1、 1Unit 3 Tomorrows world (A 卷)(对应学生用书第 301页).阅读理解A(2017年东北三省四市教研联合体高考模拟试卷(一)Graduate DeveloperWho you areYoure a creative person whos brilliant at making smart decisions and even better at communicating them.You are passionate about software and not only like to learn about it at university，but you
2、like to get involved in your own projects at home too.You eat code for breakfast， lunch and dinner，and youre always looking to learn and improve.You love working with likeminded peers and aspire to work with the best software developers in the industry.What you studyYou are a finalyear/Honours/Maste
3、r/PHD student or a recent graduate(past two years)with a Distinction/High Distinction in Computer Science，Computing or Software Engineering.What you will do Youll develop reliable and highly flexible systems in the market.The kind of software that ensures we buy and sell faster and more efficiently
4、than anyone else.You will have full responsibility for designing and improving our systems，both technically and functionally to improve our trading success.At Optive we have no shortage of interesting and important work to do，so rest assured that youll be working on something that will add real valu
5、e to the business.QualificationsYou are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.Salary$ 75，000 plus super plus performance driven profit share.【语篇解读】 本文是一则招聘广告。介绍了对求职者的要求和工资等相关信息。【背景知识】 High Distinction 简称 HD，表示成绩优异，是一些国外的学校尤其是澳2大利亚的学校衡量成绩的一个尺度。澳大利亚的一些大学的 HD要求考试成绩在 85
6、分以上。1You will be wellaccepted if you are Acreative and devoted to Software EngineeringBloving working with people from different majorsCcommunicative and passionate in your universitylifeDenjoying eating code instead of delicious familydinnerA 考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“Youre a creative person whos brilliant at
7、 making smart decisions and even better at communicating them.You are passionate about software and not only like to learn about it at university，but you like to get involved in your own projects at home too.”可知，具有创造性并且热爱软件工程的人会很好地被接受。2The Graduate Developer will probably be wanted as Aan Australian
8、 finalyear Computing EngineeringstudentBa masterdegree graduate majoring in tradingCa PHD student as a permanent resident in AustraliaDa recent graduate with honours in Computer ScienceA 考查细节理解。根据第二段“You are a finalyear.Computing or Software Engineering.”可知，A 项符合招聘的要求。干扰项分析 根据第二段可知， B项中的 in trading
9、是错误的；C 项中没有提及专业是错误的；根据第二段的“or a recent graduate(past two years)with a Distinction/High Distinction in Computer Science”可知，D 项错误。3You are not required to in the future job.Adesign Optive systemsBensure trade successCwork on something valuableDdevelop the flexible market systemC 考查细节理解。根据第三段的“so rest
10、assured that youll be working on something that will add real value to the business”可知，文中没有提及工作3有无价值，只是说工作会给公司带来价值。B【导学号：31670214】(2017年安徽师大附中高三阶段性测试)Whenever something looks interesting or beautiful，there is a natural desire of us to capture(捕捉)and preserve itwhich means，in this day and age，that we
11、 are likely to reach for our phones to take a picture.Though this would seem to be an ideal solution，there are two big problems associated with taking pictures.Firstly，we are likely to be so busy taking pictures that we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest encourage us to take a pho
12、tograph in the first place.And secondly，because we feel the pictures are safely stored on our phones，we never get around to looking at them，so sure are we that well get around to them one day.The first person to notice the problems was the English art critic(评论家)，John Ruskin.He was a keen traveller
13、who realized that most tourists make a poor job of noticing or remembering the beautiful things they see.He argued that humans have a natural tendency to respond to beauty and desire to have it，but there are better and worse expressions of this desire.At worst，we get into buying souvenirs or taking
14、photographs.But，in Ruskins eyes，theres just one thing we should doattempting to draw the interesting things we see，regardless of whether we happen to have any talent for doing so.Ruskin said， “Drawing can teach us to see：to notice properly rather than gaze absentmindedly.In the process of recreating
15、 with our own hands what lies before our eyes，we naturally move from a position of observing beauty in a loose way to one where we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.”Ruskin deplored the blindness and hurry of modern tourists，especially those who prided themselves on travelling around the who
16、le Europe in a week by train， “No changing of places at a hundred miles an hour will make us stronger，happier，or wiser.There was always more in the world than men could see，if they ever walked slowly；they will see it no better for going fast.The really precious things are thoughts and sights，not pac
17、e.”【语篇解读】 本文主要讨论了旅游中如何享受美景以及游客普遍存在的问题。4【长难句分析】 In the process of recreating with our own hands what lies before our eyes，we naturally move from a position of observing beauty in a loose way to one where we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.分析：本句是一个复合句。what 引导宾语从句，在从句中作主语；where 引导定语从句，在从句中作状语
18、，修饰先行词 one，此处的 one相当于 one position。译文：在用我们的双手重塑眼前事物的过程中，我们自然地从一种随意地欣赏美的状态转换为一种我们深度欣赏其各个部分的状态。4According to Paragraph 2，when taking pictures，people tend to Aforget to appreciate something attractive on the spotBfind it hard to learn skills of taking good picturesCfind a good way to keep things in the
19、ir mindsDhave a chance to meet the challenge of newtechnologyA 考查细节理解。根据文章第二段的第二句“Firstly，we are likely to be so busy taking pictures that we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest encourage us to take a photograph in the first place.”可知，人们忙着拍照而忘了欣赏风景。5According to Ruskin，what should
20、travellers do to best express their appreciation of and desire for something beautiful?ATo speak it out openly.BTo photograph it instantly.CTo purchase it immediately.DTo paint it directly.D 考查细节理解。根据第三段的最后一句“But，in Ruskins eyes，theres just one thing we should doattempting to draw the interesting th
21、ings we see，regardless of whether we happen to have any talent for doing so.”可知，Ruskin认为，旅游者把自己看到的美景直接画下来就是对美景欣赏的最好表达。6From the fourth paragraph，we can infer that Ruskin encourages us to be Aconsiderate and determinedBactive and adventurousCcreative and thoughtful5Dsensitive and ambitiousC 考查推理判断。根据
22、第四段的“In the process of recreating with our own hands.we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.”可推知，Ruskin 鼓励我们要有创造性，对景观要有深刻的理解。7The underlined word “deplored”in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to“ ”Aappreciated BcriticizedCfavored DignoredB 考查词义猜测。根据最后一段的“the blindness and hurry of mode
23、rn tourists”并结合 Ruskin 的主张可推知，deplore 意为“批判，不赞成” ，故选 B。C(2017年湖南六校联盟高三联考)I told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles from my house to the town centre but unfortunately there is a big hill on the route.He replied， “You mean fortunately.”He explained that I should be glad of the extra exercis
24、e that the hill provided.My attitude to the hill has now changed.I used to complain as I approached it but now I tell myself the following.This hill will exercise my heart and lungs.It will help me to lose weight and get fit.It will mean that I live longer.This hill is my friend.Finally I comfort my
25、self with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationary exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free.I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill.Problems are there to be faced and overcome.We cannot achieve anything with an eas
26、y life.Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree.Her activism and writing proved inspirational.She wrote， “The character cannot be developed with ease.Only through experiences of suffering can the soul be strengthened，vision cleared，ambition inspired and success ac
27、hieved.”One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity.From time to time we all face hardships，problems，accidents and difficulties.Some are of our making but many are no fault of our own.While we cannot choose adversity，we can choose our attitude towards it.6Dougla
28、s Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs cut off following a flying accident.He was determined to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aviators in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans.He was an inspiration to others during the war.He said， “Dont li
29、sten to anyone who tells you that you cant do this or that.Thats nonsense.Make up your mind，and youll never use crutches or a stick，and then have a go at everything.Go to school，and join in all the games you can.Go anywhere you want to.But never，never let them persuade you that things are too diffic
30、ult or impossible.”The biographies of great people are full of examples of how they took steps to overcome the difficulties they faced.The common thread is that they did not become depressed.They chose their attitude.They chose to be positive.They took on the challenge.They won.Nevertheless，there is
31、 still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。 “我”骑自行车去镇中心时要经过山地， “我”经历了从开始的抱怨到将山地当作锻炼契机的过程。人生之旅也是如此，我们要有战胜生活中艰难的勇气。8Which of the following is true according to the author of the passage?AThose who want to achieve success cant expect to live an easy life.BCli
32、mbing hills on bicycles is the best way to take exercise.CGoing to a gym is greatly beneficial to peoples health.DPeoples attitude to hardships is the only factor of their success.A 考查推理判断。根据第三段的第二句“We cannot achieve anything with an easy life.”可知，简单容易的生活不会使我们取得成功；据此可以推断，想要成功就不要期望过容易的生活，故 A项正确。9By q
33、uoting what Douglas Bader said，the author intends to tell us“ ”AFailure is the mother of successBA bad workman quarrels with his toolsCNothing is difficult to the man who will tryDIf you risk nothing，you will have nothingC 考查目的意图。根据第五段 Douglas Bader 所讲的“Make up your mind，and 7youll never use crutche
34、s or a stick，and then have a go at everything.impossible.”可知，Douglas Bader 认为面对困难应当勇敢尝试，不要听信别人所言的太困难或不可能，没有什么克服不了的困难；据此可以判断，作者引用 Douglas Bader的话旨在说明，对于勇于尝试的人来说，世界上没有克服不了的困难。故 C项正确。10Following this passage，the author will further talk about Ahow his friend helped him to change his attitude towards th
35、e challenge he facedBwhy it is important to keep optimistic in the face of troubleCwhat steps to take to change your attitude towards the difficulties you faceDwhat great people have in commonC 考查推理判断。根据文章最后一句“Nevertheless，there is still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity.
36、”可知，如何改变面对困难的态度仍然是一个问题；据此可以判断，下文将就此问题作进一步的阐述。故 C项正确。11Which of the following can best function as the title of the passage?ADifferent attitudes towards misfortuneBFace difficulties with a smileCNothing is impossibleDLife is full of adversityB 考查标题判断。通读全文可知，本文作者通过叙述将骑自行车经过的山地视为锻炼的机会及 Helen Keller和 Do
37、uglas Bader 的故事说明，成功的关键是面对困难的积极态度。故 B项最能概括主题。D【导学号：31670215】(2017年贵州省普通高等学校招生适应性考试)A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the sevenday Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration.
38、That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last years Spring Festival.About 374，000 trips were organized by travel agencies，a 2.5 percent increase.8The administration also reported growth from individual and highend (高端的)travellers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities，inland citie
39、ssuch as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regionbecame important source markets.With many Chinese now travelling abroad for Spring Festival，their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.“Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to
40、 experience local cultures and services，including staying in private homes，appreciating plants and watching monkeys in hot springs， ”Li Xuejing，the agencys marketing manager，said.A Chinese tourist surnamed Guo，who was vacationing on an island in the Philippines，said：“I now pay more attention to rela
41、xation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.”Another choice is Britain.Though the devaluation(货币贬值)of the pound is a factor，Britains rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。国家旅游局统计，在今年春节期间去海外旅游的游客人数比
42、去年同期有所上涨。文章分析了这一现象的原因。12How many trips were made to foreign countries during the Golden Week of this Spring Festival holiday?A6，150，000. B2，500，000.C7，000，000. D374，000.A 考查细节理解。根据第一段的第一句“A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the sevenda
43、y Spring Festival holiday，which ended on Thursday，according to the China National Tourism Administration.”可知，在春节黄金周期间，中国大陆赴海外旅游的人次达到 6 150 000，故 A项正确。13What can we learn about some inland cities in Guangxi?ATheyre reported to have become important attractions.BTheyre famous for all kinds of plants a
44、nd monkeys.CThey have the best hot spring in the world.DThey belong to coastal source markets.9A 考查细节理解。根据第二段第一句中的“in addition to top and coastal cities，inland citiessuch as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regionbecame important source markets”可知，广西壮族自治区的许多城市也成了重要的旅游地，故 A项正确。14What would Miss
45、 Guo do on her vacation according to the text?AGo shopping for gifts.BStudy foreign cultures.CRelax and enjoy herself.DChat with her relatives.C 考查细节理解。根据第四段的“I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives”可知，这位姓郭的游客认为现在她的
46、旅游目的是放松和享受而不是购物或为亲人挑选礼物；据此可知，她在旅游期间会放松和享受。15Where does the text probably come form?AA guide book.BA newspaper.CA scientific magazine.DAn advertisement.B 考查文章出处。通读全文可知，文章第一段的第一句为文章主题句；结合下文内容可知，文章属于新闻报道，符合新闻报道文体的结构特征：先写明报道主题，接着分析原因。故 B项正确。.阅读七选五(2017年安徽合肥高三第一次教学质量检测)Youre growing up.That means youre p
47、robably experiencing lots of changes，all at once.Your body is changing.It might even seem as if your entire self is changing.It can be confusing and even scary.1 And its good!Growing up means that you can do more，learn more，and start to make your mark on the world.In order for that to happen，your bo
48、dy produces chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow.Hormone levels change constantly，rising and falling. 2 But its partly to blame for intense emotions，surprising reactions，and mood swings.10Because of the way your brain develops，it is somewhat ruled by emotions now and through y
49、our teen years.As a result， growing up can seem like an emotional roller coaster！ 3 Take care of yourself.If you eat right，sleep enough，and get good exercise，your brain will be much more able to deal with the stress. 4 When you feel your moods swinging or youre upset，or confused，some quiet time will allow you to gather your thoughts and get
