1、2017 年山东省烟台市高三 3 月高考诊断性测试（一模）英语 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 ） 阅读下面短文 ,从每题所给的 A、 B、 C 和 D 四个选项中 ， 选出最佳选项。 A After a long winter, spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring Londons green spaces. Explore Londons parks and gardens Springtime is one of th
2、e perfect times of year to explore Londons parks and gardens, when the citys Royal Parks will be blooming with flowers. Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas（ 杜鹃花 ） at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St Jamess Park with a view of Buckingham Palace. Enjoy the entertainment at a Spring Festival Th
3、ere are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring. Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival. the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival； head to Shakespeares Globe, which hosts open-air Shakespeare performances from la
4、te April until early October. Get active Warmer weather means theres no excuse for staying indoors, so go for a walking or cycling tour of London. Alternatively, walk the Thames Walkway, which follows the river all the way from central London into the countryside； make the most of Londons“ Boris Bik
5、es” ,which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour. If youre really looking for a challenge, sign up for the famous London Marathon, held annually in April. Take to the waters Whether cruising（航行） along the Thames River, hiring a rowing boat in Hyde
6、Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice, there are lots of fun ways to get on the water in London Held every year since 1829, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from Englands most famous universities to compete against each other, and draws huge crowds of watching people. 1. If
7、 you are interested in British culture, you are advised to_. A. visit Richmond Park B. row a boat in Hyde Park C. attend the London Festivals D. walk the Thames Walkway 解析： 细节理解题。根据 Enjoy the entertainment at a Spring Festival 中 There are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout sp
8、ring. Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival.可知如果你对英国文化感兴趣 ,你可以去参加 the London Festivals。故选 C。 答案： C 2. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. You can see Buckingham Palace from St Jamess Park. B. Londons Boris Bikes are free to use for a wh
9、ole day. C. Outdoor Shakespeare performances are held only in spring. D. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race has a history of over 200 years. 解析： 细节理解题。根据 Explore Londons parks and gardens 中 Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas（ 杜鹃花 ） at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St Jamess Park with a view
10、 of Buckingham Palace.可知从 St Jamess Park 你可以看见 Buckingham Palace。故选 A。 答案： A 3. According to the writer, which of the following activities challenges you most? A. Watching Boat Race. B. Joining in London Marathon. C. Cruising along the Thames River. D. Cycling around London. 解析： 推理判断题。根据 Take to the
11、 waters 中 Whether cruising（航行） along the Thames River, hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice, there are lots of fun ways to get on the water in London. 可知沿着泰晤士河游弋最具挑战性。故选 C。 答案： C 4. The writer wrote the text in order to_. A. introduce tourist attractions in L
12、ondon B. stress the importance of exploring London C. suggest ways to enjoy spring in London D. show the beauty of spring in London 解析： 目的意图题。根据文章第一段 After a long winter, spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring Londons green spaces.可知作者写这篇文章的目的是强调探索伦敦的重要性。故选 B。 答案： B B Yacouba Sawadog
13、o is an African farmer who has been travelling across the deserts for the last 30 years, using ancient farming techniques to fight the threatening deserts. His story dates back to the 1980s when Africa suffered one of the worst droughts in its history. During that period, rainfall reduced by as much
14、 as 80 ,killing almost all the plants. Most local people moved away to different places, but Yacouba stayed back. Instead of giving in to the violence of nature, he decided to take control and change the face of the land completely. Unable to read and write, and with no ac cess to modern techniques
15、and tools, he started to employ an old African farming practice called ”Zai”. The practice involves planting seeds in small holes filled with eco-friendly manure（肥料） . The holes fill up with and keep the water that falls during the rainy season. This provides moisture（水分） and nutrients for the growi
16、ng plants during the dry periods. Also, the manure attracts ants, which help break up the soil further and increase its ability to take in water. Within two decades of starting his revolutionary work, a forested area of about fifty acres came up on the land of the African desert. Yacouba featured in
17、 a documentary titled.” The Man Who Stopped the Desert” through which he became known to the rest of the world. To the great joy and relief of Yacouba, what the documentary focused on was put into the re-establishment of local forests and a training program for the farmers who wanted to 1earn Yacoub
18、as technique. Today, ”Zai” is being widely practiced in the region. 5. What does the text mainly talk about? A. A training program for African farmers. B. A documentary about an influential African farmer. C. The serious situation of environment destruction in Africa. D. An African farmer fighting d
19、eserts with old farming methods. 解析： 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段 Yacouba Sawadogo is an African farmer who has been travelling across the deserts for the last 30 years, using ancient farming techniques to fight the threatening deserts. 一位非洲农民用旧耕作方法与沙漠作战。故选 D。 答案： D 6. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.
20、 Yacouba advertised his farming practice through the media. B. Yacoubas efforts have made a great difference. C. Rebuilding forests is no tough job at a11. D. Deserts no longer threaten Africa. 解析： 推理判断题。通过最后一段 ,特别是 To the great joy and relief of Yacouba, what the documentary focused on was put into
21、 the re-establishment of local forests and a training program for the farmers who wanted to 1earn Yacoubas technique. Today,“ Zai” is being widely practiced in the region. 使 Yacouba 高兴的是他的耕作技能得到推广 ,今天 ”Zai”正在这个地区被广泛地实 践。可知 Yacouba 的努力产生了重大影响。故选 B。 答案： B 7. Which word can best describe Yacouba? A. De
22、termined. B. Knowledgeable. C. Curious. D. Creative. 解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第一段 Yacouba Sawadogo is an African farmer who has been travelling across the deserts for the last 30 years, using ancient farming techniques to fight the threatening deserts. 一位非洲农民用旧耕作方法与沙漠作战。从文章得知他的努力最后产生了重大影响 ,可知对他的最好的描述词应该是“坚定 ,有
23、决心的” ,故选 A。 答案： A C Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for other people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany. “Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impact grandparents health. This link
24、 could be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past when help with childcare was important for the survival of the human species,” said Sonja Hilbrand, one of the researchers. The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70. Overall, after accounting for grandparents age and genera
25、l state of health, the risk of dying over a 20-year period was one-third lower for grandparents who cared for their grandchildren, compared with grandparents who provided no childcare. Caregiving was associated with a longer life even when the care receiver wasnt a relative. Half of a11 childless se
26、niors who provided support to friends or neighbors lived for seven years after the study began, while non-helpers lived for four years on average. “Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society. Caregiving may be thought also as an activity that
27、 keeps caregivers physically and mentally active,” said Professor Bruno Arpino. Arpino noted, however, that caregiving is not the only activity that can improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working, being in social clubs, or vol
28、unteering. ”Children should take into account their parents needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare,” he suggested. “It is very important that every individual decides for him herself, what proper amounts of help means,” Hilbrand said, adding, “As lo
29、ng as you do not feel stressed about the intensity（强度） of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.” 8. What is the caregiving study based on? A. Human evolutionary history. B. Demand modern society. C. Social contact between relatives. D. Data on many elde
30、rly people. 解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段 Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for other people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany.可知儿童保育研究是以老年人的数据为基础 ,故选 D。 答案： D 9. In Arpinos opinion, childcare_. A. is sure to keep old
31、 people away from illnesses B. allows old people to live a more meaningful life C. creates more job opportunities for old people D. makes social activities inaccessible to old people 解析： 推理判断题。根据第六段中 Arpino noted, however, that caregiving is not the only activity that can improve health and that too
32、 many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working, being in social clubs, or volunteering. 可知以 Arpino看来 ,儿童保育让老年人过上更有意义的生活。故选 B。 答案： B 10. What does the underlined part “take into account” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A. Limit. B. Ignore. C. Favor. D. Conside
33、r. 解析： 词义猜测题。根据第六段第一句 Arpino noted, however, that caregiving is not the only activity that can improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working, being in social clubs, or volunteering, 可知以 Arpino 看来 ,儿童保育让老年人过上更有意义的生活。所 以孩子们应该考虑自己家长
34、的需求 ,意愿和欲望 ,划线部分的意思应该是“考虑” ,故选 D。 答案： D 11. What does the last paragraph tell us? A. Grandparents can do anything in their own interests. B. Grandparents should share more social responsibilities. C. Proper amounts of childcare do good to grandparents. D. Caregiving guarantees every grandparent a lo
35、nger life. 解析： 段落大意题。根据最后一段第一句 It is very important that every individual decides for him herself, what proper amounts of help means,可知适当的托儿对祖父母有益。故选 C。 答案： C D In an effort to discourage people from using plastics, scientists have been hard at work inventing alternative packaging products. From wat
36、er bottles made from seaweed to cutlery(餐具 )made from rice and wheat, a number of inventions are set to change the way we eat while we are on the go, or having a relaxing picnic in the park. The idea of using seaweed to make eco-friendly（环保的） water bottles has been around for a few years. Recently,
37、Ari Jonsson took his invention a water bottle made from red seaweed to show off at a festival. The bottles will only hold their shape as long as they are filled. As soon as these bottles are empty they will begin to break down, though they would be perfectly safe to eat. Ari Jonssons bottles are a s
38、tep closer to a widely used alternative to the current plastic ones. The eatable water container is not the only product to add to our image of the future. Narayana Pessapaty has also created eatable spoons. After the success of his spoons. Mr Pessapaty is ready to expand and introduce forks and cho
39、psticks to his menu. His aim is to largely reduce the amount of plastic waste, which is a huge problem for waste sites all over the world. It is a product that may take up to 500 years to break down, and recycling companies worldwide are struggling to deal with it. Aside from the obvious benefits to
40、 the environment, this new packaging is also cheap to produce and therefore cheap to buy. Even better is the fact that similar eatable cutlery can be made at home, possibly a science project for children or just fun with friends. Why not get experimenting and create your own recipes? 12. Why do scie
41、ntists invent alternative packaging products? A. To make peoples life more convenient. B. To reduce the amount of plastic waste. C. To charge the way we picnic outside. D. To show off their inventive talents. 解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句 In an effort to discourage people from using plastics, scientists have b
42、een hard at work inventing alternative packaging products.可知科学家发明交替的包装产品是为了减少塑料废品。故选 B。 答案： B 13. What makes Ari Jonssons water bottles eco-friendly? A. They can be made at home. B. They are cheap to produce and buy. C. They will hold their shape when they are filled. D. They will break down themsel
43、ves when empty. 解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句 As soon as these bottles are empty they will begin to break down， though they would be perfectly safe to eat.可知 Ari Jonsson 的水瓶空的时候自动毁掉，所以他的水瓶是 环保 的。故选 D。 答案： D 14. What do Ari and Narayanas inventions have in common? A. They are convenient to carry. B. They are sa
44、fe to eat. C. They can be used for a short time. D. They are heavier than plastics. 解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句后半句 As soon as these bottles are empty they will begin to break down, though they would be perfectly safe to eat.再根据第三段中 After the success of his spoons. Mr Pessapaty is ready to expand and introduc
45、e forks and chopsticks to his menu.可知他们发明的共同点就是安全地吃。故选 B。 答案： B 15. What can be inferred from this passage? A. Home-made eatable cutlery is likely to be popular. B. Eatable cutlery will completely replace plastics in the near future. C. No recycling companies can breakdown plastic waste. D. Its unsa
46、fe for individuals to invent eatable cutlery at home. 解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句 Even better is the fact that similar eatable cutlery can be made at home, possibly a science project for children or just fan with friends.可知国产食用餐具很可能是受欢迎的。故选 A。 答案： A 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
47、佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Tests can be stressful even for the best students 16 Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to make your stress much more manageable. Get Enough Sleep Getting 6 hours of sleep or less can put you into whats called a sleep deficit（不足） which makes you less sharp mentally an
48、d prevents you from performing properly on tests. 17 This way, you neednt stay up for the test and can get a good night of sleep before your big day. Study Smarter 18 Make a list of the most important things you need to learn and hit the items at the top of the list first. This will ensure theyre mo
49、stly covered if you run out of time. Make a list of all the work you have to do estimate how long each item will take, and compare that with the amount of hours you have available. This will tell you if you can carefully read or just skim, how many times you can afford to revise the papers. Visualize（想象） Success A proven way to build your confidence is to visualize yourself taking the tests and doing wonderfully. Visualization can not only help you perform b
