2017年汕頭市普通高考第二次模擬考試英語試題(共8頁)

1、精選優(yōu)質(zhì)文檔-傾情為你奉上 2017年汕頭市普通高考第二次模擬考試英語試題第二部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AHotel rooms come in a variety of styles and price ranges. Despite differences m decoration and price, one thing most hotels have in common is a set of rules. Failure to obey t

2、hese rules can result in fees or fines to cover hotel room damages, removal from the hotel or possibly even arrest.SmokingSome hotels are completely non-smoking. Some hotels designate smoking and non-smoking rooms. If you smoke in a non-smoking room, you will likely be fined hundreds of dollars and

3、possibly asked to leave.Number of GuestsMost regular hotel rooms are designed for two adults. If you have more than two people staying in the room, the hotel will likely charge an additional fee for each extra guest, though some hotels let children stay free. Do not put more than four adults in the

4、room unless the hotels policy permits that many people. Or you might be fined or removed from the hotelHotel Reservations RequirementsMost hotels require a major credit card to reserve the room. You can pay cash at the end of your stay, but do not be surprised if there is a temporary charge on your

5、card for a few days after your stay. Most hotels authorize a security deposit on your card to cover any possible damages to the room. Once the hotel confirms that the room is undamaged and that you do not break any hotel policies, your security deposit will be refunded.Breaking the LawYou cannot bre

6、ak the law in your hotel room, just as you cannot break the law in your own home or in public. Do not do drugs or commit any other criminal act in the hotel room. If you do, you will likely be arrested.NoiseMost hotels have a noise policy you must obey. If you are being too loud you will usually get

7、 a warning. If the noise continues and more complaints are issued, you will likely be kicked out of the hotel, regardless of what time it is.21. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To advertise the hotel rooms     B. To show some rules of hotel roomsC. To warn the custome

8、rs      D. To offer some tips of living in hotel rooms22. You will NOT be asked to leave the hotel, if you       .A. make too much noise continually    B. smoke without permissionC. have one extra guest to stay    &

9、#160;D. break the law23. Why is there a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay?A. Because the hotels may use the money to pay for possible damages caused by you.B. Because the hotels want to confirm whether you have money.C. Because the hotels need a major credit card to pay fo

10、r the rent.D. Because the hotels need to authorize a security deposit. B“You will be in my heart forever. Without you, there are only emptiness and desert in my life.” This is a line from a heartfelt poem Feng Duan wrote to his fiancee Chen Lianfang in 1955.Feng is now 94 and Chen 90, and they have

11、been married for more than half a century. Feng, an academic at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, may not be a professional poet but for 64 years, Feng has written countless love poems to his wife. On every important anniversary or festival, Feng would send a poem to Chen. In 1978, when Chens cancer

12、surgery succeeded, Feng created more than ten poems to celebrate his wifes recovery. Chen used a red suitcase to store these love poems. The academic has also translated many English, French and German poems into classical Chinese.The couple was introduced to each other by a common friend in 1953 an

13、d Feng sent two paper copies of poems to Chen as a gift. “As long as I think of you, a beam of sunshine lights up my heart,” Feng wrote.Chen recalled the first time Feng invited her to his dormitory to have a cup of tea and she thought the cup was made of frosted glass. As the two became closer, Che

14、n often visited the academics dorm. She realized that the cup was the only one poor Feng owned. The opaque (不透明的) cup was not frosted glass but common glass stained with toothpaste.Later she bought many clothes and even a stove for Feng, making a nice change from the single man s life. Fengs marriag

15、e to Chen brought more happiness and now Chen still looks after Fengs daily needs.24. When Feng first met Chen, he was        .A. 32     B. 30     C. 28     D. 2625. What change did Chen bring to Feng?A. Chen m

16、ade a great difference to Fengs daily life. B. Chen changed Fengs academic life greatly.C. Chen wrote a lot of poems to Feng.    D. Chen introduced a lot of friends to Feng.26. What can we learn from the passage?A. Chen and Feng happened to meet each other on the campus.B. F

17、eng wrote many poems in different languages.C. Chen cherished the poems Feng wrote to her.D. Feng liked his opaque cup so much.27. The writer wrote the passage to show       .A. how a famous poet writes love poems to his wife B. how the love poems join two hearts t

18、ogetherC. how important love poems are in the marriage  D. how the love poems make the couple famous CFor over 2000 years, the good old iron horseshoe has remained the only reliable footwear f horses, but an Austrian company is ready to “take the horse out of the Iron Age” with the worlds

19、first equine(似馬的) running shoes, the Megasus Horserunners.Charly Forstner, the founder of Megasus, learned that over 50% of horses that , put down suffered from severe hoof (蹄) and leg problems. 20 years ago, he decided to devote his life to coming up with a better alternative to the iron horseshoe.

20、 Recently he created truly revolutionary-clip-on running shoes for horses. While the iron horseshoe is known for its durability and adjustability it also has some serious flaws-its heavy, restricts movement, has no shock absorption, channels heat and cold to the inner hoof, and the need for nai

21、ling can destroy the hoof horn. But finding hoof boots that dont rub on a horse, leg and hoof, are easy to put on and remove, and stay on all kinds of terrain(地形), can be a real struggle. The Megasus Horserunners claim to combine all the qualities of both choices, while getting rid of the downsides.

22、“The innovative Megasus Horserunners offer many advantages. They are lightweight, can be adjusted individually, easy to put on, and offer protection without permanence,” a Megasus press release states.“It can also stay put in all kinds of terrain including mud and water plus it allows the hoof to be

23、 flexible. The product is also designed to protect the sole from bruising, cracking and other injuries by offering shock absorption. It does not accumulate snow, dirt or mud and is easy to clean.”After successful tests, Megasus sought to raise some money for production through crowdfunding online, a

24、sking for 100,00. Finally, they managed to raise 169,136. The first Megasus Horserunners are scheduled to be shipped in July 2017.28. Forstner decided to change the iron horseshoe because           .A. he wanted to increase his fame.  

25、    B. he found the iron horseshoe made horses suffer.C. his company asked him to invent a new horseshoe.  D. he was an animal welfare inspector.29. Which of the following is close to the underlined word “flaw” in Para. 4?A. loss     B. mistake  

26、;  C. disadvantage    D. inconvenience30. How did Megasus get their fund to produce their products?A. They collected money on a platform online.   B. They raised money among their campaigners.C. They borrowed money from the local banks.   D. The

27、y launched a campaign in the market.31. From the passage, we can infer         .A. the Megasus Horserunners can only allow horses to run in mud and water.B. the Megasus Horserunners won great popularity on the Internet.C. the Megasus Horseruuners made it easy

28、for horses to hurt their hooves.D. the Megasus Horseruuners can clip-on to the horses hooves automatically. DFaison worked in the state of Florida as a lawyer for large companies until 2012, when he moved to Virginia to start a farm business. But now, instead of raising crops, he is raising the earn

29、ings of local farmers.Faison seems at ease with life on a farm. Members of his family have been farming for many years. When his grandparents died, he and his brothers and sisters inherited their farm. He says that began the process of trying to decide what they were going to do with it.Four years a

30、go, Faison left his job as a lawyer in Miami and returned to the family farm in Virginia. Slowly, he began to learn about the economic issues farmers face.“A lot of small farmers are struggling. And theyre working very hard, but theyre not able to drive the income from farming to make it economicall

31、y viable.”Faison said he met with several farmers who raise animals naturally-in other words, they do not give them hormones (激素) or antibiotics (抗生素).After the meetings, Faison created a company called Miltons Local，named for his grandfather. Today, his work day is very different from his work as a

32、 lawyer.Miltons Local sells and transports all-natural meat from local farms to stores and restaurants. Faison says the company helps farmers increase their earnings, supports the local economy and satisfies the buyers of these meat products.Miltons Local products have been sold at the Arlington sto

33、re for more than a yean People like the products, not just because they are natural but because they come from local farms.That is good news for James Faison. He now works with more than 30 small farms in Virginia and North Carolina. He hopes Miltons Local will expand，become more profitable and help

34、 more small farmers.32. Why did Faison abandon his job as a lawyer?A. Because he was tired of being a lawyer.B. Because he was attempting to do something with their family farm.C. Because his grandparents asked him to help on their family farm.D. Because he was worried about his brothers and sisters

35、 to inherit their farm.33. What problem did Faison find about farmers?A. Farmers cant make great profits in farming.    B. Farmers cant spend much on food.C. Farmers cant struggle on their farms.     D. Farmers cant feed animals naturally.34. Faison set up the Milt

36、ons Local to          .A. help increase his earning        B. save the local economyC. make a good bridge between customers and farmers  D. help farmers sell their products35. Where can we find this passage?A. In a

37、poster.   B. In a novel.   C. In a history book.   D. In a life magazine.第2節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。There is no doubt that obesity is one of the biggest problems that many men and women of all ages suffer from. Although everybody want

38、s to lose weight quickly, burning fat is no easy task. Here are a few tips on weight loss. Dont expect to just read these tips and expect to lose weight while you sleep. 36 It is very important to drink a lot of water while reducing the use of salt. 37 Try not to eat the foods that contain high amou

39、nts of fat and instead focus on eating foods rich in fiber.38 This is the best way to lose weight, as playing a sport can give a person a sense of confidence.Avoid taking medicines that help reduce your appetite, as they usually have many side effects and can do you more harm than good. Also, you sh

40、ouldnt follow unusual diets such as those that focus on drinking large amounts of vitamin-concentrated liquids and the like. 39 Finally, everyone should know and understand that obesity will eventually lead to bigger and more dangerous diseases and conditions, so it is best for us to stay fit before

41、 we gain weight while we still have a chance. 40 Its better for you to take things slowly and start with losing just a few pounds a month and then increasing that.A. Just stick to the most popular diets.B. It will take a lot of effort on your part to succeed.C. Exercise consistently while youre on a

42、 diet.D. Salt tends to store water in the body leading to weight again.E. And in case you feel hungry you should eat low-calories foods.F. Also, make sure you dont work on reducing too much weight too fast.G. When in doubt, dont be afraid to ask your doctor for recommendations.第三部分英語知識運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第

43、一節(jié)完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。The best graduation speech Ive ever heard was only five minutes long. It got a standing ovation (熱烈鼓掌)-something I never saw before at a 41 ceremony. Most surprising of all, the speaker was an eighth grader. It was

44、my daughter Abridlle.Sure, Id given her 42 -“Make them laugh, make them think, and make them cry”-and she let me read and 43 on her text, but she stressed that this was to be her 44 , not mine. And it was. It was unique, not just in 45 but in a charming delivery.She told funny stories, making fun of

45、 herself, her classmates, and 46 her teachers. Then she 47 the teachers and led the audience to give a big cheer for them, only to conclude, “Okey, teachers are 48 , but lets not get carried away. Getting an 49 is a side benefit. The real purpose of middle school is to make friends and have fun-am I

46、 right?”Then she changed the mood, 50 her classmates to think about the three years of 51 adolescent emotion-conversations, fights, 52 deepest thoughts, and crying on each others 53 .Summing up, she said, “54 we think back to these years, we will think about what 55 to us and around us. But what was

47、 56 the most important was what happened 57 us.”“When all is said and done,” she 58 , “the crucial years we spent in middle school were really about 59 .and you know what? Thats what high school is going to be like. And, in fact, the 60 of our lives.”41. A. marriage    B. graduation &

48、#160;  C. closing    D. opening42. A. money     B. love     C. advice    D. respect43. A. work     B. take     C. comment    D. depend44. A. practice   

49、60;B. performance   C. lecture    D. speech45. A. content    B. form     C. style     D. fact46. A. absolutely    B. exactly    C. specially    D. especially47. A. scolded

50、60;  B. blamed    C. mentioned    D. praised48. A. strict     B. important    C. serious    D. available49. A. award     B. honor    C. education    D. academy5

51、0. A. reminding    B. wanting    C. persuading   D. convincing51. A. tender     B. intense    C. personal    D. natural52. A. sharing    B. giving away   C. telling    D.

52、 speaking of53. A. sides     B. backs     C. shoulders    D. desks54. A. If      B. When    C. Since     D. While55. A. contributed    B. referred    C. le

53、d     D. happened56. A. really     B. rarely     C. hardly    D. merely57. A. to      B. in     C. around    D. with58. A. said     B. cried 

54、0;   C. shouted    D. added59. A. growing up    B. bringing up   C. breaking up   D. taking up60. A. focus     B. value     C. rest     D. part第2節(jié) （共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，

55、在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(1個單詞)或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式Wang Xiaojiu, a barber from China, doesnt 61.        (simple) sweep leftover hair off the floor of his hair salon and dump it in the dustbin.62.         (see)from afar (遠(yuǎn)處), Wangs portraits (畫像) lo

56、ok drawn with a pencil, but they are made out of leftover hair. The talented barber told China Daily that he always thought throwing away leftover hair seemed like 63.        pity, so one day he decided to do something 64.       &

57、#160; (create) with it instead. Although he only started drawing with human hair a few months ago, 65.         (look) at his beautiful creations, youd think he has been doing it for a lifetime. Paying great attention to 66.      &

58、#160; (detail), like shades that almost make the artworks look like 3D, Wang Xiaojiu has made many amazing-looking portraits so far.Wang says it 67.      (take) him about two hours to complete one of his hair drawings, after 68.     he always signs them w

59、ith his nickname “Xiao Jiu” and takes a few photos. Finally, he sweeps the hair away to keep the salon clean.Wang Xiaojiu may be new at hair art, 69.     he definitely has a bright artistic future ahead 70.    Him.第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分35分）第一節(jié) 短文改錯（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）假定英語課上

60、英語老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處；錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加，刪除或修改。增加：在缺同處加一個漏字符號()，并在其下面寫出該加的同。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改的詞。注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一間；2.只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計(jì)分。As the saying goes, “Time is money.” So as far as Im concerned, time is even more precious than money. Time flies l

61、ike a arrow before we realize it and when it goes by, it will never return. However, many people still dont make full use to their time.A number of students spend a lot of time in sleeping, chatting, playing computer games and another meaningless matters. Though they are always complaining that they

62、 cant do good in their study, but they dont accept the truth that it is wasting time on those things that leads to their failures in study. As students, we must be engaging in our studies so as to serve the society and our national in the future.All in all, we should aware of the significance of tim

63、e and get into the good habit of saving time. Do not put off which can be done today until tomorrow.第二節(jié) 書面表達(dá)（滿分25分）假設(shè)你是李華，你的英國筆友David對國內(nèi)最近很受歡迎的節(jié)目中國詩詞大會很感興趣，寫信向你了解該節(jié)目并請教學(xué)習(xí)古詩的方法。請你用英語給他回一封郵件。內(nèi)容包括：1.節(jié)目簡介： 2016年首播。今年的冠軍是來自上海的16歲中學(xué)生武亦姝。2.節(jié)目意義。3.學(xué)習(xí)古詩的建議，注意：1.詞數(shù)100左右；  2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；  3.開頭和結(jié)尾

64、已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)；  4.參考詞匯：中國詩詞大會Chinese Poetry Competition廣東省汕頭市2017屆高三第二次模擬考試英語試題答案閱讀：21-23BCA   24-27 BACB   28-31 BCAB   32-35 BACD   36-40 BDCAF 完型填空：41-45 BCCDA  46-50 DDBCA  51-55 BACBD  56-60ABDAC語法填空：61. simply  62. Seen  &

65、#160;63. a   64. creative  65. looking66. details  67. takes  68. which  69. but   70. of 短文改錯As the saying goes, “Time is money.” So as far as Im concerned, time is even more precious than money.Time         &

66、#160;                    Butflies like a arrow before we realize it and when it goes by,it will never return. However,many people still dont make   anfull use to their time.  ofA number of s

67、tudents spend a lot of time in sleeping,chatting,playing computer games and another meaningless