惠州二模惠州市高三第二次调研考试英语试题

1、惠州市2017届高三第二次调研考试英 语 2016.10 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分120分（最终成绩按总分135分进行折算），考试用时120分钟。注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。 3. 全部答案应在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFlying can be fun

2、 and exciting, no matter what you choose to do. But have you ever thought about what happens on the plane?Here are some of the most interesting things that happen.Do planes drop human waste while in flight?When you flush a toilet on a plane at an altitude of 30,000 feet, there must be a question on

3、your mind: “Is this about to land on a farmers house?”Take it easy. A planes toilets cannot be emptied in the sky. The waste is stored in tanks on board and can only be operated by the ground crew.However, why is news like “blue ice falling out of a plane” reported? Is blue ice human waste? Stories

4、about blue ice are true but rarely happen. The FAA said some lavatory holding tanks have a blue chemical in them. If a tank leaks high in the air, the water freezes once it hits the outside air, and melts before it lands on the ground.Is turbulence (颠簸) dangerous?Its scary, uncomfortable and spills

5、your drink. But is turbulence something you really need to worry about?Absolutely not. Its part of flying, and it isnt dangerous. Turbulence is caused when two masses of air hit one another at different speeds. Wind, thunderstorms and closeness to mountains are all possible reasons. Despite how dang

6、erous it feels, turbulence wont crash your plane. Even in extremely rough air, the wing is not going to break off.Why are plane windows round?If you have traveled by plane before, you may have noticed that every plane window has a round design. This isnt to make the plane look good. Its for the safe

7、ty of everyone on board. As the airplane flies higher and higher, the outside atmospheric pressure gets lower and lower. In the end, the pressure inside the plane becomes greater than the pressure outside. At this time, windows that can resist pressure are needed.Square windows can crack. The differ

8、ent pressure inside and outside put stress on the right angles. However, rounded corners help to reduce these stresses by spreading them around the window.21. It can be learned from the passage that_. A. passengers waste falls onto the land direct B. blue ice frequently falls out of planes C. blue i

9、ce from a plane is a great safety threat D. passengers waste is dealt with on the ground22. According to the passage, turbulence_.A. is very dangerous B. seldom happens during flying C. may crash a plane D. can be caused for many reasons23. The plane window has a round design for the purpose of _. A

10、. economy B. security C. beauty D. convenience 24. The passage is meant to _.A. tell us some interesting facts about flying B. inform us of flying safety tips C. warn us of the danger of flying D. introduce us the design of a plane BChinese colleges have come up with an unusual way to help freshmen

11、settle in. They turn their gyms into campsites for moms and dads, some of whom have traveled thousands of miles across the country, to say goodbye. For the past five years, Tianjin University in northern China has provided free accommodation for parents in what it calls "tents of love". Ot

12、her schools let parents sleep on mats in school gymnasiums."Going to college is a life moment and my parents didnt want to miss that," said Zhang Jinqi, a freshman at Tianjin University majoring in applied chemistry. His parents traveled with him on the 19-hour train journey from Jiangxi p

13、rovince in southern China.Images of schools gyms packed with parents have been widely shared on Chinese social media prompting a debate on whether Chinas only children are too coddled.Some have voiced criticism of Tianjin University, saying that they think both the parents and the children should be

14、 more independent.Xiong Bingqi, the deputy director of think-tank 21st Century Education Research Institute，thinks the problem is overstated. "It has always been a problem in China that at the start of every school year, colleges are packed with parents who come along to drop off their children

15、 and stay with them," he said. "For some families, its their way to celebrate the first-ever family member whos able to go to college," Xiong added. "Theres nothing wrong with sharing the happiness."Zhangs father said the decision to escort their son was a no-brainer. He and

16、 his wife are among the many "campers" who sleep in the 550 temporary tents set up in the Tianjin University gym."My child has lots of luggage and we also want to go travel," said his father Zhang Yonghui. "The hotels nearby are fully booked so I had to sleep in the tents.&q

17、uot; Their son also shrugged off the criticism although he said he was looking forward to living on his own for the first time. "Being accompanied by my parents doesnt mean Im spoiled."25. Zhang Jinqi thought his parents accompanied him to his university mainly because _. A. they wanted to

18、 go to travel in Tianjin B. they wanted to help him with his luggage C. they wanted to witness his important life moment D. they doubted his independence26. Xiong Bingqi thinks going to college with parents company _. A. is not such a serious problem as people think B. is a chance for freshmen to tr

19、avel with their parents C. is a long-lasting problem to be solved D. is not good for the freshmen to build up their independence 27. The underlined phrase “shrugged off” probably means_. A. was in favor of B. thought nothing of C. was ashamed of D. was concerned about 28. Whats the main idea of the

20、passage? A. “Tents of love” is widely criticized. B. Chinese only children are too spoiled. C. There are different opinions on “tents of love”.D. Chinese college education is faced with a big challenge. C Times are a little tough at our house right now. Neither of us makes a lot of money, but years

21、of experience have taught us how to walk between the raindrops and make it from one month to the next with a fair amount of grace. I cook a lot at home, more when we're facing lean times. When I know that I have to keep us fed on not much money, I fall back on my grandmother's recipes. She t

22、aught me to cook. When I was a kid, my twin brother and I spent long summer weeks and Christmas vacations with my mother's parents in the mountains of North Carolina. Rather than go hunting with my grandfather on frozen mornings, I found myself more and more in the kitchen with my grandmother, w

23、atching her making a lemon cheese pie with her soft hands. My great-grandmother died when my grandmother was 11 years old. As the eldest daughter, she was expected to take on all of the housework while attending school. Throughout the Great Depression, she learned how to make a little food go a long

24、 way. Vegetables were cheap, so she cooked a lot of them, mostly only using small amounts of meat for seasoning. Roast beef was a twice-a-month luxury, but there was nothing she couldn't do with a chicken, every part of it. Nothing went to waste. Now I understand that her food was sacred（神圣的）. I

25、 feel connected to my grandmother and to hundreds of years of family when I'm in my kitchen making country food. In the delicious smells is a long tale of victory over hard times, of conquering starvationof not just surviving, but finding joy and pleasure in every meal of every day. From grandmo

26、ther I learned to take real satisfaction in feeding people. My grandmother would beam with pleasure over a heavily laden table and say：“Do you know what this would cost at the restaurant？”I never knew what restaurant in particular she had in mind, but I knew that the question was totally not fair, b

27、ecause no restaurant anywhere can cook like a grandmother. But now, thanks to her guidance and years of practice, I can. 29. According to the passage, the author cooks a lot at home because_. A. she wants to try out her grandmothers recipes B. she is quite particular about food C. the food in restau

28、rants is unhealthy D. she and her husband are embarrassed financially 30. According to the passage, the authors grandmother_. A. learnt to cook because of the Great Depression B. was good at cooking as well as careful in budgeting C. preferred chicken to beef D. had to walk a long way to learn cooki

29、ng in a restaurant 31. It can be inferred from the passage that the author_. A. liked to compare her grandmothers food with that in restaurants B. learnt something more precious than cooking from her grandmother C. hasnt found the joy in cooking though she can cook like her grandmother D. feels conn

30、ected to her grandmother when making country food in the kitchen 32. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. Cook like my grandmother B. My grandmothers sacred food C. My grandmothers recipe D. Joy and pleasure in cooking D The city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang province is a frequ

31、ent headline. As a major tourist attraction in China, there were so many tourists during last years hottest travel seasons that most of them see only the top of each others heads rather than one of the many sights. Hangzhou is also famous for creativity and famous people, being home to Internet gian

32、ts such as the Alibaba Group and Net Ease. However, the city has never drawn so much attention as it did in September, when the G20 Summit welcomed heads of the worlds 20 major economies and international organizations. For two days, they discussed topics including strengthened policy coordination,

33、building new paths for growth, effective economic and financial governance, as well as strong world trade and investment. On the night of Sept 4, the city also entertained its guests and audience from around the world with a marvelous party directed by Zhang Yimou. The show, entitled Symphony on Wes

34、t Lake is based on Zhang Yimous Impressions of West Lake, an astonishing performance that takes place right on the surface of the water, combining music, dance, and light effects all against the backdrop of nature. Influential discussions and attractive shows may be enough to draw the worlds attenti

35、on toward Hangzhou, and for young people around the world, the G20 summit has more to offer. It is a global event that they can take part in as volunteers, to develop their communication skills. It is a multicultural dialogue, affecting these young peoples future career; it motivates and inspires yo

36、uths of different cultures to exchange ideas; it even helps young Chinese people to learn more about their own culture. And these reasons are what are drawing the notice of young people toward the G20 summit.33. What has been discussed in the G20 Summit according to the passage? A. New policy of pol

37、itical growth B. International cooperation of economic development C. Exploration of outer space D. Communication of worldwide culture 34. Which can be inferred from the passage? A. Most tourists enjoyed Hangzhou sights last year. B. Hangzhou drew the most attention for its beauty. C. Hangzhou is a

38、city of entertainment. D. The marvelous party was probably held outdoors.35. What can be learnt from the last paragraph? A. The G20 Summit was only intended to benefit Hangzhou. B. The Summit volunteers were Chinese young people. C. The Summit will influence the young people a lot. D. Volunteers cam

39、e to the Summit to learn about cultures.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。l Ways to get rid of jealousy. Jealousy is like a poison. It is difficult to avoid such moments in life . Sometimes, this feeling comes from the sensation of envy that we tend to experience when w

40、e notice others “better” lives, appearances, successes, and so on._36_ . It can ruin relationships, friendships, as well as a sense of satisfaction. Here are some tips to help get rid of jealousy. l Be confident. Not all of us are born with confidence. It takes years of practice to find self-assuran

41、ce. Follow the fake it till you make it method. _37_ Day by day, confidence forms. If you feel confident in yourself, you are less likely to feel inferior to others.l Dont compare yourself. Comparison is the most significant aspect of jealousy. If you are able to avoid comparing yourself to others,

42、you will experience a new-found sense of freedom. A good way to judge this is by valuing imperfection. _38_ We are all constantly growing and improving throughout our lives, which is value in failure.l _39_ When you are feeling upset, remind yourself of your positive qualities. Reflecting on what yo

43、u do well puts your life into perspective, which is always a plus! A positive spin can be placed on almost anything that you may see as a negative event. There is always a way to find a positive angle. l Make a healthy change. Most of us wish to change,especially faced with something that we are for

44、ced to accept. However, most of the things that people tend to feel jealous about can in fact change in a healthy way. If you feel jealous of someone elses accomplishments, use it as motivation to work harder to achieve your own goals. Just remember, if the change you want to make is healthy, go for

45、 it._40_ A Act positively.B Think positively.C Jealousy is like a snake.D Jealousy has the potential to kill happiness . E Use the feelings of jealousy as motivation to improve yourself.F If you take it as a part of your routine, it will gradually become natural to you. G Use your weakness as a lear

46、ning experience, rather than as a chance to make you feel bad.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, 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。Singapore Day - Is it a worthwhile investment?San Francisco saw thousands of Singaporeans and friends get together last Satur

47、day to enjoy a day of fun and    41   . Singapore Day 2016 was filled with    42    memories of years growing up in Singapore, getting    43    on happenings back home and enjoying delights like   

48、60;44   , games and barbecues. The crowd    45    their loudest cheers for Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean    46    he conveyed the country's best wishes to her sons and daughters living    47 

49、0; .Despite the goodwill of this    48    much-anticipated event, questions were raised back in Singapore over its multimillion-dollar    49   . In response, Dr Khor, Senior Minister of State,    50    in

50、social media: "There's a value to helping our Singaporeans remember their roots    51    if they ever go back, it's easier for them to adjust. You can't put a    52    on that."Trying to    53  

51、;  the value of such a huge    54    of public monies and what it meant to Singaporeans all over the world, I joined in the celebrations. As I looked    55   , I saw families, two- and three-generation ones, coming together. I saw 

52、0;  56    Singapore acquaintances renewing friendships. I saw foreign friends meeting the Singapore community and learning about the rich    57    of Singapore.   58    in the Californian sun, I was reminded "N

53、ot all that can be measured matters, and not all that matters can be measured". Singaporeans    59    for one another, anywhere and everywhere in the world - now that's    60    paying for.41A. racesB. celebrationsC. contestsD. pri

54、zes42A. comparingB. losingC. reviewingD. praising43A. updatedB. missedC. worriedD. uploaded44A. lecturesB. performancesC. hotdogsD. officials45A. askedB. lookedC. savedD. called46A. ifB. unlessC. forD. as47A. abroadB. happilyC. unitedlyD. hard48A. randomB. annualC. monthlyD. weekly49A. experiencesB.

55、 expensesC. arrangementsD. plans50A. blamedB. regrettedC. remarkedD. teased51A. otherwiseB. wheneverC. in caseD. so that52A. priceB. guessC. tryD. failure53A. achieveB. realizeC. understandD. increase54A. wasteB. loanC. debtD. investment55A. upB. outC. throughD. around56A. long-lostB. open-mindedC.

56、easy- goingD. warm-hearted57A. resourcesB. traditionsC. colorsD. activities58A. BurntB. MixedC. BathedD. Moved59A. make upB. watch outC. stand byD. look out60A. worthB. reasonableC. for grantedD. for sure第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内

57、容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 China launched the Shenzhou XI manned spacecraft on Monday morning of October 17 to transport two astronauts to the Tiangong II space laboratory.The spacecraft_61_(send) skyward at 7:30 am atop a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China,_62_(carry) two male astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong.After the launch, the spacecraft will travel two days before docking wit