1、第I卷第二部分 阅读理解（百强校英语解析团队专供）（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，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASome Great Mini Adventures in the UKIts time to come out of winter hibernation and get into the great outdoors. From souped-up bike rides to white water rafting for beginners, theres an adventu
2、re here for everyone.Swim with seals, Lundy Island Suits Water babies Difficulty: ModerateThis small island off the coast of Devon has an abundance of wildlife to discover. The cliffs are home to scores of birds; the grassland harbours the Lundy pony and sika deer and the sea grey seals. Its these s
3、ea mammals that offer the most memorable encounters. Well-known for getting up close and personal with snorkelers, they often nuzzle their human visitors (despite rules stating people should keep a distance!).Epic sunset picnic, Edinburgh Suits Everyone Difficulty: EasyRising above Edinburgh is the
4、former volcano known as Arthurs Seat. Glaciers later shaped it into a wedge-like hillock. It has several walking routes up to its 251-metre summit and a few free attractions to explore - from the ruins of an old fort to a 15th-century chapel and bird-rich Duddingston Loch. With its closeness to the
5、shops, getting supplies for a picnic is a simple affair, and then you can climb to the top to watch the sun set over the city.A mini-pilgrimage, Kent Suits Walkers on a quest Difficulty: ModerateWith Spains Camino de Santiago drawing a record number of hikers, the UK has muscled in on the renaissanc
6、e of walks with a spiritual slant. The British Pilgrimage Trust is working to establish the Old Way, an ancient pilgrimage (朝圣) route rediscovered from Britains oldest road map. To walk the 217-mile route from Southampton to Canterbury takes about a fortnight, but the last three days from Ham Street
7、 to Canterbury Cathedral - taking in ancient woodlands, a medieval castle, the ancient Saxon shoreline (now miles inland), holy wells and even a safari park, makes for a worthy wander no matter what your beliefs.21. On Lundy Island, what will probably make you most unforgettable?A. Birds.B. The Lund
8、y pony and sika deer.C. The sea grey seals.D. Old buildings.22. Along the way up to the mountain in Edinburgh, you can .A. see a live volcanoB. visit some places of interestC. find many souvenir shopsD. watch the sunrise23. How long does it take to cover the 217-mile route from Southampton to Canter
9、bury?A. Three days.B. A month.C. Two weeks.D. A quarter.BAfter September 11th, as it became apparent that the United States would bomb Afghanistan, an open letter written by an Afghan appeared on the Internet. It requested Americans to realize that Afghanistan was already a devastated country. It ne
10、eded food, not vengeance; sympathy, not hate.The Kite Runner, a novel by Afghan-American writer Khaled Hosseini, takes this one step further. The first novel to be written in English by an Afghan, it spans the period from before the 1979 Soviet invasion until the reconstruction following the fall of
11、 the disgusting Taliban.The novel portrays the Afghans as an independent and proud people who for decades have defended their country against one invader after another. But the narrator wonders if his people will ever go beyond the range of the tribalism that continues to threaten Afghanistans integ
12、rity. “Maybe,” he thinks, “it was a hopeless place.”As a boy, Amir cowardly betrays his servant and best friend, the Hazara boy Hassan. When the Russians come, Amir and his father move to California, where Amir becomes a successful writer. He embraces America because it “had no ghosts, no memories,
13、and no sins.” But when Amir learns that a childhood mentor is ailing back home, he returns to discover that his relationship to Hassan had been deeper than he realized. This leads him on a dangerous journey to rescue and adopt Hassans son, whose father the Taliban had executed.The novel derives its
14、name from the Afghan custom of doing battle with kites. Although the book can sometimes be exaggerated and garrulous (唠叨的), it provides an extraordinary perspective on the struggles of a country that, until that mournful September day, had been for too long ignored or misunderstood. And despite its
15、more disturbing episodes, the novel ends with a note of optimism about Afghanistans future, an optimism that the whole world would prefer to see unspoiled. Inshallah, as Afghans say: God willing.24. Why did an open letter by an Afghan appear on the Internet?A. Because Americans wanted to give a hand
16、 to Afghanistan.B. Because Afghanistan made another attempt to bomb America.C. Because it wanted to pour oil on the flames.D. Because it tried to avoid the revenge from America.25. What does the underlined word “this” refer to?A. Afghanistan is a prosperous country.B. Afghanistan needs a favor rathe
17、r than hate.C. Afghanistan is to blame for September 11th.D. Afghanistan is rich in food,26. Which of the following statements about The Kite Runner is True? A. Amir feels guilty of betraying Hassan.B. It is easy for Amir to rescue Hassans son.C. Tribalism helps unite Afghanistan.D. Hassan is no mor
18、e than Amirs servant and best friend.27. According to the last paragraph, what does the author think of The Kite Runner?A. The novel conveys positive messages about Afghanistan.B. Misunderstanding over Afghanistan deepens after reading it.C. It is written in exaggerated and dark ways and brings read
19、ers a sense of pessimism.D. The novel fails to tell readers optimism about Afghanistans future.CAs with most of the famous figures whose passing now hits us via a news alert on our phones, I never met Stephen Hawking. In the vastness of the entire universe, you could say I was one speck and he was a
20、nother. And yet I thought of him as a continual presence in my life, who -in the light of his illness, not to mention of his work on time - would always be there, somehow.Growing up disabled in Britain, I didnt have many role models. There are hardly any statues of disabled leaders, no great lives w
21、ith chronic disability documented in the history books. As a child its easy to believe that disabled people have never really existed, and that when they did, it was as cripples to be pitied or burdens on society. In Hawking, we had a figure - brilliant, witty, kind - who confounded the negative ste
22、reotypes and the low expectations so often forced on those of us with a disability.He wasnt without faults. He was also afforded opportunities - from wealth to healthcare to being non-disabled throughout school - that clearly enabled his success, opportunities too few young disabled people, facing c
23、uts to multiple strands of support, enjoy today. But his groundbreaking research, as well as tireless commitment to the NHS, established him as someone who, though physically stripped of his voice, should be listened to.This is not to say that Hawkings disability didnt help shape him. The thought th
24、at he had a sharply limited life expectancy - it was originally believed he would die within two years of his motor neuron disease diagnosis by all accounts inspired Hawking to enjoy the present, and spurred on his hunger for scientific discovery. It is reminiscent of the countless “inspirational” m
25、emes and posters that throughout his life featured Hawkings image often using his body as inspiration for non-disabled people (“If he can succeed, so can you!”) or criticizing “lesser” disabled people (“The only disability is a bad attitude”). Hawking, like all of us, deserves more than lazy, ableis
26、t tropes.Amid all the tributes to Hawkings contribution to scientific discovery, I would like to remember what he contributed - perhaps unknowingly - to many disabled people: a sense of pride, encouragement and hope. This was a genius who gained the worlds respect from his wheelchair. Hawkings achie
27、vements alone will not have begun to overturn deep-seated prejudice, but he has played a significant part in shifting the misconceptions that still routinely mark too many disabled peoples lives. Hawkings lesser-known lesson is one I hope others growing up disabled will be left with: we can all reac
28、h for the stars.28. The author and Stephen are .A. close friendsB. complete strangersC. famous scientistsD. disabled leaders29. Why does the author think disabled people have never really existed?A. Because the disabled seldom play a key role in society.B. Because the disabled are a burden to societ
29、y.C. Because respect is shown to the disabledD. Because the disabled are not kind or smart.30. What does the underlined phrase “stripped of” probably mean?A. softened.B. kept down.C. taken away.D. shaken.31. Which of the following statements does the author agree with?A. Using Hawking as inspiration
30、 for non-disabled people is a compliment for the disabled.B. Hawking is a perfect man respected by the disabled.C. Hawkings achievements in science have completely changed the prejudice against the disabled.D. Other disabled people deserve the same respect as that for Hawking.DFrom shopping centers
31、and airports to concert venues and mobile phones, facial recognition technology can now be used in all of them due to advances in technology.U.S. company FaccFirst has developed facial recognition software that can help police. Officers can take a picture of a suspect with a smartphone. The photo th
32、en can be compared to a database to see whether the person has a criminal history.Facial recognition technology has made great advances in recent years. Machines can now match faces that are not in a controlled environment with good lighting and a full shot. A side shot or moving image of the face m
33、ay be enough for artificial intelligence to make a match.“Where this is going is very exciting. We think about everyday items that we have that are going away. Our house keys, our car keys, our ATM cards, our passwords are all starting to go away and instead, were going to be using facial recognitio
34、n.” Trepp said.The ability to capture an image of a person without permission is a gray area when it comes to privacy, especially when many smartphones now have facial recognition in them so photos taken by the phone can pull up faces of friends with a timestamp and location information.“There is vi
35、sual of you, who youre with, so its no longer just about your privacy. Whoever youre with, the photos youre taking of them, its like secondhand smoking - everybody you take a selfie with, etc., youve compromised as an individual their privacy, too, in some sense and were not seeking permission from
36、any of them,” Natarajan said.“The new generation, I think, has a different perspective on privacy than we do. My kids, your kids, all of our kids are growing up in a much more shared experience world,” Natarajan added. “My biggest privacy concern is actually not the government, its the big companies
37、 where there are really no limits on how they can share data, what they can use it for, how they can exploit it.”“Its a powerful tool and with power comes responsibility,” Trepp said. Facial recognition researchers say a social framework should be created to guide the use of this technology so it ca
38、n be used safely to benefit society and not exploit it.32. Which of the following statements is True?A. Facial recognition technology can only be used for safety.B. With facial recognition we can easily find lost keys.C. Facial recognition technologies can take the place of police.D. Facial recognit
39、ion is a powerful technology which needs guiding.33. Machines probably can not make a match .A. when the item is movingB. when its in pure darknessC. when only a side shot is takenD. when it is in soft lighting34. Why did Natarajan think facial recognition is like secondhand smoking?A. Because it ca
40、n be used as a way of prohibiting smoking in public.B. Because you will be addicted to taking selfies.C. Because no one is willing to take a photo with you.D. Because it violates others privacy unconsciously.35. What can we infer about the new generations opinion on facial recognition?A. It should b
41、e banned.B. They share the same concern about privacy with their parents.C. They are more likely not to care about the privacy problem it might bring.D. They are unwilling to share their experience.第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）Brand is one of the most important things when starting a blog or any website, th
42、at name stays with you, everything you do is to build that name. 36 Below youll find 4 tried and true methods that youll find just as useful.1. Look at Competitors Blog NamesThis may seem like a no-brainer but doing your research on the kinds of blogs youll be competing against, will give you an ide
43、a of what type of name will work for your own blog. 37 However, it may just be the perfect nudge to get those creative juices flowing.2. Take Inspiration from BooksWhoever said you have to conform to rules when creating names? Why not take some advice from the Worlds greatest authors and use your fa
44、vorite literature as inspiration.With millions of books out there, it wont take you long to find something that inspires and delights for your new blog. 38 3. 39 What happens if youve already come up with the perfect blog name, but its already registered elsewhere on the net? Im sure weve all been t
45、here at some point and its incredibly frustrating, to say the least, but dont write off your favorite name just yet.You can use the range of methods such as suffixes, phonemes, and prefixes to name a few, in order come up with alternative name suggestions that usually end up being even better.4. Use
46、 HumorLaughter and humor is an infectious tonic with the benefit of making your readers smile. Try boosting those endorphins by creating a blog name that portrays a wicked sense of humor. 40 But if your tone of voice is fun, fresh and witty then theres nothing to lose and is well worth giving a try.
47、A. Play with WordsB. Use AbbreviationsC. It may not work for more professional blogs.D. Of course, youre not going to be copying anyone.E. Because all are full to the brim with wonderful words.F. So it has to be something youll look back on as a great choice!G. Abbreviations are beneficial because t
48、hey keep things short and sweet.第三部分 英语知识运用（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完型填空（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。Just thinking on the events from the past week, theres a lot I could have written about. But instead of focusing on all the craziness that happe
49、ned and letting it keep me up at night, I picked up a(n) 41 . Not an e-book. Not a download to iBooks. A good, old-fashioned book 42 in 2014.In all fairness, digital content has made the world 43 to anyone with a 44 or a smartphone. But 45 a lot of digital content can be unhealthy. Reports have show
50、n that smartphone use can help 46 depression, and bedtime use of electronics can be disruptive to your bodys sleep 47 .Thinking back to the past few years, I can see a significant 48 in just my sleep quality when I read a physical book 49 when I read a digital book at bedtime. When I read from my ph
51、one, I 50 to feel more exhausted the next day, be a little more irritable and 51 , and I frequently woke up during the night. Moreover, I cannot use a digital textbook. I find it difficult to 52 the information stored in the simplest way possible. 53 , when I read a book, I was able to 54 concentrat
52、e on my work, I was more alert in general, and I was positive.You may not face these 55 : Everybody is different. You may even be trying to 56 paper. But that doesnt mean you should 57 your screen the whole time. For millennia, books were the go-to source of knowledge. Theyve stood the test of time,
53、 and they havent 58 us yet. 59 compares to the excitement and journey of reading a book, not for a class or a job, but for the 60 .41. A. phoneB. iPadC. penD. book42. A. publishedB. soldC. writtenD. shared43. A. reliableB. accessibleC. acceptableD. respectable44. A. computerB. libraryC. bookstoreD.
54、printer45. A. refusingB. creatingC. consumingD. purchasing46. A. caseB. faceC. manageD. fuel47. A. walkerB. cycleC. illnessD. disorder48. A. progressB. questionC. roleD. difference49. A. opposed toB. exposed toC. compared toD. related to50. A. tendedB. failedC. agreedD. pretended51. A. relaxedB. val
55、uableC. frightenedD. anxious52. A. recordB. giveC. processD. trust53. A. HoweverB. ThusC. AdditionallyD. Consequently54. A. lessB. fewerC. fartherD. better55. A. challengesB. risksC. responsibilitiesD. dangers56. A. cutB. saveC. provideD. throw57. A. experiment withB. look away fromC. stick toD. tak
56、e no notice of58. A. believedB. betrayedC. failedD. forgot59. A. EverythingB. NothingC. SomebodyD. Nobody60. A. enjoymentB. hardshipC. argumentD. respect第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Anxiety is common, but how it affects the brain
57、is, as yet, poorly understood. New research 61 (reveal) “anxiety cells,” which provides a fresh direction for research into new treatments.In the wild, an animal that never feels anxiety would quickly become a dead animal. This is due to the fact 62 anxiety produces a raised sense of awareness and p
58、hysiological readiness to fight or fly, which is essential for 63 (survive). For many people, 64 , anxiety is triggered in situations 65 it is unnecessary or even unhelpful, such as a 66 (crowd) mall or when talking to a group of friends. For these people, anxiety becomes a problem. Rather than a se
59、nsible reaction to a life-threatening situation, anxiety becomes triggered 67 (inappropriate). Anxiety disorders are “the most common mental illness” in the United States, 68 (affect) an estimated 40 million adults. Because of this high prevalence, researchers are forging ahead in 69 effort to uncov
60、er what goes on in the brain. It is important to understand which brain circuits are controlling the anxiety response, and what goes wrong 70 those circuits in people with anxiety disorders.第四部分 写作（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中
61、最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、剜除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。What is something you cant see but is all around you? What hold an airplane in the sky? The answer with all these questions is air. Though you cant see air,
62、 but you know its there. You can feel them. Air is a mixture of invisible gas. Put your hands on your chest and take deep breath. What happens? Your chest rises so your lungs are filling with air. Also, the tires on bikes, cars, trucks and buses need air to keep roll. The atmosphere blocks out much
63、of the suns harmful rays. The atmosphere traps the heat from the sun. It makes our world warmly enough for life to grow.第二节 书面表达（百强校英语解析团队专供）（满分25分）假如你是李华，作为交换生到英国学习，为了增进中英学生的友谊，你打算在校园草坪上举行联欢晚会。请你代表来自中国的交换生们给学校管理人员写一封请求信，希望得到允许在学校草坪上举行晚会。内容包括：(1) 晚会的时间；(2) 可能造成的影响和相应的保证。 注意：1.词数100左右。 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行
64、文连贯。参考词汇：lawns草坪广东省湛江市2018届高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题答案第I卷第二部分 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）21-23 CBC 24-27 DBAA 28-31 BACD 32-35 DBDC 第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 FDEAC第三部分 英语知识运闬（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 DABAC 46-50 DBDCA 51-55 DCADA 56-60 BCCBA第卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题
65、1.5分，满分15分）61. has revealed 62. that 63. survival 64. however 65. where66. crowded 67. inappropriately 68. affecting 69. an 70. with第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）What is something you cant see but is all around you? What hold an airplane in the sky? The answer with all holds tothese
66、questions is air. Though you cant see air, but you know its there. You can feel them. Air is a mixture of 删除but itinvisible gas. Put your hands on your chest and take deep breath. What happens? Your chest rises so your lungs gases a because/when/whileare filling with air. Also, the tires on bikes, c
67、ars, trucks and buses need air to keep roll. The atmosphere blocks out rollingmuch of the suns harmful rays. The atmosphere traps the heat from the sun. It makes our world warmly enough for many warmlife to grow.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）One possible version:Dear Sir or Madam,We are exchange students from Chin
68、a. We are all getting together to host a party with the aim of enhancing the friendship between the Chinese and British students.We would like to hold the party on 15th, May. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. We seek your permission to host the party at your lawns. We would like to inform you that since it is a
69、 dance party there will be loud music but we assure you of good behavior by our guests. We also promise that the place will not be left in a mess and we will clear it of all litter before we leave.We sincerely hope you will give us the permission requested. Thanking you in anticipation.Best regards.Yours sincerely,Li Hua
