2018年高考英語(yǔ)二輪復(fù)習(xí) 綜合檢測(cè)卷

1、4綜合檢測(cè)卷(限時(shí)：100 分鐘 滿(mǎn)分 120 分).閱讀理解(滿(mǎn)分 30 分)AMost people believe future humans are going to outer space, rather than inner space. They don't realize that space is rapidly becoming an informational desert, and that there will be very few people interested in going into space for any reason whatsoever

2、 in the future.In 2050 there will likely be a “Planet Channel” for every planet of the solar system, but most people will be very content to watch what the robots are doing rather than run down Olympus Mons on Mars in person, at 1/3 gravity, as fun as that may sound. By the middle of this century，ou

3、r “eyes in space” will have run out of almost everything that might be interesting to find. As the astronomer Martin Harwit observed in the excellent and very underappreciated Cosmic Discovery,1981, we have been running out of unique astronomical features to discover for decades.By the mid 21st cent

4、ury there will be a few areas of the physical spectrum范 ( 圍), like gravity waves, which will remain underexplored. But virtually everything else will have been modeled well to a first approximation (概算), and our simulation science will be clearly more fruitful at that time than our data driven explo

5、rations. Already, Hubble sees to the edge of the universe. What more can we ask? That's like having a map of Earth. Once you get the first one, you pay a lot less for the next ones.Unlike inner space, the range of possibility for probing (探測(cè)), combining and computing with ever more miniaturized

6、(小型化的) matter, outer space rapidly becomes “computationally closed”. There is simply no compelling reason to go to outer space, and every reason to go to inner space, as we'll discuss more later.1According to the author, in 2050 most people would like to _.A explore outer space themselvesB keep

7、robots working for themC go to Olympus Mons on MarsD watch robots exploring outer space2What does the author mainly discuss in the passage?A The reason why future humans should go into outer space.B The reason why we shouldn't make much effort in exploring outer space.C The history and the futur

8、e of space exploration.D The difference in outer space exploration and inner space exploration.3The author holds the view that _.A humans can survive in outer space in the futureB much of outer space remains to be discoveredC there remains very little for us to explore in outer spaceD we should keep

9、 a balance between the exploration of outer and inner space 4What will the author talk about in the paragraph closely following the passage? AThe need to explore inner space.B How to explore inner space.C The difficulty in exploring inner space.D What “computationally closed” means.BTOKYO If you gro

10、w old in Japan, you may expect tobe served food by a robot, ride a voicerecognition wheelchair or even possibly hire a nurse in a robotic suit all examples of cuttingedge technology to care for the country's rapidly graying54population.With nearly 22 percent of Japan's population already age

11、d 65 or older, businesses here have been rolling out everything from easyentry cars to remotecontrolled beds, fueling a caretechnology market worth some $1.08 billion in 2006, according to industry figures.At a home care and rehabilitation (恢復(fù)) convention in Tokyo this week, buyers crowded round a d

12、emonstration of Secom Co.'s My Spoon feeding robot，which helps elderly or disabled people eat with a spoon and a fitted swiveling 轉(zhuǎn)(動(dòng)的) arm.Operating a joystick ( 操縱桿 ) with his chin, developer Shigehisa Kobayashi maneuvered the arm toward a block of soft tofu, deftly (靈巧地) getting the fork to b

13、reak off a piece. The arm then returned to a preprogrammed position in front of the mouth, allowing Kobayashi to bite and swallow.“It's all about empowering people to help themselves，” Kobayashi said. The Tokyobased company has already sold 300 of the robots, which come with a price tag of $ 3,5

14、00. “We want to give the elderly control over their own lives，” he said.The rapidly aging population here has spurred a spate of concerns: a labor shortage, tax falls, financial difficulties in paying the health bills and pensions of large numbers of the elderly.Moreover, a breakdown of family ties

15、in recent years means a growing number of older Japanese are spending their golden years away from the care traditionally provided by children and grandchildren.That's where cuttingedge technology steps in.5The underlined word “maneuvered” in the fourth paragraph probably means “_”Amoved skillfu

16、lly Bturned carefullyClifted with effort Dfixed quickly6My Spoon feeding robot is specially designed for _.A those aged 65 or olderB those who have difficulty in feeding themselvesC those who have lost the ability of eatingD those who can move their arms freely7With the special robots, the elderly i

17、n Japan can _.A put their lives under the control of the robotsB help themselvesC save a lot of money for the governmentD have their medical bills reduced8We can conclude from the passage that _.A the cuttingedge technology makes it easier for the young and old in Japan to keep tiesB the cuttingedge

18、 technology has changed the traditional family system in Japan C the elderly in Japan usually live far away from their children andgrandchildrenDthe rapidly aging population in Japan has caused many social problemsCThere were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train pas

19、sed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple vill

20、age people of Malaysia. I was moved.I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time 54I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There wasnot one familiar f

21、ace. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows

22、of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountai

23、ns seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3：00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.

24、I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weatherbeaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.I loo

25、ked forward to the return journey.9The author expected the train trip to be _.Aboring BpleasantCexciting Dadventurous10What did the author remember most fondly of his train trip?A The mountains along the way.B The friendly country people.C The crowds of people in the streets.D The simple lunch serve

26、d on the train.11Which of the following words can best replace the underlined word “relish” in the second paragraph?AChoose. BCarry on.CPrepare for. DEnjoy.12What can we learn from the story?A Comfort in traveling by train.B Smiles brighten people up.C Reading gives people delight.D Pleasure of livi

27、ng in the country.DIf you think it is cold where you are at the moment, then a visit to the Russian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind.With the average temperature for January standing at 50 ， it is no wonder that the village is the coldest inhabited settlement in the world. Known as th

28、e “Pole of Cold”， the coldest temperature recorded in Oymyakon is 71.2 ， which is the lowest recorded temperature for any inhabited location on earth.Ironically, Oymyakon actually means “nonfreezing water”due to a nearby hot spring. Most homes in Oymyakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy

29、few modern conveniences.Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer (馴鹿) meat and horse meat. A single shop provides the town's bare necessities and the locals work as reindeerbreeders, hunters and icefisherman.The village is located around 750 metres above sea level and the length of a day varie

30、s from 3 hours in December to 21 hours in summer. And despite its terrible54winters, in June, July and August temperatures over 30 are not uncommon.There are few modern conveniences in the village with many buildings still having outdoor toilets and most people still burning coal and wood for heat.

31、When coal deliveries are irregular, the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases, the town will shut down in about five hours, and the pipes will freeze and crack.D aily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen ink freezing, glasses freezing to people's faces and batt

32、eries losing power. Locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart them.E ven if there is coverage for mobile phone reception, the phones themselves could not work in such cold conditions.Another problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bod

33、ies, which can take anything up to three days.13According to the text, Oymyakon _.A is the coldest location on the earthB has got frozen water all over the yearC gets its name because of a nearby hot springD can enjoy quite a few modern conveniences14Mobile phones could not work in Oymyakon because

34、_.A the batteries are of poor qualityB the extreme coldness makes them lose powerC there is no coverage for phone receptionD the phone reception is too far away to receive the signals15We can learn from the text that _.A daily problems usually accompany the localsB the town often stops working becau

35、se of no coal deliveryC locals only live on reindeer meat and horse meatD locals have no awareness of saving their resources.任務(wù)型閱讀(滿(mǎn)分 10 分)How to Do Well in ExamsDo not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before an examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance yo

36、u have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. 16._An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of worki

37、ng to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it.On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need (pens, pencils, erasers, etc.), then make yourway to the examination hall in good time. 17._Once in your seat, simply pause for a

38、few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close your eyes and take in a few slow, deep breathes to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying p articular attention to key verbs such as “discuss”， “compare” and “eval

39、uate”. 18._It is wise always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself timeto go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a wellanswere

40、d question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all, examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers.5419 _If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the cei

41、ling or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students.20._A Do not arrive too early, though, as other people's anxiety can be infectious， and you may suffer from unnecessary

42、panic.B Try not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clock.C When you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didn't understand.D Sleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as important.E Map out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how

43、much time you should spend on each question.F Go and have a wellearned rest, then prepare for y our next examG Underestimate the test in your mind.完形填空(滿(mǎn)分 30 分)It was a cold, wet day when 14yearold Wasana Sanjeewa arrived at St. Anthony's College. Waiting outside his classroom for his classmates

44、 to _21_， Wasana looked at the _22_. Then henoticed enormous amounts of rainwater flowing down the hill behind the classroom. For a few minutes, Wasana_23_ the water, wondering whyit looked so _24_.Then it hit him the scene was similar to the slides he was shown during Disaster Management classes._2

45、5_ an impending (即將發(fā)生的) disaster, Wasana swung into action. “Run, run, don't _26_ here! The rocks on the hill are going to fall on us！” he shouted and all the students ran to the open area.Then Wasana ran over to _27_ Principal Nihal Gurauinghe what was happening. After _28_ the hill, Gurauinghe

46、 knew the school was in _29_. He and someteachers _30_ to stop the waterflow, but they were too _31_： huge rocks fell down the hill with sand and mud, and the entire school was destroyed.When Wasana _32_ home later that day, his white uniform covered in mud, he got the blame from his _33_. He tried

47、to explain that he had _34_ two hundred schoolmates _35_ she didn't believe him.His mother _36_ realized he was telling the truth when she saw a TV report about the _37_. Filled with pride, she hugged Wasana and said that he was indeed a _38_.No one was hurt in the incident because of Wasana'

48、;s _39_ action and careful observation.“Wasana's action _ 40_ us that sometimes we cannot wait until something happens before we take action. It might be too late by then，” Gurauinghe said.21A.play BfollowCarrive Dstart22A.sun BrainCsnow Dfog23A.picked up Btook awayCtalked about Dstared at24A.fa

49、miliar BspecialCstrange Dterrifying25A.Making BImaginingCFearing DHearing26A.study Bstay54Csing Dact27A.ask BpromiseCtell Dpersuade28A.inspecting BdescribingCdrawing Dfinding29A.charge BsurpriseCcontrol Dtrouble30A.chose BtriedChelped Dagreed31A.late BsleepyChungry Dshocked32A.missed BleftCmoved Dre

50、turned33A.father BmotherCsister Dbrother34A.cheered BvisitedCsaved Dcalmed35A.when BorCsince Dbut36A.naturally BnecessarilyCcompletely Dfinally37A.adventure BdisasterCfailure Dexperience38A.loser BfoolChero Dstar39A.quiet BtoughCquick Dsafe40A.taught BinterestedCwarned Dconfused.語(yǔ)法填空(滿(mǎn)分 15 分)Radio p

51、resenter: Good afternoon. And welcome to our midweek Phonein, In today's program, were going to concentrate on personal problems. And here with me in the studio I've got Tessa Colbeck,41._writes for Flash Magazine, and Doctor Maurice Rex, Student Medical Adviser at the Norfolk State Universi

52、ty. And we have our first caller on the line，and it's Rosemary 42._(call) from Manchester. Hello, Rosemary.Rosemary：Hello.Radio presenter: How can we help you, Rosemary?Rosemary: Well, it's my dad. He 43._(let) me stay out after ten o'clock at night but all my friends can stay out much l

53、onger than that. It's really embarrassing.Tessa：Hello, Rosemary, love. Rosemary, how old are you, dear?Rosemary：I'm fifteen in two months' 44._.Tessa：And where do you go at night?Rosemary: Just to my friend's house, usually. But everyone else can stay there much 45._than me. I have t

54、o leave at about a quarter 46._ten.Tessa: And does this friend of yours . does she live near you?Rosemary：It takes about ten minutes to walk from her house to 47._. Tessa：I see. Well, Manchester's quite a rough city, isn't it? I mean, your dad. Rosemary：No, not really. I don't live in th

55、e city center or anything like that.And Christine's house is in a very quiet part.54Tessa：Christine. That's your friend, isn't it?Rosemary：Yeah. That's right. I mean, I know my dad get worried. 48._， it's perfectly safe.Maurice：Rosemary, have you talked about this with your dad?R

56、osemary: No. He just shouts and then he says he won't let me go out at all if I can't come home on time.Maurice：Why don't you just try to sit down quietly with your dad ? Sometime when he's 49._(relax), just have a quiet chat about it ? It isn't always safe for young girls 50._(g

57、o) out at night.Tessa ：Yes. And maybe you could persuade him to come and pick you up from Christine's house once or twice.Rosemary：Yes. I don't think he'll agree to that, but I'll talk to him about it.Thanks.短文改錯(cuò)(滿(mǎn)分 10 分)My father is now in his late forty but he looks young for his age. He is very strict with me, especial in my studies. Besides, I know he loves me deeply in his heart. Once I fail to do well in my math exam, I was afraid that it would make my father angry and