1、第卷第一部分 听力部分（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AJOHANNESBURGThey say cats have nine lives.Now a Chinese toad（蟾蜍）has joined that club of clever survivors.South Africans are shocked at the endurance of a toad that got trapped in a cargo shipment from China t
2、o Cape. Town,after jumping into a porcelain（瓷器）candlestick（烛台）that was made there.South African officials reportedly planned to put down the creature,fearing it would cause harm as an invasive species if it were let go in the wild.But the toad got a last-minute pardon.Mango Airlines,a South African
3、airline,transported the toad on Friday to Johannesburg for delivery to an animal shelter,after officials decided to find a way to let the toad live.The two-hour fight was a breeze compared to the trip from China,a long way of many weeks and thousands of kilometers across the Indian Ocean.Airline spo
4、kesman Hein Kaiser said the toad got first-class treatment,sitting in a transparent plastic container with escort Brett Glasby,an animal welfare inspector.There was even a ceremony,in which the toads boarding pass was handed to Glasby.“He was the star of the show on the flight,”Kaiser said of the am
5、phibious（两栖的）passenger.“I think every passenger stopped to have a look.”On landing in Johannesburg,the toad was brought out of its container for a celebrity-style photo shoot. Observers said the brown toad seemed like a cool customer.It belongs to the Asian Toad species,which breeds during the monso
6、on（季风）season.It is believed to have survived the trip from China by hardening its skin to prevent it from drying out,and also by slowing its breathing and heart ratemethods that help the species survive in times of drought.“Weve had snakes in imported timber and scorpions（蝎子）in fruit.We were called
7、because the toad was right inside the candlestick and we had to break it to get it out”Glasby,the inspector,told The Star,a South African newspaper.21.What is the passage mainly about .A.An Asian toad gets a new home in South Africa.B.Asian toads cant get used to the life in South Africa.C.Workers s
8、hipped a toad to South Africa on purpose.D.South Africa ignores the protection of animals.22.What would/might happen if the toad were released into the wild?A.It would make the locals feel shockedB.It might harm the native speciesC.It would lose its life in the wildD.It might flee into another count
9、ry 23.Why was the toad able to arrive in South Africa alive?A.Because it escaped all attacks and huntsB.Because it used to stop its breath in winterC.Because it formed hard skin to protect itselfD.Because it was lucky to be given a chance24.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Sometimes animal ar
10、e transported accidentally.B.No one has seen such a big toad in Africa.C.A candlestick is the best place for a toad.D.Droughts make toads live longer. B Facing increasing pressure to raise students cores on standardized tests,schools are urging lads work harder by offering-them obvious encouragement
11、s.Happy Meals are at the low end of the scale.With the help of businesses, schools are also giving away cars,iPods,seats to basketball games,andin a growing number of.casescold ,hard cash.The appeal of such programs is obvious,but the consequences of trying grades to goods are still uncertain.Its be
12、en a common tradition m middle-class families to reward top grades with cash as a way to teach that success in school leads to success in life.But for many disadvantaged minority children,the long-term benefits of getting an education are not so clear,according to experts. No one knows for sue how w
13、ell cash and other big-ticket rewards work in education in the long run.But there are plenty of concerns that this kind of practice could have negative effects an lads.Virginia Shiller a clinical psychologist says that its worth experimenting with cash encouragements but that tying them to success o
14、n a test is not a worthwhile goal.“Id rather see rewards base on effort and responsibilitythings that will lead to success in life,”she says.Even if rewards dont lead to individual achievement on a test,they could have a meaningful effect in the school. Charles McVean,a businessman and philanthropis
15、t（慈善家）,started a tutoring program which pays higher-achieving students $10 an hour to tutor struggling classmates and divide them into teams.During the course of the year,students bond and complete.The team posting the highest math scores wins the top cash prize of $100.McVean calls the combination
16、of peer tutoring,competition and cash encouragement a recipe for nothing less than magic.For its part,the Seminole County Public Schools system in Florida plans to continue its report card encouragement program through the rest of the school year.The local McDonalds restaurants help the poor distric
17、t by paying the $1600 cost of printing the report card.Regina Klaers,the district spokeswoman,says most parents dont seem bothered by the Happy Meal rewards.There are many ways we try to urge students to do well,and sometimes its through the stomach,and sometimes its the responsibility of students w
18、inning a car,she says.One size doesnt fit all. 25.According to the text,it is a common practice for schools to .A.offer free meals to students with high scoresB.tie students grades to material rewardsC.educate students to form a business senseD.cooperate with business to improve teaching 26.Accordin
19、g to the text,the long-term results of giving students cash as rewards in education are_.A.negative B.optimistic C.uncertain D.disappointing27.The tutoring program run by Charles McVean_.A.hires some excellent teachers to teach the struggling studentsB.has meaningful effect in inspiring students ent
20、husiasm on studyC.is a program combing tutoring,competition and future job offersD.rewards the student with the highest scores with cash prize of $10028.We can learn that in Seminole County_.A.there are various ways to inspire students to study hardB.many parents are not satisfied with the Happy Mea
21、ls rewardsC.the local McDonalds restaurants provide the rewards for the poor studentsD.people are searching for a good-for-all method to urge students to do wellCBring any group of business owners or managers together,ask them the best way to promote their organizations, and you will get different a
22、nswers.That comes as no surprise.When it comes to promoting a business,trying to find a single choice is rarely wise.You will see business owners and managers try radio advertising.When that doesnt produce the results they want,theyll change to send direct mail.When that doesnt create a jump in sale
23、s,they will buy TV commercials.When that falls short of their expectations,they will try a new online strategy.and it goes on and on.For most companies,the best approach is a mix of different channels,organized in ways that allow each to build upon the others.The channel that will work best in a giv
24、en situation depends on a lot of factors,including the company itself,its audience,the message being conveyed,the environment,and many more.Just that radio worked well for a companys last effort doesnt mean that TV advertising wouldnt be a better choice this time.Or maybe the right channel is direct
25、 mail.There is no simple answer,because there so many variables. If your audience is broad,then maybe radio or newspaper advertising is the right choice.If you are targeting a carefully defined group,such as former customers,direct mail or email will probably perform better. There two important less
26、ons here.The first is not to concentrate on trying to find a single channel that will serve all of the companys needs,because it just doesnt exist.The second lesson is that before you spend the first dollar to promote your business,you need to do more than a little learning.You will really need to u
27、nderstand your customers, your marketplace,your competitors,and the environments in which you do business.And you need a good understanding of what makes one marketing channel right for one situation,but not another.29.What is the best way to promote a business?A.Using a channel that serves all of y
28、our budget. B.Putting ads on various channels at the same time.C.Creating an ad that appeals to all your customers.D.Advertising on a channel available to consumers.30.When it comes to choosing an ad for a business,we should_.A.stay away from TV advertising B.choose it based on the specific situatio
29、n C.advertise on the radio or on the newspaper D.choose it according to your customers budget 31.Before deciding on a marketing channel,you need to_.A.ask for your customers advice B.compare different advertingC.realize the problems with your business D.make research about all related factorsDMany o
30、f us know what it feels like to be an outside in high school.Some give in to the pressure to fit in;others remain on the bottom of the social food chain.However,Alexandra Robbins,the author of the book The Geeks Shall Inherit The Earth believes what makes people unpopular in high school,mainly an un
31、willingness to obey,tends to translate into success as an adult. Robbins has spent the past decade analyzing the behavior of high school students.She found the things that make a student different make them a target.But in adulthood and outside of the school setting,the things that make you differen
32、t make you interesting,fun,and often successful,she told the UKs Daily Mail.She researched the qualities that people found most valuable in adults.The top qualities are: creativity,free- thinking,vision,authenticity,self-awareness,honesty,curiosity,love of learning,and courage.“Those are qualities t
33、hat are far more likely to be found in school outsiders than in the popular kids,”she said.According to Robbins,when people are in with a popular crowd,they are more likely to hide aspects of their identity in order to fit into the group.As she put it to Y,You are more likely to have goals of social
34、 dominance（强势）rather than forming actual true friendships.You are more likely to let other people pressure you into doing things.None of those things is admirable or useful as adults.Meanwhile,in the eyes of Robbins,the outsiders are much more self-aware and much braver than the popular students.The
35、y are brave because they are sticking to being themselves in a challenging environment. There are many celebrity examples of progress from unpopularity to later fame.Hollywood direct Steven Spielberg was laughed at for being Jewish in high school.JK Rowling,author of hugely popular Harry Potter,was
36、teased in school as a glasses-wearing child who lived mostly in books and daydreams. .Robbins encourages students to participate in out-of-class activities.They will automatically meet people with similar tastes,she told Daily Mail.32.According to Robbins,what can make a student a target in high sch
37、ool?A.Difference to othersB.Pressure to fit inC.Unwillingness to obey D.Behavior of high school students 33.Which quality is NOT considered to be valuable in adults?A.Being creative B.Being authentic C.Being different D.Being curious34.Why do popular kids tend to be not as successful as outsiders?A.
38、They may have goals of forming actual true friendshipsB.They may hide aspects of their identity to fit inC.They may force others into doing thingsD.They may stick to being themselves in the society35.Which of the following statements is true?A.Young people who are outside are successful as adultsB.J
39、K Rowling is one of celebrities of unpopularityC.Unpopular students develop skills while the popular dontD.Robbins encourages young people to be themselves第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。The Importance of Accessibility AwarenessAt a recent Teen Leadership of Jewish Fa
40、mily Services meeting,people with disabilities talked about their lives. _36_However,what amazed me most was the great importance of education about handicap accommodations（残疾人便利设施）.One schoolteacher who is blind,and a woman who has used a wheelchair all her life are two important members of the Nat
41、ional Group for Disabled Persons,devoted to raising awareness about disabilities._37_ These include handicap parking spots,handrails（扶手）,and wheelchair ramps（斜坡）.One big concern is the people who take advantage of aids,such as handicap parking spaces._38_And the meeting focused on educating the publ
42、ic.Some handicap spots have extra room next to them,marked with the No Parking signs.As long as Im not in the spot,I can take the no-parking area next to it,same people say.However,the woman who uses a wheelchair disagrees to this.The space exists to allow someone in a wheelchair to have room to get
43、 in or out of their car._39_Some walkways have handrails next to them to help those who require extra assistance.Whether it is a blind person seeking guidance or an elderly person seeking support,the rail is there for walking.Sometimes the rail is blocked,by a parked bicycle for instance,and consequ
44、ently made useless._40_People who are informed of the rails use would be less likely to mistake it for a bike rack.Meeting some of the people who are affected by the lack of education about accommodations made me see that there is work to be done.If more people were educated about me proper uses of
45、accommodations,there would be fewer challenges for people with physical disabilities.A.Accommodations will vary according to the needs of the disabledB.As with the parking spot,this is more likely a case of lack of educationC.They educate about all the accommodations for people with disabilitiesD.Im
46、provement must be made so that disabled people can fully participate .E.If there is a car in that space,the handicap parking spot is no longer usefulF.So people without disabilities need to be educated about these accommodationsG.I was amazed to hear about the challenges faced by people with physica
47、l disabilities第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。My fiance and I decided today was the day to treat ourselves to a nice dinner.It_41_as “our day”, but little did we know that it would turn into much_42_.I didnt the whole day to be about wanting
48、to_43_the office for the upcoming_44_and I didnt want it to be just another romantic night for two,_45_I decided to do something to make ourselves and others happy. I began in small ways.I_46_a few more coins into the food vending machine（自动售货机）at work for the next _47_worker.I posted smile signs in
49、 the hall which gave_48_instructions off how to smile as_49_entered the office, either before their morning cup of coffee or right before a meeting with their boss.I drafted some powerful words of inspiration on colorful strips of paper and decorated my_50_,so that any colleague who came by might ju
50、st_51_for a moment,read,and_52_change their feeling.When it came time for our lovely dinner to_53_that night,I left the server a big_54_and a well-wishing note for her to have a_55_day.As my fiance and I were just about to leave our table, the waitress_56_tears beside us.We asked her to_57_with us a
51、nd we just listened.As an emotional mother-to-be,I_58_along with her,too.Our table for two was now for_59_.It was a day that was not_60_ours, but it was the waitresss day,my co-workers day and now its your day too!41.A.started B.adapted C.disappeared D.finished42.A.later B.worse C.more D.earlier43.A
52、.apply B.leave C.find D.stay44.A.party B.picnic C.banquet D.dinner45.A.if B.though C.so D.because46.A.turned B.put C.made D.hid47.A.full B.sleepy C.angry D.hungry48.A.few B.clean C.clear D.puzzling49.A.employees B.managers C.friends D.bosses50.A.home B.office C.restaurant D.bedroom51.A.stop B.run C.
53、eat D.buy52.A.never B.hardly C.frequently D.perhaps53.A.change B.begin C.arise D.end54.A.bill B.tip C.order D.menu55.A.wonderful B.careful C.busy D.anxious56.A.looked into B.came into C.made into D.burst into57.A.stand up B.sit down C.go away D.stay up58.A.smiled B.shouted C.cried D.cheered59.A.thre
54、e B.four C.five D.six60.A.ever B.usual C.just D.even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。China will send 416 athletes,35 Olympic champions_61_(include),to the upcoming Rio Olympic Games.The delegation includes 160 mens athletes and 256 women competing in 210 events.China is
55、 expecting a haul of gold medals from_62_(tradition) events such as table tennis,badminton and gymnastics_63_China has been playing a dominant role._64_,swimming and athletics are attracting as much attention_65_that China is on the rise in these two sports.Sun Yang expects his performance at Rio_66
56、_success,which will finally remove the controversies that _67_(trouble) him in the past four years.He looks forward to live up to peoples_68_(expect) of him defending his 1500m title._69_athlete_70_(share) the spotlight is new sensation Ning ZeTao who became the first Asian man ever to win the 100m
57、freestyle at the World Championship.第卷第四部分 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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Growing up means make our own decisions.When I was a little,my parents made all the difficult decisions for me.But no
58、w I can make decisions for myself!I think that I should learn to face difficulties with my own.Otherwise,I wont be able to success in the future.The hard decision that I have ever made was to keep a diary every day.At first it was difficult,but gradual,I found a lot of pleasure in keeping a diary.Ev
59、ery night I sit at my desk and recall that has happened during the day.After I write my feelings down,I was always in a good mood.I have so much experiences in my diary now,I will keep on doing this for the rest of my life.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）上次考试中李华的几位同学因为作弊反而考得比他好，而李华的父母只关注分数，对他的成绩不满意，为此他感到很苦恼，请你写一封E-m
60、ail安慰李华。内容主要包括：1.考试作弊（cheating in examinations）的危害。2.和父母亲多交流，尽可能得到他们的理解。 3.其它建议注意：词数100左右；1.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.短文中不能出现与本人相关的信息； 3.短文的开头己为你拟好，不计入总词数。Dear Li Hua,Im glad that you didnt cheat in examinations._ Yours sincerely, Wang Lei辽宁省庄河市高级中学2018届高三上学期开学考试英语试题答案阅读理解：21-24 ABCA 25-28 BCBA 29-31 BBD 3
61、2-35 ACBD 36-40 GCFEB完型填空：41-45 ACBDC 46-50 BDCAB 51-55 ADDBA 56-60 DBCAC 语法填空：61.included 62.traditional 63.where 64.However 65.in 66.a 67.has troubled 68.expectations 69.Anoyher 70.sharing 短文改错：1.makemaking； 2.去掉a little中的a； 3.withon 4.successsucceed 5.hardhardest6.gradualgradually 7.thatwhat 8.wa
62、sam 9.muchmany 10.I will前加and书面表达：Dear Li Hua,I am glad that you didnt cheat in examinations.What you have done is right even through your performance may not be so pleasing.It is universally acknowledged that cheating in studies has bad effects on our personal development,which suggests our total l
63、ack of honesty.What some of your classmates did is completely wrong,despite the fact that they might feel self-satisfied with the minor false success.If they are not aware of the mistakes,they will undoubtedly lose in time.A for your parents,you might just as well share your ideas with them,trying t
64、o get their understanding and encouragement.Form my point of view,we are supposed to focus on adequate preparations before examinations.As you know, we take various examinations to test how well we have learned and then make necessary adjustments.Therefore,we can benefit more from honest scores rather than cheating in examinations.What does matter is that we should be brave to face setbacks and challenges.To end this,I really hope that you will work hard and make scientific preparations in advance,and wish you every success in future.Yours sincerely, Wang Lei
