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1、 1 2017年福建省厦门市高三第二次（ 5月）质检试题英语 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） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给 A、 B、 C和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A “Dont you have any toys you want to share?” I asked my son during our churchs Christmas toy drive. “What about all those things in your closet you havent used in years?” I dont have

2、anything,” he said. “Were so poor.” Were only “poor” because we refuse to buy him the phone he wants for Christmas, which would also require a monthly texting charge. “Youre not so poor you have nothing to give,” I found myself saying to him, a phrase my mother often used on me. At work the next day

3、, one of my students said, “I didnt spell your name right,” as she handed me a Christmas gift-a box of chocolates. No wonder she hadnt spelled it right-I had only worked at the center for a couple of months, and my name is not easy to pronounce, even in English, which is this womans second language.

4、 I hadnt expected a gift-I worked at an adult education center, where we dealt with people who struggle economically. When I was hired, my boss told me she tries to keep snacks around the center and cooks “stone soup” once a week, where whoever can bring something in does, because “You will hear gro

5、wling bellies here. They give their food to the children before they themselves eat.” And yet these people, so grateful for a second chance at getting an education, unable to sometimes even afford the gas money to come in, manage to do something for us nearly every week. Some bring in food; others d

6、o chores around the center. They help and encourage one another, and us. They give what they are able to give. 1. Who does the education center intend to help? A. Local people out of work B. Adult students unable to spell C. Immigrants on empty stomachs D. Poor people eager for education 2. What can

7、 we learn from the text? A. Students learn to do chores at the center B. The boy was unwilling to share his toys C. The center offers chocolate as a Christmas gift D. The author has high expectations of her students 3. What may be the best title for the text? A. Never Too Poor to Give B. Never Too L

8、ate to Learn C. A Second Chance to Seize D. An Unexpected Gift to Treasure 解析： 1.细节理解题。根据文中的 I worked at an adult education center, where we dealt with 2 people who struggle economically.可知，作者工作的地方主要是帮助一些经济上有困难但仍想接受教育的人。故选 D。 2.细节理解题。根据文中的 I dont have anything,” he said. “Were so poor.”可知，在被问及有没有可以分

9、享的玩具时，作者的儿子即使有一堆玩具但仍拒绝分享，可见他并不想分享。故选 B。 3.总结概括题。本文通过对比作者的儿子与学生在给予时的不同态度，对学生的行为 给予了肯定的评价 They give what they are able to give.，同时批评自己儿子的行为 “Youre not so poor you have nothing to give,”，主旨立意在于说明贫不贫穷并非是给予他人的理由，即使再贫穷的人也有给予的能力。故选 A。 答案： 1. D 2. B 3. A B Jumping off random cliffs(悬崖 ) into the sea is not

10、clever. However, as a sport, coasteering uses local experts to help groups travel around the coast so they can then jump safely and have a lot of fun in the process. But coasteering is also so much more than cliff jumping. A usual days coasteering will involve swimming, climbing, scrambling(攀岩 ) and

11、 cliff jumping. All trips begin with a safety brief and equipment check. You will be equipped with a helmet, wetsuit and life vest. You will need to wear some old sneakers you dont mind getting wet. From here it could be a short swim to the first jump site. Following an instructor, you swim through

12、rock pools, around rough rocks and right up to the next jump spot. A brief climb and youll be standing on the edge wondering, ”Why the hell did I agree to this?” Then, and to the yell of your friends, youre leaping in, with a smile thats guaranteed to last the rest of the day. Coasteering is certain

13、ly more than cliff jumping. If ever a sport could claim to be confidence building, this is it. And its also a perfect activity for groups of friends or for adventurous families who want to explore the coast. Many companies offer daily trips, so even if you are on your own or a couple you can join in

14、 with a large group. Companies use trained guides with much knowledge of local tides and weather conditions. These people lead the show and are qualified lifesavers as well. Coasteering is already popular around the UK. At least now you wont have to ask “What is coasteering?” if someone you know giv

15、es it a go. 4. What is coasteering? A. A daily sightseeing trip B. A non-expert guided diving C. A cliff and water based sport D. A group activity of climbing 5. What is the benefit of coasteering? A. Building confidence B. Developing independence C. Improving guiding skills D. Enriching lifesaving

16、experience 6. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A. You felt scared and regretful B. You became totally tired C. You discovered your potential 3 D. You gained complete relief 7. What is the authors purpose in writing the text? A. To introduce coasteering B. To organize co

17、asteering C. To advertise spots for coasteering D. To train coasteering-lovers 解析： 4.总结概括题。根据文中的 A usual days coasteering will involve swimming, climbing, scrambling(攀岩 ) and cliff jumping.可知，海岸攀岩是一项基于悬崖和水的运动。故选 C。 5.细节理解题。根据文中的 If ever a sport could claim to be confidence building, this is it.可知，海岸

18、攀岩最大的好处是可以帮助建立自信。故选 A。 6.句意理解题。根据文中的 Why the hell did I agree to this?”可知，当你站在悬崖边缘时你会感到害怕和后悔，才会发出 我为什么会同意这个？ 的感叹。故选 A。 7.主旨大意题。通过阅读全文可知，作者讲述的是海岸攀岩这项运动的古过程以及这项运动的特点，而且根据最后一段中的 At least now you wont have to ask “What is coasteering?” if someone you know gives it a go.可知，作者的目的在于介绍这项运动。故选 A。 答案： 4. C 5.

19、 A 6. A 7. A C A guiding principle for master cellist Yo-Yo Ma is that “the intersection(交汇 ) of cultures is where new things appear.” Certainly his biography is an intersection of cultures. He was born to Chinese parents in Paris, France; both his parents were musicians. When he was seven, his fami

20、ly moved to the United States. Gifted for his age, Ma attended Juilliard, the world famous music institute. He then chose to earn a liberal arts degree at Harvard rather than focusing only on music. Even in his earliest performing years, Yo-Yo Ma had a strong belief that it was important to share mu

21、sic with all kinds of people. Stories are told about how he once performed in the hallway of a large building for people who were unable to get tickets to his concert. He remained interested in making music accessible to diverse audiences and furthered his interest in different cultures when he visi

22、ted the Bushmen of the Kalahari. He developed a vehicle to further these ideals when he founded the Silk Road Project. As he has said, the Silk Road is a metaphor(隐喻 ) for a number of things: as the Internet of ancient times, the routes were used for trade, by religious people, adventurers, scientis

23、ts, storytellers. Everything from algebra to Islam moved along the Silk Road. Its the local-global thing. In the cultural world, you want to make sure that voices dont get lost, that rich traditions continue to live, without becoming common. This lesson explores the philosophy behind Yo-Yo Mas found

24、ing of the Silk Road Ensemble(乐团 ), his belief that the arts, and particularly music, can make the world better, and that through cooperation, one can both preserve tradition and shape cultural evolution. Students also explore their own attitudes toward the arts, writing reflective essays on how the

25、 arts have played a role in their own lives. 8. What do we learn about Yo-Yo Ma according to Paragraph 1? A. He studied music in France B. He started his career in Harvard C. He showed great musical talent 4 D. He earned a liberal arts degree in Julliard 9. Which of the following can best replace th

26、e word “vehicle” in Paragraph 2? A. Car B. Medium C. Skill D. Project 10. What does Yo-Yo Ma think of the Silk Road? A. The route is key to musical development B. It has significant influence on the world C. It simply helps with the spread of religions D. Traditions are passed on through the route 1

27、1. Why did Yo-Yo Ma found the Silk Road Ensemble? A. To foster cooperation in business B. To record the voices along the route C. To explore peoples attitude toward the arts D. To share music and promote cultural development 解析： 8.细节理解题。根据文中的 Gifted for his age, Ma attended Juilliard, the world famo

28、us music institute. 可知，马友友从小就表现出了音乐天赋。故选 C。 9.词义猜测题。 A. Car车； B. Medium媒介； C. Skill技术； D. Project项目。根据文中的 He developed a vehicle to further these ideals when he founded the Silk Road Project.可知， 当他建立了丝绸之路项目后，他促进了进一步实现这些想法的工具 。故选 B。 10.细节理解题。根据文中的 Its the local-global thing.可知，丝绸之路对世界有着重要影响。故选 B。 11.

29、细节理解题。根据文中的 through cooperation, one can both preserve tradition and shape cultural evolution可知，通过丝绸之路，可以保存传统，促进文化发展。故选 D。 答案： 8. C 9. B 10. B 11. D D The Womens Institute is urging supermarkets to do more to help consumers reduce their home food waste, after a survey of its own membership showed wi

30、despread confusion about “best before” and “use by” labeling(标签 ) on packaging. Its new analysis of products on supermarket shelves found that “once-opened” instructions were often contradictory and often failed to make clear whether they were a guide to food safety or quality. Only 45% of 5,000 WI

31、members surveyed understood that best-before dates were a sign of food quality, while 26% did not understand that the more important use-by dates were a decisive guide to food safety. In its report on food waste, the WI said supermarkets were “potentially contributing to home food waste by leading c

32、ustomers to buy more food than they need, and giving conflicting and confusing on-pack information that leaves customers unsure about how long a product remains safe to eat in the home setting”. The 42-page report is part of the WIs ongoing campaign to reduce food waste. To underline the point about

33、 conflicting information, it cites(引用 ) a can of Sainsburys own-brand sweetcorn advising consumers to eat it within one day of opening, while a similar tin from Waitrose gave consumers two days to finish it. Green Giant sweetcorn, however, has no specified date for eating once opened. 5 Marylyn Hain

34、es Evans, chair of the Womens Institutes public affairs said: “WI members are some of the more informed members of society about food and cookery, but they are still confused about food labelling and once-opened information. So we would like supermarkets to extend the amount of time that consumers h

35、ave to use a product in their homes by making all of their once-opened instructions on product packaging consistent, and completely remove once-opened instructions on products where food safety is not an issue.” 12. What mainly leads to food waste according to WI? A. Poor quality of food B. Attracti

36、ve packaging of products C. Competition among supermarkets D. Consumers confusion about on-pack information 13. Which of the following can inform you of food safety? A. B. C. D. 14. Why are the three supermarkets mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. To attract more consumers B. To compare their products C.

37、To comment on their service D. To make WIs report convincing 15. What does Evans suggest supermarkets do about reducing food waste? A. Extend life of a product B. Turn to well-informed WI members 6 C. Give consistent once-opened instructions D. Remove instructions on product packaging 解析： 12.细节理解题。根

38、据文中的 Only 45% of 5,000 WI members surveyed understood that best-before dates were a sign of food quality, while 26% did not understand that the more important use-by dates were a decisive guide to food safety.可知，消费者对于食品包装上信息的混淆是导致食物浪费的原因。故选 D。 13.细节理解题。根据文中的 while 26% did not understand that the mor

39、e important use-by dates were a decisive guide to food safety.可知， use by信息才是食品安全的决定性指导因素。故选 C。 14.细节理解题。根据文中的 To underline the point about conflicting information, it cites(引用 ) a can of Sainsburys own-brand sweetcorn可知，引用这些超市是为了更好的说明这一问题，即使文章更具说服力。故选 D。 15.细节理解题。根据文中的 we would like supermarkets to

40、extend the amount of time that consumers have to use a product in their homes by making all of their once-opened instructions on product packaging consistent,可知，为了减少食物浪费，超市可通过使包装带上的信息一致来达到这一目的。故选 C。 答案： 12. D 13. C 14. D 15. C 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。 How to

41、 Create a Mind Map Most of us think visually but we write textually. 16 It also makes the information we list more difficult to process, remember, and share. 17 It combines the brains visual nature with our tendency to write down words. We end up with a diagram that combines logic and order in a les

42、s structured manner. This promotes clearer thinking and better comprehension. 18 So, how do you create a mind map? The most basic method is to just use a pen and paper, or a marker and whiteboard. It begins with a central topic or idea, then flows outward. 19 The next level of topics is represented

43、by branches extending from it. There arent really any rules for creating mind maps. While most flow outwardly from the central topic, some users prefer to build mind maps in one direction. 20 This can make groups of ideas easier to identify and remember. It also makes a mind map more enjoyable to cr

44、eate and use. Mind maps are extremely effective for taking notes, planning a project, brainstorming an idea, presenting information to others, and many other uses. Take out your pen and have a try. A. They help to clarify thinking B. This goes against how our minds actually work C. They help us save

45、 time by focusing on key issues D. A mind map is the perfect answer to this dilemma E. Think of it as a tree, where the central point is the trunk F. Its also a lot more enjoyable than simply writing down lists G. Other like to add colors, pictures, or symbols in their mind maps 7 解析： 16.根据下一句话 It a

46、lso makes the information we list more difficult to process, remember, and share.可知前一句话也是对像写文章一样写想法的弊端。纵观 7个选项，只有B项符合题意。故选 B。 17.根据下一句话 It combines the brains visual nature with our tendency to write down words. 可知，此处的 it指的就是 mind map，因此前一句话应该是对 mind map 的介绍，来引出 mind map这个主题。故选 D。 18.根据前一句话 This pro

47、motes clearer thinking and better comprehension. _3_可知，这是对 mind map作用的肯定评价，只有 F项符合题意。故选 F。 19.根据前一句话 It begins with a central topic or idea, then flows outward.可知，其后应该是对 中心主题 的一个介绍，如何去构建 中心主题 。故选 E。 20.根据前一句话 ome users prefer to build mind maps in one direction.可知，一些人喜欢这样，而另一些人喜欢那样，接下来就是对另一些人做法的描述。故

48、选 G。 答案： 16. B 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. G 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，从短文后各题所给的 A、 B、 C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Im sitting at the airport watching people in the last minutes before their loved ones arrive or depart. A woman is running in circles trying to gather fami

49、ly members together for a 21 . When the final moment comes before 22 , she wraps her arms around her son, giving him a 23 hug that should protect him until she 24 . I sit with a book in my hands, waiting for my turn to leave, 25 because the ones I love have a different 26 from mine. I think of other de