高三下学期英语第二次模拟考试卷 一、阅读选择 1.阅读理解 Nobody says high school and college are easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books that can help to make dealing with school easier. Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley Do you have trouble remembering everything youre studying? Feel like you have too much on your plate? Unlimited Memory by Kevin Horsley may be for you. Its a bestseller in memory improvement. This book has strategies to help you learn faster while also teaching you to become more productive. Of course, having a good memory comes in handy outside of the classroom as well. Really, this is a great book for life in general. Student fs Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian Many students reach college and find that essay writing in college is very different from that in high school. Whether this is the case for you or you just want to improve your writing skills, youll want to check out Students Guide to Writing College Papers. Its available on Kindle or in hardback or paperback forms. Right now, this one is its fourth edition. The book covers writing your actual paper, citing sources(引用来源), and style. Even English majors can find a lot of helpful tips in this book. On Course by Skip Downing It is another book youll want to check out. In its eighth edition, the book provides you with self-assessment tools to help you identify what you need to change for academic success. It contains guided journal entries分 录to help you with responsibility, self-management, self-awareness, learning and self-esteem. How to Become a Straight A Student by Cal Newport The book will teach you different approaches and strategies to help you score better but spend less time on studying, with a focus on studying smarter, not harder. Its available on Kindle and in audiobook(有声读物)and paperback forms. 1Whose book is the best choice for improving writing skills? A.Cal Newports. B.Kevin Horsleys.,C.Skip Downings. D.Kate L. Turabians.,2How can On Course benefit students? A.It guides them to be good editors. B.It helps them assess their learning.,C.Theyll fall in love with reading. D.Theyll memorize things very fast.,3What is special about How to Become a Straight A Student? It teaches students to study hard. It is just aimed at English majors.,C.It allows its readers to listen to it. D.It is sold in paperback forms.,2.阅读理解 It was a fine day. Jeffrey Del Monte was driving With his friend late Friday afternoon along the beach near Ramp 49 in Friso when they heard the screams of children. They surveyed the water trying to locate the screams and, two young girls were spotted apparently struggling while being swept out in a rip current(激流). Del Monte then swam out into the ocean and helped one of the girls who were caught in the rip current, passing her to his friend for the lengthy swim back to shore. He then went back to search for the second girl and found her in great pain before he swam back to shore, bringing the child to the beach from nearly 100 yards out. After both girls were safe on the beach, Del Monte and his friend attended to them until Dare County Emergency Medical Services and a Cape Hatteras National Seashore Ranger arrived on the scene. The childrens parents also arrived and expressed their thanks to Del Monte and his friend. Jeffrey Del Montes heroic, selfless and quick actions were key to saving these two girls from a very dangerous situation, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac said in a statement. His courage and expertise allowed him to perform this successful ocean rescue.,Park officials said the incident was a reminder of how quickly ocean conditions could change, even on what appeared to be a perfect clay. A perfect clay on the beach doesnt always mean that its a perfect day in the ocean, so it is important that all visitors check the beach forecast for danger and rip currents before heading to the beach and always use something that floats when in the water. If individuals do find themselves caught in rip currents, please dont swim against the currents, instead swimming out of the currents and then to shore, David Hallac said. 1Why did Del Monte hand the first rescued girl to his friend? A.To go to seek for the other struggling girl.,B.To give his friend a chance to be praised.,C.To relieve his pain caused by the current.,D.To experience the lengthy swim himself.,2What did Del Monte and his friend do after they saved the girls? A.They took them to hospital quickly. B.They looked after them on the beach.,C.They drove them back to their parents. D.They blamed them for taking the risks.,3What is David Hallacs A.Worried, B.Envious. C.Appreciative. D.Grateful.,attitude towards Del Monte?,4What suggestion does David Hallac offer to visitors? A.Going swimming with others. B.Avoiding floating in the water.,C.Swimming against the currents. D.Preparing well for beach trips.,3.阅读理解 A new study looks at how pets provide important support t