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1、-广东省五校协作体高三上学期第一次联考英语试题（含答案）-第 11 页广东省五校协作体2017届高三第一次联考试卷英 语命题学校：珠海市第二中学 命题：黄宇波、肖会康 审题：黄宇波 2016.12第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分40分)第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)阅读下面短文, 从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。AAre you looking for something to do? You might like to try one of these four experiences.Crocodile watch

2、ingDo you fancy getting up close to some of the most terrifying animals on earth? Crocosaurus Cove, in Darwin (Australia) has the “Cage of Death”. Its an enclosure thats lowered into a pool. This gives you a 360 degree view of a crocodile as its being fed. The cable broke once and the cage sank to t

3、he bottom, but theyve fixed it since then.Edge walkHow about walking along the edge of a building several hundred meters up in the air? If that sounds like fun, head off to the CN Tower in Toronto (Ontario, Canada). Built in 1976, the tower is 553.33 meters tall.The Edge walk consists of a 20-30 min

4、ute stroll along a 1.5 meter wide platform that runs around the towers restaurant roof. During the walk, youre encouraged to lean forwards as you look over Torontos skyline (轮廓线).Plastic ball rollingDo you fancy rolling down a hill in a plastic ball?Plastic ball rolling is popular all over the world

5、, but the place to give it a go is in Rotorua (New Zealand). Brother David and Andrew Akers came up with the idea in 1994. A typical orb (球) is about 3 meters in diameter, with an inner orb size of about 2 meters. Theres no brake or steering mechanism, but the inner layer of the plastic ball helps a

6、bsorb the shock.Volcano bungee jumpingIf youre looking for the adventure of a lifetime, how about going bungee jumping off a helicopter into the crater of a live volcano? As part of the jumping, a helicopter ride takes you to the Villarreal volcano, one of the most active in Chile. Once youre at the

7、 drop zone, you leap off the helicopter and fall into the volcano. Finally, you enjoy the ride back to the airport flying at 130kph.Attracted by the above? If so, please contact us. Only half price from March 22 to April 25th For more information, please click here.21. According to the passage, ther

8、e was an accident once when people _.A. jumped into the Villarreal volcanoB. walked along the platform of the CN TowerC. rolled down a hill in a plastic ball in RotoruaD. watched crocodiles in the “Cage of Death” in Darwin22. Which of the following was first invented in New Zealand?A. Edge walk. B.

9、Crocodile watching.C. Plastic ball rolling. D. Volcano bungee jumping.23. It can be inferred that all the four experiences are _. A. interesting sports B. exciting and extremeC. held on high places D. fit for middle to old peopleBTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live

10、 my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment. My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young

11、and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of

12、 a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my

13、 father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and tol

14、d him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do so

15、mething right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being. 24. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minu

16、te” rule? A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better. D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone. 25. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _. A. ke

17、ep her appointment with the eye doctor B. meet her father who was already an old manC. join in the holiday celebration of the company D. finish her work before the deadline approached26. The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _. A. avoided B. lackedC. abandonedD. took

18、27. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Emotional Well-being B. The Two Saddest WordsC. The Most Useful Rule D. The Peace of MindCAre you addicted to computer games? Do you stay up all night playing them? Do you feel happy after you play computer games?Theres no doubt that the excitement

19、and appealing of games these days makes them hard to put down. We are attracted by the choice when it comes to gaming: You can role play-creating your own fantasy characters and stories, giving you a chance to step out of everyday life into an imaginary world. And there are shooting games where you

20、can let out your anger and depression in violent situations where you kill people with guns. You can get excited from the games. However, can these kinds of games really be fun and can being absorbed in virtual reality be good for us? Should we worry about their effects on our health? Popular games

21、like Grand Theft Auto have been blamed for everything from falling results at school to causing acts of extreme violence. Internet safety adviser, Alan MacKenzie, thinks “any people understandably will just think that a game is just a game and not realizing the exact content thats in there”.He gives

22、 an example of the violence, which he says is “wholly inappropriate for anybody, not to mention children.”Others will argue that gaming is a harmless form of entertainment. There is evidence that playing video games could actually be good for us. Some games like Game of Thrones and World of Warcraft

23、 are educational and using games certainly can help children learn good qualities. Studies have also shown that the skills used in playing games can cause growth in certain areas of the brain, the ability to think in 3D and even improve our eyesight.Video game players are also no longer just simple

24、creatures. For some, gaming is having a positive effect on their social lives with games like Halo and World of Warcraft often being played in groups. When your group works together to win the game, your sense of achievement is higher than when winning by yourself. So every coin has two sides. It se

25、ems today, gaming isnt just for game fans and if used in a proper way, we can all take part. If video games have two sides, what side do you stand by? 28. The writer used a lot of questions at the beginning to _. A. show his worries about the effect on healthB. lead into the topic of the passage C.

26、ask the reader for their own opinions about gamesD. doubt the advantage of playing computer games 29. Paragraph 3 mainly talks about _.A. the contents of the game are complexB. games contain extreme violenceC. popular games lead to students falling results at schoolD. gaming is a harmful form of ent

27、ertainment 30. According to the passage, which of the following shows the good influence on social lives? A. Han Meimei passed the exam after playing the games.B. Li Hua leant many English words from playing games.C. Sunyan worked well with his teammates.D. Yang Li let out his anger and expressions.

28、 31. In Paragraph 4, the author supports his idea _. A. by giving some examplesB. with descriptive wordsC. by providing some numbers D. with some research resultsDWhen Taking an UberShould You Tip or Not?Taking an Uber car may no longer be a direct driver-passenger and guilt-free experience. The rid

29、e-sharing experience is about to get awkward.With the wide application of the Internet, Uber, a new approach to your destination instead of taking an ordinary taxi, has become more popular recently. However, benefits wont come without its fair share of drawbacks.Uber drivers are a part of the so-cal

30、led sharing economy: They use their own vehicles, receive customer reviews via the apps five-star rating system and make their own hours. Unlike other services, Uber claimed that drivers all over the country could clearly alert customers that tipping is not included. Those drivers that expect to be

31、tipped can make their wishes known. But the company is holding to its official no-tip-required line, according to its website. “Once you arrive at your destination, your fare is automatically charged to your credit card on fileTheres no need to tip.” Although drivers value their independencethe free

32、dom to push a button rather than punch a clock, lack of a clear policy, however, leaves Uber drivers in a vulnerable(脆弱的) position: If they ask a customer for a tip or put up a sign, that customer could give the driver a low star-rating, and the driver could finally be deactivated from the app.But h

33、as the company done a good job working with customers? Some observers say that this new grey area for tipping will create awkwardness about whether they should tip or notsomething most Uber customers have not had to deal with until now. Uber did not respond to customers comment, just leaving their r

34、ating in the air (ignoring it).Providing an option to tip on an app sends a clear message to customers to reach into their pockets. Nearly 30% people would be more likely to leave a tip if they were presented with a “no tip” button, according to Guinns 2015 survey of roughly 500 people. When people

35、are presented with three tip choices20%, 25% or 30%theyre more likely to choose the middle option even if its more than the traditional 20%, according to a separate 2014 analysis of 13 million New York City taxi rides. If the service is twice as expensive during a rain storm or public transport dela

36、y, the customer has the right not to tip. However, if the driver is extra helpful or avoids traffic to reach your destination in a more timely manner, you could give an extra tip, says Uber, who will leave tipping options in the hands of the consumer rather than the app.32. Compared with taxi driver

37、s, Uber drivers _.A. enjoy more freedom and choices B. support the companys practiceC. clock up the miles while driving D. receive customers reviews directly 33. The underlined word “deactivated” in Paragraph 3 probably means _.A. removed B. degraded C. tracked D. charged34. From the survey we can c

38、onclude most customers _. A. would probably tip if there is an option B. usually do as the “no tip” sign suggests C. tip because of Uber drivers good service D. are disappointed to reach into their pockets35. What causes the awkwardness between Uber drivers and their customers? A. Customers take adv

39、antage of the new grey area for tipping. B. There is no specific policy from the Uber to follow. C. Its up to customers to decide the drivers earnings. D. Customers tend to pay least among the 3 choices.第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10 分) 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。In our work, hobbies are often c

40、onsidered to be a waste of time. _36_, consider these benefits. There are many cases where working on a hobby will help you improve your performance at your day job. _37_. Fitting your hobby into your daily and weekly schedule is a challenge for many people. Making the most of limited time is a grea

41、t skill to develop and it applies to the working world. You will improve your mental health. How well you manage your mental health and stress levels has a major effect on your work performance. Fortunately, many hobbies offer health benefits to mind. Scientist Dr. Jeff Brown found that running impr

42、oves your mental healthhe shares his findings in the book, The Runners Brain. _38_, you will be able to solve more problems at work and get ahead.You will have better physical health. _39_. Consider starting a hobby that will improve your health such as a sport or healthy cooking. As you improve you

43、r physical health, you will have more energy and that will help you at work. You will be more creative. Developing creative ways to deal with problems at work is one of the best ways to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. _40_. Creative hobbies such as photography and needlework improve pe

44、rformance at work. Simply occupying your mind with an activity beyond your regular work gives you a chance to ask new questions and new approaches to life.A. You will manage your time betterB. You will understand what matters to youC. When you have the ability to think clearlyD. As you experiment wi

45、th different hobbiesE. If you struggle with the idea of putting time into a hobbyF. Actively forming a hobby is a great way to improve your creativityG. Like it or not, your appearance and physical health directly improve your work results第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文

46、后各题所给四个选项（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。When a homeless man named Marcus wandered into Abigails Cafe asking for spare change, he didnt get turned away. Looking at the man, the owner Abigail asked, “Why dont you have a 41 ? You know nothing is given to me for free?” Marcus 42 that he had “a lo

47、t of crimes”. Because of his 43 , no one wanted to hire him, so he had made money the only way he knew how: “ 44 or asking for money.”Although the young owner had hit some hard times for her cafe, Abigail was 45 of hands that day and then decided to 46 Marcus the task of washing dishes. “His 47 opened wide and his smile made my 48 !” She wrote on Facebook.“He said he would do 49 for some food.” For the past two weeks, Marcus has been on time every day for his 50 of working for two hours when he washes dishes. He uses the money he 51 to buy his own food at the res