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1、2017年全国高考英语模拟试题（二）英 语本试题共1 2页，满分1 5 0分,考试时间1 2 0分钟。（原创：王海峰）第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分3 0分）第 一 节（共5小题，每小题1.5,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1 0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：H o w mu ch is t he T-s hir t?A.5 1 9.1 5 B.5 1 8.7 C.$1 3.5 7答案是C。1.VCTiat does the woman mean?A

2、.She has got a nice camera with her.B.She likes taking photos very much.C.She doesn t know how to take photos.2.What has happened to the woman?A.She s caught in a rainstorm.B.She can t get off her car.C.She is stuck in a traffic jam.3.Why did the woman reject the invitation?A.Because she will go to

3、a museum.B.Because she s going to get married.C.Because she will go to a wedding.4.How is the woman likely to go to the South Lake?A.On foot.B.By bus C.By subway5.What s the benefit of the double room?A.She can spend less money.B.Anyone can enter the room anytime.C.The man can enjoy the scenery outs

4、ide.第 二 节（共15小题，每题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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每个小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将有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.What arc the boy and the girl going to do?A.They,re going to cook lunch for grandpa.B.They re going to pick up Grandpa.C.They re going

5、to set up Grandpa;s room.7.What will most probably bother Grandpa in the new home?A.The view around.B.The humid weather.C.The big house.听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。8.What is a land fill?A.A way to get underground water.B.A place to bury the rubbish.C.A method to protect the soil.9.What s the usage of washroom

6、waste?A.Used to make paper.B.Used to make fertilizer.C.Used to make electricity.10.What s the most important thing to do in dealing with rubbish?A.To get it sorted.B.To get it burnt.C.To get it buried.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What subject do the boy s parents want him to learn?A.Maths.B.Sculpture.C.Compu

7、ter.12.What does the boy prefer to do?A.To learn sculpture.B.To make money.C.To please his parents.13.What will finally decide on the boy s choice?A.His hobby.B.School fee.C.His parents.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Where does the girl work?A.In a school.B.In an office.C.C.In a company.15.Why did the man give

8、 up his job in the government?A.Because it was a challenge.B.Because it was boring.C.Because he hated reading.16.How does the woman think of being a salesman?A.Comfortable.B.Tough.C.Worthwhile.17.What s the relationship between the man and woman?A.Colleagues.B.Competitors.C.Schoolmates.听第10段材料，回答第18

9、至20题。18.What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A.It，s a public place.B.It,s a small town.C.s a new building.19.Which street is known for its food shops and markets?A.Via del Mar Street.B.Fernando Street.C.Hernandes Street.20.What makes the speaker like Horatio Street best?A.An old stone surface.B.A we

10、ll-known writer.C.A famous university.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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMany people have bought insurances,either life or property,commercial orcompulsory.Yet some people know litde about it and some even misunderstand itsnature and functio

11、n.Insurance is the sharing of risks.Nearly everyone is exposed to risk of some sort.The house owner,for example,knows that his property can be damaged by fire;theship-owner knows that his ships may be lost at sea;the breadwinner knows that he maydie at an early age and leave his family poorer.On the

12、 other hand,not every house isdamaged by fire nor every ship is lost at sea.If these persons each put a small sum intoa pool,there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer losses.In otherwords,the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many.This is thebasis of insur

13、ance.Those who pay the contribution are known as insured and thosewho administer the pool of contributions as insurers.The legal basis of all insurance is the policy.This is a printed form of contract on apiece of paper in best quality.It states that every year the insured shall pay a namedsum of mo

14、ney,which is called the premium;in return,the insurer will pay a sum ofmoney or compensation for loss if the risk or event insured against actually happens.The premium for an insurance naturally depends upon how likely the risk is tohappen,as suggested by past experience.If companies fix their premi

15、ums too high,there will be more compctirion in their area of insurance and they may lose business.On the other hand,if they make the premium too low,they will lose money and mayeven have to drop out of business.So the ordinary forces of supply and demand keeppremiums at a level satisfactory to both

16、the insurer and the insured.21.The underlined phrase in Para.1 most probably me a n s.A.money paid by the insurers B.the amount of each premiumC.money paid by all those insured D.the cost of administering insurance22.Insurance premiums do not become too high b e c a u s e.A.not many people insure th

17、emselvesB.premiums depend on the risk of lossC.insurers have to be more competitiveD.insurance companies can never lose money23.According to the passage,insurance business gains profit b e c a u s e.A.more and more people buy insuranceB.the firms have a sound managementC.premium is increased year by

18、 yearD.only a few of those insured suffer losses24.The purpose of the passage is.A.to explain an insurance policy B.to introduce insurance businessC.to persuade people to be insured D.to warn people of possible lossesBShortly after the war,my brother and I were invited to spend a few days with anunc

19、le who had just returned from abroad.He had rented a cottage in the country,although he rarely spent much rime there.Wc understood the reason for this after ourarrival:the cottage had no comfortable furniture in it,many of the windows werebroken and the roof leaked,making the whole house damp.On our

20、 first evening,we sat around the fire after supper listening to the storieswhich our uncle had to tell of his many adventures in distant countries.I was so tiredafter the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed;but I could notbear to miss any of my uncle s exciting tales.He was j

21、ust in the middle of describing a rather terrifying experience he had oncehad when there was a loud crash from the bedroom above,the one where my brotherand I were going to sleep.“It sounds as if the roof has fallen in!”exclaimed my uncle,with a loud laugh.When we got to the top of the stairs and op

22、ened the bedroom door,we could seenothing at first because of the thick clouds of dust which filled the room.When thedust began to clear,a strange sight met our eyes.A large part of the ceiling hadcollapsed,falling right on to the pillow of my bed.I was glad that I had stayed up late tolisten to my

23、u n cles stories,otherwise I should certainly have been seriously injured,perhaps killed.That night we all slept on the floor to the sitting room downstairs,not wishing torisk our lives by sleeping under a roof which might at any moment collapse on ourheads.We left for London the very next morning a

24、nd my uncle gave up his cottage inthe country.This was not the kind of adventure he cared for either!25.The uncle seldom spent much time in the country cottage b e c a u s e.A.the roof of the cottage was falling B.the cottage was in a bad conditionC.he was used to living abroad D.there was no furnit

25、ure in it26.When they opened the bedroom door,they could see nothing at first becauseA.it was completely dark inside B.dust was blown into their eyesC.something strange blinded them D.there was too much dust in the air27.The narrator felt glad that he had stayed up late b e c a u s e.A.he did not mi

26、ss the exciting stories B.he spent more time with his uncleC.he had a lucky escape D.he saw a strange sight28.Which of the following can best describe the narrator,s uncle?A.Adventurous and good at storytelling.B.Humorous and good at making jokes.C.Dependable and generous with money.D.Considerate an

27、d sensitive to danger.CFamous resorts on the earthMaldivesMaldives is famed as the last paradise on the earth.It s made up of more than1800 coral islands,scattered within a sea area of about 90 thousand square kilometerson the Indian Ocean.People in Maldives believe in Islam.They must observe therel

28、igious rules striedy.However,tourists don t need to follow these customs insidehotels,but they must do as the locals when they enter the community of the localpeople.Jeju IslandJeju Island,also known as the“islands of the Gods,“is the biggest island ofSouth Korea.It is a volcanic island with a pleas

29、ant climate.Its yearly averagetemperature is 16C,which makes it the most attractive vocation stop in Northeast Asia.It has gained a fame as a shopping paradise.Here all the luxury brands arc free of duty.Evety summer thousands of tourists come here to look for the gods,enjoy the coolnessof the gende

30、 sea breeze and buy cheap luxuries.Phuket IslandPhuket Island,the biggest island of Thailand,is called a pearl on the Indian Ocean.It is world famous for its beautiful beaches.Some arc quiet and tourist-friendly,andsome are as luxurious as personal vacation beaches.Some are famous for sea sports,and

31、 some are attractive to lovers of evening entertainments.Therefore,you 1 1 have agood time in here whether you re single or accompanied by your friends.Hayman IslandHayman Island,a secret vacation island,is one of the 600 coral islands that makeup the Great Barrier Reef.Every year thousands of touri

32、sts come here to admire thebeauty of the tropic sec and the charming scene of the Great Barrier Reef.However,they seldom see any waiters and waitresses around as they work in and travel through aspecial tunnel.This is why it s called the most secret resort.29.If you intend to do some shopping beside

33、s s ig h ts e e in g,m a y b e is your bestchoice.A.Maldives B.Phuket IslandC.Jeju Island D.Hayman Island30.Tourists should in Maldives when get out of the resort.A.follow the local rules B.watch out for sharksC.stay in secret tunnels D.stick to their customs31.Phuket Island is regarded as by touris

34、ts.A.the Islands of the Gods B.a pearl on the Indian OceanC.a secret vacation island D.the last paradise on the earth32.Tourists think Havman Island is secret because.A.they arc striedy limited within the hotelB.they aren t allowed to swim in the seeC.they are forbidden to bargain in the marketD.the

35、y can t meet with servants around themDOur success,satisfaction and general happiness in life is not dependent on whathappens to us but how we deal with itYou will probably know yourself from personal experience what a difference yourattitude can make when,for example,you re returning faulty goods o

36、r making acomplaint.An open,polite and friendly approach,expecting a satisfactory result,normally results in one as people tend to respond with a similar attitude.If,however,you present an argument with an angry,accusing tone,expecting trouble,there is litdedoubt that this is what you 1 1 get!Some p

37、eople see the world through a filter of optimism and some through a filterof pessimism which largely comes down to having a positive or negative attitude.People who arc suffering from a negative attitude primarily think that something can tbe done;they dwell on problems,see all the pitfalls,find fau

38、lt with and criticize otherpeople and focus on all the things they would like but haven t got.People blessedwith a positive attitude by contrast think that anything is possible,they look forsolutions,they see the good in evetybody,and they are grateful for all the good thingsin their lives.Whether s

39、uffering from or blessed with your attitude,this is not something that isput on us from the outside.Wc arc very much responsible for our own attitude.Wc allstart out with a“clean”board but this can get muddied by our experiences in life.Aschildren we get ridiculed and bullied,criticized and rejected

40、,start to experience doubtand lose our self-confidence.If this continues into adulthood,it can result in a badattitude in later life.33.It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that people arc likely to treat o t h e r s.A.the way they arc treated B.better when they arc satisfiedC.worse when they are in

41、trouble D.the way they consider appropriate34.According to the writer,what affects people s life attitude?A.the situation they face B.the people around themC.their expectations of life D.the way they view the world35.What is the purpose of the writer in writing this passage?A.to show how to avoid a

42、negative attitudeB.to show the importance of a positive attitudeC.to share his positive attitude with his readersD.to describe the effects of a negative attitude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 Choose a Topic for Your PaperNo matter what research paper you writ

43、e,the first and most important step is tochoose the topic.36 Here are some tips for you to follow.To choose a good topic,you 1 1 have to ask yourself some important questions.Isthere enough research available on this topic?Is the topic new and unique enough thatI can offer fresh opinions?Is it relat

44、ed with my subject and future occupation?37 Writing about something you enjoy certainly shows in the final product,making it more likely that you will be successful writing a paper about something youenjoy.If you arc writing a research paper for a class,consider the other students.38How can you keep

45、 your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing about thesame thing?Ask your professor or classmates for advice,if you re struggling to come up witha“right”topic.39 Sometimes asking a professor for help may seemfrightening,but if they are worth anything as a professor,they want you to besu

46、ccessful with your work,and will do what they can to make that happen.If you choose a topic,begin researching,and realize that it isn，t the rightdecision for you for some reason,don t worry!40 Although it requires abit more time,yet changing your topic will make your writing more efficient.A.Have a

47、clear picture of organization in mind.B.Be courageous and change it.C.Is it likely that they will also be writing about your topic?D.However,many students arc discouraged by this first step.E.Take a trip to your local library or university library.F.Choose a topic that you feel passionate about.G.Th

48、ey will likely have great ideas.第三部分 英 语 知 识 运 用（共两节，满分4 5分）第 一 节 完形填空（共2 0小题，每小题1.5分，满分3 0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，并在答题卡上把该项涂黑。Jenna had graduated first in her middle school and was lucky enough to beadmitted to Westwood University.She was ready for new 41 at the college andfi

49、lled with confidence.42,she didn，t expect it that college life was quite 43.In the first week,Jenna went to ttyouts for cheerleaders.She was competing againstvety talented girls,and she knew it would be 44 for her to be selected.Two hourslater,the 45 read a list of the girls for a second tryout.Her

50、heart 46 as thelist ended without her name.Feeling 47,she walked back to her dormitorycarrying her schoolbag full of homework.Arriving at the dormitory,she started with 48.She had always been a goodmath student,but now she was 49.She moved on to English and history,and was50 to find that she didn t