2018广东省高三二模英语

2018年广东省高考英语二模试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．1. OU supports open learningThe Opening University calls it “OU supports open learning”．It’s a method of distance learning that’s accessible to everybody living in the European Union． There are also a number of courses which can be followed online by those outside these countries．◆ Teaching SupportAn Opening University student works within a small group who are in communication with their tutor by post, fax, telephone and e﹣mail． The tutors function is to mark the student’s work, to comment upon it and offer any assistance required． Students in the United Kingdom usually have an opportunity of attending day schools, which bring the group together with the tutor at the specific phases of the course, for the purpose of group tutoring．◆ Course MaterialsThe Open University learning materials consist of textbooks prepared for each course as well as assignment sheets． Many students have a PC with software, audio and video cassettes．◆ Television: OU, the Learning ZoneThe Opening University works in cooperation with the BBC in the making of programs that will assist many students in the courses． Known as the Learning Zone, this series of programs can be viewed live by students in the UK, students in other countries can receive the programs on video．◆ Computers and the Open UniversityComputers are a basic part of many Open University studies． They are available for rental to students studying at Level One courses such as “Using Mathematics”,“You, Your Computer and the Net”,and “Discovering Science”． The Open University believes in the importance of acquiring computer skills, many of which will be valuable after the student has completed the course．（1）What do we know about the Opening University？________A.It focuses most on computer skills．B.It provides students courses online．C.It only intends for students in Britain．D.It assists the BBC to arrange special courses．（2）Students in the UK attending day schools of the Opening University can________．A.be tutored．B.celebrate their graduations．C.mark the others’ homework．D.have a teamwork with the BBC．（3）What is the purpose of the text？________A.To advertise special computer skills in the university．B.To introduce open learning from the Opening University．C.To show alternative courses from the Opening University．D.To tell about assignment sheets in the university textbooks．【答案】BAB【考点】完形综合阅读理解综合【解析】本文介绍了开放式大学的可以在网上学习也可以参加日间学校的小组辅导，介绍了这种开放式学习模式．【解答】（1） B．细节理解题．根据句子：There are also a number of courses which can be followed online by those outside these countries．也有一些课程可以在网上进行．所以答案选B．（2） A．细节理解题．根据句子：Students in the United Kingdom usually have an opportunity of attending day schools， which bring the group together with the tutor at the specific phases of the course， for the purpose of group tutoring．在英国的学生通常有机会参加日间学校，这使小组与导师在课程的特定阶段，为小组辅导．所以答案选A．（3） B．细节理解题．根据第一句：The Opening University calls it “OU supports open learning”．It’s a method of distance learning that’s accessible to everybody living in the European Union．介绍说这是一种远程学习的方法，在欧盟的每个人都能接触到．后文又从授课、课程等方面进行介绍，所以本文的目的是介绍放大学的开放式学习．所以选B．2. Last year my daughter and I rescued several hurt street baby dogs and we had the homeless dog vaccinated（接种疫苗） and taken in by a local animal rescue center here in Mumbai, India where we, live as foreigners． We have been volunteering at the shelter ever since． I was recently feeling the push to serve more, so I scheduled a Saturday visit． My daughter had social invitations, but she also felt the push to visit the shelter, so she planned to go there with her friends and me, later in the day instead． We piled up old blankets, sheets and pillows to take along and donate． On arriving and touring, we met 500 dogs and 200 cats being cared for at this shelter． After the tour we served meals to the puppies in the sick or injured puppy room． We held and comforted those who would clearly survive their injuries and several who were so sick that the volunteer vet on hand said they had a 50% chance of being alive next week． Then we fed two sick and abandoned young kittens．While feeding the animals I watched the workers who were cleaning out some of the dog houses with healthy dogs who would be returned to the streets． I was touched most by how often they stopped in their duty to pet and play with these dogs． They did it with such love． While some workers and volunteers were paid, others were paid nothing to support these animals．My daughter and I stayed for 4﹣5 hours, beyond the time she had scheduled to meet friends for lunch． She chose to cancel her social date and spend more time with these animals despite the tough conditions． Tired and dirty, we felt blessed to share some time with people who care deeply for relieving the suffering of so many vulnerable beings． Andthen we went back． May all the sick and injured animals be relieved of their suffering．（1）Why did the author plan a Saturday visit to the shelter？________A.To apply to be a real social volunteer．B.To build up homes for homeless dogs．C.To do more work for homeless animals．D.To attend her daughter’s gatherings with friends．（2）According to the second paragraph，________．A.not all of the hurt animals in the shelter could keep alive．B.the a uthor’s daughter finally accepted social invitations．C.the author merely fed sick dogs with his daughter and friends．D.most hurt animals in the shelter have a 50% chance of being alive．（3）What moved the author most while volunteering？________A.The animals led a happy life in the shelter．B.The workers showed deep love to the animals．C.The workers were paid nothing to do their work．D.Many healthy animals would come back to the streets．（4）What is the last paragraph mainly about？________A.The schedule of the author’s daughter．B.The author’s wish to return to care animals．C.The reasons for the author’s daughter missing her social date．D.The feelings of the father and daughter as volunteers in the shelter．【答案】CABD【考点】完形综合阅读理解综合【解析】文章为记叙文，介绍作者和女儿到一个动物救济所照顾无家可归的动物，他们被工作人员的爱心感动．【解答】（1）C．细节理解题．根据文章第一段的句子We have been volunteering at the shelter ever since． I was recently feeling the push to serve more， so I scheduled a Saturday visit．可知，作者计划一个星期六去动物救济所为一些无家可归的动物做些事情．故选C．（2）A．细节理解题．根据文章第二段的句子 We held and comforted those who would clearly survive their injuries and several who were so sick that the volunteer vet on hand said they had a 50% chance of being alive next week．可知，不是所有受伤的动物在动物救济所还存活的．故选A．（3）B．细节理解题．根据文章第三段的句子I was touched most by how often they stopped in their duty to pet and play with these dogs． They did it with such love．可知，在做志愿者的时候工作人员对动物的爱让作者感动．故选B．（4）D．细节理解题．根据文章的句子Tired and dirty， we felt blessed to share some time with people who care deeply for relieving the suffering of so many vulnerable beings．可知，最后一段主要介绍作者和女儿在做志愿者的时候的感觉．故选D．3. A survey of university backgrounds of heads of major global companies found that Harvard in the United States was the most likely place to have studied in．The Times Higher Education magazine ranked the universities attended by chief executive officers （CEO） of Fortune Global 500 companies． There are four US universities in thetop 10, with three from France, two from Japan and one from South Korea． The highest ranked UK university is Oxford in 21st place．This league table, described as the Alma Mater Index, shows which universities aroundthe world taught the bosses of some of the world’s biggest companies． One in 20 had a degree from a single institution, Harvard． This included Margaret C． Whitman of Hewlett﹣Packard, Jeffrey R． Immelt of General Electric and Vittorio Colao of Vodafone．But the top 10 for producing business leaders does not contain all the usual names that appear at the top of university rankings． Oxford and Cambridge are absent, but the University of Pennsylvania in the US and Keio University in Japan are included, along with three French universities, headed by the Ecole Polytechnique．Across the top 100, universities from the US ________, followed by universities in China, Japan, France and Germany． There are more Ceos who went to university in Asia than in Europe． In terms of national comparisons, UK universities produced the sixth highest number of global chief executives, with Oxford in 21st place and Cambridge in 45th place．But even though Harvard might have taught the biggest number of bosses from the top500 companies, it was not attended by any of the heads of the biggest 10 companies, who were from a more diverse range of universities．Royal Dutch Shell is headed by a graduate of Zurich University of AppliedSciences; Walmart is headed by a student of Georgia Tech and Exxon Mobil has a chief executive from the University of Texas, Austin． Three of the leaders of these biggest companies went to university in China and the head of Volkswagen went to university in Stuttgart．（1）How many Asian universities are among the world’s top 10 universities for global CEOs？________A.One．B.Two．C.Three．D.Four．（2）What does the underlined word “dominate” in Paragraph 5 probably mean？________A.Decrease．B.Accelerate．C.Take the lead．D.Make great progress．（3）What can we learn about the UK universities？________A.Cambridge University ranks highest among them．B.None of them are among the top 10 list of the survey．C.They performed better than French universities on the list．D.They produced the second most number of global CEOs．（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text？________A.The Rankings of the Famous Universities in the World．B.Which Is Described as the best University in the world？．C.Students Are Currently Entering Various top﹣class Universities．D.Which University Tops the League Table of Where Bosses Studied？．【答案】CCBD【考点】阅读理解综合【解析】本文是一篇科教类阅读，文章主要介绍了对全球大公司领导人的大学背景调查发现，美国哈佛大学是他们最有可能就读的地方等有关研究．【解答】（1）C．细节理解题．根据There are four US universities in the top 10， with three from France， two from Japan and one from South Korea．可知，亚洲共有三所．故选C．（2）C．词义猜测题．根据上下文内容可知，Across the top 100， universities from the US dominate， followed by universities in China， Japan， France and Germany．句意为在100强中，美国的大学占主导地位，其次是中国，日本，法国和德国的大学．故选C．（3）B．推理判断题．根据But even though Harvard might have taught the biggest number of bosses from the top 500 companies， it was not attended by any of the heads of the biggest 10 companies， who were from a more diverse range of universities可以推测出，美国大学的他们都没有进入调查的前10名．故选B．（4）D．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了对全球大公司领导人的大学背景调查发现，美国哈佛大学是他们最有可能就读的地方的有关研究．故选D．4. Could your weekend lie﹣in（睡懒觉） kill you? " asked the Daily mail． It is said in a study that sleeping more at weekends can increase the risk of heart disease． Since most of us change our sleep schedule depending on whether it’s a work or non﹣work day, it’s an interesting question． Is the lie﹣in really so dangerous? Researchers say that changing sleep patterns causes social jet lag． Is that even a thing?Changing our sleeping hours causes the effect of crossing a time zone﹣it makes us sleepy during the day． People who changed their sleep patterns were also more likely to gain weight during the study and more suited to going to bed and waking late because of the change of their biological clock． They were more at risk of these changes than earlier sleepers and risers． The study also shows an association between switching sleep patterns and changes in some blood results．It does not show that anyone’s developing heart disease was because they had lie﹣ins．Jim Horne, one of the professors of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University, says the concept of social jet lag is likely to feed our anxiety about sleep, so we should really stop worrying so much and have a limited weekend lie﹣in． Worry is bad for sleep and we naturally compensate for not getting enough rest in the week by lying﹣in at weekends, so we shouldn’t stop ________． However, we should limit the time．Studies show that if you accumulate a five﹣hour sleep debt during the week, then you only need one and a half hours of extra sleep on your days off to make up for it． It wouldbe a shame to be scared of a lie﹣in． Studies of sleep and risk factors for heart disease can struggle to tell between poor sleep causing stress and stress disrupting sleep． Work stress can cause both a rise in blood pressure and changes in sleep patterns． Sleep is the test for the state of one’s health,and the most important thing that happens when you don’t get enough of it is that you feel sleepy．（1）What’s the probable effect of changing our sleep patterns？________A.Becoming unhealthy．B.Losing weight quickly．C.Easily adapting to time zones．D.Becoming early sleepers and risers．（2）What is Jim Horne’s attitude towards the weekend lie﹣in？________A.Negative．B.Doubtful．C.Unconcerned．D.Supportive．（3）What does the underlined phrase “doing it” in Paragraph 3 refer to？________A.Lying﹣in．B.Worrying．C.Sleeping early．pensating for the limit．（4）What can we infer from the text？________A.The sleep debt must be paid off completely．B.The weekend lie﹣in is a bad habit for all people．C.The more hours one sleeps， the healthier he will be．D.Poor sleep may result from and cause stress in turn．【答案】ADAD【考点】阅读理解综合【解析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了一项研究表明，周末多睡会增加患心脏病的风险．【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据文章People who changed their sleep patterns were also more likely to gain weight during the study and more suited to going to bed and waking late because of the change of their biological clock可知改变我们的睡眠模式可能变得不健康；故选A．（2）D．态度判断题．根据文章Jim Horne， one of the professors of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University， says the concept of social jet lag is likely to feed our anxiety about sleep， so we should really stop worrying so much and have a limited weekend lie﹣in可知吉姆•霍恩对周末卧床的态度是支持的；故选D．（3）A．词义猜测题．根据文章Worry is bad for sleep and we naturally compensate for not getting enough rest in the week by lying﹣in at weekends，so we shouldn’t stop doingit可知担心对睡眠有害，我们自然会通过周末躺在床上来弥补一周没有得到足够的休息，所以我们不应该停止这样做；意为多睡；故选A．（4）D．推理判断题．根据文章Studies of sleep and risk factors for heart disease can struggle to tell between poor sleep causing stress and stress disrupting sleep可知从课文中可以推断出睡眠不足可能是由压力引起的；故选D．第二节（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．Over the course of my life， I come to realize we will have unpleasant feelings from time to time． Our loved ones will pass away， our friends and families will disappoint us， and the challenges of life will make us angry and frustrated．（1）_______ I have experienced a lot and find out some effective ways to help express our feelings．（2）_______ When expressing strong feelings， many people intend to start talking over the other person instead of listening to what he or she is saying． If you do so，you won’t have the possibility of clearing up any misunderstandings．Exercise to help deal with depression． Despite the commonly held belief that people needto let off their anger to help reduce its damaging effects， research indicates that this method is not helpful and can actually increase anger． However， exercise is very effective at relieving symptoms of sadness and anxiety．（3）_______Allow yourself to cry． Crying is viewed as a sign of weakness in some cultures．（4）_______Many people end up feeling better after crying， especially if they are in a secure environment around loved ones．Try expressing yourself through art．（5）_______For example， art can help survivors process their feelings． These methods are powerful because they remove the need to create words， allowing you to access your feelings directly．A． Remember to listen．B． Talk to a good friend or a family member．C． However， it is a valuable outlet for your negative feelings．D． Do control yourself and try not let your anger hurt other persons．E． Therefore， try slow exercises like yoga to help you relax and calm down．F． when those painful feelings arise， we should know how to deal with them properly．G． Studies suggest artistic expression is a healthy， helpful way to express your feelings．【答案】F,A,E,C,G【考点】七选五阅读【解析】本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了在我的一生中，我逐渐意识到我们会时不时地有不愉快的感觉．我们所爱的人会逝去，我们的朋友和家人会让我们失望，生活的挑战会让我们愤怒和沮丧．【解答】1﹣5 FAECG（1）F．细节理解题．根据“I have experienced a lot and find out some effective ways to help express our feelings．我经历了很多，找到了一些有效的方法来表达我们的感情．”可知此处应填“当这些痛苦的感觉出现时，我们应该知道如何正确处理它们．”．故选F．（2）A．细节理解题．根据“When expressing strong feelings， many people intend to start talking over the other person instead of listening to what he or she is saying当表达强烈的感情时，许多人会开始谈论对方，而不是听他或她在说什么”可知此处应填“记得要听”．故选A．（3）E．推理判断题．根据“Allow yourself to cry让自己哭”可知此处应填“因此，尝试像瑜伽这样的慢运动来帮助你放松和平静下来”．故选E．（4）C．推理判断题．根据“Crying is viewed as a sign of weakness in some cultures．在某些文化中，哭被看作是软弱的表现”可知此处应填“然而，它是你负面情绪的一个很有价值的发泄渠道．”．故选C．（5）G．推理判断题．根据“Try expressing yourself through art．尝试通过艺术表达自己”可知此处应填研究表明艺术表现是一种表达感情的健康的，有益的方式．故选G．第三部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节完形填空（每小题1.5分，共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．My kids sat on Gee’s living room floor and respectfully lifted Christmas decorations out of a cardboard box． They shouted with （1）_______when they discovered a tiny toy cat． Finally, my son was （2）_______about a tiny modern helicopter, just on the contrary, my daughter with a （3）_______Mickey Mouse．Gee stood beside them, （4）_______each treasure． She turned to me and continued to say she and Tom built their （5）_______over time by buying one or two nice ones each year in the after﹣Christmas sales． Eventually, we（6）_______, with boxes in my arms and she was smiling． Her （7）_______belongings, gathered over a lifetime, found a new home．We first （8）_______Tom and Gee in the early days of our marriage． Jim and I worked full﹣time, and in the morning we laid our garbage cans on the roadside, （9）_______to wait the long, lonely 10 hours there until we returned to （10）_______them, because we were very busy． Instead, we’d come home every day to find them neatly（11）_______in their spot next to our garage．（12）_______we finally saw an elderly man who（13）_______with his 10﹣year﹣old grandson across from us pick it up．Tom and Gee （14）_______picked up garbage cans and taught us what it（15）_______to be a neighbor．They taught us that home doesn’t end at a property line． It （16）_______to all these people． These people, the （17）_______among them and the love that flows through them all explain what a home is．This Christmas, we’ll decorate our tree with Gee’s （18）_______．We’ll bring beautifully packaged Christmas presents to some （19）_______like the old man． To others, we’ll just （20）_______a wave and a “Merry Christmas．”（1）A.painB.delightC.embarrassmentD.caution（2）A.crazyB.anxiousC.calmD.doubtfulA.wornB.slightC.traditionalD.silly（4）A.designingB.gettingC.hidingD.explaining（5）A.collectionsB.interestC.possessionsD.pleasure（6）A.refusedB.arrivedC.selectedD.left（7）A.strangeB.preciousC.modernD.spare（8）A.acceptedB.invitedC.metD.thanked（9）A.boundB.consciousC.afraidD.willing（10）A.store upB.deal withC.make outD.care about（11）A.buriedB.transformedC.developedD.placed（12）A.ThenB.ActuallyC.PreviouslyD.Therefore（13）A.workedB.quarrelledC.livedD.wandered（14）A.carelesslyB.quietlyC.casuallyD.angrily（15）A.resistedB.reflectedC.meantD.expected（16）A.turnsB.addsC.agreesD.extends（17）A.controlB.wordsC.connectionsfortA.decorationsB.fundC.methodsD.help（19）A.partnersB.neighborsC.colleaguesD.relatives（20）A.stopB.createC.keepD.exchange【答案】BACDADBCABDACBCDCABD【考点】完形综合【解析】本文属于教育文化类阅读，作者讲述的是由于平时工作忙碌，却受到了邻居的默默帮助，作者一家深受感动，并用实际行动加以回馈，告诉我们邻里之间要和睦团结，互帮互助．【解答】（1）B．考查名词及语境理解．根据常识及下文when they discovered a tiny toy cat可知孩子们看到礼物后会因为高兴而欢呼雀跃，故答案为B．（2）A．考查形容词及语境理解．根据Finally， my son was （2）about a tiny modern helicopter可知最后儿子痴迷的是小型的现代直升机，故答案为A．（3）C．考查形容词及语境理解．根据前文modern helicopter， just on the contrary可知女儿喜欢的是传统的米老鼠，故答案为C．（4）D．考查动词及语境理解．根据下文She turned to me and continued to say 可知此处是Gee 向我们解释，故答案为D．（5）A．考查名词及语境理解．根据下文 gathered over a lifetime， found a new home 可知这是她和Tom花了好长时间不断收集的，故答案为A．（6）D．考查动词及语境理解．根据下文Eventually， we（6）， with boxes in my armsand she was smiling可知最后作者和其他孩子拿着礼物离开了，故答案为D．（7）B．考查形容词及语境理解．根据Her （7）belongings，gathered over a lifetime，found a new home可知被她收集了一辈子的宝贵礼物，最后终于有了归宿，故答案为B．（8）C．考查动词及语境理解．根据Tom and Gee in the early days of our marriage可知作者是在婚礼上见到的Tom和Gee，故答案为C．（9）A．考查形容词及语境理解．根据下文 lonely 10 hours there until we returned 可知此处垃圾一定会在路旁放上好久时间，故答案为A．（10）B．考查动词短语及语境理解．A． store up储存； B． deal with处理；C． make out理解，辨认； D． care about 关心；根据until we returned to （10）them，because we were very busy可知由于作者和丈夫很忙，只能下班回来再处理垃圾，故答案为B．（11）D．考查动词及语境理解．根据前文we laid our garbage cans on the roadside可知此处用place，此处place为动词，与lay同义，故答案为D．（12）A．考查副词及语境理解．根据下文we finally saw an elderly man 可知然后他们看到一位老人，故答案为A．（13）C．考查动词及语境理解．根据下文we finally saw an elderly man who（13）with his 10﹣year﹣old grandson across from us pick it up可知老人和十岁的孙子住在一起，故答案为C．（14）B．考查副词及语境理解．根据前文Tom and Gee （14）picked up garbage cans可知Tom 和 Gee是悄悄地收拾的垃圾箱，并没有让作者一家知道，故答案为B．（15）C．考查动词及语境理解．A． resisted抵制； B． reflected 反射；C． meant意味着； D． expected 期望；根据taught us what it（15）to be a neighbor可知Tom 和Gee教会了作者邻居的意义是什么，故答案为C．（16）D．考查动词及语境理解．根据下文the love that flows through them all explain what a home is可知家的概念可以延伸到其他人，故答案为D．（17）C．考查名词及语境理解．根据These people， the （17）among them and the love that flows through them all explain what a home is可知这些人，他们之间的联系以及流淌在他们身上的爱，都解释了家是什么，故答案为C．（18）A．考查名词及语境理解．根据前文第一句My kids sat on Gee’s living room floor and respectfully lifted Christmas decorations out of a cardboard box可知这个圣诞节，我们将用Gee的装饰品来装饰我们的树，故答案为A．（19）B．考查名词及语境理解．根据前文to be a neighbor可知此处是指像老人一样的邻居，故答案为B．（20）D．考查动词及语境理解．根据To others，we’ll just （20）a wave and a “Merry Christmas．”可知对其他人来说，我们只是交换一个挥手致意和一个“圣诞快乐”，故答案为D．第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）计阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式．阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

广东省佛山市2018届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题一、完形填空On June 23, 1970. I had just left the Army after completing my one-year duty in Vietnam. I was on ____ returning home in Texas. I had been warned about the ____ of our fellow countrymen. There was no ____ welcome for us when we came home from that unpopular war.I sat, in uniform, in a window seat, ____ eye contact with my fellow passengers. NO one was sitting next to me, which added to my _____. A little girl suddenly appeared in the passage. She ____ and, without saying a word, ____ handed me a magazine. I accepted her ____, her quiet “welcome home.” All I could say was, “Thank you.” Her small gesture of ____ was the first I had experienced in a long time.I always believe in the connection between ____ when they reach out to one another.That girl ____ has no memory of what happened years ago. She might have been told to do that by her mother. It doesn’t matter ____ she gave me the magazine. The ____ thing is that she did.Since then, I have followed her example and tried. in different ways for different people, to ____ for them. Like me on that plane ride long ago, they will ____ know why a stranger gave a hand. But I absolutely know that my ____ since then are all because of that little girl. Her kindness of offering a magazine to a ____, scared and lonely soldier has been ____ throughout my life. I have to believe that my small ____ have the same effect on others. And to that little girl, now a ____, I would like to say again: thank you.1．A. bus B. train C. plane D. boat2．A. stories B. difficulties C. unfriendliness D. enthusiasm3．A. hometown B. school C. cold D. immediate4．A. seeking B. noticing C. keeping D. avoiding5．A. pride B. loneliness C. anger D. excitement6．A. smiled B. listened C. turned around D. bent down7．A. naturally B. proudly C. shyly D. worriedly8．A. offer B. donation C. accompany D. contact9．A. invitation B. sympathy C. agreement D. inspiration10．A. soldiers B. strangers C. families D. girls11．A. similarly B. finally C. immediately D. undoubtedly12．A. when B. how C. why D. where13．A. memorable B. satisfactory C. important D. valuable14．A. do the same B. find a seat C. get things ready D. pass a magazine15．A. always B. never C. happily D. obviously16．A. feelings B. ideas C. models D. attempts17．A. busy B. young C. excited D. tired18．A. accepted B. spread C. honored D. neglected19．A. actions B. benefits C. donations D. sacrifices20．A. stranger B. wife C. mother D. woman二、阅读理解The Five Best Countries TO Move To For RetirementRetiring in a different country is gaming popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirementCosta RicaMild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees(退休人员）to Costa Rica. The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process. With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per monthfrom Social Security or a similar source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U. S. MalaysiaRetirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery. Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices. Immigrants enjoy convenience and comfort in their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.MexicoBecause it’s close to the U.S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders. Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly. English speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.PanamaGentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees. Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract retirees to Panama. An income of $2,000 per month covers modest living costs. Furthermore, the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visa.EcuadorLazy coastal towns, sun-shining hot spots, and nature-filled views wait for immigrants seeking a carefree lifestyle. Public transportation costs in Ecuador make owning a vehicle unnecessary. A bus ride only costs 25 cents and taxi rides will run about $3.21．What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have in common?A. Convenient shopping.B. Relatively low living cost.C. Various cultural activities.D. Simple immigration procedures.22．Which country’s location specially attracts retirees from the U.S.?A. Malaysia’s.B. Mexico’s.C. Panama’s.D. Ecuador’s.23．What is the main reason for retirees to choose Panama’?A. Beautiful beaches.B. A booming economy.C. A pleasant climate.D. Discounts for retirees.The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has welcomed home two paintings by the Dutch master, more than 14 years after they were ripped (抢) off the museum’s wall in a nighttime theft. Museum director Axel Rueger called their return “one of the most special days in the history of the museum.”The paintings were discovered last year by Italian police while they were searchin g suspected Italian criminals’ farmhouse near Naples for evidence of drug dealing. The two paintings were wrapped in cotton sheets. They were stuffed in a box and hidden behind a wall in a toilet when they were found.The paintings were considered among the artworks most searched for in the world. After years in darkness, they can now shine again. They are back on display at the museum before being taken to the conservation studio for repair. Fortunately, they suffered remarkably little damage as thieves who had climbed up a ladder and broken a window to get into the museum in 2004 rip them out of their frames.“It is not only a surprise that the works have been recovered but it’s even more surprising they are in relatively unharmed condition,” Rueger said.The museum director was on vacation when the call came last year from Italian authorities who believed they had recovered the paintings. He didn’t celebrate right away. He’d had calls li this before.“I was hopeful but also a little hesitant. Over these ye ars, we had so many occasions when people phoned us, contacted us, claiming that they knew something about the whereabouts (下落) of the works and each time it was false, the trace went cold,” he said. “So...the way has been till of disappointment.” But muse um experts sent to Italyto check the authenticity(真实性) of the works quickly turned Rueger’s doubts into delight.Rueger said the paintings are now back permanently at the museum, which is home to dozens of works by Van Gogh. “I’m very confident that everything is safe in the museum from now on,” he said.24．How were the stolen paintings found?A. The police found them by accident.B. The arrested thieves gave information.C. Some drug dealers offered clues.D. The police knew the hidden place.25．What surprised Rueger most about the lost paintings?A. They were stolen at night.B. They were found at last.C. They suffered little damage.D. The search took 14 years.26．When Rueger got the call from Italian authorities, he .A. didn’t believe themB. felt quite relievedC. planned to celebrateD. doubted the news27．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A. Reuger gradually lost interest in the search.B. The number of false calls was greatly reduced.C. Rueger felt cold because of too many false calls.D. The chance to find the paintings became slim.Imagine that you’re the creator and show runner of the newest comedy show on television. Only it isn’t so popular yet, and your live Studio audience isn’t giving you the big laughs the show deserves. Do you film the show all over again, hoping that this time the audience will laugh? Or is there another option for making a joke sound funnier than it was received?Sweeten(改善) the sound by adding a laugh track! “Sweetening,” or the addition of sound effects such as laughs, screams, and other audience-produced noises to the audio track of a TV show, has been used since the 1940s to produce the appearance, or rather the sound, of an engaged and entertained response to a show’s come dy. Laugh tracks came into existence as not only a solution, and sometimes replacement, for an unengaged live audience but also as a way to engage an at-home audience into a more-traditional, public, and theaterlike experience. Adding a laugh track to a te levision show makes the viewers at home feel much less like they’re sitting on a couch staring at the television screen and much more like they’re in a room full of laughing happy people to varying degrees of success.Though the art of sweetening has risen and fallen in popularity over the past 60 years, credit for its creation and continued use is owed to laugh-track pioneer and sound engineer Charles Douglass. Douglass was the first to develop, in 1953, a machine for producing “canned laughter”, accessibl e at the push of a button or pull of a lever (操纵杆). Despite being artificial, sensibly edited laugh tracks are found by television studios to bring about a positive audience response, as their use is usually accompanied by higher ratings and increased audience memory. Though some television audiences may disagree with the value of the laugh track, the cheerful and repetitive sound holds a permanent place in the history and future of television comedy.28．The author uses the first paragraph to .A. i ntroduce the topic “sweetening”B. seek solutions for the problemC. point out a way of making comediesD. arouse readers’ interest in comedies29．What effect does a laugh track produce?A. The creation of a show.B. Funnier sound in a show,C. More engaged live audienceD. Communication among TV viewers.30．What’s the author’s attitude towards the use of the laugh track?A. Doubtful.B. Positive.C. Neutral (中立的).D. Uncertain,31．What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The reason for using laugh tracks.B. The brief history of laugh tracks.C. The development of TV comedies.D. The way to improve television shows.Academic learning is usually in the spotlight at school, but teaching elementary-age students “soft” skills like self-control and how to get along with others might help to keep at-risk kids out of criminal trouble in the future. Once a program called Fast Track was started in the early 1990s for more than 7,600 children of 55 schools in America. They were identified by their teachers and parents to be at high risk for developing aggressive behavioral problems. The students were randomly divided into two groups; half took part in the intervention, which included a teacher-led curriculum, parent training groups, academic tutoring and lessons in self-control and social skills. The program, which lasted from first grade through 10th grade, reduced delinquency(少年犯罪), arrests and use of health and mental health services as the students aged through adolescence and young adulthood.In another latest study, by looking at the data from nearly 900 students in previous findings, researchers found that about a third of the influence on future crime outcomes was due to the social and self-regulation skills the students learned from ages 6 to 11.The academic skills, or hard skills like learning of physics, which were taught as part of Fast Track, turned out to have less of an influence on crime and delinquency rates than did the soft skills, which are associated with emotional(情绪的) intelligence. Soft skills might include teaching kids to work cooperatively in a group or teaching them how to think about the long-term consequences when they make a decision.Researchers drew the conclusion that these soft skills should be emphasized even more in our education system and in our system of socializing children. Parents should do all they can to promote these skills with their children as should education policymakers. To the extent we can improve those skills, we can improve outcomes in delinquency.32．Fast Track was intended for children who .A. were randomly chosen from their schoolsB. had some problems with academic learningC. often went against their teachers and parents’ wishesD. were considered to have criminal trouble in the future33．What can be learned about "the intervention" in Paragraph 2?A. It included all the students.B. It focused on social skills.C. It improved health services.D. It had positive outcomes.34．Compared with soft skills, hard skills .A. almost have no influence on studentsB. are more affected by students’ emotionC. are mainly related to academic learningD. offer children greater self-control abilities35．Which is the best title for the passage?A. Soft Social Skills MatterB. Fast Track Helps ChildrenC. How to Prevent DelinquencyD. What to DO for Education三、七选五Taking on a part-time job while pursuing a degree is hard work, but there are great benefits from that. Students with part-time jobs can eam their own money, develop good time-management skills, and gain experience in the workplace.36．As they come into adulthood, earning an income can increase their confidence. Some students need to work through school to afford tuition. 37．Still, the money will be theirs to spend as they wish, and they may appreciate it more because they worked for it.Students taking on a job on top of their studies will have less free time than non-working students. 38．They learn to skip fun activities to finish their responsibilities. This prepares them for life after school wh en they can’t find excuses for work that’s not finished in time,Often, students take jobs that introduce them to their preferred career after school is over. 39．Even students who work in places not connected to their majors will look more impressive to potential employers. Employers look for employees who understand the work environment and work well as part of a team. 40．That will make it much easier for them to change their roles after leaving school.A. Others will set the money aside to pay back student loans.B. Other students may have to get help from their parents.C. Students having part-time jobs usually get employed easily after graduation.D. Having a part-time job helps students to get accustomed to the professional world.E. They tend to be better planners as they make sure they complete every task on deadline.F. Students who take part-time jobs will have more money than they would have otherwise.G. This allows them to gain experience in the business and begin meeting people in that field.四、短文改错41．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。

揭阳市2018年高中毕业班高考第二次模拟考试英语本试卷分三部分。

满分120分。

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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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThe International Voluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year. Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4-5 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks. These young people are joined by 4-5 young people from 3-4 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.Example Youth Exchanges:Youth Exchange 1Location: IrelandOther nationalities: Ireland, Spain, Italy, HungaryTheme: Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities—exploring howlocal issues facing our communities are connected to global issues. The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities.Youth Exchange 2Location: FranceOther nationalities: Bulgaria, Italy, FranceTheme: Organic gardening & continual living. This project will take place in a natural park, where the group will take part in gardening activities and games／workshops about continuous development.Youth Exchange 3Location: MacedoniaOther nationalities: Serbia, Turkey, IrelandTheme: Foster social inclusion and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities. Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.Youth Exchange 4Location: ItalyOther nationalities: Italy, Bulgaria, GreeceTheme: A social-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuable development, regarded as a process of civil rights and active citizenship. Over 10 days, the group will participate in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment.21.What do you focus on when travelling in France?A. Gardening work．B. Civil rights．C. Developing social inclusion．D. Rebuilding communities．22.If you are interested in protecting the environment，you can take part in ________.A . Youth Exchange 1 B. Youth Exchange 2C. Youth Exchange 3D. Youth Exchange 423.Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with?A. SpainB. ItalyC. IrelandD. FranceBI live in Minnesota,which is unfairly famous for terrible winters. Buffalo is far more wintry,whereas Seattle’s winters are more bitter. Our winters tend to be brilliantly sunny and cheerful. But,of course, it’s different for a visitor.Lightweight thermal (保暖的) wear is good. Back in the day,we wore layers and layers of heavy woolens. A boy of 13 carrying 35 pounds of wet wool on his back does not feelvery cold. Today you can buy outfits filled with goose feathers as well as thermal boots and caps to keep you warm.When I was a youth,there was no such phrase as global warming. We never got warm,not even at night,when we slept under piles of blankets because Dad believed that if you couldn’t see your breath when you talked,then the thermostat was turned up too high and you were wasting fuel. So 45 degrees was room temperature,and we wore long woolens to bed.We arose in the cold,dark dawn,and walked forth into the snowstorm to catch the school bus. We huddled(蜷缩) by the highway,praying for the bus to come,while wolves moved around eyeballing us for signs of sleepiness. When you have survived wolves,then the winters of today are a walk in the park.Enduring winter is only a start —embracing（拥抱）winter is what you should struggle for. Winter gives a sense of purpose and saves one from a life of self-gratification(自我满足）,lying down and posting photos on Facebook. You have promises to keep. A sidewalk to clear. Two inches of snow over a layer of ice — you may as well set a leg trap for the elderly as leaving the walk unswept.You have children to raise. Remove their fingers from their smart phones,and lead them outdoors so they can absorb the wisdom of winter. We are animals. Life is not mainly about self-expression. It is about finding food and clothing and shelter,about sticking with the pack and not wandering off. Everyoneis just as cold as you. No complaining.24. What are Minnesota's winters like in the author's eyes?A. They are wonderful.B. They are unbearable.C. They are colder than Buffalo’ s.D. They are comfortable for visitors.25. When the author was young, ________.A. he kept talking to keep warmB. he suffered from winters’ nightsC. his dad tried his best to warm himD. his room was always at a high temperature26. The underlined part “the winters of today are a walk in the park” in Paragraph 4 implies that today's winters are ________.A. warmB. quietC. shortD. pleasant27. The author suggests that people ________.A. store enough food for cold wintersB. lend the neighbors a helping handC. step outside and appreciate wintersD. say goodbye to modern technologyCYou might not realize just how much work goes into making a newspaper. Apart from searching for a good story and the endless editing required to correct mistakes, copy editors need to make sure that everything fits perfectly. A good headline tells as much as possible in a short space. There never seems to be quite enough space to express completely what you want to say.News headlines often focus on the central and most important new information. The relevantly insignificant information might be left out in order to stress the main idea or just to be brief. News headlines are featured by the vivid language. They add something special to attract readers’ eyes. Because the headline aims to describe the main focus of the story in six or seven words, every word counts and accuracy is decisive. For instance, “stab”(刺杀) is a better verb than “kill” because it tells the reader how the criminal did his deed; similarly, “Toyota” is a better noun than “car”. But the make of a good headline is not characterized necessarily by the amount of information in it. For instance, the front-page headline on the Los Angeles Times on September 11—the day New York’s World Trade Center was attacked—simply read “TERROR STRIKES”, all in capitals（大写字母）. While these two words do not describe how, where or why the buildings were attacked, theywere accompanied by a half-page photo that captured(捕捉) the event in which around 3,000 people lost their lives.28. What is vital in making news besides a good story and perfect edition?A. An appropriate headline.B. A capital headline.C. Vivid language.D. A brief report.29. News headlines should be ________.A. attractiveB. countableC. insignificantD. long enough30. The underlined word “they” in the last paragra ph refers to ________.A. the buildingsB. the two wordsC. the peopleD. the twin towers31. The example of “TERROR STRIKES” is used to support the view that________.A. a good headline tells as much as possible in a short spaceB. news headines often focus on the central and most important news informationC. a good headline is not marked necessarily by the amount of information in itD. news headlines are featured by the vivid languageDWhenever we see a button, we want to press it because we know that something will happen. This is true in most cases, for example, on a doorbell. But some buttons are actually fake(假的), like the “close” button on a lift.Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they don’t have the pati ence to wait for the lift doors to shut. But lifts’ “close” buttons are a complete trick, at least in the US －the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the US, making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter. Only US firefighters and repairmen can use the buttons to speed up the door-closing process if they have a code or special keys.But to normal lift rid ers, the buttons aren’t completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.“A sense of control is very important. It reduces stress and increases well-being,”said Ellen J. Langer, a psychology professor at HarvardUniversity. Experts also added that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose.For example, pedestrian crosswalk buttons don’t live up to their names either. Pressing them used to help make the traffic signals change faster, but that was before computer controlled traffic signals were introduced.But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are aware of these little “white lies”, they still continue to push fake but tons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.32. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To explore the functions of fake buttons.B. To describe different buttons.C. To analyze various habits of pushing buttons.D. To explain the advantages and disadvantages of fake buttons.33. What can we learn about the “close” buttons on a lift in America?A. They work when people press them hard.B. They were designed only for a sense of control.C. They never speed up the door-closing process.D. They take the safety of the disabled into account.34. What can we infer about pedestrian crosswalk buttons?A. They can make people feel better.B. They help computers work faster.C. They can control the traffic signals.D. They help pedestrians cross quickly.35. Which may be the best title for the passage?A. Buttons in the USA.B. Buttons Always Lie.C. Buttons May not Work.D. “Close” Buttons on Lifts.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。

【关键字】试题2018年广东省茂名市高三二模试题英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题3分，满分45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。

ASpecial ProgramsCareer StoriesWhat do you want to be when growing up? Hear first-hand from four Science Centre staff on the different career paths they have taken. Our real-life role models share their experiences and demonstrate that pathways to success, while unique to everyone, are based on the development of 21st century competencies and a commitment to lifelong learning.Duration: 60 minutesTime: 10:30-11:30Dates: May 13 & 27, 2018Price: $15 per studentClimate ChangeUnderstand the complex connections between human activity, greenhouse gases, heat transfer and climate change. Investigate past climate data , see ocean acidification in action and compare Canada to the world. Use a physical climate model to test whether you can stabilize the Earth’s climate.Duration: 45 minutesTimes: 10-10:45, 11-11:45, 12-12:45, 1-1:45 and 2-2:45Dates: June 18, 23 & 24, 2018Price: $10 per studentCharacteristics of ElectricityWitness the power of electricity with shocking demonstrations. From Galvani to Tesla, re discover the practical applications of current, circuits and resistance. Understand how electric energy is generated, and be a part of a human electric circuit. Get energized with a sparktacular static electric discharge（静电释放）!Duration: 55 minutesTime: 11-11:55Dates: July 24, 2018Price: $10 per studentMental Health: The Science of AnxietyYour heart is racing, your mouth is dry and your stomach is in knots! Don’t worry, everyone feels anxious sometimes. Explore what’s really going on in our brains when we experience anxiety, how it affects our bodies and why stress can sometimes be a good thing. This presentation explains how our brains and bodies react to stress, while introducing students to evidencebased approaches. Mental health applies to everyone — we can all take steps to enjoy life and deal with the challenges you face each day!Duration: 45 minutesTimes: 11-11:45Dates: August 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2018Price: $10 per student1. What do we know about the program Career Stories?A. It offers tips on lifelong learning.B. It is presented with moral stories.C. It is based on first hand experiences.D. It provides practical pathways to success.2. Which of the programs is available in June?A. Career Stories.B. Climate Change.C. Characteristics of Electricity.D. Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety.3. What can you acquire in Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety?A. How mental concerns are handled.B. How electric energy is generated.C. How a human electric circuit develops.D. How extreme feelings affect our bodies.1.解析：根据Career Stories 部分“ Hear first hand from four Science Centre staff on the different career paths they have taken.”可知答案为C。

广东佛山市2018届高三英语4月二模试题（带解析）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题，满分30)ALeeds Castle is in Kent, England 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone It is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the cast of the village of Leeds It has been open to the public since 1976Opening time April to September 1000—1800 October to March 1000~1700 TicketsTickets are valid for one year from date of purchase giving free repeat visits to the Castle, grounds and attractions Excludes special ticketed events and Christmas Day Adult tickets ￡24 singleChild tickets ￡16 single (4~1ears old)Kid ticket free (under 4)TransportationCoach or express National Express from London to Leeds Castle directlyTrain Any train from southern cities to Bearsted transfer by Spot Travel to Leeds Castle 15 minutes’ ride, goes by each hourThe Upstairs Tour Thursday 21st April, 1130amSee the State bedrooms, not normally on shoto the public Hear about the guests of the roaring 19walking assistants who served as guides as well as being thoroughly instructed in the art of making a saleMr Selfridge did much to make the department store a。

广东省广州市2018届第二次模拟考试英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。

1. What does Bob think of his first day at wo rk?A. Exciting.B. Borin g.C. Interesting.2. How many pages of hom ework will they do?A. Three.B. Two.C. Four.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. When Jim will return.B. Where Tom flew to.C. Who is reading a book there.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. At a train station.5. What does the woman plan to do tonight?A. Watch a movie.B. Give a performance.C. Practice the piano.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2018年广东省茂名市高三二模试题英语2018年广东省茂名市高三二模试题英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题3分，满分45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。

ASpecial ProgramsCareer StoriesWhat do you want to be when growing up? Hear first-hand from four Science Centre staff on the different career paths they have taken. Our real-life role models share their experiences and demonstrate that pathways to success, while unique to everyone, are based on the development of 21st century competencies and a commitment to lifelong learning.Duration: 60 minutesTime: 10:30-11:30Dates: May 13 & 27, 2018Price: $15 per studentClimate ChangeUnderstand the complex connections between human activity, greenhouse gases, heat transfer and climate change. Investigate past climate data , see ocean acidification in action and compare Canada to the world. Use a physical climate model to test whether you can stabilize the Earth’s climate.Duration: 45 minutesTimes: 10-10:45, 11-11:45, 12-12:45, 1-1:45 and 2-2:45Dates: June 18, 23 & 24, 2018Price: $10 per studentCharacteristics of ElectricityWitness the power of electricity with shocking demonstrations. From Galvani to Tesla, re discover the practical applications of current, circuits and resistance. Understand how electric energy is generated, and be a part of a human electric circuit. Get energized with a sparktacular static electric discharge （静电释放）!Duration: 55 minutesTime: 11-11:55Dates: July 24, 2018Price: $10 per studentMental Health: The Science of AnxietyYour heart is racing, your mouth is dry and your stomach is in knots! Don’t worry, everyone feels anxious sometimes. Explore what’s really going on in our brains when we experience anxiety, how it affects our bodies and why stress can sometimes be a good thing. This presentation explains how our brains and bodies react to stress, while introducing students to evidencebased approaches. Mental health applies to everyone —we can all take steps to enjoy life and deal with the challenges you face each day!Duration: 45 minutesTimes: 11-11:45Dates: August 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2018Price: $10 per student1. What do we know about the program Career Stories?A. It offers tips on lifelong learning.B. It is presented with moral stories.C. It is based on first hand experiences.D. It provides practical pathways to success.2. Which of the programs is available in June?A. Career Stories.B. Climate Change.C. Characteristics of Electricity.D. Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety.3. What can you acquire in Mental Health: The Science of Anxiety?A. How mental concerns are handled.B. How electric energy is generated.C. How a human electric circuit develops.D. How extreme feelings affect our bodies.1.解析：根据Career Stories 部分“ Hear first hand from four Science Centre staff on the different career paths they have taken.”可知答案为C。

2018年广东省广州市高考英语二模试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．1.（1）How can a person get a free T-shirt at the zoo?A.Follow all the zoo rules.B.Visit all the zoo’s exhibits.C.Bring along another guest.D.Identify all the animals in danger.（2）Where should a lost person go for help?A.Main Entrance.B.Visitor Centre.C.Administration Building.D.Nursing Centre.（3）Which of the following is allowed at the zoo?A.Riding your bike.B.Taking your camera.C.Feeding the animals.D.Smoking cigarettes.【答案】DCB【考点】应用文阅读【解析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了Roger Williams动物园的活动、在动物园内应该注意什么、一旦迷路了要怎么做，还有在动物园可以做什么。

【解答】（1）D 细节理解题。

该题提问的是一个人怎样可以在动物园得到一件免费的T恤衫。

根据题干中的关键信息“free T-shirt”可以将信息定位到Zoo Exhibit Game部分。

根据该部分中的最后两句“As you explore the zoo, check off all the endangered animals you discover from the list below. Find them all and win a free T-shirt.”可知，如果一个人能识别出所有的濒危动物，就可以得到一件免费的T恤衫。

2018年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）英语2018.04本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分120分第I卷第二部分阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AZoo Exhibit GameEach animal exhibit will haven formation about the animal located there. You will get to learn about each animal's habitat, their conservation status and some other quick facts. As you explore the zoo check off all the endangered animals you discover from the list below. Find them all and win a free T-shirto Mountain Gorillao Chinese Alligatoro Snow Leopardo white-winged Wood Ducko Red Pandao Giant Turtleo Koalao Tree Kangarooo Red wolfo Tiger Snakeo African Wild Dogo Giant Anteater Zoo MannersThe zoo is a smoke free area Noballoons, balls, bikes, or roller skatesallowed. Pets are not allowed-excepting guide dogs for blindStay on the pathways and do notplace children on railing. Do notthrow anything into the animalexhibits. Please help ourconservation efforts by depositingtrash and recyclables properly.Lost PersonsIf separated from your group ask anyzoo employee or security guard forimmediate assistance, or go directlyto the Administration Buildingreception deskFacilities and ServicesEnjoy a delicious meal at one of ourtwo animal-themed caférestaurants.Our Visitor Centre offers cards,books and toys so you can alwaysremember you day at the zoo. Thereis also an hourly animal presentationnear the Main Entrance where youcan learn more about the animals,pet them and even take a picturewith themVisitor Guide and Map1000 Elmwood Avenue21. How can a person get a free t-shirt at the zoo?A Follow all the zoo rulesB. Visit all the zoo's exhibitsC. Bring along another guestD Identify all the animals in danger.22. Where should a lost person go for help?A. Main EntranceB. Visitor CentreC. Administration Building.D Nursing Centre.23. Which of the following is allowed at the zoo?A Riding your bikeB Taking your cameraC. Feeding the animalsD Smoking cigarettesBI saw it first, Amy said, as she ripped the old leather wallet out of Charlies hands. Without saying a word, as if they both understood that this was a secret they didn’t want to share with anyone, they slipped into the alley, where no one could see them look inside"There's got to be a million dollars here! "Charlie blurted out, when they saw the pile of hundred- dollar bills. Amy, the more realistic of the two, did a quick estimate, thumbing through the w ad of cash. "More like thousands” she said, her voice shaking in disbelief.They'd found the wallet in a flowerbed by the sidewalk, when Charlie dropped his cell phone while he was trying to talk and eat a slice of pepperoni pizza at the same time. Amy stuffed the wallet into her backpack and pulled Charlie along by his elbow toward her house. As they rushed toward Viceroy Avenue, they talked excitedly about what they could do with the money-buy gifts for parents and friends, get new clothes, travel to the rainforest in Costa Rica, and adopt a whale. It looked like all of their dreams would come true. For the last block, however, they didn’t talk. Each began to suspect that the other one was silently adding to the list of things they could buy.They finally reached Amy s house, but instead of going inside, they walked around the house to the back porch. They opened the wallet and counted the money into piles of ten. The total wasS2400- more money than either of them had ever seen. Then they both started talking at once. "I wonder who lost it "Their moods shifted, sinking from the high of being rich for fifteen minutes to resigning themselves to what they must do next. For in the wallet's clear plastic compartment, there was a driver's license. They knew what they had to do. Although they would lose their newly-found treasure, in a way, they felt relieved.24. Where did Amy and Charlie find the wallet?A. In an alley B In a backpackC. Among some flowers D On the sidewalk25. In paragraph 2, why was Amy’s voice shaking?A. She was afraid that they would be seen by othersB. She was disappointed there wasn't a million dollarsC. She was fearful that Charlie would tell someone elseD. She felt nervous because she'd never seen so much money26. On their way to Amy’s house, the children's mood changed fromA excited to suspiciousB. happy to angryC relieved to worriedD. nervous to disappointed27. What did the children decide to do at the end of the story?A. To keep the money a secret from othersB. To return the wallet to its rightful ownerC. To put the wallet back where they found it.D. To buy many different things with the money.CAn article published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature sheds new light on an important, but up-to-now little appreciated, aspect of human evolution. In this article Professors Dennis Bramble and Daniel Lieberman suggest that being able to run was the necessary condition for the development of our species which enabled us to come down from the trees. This challenges traditional scientific thinking, which claims that the distinctive, upright body form of modern humans has come about as a result of the ability to walk, and that running is simply a by-product of walking. Furthermore, humans have usually been regarded as poor runners compared to such animals as dogs, horses or deer. However, this is only true if we consider running at high speed, especially over short distances. But when it comes to long-distance running, humans do astonishingly well. They can keep a steady pace for many kilometres, and their overall speed is at least the same as that of horses or dogsBramble and Lieberman examined 26 physical features found in humans. One of the most interesting of these is the nuchal ligament(项韧带). When we run, this ligament prevents our head from moving back and forth or from side to side. Therefore, we are able to run with steady heads, held high. The nuchal ligament is not found in any other surviving primates, such as apes and monkeys. Then there are our Achilles tendons (跟腱) at the backs of our legs, which connect our calf muscles to our heel bones — and which have nothing to do with walking. When we run, these tendons behave like springs, helping to push us forward. Furthermore, we have low, wide shoulders virtually disconnected from our skulls(颅骨), a physical development which allows usto run more efficiently.But what evolutionary advantage is gained from being good long-distance runners? Perhaps it permitted early humans to obtain food more effectively. "What these features and facts appear to be telling us is that running evolved in order for our direct ancestors to compete with other meat-eating animals for access to the protein needed to grow the big brains that we enjoy today," says Lieberman. Some scientists put forward the theory that early humans chased animals for great distances in order to exhaust them before killing them."Research on the history of humans' ability to move has traditionally been controversial, " says Lieberman. "At the very least, I believe this theory will motivate many researchers to reevaluate and further investigate how humans learned to run and walk and why we are built the way we are. "28. In paragraph 1, what do the two professors suggest about humans' ability to run?A. It is an evolutionary by-product of walking.B. It helps to form people's ability to climb trees.C. It has played an important role in human evolution.D. It has not been adequately studied by scientists before.29. What is true about the physical characteristics examined by the professors?A. Achilles tendons assist people to walk long distances.B. The human skull helps people to run more efficiently.C. people's shoulders allow them to look from side to side.D. The nuchal ligament enables people to hold their head steady.30. According to paragraph 3, scientists believe that early humans_________.A. always came across dangerous situations in lifeB. ran after animals for long distances when huntingC often failed to find food because they couldn't run fastD developed their hunting skills by running long distances31. Professor Lieberman thinks the new theory will _________.A completely explain how running developedB revolutionize the theory of human evolutionC. encourage more in-depth studies on the topicD. be widely supported within the scientific communityDScientists have solved the mystery of why theoverwhelming majority of mammoth fossils(化石)aremale.Much like wild elephants today, young male Ice Agemammoths probably travelled around alone and more often got themselves into risky situations where they were swept into rivers, or fell through ice or into mud, lakes or sinkholes that preserved their bones for thousands of years, scientists say.Females, on the other hand, travelled in groups led by an older matriarch who knew the landscape and directed her group away from danger."Without the benefit of living in a herd led by an experienced female, male mammoths had a much higher risk of dying in natural traps such as mud holes, rock cracks and lakes, "said co-author Love Dalen of the Swedish Museum of Natural History in a report published on Thursday in the journal Current Biology.The study used genetic data to determine the sex of 98 woolly mammoth fossils in Siberia Researchers found that 69% of the samples were male, a heavily unbalanced sex ratio, assuming that the sexes were fairly even at birth"We were very surprised because there was no reason to expect a sex bias in the fossil record," said first author Patricia Pecnerova, also of the Swedish Museum of Natural History.Therefore, researchers believe that something about the way they lived influenced the way they died.Most bones, tusks, and teeth from mammoths and other Ice Age animals haven't survived," explained Dalen"It is highly likely that the remains that are found in Siberia these days have been preserved because they have been buried, and thus protected from weathering."These giant, tusked plant eaters disappeared about 4,000 years ago. While there is no scientific agreement about the causes of their disappearance from the planet, most believe that climate change, excessive hunting by humans and the spread of other animals into mammoth feeding grounds were influential factors.32. The underlined word "matriarch" in paragraph 3 means _______.A. figure headB. female leaderC experienced animal D. mature mammoth33. Why do the majority of mammoth fossils come from male animals?A. Scientists find it easier to study male fossilised bones.B. There were more male mammoths in comparison to femalesC Male mammoths were better able to adapt to the changing circumstances.D. Male mammoths more frequently died in places where fossils could form.34. Which of the following is suggested as a reason for mammoths dying out?A. The increasing competition for food.B. The cooling of the earth's temperature.C. The disappearance of male mammoths.D The risky behaviour of younger mammoths.35. What is the text type of the passage?A. A newspaper article.B. An academic essay.C. A historical description.D. A science fiction story.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。

2018广东省高三二模英语绝密★启用前2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试广东省英语模拟试卷(二)本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,共8页。

全卷满分120分,考试用时120分钟。

注意事项:1.因本试卷不考听力,第Ⅰ卷从第二部分の“阅读理解”开始,试题序号从“21”开始。

2.答卷前,考生须认真核对条形码上の姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号,并将其贴在指定位置,然后用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔将自己所在の县(市、区)、学校以及自己の姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡和试卷の指定位置,并用2B铅笔在答题卡の“考生号”处填涂考生号。

3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目の答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。

4.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷第二部分阅读理解(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,从每题所给の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。

AOU supports open learningThe Opening University calls it “OU supports open learning”. Its a method of distance learning thats accessible to everybody living in the European Union. There are also a numberof courses which can be followed online by those outside these countries.◆ Teaching SupportAn Opening University student works within a small group who are in communication with their tutor by post, fax, telephone and e-mail. The tutors function is to mark the students work, to comment upon it and offer any assistance required. Students in the United Kingdom usually have an opportunity of attending day schools, which bring the group together with the tutor at the specific phases of the course, for the purpose of group tutoring.◆ Course MaterialsThe Open University learning materials consist of textbooks prepared for each course as well as assignment sheets. Many students have a PC with software, audio and video cassettes.◆ Television: OU, the Learning ZoneThe Opening University works in cooperation with the BBC in the making of programs that will assist many students in the courses. Known as the Learning Zone, this series of programs can be viewed live by students in the UK; students in other countries can receive the programs on video.◆ Computers and the Open UniversityComputers are a basic part of many Open University studies. They are available for rental to students studying at Level One courses such as “Using Mathematics”,“You, Your Computer and the Net”, and “Discovering Science”. The Open University believes in the importance of acquiring computer skills, many of which will be valuable after the student has completed the course.21.What do we know about the Opening University?A.It focuses most on computer skills.B.It provides students courses online.C.It only intends for students in Britain.D.It assists the BBC to arrange special courses.22.Students in the UK attending day schools of the Opening Universitycan .A.be tutored in groupsB.celebrate their graduationsC.mark the others homeworkD.have a teamwork with the BBC23.What is the purpose of the text?A.To advertise special computer skills in the university.B.To introduce open learning from the Opening University.C.To show alternative courses from the Opening University.D.To tell about assignment sheets in the university textbooks.BLast year my daughter and I rescued several hurt street baby dogs and we had the homeless dog vaccinated (接种疫苗) and taken in by a local animal rescue center here in Mumbai, India where we live as foreigners. We have been volunteering at the shelter ever since. I was recently feeling the push to serve more, so I scheduled a Saturday visit.My daughter had social invitations, but she also felt the push to visit the shelter, so she planned to go there with her friends and me, later in the dayinstead. We piled up old blankets, sheets and pillows to take along and donate.On arriving and touring, we met 500 dogs and 200 cats being cared for at this shelter. After the tour we served meals to the puppies in the sick or injured puppy room. We held and comforted those who would clearly survive their injuries andseveral who were so sick that the volunteer vet on hand said they had a 50% chance of being alive next week. Then we fed two sick and abandoned young kittens. While feeding the animals I watched the workers who were cleaning out some of the dog houses with healthy dogs who would be returned to the streets.I was touched most by how often they stopped in their duty to pet and play with these dogs. They did it with such love. While some workers and volunteers were paid, others were paid nothing to support these animals.My daughter and I stayed for 4-5 hours, beyond the time she had scheduled to meet friends for lunch. She chose to cancel her social date and spend more time with these animals despite the tough conditions. Tired and dirty, we felt blessed to share some time with people who care deeply for relieving the suffering of so many vulnerable beings. And then we went back. May all the sick and injured animals be relieved of their suffering.24.Why did the author plan a Saturday visit to the shelter?A.To apply to be a real social volunteer.B.To build up homes for homeless dogs.C.To do more work for homeless animals.D.To attend her daughters gatherings with friends.25.According to the second paragraph,.A.not all of the hurt animals in the shelter could keep aliveB.the authors daughter finally accepted social invitationsC.the author merely fed sick dogs with his daughter and friendsD.most hurt animals in the shelter have a 50% chance of being alive26.What moved the author most while volunteering?A.The animals led a happy life in the shelter.B.The workers showed deep love to the animals.C.The workers were paid nothing to do their work.D.Many healthy animals would come back to the streets.27.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The schedule of the authors daughter.B.The authors wish to return to care animals.C.The reasons for the authors daughter missing her social date.D.The feelings of the father and daughter as volunteers in the shelter.CA survey of university backgrounds of heads of major global companies found that Harvard in the United States was the most likely place to have studied in.The Times Higher Education magazine ranked the universities attended by chief executive officers (CEO) of Fortune Global 500 companies. There are four US universities in the top 10, with three from France, two from Japan and one from South Korea. The highest ranked UK university is Oxford in 21st place.This league table, described as the Alma Mater Index, shows which universities around the world taught the bosses of some of the worlds biggest companies. One in 20 had a degree from a single institution, Harvard. This included Margaret C. Whitman of Hewlett-Packard, Jeffrey R. Immelt of General Electric and Vittorio Colao of Vodafone.But the top 10 for producing business leaders does not contain all the usual names that appear at the top of university rankings. Oxford and Cambridge are absent, but the University of Pennsylvania in the US and Keio University in Japan are included, along with three French universities, headed by the EcolePolytechnique.Across the top 100, universities from the US dominate, followed by universities in China, Japan, France and Germany. There are more CEOs who went to university in Asia than in Europe. In terms of national comparisons, UK universities produced the sixth highest number of global chief executives, with Oxford in 21st place and Cambridge in 45th place.But even though Harvard might have taught the biggest number of bosses from the top 500 companies, it was not attended by any of the heads of the biggest 10 companies, who were from a more diverse range of universities.Royal Dutch Shell is headed by a graduate of Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Walmart is headed by a student of Georgia Tech and Exxon Mobil has a chief executive from the University of Texas, Austin. Three of the leaders of these biggest companies went to university in China and the head of Volkswagen went to university in Stuttgart.28.How many Asian universities are among the worlds top10 universities for global CEOs?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.29.What does the underlined word “dominate” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A.Decrease.B.Accelerate.C.Take the lead.D.Make great progress.30.What can we learn about the UK universities?A.Cambridge University ranks highest among them.B.None of them are among the top 10 list of the survey.C.They performed better than French universities on the list.D.They produced the second most number of global CEOs.31.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.The Rankings of the Famous Universities in the WorldB.Which Is Described as the Best University in the World?C.Students Are Currently Entering Various Top-class UniversitiesD.Which University Tops the League Table of Where Bosses Studied?D“Could your weekend lie-in (睡懒觉) kill you?” asked the Daily Mail. It is said in a study that sleeping more at weekends can increase the risk of heart disease. Since most of us change our sleep schedule depending on whether its a work or non-work day, its an interesting question. Is the lie-in really so dangerous? Researchers say that changing sleep patterns causes social jet lag. Is that even a thing?Changing our sleeping hours causes the effect of crossing a time zone—it makes us sleepy during the day. People who changed their sleep patterns were also more likely to gain weight during the study and more suited to going to bed and waking late because of the change of their biological clock. They were more at risk of these changes than earlier sleepers and risers. The study also shows an association between switching sleep patterns and changes in some blood results.It does not show that anyones developing heart disease was because they had lie-ins.Jim Horne, one of the professors of the Sleep ResearchCentre at Loughborough University, says the concept of social jet lag is likely to feed our anxiety about sleep, so we should really stop worrying so much and have a limited weekend lie-in. Worry is bad for sleep and we naturally compensate for not getting enough rest in the week by lying-in at weekends, so we shouldnt stop doing it. However, we should limit the time.Studies show that if you accumulate a five-hour sleep debt during the week, then you only need one and a half hours of extra sleep on your days off to make up for it. It would be a shame to be scared of a lie-in. Studies of sleep and risk factors for heart disease can struggle to tell between poor sleep causing stress and stress disrupting sleep. Work stress can cause both a rise in blood pressure and changes in sleep patterns. Sleep is the test for the state of ones health,and the most important thing that happens when you dont get enough of it is that you feel sleepy.32.Whats the probable effect of changing our sleep patterns?A.Becoming unhealthy.B.Losing weight quickly.C.Easily adapting to time zones.D.Becoming early sleepers and risers.33.What is Jim Hornes attitude towards the weekend lie-in?A.Negative.B.Doubtful.C.Unconcerned.D.Supportive.34.What does the underlined phrase “doing it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Lying-in.B.Worrying.C.Sleeping early./doc/d618002276.html,pensating for the limit.35.What can we infer from the text?A.The sleep debt must be paid off completely.B.The weekend lie-in is a bad habit for all people.C.The more hours one sleeps, the healthier he will be.D.Poor sleep may result from and cause stress in turn.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10 分)根据短文内容,从短文后の选项中选出能填入空白处の最佳选项。