2018届高三全国模拟考试 最后一卷英语试题（含解析）(2)

28. What do we know about the earliest form of storytelling?

A. It focused on recording family history. C. It was mostly about heroes in real life.

B. It covered many aspects of human life. D. It was mainly to amuse the tribe members.

29. Why were some tales repeated frequently by the storytellers?

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A. To entertain the younger generations.

B. To avoid forgetting the plots and characters.

C. To test whether the listeners were faithful to the tribe. D. To make the listeners reflect on their personal growth. 30. According to the author, the practice of storytelling .

A. won’t last long without new forms B. should continue in its traditional way

C. remains a good way to record family history D. helps us develop closer ties with our loved ones 31. What might be the most suitable title for the text？

A. Storytelling and Public Relations

C. Cultures Preserved Through Storytelling

B. Storytelling to Connect the Generations D. Track Down Your Family History in Stories

D

A green think tank has warned of the risk of unintended consequences from the wave of concern about plastics.

The Green Alliance said plastics played a valuable role and couldn’t be simply abolished. It wants to transform the notion of a “War on Plastics” into a “War on Plastic Litter”. It warns that rejecting all plastic food packaging could prove ineffective.

Agriculture is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, so reducing food waste is vital. Well-packed food —perhaps in plastic —helps protect food from damage, so it can actually save on greenhouse gases.

The other potential area of concern is the substitution of plastics with plant-based materials. Forests are already being felled to grow crops and wild land is also disappearing to produce bio-fuels for cars and electricity generation.

The Green Alliance fears that a demand for plastic substitutes could also increase the pressure for defor- estation(森林采伐). This would, in turn, lead to more greenhouse gases that would warm the oceans people are anxious to protect.

The Green Alliance’s Libby Peake told BBC News: Plastics are clearly a huge problem but we have concerns that legal public anger will lead businesses and governments to rush into the wrong decisions. Lego announces that in future it will make its toys from plastics derived(获得) not from oil, but from sugar cane(甘蔗). It won the headline: “Lego goes green one brick at a time”. But the firm confirmed that the “eco” bricks would be made from polyethylene —that’s exactly the same chemical compound as plastic derived from oil.

Ms Peake said: “Turning plants into plastic in this way means that, at the end of life, it won’t be biodegrad- able(可降解的) and will have all the potential shortcomings of traditional plastic.”

Lego has done everything right to try to sustainably source material for its bio-bricks. But there’s clearly nowhere near enough sugar cane that can be sustainably sourced if other companies want to follow suit. 32. What should we do about plastics according to the Green Alliance?

A. Avoid using them.

C. Deal with plastic waste properly.

B. Reduce the use of them. D. Make them environment-friendly.

33. Why does the Green Alliance take a negative attitude to plastic substitutes?

A. They will bring about new problems. B. They are more harmful than plastics.

C. They are more expensive than plastics.

D. They won’t be accepted by many people.

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34. What did Libby Peake think of Lego’s move?

A. It will turn out a vain attempt. C. It will does more harm indeed. A. Greenhouse gases will be reduced. C. Plastic pollution will become worse. 四、阅读理解七选五

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As spring comes to half the world, many people can enjoy the new growth that comes with warmer weather. This is a great time to get outside and get dirty! 36 This outdoor activity gives us beautiful plants, pleasant smelling flowers and fresh fruits and vegetables. But it also gives us many health benefits.

Gardening reduces loneliness. It connects people. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. 37 Gardeners usually enjoy showing people what they are growing. And most enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens.

Gardening is a great activity to do with children. It gets them outdoors and off computers, televisions and other electronics. 38 Gardening can teach a child about where food comes from and healthy eating. It can also help them to understand the limits of natural resources.

39 This means you are getting Vitamin D which helps your bodies use calcium(钙). That is necessary to keep bones strong. When you garden you must move around. All the different movements needed for gardening —bending, stretching and lifting —work small muscles in the body.

Gardening may help your brain stay young. In another study, researchers found that gardening could lower the risk of future dementia(痴呆) by 36 percent. 40 A flower and herb garden can help feed bees and butterflies. Growing herbs and flowers connects you to nature and pleases all of your senses.

B. It will make a great difference. D. It will produce economic benefits. B. The prices of sugar cane will go up. D. Their products will last longer.

35. What would probably happen if other companies follow the example of Lego?

A. Vitamin D also helps us fight diseases.

B. Children can learn about nature and wildlife. C. Gardening is popular in many parts of the world.

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