1、1 English Monthly Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle School绝密启用前 2017 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英 语（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：120 分）注意事项：1. 本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。因测试不考听力，第 I 卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。2. 回答第 I 卷时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。3.
2、 回答第 II 卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第 I 卷第二部分 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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to
3、Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request. Duration (时长)：2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th thro
4、ugh August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Franciscos most fantastic 2 English Monthly Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle Schoolperiods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream. Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:
5、00 pm Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31st Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear (服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco Departi
6、ng from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Price: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23rdThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Franciss most colorful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as
7、you get into the holiday spirit. Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required. 21. Which of the tours is available in March?A. San Francisco Winery Tour. B. Back to the Fifties Tour. C. Spooky Halloween Tour. D. Holiday Lights Tour. 22
8、. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A. Go to Treasure bland. B. Enjoy the holiday scenes. C. Have free ice cream. D. Visit the Presidio district. 23. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A. Take some drinks. B. Set off early in the morning. 3 English Monthly
9、Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle SchoolC. Wear warm clothes. D. Make reservations in advance. BMinutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theaters 75-ye
10、ar history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the buildings end.The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater.
11、 Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to cl
12、ose down.Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theaters location (位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the center of town,” he said. “Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.”Last week some city officials
13、 suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the
14、 theater is located.The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.24. In what way was yesterdays cleanup at the Plaza special?A. It made room for new equipment.B. It signaled th
15、e closedown of the theater.C. It was done with the help of the audience.D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.25. Why was the Last Picture Show put on?A. It was an all-time classic.B. It was about the history of the town.C. The audience requested it.D. The theater owner found it suitable.
16、4 English Monthly Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle School26. What will probably happen to the building?A. It will be repaired. B. It will be turned into a museum.C. It will be knocked down. D. It will be sold to the government.27. What can we infer about the audience?A. They are disappointed with
17、Bradford.B. They are sad to part with the old theater.C. They are supportive of the city officials.D. They are eager to have a shopping center.CAfter years of heated debate, gray wolves were introduced to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught in Canada and transported to the park. B
18、y last year, the Yellowstone wolf population had grown to more than 170 wolves.Gray wolves once were seen here and there in the Yellowstone area and much of the continental United States, but gradually displaced by human development. By the 1920s, wolves had practically disappeared from the Yellowst
19、one area. They went farther north into the deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer human around.The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpected results. Deer and elk population major food sources (来源) for the wolf grew rapidly. These animals consumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), whic
20、h reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence of wolves, coyotes killed a large percentage of the parks red foxes, and completely drove away the parks beavers.As early as 1966, biologists asked the government to consider reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park. They hoped that wolves would
21、be able to control the elk and coyote problems. Many farmers opposed the plan because they feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets.The government spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce the wolves. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages
22、the wolf packs in Yellowstone. Today, the debate continues over how well the gray wolf is fitting in at Yellowstone. Elk, deer, and coyote populations are down, while beavers and red foxes have made a comeback. The Yellowstone wolf project has been a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whe
23、ther to reintroduce wolves to other parts of the country as well.2,4,65 English Monthly Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle School28. What the text is mainly about?A. Wildlife research in the United Slates.B. Plant diversity in the Yellowstone area.C. The conflict between farmers and gray wolves. D.
24、The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.29. What does the underlined word “displaced” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Tested. B. Separated. C. Forced out. D. Tracked down.30. What did the disappearance of gray wolves bring about?A. Damage to local ecology.B. A decline of the parks income.C. Preserva
25、tion of vegetation.D. An increase in the variety of animals.31. What is the authors attitude towards the Yellowstone wolf project?A. Doubtful. B. Positive.C. Disapproving. D. Uncaring.DThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “
26、DriveLAB” in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are. Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people, leading to them becoming more isolated (隔绝) and inactive. Le
27、d by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later life. These include custom-made navigation (导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains:
28、“For many older people, particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.”“But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this 2,4,66 En
29、glish Monthly Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle Schooloften results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that people stop driving before they really need to.”Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older dri
30、ver study, explains, “The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problems. “For example, most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that
31、 in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting fined. Were looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that.” “We hope that our work will help with technological solutions (
32、解决方案) to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”32. What is the purpose of the Drive LAB?A. To explore new means of transport. B. To design new types of cars. C. To find out older drivers problems. D. To teach people traffic rules. 33. Why is driving important for older people accord
33、ing to Phil Blythe?A. It keeps them independent. B. It helps them save time. C. It builds up their strength. D. It cures their mental illnesses. 34. What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?A. Improve their driving skills. B. Develop driver-assist technologies. C. Provide tips on repairing t
34、heir cars. D. Organize regular physical checkups. 35. What is the best title for the text?A. A new Model Electric Car B. A Solution to Traffic ProblemC. Driving Service for elders D. Keeping Older Drivers on the Road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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Lots of people
35、find it hard to get up in the morning and put the blame on the alarm 7 English Monthly Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle Schoolclock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resting your body clock. _36_ Here is how to make one. _37_ In order to make a change, you need to decide why its im
36、portant. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reason, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make. Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up
37、, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. _38_ Thats a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer. Keep your sleep/wake schedule
38、 on weekends. If youre tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. _39_ Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you
39、 feel. After youve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record. _40_ If not, take another look at other methods you could try. A. Get a sleep specialist. B. Find the right motivation. C. A better plan for sleep can help. D. And consider setting a second alarm. E. If the steps you take
40、are working, keep it up. F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day. G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the caf to get coffee.第三部分 语言知识及应用(共两节，满 45 分)第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Toronto man is off
41、ering a free round-the-world air to the right woman. But _41_ apply. You must be named Elizabeth Gallahgher and have a Canadian _42_. Jordan Axani, 28, said he and his then girlfriend, Elizabeth Gallagher, booked heavily discounted round-the-world air tickets in May, but their _43_ ended and he 8 En
42、glish Monthly Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle Schooldid not want her ticket to _44_. The ticket had a strict no-transfer (不可转让) _45_, but since passport information was not required when _46_, any Canadian Elizabeth Gallagher can _47_ it. “I just want to see the ticket go to good use and for some
43、one to _48_ a lot of joy,” said Axani. He posted his _49_ on a social networking website, and received thousands of e-mails, including thirty from actual Elizabeth Gallaghers with the _50_ passports, “More _51_, there are hundreds of Canadians who are interested in _52_ their name to Elizabeth Galla
44、gher,” Axani said. “It was absolutely out of _53_, thousands of e-mails, people around the world _54_ their stories of travel.”Axani wrote in his post that he is not _55_ anything in return and that the woman who uses the _56_ ticket can choose to either travel with him or _57_ the ticket and travel
45、 on her own. The _58_ is scheduled to start on December 21 in New York City and continue on to Milan, Prague, Paris, Bangkok and New Delhi before _59_ in Toronto on January 8. He said the _60_ woman will be announced on the website and the trip will be shared online. 41. A. benefits B. deposits C. r
46、estrictions D. examinations42. A. origin B. passport C. accent D. friend43. A. holiday B. marriage C. dream D. relationship44. A. go to waste B. come to mind C. go no sale D. come into effect 45. A. policy B. order C. payment D. schedule46. A. applying B. booking C. checking D. bargaining47. A. use
47、B. borrow C. choose D. buy48. A. sacrifice B. express C. experience D. provide49. A. answer B. advice C. offer D. comment50. A. same B. right C. now D. real51. A. interesting B. annoying C. satisfying D. convincing52. A. writing B. giving C. lending D. changing53. A. touch B. question C. date D. con
48、trol54. A. admiring B. advertising C. sharing D. doubting55. A. leaving B. looking for C. losing D. dealing with 56. A. single B. strange C. regular D. extra57. A. return B. take C. reserve D. hide58. A. interview B. program C. trip D. meeting9 English Monthly Papers for Senior 3 Shanwei Middle Scho
49、ol59. A. ending B. calling C. repeating D. staying60. A. honored B. lovely C. intelligent D. lucky第 II 卷第三部分 语言知识及应用(共两节，满 45 分)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。She looks like any other schoolgirl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward to challenge of her new A-level course. But unlike school friends,16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term _61_ (rest). Instead, she is earning $6,500 a day as _62_ model in New York. Sarah _63_ (tell) that sh
