2018 年高考英语模拟试题
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Australians really know how to have a good time. Any type of hobby that you can think of can be found in Australia. The following are four top Australian pastimes.
Fishing
Fishing is probably one of the most popular free-time activities in Australia and many people love spending their free time waiting at the end of a rod for a fish to bite on their line. There is free public access to almost all beaches，canals and coasts，which means there are plenty of great places to fish.
Surfing
Another popular pastime of the Australians is surfing. Australia has a lot of beautiful surf spots ，especially in Queensland. Queensland has some of the best surf beaches in the country such as Noosa Heads，Stradbroke Island ，and Burleigh Heads ，
with the Gold Coast being the best known.
Boating
What else does an Australian do for fun on the weekend ？They might go for a ride on their boat ！Plenty of Australians live on the coast and are boat owners. Boat owners might take their craft out to go fishing ，or they might just want to sail around the waters slowly.
Barbecues
Australians will also typically host barbecues with their friends and family. They really know how to barbecue. The standard of meat that is cooked and the quality of the cooking is second to none. With New Zealand being so close ，the lamb is fresh and absolutely remarkable. But the lamb is not all that is cooked. Any one barbecue in Australia can expect upwards of 7 types of meat，from shrimps （?r）to kangaroos.
21. Which of the following surf spots is the most famous in Queensland？
A. Noosa Heads.
B. the Gold Coast.
C. Burleigh Heads.
D. Stradbroke Island.
22. What can we infer from the last paragraph ？
A. Tourists can hire boats to go for a ride.
B. Tourists prefer fishing to other pastimes.
C. The lamb is imported from New Zealand.
D. People in New Zealand have better cooking skills.
23. What are most of the four top Australian pastimes related to？
A. Water.
B. Sightseeing.
C. Food.
D. Deserts.
B
It 's a rainy，cold winter afternoon. The boys are playing in their rooms ，so it's the perfect time to do some baking ，just enjoying the peaceful moment as I knead （揉）bread dough （生
面团）. Suddenly，there is the sound of shouting，tears， a door slam，followed one of them calling ，“Mom！He hurt me！”and footsteps running up the stairs. I sigh. My younger son is standing in front of me in tears. I go to hug him as my elder son comes up too，ready to defend his position. All hope of some quiet time has disappeared，but I just don 't feel like playing judge today.
“So，who wants to help me bake some bread？” I ask brightly ，ignoring their angry looks at not being able to tell me their tales of bitterness. No takers.
“Bread is boring ，”Tristan finally admits. “Okay，what
would you like to make ？”I ask.“Chocolate！”Sawyer yells ，breaking free of my embrace.“Chocolate chip cookies！”Tristan
agrees happily.
As I watch Sawyer practice breaking eggs and Tristan reading on his own and patiently instructing his brother on how to measure brown sugar and see their excitement as they use the mixer to grind oats ，I know there 's nothing else I 'd rather be doing.
The kitchen is a disaster. There is egg juice on the counter，flour on the floor ，and a mountain of dishes to clean up. But peering through the mess are two happy faces—covered in chocolate，of course，but，smiling ear to ear---and the mess，and their previous fight ，is forgotten.
As we close the curtains，we sit together on the sofa，and dig into the big plate of cookies ，fresh from the oven ，baked with love and more than a dash of silliness.
24. Why did the writer sigh ？
A. Her two sons fought again.
B. She couldn 't do any baking.
C. She had to play with naughty sons.
D. Rain ruined a good winter afternoon.
25. Why do the writer 's two sons look angry？
A. They have to do some housework
B. They can't play referee today
C. They have no chance to complain
D. They consider themselves treated unfairly
26. While baking chocolate ，the two boys ______ .
A. asked the writer to go for a rest
B. got along well with each other
C. did everything as the writer asked
D. planned everything carefully in advance
27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text？
A. Everything Is a Disaster
B. Baking Is Terrible
C. Sons Can Cook
D. Chocolate Cookies End a Fight
C
What is the most common cause for people in the UK to ask for leave due to illness ？The answer is not the common cold or flu ，but back pain. Back pain affects one in three British adults，costs the country over 5 billion pounds every year and is very difficult to treat. But now Britain's National Health Service（NHS ）will be
offering a new solution ：acupuncture. The ancient Chinese needle treatment has been around in the UK for many years ，but this is the first time it has been officially approved by the NHS.
Traditionally ，doctors in the UK have advised back pain sufferers to stay active ，do stretching exercises and take painkillers when necessary. In more serious cases some people are given X-ray treatment or injections with medicines.
However ，there is evidence that acupuncture may be more effective than expensive X-rays or injections ，so patients who have been suffering for over six weeks should be given a choice. As an alternative to acupuncture ，patients will be able to choose either a course of spinal manipulation （脊柱推拿）,or a series of special exercise sessions. In the UK，acupuncture is regarded as an aiding treatment，which means medical procedure hasn't experienced serious experiments by which scientists prove some treatments work. While many experts have welcomed the policy to make acupuncture available on the NHS，some are still skeptical about its effectiveness.
Research from the US earlier this month found that similar
acupuncture using toothpicks （牙签）which do not stick into the skin could be as good as using real needles. So while some are yet to be convinced，back pain sufferers will be hoping that acupuncture helps get them feeling healthy again.
28. According to the passage，which is the best way to treat back pain？
A. To stay active.
B. To be acupunctured.
C. To do stretching exercises
D. To take X-ray treatment or injections.
29. Why are some people still doubtful about the effectiveness of acupuncture？
A. Because they have other choices.
B. Because acupuncture is just an aiding treatment.
C. Because using toothpicks is as good as using real needles.
D. Because acupuncture hasn' t been tested by scientists strictly.
30. What does the author want to prove in the last paragraph？
A. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for back pain.
B. Toothpicks is a useful tool for acupuncture.
C. Needles are no better than toothpicks.