湖北省部分重点中学2018届高三第二次联考高三英语试卷

湖北省部分重点中学2018届高三第二次联考高三英语试卷

29. What does the underlined word “strain” probably mean? A. vaccine B. virus C. kind D. system 30. What can we know about the yearly vaccines? A. They always work reasonably well to protect against next year’s strains. B. They don't have effect on protecting against next year’s strains. C. They can protect against potential future flu. D. They have no effect on protecting against underlying future flu. 31. Why did the author mention the 1918 influenza in the passage? A. To show the importance of developing vaccines. B. To remind people of the terrible event. C. To explain the reasons for massive deaths. D. To be in memory of the dead in the influenza.

D

It was a discovery that could change science. “We hit the jackpot (头条）here,” said British scientist Guillem Anglada-Escude about the discovery of a planet “more or less” like Earth that is orbiting Proxima Centauri, the star nearest to our solar system. What do we know about this exciting new Earth? Well, Proxima b, or\bigger than our Earth, and its years only take 11 days. Also, since it is so much closer to its red dwarf(矮小的)star than we are to the sun, the sky on its world is orange without any blue at all, creating a forever sunset effect. There are a lot of questions for life forms that could live on this new planet. As the Chicago Tribune wrote in an article: “First, as reporter Lois Lane asked Superman in the first movie, do you eat? Do you have poetry? Do you have any interest in visiting other worlds? If so, put Earth on your Must See list. ” The discovery of the planet made the Chicago Tribune newspaper wonder if anyone had seen or heard of the US’ space postcards from its Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11 space probes(探测器),sent up into space in 1972 and the next year. Included with the probes were pictures of a man and a woman, along with diagrams of the solar system. Gold records were also sent up into space on Voyager probes in 1977. If aliens on Proxima b had played the record, they would have found sounds and images that showed the incredible diversity of Earth. Aliens might also have heard the message from former US President Jimmy Carter： “This is a present from a small distant world...our sounds, our science, our images, our music, our thoughts and our feelings. We are trying to survive our time so we may live into yours. We hope someday, having solved the problems we face, to join a community of galactic (星际）civilizations. This record represents our hope and our determination, and our good will in an...awesome universe. ”

It might not be time to plan a visit to Proxima b just yet-even if it has an atmosphere — as first, we would need to invent a way to get there in less than the 78,000 years it would take at 36,000mph (about 57,900km/h).

\go really south on this blue planet, “the Chicago Tribune wrote.

32. Which of the following is TRUE about Proxima b? A. Proxima b is bigger and closer to the sun than Earth. B. It is a newly discovered star in the solar system C. Proxima b has an atmosphere like the Earth's. D. The sky of Proxima b turns orange at sunset.

33. The postcards and records were sent up into space on probes to _________. A. show off the incredible diversity of Earth to aliens.

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B. describe Earth and express friendly feelings to aliens. C. test if there were aliens in space. D. invite aliens to visit Earth.

34. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A. Earth will get worse and worse in the near future. B. Proxima b seems to be an alternative living place. C. We will be able to settle on Proxima b soon. D. Proxima b is more suitable to live on than Earth. 35. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To give advice on how to visit a new planet. B. To illustrate the thrills of moving to a new home in space. C. To prove that aliens really exist on other planets. D. To report on the discovery of an interesting new planet.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to step out of your comfort zone There's no room for adventure and excitement in your comfort zone; in fact, over time you might feel overwhelmed and trapped by boredom and fear. 36________ . Not only will your life become more exciting by it, but you'll also build confidence and improve your luck. Make a fool of yourself. One of the biggest things that hold us back is our fear of what people think. But think about the most attractive people you've encountered. Although they made slap — your — forehead mistakes, others forgave them for being less than perfect and in fact, liked them for it. So abandon your concern for what people think of you. You’re allowed to be less than perfect, and you may find that people like you more for it. 37________ . Dare to try. You should know the worst thing that can happen when you try something new is that you might fail.38. ________That you have tried is an accomplishment and even a failed attempt at something new is a measure of success.

Face your fear. There are the big fears, such as heights. 39________ . Like the fear of breaking a bone, or falling down. What are the measures you take every day to avoid “negative\stepping around? If you allow yourself to deal with a little discomfort, little things could turn into adventures or funny stories. 40________ Your comfort zone is comfortable because it's where you know what to expect. Leaving yourself high and dry can be scary because you might fail and lose something. But you might also gain something, huh? So make yourself become comfortable with that uncertainty. A.There are also hundreds of subtle fears we bow to every day. B.Because it makes you a more exciting person to be around. C.Live outside of your comfort zone. D.Maybe you’ll miss the mixture of anticipation and anxiety that makes your heart flutter and stomach turn at the same time. E.Perhaps it’s time to stretch those limits a little. F.Become comfortable with taking risks.

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G.At least you tried and probably learned that it wasn't as scary as you imagined. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Then the landlord began examining the house. He and she were going to 41 , so it was obvious that they wouldn' t continue 42 the house any more. After checking, the landlord screamed, “The walls are full of nails! 43 could I rent the house to others?\ He said, “The room is too 44 , so we could only hang things on the walls.\him and turned around up to the floor. She began 45 her familiar room. Four years ago, she became his bride here. There were several nails on the wall, on which hung his clothes yesterday. After she lived in the room, he 46 all the clothes boxes and bought her a 47 in the spared room because he knew she loved writing and drawing. The landlord took a toolkit(工具箱）down and tried to put the nails out. 48 the nails were removed, the walls were left with 49 holes. 50 ,she felt terribly heartbroken as if her heart was pierced(刺破）through those holes and bleeding 51 . She sprang from the seat and shouted, \52 after we buy our own!\looked at her with great 53 and then turned around, 54 . She finally came to 55 that marriage was like a wall and that all 56 and \were like the nails on the wall. When all the nails were removed, only a wall full of holes would be left. But if all the nails were 57 in their own places, the wall remained reliable. But in the past, what she saw was only those nails. They hung all the things back to the wall. He asked her. \58 life with me?\She 59 the ashes on hands and looked at those things 60 , saying, “Yes! For me, it is not a suffering to live.\

41. A.travel B. divorce C. move D. leave 42. A. renting B. living in C. selling D. decorating 43. A. When B. What C. How D. Which 44. A. spared B. small C. messy D. tidy 45. A. looking around B. showing around C. turning around D. coming around 46. A. sold B. took C. removed D.threw 47. A. desk B. table C. computer D.closet 48. A. Before B. Now that C. Ever since D.After 49. A. different B. numerous C. immense D.similar 50. A.At last B. for a moment C. All of sudden D.In a while 51. A.gently B. moderately C. increasingly D.nonstop 52. A.set off B. move away C. leave out D.settle in 53. A.depression B. pleasure C. surprise D.guilt 54. A.weeping B. sighing C. considering D.expecting 55. A.conclude B. complain C. admit D.understand 56. A.quarrels B. debates C. struggles D.restrictions 57. A.never B. still C. lost D.put 58. A.common B. new C. dull D.tough 59. A.blew up B. washed out C. rubbed off D.patted away 60. A.surprisingly B. thankfully C. satisfactorily D.pleasantly

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注意事项：

用0.5 毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Have you ever been to London? Which famous sites did you visit? Or, if you haven't been, which ones would you check out if you 61 (get) the chance? Some world famous 62 (culture) sites may already be on your list: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Tower. However, a tour of London would be incomplete 63 checking out the London art scene. As guidebook London's Secrets：Museums & Galleries put it, London's art is a lot like 64 city itself—\vast, and in a constant state of flux From old masters to street art and everything in between, London has it all.\ In fact, according to The Telegraph, museums and galleries were the most 65 (visit) attractions in Britain last year. The British Museum, 66 celebrated its 225th anniversary this year, had the most visitors, at 6,701,036. According to The Art Newspaper, the British Museum's increased 67 (popular) is down to its exhibitions, particularly its Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum show. There are more than 7 million artifacts in the British Museum. Not all of 68 are on display, but much of the collection constantly rotates, so you’ll see something new with each visit. So, 69 you're an art lover or just looking for a fun time, you're sure70 (find) inspiration in London. 第四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每次错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

High school is a golden time in one’s life with a great fun and fond memories. In the school, my friends and I

worked hard together. I’ll never forget those days when we enjoyed us in all kinds of activities. Meanwhile, we have developed our abilities, learning knowledge and harvested valuable friendships. More important, I am lucky to have met many lovely teachers, who teach me only how to study, but also how to be a good person. As the student of Senior 3, it won’t take long after I graduate. I'd like to express my gratitude for my teachers and parents, with those help I’ve grown up, benefited a lot and made great progress in every way.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

假设你是李华你的美国朋友Chris就读武汉某国际学校。他热爱中国文化,特别是戏曲文化。1月31日下午2:00在琴台大剧院将上演越剧《梁山伯与祝英台》。请根据以下提示,用英语给Chris写一封电子邮件,邀请他一起观看演出。 ?提出邀请并简述原因 ?提出观剧后活动建议

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?请求对方回复。

注意:词数100左右;可适当加人情节,以使内容充实;开头结尾已给出不计入总词数。 参考词汇: 越剧Shaoxing Opera 《梁山伯与祝英台》Butter fly lovers 琴台大剧院 Qintai Grand Theater Dear Chris, I have good news to tell you.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours, Li Hua

湖北省部分重点中学2018届高三第二次联考高三英语试卷答案

听力

1-5 BBAAC 6-10 BCCBB 11-15 ABACB 16-20 BBABC 阅读理解

21-23 CBD 24-27 BDCA 28-31 ACDA 32-35 CBBD 七选五

36-40 EBGAF 完形填空

41-45 BACBA 46-50 CADBC 51-55 DBCAD 56-60 ABDDC 短文填词

61. got 62. cultural 63. without 64. the 65. visited 66. which 67. popularity 68. them 69. whether 70. to find 短文改错

71. a 72. worked—work 73. us—ourselves 74. learning—learned/learnt 75. important—importantly 76. me^only—not 77. the—a 78. after—before 79. for—to 80. those—whose 书面表达

One possible version: Dear Chris,

I have good news to tell you. A Shaoxing Opera named Butterfly Lovers will be on show in Qintai Grand Theater, which was just completed, at 2:00 p.m. on Jaunary 31st. It is because I know you like the culture of China, especially drama, that I would like to invite you admire it.

As we all know, Butterfly Lovers is a traditional drama, telling about two young person’s moving love story. After watching it, shall we visit some places nearby, such as GuQin Tai, which is one of the famous tourist attractions in Wuhan?

I will be very glad if you can come. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua

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