山东省德州市平原县实验中学2019届高三第四次模拟英语试题
2019届高三英语上学期第四次模拟考试试题 新人教 版(1)
亲爱的同学：这份试卷将再次记录你的自信、沉着、智慧和收获，我们一直投给你信任的目光……2019学年度上学期高三年级第四次模拟考试英语试卷考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第Ⅰ卷（选择题共100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the woman do on Sunday?A.Visit a lake.B. Prepare for a test.C. Go on a picnic.2.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a hotel.B. In a market.C. In a restaurant.3.Where should the woman take a bus?A.Across the street.B. On Bank street.C. Opposite the art museum.4.How will the man get in touch with the woman?A. Through the computer.B. Through his own phone.C. Through someone else’s phone.5.Why does the man refuse to go to the library?A.He doesn’t like to study at the library.B.He doesn’t plan to study tonight.C.He already passed the test.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。
2019届高三英语下学期第四次模拟考试试题
2019届高三英语下学期第四次模拟考试试题考试总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟；第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是 C1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos.B. Buy a camera.C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about？A. A noisy night.B. Their life in town.C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way.B. In a restaurant.C. At home4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player.B. Watch a game.C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.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。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
2019届高三英语上学期第四次模拟考试试题 (II)
2019届高三英语上学期第四次模拟考试试题 (II) 本试卷分为第Ｉ卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一部分：听力（共两节, 满分30分）第一节：(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)例： How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.15.C. ￡9.18.答案是B。
1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a classroom.C. In a library.2. At what time will the film begin?A. 7:20B. 7:15C. 7:003. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend Jane.B. A weekend trip.C. A radio programme.4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off.C. Go shopping.5. Why did the woman apologize?A. She made a late delivery.B. She went to the wrong place.C. She couldn't take the cake back.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）6. Whose CD is broken?A. Kathy’s.B. Mum’s.C. Jack’s.7.What does the boy promise to do for the girl?A. Buy her a new CD.B. Do some cleaning.C. Give her 10 dollars.请听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。
2019届高三英语下学期第四次诊断考试试题(新版)新人教版
2019学年度高三第四次诊断考试英语本试卷共120分，考试时间100分钟。
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
共120分，考试时间100分钟。
注意事项：1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。
2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
3.请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在试题卷上答题无效。
4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，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、D)中，选出最佳选项，并将正确答案填在答题卡上。
AKoreaWhile many Koreans prefer Western-style weddings in which the bride wears a white wedding dress，some couples are still carrying out the“Pyebaek”一a Korean wedding custom．The Pyebaek is held after the official ceremony，and is when the bride pays respects to her parents-in-law for the first time．The new couple bow deeply before the parents，and they exchange jujube(枣)and chestnuts(栗子)一symbols for children and good fortune．——Sujean Park，HuffPost KoreaJapanFor Japanese weddings，it’s customary for guests to bring cash as a gift for the new couples．The amount depends on the guest’s relationship with the couple—on average，friends would give$300，and family members many give up to$1000．The bills should be unfolded，freshly printed．They’re typically put in a special envelope signed by the guests．Guests leave the envelopes at a reception desk at the ceremony and receive wedding favors in return．——Ryan Takeshita，HuffPost JapanBrazilIn Brazilian weddings，the best man cuts the groom’s tie into several pieces and sells them to the wedding guests at whatever price they choose to pay for it．The money that’s collected usually goes tow ard the couple’s honeymoon．Brazilian weddings wouldn’t be complete without pastries called“bem-casados”，or“happily married”．These are tiny sweet cakes with a condensed milk(炼乳)filling that are meant to bring good luck to the new couples．——Andrea Martinelli，Huff Post Brazil1.In Korean weddings，．A.only Western-style weddings are favoredB.some couples still observe their traditionsC.the bride shows respects to her parentsD.the couple must both wear a white dress2.When attend ing a Japanese friend’s wedding，you’d better．A.fold the new bills in an envelopeB.carry an envelope with a letter as a giftC.contain$300 in a special envelopeD.give more than$1000 to the new couple3.Why do people make pastries in Brazilian weddings?A.To express good wishes to the new couples．B.To raise money for the new couples．C.To show their excellent cooking skills．D.To share the new couples’ stories．4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing th is text?A.To advise people how to make preparations for weddings．B.To share some wedding customs around the world．C.To show the different customs between different countries．D.To check how much you know about wedding customs．BMy main career has been in information technology：I was“the computer guy”．Where I live in remote northern Minnesota，good tech jobs were rare．Then I got divorced and found myself a single mother with two sons in school．Without a permanentjob working on computers，I wa s concerned about my family’s future．So I sat down with my sons to discuss whether we should move to where the higher-paying jobs are．But we decided to stay and I’d go back to college for more training，even though it meant we’d be living on less．While I work toward an education degree，I have become what’s called a Promise Fellow in a local middle school．Among the“promises”we make at the start of each school year is that the students will have a caring adult in their life，no matter what．My fellow“Fellows”and I don’t teach．We do what’s called“whole-life support”because our students need more than just academics to succeed．Why?Their lives aren’t easy．The remote counties I live and work in have experienced a huge downturn in the primary industry of iron mining．The poverty(贫困)experienced by my students and their families is often worsened by mental health problems,plus drug alcohol abuse.With our attention，the students feel supported．Most of the kids have a lot of abilities and are smarter than they give themselves credit for．We take them to college campuses and get them to visualize their future．I had worked with two students in our 2016 graduating class at Northern Lights Community School．Both are going to college this fall．These are the same kids who laughed at me when I first mentioned college to them.So I know I’ve played a role in their lives．5.What is the topic of the text?A.The 1ife of a computer guy．B.The life of a single mother．C.The experience with Promise Fellow．D.The experience with kids．6.Why did the author want to leave northern Minnesota at first?A.To seek higher-paying jobs．B.To comfort her children．C.To repair her marriage．D.To teach courses at 3 10cal college．7.What does the author stress in Paragraph 4?A.Why families are addicted to drugs and alcoholB.Why iron mining industry has declined．C.Why the remote counties suffer from poverty．D.Why Promise Fellow is in great need．8.How do the kids benefit from Promise Fellow?A.They are physically helped．B.They get cared for in life and academics．C.They receive aid from colleges．D.They are financially supported．CBill Gates recently predicted that online learning will make place-based colleges less significant，and five years from now，students will be able to find the best lectures in the world online．I applaud Mr．Gates．But what’s taking us so long?As early as 1997，MIT(麻省理工)decided to post videos of all university lectures online，for free，for all people．But today，how many students have you met who mastered advanced mathematics or nuclear physics from an MIT online video? Unfortunately，the answer is not many．The problem is the poor quality of online education websites and the experience they provide to students. Those who go to the MIT website and watch courses online are surely very smart people，but it’s not like playing a video game such as World of Warcraft．Only the most ardent students，those who are highly motivated，will devote themselves to studying these boring online videos．The real question is why we aren’t spending more to develop better online education platforms．Where is the Avatar of education? Think about this．The market for Hollywood films per year is worth around 30 billion USD．Education in the world is a trillion—dollar-a-year market，hundreds of times bigger than Hollywood movies．Yet the most expensive digital learning system ever built cost well under 100 million dollars．Bill Gates’ prediction is going to happen．There is no doubt about it．But it will only happen when we create high level educational content and experiences that engage and excite more than has ever been possible in the real world．9.What has Bill Gates forecast about online 1earning?A.It will concentrate on physics lectures．B.It will play an increasingly important role in education．C.It will help to make universities more successful．D.It will completely replace real universities．10.What does the underlined word“ardent”in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Creative．B.Well-behaved．C.Enthusiastic．D.Experienced．11.According to the author，what is holding back the popularity of online learning?A.The lack of lectures available online．B.The high cost of access to the websites．C.The low standard of educational websites．D.The competition with online computer games．12.Why does the author mention Hollywood?A.To urge that more money be spent developing educational websites．B.To prove that education is more profitable than entertainment．C.To argue that movie directors should produce educational content．D.To show that Hollywood produces many successful movies．DWhy should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other unexpected benefits, including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developments in the space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans wouldallow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.13. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1?A. To express his doubts.B. To introduce points for discussion.C. To compare different ideas.D. To describe the conditions on Earth.14. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?A. Humans are nature-born to do so.B. Humans have the tendency to fight.C. Humans may find new sources of food.D. Humans don’t like to stay in the same place.15. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?A. Our genetic makeup.B. Resources on the earth..C. By-products in space exploration.D. The adaptive ability of humans.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。
2019届高三英语第四次测评试卷
2019届高三英语第四次测评试卷绝密★启用前2018——2019学年度下期八市重点高中联盟“领军考试”高三英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题纸上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题纸上对应题0的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题纸上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结朿后，将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
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纸上。
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、三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. hat will the wan d this afternn?A. Play basketball.B. Have a pian lessn. . Visit Luy.2. here is the wan prbably nw?A. In Lndn.B. In Beiing. . In Sydney.3. hat’s the prbable relatinship between the tw speakers?A. ther and sn.B. lassates. .Teaher and student.4. hat will the an d fr the wan?A. Buy se bread.B. Buy se heese. . rder a ake.5. Hw uh extra ney did the wan pay at first?A. $ 30.B. $ 138. . $ 168.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。
山东2019高三普通英语仿真试题四-英语
山东2019高三普通英语仿真试题四-英语本试卷分第I卷和第二卷两部分，共12页。
总分值150分。
考试用时120分钟。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷(共105分)第一部分听力(共两节，总分值30分)该部分分为第【一】第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有1个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，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、Whendoesschoolbegin?A、At7：30、B、At8：00、C、At8：30、2、WhatisBilldoingnow?A、He'slisteningtotheradio、B、He'stalkingonthephonE、C、He'sstayinginhospital、3、Whatdoesthemanadvisethewomantodo?A、TobuyasecondbicyclE、B、TobuyausedbicyclE、C、TobuyanewbicyclE、4、Whoistheman?A、Ataxidriver、B、Ahotelreceptionist、C、Awaiter、5、Whycouldn'tthemangetthrough?A、Thewoman'stelephonewasoutoforder、B、ThereeeiverofthetelephonewasbrokE、C、Thewoman'sreceiverwasoffthehook、第二节(共l5小题；每题1.5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2019-2020年高三第四次练考英语试卷word版含答案
2019-2020年高三第四次练考英语试卷word版含答案第I卷(选择题共95分)第一部分英语知识运用（共四节，55分）第一部分英语知识运用（共四节，55分）第一节语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出与所给单词划线部分读音相同的选项1.various A.packet B. native C. parent D. Japanese2. ought A.rough B. thought C.group D. found3. blanked A. band B. anxious C. danger D. planet4. climate A. punish B. holiday C.island D. bridge5. search A.peach. B. machine C. stomach D. chemistry第二节情景对话（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Alice’s mother is badly ill.She wishes to take a few days off from school, so she goes to her teacher,Mr Green.W: Excuse me ,Mr Green. __6M: What’s the matter, Alice?W: My mother is ill and my father is not at home these days.___7__M:Oh,dear!I’m sorry to hear that.Is there anything I can do for you?W: No’thank you . My mother has caught a bad cold.She has a high fever and coughs day and night.The doctor said she must be in hospital for a few days.I’d like to be with her.M: I understand.___8__W:I hope to be back next Wednesday.M: T hat’s all right ___9___W: Thank you, Mr Green.That’s very kind of you.I’ll write it immediately.M:___10__I’ll certainly help you with them when you get back.W:Thank you,Mr Green.It’s very kind of you.A. I have to take care of her.B. I’d like to take a few days off.C.I hope your mother gets well soonD. How long will you be away ?E. Where have you been ,Alice?F. But you must write a written request for leave.G..Don’t worry about your lessons.第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019届高三英语第四次模拟考试试题
高三第四次模拟考试英语试题本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。
共150分。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第一卷注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名，准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分：听力第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What happened to Lily?A. She broke her legs last week.B. She broke her arm last week.C. She lost her alarm clock last week.2. How does the man arrive there?A. By Bicycle.B. By bus.C. On foot.3. What does the woman mean?A. Mary is healthier than she seems.B. Mary is sure in good health.C. Mary is in poor health like her.4. Where will the man go for the summer vacation?A. Tokyo.B. London.C. Kyoto.5. What are the speakers talking?A. Their neighbor’s dog.B. Their neighbor’s garden.C. Their neighbor’s character. 第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
- 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
- 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
- 3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。
英语试卷注意事项：1本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分.满分150分.考试时间为120分钟.2本试卷分试题卷和答题卷，第Ⅰ卷（选择题）的答案应填在答题卷卷首相应的空格内，做在第Ⅰ卷的无效.3答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填涂在答题卡相应的位置。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题l.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。
例：How much is the shirt?A.$19.15B. $9.18C.$9.15答案是C1. What transportation did the man take?A. The bus.B. The taxi.C. The subway.2. Why doesn't the man wear his yellow shirt?A. It's missing.B. He doesn't like it.C. Two buttons are off it.3. What is Cindy's bad behavior in class?A. Sending text messages.B. Arguing with Mr. Jackson.C. Talking with her classmates.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Details of the report.B. The data for the report.C. The use of the report.5. What will the man most probably do tomorrow?A. Go to the party.B. Spend time with Linda.C. Celebrate his 22nd birthday.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。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. When will the students arrive at the museum?A. At about 8:00 a.m.B. At about 9:00 a.m.C. At about 10:00 a.m.7. What does the woman expect to do in Banford Park?A. Pick flowers.B. Work out.C. Have a picnic.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What can make the woman happy?A. Helping people.B. Getting a good job.C. Earning much money.9. What does the woman want to work as?A. A programme hostess.B. A teacher.C. A storyteller.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. A couple.B. Co-workers.C. Classmates.11. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Make a shopping list.B. Do some shopping.C. Clean the computer.12. What will the speakers buy?A. Cloth.B. Alcohol.C. A mirror.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Where will the man work during the summer?A. In San Jose.B. In San Francisco.C. In Mountain View.14. What does the man plan to do?A. Live near the office.B. Take the train to work.C. Study further in Stanford.15. Who has an apartment in Paris?A. The woman.B. The woman's cousin.C. The woman's grandma.16. How will the woman spend the summer?A. Visiting museums.B. Working in France.C. Taking a cooking class. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What do we know about the band's music?A. It is intended for young people.B. It is easy for people to dance to.C. It is much noisier than a disco.18. How many people are there in the band?A. Six.B. Eight.C. Twelve.19. How did the speaker get to know the band?A. From a friend.B. From a newspaper.C. From a band member.20. What does the speaker do in the band?A. A guitar player.B. The band leader.C. A singer.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。
AIf you are the kind of tourist who likes to visit places with outstanding landscapes and multicultural cities，then Asia is the place to go. Take a cruise (巡游) to Asia and you will not be disappointed.The Finest Asian Cruise ExplorationsTourists who want to visit several Asian countries understand that cruising there is the best alternative. You can decide to take a two-week cruise, starting from Sri Lanka to Thailand. There’s also a three-week cruise that starts off in China all the way to Japan. A most popular voyage is one that starts from Hong Kong to Singapore.The Best Time to TravelWhen touring Asia, it’s best to understand that different cruise lines have different travelling timelines. You can be caught in the rain during your tour (October to December in Malaysia and December to February in Indonesia). Most cruises take place from December to the end of March. Booking Cruise-ship ToursGiven that you’ll p robably be taking long flights to get to South Asia and the Far East，thebudget will be large, especially if you are visiting as a family. In addition, many people tour this region, so it would be best if you book early when the prices are more appealing.ActivitiesThere are so many ports in Asia and this might bring a challenge if you want to get somewhere in time. Make sure you plan your day-trips in advance and follow the cruise line tours to avoid missing the boats. Apart from visiting the cities，you could also go to Borneo, Indonesia to see the orangutans ( 猩猩). You can also hop across several islands from Bali, appreciate the colorful floats as well as the cherry blossoms in Japan and visit the floating fish farms in Vietnam.8.Which cruise is a very appealing one according to the author?A. From Hong Kong to Singapore.B. From Sri Lanka to Thailand.C. Flying to the Far East.D. From China to Japan.9.When is the best time available on tours in Indonesia?A. January.B. February.C. December.D. March.10.Where can you appreciate the colorful floats?A. In Bali.B. In Vietnam.C. In Japan.D. In Indonesia.BWhen Huang Lizhi took her first class in African sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in February, her professor asked her and her classmates what impresses them most when it comes to Africa.Unexpectedly, Huang, 31, found that words like “poverty” and “safari” – negative words that were often associated with the continent in media reports – were the kind of terms her African classmates didn’t want to hear. Instead, they preferred to hear the question answered in this way: “Africa is the cradle of humankind” and “Africans are passionate and generous”.Apparently, there are some misunderstandings between us. It’s true that with incidents like the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa and the emergence (出现) of pirates off the coast of Somalia hitting th e news, it’s easy for us to keep forgetting that Africa has one of the world’s oldest civilizations –Egypt, born by the world’s longest river, the Nile. The proof is in the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza, which are both popular among tourists. And the tombs of ancient Egypt have also become endless sources for the literature and film industries.When it comes to the natural environment of Africa, our misunderstandings are only bigger. But the truth is that instead of being extremely hot all year and covered by desert, the continent has large areas of savannas (稀树草原) where lions, giraffes and zebras live, the snowcapped Kilimanjaro –the highest mountain in Africa –and even thick forest on the island of Madagascar.These misunderstandings are one of the reasons why the 2018 Beijing Summit of theForum on China-Africa Cooperation was held on Sept 3 and 4 – to understand each other better.Indeed, only by visiting Africa herself did Huang see the convenient living conditions, the amazing natural beauty and the friendly people.In her eyes, her classmates were as hopeful about the future of their own countries as they were about Africa as a whole, and they were quick to demonstrate both their strong will and activity. “At that moment, I kne w exactly what they wanted –they wanted their culture to be respected.”24. Which of the following best explains “cradle ” underlined in paragraph 2?A. A small bed for babies.B. A basket to hold something.C. A place for people to relax themselves.D. A place where something importantbegan.25. What can we infer about Africa according to the passage ?A. It is very hot all the year round.B. It’s not a safe continent to live inC. It’s different from what we imagine.D. It is bound to have a bright future26. Which of the following would Huang agree with ?A. To see is to believeB. Think twice before you doC. A miss is as good as a mileD. Don’t judge a person by his appearance27. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Valuing a Culture.B. Understanding Africa.C. Paying a Visit to Africa.D. Discovering a Continent.CWe hope you've finally made your peace with Pluto being downgraded from a planet to an ice dwarf (冰矮星)，because we have some more jarring news for you: It seems your teachers may have been wrong about the number of continents on the earth，too.Earlier this year, scientists published a report in the journal of the Geological Society of America detailing an eighth continent called Zealandia, roughly the size of India and almost completely hid itself under the Pacific Ocean east of Australia. Covering all of New Zealand as well as several nearby islands, Zealandia likely spent the best of its above-water days as part of the supercontinent Gondwana before fragmenting off Australia and Antarctica some 80 million years ago. This lost, underwater continent is just beginning to reveal its secrets, making for one of the most promising scientific discoveries this year.While researchers have been aware of the 1. 9 million-square-mile mass for two decades，Zealandia has only recently become the object of serious study since the Geological Society paper argued that it fits all the criteria for a proper continent, including a continental crust (地壳)that's distinctly separate from the seabed in terms of elevation, thickness, and geology. A team of 32 scientists from 12 countries just completed their first visit to six dig sites aroundZealandia, where they drilled up more than 8,000 feet of sediment cores (沉积物岩心)that will help explain the lost continent's 80-million-year history.Because there is no official body that formally recognizes continents, whether or not Zeal- andia ends up in future geography textbooks will come down to its acceptance by the scientific community at large, possibly with a little help from travelers like you.11.Why does the author mention Pluto?A.To express his or her pity.B.To introduce the topic.C.To go against the teachers.D.To explain the ice dwarf.12.What do we know about Zealandia in Paragraph 2?A.It neighbors Australia.B.It belongs to Gondwana now.C.It is similar to Antarctica in size.D.It has a history of over 80 billion years.13.What can most probably help discover more secrets about Zealandia?A.The sediment cores on Zealandia.B.The wildlife in New Zealand.C.The standard for a continent.D.The seabed near Antarctica.31.Where does the text probably come from?A.A travel brochure.B. An advertisement.C.A geography magazine.D. A science fiction.DYou’ve got your fancy new suitcase and you’re ready to take it with you on your travels across the globe.You get to the airport, quickly moving through the crowds on the uneven pavement, rushing to check in. Then, your heart sinks when you realize your new suitcase has got a serious case of the wobbles (摇晃).Why does this happen?Scientists from the Universite Paris-Diderot in France investigated this matter and published their findings in the science journal Proceedings of the Royal Society A. They also suggested some solutions to overcome this modern-day problem.To learn more about the issue, they put a suitcase on a treadmill (跑步机) and observed what happened.It was soon noted that the “wobble” was actually a result of repeated actions that caused the suitcase to sway from side to side. They discovered that if one of the wheels encountered an obstacle such as a small bump, it jumped into the air for just a moment and then banged back down to the ground. That second action caused the opposite wheel to lift off the ground and then to bang back down, causing the first to lift again and so on. This swaying increased as the luggage was pulled along.“The suitcase is a fun way to tackle the problem, but the study w ould be the same for any trolley with two wheels or blades (桨叶),” Sylvain Courrech du Pont, lead author of the study, told BBC News. “So it will be the same for a caravan (大篷车) or maybe also for airplanes.”Instead of slowing down when we see a rocky part of the path, the scientists recommended doing the exact opposite and speeding up. This is because going faster gives the wheels less time to rise and fall, preventing the case from swaying. They also said that reducing the angle of the suitcase by lowering its handle to the ground would help keep it steady.“These findings could help researchers simulate and design better rolling suitcases and other pulled trolleys, such as towed trailers ,” Courrech du Pont added.With these masterminds (智者) working on perfecting our suitcase problems, wobbly luggage may soon be a thing of history, leaving us to enjoy our travels.32. The main purpose of the first two paragraphs is to ______.A. show the importance of a good wheeled suitcase for travelB. lead up to the wobbling problem of wheeled suitcasesC. describe how unstable wheeled suitcases can beD. show that wobbling can cause wheeled suitcases to stop working33. According to the scientists, when a suitcase meets with an obstacle, ______.A. the swaying will stop for a momentB. its two wheels will jump into the air at the same timeC. even a small obstacle can lead to a serious damageD. there is a series of repeated actions leading to the swaying34. What can be done to keep a suitcase steady on an uneven path according to the text?A. Slow down.B. Pull the suitcase at a faster speed.C. Raise the handle of the suitcase.D. Increase the angle of the suitcase.35. According to the article, the findings could ______.A. help improve the design of suitcasesB. solve the wobble of suitcases completelyC. be helpful in the advancement of treadmillsD. be used to develop blades for boats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。