宁夏银川市2017届高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试卷含答案.doc

机密启用前银川市2017年普通高中教学质量检测英语本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意事项：1、答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。2、选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂, 如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案的标号；非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3、请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。4、保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。第卷第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)答题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. What does the man play?A. Musical instruments. B. Computer games. C. Sports.2. What will the woman probably do today? A. Attend the wedding. B. Eat out with the man. C. Go over her lessons.3. Whats the mans major?A. Business. B. Journalism. C. International relations.4. Where does this conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the airport. C. At the railway station. 5. What does the man mean? A. He has been to the restaurant many times.B. He intends to try a better restaurant.C. He heard about the restaurant from Tom. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who says organic food tastes better? A. The man. B. The womans friend. C. The woman. 7. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Only buying organic products.B. Trying some organic vegetables. C. Asking Joe for advice about food. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman think of washing clothes by herself?A. Not a big deal.B. Troublesome. C. Fun. 9. Why will she take her clothes to the laundry tomorrow? A. Its too tiring to hand-wash sheets. B. She just heard about the laundry.C. She has too much work to do.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What happened to Tony today?A. His vacation in summer was cancelled.B. He was criticized by his boss.C. He lost his job.11. How did he feel about it? A.Sad but not surprised.B. Extremely angry. C. Astonished.12. What is he going to do? A. Wait to be called back to the company.B. Talk with his boss about his problems.C. Start to look for a new job. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where did chopsticks originate?A. In China. B. In Japan. C. In Korea.14. What kind of chopsticks are often used by ordinary Chinese people?A. Jade ones.B. Wood or bamboo ones. C. Plastic ones.15. Why did ancient kings and emperors use silver chopsticks? A. To show their wealth. B. To see if their food was poisoned. C. To show their power.16. What do Chinese people think knives and forks suggest?A. Gentleness.B. Violence. C. High quality life. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What course is English Literature 201? A. A course on the works of William Shakespeare. B. A course on the history of English literature. C. A course on classics of English literature.18. When will the midterm exam be held? A. After Romeo and Juliet. B. Right after Macbeth.C. During Week 6.19. Which of the following is NOT on the list of books?A. Hamlet. B. Macbeth. C. Henry VI.20. What is the talk mainly about?A. Changes in homework assignments. B. The life of William Shakespeare.C. William Shakespeares masterpieces.英语试题第2页（共12页）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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。AMywife, daughter, and I moved into our home nine years ago and we spent a lot of time and energy in the yard to get it looking like the way it does today. We live on a corner, higher than street level, and the entire side of the yard is surrounded by a professionally built rock wall. The front of the house though is another story because instead of a wall along the sidewalk, the rocks appear to be just thrown up onto the dirt as if someone were in a hurry to finish.We did the best we could with what we had to work with and called this area our “rock garden”. Whenever we had leftover flowers or plants, Denise or I would stick them out front, just to bring some color to the area. We would do all of the yard work on our own, even the tiring weed-pulling. Last summer I had reached the end of the rock garden and found a tiny little plant that I could not immediately identify, I knew I didnt plant it and Denise claimed that she didnt either. We decided to let it continue growing until we could figure out what it was.Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the mystery plant, it appeared to be a Sunflower with a tall skinny stalk(茎，杆) and only one head on it. I decided to baby it along and weed around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something unusual. The Sunflower had not started where I saw the stalk begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the sun.Thats when I realized that if a tiny little Sunflower didnt let a big rock stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. Once our environment begins to see that we believe in ourselves like that little Sunflower, we can attain the same nourishment(营养) and growth as well.Stand tall like the Sunflower and be proud of who and what you are and the environment will begin to support you. You will find a way to go under or around your big obstacle in order to reach your desires.21. We can know from the first paragraph that _.A.the author finished building his home hurriedlyB. the authors family have lived in this home for nine yearsC. the authors home is made of rock walls D. there is a wall along the sidewalk22. The author found it unusual that_.A. the mystery plant turned out to be a Sunflower B. the Sunflower had a tall stalk and only one headC. the Sunflower grew under and around a big rockD. the Sunflower had started where the stalk was seen23. Which of the following best describes the Sunflower?A. Brave and stubborn.B. Confident and persistent.C. Optimistic and modest.D. Mysterious and devoted.24.What can be inferred from this passage?A. Human beings are able to remove obstacles. B. The universal truth made the sunflower survive.C. A big rock blocked out the sunlight of the sunflower. D. We can achieve success as long as we are self-confident.BIt is not only praise or punishment that determines a childs level of confidence. There are some other important ways we shape our kidsparticularly by giving instructions and commands in a negative or positive choice of words. For example, we can say to a child “Dont run into traffic!” or “Stay on the footpath close to me.” In using the latter, you will be helping your kids to think and act positively, and to feel competent in a wide range of situations, because they know what to do, and arent scaring themselves about what not to do. Actually, it is all in the way the human mind works. What we think, we automatically rehearse. For example, if someone offered you a million dollars not to think of a blue monkey for two minutes, you wouldnt be able to do it. When a child is told “Dont fall off the tree,” he will think of two things: “dont” and “fall off the tree”. That is, he will automatically create the picture of falling off the tree in his mind. A child who is vividly imagining falling off the tree is much more likely to fall off. So it is far better to use “Hold on to the tree carefully.”Clear, positive instructions help kids to understand the right way to do things. Kids do not always know how to be safe, or how to react to the warning of the danger in negative words. So parents should make their commands positive. “Sam, hold on firm to the side of the boat” is much more useful than “Dont you dare to fall out of the boat?” or worse still “How do you think Ill feel if you drown?” The changes are small but difference is obvious.Children learn how to guide and organize themselves from the way we guide them with our words, so it pays to be positive.25.Positive choice of words helps kids to _. A. do things carefullyB. learn in different situationsC. improve their imaginationD. build up their confidence26.What can we infer from Paragraph2?A. One cant help imagining what is heard. B. A child will act on what is instructed. C. A child will fall off the tree when told not to.D. One wont think of a blue monkey when given money.27.Which of the following commands helps kids to be safe? A. Fasten your seat belt.B. Dont play by the lake. C. How do you think Ill feel if you get hurt?D. Dont you dare to walk through the red light?28.The main idea of the passage is that _. A. praise makes kids confidentB. right instructions keep kids safeC. positive instructions guide kids D. clear commands make kids differentCCrossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people dont even notice that theyre doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You wont feel any immediate effects, but repeated, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues. So, planning to sit for a long period of time? Dont keep your legs crossed.Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis (麻痹) of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise your anklewhat we know as that “pins and needles” sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.29. What can we learn about crossing ones legs?A. It is a very bad social habit. B. It can do harm to peoples health.C. It is usually practiced deliberately.D. It can make others feel uncomfortable.30. According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can_.A. affect your blood pressureB. resist gravity effectivelyC. lead to heart attacks easilyD. improve the function of legs31. In the third paragraph “pins and needles” probably means_.A. being highly flexibleB. being a little tiredC. serious muscle injuries D. slight sharp pains32. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To compare common habits.B. To evaluate effects of an experiment.C. To give readers some advice.D. To introduce research methods.DEach time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day. LondonAlthough it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, Londons Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby. San FranciscoSan Franciscos Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden GateBridge. BangkokWith an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capitals Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road. MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nations rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets. 33. According to the text, which of the following has the longest history? A. Londons Chinatown. B. SanFranciscosChinatown. C. Mauritiuss Chinatown. D. Bangkoks Chinatown.34. Whats special about Bangkoks Chinatown? A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. B. It is the major entrance for the Chinese.C. It is well-known for its gold business. D. It is where you can enjoy fireworks. 35. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to _. A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius. B. the Sunday market in Bangkok. C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco. D. the Chinese community in London. 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。选项中的两项为多余选项。Keeping Safe in Your House During a FireThough you may not think youll ever fall victim to a house fire, its better to be prepared to avoid panicking. To increase your chances of survival, just follow these steps.1. React as soon as you hear your smoke alarm go off. On hearing your smoke detector or alarm going off and seeing a fire, exit your home as safely as possible. 36 2. Safely exit through doors. If you dont see smoke at the door, open it slowly and pass through it after making sure the door feels cool. If there is a fire preventing you from exiting the room, close the door.3. Protect yourself from smoke inhalation(吸入). Get low to the floor and crouch or crawl on your hands and knees to avoid the smoke. 37 Cover your nose and mouth if you have to walk by or through a heavily smoke-filled room.4. 38 If your clothes catch fire, immediately stop what youre doing, drop flat to the ground, and roll around until you put the fire out.5. Prevent the smoke if you cant get out. 39 Close your door and cover all vents(通风口)and cracks(缝隙)around it with cloth or tape to keep the smoke out.6. Call for help from a second story window. 40 You can take a sheet or something else-white preferably-and hang it out the window to signify that you need help when the first responders get there.A. If you cant escape your home, dont panic.B. Stop, drop, and roll if your clothes catch fire.C. You are probably a lot safer by closing doors.D. Escape from a second story window if you can.E. Smoke inhalation causes people to become unconscious.F. Do not try to get your phone, valuables, or your other important possessions.G. If you are trapped in your second story room, get to an area where people can find you.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。从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didnt just want a small41 in the backyard. I started thinking about doing a solo(单独的) 42 somewhere out of the ordinary. I took out 43 and drew the 1,500-mile route along which I would be 44 from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I 45 my plans with my dad, he 46 as I thought he would. Because I get my adventurous 47 from him, he was all for it.I had only been away from my 48 three days now, but there was an inner 49 going on inside of me. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I 50 could make it. The other part of me was ready to 51 to myself and my family that I could do it by myself.On the road, I met another 52 who was quite a bit older than I was. He had started his journey 53 by bike at the southern part of Norway and had just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of 54 . It encouraged me not to55 .As I listened to my 56 artists on my MP4 player, I pedaled (踩踏板) with my feet. There was 57 around me for miles. 58 , that wasnt entirely true. There were mosquitoes- millions of them. My arms were so dotted with 59 that they looked like a topographical map (地形图). But, however 60 it would be, nothing could stop my advance towards the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood.41. A. meeting B. partyC. conversationD. game42. A. flightB. interviewC. tripD. performance43. A. instructions B. newspapersC. magazinesD. maps 44. A. walkingB. flyingC. bikingD. running45. A. shared B. comparedC. preparedD. changed46. A. agreedB. sighedC. leftD. cried47. A. storiesB. skills C. spiritsD. hobbies48. A. hotelB. schoolC.officeD. home49. A. activityB.battleC. requestD. discussion50. A. naturallyB. reallyC. usuallyD. reasonably51. A. turnB. replyC.adaptD. prove 52. A. driverB. bicyclistC.joggerD. pilot53. A. aloneB. slowlyC. patientlyD. worriedly54. A. humorB. directionC. balanceD. satisfaction55. A. calm downB. give upC.