2017年高考英语模拟试题(8)

2017年高考英语模拟试题(8)

1 2017 年高考英语模拟试题 第一节：阅读理解（共 15 小题，每题 2 分 共 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 Schools across the world are trying to come up with solutions to keep students active. Some are replacing traditional classroom chairs with exercise balls or standing desks. At Ward Elementary School in Winston, North Carolina students have adopted a new program that requires riding fixed bikes while reading. ,Read and Ride? is the creation of school counselor Scott Ertl, who came up with the idea while he was exercising and reading at the gym. Believing it would be a fun way to convince students to become more active, he placed one in the corner of his classroom and encouraged them to use it during independent reading classes. It was so popular that Ertl decided to add more bikes and offer the Read and Ride program to the entire school. Today Ward Elementary has a dedicated exercise room filled with bikes th at can be used by students while completing their daily reading assignments. Besides making reading more fun, the program also helps students exercise at a comfortable pace without the pressure that comes with regular sports-related activities. It is also a perfect way to release energy during days when the weather is not helpful to outdoor activities. Most importantly, however, are the program?s academic benefits. A year after Read and Ride was introduced at Ward Elementary School, students actively involved in the program demonstrated an astonishing 83% reading proficiency. Those that had not taken advantage of the exercise bikes tested at a much lower, 41%. Though the substantial improvement in academic achievement cannot all be attributed to programs like Read and Ride, experts believe they are a significant contributor. That?s because studies have shown that physical activity stimulates （刺激） brain cells and helps prepare it for learning. As word of the difference made by this easy to execute exercise program spreads, don?t be surprised to find schools across the country adopt “ Read and Ride ” for their students. 1. What is the new program at Ward Elementary School? A. Kids ride bikes as they read. 2 B. Kids excise balls and read at the gym. C. Kids sit at desks for long while reading. D. Kids do outdoor activities during lessons. 2. How do the students at Ward Elementary School benefit from the program? A. They exercise with high pressure. B. They feel reading fun and learn better. C. They improve their sense of competition. D. They are instructed to read at the same pace. 3. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. The program will be more and more popular. B. Schools doubt whether the program is available. C. Physical activities prevent kids from learning more. D. The school achievement depends wholly on the program. 4. What would be the best title of the passage? A. Standing desks help school kids focus on their studies. B. Traditional teaching should be banned in the near future. C. ,Read And Ride? aims to make students healthier and smarter. D. Kids need release energy during independent reading classes. B Recently, when I was reading a book in a caf é, a man came to talk to me. This had happened to me several times before. I don?t know when reading a book in public has become a signal that we?re desperate for attention and conversation. But nine times out of ten, it?s the exact opposite . As strange as it is to hit on someone much younger than you, interrupting them while they are out reading is rude, selfish, and hateful behavior. You are dong this under two false thought s: that the person isn?t doing anything important, and that you desire to talk is more important than their desire to read. If someone is out reading in public, it means that they specifically spare this chunk of time out of their day to dedicate to a book. It could likely be the only part of their day when they are ab le to sit quietly and do something entirely for themselves. Even if they are reading on the metro, it is a decision —they could stare out the window if they want to. But they don?t. 3 The worst part is that almost every time I?ve been approached in public while reading, the person uses my book as a conversation starter. They?ve clearly noticed that I am preoccupied, but chosen to ignore it. They?ve made the conscious decision that their desire fo r conversation and entertainment is more important. I?m sorry, but your failure to bring anything to entertain yourself is not my fault. Interrupting someone who is reading —especially a stranger— is as rude as interrupting someone who?s on the phone, or deep in a conversation. 5．By “ nine times out of ten, it?s the exact opposite ” in paragraph 1, the author means those reading in public_______. A ．usually attract much attention B．want no conversation with others C．are often unable to read efficiently D． can inspire others? enthusiasm for reading 6．According to the author, reading in public means the person__________. A ．has a strong desire to show off B．really needs the time to read C．knows what is truly important D．doesn?t like dealing with others 7．If a person uses the author?s book as a conversation starter, the author will_________. A ．pretend to be very busy B． go away without a word C．consider them rude and hateful D．explain the contents of the book 8．The author mainly wants to tell us___________. A ． it?s right for people to read in public B．we shouldn?t interrupt those reading in pubic C．his annoying experiences of reading in public D． ways to make use of free time to read in public C At first glance, Ronny looked like every other kid in the first-grade classroom where I volunteered as the Reading Mom. However, he arrived at school dirty every morning, and along with his outward 4 appearance, Ronny stood apart from his classmates in other ways, too. His home was a mess and his parents never settled in one place. He had yet to live a full year in any one place. Every time when it was Ronny?s turn to read, he would sit close to me. I watched his fingers move slowly under each letter as he struggled to sound out “ Bud the Sub. ” It sounded more like “ Baw Daw Saw ” when he said it because of his speech impediment and his difficulty with the alphabet. The year passed quickly and Ronny had made some progress but hardly enough to bring him up to grade level. A few weeks before the school year ended, I held an award ceremony. It took me a while to figure out where Ronny fit; I needed something positive, but there wasn?t really much. I finally decided on “ Most Improved Reader. ” I presented Ronny with his certificate and a book. A few days later, I returned to the school to visit. I saw Ronny read the book. His teacher appeared beside me. “ He hasn?t put that book down since you gave it to him. It?s the first book he?s ever actually owned. ” Fighting back tears, I approached Ronny and asked, “ Will you read me your book, Ronny? ” He glanced up and nodded. And then, for the next few minutes, he read to me with more expression, clarity, and ease than I?d ever thought possible for him. When he finished reading, Ronny closed his book and said with great satisfaction, “ Good book. ” At that moment, I knew I would get serious about my own writing career and do what that author had done, and probably still does—care enough to write a story that changes a child?s life, care enough to make a difference. I want to be that author. 9.The underlined word “ impediment ” in Paragraph 2 probably means . A. style B. anxiety C. disability D. technique 10.The author gave a book to Ronny because . A. she wanted to encourage Ronny B. Ronny had made great progress C. she knew Ronny didn?t have any books D. the book could help Ronny improve his reading 11.How did the author feel when Ronny read the book to her? A. Proud and curious. B. Moved and surprised. C. Satisfied and relieved. D. Confident and excited. D 5 Scientists study the ocean in many different ways. Although many marine( 海洋的 ) scientists focus on animals in the ocean, others seek to gain a better understanding of the ocean?s chemical and physical components (组成部分 ). Scientists are learning a great deal about the natural and human-caused processes that shape the ocean and its many life forms. Much of the present research focuses on how human activity influences the ocean. Clean water is a limited resource, and ocean pollution does harm to plant and animal health. Some scientists are now studying ocean water to find out just how contaminated it is. Scientists are also working on new methods to estimate the presence of poisons in the ocean, which will help them develop better techniques for cleaning up the water. Others look at how sea living things get used to poisons because poisonous sea life has an effect on humans too. For example, some seafood is poisoned, which may cause a threat to humans who eat it. Another type of marine scientist tries to learn more about the history of the ocean. Understanding the ocean?s past tells scientists more about its patterns and cycles today and in the future. The ocean?s past, which is recorded by deposits (沉淀物 ) in the ocean floor, helps scientists understand such important matters as global climate change and other environmental differences. The more researchers learn about the history of the ocean and its relation to climatic and environmental changes, the more likely that they will one day understand what causes such changes. Other scientists are concerned with understanding how ocean systems work. The word systems refers to all the conditions and elements that are continually changing the ocean. Understanding these systems is necessary to protect the ocean and ensure the safety of its life forms. The cycles of ocean life also have an enormous effect on human life; for example, studying coastal waters is important because they provide much of the fish that humans eat. Marine geologists are earth scientists who work along the ocean floor. The Ocean Drilling Program, a 20-nation effort, drills the ocean floor and removes material for study. Among other achievements, this program has found evidence of a giant meteorite impact (流星撞击 )，which supports the theory that dinosaurs died out after the earth suffered a climate change caused by a crash with a large meteor. Other marine geologists focus on more recent events, such as the destruction of shorelines. 12. The word “contaminated”in paragraph 2 probably means “ _______ ”. A. powerful B. enormous C. limited D. polluted 13. We know from the passage that ocean waters are important to human life because they_____. 6 A. mirror the history of the mighty ocean B. show climatic and environmental changes C. are source of the fish people consume D. are the evidence of the changes of the ocean 14. According to the passage, we can know that one focus of marine geology is ______. A. the destruction of the ocean plants B. the form of the ocean floor C. the development of ocean living things D. the history of the ocean 15. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage? A. Saving the ocean from destruction B. Learning about the ocean C. Finding out the history of the ocean D. Researching the floor of the ocean 第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2分，满分 10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。 How to Say No to Your Boss Saying “ no” to a request can be a difficult thing, especially when the person making the request is your boss. 16 The following steps are helpful. 1. Give yo urself some time to think about the request before saying “ no”. If the request arrives via email, don?t reply right away. 17 If your boss asks you in person or on the telephone, request some time to give it thought and tell her you will get back to her by a specific time. Consider the request carefully to determine whether you have to say “ no”. 2. Prepare your answer before telling your boss “ no”. Anticipate questions she might ask in response to your answer, and decide how you want to answer them. Rehearse your conversation with your boss out loud to help build your confidence before the real conversation. 3. Choose the right time and place to speak with your boss. Have the conversation in private if your work situation allows you to get a moment alone with your boss. Keep in mind your boss?s workday pressures and work style. If she is a morning person and gets grumpy （脾气暴躁的） in the afternoon, be sure to speak with her before lunch. 4. 18 If your boss is asking you to take on more responsibility, that shows that she has faith in your ability to do the job. Acknowledge that it means a lot to you before telling her that you feel you cannot do it. 5. Tell your boss why you have to say “ no” to the request. 19 Your boss will be grateful that you answered honestly, rather than trying to take on a project you cannot handle. 6. Offer an alternative solution. For example, if your boss asks you to serve on a committee, suggest someone else in the company that 7 you think may be interested and capable of serving. 20 A. Pay your boss a compliment while denying her request. B. Even if you try you r best to do everything the boss lets you do, there are times when you can?t do and have to say “ no”. C. Put yourself in your boss?s shoes and consider how the company will be affected if you refuse the request. D. Maybe you could offer to share the workload with someone else. E. Most employers respect honesty in their employees. F. Try a compromise. G. Set the request aside and think about it for a while. 完形填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（ A、B、C和 D）中选出 最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was over twenty years ago. My young family and I had just moved into the house I live in now. I could 21 my children playing in my son?s bedroom while I washed the b reakfast dishes in the kitchen sink. Our television was 22 the country music video channel and I was humming ( 哼唱） along to the 23 while I cleaned the frying pan. Suddenly, I felt a 24 tug(拽） on the leg of my blue jeans. I looked down and saw my little 25 looking up at me with her sparkling blue-grey eyes. She had sneaked(潜行 ) into the 26 unheard. I smiled down at her, 27 my hands, reached down and picked her up. I held her in my arms and we swayed （摇摆） back and forth for a few minutes to the music coming from the 28 . Then she giggled, gave my neck a big squeeze, and 29 that she wanted to dance again. I gave her a final spin around, set her down, and watched as she laughed and ran down the hallway to play again. I knew that she 30 wouldn?t remember this moment, but I 31 it carefully in my mind. Even then I was aware of how 32 she was growing up and knew that if I blinked I would__33__ it. Soon, she was too “ big ” to 34 with Dad any more, and hugs and kisses had to be done in private so I wouldn?t 35 her in front of her friends. Before I knew it she was in high school, then college, and then living on her 36 . Yet, when I look at my 37 daughter these days, part of me still sees that bright-eyed little girl full of 38 and love. Time in this life is 59 . Always remember to take the time to dance. Take the time to love. Take the time to 40 each moment you are given. 21.A.guide B. hear C. notice D. invite 22.A.in B. about C. over D. on 23.A.voice B. noise C. sound D. tunes 8 单词填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确 形式。 A man looking at his smartphone while walking across a railway crossing in Nanjing 41. (have)a close knock on Oct.22. He was so 42. (absorb)in his smartphone that he didn?t see a train approaching until it brushed past him,43. (throw)him to the ground. This should serve44. a warning that people should be aware of their surroundings, especially 45. crossing roads. 46. (lucky),the man survived a brush with death, but the incident forced the driver 47. (stop)the train. An 18-minute delay followed the incident,48. led to a break in the running of other trains on the route. Smartphone 49. (addicted) has spread like an infectious disease. It?s evident that it will do great harm to society. What?s even 50. (bad),some addicts become impatient with relatives and friends. Some people blame the smartphone for the tragedy, yet in fact people?s weakening self -control and self-discipline are to blame. 24.A.gentle B. violent C. regular D. strong 25.A.pet B. daughter C. niece D. sister 26.A.bedroom B. hallway C. kitchen D. yard 27.A.raised B. shook C. dried D. waved 28.A.te levision B. radio C. phone D. toy 29.A.learned B. believed C. ordered D. indicated 30.A.completely B. probably C. naturally D. deliberately 31.A.stored B. discovered C. left D. imagined 32.A.slowly B. fast C. suddenly D. secretly 33.change B. lose C. forget D. miss 34.A.play B. sing C. dance D. cook 35.A.surprise B. disappoint C. satisfy D. embarrass 36.A.school B. own C. family D. audience 37.A.little B. adult C. modest D. smart 38.A.treasure B. curiosity C. laughter D. pressure 39.A.enough B. lasting C. long D. brief 40.A.c herish B. believe C. dream D. recall