1、2017 届夷陵中学模拟考试 英 语本试卷共 10 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项：1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（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. 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。第卷第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满
2、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APassenger InformationCarry-on Bag RulesWhen travelling on China Southern planes, we ask our customers to follow our simple bag rules. - Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane.- Weight limit: Each
3、 carry-on bag may weigh up to 10 kilos.- Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110cm long, 60cm high and 30cm wide.- Additional bags and oversized/overweight bags may be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for such bags (see the table below). Please note that if yo
4、ur bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken. Safety RulesFor the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane:- Bottles containing gas (e.g. cigarette lighter)- Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100ml.N
5、ote:If you have any liquid medicines ove r 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctors letter explaining why you need the medicine.Bag FeesRule FeeOve
6、rweight* Bags heavier than 10 kilos ￥100 per kilo over limitOversized* Bags larger than 110cmX60cmX30cm ￥250 per bagExtra bags ￥400 per extra bag*No bag over 15 kilos will be allowed on the plane. *No bag over 15 0cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bags in the p
7、lanes storage.21. What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?A. A gas bottle.B. Medical equipment.来源:学科网 ZXXKC. A 100ml bottle of cream.D. A bag that is 120cm long.22. When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight?A. Afte
8、r they get on the plane.B. Six hours before their flight.C. When they arrive at the airport.D. At least one day before their flight.23. How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is 110cmX50cmX25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos?A. 250 yuan. B. 300 yuan. C. 550 yuan. D. 850 yuan.BThe sun was
9、 rising when Daryls delivery truck reached the highway. This was the best time of day to drive, when the roads were wide open and empty. He felt sure he was going to make it to Los Angeles before midnight. It looked like it was going to be a good day. Then he saw it, a large lump in the middle of th
10、e road. Daryl often passed dead animals on the roadside but he knew that this was something different. He slammed on his brakes and the truck screeched to a halt.The lump was a girl. He tried shaking her awake but she wouldnt move, so he picked her up and carried her to the side of the road. At leas
11、t she wouldnt be run over there. Now she was someone elses problem. He had to make it to Los Angeles by midnight and didnt have time to be a hero. He climbed back into his truck but as he looked in his mirror and saw the girl lying still by the side of the road, he knew he couldnt leave her. Daryl p
12、ut her into his truck and drove to the next town.An hour later he pulled up at the police station. After explaining what had happened, he prepared to leave, only for the policeman to say that he needed to make a report. Daryl knew this would take several hours, but he had no choice. There was no way
13、 hed get to Los Angeles on time now.Three hours later the report was done and the girl had recovered somewhat. She explained that she had fallen on the highway, weak from hunger, but could remember nothing else. She also thanked Daryl for saving her life. Daryl told her that he had been happy to hel
14、p, but as he got back into his truck he knew his boss wouldnt be.Just as he was about to pull back onto the road, his mother called. “Have you seen?” she said. “A bridge collapsed two hours ago, the one that you drive over on the way to Los Angeles.”Daryls blood ran cold. If he had been on time, he
15、would have been on that fallen bridge about two hours ago. Daryl realized how lucky he was.24. What did Daryl plan to do in Los Angeles?A. Go on holiday. B. Deliver some goods.C. Visit his mum. D. Report to his boss.25. Why did Daryl first leave the girl by the side of the road?A. He didnt want to b
16、e lat e.B. He thought the girl would be fine.C. He knew that someone else would help.D. He worried the police would blame him.26. How did Daryl feel after he left the police station?A. Confident that he would be on time.B. Angry that he had to make the report.C. Proud that he had saved the girls lif
17、e.D. Worried that his boss would be angry.27. What does the underlined expression “Daryls blood ran cold” in the last paragraph suggest?A. Daryl was now feeling more relaxed.B. Daryl thought he would be in trouble.C. Daryl was greatly shocked by the news.D. Daryl felt the sudden change in temperatur
18、e.CHave you ever wondered when dogs first became “mans best friend” and the worlds favourite pet? If you have then youre not alone. When and where dogs first began living side-by-side with humans are questions that have stirred hot debate among scientists. There are a few hard facts that all agree o
19、n. These include that dogs were once wolves and they were the first animal to be domesticated (驯养) by humans. They came into our lives some 15,000 years ago, before the dawn of agriculture.Beyond that, there is little agreement. The earliest bones found that are unquestionable dogs and not wolves da
20、te from 14,000 years ago. However, 30,000-year-old skulls have been discovered in France and Belgium that are not pure wolf and some scientists think could be dogs. With such puzzling evidence, many scientists are now turning to DNA to find out when and where dogs were first domesticated. In one res
21、earch project, tens of thousands of blood samples have been taken from street dogs around the world. The plan is to compare them with those of wolves. Its even possible to analyse DNA from ancient bones. Tiny pieces of the 30,000-year-old skulls mentioned earlier are currently being studied, and ano
22、ther DNA study has already shown that ancient dogs preserved in the Alaskan ice-fields evolved from Asian wolves, not American ones.Indeed, the ancient DNA may turn out to be more informative than the DNA of living dogs. Because dogs have accompanied humans around the world for thousands of years, t
23、heir current distribution may tell us very little of their origins. This is why different groups of scientists believe that dogs variously originated in eastern Asia, Mongolia, Siberia, Europe or Africa.But why were the animals domesticated in the first place? The most recent theory is that dogs dom
24、esticated themselves, initially living in and around our ancient villages to eat any food thrown out. Today, this is a way of life still shared by three-quarters of a billion unowned dogs worldwide. 28. Which is the only statement generally agreed on by scientists studying dogs?A. They originally we
25、re used as farm animal.B. They evolved from wolves found in Europe.C. They helped the development of agriculture.D. They were the first animal to be kept as pets.29. Why does the writer first mention the 30,000-year-old-animal skulls?A. To show that dogs were much larger in the past.B. To prove that
26、 dogs developed from Asian wolves.C. To suggest that dogs may have evolved much earlier.D. To argue that dogs were first kept in France and Belgium.30. How did scientists determine the origins of the ancient dogs found in Alaska?A. By examining the animals DNA.B. By analyzing the age of their bones.
27、C. By studying the shape of their skulls.D. By comparing them with modern dogs.31. Why did dogs start living with humans?A. Because they were attracted by food.B. Because they were trapped by humans.C. Because they couldnt survive in the wild.D. Because they were trained to protect villages.DMany pe
28、ople believe that the only way to make our communities safer is to build more prisons. But theres a way to better protect cities and towns by doing just the opposite.来源:学科网 ZXXKIn many countries throughout the world, prison populations have risen dramatically over the past decade. One of the main re
29、asons for this is the large number of repeat offenders; that is people who break the law again once freed from jail. Statistics show that about one in four prisoners freed every year return to jail within three years.This is partly because ex-prisoners face huge difficulty finding employment. More t
30、han a third of them cannot find any job at all. Data show that having a job greatly reduces the chances that a person will commit a crime again or commit one in the first place. Released prisoners who do manage to find steady employment are 50 percent less likely to return to prison. Rather than har
31、ming a community, having a job helps ex-prisoners to change their ways and make a positive and productive contribution to their community.Whats more, helping these men and women find jobs would also save taxpayers a lot of money. Fewer prisoners would save governments millions or possibly even billi
32、ons of dollars annually: the costs of building and operating jails.There are many things that the government can do to help ex-prisoners find work. More job training programs should be introduced to provide prisoners with work skills before they are freed. Companies and factories should also be give
33、n tax benefits if they employ ex-prisoners. Such programs have been shown to work in several countries.Such policies of course assume that freed criminals actually want to work. But shouldnt they be given the chance? Our goal, after all, shouldnt be to incarcerate as many criminals as possible, but
34、to build a society that doesnt need to put such a large percentage of its population in jail. We should take a step in that direction and help prisoners find self-respect and purpose through work. 32. What percentage of freed prisoners return to prison within three years?A. 65%. B. 50%. C. 33%. D. 2
35、5%.33. Which of the following best describes the content of the fifth paragraph?A. Facts. B. Arguments. C. Recommendations. D. Requirements.34. What does the underlined word “incarcerate” in the last paragraph mean?A. set free B. lock up C. employ D. separate来源:Zxxk.Com35. Which of the following wou
36、ld the author agree with?A. Tougher punishment will reduce crime.B. Most prisoners do not deserve to be in prison.C. Economic conditions are a major cause of crime.D. Prison populations are likely to increase in the future.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。The Rio
37、 GrandeAlthough not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, ocean-going ships cannot sail on its waters. 36 Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico.Rio Grande Geogra
38、phyThe Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. 37 And these course movements can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and ex
39、tends downward to the Gulf of Mexico.38 Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in altitude as it extends to the Gulf.The Rio Grande Today39 Sadly, much of the water has been used up and parts of the river are almost dry! This is because peo
40、ple take more water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this, though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength.Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. 40 Though borders like the Rio G
41、rande separate nations, they are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two peoples.A. Usually, it is measured by length.B. Downward is the best way of describing it too.C. What makes the Rio Grande so important is its location.D. Because the river t
42、wists so much, it occasionally changes course.E. The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water.F. More importantly, it is a symbol of cooperation between two nations.G. Today, the Rio Grande is the destination of tourists from all over the world.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（
43、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Never been on an airplane? Heres your chance to 41 one for just one US dollar, or even for 42 if you dont have the money. Retired pilot Bahadur Gupta will be happy to show you43 . The plane, which never 44 , is giv
44、ing an opportunity to poor people to 45 what it is like to sit in a jet.When Gupta started his career many years ago, people from his tiny home village in India46 asked him what it was like to be in an aircraft. None of them had ever 47 a real airplane and they wanted a look at the aviation industry
45、 through Guptas 48 . For security reasons, Gupta was never 49 to take his fellow villagers inside an actual aircraft. But saying no always made him feel uncomfortable and 50 and he always wanted to do something that would give them a 51 of flying.Finally, in 2003, Gupta sold some land, bought an old
46、 airplane and started offering 52 “flights” to the public, charging them only what they could 53 .To make the experience 54 real, the “passengers” are given boarding passes and even shown safety 55 . What 56 the amazing in-flight experience is when the kids 57 slide down the airplanes emergency land
47、ing slide, which many of the most frequent flyers have luckily 58 experienced.The retired pilot says he hopes all his customers can 59 fly in a real plane, but in the meantime he is enjoying putting a/ an 60 on their faces.41. A. touch B. land C. board D. fly42. A. nothing B. anything C. little D. f
48、ew43. A. away B. out C. off D. around 44. A. takes up B. takes down C. takes off D. takes away45. A. experience B. decide C. imagine D. introduce46. A. fearfully B. intentionally C. cautiously D. curiously47. A. seen B. bought C. produced D. possessed48. A. tasks B. eyes C. thoughts D. windows49. A.
49、 offered B. allowed C. expected D. encouraged50. A. nervous B. fearful C. disappointed D. careless51. A. chance B. taste C. way D. lesson52. A. pretend B. actual C. cheap D. safe53. A. access B. accept C. agree D. afford54. A. close to B. opposite to C. far from D. different from55. A. reasons B. concerns C. instructions D. suggestions56. A. belongs to B. appeals to C. leads to D. adds to57. A. surprisi
