广东省揭阳市2017届高三上学期期末调研考试英语试题

1、揭阳市2016-2017 学年度高中三年级学业水平考试英 语注意事项：1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第n卷（非选择题）两部分。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卷和答题卡相应的位置上。3. 全部答案应在答题卷和答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后，将本试卷、答题卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，茜分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。AMALE Participants Needed for Social Communic

2、ation StudyThe Neuropragmatics and Emotion Lab is looing for healthy male volunteers to participate in an EEG eperiment on social communication. You will hear stimuli and mae decisions about stimuli that appear on a screen. With the EEG set-up, the entire participation will tae about 4.5 hours and i

3、s conducted at 2001 McGill College Avenue. The compensation will be $10 per hour for your time and inconvenience. You are epected to be a MALE native Canadian English speaer, between 18-30 years old, right-handed and have normal hearing. If interested, please contact pell.lab.studygmail.Pell Lab 514

4、-398-4400MALE Undergraduate Participants NeededThe CASC Lab in the Department of Psychology at McGill University （supervisor Dr. Melanie Dirs） is looing for male McGill undergraduate students between the ages of 18-25 who are willing to complete an interview and a questionnaire about challenging fri

5、endship eperiences. The interview will last approimately 2 hours. Participants will also be ased to complete a brief online questionnaire and to reach out to three of their friends who might also be willing to complete the same questionnaire. Participants will be compensated for their time （$ 20）. I

6、f you are interested, please contact thomas. hullarmail. mcgill.ca.Thomas. hullar 514-398-3725Participants Needed for Social Communication StudyThe Pell Lab is seeing North American English speaers for a study on social communication. You will judge audio and video clips（ 片段）showing social interacti

7、ons while wearing an EEG cap measuring brain activity. The session is about 2 hours and compensation is $ 30 for the eperiment. If you are interested and meet ALL the following criteria, please email pellabtest.eeggmail. Please provide your name, email andtelephone number.Age between 18-35 years old

8、Native North American English speaersNormal hearing and no history of mental and neurological disorderRight-handednesselly Hennegan 514-398-4400 Et. 000101. To meet the requirements for the EEG eperiment, you should be .A. between the ages of 18-25B. left-handed with normal hearingC. healthy and abl

9、e to wor about 4-5 hoursD. a female native Canadian English speaer2. What will the CASC Lab epect participants to do?A. To complete a detailed online questionnaire.B. To do an interview about social communication.C. To as some friends to do an online questionnaire.D. To judge audio and video clips s

10、howing social interactions.3. If you want to be paid best per hour, you should contact .A. 514-398-3725B. 514-398-4400 Et00010C. Thomas. hullarmail.megill.caD. pell.lab.studygmailBOn her first morning in America last summer, my daughter went out to eplore her new neighborhood alone, without even tel

11、ling my wife or me. Of course we were worried; we had just moved from Berlin, and she was just 8. But when she came home, we realied we had no reason to panic. Beaming with pride, she told us how she had discovered the little par around the corner, and had made friends with a few local dog owners.Wh

12、en this story comes up in conversations with American friends, we usually meet with polite disbelief. Most are horrified by the idea that their children might roam（ 闲逛 ） around without adult supervision.A study by the University of California has found that American ids spend 90 per cent of their le

13、isure time at home, often in front of the TV or playing video games. Such narrowing of children's world has happened across the developed world. But German parents are generally much more accepting of letting children tae some riss.“We are depriving 录U 夺）them of opportunities to learn how to tae

14、 control of their own lives, “ wries Peter Gray, a research professor at Boston College. He argues that this increases the chance that they will suffer from aniety, depression, and various other mental disorders, which have gone up dramatically in recent decades.I am no psychologist lie Professor Gr

15、ay, but I now I won't be around forever to protect my girls from the challenges life holds in store for them. And by giving ids more control over their lives, they learn to have more confidence in their own capabilities.4. Hearing the author's daughter eploring the new neighborhood alone, hi

16、s American friends feelA. worriedB. proudC. doubtfulD. terrified5. We can conclude from Paragraph 3 that .A. American ids enjoy playing at homeB. German parents are less protective than American parentsC. German ids lie taing riss more than American idsD. American parents don't limit their child

17、ren's activities in their leisure time6. It's implied from Professor Gray's words that .A. parents should always be around their children to protect them from rissB. more and more parents suffer from mental problemsC. children are having more opportunities to tae control of their livesD.

18、 giving children more freedom is beneficial to their mental development7. Which of the following words can best describe the author's parenting?A. Open-minded.B. Irresponsible. C. Careless. D. Protective.CFilm director James Cameron first became interested in sea eploration when he was a little

19、boy. His love for the ocean grew after he made the 1989 undersea adventure film The Abyss and the 1997 blocbuster Titanic, one of the most successful movies of all time. Following that big success ， James Cameron decided to put his film career on hold to become an eplorer.In 2012, James Cameron made

20、 a journey to the deepest spot in the Mariana Trench, nown as Challenger Deep. And now the great journey has been made into a documentary( 记录片 )film, named James Cameron's Deep-sea Challenger 3-D.In James Cameron's fantasy films ， such as Avatar and The Abyss, the uneplored areas are decorat

21、ed in colours and full of danger. But on his dive into Challenger Deep, the reality proved far different white, deserted and dull.“ I felt lie I had gone to another planet,” Cameron said after returning from the cold and dar place in theWestern Pacific Ocean, nearly 7 miles below the surface.“ I rea

22、lly have a sense of being separatedhow tiny I am down in this big, blac and uneplored place.” (Cam)thBi raopturleel landscapeof the deep sea and documented the sea creatures he observed in the ocean.James Cameron's Deep-sea Challenger 3-D tells the story of Cameron's journey. It is a film ab

23、out determination, danger and the ocean's greatest depths. The movie shows a unique insight into Cameron'sworld when he maes his dream a reality and maes history by becoming the first person to travel alone to the deepest point on the planet.It's an eciting film and inspiring reminder th

24、at our beautiful planet still has a lot to eplore.8. When did James Cameron become interested in the ocean?A. When he was in his childhood.B. After his films The Abyss and Titanic.C. After he achieved great success in movies.D. When he began to eplore the deep sea alone.9. What is the uneplored ocea

25、n lie?A. Colourful and dangerous.B. Boring and deserted.C. White and attractive.D. Small and dull.10. What can we now about James Cameron's Deep-sea Challenger 3-D?A. It is a film about the eploration of ocean creatures.B. It is a story about Cameron's film- maing dream.C. It aims to attract

26、 more people to eplore the deep sea.D. It tells us about James' journey into Challenger Deep.11. What is the best title for this passage?A. The Great Dream of a Film DirectorB. A film Director Eploring Deep SeaC. James Cameron and His Documentary FilmD. The First Person to Mae Films About the De

27、ep SeaDThe stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news People are wondering if public health officials are ho

28、lding bac too much information about the recent outbrea of Ebola.There is a danger in holding bac stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it was lie this, “ The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become lie a dangerous genie （ 妖怪）left in a bottle.When they are finally

29、 uncored , their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story they often show our weanesses or epose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be ept secret especially those that emba

30、rrass someone else.Most of us have two selves the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.Honesty and openness is important. It proves

31、we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard wor and personal development. Hard wor may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard wor, we do not have to be restricted to our mistaes.Does this mean we admit

32、 every weaness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.12. What' s the function of the eample in Paragraph 2?A. It reflects

33、 that people are concerned about the spread of Ebola.B. It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.C. It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.D. It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.13. One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share eperiences is that.A. s

34、tory-sharing highlights the importance of hard worB. people are used to eposing their weanessesC. people sometimes have no courage to share their storiesD. some stories mae people feel sad14. Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncored " in Paragraph 3?A. freedB. broenC. unfoldedD

35、. untouched15. The writer aims to convince us to.A. be open to people close to you by sharing some secretsB. share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselvesC. remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD. realie the importance of being honest when maing friends 第二节 （共5小题

36、；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），并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。How to get motivation for study?Do you need motivation for doing your homewor? 16Get PerspectiveWhen you consider homewor a drag, it might help to thin about the reason why you do it. The wor you do now really is important, even thou

37、gh it' s probably htirdeto. see some You see, youmay not believe that you ' lheed your algebra（代数）sills later in life, but algebra sets the stage for understanding principles of science, economics, and business.18Most students have a special talent in one particular area, so they enjoy doing

38、 homewor in that topic.Just pic one area you love and become the self-appointed epert in your school. Get a serious attitude! Thin of yourself as the best at that topic, and then mae it a reality. Once you do so, you will gain a confidence " in yourself and enjoy doing homewor.Get Competitive!I

39、f you thin you ' reit a disadvantage to other students, you can turn things around by getting a competitive attitude. 19 Try to surprise everyone, including the teacher, by doing outstanding wor.Get Your Eye on the Prie!If you get bored thining about homewor, you may need to focus on setting and

40、 reaching goals. For instance, if you are having trouble getting started on a big science project, then divide your project into steps and reward yourself each time you finish a step successfully. 20A. Get an AttitudeB. Get ConfidenceC. Algebra is not easy for everyone to learn, but it is very usefu

41、l.D. In fact, it is real wor that will form the foundation for your future.E. If you feel lie homewor is pointless, you may find inspiration in the following tips.F. Thin of every project as a challenge and start to do your assignment better than anybody else.G. Just focus your eye on the prie and t

42、ry to mae it happen, which will help achieve your dream. 第二部分英语知识运用（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, 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。The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history.It came at graduation, several

43、 minutes 21 I left Miramonte High School .I was rather shy bac then, content to hang around with my few friends and to concentrate on my 22. I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect 23 and enough credits togo to college.But my good record soon became a fear to my well-being .

44、 In early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his office . He ased me to give a leave-taing speech at graduation . I looed at him, my heart 24fast. This was the reward for my hard wor? I said something, but not very clearly, and hurried awayfrom the office.I was 25 about the decision,

45、 though finally agreeing to tae up the tas. I wasn't the only speaer I would26 the honor with five other students . Still, I was uncertain whether the tas was beyond me. How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people?Graduation day soon arrived and, as 27, I was nervous . I'd b

46、een practicing my speech fordays, and I had it 28. But I had 29 been so terrified in my life. The first half hour of the30 passed, and then my 31 came. My name was announced. I 32 to reach the platformwithout falling down . But within minutes, I finished my speech, 33 bac to my seat.Now I still have

47、 the 34 of that speech. My voice trembled a little, but 35 it was clear and strong. I'm proud of that tape . I achieved 36 I'd never dreamed I spoe in front of hundreds of people. Although I didn't realie it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the 37to participa

48、te in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually brea free of my 38.I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation. But I'm 39 I did. I now it may well40 to be one of my shining moments .21. A. beforeB. afterC. whenD. while22. A. hobbiesB. interestsC. gamesD. subjects23.

49、 A. mannersB. relationshipC. scoresD. characters24. A. burningB. breaingC. achingD. beating25. A. doubtfulB. optimisticC. generousD. hesitant26. A. shareB. bringC. spareD. give27. A. intendedB.hopedC. epectedD. planned28. A. thrownB. printedC. memoriedD. completed29. A. everB. neverC. alwaysD. hardl

50、y30. A. lessonB. tasC. ceremonyD. match31. A. momentB. dayC. chanceD. decision32. A. managedB. triedC. wantedD.succeeded33. A. passingB. headingC. handingD. sitting34. A. photoB. tapeC. paperD. word35. A. partlyB. immediatelyC. franlyD. mostly36. A. everythingB. anythingC. nothingD. something37. A.

51、respectB. confidenceC. freedomD. ecuse38. A. shynessB. prideC. stupidityD. courage39. A. afraidB. sureC. gladD. puled40. A. turn offB. turn outC. set offD. set out第n卷第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，根据上下文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。Shopping in Singapore is really a pleasure for tourists. The Gre

52、at Singapore Sale 41 （hold） every year, usually during the summer months. Singapore famous shopping stores welco me a great number of visitors from all over the world. 42 (they) shopping hours last till midnight. During this time, nice and cheap goods are 43 sale for tourists to choose from. Tourist

53、s can also try delicious food there and eperience the Singaporean night life.Certain stores offer discounts of up to 70% or even44(high) if people use their credit cards.For tourists 45 hold a special Tourist Card, they can enjoy a lot of benefits, such as discounts on 46 (watch), jewelry and cosmet

54、ics. The card also47(give) discounts when you visit localattractions such as Singapore oo.It is well worth 48 (wander) around the different shopping districts of Singapore during this 8-wee Singapore Sale. Orchard Road is 49 (sure) the best place for shopping in the city. A large number of restauran

55、ts and clubs can be found in this area. Marina Bay includes both big departments and small shops, 50 almost everything you would want to buy can be found here.第三部分写作（共两节满分35）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

56、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仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Sir,Than you for invite me to the summer English course in your school. As for your choice between the two courses, I prefer a four-wee course because it will give me more time to do some traveling an

57、d mae a few new friends. Of all the subject Ig at Bchoarnihlie English best. I had learned English for 6years but my spoen English remains poorly. So I hope to tae this chance improve it. If possible, I stay with a family in a few days in order that I can learn about any customs in England, which I

58、' m particularly interested in. I believe I will have a wonderful time in this summer.Yours truly,Li Hua第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，计划寒假找份兼职工作。下面的招聘广告引起了你的注意，请根据要点（箭头 所指内容）写一封申请信。Yes. I'm interested.Winter Jobsself-introduction (personality, fluency in English,)Could you be an ASSISTANT TEACHER forChildren's winter campNo problemI can start woring from cellent pay for woring with childrenWor with native teachers from EnglandEnglish-on