1、辽宁省实验中学分校 2017 届高考仿真模拟卷英语第一部分 听力( 共两节,满分 30 分)1-20 题-略第二部分: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上.AIf you frequently travel for business,Staybridge Suites offer you a range of home comfortsFour recent visitors to Staybridge Suites explain why the
2、y booked,what they enjoyed and what made them want to returnClaire Metcalf“The concept is great,but the staff are the ones who really make it ”she says “It takes a lot of discipline to always be friendly,but the staff at Staybridge Suites do thatThey genuinely care about you ”Andrew Roberts“One of t
3、he best things is having my own kitchenI often end up working late and I dont fancy(喜欢) eating in a restaurant on my own,so cooking for myself is a big drawcard ”“The main thing for me is being able to cook and have my own little flatThe staff are amazingIt is great to be recognized by them, ”he say
4、sPauline Robinson“What I love about it is the way that you are treated by the staff,”she says “Some of the staff have been there all that time and they do look after you wellAs a woman staying on my own,it is reassuring that they look out for you,and recently when I was poorly depressed they even br
5、ought things I needed to my room ”Ryan Ruckledge“The fully-equipped kitchen is greatI always have a one-bed apartment so I have a separate kitchen and dining room and Im able to relax and cook some mealsEating out can feel a bit much when you do it day in and day outit makes you hate what you doand
6、I dont want that ”1. What attracts visitors to Staybridge Suites?A. A separate dining room B. A onebed apartmentC. A home from home D. A lot of discipline2. Who think highly of the kitchen of Staybridge Suites?A. Pauline Robinson and Ryan RuckledgeB. Ryan Ruckledge and Claire MetcalfC. Andrew Robert
7、s and Ryan RuckledgeD. Pauline Robinson and Claire Metcalf3. What does the underlined word“drawcard”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. barrier B. attractionC. honour D. difficulty4. Why does the author write the article?.A. To advertise Staybridge SuitesB. To introduce four recent visitorsC. To inform
8、us of a new serviceD. To sing high praise for the staff【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 4. A【解析】文章主要介绍了四位游客对 Staybridge 套房的看法:为什么选择,什么方面让他们最喜欢,什么又会让他们以后继续去住等。1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 Staybridge Suites offer you a range of home comforts可知Staybridge Suites 会给你提供各种各样的像家一样舒适的东西和情境,这也是吸引游客的地方,故选A。2. 细节理解题。根据 Andrew Roberts 所在那部
9、分第一段“One of the best things is having my own kitchen以及 Ryan Ruckledge 所说的那部分第一句“The fully-equipped kitchen is great所以评价最高的就是这两位游客,故选 C。3. 词义猜测题。根据前一句所说的, “我”不喜欢吃餐馆,所以为自己煮饭真是一个非常大的() ,括号里可定是填褒义词,A,D 排除,套房可以煮饭这应该是吸引“我”的地方,所以此处的 drawcard 应该理解为吸引人的东西,而不是荣幸,故选 B。4. 态度意图题。本文从第一段开始就在介绍 Staybridge 套房的诸多优点,并
10、以游客的角度来说明Staybridge 套房的各种好的地方,所以肯定是在打广告,故选 A。BChina has more than 30 intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) recognized by the UNESCO, including paper-cutting, the Dragon Boat Festival, Peking Opera, acupuncture(针灸) and so on. The organization adopted a decision that Chinas “The Twenty-Four Solar Term
11、s”(二十四节气) should be put on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016 in Ethiopia.The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices in agriculture, starts from the beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, moving in cycles. It developed throu
12、gh thee observation of the suns annual movement in China. In ancient time, the method of tugui, earth sundial(日暑), was used to measure the shadow of the sun for determining the solar terms.The Twenty-Four Solar Terms came into being and developed in close relationship with Chinese agricultural produ
13、ction. At the initial(最初的) stage of agricultural development, people began to explore the seasonal rules in the agricultural production to meet the needs in seeding, harvesting and other activities. Gradually, they formed the concept of “seed in spring, grow in summer, harvest in autumn and store in
14、 winter”. During the spring and autumn periods, the agricultural production was highly influenced by the seasonal changes, thus forming the concept of Solar Terms.As a traditional Chinese knowledge system of time with a history of thousands of years, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms clearly expresses the
15、 concepts of respect for nature, and harmony between man and nature. Created by Chinese ancestors, it has functioned as a complete set of weather calendar(日历) to guide the agricultural production in China. It has also been introduced into North Korea, Japan and other neighboring countries and still
16、used in Japan. The Chinese heritage has provably influenced the peoples way of thinking and behaving and will continue to be an important carrier of Chinese cultural identity.5. According to the first two paragraphs, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms_.A. was used to measure the shadow of the sunB. has not
17、 been listed as one intangible cultural heritage of humanityC. repeats from the Beginning of Spring to the Greater Cold every yearD. is the best intangible cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCO6. We can learn from the text that _ in China in the past.A. the Twenty-Four Solar Terms only influenc
18、ed spring and autumnB. the Twenty-Four Solar Terms had something to do with agricultureC. people cared about the changes of weather just for funD. agricultural production highly influenced the seasonal changes7. We can infer from the text that the Twenty-Four Solar Terms _.A. is an agricultural cale
19、ndar merely used in ChinaB. is strongly influenced by North Korea and JapanC. is scarcely connected with natural rulesD. is part of traditional Chinese culture.【答案】5. C 6. B 7. D【解析】本文主要介绍了中国传统文化的二十四节气在 2016 年入选了世界非物质文化遗产目录。5. C细节理解题。根据第二段 he Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices
20、in agriculture, starts from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, moving in cycles.可知,中国的二十四节气从春分开始,以大寒结束,周而复始,不断循环。故选 C .6. B细节理解题。根据 The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices in agriculture, starts from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, mo
21、ving in cycles.可知,中国的二十四节气是于农业有关的知识。故选 B.7. D推理判断题。根据最后一段 As a traditional Chinese knowledge system of time with a history of thousands of years, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms clearly expresses the concepts of respect for nature, and harmony between man and nature.可以推断出,中国的二十四节气是中国传统文化的一部分。故选 D.CMarth
22、a Graham, born in 1894, was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance, whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture. She created almost two hundred dance pieces. She
23、is often called the Mother of Modern Dance.Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know that she would become a dancer. At that time, the dancers were looked down on. So Marthas parents didnt approve of her desire to dance at the beginning. Until 1916, she began her studies at the newly created
24、 Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, where Graham worked very hard to improve her ability to dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.In 1936, Graham made her defining work, “Chronicle”, which signaled the beginning of a new era in
25、modern dance. The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner. Influenced by the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the Spanish Civil War, it focused on depression and isolation, reflected in the dark nature of both the set an
26、d costumes.(服装)Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she was met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows. But she didnt give up. Her last completed ballet was 1990s Maple Leaf Rag. “A Dancers World“ is an introduction to Graham and her work. She tells about he
27、r dances and her dance group shows some of their methods.Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in nineteen seventy-six. She was the first dancer to receive the countrys highest civilian honor. She died in 1991 at the age of ninety-six. In
28、 1998, Time magazine listed her as the “Dancer of the Century“ and as one of the most important people of the twentieth century.8. Some famous artists mentioned in Paragraph 1 show Martha Graham_ .A. was influenced greatly by themB. kept in touch with them regularlyC. had a great effect on modern da
29、nceD. liked to make more friends with them9. Why didnt Marthas parents approve of her desire to dance at first?A. She was too old to learn American dance.B. American dance was seen as a lower art form.C. There was no academic school to teach dancing.D. Her family was too poor to afford her tuition.1
30、0. When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s, she_.A. was warmly welcomed by the youthB. achieved huge success once againC. received many awards for her ageD. was attacked by people11. The text is mainly about_.A. the background of modern dance in AmericaB. the development of modern dance in
31、AmericaC. Martha Graham and her achievements in danceD. the awards Martha Graham won in her life【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. C【解析】本文是一篇人物传记,介绍 Martha Graham,以及他在舞蹈方面所取得的成就和做出的贡献。8. 推理判断题。第一段提出那些名人,都是在各个领域做出杰出贡献和取得巨大成就的人物,把 Martha Graham 和他们做比较,是为了强调 Martha Graham 在舞蹈,尤其是现代舞方面做出的贡献和影响,故选C。9. 推理判断题。根据文章第二段
32、 At that time, the dancers were looked down on.可知再那时候的美国,舞者是被人瞧不起的,舞蹈的地位很低,故选 B。10. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段 she was met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows.可知,来看她演出的人对她提出了尖刻的批评,所以也就是说她收到了言语的攻击,故选 D。11. 主旨大意题。本文从第一段开始引入 Martha Graham 这个人,然后开始介绍她,并以大量篇幅介绍她在舞蹈方面所取得的成就和做出的贡献。故答案为 C。DA Dream Rea
33、lizedZhao Yang, 33, an employee of a French company in Beijing, who has traveled extensively in the United States by motorbike.I have been addicted to Harley-Davidson motorcycles since I was young, and knowing that motorcycle-related culture is very popular in the US, I decided to take a trip. Along
34、 with my wife and a group of fellow enthusiasts, I participated in a 15-day tour in October last year. We had one free day, so I headed to Las Vegas.Before arriving in the US, I researched a range of materials about riding a motorbike there. I also found some classic recommended routes on Chinese we
35、bsites related to Harley Davidson clubs.With the help of their suggestions, I designed my own route.In accordance with the rules, before I left China I visited a notary office (公证机关), where my driving license was confirmed as acceptable in the US and my documents were translated into English. Only t
36、hen did I buy my basic motorcycle equipment.When we arrived at Las Vegas, we rented a Harley Davidson and rode around the city. It was an exciting, unforgettable experience, because it was not only the achievement of a dream, but I also experienced the regional motorcycle culture in the US. As we pa
37、rked the bike at the roadside, some drivers rolled down their car windows and gave us the thumbs-up, and when we drove on the road, car drivers pulled over to let us pass. We also visited a motorcycle-themed restaurant for lunch and enjoyed the fantastic decoration and delicious food.I believe that
38、traveling by motorcycle in the US will become popular because of the recent joint efforts to promote Sino-US tourism, especially after the two countries decided to name 2016 as US-China Tourism Year. This new style of traveling will attract more young Chinese tourists, and people like me, who have a
39、 passion for freedom and adventure, will visit the US more frequently. For example, I am planning to travel along the famous highway called Route 66 with friends during next years Spring Festival.If travel agencies and governments can promote the need for motorcyclists to obtain accurate information
40、 before they head to the US - such as the required documents, how to rent a motorbike and local traffic laws - “riding the range“ will become a safe and great way to spend a vacation.12. Zhao Yangs childhood dream was to _.A. become a professional motorcyclistB. travel in Harley-Davidson motorcycles
41、C. take a trip in the USA along with his wifeD. travel to work on a fashionable motorcycle13. To prepare for the motorcycle trip in the USA, Zhao Yang _.A. made various research and checked his driving licenseB. took the suggestions given and chose the classic routeC. joined one of the Harley Davids
42、on clubs and got suggestions.D. took lots of health examinations and bought some equipment14. How did Zhao Yang feel when driving in Las Vegas?A. disturbed B. disappointedC. depressed D. excited15. Zhao Yang thinks that traveling by motorcycle in the US will _.A. enjoy much popularity with Sino-US t
43、ourismB. obtain less American fans in motorcycle travelC. get less support from the modern motorcyclistsD. meet more challenge with the information gap【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A【解析】Zhao Yang 介绍了自己在美国骑哈雷摩托旅行的经历,并提出了自己的一些想法。12. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段 I have been addicted to Harley-Davidson motorcycles since I
44、 was young, and knowing that motorcycle-related culture is very popular in the US, I decided to take a trip.可知,骑哈雷摩托是作者从小到大的一个梦想,故选 B。13. 细节理解题。根据第三段 I researched a range of materials about riding a motorbike there.以及第五段 where my driving license was confirmed as acceptable in the US and my documents
45、 were translated into English.可知作者做了很多的调查研究以及作者公正了自己的驾照在美国也是合法的,故选 A。14. 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段 It was an exciting, unforgettable experience,作者认为这次的经历非常令人激动和难忘,故作者的感受肯定很激动,选 D。15. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段 I believe that traveling by motorcycle in the US will become popular because of the recent joint efforts to promote
46、 Sino-US tourism,随着中美双方的努力,中美旅游业的发展,骑摩托旅行会变得更加流行,故选 A。第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 l0 分) 将答案填涂在答题卡上根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中两项为多余选项。Not all students know how to prepare for exams. _16_ With teachers help, students can prepare for exams much better, thus doing better in exams. Here are some ways tha
47、t teachers can use to help students prepare for exams._17_ With lower-grade students, create a list of topics that they need to study. Higher-grade students can still benefit from a list, even if its a list of all the topics theyve studied that year. Thats because a list gives them something to chec
48、k off. Throughout your review time, encourage students to mark their topic list, crossing off things that they already know and highlighting or putting a star beside things they need to study._18_Dont just stand in front of the class and try to review everything. Instead, students should be the ones
49、 looking up things in their notes and trying to remember how to solve problems. The more actively involved the students are, the more focused they will be, and the more they will remember.involve more deeply in the material. _19_ After that, have them exchange with another student and take each others quiz. Finally they are to grade the quiz they wrote and discuss any wrong answers with the stu