2018届高三英语第三次调研考试试题

广东省东莞市2018届高三英语第三次调研考试试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分120分（最终成绩按总分135分进行折算），考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AA man thirsts for adventure．Often the journey is the destination itself，and you can learn a lot from a brief adventure into the wild．Here are four types of outdoor adventures that every man should attempt to take．The Ascent（登高）Mountain climbing and backpacking is one way to truly test your limits．It's a test of mental and physical strength．Besides，it often requires months of preparation．There are plentiful famous mountains notable for being extremely challenging for even the most dedicated climbers．The one thing they all have in common is that they attract a certain type of a person：one with a desire to defeat nature．The Solo（单独的）TripGoing out into the wild，alone，is one of the scariest things a lot of people could ever imagine．If you take proper precautions，a solo trip can be a very freeing and rewarding experience．Particularly if you have some heavy things going on in your life-perhaps a failing relationship，switching careers，or financial conflict-getting away from everyone and everything can put you in tune with nature，and with yourself．The Open OceanWhether you find yourself in a kayak（皮船），sailboat，or any other kind of water boat，getting out on the water arouses some very special feelings．Nothing quite compares to having a gentle wind in your face，as you stare out at the vast and glassy expanse of the open water．Endurance（耐力）ChallengeThis is when you're serious about putting your life on hold，and getting awayfrom it all．Endurance，in this case，can mean a number of things．Trips like this can last months，and include thousands of miles．But they will test every fiber of your being-psychologically，you'll be in constant battle．Physically，you'll be tired and hungry almost all the time．And all of those things make these types of adventures the extreme test of will．You can climb mountains，deserts，rivers and lakes．21．What is the common point of the well-known challenging mountains？A．They appeal to people who are eager to overcome nature．B．They are beautiful enough to attract visitors．C．They are suitable for those who are experienced．D．They draw the attention of people who are well-prepared．22．A person is likely to choose a solo trip when he ．A．has a stable jobB．makes a big fortuneC．succeeds in finishing a difficult taskD．has trouble in dealing with the relationship23．What can be regarded as an endurance challenge？A．A bike ride across the United States．B．A short trip to the countryside．C．A relaxing walk around a park．D．A pleasant return to nature．BFor many people, leisure time is an opportunity to get outdoors, have some fun and meet interesting people. Add two pieces of advanced 21 st century technology —global positioning system (GPS) devices and the Internet —to get “geocaching”.The word geocaching comes from “geo” (earth) and “cache” (hidden storage). Geocachers log onto a website to find information about the location of a cache —usually a waterproof plastic box containing small items such as toys and CDs —along with a notebook where “finders” can enter comments and learn about the cache “owner”, the person who created and hid the cache. Finders may take any of the items in the cache but are expected to replace them with something of similar value. They then visit the website again and write a message to the owner.Geocaching became possible on May 1, 2000, when a satellite system developed by the U.S. Department of Defense was made public. Using an inexpensive GPS device, anyone on earth can send a signal to the satellites and receive information about theirposition. This is basically a high-tech version of orienteering, the traditional pastime which uses maps and compasses instead of GPS to determine one’s location.Geocachers are a very consi derate group. Owners carefully choose a cache’s location to give finders an enjoyable experience, such as a beautiful view or a good campsite. They also consider the environmental impact of their cache since it could result in an increased number of visitors to an area. As for the content of the caches, owners and finders must only use items that are suitable for the whole family, as caches are found by geocachers of all ages.24.According to the passage, geocaching is __________.A．an outdoor leisure activityB．a new type of technologyC．a game used to teach geographyD．a program to protect environment25.How can finders learn about the cache owners?A．By meeting them. B．By going to a website.C．From the notebook. D．From the satellite.26.Which of the following is NOT used in geocaching?A．A GPS device. B．A compass.C．A plastic container. D．The Internet.27.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Most geocachers are adults.B．Any item can be placed in the caches.C．The caches should be put in a remote place.D．Geocachers try to avoid damaging the environment.CAs a child, visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat. I didn't find the chimps' tea parties funny, nor the bird shows entertaining. Feeding time for seals was less painful, but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus.And I hated circuses, especially the animal acts-men teasing lions, girls balancing on elephants and monkeys playing football. I knew that every trick a circus animal did was unnatural, achieved through strict training and quite possibly cruelty.Happily, during my lifetime public attitudes and the law have changed. Circuses using wild animals are now almost extinct, and zoos have definitely evolved.When my children were young, I occasionally took them to our local zoo. Theelephants were in tiny cages and the gorillas looked bored as they sat peeling bananas and staring at teasing visitors. Each cage had a sign which listed the animal's name and where it came from. But, back then, there was little information included about the environmental challenges they faced.As a result, environmentalists and animal lovers often oppose zoos. “Animals belong in the wild,” is a c ommon and understandable complaint. But what do the animals themselves prefer?Generally speaking, zoo animals have a longer life. But-you may protest-they are not free. What? Free to be hunted and killed, free to die of hunger or thirst? Maybe sitting in a cage eating bananas isn't so bad.Not that such conditions are acceptable in modern zoos, due to the work of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums. These days every zoo requires BIAZA's approval to operate, and the association sets the standards, observes conditions in zoos and develops animal-research programmes, both in the UK and abroad. BIAZA also organises the animal exchanges between zoos all over the world.Consequently, today, most zoo animals are born and raised in zoos, live in large, comfortable enclosures and are cared for by well-trained, knowledgeable and caring zoo employees. Of course it's no substitute for living in the wild but unfortunately this isn't always possible. Meanwhile, why not visit your local zoo and decide for yourself?28. The passage is mainly about .A. how zoos have improvedB. whether a zoo should be closed downC. a new environmental organisationD. the difference between zoos and circuses29. From Paragraph 2, we can guess that the writer believes circus animals .A. had much shorter lives than those in the wildB. were not treated well by their trainersC. should have been placed in zoosD. were not as intelligent as those in zoos30. Which of the following roles are performed by BIAZA?A. Organising animal study projects and training zoo workers.B. Checking zoo conditions and arranging animal exchanges.C. Designing zoos and approving zoo operations.D. Caring for ill animals and setting zoo standards.31. Which of the following statements about zoos would the writer agree with?A. Zoo animals should be freed into the wild.B. Zoos are more popular now than in the past.C. Zoo animals are more restricted than in the past.D. Zoos now provide caring living conditions for animals.DFar out in the lake was a large wooden platform on which stood an improbably high diving board —a kind of wooden Eiffel Tower. It was, I’m sure, the county’s tallest wooden structure and no one had ever been known to jump from it.So it was quite a shock when our teacher, Mr. Milton, announced that he would dive off the high board that very afternoon.Word of his questionable plan was already spreading through town as Mr. Milton swam out to the platform. He was just a tiny, stick figure when he got there but even from such a distance the high board seemed almost to touch the clouds. Once at the top, he paced the enormously long board, then took some deep breaths and finally stood at edge. He was going to do it.Several hundred people had gathered at the shore to watch. Mr. Milton stood for quite a long time, then he raised his arms, took one massive bounce and launched himself into a perfect dive. It was beautiful. He fell with perfect style for what seemed minutes. The crowd fell silent. The only sound to be heard was the faint whistle of his body tearing through the air toward the water far, far below.But about three quarters of the way down he seemed to have second thoughts and began suddenly to panic, waving his arms and legs like someone having a bad dream. When he was perhaps thirty feet above the water, he gave up on waving and spread his arms and legs wide, apparently hoping that it would somehow slow his fall.It didn’t.He hit the water at over six hundred miles an hour. The impact was so loud that it made birds fly out of their trees three miles away. I don’t think he entered the water at all. He just bounced off it, about fifteen feet back into the air. After that, he lay still on the surface, spinning like an autumn leaf.He was brought to shore by two passing fishermen in a rowboat and placed on an old blanket where he spent the rest of the afternoon. Occasionally he accepted small sips of water, but otherwise was too shocked to speak. From head to toe, he was covered with deep red bruises.... It was the best day of my life.32.What did the writer think of Mr. Milton’s plan to jump from the diving board?A.Crazy.B.Disappointing.C.Heroic.D.Confused.33.In Paragraph 3, Mr Milton is described as “a tiny, stick figure” because he w asA.tired after swimmingB.very small and thinC.very far awayD.sure to be broken34.Why did Mr. Milton suddenly start swinging his arms and legs during the dive?A.He thought it was the best way to slow his fall.B.He lost his confidence and started to panic.C.He was signalling the crowd for help.D.He wanted to show his courage.35.Which of the following sentences from the passage is an example of a fact?A.He hit the water at over six hundred miles an hour.B.The impact was so loud that it made birds fly out of trees up to three miles away.C.He just bounced off it, about fifteen feet back into the air.D.He was brought to shore by two passing fishermen in a rowboat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。