湖北省2017届高三4月调研考试英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFour Wild Animal Species Were EndangeredMaybe you can still see them at the zoo. But that doesnt mean theyre doing alright in the wild.TigersAll six tiger species are endangered, with Sumatran tigers and South Chin tigers at a seriously endangered status. The main reasons for their population decline are illegal hunting and destroyed habitats(栖息地), as humans clear forests to gather timber（木材）and build roadways. Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild.Ground squirrels Thats right, even squirrels are endangered, specifically the San Joaquin ground squirrel. Native to California, USA, these guys have been disappearing since 1979 on account of the construction and human developments going through their habitat. Their total population is unknown , but it could be anywhere between 124000 and 413000.GiraffesThe International Union for the Conservation of Nature recently put giraffes at a vulnerable status, the level just before endangered. The giraffe population has declined 40 percent in the last 30 years, primarily due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Some giraffes are killed just for their tails, which are considered status symbols in Africa.Asian elephantsThe main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent animals, is their shrinking habitat. As the human population grows, people invade their land to build roads and railway tracks. Elephants in Myanmar are at an especially high risk for being captured and traded or used illegally in the tourist industry. Fewer than 50000 are left on the entire continent.21. What is the total population of tigers living in the wild?A. Around 3890. B. 50000. C. 124000. D. 413000.22. Which of the following is considered one of the most intelligent animals?A. Tigers. B. Giraffes. C. Ground squirrels. D. Asian elephants.23. What is the common threat to the four wild animals?A. Illegal hunting. B. Disturbed habitat.C. Developing tourism. D. Unnecessary construction.24. Which word can best describe the present situation for protecting wild animals?A. Satisfactory. B. Optimistic. C. Urgent. D. Stable.BToddler World Nursery was delighted to employ a trainee-twenty-two-old Jonathan Brownas their first male nursery schoolteacher. He was also the only man who applied for the job, but, insists Margery Bowman, head teacher of Toddler World, by far the best applicant. “Both boys and girls will benefit from the experience of having a male role model in the nursery.” Says mother of two, Margery.Jonathan has always been interested in childcare. His own mother is a childminder and his father is a teacher. “Ive always helped Mum with looking after all the children.” he says. “Im used to changing nappies, feeding babies, reading stories and playing with Lego.”But Jonathan is a rare male in a female world. Only 2% of nursery teachers are men and this hasnt changed for ten years. Roger Olsen of the National Nursery Trust said, “Men are often viewed with anxiety and suspicion(怀疑)in a childrens environment. Or they are expected to do things the way women would do them. But men bring different things into childcare and this has to be recoginsed.” Jonathan agrees. He is a qualified under-7s football coach, and plants to introduce football lessons to the nursery for boys and girls.What do Jonathans friends think of his choice of career?“Actually, most of them are pretty cool about it now.” he says, “though they do make jokes about nappies. And Ive found that girls are actually quite impressed so thats good!”25. Why was Jonathan employed by Toddler World Nursery?A. He was the best among all the applicants.B. He was the only man who applied for the job.C. He would be able to teach kids to play football.D. He would do things the way women would do them.26. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “childminder” (Para.2)?A. Instructor. B. Superior. C. Baby-sitter. D. Coach.27. What did Roger Olsen say about the job of childcare?A. It has been women-specific. B. It requires peoples understanding.C. It takes time to make some changes.D. It needs men teachers to bring something different.CFinding your feet in a new town can be hard, especially if youre covered in fur and dont speak the language. But for pets new to Marlborough, help is at hand.Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Caf, in Blenheim, have joined forces to help welcome pets and their people to the region with a fortnightly morning tea. They hope the morning teas will get tails and tongues wagging as well as giving advice on how to make the move smoother.Railway Caf owner Leanne Harris came up with the innovative plan as a way to help welcome people to the area. Leanne moved to Marlborough from Auckland two years ago and said she initially struggled to find friends and feel part of the community. “Coming from Auckland I thought people would open their doors and that there would be neighbours calling round with cake. I expected people to come to me and, of course, it wasnt like that. I did get lonely. “I hope to save newcomers having to wait as long as I did to feel part of it all. I would like to welcome them to the town.”Free platters of sandwiches, cakes and other goodies will be on offer, for the people, while there will be special handmade yoghurt and banana treats for the dogs. The morning teas will take place in the covered area at the back of the popular caf beside the railway station off Grove Rd.Leanne said she was happy to devote both her time and effort into giving back to the community and felt the venture was a great fit with the SPCA.“Volunteering is such an amazing thing to do and it changed things for me completely, and I met some amazing people with similar interests.”SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall, originally from the United Kingdom, said she also wanted to help. “I can give advice on how to resettle pets, the best parks to go to , where the best walks are and where the vet centers are in town.” There will be volunteering opportunities too for people where they can help out and hopefully make friends too.”28. How will Marlborough SPCA and the Railway Caf help new pets?A. By offering morning teas.B. By giving advice to them.C. By communication with them.D. By providing accommodation to them.29. What was Leannes plan originally intended for?A. Saving animals.B. Helping newcomers.C. Making more friends.D. Expanding her business.30. What had Leanne expected when she first came to Marlborough?A. To be left alone.B. To struggle for a living.C. To be invited to dinner.D. To feel part of the community.31. What can be learnt about SPCA Op Shop manager Karina Greenall?A. She often misses the United Kingdom.B. She takes interest in the Railway Caf.C. She is enthusiastic about resettling pets.D. She has organized the voluntary events.DIn 1917 Orville Wright predicted that the aeroplane will help peace in many ways in particular I think it will have a tendency to make war impossible.” Earlier in 1904, American journalist John Walker declared, “As a peace machine, the value of the aeroplane to the world will be beyond computation.” This wasnt the first grand promise of technology. In that same year Jules Verne announced, “The submarine(潜艇)may be the cause of bringing battle to a stoppage.”Alfred Nobel, sincerely believe his dynamite(火药) would be a war obstacle: “My dynamite will sooner lead to peace than a thousand world conventions(公约).” Similarly, when Hiran Maxim, inventor of the machine gun, was asked in 1893, “Will this gun not make war more terrible?” he answered, “No, it will make war impossible.” Gugliemo Mareconi, inventor of the radio, told the world in 1912. “The coming of the wireless time will make war impossible, because it will make war ridiculous.” General James Harbord, chairman of the board of RCA in 1925, believed, “Radio will serve to make the concept of Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men a reality.”David Nye, a historian of technology, adds to the list of inventions imagined as abolishing war forever and leading to universal peace the hot-air balloon, poison gas, land mines and laser guns.It is not that all these inventions are without benefitseven benefits toward democracy. Rather, its the case that each new technology creates more problems than it solves. “Problems are the answers to solutions,” says Brian Arthur.Most of the new problems in the world are problems created by previous technology. These problems are nearly invisible to us. Every year 1.2 million people die in automobile accidents. The technological transportation system kills more people than cancer. Global warming, environmental poisons, nuclear terrorism, and species loss, are only a few of the many other serious problems troubling people.If we embrace(拥抱) technology we need to face its costs.32. What will new inventions do according to the first two paragraphs?A. They will increase wars.B. They will lead to peace.C. They will serve people.D. They will break conventions.33. What does the author list so many inventions?A. To show peoples creativity.B. To appreciate their benefits.C. To contradict the original ideas.D. To prove grand promises.35. What does the author hope to tell us about new technology through the text?A. It will experience many tests.B. It will bring about huge costs in the world.C. It provides answers to many problems.D. It presents more problems than it solves.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。 A lot of people wonder why so many Chinese children are maths geniuses and musical prodigies(神童). Amy Chua explains why in her Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. 36 Born in the United States to Chinese immigrant parents, Chua married a man who she met at Harvard University, and when their two daughters were born she was determined that they would be as successful as she was.Her system had strict rules. Her two daughters were expected to be number one in every subject. Playing with friends and TV was forbidden. Music was compulsory. 37 From a very early age her daughters Sophia and Lulu were outstanding pupils and musical prodigies. Chua chose maths and music for her daughters, but it seems that they could have excelled in anything. “Theres no musical talent in my family”, she says, “its just hard work.”Eventually Chua realized that she was pushing her daughters too hard. 38 After a series of violent arguments, Chua decided to give her daughters a little more freedom, and Lulu immediately gave up violin lessons and took up tennis. Later Sophia was even allowed to go to a rap concert.Many people have been shocked by the book. Chua spent much of her daughters childhood shouting at them and criticizing every mistake they made. 39 Sophia said that she herself chose to accept the system, and after the book was published she wrote an article defending her mother. Lulu says that although she no longer wants to be a violinist, she still loves playing the violin. 40 Sophia is now studying law at Harvard, and Lulu is doing well at high school and winning tennis trophies.A. “They are a mystery to me.” Chua says.B. The system seemed at first to be working.C. In fact, she is glad her mother made her learn.D. However, the girls do not seem to be upset about their mother.E. At 13 Sophia played a piano solo at the Carnegie Hall in New York.F. It is a book which caused controversy among parents when it was published.G. Lulu had always rebelled the most, and when she was 13 she refused to co-operate at all.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。William Green, aged 82, was making his breakfast when he heard somebody in his garden. “I went out of back door and suddenly I saw his man running towards me. He 41 me out of the way and took my 42 from the garden shed（棚屋）.” Mr. Green did not 43 , as he knew he would be no match in a fight with the man. The burglar tried to cycle away, but the 44 on the bike were flat so it was difficult to ride. “He kept 45 the bicycle,” said Mr. Green, “at least three or four times.” 46 the man had fled, Mr. Green called the police.When they arrived, officers asked him to 47 the man, but instead he 48 to draw them a picture. “When Mr. Green started drawing,” said one of the police officers, “I knew who the 49 was.” In fact, Mr. Green had worked for more than 20 years in daily newspapers, doing caricatures (漫画) of Australian footballers. “I had no 50 in remembering the mans face because he was so 51 to me.” he said.Police searched in the neighborhood with the sketch(素描) of the burglar and found him 52 half an hour. The cartoon was a perfect 53 of the burglar. The 34-year-old man was to be 54 with theft, burglary and assault(袭击). And the 55 bike was later found in a road nearby.Police believed that this was the first time they have 56 caught a suspect with a 57 sketch. A senior police officer said that in the past some 58 had used their mobile phones to take 59 at crime scenes, but they had not been as 60 .41. A. warned B. pushedC. ledD. caught42. A. mobile phoneB. walletC. pictureD. bicycle43. A. resistB. refuseC. withdraw D. obey44. A. wires B. wheels C. tyresD. parts45. A. falling offB. moving awayC. dropping on D. putting aside46. A. SinceB. BeforeC. AfterD. While 47. A. identifyB. name C. drawD. describe48. A. offeredB. promisedC. stoppedD. continued49. A. ownerB. burglarC. riderD. footballer50. A. reasonB. pointC. difficultyD. interest51. A. dangerous B. friendly C. closeD. strange52. A. amongB. within C. beyondD. over53. A. partnerB. likenessC. pairD. model54. A. chargedB. metC. punishedD. supplied55. A. missingB. brokenC. newD. flat56. A. evenB. neverC. everD. still57. A. beautifulB. professionalC. pencilD. cartoon58. A. criminals B. officers C. paintersD. victims59. A. actionsB. photographsC. messagesD. emails60. A. exactB. smoothC. skillfulD. effective第二节（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The Simple Technique That Could Save Cyclists LivesIts called the Dutch Reach, and if a Massachusetts doctor has his way, it could prevent road riders 61 ever getting doored again.Last year, some 45,000 bicyclists were injured on the road, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. And ten percent of those 62 (injury)were the direct result of the rider getting doored: a supremely terrifying, 63 (pain)collision where a driver opens his door immediately in front of a cyclist.Michael Charney, a 70-year-old 64 (retire) doctor from Cambridge, Massachusetts, is spearheading a grassroots campaign to end dooring forever. The campaign promotes the Dutch Reacha technique where a driver reaches over with his right hand to open the car door, 65 (force) him to turn his body, look over his shoulderand 66 (hopeful) see any oncoming cyclists.The name 67 (inspire)by the bike-friendly Netherlands, where drivers are required in their driving exams to open car doors with their right hands. Charney hopes this potentially life-saving technique will be adopted in the U.S. Its already picking up some de facto (实际存在的)steam; theres now a sign at an intersection in Cambridge 68 a cyclist was killed last year by a car door that reads, “Safer to open car door with far hand.”“Its simple, its obvious, 69 it costs nothing” Charney told The Boston Globe. “People just have to switch from one thoughtless habit to another thoughtless habit but the 70 (two) one is safer.”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词; 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。In recent years, more and more college student in our city have been taking advantage of their summer vacation to do volunteer work in foreign countries. As student reporter, I interviewed one of them, whom shared her experience.Chen Ying, a second-year English major, went to Egypt on its own as a volunteer worker in late