七校联合体2017届高三第二次联考试卷
英 语
命题学校：桂城中学 命题人： 徐新金 审题人：王宗迎
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
DOGS DRIVE CAR
Auckland, New Zealand
After two months of learning, Monty, and Porter were able to drive an automobile around a racetrack. “We wanted to prove how smart rescue dogs are,” animal behaviorist Mark Vette says. Vette first used voice commands and treats to teach the dogs how to turn a steering wheel and how to change gear (换挡).
The dogs’ ride only accelerated up to 7.5 miles an hour, and trainers could stop the auto using a remote control.
GOLDEN ZEBRA
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Zoe the zebra’s markings are special. The animal has white and golden stripes. Zoe’s appearance resulted from a rare condition called amelanosis (黑素缺失症). Her body doesn’t make enough melanin, the substance in an animal’s skin and hair cells that produces color. “Only 25 other golden zebras are known to exist in the world,” says Ann Goody, who runs the wildlife refuge where Zoe lives. In the wild, life may be difficult for animals with amelanosis because predators (捕猎者) can easily spot them. But Zoe is protected at her refuge.
COCKATOO MAKES TOOLS
Vienna, Austria
When Figaro the cockatoo spots food lying just out of reach from his cage, he builds a tiny wooden tool to sweep the tasty prize in his way.
The bird first revealed his talent when a stone he was playing with rolled out of his cage. The cockatoo couldn’t reach the stone. So he flew away and returned with a small branch, slipping it through the fence to slide the stone toward him.
Wondering if he would do it again, scientists placed a nut exactly where the stone had been. This time, Figaro pulled out a small piece of wood in his cage and dragged the nut toward him.
21. If Zoe the zebra is set free in the wild, she will _____.
A. meet no natural predators
B. not get along with other zebras
C. manage to make enough melanin
D. be easily found for her appearance
22. What’s special about Figaro the cockatoo?
A. He is particular about his food.
B. He is extremely fond of stones.
C. He is good at drawing support from outside forces.
D. He can tell the difference between stones and nuts.
23. What is the text mainly about?
A. Amazing animals.
B. Ways to help animals.
C. Animals’ unique talents.
D. Tips on training animals.
B
Driving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerve-racking (神经紧张的). I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasn’t the most athletic person so I knew that I couldn’t stick through all the hiking up and down. It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.
The ride there was definitely long but worth it. As I woke up from my nap, I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams. The trails were made nicely for visitors. The waterfalls were breathtaking. Climbing up rocks was one of my favorite parts. Even though I fell a couple of times, I still have a lot of fun. The fact that my family and I spent so much time together all trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.
The great thing about nature is that, it’s just you, the views, and the people around you. There’s nothing there to bother you and it’s the best way to relax and enjoy yourself. Yosemite has 5 of the world’s highest waterfalls, and about 300 lakes. The structure of each mountain is incredible; it’s formed in ways that almost take your breath away. Some of them are of a deep dark color with waterfalls forming; some are formed with spots of green peeking (窥探) out. It’s definitely something you wouldn’t want to miss.
Yosemite isn’t the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends. It’s a great time to bond, laugh, and take in what Mother Nature offers.
24. The author writes the first paragraph mainly to _____.
A. introduce the topic of this passage
B. offer an example to us
C. tell us his future plan for hiking
D. describe a national park
25. While climbing up rocks, the author was _____.
A. nerve-racking B. injured C. pleased D. worried
26. According to the passage, Yosemite _____.
A. is crowded with visitors every day
B. is the only great National Park
C. is worth travelling to
D. is nothing but a common destination
27. The author suggests us _____.
A. keeping a good bond with other people
B. visiting Yosemite now and then
C. trying to protect the environment
D. going out to enjoy the beauty of nature
C
Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons — for example, economic reasons — why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?
In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.
It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative (保守的) and do not like change.
Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice.
28. What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?
A. Most of them are too expensive to preserve.
B. They are more pleasing than modern buildings.
C. They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area.
D. Some of them are not attractive.
29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?
A. Some old buildings have spoilt the area they are in.
B. We should reproduce the same old buildings.
C. Buildings should not dominate their surroundings.
D. No one understands why people speak against new buildings.
30. By “move things forward” in the last paragraph, the author probably means “______”.
A. destroy old buildings
B. put things in a different place
C. choose new architectural style
D. respect people’s feelings for historical buildings
31. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain why people dislike change.
B. To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas.
C. To warn that we could end up living in caves.
D. To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings.
D
Love to sink into your chairs and relax when you get to school? Then you will not be happy to hear that schools all over the world are seriously considering exchanging traditional desks for ones with no seats at all — Yes, that means you will be encouraged to stand through those already too long math and science lessons! Why would anyone even think of putting kids to such cruelty? Experts say it improves their health and helps fight obesity. While that may seem a little far-fetched (牵强的) the officials at the few schools around the world seem to agree.
Among them are educators from the College Station Independent School District in Texas, who recently completed a week-long experiment involving 480 students across three elementary schools. The 374 kids that agreed to participate in the study were provided a device that helped record step count and calorie consumption over the entire period.
All 25 teachers involved in the study reported that students appeared to be more alert and concentrate better, when allowed to stand. The one thing that did surprise the researchers was that younger kids were more willing to stay standing than kids in higher grades. They believe this may have something to do with the fact that after years of being asked to “sit still”, older kids have a harder time adjusting to this unexpected freedom.
American schools are not the only ones reporting success with stand-up desks. Four Catholic schools in Perth, Australia, which have been testing them since October 2013, have seen similar results. In May 2014, Grove House Primary School in Bradford, West Yorkshire, became Europe’s first test one, with a seven-week trial that
involved the use of desks made by Ergotron in their fifth-grade classrooms. While official results are not out yet, early reactions from both teachers and students, have been extremely encouraging.
The findings of these studies and others done previously, all seem to mean that allowing kids to move around in classrooms is a win-win for students and teachers — it helps kids get healthier and provides educators with a more engaged audience.
32. The students may be unhappy because _____.
A. they have to exchange desks with each other
B. the officials show no sympathy to them at all
C. there are no seats for them to sit in class
D. they have to exchange traditional desks for ones with no seats
33. Older students may not like stand-up desks because _____.
A. they are cleverer than younger students
B. they are easily tired of standing long
C. they have formed the habit of sitting
D. they do badly in class while standing
34. What is most likely to be the result of the seven-week trial?
A. The standing desks can’t be used at all.
B. It is good for students to use stand-up desks.
C. More tests should be done in other schools.
D. The students are different in personality.
35. Why do the teachers like the standing desks?
A. Because the educators can draw the students’ attention.
B. Because the teachers can keep the students healthy.
C. Because the students can have a walk in the classroom.
D. Because the standing desks can keep the students concentrated.
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。
It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflicts as much as possible and live in peace with others. 36 If you have done all your best to avoid conflicts and you are still arguing, then read these effective tips on how to avoid conflicts.
Don’t get in the center of the conflict.
Sometimes people can get in the center of conflicts due to their enthusiasm for offering help. Frankly speaking, it is very unwise, because it can make you the main figure of the conflict. 37 You should focus on your own life issues.
Be kind.
38 Life is full of conflicts and disagreements, that’s why you should find more conservative ways of dealing with them. For example, kindness can lessen the conflict.
Try to be a peacekeeper.
Peacekeepers tend to cooperate with people without bad emotions which usually lead to arguments and even conflicts. “ 39 ” This saying is the life motto of a natural-born peacekeeper. Don’t worry if you are not a natural-born peacekeeper; you
can gain this skill during life.
Walk off.
When the conflict is gathering pace and you can’t manage to control yourself, you should choose to handle the situation in another way. By all means, try to keep yourself away from stress. 40 You should get away from the situation for a while.
A. The greatest victory is a battle not fought.
B. Conflicts are unavoidable, so try to accept them.
C. Weak people usually desire others to offer help and support.
D. Let other people solve their problems without your presence.
E. It is helpful to put some distance between yourself and the opponent.
F. When someone pushes you to the limit, try to act kindly towards this person.
G. Arguing can either break your friendship or affect your relationship to some degree.
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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Years ago, a critical event occurred in my life that would change it forever. I met Kurt Kampmeir of Success Motivation Incorporation for breakfast. While we were __41__, Kurt asked me, “John, what is your __42__ for personal growth?”
Never at a loss for words, I tried to find things in my life that might __43__ for growth. I told him about the many activities in which I was __44__. And I went into a __45__ about how hard I worked and the gains I was making. I must have talked for ten minutes. Kurt __46__ patiently, but then he __47__ smiled and said, “You don’t have a personal plan for growth, do you?”
“No, I __48__.”
“You know,” Kurt said simply, “growth is not a(n) __49__ process.”
And that’s when it __50__ me. I wasn’t doing anything __51__ to make myself better. And at that moment, I made the __52__: I will develop and follow a personal growth plan for my __53__.
That night, I talked to my wife about my __54__ with Kurt and what I had learned. I __55__ her the workbook and tapes Kurt was selling. We __56__ that Kurt wasn’t just trying to make a sale. He was offering a __57__ for us to change our lives and achieve our dreams.
Several important things happened that day. First, we decided to __58__ the resources. But more importantly, we made a commitment to __59__ together as a couple. From that day on, we learned together, traveled together, and sacrificed together. It was a __60__ decision. While too many couples grow apart, we were growing together.
41. A. working B. preparing C. thinking D. eating
42. A. suggestion B. demand C. plan D. request
43. A. appeal B. look C. call D. qualify
44. A. involved B. trapped C. lost D. bathed
45. A. lecture B. speech C. discussion D. debate
46. A. calculated B. listened C. drank D. explained
47. A. eagerly B. gradually C. gratefully D. finally
48. A. admitted B. interrupted C. apologized D. complained
49. A. automatic B. slow C. independent D. changing
50. A. confused B. informed C. pleased D. hit
51. A. on loan B. on purpose C. on sale D. on balance
52. A. comment B. announcement C. decision D. arrangement
53. A. life B. progress C. performance D. investment
54. A. contract B. conversation C. negotiation D. argument
55. A. lent B. sold C. showed D. offered
56. A. recalled B. defined C. recognized D. declared
57. A. tool B. commitment C. way D. rule
58. A. provide B. buy C. give D. deliver
59. A. grow B. survive C. move D. gather
60. A. difficult B. random C. firm D. wise
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
My husband and I were paying a visit 61 my parents in Tucson. We went to a fast-food restaurant for dinner together. My husband went to the counter 62__ (order) dishes and I stood with my parents.
My dad is 90 years old. He can hardly see very well and walks with a stick. I was scanning the restaurant, 63 (wait) to sit at the first table that was 64__ (convenient) than others. A woman who was sitting with her son made eye contact with me and asked me to come to her. With a 65 (puzzle) look on my face, I pointed to myself and said , “Me ?” She 66 (nod) and said, “Yes, you.” I walked to the table and she said, “Bring your family here. I can finish eating at the counter. My son is in 67 hurry to leave anyway.” My eyes 68 (fill) with tears as she wiped down the table and guided my dad to the seat.
I always believe that there are 69 (nature) kind people in this world. This woman has set a good example to her son, 70 is a really lucky guy.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
I like travelling and my dream of visit Beijing, the capital city of our country, come true during the National Day holidays this year. In October 1st, I went to Tian’anmen Square with my parents, there we watched the flag-raising ceremony. As I watched flag rising slowly, I sang the national anthem, feeling extremely exciting. Then we went to some other famous tourist attraction, like the Great Wall. Standing on the Great Wall, I felt very proudly. I thought of the old saying that “One who fail to reach the Great Wall is not a hero.” Although I was tired, but I really had a good time.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是高中学生李华，你的美国朋友Jim即将升入中国的一所高中学习，想让你给他一些学习建议。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 与老师交流，征求老师意见；
2. 上课积极参与讨论，专心听讲，做好笔记；
3. 课后积极完成作业，巩固知识。
注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
七校联合体2017届高三第二次联考
英 语 答 案
阅读理解
21—25 DCAAC 26—30 CDDAC 31—35 BCCBD 36—40 GDFAE
完形填空
41—45 DCDAB 46—50 BDAAD 51—55 BCABC 56—60 CCBAD
语法填空
61. to 62. to order 63. waiting 64. more convenient 65. puzzled
66. nodded 67. a 68. were filled 69. naturally 70. who
短文改错
第一句：1. visit改为visiting；2. come 改为came
第二句：3. In改为On；4. there改为where
第三句：5. flag前面加上the；6. exciting改为excited
第四句：7. attraction改为attractions
第五句：8. proudly改为proud
第六句：9. fail改为fails
第七句：10. 删去but，或but改为yet
书面表达
Dear Jim,
Having learned that you’ll be a senior student, how delighted I am. In your last email you mentioned that you are confused by how to study well in senior high school. Now, I’d like to share my study tips with you.
First, you’d better communicate with your teachers regularly. In this way, they may offer some great advice on both your study and life. Second, why not involve yourself in each class actively, listen to the teacher attentively and take notes carefully so that you can review later? Third, it’s a good idea to do your homework on time soon after school, which will help you practice what you have learned and make it fresh in your mind.
I sincerely hope my advice can be helpful to you and that you can enjoy your new school life.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
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