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1、20182018 年高考英语模拟试题年高考英语模拟试题20182018 年高考英语模拟试题年高考英语模拟试题第二部分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题：每小题小题：每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A A、B B、C C 和和 D D 四个选项四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A AAustralians really know how to have a good time.AnyAustra
2、lians really know how to have a good time.Anytype of hobby that you can think of can be found intype of hobby that you can think of can be found inAustralia.The following are four top Australian pastimes.Australia.The following are four top Australian pastimes.FishingFishingFishing is probably one o
3、f the most popular free-timeFishing is probably one of the most popular free-timeactivities in Australia and many people love spending theiractivities in Australia and many people love spending theirfree time waiting at the end of a rod for a fish to bite on theirfree time waiting at the end of a ro
4、d for a fish to bite on theirline.There is free public access to almost all beachesline.There is free public access to almost all beaches，canalscanalsand coastsand coasts，which means there are plenty of great places towhich means there are plenty of great places tofish.fish.SurfingSurfingAnother pop
5、ular pastime of the Australians is surfing.Another popular pastime of the Australians is surfing.Australia has a lot of beautiful surf spotsAustralia has a lot of beautiful surf spots，especially inespecially inQueensland.Queensland has some of the best surf beachesQueensland.Queensland has some of t
6、he best surf beachesin the country such as Noosa Headsin the country such as Noosa Heads，Stradbroke IslandStradbroke Island，and Burleigh Headsand Burleigh Heads，with the Gold Coast being the bestwith the Gold Coast being the bestknown.known.BoatingBoatingWhat else does an Australian do for fun on th
7、eWhat else does an Australian do for fun on theweekendweekend？They might go for a ride on their boatThey might go for a ride on their boat！Plenty ofPlenty ofAustralians live on the coast and are boat owners.BoatAustralians live on the coast and are boat owners.Boatowners might take their craft out t
8、o go fishingowners might take their craft out to go fishing，or theyor theymight just want to sail around the waters slowly.might just want to sail around the waters slowly.BarbecuesBarbecuesAustralians will also typically host barbecues with theirAustralians will also typically host barbecues with t
9、heirfriends and family.They really know how to barbecue.Thefriends and family.They really know how to barbecue.Thestandard of meat that is cooked and the quality of thestandard of meat that is cooked and the quality of thecooking is second to none.With New Zealand being so closecooking is second to
10、none.With New Zealand being so close，the lamb is fresh and absolutely remarkable.But the lamb isthe lamb is fresh and absolutely remarkable.But the lamb isnot all that is cooked.Any one barbecue in Australia cannot all that is cooked.Any one barbecue in Australia canexpect upwards of 7 types of meat
11、expect upwards of 7 types of meat，from shrimpsfrom shrimps（?r?r）totokangaroos.kangaroos.21.Which of the following surf spots is the most famous21.Which of the following surf spots is the most famousin Queenslandin Queensland？A.Noosa Heads.B.the Gold Coast.A.Noosa Heads.B.the Gold Coast.C.Burleigh He
12、ads.D.Stradbroke Island.C.Burleigh Heads.D.Stradbroke Island.22.What can we infer from the last paragraph22.What can we infer from the last paragraph？would you like to makewould you like to make？”？”I ask.I ask.“ChocolateChocolate！”Sawyer yellsSawyer yells，breaking free of my embrace.breaking free of
13、 my embrace.“Chocolate chip cookiesChocolate chip cookies！”Tristan agrees happily.Tristan agrees happily.As I watch Sawyer practice breaking eggs and TristanAs I watch Sawyer practice breaking eggs and Tristanreading on his own and patiently instructing his brother onreading on his own and patiently
14、 instructing his brother onhow to measure brown sugar and see their excitement ashow to measure brown sugar and see their excitement asthey use the mixer to grind oatsthey use the mixer to grind oats，I know thereI know theres nothings nothingelse Ielse Id rather be doing.d rather be doing.The kitche
15、n is a disaster.There is egg juice on theThe kitchen is a disaster.There is egg juice on thecountercounter，flour on the floorflour on the floor，and a mountain of dishes toand a mountain of dishes toclean up.But peering through the mess are two happyclean up.But peering through the mess are two happy
16、facesfacescovered in chocolatecovered in chocolate，of courseof course，butbut，smiling earsmiling earto ear-and the messto ear-and the mess，and their previous fightand their previous fight，is isforgotten.forgotten.As we close the curtainsAs we close the curtains，we sit together on the sofawe sit toget
17、her on the sofa，and dig into the big plate of cookiesand dig into the big plate of cookies，fresh from the ovenfresh from the oven，baked with love and more than a dash of silliness.baked with love and more than a dash of silliness.24.Why did the writer sigh24.Why did the writer sigh？A.Her two sons fo
18、ught again.A.Her two sons fought again.B.She couldnB.She couldnt do any baking.t do any baking.C.She had to play with naughty sons.C.She had to play with naughty sons.D.Rain ruined a good winter afternoon.D.Rain ruined a good winter afternoon.25.Why do the writer25.Why do the writers two sons look a
19、ngrys two sons look angry？A.They have to do some houseworkA.They have to do some houseworkB.They canB.They cant play referee todayt play referee todayC.They have no chance to complainC.They have no chance to complainD.They consider themselves treated unfairlyD.They consider themselves treated unfair
20、ly26.While baking chocolate26.While baking chocolate，the two boys _.the two boys _.A.asked the writer to go for a restA.asked the writer to go for a restB.got along well with each otherB.got along well with each otherC.did everything as the writer askedC.did everything as the writer askedD.planned e
21、verything carefully in advanceD.planned everything carefully in advance27.Which of the following can be the best title for the27.Which of the following can be the best title for thetexttext？A.Everything Is a DisasterA.Everything Is a DisasterB.Baking Is TerribleB.Baking Is TerribleC.Sons Can CookC.S
22、ons Can CookD.Chocolate Cookies End a FightD.Chocolate Cookies End a FightC CWhat is the most common cause for people in the UK toWhat is the most common cause for people in the UK toask for leave due to illnessask for leave due to illness？The answer is not the commonThe answer is not the commoncold
23、 or flucold or flu，but back pain.Back pain affects one in threebut back pain.Back pain affects one in threeBritish adultsBritish adults，costs the country over 5 billion pounds everycosts the country over 5 billion pounds everyyear and is very difficult to treat.But now Britains Nationalyear and is v
24、ery difficult to treat.But now Britains NationalHealth ServiceHealth Service（NHSNHS）will be offering a new solutionwill be offering a new solution：acupuncture.The ancient Chinese needle treatment has beenacupuncture.The ancient Chinese needle treatment has beenaround in the UK for many yearsaround i
25、n the UK for many years，but this is the first timebut this is the first timeit has been officially approved by the NHS.it has been officially approved by the NHS.TraditionallyTraditionally，doctors in the UK have advised back paindoctors in the UK have advised back painsufferers to stay activesuffere
26、rs to stay active，do stretching exercises and takedo stretching exercises and takepainkillers when necessary.In more serious cases somepainkillers when necessary.In more serious cases somepeople are given X-ray treatment or injections withpeople are given X-ray treatment or injections withmedicines.
27、medicines.HoweverHowever，there is evidence that acupuncture may bethere is evidence that acupuncture may bemore effective than expensive X-rays or injectionsmore effective than expensive X-rays or injections，sosopatients who have been suffering for over six weeks shouldpatients who have been sufferi
28、ng for over six weeks shouldbe given a choice.As an alternative to acupuncturebe given a choice.As an alternative to acupuncture，patients will be able to choose either a course of spinalpatients will be able to choose either a course of spinalmanipulationmanipulation（脊柱推拿）（脊柱推拿），or a series of speci
29、al exerciseor a series of special exercisesessions.In the UKsessions.In the UK，acupuncture is regarded as an aidingacupuncture is regarded as an aidingtreatmenttreatment，which means medical procedure hasnwhich means medical procedure hasnt texperienced serious experiments by which scientists proveex
30、perienced serious experiments by which scientists provesome treatments work.While many experts have welcomedsome treatments work.While many experts have welcomedthe policy to make acupuncture available on the NHSthe policy to make acupuncture available on the NHS，somesomeare still skeptical about it
31、s effectiveness.are still skeptical about its effectiveness.Research from the US earlier this month found thatResearch from the US earlier this month found thatsimilar acupuncture using toothpickssimilar acupuncture using toothpicks（牙签）（牙签）which do notwhich do notstick into the skin could be as good
32、 as using real needles.Sostick into the skin could be as good as using real needles.Sowhile some are yet to be convincedwhile some are yet to be convinced，back pain sufferers willback pain sufferers willbe hoping that acupuncture helps get them feeling healthybe hoping that acupuncture helps get the
33、m feeling healthyagain.again.28.According to the passage28.According to the passage，which is the best way towhich is the best way totreat back paintreat back pain？A.To stay active.A.To stay active.B.To be acupunctured.B.To be acupunctured.C.To do stretching exercisesC.To do stretching exercisesD.To
34、take X-ray treatment or injections.D.To take X-ray treatment or injections.29.Why are some people still doubtful about the29.Why are some people still doubtful about theeffectiveness of acupunctureeffectiveness of acupuncture？A.Because they have other choices.A.Because they have other choices.B.Beca
35、use acupuncture is just an aiding treatment.B.Because acupuncture is just an aiding treatment.C.Because using toothpicks is as good as using realC.Because using toothpicks is as good as using realneedles.needles.D.Because acupuncture hasnD.Because acupuncture hasn t been tested by scientistst been t
36、ested by scientistsstrictly.strictly.30.What does the author want to prove in the last30.What does the author want to prove in the lastparagraphparagraph？A.Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for backA.Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for backpain.pain.B.Toothpicks is a useful tool fo
37、r acupuncture.B.Toothpicks is a useful tool for acupuncture.C.Needles are no better than toothpicks.C.Needles are no better than toothpicks.D.Toothpicks will take place of needles in the future.D.Toothpicks will take place of needles in the future.31.What does the passage mainly talk about31.What do
38、es the passage mainly talk about？A.The magic needles.A.The magic needles.B.Acupuncture in the UK.B.Acupuncture in the UK.C.The ways to treat back pain.C.The ways to treat back pain.D.The reasons for people to ask for leave.D.The reasons for people to ask for leave.D DYoung children oftenYoung childr
39、en often“readread”picture books.Theypicture books.Theyrereattracted by the colorful scenery and the realistic charactersattracted by the colorful scenery and the realistic charactersthat contribute to fascinating plots.that contribute to fascinating plots.UnfortunatelyUnfortunately，some children can
40、some children cant use theset use theseresourcesresources，even if they do know how to read.Takeeven if they do know how to read.Takethree-year old Elodie Batesonthree-year old Elodie Bateson，for example.Elodie wasfor example.Elodie wasborn with under-developed eyes and has retinal detachmentsborn wi
41、th under-developed eyes and has retinal detachments（?网膜脱落）网膜脱落），making her visually impaired.making her visually impaired.It isIt isbecause of people like Elodie that Tom Yehbecause of people like Elodie that Tom Yeh，head of thehead of theTactile Picture Books ProjectTactile Picture Books Project，ha
42、s started printing 3Dhas started printing 3Dbooksbooks，so they can feel the illustrations in picture books.so they can feel the illustrations in picture books.The first book Tom Yeh printed was Goodnight MoonThe first book Tom Yeh printed was Goodnight Moon，a popular childrena popular childrens book
43、 about a rabbit going to sleep ands book about a rabbit going to sleep andwishing good night to his surroundings.In the 3D version ofwishing good night to his surroundings.In the 3D version ofthis bookthis book，children can feel each thing that the rabbit sayschildren can feel each thing that the ra
44、bbit saysgood night togood night to，whether it is a cow jumping over the moonwhether it is a cow jumping over the moon，a balloona balloon，or a dollhouse.or a dollhouse.GenerallyGenerally，when children grow olderwhen children grow older，they read bythey read byusing Brailleusing Braille，a language th
45、at was invented by Louis Braillea language that was invented by Louis Braillein 1824.It uses different patterns of raised dots representingin 1824.It uses different patterns of raised dots representingdifferent letters.Readers can then feel the dots and mentallydifferent letters.Readers can then fee
46、l the dots and mentallytranslate the patterns they feel into words.The only problemtranslate the patterns they feel into words.The only problemis that many blind children do not start learning Braille untilis that many blind children do not start learning Braille untilthey are about six years old.th
47、ey are about six years old.Another reason why 3D printed books are such aAnother reason why 3D printed books are such avaluable resource is that children donvaluable resource is that children don t have to know how tot have to know how toread to understand them.Howeverread to understand them.However
48、，without thesewithout these，visuallyvisuallyimpaired kids are losing six developmental years vital toimpaired kids are losing six developmental years vital totheir growth since they cantheir growth since they cant take advantage of picturet take advantage of picturebooks.books.When 3D picture books
49、are printedWhen 3D picture books are printed，plastic is layeredplastic is layered（分层放置）（分层放置）repeatedly over a single shaperepeatedly over a single shape：the shape ofthe shape ofthe illustration.These raised pictures created throughthe illustration.These raised pictures created throughlayered plasti
50、c serve as substitutes for the Braille letters thatlayered plastic serve as substitutes for the Braille letters thatlittle children have no knowledge of.little children have no knowledge of.32.What does the underlined word32.What does the underlined word“impairedimpaired”ininparagraph 2 meanparagrap