1、- 1 -2018 年阿左旗高级中学高考第三次模拟考试英语第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分 40 分 )第 1 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 。AHow Did the Ancient Chinese Keep Food Warm in Winter?Facilities like electric rice cookers,microwaves,and electric kettles,make
2、it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these?In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.“Wen Ding” ,ancient rice cookerO
3、ne of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”,an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heat by burning fuels like charcoal.The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 19
4、89 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age. The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties took on different shapes and structures.“Ran Lu”, ancient small hot potThe “Ran
5、Lu” is a small size cooking vessel (器皿) made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessels structure suggests it may have been used as
6、a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period (475221 B.C.).Bronze You,ancient kettleThe Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, - 2 -the Bronze You with
7、 beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi Province, has an opening where charcoal could be placed. Just as people today cant do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink.Bronze Yan, ancient steamerAlthough the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the anc
8、ient Chinese people later found that its burning process produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a twotier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (25A.D.220A.D.),further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modernday steamer.21. Wh
9、en did the “Ran Lu” become popular?A. In the Zhou Dynasty. B. In the Eastern Han Dynasty. C. In the Warring States Period. D. In the Stone Age. 22. The Bronze You,unearthed in Jiangxi Province, has an opening to .A. place charcoal B. store wine C. pour water D. hold charcoal ashes23. What is the uni
10、que advantage of the Bronze Yan?A. It is warm. B. It is convenient. C. It is useful. D. It is environmentfriendly. BMahendra, a former senior officer at the State Bank of India, talks about his disabled and wounded dogs like a father about his childrenwith the same love, affection, and warmth. Hes a
11、 wellknown animal rights activist, the secretary at People for Animals (PFA). But nothing explains Mahendra better than his love for animals. It was this love that led him to establish Indias first shelter home for dogs living with disabilities.It all started in 1998 when, while taking a midnight wa
12、lk, Mahendra came across a very weak dog on the street, whose bones were seen under its skin. Mahendra decided to feed it and for the next couple of days it became the centre of his life, until the night when he found it dead. Since then, Mahendra started providing treatment to all wounded and sick
13、dogs he came across. After some time, somebody told Mahendra about PFA, Indias largest animal welfare organization, chaired by Mrs Maneka Gandhi. Mahendra contacted her and, - 3 -impressed by the work he was doing, Mrs Gandhi asked him to start a PFA chapter in Ahmedabad.Thus, in 2014, he started th
14、e shelter. It took a long time for Mahendra to find land where the shelter could be set up. Finally, Ramesh Bhai Patel, a farmer from a village named Jundal, agreed to give his land for nothing. Along with a team of four doctors and many volunteers, the shelter now has twentyfive dogs that were unab
15、le to walk at all when they were brought in. Today, theyre slowly healing.Dogs that have healed with proper treatment are sent back to where they came from if the environment there is safe. However, the shelter will be home to the blind dogs for all their lives, says Mahendra.The shelter runs on the
16、 money coming from Mahendras own pocket. There have been some financial crunches now and then but Mahendra is determined that no matter what challenges come their way, theyll fight through.24.From Paragraph 1, what can we know about Mahendra?A.His affection for animals.B.His love for senior people.C
17、.His care for disabled people.D.His devotion to protecting his children.25.Mahendra decided to do something for animals because of _.A.the death of a homeless sick dogB.his meeting with a sick dog one nightC.the encouragement of Mrs GandhiD.his contact with the organization PFA26.In his effort to bu
18、ild the shelter, Mahendra _.A.spent much money hiring a landB.received little support from othersC.got a free land from a farmerD.was financially supported by the government27.What does the underlined word “crunches” in the last paragraph mean?- 4 -A.Aids. B.Markets.C.Services. D.DifficultiesCUS sci
19、entists say they have poured cold water on the theory that washing hands with hot water kills more germs (细菌) than unheated water. The small study of 20 people found using water at 15C (59F) left hands as clean as water heated to 38C (100F).National Health Service (NHS) recommends that people wash t
20、heir hands in either cold or warm water. In this study, scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick wanted to find out if popular assumptions about the benefits of warm or hot water and official guidance on hot water given to the food industry in the US held true. They asked 20 people to wash the
21、ir hands 20 times each with water that was 15C (59F), 26C (79F) or 38 degrees (100F). Volunteers were also asked to experiment with varying amounts of soap. Before they started the tests, their hands were covered in harmless bugs. Researchers say there was no difference in the amount of bugs removed
22、 as the temperature of the water or the amount of soap changed.Prof Donald Schaffner said: “People need to feel comfortable when they are washing their hands but as far as effectiveness goes, this study shows us that the temperature of the water used did not matter.”However, the researchers accept t
23、heir study is small and say more extensive work is needed to determine the best ways to remove harmful bacteria.In the UK, NHS experts say people can use cold or hot water to wash their hands. They say hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds and stress the importance of using enough soap to c
24、over the whole surface of the hands. Their guidance focuses on rubbing hands together in various ways to make sure each surface of each hand is clean.28. What does the underlined phrase “poured cold water” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?- 5 -A. Proved. B. Contradicted. C. Created. D. Accepted.29. Afte
25、r they washed their hands with either hot or cold water, .A. volunteers all didnt feel very comfortableB. volunteers all talked about American food industryC. volunteers still had much germ on their handsD. volunteers nearly had the same amount of germ removed30. How do the researchers feel about th
26、eir study?A. It is popular. B. It is convincing. C. It is incomplete. D. It is abstract.31. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Using Cold Water Instead of Hot Water. B. How to Use Cold Water to Wash Hands.C. It Is Better to Wash Hands in Cold Water. D. Washing Hands in Cold Wa
27、ter as Good as Hot.DThe health of millions could be at risk because supplies of medicinal plants are being used up. These plants are used to make traditional medicine, including drugs to fight cancer. “The loss of medicinal plants is a quiet disaster,” says Sara Oldfield, secretary general of the NG
28、O Botanic Gardens Conservation International.Most people worldwide rely on herbal (药草制的) medicines which are got mostly from wild plants. But some 15,000 of the 50,000 medicinal species are under threat of dying out, according to report from the international conservation group Plantlife. Shortages
29、have been reported in China, India, Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania and Uganda.Over-harvesting does the most harm, though pollution and competition from invasive species (入侵物种 ) and habitat destruction all contribute. “Businessmen generally harvest medicinal plants, not caring about sustainability (可持续性),” t
30、he Plantlife report says, “damage is serious partly because they have no idea about it , but it is mainly because such - 6 -collection is unorganized.” Medicinal trees at risk include the Himalayan yew (紫衫) and the African cherry, which are used to treat some cancers.The solution, says the reports a
31、uthor, Alan Hamilton, is to encourage local people to protect these plants. Ten projects studied by Plantlife in India, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Uganda and Kenya showed this method can succeed. In Uganda, the project has kept a sustainable supply of low-cost cancer treatments, and in China a public-r
32、un medicinal plant project has been created for the first time.”“Improving health, earning an income and keeping cultural traditions are important in encouraging people to protect medicinal plants,” says Hamilton, “You have to pay attention to what people are interested in.”Ghillean Prance, the form
33、er director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London, agrees that medicinal plants are in need of protection. “Not nearly enough is being done,” he told New Scientist. “We are destroying the very plants that are of most use to us.”32. From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that .A. million
34、s of people are threatened with cancer B. most countries see a shortage of herbal medicinesC. about two thirds of medicinal species will disappear D. a number of medicinal species are in danger of extinction33. The major factor that causes the decreasing of supplies of medicinal plants is .A. over-h
35、arvesting B. habitat destruction C. pollution D. invasive species34. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to .A. pollution B. other species invasion C. sustainability D. over-harvesting35. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Protecting medicinal plants has a long way to go. B. Local p
36、eople dont know how to protect medicinal plants. - 7 -C. Ghillean Prance is optimistic about medicinal plants future.D. China has made great progress in protecting medicinal plants.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。Travel Abroad Dos and DontsPlanning a trip abroad w
37、ith family or friends this summer break? Here are a few travel tips to keep you safe.1. If you want to make your trip safe and easy, plan ahead. 36 The less you have to carry around, the more quickly you can move. Besides, planning ahead will save your time and make sure you dont miss the best thing
38、s.2. 37 No one wants bad things to happen but youll feel better when youre ready for them if they do. When you travel abroad, you are in a place you dont know well and you can always be a target, especially your valuables. Dont keep large amounts of cash in your wallet. 38 Also, take copies of your
39、travel documents with you and leave your passport and other important documents in the hotel.3. Nothing ruins a trip faster than the unexpected crisis. 39 It will insure yourself against unexpected accidents, so it is necessary to buy the insurance. But you need to be careful about the items in the
40、contract (合同), so that you know what you are and are not covered for when you book travel insurance.4. While enjoying the moment in the bar, be cautious and keep an eye on your drink at all times. Besides, being on holidays doesnt mean you have the right to do what you want. 40 Keep these tips in mi
41、nd and make the most of your time. Have fun with family and friends and explore and enjoy your time away.A. Expect the unexpected. B. Take more in any case. - 8 -C. Take the necessities with you. D. Dont leave your hotel alone.E. Be respectful and dont do anything illegal. F. Dont forget to buy the
42、travel insurance. G. Try putting smaller notes in several different pockets. 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分) 第一节(共 20 小题:每小题 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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In the town of Swedesboro, New Jersey, 5th grade students are determined to make 2,000 paper cranes(纸鹤)by the end of the
43、 school year. Their 41 is to put smiles on kids faces.The idea of 42 the paper cranes started when their 43 , Tara Milward, read them the story Sadako and the One Thousand Paper Cranes in class. Sadako was 44 with leukemia (白血病)at a very young age. She 45 folding the paper cranes along with her fami
44、ly and friends, 46 this was a symbol of hope for Sadako to get 47 one day.The students of Harker School wanted to 48 Sadakos story. They began buying paper, 49 paper cranes, and decided to make 2,000! They want to send the 50 1,000 cranes to Hiroshima, Japan where Sadako lived. The next 1,000 cranes
45、 are 51 to a local hospital. Wherever a paper crane is made, the students are 52 that something so simple can help someone 53 hope.They are so devoted to the 54 that they work on it in every minute of their 55 time to help them towards their big goal of 2,000 paper cranes. To achieve their 56 goal,
46、all of the students are coming together and working very 57 . They are eager to spread the hope to their friends and families, also a 58 of this extraordinary project. The students are 59 by Sadakos story and are making their impossible dream come true. They hope to make a- 9 -60 around the globe to
47、 show that everyone can make the world a better place.41A. goal B. class C. reward D. worry42A. selling B. finding C. making D. collecting 43A. friend B. teacher C. parent D. patient44A. covered B. occupied C. equipped D. diagnosed 45A. minded B. began C. remembered D. continued46A. if B. so C. beca
48、use D. though47A. kinder B. cleaner C. older D. better 48A. take part in B. make use of C. come up with D. thing highly of49A. receiving B. adding C. folding D. packing50A. first B. last C. best D. most51A. returning B. turning C. flying D. going52A. tired B. amazed C. frightened D. bored53A. keep u
49、p B. break up C. give up D. turn up54A. visit B. chance C. study D. cause- 10 -55A. lost B. rare C. spare D. whole56A. usual B. common C. early D. famous57A. hard B. gradually C. fluently D. ahead 58A. help B. change C. part D. test59A. rewarded B. ashamed C. disturbed D. inspired60A. travel B. difference C.