【山西省三区八校】2017年联考高考二模英语试卷
2017届山西三区八所重点中学高二第二次适应性考试英语(模考专用,有解析)
绝密★启用前2017届山西三区八所重点中学高二第二次适应性考试英语英语科试题第I卷表达题（120分）一、阅读理解：共15题每题2分共30分[A]The speed of light is often called a "constant(常量)". New experiments show that may not be true, even within a vacuum. Sometimes, light slows a bit.The new research is "very impressive work", Robert Boyd told Science News.An optical(光学的)physicist at the University of Rochester in New York, he did not work on the study. He speaks of the new finding: "It’s the sort of thing that’s so obvious; you wonder why you didn’t think of it first."Light travels as particles and as waves. Photons(光子)are the name given to those particles that represent the smallest possible amount of light. At their fastest, photons travel nearly 300 million meters (almost 1 billion feet) in a single second. That’s fast enough to get to the moon and back in about 2.6 seconds. Scientists had long known, though, that they could slow light photons down by shining them through a material such as glass or water.Still, light moving through a vacuum has usually been assumed to move at a peak speed. That would seem to make sense. After all, a vacuum is a space with nothing in it to slow light down. In a new study, however, scientists show that even racing through a vacuum, light can slow.So the speed of light is more of a universal speed limit than an absolute rule for how fast photons travel, the new data suggest.Miles Padgett led the new study. As an optical physicist, he works at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He and his colleagues showed that the key to slowing light is to change the shape of a light wave. Padgett described how they did this in a paper published online January 22 in Science.His team raced a pair of photons. One traveled unchanged through a cable made from optical fibers. The other passed through a pair of devices that acted like lenses. A lens changes light: It can focus a spread-out beam of light on a point, for instance. The second photon passed through one device that changed the shape of its wave and another that changed it back to its original form.The first photon won the race. The second photon came in a tiny bit later, several quadrillionths(千万亿分之一) of a second late for every meter of the race. The difference wasn’t huge, but it was enough to measure. Most technology would not pick up such a small change, but it could be important to scientists who study short pulses of light."I’m not surprised the effect exists," Boyd told Science News. "But it’s surprising that the effect is so large and strong."1、What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A. Robert Boyd first slowed the speed of light down.B. The new experiments are not convincing.C. The new finding is striking and amazing.D. The speed of light is always unchanged.2、What does the study led by Miles Padgett mainly suggest?A. Light travels fastest through a vacuum.B. There’s a minimum limit to the speed of light.C. Devices like lenses slow down the speed of light.D. Light photons can’t travel through lenses easily.3、The most important factor in changing the speed of light is to transform_____.A. the shape of a light waveB. the length of a light waveC. the direction of a photonD. the structure of a photon4、The passage mainly tells______.A. light travels slowest through a lensB. light can be slowed down in a vacuumC. why the shape of a light wave can be changedD. what optical research looks like currently[B]Ten years ago, Dalla-Camina worked 16 to 18 hours a day and "literally lived on a plane". A senior executive at IBM, Dalla-Camina gave up her job handling a $ 50 million budget as head of marketing to figure out a lifestyle that didn’t make her feel like she was drowning. Forget the ideal of "having it all". Despite working for a company that gave her flexibility with her schedule, the single mother was barely surviving.Dalla-Camina had a sense that she wasn’t alone. Her new study now proves it. The Australian native polled 1,000 American working women aged 18 to 55 and the results are discouraging. Roughly 70% of women don’t believe they have the sup port to make themselves happy inside and outside of work and 75% don’t believe they can "have it all". In fact, over half of respondents described their life in the past year as "hanging on by a thread". What’s more is that the results are hardly affected by age or whether a woman had children or not."The fact that we are having discussions about leaning in when women are saying they are barely surviving is astonishing," Dalla-Camina says. "There are so many women who think that if they keep their head down and continue working hard, someone will notice and opportunities will come to them."Dalla-Camina’s study points to a severe gap between what working professionals need from their employers and what employers are providing. A recent Boston College study discovered that workplace flexibility is decreasing and less than one-third of employers felt they gave options for employees to have alternative work models. Even if a company offers flexible work arrangements to employees, 70% of women think it’s not pos sible to be successful in work and home.Too many companies are stuck in a face-to-face employee model as opposed to an outcome-based model, says Dalla-Camina. Until alternative work plans like working part-time or working from home become rooted in the DNA of corporate America — as opposed to being viewed as special treatment — nothing will change, she adds.Jody Miller, CEO of the consulting firm Business Talent Group(BTG), was hardly surprised by Dalla-Camina’s findings. Miller sees firsthand the benefit s of building a company that thinks about work differently. At BTG, half the employees work from home, so there is no shame or punishment for not getting in face time with the boss; indeed, employees are rewarded for the quality of their work, not theamount of time spent on tasks. And a majority of the employees are part-timers and work in a project-based model. Productivity has "gone through the roof" since BTG improved its unique work environment, according to Miller. But "telling workers to ‘lean in’ is just tinkering at the margins," said Miller. "We need fundamental structural changes in the workplace to make it manageable for all workers." 5．From the first paragraph we can see Dalla-Camina _______.A. once worked in an airline companyB. earned a salary of $50 million at IBMC. worked flexible hours in the companyD. had all she wanted before leaving the company6．The expectations of women professionals are hard to meet in that _______.A. the life-work balance is difficult to achieveB. most employers have prejudice against themC. the old work model is rooted in many companiesD. many employers can’t spot the great potential of them7．Which of the following may be contrary to Dalla-Camina’s opinion?A. What employers do for women is far from enough.B. Most of the professional women are struggling to survive.C. Many women try in vain to get their desired opportunities.D. It should be a privilege for women to have alternative work plans.8．It can be inferred from the last paragraph that_________.A. employees at BTG don’t spend too much time on tasksB.BTG only allows women professionals to work from homeC.it won’t be long before employers follow BTG’s work modelD.BTG attaches more importance to the outcome than the process[C]Ladybug celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary this month. For twenty-five years, the magazine has been trying to reflect the world of young children — and make it a little broader — through stories, poetry, art, and various activities. Each issue of this magazine encourages kids to take a closer look at the people and places around them. Ladybug invites children to bring their whole selves — their acute ear for language and keen eye for illustrations(插图), as well as their wonderful sense of play and great power of imagination — when they sit down and start to put their heart into reading.The significance of Ladybug’s long history is clearest to me, a man who is in charge of the edition of this magazine, when I talk to parents of children who have grown up. They often respond with surprise: "Ladybug? With the poems, and the stories, and the crafts to cut out, what will you do next? We used to read that magazine when the kids were little." And then there is a moment of silence, as if the father is searching for a particular poem, or the mother is remembering the feel of a restless child’s head when it finally settled against her shoulder. It is a great pleasure to contribute to a magazine that families have put in their memory.Some anniversaries are formal, but at Ladybug, we approached the September issue as if it had been a birthday party. It is full of lively company, jokes, music, stories and poems that celebrate special days and growing up.In this spirit, we offer one of our favorite birthday stories, "Big Bear and Skinny Rabbit", from an issue that came out a few years ago. It is part of a series about two friends who couldn’t be more different in temperament(气质), yet more perfect forone another.9．What does the author probably do according to the passage?A.A businessman.B.An editor.C.A professor.D.An artist. 10．What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. Many children fall asleep with the stories in Ladybug being read.B. More contents are expected to be contained in Ladybug.C. Most parents worry about the development of Ladybug.D. Many parents can remember Ladybug with affection.11．What will probably be talked about following the last paragraph?A. A story published before.B. The new issue of Ladybug.C. A collection of poems.D. An introduction of Ladybug’s birthday.[D]When my brother and I were young, my mom would take us on Transportation Days.It goes like this: You can’t take any means of transportation more than once. We would start from home, walking two blocks to the rail station. We’d take the tr ain into the city center, then a bus, switching to the tram, then maybe a taxi. We always considered taking a horse carriage in the historic district, but we didn’t like the way the horses were treated, so we never did. At the end of the day, we took the subway to our closest station, where Mom’s friend was waiting to give us a ride home —our first car ride of the day.The good thing about Transportation Days is not only that Mom taught us how to get around. She was born to be multimodal(多方式的). She understood that depending on cars only was a failure of imagination and, above all, a failure of confidence — the product of a childhood not spent exploring subway tunnels.Once you learn the route map and step with certainty over the gap between the train and the platform, nothing is frightening anymore. New cities are just light-rail lines to be explored. And your personal car, if you have one, becomes just one more tool in the toolbox — and often an inadequate one, limiting both your mobility and your wallet.On Transportation Days, we might stop for lunch on Chestnut Street or buy a new book or toy, but the transportation was the point. First, it was exciting enough to watch the world speed by from the train window. As I got older, my mom helped me unlock the mysteries that would otherwise have paralyzed my first attempts to do it myself: How do I know where to get off? How do I know how much it costs? How do I know when I need tickets, and where to get them? What track, what line, which direction, where’s the s top, and will I get wet when we go under the river?I’m writing this right now on an airplane, a means we didn’t try on our Transportation Days and, we now know, the dirtiest and most polluting of them all. My flight routed me through Philadelphia. My multimodal mom met me for dinner in the airport. She took a train to meet me.12．Which was forbidden by Mom on Transportation Days?A. Having a car ride.B. Taking the train twice.C. Buying more than one toy.D. Touring the historic district. 13．According to the writer, what was the greatest benefit of his Transportation Days?A. Building confidence in himself.B. Reducing his use of private cars.C. Developing his sense of direction.D. Giving his knowledge about vehicles. 14．The underlined word "paralyzed" (in Para. 5) is closest in meaning to "".A. displayedB. justifiedC. ignoredD. ruined 15．Which means of transportation does the writer probably disapprove of?A. Airplane.B. Subway.C. Tram.D. Car.二、七选五：共5题每题2分共10分Four Ways to Beat Summer Weight GainWhen we think of summer, most of us think of outdoor fun. So it seems like we should naturally lose weight over the summer. In reality, summer isn’t all beach volleyball and water sports. Therefore, we can gain weight easily in the summer.16 Here are four ways to beat summer weight gain.17When we don’t have a plan, it’s easy to spend summer moving from the couch to the computer, with regular stops at the fridge. Avoid this by aiming for a specific goal, like volunteering, mastering a new skill, or working at a job. Just be sure to plan for some downtime so you can relax a little!Stay busy. When we’re bored, it’s easy to fall into a trap of doing nothing and then feeling low on energy. In addition to helping you avoid the cookie jar, filling your days with stuff to do can give you a sense of accomplishment. 18 Beat the heat. Don’t let summer heat put your exercise plans on hold. 19 If a gym isn’t your scene, try bowling or an indoor climbing wall. If you love being outdoors, try joining a local pool or move a regular run or soccer game to early morning or evening.20With school out, we lose our daily routines. If you don’t have a specific job or an activity to get up for, it’s easy to sleep late, watch too much TV, and snack more than usual. Make sure your summer days have some structure — like getting up at the same time each day.A. Stick to a schedule.B. Get going with goals.C. Relax by walking outside.D. Move your workout indoors.E. We usually stay at home in the summer.F. That’s especially true if a dream summer job falls through.G. However, it’s easy to avoid this problem if we know what to look out for.三、完形填空：共20题每题1分共20分Things happen for a reason. Sometimes it’s your fault. Other times, it’s mine. But more often than not, the real reason is no reason at all. In my memory, my mother 21seemed to be able to say the magic 22, "I’m sorry." She felt them, I’m certain, but just didn’t say them.I’ve been sorry all my life. 23you step on my toe, I’ll say I’m sorry I got in your 24. No matter how sorry you say you are, I will be sorrier.When we 25our mistakes, several things happen. First, it ends the 26 argument of who’s to blame. Also, it makes the other person feel a little better. Not 27better, maybe, but a little. Finally, best of all, it opens the door to grace. 28 blooms(盛开)in the heart of the one who’s wronged, but it’s 29by the one who says "I’m sorry."30, I lost my cell phone and I spent all day searching for it, ripping my purse, my car, my house and even my hair apart, but 31. How could I have been so 32? Finally, I called my husband at work."I lost my phone," I said, "and I feel like such an idiot.""I’ll call it," he said. Then he 33. "Oh, wait. I’ve got it. Guess I, uh, picked it up 34this morning."For a moment, I 35about killing him in his sleep. But he was sorry, sort of. So I forgave him. It wasn’t his fault. And it wasn’t mine.I told you all that to say this: Life is 36. We waste precious time blaming others for thin gs that are no one’s fault, when we long to forgive and be forgiven.If you need to say you’re sorry, say it 37. If you need to forgive, do it now. Don’t beat yourself up over things that can’t be 38. Let go of old hurts. Don’t let them keep hurting you. As the ancient poet Rumi put it, "The 39is the place where the Light enters you."Keep the scar, welcome the Light, but 40the pain. If you need someone to blame, blame me. I promise I’ll be sorry.21．A.ever B.just C.never D.even22．A.notes B.text C.message D.words23．A.Since B.Unless C.Before D.If24．A.direction B.sight C.way D.space25．A.break away from B.get close to e up with D.own up to 26．A.immoral B.impolite C.aimless D.senseless 27．pletely B.immediately C.slightly D.basically 28．A.Sympathy B.Admiration C.Forgiveness D.Appreciation 29．A.planted B.preserved C.reserved D.promoted 30．A.Fortunately B.Recently C.Eventually D.Occasionally 31．A.in despair B.in trouble C.in relief D.in vain 32．A.upset B.considerate C.careless D.sensitive 33．ughed B.declared plained D.admitted 34．A.at random B.by mistake C.at will D.in secret 35．A.argued B.quarreled C.thought D.worried 36．A.colorful B.short C.worthwhile D.challenging37．A.quickly B.publicly C.differently D.cautiously 38．A.improved B.helped C.finished D.abandoned 39．A.heart B.window C.fault D.wound 40．A.lose B.expose C.hide D.decrease四、语法填空：共10题每题1分共10分There are two factors 41 (determine) an individual’s intelligence. The first is the sort of brain he is born 42. Human brains differ considerably, some being 43 (capable) than others. 44 however good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low intelligence unless he has opportunities 45 (learn). So the second factor is what happens to the individual—the sort of environment 46 he is brought up. If an individual is handicapped environmentally, it is 47(like) that his brain will fail to develop and he will never attain the level of intelligence of which is capable.The importance of environment in determining an individual’s intelligence can 48 (show) by the case of the twins, Peter and Mark. When the twins were three months old, 49parents died, and they were placed in separate foster homes. Peter was brought up by parents of low intelligence with poor educational opportunities.Mark was educated in 50well-educated family. 20 years later, Mark’s I.Q. was 125, twenty-five points higher than the average and fully forty points higher than his twin brother.五、短文改错：共1题共10分51．短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。
山西省2017届高三模拟英语试题
山西省2017届高三模拟英语试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共1 5小题；每小题3分，满分45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。
AAmazing Facts About Elf OwlsThe elf owl is mostly found in the southwestern parts of the United States and Mexico. During the spring and summer seasons, it moves to Arizona and New Mexico. It returns to Mexico for the winter. The elf owl doesn’t build its own nest. It lives in tree holes.The elf owl is a yellow bird with dark wings. Its eyes are bright yellow and its feet are large. It is the smallest owl of the species, only about 12.5-14.5 centimeters long. It is also the world’s lightest owl, weighing not more than forty grams. In general, female elf owls weigh more than male ones.The female usually lays three eggs at a time. After the young elf owls are born, their mother will feed them with worms for up to three to four weeks. After 10 weeks, the young ones are fully grown and ready to take flight.The elf owls are not aggressive birds. When danger comes, they will fly away in the other direction, rather than staying and facing the danger or their enemies. Besides flying, the elf owl can also walk and climb like a parrot. The elf owl is most active after dusk, during the night and just before dawn. It can produce many different kinds of sounds. It can live for three to six years in the wild. If they are kept in cages, they can live for ten to fourteen years. The elf owls are now in danger because of the loss of habitat. Cutting down trees will result in lack of places for them to live in.21. According to the first two paragraphs, the elf owl may ______.A. live in Mexico in winter.B. have yellow wings.C. have big and dark eyes.D. build its nest in trees.22. What can we learn from the text?A. The female elf owl lays one egg at a time.B. The elf owl can live no longer than six years.C. The elf owl sleeps at night and searches for food during the daytime.D. The female elf owl provides her young with food for three to four weeks.23. What is a characteristic of the elf owl?A. It prefers to live in cages.B. It has a gentle character.C. It is not- good at climbing.D. It is most active during the day,24. Where can we most probably find the text?A. In a science fiction.B. In a tourist guide.C. On a shopping website.D. In a wildlife magazine.BEvery year, billions of kilograms of fresh produce are wasted in the United States. Meanwhile, millions of poor Americans go hungry, without access to healthy, affordable meals.Evan Lutz is enthusiastic about correcting that social injustice: And he combines that goal with enthusiasm for business. Lutz is CEO and founder of Hungry Harvest, a business which collects and sells “ugly” produce. These are fruits an d vegetables that most food companies would throw away. More than six billion pounds are wasted each year due to surface imperfections.“So I’ll give you an example.” Lutz says, “If you go to a grocery store you will see all the produce lineup shiny, perfect, of the same size and color. But on a farm, everything doesn’t grow the same way. So all that stuff that doesn’t grow the same way often gets thrown out. And what we do is take all that normally gets thrown out because of its odd size or shape, box it up and deliver it to our customers once a week.”For Evan Lutz, giving back to others came from his upbringing.“When I was growing up my parents taught me the values of giving back, and giving is a lot more powerful than recei ving. We sell produce with a purpose and that doesn’t just mean we reduce food from going to waste. We hire people that were formerly in prison or were formerly injured or sick living in homeless shelters. They really wanted to get back on their feet for a second chance in life.”Evan Lutz is really happy to be realizing great mission that he thinks can really revolutionize the food industry in America.25. The social injustice in Paragraph 2 refers to the fact that _______.A. vegetables and fruits that don’t taste good get wasted.B. much produce gets wasted while many Americans starve.C. grocery stores only sell produce of the same size.D. poor Americans can not afford healthy food.26. What business does Hungry Harvest mainly do?A. Deliver food for free.B. Raise money for the poor.C. Collect “ugly” produce and sell it.D. Buy “ugly” produce and process it.27. Why does Evan Lutz hire those people mentioned in Paragraph 5?A. To lower labor costs.B. To increase productivity.C. To offer them a job.D. To enjoy a better reputation.28. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Creating More Jobs for the Less Fortunate.B. Putting Healthy Food on Dinner Table.C. Making Profits from Shiny Produce.D. Giving Unused Produce a Purpose.CAs the train started to move, I looked around in the car from my seat. Small bags hung from the luggage shelves，swinging from side to side along with the moving of the train. The lights were weak. The smells of oils, sweat，tobacco, socks and toilets filled the car. The windowcurtains seemed to have been picked up from a garbage can. Black and yellow marks dotted them. The wooden edge of the window by my seat had come off and was oily like a butcher’s counter. Brown and dry apple bites, bread bits and melon seeds mixed with beer out of the can lay on the small table in front of me，so was a used newspaper beside one used chopstick.I looked down. Five or six passengers sat on the floor，and one child even lay under a seat, sticking his feet out. Moving around the car would become a disaster. Even a brilliant ballet dancer on her tiptoe might find it hard to put her feet on. Most of those sitting on the floor were asleep, or half-sleep. From time to time they opened their eyes，taking a look at their luggage, and moved their bodies to keep their territory (领地）inviolate.There were also noises. There was laughter and arguments of four men in their poker game. Two women, standing beside, quarreled. A boy, excited, blew his whistles hard. An old lady seemed to lecture her grandson, who tore a hole in his trousers.Suddenly, the train came to a stop. An apple flew away from a hanging bag, bounced off a woman’s shoulder, and hit the head of a man sitting on the floor. Bottles were broken. Swearing, crying and shouting all came into an explosion.29. Which of the following can best describe the environment on the train?A. Warm, comfortable but noisy.B. Messy，dirty and crowded.C. Quiet, harmonious but smelly.D. Bright, busy and pleasant.30. What did the author see on the coach?A. A ballet dancer standing on the floor.B. A table shaped like a butcher’s counter.C. A newspaper and a chopstick lying on the table.D. The train curtains picked up from a trash can.31. How does the author develop the passage?A. By describing real scenes,B. By following space order.C. By comparing different behaviors.D. By following time order.DWhen people find out that I am a journalist, they often ask me: What do you think about the future of newspapers?I tell them that I think the future of communications is moving online. People expect me to be fearful for the future of print. After all, in some people’s minds I wouldn’t be able to build a career in journalism if it all moves online. However, strangely enough, I’m actually comforted by the fact that online journalism is becoming usual. I am a blogger who has always been able to find a home for my writing online.Since I began writing blogs, I have become aware of how many people you can reach with online writing. Compare this to the newspapers circulation base，and you will have a strong reason for online journalism.In her successful blog post titled The job I have spent the last year learning is not the one I will have, author Jenny Surane states，“Print is an expensive product to love. And general managers, publishers and editors must now figure out a profitable way to get their news into readers’ heads.” She goes on to state that people don’t feel like picking up a newspaper now and would rather scroll(滚屏)through their Twitter feed, and get news from many different sources.If print is dying, then a new form of communicating information is being born. The need for information has not died. If anything, it has increased. What has died，rather, is the way in which information is presented.Now more than ever, in this age of information, there is a desire for stories on the same topic from different points of view. The printing industry can keep pace with the need of providing a variety of sources，if it chooses to.Is the future of print grim? Maybe. But is the future of journalism of communicating information to people，grim as well? Definitely not.32. According to Paragraph 2，the author feels ______.A. confident about the future of his career.B. worried about the future of print.C. tired of being a newspaper journalist.D. embarrassed about online writing.33. What information is conveyed in Jenny’s blog post?A. Twitter is not very popular.B. It is hard to manage online journalism.C. Print still has its own advantages.D. People have more options to get information.34. What does the underlined word “grim” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Promising.B. Depressing.C. Unforgiving.D. Encouraging.35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To explore the future of journalism.B. To analyze the cause of print decline.C. To explain the bright future of a journalist.D. To introduce a successful blog post about print.第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
山西省太原市2017届高三英语第二次模拟考试(5月)试题
山西省太原市2017届高三英语第二次模拟考试（5月）试题I.听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项1.What does the man want the woman to do?A.Talk with her professor.B.Return some books.C.Cancel classes.2.When does the man want to fly to New York?A. On April 3rd.B. On April 7th.C. On April 10th.3. What is Thai Garden?A. A restaurant.B. A gardenC. A hotel.4. What did the woman buy for her mother?A. A book on cooking.B. A book on travellingC. A book on art history.5. What does the woman mean?A. She wants to relax in the evening.B. She is too tired to entertain tonight.C. She likes to watch the news.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。
6.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A new library.B. A part-time job.C. A weekend plan.7. When will the man go to the library?A. On Saturday mornings.B. On Saturday afternoons.C. On Sunday mornings.请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
太原市2017 年高三年级模拟试题(二)英语
太原市2017 年高三年级模拟试题（二）第二部分阅读理解AFor: Boys & Girls aged 7---10Dates: 3 Sundays Sunday, April 3, 2016Sunday, April 24, 2016Sunday, May 15, 2016 Time: 10:00a.m.—3:15 p.m.Cost: $80 per day, $225 for all 3 daysInstructors: Jonathan Gonzalez, Stephanie Geisel, Pail Tobin, teen instructors and other visiting elders.Location: Stony Kill Road in Accord, NYAdditional Questions and Information: Please contact Simon Abramson with questions about the content of this program. Simon is reachable at(845) 256- 9830 or simon@.Spring DiscoveryThis spring, we’ll gather in the forest to play games, tell stories around the fire and explore nature!Join us for any of the Kestrel Sundays!Together, we’ll safely explore nature and build lasting friendships with each other and stay in the village where the children have enriched their life each spring camp.Children walk away from Kestrel feeling at home in nature and at home in themselves.Each day begins with a morning circle where thanksgiving, songs and games bring us further into our bodies. The days are filled with nature-based games that expand our awareness, storytelling from skilled instructors and visiting elders, songs inspired by nature’s beauty, exploring the forest and looking for mysteries, sculpting clay, and wandering the caves. At the end of the day, with leaf and flower crowns on our heads, our faces painted and smiles on our faces, we’ll return!Kestrel is where your child will:Play and explore the beautiful outdoors.Experience and practice a variety of wilderness skills and native technology.Practice awareness, quiet mind, animal farms, curiosity, exploration, telling the story of the day and gratitude.Face personal and group challenges tailored to build awareness, self-confidence and group unity.Our Kestrel instructors are expert in guiding children to safety and helping them freely move in the direction of their own curiosity.21. When can children join in Spring Discovery?A. During the night.B. Only on the three Sunday-s,C. In the season of spring.D. From 10:00 am to 3:15 pm every day22. What can we know from the passage?A. Spring Discovery will be held every other year.B. The instructors are all experienced adult experts.C. Kestrel might be experienced in holding the camp.D. The entire family is welcome to the Kestrel Sundays23. What will the children do in the camp according to the passage?A. Visit the group leaders.B. Learn how to cooperate.C. Plant trees in the forest.D. Help elders to tell stories.BSome scientists will say it is impossible to read minds. They will also tell you that you can make educated guesses on what a person might be thinking or feeling. Perhaps there really is nothing mysterious about the power to read minds. Perhaps it is simply human sense based on observation and educated guesses after all, but that's really a useful ability to learn.Learn body language. How a person moves and holds their hands, and even what their eyes are doing are actually telling about what is going on inside their head. For example, pupils (瞳孔) tend to grow larger when you are interested in or excited about something. If you are talking to someone and making eye contact, finding their pupils are large and round, chances are that they are not feigning interest in the conversation. Someone biting their nails is probably nervous. Someone who folds their arms across their chest when they are not cold is probably trying to put a barrier between you and themselves.Learn to mentally put yourself in another' s place. Scientists have recently discovered that your brain has neurons (神经元) that become active when you watch someone do something the same as we did the action ourselves. So when you are able to open yourself to understanding how other people are feeling, you can figure out reasons and predict future actions,reactions, even thoughts.Sometimes you can use Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) (超感觉力) to read someone's mind. This does not mean you will literally be able to read their mind like a book. Instead, you will receive impressions or feelings, which are difficult to explain.To improve your ESP abilities, take up meditation (冥想). Because meditation helps enable you to purposely put your brain in a state of relaxed awareness, where you will be more successful in reading people and receiving impressions.Practice and combine all of these steps. You will soon find yourself able to read people's minds.24. What is the passage mainly about?A. The ways of reading people's minds.B. The steps of learning body language.C. The necessity of learning to read people’s minds.D. The relationship between mind and body language.25. What does the underline word "feigning" mean?A. Expressing.B. Pretending.C. Finding.D. Declaring.26. Why can you read someone's mind when you mentally put yourself in his/her place?A. You suddenly have the ability to understand his or her feeling.B. Your imagination ability and your past experience are combined.C. Some neurons m your brain improve your observation ability.D. Your past similar experiences make some neurons in your brain active.27. How does meditation help with mind reading?A. By making educated guesses on minds.B. By learning to make eye contact.C. By changing ESP abilities for the better.D. By strengthening impressions received.C"Stop all the rushing and screaming: too much excitement is bad for families. Kids are missing out on an essential life -relaxed down time, " says Dr. Charlotte Reznick."Parents work, and kids do scheduled activities - there' s little family time without pressure," says Reznick. "One parent is taking the son to a soccer game, and the other parent is taking the daughter to her swim meet. Then there's art class, baseball practice, extra tutoring, and more! By the time the family meet up for dinner, everyone is exhausted."All the rushing makes for a short temper. "When parents are reduced to shouting at their children to get them to listen, they lower their own self-esteem as well as losing the respect of their children," says Dr. Carl Pickhardt "While parents think it shows they' re serious about what they're saying, they are really just showing helpless desperation at not getting their way. "These days what kids are learning at school and from the outside is a lot greater than it used to be even just a generation ago."The problem is that stress-relieving activities - reading, taking walks or hot baths, watching the sunset and other activities are not even part of most kids' experience any more, " says Reznick."There are so many more social-interaction opportunities in our computer age, but not all of them promote meaningful connections, which is another potential outlet for stress, " she says.One way to relieve stress is a simple technique called "the balloon breath". It's a great way for everyone to become calm so that they can respond thoughtfully rather than just react.Here's how to do it. Imagine a deflated (来充气的) balloon in your stomach - about two to three inches below your navel (肚脐). Slowly breathe in to a count of l. . . 2. . . 3. . . and feel the lower belly expand, and flatten as you slowly breathe out to a count of l. ..2. . .3. . .28. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A. Kids can hardly enjoy family time due to heavy burdens.B. Saturday is the only leisurely day of the week for kids.C. The life of kids is becoming rich due to extra classes.D. Parents have no time on weekends to care for their kids.29. What does Dr. Carl Pickhardt think of parents when they yell?A. They have no self.-confidence.B. They take what they say seriously.C. They are always behaving like children.D. They are less respected and seem desperate.30. What is the function of “the balloon breath" according to the seventh paragraph?A. To make one cool down.B. To test one’s patience.C. To raise one’s awareness.D. To fill a balloon with air.31. What is the purpose of the author writing this passage?A. To tell educators to be patient.B. To advise parents not to make life too stressful for kids.C. To encourage kids to pursue creativity.D. To show that kids need patience and love from their parents.DOpera is an art form that celebrates the human voice. No other art form creates excitement and moves the heart in the way that opera does, especially when performed by a great singer. Opera is an important part of the Western classical music tradition. It uses music, words, andactions to bring a dramatic story to life. Opera started in Italy at the end of the 16th century and later became popular throughout Europe. Over the years, it has responded to various musicals, In recent decades, much wider audiences have been introduced to opera through modern recording technology. Some singers have become celebrities thanks to performing on radio, on TV, and in the cinema.However, in recent years, opera has been facing serious challenges. One current challenge to opera is economic. The shortage of money raises the broader question of how much should be paid to support opera singers and other artists. Society seems to accept the large salaries paid to business managers and the multi-million-dollar contracts given to sports athletes. But what about opera singers? Somehow, people have the idea that artists can be creative only if they suffer in poverty, but this is unrealistic. If artists, including opera singers, lack the support they need, valuable talent is wasted.Not only the shortage of money, but also the way money is managed in the opera world has led to hardships. Principal singers are generally paid performance fees once they complete a show. They typically receive nothing during the many weeks of rehearsal (排练) before a show starts.Another problem faced by opera is how to meet the demands of audiences who are influenced by popular entertainment. Pop singers are often judged as much on the basis of how they look as how they sound. These demands may be unrealistic and possibly harmful. Opera singers simply cannot make a sound big enough to fill a large theater or concert hall without a microphone if their body weight is too low. Emphasizing physical appearance over singing ability may cause audiences to miss out on the human voice at its best.There are no easy solutions to opera's problems and there are many different opinions about the value of opera. However, every year many young people register for music courses with hopes and dreams of developing their talents in this special art form. The fact that opera has survived many obstacles and continues to attract the rising generation shows that it remains a respected art form full of value.32. Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Opera singers' life stories are dramatic.B. Opera will soon appear on TV and in filmsC. Opera fans thank celebrities for performingD. Opera develops by adapting to new conditions.33. What can we know from Paragraphs 2 and 3?A. Opera singers are financially insecure.B. Opera singers waste their valuable talent.C. Opera singers get paid before the show.D. Opera singers perform better if they are poor.34. What does the author try to say in Paragraph 4?A. Popular culture has had a positive influence on operaB, Audiences know best how opera should be performedC. Microphones should be used to make opera more enjoyableD. Opera singers' voices should be valued more than their looks.35. What would be the best title for this passage?A. The Economic Challenge to OperaB. Opera Faced with the DifficultiesC. Opera as Part of Popular CultureD. The Historical Context of Opera第三部分语言知识运用第一节完形填空Life in the Slow LaneI always seemed to be rushing through my life. I’d41 my seatbelt and slam(猛踩) the accelerator to get to where I wanted to go. Or, at the mall, I’d 42 the stores like a runner in the hundred-meter dash. There just weren’t enough hours in the day and I was afraid I might 43 something if I didn’t hurry up.And then one day ,as fate would have it, I ran out of 44 . As my car coasted off the road , I looked at my watch and hit the steering wheel 45 .I had a meeting in fifteen minutes and I hadn’t even finished 46 for it.But as I got out of my car , a(n) 47 thing happened. I looked out towards the east, and the 48 was just beginning to shine over the horizon. There was a low misty 49 hanging over the river, and some ducks were cutting thick, smooth trails(痕迹) across the otherwise glass-like surface of the water. A few sailboats 50 at anchor, their mirror images extending out before them.I was shocked. This 51 scene had been going on right outside my car every morning and I had never 52 time appreciating it. I had been rushing around in such a 53 that I had been missing everything.I was quietly, 54 , patiently watching as the sun painted a brand new day when a co-worker finally 55 my car and stopped for me. I had somehow been transformed. Life went from a fast break dance into a slow waltz. I began taking long , slow walks 56 my yard and neighborhood, noticing for the first time all the neighbors, mysteries and wonders 57 were right there for me to see all the time. Not only were there sights that I had been missing, but I began to hear entire 58 all around me: birds singing , wind blowing and leaves rustling.59 one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, beautiful and indescribably magnificent 60 in itself.41. A. harden B. loosen C. tighten D. Widen42. A. race through B. pass by C. come across D. look into43. A. waste B. miss C. meet D. cost44. A. money B. water C .time D.gas45. A. delightfully B. in depression C. bravely D. in astonishment46. A. waiting B. calling C .caring D. preparing47. A. confusing B. amusing C. amazing D .embarrassing48. A. star B .light C. moon D. sun49. A.ice B. wind C. smoke D.fog50. A. sat B. went C. seated D. reached51. A. disastrous B. accidental C. glorious D. Necessary52. A. brought B. spent C. taught D. founded53. A. hurry B. case C. position D. Mess54. A. regretfully B. joyfully C. obviously D. carelessly55. A. memorized B .borrowed C. recognized D. opened56. A. around B. with C .for D. from57. A .which B. that C .who D. what58. A. symphonies B. fantasies C. noises D. cultures59. A Until B. Although C .The moment D. The present60. A. space B. village C. city D. world第二节I had hardly sat down on the train and opened a bar of chocolate 61 a really old man with huge bags sat down across from me. I said hello 62 him, smiling sweetly and then I suddenly thought, “Why not offer him a piece of chocolate?” So I did. He was quite63 (surprise), but accepted and thanked me. He said that people didn’t usually do things like this for64 (stranger) ---- at least that was what I understood, because he was speaking a really65 (usual) dialect, and the train was loud.Then he opened one of his bags and gave me 66 handful of freshly picked cherries, 67 (explain) that he had just taken them from his orchard. The cherries were really lovely, better than those in the shops, and I enjoyed them very much. It had been just an impulse (冲动) to offer him a piece of chocolate, but if I 68 （do）so, I would never have tasted those lovely cherries, 69 I didn’t even know he had at the time. Life is about giving and taking, and it’s 70 (general) true that if you give, you will receive.第四部分写作第一节短文改错Here is a funny story. One day three mouses said proudly to each other that they each could drink more wine, so they decided to have a drinking contest. At last they both felt dizzy. One suggested, "Will anybody go to the wine cellar to fetch another bottle of wine?" The first stood up and down then fell to the ground. The other two laughed and said, "He was drinking and couldn't walk." The second stood up. He just made several steps and couldn't help thrown up. The third laughed hardly and then it was their turn. He stood up and made one step, two steps... Nothing is wrong. He went straight to the wine cellar but took a bottle of wine. He stood there for while, turned back and said excitedly, "Haha, where is the cat now?第二节书面表达假如你叫李华，你的美国朋友Peter 一周前给你发电子邮件，询问你暑假里的打算，但你因准备考试未能及时回复。
山西省太原市2017届高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷 Word版含解析
太原市 2017 年高三年级模拟试题（二）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给出的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项。
答案写在答题卡上。
注意：C 篇 分 A 、B 两种题型，A （易）种题型为客观题，B （难）种题型为主观题。
A21. When can children join in Spring Discovery?A. During the night.B. Only on the three Sunday-s,C. In the season of spring.D. From 10:00 am t0 3:15 pm every day22. What can we know from the passage?A. Spring Discovery will be held every other year .B. The instructors are all experienced adult experts.C. Kestrel might be experienced in holding the camp.D. The entire family is welcome to the Kestrel SundaysFor:Boys & Girls aged 7---10Dates:3 SundaysSunday, April 3, 2016Sunday, April 24, 2016Sunday, May 15, 2016Time:10:00a.m.—3:15 p.m.Cost:$80 per day, $225 for all 3 daysInstructors:Jonathan Gonzalez, StephanieGeisel, Pail Tobin, teen instructorsAnd other visiting elders.Location:Spring Discovery This spring, we’ll gather in the forest to play games, tell stories around the fire and explore nature! Join us for any of the Kestrel Sundays! Together, we’ll safely explore nature and build lasting friendships with each other and stay in the village where the children have enriched their life each spring camp. Children walk away from Kestrel feeling at home in nature and at home in themselves. Each day begins with a morning circle where thanksgiving, songs and games bring us further into our bodies. The days are filled with nature-based games that expand our awareness, storytelling from skilled instructors and visiting elders, songs inspired by nature’s beauty, exploring the forest and looking for mysteries, sculpting clay, and wandering the caves. At the end of the day, with leaf and flower crowns on our heads, our faces painted and smiles on our faces, we’ll return! Kestrel is where your child will: Play and explore the beautiful outdoors. Experience and practice a variety of wilderness skills and nativetechnology.Practice awareness, quiet mind, animal farms, curiosity, exploration,telling the story of the day and gratitude.Face personal and group challenges tailored to build awareness,self-confidence and group unity.Our Kestrel instructors are expert in guiding children to safety andhelping them freely move in the direction of their own curiosity. Stony Kill Additional Road in Accord, Questions NYandInformation: Please contact Simon Abramson with questions about the content of this program. Simon is reachable at (845) 256- 9830 or simon@.A.Visit the group leaders.B. Learn how to cooperate.C. Plant trees in the forest.D. Help elders to tell stories.21. 答案：B 细节理解题根据原文D ates: 3 Sundays 可知答案B22. 答案：C 推理判断题根据原文第三段第三行where the children have enrichedtheir life each spring camp 可获知答案C23. 答案：B 细节理解题根据原文倒数第二段t o build awareness, self-confidence andgroup unity 可知答案BBSome scientists will say it is impossible to read minds. They will also tell you that you can make educated guesses on what a person might be thinking or feeling. Perhaps there really is nothing mysterious about the power to read minds.Perhaps it is simply human sense based on observation and educated guesses after all, but that's really a useful ability to learn.Learn body language. How a person moves and holds their hands, and even what their eyes are doing are actually telling about what is going on inside their head. For example, pupils (瞳孔) tend to grow larger when you are interested in or excited about something. If you are talking to someone and making eye contact, finding their pupils are large and round, chances are that they are not feigning interest in the conversation. Someone biting their nails is probably nervous.Someonewho folds their arms across their chest when they are not cold is probably trying to put a barrier between you and themselves.Learn to mentally put yourself in another' s place. Scientists have recently discovered that your brain has neurons (神经元) that become active when you watch someone do something the same as we did the action ourselves. So when you are able to open yourself to understanding how other people are feeling, you can figure out reasons and predict future actions, reactions, even thoughts.Sometimes you can use Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) (超感觉力) to read someone's mind. This does not mean you will literally be able to read their mind like a book. Instead, you will receive impressions or feelings, which are difficult to explain.T o improve your ESP abilities, take up meditation (冥想). Because meditation helps enable you to purposely put your brain in a state of relaxed awareness, where you will be more successful in reading people and receiving impressions.Practice and combine all of these steps. You will soon find yourself able to read people's minds.24.What is the passage mainly about?A.The ways of reading people's minds.B.The steps of learning body language.C.The necessity of learning to read people’s minds.D.The relationship between mind and body language.25.What does the underline word "feigning" mean?A.Expressing.B. Pretending.C. Finding.D. Declaring.26.Why can you read someone's mind when you mentally put yourself in his/her place?A.You suddenly have the ability to understand his or her feeling.B.Your imagination ability and your past experience are combined.C.Some neurons m your brain improve your observation ability.D.Your past similar experiences make some neurons in your brain active.27.How does meditation help with mind reading?A.By making educated guesses on minds.B.By learning to make eye contact.C.By changing ESP abilities for the better.D.By strengthening impressions received.24. 答案：A 主旨大意题根据原文最后一段P ractice and combine all of these steps.Y ou will soon find yourself able to read people’s minds.可知答案25. 答案：B 词义猜测题根据原文第二段第三行tend to grow larger when you areinterested in or excited about something 可知not feigning interest 表示感兴趣，即feigning 表示否定意义，故选B26. 答案：D 细节理解题根据原文第三段第一行scientist have recently discoveredthat your brain has neurons that become active 可知答案D27. 答案：C 细节理解题根据原文倒数第二段第一行to improve your ESP abilities,take up meditation 可知答案CC"Stop all the rushing and screaming: too much excitement is bad for families. Kids are missing out on an essential life - relaxed down time, " says Dr. Charlotte Reznick."Parents work, and kids do scheduled activities - there' s little family time without pressure," says Reznick. "One parent is taking the son to a soccer game, and the other parent is taking the daughter to her swim meet. Then there's art class, baseball practice, extra tutoring, and more! By the time the family meet up for dinner, everyone is exhausted."All the rushing makes for a short temper. "When parents are reduced to shouting at their children to get them to listen, they lower their own self-esteem as well as losing the respect of their children," says Dr. Carl Pickhardt "While parents think it shows they' re serious about what they're saying, they are really just showing helpless desperation at not getting their way. "These days what kids are learning at school and from the outside is a lot greater than it used to be even just a generation ago."The problem is that stress-relieving activities - reading, taking walks or hot baths, watching the sunset and other activities are not even part of most kids' experience any more, " says Reznick."There are so many more social-interaction opportunities in our computer age, but not all of them promotemeaningful connections, which is another potential outlet for stress, " she says.One way to relieve stress is a simple technique called "the balloon breath". It's agreat way for everyone to become calm so that they can respond thoughtfully rather than just react.Here's how to do it. Imagine a deflated (来充气的) balloon in your stomach - about two to three inches below your navel (肚脐). Slowly breathe in to a count of l. . . 2. . . 3. . . and feel the lower belly expand, and flatten as you slowly breathe out to a count of l. ..2. . .3. . .28.What can we infer from the second paragraph?A.Kids can hardly enjoy family time due to heavy burdens.B.Saturday is the only leisurely day of the week for kids.C.The life of kids is becoming rich due to extra classes.D.Parents have no time on weekends to care for their kids.29.What does Dr. Carl Pickhardt think of parents when they yell?A.They have no self.-confidence.B.They take what they say seriously.C.They are always behaving like children.D.They are less respected and seem desperate.30.What is the function of “the balloon breath" according to the seventh paragraph?A.T o make one cool down.B. T o test one’s patience.C. T o raise one’s awareness.D. T o fill a balloon with air.31.What is the purpose of the author writing this passage?A.T o tell educators to be patient.B.T o advise parents not to make life too stressful for kids.C.T o encourage kids to pursue creativity.D.T o show that kids need patience and love from their parents.28. 答案：A 推理判断题根据原文第一段第一行there’s little family timewithoutpressure 可知答案29. 答案：D 细节理解题根据原文第三段第二行they lower their own self-esteem aswell as losing the respect of their children 和第三段最后一行they are really justshowing helpless desperation at not getting their way 可知答案30. 答案：A 细节理解题根据原文倒数第二段第二行it’s great way for everyone tobecome calm so that they can respond thoughtfully rather than just react 可知答案31. 答案：B 主旨大意题根据原文第一段第一行s top all the rushing and screaming 祈使句表建议以及下文内容可知作者表达建议。
山西省重点中学协作体2017届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题含答案
2017·山西重点中学协作体高考联合二模英语试题第I卷（共100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题）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。
1. What does the woman imply？A。
She didn’t clean the apartment.B. She’ll help the man clean his apartment.C。
She needs to clean the lab.2。
What does the woman mean?A. She saw the man run out.B. She thought the man's laundry was done badly.C. She was sorry the man couldn’t finish his laundry。
3. What does the man imply？A. His coach didn’t help him enough。
B. He had no chance of winning.C. He didn’t follow his coach's advice。
4. What does the woman mean？A。
She likes the new theatre in town.B。
She expects the theatre to close down.C。
She’s surprised by the news.5. What does the man say about the activities？A。
They aren’t very good because they're so different.B。
（完整版）2017届高考英语二模试题
（完整版）2017届高考英语二模试题2017届高考英语二模试题第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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、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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：Hw uh is the shirt?A. &pund;19.15.B. &pund;9.18. &pund;9.15.答案：1. h is ing fr tea?A. ark.B. hn.. Tray.2. hat is the weather like nw?A. Rainy.B. l.. Ht.3. hat will the an d next?A. Stay fr dinner.B. G t the railway statin.. Prepare fr the dinner quikly.4. here will the wan fly t?A. iai.B. New yrk ity.. ashingtn, D.5. Hw des the an find his present b?A. It is rewarding.B. It is well-paid.. It is easy.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、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. hat is the wan’s favurite sprt?A. Basketball.B. Badintn.. Tennis.7. hat are the tw speakers ging t d tday?A. Play tennis.B. G t a basketball lub.. ath a badintn ath.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
山西省三区八校联考2017年高考英语二模试卷(含解析)
2017年山西省三区八校联考高考英语二模试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．Why did the woman get the book so late？A．The post office lost the book．B．It was on the way for 3 years．C．It was the man's boss'fault．2．How much does one ticket cost？A.20．B.22.5．C.25．3．3．What is the man's attitude towards the cafeteria？A．He doesn't mind eating there．B．He doesn't like the food there．C．He likes the food，but it's crowded．4．4．Why does the woman ask the man to copy the note？A．His handwriting is good．B．He can type quickly．C．He is good at computers．5．5．What do we learn from this conversation？A．The man won't go to the concert．B．The woman will go home for dinner．C．The man and the woman will eat together．6．听第6段材料，回答第6至8题．6．What does the man cook for dinner？A．A pizza．B．A hamburger．C．A sandwich．7．What does the woman think of the food？A．Very delicious．B．Too salty．C．A little spicy．8．Where will they probably have their dinner？A．At home．B．At a restaurant．C．In the man's office．9．听第7段材料，回答第9至11题．9．What does the man show to the woman？A．His visa．B．His ID card．C．His passport．10．What does the woman suggest the man do？A．Take his luggage with him．B．Carry fewer luggages．C．Check his luggage．11．Where are the speakers？A．At a bus stop．B．At an airport．C．At a railway station．12．听第8段材料，回答第12至14题．12．What's the relationship between the two speakers？A．Friends．B．Shop assistant and customer．C．Waitress and customer．13．What happened to the man's records？A．He lost them in Canada．B．He sent them to his sister．C．He broke them accidentally．14．How much is each of the record？A．￡4.5．B．￡1.5．C．￡4.05．15．听第9段材料，回答第15至17题．15．Where are the two speakers？A．In the USA．B．In Europe．C．In China．16．Why is there no national health insurance here？A．The government hasn't realized its importance．B．The people don't think the government can do it better．C．The government hasn't paid enough money for it．17．What does the man think of having good insurance？A．Expensive．B．Unnecessary．C．Important．18．听第10段材料，回答第18至20题．18．What service is being advertised？A．Carpet cleaning．B．Food service．C．House repair．19．What is the cost of the service if customers call now？A．﹩4.49．B．﹩25.46．C．﹩29.95．20．Who is most likely to call for the service？A．Master Cleaners．B．Repair workers．C．Housewives．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）21．Many of you are studying hard because you have to compete with many others in the upcoming national college entrance exam．But it may not occur to you that one of your competitors is a robot．An artificial intelligence（AI） robot will take part in the 2017 National College Entrance Exam，reported China Daily．"The robot will sit three exams：math，Chinese，and a comprehensive test of liberal arts （文科），which includes history，politics and geography，"Lin Hui，CEO of an AI company in Chengdu．Like the others who take the exam，the robot will have to finish the tests in the given time．But instead of taking exams together with other students，the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present，except for proctors（监考人）and a notary（公证人）．It is expected to be totally disconnected from the Internet and solve the problems with its AI program．It's believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills，rather than its math skills，will give the robot its biggest challenges．Questions in math are objective with specific answers，while in the other test subjects there are some subjective questions that test skills such as reading comprehension and essay writing．The robot aims to be enrolled in one of the first﹣class Chinese universities in 2017，and then try to get into the more famous universities of Tsinghua or Peking University in 2020．21．The author wrote the passage in order to ．A．lay more burden on Grade 3 studentsB．inform readers of the explosive newsC．introduce the function of the robotD．predict what robots will do in the future22．What's the main idea of the second paragraph？A．The differences between the robot and other candidatesB．The specific information about how the robot will take the examC．The ideal universities of the robotD．The advantages the robot has23．Which is one of the biggest challenges for the robot candidate？A．Math calculating B．Objective questionsC．Liberal arts skills D．Physics questions24．Choose the correct one according to the passage．A．The robot candidate will have its separate proctorsB．The robot will participate in Chinese，English，math and scienceC．The robot is not designed to be admitted to universitiesD．The robot connected from the Internet will sit for the college entrance exam．25．We all have found memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A﹣levels．As we draw to the end of an academically and socially packed year，the idea of doing the same again is appealing．But after graduation，there'll be few occasions when we can enjoy such extended holidays，free to do as we wish．So now that summer has arrived，let's take full advantage．It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling，especially if you avoid the pricey school holiday period．Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26，so make the most of cheaper rates while you're eligible．Finding a reliable company that won't cheat you is extremely important，as is discovering a program that appeals to your own interests．There are plenty of websites where you can see other people's recommendations．Of course for most of us，money is tight﹣but to avoid overspending you can combine employment and adventure．Hannah Warn，a psychology student at the University of Winchester，is spending her summer at Camp America，an increasingly popular venture where British students enjoy a good time on a summer camp．"Being thrown into something where I don't really know what to expect is exciting．"she says．"It gives me a chance to experience being away from home ina different way．"Those with a talent for languages might also consider working abroad as an au pair．The work may be challenging，but it's a chance to involve yourself in a new culture while your employer pays most of the bill．If you have an idea about the sort of career you'd like，getting work experience is wise．In many careers，graduating with only your degree to show for your three or four years just won't make it．Send applications off early and to as many places as possible．Make sure you take a well﹣earned break this summer．25．The passage implies that ．A．students can enjoy beneficial price when travelingB．students who quit school should pay more for travelC．students will be offered part time jobs in the vacationD．students will have a longer summer vacation than ever26．The underlined word"eligible"in the passage means ．A．relaxed B．outstanding C．qualified D．standardized 27．The author took Hannah Warn as an example to ．A．suggest Camp America offers jobs to studentsB．show psychology students are good at planningC．indicate Camp America serves English studentsD．imply students can travel around for nothing．28．It has become a certain belief among the public﹣﹣﹣﹣drink at least eight glasses of water a day to improve health and wellbeing．Bottled water companies often repeal it to increase their sales but it is actually a silly idea．There is no evidence to prove the advantages of drinking eight glasses of water a day，scientists say．The misunderstanding is caused from the suggestion that adults should drink 2.5 liters of water daily，which was stressed by the British Medical Journal in December．The important part of the suggestion that most of this quantity of water is contained in prepared foods，however，is usually ignored．US researchers who reviewed the evidence concluded that most people do not needto worry about the amount of water they drink every．day．Besides drinking water，they will be getting plenty of liquid（液体）in other ways．Caffeinated drinks such as tea，coffee and cola and alcohol（酒）can help reach the daily total if they don't drink too much，though these drinks help the production of urine （尿）．Less well known arc the dangers of drinking too much water，causing water poisoning，low salt levels and even death．The review of research by Dan Negoianu，from the University of Pennsylvania，found that not a single study included the suggestion of drinking eight glasses of water a day．Although one small study suggested that drinking water could result in fewer headaches，the results were not very important．However，the benefits of drinking some water to prevent a pain in head after drinking too much alcohol are，separately，proved to be true．No studies showed any advantages to the color of the skin because of the increased water taken into bodies．Dehydration（脱水）can make skin less pleasant，but there was no clear evidence to support the idea that water helps people keep a youthful appearance．The researchers also found no evidence that drinking lots of water does some good to the body's organs（器官）．28．From the passage，we know that the suggestion about drinking eight glasses of water a day ．A．causes some serious diseasesB．has enough scientific evidence to support itC．is misunderstood by people in factD．was published by the British Medical Journal29．From the passage we learn that many people don't know that ．A．the production of urine can cause water to loseB．health can be improved by drinking plenty of'waterC．better skin can result from intake of much waterD．caffeinated drinks can provide the water people need30．What can be proved about drinking a lot of water according to the passage？A．Reducing the bad influence of drinking alcohol．B．Helping to keep youthful looks．C．Making the body's organs stronger．D．Causing bad headaches．31．The writer's main purpose of writing this passage is to ．A．persuade people to drink different kinds of waterB．tell people drinking much water is not as healthy as is consideredC．warn people of the danger of drinking much waterD．help people realize the importance of drinking enough water every day．32．This time last year I entered two long﹣distance mass﹣participation swimming events，including the Jubilee River 10 km swim．At the last minute，just before both swims，I decided to pull out．The reality is，I live in fear of coming last．Last year，before the two events，I realized that I couldn't deal with coming last．I had looked at the swim times of those who had completed the previous year and calculated that，at my current swim pace，I would probably have come last．I just couldn't face it．But when next year came around，I decided to enter those same events again．For a few months，I trained hard，but I didn't get any faster．Then it was June 5，the day of the Jubilee River 10km．The event started at 9：30 am，and the swimmers were anxious and eager to start．As I swam along，the river was quiet and clean and everything was peaceful．The sun shone，Meadows （草地）rolled by and every now and then someone would wave at the scene unfolding in the water．As the day wore on，somehow I didn't mind that，predictably，almost everyone was ahead．There were at least some swimmers still near me，and although we shared the same river we quietly occupied our own spaces．As I concentrated on doing my own thing，watching the sky，the bank，the other swimming caps passing or not passing，I realized I was enjoying myself．In the end，four hours and 29 minutes after I'd started，I staggered （摇摇晃晃地走）out of the water and was greeted with a smile and a"well done"from the race organizer．I glanced back over my shoulder toward the water and noticed thatthere were a small handful of swimmers who were still to finish，behind me，out of a field of around 300 swimmers．But it didn't matter．I was just relieved，proud and happy to finish．As I drove away，my thoughts turned to my next long race of the season and how much I was looking forward to it，my fears of coming last gently receding（渐渐远去）．32．The author intended to quit swimming mainly because ．A．she feared that she couldn't finish the two racesB．she was afraid that she would let family members downC．she was unwilling to accept the possibility of finishing lastD．she didn't fully prepared for the two races33．The author hopes to convey the message that ．A．never give up when facing challengesB．it is process that matters mostC．failure is the mother of successD．winners always take it all34．What did the underlined sentence mean in the fifth paragraph？A．She took pride in leaving all the other swimmers behindB．She was proud that she was not the last one in the raceC．She was glad to finish the race and had a sense of reliefD．She was proud to be praised by the organizer35．It can be inferred from the end that the author is likely to ．A．participate in another race without any hesitationB．analyze the reason why she failed in the raceC．lose confidence completelyD．decide whether she is suitable for the race．第二节（满分15分）36．How to Pick a Great Book to ReadThe world is full of great books，just waiting to be read．How can you pick one you'll really like？Here are some tips：•What makes you happy？（36）Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person？Are there a few careers you're interested in？You can find books about almost anything you like，and you're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject．•Fact or fiction？Some books are entirely made up and imagined．Those are called fiction books．Novels，short stories are allexamples of fiction．These books can transport you to another world or helpyou imagine something beyondyour own experience．Nonfiction books give you the who，what，when，and why．（37）Nonfiction books can bring to life everythingfrom the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans．Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better．•Find a family favorite．What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age？Or your dad's？（38）Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts．It's a fun way to get to know your family a little better，and tofind a book you'll enjoy!•Ask an expert．（39）Tell a librarian about your interests﹣rock stars，sports teams，historical events，whatever you'reinto﹣and the names of some books you already like．Your librarian can helpyou find other books that you're sureto love．•Launch a book swap．（40）It's always fun to see what your friends are reading．Even if they'renot exactly bookworms，you can allencourage each other to read and share books and authors you like．You also can look for book swaps in your area．It's a great way to build your personal library for free!A．Ask them and give it a read．B．Many of them read novels from start to finish．C．Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books？D．If you have a favorite hobby，look for books about that activity．E．They tell stories using facts﹣but that doesn't mean they're boring．F．Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable．G．Your local library is a great place to find books that you'll love，and you don't have to search all by yourself．第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节完形填空41．Dear girls，The dream itself comes from hard work，some good luck and good timing．Here are some words of wisdom as you（41）your way in the world，from an entrepreneur （企业家）and your（42）．In high school，I wanted to be a politician．I left my hometown for college in Washington DC．There，I（43）that I loved to support women．It taught me that I'm a creative，strong leader and great at marketing．（44），I moved to be the head of a national healthcare nonprofit．Becoming a mother opened my mind to （45） a breast pump bag（储奶袋）business．Now I（46） a highly successful company that I started up on my own．（47）what you are good at and what you are passionate about．Keep an open mind．Failure is （48）to your success．I won't tell you to feel good about （49）．But I will tell you that every failure I've had along the way has absolutely made me （50）．Failing the big math exam in high school was（51）．I eventually passed，and I've （52）failed an exam again．I learned from that（53）to ask for help．Now I ask for help in business（54）．Being passed over for a significant job opportunity that I more than qualified （55）hurt me．I was so depressed （56）soon I got a big job at a national organization．It's okay to get angry!Take that and （57）it into positive action．I'm proud to be a role （58）to you as a mom and an entrepreneur．I hope I inspire you to believe that you can be （59）you want and you can have everything on your list．It will be my pleasure to watch your life（60）before my eyes．41．A．lose B．pay C．get D．make 42．A．aunt B．mama C．uncle D．papa 43．A．discovered B．informed C．imagined D．developed 44．A．However B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．Meanwhile 45．A．pushing B．taking C．launching D．pulling 46．A．run B．close C．leave D．work 47．A．Come out B．Work out C．Hold out D．Figure out 48．A．pleasant B．convenient C．critical D．different 49．A．justice B．failure C．courage D．honesty 50．A．worse B．bad C．well D．better 51．A．embarrassing B．exciting C．amusing D．inspiring 52．A．ever B．always C．never D．often 53．A．accident B．experience C．feeling D．memory 54．A．all the time B．of all time C．at a time D．in no time 55．A．on B．to C．for D．with56．A．or B．so C．while D．but57．A．turn B．put C．make D．get 58．A．example B．star C．symbol D．model 59．A．anything B．nothing C．everything D．something60．A．fold B．unfold C．cover D．uncover61．第二节阅读下面材料，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．Long time ago，a boy （61）（name） Bob met a new friend in QQ，she is Larry．Larry works with Transport Drivers．Inc．One morning in 2009，Larry was traveling along 165north after delivering to one of his customers when he saw a car（62）its bright lights on．As he got even （63）（close），he found another vehicle upside down on the road．One more look（64） he noticed fire shooting out （65）（repeat） from under the disabled vehicle．Larry pulled over，set the brake and got hold of the fire extinguisher （灭火器）．Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire（66）（put） out．The man who had his bright lights on came over and told Larry he had made a call．They then heard a woman's voice coming from the damaged vehicle．（67）（approach）the vehicle，they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window．They told her to stay still，but she thought the car was going to explode．Larry told her that he had already put out the fire．Once fire and （68）（emergent） people arrived，Larry and the other man backed off and let them go to work．Then，Larry asked the police （69）he was needed or free to go．They let him and the other man go．One thing is for certain﹣It （70）（be） his efforts that most likely saved the woman's life．第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错71．英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文，假设以下小作文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改．文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处．错误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：在错的词下画一横线，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 Chris，I'm Li Ming，monitor of Class One，Senior One．I'm glad to hear that you will come to our school as exchange student next term．I feel it an honor of us to study with you．Now I have something to tell you about．Firstly，with the climate changing，you should prepared enough clothes．Then there are different kind of foods and snacks which will give you a chance to experiencing rich Chinese food culture．In addition，every student is friendly to foreign friends，that will make it easy for you to get along good with them．Last but not least，we can do what we can to help you，and you must get prepared to meet trouble．During your stay here，I hope you can tell us more about American culture．Only by understanding and learn from each other can we spend these days together happily．Yours，Li Ming．81．第二节书面表达假如你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Dave想了解中国的传统节日"春节"，请你回复他的电子邮件，介绍"春节"及这个节日里的主要活动．1．它是中国的传统节日之一；2．家人团聚；3．吃饺子、放焰火、走亲访友等其他活动．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头结尾已为你写好，不计入总数．参考词汇：春节the Spring Festival 放焰火set off fireworksDear Dave，In your last letter，you asked me about the Spring Festival．Yours sincerely，Li Hua 第二节 书面表达2017年山西省三区八校联考高考英语二模试卷参考答案与试题解析第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．Why did the woman get the book so late？A．The post office lost the book．B．It was on the way for 3 years．C．It was the man's boss'fault．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】B2．How much does one ticket cost？A.20．B.22.5．C.25．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】C3．3．What is the man's attitude towards the cafeteria？A．He doesn't mind eating there．B．He doesn't like the food there．C．He likes the food，but it's crowded．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】A4．4．Why does the woman ask the man to copy the note？A．His handwriting is good．B．He can type quickly．C．He is good at computers．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】A5．5．What do we learn from this conversation？A．The man won't go to the concert．B．The woman will go home for dinner．C．The man and the woman will eat together．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】C6．听第6段材料，回答第6至8题．6．What does the man cook for dinner？A．A pizza．B．A hamburger．C．A sandwich．7．What does the woman think of the food？A．Very delicious．B．Too salty．C．A little spicy．8．Where will they probably have their dinner？A．At home．B．At a restaurant．C．In the man's office．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】CBB9．听第7段材料，回答第9至11题．9．What does the man show to the woman？A．His visa．B．His ID card．C．His passport．10．What does the woman suggest the man do？A．Take his luggage with him．B．Carry fewer luggages．C．Check his luggage．11．Where are the speakers？A．At a bus stop．B．At an airport．C．At a railway station．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】BCC12．听第8段材料，回答第12至14题．12．What's the relationship between the two speakers？A．Friends．B．Shop assistant and customer．C．Waitress and customer．13．What happened to the man's records？A．He lost them in Canada．B．He sent them to his sister．C．He broke them accidentally．14．How much is each of the record？A．￡4.5．B．￡1.5．C．￡4.05．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】CAC15．听第9段材料，回答第15至17题．15．Where are the two speakers？A．In the USA．B．In Europe．C．In China．16．Why is there no national health insurance here？A．The government hasn't realized its importance．B．The people don't think the government can do it better．C．The government hasn't paid enough money for it．17．What does the man think of having good insurance？A．Expensive．B．Unnecessary．C．Important．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】ABA18．听第10段材料，回答第18至20题．18．What service is being advertised？A．Carpet cleaning．B．Food service．C．House repair．19．What is the cost of the service if customers call now？A．﹩4.49．B．﹩25.46．C．﹩29.95．20．Who is most likely to call for the service？A．Master Cleaners．B．Repair workers．C．Housewives．【考点】17：短文理解．【分析】略【解答】CBA第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）21．Many of you are studying hard because you have to compete with many others in the upcoming national college entrance exam．But it may not occur to you that one of your competitors is a robot．An artificial intelligence（AI） robot will take part in the 2017 National College Entrance Exam，reported China Daily．"The robot will sit three exams：math，Chinese，and a comprehensive test of liberal arts （文科），which includes history，politics and geography，"Lin Hui，CEO of an AI company in Chengdu．Like the others who take the exam，the robot will have to finish the tests in the given time．But instead of taking exams together with other students，the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present，except for proctors（监考人）and a notary（公证人）．It is expected to be totally disconnected from the Internet and solve the problems with its AI program．It's believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills，rather than its math skills，will give the robot its biggest challenges．Questions in math are objective with specific answers，while in the other test subjects there are some subjective questions that test skills such as reading comprehension and essaywriting．The robot aims to be enrolled in one of the first﹣class Chinese universities in 2017，and then try to get into the more famous universities of Tsinghua or Peking University in 2020．21．The author wrote the passage in order to B ．A．lay more burden on Grade 3 studentsB．inform readers of the explosive newsC．introduce the function of the robotD．predict what robots will do in the future22．What's the main idea of the second paragraph？ BA．The differences between the robot and other candidatesB．The specific information about how the robot will take the examC．The ideal universities of the robotD．The advantages the robot has23．Which is one of the biggest challenges for the robot candidate？ C A．Math calculating B．Objective questionsC．Liberal arts skills D．Physics questions24．Choose the correct one according to the passage． AA．The robot candidate will have its separate proctorsB．The robot will participate in Chinese，English，math and scienceC．The robot is not designed to be admitted to universitiesD．The robot connected from the Internet will sit for the college entrance exam．【考点】O6：社会文化类阅读．【分析】本文是一篇社会文化类阅读，属于议论文，本文主要通过告知了读者中国日报报道的人工智能（AI）机器人将参加2017届全国大学入学考试新闻，讲述了机器人参加考试的详细信息．【解答】21．B．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要告知了读者中国日报报道的人工智能（AI）机器人将参加2017届全国大学入学考试新闻．故选B．22．B．细节理解题．根据The robot will sit three exams：math，Chinese，and acomprehensive test of liberal arts （文科），which includes history，politics and geography，以及Like the others who take the exam，the robot will have to finish the tests in the given time．But instead of taking exams together with other students，the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present，except for proctors（监考人）and a notary（公证人）．可知，本段主要讲述了机器人如何参加考试的详细信息．故选B．23．C．细节理解题．根据It's believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills，rather than its math skills，will give the robot its biggest challenges．可知，语文和文科是最大的挑战．故选C．24．A．细节理解题．根据the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present，except for proctors（监考人）and a notary（公证人）．可知，机器人有其独立的监考人员．故选A．25．We all have found memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A﹣levels．As we draw to the end of an academically and socially packed year，the idea of doing the same again is appealing．But after graduation，there'll be few occasions when we can enjoy such extended holidays，free to do as we wish．So now that summer has arrived，let's take full advantage．It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling，especially if you avoid the pricey school holiday period．Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26，so make the most of cheaper rates while you're eligible．Finding a reliable company that won't cheat you is extremely important，as is discovering a program that appeals to your own interests．There are plenty of websites where you can see other people's recommendations．Of course for most of us，money is tight﹣but to avoid overspending you can combine employment and adventure．Hannah Warn，a psychology student at the University of Winchester，is spending her summer at Camp America，an increasingly popular venture where British students enjoy a good time on a summer camp．"Being thrown into something where I don't really know what to expect is exciting．"she says．"It gives me a chance to experience being away from home in。
山西省重点中学协作体高三第二次模拟考试英语试题
2017·山西重点中学协作体高考联合二模英语试题第I卷（共100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题）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。
1. What does the woman imply?A. She didn’t clean the apartment.B. She’ll help the man clean his apartment.C. She needs to clean the lab.2. What does the woman mean?A. She saw the man run out.B. She thought the man’s laundry was done badly.C. She was sorry the man couldn’t finish his laundry.3. What does the man imply?A. His coach didn’t help him enough.B. He had no chance of winning.C. He didn’t follow his coach’s advice.4. What does the woman mean?A. She likes the new theatre in town.B. She expects the theatre to close down.C. She’s surprised by the news.5. What does the man say about the activities?A. They aren’t very good because they’re so different.B. He thinks they should do both.C. It doesn’t matter which one they do.第二节（共15小题）听下面5段对话或独白。
山西省重点中学协作体2017届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题
2017·山西重点中学协作体高考联合二模英语试题第I卷（共100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题）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。
1. What does the woman imply?A. She didn’t clean the apartment.B. She’ll help the man clean his apartment.C. She needs to clean the lab.2. What does the woman mean?A. She saw the man run out.B. She thought the man’s laundry was done badly.C. She was sorry the man couldn’t finish his laundry.3. What does the man imply?A. His coach didn’t help him enough.B. He had no chance of winning.C. He didn’t follow his coach’s advice.4. What does the woman mean?A. She likes the new theatre in town.B. She expects the theatre to close down.C. She’s surprised by the news.5. What does the man say about the activities?A. They aren’t very good because they’re so different.B. He thinks they should do both.C. It doesn’t matter which one they do.第二节（共15小题）听下面5段对话或独白。
山西省太原市高三第二次模拟考试——英语英语
山西省太原市2017届高三第二次模拟考试英语试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30 分）第一节（共10 小题；每小题2分，满分20 分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给出的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项。
答案写在答题卡上。
注意：C 篇分A、B 两种题型，A（易）种题型为客观题，B（难）种题型为主观题。
A21.When can children join in Spring Discovery?A.During the night.B.Only on the three Sunday-s,C.In the season of spring.D.From 10:00 am t0 3:15 pm every day22.What can we know from the passage?A.Spring Discovery will be held every other year.B.The instructors are all experienced adult experts.C.Kestrel might be experienced in holding the camp.D.The entire family is welcome to the Kestrel Sundays23.What will the children do in the camp according to the passage?A.Visit the group leaders.B. Learn how to cooperate.C. Plant trees in the forest.D. Help elders to tell stories.21. 答案：B 细节理解题根据原文D ates: 3 Sundays 可知答案B22. 答案：C 推理判断题根据原文第三段第三行where the children have enriched their life each spring camp 可获知答案C23. 答案：B 细节理解题根据原文倒数第二段t o build awareness, self-confidence and group unity 可知答案BBSome scientists will say it is impossible to read minds. They will also tell you that you can makeeducated guesses on what a person might be thinking or feeling. Perhaps there really is nothing mysterious about the power to read minds. Perhaps it is simply human sense based on observation and educated guesses after all, but that's really a useful ability to learn.Learn body language. How a person moves and holds their hands, and even what their eyes are doing are actually telling about what is going on inside their head. For example, pupils (瞳孔) tend to grow larger when you are interested in or excited about something. If you are talking to someone and making eye contact, finding their pupils are large and round, chances are that they are not feigning interest in the conversation. Someone biting their nails is probably nervous. Someonewho folds their arms across their chest when they are not cold is probably trying to put a barrier between you and themselves.Learn to mentally put yourself in another' s place. Scientists have recently discovered that your brain has neurons (神经元) that become active when you watch someone do something the same as we did the action ourselves. So when you are able to open yourself to understanding how other people are feeling, you can figure out reasons and predict future actions, reactions, even thoughts.Sometimes you can use Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) (超感觉力) to read someone's mind. This does not mean youwill literally be able to read their mind like a book. Instead, you will receive impressions or feelings, which are difficult to explain.T o improve your ESP abilities, take up meditation (冥想). Because meditation helps enable you to purposely put yourbrain in a state of relaxed awareness, where you will be more successful in reading people and receiving impressions.Practice and combine all of these steps. You will soon find yourself able to read people's minds.24.What is the passage mainly about?A.The ways of reading people's minds.B.The steps of learning body language.C.The necessity of learning to read people’s minds.D.The relationship between mind and body language.25.What does the underline word "feigning" mean?A.Expressing.B. Pretending.C. Finding.D. Declaring.26.Why can you read someone's mind when you mentally put yourself in his/her place?A.You suddenly have the ability to understand his or her feeling.B.Your imagination ability and your past experience are combined.C.Some neurons m your brain improve your observation ability.D.Your past similar experiences make some neurons in your brain active.27.How does meditation help with mind reading?A.By making educated guesses on minds.B.By learning to make eye contact.C.By changing ESP abilities for the better.D.By strengthening impressions received.C"Stop all the rushing and screaming: too much excitement is bad for families. Kids are missing out on an essential life - relaxed down time, " says Dr. Charlotte Reznick."Parents work, and kids do scheduled activities - there' s little family time without pressure," says Reznick. "One parent is taking the son to a soccer game, and the other parent is taking the daughter to her swim meet. Then there's art class, baseball practice, extra tutoring, and more! By the time the family meet up for dinner, everyone is exhausted."All the rushing makes for a short temper. "When parents are reduced to shouting at their children to get them to listen, they lower their own self-esteem as well as losing the respect of their children," says Dr. Carl Pickhardt "While parents think it shows they' re serious about what they're saying, they are really just showing helpless desperation at not getting their way. "These days what kids are learning at school and from the outside is a lot greater than it used to be even just a generation ago."The problem is that stress-relieving activities - reading, taking walks or hot baths, watching the sunset and other activities are not even part of most kids' experience any more, " says Reznick."There are so many more social-interaction opportunities in our computer age, but not all of them promote meaningful connections, which is another potential outlet for stress, " she says.One way to relieve stress is a simple technique called "the balloon breath". It's agreat way for everyone to become calm so that they can respond thoughtfully rather than just react.Here's how to do it. Imagine a deflated (来充气的) balloon in your stomach - about two to threeinches below your navel (肚脐). Slowly breathe in to a count of l. . . 2. . . 3. . . and feel the lower bellyexpand, and flatten as you slowly breathe out to a count of l. ..2. . .3. . .28.What can we infer from the second paragraph?A.Kids can hardly enjoy family time due to heavy burdens.B.Saturday is the only leisurely day of the week for kids.C.The life of kids is becoming rich due to extra classes.D.Parents have no time on weekends to care for their kids.29.What does Dr. Carl Pickhardt think of parents when they yell?A.They have no self.-confidence.B.They take what they say seriously.C.They are always behaving like children.D.They are less respected and seem desperate.30.What is the function of “the balloon breath" according to the seventh paragraph?A.T o make one cool down.B. T o test one’s patience.C. T o raise one’s awareness.D. T o fill a balloon with air.31.What is the purpose of the author writing this passage?A.T o tell educators to be patient.B.T o advise parents not to make life too stressful for kids.C.T o encourage kids to pursue creativity.D.T o show that kids need patience and love from their parents.28. 答案：A 推理判断题根据原文第一段第一行there’s little family time withoutpressure 可知答案29. 答案：D 细节理解题根据原文第三段第二行they lower their own self-esteem as well as losing the respect of their children 和第三段最后一行they are really just showing helpless desperation at not getting their way 可知答案30. 答案：A 细节理解题根据原文倒数第二段第二行it’s great way for everyone to become calm so that they can respond thoughtfully rather than just react 可知答案31. 答案：B 主旨大意题根据原文第一段第一行s top all the rushing and screaming 祈使句表建议以及下文内容可知作者表达建议。
英语_2017年山西省晋城市高考英语二模试卷含答案
2017年山西省晋城市高考英语二模试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；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．1.A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to the Eiffel Tower. To get the most out of your visit, read our tips below:Visit at NightRiding up the Eiffel Tower at night and looking out over the streets of Paris, you'll see why Paris is known as the"City of Light". At street level, the spotlights on the top of the Tower zoom across the Paris skyline, and the reflections of the Tower in the Seine are sights not to be missed.Purchase Your Ticket in Advance Online________ the long ticket lines at the Eiffel Tower by purchasing your ticket online from the Eiffel Tower website. You'll pick a time to visit, and then select whether to print out the ticket or display it on your phone or iPad a convenient option if you buy your ticket in Paris without easy access to a printer.Don't Bring Valuable Objects with YouBefore entering the Eiffel Tower, your bags will be examined by a security officer. If an item you are carrying sets off the metal detector, the officer will take you away from the line for further inspection. We've stood in line for hours behind people who missed their chance to go up the Eiffel Tower.Have Drinks and Snacks at the Eiffel TowerIf you're like us, after an exciting trip to the Eiffel Tower, you'll be ready to rest your legs and have a relaxing snack and a drink in a Parisian cafe. Across the Seine in the Trocadero area, there are many elegant cafes. The atmosphere is great, but the prices are in the stratosphere. Actually, the perfect place for common visitors to eat and drink is on the Eiffel Tower itself.（1）Why does the author suggest visiting the Tower at night? ________A Because you can stand on the top of the Tower.B Because you can avoid the crowds and enjoy it peacefully.C Because you can have a special sight of the city ofPairs. D Because you can see the Seine as clear as possible.（2）What does the underlined word"Bypass"in Paragraph 3 mean? ________A Stand.B Avoid.C Control.D Remember.（3）Why did some people fail to go up the Eiffel Tower? ________A Because they didn't seize the chance.B Because they lost valuableobjects. C Because they set off the metal detector. D Because they had a quarrel with the officer.（4）What can be inferred from the last paragraph? ________A The author recommends tourists have snacks at the Eiffel Tower.B The Eiffel Tower provides expensive foods and drinks.C The author prefers to eat across theSeine. D You spend more if you have snacks at the Tower.2. As confusion disappeared, we found freedom, time, and energy to do more of what we love．We started hiking more and added weekend and weeklong camping trips．In doing so, we realized more and more benefits of being outdoors．The physical health benefits from being outside may be pretty obvious at first, but there are more than I realized．Studies have shown that besides the vitamin D intake, being outside can even reduce recovery and healing time．Activity outdoors can also have a higher fitness benefit than exercise done indoors．A walk in the woods or even just a quick trip to a park can help reduce anxiety, improve short﹣term memory and reduce mental tiredness．Any time I need a boost in my mood, spending even five minutes in the sunshine will help．Imagine the benefits we receive from spending an entire day or even more outdoors．As I've made it my preference to be outdoors, I find myself inspired and excited about life．Many people claim that their best ideas come to them in the shower．I have had the same happen when in nature．My creativity, confidence, and focus all increase after a hike or a weekend spent camping．In between my my generation and the generation of my children, there has been an extreme decrease in the amount of time kids are spending more time indoors than ever before and shares shocking statistics of how little time kids get out VS hours of screen time each day．This has given rise to many negative consequences such as poorer physical and mental health．However, as mentioned previously, all the benefits we as adults can receive from time spent outdoors, it is even better for our kids．It is clear that time in nature is good for both adults and children．（1）According to the passage，we can know that________．A it is necessary to take in more vitamin DB being outside helps us get wellsooner C indoor exercise is kind of harmful to health D keeping fit is very important for children．（2）How does the author give advice to readers？________A By making comparisons．B By presenting his personal experience．C By giving warnings．D By following the order of importance．．（3）When does the author have his best ideas？________A When he is having a shower．B When he is with the kids．C When he is in nature．D When he comes back from work．．（4）What can we infer from the passage？________A The author is an expert in physical health．B The author is strict with his children．C Many children still prefer to stay indoors．D Most parents ignore the value of being outdoors．3. Though many people tell us we can't succeed, we need to hear others, opinions．I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to Cornell Universitybecause they wouldn't accept me and even if they did, I wouldn't be able to do the work．I almost didn't apply but a few days later I saw Ivan Goldfarb, a former teacher and asked him about Cornell．He said, "If you get in, then you go．You can do it．"His words made all the difference．I applied, and was accepted．Too often we think it's our role to put"reality"into someone's life．We think it's our job to protect people from the pain of failure and defeat．We think we must point out how bad the economy is and how horrible the job market is and how the sky is falling．We think that dreams are meant for others．I say there are enough"realists"in the world．The world doesn't need more negativity and impossible thinkers．The world needs more optimists, encouragers, and inspirers．The world needs more people to speak into the hearts of others and say"I believe in you．""Follow your passion and live your purpose．""The job market is not great but I believe you'll find the right job for you．"and so on．When it comes to encouragement, I know that everyone loves working for and with people who bring out the best in us．And while we'll always remember the negative people who told us we couldn't accomplish something, we will always cherish and hold a special place in our heart for those who encouraged us．Today I want to encourage you to be an encourager．So often the difference between success and failure is belief．And so often that belief is instilled （逐步灌输） in us by someone who encouraged us．（1）After a talk with the English teacher，the author thought________．A he would have a try even if he was to meet with a failureB he cast much doubt on what the teacher had saidC whether he should give up his dreamD he should turn to another person for advice．（2）Whom would you wish to get advice from if you were a person in need？________A One who can foresee your failure in the future．B One who can analyze the severe situation ahead．C One who is willing to help you with your work．D One who can stimulate your courage and creativity．．（3）What can we learn from the passage？________A Your casual words may have a big effect on others．B It is better not to tell truth when you are asked for advice．C No one on earth is content to believe a true word．D Teachers should be cautious of what they do．4. Researchers have created a backpack that has a computer and medicines in it that can help even untrained soldiers save the lives of wounded troops．Wounded soldiers have a better chance of survival if they get help soon after being hurt and are quickly taken to a hospital or clinic．But soldiers who do not have medical training may not know how to help their injured friends．Doctors and engineers have developed what they call an"intelligent backpack"．It has a computer and electronic measuring devices．The backpack also has robotic instruments and medicines ready to give to injured troops．About 16 doctors and engineers from the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie MellonUniversity and several other places are working on the project．The U．S．Department of Defense has given money to the project．Ron Poropatich leads the project．He is a retired army surgeon．He says the backpack will help soldiers care for those who are injured．The devices included in the backpack can monitor a person's heart rate and blood pressure．The robotic instruments can even tell whether the soldier has a collapsed lung．The intelligent backpack's computer can compare information gathered about the injured soldier with thousands of similar cases, and quickly tell the best methods to use to save the soldier's life．Sometimes, it is not always possible to quickly remove the injured soldier from the battlefield．So, Dr．Poropatich says, the researchers hope to create a backpack that will have devices．that can keep a．soldier alive for a long time．Dr．Poropatich hopes the backpack and its instruments will be ready for testing animals in about three years．（1）What can we learn from the first paragraph？________A The backpack can play a big part in the battlefield．B Most of the soldiers can't use the backpack correctly．C Soldiers should have taken medical training．D War or battle has brought harm to the world．．（2）How many kinds of items are mentioned in the backpack？________A 4．B 5．C 3．D 2．．（3）What can we know according to Ron Poropatich？________A The project got support from the whole world．B The robotic instruments can monitor lungs．C The injurer's heart disease can he cured．D The devices can adjust soldiers' blood pressure．．（4）Which of the following is the best title for the passage？________A Researchers and Their Wonderful DiscoveryB Medical Care Tested on the Wounded SoldiersC Emergency Medical Care in a BackpackD Robotic Devices Used in the Battlefield．第二节（共1小题；每小题10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．5. The new school year is right around the corner，and the adjustment to returning to school may take a few weeks．（1）_______Kids today are faced with far more than learning new material．Interacting with teachers and other students，bullying （欺凌），peer （伙伴） pressure and school violence are just a few of the challenges children face．The Kern County Sheriff s Office would like to provide the following tips for parents on how to protect your children，and how to teach them to protect themselves．（2）_______Map out a safe way for your children to walk to school or to the bus stop．Teach your children to always be aware of their surroundings．（3）_______Choose a differentroute or walk on the opposite side of the street．Bus SafetyMake sure your children arrive at least five minutes early for the bus．Be aware that bullying often happens on the bus．Ask your children about their bus rides，who they sit with，and what goes on in the bus．（4）_______After School（5）_______It could be your parents or any of your neighbors who can take care of your children for you．Make sure they inform you of it the moment your children arrive home．At SchoolTeach your children to resolve problems without fighting．Many parents mislead their children to solve problems by force in fear that their children may be bullied at school，which will only lead to more trouble．Anyway，encourage your children to report bullying behavior，either as a victim or a witness．A．Getting to SchoolB．Preparing for SchoolC．Encourage them to report any bullying behavior on the bus．D．Some kids just can't wait to return to school after a long holiday．E．Have your children check in with an adult as soon as they get home．F．Be aware of slow moving vehicles or parked vehicles that appear to be occupied．G．Returning to school can be fun and exciting，but it can also be difficult for some children．第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共1小题；每小题30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．6. My dad is my hero because he is brave, skilled, and respectful． I know many people say their dads are their heroes, but my dad （1）_______me about becoming a man, which is （2）_______important for a young boy．Respect goes a long way with my dad, as does patience． As a（n）（3）_______, my dad must （4）_______ people every day, some of whom are nice and some are not． Eitherway, he （5）_______his well﹣mannered attitude．Dad is not afraid of many things, or if he is, he doesn't tell me （6）_______he wants to seem tough． He may not be a big guy but since he works with his （7）_______all day, he is very strong． Dad works outdoors in all kinds of （8）_______but the worst thing he has to do is （9）_______up and work in an attic （顶楼） in the middle of the summer． Trustme, this is the （10）_______place you will experience as an electrician and when you come back （11）_______, what is in your lungs will make you （12）_______for hours．My dad and I have a very good （13）_______． We talk about almost everything． We go hunting, fishing, and everything a dad and son would do． My dad and I enjoy hiking （14）_______because it gives us time outdoors together and there is nothing like that． He has （15）_______and taught me everything I need to know about （16）_______．I am （17）_______to be the son of Mike C．, and would not have it any other way． People come up to me all the time to （18）_______me I have a good dad． It makes me feel （19）_______that a lot of people think so （20）_______ of him． He is a good teacher of my life andwould do anything for me． This is why my father is my hero．（1）A arrangesB teachesC worriesD reminds（2）A speciallyB extremelyC nearlyD hardly（3）A workerB officerC electricianD engineer（4）A look afterB deal withC wait forD search for（5）A offersB makesC hidesD keeps（6）A thoughB unlessC untilD because（7）A brainB mouthC handsD legs（8）A positionsB situationsC conditionsD destinations（9）A climbB putC sendD set（10）A coldestB highestC bestD hottest（11）A downB overC insideD up（12）A restB coughC acheD sleep（13）A relationshipB friendshipC agreementD companion（14）A widestB leastC mostD latest（15）A learnedB referredC shownD collected（16）A animalsB natureC studyD skills（17）A excitedB eagerC surprisedD proud（18）A askB warnC tellD promise（19）A wellB goodC nervousD nicely（20）A easilyB seriouslyC highlyD lightly第二节（共10个小题，每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，根据上下文在空白处填写1个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式．7. Every year，during the Lantern Festival，the Chinese village of Nuanquan hosts one ofthe（1）________（much） beautiful shows in the world．The tradition（2）________（call）Da Shuhua involves experienced blacksmiths showering （3）________（them） with molten （熔化的）iron．Da Shuhua （4）________（date） back to 300 years ago，（5）________local blacksmiths came up with a unique alternative to fireworks．The rich would always celebrate New Year with firecrackers，but poor blacksmiths could not afford them，so they （6）________（find） a cheaper alternative．Inspired by iron striking，the blacksmiths started melting iron to a temperature of around 1，000℃and throwing it at a large stone wall to create an effect similar （7）________fireworks．The effect was so wonderful that Da Shuhua（8）________（gradual） gained more appeal than firecrackers，attracting many people in the celebration．Throwing molten iron soon became a tradition in Nuanquan．Over the years the celebration has changed into（9）________even more amazing show，as the blacksmiths start experimenting with other metals，like aluminium （铝），to create green and white（10）________（flower） instead of just red．第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节：短文改错（共l0小题，每小题10分，满分10分）8. 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（∧），并在其下写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的同下划一横线，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．It seems that if the result is bad，which people work for will be meaningless．Personally speak，the process of fighting for the goal is less important than the result．When we fight for our goals，we will be devoted what we are doing and try to improve us．If we fail in the end，when we look back on the beginning，we will find that we are no longer the childish one．We have grown up．What's the more，in the process of fighting，we got close to success，as the saying goes that failure are the mother of success．So don't treat the result so serious； just enjoy the process．第二节书面表达（满分25分）9. 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jim本周日想邀请你去他的寄宿家庭参加朋友聚会，但你无法参加．请依据下列要点，给Jim发封电子邮件．要点：1．感谢邀请；2．陈述不能参加的原因（高考即将来临，身体状况不好），并表示歉意．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．________________________________________________________．2017年山西省晋城市高考英语二模试卷答案1. CBCA2. BBCC3. CDA4. AADC5. G,A,F,C,E6. BBCBDDCCADABACCBDCBC7. most,called,themselves,dates,when,found,to,gradually,an,flowers8. It seems that if the result is bad，which people work for will be meaningless．Personally speak，the process of fighting for the goal is less important than the result．When we fight for our goals，we will be devoted∧what we are doing and try to improve us．If we fail in the end，when welook back on the beginning，we will find that we are no longer the childish one．We have grown up．What's the more，in the process of fighting，we got close to success，as the saying goes that failure are the mother of success．So don't treat the result so serious； just enjoy the process．解析：1．which﹣﹣﹣what．考查从句的辨析．which people work for 是will be meaningless的主语，所以引导主语从句，做work for 的宾语，用what，表示"人们工作的目的"．which 表示"哪一个"，与句义不符．2．speak﹣﹣﹣speaking．考查非谓语动词．做悬垂结构，表示"就个人而言"用Personally speaking．3.1ess﹣﹣﹣more．考查前后句的逻辑关系．根据后文just enjoy the process，可知作者认为目的不重要，所以本句应该表示"过程比结果更重要"，所以用more修饰important．4．devoted后加to．考查介词．表示"表示专心于某事"用固定短语be devoted to sth，所以devoted后加to．5．us﹣﹣﹣ourselves．考查代词．和主语we 呼应，主语和宾语是一类人，所以用ourselves，表示"我们努力提高自身"．6．one﹣﹣﹣ones．考查代词．和主语we 呼应，用ones，代指"这样的人们"．7．去掉the．考查冠词．固定句式 What's more，表示"此外"．8．got﹣﹣get．考查谓语动词的时态．根据上文可知本句讨论的是现在的情况，所以谓语动词用动词原形 get．9．are﹣﹣﹣is．考查主谓一致关系．和主语 failure（不可数名词，表示"失败"）一致，用is．10．serious﹣﹣﹣seriously．考查副词．修饰动词短语don't treat the result 用副词seriously，表示"不要把结果看的太重"．9. DearJim，,I'mextremelysorrytotellyouthatIamunabletogotoyourpartythisSunday（高分句型一）ItisverykindofyoutoinvitemetoyourhouseandIreallylookforwardtogoingtoyourpartyandshari ngyourhappyexperiencesabroad（高分句型二）Muchtomyregret，IwillbeabsentfromyourpartyowingtothefactthattheCollegeEntranceExamisjustaroundthecor ner，forwhichIamnowreallybusypreparing（高分句型三）,What'sworse，IhavecaughtabadcoldlatelyandI'dratherIstayedathomeinsteadofgoinganywhereAnyway，wewillhavemanymorechancestogettogetherWoulditbeconvenientforyouifwemakeitafterthee xam？,I'm truly sorry．I hope you will forgive me and accept my sincere apologies．I look forward to your reply!,Bestwishes，,Yours，,Li Hua。
【山西省三区八校】2017年联考高考二模英语试卷(附答案与解析)
山西省三区八校2017年联考高考二模英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）做题时,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?A．£ 19.15. B．£ 9.15. C．£ 9.18.答案是B．1．Why did the woman get the book so late? _____A．The post office lost the book.B．It was on the way for 3 years.C．It was the man’s boss’ fault.2．How much does one ticket cost? _____A．20. B．22.5 C．253．What is the man’s attitude towards the cafeteria? ______A．He doesn’t mind eating there.B．He doesn’t like the food there.C．He likes the food, but it’s crowded.4．Why does the woman ask the man to copy the note? ______A．His handwriting is good.B．He can type quickly.C．He is good at computers.5．What do we learn from this conversation? ______A．The man won’t go to the concert.B．The woman will go home for dinner.C．The man and the woman will eat together.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至8题.6．What does the man cook for dinner? ______A．A pizza. B．A hamburger. C．A sandwich.7．What does the woman think of the food? ______A．Very delicious. B．Too salty. C．A little spicy.8．Where will they probably have their dinner? ______A．At home. B．At a restaurant. C．In the man’s office.听第7段材料,回答第9至11题.9．What does the man show to the woman? ______A．His visa. B．His ID card. C．His passport. 10．What does the woman suggest the man do? ______A．Take his luggage with him.B．Carry fewer luggage’s.C．Check his luggage.11．Where are the speakers? ______A．At a bus stop. B．At an airport. C．At a railway station. 听第8段材料,回答第12至14题.12．What’s the relationship between the two speakers? ______ A．Friends.B．Shop assistant and customer.C．Waitress and customer.13．What happened to the man’s records? ______A．He lost them in Canada.B．He sent them to his sister.C．He broke them accidentally.14．How much is each of the record? ______A．￡4. B．￡1.5 .C．￡4.05.听第9段材料,回答第15至17题.15．Where are the two speakers? ______A．In the USA. B．In Europe. C．In China. 16．Why is there no national health insurance here? ______A．The government hasn’t realized its importance.B．The people don’t think the government can do it better.C．The government hasn’t paid enough money for it.17．What does the man think of having good insurance? ______ A．Expensive. B．Unnecessary. C．Important.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题.18．What service is being advertised? ______A．Carpet cleaning. B．Food service. C．House repair. 19．What is the cost of the service if customers call now? ______A．﹩4.49. B．﹩25.46. C．﹩29.95.20．Who is most likely to call for the service? ______A．Master Cleaners. B．Repair workers. C．Housewives.第二部分阅读理解（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共15小题;每小题1分,满分15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.AMany of you are studying hard because you have to compete with many others in the upcoming national college entrance exam. But it may not occur to you that one of your competitors is a robot. An artificial intelligence （AI）robot will take part in the 2017 National College Entrance Exam, reported China Daily.“The robot will sit three exams: math, Chinese, and a comprehensive test of liberal arts（文科）, which includes history, politics and geography,” Lin Hui, CEO of an AI company in Chengdu. Like the others who take the exam, the robot will have to finish the tests in the given time. But instead of taking exams together with other students, the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present, except for proctors（监考人）and a notary （公证人）. It is expected to be totally disconnected from the Internet and solve the problems with its AI program.It’s believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills, rather than its math skills, will give the robot its biggest challenges. Questions in math are objective with specific answers, while in the other test subjects there are some subjective questions that test skills such as reading comprehension and essay writing.The robot aims to be enrolled in one of the first-class Chinese universities in 2017, and then try to get into the more famous universities of Tsinghua or Peking University in 2020.21．The author wrote the passage in order to ______.A．lay more burden on Grade 3studentsB．inform readers of the explosive newsC．introduce the function of the robotD．predict what robots will do in the future22．What’s the main idea of the second paragraph? ______A．The differences between the robot and other candidates.B．The specific information about how the robot will take the exam.C．The ideal universities of the robot.D．The advantages the robot has.23．Which is one of the biggest challenges for the robot candidate? ______A．Math calculating. B．Objective questions.C．Liberal arts skills. D．Physics questions.24．Choose the correct one according to the passage. ______A．The robot candidate will have its separate proctors.B．The robot will participate in Chinese, English, math and science.C．The robot is not designed to be admitted to universities.D．The robot connected from the Internet will sit for the college entrance exam.BWe all have found memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A-levels. As we draw to the end of an academically and socially packed year, the idea of doing the same again is appealing.But after graduation, there’ll be few occasions when we can enjoy such extended holidays, free to do as we wish. So now that summer has arrived, let’s take full advantage. It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling, especially if you avoid the pricey school holiday period.Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26, so make the most of cheaper rates while you’re eligible. Finding a reliable company that won’t cheat you is extremely important, as is discovering a program that appeals to your own interests. There are plenty of websites wh ere you can see other people’s recommendations.Of course for most of us, money is tight-but to avoid overspending you can combine employment and adventure. Hannah Warn, a psychology student at the University of Winchester, is spending her summer at Camp America, an increasingly popular venture where British students enjoy a good time on a summer camp.“Being thrown into something where I don’t really know what to expect is exciting.” she says. “It gives me a chance to experience being away from home in a d ifferent way.”Those with a talent for languages might also consider working abroad as an au pair. The work may be challenging, but it’s a chance to involve yourself in a new culture while your employer pays most of the bill.If you have an idea about the sort of career you’d like, getting work experience is wise. In many careers, graduating with only your degree to show for your three or four years just won’t make it. Send applications off early and to as many places as possible. Make sure you take a well-earned break this summer.25．The passage implies that ______.A．students can enjoy beneficial price when travelingB．students who quit school should pay more for travelC．students will be offered part time jobs in the vacationD．students will have a longer summer vacation than ever26．The underlined word “eligible” in the passage means ______.A．relaxed B．outstanding C．qualified D．standardized27．The author took Hannah Warn as an example to ______.A．suggest Camp America offers jobs to studentsB．show psychology students are good at planningC．indicate Camp America serves English studentsD．imply students can travel around for nothingCIt has become a certain belief among the public-drink at least eight glasses of water a day to improve health and wellbeing. Bottled water companies often repeal it to increase their sales but it is actually a silly died. There is no evidence to prove the advantages of drinking eight glasses of water a day, scientists say.The misunderstanding is caused from the suggestion that adults should drink 2.5liters of water daily, which was stressed by the British Medical Journal in December. The important part of the suggestion that most of this quantity of water is contained in prepared foods, however, is usually ignored.US researchers who reviewed the evidence concluded that most people do not need to worry about the amount of water they drink every day. Besides drinking water, they will be getting plenty of liquid（液体）in other ways. Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and cola and alcohol（酒）can help reach the daily total if they don’t drink too much, though these drinks help the production of urine（尿）. Less well known arc the dangers of drinking too much water, causing water poisoning, low salt levels and even death.The review of research by Dan Negoianu, from the University of Pennsylvania, found that not a single study included the suggestion of drinking eight glasses of water a day. Although one small study suggested that drinking water could result in fewer headaches, the results were not very important. However, the benefits of drinking some water to prevent a pain in head after drinking too much alcohol are, separately, proved to be true.No studies showed any advantages to the color of the skin because of the increased water taken into bodies. Dehydration（脱水）can make skin less pleasant, but there was no clear evidence to support the idea that water helps people keep a youthful appearance. The researchers also found no evidence that drinking lots of water does some good to the body’s organs（器官）.28．From the passage, we know that the suggestion about drinking eight glasses of water a day _____. A．causes some serious diseasesB．has enough scientific evidence to support itC．is misunderstood by people in factD．was published by the British Medical Journal29．From the passage we learn that many people don’t know that ______.A．the production of urine can cause water to loseB．health can be improved by drinking plenty of ‘waterC．better skin can result from intake of much waterD．caffeinated drinks can provide the water people need30．What can be proved about drinking a lot of water according to the passage? ______A．Reducing the bad influence of drinking alcohol.B．Helping to keep youthful looks.C．Making the body’s organs stronger.D．Causing bad headaches.31．The writer’s main purpose of writing this passage is to ______.A．persuade people to drink different kinds of waterB．tell people drinking much water is not as healthy as is consideredC．warn people of the danger of drinking much waterD．help people realize the importance of drinking enough water every dayDThis time last year I entered two long-distance mass-participation swimming events, including the Jubilee River 10 km swim. At the last minute, just before both swims, I decided to pull out. The reality is, I live in fear of coming last.Last year, before the two events, I realized that I couldn’t deal with coming last. I had looked at the swim times of those who had completed the previous year and calculated that, at my current swim pace, I would probably have come last. I just couldn’t face it. But when next year came around, I decided to enter those same events again.For a few months, I trained hard, but I didn’t get any faster. Then it was June 5, the day of the Jubilee River 10km. The event started at 9:30 am, and the swimmers were anxious and eager to start. As I swam along, the river was quiet and clean and everything was peaceful. The sun shone, Meadows（草地）rolled by and every now and then someone would wave at the scene unfolding in the water.As the day wore on, somehow I didn’t mind that, predictably, almost everyone was ahead. There were at least some swimmers still near me, and although we shared the same river we quietly occupied our own spaces. As I concentrated on doing my own thing, watching the sky, the bank, the other swimming caps passing or not passing, I realized I was enjoying myself.In the end, four hours and 29 minutes after I’d started, I staggered（摇摇晃晃地走）out of the water and was greeted with a smile and a “well done” from the race organizer. I glanced back over my shoulder toward the water and noticed that there were a small handful of swimmers who were still to finish, behind me, out of a field of around 300 swimmers. But it didn’t matte r. I was just relieved, proud and happy to finish.As I drove away, my thoughts turned to my next long race of the season and how much I was looking forward to it, my fears of coming last gently receding（渐渐远去）.32．The author intended to quit swimming mainly because ______.A．she feared that she couldn’t finish the two racesB．she was afraid that she would let family members downC．she was unwilling to accept the possibility of finishing lastD．she didn’t fully prepared for the two races33．The author hopes to convey the message that ______.A．never give up when facing challengesB．it is process that matters mostC．failure is the mother of successD．winners always take it all34．What did the underlined sentence mean in the fifth paragraph? ______A．She took pride in leaving all the other swimmers behind.B．She was proud that she was not the last one in the race.C．She was glad to finish the race and had a sense of relief.D．She was proud to be praised by the organizer.35．It can be inferred from the end that the author is likely to ______.A．participate in another race without any hesitationB．analyze the reason why she failed in the raceC．lose confidence completelyD．decide whether she is suitable for the race.第二节（共5小题;每小题3分,共15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.How to Pick a Great Book to ReadThe world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you’ll really like? Here are some tips:•What makes you happy?36 Are you really into dinosaurs o r dogs or a specific person? Are there a few careers you’re interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and you’re more likely to enjoy reading a book if you’re already. interested in its subject.•Fact or fiction?Some books are entirely made up and imagined. Those are called fiction books. Novels, short stories are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why. 37 Nonfiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon to what it’s like to explore the deepest oceans. Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better.•Find a family favorite.What was your mother’s favorite book when she was your age? Or your dad’s? 38 Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. It’s a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book you’ll enjoy!•Ask an expert.39 Tell a librarian about your interests-rock stars, sports teams, historical events, whatever you’re into-and the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that you’ re sure to love.•Launch a book swap.40 It’s always fun to see what your friends are reading. Even if they’re not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book swaps in your area.It’s a great way to build your personal li brary for free!A．Ask them and give it a read.B．Many of them read novels from start to finish.C．Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books?D．If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.E．They tell stories using facts-but that doesn’t mean they’re boring.F．Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.G．Your local library is a great place to find books that you’ll love, and you don’t have to search all by yourself.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节,满分55分）第一节完形填空（共20小题;每小题2分,满分40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.Dear girls,The dream itself comes from hard work, some good luck and good timing. Here are some words of wisdom as you 41 your way in the world, from an entrepreneur（企业家）and your 42 .In high school, I wanted to be a politician. I left my hometown for college in Washington DC. There, I 43 that I loved to support women. It taught me that I’m a creative, strong leader and great at marketing. 44 , I moved to be the head of a national healthcare nonprofit. Becoming a mother opened my mind to 45 a breast pump bag（储奶袋）business. Now I 46 a highly successful company that I started up on my own. 47 what you are good at and what you are passionate about. Keep an open mind.Failure is 48 to your success. I won’t tell you to feel good about 49 . But I will tell you that every failure I’ve had along the way has absolutely made me 50 .Failing the big math exam in high school was 51 . I even tually passed, and I’ve 52 failed an exam again. I learned from that 53 to ask for help. Now I ask for help in business 54 .Being passed over for a significant job opportunity that I more than qualified 55 hurt me. I was so depressed 56 soon I got a big job at a national organization. It’s okay to get angry! Take that and 57 it into positive action.I’m proud to be a role 58 to you as a mom and an entrepreneur. I hope I inspire you to believe that you can be 59 you want and you can have everything on your list. It will be my pleasure to watch your life 60 before my eyes.41．A．lose B．pay C．get D．make42．A．aunt B．mama C．uncle D．papa43．A．discovered B．informed C．imagined D．developed44．A．However B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．Meanwhile45．A．pushing B．taking C．launching D．pulling46．A．run B．close C．leave D．work47．A．Come out B．Work out C．Hold out D．Figure out48．A．pleasant B．convenient C．critical D．different49．A．justice B．failure C．courage D．honesty50．A．worse B．bad C．well D．better51．A．embarrassing B．exciting C．amusing D．inspiring52．A．ever B．always C．never D．often53．A．accident B．experience C．feeling D．memory54．A．all the time B．of all time C．at a time D．in no time55．A．on B．to C．for D．with56．A．or B．so C．while D．but57．A．turn B．put C．make D．get58．A．example B．star C．symbol D．model59．A．anything B．nothing C．everything D．something60．A．fold B．unfold C．cover D．uncover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.Long time ago, a boy 61 （name）Bob met a new friend in QQ, she is Larry. Larry works with Transport Drivers. Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was traveling along 165north after delivering to one of his customers when he saw a car 62 its bright lights on. As he got even 63 （close）, he found another vehicle upside down on the road. One more look 64 he noticed fire shooting out 65 （repeat）from under the disabled vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and got hold of the fire extinguisher（灭火器）. Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire 66 （put）out.The man who had his bright lights on came over and told Larry he had made a call. They then heard a woman’s voice coming from the damaged vehicle. 67 （approach）the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay still, but she thought the car was going to explode. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire.Once fire and 68 （emergent）people arrived, Larry and the other man backed off and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the police 69 he was needed or free to go. They let him and the other man go.One thing is for certain It 70 （be）his ef forts that most likely saved the woman’s life.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）英语课上,老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文,假设以下小作文为你同桌所写,请你对其进行修改.文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处.错误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:在错的词下画横线,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 Chris,I’m Li Ming, monitor of Class One, Senior One. I’m glad to hear that you will come to our school as exchange student next term. I feel it an honor of us to study with you. Now I have something to tell you about. Firstly, with the climate changing, you should prepared enough clothes. Then there are different kind of foods and snacks which will give you a chance to experiencing rich Chinese food culture. In addition, every student is friendly to foreign friends, that will make it easy for you to get along good with them.Last but not least, we can do what we can to help you, and you must get prepared to meet trouble. During your stay here, I hope you can tell us more about American culture. Only by understanding and learn from each other can we spend these days together happily.Yours,Li Ming. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）81．假如你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Dave想了解中国的传统节日“春节”,请你回复他的电子邮件,介绍“春节”及这个节日里的主要活动.1．它是中国的传统节日之一;2．家人团聚;3．吃饺子、放焰火、走亲访友等其他活动.注意:1．词数100左右;2．可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3．开头结尾已为你写好,不计入总数.参考词汇:春节the Spring Festival 放焰火set off fireworksDear Dave,In your last letter, you asked me about the Spring Festival.Yours sincerely,Li Hua山西省三区八校2017年联考高考二模英语试卷答案1~5．BCAAC 6~10．CBBBC 11~15．CCACA 16~20．BACBA21~25．BBCAA 26~30．CACDA 31~35．BCBCA 36~40．DEAGC41~45．DBABC 46~50．ADCBD 51~55．ACBAC 56~60．DADAB61．named62．with63．closer64．and65．repeatedly66．was put67．approaching68．emergency69．if/whether70．wasDear Chris,I’m Li Ming, monitor of Class One, Senior One.I’m glad to hear that you will come to our school as^an exchange student next term. I feel it an honor of us to study with you. Now I have something to tell you for about. Firstly, with the climate changing, you should prepared enough clothes. Then there are different prepare kind of foods and snacks which will give you a chance to experiencing rich Chinese food culture. In kinds experience addition, every student is friendly to foreign friends, that will make it easy for you to get along good with them which well.Last but not least, we can do what we can to help you, and you must get prepared to meet trouble. During but your stay here, I hope you can tell us more about American culture. Only by understanding and learn from learning each other can we spend these days together happily.71．exchange.72．of73．第三行的about删除74．prepared 改为prepare75．kind 改为kinds76．experiencing 改为experience77．that改为which78．good改为well79．and 改为but80．learn改为learning81．Dear Dave,In your last letter, you asked me about the Spring Festival.Dear Dave, in your last letter, you asked me about the Spring Festival. As is known to all, it has been enjoying great popularity in our country.Usually, no matter how far away or how busy we are, we will try to come home for the celebration. On the eve of the Spring Festival, all the family members get together, making dumplings and having a feast. Children have great fun in setting off fireworks. Parents take their kids to pay a visit to relatives or friends. In addition to these traditional activities, people have a new tendency to celebrate it such as travelling and sending best wishes through We chat.Hopefully, you will come to China to experience it. Looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely,Li Hua山西省三区八校2017年联考高考二模英语试卷解析1~20．略。
【配套K12】山西省三区八校联考2017年高考英语二模试卷(含解析)
2017年山西省三区八校联考高考英语二模试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．Why did the woman get the book so late？A．The post office lost the book．B．It was on the way for 3 years．C．It was the man's boss'fault．2．How much does one ticket cost？A.20．B.22.5．C.25．3．3．What is the man's attitude towards the cafeteria？A．He doesn't mind eating there．B．He doesn't like the food there．C．He likes the food，but it's crowded．4．4．Why does the woman ask the man to copy the note？A．His handwriting is good．B．He can type quickly．C．He is good at computers．5．5．What do we learn from this conversation？A．The man won't go to the concert．B．The woman will go home for dinner．C．The man and the woman will eat together．6．听第6段材料，回答第6至8题．6．What does the man cook for dinner？A．A pizza．B．A hamburger．C．A sandwich．7．What does the woman think of the food？A．Very delicious．B．Too salty．C．A little spicy．8．Where will they probably have their dinner？A．At home．B．At a restaurant．C．In the man's office．9．听第7段材料，回答第9至11题．9．What does the man show to the woman？A．His visa．B．His ID card．C．His passport．10．What does the woman suggest the man do？A．Take his luggage with him．B．Carry fewer luggages．C．Check his luggage．11．Where are the speakers？A．At a bus stop．B．At an airport．C．At a railway station．12．听第8段材料，回答第12至14题．12．What's the relationship between the two speakers？A．Friends．B．Shop assistant and customer．C．Waitress and customer．13．What happened to the man's records？A．He lost them in Canada．B．He sent them to his sister．C．He broke them accidentally．14．How much is each of the record？A．￡4.5．B．￡1.5．C．￡4.05．15．听第9段材料，回答第15至17题．15．Where are the two speakers？A．In the USA．B．In Europe．C．In China．16．Why is there no national health insurance here？A．The government hasn't realized its importance．B．The people don't think the government can do it better．C．The government hasn't paid enough money for it．17．What does the man think of having good insurance？A．Expensive．B．Unnecessary．C．Important．18．听第10段材料，回答第18至20题．18．What service is being advertised？A．Carpet cleaning．B．Food service．C．House repair．19．What is the cost of the service if customers call now？A．﹩4.49．B．﹩25.46．C．﹩29.95．20．Who is most likely to call for the service？A．Master Cleaners．B．Repair workers．C．Housewives．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）21．Many of you are studying hard because you have to compete with many others in the upcoming national college entrance exam．But it may not occur to you that one of your competitors is a robot．An artificial intelligence（AI） robot will take part in the 2017 National College Entrance Exam，reported China Daily．"The robot will sit three exams：math，Chinese，and a comprehensive test of liberal arts （文科），which includes history，politics and geography，"Lin Hui，CEO of an AI company in Chengdu．Like the others who take the exam，the robot will have to finish the tests in the given time．But instead of taking exams together with other students，the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present，except for proctors（监考人）and a notary（公证人）．It is expected to be totally disconnected from the Internet and solve the problems with its AI program．It's believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills，rather than its math skills，will give the robot its biggest challenges．Questions in math are objective with specific answers，while in the other test subjects there are some subjective questions that test skills such as reading comprehension and essay writing．The robot aims to be enrolled in one of the first﹣class Chinese universities in 2017，and then try to get into the more famous universities of Tsinghua or Peking University in 2020．21．The author wrote the passage in order to ．A．lay more burden on Grade 3 studentsB．inform readers of the explosive newsC．introduce the function of the robotD．predict what robots will do in the future22．What's the main idea of the second paragraph？A．The differences between the robot and other candidatesB．The specific information about how the robot will take the examC．The ideal universities of the robotD．The advantages the robot has23．Which is one of the biggest challenges for the robot candidate？A．Math calculating B．Objective questionsC．Liberal arts skills D．Physics questions24．Choose the correct one according to the passage．A．The robot candidate will have its separate proctorsB．The robot will participate in Chinese，English，math and scienceC．The robot is not designed to be admitted to universitiesD．The robot connected from the Internet will sit for the college entrance exam．25．We all have found memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A﹣levels．As we draw to the end of an academically and socially packed year，the idea of doing the same again is appealing．But after graduation，there'll be few occasions when we can enjoy such extended holidays，free to do as we wish．So now that summer has arrived，let's take full advantage．It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling，especially if you avoid the pricey school holiday period．Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26，so make the most of cheaper rates while you're eligible．Finding a reliable company that won't cheat you is extremely important，as is discovering a program that appeals to your own interests．There are plenty of websites where you can see other people's recommendations．Of course for most of us，money is tight﹣but to avoid overspending you can combine employment and adventure．Hannah Warn，a psychology student at the University of Winchester，is spending her summer at Camp America，an increasingly popular venture where British students enjoy a good time on a summer camp．"Being thrown into something where I don't really know what to expect is exciting．"she says．"It gives me a chance to experience being away from home ina different way．"Those with a talent for languages might also consider working abroad as an au pair．The work may be challenging，but it's a chance to involve yourself in a new culture while your employer pays most of the bill．If you have an idea about the sort of career you'd like，getting work experience is wise．In many careers，graduating with only your degree to show for your three or four years just won't make it．Send applications off early and to as many places as possible．Make sure you take a well﹣earned break this summer．25．The passage implies that ．A．students can enjoy beneficial price when travelingB．students who quit school should pay more for travelC．students will be offered part time jobs in the vacationD．students will have a longer summer vacation than ever26．The underlined word"eligible"in the passage means ．A．relaxed B．outstanding C．qualified D．standardized 27．The author took Hannah Warn as an example to ．A．suggest Camp America offers jobs to studentsB．show psychology students are good at planningC．indicate Camp America serves English studentsD．imply students can travel around for nothing．28．It has become a certain belief among the public﹣﹣﹣﹣drink at least eight glasses of water a day to improve health and wellbeing．Bottled water companies often repeal it to increase their sales but it is actually a silly idea．There is no evidence to prove the advantages of drinking eight glasses of water a day，scientists say．The misunderstanding is caused from the suggestion that adults should drink 2.5 liters of water daily，which was stressed by the British Medical Journal in December．The important part of the suggestion that most of this quantity of water is contained in prepared foods，however，is usually ignored．US researchers who reviewed the evidence concluded that most people do not needto worry about the amount of water they drink every．day．Besides drinking water，they will be getting plenty of liquid（液体）in other ways．Caffeinated drinks such as tea，coffee and cola and alcohol（酒）can help reach the daily total if they don't drink too much，though these drinks help the production of urine （尿）．Less well known arc the dangers of drinking too much water，causing water poisoning，low salt levels and even death．The review of research by Dan Negoianu，from the University of Pennsylvania，found that not a single study included the suggestion of drinking eight glasses of water a day．Although one small study suggested that drinking water could result in fewer headaches，the results were not very important．However，the benefits of drinking some water to prevent a pain in head after drinking too much alcohol are，separately，proved to be true．No studies showed any advantages to the color of the skin because of the increased water taken into bodies．Dehydration（脱水）can make skin less pleasant，but there was no clear evidence to support the idea that water helps people keep a youthful appearance．The researchers also found no evidence that drinking lots of water does some good to the body's organs（器官）．28．From the passage，we know that the suggestion about drinking eight glasses of water a day ．A．causes some serious diseasesB．has enough scientific evidence to support itC．is misunderstood by people in factD．was published by the British Medical Journal29．From the passage we learn that many people don't know that ．A．the production of urine can cause water to loseB．health can be improved by drinking plenty of'waterC．better skin can result from intake of much waterD．caffeinated drinks can provide the water people need30．What can be proved about drinking a lot of water according to the passage？A．Reducing the bad influence of drinking alcohol．B．Helping to keep youthful looks．C．Making the body's organs stronger．D．Causing bad headaches．31．The writer's main purpose of writing this passage is to ．A．persuade people to drink different kinds of waterB．tell people drinking much water is not as healthy as is consideredC．warn people of the danger of drinking much waterD．help people realize the importance of drinking enough water every day．32．This time last year I entered two long﹣distance mass﹣participation swimming events，including the Jubilee River 10 km swim．At the last minute，just before both swims，I decided to pull out．The reality is，I live in fear of coming last．Last year，before the two events，I realized that I couldn't deal with coming last．I had looked at the swim times of those who had completed the previous year and calculated that，at my current swim pace，I would probably have come last．I just couldn't face it．But when next year came around，I decided to enter those same events again．For a few months，I trained hard，but I didn't get any faster．Then it was June 5，the day of the Jubilee River 10km．The event started at 9：30 am，and the swimmers were anxious and eager to start．As I swam along，the river was quiet and clean and everything was peaceful．The sun shone，Meadows （草地）rolled by and every now and then someone would wave at the scene unfolding in the water．As the day wore on，somehow I didn't mind that，predictably，almost everyone was ahead．There were at least some swimmers still near me，and although we shared the same river we quietly occupied our own spaces．As I concentrated on doing my own thing，watching the sky，the bank，the other swimming caps passing or not passing，I realized I was enjoying myself．In the end，four hours and 29 minutes after I'd started，I staggered （摇摇晃晃地走）out of the water and was greeted with a smile and a"well done"from the race organizer．I glanced back over my shoulder toward the water and noticed thatthere were a small handful of swimmers who were still to finish，behind me，out of a field of around 300 swimmers．But it didn't matter．I was just relieved，proud and happy to finish．As I drove away，my thoughts turned to my next long race of the season and how much I was looking forward to it，my fears of coming last gently receding（渐渐远去）．32．The author intended to quit swimming mainly because ．A．she feared that she couldn't finish the two racesB．she was afraid that she would let family members downC．she was unwilling to accept the possibility of finishing lastD．she didn't fully prepared for the two races33．The author hopes to convey the message that ．A．never give up when facing challengesB．it is process that matters mostC．failure is the mother of successD．winners always take it all34．What did the underlined sentence mean in the fifth paragraph？A．She took pride in leaving all the other swimmers behindB．She was proud that she was not the last one in the raceC．She was glad to finish the race and had a sense of reliefD．She was proud to be praised by the organizer35．It can be inferred from the end that the author is likely to ．A．participate in another race without any hesitationB．analyze the reason why she failed in the raceC．lose confidence completelyD．decide whether she is suitable for the race．第二节（满分15分）36．How to Pick a Great Book to ReadThe world is full of great books，just waiting to be read．How can you pick one you'll really like？Here are some tips：•What makes you happy？（36）Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person？Are there a few careers you're interested in？You can find books about almost anything you like，and you're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject．•Fact or fiction？Some books are entirely made up and imagined．Those are called fiction books．Novels，short stories are allexamples of fiction．These books can transport you to another world or helpyou imagine something beyondyour own experience．Nonfiction books give you the who，what，when，and why．（37）Nonfiction books can bring to life everythingfrom the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans．Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better．•Find a family favorite．What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age？Or your dad's？（38）Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts．It's a fun way to get to know your family a little better，and tofind a book you'll enjoy!•Ask an expert．（39）Tell a librarian about your interests﹣rock stars，sports teams，historical events，whatever you'reinto﹣and the names of some books you already like．Your librarian can helpyou find other books that you're sureto love．•Launch a book swap．（40）It's always fun to see what your friends are reading．Even if they'renot exactly bookworms，you can allencourage each other to read and share books and authors you like．You also can look for book swaps in your area．It's a great way to build your personal library for free!A．Ask them and give it a read．B．Many of them read novels from start to finish．C．Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books？D．If you have a favorite hobby，look for books about that activity．E．They tell stories using facts﹣but that doesn't mean they're boring．F．Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable．G．Your local library is a great place to find books that you'll love，and you don't have to search all by yourself．第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节完形填空41．Dear girls，The dream itself comes from hard work，some good luck and good timing．Here are some words of wisdom as you（41）your way in the world，from an entrepreneur （企业家）and your（42）．In high school，I wanted to be a politician．I left my hometown for college in Washington DC．There，I（43）that I loved to support women．It taught me that I'm a creative，strong leader and great at marketing．（44），I moved to be the head of a national healthcare nonprofit．Becoming a mother opened my mind to （45） a breast pump bag（储奶袋）business．Now I（46） a highly successful company that I started up on my own．（47）what you are good at and what you are passionate about．Keep an open mind．Failure is （48）to your success．I won't tell you to feel good about （49）．But I will tell you that every failure I've had along the way has absolutely made me （50）．Failing the big math exam in high school was（51）．I eventually passed，and I've （52）failed an exam again．I learned from that（53）to ask for help．Now I ask for help in business（54）．Being passed over for a significant job opportunity that I more than qualified （55）hurt me．I was so depressed （56）soon I got a big job at a national organization．It's okay to get angry!Take that and （57）it into positive action．I'm proud to be a role （58）to you as a mom and an entrepreneur．I hope I inspire you to believe that you can be （59）you want and you can have everything on your list．It will be my pleasure to watch your life（60）before my eyes．41．A．lose B．pay C．get D．make 42．A．aunt B．mama C．uncle D．papa 43．A．discovered B．informed C．imagined D．developed 44．A．However B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．Meanwhile 45．A．pushing B．taking C．launching D．pulling 46．A．run B．close C．leave D．work 47．A．Come out B．Work out C．Hold out D．Figure out 48．A．pleasant B．convenient C．critical D．different 49．A．justice B．failure C．courage D．honesty 50．A．worse B．bad C．well D．better 51．A．embarrassing B．exciting C．amusing D．inspiring 52．A．ever B．always C．never D．often 53．A．accident B．experience C．feeling D．memory 54．A．all the time B．of all time C．at a time D．in no time 55．A．on B．to C．for D．with56．A．or B．so C．while D．but57．A．turn B．put C．make D．get 58．A．example B．star C．symbol D．model 59．A．anything B．nothing C．everything D．something60．A．fold B．unfold C．cover D．uncover61．第二节阅读下面材料，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．Long time ago，a boy （61）（name） Bob met a new friend in QQ，she is Larry．Larry works with Transport Drivers．Inc．One morning in 2009，Larry was traveling along 165north after delivering to one of his customers when he saw a car（62）its bright lights on．As he got even （63）（close），he found another vehicle upside down on the road．One more look（64） he noticed fire shooting out （65）（repeat） from under the disabled vehicle．Larry pulled over，set the brake and got hold of the fire extinguisher （灭火器）．Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire（66）（put） out．The man who had his bright lights on came over and told Larry he had made a call．They then heard a woman's voice coming from the damaged vehicle．（67）（approach）the vehicle，they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window．They told her to stay still，but she thought the car was going to explode．Larry told her that he had already put out the fire．Once fire and （68）（emergent） people arrived，Larry and the other man backed off and let them go to work．Then，Larry asked the police （69）he was needed or free to go．They let him and the other man go．One thing is for certain﹣It （70）（be） his efforts that most likely saved the woman's life．第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错71．英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文，假设以下小作文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改．文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处．错误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：在错的词下画一横线，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 Chris，I'm Li Ming，monitor of Class One，Senior One．I'm glad to hear that you will come to our school as exchange student next term．I feel it an honor of us to study with you．Now I have something to tell you about．Firstly，with the climate changing，you should prepared enough clothes．Then there are different kind of foods and snacks which will give you a chance to experiencing rich Chinese food culture．In addition，every student is friendly to foreign friends，that will make it easy for you to get along good with them．Last but not least，we can do what we can to help you，and you must get prepared to meet trouble．During your stay here，I hope you can tell us more about American culture．Only by understanding and learn from each other can we spend these days together happily．Yours，Li Ming．81．第二节书面表达假如你是李华，你的加拿大笔友Dave想了解中国的传统节日"春节"，请你回复他的电子邮件，介绍"春节"及这个节日里的主要活动．1．它是中国的传统节日之一；2．家人团聚；3．吃饺子、放焰火、走亲访友等其他活动．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头结尾已为你写好，不计入总数．参考词汇：春节the Spring Festival 放焰火set off fireworksDear Dave，In your last letter，you asked me about the Spring Festival．Yours sincerely，Li Hua 第二节 书面表达2017年山西省三区八校联考高考英语二模试卷参考答案与试题解析第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．Why did the woman get the book so late？A．The post office lost the book．B．It was on the way for 3 years．C．It was the man's boss'fault．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】B2．How much does one ticket cost？A.20．B.22.5．C.25．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】C3．3．What is the man's attitude towards the cafeteria？A．He doesn't mind eating there．B．He doesn't like the food there．C．He likes the food，but it's crowded．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】A4．4．Why does the woman ask the man to copy the note？A．His handwriting is good．B．He can type quickly．C．He is good at computers．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】A5．5．What do we learn from this conversation？A．The man won't go to the concert．B．The woman will go home for dinner．C．The man and the woman will eat together．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】C6．听第6段材料，回答第6至8题．6．What does the man cook for dinner？A．A pizza．B．A hamburger．C．A sandwich．7．What does the woman think of the food？A．Very delicious．B．Too salty．C．A little spicy．8．Where will they probably have their dinner？A．At home．B．At a restaurant．C．In the man's office．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】CBB9．听第7段材料，回答第9至11题．9．What does the man show to the woman？A．His visa．B．His ID card．C．His passport．10．What does the woman suggest the man do？A．Take his luggage with him．B．Carry fewer luggages．C．Check his luggage．11．Where are the speakers？A．At a bus stop．B．At an airport．C．At a railway station．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】BCC12．听第8段材料，回答第12至14题．12．What's the relationship between the two speakers？A．Friends．B．Shop assistant and customer．C．Waitress and customer．13．What happened to the man's records？A．He lost them in Canada．B．He sent them to his sister．C．He broke them accidentally．14．How much is each of the record？A．￡4.5．B．￡1.5．C．￡4.05．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】CAC15．听第9段材料，回答第15至17题．15．Where are the two speakers？A．In the USA．B．In Europe．C．In China．16．Why is there no national health insurance here？A．The government hasn't realized its importance．B．The people don't think the government can do it better．C．The government hasn't paid enough money for it．17．What does the man think of having good insurance？A．Expensive．B．Unnecessary．C．Important．【考点】16：长对话理解．【解答】ABA18．听第10段材料，回答第18至20题．18．What service is being advertised？A．Carpet cleaning．B．Food service．C．House repair．19．What is the cost of the service if customers call now？A．﹩4.49．B．﹩25.46．C．﹩29.95．20．Who is most likely to call for the service？A．Master Cleaners．B．Repair workers．C．Housewives．【考点】17：短文理解．【分析】略【解答】CBA第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）21．Many of you are studying hard because you have to compete with many others in the upcoming national college entrance exam．But it may not occur to you that one of your competitors is a robot．An artificial intelligence（AI） robot will take part in the 2017 National College Entrance Exam，reported China Daily．"The robot will sit three exams：math，Chinese，and a comprehensive test of liberal arts （文科），which includes history，politics and geography，"Lin Hui，CEO of an AI company in Chengdu．Like the others who take the exam，the robot will have to finish the tests in the given time．But instead of taking exams together with other students，the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present，except for proctors（监考人）and a notary（公证人）．It is expected to be totally disconnected from the Internet and solve the problems with its AI program．It's believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills，rather than its math skills，will give the robot its biggest challenges．Questions in math are objective with specific answers，while in the other test subjects there are some subjective questions that test skills such as reading comprehension and essayThe robot aims to be enrolled in one of the first﹣class Chinese universities in 2017，and then try to get into the more famous universities of Tsinghua or Peking University in 2020．21．The author wrote the passage in order to B ．A．lay more burden on Grade 3 studentsB．inform readers of the explosive newsC．introduce the function of the robotD．predict what robots will do in the future22．What's the main idea of the second paragraph？ BA．The differences between the robot and other candidatesB．The specific information about how the robot will take the examC．The ideal universities of the robotD．The advantages the robot has23．Which is one of the biggest challenges for the robot candidate？ C A．Math calculating B．Objective questionsC．Liberal arts skills D．Physics questions24．Choose the correct one according to the passage． AA．The robot candidate will have its separate proctorsB．The robot will participate in Chinese，English，math and scienceC．The robot is not designed to be admitted to universitiesD．The robot connected from the Internet will sit for the college entrance exam．【考点】O6：社会文化类阅读．【分析】本文是一篇社会文化类阅读，属于议论文，本文主要通过告知了读者中国日报报道的人工智能（AI）机器人将参加2017届全国大学入学考试新闻，讲述了机器人参加考试的详细信息．【解答】21．B．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要告知了读者中国日报报道的人工智能（AI）机器人将参加2017届全国大学入学考试新闻．故选B．22．B．细节理解题．根据The robot will sit three exams：math，Chinese，and acomprehensive test of liberal arts （文科），which includes history，politics and geography，以及Like the others who take the exam，the robot will have to finish the tests in the given time．But instead of taking exams together with other students，the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present，except for proctors（监考人）and a notary（公证人）．可知，本段主要讲述了机器人如何参加考试的详细信息．故选B．23．C．细节理解题．根据It's believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills，rather than its math skills，will give the robot its biggest challenges．可知，语文和文科是最大的挑战．故选C．24．A．细节理解题．根据the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present，except for proctors（监考人）and a notary（公证人）．可知，机器人有其独立的监考人员．故选A．25．We all have found memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A﹣levels．As we draw to the end of an academically and socially packed year，the idea of doing the same again is appealing．But after graduation，there'll be few occasions when we can enjoy such extended holidays，free to do as we wish．So now that summer has arrived，let's take full advantage．It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling，especially if you avoid the pricey school holiday period．Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26，so make the most of cheaper rates while you're eligible．Finding a reliable company that won't cheat you is extremely important，as is discovering a program that appeals to your own interests．There are plenty of websites where you can see other people's recommendations．Of course for most of us，money is tight﹣but to avoid overspending you can combine employment and adventure．Hannah Warn，a psychology student at the University of Winchester，is spending her summer at Camp America，an increasingly popular venture where British students enjoy a good time on a summer camp．"Being thrown into something where I don't really know what to expect is exciting．"she says．"It gives me a chance to experience being away from home in。
2017山西二模英语试题
2017山西二模英语试题2017年山西省第二次模拟英语考试第一部分：听力（略）第二部分：英语知识运用第一节单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. The Internet has made it possible for us to access information _______ than ever before.A. convenientlyB. convenientC. convenienceD. convenienter2. The new shopping mall is expected to open next month, which will _______ more job opportunities for the local people.A. riseB. raiseC. arouseD. use3. By the time you arrive in London, we _______ in the hotelfor two days.A. will have stayedB. will be stayingC. have stayedD. had stayed4. The book is so interesting that the boy spent the whole afternoon _______ in it.A. to readB. readC. to be readD. reading5. It is reported that the government will take measures to _______ the air pollution in the coming year.A. reduceB. reduce toC. reduce withD. reduce from6. He was so angry at the bad news that he couldn't say a word, and just stood there, _______.A. silentB. silentlyC. silenceD. to silence7. The teacher asked the students to _______ their mobile phones before entering the classroom.A. turn downB. turn offC. turn onD. turn over8. It is generally believed that teaching is a profession which _______ a lot of patience and dedication.A. requiresB. demandsC. requestsD. orders9. The company has decided to _______ a new policy to improve the working environment.A. implementB. performC. executeD. install10. The athlete's success in the championship has _______ great pride to his hometown.A. givenB. offeredC. takenD. brought11. The _______ of the meeting has been postponed due to the heavy snow.A. startB. beginningC. openingD. start-up12. It is important to keep a balance between work and leisure so that you can stay _______.A. healthyB. healthilyC. healthD. healing13. The _______ between the two cultures is quite obvious, but they have learned to respect each other.A. differenceB. differentC. differingD. differences14. The _______ of the old building was completed last year, and it has been turned into a museum now.A. rebuildingB. rebuildC. reconstructionD. reparation15. With the _______ of technology, people can now work from home more efficiently.A. developmentB. improveC. improvementD. developing第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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山西省三区八校2017年联考高考二模英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）做题时,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?A．£ 19.15. B．£ 9.15. C．£ 9.18.答案是B．1．Why did the woman get the book so late? _____A．The post office lost the book.B．It was on the way for 3 years.C．It was the man’s boss’ fault.2．How much does one ticket cost? _____A．20. B．22.5 C．253．What is the man’s attitude towards the cafeteria? ______A．He doesn’t mind eating there.B．He doesn’t like the food there.C．He likes the food, but it’s crowded.4．Why does the woman ask the man to copy the note? ______A．His handwriting is good.B．He can type quickly.C．He is good at computers.5．What do we learn from this conversation? ______A．The man won’t go to the concert.B．The woman will go home for dinner.C．The man and the woman will eat together.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至8题.6．What does the man cook for dinner? ______A．A pizza. B．A hamburger. C．A sandwich.7．What does the woman think of the food? ______A．Very delicious. B．Too salty. C．A little spicy.8．Where will they probably have their dinner? ______A．At home. B．At a restaurant. C．In the man’s office. 听第7段材料,回答第9至11题.9．What does the man show to the woman? ______A．His visa. B．His ID card. C．His passport. 10．What does the woman suggest the man do? ______A．Take his luggage with him.B．Carry fewer luggage’s.C．Check his luggage.11．Where are the speakers? ______A．At a bus stop. B．At an airport. C．At a railway station. 听第8段材料,回答第12至14题.12．What’s the relationship between the two speakers? ______ A．Friends.B．Shop assistant and customer.C．Waitress and customer.13．What happened to the man’s records? ______A．He lost them in Canada.B．He sent them to his sister.C．He broke them accidentally.14．How much is each of the record? ______A．￡4. B．￡1.5 .C．￡4.05.听第9段材料,回答第15至17题.15．Where are the two speakers? ______A．In the USA. B．In Europe. C．In China. 16．Why is there no national health insurance here? ______A．The government hasn’t realized its importance.B．The people don’t think the government can do it better.C．The government hasn’t paid enough money for it.17．What does the man think of having good insurance? ______ A．Expensive. B．Unnecessary. C．Important.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题.18．What service is being advertised? ______A．Carpet cleaning. B．Food service. C．House repair. 19．What is the cost of the service if customers call now? ______A．﹩4.49. B．﹩25.46. C．﹩29.95.20．Who is most likely to call for the service? ______A．Master Cleaners. B．Repair workers. C．Housewives.第二部分阅读理解（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共15小题;每小题1分,满分15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.AMany of you are studying hard because you have to compete with many others in the upcoming national college entrance exam. But it may not occur to you that one of your competitors is a robot. An artificial intelligence（AI）robot will take part in the 2017 National College Entrance Exam, reported China Daily.“The robot will sit three exams: math, Chinese, and a comprehensive test of liberal arts（文科）, which includes history, politics and geography,” Lin Hui, CEO of an AI company in Chengdu. Like the others who take the exam, the robot will have to finish the tests in the given time. But instead of taking exams together with other students, the robot will take its exams in a closed room without anyone else present, except for proctors（监考人）and a notary （公证人）. It is expected to be totally disconnected from the Internet and solve the problems with its AI program.It’s believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills, rather than its math skills, will give the robot its biggest challenges. Questions in math are objective with specific answers, while in the other test subjects there are some subjective questions that test skills such as reading comprehension and essay writing.The robot aims to be enrolled in one of the first-class Chinese universities in 2017, and then try to get into the more famous universities of Tsinghua or Peking University in 2020.21．The author wrote the passage in order to ______.A．lay more burden on Grade 3studentsB．inform readers of the explosive newsC．introduce the function of the robotD．predict what robots will do in the future22．What’s the main idea of the second paragraph? ______A．The differences between the robot and other candidates.B．The specific information about how the robot will take the exam.C．The ideal universities of the robot.D．The advantages the robot has.23．Which is one of the biggest challenges for the robot candidate? ______A．Math calculating. B．Objective questions.C．Liberal arts skills. D．Physics questions.24．Choose the correct one according to the passage. ______A．The robot candidate will have its separate proctors.B．The robot will participate in Chinese, English, math and science.C．The robot is not designed to be admitted to universities.D．The robot connected from the Internet will sit for the college entrance exam.BWe all have found memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A-levels. As we draw to the end of an academically and socially packed year, the idea of doing the same again is appealing.But after graduation, there’ll be few occasions when we can enjoy such extended holidays, free to do as we wish. So now that summer has arrived, let’s take full advantage. It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling, especially if you avoid the pricey school holiday period.Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26, so make the most of cheaper rates while you’re eligible. Finding a reliable company that won’t cheat you is extremely important, as is discovering a program that appeals to your own interests. There are plenty of websites where you can see other people’s recommendations.Of course for most of us, money is tight-but to avoid overspending you can combine employment and adventure. Hannah Warn, a psychology student at the University of Winchester, is spending her summer at Camp America, an increasingly popular venture where British students enjoy a good time on a summer camp.“Being thrown into something where I don’t really know what to expect is exciting.” she says. “It gives me a chance to experience being away from home in a different way.”Those with a talent for languages might also consider working abroad as an au pair. The work may be challenging, but it’s a chance to involve yourself in a new culture while your employer pays most of the bill.If you have an idea about the sort of career you’d like, getting work experience is wise. In many careers, graduating with only your degree to show for your three or four years just won’t make it. Send applications off early and to as many places as possible. Make sure you take a well-earned break this summer.25．The passage implies that ______.A．students can enjoy beneficial price when travelingB．students who quit school should pay more for travelC．students will be offered part time jobs in the vacationD．students will have a longer summer vacation than ever26．The underlined word “eligible” in the passage means ______.A．relaxed B．outstanding C．qualified D．standardized27．The author took Hannah Warn as an example to ______.A．suggest Camp America offers jobs to studentsB．show psychology students are good at planningC．indicate Camp America serves English studentsD．imply students can travel around for nothingCIt has become a certain belief among the public-drink at least eight glasses of water a day to improve health and wellbeing. Bottled water companies often repeal it to increase their sales but it is actually a silly died. There is no evidence to prove the advantages of drinking eight glasses of water a day, scientists say.The misunderstanding is caused from the suggestion that adults should drink 2.5liters of water daily, which was stressed by the British Medical Journal in December. The important part of the suggestion that most of this quantity of water is contained in prepared foods, however, is usually ignored.US researchers who reviewed the evidence concluded that most people do not need to worry about the amount of water they drink every day. Besides drinking water, they will be getting plenty of liquid（液体）in other ways. Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and cola and alcohol（酒）can help reach the daily total if they don’t drink too much, though these drinks help the production of urine（尿）. Less well known arc the dangers of drinking too much water, causing water poisoning, low salt levels and even death.The review of research by Dan Negoianu, from the University of Pennsylvania, found that not a single study included the suggestion of drinking eight glasses of water a day. Although one small study suggested that drinking water could result in fewer headaches, the results were not very important. However, the benefits of drinking some water to prevent a pain in head after drinking too much alcohol are, separately, proved to be true.No studies showed any advantages to the color of the skin because of the increased water taken into bodies. Dehydration（脱水）can make skin less pleasant, but there was no clear evidence to support the idea that water helps people keep a youthful appearance. The researchers also found no evidence that drinking lots of water does some good to the body’s organs（器官）.28．From the passage, we know that the suggestion about drinking eight glasses of water a day _____. A．causes some serious diseasesB．has enough scientific evidence to support itC．is misunderstood by people in factD．was published by the British Medical Journal29．From the passage we learn that many people don’t know that ______.A．the production of urine can cause water to loseB．health can be improved by drinking plenty of ‘waterC．better skin can result from intake of much waterD．caffeinated drinks can provide the water people need30．What can be proved about drinking a lot of water according to the passage? ______A．Reducing the bad influence of drinking alcohol.B．Helping to keep youthful looks.C．Making the body’s organs stronger.D．Causing bad headaches.31．The writer’s main purpose of writing this passage is to ______.A．persuade people to drink different kinds of waterB．tell people drinking much water is not as healthy as is consideredC．warn people of the danger of drinking much waterD．help people realize the importance of drinking enough water every dayDThis time last year I entered two long-distance mass-participation swimming events, including the Jubilee River 10 km swim. At the last minute, just before both swims, I decided to pull out. The reality is, I live in fear of coming last.Last year, before the two events, I realized that I couldn’t deal with coming last. I had looked at the swim times of those who had completed the previous year and calculated that, at my current swim pace, I would probably have come last. I just couldn’t face it. But when next year came around, I decided to enter those same events again.For a few months, I trained hard, but I didn’t get any faster. Then it was June 5, the day of the Jubilee River 10km. The event started at 9:30 am, and the swimmers were anxious and eager to start. As I swam along, the river was quiet and clean and everything was peaceful. The sun shone, Meadows（草地）rolled by and every now and then someone would wave at the scene unfolding in the water.As the day wore on, somehow I didn’t mind that, predictably, almost everyone was ahead. There were at least some swimmers still near me, and although we shared the same river we quietly occupied our own spaces. As I concentrated on doing my own thing, watching the sky, the bank, the other swimming caps passing or not passing, I realized I was enjoying myself.In the end, four hours and 29 minutes after I’d started, I staggered（摇摇晃晃地走）out of the water and was greeted with a smile and a “well done” from the race organizer. I glanced back over my shoulder toward the water and noticed that there were a small handful of swimmers who were still to finish, behind me, out of a field of around 300 swimmers. But it didn’t matter. I was just relieved, proud and happy to finish.As I drove away, my thoughts turned to my next long race of the season and how much I was looking forward to it, my fears of coming last gently receding（渐渐远去）.32．The author intended to quit swimming mainly because ______.A．she feared that she couldn’t finish the two racesB．she was afraid that she would let family members downC．she was unwilling to accept the possibility of finishing lastD．she didn’t fully prepared for the two races33．The author hopes to convey the message that ______.A．never give up when facing challengesB．it is process that matters mostC．failure is the mother of successD．winners always take it all34．What did the underlined sentence mean in the fifth paragraph? ______A．She took pride in leaving all the other swimmers behind.B．She was proud that she was not the last one in the race.C．She was glad to finish the race and had a sense of relief.D．She was proud to be praised by the organizer.35．It can be inferred from the end that the author is likely to ______.A．participate in another race without any hesitationB．analyze the reason why she failed in the raceC．lose confidence completelyD．decide whether she is suitable for the race.第二节（共5小题;每小题3分,共15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.How to Pick a Great Book to ReadThe world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you’ll really like? Here are some tips:•What makes you happy?36 Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person? Are there a few careers you’re interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and you’re more likely to enjoy reading a book if you’re already. interested in its subject.•Fact or fiction?Some books are entirely made up and imagined. Those are called fiction books. Novels, short stories are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why. 37 Nonfiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon to what it’s like to explore the deepest oceans. Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better.•Find a family favorite.What was your mother’s favorite book when she was your age? Or your dad’s? 38 Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. It’s a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book you’ll enjoy!•Ask an expert.39 Tell a librarian about your interests-rock stars, sports teams, historical events, whatever you’re into-and the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that you’ re sure to love. •Launch a book swap.40 It’s always fun to see what your friends are reading. Even if they’re not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book swaps in your area.It’s a great way to build your personal library for free!A．Ask them and give it a read.B．Many of them read novels from start to finish.C．Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books?D．If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.E．They tell stories using facts-but that doesn’t mean they’re boring.F．Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.G．Your local library is a great place to find books that you’ll love, and you don’t have to search all by yourself.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节,满分55分）第一节完形填空（共20小题;每小题2分,满分40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.Dear girls,The dream itself comes from hard work, some good luck and good timing. Here are some words of wisdom as you 41 your way in the world, from an entrepreneur（企业家）and your 42 .In high school, I wanted to be a politician. I left my hometown for college in Washington DC. There, I 43 that I loved to support women. It taught me that I’m a creative, strong leader and great at marketing. 44 , I moved to be the head of a national healthcare nonprofit. Becoming a mother opened my mind to 45 a breast pump bag （储奶袋）business. Now I 46 a highly successful company that I started up on my own. 47 what you are good at and what you are passionate about. Keep an open mind.Failure is 48 to your success. I won’t tell you to feel good about 49 . But I will tell you that every failure I’ve had along the way has absolutely made me 50 .Failing the big math exam in high school was 51 . I eventually passed, and I’ve 52 failed an exam again. I learned from that 53 to ask for help. Now I ask for help in business 54 .Being passed over for a significant job opportunity that I more than qualified 55 hurt me. I was so depressed 56 soon I got a big job at a national organization. It’s okay to get angry! Take that and 57 it into positive action.I’m proud to be a role 58 to you as a mom and an entrepreneur. I hope I inspire you to believe that you can be 59 you want and you can have everything on your list. It will be my pleasure to watch your life 60 before my eyes.41．A．lose B．pay C．get D．make42．A．aunt B．mama C．uncle D．papa43．A．discovered B．informed C．imagined D．developed44．A．However B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．Meanwhile45．A．pushing B．taking C．launching D．pulling46．A．run B．close C．leave D．work47．A．Come out B．Work out C．Hold out D．Figure out48．A．pleasant B．convenient C．critical D．different49．A．justice B．failure C．courage D．honesty50．A．worse B．bad C．well D．better51．A．embarrassing B．exciting C．amusing D．inspiring52．A．ever B．always C．never D．often53．A．accident B．experience C．feeling D．memory54．A．all the time B．of all time C．at a time D．in no time55．A．on B．to C．for D．with56．A．or B．so C．while D．but57．A．turn B．put C．make D．get58．A．example B．star C．symbol D．model59．A．anything B．nothing C．everything D．something60．A．fold B．unfold C．cover D．uncover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.Long time ago, a boy 61 （name）Bob met a new friend in QQ, she is Larry. Larry works with Transport Drivers. Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was traveling along 165north after delivering to one of his customers when he saw a car 62 its bright lights on. As he got even 63 （close）, he found another vehicle upside down on the road. One more look 64 he noticed fire shooting out 65 （repeat）from under the disabled vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and got hold of the fire extinguisher（灭火器）. Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire 66 （put）out.The man who had his bright lights on came over and told Larry he had made a call. They then heard a woman’s voice coming from the damaged vehicle. 67 （approach）the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay still, but she thought the car was going to explode. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire.Once fire and 68 （emergent）people arrived, Larry and the other man backed off and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the police 69 he was needed or free to go. They let him and the other man go.One thing is for certain It 70 （be）his efforts that most likely saved the woman’s life.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）英语课上,老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文,假设以下小作文为你同桌所写,请你对其进行修改.文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处.错误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:在错的词下画横线,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 Chris,I’m Li Ming, monitor of Class One, Senior One. I’m glad to hear that you will come to our school as exchange student next term. I feel it an honor of us to study with you. Now I have something to tell you about. Firstly, with theclimate changing, you should prepared enough clothes. Then there are different kind of foods and snacks which will give you a chance to experiencing rich Chinese food culture. In addition, every student is friendly to foreign friends, that will make it easy for you to get along good with them.Last but not least, we can do what we can to help you, and you must get prepared to meet trouble. During your stay here, I hope you can tell us more about American culture. Only by understanding and learn from each other can we spend these days together happily.Yours,Li Ming. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）81．假如你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Dave想了解中国的传统节日“春节”,请你回复他的电子邮件,介绍“春节”及这个节日里的主要活动.1．它是中国的传统节日之一;2．家人团聚;3．吃饺子、放焰火、走亲访友等其他活动.注意:1．词数100左右;2．可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3．开头结尾已为你写好,不计入总数.参考词汇:春节the Spring Festival 放焰火set off fireworksDear Dave,In your last letter, you asked me about the Spring Festival.Yours sincerely,Li Hua。