1、2017 届安徽省普通高中高考考前考试大纲模拟调研（五）英语（解析版）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 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AFor many of us, there are few things that will come close to the thrills of white-water rafting（皮划艇运动）; after all, this sport can take a turn for the worse, if safety measures
2、are ignored.White Nile: The White Nile flows from rather calm Lake Victoria, but soon bursts into a major force as it runs through Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Sudan. Rafting on the river, though, is best enjoyed when youve in Uganda, with rapids touching Class V.Colorado River: When youre surround
3、ed by beautiful nature, its hard to concentrate on the task at hand. But a moments distraction （分心） in the Colorado River can shake your raft in no time. This stretch of the Colorado River has what is probably the largest Class V rapids in the United States, which attracts rafting enthusiasts worldw
4、ide.Zambezi: Africas got some big thrills in the Zambezi river. Its full of big Class IV-V rapids. The Batoka Gorge is where the river turns over 23 rapids, going on for a 15-mile stretch below Victoria Falls. This is best described as the continents most thrilling rafting experience.Tuolumne River:
5、 The Tuolumne River stretches for a distance of 27 miles, where you can experience some amazing Class IV and V rapids. The river will test your paddling skills well, as you sail along the course. The best time to be here is in spring.21. Where can you have the most fun when rafting on the White Nile
6、?A. Uganda. B. Tanzania. C. Rwanda. D. Sudan.22. What are Class IV/ V rapids in the text?A. The danger lying in the river. B. The signs that people make.C. The speed that water flows at. D. The popularity of the river.23. What kind of writing is this text?A. A news report. B. A recommendation of som
7、e spots.C. An argumentative writing. D. An introduction to a sport. BMatthew Dunn, a Royal Navy aircraft engineer, spotted a brown leather wallet on the pavement near a Dutch restaurant, while touring with the Royal Navy Black Cats display team.After finding 450 inside along with a selection of cred
8、it cards and a driving license, he was nervous about handing the wallet over to local police, fearing its rightful owner would never get it back. So Mr. Dunn, 27, decided to personally return the wallet, which he had nicknamed Wally, to its owner, Roy Somers, 49, from South London.The 27-year-old fr
9、om Yeovil, Somerset, said, “If you lose your wallet, its one of the worst feelings in the worldyour life is inside it. Because the owner was UK-based and it had his address on the driving license, we thought we might as well take it back to the UK and post it.” Mr. Dunns trip with Wally and his coll
10、eagues went from Amsterdam to a Dutch air base, on to Berlin and back again, before a return journey through the Netherlands, Belgium and France, arriving back to the UK via Eurostar on June 8. On arrival back in the UK, he posted the wallet to Mr. Somers by recorded delivery.Mr. Somers had in the m
11、eantime cancelled his cards and assumed his wallet was long gone. He said, “A week after I got back, Matthew got in contact saying he had my walletI thought it was really nice that hed taken the time to let me know.” Mr. Somers insisted on paying for a round of drinks for Mr. Dunn.But Mr. Dunn refus
12、ed. He said, “I just wanted to give Roy a bit of a giggle and show there are still some people in the world that are a little bit nice. Being part of the Forces you do try to do good things for people and, maybe one day, hell come to watch one of our air shows, knowing his wallet is an honorary memb
13、er.”24. Why did Mr. Dunn decide to return the wallet personally?A. He wanted to meet the owner.B. He thought it might be set aside.C. He feared police might mishandle it.D. He knew it meant a lot to its owner.25. What could be learned about Mr. Somers?A. He hadnt expected his wallet back.B. He treat
14、ed Mr. Dunn to a drink.C. He once worked in a Dutch restaurant.D. He went to see Mr. Dunns air shows.26. Which of the following words can best describe Mr. Dunn?A. Knowledgeable. B. Adventurous. C. Humorous. D. Noble.27. Whats the main purpose of the text?A. To describe. B. To inform.C. To introduce
15、. D. To entertain.CInsects rarely worry me. Mosquitoes annoy me, but only because I dont like the unavoidable itching（痒）that follows. I dont get spooked by spiders or terrified by white ants. Bedbugs（臭虫）, though, are my big exception. Ive never seen one, but I religiously check for them when I trave
16、l. And Ive woken up from nightmares of them moving across my bed and up my legs.While they arent disease carriers, a large number of bedbugs can eat away at your mental health as well as your pocketbook. Ultrasonic（超声波的）devices marketed to drive bedbugs away dont have any effect. Bug bombs dont work
17、. Bedbugs are developing resistance to a common insecticide that once killed them. Even if the chemicals work, they can be dangerous for the humans exposed to them. High heat can be effective, but thats not always a practical solution.Some studies have indicated that cold might kill bedbugs after as
18、 little as one hour of exposure. But new research published in Journal of Economic Entomology finds thats not the case. Cold can kill a bedbug, but only after days.Joelle F. Olson and his colleagues froze bedbugs at various stages of life, fed and unfed, for varying lengths of time. The bad news was
19、 that the bugs didnt die nearly as quickly as other studies had found. “In our study, bedbugs survived lower temperatures, with eggs surviving in short-term exposure to temperatures as low as -25,” the researchers write. But the bugs are not freeze-tolerant, the scientists found, and they can-be kil
20、led no matter what their stage of life or feeding status is. All it takes is 80 hours in temperatures of -16.The finding confirms a standard practice for museum collections and food products: Potentially infested items are frozen to kill any hidden insect pests. And it provides a completely safe met
21、hod of control regular folk, at least for items they can fit into the freezer.28. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “spooked”?A. Interested. B. Surprised. C. Impressed. D. Frightened.29. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?A. Bedbugs are difficult to get rid of. B. Bedbugs can spread disease
22、.C. Bedbugs are resistant to high heat. D. Bedbugs are dangerous to people.30. What does the new research find?A. Bedbug eggs are more tolerant of cold.B. Bedbugs survive cold, but not for too many days.C. Low temperature is the key to killing bedbugs.D. The level of cold bedbugs stand varies with a
23、ge.31. In which aspect will Joelles finding make its contribution?A. Improve the efficiency of freezers.B. Overcome psychological fears of bugs.C. Help people protect food from pests.D. Find a standard practice for museum collections.DThe sound of car keys or the mere word “ride” can send some dogs
24、into outbursts of happiness. Theres frantic dancing and joyful bouncing until the car door opens, then an overjoyed leap. There doesnt appear to be a lot of research about why so many dogs enjoy car rides, but many dog owners have witnessed the delight firsthand.Dr. Brian Hare at Duke University sum
25、marizes his findings like this: “its dogs desire to be with us that makes them eager for travel companions. My guess is dogs would not enjoy riding in autonomous carsthey love cars because they love us.”Stanley Coren, dog behaviorist and professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia,
26、 points out that dogs have olfactory receptors（嗅觉受体）in the range of about 125 million to nearly 300 million in their noses, compared with the mere 50 million we have. “If you crack the window,” Coren tells The Globe and Mail, “a dog gets a multicolored view of the world through his nose, as the smel
27、ls are changing all the time. And almost all of them are his favorite. We humans are visual animals . A dog lives through his nose.”“Im not sure theyre getting a high, per se（本身）,” Dr. Melissa Bain, a veterinarian at the University of California, Davis, tells Car and Driver. “But they are getting a
28、lot of input at higher speed.”Vermont dog trainer Kevin Behan believes dogs like being in the car because it stirs up feelings of being on the hunt. When your dog is in the car with his “pack”the people hes bonded withand youre all swaying and moving together and facing the same direction, the motio
29、n can give your dog the feeling that hes part of a group thats on the hunt, Behan says. He explains that some dogs are so overtaken by this urge that they think the animals and objects they see outside the window are prey（猎物）. Once they get out of the car, they need to get rid of all that energy.32.
30、 Why does the author refer to the dogs olfactory receptors?A. To explain dogs can adapt to various environments.B. To show dogs sensitivity to smells.C. To suggest a cause of dogs preference for rides.D. To stress humans are visual animals.33. Who doubts the dogs sense of excitement in a car ride?A.
31、 Kevin Behan. B. Melissa Bain.C. Stanley Coren. D. Brian Hare.34. Whats Behans opinion on dogs?A. They may get pleasure from hunting.B. Theyre in tune with humans in rides.C. Their hunting skills are declining.D. They enjoy moving at high speed.35. What is the topic of the passage?A. The unique tie
32、between pets and humans.B. The new discovery about dogs habits.C. How can we involve dogs in pleasant rides?D. Why do dogs like to ride in the car?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。How can a teen set themselves up for success? Here are some important points that you
33、 may find helpful.Figure out your goals in life and work toward them. Start thinking about careers you would like to be in, but make a good choice based on your interests and strengths. 36 You could also work towards non-career related goals, such as creating your own fundraiser, getting good grades
34、 in school, joining in a team sport, etc. Challenge yourself and youll be surprised at what you can accomplish!Dont get into any trouble, legal or otherwise. It could ruin your future plans. Avoid the peer pressure and keep away from the cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. 37 If youre being pressured in
35、to anything, walk away. If you can avoid these things during your teen years, theyre a lot easier to avoid once youre out of high school and away from peer pressure.Have good friends to help you out! 38 Be with people who make you happy. Create a group of supportive, loving friends that can help you
36、 succeed in life and live your dreams. Find a few really good friends that will stick with you once you leave high school.39 Join a sports team at school or out of school. Take your dog for a nice, long walk. Join a yoga group, go swimming at the local recreation center, or do sit-ups during commerc
37、ial breaks on TV! Just exercise! 40 Studies show that people who are actively involved in activities in their teen years will be more active when theyre adults.A. Get active!B. Go for a run around your neighborhood.C. This could be your job for the rest of your life!D. You will start forming your ow
38、n ideas this way.E. It helps you feel better, mentally and physically.F. Friends are there to support you and lift your spirits.G. Obey the law and avoid ending up in the back of a police car.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。
39、The terror attacks are occurring worldwide. They have aroused countless thoughts 41 me down. What can I do for those 42 people, the very victims and refugees?Yesterday I boarded a train and took my seat 43 the carriage so I would be facing forward. Soon, a mother and her three children, two boys and
40、 a little girl, 44 into the row of seats in front of me. The woman was wearing clothes that were 45 . I dont think you could ever find any 46 of the clothes at any store. I was 47 by the beautiful simplicity of these garments. They werent expensive, fancy, or from a famous designer, 48 they were pri
41、celess.The little girls eyes and mine met and locked. She smiled 49 and gazed at me. I would receive a gift I had been hoping for. I had 50 to connect with people from a culture that was currently suffering and in my 51 was a warm Pakistani family. We had a conversation. I used standard conversation
42、 52 : How old are you? Where do you study? This was a child but the depth and breadth of our conversation took it to amazing 53 . What was even more remarkable was the 54 conversation. Her smile, her gaze and her trust 55 touched me.Our 45 minutes together 56 quickly but we will always be in each ot
43、hers hearts. During the time, I was in the 57 that to do something for those unlucky people, I just needed to open my door _58_ they could come in. It is amazing what happens when you 59 to others. People come in 60 beautiful gifts. Its likely to start with just a kind smile.41. A. pulling B. weighi
44、ng C. breaking D. cutting42. A. disabled B. confused C. disturbed D. offended43. A. at the end of B. on the top ofC. in the center of D. in the front of44. A. looked B. broke C. ran D. squeezed45. A. shabby B. different C. funny D. fashionable46. A. inspiration B. account C. trace D. decoration47. A
45、. struck B. shocked C. excited D. moved48. A. though B. so C. and D. yet49. A. broadly B. hopefully C. occasionally D. gratefully50. A. refused B. expected C. pretended D. decided51. A. seat B. heart C. life D. presence52. A. techniques B. pieces C. starters D. stoppers53. A. heights B. facts C. cha
46、nges D. conclusions54. A. meaningful B. unspoken C. valuable D. casual55. A. obviously B. suddenly C. deeply D. eventually56. A. flew away B. flew past C. came along D. came apart57. A. hope B. point C. condition D. knowledge58. A. now that B. as if C. so that D. in case59. A. give over B. go over C
47、. open up D. make up60. A. packing B. bearing C. designing D. recommending第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填写 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。People want daylight saving time (DST) to end. DST is 61 usual semi-annual practice of putting clocks backwards an hour in the autumn and forwards an hour in the
48、spring 62 (have) an extra hour of evening daylight over the summer months. Scientists are questioning the 63 (necessary) of changing the time. They say it could be 64 (harm) to our health and increase energy costs. The number of heart attacks and strokes 65 (rise) because of changes in our body clock. With less rest, people make more mistakes, so accidents increase. California and Massachusetts a
