2018年新课标II第三次全国大联考英语试卷一、听力 略 二、阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)A1.阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。There are some fantastic reasons to visit Lowestoft,and here are four of the best.A cheap and cheerful theme park Though Pleasurewood Hills may not boast the same Noel Edmonds and Mr Blobby-themed attraction it did when I was a child,this theme park used to be my favourite place on Earth and with the most expensive ticket just 22,it is an absolute steal compared to others.There are roller coasters,family rides,such as go-karts and dodgems(碰碰车),and even a sea lion A theatre that was once a morgue Offering today a mixture of cinema and live events including comedy,orchestral performances and West End shows,such as my personal favourite in recent months:Sooty Live!Lowestofts Marina Theatre began life as a skating rink before being converted to a theatre in 1878.During the Second World War it had a brief spell as a mortuary(太平间).marinatheatre.co.uk The spiritual home of The Darkness The Aquarium,an 850-capacity venue on Lowestofts Claremont Pier,was opened by local rockers The Darkness in 2013,while the upcoming concerts include Goldie Lookin Chain and Blazin Squad.In 2014,Danny Dyer made a guest appearance with Dane Bowers.An excellent view from the seafront.theaquariumlive.co.uk A convincing Serengeti imitation East Anglias topography(地貌)is perfect for creating a likeness to the plains of Africa,which is what safari park Africa Alive aims to do.Formerly Suffolk Wildlife Park,Africa Alive is home to rhinos,giraffes and zebras.One of Lowestofts wind turbines is a handy landmark when finding the car park,too.africa-alive.co.uk 1.1.What does the underlined word steal mean?A.Theft.B.Secret.C.Bargain.D.Experience.1.2.Where did the author often go when he was very young?A.East Anglia.B.The Aquarium.C.Pleasurewood Hills.D.Lowestofts Marina Theatre.1.3.Where can you see the spots three historical transitions?A.africa-alive.co.ukB.marinatheatre.co.uk.C.theaquariumlive.co.uk.D.1.4.What may visitors enjoy in the Aquarium?1/13A.Live performance.B.Wildlife exhibitions.C.Animals competition.D.Interesting theme games.B2.Lets be honest,kids are weird.And when you hear your three-year-old arguing over who gets to be the mom while playing house alone in the other room,you might question if youve done something wrong as a parent.But dont worry,its perfectly normal for your child to have an imaginary friend,and it even has some benefits.While your kids are benefitting from playing with their imaginary friend,try out these other ways to raise an intelligent child!One of the biggest pros is that it promotes creativity.Just think about it you have to be kind of creative to carry on a conversation with an imaginary figure that doesnt respond.Developmental psychologist Marjorie Taylor told PureWow that your childrens creativity will remain with them as they get older,even when they stop hanging out with their friend.Along with being more creative,they will also have a better developed and more diverse vocabulary as well as stronger social skills.Talking to Sally or Bob all day will allow them to practice their speech and conversation skills.Researchers at La Trobe University in Australia found that children who engage with their imaginary friends on a regular basis use more complex sentences and are more confident in everyday social situations.There are also some benefits for the parents.If your childs siblings arent around or theyre an only child,they have someone to entertain them while you take the time to chip away at your never-ending to-do list.So even though it might get old when your kids constantly ask you to set an extra plate at the table for their imaginary friend,theyll benefit in the future from keeping them around.Having an extra member of the family cant be that bad,the more the merrier,right?2.1.Who is the three-year-old talking to while playing house alone?A.His toy.B.His mother.C.His friend.D.He himself.2.2.How does Marjorie Taylor like childrens playing with their friends?A.It helps children develop better.B.It relieves busy parents worry.C.It shows childrens loneliness.D.It connects the family closer.2.3.What does the author suggest to parents?A.Taking their children to play outside.B.Sparing their time for their children.C.Adding an extra member of their family.2/13D.Letting their children play while at work.C3.Not all natural disasters can be prevented.However,the impacts can be lessened with proper planning systems.Only by managing land and water resources can cause higher costs in property damage.Planning requires the cooperation of a network of state and local officials working with federal agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)to assess risks and implement changes where necessary.According to FEMA,floods are the most common natural disaster.Effects of floods are complicated by weather patterns such as drought,which hardens soils and increases the possibility of flash flooding.The amount of imperviou