1、2018 届广东省茂名市高三上学期第一次综合测试（一模）英语试题第二部分 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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。ABest Smartphone Games To Put Your Brain To TestI am a fan of blood shedding MMORPGs. But sometimes I play brain games. Here are four games for you that will surely put your brain
2、 to test.Real ChessChess has been bursting brains for over 14 centuries, and this virtual variant of chess really brings a new taste. Its a 3D virtual chess that lets you play with users from all around the world.You can chat with opponents, play with AI, get newbie tips and much more. The animation
3、s and 3D structures are really cool as well.Juice CubesJuice Cubes is a light and colorful game full of fruity juice cubes that you need to connect to pop and clear levels. There are multiple types of challenges, powerups, and over 550+ levels to keep you addicted.It might seem easy at the start, bu
4、t it will burst your brain when you reach higher levels.WordBrain 2A really fun word game where you need to guess words based on the number of letters provided. Each word puzzle has a theme category, such as food, human body, color, or even space.And you can also use hints to solve the level when yo
5、u get stuck. Your vocabulary is sure to be challenged in it.PuzzleramaPuzzlerama basically joins some of the top puzzles in one single app, making it a perfect app for puzzle lovers. It lets you play popular puzzle games such as flow, jigsaw, unblock, pipes, tangram, and more. There are hundreds of
6、levels available for each puzzle type and things get really tough as you advance.The game interface is also very colorful, and smooth animations make the game fun to play.21. What is special about Real chess?A. It is a light and colorful game. B. It is a funny word game.C. It is a 3D virtual chess g
7、ame. D. It has hundreds of levels.22. If youre good at guessing words, which game is the best choice?A. Real Chess. B. Juice Cubes.C. WordBrain 2. D. Puzzlerama.23. Which games are likey to have bright and different colors in the interface design?A. Real Chess&WordBrain 2 B. Juice Cubes & WordBrain
8、2C. WordBrain 2 & Puzzlerama D. Puzzlerama & Juice CubesBThe Mokoko tribe (部落) lived on the wrong side of the island of two faces. The two sides, separated by a great cliff (悬崖 ), were like night and day. The good side was watered by rivers and was filled with trees and abundant food, while on the w
9、rong side there was hardly any water or plants, and wild beasts crowded together. The Mokoko had the misfortune of having always lived there, with no way to cross to the other side. Their life was hard and they lived in permanent terror of the beasts.Along the edge of the cliff separating the two si
10、des, a skinny but strong tree grew, with which they could build two poles. There was no doubt that the tribe would choose the great chief and doctor to use the poles. But when the two of them were given their chance to make the jump, they didnt dare to. They thought that the pole could break or it w
11、ould not be long enough. They put so much energy into these thoughts that they gave in.But into that tribe were born Nam and Ariki, a pair of young hearts. One day, they decided to take up the poles. Nobody stopped them, but everyone did try to discourage them, trying to present how dangerous the ju
12、mping was, using a thousand explanations.“And what if what they say is true?” wondered the young Naru.“Dont worry. I am a bit scared too, but it doesnt look so difficult,” replied Ariki, ever determined.“But if it goes wrong, it will be a terrible end,” continued Naru, undecided.“Perhaps the jump wi
13、ll go badly. But staying forever on this side of the island surely wont work out well either.”“Youre right. Lets do it tomorrow.”And on the next day, Naru and Ariki jumped to the good side of the island. When taking up the poles, while feeling their desire, the fear hardly allowed them to breathe. A
14、nd while flying through the air, helpless and without support, they felt that something must have gone wrong and death awaited them. But when they landed on the other side, they thought the jump really hadnt been so bad after all.24. What situation were the Mokoko faced with?A. They lived a difficul
15、t life without fearing the beasts.B. They suffered a lot due to the terrible environment.C. They had easy access to the good side.D. They were surrounded by trees and rivers.25. How did the chief and doctor feel when they were chosen?A. Frightened. B. Energetic. C. Desperate. D. Satisfied.26. Whats
16、the tribe members reaction when Nam and Ariki decided to take up the poles?A. The members desired to follow their steps.B. The members tried to prevent the behaviour.C. The members convinced them of the danger.D. The members encouraged them to have a try.27. What can we infer about Naru and Ariki?A.
17、 They overcame difficulty with courage and determination.B. They felt relaxed in the whole process of making the jump.C. They never doubted the difficulty in making the jump.D. They hesitated to make the jump over and over again.CHave you ever lost your car on a parking lot? It happens. You park and
18、 go shopping. When you get back, you have no idea where your car is. It can be discouraging.You dont need to install (安装 ) an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car. Thats too expensive. You would need to pay a monthly subscription fee just to use it. But is there a way to track your vehicle
19、 without spending a fortune? Yes, now there is! A California-based start-up company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device (装置）that works with your smartphone, and it could be exactly what youre looking for! Its called TrackR Bravo. Its changing the way we keep track of the impo
20、rtant things in our lives.Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and youre ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep an eye on. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less. You can attach it to your keys, wallet and an
21、ything else you dont want to lose. Then use the TrackR app to find where your missing item are in seconds.Forget expensive GPS systems or tracking services. Nobody wants to pay expensive monthly subscription fees. We understand how stressful these things can be, and this is the reason why the compan
22、y created TrackR. This device is your VIP when you need to take care of important things.If you forget where you park your car, take out your smartphone and open the TrackR app. Tap on the “lost item” sign on the screen and the app will tell you the exact location. This device is by no means expensi
23、ve. TrackR only costs $29, a small price to pay for peace of mind. The device is small enough that you can attach it to your pets. Put it on their collar, and you will never lose track of them! Attach it to your key or wallet, and never waste a minute rummaging the whole house for it.Since youve bee
24、n informed about this brilliant invention, now attach it to everything thats important to you.28. Why does the author mention the lost car in the first Paragraph?A. To explain how terrible the situation is.B. To stress the importance of being cautious.C. To lead to the topic concerning finding lost
25、items.D. To provide one common example about theft.29. Whats the feature of the TrackR app?A. The process of setting up the app is complex.B. The cost of setting up the app is rather high.C. The app is available in any electronic equipment.D. The app helps locate the lost items in a short time.30. T
26、he TrackR was created because .A. life is full of all kinds of pressureB. tracking services cause financial burdenC. people want to keep their important items safeD. GPS systems can not provide specific location31. Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the underlined word rummaging” in
27、 Paragraph 5?A. Searching. B. Destroying. C. Cleaning. D. Moving.DTwo heads are better than one. It means that two people working together have a better chance of solving a problem than one person alone. But not everyone likes working in a group.There can be a number of reasons why people dislike gr
28、oup work. Some may feel nervous or uneasy in group situations. Others might have had a bad experience with individuals who did not work well as a team. Another comment is that teachers or instructors fail to provide roles for group members. This may create a situation where everyone or no one wants
29、to lead. Whatever the issue, the result is the same: the group does not realize its goal.Cooperative (合作的) learning is an educational method that can help to solve this problem. There are many methods of cooperative learning. Today we will talk about one: giving each person in a small group a specif
30、ic duty to reach a shared goal. For example, if learners are divided into groups of four people each, their roles might be: leader, writer, checker and speaker. This structure helps ensure that everyone takes part equally in group work and allows each member to play a meaningful part in completing t
31、he shared goal.Before dividing learners into groups, it is a good idea for the teacher or clubs instructor to first have knowledge about the language skill levels of participants. The goal is to make each group a mixture of higher- and lower-level language learners. Putting too many people with simi
32、lar skill levels together could make the work too difficult or easy. Role cards can be a helpful tool in this method of cooperative learning. Their purpose is to remind learners of each persons role.Before the cooperative activity, the role of the teacher or activity instructor is to explain two thi
33、ngs to the group: the main job for the activity and how the cooperative roles work. The person in charge may appoint these roles or let the English learners choose them. Then, during the activity, the instructors job is to watch the groups and provide more guidance when needed. After the activity, t
34、he instructor may wish to provide feedback to groups on their work and their use of cooperation.With this cooperative learning method, you can say that four heads are better than just one.32. Whats the outcome if people do not enjoy group work?A. The aim of the group can not be achieved.B. Specific
35、roles will be given to group members.C. Group members will feel at ease in groups.D. Group members will fail to work individually.33. Why does the teacher need to know about those who take part in the activity?A. To find out language learners with similar levels.B. To clarify higher- and lower-level
36、 language learners.C. To combine learners with different language levels.D. To increase the difficulty in finishing the work.34. Which of the following is TRUE about the role of instructors?A. To offer group members timely help at each step.B. To listen to the response from group members.C. To help
37、the English learners choose their favourite roles.D. To make clear about the task and working principles of the roles.35. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Two Heads Are Better than One.B. Cooperation Is a Must in Learning.C. Group Work Makes a Great Difference to Learners A
38、chievement.D. Cooperative Learning Contributes to the Success of Group Work.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。A good training partner can be a great asset (有用的人) to your training but if you get stuck with a bad one, it could lead you down the road to frustration. Be
39、 selective when choosing a training partner. 36 Dependable. Choose someone who you are sure will show up for every scheduled workout or who will call you if they cant make it. It is a drain (消耗) on your valuable energy especially before training to have to constantly remind your partner.Attitude. Ge
40、t a partner with a positive attitude. This is very important. If they constantly say that something is impossible or that they cant or you cant do something, you may end up believing them. 37 Open mind. Get a partner with an open mind. 38 In every partnership, one person will tend to be the leader.
41、The leader should take into account the needs and feelings of the other partner not totally ignoring them.Spotting. Get someone you feel comfortable with spotting you. One of the main roles of a training partner is spotting and if you dont trust them, theres not much point in having them around to h
42、elp.39 If you are a beginner, try to find someone who knows what you are doing. You will get more out of your training than if you train with another beginner.40 In the end, it is really up to you whether or not you need a training partner.A. Training level.B. Similar strength levels.C. Here are a f
43、ew things to look out for.D. Find someone with a similar training goal with you.E. Do not train with someone who is satisfied with no improvement.F. While there are a number of advantages of having a training partner, there are also advantages of working alone.G. Someone who has to do things his or
44、her way all the time, will not listen to you and will not change his or her mind isnt a good partner.第三部分 英语知识运用（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、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。Angela Fullmer already had enough to handle. Shed recently completed her bachelo
45、rs degree and she had given birth to her 41 baby Atreyu just three months before.So at 1:30 a.m. March 15, when her dog Capone was barking 42 in their home, she yelled, “Shut up! Youre going to 43 the baby.”He wouldnt 44 .She called for Capone to come to her.He wouldnt come.The dog 45 comes, she sai
46、d, ever since she and husband, Isaac, 46 the wandering animal from a busy highway 18 months ago.Capone just looked at her and ran back to the 47 .Fullmer, 32 who has a 48 about dogs thought something wasnt 49 . Tired as she was, she went to 50 what was going on in the kitchen.The plug for the microw
47、ave was on fire. The fire seemed 51 at first, but she knew she needed to get the 52 out fast. She scooped up her 53 baby Atreyu, and then grabbed her 20-month-old toddler Mondecai. She yelled for her oldest, Landon, 12, to help 54 the other children.By the time most of the children were heading out.
48、 55 shot up to the kitchen ceiling and the smoke alarm 56 went off. She called 911 and did a roll call. Her nine children were all 57 outside the house.Capone? He had barked and barked for two minutes before the fire alarm even 58 . He had saved their lives.“He 59 his family,” Fullmer said. “Im glad
49、 we found him on the 60 .”41. A. first B. ninth C. healthy D. sleepy42. A. as uaual B. on purpose C. like crazy D. at random43. A. wake B. feed C. protect D. milk44. A. shut up B. show up C. listen up D. wake up45. A. seldom B. hardly C. always D. rarely46. A. hunted B. purchased C. trapped D. rescued47. A. garden B. kitchen C. bathroom D. bedroom48. A. doubt B. curiosity C. sense D. puzzle49. A. true B. sure C. strange D. right50. A. check out B. set
