中学高三下学期3月阶段性练习英语试题校题人:高三外语组(2018.3.8)(考试时间:120分钟试卷满分:150分)注意事项:1.本试卷由四个部分组成。
其中,第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。
第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £ 9. 15.答案是C。
1.How does Richard usually to school?A. By bike.B. On footC. By bus2. Why will the woman get the fish?A. Meat is more expensive than it was.B. The price of fish will go up again.C. It is cheaper than in other shops.3.What are the speakers going to do?A. Have a meal.B. Print a menu.C. Fry some lamb.4. What are the speakers mainly talk about?A. The woman’s fatherB. The woman’s hobby.C. The woman5. What is the woman probably?A. A teacher.B. A doctor.C. A coach.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。
【英语】山西省太原市2018届高三3月模拟考试(一)英语试题

第二部分阅读理解本部分共两节,满分60分。
第一节:(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AUrban Transportation in CanadaPublic transportation & Transit passesAll cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation (bus,subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most common form of urban transportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must purchase a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.Transportation for people with disabilitiesPublic transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.Etiquette on public transportationWhen taking public transportation such as a bus or train, it is important to understand the unspoken rules of conduct in the shared space. Here are a few things to note:♦Be polite and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.♦If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transitvehicle, keep it close to you, preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by.♦ Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit can become very crowded, but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.♦ Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.21. What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying tickets?A. Safer trips.B. Longer service hours.C. Lower costs.D. More use of transport.22. How does the transportation system help people with disabilities?A. By running special transport services.B. By offering fewer transportation options.C. By limiting their mobility on city buses.D. By providing free rides in towns and cities.23. What is considered impolite on public transportation?A. Lowering your speaking voice.B. Placing backpacks at your feet.C. Staying close to other passengers.D. Having your proof of payment at hand.BToday we talk about a time when half the world is waking from the dark, cold winter months. Spring! We often describe “spring” as a time of rebirth, renewal and awakening. Many trees are blossoming and early flowers are pushing through the earth. Things are coming to life!But the word “spring” is not just a season. It is also a verb that means something going on or coming out quickly. When you put “spring” and “life” together, you will get “spring to life”. This expression means something suddenly becomes very active or perhaps seems more alive! You may “spring to life” after hearing that a distant friend will be visiting you. Or maybe your favorite soccer team finally “sprang to life” in the second half, played well and won the match.Now, besides being a season and a verb the noun “spring” refers to a meta l coil (线圈) that is wound tightly. When the coil unwinds, it often jumps. So, we often say a person “has a spring in his step” if he is lively and active. He might even appear to jump, or bounce a little when he walks.There is another way we use “spring” as a description. In the case of a “spring chicken”, “spring” means young. However, “spring chicken” is also an informal, humorous way to refer to someone who isn’t young at all. So, we use this expression in the negative form, as in “no spring chicken”. For example, let’s say you know an 85-year-old man who decides to run a marathon, even though he has never exercised before. You could say, “That’s amazing! After all, he’s no spring chicken.”But be careful when using this expression. It could be a little disrespectful. Let’s say your boss shows you a picture of his wife, and you say, “Wow, she’s no spring chicken.” That response would be disrespectful and a bad career move.24. What does “spring” mean in the expression “spring to life”?A. The season after winter.B. Being young and healthy.C. A tightly wound metal coil.D. To occur or appear quickly.25. What is the passage mainly about?A、The origi n of the word “spri ng”B. The meaning of the season “spring”.C. Some expressions with the word “spring”.D. Some characteristics of the season “spring”.26. How does someone feel when he “has a spring in his step”?A. AngryB. SurprisedC. HappyD. Frightened27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Being young is a great advantage in career development.B. Women may feel offended when describe d as “no spring chick e n”.C. Using “spring-related” expressions in conversations seems impolite.D. Expressions with the word “spring” are always disrespectful to others.CMore than 90 years has passed since Hollywood’s official film organization first proposed plans to build its own museum. Those plans are finally becoming a reality, with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures set to open in 2019.The project is underway at the site of a historic Los Angeles department store built in 1939. Museum officials say visitors will be able to “experience the magic of cinema” by learning about all parts of the film-making process.Film historian Kerry Brougher has been named directors of the museum. Brougher says the museum will include 12 million photographs and 80,000 screenplays as well as props (道具), costumes and other objects from famous films. The Academy Museum will also feature Oscar statuettes (小雕像) donated by actors who won the awards.Brougher says the museum is designed to make visitors feel like they are in a movie, too, with many interactive experiences. “You won’t necessarily know what’s coming next,” he adds. “You’ll be in environments sometimes that make you feel like you’ve gone back to the past and that you’re in the area that you’re actually exploring.” He adds that visitors may even get the chance to walk down a red carpet and accept their own Academy Award.Currently, Hollywood only has a few possibilities for visitors. They can go along the Walk of Fame and visit movie studios or see the Dolby Theater, where the Oscars are presented. But beyond these, movie fans have limited possibilities.Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles says the Academy Museum will provide visitors the chance to experience many different parts of the film industry all in one place. Garcetti notes the museum will also serve the hundreds of thousands of local people working in film-related businesses. He says they, too, will finally be able to visit a place that celebrates their own Hollywood movie industry.28. When was the idea of building a museum in Hollywood first put forward?A. In the 1920s.B. In 1939.C. In the 1990s.D. In 2019.29. What can we learn from Brougher’s words?A. Photos of visitors will be put on display.B. Settings in the museum will feel quite realC. Most visitors will be presented an award.D. Actors will donate much money to the museum.30. What is Eric Garcetti’s attitude towards the Acad emy Museum?A. Supportive.B. Critical.C. Disapproving.D. Cautious.31. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Film-making Process in Hollywood.B. The Film-making Process of Hollywood.C. Hollywood Making Plans of Film Museums.D. Hollywood Getting Its Own Film Museum.DFor your next out-of-this-world vacation, you now have the option of literally going out of this world—but it’ll cost you $ 40 million. Then again, can you really put a price tag on having the time of your life? According to a new report from Popular Mechanics, Russia is looking to build a luxury hotel in outer space. There you will wake up to a breathtaking blue planet—the earth! The hotel is expected to be stationed on the International Space Station (ISS).While space tourism itself isn’t exactly a novel idea, th e notion of building a hotel out there hasn’t been raised before. Really, other companies are still focused on the transportation part of the puzzle — after all, a trip to space is enough for most folks.According to Popular Mechanics, the hotel will include a luxury orbital suite with big windows, personal hygiene (卫生) facilities, exercise equipment, and yes, WiFi. Because if you can’t share your experience on social media, did it really even happen?Of course, the reasons behind the hotel aren’t just for fun and games. Apparently, space tourism might be able to help the Russians pay for another module to add to the international Space Station. Russian space contractor RKK Energia is currentlybuilding the first such module, which will give scientists a laboratory and power supply station from which to conduct tests.If any of this is going to happen, however, Russia is going to have to hurry. With the ISS expected to be out of use in 2028, there’s little time to build the hotel and find wealthy tourists to actually buy a trip into outer space.So if you’ve recently come into a fortune and are interested in investing in what could be the time of your life, ISS is calling your name.32. What do we know about the hotel from the first paragraph?A. It is quite affordable.B. It will be built in Russia.C. It will offer an amazing view.D. It costs $ 40 million to build.33. What does the underlined phrase “the puzzle” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. An orbital suite.B. Space tourism.C. Space exploration.D. A creative idea.34. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Hotel guests won’t be able to see into space.B. Visitors are required to take exercise each day.C. Space travel is not possible without the Internet.D. Tourists tend to share traveling experiences online.35. The hotel will be built to provide Russian scientists withA. fun and gamesB. financial supportC. space contractorsD. more time in space第二节:(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15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。
太原五中2017—2018学年度第二学期阶段性检测高三英语

高三英语 第1页(共12页) 高三英语 第2页(共12页)密学校 班级姓名 学号密 封 线 内 不 得 答 题太原五中2017—2018学年度第二学期阶段性检测高 三 英 语(考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分)注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答 案涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C 。
1. Who is in charge of the party?A. Mark.B. Lisa.C. Mary.2. What must the students do first?A. Read Page 32.B. Draw a map.C. Write something. 3. When did the woman wake up?A. At 7:30.B. At 8:05.C. At 8:45. 4. What are the speakers probably talking about?A. A job interview.B. A football player.C. Mar5. Where will the school quiz be given?A. In Classroom 4.B. In Classroom 9.C. In Classroom 12.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。
山西省太原五中2018届高三3月阶段练习英语试卷【附答案】

太原五中2017—2018学年度第二学期阶段性练习高三英语(考试时间:120分钟试卷满分:150分)注意事项:1.本试卷由四个部分组成。
其中,第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。
第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £ 9. 15.答案是C。
1. How does Richard usually to school?A. By bike.B. On footC. By bus2. Why will the woman get the fish?A. Meat is more expensive than it was.B. The price of fish will go up again.C. It is cheaper than in other shops.3. What are the speakers going to do?A. Have a meal.B. Print a menu.C. Fry some lamb.4. What are the speakers mainly talk about?A. The woman’s fatherB. The woman’s hobby.C. The woman5. What is the woman probably?A. A teacher.B. A doctor.C. A coach.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。
精校word版答案全---太原五中2018—2019学年度第二学期阶段性检测高三英语

太原五中2018—2019学年度第二学期阶段性检测高三英语(考试时间:120分钟试卷满分:150分)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。
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
AIt is commonly believed that in medieval France, New Year was celebrated on 1 April. Then in 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar for the Christian world, changing New Year to 1 January. With no modern communications, news travelled slowly and new ideas were often questioned. Many people did not hear of the change, some merely forgot, and others chose to ignore it. These people were called fools. Invitations to non-existent “New Year” parties were sent and other practical jokes were played. Over time playing tricks on 1 April became a tradition. The custom eventually spread to England and Scotland, and it was later transported across the Atlantic to the American colonies (殖民地) of the English and the French. April Fools’ Day has now developed into an international festival of fun, with differ ent nationalities celebrating the day in special ways.France and ItalyIn France and Italy, if someone plays a trick on you, you are the “fish of April”. By the month of April fish have only just hatched and are therefore easy to catch. Children stick pap er fish to their Friends’ backs and chocolate fish are found in the shops.America and BritainToday, Americans and the British play small tricks on friends and strangers alike on 1 April. A common trick is to point to a friend’s shoe and say “Your shoelac e(鞋带) is untied.” When they lookdown, they are laughed at. Schoolchildren might tell a friend that school has been cancelled. Sometimes the media get involved. Once, a British short film was shown on April Fools’ Day about spaghetti farmers and how they harvest their crop from spaghetti trees!ScotlandIn Scotland, April Fools’ Day lasts for two days! The second day is called “Taily Day” and tricks on this day involve the bottom (or the “tail”, in informal speech). Often a sign saying ‘kick me’ is stuck o nto someone’s back without them knowing.21. In what condition would someone be called “fish of April” in France?A. When one is fooled.B. If one is fond of fish.C. When one fools others.D. If one prefers chocolate.22. What was the purpose of the British short film?A. To help the audience.B. To trick the audience.C. To warn the audience.D. To inform the audience.23. Where does April Fools’ Day last for more than one day?A. Italy.B. France.C. America.D. Scotland.BI have never been a fan of the phrase, “No pains, no gains.” I prefer the alternative version, “No pains, no pains!” When it comes to exercise, for example, I learned years ago that pushing through pain was more likely to lay me up with an aching back than to leave me feeling strong and healthy.But there are times when stressful situations actually do lead to greater happiness. A new study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that people who pursue (追求) goals that are tough to achieve feel more stress in the moment, but greater happiness in the aftermath particularly if they feel connected to others along the way.The researchers concluded that happiness increases when people develop greater competence in something and greater competence only comes when people keep on working through the stress-inducing phase of trying, fighting, and trying again to learn and grow. If the psychological needs to be autonomous or self-directed, and to be connected to others are met, the momentary stresses will be less acute, and theresulting happiness will be more lasting.This idea reminds me of another often quoted phrase, which I have heard in reference to challenging tasks, such as exercise —“Fill-in-the-blank-stressful-task is the worst thing to do, but the greatest thing to have done.” In other words, suffering from the stress of an exercise class that leaves us feeling sweat-drenched shouldn’t lead us to walk away from exercising. And if we can pass those stressful moments with a friend, colleague or family member who is trustworthy and supportive, all will be better.As I travel my positive path, I’m certainly not seeking out stress. But life will offer me plenty of it, whether I ask for it or not. My task is to choose wisely when and how to face it head-on, knowing that happiness awaits on the other side.24. What makes the author prefer “No pains, no pains”?A. His terrible fear of pain.B. His deep love of exercise.C. His great desire for health.D. His past experience of pain.25. What results in people’s happiness according to the new study?A. Their tolerance for stress.B. The connection with others.C. Their ability to deal with stress.D. The achievement of their goals.26. What does the author think of challenging tasks?A. They are acute and lasting.B. They are tiring and boring.C. They are stressful but rewarding.D. They are interesting but unhelpful.27. How does the author treat stress in his life?A. Seek it out purposefully.B. Handle it wisely.C. Ask for help bravely.D. Wait until it disappears.CFashions have a lot of rules. Most of them, however, are just wrong. But there’s one rule that goes beyond tradition and into the field of scientific study of the brain: Black garments are slimming. It all comes down to how your visual system processes the light. The below holes in each square are the same in size, yet the white hole looks bigger than the black hole.In the 1500s, Galileo Galilei noticed that some of the planets looked larger when viewed with the naked eye (肉眼) than they did when viewed through a telescope, making the white light of Venus (金星) appear eight to ten times larger than Jupiter (木星) in the night sky. He knew something strange must be going on with his vision to cause this illusion, but he wasn’t sure what it was. Luckily, scientists never stopped wondering, and in 2014, they figured it out.Our visual system operates via two main channels: “on” neurons (神经元) that are sensitive to light things and “off” neurons that are sensitive to dark things. When it came to the dark “off” neurons, the researchers found that they responded predictably to dark shapes on a light background — the greater the contrast between the two, the more active these neurons were. But the light “on” neurons behaved unpredictably. Even with the same amount of contrast, light objects on a dark background caused a greater response in these neurons.Th is makes some sense, evolutionarily speaking. In the dark of night, you’d want to be able to take in every bit of light you can get, so a visual system that enlarges light objects on a dark background could be very useful. However, it’s not that hard to se e dark objects in the light of day. It has some effects in the colors of your clothes and in the appearance of the planets —the brighter appearance of Venus in the night sky makes it look bigger than the darker Jupiter.28. What did Galileo Galilei believe according to Paragraph 2?A. The neurons led to the difference.B. There was something wrong with his telescope.C. The difference was caused by his visual illusion.D. Things were bigger when seen through telescopes.29. What do we know about the “off” neurons?A. They are sensitive to light objects.B. Their behavior can’t be predicted.C. They behave differently from person to person.D. Their activeness improves with the contrast of colors.30. What does the author think of the phenomenon?A. It makes people feel puzzled.B. It brings great harm to people.C. It is more common among youths.D. It is beneficial to people’s evolution.31. What is the text mainly about?A. Why we look thinner when in black.B. What visual illusions bring to people.C. How we are affected by the fashion rules.D. Whether people’s visual system is different.D“No matter where you are or what time it is there’s something going on at a Hard Rock Cafe. All over the world our cafes not only serve great food, but they serve up great music.” Hard Rock Cafes around the world symbolize the timeless energy, originality and unifying(团结的) spirit that have helped to shape rock music over the last century.Founded by two Americans, the first Hard Rock Cafe (HRC) opened its doors to the public on June 14, 1971, in London. Today, HRC has become a global phenomenon with more than 180 cafes in different countries.HRC has also become the world’s leading collector and exhibitor of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia. It all started when Eric Clapton, a regular at the first HRC, asked the staff if they could hang his guitar on the wall to mark his favourite stool (凳子) as “his spot”. They did and one week later, a package from Pete Townshend arrived with a guitar and a note with the message, “Mine’s as good as his! Love, Pete.”Ever since then, Hard Rock Cafes have been collecting pieces of rock memorabilia and covering their walls with them. Their collection is rotated from restaurant to restaurant and provides the world’s most comprehensive “visual history” of rock ‘n’ roll. These treasures include an awe-inspiring collection of classic guitars and other instruments, posters, music, etc.Throughout its history, HRC has been governed by a special service philosophy: “Love All — Serve All.” Since it was established, HRC has taken part in a wide variety of humane activities around the world.Following its idea of being more than just a restaurant, HRC tries to connect its business and its passion to make the earth a safer, healthier and better place to live.All in all, Hard Rock Cafe International is an entertainment company that continues to successfully expand the Hard Rock brand through countless music-related activities.32. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To explain why HRC is a success.B. To show the characteristics of HRC.C. To describe the excellent service of HRC.D. To introduce what you can share in a HRC.33. Why did Pete send his guitar to the first HRC in London?A. He wanted to occupy a seat.B. He wanted to pay his bill with it.C. He wanted his guitar to be assessed.D. He wanted his guitar to be put on its wall.34. What do we know about the HRC’s collection?A. It is related to rock ‘n’ roll.B. It is housed in the first HRC.C. It was advocated by Eric Clapton.D. It was financed by regular customers.35. What does the HRC’s service philosophy imply?A. HRC welcomes everyone to the cafe.B. HRC is operated for a charitable purpose.C. HRC offers various activities to its customers.D. HRC provides the best service at the lowest price.第二节(共5小题,每小题3分,满分15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。
英语_2018年山西省太原市高考英语模拟试卷(3月份)_

2018年山西省太原市高考英语模拟试卷(3月份)第二部分阅读理解第一节:(满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.1. Urban Transportation in CanadaPublic transportation & Transit passesAll cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation (bus, subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most common form of urban transportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must purchase a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.Transportation for people with disabilitiesPublic transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.Etiquette on public transportationWhen taking public transportation such as a bus or train, it is important to understand the unspoken rules of conduct in the shared space. Here are a few things to note:♦ Be polite and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.♦ If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle, keep it close to you, preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by.♦ Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit can become very crowded, but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.♦ Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.(1)What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying tickets?________A Safer trips.B Longer service hours.C Lower costs.D More use of transport..(2)How does the transportation system help people with disabilities?________A By running special transport services.B By offering fewer transportation options.C By limiting their mobility on city buses.D By providing free rides in towns and cities..(3)What is considered impolite on public transportation?________A Lowering your speaking voice.B Placing backpacks at your feet.C Staying close to other passengers.D Having your proof of payment at hand.2. Today we talk about a time when half the world is waking from the dark, cold winter months. Spring! We often describe "spring" as a time of rebirth, renewal andawakening. Many trees are blossoming and early flowers are pushing through the earth. Things are coming to life!But the word "spring" is not just a season. It is also a verb that means something going on or coming out quickly. When you put "spring" and "life" together, you will get "spring to life". This expression means something suddenly becomes very active or perhaps seems more alive! You may "spring to life" after hearing that a distant friend will be visiting you. Or maybe your favorite soccer team finally "sprang to life" in the second half, played well and won the match.Now, besides being a season and a verb the noun "spring" refers to a metal coil (线圈)that is wound tightly. When the coil unwinds, it often jumps. So, we often say a person "has a spring in his step" if he is lively and active. He might even appear to jump, or bounce a little when he walks.There is another way we use "spring" as a description. In the case of a "spring chicken", "spring" means young. However, "spring chicken" is also an informal, humorous way to refer to someone who isn't young at all. So, we use this expression in the negative form, as in "no spring chicken". For example, let's say you know an 85﹣year﹣old man who decides to run a marathon, even though he has never exercised before. You could say, "That's amazing! After all, he's no spring chicken."But be careful when using this expression. It could be a little disrespectful. Let's say your boss shows you a picture of his wife, and you say, "Wow, she's no spring chicken." That response would be disrespectful and a bad career move.(1)What does "spring" mean in the expression "spring to life"?________A The season after winter.B Being young and healthy.C A tightly wound metal coil.D To occur or appear quickly.(2)What is the passage mainly about?________A The origin of the word "spring".B The meaning of the season "spring".C Some expressions with the word "spring".D Some characteristics of the season "spring".(3)How does someone feel when he "has a spring in his step"?________A Angry.B Surprised.C Happy.D Frightened.(4)What can be inferred from the last paragraph?________A Being young is a great advantage in career development.B Women may feel offended when described as "no spring chicken".C Using "spring﹣related" expressions in conversations seems impolite.D Expressions with the word "spring" are always disrespectful to others.3. More than 90 years has passed since Hollywood's official film organization first proposed plans to build its own museum. Those plans are finally becoming a reality, with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures set to open in 2019.The project is underway at the site of a historic Los Angeles department store built in 1939. Museum officials say visitors will be able to "experience the magic of cinema" by learning about all parts of the film﹣making process.Film historian Kerry Brougher has been named directors of the museum. Brougher says the museum will include 12 million photographs and 80, 000 screenplays as well as props (道具), costumes and other objects from famous films. The Academy Museum will also feature Oscar statuettes (小雕像) donated by actors who won the awards.Brougher says the museum is designed to make visitors feel like they are in amovie, too, with many interactive experiences. "You won't necessarily know what's coming next, " he adds. "You'll be in environments sometimes that make you feel likeyou've gone back to the past and that you're in the area that you're actually exploring." He adds that visitors may even get the chance to walk down a red carpet and accept their own Academy Award.Currently, Hollywood only has a few possibilities for visitors. They can go along the Walk of Fame and visit movie studios or see the Dolby Theater, where the Oscars are presented. But beyond these, movie fans have limited possibilities.Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles says the Academy Museum will provide visitors the chance to experience many different parts of the film industry all in one place. Garcetti notes the museum will also serve the hundreds of thousands of local people working in film ﹣related businesses. He says they, too, will finally be able to visit a place that celebrates their own Hollywood movie industry.(1) When was the idea of building a museum in Hollywood first put forward?________A In the 1920s.B In 1939.C In the 1990s.D In 2019.(2) What can we learn from Brougher's words?________A Photos of visitors will be put on display.B Settings in the museum will feel quite real.C Most visitors will be presented an award.D Actors will donate much money to the museum.(3) What is Eric Garcetti's attitude towards the Academy Museum?________A Supportive.B Critical.C Disapproving.D Cautious.(4) What is the best title for the passage?________A The Film﹣making Process in Hollywood.B The Film﹣making Process of Hollywood.C Hollywood Making Plans of Film Museums.D Hollywood Getting Its Own Film Museum.4. For your next out﹣of﹣this﹣world vacation, you now have the option of literally going out of this world﹣but it'll cost you $ 40 million. Then again, can you really put a price tag on having the time of your life? According to a new report from Popular Mechanics, Russia is looking to build a luxury hotel in outer space. There you will wake up to a breathtaking blue planet﹣the earth! The hotel is expected to be stationed on the International Space Station (ISS).While space tourism itself isn't exactly a novel idea, the notion of building a hotel out there hasn't been raised before. Really, other companies are still focused on the transportation part of ________ ﹣ after all, a trip to space is enough for most folks.According to Popular Mechanics, the hotel will include a luxury orbital suite with bigwindows, personal hygiene (卫生) facilities, exercise equipment, andyes, WiFi. Because if you can't share your experience on social media, did it really even happen?Of course, the reasons behind the hotel aren't just for fun and games. Apparently, space tourism might be able to help the Russians pay for another module to add to the international Space Station. Russian space contractor RKK Energia is currently building the first such module, which will give scientists a laboratory and power supply station from which to conduct tests.If any of this is going to happen, however, Russia is going to have to hurry. With the ISS expected to be out of use in 2028, there's little time to build the hotel and find wealthy tourists to actually buy a trip into outer space.So if you've recently come into a fortune and are interested in investing in what could bethe time of your life, ISS is calling your name.(1) What do we know about the hotel from the first paragraph?________A It is quite affordable.B It will be built in Russia.C It will offer an amazing view.D It costs $ 40 million to build.(2) What does the underlined phrase "the puzzle" in Paragraph 2 refer to?________A An orbital suite.B Space tourism.C Space exploration.D A creative idea.(3) What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?________A Hotel guests won't be able to see into space.B Visitors are required to take exercise each day.C Space travel is not possible without the Internet.D Tourists tend to share traveling experiences online.(4) The hotel will be built to provide Russian scientists with________A fun and games.B financial support.C space contractors.D more time in space.第二节:(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,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑.5.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。
英语:2018太原三模英语试题及答案

英语:2018太原三模英语试题及答案听力略阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节 (共15小题每小题 3分.满分45分〉阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选項。
A◎ShapeAccording to their website, Shape is a magazine for American women with active lifestyles. This women's health magazine covers everything from diet and exercise to psychology. What is great about Shape is that it knows that it must cover a lot more than Fitness lo give women all the information they need to stay healthy. Besides all the great features included in their print magazine, they also have an easily accessible website that anyone can use.◎ Women’s DayWomen's Day is not only specifically a women's health magazine, butalso includes a little of what Shape has, along with more information on other aspects of life: family, money, travel and style. Many of the articles in Women ' s Day deal with specific diseases that are commonto women, such as heart disease, breast cancer and others.◎Women’s HealthFrom tips to recent health news to articles about world affairs, Women ' s Health has everything that you expect in a women’ s health magazine. Another great feature is that Wowen ’s Health has a great website full of information, as well as articles from past magazines that you can check out. This is a great resource, since it lets you get to see articles well at the office.◎FitnessThis magazine covers important topics such as physical fitness, health & beauty, and mental health. It offers something new in each issue, and it's always easy to understand. The workouts are clearly presented with good photos to illustrate (说明)every movement, and almost all can be done without making a trip to the gym.21. What’s the purpose of writing the text?A.To describe some famous websites.B.To predict the best-selling writers.C.To introduce some health magazines for women.D.To advertise some fashion magazines for women.22.How is Women’s Day different from the others?A.It deals with many life problems.B.It provides information on family life.C.It includes many articles about women.D.It gives people a lot of health information.23.What makes the information in Fitness easy to understand?A.Good examples.B.Important topics.C.Interesting stories.D.Illustrative pictures.BUS film director Spike Lee has been awarded the 20th annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize for his brilliance and unwavering (坚定的)couragein using film to challenge traditional thinking.The film-maker behind hits such as Malcolm X and Inside Man willreceive $ 300,000. "I hadn’ t even heard of it, Lee said, of the prize. “ It was a phone call that came completely out of the blue. It was one of the best phone calls I’ve ever had,” the 56-year-old man added. The late actress Lillian Gish, who died in 1993, required that theprize be given every year to a man or a woman who has made anoutstanding contribution to the beauty of the world and to mankind's enjoyment and understanding of life.Previous recipients include some famous people from different fields ---Frank Gehry, Bob Dylan, Arthur Miller and Robert Redford. Chosen froma shortlist of 30 people in the arts, Lee will be presented with the honour on 30 October at New York's Museum of Modern Art.“Would you believe, two of the most important films that impacted me while I was studyingat NYU starred Miss Lillian Gish?” Lee said in a statement, citngThe Birth of a Nation andThe Night of the Hunter. "Isn't it funny sometimes how life works?"Lee made his debut (首次表演)with She’s Gotto Have It in 1986,closely followed by the groundbreaking Do the Right Thing in 1989,which landed with Oscar nominaiions for Best Original Screenplay,Best Film and Best Director. Last month, he raised $ 1. 25 million onthe fan funding website Kickstarter towards his next movie project. Lee’s latest film, a r emake of the Korean film Oldboy, starring Josh Brolin and Samuel L. Jackson, is due to be published in the UK in December.24. What do the underlined words “ out of the blue" mean?A.Partly.B. Suddenly.C. Normally.D. Briefly.25. The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize was established in the nameof .A.Lillian GishB. Spike LeeC. Frank GehryD. Robert Rcdford26. What happened to Lee when he was studying at NYU?A.He was a fan of Lillian Gish.B.He got familiar with Lillian Gish.C.He showed a talent for film-making.D.He was influenced by Lillian Gish's films.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Lee's latest film is well thought of.B. Lee is regarded as a productive director.C. Do the Right Thing was a great success.D. Kickstarter is short of money for his next film.CResearchers are now using three-dimensional (三维的),or 3D printing to create models of the human heart to help heart specialists. The heart doctors can use the models to better help patients before an operation. Surgeons regularly use digital images to explore the heart in close detail. But no two human hearts are alike. This led Matthew Bramlet, a children's heart expert, to create exact heart models from those images. He says the 3D models show information he cannot get in any other way. The 3D printed model adds a new dimension to heart surgery, allowing surgeons to see defects that might not be readily apparent in digital images.A 3D printer uses images from a digital display to create a physical model of a human heart. Pictures from medical tests like a CAT scan or an MRI scan are sent to a 3D printer to create a heart in a plaster or a clay form. The printer then constructs the heart, thin layer by thin layer. Dr. Bramlet says the model matches the real heart in every detail.Dr. Bramlet has built model hearts for different kinds of heart operations. All of the operations were successful. In his first case, digital images showed only one tiny hole in a baby's heart. But the 3D printed model showed several defects that the baby was born with. Dr. Bramlet says those defects could not be seen easily in the images. The heart surgeon was able to change the type of surgery for the patient based on the 3D model. He added that 3D heart models saved time during heart operations.Kathy Magliato is a heart surgeon. She welcomes the new technology. She says it could help her make better decisions before she operates on the hearts of her patients.Matthew Bramlet continues to research the technology. He is working with the National Institute of Health to build a 3D library that includes heart models and images that others can use.28. What’s thr limitation of digital heart images?A. A lack of close details.B. Inability to display defects.C. Failure to show personal differences.D. Inaccuracy in the size of the child’s heart.29.What can the heart model created by 3D printing do?A.It can replace the human heart.B. It can conduct heart operations.C. It can make defects readily apparent.D.It can serve as an alternative to a CAT scan.30. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. Dr. Bramlet wasted a lot of time in heart operations.A. 3D heart models have not been used in surgery at present.B. All of the operations were unsuccessful without 3D models.C.The model revealed defects previously unseen in the baby's heart.31.How does Kathy Magliato feel about the 3D printing?A. Tolerant.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Negative.DArchitect Vincent Callebaut recently introduced a plan for high-flying teams of self-sufficient aircraft that are one part of airship cities and one part hydrogen-producing floating farms. Called Hydrogenase (氧化酶), t h e aircraft are 100% emission-free and are capable of creating hydrogen without consuming land needed for crops or forests. We’ ve seen futuristic airships before, but never one that doubles asa hydrogen-producing flying farm! Designed for the South China Sea near Hainan,Callebaut’s hydrogenase airships are completely self-sufficient and contain a specialized breed of seaweed that absorbs sunlight andCO2 to produce hydrogen.According to the architecis, "The output obtained with micro-seaweed is superior to that of using farming to produce biofuel. 330 grams of seaweed produce 1, 000 liters of hydrogen per day, while for example soybeans produce roughly 1,000 liters of oil per hectare (公顷).Ahectare of seaweed could thus produce much more biofuel than a hectareof soybeans."In addition to providing a clean source of renewable energy,Hydrogenase airships offer an eco-friendly means of transportation. Although certainly slower than ordinary planes, the airships are nearly silent and require a very little basic structure to take off and land. The architects also suggest that the airships could provide disaster relief to remote areas, and be used as flying hospitals and aid centers. Each hydrogenase airship is covered with flexible photovoltaic cells(光电池).The interior features room for housing,offices, scientific laboratories, and entertainment, and a series of bioremediating (生物治理)vegetable gardens provide a source of food while recycling waste. Hydrogenase is certainly for futuristic concept, but il does use a setof technologies being developed today — and perhaps one day we willsee fantastic ideas like this take flight.32.What do we know about Vincent Callebaut?A.He is working on a floating farm.B.He compares many different airships.C.He has developed a self-sufficient aircraft.D.He has come up with a plan for new aircraft.33.Why do the airships contain seaweed?A.To produce oxygen.B. To create hydrogen.C. To absorb hydrogen.D. To absorb harmful gases.34.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A.Farms with seaweed produce more food.B.Farms with seaweed are more efficient at producing biofuel.C.Soybeans can’t be planted on the airships.D.Farms with seaweed will surely replace traditional farmlands.35.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The advantages of the airships.B.The disadvantages of the airships.C.The airships renewable energy source.D.When and where the airships can be used.第二节(共5小题;每小题3分.满分15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項。
2018届山西省太原市高三3月模拟考试(一)英语试题(解析版)

山西省太原市2018届高三3月模拟考试(一)英语试题第二部分阅读理解本部分共两节,满分60分。
第一节:(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AUrban Transportation in CanadaPublic transportation & Transit passesAll cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation (bus,subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most common form of urban transportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must purchase a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.Transportation for people with disabilitiesPublic transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.Etiquette on public transportationWhen taking public transportation such as a bus or train, it is important to understand the unspoken rules of conduct in the shared space. Here are a few things to note:♦ Be polite and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.♦ If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle, keep it close to you, preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by.♦ Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit can become very crowded, but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.♦ Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.1. What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying tickets?A. Safer trips.B. Longer service hours.C. Lower costs.D. More use of transport.2. How does the transportation system help people with disabilities?A. By running special transport services.B. By offering fewer transportation options.C. By limiting their mobility on city buses.D. By providing free rides in towns and cities.3. What is considered impolite on public transportation?A. Lowering your speaking voice.B. Placing backpacks at your feet.C. Staying close to other passengers.D. Having your proof of payment at hand.【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A【解析】本文介绍在加拿大的城市交通。
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山西省太原市第五中学2018届高三下学期3月阶段性练习英语校题人:高三外语组(2018.3.8)(考试时间:120分钟试卷满分:150分)注意事项:1.本试卷由四个部分组成。
其中,第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。
第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £ 9. 15.答案是C。
1. How does Richard usually to school?A. By bike.B. On footC. By bus2. Why will the woman get the fish?A. Meat is more expensive than it was.B. The price of fish will go up again.C. It is cheaper than in other shops.3. What are the speakers going to do?A. Have a meal.B. Print a menu.C. Fry some lamb.4. What are the speakers mainly talk about?A. The woman’s fatherB. The woman’s hobby.C. The woman5. What is the woman probably?A. A teacher.B. A doctor.C. A coach.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。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What kind of movie does the woman mentioned waiting to see?A. A romance.B. An art movieC. A science fiction movie7. When does the movie at the Tulip Cinema start?A. At 7:15.B. At 6:45.C. At 6:15听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What happened to the woman?A. She got hurt in her car.B. She was hit by a car.C. She knocked a tree over.9. How often does the class meet?A. Once a month.B. Twice a month.C. Once a week.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. From where did the woman know about the weather?A. The radio.B. The newspaper.C. The TV.11. When does the conversation take place?A. At the beginning of the week,B. Just before the weekend.C. In the middle of the week,12. What does the man prefer to do?A. Pay no attention to the weather.B. Buy a new umbrella.C. Take a raincoat.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the man plan to go to the Yunnan Nationalities Villages first?A. To learn more about minority peoples.B. To buy some souvenirs.C. To get some skills.14. What will the speakers do on the second day?A. Visit the ma n’s colleagues.B. Travel downtown in Kunming.C. Go sightseeing on the Dianchi Lake.15. Where will the speakers stay on the fourth day?A. In Dali.B. In Lijiang.C. In Kunming.16. How long is the speakers’ trip?A. Four days.B. Five days.C. Six days.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How many tourists are the in the group?A. Eight.B. Ten.C. Twelve.18. Who is Mark probably?A. The hotel clerk.B. The speaker’s assistant.C. A tourist.19. Why did the speaker just have a sandwich yesterday?A. She had no time for lunch.B. She forgot about lunch time.C. She had little money.20. Where will the tourists go tomorrow afternoon?A. The park.B. The city museum.C. The zoo.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie history. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot(重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modern version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date: 3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading the cast, the classic. Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date: 3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go. The actor’s chara cter, Dom, turns to the dark side, funded by new enemy Cipher, played by South African actress Charlize Theron. Can the rest of Dom’s family join together to bring their old leader down? Find out in April.Release Date: 4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil Was. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride. But it’s Tom Holland’s show as Spider-Man, so let’s see what he has in store.Release Date: 7/7/1721. Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A. Kong: Skull IslandB. Beauty and the BeastC. The Fate of the FuriousD. Spider-Man: Homecoming22. What can we know about Beauty and Beast?A. It is fueling up for another go.B. It is produced by Marvel Studios.C. It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D. It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.23. Dom, played by _____, turns to the dark side in The Fate of the Furious.A. Vin DieselB. Charlize TheronC. Paul WalkerD. Dan StevensBWhen Michael Phelps announced his retirement at the 2016 Rio Olympics he really had no intention of swimming competitively again. However, that changed when the athlete was approached by the Discovery Channel to help kick off Shark Week with a race against one of the world’s fastest and most efficient animals ––a great white shark!To prepare for the big event, Phelps, who has set 3339 world records and won 28 Olympic medals, practiced by racing against a reef and a hammerhead shark ––both computer generated(电脑生成), of course. While the swimmer’s time of 18.7 seconds was enough to beat the reef shark by 0.2 seconds, he fell behind the hammerhead, which completed the 50-meter distance in 15.1 seconds.On Sunday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m., over five million viewers tuned in to the highly anticipated Phelps vs. Shark: Great Gold vs. Great White. To complete effectively against the fierce fish that can swim at speeds of up to 25 mph, or about times faster than humans, Phelps wore a custom wetsuit. It was designed to reduce drag.While television viewers saw the competitors swimming side by side, in reality, Phelps raced by himself in the cold Atlantic waters off Cape Town, South Africa. The Discovery Channel film crew then inserted his computer generated opponent simulating(模拟) a real shark’s speed.Though Phelps managed to complete the distance in an impressive 38.1 seconds, 9.41 seconds faster than his personal best of 47.51 seconds, he was no match for the great shark. Like a true champion, the fish celebratedthe victory by leaping out of water.While some fans were disappointed that Phelps did not race a live shark in the ocean, staging that would have been dange rous for the swimmer. Besides, Discovery Channel’s aim in organizing the stunt was to generate excitement and interest in sharks. Given that it was the highest-rated Shark Week special in the program’s 29-year history, they sure succeeded.24. Why was Michael Phelps approached by the Discovery Channel?A. To play a role in a film.B. To help capture a shark.C. To help start Shark Week.D. To perform with animals.25. What do you learn about Michael Phelps?A. He has won 28 Olympic medals.B. He has broken 39 world records.C. He raced a live shark in the ocean.D. He had retired by the Rio Olympics.26. What can we infer about the custom wetsuit?A. It can help Michael Phelps keep warm.B. It can help TV viewers see more clearly.C. It was worn by Phelps at the Rio Olympics.D. It can help Michael Phelps swim faster.27. How much time did it take the shark to complete the distance?A. 9.41 seconds.B. 36.1 secondsC. 38.1 seconds.D. 47.51 seconds.CThe word malnourishment(营养不良) often reminds us of images of natural disasters, droughts and children with swollen bellies. But malnourishment is not just a lack of food. It can also be caused by not having enough vitamins, minerals, and protein. The absence of these key nutrients(营养品) has severe effects on the body. For example, lack of protein causes slow growth in children and decreased immunity. Not enough vitamin A in the diet causes blindness. Iron deficiency causes anaemia—a lack of red blood cells—that makes people feel tired and sleepy.World malnourishment is a complex problem, but science may offer some solutions. Scientists have explored many ways to improve people’s diets, from adding nutrients to food that people already eat, to creating new types of food in the laboratory.Adding nutrients to foods such as sugar during processing has been a key way to improve the nutrition of large populations. However, in very poor communities, not everyone will have access to these foods. Scientists are now developing bio-fortified(生物加强型的) foods such as Golden Rice, Which has been genetically engineered to contain Vitamin A. It can be given to people who rely on rice as a main food.Insects are good source of animal protein, fat, vitamin, fibre and mineral content. It is estimated that they already form part of the traditional diets of at least 2 billion people. Thailand, for example, already has 20,000 insect farms. New ways to cultivate and process them could see insects replace birds and mammals as sources of dietary protein.As the world’s population grows, so does the demand for meat, which requires enormous resources to cultivate. As an alternative, scientists have grown meat in a laboratory using stem cells taken from a cow. Early results have produced very small yields, lacking in flavor. But the potential to synthetically(合成地) cultivate meat protein could be a practical solution to ever-stretched resources.28. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. Scientists have grown synthetic meat in a laboratory using stem cells.B. Scientists are exploring approaches to help food with better nutrients.C. The absence of the key nutrients has severe consequences on the body.D. Malnourishment is becoming a global issue affecting millions of people.29. Which of the following is the consequence of lack of protein?A. Weaker immunity.B. Loss of eyesight.C. Faster development.D. Difficulty in sleeping.30. What do we learn about Golden Rice?A. It is rich in protein.B. It sells well globally.C. It contains Vitamin A.D. It is grown in Thailand.31. What do we learn about synthetic meat grown in a laboratory?A. It is made of milk.B. It is a great success.C. It is equal to real beef.D. It doesn’t t aste delicious.DTraditionally, it has been the worker’s role to work and management’s role to manage. Managers have planned and directed the firms operations with little thought of consulting the labor force. Managers have rarely felt forced to obtain th e worker’s opinions or to explain their decisions to their employees. At most, companies have provided “suggestion boxes” in which workers could place ideas for improving procedures. In recent years, however, many management specialists have been arguing that workers are more than sellers of labor—they have a vital stake(利害关系) in the company and may be able to make significant contributions to its management. Furthermore, major company decisions affect workers and their dependents. This is particularly true of plant closings, which may put thousands on the unemployment lines. Should workers, then, play a stronger role in management?Workers should have a role in management. At the very least, the labor force should be informed of major policy decisions. A common complaint among ordinary workers is the lack of information about company policies and actions. Between 1980 and 1985 about five million workers were the victims of plant closings and permanent layoffs(失业), often with no warning. At least 90 days’ notice ought to be given in such circumstances so that workers have time to adjust Management should consult workers before closing a plant, because the workers might be able to suggest ways of improving productivity and reducing costs and might be willing to make concessions(妥协) that will help keep the plant operating.It should become a general practice to include workers in some managerial decision making. There ought to be representatives of the workers on the firm's board of directors or other major policy-making groups. If ordinary workers are given a voice in the planning and management of the work flow, they will help to make improvements, their spirits will rise, and their productivity will increase. As a further incentive(激励), they must be given a share in the company’s profits. This can be done through employee stock ownership plans(员工持股计划), bonuses, or rewards for efficiency and productivity. Finally, when a plant can no longer operate at a profit, the workers should be given the opportunity to purchase the plant and run it themselves.32. What can we learn about managers from Paragraph 1?A. They were not quite qualified.B. They disliked “suggestion boxes”.C. They never consulted the labor force.D. They Seldom obtained workers’ opinions.33.In recent years, many management specialists have been arguing that workers _____.A. are not sellers of the products any longerB. should have a say in management of the companyC. are less affected by company decisions than beforeD. are able to make the final decisions for the company34. According to the passage, what happened between 1980 and 1985?A. Workers did not make necessary concessions.B. Many companies were closed because of strikes.C. Managers consulted workers before closing a plant.D. About 5 million workers were laid off without advance notice.35. If they are not given a voice in managerial decision making, workers _____.A. cannot get a share in the company’s profitsB. will not have the opportunity to purchase the plantC. may lack the incentive to increase their productivityD. can still get bonuses for efficiency and productivity第二节(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15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。