广东省广州市2017届英语高考冲刺题一(广州市5月冲刺卷)

1、2017年广州市普通高中毕业班英语高考冲刺题（一）20175第卷第二部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne I bought a box set of four Winnie the Pooh books while on holiday when I was eight years old. I adored Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore.

2、They became very real to me and I credit them with starting a lifelong love of reading. I still have the box set, and loved reading the stories to my children when they were small. Part of me secretly believes A. A. Milnes wonderful characters are all alive and well and still having their adventures

3、 in the Hundred Acre Wood.-Roberta SmithJane Eyre and Wuthering Heightsby Charlotte and Emily Brontë I can never separate Charlotte Brontës Jane Eyre and Emily Brontës Wuthering Heights when I think about books that have stayed with me. Both had a deep impact on me when I read them as

4、 a teenager. They were the first classic books I read purely for pleasure, rather than because I had to for school. I grew up in Yorkshire, not far from where the Brontës lived, so part of me really understood that depressing landscape. That close geographical connection led to a lifelong inter

5、est in the authors as much as in the books themselves. I wrote a high-school essay on the contrasts and similarities between Charlotte and Emily and their heroines. Id be fascinated to read that essay now to see what conclusions I reached as a 17-year-old.- Jane Lee21. What can we infer about the Wi

6、nnie the Pooh books? A. They are very realistic. B. They describe holiday stories. C. They are intended for children. D. They encourage people to have adventures.22. What is one reason the writer likes Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights? A. They were easy-to-find classic novels. B. The stories helped t

7、he writer with her essay writing. C. They were recommended by the teachers in her school. D. The stories are set in an area that the writer knows well.23. Whats the purpose of the text? A. To introduce the books authors. B. To promote some classical literature. C. To comment on the books main charac

8、ters. D. To explain the effect of these books on the writers.B Grandma Pugh sized up the baby like a pig at the farmers market. There was a pause and then she pronounced. “Hes got nice long legs.” She clapped her hands once in approval. But then she frowned and leaned forward. Everyone waited anxiou

9、sly. The baby had opened his eyes and was staring up. “But those cross eyes wont do,” she declared firmly, shaking her head in disappointment. That had been Freddie Pilchers first meeting with Grandma Pugh. Since then, ten years had passed. Much to his grandmothers satisfaction, shed been proven rig

10、ht about the boys legs. He was a regular beanpole. Grandma Pugh had also been correct about his eyes. Freddie had been wearing glasses to correct his vision since he was two years old. His current pair was thick, and cheap-looking, but at least he could see. Freddie not only had poor eyesight, but h

11、e was also clumsy. He wasnt good at schoolwork either. But there was one thing that the boy was good at and it was all on account of the length of his legs. He could jump. Freddie was the best jumper in school. Not only could he leap the furthest but also the highest. At breaktimes, he entertained t

12、he little ones by leaping over the school wall into Mrs Hobsons garden and then rapidly jumping back. She had been up to see the head teacher several times because somebody had been crushing her vegetables. It was badgers (獾), Freddie suggested, when quizzed by Miss Harpy definitely badgers; no doub

13、t about it. His dad had terrible problems with badgers. Only last week he had lost two rows of carrots. Freddie had woken one night and heard them tearing through the garden, a whole herd of them. They rooted up the lawn and dug up the vegetables. Terrible things, badgers. All the other children nod

14、ded their heads wisely. There was a moments pause in Class Three as everyone thought about the dreadful damage that badgers could do.24. What do we know about Grandma Pugh? A. She was present at the birth of baby Freddie. B. She was unwilling to listen to the ideas of others. C. She was a figure of

15、great importance in the family. D. She valued physical appearance over all other things.25. Why did Freddie jump over the school wall? A. To annoy his teacher. B. To escape from school. C. To amuse his schoolmates. D. To damage Mrs Hobsons vegetables.26. Which of the following best describes Freddie

16、s physical appearance?A.B.C.D.27. Why does Freddie talk about badgers in the final paragraph? A. To explain the cause of the damage. B. To warn the class about their danger. C. To describe what happened to his fathers garden. D. To make up an excuse for the cause of the damage.CEver since the invent

17、ion of the printing press over 500 years ago, mass communication has been growing and affecting the way communities and people behave. Where once the written word was used by those with power to keep control of populations, now everyone believes that they have power over governments because of the h

18、uge amount of knowledge available to them thanks to electronic communication. At every stage of the development of communication, from the telegraph through to the Internet, societies have had to adapt to its effects. But have the effects been more positive or negative? The saying “knowledge is powe

19、r” has been an excellent motivator for people to improve their lives, but today the massive amount of information available through the Internet doesnt always seem to be helping people in the way wed hoped. Rather than improving peoples lives and bringing us closer together, the information age is m

20、aking us more divided and irresponsible. Nevertheless, many people find comfort in their virtual (虚拟的) worlds and are happy to connect with real-life friends and online friends from the familiar surroundings of their living rooms. However, being able to reinvent themselves online and be whoever they

21、 want to be leads to the question of whether they are losing their identities by living in a virtual world. Its not all bad news, however. Mass communication has helped change some attitudes for the better. Take our views on the environment for example. Internet campaigns by governments and other or

22、ganizations have helped popularize the ideas of recycling, protecting wildlife and reducing pollution. Modern electronic communication now influences every aspect of our lives it is a powerful tool that has raised some concerns for society. However, it has also brought countless benefits to society.

23、 At the end of the day, it can be used both for good or evil and ultimately relies on the morals and sense of responsibility of the individual or community involved. In short, it needs to be used with care.28. What does the writer imply about life before the printing press? A. Population levels were

24、 lower. B. The general public had little power. C. People wanted to have more control over their lives. D. Countries were governed by poorly educated people. 29. The writer states that the saying “knowledge is power” has _. A. encouraged people to get an education B. sometimes failed to have the exp

25、ected results C. motivated people to access as much information as possible D. been the driving force behind the development of mass media30. What does the writer think about socialising online? A. It can be comforting for some people. B. Virtual lives can stop people enjoying a real life. C. People

26、 have too many friends online to be of any value. D. Crime is a problem for people on social networking sites. 31. Which statement best summarises the writers overall view of electronic communication? A. It should be used wisely. B. It changes attitudes much too quickly. C. It is more powerful than

27、many people believe. D. It should be better controlled by the government.D By age 25 John D. Rockefeller controlled one of the largest oil companies in America. By age 31 he had become the worlds largest oil producer. By age 38 he commanded 90% of the oil produced in the U.S. By the time of his reti

28、rement at age 58, he was the richest man in the country. By the time he died, he had become the richest man in the world. But there was little in Rockefellers upbringing that would signal his great success. He was born in a run-down house in New York in 1839. His mother was a solid, religious woman,

29、 but his father, William Avery Rockefeller, was little more than a dishonest salesman, unable to provide for his family. Young John grew up helping work the family farm. But he had his eyes set on greater things, and earnestly desired to rise in the world. He had a talent for numbers, and he dropped

30、 out of high school to become better acquainted with their management. Enrolling in a 3-month business course at a commercial college, he learned the basics of book-keeping and banking. After graduating at the age of 16, Rockefeller left his rural home to look for a job in Cleveland. As Rockefeller

31、remembered, the job market was tight, and the response was not encouraging: “No one wanted a boy, and very few showed any interest in me.” Yet young John was not at all discouraged. From morning until later afternoon, six days a week, for six weeks sweating through Clevelands hot summer, walking its

32、 streets until his feet ached Rockefeller continued to seek a job. He attacked this goal with patient persistence. Finally, on September 26, 1855, he heard the words hed been waiting for: “Well give you a chance.” Ever after, Rockefeller referred to this date as “Job Day” and celebrated its ann

33、iversary with more passion than his own birthday, for this was the great turning point in his life. Through singular focus on a goal, and patient persistence, he had obtained a toehold in the world of business.32. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1? A. To explain why Rockefeller was so successful. B

34、. To attract the readers with facts about Rockefeller. C. To entertain the readers with some stories of Rockefeller. D. To inform the readers of the road for Rockefellers success.33. Which of the following mainly contributed to Rockefellers success? A. Family upbringing.B. His talent for numbers. C.

35、 His persistence and determination. D. Training at a commercial college.34. What happened to Rockefeller before he got his first job? A. He had an eye problem. B. He was turned down for many times. C. He dropped out of his commercial college. D. He was forced to go home by the tight market.35. Why d

36、id he choose to celebrate the “Job Day”? A. It changed his whole life.B. It was close to his birthday. C. It was the hardest day in his life.D. It was the day he got his first job.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。 We all know that early birds get more things done by maki

37、ng the most out of their mornings and setting the day right for successful completion of all goals and tasks. 36 Successful people not only have healthy morning habits, they also know how to finish off their day right. Here are some habits that can help plan a more productive tomorrow: 1. Read a boo

38、k. Successful people read daily. 37 By reading daily, they can achieve better results in their professional and personal lives. Reading will not only make you more likely to succeed, but if you do it before going to bed, it can really help you to reduce stress and progressively calm you down.2. Unpl

39、ug from social media. At the end of each working day, the most important thing is to switch off distractions such as WeChat, emails and messaging to create some time for yourself. 38 Go to bed earlier, take a bath, go to that cooking class you have been putting off for so long, or spend quality time

40、 with the person you love. 3. Organize the following day. 39 It is really difficult to remember all the things you need to do, so why not write them all down in a journal or a to-do list? Successful people know the importance of a well-planned day and this allows them to enjoy themselves in the even

41、ing. So before you go to bed, grab a planner or a notebook and write down your 3 most important goals for tomorrow. 40 A. But what about the evening habits?B. Do something you love every night before you sleep.C. It is also really useful for improving your creative thinking.D. They all know the impo

42、rtance of educating themselves every single day. E. Having a well-written plan can really benefit the tasks you have set for the day.F. Simply lying down and focusing on your breath and body is a significant stress reliever.G. Be honest with yourself in setting the right amount of time to achieve ea

43、ch individual goal.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。I always wanted to be a writer. When I was fifteen, I 41 to my English class that I was going to write my own books. My classmates fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don

44、t be 42 . Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said, “And you are getting Ds.” I was so 43 that I burst into tears. That night I wrote a short sad poem about 44 dreams and mailed it to a newspaper. To my 45 , they published it and sent me two dollars. I couldnt believe it. I became

45、 a published and 46 writer. 47 , I sold more poems. By the time I graduated, I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never 48 my writing to my teachers or classmates again as they were dream 49 .Years later, when I was ready to write my first novel, I already had four children. I wrote on

46、my typewriter while they napped. It took nine months to finish. I 50 chose a publisher, put my book in a 51 and mailed it off. The letter I 52 read, “I wrote this book myself and I hope youll like it. Thank you.” A month later I received a contract (合同) and a/an 53 to start another book. My book, Cr

47、ying Wind, became a best seller. Translated into fifteen languages, it was sold 54 . People asked what college I 55 and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None”. Im not 56 and I just write. To those who 57 writing, Im shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Dont 58 others.” I dont wr

48、ite right but Ive overcome the 59 . Writing is 60 , and anyone can do it.41. A. announcedB. admittedC. introducedD. advertised 42. A. optimisticB. enthusiastic C. sillyD. sad43. A. surprised B. confused C. worriedD. ashamed44. A. ambitious B. brokenC. wildD. vivid45. A. annoyance B. regret C. astoni

49、shment D. satisfaction46. A. respected B. famousC. valued D. paid47. A. Gradually B. EspeciallyC. Finally D. Suddenly48. A. submitted B. mentioned C. soldD. returned49. A. savers B. makers C. killersD. seekers50. A. randomlyB. partlyC. nervouslyD. naturally51. A. collection B. bottle C. suitcase D.

50、package52. A. covered B. attached C. received D. published53. A. request B. doubt C. instruction D. attempt54. A. separately B. originally C. freely D. internationally 55. A. entered B. established C. attended D. operated 56. A. satisfied B. trainedC. courageous D. hard-working57. A. approve of B. d

51、ream of C. succeed in D. believe in58. A. argue with B. rely on C. fight againstD. listen to 59. A. uncertaintiesB. qualities C. difficulties D. curiosities60. A. easy B. challengingC. boringD. logical第二节  （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Sending your child to piano or viol

52、in lessons in an attempt to improve their academic achievement is a waste of money, according to scientists. 61 research has shown that youngsters who take music lessons are more likely to be top of their class, Professor Glenn Smith claims this link is 62 (mislead). “Music may change you a bit, but

53、 its also the case that different children take music lessons,” said Professor Smith of the University of Toronto, 63 added that parents education had most influence on musicality. “Children who take music lessons come from families with incomes 64 (high) than average. They come from families with more 65 (educate) parents, they also do more extra-curricular activities, they are more likely to learn 66 instrument, and they do better at school