2017高三英语12月适应性练习A卷.doc

2017高三英语卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 略 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。 A 21. Why does Martin like reading fantasy books? A. He can get a new viewpoint. B. He wants o escape from real life. C. He feels happier in a fantasy world. D. He likes imagining himself as a hero. 22. Why are fantasy novels popular with children according to Ahmed? A. They create dreams for children. B. Children are curious and imaginative. C. They show children a completely different world. D. Children long for the experiences of fantasy characters. 23. What does Emily think about fantasy books? A. They enrich people’s life. B. They provide a degree of escapism. C. They give people courage to face real life. D. They help people see details in their daily life. B Glen Nevis is known as the “outdoor capital” of Scotland. During the summer months, one of the most exciting activities is the yearly Glen Nevis River Race, in which competitors race for three kilometers along the river, but not in the a boat. Instead, each competitor uses a lilo, a plastic bed filled with air normally used for camping or floating in the sea, to race along the river. There are rocks, waterfalls and sections with scary names like Dead Dog Pool and the Leg Breaker for them to get through. Competitors set off at 30 second intervals by jumping with their lilos from a tiny shelf on a rock into the fast-flowing water 12 meters below. It can take anything from 20 minutes to over two hours to complete the course, depending on the level of the river and the abilities of the competitor. The only rules are that competitors must be at least 16 years old, and should provide their own crash helmet, a rubber wet suit and a life jacket. Gloves and old trainers are advised to protect against knocks. The most important qualification, however, is a sense of fun. The race is full exciting moments, and the greatest of these is at the Lower Falls Leap