高三英语(人教版)总复习综合能力测试3

综合能力测试三(必修3)

第一部分听力(1～20题略)

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。

A

(2016·四川高考)

Basketball Statistician Help Wanted

The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016－17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements：·Good computer skills

·Available evenings and weekends

·Knowing basketball rules and statistics

Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective (各自的) campuses.

·TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240－567－1308

·Rock v ille Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240－567－7589

·Springfield Athletic Coordinator, Gary Miller, 240－567－2273

·Germanto w n Athletic Coordinator, Gauri Cha v an, 240－567－6915

21．When will the job start?

A．In May 2016.

B．In May 2017.

C．In September 2016.

D．In September 2017.

22．Who is more likely to get the job?

A．Sam, English major, member of the college basketball team.

B．Judy, IT staff with night classes, children's basketball team coach.

C．Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends.

D．Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player, new mother.

23．Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?

A．Michael.B．Jorge.

C．Gauri. D．Gary.

答案与解析

本文是一则招聘启事，主要介绍了应聘篮球统计员的学生的必备条件以及招聘方的联系方式。

21．C细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，这项工作自2016年秋季开始。故选C。

22．C细节理解题。根据文中的招聘要求“Good computer skills” “Available evenings and weekends” “Knowing basketball rules and statistics”可知，学生须具备优秀的计算机技能，晚上和周末有时间且了解篮球规则和统计。C项“Ted，计算机专业，篮球迷，周末和晚上有空”完全符合要求。故选C。

23．B细节理解题。根据联系方式第二条可知，如果你想在Rockville申请这份工作，可以和Jorge Zuniga联系。故选B。

B

(2017·长沙市望城区第一中学检测)

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