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1、河北省衡水中学届高三上学期七调考试英语模拟精校解析 Word版河北省衡水中学2018届高三上学期七模考试英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ANeil Jordan, a conservation biologist, has come up with a novel method for protecting cattle from African lions: paint eyes on their behinds. The lion

2、s will think their intended prey has seen them and will give up, since theyve lost the element of surprise.This psychological trickery has been called “iCow”, which is actually not as strange as it sounds. The eye-like patterns on butterfly wings are known to prevent preying birds and woodcutters in

3、 Indian forests wear masks on the backs of their heads when working to discourage hungry tigers.The inspiration for the iCow strategy came while Jordan was based in a village in Botswana, when two lionesses were killed by local farmers to revenge their cattles death. The African lion is a vulnerable

4、 species, with numbers dropping from over 100,000 in the 1990s to about 30,000 today. Much of that decline is due to these kinds of revengeful killings because farmers have no effective strategies for protecting their herds.“Lions are hunters that like to attack by surprise. They move slowly, quietl

5、y and carefully to their prey, get close and jump on them unseen,” he said. When Jordan was watching a lion follow an antelope one day, he noticed the lion gave up the hunt once the antelope spotted it.So he joined one of the local farmers on a 10-week trial study, painting eyes on one-third of a he

6、rd of 62 cattle. When the cattle returned each night, they took a head count to see how many had survived. Only three cows were killed by lions during this period-all without the painted eyes on their behinds. And all the painted cows survived. However, Jordan warned that so far this is just a promi

7、sing idea. He is now back in Botswana for a more ambitious study, armed with GPS devices to better monitor the movement of predators and prey.1. The iCow strategy is designed to .A. kill the lions B. warn the preys of dangerC. identify the cattle D. scare off animals that kill2. When hunting, lions

8、like to .A. give up halfway B. hesitate to take actionC. chase their prey steadily D. launch surprising attacks3. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The iCow strategy is likely to bring great benefit.B. In the 10-week trial study more cattle were killed.C. The farmers will take their revenge o

9、n more lions.D. Neil got inspiration from patterns on butterfly wings.【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A【解析】本文介绍iCow的战略，它很可能会带来巨大的利益。1. D推理判断题。根据第二段This psychological trickery has been called “iCow”, which is actually not as strange as it sounds. The eye-like patterns on butterfly wings are known to prevent preying

10、 birds and woodcutters in Indian forests wear masks on the backs of their heads when working to discourage hungry tigers.可知，iCow的策略是为了吓走那些杀死动物的动物。故选D。2. D细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Lions are hunters that like to attack by surprise.可知，狩猎时，狮子喜欢发动出人意料的袭击。故选D。3. A推理判断题。纵观全文，特别根据最后一段中Only three cows were killed by l

11、ions during this period-all without the painted eyes on their behinds. And all the painted cows survived. However, Jordan warned that so far this is just a promising idea. He is now back in Botswana for a more ambitious study, armed with GPS devices to better monitor the movement of predators and pr

12、ey.可知，iCow的战略很可能带来巨大的利益。故选A。BConformity involves changing your behaviour to “fit in” or “go along” with the people around you. In some cases, this social influence might involve agreeing with or acting like the majority of people in a specific group, or involve behaving in a particular way to be vie

13、wed as “normal” by the group. Actually, conformity is something that happens regularly in our social world. Sometimes were aware of our behaviour, but in many cases it happens without much thought or awareness on our parts. And even in some cases we go along with things we disagree with or behave in

14、 ways we know we shouldnt.There are countless examples of conformity in life. For instance, a teenager dresses in a certain style because he wants to fit in with the rest of the teenagers in his social group. A woman reads a book for her book club and really enjoys it. When she attends her book club

15、 meeting, the other members all dislike the book. Rather than go against the group opinion, she simply agrees with the others that the book is terrible.Why do we conform? In many cases, looking to the rest of the group for clues for how we should behave can actually be helpful. Others might have gre

16、ater knowledge or experience than we do, so following their lead can actually be instructive. And in some cases, we conform to the expectations of the group to avoid looking foolish. This tendency can become especially strong in situations where we arent quite sure how to act. Additionally, there ar

17、e some situations where we conform just in order to avoid punishments or gain rewards.There are many factors that influence conformity. For example, not knowing how to perform a difficult task makes people more likely to conform. Personal characteristics such as motivation to achieve and strong lead

18、ership abilities are linked with a decreased tendency to conform. And people are more likely to conform in situations that involve between three and five other people.4. What can we learn about conformity from the first paragraph?A. Actually it is rare for us to conform.B. Blind conformity should be

19、 criticized.C. Sometimes people tend to conform unconsciously.D. Conformity means changing your behaviour reluctantly.5. Which of the following is a case of conformity?A. Joining a certain organization.B. Following the ongoing fashion.C. Sharing something personal with others.D. Giving up your creat

20、ive ideas cautiously.6. When are we most likely to conform according to the text?A. When we are at a loss.B. When we are rejected.C. When we feel threatened.D. When we feel uncomfortable.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Conformity cannot be avoided by anyone.B. Conformity is linked

21、 to the size of the group.C. Conformity is a natural response to challenges.D. Conformity isnt related to individual differences.【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B【解析】从众行为包括改变你的行为，使你“合群”或“与周围的人相处”。本文介绍了从众行为的原因和因素。4. C 5. B推理判断题。根据第一段第一句Conformity involves changing your behaviour to “fit in” or “go along” with

22、the people around you.由此可推知，“跟随正在进行的时尚”是“符合”的一个例子。可知答案为B。6. A推理判断题。根据第三段中This tendency can become especially strong in situations where we arent quite sure how to act.可知，当人们不知所措的时候，我们最有可能遵循。根据句意可知答案为A。7. B推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句And people are more likely to conform in situations that involve between three

23、and five other people.可知，从众性与群体的大小有关。故选B。COver a decade ago, scientists already recognized the potential smart cloths with sensors (传感器) could improve well-being. Nowadays the industry is starting to target specific health conditions. One example is diabetes. Now, Siren Care has developed an injury-

24、detecting sock that could help people with diabetes prevent disability. Early detection is important in this process. Since skin ulcers (溃疡) are accompanied by a rise in temperature, studies show that detecting foot skin temperature at home could significantly reduce skin ulcers. Based on this, Sire

25、n produced a sock that can measure foot temperature in real time.Whats special about Sirens product is that the sensors exist in the fabric of the sock. The product is powered by “SirenSmart”, a kind of electronic yarn (纱线). They weave the yarn into a sock using ordinary weaving machines and connect

26、 the final product to a PCB battery, whose lifetime is two months if used daily. The socks are only on when theyre worn; they go into sleep mode when off.All data from the socks is sent to the Siren app using Bluetooth technology, so the user can know the condition of his/her feet in real time. The

27、application gives foot health scores and, when necessary, warns the user to adjust activity or see a healthcare professional.Ran Ma, the companys CEO, explains the sock can tell the user when to see a doctor. The socks are machine-washable, and dont need to be charged. Every six months, the user get

28、s a new box with seven pairs of socks to replace the used ones.Siren presented their product this year in Las Vegas and announced that theyre planning to start shipping their socks this summer. More excitingly, Siren is already planning future applications that will go beyond diabetes care. Anyway,

29、as smart clothing becomes accessible, youll begin to see this health technology become more common.8. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. The result of the study. B. The problem with skins.C. The cause of skin ulcers. D. The importance of early detection.9. What can we le

30、arn about Sirens smart sock from the second paragraph?A. It can be charged. B. It is sensitive to skins.C. Its sensors can be seen. D. It is comfortable to wear.10. What should be the function of the smart sock?A. It cures its user of possible illness.B. It informs its user of his/her foot health.C.

31、 It assists its user to make a quicker recovery.D. It tests its users physical strength in real time.11. What does the author think of the smart clothing industry?A. It has a bright future. B. It is a profitable industry.C. It is readily available. D. It has widely applied.【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. A【

32、解析】十多年前，科学家们已经认识到有传感器的智能布可以改善健康状况。本文介绍了Siren的智能袜子。作者认为智能服装行业有一个美好的未来。8. A词义指代题。根据第一段最后两句Since skin ulcers (溃疡) are accompanied by a rise in temperature, studies show that detecting foot skin temperature at home could significantly reduce skin ulcers. Based on this, Siren produced a sock that can measure foot temperature in real time. 因为皮肤溃疡伴随着温度的升高，研究表明，在家中发现足部皮肤温度可以显著减少皮肤溃疡。以这为基础，Siren制作了一只袜子，它可以实时测量足部温度。由此可推知，this指的是研究结果。故选A。9. B推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句The socks are only on when theyre worn; the