1、2018 届湖南省长郡中学高三月考试题（二） 英语第二部分 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。AAn Oceans VacuumTheres a collection of plastic trash in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its bigger than Texas-and growing. The way to clean it up now is to catch it with nets. That is bo
2、th costly and slow. Instead, the Ocean Cleanup Project proposes 62-mile-long floating barriers that would use natural currents to trap trash. If next years trials succeed, a full cleanup operation would aim to start in 2020. It could reduce the trash by 42% over 10 years.Easy-On ShoesIn 2012, Mathew
3、 Walzer, a high school student with a disability, sent a note to Nike. “My dream is o go to college,” he wrote, “without having to worry about someone coming to tie my shoes every day.” Nike assigned a design team to the challenge. This year, they came out with their solution: the FlyEase. The baske
4、tball shoe can be fastened with one hand. A pair of Nike FlyEase shoes sells for $130.An Airport for Drones(无人机)As Amazon, Google, and others get ready for drone delivery service, there is one big question: what kinds of home bases will their drones have? Rwanda, in Africa, may have the answer. Ther
5、e, workers will soon start work on three “drone ports”. The goal is to make it easier to transport food, medical supplies, electronics, and other goods through the hilly countryside. Construction is set to be completed in 2020.21.Whats the advantage of the Oceans Vacuum?A. It can be a money-saverB.
6、It can grow year by yearC. It can tear plastic into piecesD. It can be put into wide use soon22.What do we know about Nike?A. It offers free shoes to the disabledB. It is designing new shoes frequentlyC. It provides customer-friendly servicesD. It responded to Matthews request passively23.Why is Rwa
7、nda setting up “drone ports”?A. Because road travel there is roughB. Because there are too many dronesC. Because theyre easier to construct than roadsD. Because they are receptive to new technologyBI grew up in a troubled home in the 1970s, on the outskirts of downtown Orlando, Florida. Not far away
8、, a three-story house attracted my eyes.It was nothing like the one I lived in with my mother, a small dark place with rules about befriending others. “Dont. Never, ever talk to anyone,” my mother said.One day, in sixth grade, a black-haired woman was introduced to our class: Mrs. Reese. Reese expla
9、ined that she was starting Spanish Club. She invited anyone interested in learning Spanish language and culture to stay after school.I could not take my eyes off her bracelets(手镯) and shining rings. The bell rang, and to my shock, no one went up to Mrs. Reese. I was under strict orders to go straigh
10、t home. But that day, I stayed. I asked Mrs. Reese when the club started.“We could begin right now if you like,” she said with a smile. I felt beautiful. That day I learned that the house of my dreams was her house. I learned how to answer questions about my age and my favorite food in Spanish. And
11、I learned, Do you want to come over tomorrow for cooking lessons?I wanted to say “Yes”, but Moms words held me back.I begged my mother all summer and into fall, well after Spanish Club had dissolved. I wept at night sometimes, so worried that Mrs. Reese and her family would move away.At some point,
12、I managed to wear my mother down and one Saturday afternoon. I rode out to Mrs. Reeses house.The details of that afternoon are marked in my mind: We had tea. She painted my toenails red. We made a garlicky picadillo. We spoke in Spanish. In Spanish, my voice was loud and romantic. This is the real m
13、e! I remember thinking.My mother never permitted me another visit to Mrs. Reeses house. But four decades later, I still remember that day and the life she showed me, proof of a possible future.24.What kind of family was the author from?A. Hard-up B. Two-parentC. Stress-free D. Disease-ridden25.Why d
14、id the author choose to join the club?A. She wanted to stay longer at schoolB. She intended to comfort Mrs. ReeseC. She was deeply attracted by Mrs. ReeseD. She hoped to befriend the owner of her dreamt house26.The author went to Mrs. Reeses house .A. with the help of her tearsB. while no one was no
15、ticingC. with her mothers permissionD. just before the lady moved away27.What did the author gain from Mrs. Reese?A. The beauty of SpanishB. The wonder of a new worldC. The power of self-confidenceD. The importance of independenceCEnglish is full of colorful phrases to describe shyness. Someone shy
16、might be called shrinking violet or a wallflower, while for especially nervous types we have the curious expression: they wouldnt say boo to a goose.None of these are traditionally seen as positive descriptions, even if you like geese. In a culture of go-getting, high achievers, shy people dont come
17、 first. Or thats what the self-help industry would have you believe. Bookshops are filled with vital tomes(巨著) that promise to help beat social fears and find success in life, love and business. That is why one book, Shrinking Violets: A Field Guide to Shyness, bucks the trend. It became a sudden su
18、ccess across English-language media recently for its new take-on shyness.Author Joe Moran says that despite struggling with shyness and longing for loneliness all his life, being shy can also be “a gift“. Freed from the constant urge to participate and compete in social situations, people are libera
19、ted to look at the world in new ways, and gain fresh insights.Indeed, many of the worlds great thinkers and artists are introverts(内向的人). Scientists Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein preferred their own company; actress Keira Knightley often finds herself tongue-tied at parties; and Harry Potter au
20、thor JK Rowling claims she used to be too nervous to even borrow a pen.Moran told BBC Future: “I think shyness probably does turn you into an amateur anthropologist(人类学家), really-you are more likely to be an observer.“So, while extroverts make all the noise, they dont necessarily have the best ideas
21、.If youre shy, youve probably known this for a long time. You just dont shout about it.28.When someone is being called a wallflower, he is being .A. praised for his grace B. admired for his characterC. laughed at for his shyness D. told off for his nervousness29.The underlined phrase “bucks the tren
22、d” in Paragraph 2 probably means ” ”.A. going against the trend and succeedsB. changing the public idea completelyC. becoming unpopular and unacceptedD. becoming the major concern of people30.The author mentioned many famous shy people in order to .A. point out the harm shyness bringsB. disconnect s
23、hyness and successC. shows the reasons for shynessD. prove shyness contributes to science31.What is the authors attitude towards shyness?A. Opposed B. Indifferent C. Supportive D. CriticalDFrigatebirds seagoing fliers with a 6-foot wingspan, can stay aloft(up in the air) for weeks at a time, a new s
24、tudy has found.Since the frigatebird spends most of its life at sea, its habits outside of when it reproduces on land arent well-known-until researchers started tracking them around the Indian Ocean. What the researchers discovered is that the birds flying ability is unbelievable.Ornithologist(鸟类学家)
25、 Henri Weimerskirch put satellite tage(标签) on a couple of dozen frigatebirds. When the data started to come in, he could hardly believe how high the birds flew.“First, we found, Whoa, 1,500 meters. Excellent, “ says Weimerskirch, “And after 2,000, after 3,000, after 4,000 meters-OK, at this altitude
26、 they are in freezing conditions, especially surprising for a tropical bird.“There is no other bird flying so high relative to the sea surface,“ he says. “Its the only bird that is known to intentionally enter into a cloud,“ Weimerskirch says. And not just any cloud-a soft, white cumulus cloud(积云).
27、Over the ocean, these clouds tend to form in places where warm air rises from the sea surface. The birds take a ride on the current of rising air, all the way up to the top of the cloud.Frigatebirds have to find ways to stay aloft because they cant land on the water. Since their feathers arent water
28、proof, the birds would drown in short order. They feed by harassing other birds in flight until they bring whatever fish theyve swallowed back into their mouth and the frigatebird takes it.So in between meals, frigatebirds fly higher. and higher.In one case, for two months-continuously aloft.One of
29、the tagged birds flew 40 miles without a wing-flap. Several covered more than 300 miles a day on average, and flew continuously for weeks. They are blessed with an unusual body. No bird has a larger wing surface area compared with body weight.32.How did researchers feel when data about frigatebirds
30、reached them?A. Calm B. Surprised C. Hopeful D. Anxious33.According to the text, how can frigatebirds fly so high?A. By flying into a cloudB. With the help of researchersC. Thanks to advanced technologyD. By following other birds into the sky34.What does the underlined word ”they” in the text refer
31、to?A. Frigatebirds B. Other birds C. Small fish D. Larger fish35.In what aspect are frigatebirds different from other birds?A. When they give birth B. What they feed onC. Their body weight D. Their wing surface area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。How to Build a St
32、udents Self-ConfidenceEducating students means more than giving them academic knowledge. Simply knowing a correct response doesnt give a student the confidence to raise his hand to answer a question. Students perform best in constructive learning environments. 36 Provide leadership opportunities for
33、 students. Cultivate (培养)important characteristics, including responsibility and independence by assigning students to take different classroom roles. Suitable jobs include hall monitors, audio-visual assistants and classroom helpers. 37 Set achievable goals for each student. 38 Engage in ongoing di
34、alogue regarding your expectations and their individual progress. Reward students for meeting challenges, while persuading struggling students back on track.Give constructive feedback to help reduce weaknesses and strengthen strengths. Teach students that self-confidence isnt built from being harmed
35、 by praise. Remain honest with each student to encourage them to speak out their problems, instead of avoiding or denying their existence. Make corrections without damaging your students confidence.Encourage students to set high standards for themselves. 39 Reinforce(强化) this message with agc-approp
36、riate examples and literature. Provide consistent encouragement to students to show your commitment to their success.40 Realize that conquering difficult tasks builds mental toughness and fosters persistence. Relay this message to your students by asking each one to write a goal that focuses on impr
37、oving a weak area. Help your students develop relevant attack plans.A. Push students to improve their weaknessesB. Self-confidence games can help students of all agesC. Reassure students that they are capable of achieving greatnessD. You can ease students insecurities with various activities that bu
38、ild confidenceE. They are especially useful in helping young children build success for their futureF. Realize that overcoming self-doubt to achieve objectives helps build students confidenceG. Mastering some duties can help build confidence and erase fear of trying new experiences第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分
39、 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选取可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I dont know why I came to the decision to become a loser, but I know I made the choice at a young age. Sometime in the middle of fourth grade, I stopped 41 . By the time I was in seventh grade, I was 42 , difficult an
40、d disrespectful.It wasnt long after I 43 out of school. Hard physical labor was the consequence for the choices I made as a(n) 44 . At the age of twenty-one, I was hopelessly 45 , and using drugs as a way to deal with the fact that I had no 46 .But now I believe in do-overs, in the chance to do it a
41、ll 47 . And I believe that do-overs can be made at any 48 in your life. Mine came from a surprising 49 .It was September 21,2002, when my son Blake was born. Its funny that after a life of avoiding 50 , now I was in charge of something so fragile. Over the years, as I grew into the title of 51 , I b
42、egan to learn something about myself. 52 , Blake and I were both learning to walk, talk, work, and play for the first time. I began my do-over.It took me almost three years to learn how to 53 . I started with my sons books. Over and over, I 54 reading books to him until I remembered all the 55 in ev
43、ery one of them. I began to wonder if it was possible for me to go back to 56 . I knew I wanted to be a good 57 , so after a year and a half and a lot of hard work, I 58 my GED test on my sons fourth birthday. All things considered, it was one of the best days in my life. Today, Im a full-time colle
44、ge student, 59 to become a sociologist.Now I believe its a 60 anyone can make: to do it all over again.41.A. working B. trying C. crying D. listening42.A. lazy B. crazy C. hardworking D. outgoing43.A. jumped B. helped C. dropped D. survived44.A. adolescent B. educator C. adult D. worker45.A. dedicat
45、ed B. confused C. committed D. lost46.A. education B. concern C. support D. choice47.A. hard B. again C. along D. well48.A. place B. case C. point D. cost49.A. source B. attack C. response D. reward50.A. guilt B. mistakes C. complaint D. responsibility51.A. Teacher B. Dad C. Professor D. Son52.A. In
46、 a way B. On the contrary C. In addition D. Whats worse53.A. care B. cook C. read D. grasp54.A. practiced B. imagined C. suggested D. escaped55.A. answers B. meanings C. explanations D. words56.A. college B. school C. farm D. factory57.A. scholar B. volunteer C. model D. socialist58.A. attended B. p
47、assed C. failed D. abandoned59.A. studying B. waiting C. beginning D. demanding60.A. face B. difference C. speech D. choice第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）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。My Travel Experience in ChinaDuring the summer holidays I visited a variety of regions in China.My first stop was
48、 Beijing and of course the Great Wall. Without question it lived up to my 61 (expect).After a long journey, I reached Yunnan. With 62 (it) minority villages and Impressive landscapes, Yunnan had a lot to offer. One of my 63 (enjoy) moments in Yunnan was during my visit to The Tiger Leaping Gorge. Th
49、e climb over the gorge was at times exhausting 64 always breathtaking. The views couldnt 65 (imagine) in their beauty and they 66 (leave) me with many great memories.After taking a boat from the mainland I arrived at 67 island province of Hainan. There I visited Baihua Waterfall. 68 (float) on a pool of water at the base and looking up at the waterfall with a background of blue sky was one of the most relaxing experiences of my life.Throughout China there are many an
