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。ATeens For Planet EarthThis is a social networking site for teenagers who want to get involved in protecting ourplanet. They can connect with other green-minded teens, choose a project or create
2、 their own.Teens For Planet Earth encourages young folks to get busy in their own communities. They offerguidance on local projects with categories such as habitats, animals, water and education. Awardsare given to active members. MeezAt Meez, teens can create their own avatars(头像), rooms and virtua
3、l pets. It is a socialcommunity of creative people that combines avatars, virtual worlds and games. Meez offerscontests and chat as well as homework help, a fashion central and a writerscorner.A chat area foryounger teens is available. Other areas are music, geek(极客) central, art and sports.Cybertee
4、nsCyberteens is another cool site that celebrates the teen years. Here teenagers can findcommunity, 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 options to the curiousteens. This
5、site also has surveys and helps with jobs and school work.SS 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 severalmulti-player games. Points are used to buy items at auction(拍卖会).
6、S is filled withuseful 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 Planet Earth.B. Meez.C. Cyberteens. D. S.3. What mak
7、es 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 game platforms.B. They benefit teens in their social life.
8、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 categoriessuch 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 also has surveys and helps with jobs and schoolwork.可知，这个网站对工作和学业提供帮助，故
9、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 BRecently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina.We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psycholo
10、gical first aid” and I was struckby the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greetedwith 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.I first realized the power of pre
11、sence many years ago when a friends mother passed awayunexpectedly. I had received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down thereimmediately, but didnt want to intrude(打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was tornabout what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Jus
12、t go. Just be there.” I did, and I will neverregret 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 dying. He was not awake, andobviously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was
13、by no means solemn. Hisfamily, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were stillfully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are trulyalone. It is not only something we give to others but also changes me for
14、 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 professionals.6. What did the author do when his friends mother passed away? A. He hesitated over whether
15、 to go.B. He went to his friendsat 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.B.Alittle sad but cosy. 3 C. Relaxing and delightful.D. Very serious and unhappy.8. What has the author learne
16、d from his experience?A.Afriend 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 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) fromthe first person we m
17、et. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadnt really done anythingyet.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 want tointrude (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 fami
18、ly, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to bepresent 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 struck by the healing power ofpresence.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 CAmong the international students in Canada who are str
19、uggling to find a job there aftergraduation, some of them eventually make it with relative ease. Theyre the ones whove alreadybuilt up much internship(实习) experience while still attending university, as their majors offer aco-operative program. Co-op programs, a feature(特色) of Canadian university pr
20、ograms, allow academic studies tobe combined with work experience. During school years, students get to network with employers,gain internship experience in relevant fields, and earn academic credits that count toward theirdegree or diploma.Co-op programs are available in most comprehensive universi
21、ties, like the University ofWaterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University. These programs are not only open tostudents majoring in business but also to many science and art majors. Statistics show that nearly30 percent of recent foreign applicants have chosen majors that also subscribe to
22、 the co-opprogram. “Its easy to understand,” said a senior education counselor. He noted that workingopportunities are provided by employers that build bridges with the university and most of themare well-known companies or local government organizations. Moreover, the average salary forinterns is a
23、s 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 ofthe internship for undergraduates ranges from eight to twelve months, or four to six months forgraduate students. “The programs also benefit those students who want to ap
24、ply for immigration,”added the counselor. “Thats because the policies of many provinces in Canada require a certainlength of work experience 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
25、to gain. 4 C. Employers work with students on their studies.D. Students get work experience while at university.10. What does the 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 major
26、s.D. Companies welcome foreign students.11. Which section of a website does the text probably come from?A. Business.B. Education.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 Canadianuniversity programs, allow academic studies to be combined with work experience.可知，合作项目
27、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 foreignapplicants have 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 DIts cold and dark outside,
28、 and your bed is so warm and comfortable. Going for a run seems like such a bad idea. But before you hide your running shoes, it might be worth giving that crazyidea a go.According to The Huffington Post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on atreadmill(跑步机), burns more calories because the
29、 body is working hard to regulate(调节) itscore temperature. Furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than inwarmer temperaturesand quicker runs burn more calories. Similarly, cold weather also makesthe heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that v
30、ital muscle even stronger.Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression thatbuild 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.
31、Of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise.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 onsmoggy days,
32、 take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust(尾气), and go early inthe morning, before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clearday to run is best.12. How does cold weather benefit runners, compared with warm weather?A. They can run more slowly.B. T
33、hey can take in more calories.C. Their hearts can function harder. 5 D. Their body 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 runnersstress.D. It causes heart attack.14. What are the runners suppose
34、d to do on smoggy days?A. Stop driving cars.B. Do more exercise.C.Avoid outdoor exercise.D. Run late in the morning.15. What can be the best title of the text? A. Refresh with a Winter RunB. Take Outdoor Exercise in SummerC. Go to Run in a ParkD. Follow the Tips to Reduce Stress解析：12.细节理解题。根据第2段中Sim
35、ilarly, cold weather also makes the heart workharder to distribute 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 andtire 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 nextclear day
36、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 EnjoyYour TripA trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose i
37、s tosearch for adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps on how to make sureyour 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 jo
38、urneys and belong to the sub-level of traveling. Pack only the things you need. 17Be 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 bestubborn and put yourself in harm when there are precaut
39、ions.19 You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle, food, and even a shortage ofcash 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 on
40、e of those regular days so you ought to save 6 the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness; you get something toreview 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 pictu
41、res.E. It is important 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
42、。17.根据上句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，满分30分）阅读下面短文，
43、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 afull-time music school. They said no. Actually, everyone agreed that my sister 23talent.I was better
44、at my 24 . My teacher had told my parents that I had great25 . So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 26 me. But the onlytime he was 27 was Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. Back then, I was 28 aboutthe British TV show “The Avengers”, which was 29 every Saturday at 3 p.m. I letnothing
45、 take up my “Avengers” hour. So I 30 this amazing opportunity. Today, I donteven have a 31 in my house.My sister became an engineer, but she 32 stopped making music. When she was inher 40s, she switched 33 . She went back to college, got a(n) 34 in musiceducation, and became a music teacher. She sta
46、rts 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 36for her.As she played, I looked around at the 37 . Everyone was 38 enjoyingthe music. It occurred to me that I w
47、as the only person who remembered that 7-year-old kidmaking those perfectly 39 sounds and knew how far she had come, despite40 .Talent is important. But enthusiasm is even more important.21. 7 A. advanceB. quitC. reflectD. listen22.A. inspectB. openC. attendD. visit23.A. lackedB. spotted C. possesse
48、dD. admired24.A. majorB. projectC. compositionD. instrument25.A. patienceB. enthusiasmC. potentialD. ambition 26.A. trainB. examineC. correctD. challenge27.A. punctualB. skillfulC. occupiedD. available28.A. sensitive B. crazyC. seriousD. particular29.A. filmedB. designedC. airedD. commented 8 30.A.
49、jumped aB. turned downC. waited forD. opened up31.A. tutorB. violinC. musicianD. piano32.A. never B. onceC. alreadyD. even33.A. attitudesB. careersC. plansD. positions34.A. scholarshipB. sponsorC. degree D. assistant35.A. providedB. imagineC. receivedD. expected36.A. votedB. fearedC. stayed upD. turned up37. A. studentsB. audienceC. spotlightsD. platform38.A. obviouslyB. desperatelyC. appropriately 9 D. anxiously39.A. boomingB. pleasingC. awfulD. powerful40.A. everythingB. somethingC. everybodyD. somebody解析：21.考查动词。A. advance前进；B. quit放弃；C. reflect反思；D. listen听；根据 上文How did she sound? Terri
