1、 高三英语课堂练习 26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）ABen, at the age of 23 ,was the youngest man to ski solo to the North Pole. He dragged a 180-kilogramme sledge (雪橇) over 1,420 miles through the worst Arctic conditions. This year, Ben plans to ski solo from the Antarctic coast to the So
2、uth Pole and back in the autumn, carrying all his supplies on his sledge.Ben Saunders was fired after persuading the firm to support his disorganized first adventure. “Everything that could go wrong did go wrong. We didnt get to the Pole, so we had no media interest. No one heard about it.”“People s
3、aid it was impossible for me to get to the Pole. I said, “No, I can get ther e,” and I did. Self-belief, I see it as being a bit like a muscle its my belief that the more you stretch yourself the stronger it gets. If you never do anything thats uncomfortable or risky then your self-belief gets weake
4、r. So thats one of the lessons Ive figured out along the way.“My Antarctic adventure is just practicable and thats what is exciting to me. If I knew I could do it without too much bother, I wouldnt be interested.“ Why? “Personally Im attracted by the human performance element to it. Not that long ag
5、o, running a marathon was seen as the top point of human attempt, and now I wouldnt be that surprised if my mum said she was going to run one.“Peoples horiz ons are changing. “Im not particularly gifted. Ive just chosen this one goal to achieve and Ive been working hard to realize it. And thats the
6、thing that attracts me: with enough training and enough determination, enough focus and preparation, how far can we go? And I don， t think Ive found out yet.”1. What do we know about Ben Saunders first adventure?A. It was ruined by his company. B. There was no press coverage.C. It was well planned a
7、nd organized. D. He actually reached the North Pole.2. According to Ben Saunders, if you want to stretch your self-belief, you should_ .A. often test your confidence B. try something adventurousC. aim to reach the North Pole D. always stretch your muscles3. Ben Saunders was excited about his Antarct
8、ic adventure because_ .A. he liked running a marathon B. he wanted to exercise his bodyC. he knew it might be achievable D. he was sure he could do it easily4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. We have to change our views about adventure.B. We can never know our possibilities and energies
9、.C. We should have a reason for going on an adventure.D. We have to be especially talented to have an adventure.BComputers have beaten human world champions at chess and, earlier this year, the board game Go(围棋). So far, though, they have struggled at the card table. So we challenged one AI(artifici
10、al intelligence) to a game.Why is poker so difficult? C hess and Go are “information complete” games where all players can see all the relevant information. In poker, other players cards are hidden, making it an “information incomplete” game. Players have to guess opponents hands from their actions-
11、tricky for computers. Solving poker could lead to many breakthroughs, from cyber se curity to driverless cars.Scientists believe it is only a matter of time before AI once again vanquishes humans, so our human-machine match comes up in a game of Texas Holds Em Limit Poker. The AI was developed by Jo
12、hannes Heinrich, a researcher studying machine learning at UCL. It combines two techniques: neural(神经的)networks and reinforcement learning(强化学习).Neural networks, to some degree, copy the structure of human brains: their processors are highly interconnected and work at the same time to solve problems
13、. They are good at spotting patterns in huge amounts of data. Reinforcement learning is when a machine, given a task, carries it out, learning from mistakes it makes. In this case, it means playing poker against itself billions of times to get bett er.Mr Heinrich told Sky News: “Today we are present
14、ing a new procedure that has learned in a different way, more similar to how humans learn. In particular, it is able to learn abstract patterns, represented by its neural network, which allow it to deal with new and unseen situations.”After two hours of quite defensive play, from the computer at lea
15、st, we called it a draw.5. Why cant the computer beat humans at the poker game?A. Because humans are cleverer than the computerB. Because humans practice playing the poker game every dayC. Because the computer cant learn the regular rule s of the poker gameD. Because the computer cant know the other
16、 players cards completely6. What does the underlined word “vanquishes” in Paragraph 3mean?A. Leaves B. Defeats C. Cheats D. Serves7. What do we know about the reinforcement learning of AI?A. It solves problems correctly every timeB. It is the same as the learning of humansC. It learns from the mista
17、kes appearing in a taskD. It is more developed than the studying ways of humans8. What can be inferred from the text?A. The new procedure of AI has some features of humansB. Computers are stronger than humans in every aspectC. Humans will beat computers at playing poker foreverD. Scientists feel unh
18、appy about the result of the poker gameCThe computer keyboard helped kill shorthanda system of rapid handwriting, and now its threatening to finish off handwriting as a whole. When handwritten essays were introduced on the SAT exams for the class of 2012, just 15% of the most1.5 million students wro
19、te their answers in cursive(手写体). The rest? Block letters.And those college hopefuls are just the first edge of a wave of US students who no longer get much handwriting instructions in the primary grades, frequently 10 minutes a day or less. As a result, more and more students struggle to read and w
20、rite cursive.There are those who say the culture is at a crossing, turning from the written word to the typed one. If handwriting becomes a lost form of communication, does it matter?It was at University Virginia that researchers recently discovered a previously unknown poem by Robert, written in hi
21、s unique script. Handwritten documents are more valuable to researchers, historians say, because their authenticity can be confirmed. Students also find them more fa scinating.The loss of handwriting also may be a cognitive(认知的) opportunity missed. Several academic studies have found that good handw
22、riting skills at a young age can help children express their thoughts bettera lifelong benefit.It doesnt take much to teach better handwriting skills. At some schools in Prince Georges County, elementary school studen ts use a program called Handwriting Without Tears for 15 minutes a day. They learn
23、 the correct formation of manuscript (手写的)letters through second grade, and cursive letters in third grade.9. A poem by Robert mentioned in the passage is used to _.A. prove how valuable handwriting is B. explain what a famous poet he isC. show how unique his poem is D. stress how fascinating the do
24、cuments are10. According to the author, when is a perfect time to learn handwriting?A. Kindergarten. B. Primary school. C. High school. D. College.11. The example of Handwriting Without Tears helps to argue that_.A. the school are responsible for the loss of handwritingB. the loss of handwriting is
25、a cognitive opportunity missedC. the culture is turning from the written word to the typed oneD. it doesnt take much to teach better handwriting skills12. What is the authors attitude towards this debate?A. Pessimistic B. Sceptical C. Critical. D. SupportiveDBooking a trip on an online travel site i
26、s convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.They know whos going to spend more.Last year, US travel research company Orbitz tracked peoples online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. It turns out that on average, Mac users lay out US $20-30 more per
27、night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid paying more, sort results by price.Their software doesnt always link to the hotels system.A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere but the risk of your flight or
28、hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers. The middlemans software isnt immune(防护作用的) to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.Dont be fooled by packages: Often, theyre low-end items grouped together.Ever notice how travel sites
29、recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour package all in one click? These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers(中途停留). Check the fine print.Once your trip is purchased, youre on your own.An online travel agency cant provide assistance the same way an age
30、nt can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airport or hotel, youre just another customer who booked at the lowest rate.13. What does the writer mainly intend to tell readers?A. Steps of reserving a hotel on line B. Tips of how to reserve flights on li
31、neC. Problems about reserving a trip on line D. Traps in reserving hotels and flights on line14. Why do people probably spend more on their online reservation for trips?A. They are shown less expensive travel options firstB. Some of the travel expenses are earned by Mac usersC. They book at prices r
32、ecommended first by travel sites.D. Their flights or hotels are overbooked by tourist agencies15. What can we lean from the passage?A. Booking online is better than booking in other waysB. The third parties will provide good travel services on lineC. Few people book trips on line because of possible
33、 troublesD. Travelers interests may not be guaranteed with booking on line.第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）Are Your Clothes Causing Pollution?Very small pieces of plastic, called microfibers, are polluting rivers and oceans._16_Clothes worn for outdoor activities and exercise are often made of artificia
34、l material, which is usef ul in keeping warm. But they contain very small plastic fibers, which may also be harming the environment when you wash them. When people wash these clothes, very small pieces go down the drain (下水道) with the wash water._17_Pollution caused by plastic is not new, but recent
35、 studies have shown the effect of microfibers in the environment.Studies show very small microfibers are ending up in our waters, which may come from waste water treatment factories. A 2015 study found them in fish from California.Microfibers, effect on food supplies.Beyond the waterways, the resear
36、chers say microfibers may end up in soil and agricultural lands. _18_This means there is much to be learned about microfibers and the environment. Some studies have shown that microfibers end up inside sea animals, like oysters._19_Researchers say that the fibers tend not to mov e into the tissue of
37、 the fish, but it needs more study.Steps to save or keep microfibers from the environment.Until more information becomes known, there are steps to take to reduce the amount of microfibers in the environment. People should use less of the artificial materials. If we already have those in our lives an
38、d were using them, an important step would be washing them less._20_A bag is being designed in which to wash these clothes. It traps the microfibers in the bag and it may be available for purchase soon.A. New technology may also help.B. Studies on microfibers in the environment.C. They can also move
39、 around the atmosphere.D. Studies on how much of the microfibers is released.E. The source of these microfibers may surprise you: your clothes.F. Washing machines keep microfibers from escaping with wash water.G So if these microfibers have been found in fish and seafood, are they safe to eat?第三部分：语
40、言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（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。“Who can ever have imagined someone like me would make it this far?” asked Chad Wood last week during his high school graduation speech as the best student. Chad offered _21_ to his fell
41、ow classmates to never give up-and the words _22_ much more to himself. Thats because Chad is deaf, and he told the story of the serious troubles he _23_ to graduate first in his class at Harrison High school in Kennesaw, Georgia.Chad didnt start to _24_ until he was 5, according to his mother, Pam
42、Wood. Although her son was _25_a disadvantage, she was determined not to treat him_26_. “Ive expected him to do everything every other kid does, and I saw no _27_ why he couldnt,” she told ABC News. “And if he_28_ the first time, we just tried again.”Chad, 17, worked hard throughout school, _29_ no
43、special treatment but sitting at the front of the class and using a special audio system so he could hear the teacher. All his hard work _30_. He received full school fare to Vanderbilt University. “Deafness had taught me a lesson to never _31_,” he said in the speech. “Not when the experts tell you
44、 it cannot be done. Not when you have _32_ so far behind that escaping seems the only way _33_. Not when achieving your dreams seems an entire _34_.”Chad spoke for about four minutes, after which he received a standing applause from the class and _35_ messages from family, friends and strangers. “Th
45、eyve been sending me messages on Facebook, email, theyve been talking to me in person telling me how it had a _36_ on their lives and how theyre really _37_ by it,” Chad told ABC News. “It feels _38_. Seeing that my words _39_ have a power on someone and that they want to work harder because of my w
46、ords makes me feel _40_.”21. A. advice B. description C. warning D. information22. A. recognized B. analysed C. meant D. described23. A. needed B. faced C. consisted D. forecast24. A. cry B. write C. smell D. hear25. A. at B. for C. under D. by26. A. kindly B. differently C. cruelly D. similarly27.
47、A. harm B. trouble C. reason D. conclusion28. A. failed B. organized C. succeeded D. blamed29. A. appealing B. receiving C. possessing D. operating30. A. set off B. dropped off C. took off D. paid off31. A. give in B. give out C. give up D. give away32. A. wa ited B. fallen C. walked D. gone33. A. u
48、p B. off C. in D. out34. A. impossibility B. failure C. victory D. chance35. A. awkward B. negative C. doubtful D. supportive36. A. reward B. detail C. power D. source37. A. defeated B. exposed C. educated D. puzzled38. A. unwilling B. amazing C. shocking D. embarrassing39. A. actually B. suddenly C. strangely D. extremely40. A. astonished B. cautious C. confused D. wonderful第二节 语篇填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）The “One Belt One Road“ strategy proposed by President Xi Jinping has drawn public atte
