1、山西省三区（古县/离石区/高县）八校 2017 届高考模拟考试英语试卷注意事项：1本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。2答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。3全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4第 I 卷听力部分满分 30 分，不计入总分，考试成绩录取时提供给高校作参考。5考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。第 I 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 2 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
2、。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. 音频 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 mans boss fault.【答案】B【解析】略2.
3、音频 How much does one ticket cost?A. $20. B. $22.5. C. $25.【答案】C【解析】略3. 音频 What is the mans attitude towards the cafeteria?A. He doesnt mind eating there.B. He doesnt like the food there.C. He likes the food, but its crowded.【答案】A【解析】略4. Why does the woman ask the man to copy the note?A. His handwrit
4、ing is good. B. He can type quickly. C. He is good at computers.【答案】A【解析】略5. 音频 What do we learn from this conversation?A. The man wont go to the concert.B. The woman will go home for dinner.C. The man and the woman will eat together.【答案】C【解析】略第二节（共 15 小题）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
5、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，回答下列小题。 音频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
6、have their dinner?A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. In the mans office.【答案】6. C 7. B 8. B【解析】略6. 略7. 略8. 略听第 7 段材料，回答下列小题。 音频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 lug
7、gages.C. Check his luggage.11. Where are the speakers?A. At a bus stop. B. At an airport. C. At a railway station.【答案】9. B 10. C 11. C【解析】略9. 略10. 略11. 略听第 8 段材料，回答下列小题。 音频12. Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends. B. Shop assistant and customer. C. Waitress and customer.13. Wha
8、t happened to the mans 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.【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C【解析】略12. 略13. 略14. 略听第 9 段材料，回答回答下列小题。 音频15. Where are the two speakers?A. In the USA. B. In Europe. C.
9、 In China.16. Why is there no national health insurance here?A. The government hasnt realized its importance.B. The people dont think the government can do it better.C. The government hasnt paid enough money for it.17. What does the man think of having good insurance?A. Expensive. B. Unnecessary. C.
10、 Important.【答案】15. A 16. B 17. A【解析】略15. 略16. 略17. 略听第 10 段材料，回答下列小题。 音频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
11、. Master Cleaners. B. Repair workers. C. Housewives.【答案】18. C 19. B 20. A.18. 略19. 略20. 略第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，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 entra
12、nce 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 inc
13、ludes 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
14、 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.Its believed that Chinese and the test of its liberal arts skills, rather than its math skills, will give the robot its biggest challenges. Ques
15、tions 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
16、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. Whats the main idea of t
17、he 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
18、. 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. T
19、he robot connected from the Internet will sit for the college entrance exam【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. A【解析】文章向我们介绍了一个爆炸性的新闻：据中国日报报道，一个具有人工智能的机器人将要参加 2017 年的高考，参加语文，数学以及文科综合科目的考试。21. 推理判断题。通读全文可看出，文章向我们介绍了一个爆炸性的新闻：一个具有人工智能的机器人将要参加 2017 年的高考，它要参加语文，数学以及文科综合科目的考试。故选B。22. 段落大意题。文章第二段介绍了机器人参加考试的科目，它需要在规定时
20、间内完成考卷，但是并不和其他学生坐在一起，而是在一个只有监考人和公证人在场的封闭教室里，这些都属于机器人参加考试的具体信息，故选 B。23. 推理判断题。根据第三段内容 Its 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 t
21、est subjects there are some subjective questions that test skills such as reading comprehension and essay writing.可知，人们认为语文将给机器人最大的挑战，因为数学题是客观的，有确定的答案；而语文有一些主观题去测试阅读理解和文章写作能力，也就是主观题的挑战最大，故选 C。24. 推理判断题。根据第二段 But instead of taking exams together with other students, the robot will take its exams in a
22、 closed room without anyone else present, except for proctors(监考人)and a notary(公证人).可知，机器人参加考试时，是在一个只有监考人和公证人在场的教室里，故 A 正确；机器人只参加语文，数学和文综考试，故 B 错误；由最后一段可知，机器人的目的是 2017 年注册中国的一流大学，故 C 表述错误；第二段最后一句 It is expected to be totally disconnected from the Internet and solve the problems with its AI program.可
23、知 D 错误；故本题选 A。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, therell be few occasions when we can enjoy such extended holi
24、days, free to do as we wish. So now that summer has arrived, lets 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
25、 while youre eligible. Finding a reliable company that wont 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 peoples recommendations.Of course for most of us, money is tightbut to avoid overspending
26、 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 dont really know what t
27、o 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 its a chance to involve yourself in a new culture while your employer pays
28、 most of the bill.If you have an idea about the sort of career youd like, getting work experience is wise. In many careers, graduating with only your degree to show for your three or four years just wont make it. Send applications off early and to as many places as possible. Make sure you take a wel
29、l-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 wor
30、d “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
31、can travel around for nothing【答案】25. A 26. C 27. A【解析】本文是一篇说明文，旨在鼓励学生们在假期一边旅行一遍打工。一面是放松自己的同时能够节省花费，另一面则是为将来的工作做准备。25. A推理判断题。根据第四段提示 course for most of us money is tight 对于我们大多数人来说钱都是很紧的，所以可以推断出学生会想要在旅行时获得低价票。故选 A。26. C词义猜测题。根据划线句子前半句 go up greatly when you turn 26 当你 26 岁的时候票价会大幅上升，所以后面划线句子的含义中一定包含
32、着和年龄有关的意思。故选 C。27. A推理判断题。根据文中第四段第二句 avoid overspending you can combine employment and vacation.为了避免过度话费，你可以将旅行和工作结合起来。然后就是问题中的例子，所以分析推断 Camp America 对学生提供工作，故选 ACIt has become a certain belief among the public-drink at least eight glasses of water a day to improve health and wellbeing. Bottled wate
33、r 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
34、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
35、 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 dont drink too much, though these drinks help the production of urine (尿). Less well known arc
36、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 sugges
37、ted 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
38、 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 bodys organs（器官）.28. Fr
39、om 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 do
40、nt 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 passag
41、e?A. Reducing the bad influence of drinking alcohol.B. Helping to keep youthful looks.C. Making the bodys organs stronger.D. Causing bad headaches.31. The writers main purpose of writing this passage is to .A. persuade people to drink different kinds of waterB. tell people drinking much water is not
42、 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【答案】28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B【解析】文章主要以研究结果来告诉人们“每天喝八杯水来保持健康”是一种误导性的认识，没有证据表明“每天喝八杯水”有什么好处，相反饮水过多会带来中毒、低盐甚至是死亡的危险。28. C细节推理题。根据文章第一段最后一句 There is no evi
43、dence to prove the advantages of drinking eight glasses of water a day, scientists say.科学家说没有证据来证明“每天喝八杯水”的好处，可知答案为 C。29. D细节推理题。根据文章第三段的- 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.
44、 Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and cola and alcohol（酒）can help reach the daily total if they dont drink too much, though these drinks help the production of urine (尿). Less well known arc the dangers of drinking too much-，-大多数人不必担心他们每天喝水的量，除了喝水，他们还能用很多其他方式得到大量的液体，诸如茶、咖啡、可乐及酒的含咖啡饮料能帮助人们达到日常所
45、需的总量，-前提是不要过度饮用，可知本题答案为 D。30. A细节推理。根据文章倒数第二段的 However, the benefits of drinking some water to prevent a pain in head after drinking too much alcohol are, separately, proved to be true.然而饮酒过多之后和一些水来防止头疼却例外地被证明是真的。可知答案为 A。31. B考查文章大意。文章主要以研究结果来告诉人们“每天喝八杯水来保持健康”是一种误导性的认识，没有证据表明“每天喝八杯水”有什么好处，相反饮水过多会带来中
46、毒、低盐甚至是死亡的危险。可知本题答案为 B，告诉人们多喝水并没有它被说的那么健康。DThis 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 th
47、e two events, I realized that I couldnt 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 couldnt face it. But when next year came around, I decided to enter those s
48、ame events again.For a few months, I trained hard, but I didnt get any faster. Then it was June 5, the day of the Jubilee River 10 km. 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 s
49、hone, 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 didnt 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 realize
