1、 1 2017年山西省晋中市高三 3月高考模拟考试试题英语 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。 A Teens For Planet Earth This is a social networking site for teenagers who want to get involved in protecting our planet. They can connect with other green-minded teens, choose
2、 a project or create their own. Teens For Planet Earth encourages young folks to get busy in their own communities. They offer guidance on local projects with categories such as habitats, animals, water and education. Awards are given to active members. Meez At Meez, teens can create their own avata
3、rs(头像 ), rooms and virtual pets. It is a social community of creative people that combines avatars, virtual worlds and games. Meez offers contests and chat as well as homework help, a fashion central and a writers corner. A chat area for younger teens is available. Other areas are music, geek(极客 ) c
4、entral, art and sports. Cyberteens Cyberteens is another cool site that celebrates the teen years. Here teenagers can find community, games, and news. There is a link called “creativity” where teens can share their poems, stories, photos and artwork. The “cool links” section offers a huge variety of
5、 options to the curious teens. This site also has surveys and helps with jobs and school work. S S is a resource site for teens and high school students. Its social network has over 900,000 members. Members earn points to win prizes just by browsing and they offer several multi-player games. Points
6、are used to buy items at auction(拍卖会 ). S is filled with useful information and articles. 1. What is Teens For Planet Earth aimed to? A. Set up a project. B. Give awards to teens. C. Get young folks busy. D. Give advice on local projects. 2. Which website offers assistance in jobs? A. Teens For Plan
7、et Earth. B. Meez. C. Cyberteens. D. S. 3. What makes S special among these websites? A. It has the most members. B. Teens can read articles on it. C. It offers help on school work. D. Teens can make purchases on it. 4. What can we infer about the websites mentioned in the text? 2 A. They provide ga
8、me platforms. B. They benefit teens in their social life. C. They award outstanding teens. D. They offer various study guidance. 解析： 1.细节理解题。根据第一段中 They offer guidance on local projects with categories such as habitats, animals, water and education.可知，他们对部分项目提供指导，故选 D。 2.细节理解题。根据第 3 段中 This site als
9、o has surveys and helps with jobs and school work.可知，这个网站对 工作和学业提供帮助，故选 C。 3.细节理解题。根据第 4 段中 Points are used to buy items at auction (拍卖会 ).可知，这个网站的点数可以被用来买东西，故选 D。 4.细节理解题。结合全文，四个网站都是在社会生活方面给年轻人帮助，故选 B。 答案： 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. B B Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from H
10、urricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude(感激 ) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but
11、also guilty, because I hadnt really done anything yet. I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friends mother passed away unexpectedly. I had received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude(打扰 ) on this very per
12、sonal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.” I did, and I will never regret it. Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS related
13、dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive. In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In
14、 it, none of us are truly alone. It is not only something we give to others but also changes me for the better. 5. Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author? A. He built shelters for them. B. He gave immediate first aid to them. C. He came to stay with them. D. He brought mental health p
15、rofessionals. 6. What did the author do when his friends mother passed away? A. He hesitated over whether to go. B. He went to his friends at once. C. He knew what to do instantly. D. He decided not to disturb. 7. What does the underlined word “solemn” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Heavy but warm
16、. B. A little sad but cosy. 3 C. Relaxing and delightful. D. Very serious and unhappy. 8. What has the author learned from his experience? A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Being present can make a big difference. C. The family harmony is the happiest thing in life. D. Being a volunteer can
17、 make ones life more significant. 解析： 5.细节理解题。根据第一段末 we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激 ) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadnt really done anything yet.可知，我们只是和他们见面，还没有做什么，故选 C。 6.细节理解题。根据第二段中 I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt
18、 want to intrude (打扰 ) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do.可知，作者犹豫不知是否要去，故选 A。 7.词义猜测题。根据后一句中 His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.可知，当时气氛不并严肃，故选 D。 8.细节理解题。根据第四段中 In my life, I am repeatedly
19、 struck by the healing power of presence.可知，每次的出现都会产生很大的影响，故选 B。 答案： 5. C 6. A 7. D 8. B C Among the international students in Canada who are struggling to find a job there after graduation, some of them eventually make it with relative ease. Theyre the ones whove already built up much internship(实习
20、 ) experience while still attending university, as their majors offer a co-operative program. Co-op programs, a feature(特色 ) of Canadian university programs, allow academic studies to be combined with work experience. During school years, students get to network with employers, gain internship exper
21、ience in relevant fields, and earn academic credits that count toward their degree or diploma. Co-op programs are available in most comprehensive universities, like the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University. These programs are not only open to students majoring in bu
22、siness but also to many science and art majors. Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of recent foreign applicants have chosen majors that also subscribe to the co-op program. “Its easy to understand,” said a senior education counselor. He noted that working opportunities are provided by employers
23、that build bridges with the university and most of them are well-known companies or local government organizations. Moreover, the average salary for interns is as high as C$30,000 to C$40,000 a year. Students can choose to work during vacations or term times freely. The required duration of the inte
24、rnship for undergraduates ranges from eight to twelve months, or four to six months for graduate students. “The programs also benefit those students who want to apply for immigration,” added the counselor. “Thats because the policies of many provinces in Canada require a certain length of work exper
25、ience of the applicants.” 9. Whats the main characteristic of co-op programs? A. They offer a variety of jobs in different fields. B. They make academic credits easier to gain. 4 C. Employers work with students on their studies. D. Students get work experience while at university. 10. What does the
26、example of foreign applicants indicate? A. Co-op programs are becoming more popular. B. The average salary for interns will increase. C. Co-op programs are open to all majors. D. Companies welcome foreign students. 11. Which section of a website does the text probably come from? A. Business. B. Educ
27、ation. C. Lifestyle. D. Culture. 解析： 9.细节理解题。根据第 2 段中 Co-op programs, a feature (特色 ) of Canadian university programs, allow academic studies to be combined with work experience.可知，合作项目的特色是学习的同时还可获得工作经历，故选 D。 10.细节理解题。根据第 3 段中 Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of recent foreign applicants have
28、chosen majors that also subscribe to the co-op program.可知，越来越多的学生选择签署合作项目的专业，故选 A。 11.细节理解题。根据第 1 段开头，结合全文，都是介绍留学生在加拿大学习并参加合作项目为的是毕业后找到好工作，与教育有关，故选 B。 答案： 9. D 10. A 11. B D Its cold and dark outside, and your bed is so warm and comfortable. Going for a run seems like such a bad idea. But before you
29、 hide your running shoes, it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go. According to The Huffington Post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill(跑步机 ), burns more calories because the body is working hard to regulate(调节 ) its core temperature. Furthermore, research shows that ra
30、ce times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperaturesand quicker runs burn more calories. Similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that vital muscle even stronger. Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the st
31、ress and depression that build up every day. The heat and humidity in the summer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings, making you feel alive. Of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exerc
32、ise. Heart attacks, stroke, lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of running in smog. The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems. If you do choose to run outside on smoggy days, take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust(尾气 ), and go early in
33、the morning, before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best. 12. How does cold weather benefit runners, compared with warm weather? A. They can run more slowly. B. They can take in more calories. C. Their hearts can function harder. 5 D. Their b
34、ody temperature can get lower. 13. How does summer affect runners? A. It builds up their energy quickly. B. It makes runners tired easily. C. It lessens runners stress. D. It causes heart attack. 14. What are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days? A. Stop driving cars. B. Do more exercise. C. Av
35、oid outdoor exercise. D. Run late in the morning. 15. What can be the best title of the text? A. Refresh with a Winter Run B. Take Outdoor Exercise in Summer C. Go to Run in a Park D. Follow the Tips to Reduce Stress 解析： 12.细节理解题。根据第 2段中 Similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to di
36、stribute blood through the body.可知，寒冷天气能使心脏更辛苦的工作，故选 C。 13.细节理解题。根据第 3段中 The heat and humidity in the summer can drag you down and tire you faster.可知，夏天使人疲劳得更快，故选 B。 14.细节理解题。根据第 4段中 But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.可知，雾霾天呆在家里是最好的选择，故选 C。 15.主旨大意题。全
37、文主要介绍了人们在冬天跑步对身体的益处比在夏天跑步多，在冬天跑步更能振奋精神。故选 A。 答案： 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. 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 to Make Sure You Enjoy Your Trip A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to search for adventure and to cr
38、eate a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sure your trip is enjoyable. Plan it well. Trips are ideally planned for it to go well. 16 A check list is helpful, making sure youve got all your needs. Pack necessities. Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys and belong to the sub-l
39、evel of traveling. Pack only the things you need. 17 Be safe. To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, scuba diving., it is always recommended to be safe. 18 Dont be stubborn and put yourself in harm when there are precautions. 19 You may see delays
40、, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage of cash sometimesthis is all what travel is aboutexperiencing things with a new perspective. Once you expect to experience new things, youll be a happy traveler and free from stress. Save the memory. 20 This is not one of those regular days
41、 so you ought to save 6 the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness; you get something to review the good times. A. Travel with an open mind. B. Get prepared for everything new. C. This is all we expect from a trip. D. Seize the moment by taking pictures. E. It is impo
42、rtant to wear protective equipment when advisable. F. It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package. G. Take your time, a day or a week ahead to make a plan for your trip. 解析： 16.根据前句 Trips are ideally planned for it to go well.以及本段的主题句 Plan it well.可知，出行之前要做一个计划，故选 G。 17.根据上句
43、Pack only the things you need.（把你需要的东西装好）以及本段讲述 pack，故 F项 “如果东西太多，会容易累 ”符合语境。 18.根据本段主题句 Be safe.可知，本段讲述的是安全方面的内容，故 E 项 “为了安全适当穿好保护装备是重要的 ”符合语境。 19.根据下文，你能看见经历新鲜的事物，所以要打开心扉去旅行，故选 A。 20.本段讲述保存记忆，而拍摄精彩瞬间是保留记忆的最好办法，故选 D。 答案： 16. G 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. D 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，
44、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。 When my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven. How did she sound? Terrible. But she didnt 21 . At twelve, she asked our parents if she could 22 a full-time music school. They said no. Actually, everyone agreed that my sister
45、 23 talent. I was better at my 24 . My teacher had told my parents that I had great 25 . So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 26 me. But the only time he was 27 was Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. Back then, I was 28 about the British TV show “The Avengers”, which was 29 every Sat
46、urday at 3 p.m. I let nothing take up my “Avengers” hour. So I 30 this amazing opportunity. Today, I dont even have a 31 in my house. My sister became an engineer, but she 32 stopped making music. When she was in her 40s, she switched 33 . She went back to college, got a(n) 34 in music education, an
47、d became a music teacher. She starts kids out on their first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support she never 35 . Recently, she and a pianist pal put on a recital. A big crowd of friends and family 36 for her. As she played, I looked around at the 37 . Everyone was 38 enjoying
48、the music. It occurred to me that I was the only person who remembered that 7-year-old kid making those perfectly 39 sounds and knew how far she had come, despite 40 . Talent is important. But enthusiasm is even more important. 21. 7 A. advance B. quit C. reflect D. listen 22. A. inspect B. open C. attend D. visit 23. A. lacked B. spotted C. possessed D. admired 24. A. major B. project C. composition D. instrument 25. A. patience B. enthusiasm C. potential D. ambition 26. A. train B. examine C. correct D.
