2017年广东深圳高考二模试卷英语

1、2017年广东省深圳市高考二模试卷英语第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe Metropolitan Museum of Art , more commonly known as "the Met", located in New York City , is the largest art museum in the United States . Its impressive permanent collection is home to o

2、ver two million works, divided among seventeen specialized departments. It is among the most visited art museums in the world. The main building is one of the world's largest art galleries. On March 18, 2016, the museum opened the Met Breuer Museum, greatly enriching the museum's modern and

3、up-to-date art program.The Mot's permanent collection consists of works of art from classical antiques to ancient Egyptian artifacts （史前古器物）,paintings and sculptures from all but a few of the Europeanmasters. It also has an outstanding collection of American and modern art and proudly houses ext

4、ensive holdings of African, Asian, Oceanic, Indian and Islamic art. Visitors can also find large collections of musical instruments and costumes, as well as antique weapons from around the globe.The Metropolitan Museum of Art was found in 1870. It is the result of a project between businessmen, fina

5、ncier and influential thinkers of the day. They all shared the same passion of bringing art and art education to the American people. That dream became a reality when the museum opened its doors on February 20.1872.21. what is special about the Met?A. Its name.B. Its collection.C. Its building.D. It

6、s location.解析： 推理判断题。 根据第段 Its impressive permanent collection is home to over two million works, divided among seventeen specialized departments 可知 Met 中的收藏是特另1J的，故选 B。答案：B22. What do we know about the Met's collections?A. They are from European masters.B. They mainly come from Europe.C. They a

7、re about antique weapons.D. They cover arts of different times.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段The Mot's permanent collection consists of works of art fromclassical antiques to ancient Egyptian artifacts （史前古器物）,paintings and sculptures from all but a few of the European masters可知Met涵盖了不同时代的艺术，故选 D。答案：D23. Why wa

8、s the Metropolitan Museum of Art built?A. To show the owners'pride in its large size.B. To invest and make more money in the future.C. To offer art education to the American people.D. To bring the worldwide artists'dream into reality.解析：细节理解题。根据最后段 They all shared the same passion of bringin

9、g art and art education to the American people.可知建造这个博物馆是为了向美国人民提供艺术教育，故 选Co答案：CBDespite the fact that the Queen is currently alive and well, a secret plan has already been laid out for her death.A code word has already been decided upon to deliver the news of her passing to the highest tiers of the

10、 government.While the death of George VI was signalled by the words "Hyde Park Corner" - to stop operators at Buckingham Palace learning the news-the equivalent （相等的） word for Queen Elizabeth II is" London Bridge is down''.The Prime Minister at the time will be woken, if not a

11、lready awake, and informed by civil servants that" London Bridge is down".These words will signify the Queen has passed away, and Operation London Bridge a highly-organised set of arrangements is to start.The Foreign Office's Global Response Centre, located at an undisclosed location i

12、n London will then immediately inform 15 governments outside the UK where the Queen is also the head of state. After this, the centre will pass on the news to the 36 other nations of the Commonwealth （英联邦） for whom the Queen has served as a symbolic figurehead for many decades.It will not be long be

13、fore the news spreads from world leaders to the general public, with the news of her passing to the Press Association and thus the global media as well.This marks a break from the long-held tradition of the BBC being the first news outlet to learn of royal deaths. What's more, while George VI

14、9;s death was not announced until four hours after he died, news of the Queen's death will be far more instant.A footman in mourning clothes will be sent out of the door at Buckingham Palace at the same time to pin a notice of the news to the gates, while the official palace website will feature

15、-just one page, letting out the news on a dark background.24. What are the code words for the Queen's death?A. Hyde Park Comer.B. Buckingham Palace.C. London Bridge is down.D. Operation London Bridge.解析:细节题。根据文章内容 While the death of George VI was signalled by the words "Hyde Park Corner&quo

16、t; to stop operators at Buckingham Palace learning the news - the equivalent （相等 的）word for Queen Elizabeth II is "London Bridge is down''由此可知，女王的死亡的暗语是"London Bridge is down'',结合选项，故选 C。答案：C25. Why will 15 governments outside the UK be informed of the news immediately?A. T

17、he Queen once served there.B. The Queen also governs them.C. The Queen is the former head.D. The Queen is the symbolic head.解析：细节题。根据文章内容 The Foreign Office's Global Response Centre will then immediately inform 15 governments outside the UK where the Queen is also the head of state. 由此可知，夕卜交 部全球

18、反应中心会立刻通知英国境外的15个政府首脑，英女王也是那些地方的统治者.结合选项，故答案为 Bo 答案：B26. Who used to let out the news of royal deaths?A. The BBC.B. A footman.C. Civil servants.D. World leaders.解析：细节题。根据文章内容 This marks a break from the long-held tradition of the BBC being the first news outlet to learn of royal deaths.这就标志着长期以来有 BB

19、C宣布皇室死讯的传统 的打破。结合选项，故 A为正确答案。答案：A27. What will people know from the footman's notice?A. A secret plan has a code.B. George VI is alive again.C. The Prime Minister is woken.D. The Queen has passed away.解析： 细节题。根据文章内容A footman in mourning clothes will be sent out of the door atBuckingham Palace at

20、 the same time to pin a notice of the news to the gates, while the official palace website will feature-just one page, letting out the news on a dark background. 由此可知， 白金汉宫门前的告示和政府官网首页会告知女王的过世。结合选项，故选D。答案：DCI was five years old when my little brother, Murk, was born. Looking back at photos, I appear

21、ed so thrilled that he had finally arrived. I held and bathed him, smiling from cheek to check. I do not remember that feeling now.Being the first child in the family, I was the one my parents tested their new parenting techniques on. I was their guinea pig. Mark was always the happy one , the joker

22、, the one who won because of my battles with my parents. After too many fights, I declared war on Mark. We were now enemies. All l remember is being jealous of （妒忌） and angry with my innocent little brother.Thus, I made his life a misery, I teased, tricked, embarrassed, and fought with him. often le

23、aving him in floods of tears.Our little sister was born when I was 11, and instantly she and Mark could not be separated. They pushed me aside. Was this because I was becoming a monster, or did I grow into an uglier green-eyed monster because they loved each other so much?Thankfully, Mark quickly gr

24、ew tall and strong, and our conflict looked more like a cold war than bloodshed （流血）.It all ended suddenly when I went to study abroad. The hatred （仇恨） disappeared and love climbed in.Despite all the abuse Mark suffered he has implied that he has forgiven me, or even that there is nothing to forgive

25、, although I have never brought up the subject in too much detail. I would like to; however, it would be a selfish move to look for more forgiveness. But I prefer to remember the hurt. During all those wasted years, I should have been the loving sister, defending instead of attacking.28. How did the

26、 writer feel at the birth of her brother?A. Worried.B. Excited.C. Surprised.D. disappointed.解析：细节理解题。 根据 Looking back at photos, I appeared so thrilled that he had finally arrived.I held and bathed him, smiling from cheek to check. I do not remember that feeling now. 可知，我 的弟弟出生时，我很兴奋，很激动。故选 B。答案：B29

27、. Why did the writer consider her brother as her enemy?A. She didn't like her brother.B. She'd like to be a monster.C. She used to be ill-treated.D. She did so out of jealousy.解析：细节理解题。根据 We were now enemies. All l remember is being jealous of （妒忌）and angry with my innocent little brother. 可

28、知，我把他当做敌人是出于妒忌.故选 D。答案：D30. When did the writer's hatred of her brother disappear?A. At the birth of her sister.B. At the start of their cold war.C. When she studied abroad.D. When the bloodshed ended.解析：细节理解题。根据 It all ended suddenly when I went to study abroad. The hatred （仇恨） disappeared and

29、love climbed in.可知，在我出国读书时，仇恨消失了.故选 C。答案：C31. What does the writer really want to tell us in the passage?A. She felt regretful for what she had done.B. She was never forgiven by her brother.C. She was looking for more forgiveness.D. She suffered much abuse from her brother.解析：推理判断题。根据 Despite all th

30、e abuse Mark suffered he has implied that he has forgiven me, or even that there is nothing to forgive, although I have never brought up the subject in too much detail. I would like to; however, it would be a selfish move to look for more forgiveness.But I prefer to remember the hurt. During all tho

31、se wasted years, I should have been the loving sister, defending instead of attacking.可知，作者对自己对弟弟做的感到愧疚和抱歉，故选A。答案：ADMany Shopping malls now have special areas that offer shoppers their first chance to experience “ VR technology ” . You may have entered one out of curiosiyou may think it is just anot

32、her piece of useless technology. Whatever your opinion, VR, or virtual(虚拟的) reality,is going to become a big part of our lives very soon.2016 saw the introduction of many fancy products in the world of VR, including Microsoft's HoloLens and Samsung's Gear VR. All of them offer an exciting lo

33、ok at the new realities" and opportunities that VR brings.These, however, are the early days of a technology that is expected to go from strength to strength. And 2017 looks like it is going to be the year in which VR technology really takes off.For a start, using VR will become more normal in

34、2017. Microsoft and Intel have already discussed their plans for simpler and less expensive VR headsets.The idea of VR will stop being a sci-fi (science-fiction) idea, and instead it will turn into an industry of real products used as ways to show off imagination." said Andrew, a designer at US

35、 VR Company, Survios.It is also expected that VR products will play a part in more common and real-life fields like fashion and film. For example, to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the front row experience at a fashion show, fans will no longer have to go along in the flesh. Instead people will

36、be able to enjoy the experience by just wearing a VR headset at home.You can also expect VR mirrors and fitting-rooms sooner rather than later. ''This is an especially good opportunity for brands looking to offer very personalized experiences." said Roy DeYoung from US-based marketing a

37、gency, PMX.As time goes on, there will be less discussion about whether people will accept VR technology. It will simply be a discussion of when.32. Why do many shopping malls have areas for VR experiences?A. To collect shoppers'opinions.B. To meet the demands of shoppers.C. To entertain shopper

38、s with new technology.D. To introduce the new technology to shoppers.解析： 推理判断题。根据 Many Shopping malls now have special areas that offer shoppers their first chance to experience"VR technology". You may have entered one out of curiosity, or you may think it is just another piece of useless

39、technology .可推测出，商场之所以有特殊的区域让 顾客体验VR技术，是为了向顾客介绍这种新的技术。故选 D。答案：D33. What does the underlined phrase "in the flesh "mean?A. in personB. in timeC. in lineD. in order解析：词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the front rowexperience at a fashion show, fans will no longer have to go

40、 along in the flesh 意为为了享受在时 尚秀前排的氛围和能量，粉丝们不再需要亲自前往。故 in the flesh意为亲自.故选 A。 答案：A34. What can we know about VR products from the passage?A. They are not expensive at present.B. They are being used almost everywhere.C. They will meet more personal demands.D. They won't be accepted for many years.

41、解析：推理判断题。 根据 Instead people will be able to enjoy the experience by just wearing a VR headset at home. You can also expect VR mirrors and fitting-rooms sooner rather than laterJThis is an especially good opportunity for brands looking to offer very personalized experiences.'' 可以 推测出，VR技术产品会满

42、足更多个人需求。故选Co答案：C35. What may be the best title for I lie passage?A. VR Is Becoming Real.B. VR Mirror Are Coming.C.VR Takes over Fashion.D. VR Meets our Life Goal.解析：主旨大意题。阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了有关VR技术的应用的发展以及一些VR产品的用途和发展前景。故选Ao答案：A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。Entrepren

43、eurship （创业）is a long game with joys and hardships. Here are a few things you can do right now to get better.Tip l:36Many entrepreneurs agree that creating short-term and long-term goals is the key to success. Write down your goals for the next year or more. 37But by writing them down, youwill alrea

44、dy be in a better position to achieve them.Tip 2: Find your passion quickly but cheaply.38Take part in a variety of activities to discover what you love, such as a free concert, a free class or just a cheap movie; meanwhile, try not to spend too much money in the process.Tip 3: Be a master at social

45、 media.Becoming an expert at social media may be the most important thing to better your entrepreneurial dreams. Using social media, you'll reach a global audience. By growing and managing your online presence, you will enlarge the influence of your brand. 39Such additions to your daily life are

46、 lifestyle changes that will improve your chances of success. They may seem insignificant now, but when you're success. you'll appreciate the role they played.40 Looking back, you'll be proud of your smart choices.A. Create manageable goals.B. Write down short-term goals.C. And success i

47、s likely to follow.D. Social media is essential to entrepreneurship.E. It is important to learn what gets you excited.F. It may take some time to tick off all the points on your list.G. You'll be glad you took the time to win the game properly.36.解析： 推理判断题。根据后文Many entrepreneurs agree that creat

48、ing short-term andlong-term goals is the key to success可知要创造可管理的目标；故选 A。答案：A37.解析：推理判断题。根据后文But by writing them down, you will already be in a betterposition to achieve them可知你可能需要一些时间来勾掉清单上所有的要点；故选 F。答案：F38.解析： 推理判断题。根据后文Take part in a variety of activities to discover what you love ,such as a free

49、 concert, a free class or just a cheap movie可知学习让你兴奋的东西是很重要的； 故选E。答案：E39.解析：推理判断题。 根据前文 Using social media , you'll reach a global audience. By growing and managing your online presence, you will enlarge the influence of your brand 可知成功可能会 来到；故选C答案：C40.解析： 推理判断题。根据前文They may seem insignificant n

50、ow, but when you're success.you'll appreciate the role they played可知你会很高兴你花时间去赢得比赛；故选 G。答案：G第三部分英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，？茜分30分）Many years ago, three soldiers, hungry and tired of battle, arrived at a small village. The villagers, suffering a poor harvest and years of war, quickly 41the

51、food they owned.They met the three at the village square, .42about the lack of food.The first soldier then approached the village elders,“ Your tired fields have lef4 youto share, so we shall share what we have: the44 of how to make soup fromNaturally the villagers became46and soon a fire was put to

52、 the villagers greatest pot as the soldiers carefully 47 three stones. " Now this will be a fine soup. " said thesecond soldier.“ 48 some salt and parsley （西芹） would make it more wonderful!” Awoman 49, crying “What luck! I remember I ' vdngcrtesome Off she ran. 50 with a handful of par

53、sley. As the pot boiled on, carrots, beef and cream had soon 51their way into the pot before everyone set out to 52.The soldiers ate and danced and sang well into the night,53 by the meal and their54 ends. The next morning, they awoke to 55 the entire village standing beforethem with their best brea

54、d and cheese. "You have given us the greatest56" said anelder, “ and we shall never forget it." The third soldier turn57 to the, and said,“There is no secret but one thing is58: it is only by59that we may make afeast ” . And off the 60 wandered, down the road to their next destination

55、.41.A. ate upB. gave awayC. hidD. sold 解析：考查短语辨析。根据后文 They met the three at the village square,42 about thelack of food可知然而由于粮食遭遇欠收和连年的战争，村民们迅速的将它们的一小点粮食 藏了起来；故选Co 答案：C42.A. caringB. thinkingC. jokingD. complaining解析：考查动词辨析。根据句意在村子的广场中接待了士兵们，搓着双手，哀叹着他们是多么缺少食物；故选 D。 答案：D43.A. nothing B. anything C. a

56、 littleD. a lot解析：考查名词辨析。根据句意士兵们平静地与村民们交谈着，第一个士兵对村庄的长老说道：”既然你们的土地收成不好，不能分给我们点吃的，那么我们将会与你们分享我们所有 的：如何用石头做一道好汤的秘密；”故选A °答案：A44.A. importanceB. secretC. problemD. matter解析：考查名词辨析。根据句意士兵们平静地与村民们交谈着，第一个士兵对村庄的长老说道：”既然你们的土地收成不好，不能分给我们点吃的，那么我们将会与你们分享我们所有 的：如何用石头做一道好汤的秘密；”故选B。答案：B45.A. potsB. breadC. st

57、onesD. cream解析：考查名词辨析。根据句意士兵们平静地与村民们交谈着，第一个士兵对村庄的长老说道：”既然你们的土地收成不好，不能分给我们点吃的，那么我们将会与你们分享我们所有 的：如何用石头做一道好汤的秘密；”故选Co答案：C46.A. curiousB. scaredC. worriedD. content解析：考查形容词辨析。根据前文 so we shall share what we have: the 44 of how tomake soup from 45 可知村民们应该是十分好奇的；故选 A。答案：A47.A. picked upB. dropped inC. chos

58、eD. collected解析：考查短语辨析。根据前文so we shall share what we have: the44of how tomake soup from 45可知十兵们架起了城里最大的一口锅，将三颗光滑的石子丢到了锅里；故选Bo答案：B48.A. as ifB. in caseC. sinceD. but解析：考查短语辨析。根据后文What luck! I remember I've got some at home!". 可知士兵说；“不过如果有一撮盐和一些欧芹那就更棒啦"；故选D。答案：D49.A. backed offB. broke downC. jumped upD. stepped away解析：考查短语辨析。根据后文 What luck! I remember I've got some at home!".可知一个村民 跳了起来，十分兴奋；故选 Co 答案：C50.A. returningB. leavingC. dealingD. trading解析：考查动词辨析。根据后文