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1、如有侵权，请联系网站删除，仅供学习与交流太原市 2018 年高三年级模拟试题(一)英语【精品文档】第 10 页山西省太原市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 t
2、ransportation 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
3、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 tr
4、ansportation 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 su
5、ch 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
6、 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
7、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 transpo
8、rtation 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 spe
9、aking 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. Ma
10、ny 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 express
11、ion 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 a
12、nd 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” a
13、s 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 isnt young at all. So, we use this expression in the negative form, as in “no spring chicken”. For example, lets say you know an 85-year-old m
14、an who decides to run a marathon, even though he has never exercised before. You could say, “Thats amazing! After all, hes no spring chicken.”But be careful when using this expression. It could be a little disrespectful. Lets say your boss shows you a picture of his wife, and you say, “Wow, shes no
15、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 or
16、igin 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”.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 para
17、graph?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.CMore than 90 years has pass
18、ed since Hollywoods 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
19、 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 (
20、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 wont necessarily know
21、whats coming next,” he adds. “Youll be in environments sometimes that make you feel like youve gone back to the past and that youre in the area that youre actually exploring.” He adds that visitors may even get the chance to walk down a red carpet and accept their own Academy Award.Currently, Hollyw
22、ood 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 vis
23、itors 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 Hollyw
24、ood 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 Broughers words?A. Photos of visitors will be put on display. B. Settings in the museum will feel quite realC. Most visitors w
25、ill be presented an award. D. Actors will donate much money to the museum.30. What is Eric Garcettis attitude towards the Academy 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 Proces
26、s 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 worldbut itll cost you $ 40 million. Then again, can you really put a price tag on having the time of
27、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 planetthe earth! The hotel is expected to be stationed on the International Space Station (ISS).While space tourism itself isnt exactly
28、 a novel idea, the notion of building a hotel out there hasnt 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
29、big windows, personal hygiene (卫生) facilities, exercise equipment, and yes, WiFi. Because if you cant share your experience on social media, did it really even happen?Of course, the reasons behind the hotel arent just for fun and games. Apparently, space tourism might be able to help the Russians pa
30、y 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 t
31、o have to hurry. With the ISS expected to be out of use in 2028, theres little time to build the hotel and find wealthy tourists to actually buy a trip into outer space.So if youve recently come into a fortune and are interested in investing in what could be the time of your life, ISS is calling you
32、r 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 touri
33、sm.C. Space exploration.D. A creative idea.34. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Hotel guests wont 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 h
34、otel 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。选项中有两项为多余选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。How to Be Productive in a Challenging EnvironmentA lot of organizations deal with challenges l
35、ike maintaining productivity and quality of work. 36 In this article, well share with you a few essential tips on staying focused at work.Prepare a to-do list.Half the battle is won once you prioritize (优先处理) your tasks. Make a list of what needs to be done. Plan your day through these lists and set
36、 realistic deadlines to accomplish each one of them. 37 Schedule your work.Dont overstretch yourself with your work. 38 To avoid burnouts, take a walk to renew your brain, allowing it to concentrate better. Though breaks arc essential for a healthy workday, you must learn to take them with a pinch o
37、f salt. Frequent breaks can be addictive and can affect your work. 39 Nowadays, being online on various social media platforms is a trend. Several notifications (通知) pop up every now and then, commanding your attention. If you are constantly attending to such notifications, how are you supposed to d
38、o meaningful work? While working on an important project, put your phone on silent or switch it off. If you really want to stay updated with your social media accounts, you can set specialized time slots to check your phone.Cut outside noise.Until you do away with noise, you wont be able to focus. L
39、imiting auditory distractions is crucial in increasing attention span. You can use noise-canceling headphones for that. 40 In case that doesnt solve the problem, choose remote work for a day or two to regain your lost focus.Keep on practicing these positive habits and youll surely see a noticeable i
40、mprovement in your productivity level at work.A. Avoid distractions.B. Take regular exercise.C. Rather, split your work into parts and sub-parts.D. Changing your working environment may have unexpected benefits.E. When you start prioritizing, you wont just be focused but efficient, too.F. If you sti
41、ll cant concentrate, move to a quieter place, such as a conference room.G. Managers are pressed to motivate their team members while boosting their productivity.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，答案写在答题卡上。Leslie Morissettes son, Graham, was
42、 6 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). Throughout Grahams (41) in the hospital, Graham connected with everyone he met, from (42) patients to younger children. “He would (43) other sick children his toys or act silly to make them laugh.” Morissette said. “Grahams special spirit is wh
43、at kept me going. He gave me the energy and the (44) to fight with him.” In 1997, when he was 8 years old, Graham passed away.(45) by how Graham lived his life caring about others, Morissette (46) the nonprofit Grahamtastic Connection in his honor. The organization provides free technology-including
44、 computers, iPads, and robotsto children (47) cancer and other serious illnesses.One of the major goal of Morissettes work is to (48) kids to their classrooms, which really helps them continue their (49) despite hospitalizations and days (50) from school.The robots “transport” children right into th
45、e classroom in real time. They can (51) the robots right from their (52) bed or home. If a child is unable to attend school, they can (53) log on to their tablet or laptop and call in to the robot. They can (54) up and down the school paths. They can go to lunch with their (55) . The real magic happ
46、ens between classes, when theyre walking down the hallway with their friends, by robot, (56) their weekend and their favorite foods and other things. Its great technology that really gives children the feeling of control, when their world is maybe (57) control.“Every time I can help a child in need,
47、 I feel (58) Graham is smiling down.” Morissette said, “I believe that Grahams (59) lives on in the work that I do. And Im (60) and privileged to be able to do it in his honor.”41. A. surgeryB. treatmentC. vacationD. rest42. A. elderlyB. sleepyC. deadlyD. naughty43. A. buyB. chargeC. returnD. lend44. A. focusB. strengthC. resourceD. attention45. A. ConfusedB. DepressedC. InspiredD. Worried46. A. leftB. visitedC. benefitedD. founded47. A. causingB. curingC. battlingD. preventing48. A. connectB. forceC. invite