河南省2017届高中毕业考前预测英语试题含答案

1、.河南省2017年高中毕业年级考前预测英语试题卷本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试时间100分钟，满分120分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。第卷第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共l5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。AAndy lived high in the Rocky Mountains. He hunted wild animals there and he also took111other me

2、n to hum, which was his work.One day a letter brought Andy a new job. This job changed both his feeling about animalsand his way of hunting. The letter said,“1 want to write a story about bighorn sheep（大角羊）I need pictures to go with my story. Will you get pictures of the sheep for me?"Andy'

3、s two sons wanted their father to take the job. "We will help you!” they said. Bighornsheep are very wild. Andy knew it would be hard to get their pictures.“But why not try?" theysaid.For days, Andy and his sons tried to get their pictures, They did not want the sheep to hearthem or see th

4、em, so they walked softly. They hid behind rocks, but the sheep always ran away.Then one day, Andy and his sons walked around 8 big rock. They met some sheep face to1111face, but they didn't run. "Now I know why the sheep run away," Andy said. "They run because we come up behind t

5、hem. From now on, we will stay where they can see us.“The next day; Andy saw some sheep right out in the open. He and his sons walked towardthem. They did not try to hide, and they did walk slowly. They knew that any fast move wouldfrighten them away "Don't look direct at the sheep," A

6、ndy said. "Wild animals do not like to be looked at.They will run away. " They looked off to this side and to that side, and they walked closer andcloser. And soon they were close enough to get good clear pictures. They made good friends with the wild sheep -and sent many fine pictures to

7、the writer for hisstory. Since then, they have never hunted the bighorn sheep again.21. What was the new job Andy got?A. To hunt bighorn sheep. B. To protect bighorn sheep.C. To take pictures of bighorn sheep. D. To write a story about bighorn sheep.22. What is the right way to get close Lo bighorn

8、sheep?A. Looking directly at them. B. Walking slowly to their faces.C. Running to them from one side. D. Following them from behind.23. What did Andy gain from his new job?A. He won respect from his children. B. He was well paid by the story writer.C. He knew better how to use a camera. D. He learne

9、d more about bighorn sheep.BMaybe no one forgets their first bike and there is no exception to a woman like me. Mine wasa Schwinn coaster bike, second-hand, painted red and yellow by its previous owner. I rememberriding too fast down the big hill on Springfield Avenue. I knew at once that the world

10、was mine toexplore.A couple of years later, when I was 11, my grandmother visited from England, bringing mea hike. It was a dark green one, with three gears (齿轮) and hand brakes. As the owner of the.first English bike my friends had ever seen, I was almost famous.Unlike my coaster bike, it was light

11、-riding it felt like flying. I rode past big stone houseswith their huge yards and trees. I rode past brick row houses. I rode alone and with groups offriends.That beloved bike went with me to college, carrying me to the library and to classes. Beyondtransport, it was often a prop (道具) : Pushing it

12、along as I walked the college paths made mefeel less self-conscious. Somehow, conversation flowed more easily on either side of a bike.After college, I lived abroad for a while. Returning from London, I discovered to my horrorthat my parents had sold my bike.For years after that, I didn't have a

13、 bike that was really mine. Teaching in a New Englandprep school (学校) , I simply rode whatever bikes its graduates had left behind. I rode around the little town on bikes with gears arid brakes that often failed. I did not take any of those bikes with me when I moved south to the coastal town where

14、I now live. But after a while I missed riding.Finally, on a fall day, I bought a bike. Called a comfort bike, it has wider tires than my oldhike and seven gears. But it is green-a brighter green bike.Still, I was a bit worried; I was a lot older. I brought the bike home and put on my helmet-I'd

15、never worn a helmet before. Then I got on the bike. After a difficult start, I felt exactly as Iwas on that long-ago day on Springfield Avenue: free. Soon I was riding along, watching thewaves break. It seemed that everyone I passed smiled. And I knew they all remembered their firstbike and how it h

16、ad set them free. I wanted to call back to them, "It still can ! "24. According to the article, the author's beloved bike .A. was a red and yellow coaster bikeB. made her the envy of all her friendsC. was her birthday gift from her grandmotherD. made her shy and awkward at times at col

17、lege .25. When she was teaching at a prep school, the author A. didn't like her once-beloved bikeB. got out of the habit of riding bikesC. loved exploring the little town by riding aroundD. rode bikes that had been recommended to her by graduates26. What happened to the author after she moved to

18、 the coastal town?A. She bought another coaster like her old one.B. She found that she was too old to ride a bike. C. She challenged herself to ride a more demanding bike,D. She regained the feeling that her first bike had given her.27. What was the author's main purpose in writing this article?

19、A. To describe the different bikes she has been riding alone.B. To recall the joy and freedom she has enjoyed thanks to riding.C. To inform us of the fun and benefits of riding bikes with others.D. To tell us about how she grew up through her riding experiences. .CIs it possible to persuade mankind

20、to live without war? War is an ancient institution which has existed for at least six thousand years. It was always bad and usually foolish, but in the past111the human race managed to live with it. Modem creativity has changed this. Either man willabolish war, or war will abolish man. For the prese

21、nt, it is nuclear weapons that cause the mostserious danger, but bacteriological (使用细菌的)or chemical weapons, may soon offer an even1111greater threat. If we succeed in abolishing nuclear weapons, our work will not be done. It willnever be done until we have succeeded in abolishing war. To do this, w

22、e need to persuademankind to look upon international problems in a new way, not by contests of force, in which thevictory goes to the side which is the most skillful in killing people, but by arbitration (仲裁)according to agreed principles of law. It is not easy to change very old mental habits, but

23、thiswhat must be attempted.There are those who say that the adoption of this or that thought would prevent war. I believethis to he a big error. All thoughts are based on statements which are, at best, doubtful, and at worst, totally false. Their followers believe in them that they are willing to go

24、 to war in support them. The movement of world opinion during the past few years has changed very largely such as we can welcome. It is believed that nuclear war must be avoided. Of course very difficult problems remain in the world, hut the attitude towards them is a better one than it was several

25、years ago. It has begun to be thought, even by the powerful men who decide whether we shall live or die, that people should reach agreements even if both sides do not find these agreements whollysatisfactory. It has begun to be understood that the important conflict nowadays is not betweendifferent

26、countries, but between man and the atom bomb.111128. It is implied in the first paragraph that war now is .A. as bad as in the past B. as necessary as in the past .C. worse than in the past D. not so dangerous as in the past29. The underlined word "this" in Paragraph l probably refers to &

27、quot; "A. improving weapons B. abolishing warC. solving international problems D. living a peaceful life30. From Paragraph 2, we learn that the author_.A. is a supporter of some modem thoughtsB. has no doubt about the truth of any thoughtC. believes the adoption of some thoughts could prevent w

28、arD. does not think the adoption of any thought could stop war31. What can be inferred about war according to the author?A. It must be abolished if man wants to survive. .B. It is the only way to solve international problems.C. It is impossible for the people Co live without war.D. It will be less d

29、angerous because of the improvement of weapons.DTraditionally, it has been the worker's role to work and management's role to manage.Managers have planned and directed the finds operations with little thought of consulting the laborforce. Managers have rarely felt forced to obtain the worker

30、's opinions or to explain their decisions to their employees. At most, companies have provided "su9f;estion boxes" in which workers could place ideas for improving procedures. In recent years, however, many management specialists have been arguing that workers are more than sellers of

31、labor-they have a vital stake (利害关系) in the company and may be able to make significant contributions to its management. Furthermore, major company decisions affect workers and their dependants. This is particularly true of plant closings, which may put thousands on the unemployment lines. Should wo

32、rkers, then, play a stronger role in management? Workers should have a role in management. At the very least, the labor force should beinformed of major policy decisions. A common complaint among ordinary workers is the lack ofinformation about company policies and actions. Between 1980 and 1985 abo

33、ut five millionworkers were the victims of plant closings and permanent layoffs (失业) , often with no warning.At least 90 days' notice ought to he given in such circumstances so that workers have time toadjust. Management should consult workers before closing a plant, because the workers might be

34、able to suggest ways of improving productivity and reducing costs and might be willing to makeconcessions (妥协) that will help keep the plant operating.It should become a general practice to include workers in some managerial decision making.There ought to be representatives of the workers on the fir

35、m's board of directors or other majorpolicy-making groups. If ordinary workers are given a voice in the planning and management ofthe work flow, they will help to make improvements, their spirits will rise, and their productivitywill increase. As a further incentive (激励), they must be given a sh

36、are in the company's profits, This can be done through employee stock ownership plans (员工持股计划) , bonuses, or rewards for efficiency and productivity. Finally, when a plant can no longer operate at a profit, the workers should be given the opportunity to purchase the plant and run it themselves.3

37、2. What can we learn about managers from Paragraph l?A. They were not quite qualified.B. They disliked "suggestion boxes".C. They never consulted the labor force.D. They seldom obtained workers' opinions,33. In recent years, many management specialists have been arguing that workers_.A

38、. are not sellers of the products any longerB. should have a say in management of the companyC. are less affected by company decisions than beforeD. are able to make the final decisions for the company34. According to the passage, what happened between 1980 and 1985?A. Workers did not make necessary

39、 concessions.B. Many companies were closed because of strikes.C. Managers consulted workers before closing a plant.D. About 5 million workers were laid off without advance notice.35. If they are not given a voice in managerial decision making, workers_.A. cannot get a share in the company's prof

40、itsB. will not have the opportunity to purchase the plantC. may lack the incentive to increase their productivityD. can still get bonuses for efficiency and productivity笫二节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world

41、. 36 Experts think that thereare more flavors of coffee than there are of wine. Coffee contains caffeine, something that raisesour awareness, keeps us from falling asleep or simply gives us 8 kick in the morning or afterlunch. 37 For a long time doctors have told people not to drink too much coffee,

42、 because it maylead to heart problems, high blood pressure, and headaches.Scientists have now found out that it is the quality of coffee and the way it is made that holdthe key to our health. 38 Among other things, this is linked to the consumption of a strongcoffee. Experts also point out that diff

43、erent roasts and types of coffee beans have different effectson our health, Milk and sugar change the different levels of caffeine in a cup of coffee.111A new study by a Harvard research group says that there is no link between coffee and healthproblems., Drinking several cups of strong coffee a day

44、 is not connected with early death otherheart diseases. Coffee has many advantages, as the new study suggests. While alcohol makespeople sleepy and slow moving, coffee gives them energy. 39 Although a lot still needs to be uncovered about coffee, it seems to reduce the risk of cancerand diabetes（糖尿病

45、） 40 But reports show that people who drink coffee may developParkinson's disease later in life, or maybe not at all.A. There are many different types of coffee.B. Scientists ask people not to drink coffee at night.C. Elderly people协Greece live longer than normal.D. Doctors think that coffee may

46、 have a positive effect on our brain.E. Sugar can change the different levels of caffeine in a cup of coffee.F. However, food experts are still undecided on how healthy coffee isG. Getting together for a cup of coffee also has a positive effect on relationships.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

47、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，逸出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was Easter 1990, and my family was on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Solomon Islands formy sister's wedding.I was traveling with my husband, my four-year-old son and my daughter, who was nearly two. We'd been 41 that i

48、t was very hot in the Solomon, so we 42 lots of light cotton clothes andwere wearing the same as it was summer. The only problem was that we had to catch an overnightbus that 43 at midnight for the airport so we could make our early morning 44 to Honiara.It was cold on the bus! My husband and l were

49、 snuggling;（依偎）our children as close as we111could, trying to keep them 45 .The bus stopped many times as passengers got on and off,and we didn't take much 46 .The little ones were 47 ,unable to sleep for the bitingcold. Then at one stop, an older lady came forward from the back of the bus and p

50、aused by ourseat. I sat forward to see what she wanted and she 48 a small blanket, My little girl reached111149 for it and pulled it tight around her. The lady said she'd made the blanket herself and,seeing that we were cold. she wanted us to use it. After she went back to her seat, our now-warm

51、children 50 off, and they slept comfortably all the way to the airport. Just a stop or two 51 we arrived, the lady made her way to the door to get off. I tried to 52 the children to return herblanket, but she protested. "No," she said, " 53 it. I can always make another one!" Ove

52、rthe years, that little blanket became a 54 to me and to my children of the kindness ofstrangers. I told the stor7 to the children over and over and hung the blanket on the end of mydaughter's bed so we would see it 55 . That blanket was handmade with the colors carefullychosen. Yet its maker 56

53、 with it to keep my family warm for a night. If ever people were bador 57 , it served as a reminder凼at出ere is goodness in the world. I am forever 58 , not just for the warmth that night, hut for the lifelong reminder of the 59 of people. That blanket has warmed my 60 .41. A. confirmed B. told C. adv

54、ised D. persuaded42. A. offered B. piled C. packed D. discovered43. A. left B. went C. pulled D. drove44. A. train B. visit C. ride D. flight45. A. comfortable B. warm C. calm D. quiet46. A. notice B. care C. action D. interest47. A. naughty B. hungry C. restless D. energetic48. A. showed out B. mad

55、e out C. put out D. held out49. A. eagerly B. silently C. patiently D. bravely50. A. slept B. came C. shook D. nodded51. A. as B. until C. before D. after52. A. unload B, unwrap C. unfold D. uncover53. A. keep B. possess C. return D. bring54. A. sign B. mark C. symbol D. decoration55. A. closely B.

56、regularly C. carefully D.eely56. A. remained B. handed C. deserted D. parted57. A. cruel B. sensitive C. cautious D. ugly58. A. delighted B. pitiful C. grateful D. excited111.Com59. A. appreciation B. nature C. welcome D. goodness60. A, body B. life C. past D, future第卷第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共l0小题；每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。Hongbao , a red envelope with small amounts of money in, is 8 gift that is guaranteed to bewarmly received, not only because of the cash, but also because of its 61 (tradition)symbolism and best wishes for the future. This is tr