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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

山西省太原五中2018届高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷注意事项：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. Why is the woman going to China?A. To travel.B. To work.C. To visit friends.2. What did the woman buy for her mother?A. A coat.B. A necklace.C. A pair of earrings.3. When can the woman go to see Mr. Smith?A. From 1: 30 pm to 2: 30 pm.B. From 2: 30 pm to 4: 30 pm.C. From 4: 30 pm to 6: 00 pm.4. What do we know about the film?A. It was liked by critics.B. It didn’t earn much money.C. It didn’t have a good reputation.5. What will the speakers do first?A. Finish a report.B. Go for a walk.C. Go to the library.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。

密学校 班级姓名 学号密 封 线 内 不 得 答 题太原五中2018—2019学年度第二学期阶段性检测高 三 英 语注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上填写自己的准考证号、姓名、试室号和座位号。

用2B 型铅笔把答题卡上试室号、座位号对应的信息点涂黑。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B 型铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡整洁。

考试结束后，将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。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15B. £ 9. 18C. £ 9. 15 答案是 C 。

第一节 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。

1. What does John find difficult in learning German? A. Pronunciation.B. Vocabulary.C. Grammar.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues.B. Brother and sister.C. Teacher and student.3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank.B. At a ticket office.C. On a train.4. What are the speakers talking about? A. A restaurant.B. A street.C. A dish.5. What does the woman think of her interview?A. It was tough.B. It was interesting.C. It was successful.第二节 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

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。

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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.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 blosso ming 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 outsuddenly 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 li vely 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 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”.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 described as “no spring chicken”.C. Using “spring-rela ted” 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 limitedpossibilities.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 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 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, the notion of building a hotel out there hasn’t been raisedis 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 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 recentl y 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.。

山西省太原市2018届高三3月模拟考试（一）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择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 advantages of using transit passes over buying tickets?A．Lower costs. B．Safer trips.C．Longer service hours. D．More use of transport.2．How does the transportation system help people with disabilities?A．By offering fewer transportation options.B．By running special transport services.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．Having your proof of payment at hand. D．Staying close to other passengers.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 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 s omething 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 dista nt 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.4．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.5．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”.6．How does someone feel when he “has a spring in his step”？A．Angry B．SurprisedC．Happy D．Frightened7．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.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 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 infilm-related businesses. He says they, too, will finally be able to visit a place that celebrates their own Hollywood movie industry.8．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 2019.9．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.10．What is Eric Garcetti’s attitude towards the Academy Museum?A．Supportive. B．Critical.C．Disapproving. D．Cautious.11．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.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 outthere hasn’t been raised before. Really, other companies are stil l 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 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 be the time of your life, ISS is calling your name.12．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.13．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.14．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.15．The hotel will be built to provide Russian scientists withA．fun and games B．financial supportC．space contractors D．more time in space二、七选五How to Be Productive in a Challenging EnvironmentA lot of organizations deal with challenges like maintaining productivity and quality of work. 16．In this article, we’ll share with you a few essential tips on sta ying 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 realistic deadlines to accomplish each one of them.17．Schedule your work.Don’t overstretch yourself with your work.18．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 of salt. Frequent breaks can be addictive and can affect your work.19．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 do 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 won’t be able to focus. Limiting auditory distractions is crucial in increasing attention span. You can use noise-canceling headphones for that.20．In case that doesn’t solve the problem, choose remote work for a day or two to regain your lost focus.Keep on practicing these positive habits and you’ll surely see a noticeable improvement 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 won’t just be focused but efficient, too.F.If you still can’t concentrate, move to a quieter place, such as a conference room.G.Managers are pressed to motivate their team members while boosting their productivity.三、完形填空Leslie Morissette’s son, Graham was 6 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). Throughout Graham’s 21 in the hospital, Graham connected with everyone he met, from 22 patients to younger children. “He would 23 other sick children his toys or act stupidly to make them laugh,” Morissette said. “Graham’s special spirit is what keeps me going. He gave me the energy and the 24 to fight with him. In 1997, when he was 8 years old, Graham passed away.25 by how Graham lived his life caring about others, Morissette 26 the nonprofit Grahamtastic Connection in his honor. The organization provides free technology—including computers and robots—for children 27 cancer and other serious illnesses.One of the major goals of Morissette’s work is to 28 kids to their classrooms, which really helps them continue their 29 despite hospitalization and the days 30 in school.The robots “transport” children right into the classroom in real time. They can 31 the robots right form their 32 bed or home. If children are unable to attend school, they can 33 log on to their tablet PC or laptop and call in the robot. They can 34 up and down the school paths. They can go to lunch with their 35 . The real magic happens between classes, when they’re walking down the hallway with their friends, by robots, 36 their weekends and their favorite foods and oth er things. It’s great technology that really gives children the feeling of control, when their world is maybe 37 control.“Every time I can help a child in need, I feel 38 Graham is smiling,” Morissette said, “I believe that Graham’s 39 l ives on in the work that I do. And I’m 40and honored to be able to do it in his honor.”21．A．surgery B．treatment C．practice D．rest22．A．elderly B．sleepy C．deadly D．naught23．A．buy B．charge C．return D．lend24．A．focus B．strength C．resource D．attention25．A．Confused B．Depressed C．Inspired D．Worried26．A．left B．visited C．benefited D．founded27．A．causing B．curing C．battling D．preventing28．A．connect B．force C．invite D．throw29．A．career B．education C．struggle D．business30．A．missed B．stopped C．suffered D．graduated31．A．operate B．build C．move D．contact32．A．sitting room B．dormitory C．hospital D．hotel33．A．hardly B．accidentally C．simply D．luckily34．A．drive B．jump C．climb D．walk35．A．parents B．friends C．doctors D．patients36．A．talking about B．putting off C．depending on D．thinking of 37．A．under B．within C．away from D．out of38．A．even if B．as though C．in case D．so that39．A．success B．joy C．love D．fortune40．A．angry B．sad C．careful D．proud四、用单词的适当形式完成短文Silk was not the only product to be transported along the Silk Road, with finely carved jade (翡翠) and medicinal herbs also being 41．(export) from China. Like silk, trade in luxury items such as these boomed, and many merchants found instant wealth.Rather 42．traveling the entire length of the Silk Road, each merchant traded goods along one section of the route,43．(buy) them in one oasis (绿洲) town and selling them in another. The travelers and merchants also 44．(carry) many ideas, philosophies and religions with them along the Silk Road. Of all these, Buddhism, which came from India, had the greatest influence 45．Chinese culture. It 46．(eventual) became China’s primary faith, more widespread than the original Chinese religions of Confucianism and Taoism.Silk Road trades traveled together in long caravans (旅行队) of camels. This mode of travel provided 47．(protect) from robbers who might attempt 48．(rob) the valuable goods being transported. The Silk Road was not only one single road, but 49．whole collection of routes by 50．goods were transported between the East and the West.五、短文改错51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

太原五中2018—2018学年度高三第二学期月考（3）英语试题及答案太原五中year-old Angela had a disease involving her nervous system She was 16 to walk and her movement was restricted in other ways 17 The doctors did not hold much hope of her 18 from this illness They predicted she’d spend the 19 of her life in a wheelchair They said that few, if any, were able to e back to voltage wire during a game of hide-and-seek, defeated other finalists including Zhang Fengxi, a seven-year old edian who took second place．Liu moved the audience in the stadium and TV viewers when he said “at least I have a pair of perfect legs”．Liu started playing the piano at 19 to pursue his childhood dream of being a musician．His first teacher quit because he thought it was impossible for someone to play with their toes．But Liu, who was studying music theory, persisted and taught himself in secret hoto play, creating his own technique．At the ceremony, Liu was invited by Taiwanese singer John Tsai to be a guest performer during her overseas tour．The report said he may also receive a performance contract, without elaborating．36．From the passage we can learn that Liu Wei _______．A．lost his arms after touching a high-voltage wire in torn Europe．When German soldiers occupied his hometown, the thriving city of Tarow, Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom．”Stand straight, stand tall,” he told himself．After the war, in 1947, he boarded a boat for Manhattan．He was hungry and suffering from seasickness．All alone in a。

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, itis 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。