1、2017 年 广 东 省 深 圳 市 高 考 二 模 试 卷 英 语第 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 短 文 后 每 题 所 给 的 A、 B、 C 和 D 四 个 选 项 中 ， 选 出 最 佳 选 项 。AThe Metropolitan Museum ofArt， more commonly known as the Met, located in New YorkCity， is the largest art museum in th
2、e United States Its impressive permanent collection is home toover two million works, divided among seventeen specialized departments. It is among the mostvisited art museums in the world. The main building is one of the worlds largest art galleries. OnMarch 18, 2016, the museum opened the Met Breue
3、r Museum, greatly enriching the museumsmodern and up-to-date art program. The Mots permanent collection consists of works of art from classical antiques to ancientEgyptian artifacts（ 史 前 古 器 物 ） , paintings and sculptures from all but a few of the Europeanmasters. It also has an outstanding collecti
4、on ofAmerican and modern art and proudly housesextensive holdings ofAfrican,Asian, Oceanic, Indian and Islamic art. Visitors can also find largecollections of musical instruments and costumes, as well as antique weapons from around theglobe.The Metropolitan Museum ofArt was found in 1870. It is the
5、result of a project betweenbusinessmen, financier and influential thinkers of the day. They all shared the same passion ofbringing art and art education to theAmerican people. That dream became a reality when themuseum opened its doors on February 20.1872.21. what is special about the Met?A. Its nam
6、e.B. Its collection. C. Its building.D. Its location.解 析 ： 推 理 判 断 题 。 根 据 第 一 段 Its impressive permanent collection is home to over two millionworks， divided among seventeen specialized departments 可 知 Met 中 的 收 藏 是 特 别 的 ， 故 选 B。答 案 ： B22. What do we know about the Mets collections?A. They are fro
7、m European masters.B. They mainly come from Europe.C. They are about antique weapons.D. They cover arts of different times.解 析 ： 细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 第 二 段 The Mots permanent collection consists of works of art fromclassical antiques to ancient Egyptian artifacts（ 史 前 古 器 物 ） ， paintings and sculptures f
8、rom all but a few of the European masters 可 知 Met 涵 盖 了 不 同 时 代 的 艺 术 ， 故 选 D。答 案 ： D23. Why was the Metropolitan Museum ofArt built?A. To show the ownerspride in its large size. B. To invest and make more money in the future.C. To offer art education to theAmerican people.D. To bring the worldwide
9、artistsdream into reality.解 析 ： 细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 最 后 一 段 They all shared the same passion of bringing art and arteducation to theAmerican people. 可 知 建 造 这 个 博 物 馆 是 为 了 向 美 国 人 民 提 供 艺 术 教 育 ， 故选 C。答 案 ： C BDespite the fact that the Queen is currently alive and well, a secret plan has already been l
10、aidout for her death.Acode word has already been decided upon to deliver the news of her passing to the highesttiers of the government. While the death of George VI was signalled by the words Hyde Park Corner to stopoperators at Buckingham Palace learning the news-the equivalent（ 相 等 的 ） word for Qu
11、eenElizabeth II is London Bridge is down.The Prime Minister at the time will be woken, if not already awake, and informed by civilservants that London Bridge is down.These words will signify the Queen has passed away, and Operation London Bridge ahighly-organised set of arrangements is to start.The
12、Foreign Offices Global Response Centre, located at an undisclosed location in London，will then immediately inform 15 governments outside the UK where the Queen is also the head ofstate.After this, the centre will pass on the news to the 36 other nations of the Commonwealth（ 英 联 邦 ） for whom the Quee
13、n has served as a symbolic figurehead for many decades.It will not be long before the news spreads from world leaders to the general public, with thenews of her passing to the Press Association and thus the global media as well. This marks a break from the long-held tradition of the BBC being the fi
14、rst news outlet tolearn of royal deaths. Whats more, while George VIs death was not announced until four hoursafter he died, news of the Queens death will be far more instant.Afootman in mourning clothes will be sent out of the door at Buckingham Palace at the sametime to pin a notice of the news to
15、 the gates, while the official palace website will feature-just onepage, letting out the news on a dark background.24. What are the code words for the Queens death?A. Hyde Park Comer.B. Buckingham Palace.C. London Bridge is down.D. Operation London Bridge.解 析 ： 细 节 题 。 根 据 文 章 内 容 While the death of
16、 George VI was signalled by the words HydePark Cornerto stop operators at Buckingham Palace learning the news the equivalent（ 相 等 的 ） word for Queen Elizabeth II is London Bridge is down由 此 可 知 ， 女 王 的 死 亡 的 暗 语 是London Bridge is down， 结 合 选 项 ， 故 选 C。答 案 ： C25. Why will 15 governments outside the U
17、K be informed of the news immediately? A. The Queen once served there.B. The Queen also governs them.C. The Queen is the former head.D. The Queen is the symbolic head.解 析 ： 细 节 题 。 根 据 文 章 内 容 The Foreign Offices Global Response Centre will then immediatelyinform 15 governments outside the UK where
18、the Queen is also the head of state. 由 此 可 知 ， 外 交部 全 球 反 应 中 心 会 立 刻 通 知 英 国 境 外 的 15 个 政 府 首 脑 ， 英 女 王 也 是 那 些 地 方 的 统 治 者 结合 选 项 ， 故 答 案 为 B。答 案 ： B26. Who used to let out the news of royal deaths?A. The BBC.B.Afootman. C. Civil servants.D. World leaders.解 析 ： 细 节 题 。 根 据 文 章 内 容 This marks a bre
19、ak from the long-held tradition of the BBC beingthe first news outlet to learn of royal deaths.这 就 标 志 着 长 期 以 来 有 BBC 宣 布 皇 室 死 讯 的 传 统的 打 破 。 结 合 选 项 ， 故 A 为 正 确 答 案 。答 案 ： A27. What will people know from the footmans notice?A.Asecret plan has a code.B. George VI is alive again.C. The Prime Minist
20、er is woken.D. The Queen has passed away.解 析 ： 细 节 题 。 根 据 文 章 内 容 A footman in mourning clothes will be sent out of the door at Buckingham Palace at the same time to pin a notice of the news to the gates, while the officialpalace website will feature-just one page, letting out the news on a dark ba
21、ckground. 由 此 可 知 ，白 金 汉 宫 门 前 的 告 示 和 政 府 官 网 首 页 会 告 知 女 王 的 过 世 。 结 合 选 项 ， 故 选 D。答 案 ： D CI was five years old when my little brother, Murk, was born. Looking back at photos, Iappeared so thrilled that he had finally arrived. I held and bathed him, smiling from cheek tocheck. I do not remember t
22、hat feeling now.Being the first child in the family, I was the one my parents tested their new parentingtechniques on I was their guinea pig. Mark was always the happy one， the joker， the one who wonbecause of my battles with my parents.After too many fights, I declared war on Mark. We werenow enemi
23、es. All l remember is being jealous of（ 妒 忌 ） and angry with my innocent little brother. Thus, I made his life a misery, I teased, tricked, embarrassed, and fought with him. oftenleaving him in floods of tears.Our little sister was born when I was 11, and instantly she and Mark could not be separate
24、d.They pushed me aside. Was this because I was becoming a monster, or did I grow into an ugliergreen-eyed monster because they loved each other so much? Thankfully, Mark quickly grew tall and strong, and our conflict looked more like a cold warthan bloodshed（ 流 血 ） .It all ended suddenly when I went
25、 to study abroad. The hatred（ 仇 恨 ）disappeared and love climbed in.Despite all the abuse Mark suffered he has implied that he has forgiven me, or even that thereis nothing to forgive, although I have never brought up the subject in too much detail. I would liketo; however, it would be a selfish move
26、 to look for more forgiveness. But I prefer to remember thehurt. During all those wasted years, I should have been the loving sister, defending instead ofattacking.28. How did the writer feel at the birth of her brother?A. Worried.B. Excited.C. Surprised.D. disappointed. 解 析 ： 细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 Lookin
27、g back at photos, I appeared so thrilled that he had finally arrived.I held and bathed him, smiling from cheek to check. I do not remember that feeling now.可 知 ， 我的 弟 弟 出 生 时 ， 我 很 兴 奋 ， 很 激 动 。 故 选 B。答 案 ： B29. Why did the writer consider her brother as her enemy?A. She didnt like her brother.B. Sh
28、ed like to be a monster.C. She used to be ill-treated.D. She did so out of jealousy.解 析 ： 细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 We were now enemies. All l remember is being jealous of（ 妒 忌 ） andangry with my innocent little brother. 可 知 ， 我 把 他 当 做 敌 人 是 出 于 妒 忌 故 选 D。答 案 ： D 30. When did the writers hatred of her brothe
29、r disappear?A.At the birth of her sister.B.At the start of their cold war.C. When she studied abroad.D. When the bloodshed ended.解 析 ： 细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 It all ended suddenly when I went to study abroad. The hatred（ 仇 恨 ）disappeared and love climbed in. 可 知 ， 在 我 出 国 读 书 时 ， 仇 恨 消 失 了 故 选 C。答 案 ： C31.
30、 What does the writer really want to tell us in the passage?A. She felt regretful for what she had done.B. She was never forgiven by her brother.C. She was looking for more forgiveness. D. She suffered much abuse from her brother.解 析 ： 推 理 判 断 题 。 根 据 Despite all the abuse Mark suffered he has impli
31、ed that he has forgivenme， or even that there is nothing to forgive, although I have never brought up the subject in toomuch detail. I would like to; however, it would be a selfish move to look for more forgiveness. But I prefer to remember the hurt. During all those wasted years, I should have been
32、 the lovingsister, defending instead of attacking. 可 知 ， 作 者 对 自 己 对 弟 弟 做 的 感 到 愧 疚 和 抱 歉 ， 故 选 A。答 案 ： A DMany Shopping malls now have special areas that offer shoppers their first chance toexperience “VR technology”. You may have entered one out of curiosity, or you may think it isjust another pi
33、ece of useless technology. Whatever your opinion, VR, or virtual（ 虚 拟 的 ） reality,is going to become a big part of our lives very soon.2016 saw the introduction of many fancy products in the world of VR, including MicrosoftsHoloLens and Samsungs Gear VR. All of them offer an exciting look at the new
34、 realities andopportunities that VR brings.These, however, are the early days of a technology that is expected to go from strength to strength.And 2017 looks like it is going to be the year in which VR technology really takes off.For a start, using VR will become more normal in 2017. Microsoft and I
35、ntel have alreadydiscussed their plans for simpler and less expensive VR headsets.The idea of VR will stop being a sci-fi (science-fiction) idea, and instead it will turn into anindustry of real products used as ways to show off imagination. said Andrew, a designer at USVR Company, Survios.It is als
36、o expected that VR products will play a part in more common and real-life fields likefashion and film. For example, to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the front row experience ata fashion show, fans will no longer have to go along in the flesh. Instead people will be able toenjoy the experience b
37、y just wearing a VR headset at home.You can also expect VR mirrors and fitting-rooms sooner rather than later. This is anespecially good opportunity for brands looking to offer very personalized experiences. said RoyDeYoung from US-based marketing agency, PMX. As time goes on, there will be less dis
38、cussion about whether people will accept VRtechnology. It will simply be a discussion of when.32. Why do many shopping malls have areas for VR experiences?A. To collect shoppersopinions.B. To meet the demands of shoppers.C. To entertain shoppers with new technology.D. To introduce the new technology
39、 to shoppers.解 析 ： 推 理 判 断 题 。 根 据 Many Shopping malls now have special areas that offer shoppers theirfirst chance to experienceVR technology. You may have entered one out of curiosity, or youmay think it is just another piece of useless technology 可 推 测 出 ， 商 场 之 所 以 有 特 殊 的 区 域 让顾 客 体 验 VR 技 术 ，
40、是 为 了 向 顾 客 介 绍 这 种 新 的 技 术 。 故 选 D。答 案 ： D 33. What does the underlined phrase in the flesh mean?A. in personB. in timeC. in lineD. in order 解 析 ： 词 义 猜 测 题 。 根 据 上 下 文 可 知 ， to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the front rowexperience at a fashion show, fans will no longer have to go along in the
41、 flesh 意 为 为 了 享 受 在 时尚 秀 前 排 的 氛 围 和 能 量 ， 粉 丝 们 不 再 需 要 亲 自 前 往 。 故 in the flesh 意 为 亲 自 故 选 A。答 案 ： A34. What can we know about VR products from the passage?A. They are not expensive at present.B. They are being used almost everywhere.C. They will meet more personal demands.D. They wont be accept
42、ed for many years.解 析 ： 推 理 判 断 题 。 根 据 Instead people will be able to enjoy the experience by just wearing a VRheadset at home. You can also expect VR mirrors and fitting-rooms sooner rather than later.Thisis an especially good opportunity for brands looking to offer very personalized experiences.可
43、 以 推 测 出 ， VR 技 术 产 品 会 满 足 更 多 个 人 需 求 。 故 选 C。答 案 ： C35. What may be the best title for I lie passage?A. VR Is Becoming Real.B. VR MirrorAre Coming.C.VR Takes over Fashion.D. VR Meets our Life Goal.解 析 ： 主 旨 大 意 题 。 阅 读 全 文 ， 根 据 文 章 内 容 可 知 ， 本 文 主 要 讲 述 了 有 关 VR 技 术 的 应 用 的发 展 以 及 一 些 VR 产 品 的 用
44、 途 和 发 展 前 景 。 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 佳 选 项 ， 选 项 中 有 两 项 为 多 余选 项 。Entrepreneurship（ 创 业 ） is a long game with joys and hardships. Here are a few things youcan do right now to get better.Tip l:36Many entrepreneurs agree
45、 that creating short-term and long-term goals is the key to success.Write down your goals for the next year or more.37But by writing them down, youwill already be in a better position to achieve them.Tip 2: Find your passion quickly but cheaply.38Take part in a variety of activities to discover what
46、 you love, such as a freeconcert, a free class or just a cheap movie; meanwhile, try not to spend too much money in theprocess.Tip 3: Be a master at social media. Becoming an expert at social media may be the most important thing to better yourentrepreneurial dreams. Using social media, youll reach
47、a global audience. By growing andmanaging your online presence, you will enlarge the influence of your brand.39Such additions to your daily life are lifestyle changes that will improve your chances ofsuccess. They may seem insignificant now, but when youre success. youll appreciate the role they pla
48、yed.40Looking back, youll be proud of your smart choices.A. Create manageable goals.B. Write down short-term goals.C.And success is likely to follow.D. Social media is essential to entrepreneurship.E. It is important to learn what gets you excited.F. It may take some time to tick off all the points
49、on your list.G. Youll be glad you took the time to win the game properly.36.解 析 ： 推 理 判 断 题 。 根 据 后 文 Many entrepreneurs agree that creating short-term andlong-term goals is the key to success 可 知 要 创 造 可 管 理 的 目 标 ； 故 选 A。答 案 ： A 37.解 析 ： 推 理 判 断 题 。 根 据 后 文 But by writing them down, you will already be in a betterposition to achieve them 可 知 你 可 能 需 要 一 些 时 间 来 勾 掉 清 单 上 所 有 的 要 点 ； 故 选 F。答 案 ： F38.解 析 ： 推 理 判 断 题 。 根 据 后 文 Take part in a variety of activities to discover what you love，such as a free concert, a free class or just a cheap movie 可 知 学 习 让 你 兴 奋 的 东 西 是 很 重 要 的 ；故 选 E。答 案 ：
