陕西西安2017届高三英语模拟试题一

1、西安市2017届高三年级模拟试题（一）英语第I卷（选择题共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话 仅读一遍。When does the conversation take place?A. At the beginning of a term. B.At the end of a term. C. During a vacation.Why cant the man drive

2、the woman tomorrow?His car is being fixed in a shop.He has a doctors appointment.He will be working in a shop.What will the woman do?A. Charge her cell phone. B.Visit her mother. C.Make a call.Who will throw a party for the woman next Sunday?A. The woman herself. B.The man. C.Nancy.What does the wom

3、an mean?Her mother is a housewife.Only 10% of American mothers work.Most American mothers work.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6.7题。What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A festival.

4、 B.A birthday party. C.A class reumon.What does the woman decide to do?A. Stay with her family. B.Go to a party with the man. C.Go on vacation.听第7段材料，回答第8.9题。How does the man feel?A. Confident. B.Nervous. C.Excited.What does the man want to do next?A. Continue talking with the woman.B , Go to the ba

5、throom.C . Drink some water.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。Why does the girl want to have a car?A. To travel with her friends. B.To show off. C.To be independent.Where does the girl study?A.In a middle school. B.In a high school. C.In a university.Why doesnt the man buy his daughter a car now?He thinks his daught

6、er is too young to drive.He wants his daughter to earn a car.He cant afford another car.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。With whom does the woman travel?A. She is alone. B.Her family. C.Her business partner.What do the speakers have in common?They both live in New York.They are both traveling on business.They have

7、both stayed in the hotel before.What is the mans favorite part of the hotel?A. The service. B.The breakfast. C.The facilities.What can we learn from the woman when she talks about the hotel?The prices are reasonable.The service didnt use to be anything special.C.It doesnt seem like a nice hotel from

8、 the outside.听第10段材料，回答第 17至20题。What is The Bookworm?A.A literary festival. B.A cafe. C.A bookstore.Who is Peter Hessler?A.A photographer. B.A public speaker. C.A writer.What was the speaker excited about?Seeing someone give a speech.Finding his favorite magazine.Hearing afamous band play music.What

9、 was the speakers mistake?A. Mistaking the place. B.Mistaking the year. C.Mistaking the day.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。ATEENSGIVING is an exciting yearly event where hundreds of New York City teens gathertogether annually for a remarkable

10、 day of community service. This year, TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2016 participants will once again better New York City and influence thousands of lives!When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2016?Sunday, April 20, 2016Where is TEENSGIVING?All over New York City. Everyone will meet at the 92nd Street Y（92nd and L

11、exington） at9:00 AM for the event kick-off. Then, all TEENSGIVING volunteers will go across the cityto workwith our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference and have fun!Who participates in TEENSGIVING?Hundreds of teenagers from around the city. Teens come from the 92nd Street Y, v

12、arious city schools, youth groups, and organizations in the area. In addition, many adult volunteers( aged 21 and older) will donate their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2016.What projects do participants do at the agencies?Sample projects include painting park benches, planting gardens, visiting and

13、 playing with poor and disabled children, assisting at animal shelters, working at soup kitchens, delivering meals and celebrating with families at homeless shelters.Do I get anything for participating in TEENSGIVING?Yes! Everybody benefits! Teen volunteers will receive 6 hours of community service

14、credit, good towards honor society, high school graduation and college application requirements.Adult volunteers will be thanked with a light breakfast, a gift certificate for their troubles, and the satisfaction of helping our citys youth contribute to their community. In addition, all teen and adu

15、lt volunteers will receive a cool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2016 T- shirt.This sounds awesome ! How do I register for TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2016? Interested teens and/or adults should e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at jhyman 92Y. org ( subject: TEENSGIVING) to receive more information and

16、 to register for this fantastic event !Teens can also contact their schools Community Service Advisor.TEENSGIVING is sponsored by the 92nd Street Y.TEENSGIVING is an event which is held A. twice every yearB. every two yearsC. once every yearD. from time to timeWhat can the teenagers do in this event

17、?A. Give thanks to the adults.B. Take good care of animals.C. Clean the streets of New York.D. Work for high schools and colleges.An adult volunteer may get _ for his time devoted to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2016.a T-shirt and a gift certificatecommunity service credit and a T-shirta high school certif

18、icate and a light breakfasta gift certificate and community service creditThe writers purpose in writing this passage is to _ask readers to donate their advice to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2016encourage readers to ask more questions about TEENSGIVINGintroduce TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2016 to readersinform

19、readers of some frequently asked questionsBTwo young giant-panda twins born in the United States have returned home to China, but are struggling to adapt to the language and food.The 3-year-old sisters, Mei Lun and Mei Huan, were the first surviving panda twinsto be born in the United States, and we

20、re returned to China from Zoo Atlanta on Nov. 5.But the pair still understand English better than Chinese, and prefer American biscuits to Chinese bread.A zoo-keeper said that his main concern is that the pair are so addicted to Americanbiscuits that everything they eat - from bamboos to apples - ha

21、s to be mixed with biscuits.They even want to snack on （ 零食）biscuits when drinking water.The zoo-keeper is trying to wean them off their biscuit habit, gradually replacing theAmerican food with Chinese bread. Mei Huan is adapting, but Mei Lun doesnt want to touch the unfamiliar bread.Mei Lun is the

22、livelier of the two, often jumping onto the roof and hanging upsidedown from a rail, but her slightly younger sister Mei Huan is calmer, preferring to sit still, observe her new environment and occasionally snack on bamboo.A language barrier is also reported. While the pair respond to their own name

23、s, and understand some English phrases such as come here, they dont understand the Sichuan dialect of Chinese.The news caused some laughter on Chinese social media, with some users commenting that the pandas would soon get used to Sichuans famously spicy cuisine.Based on the passage, which statement

24、 do you think is right?The panda twins can fit in well in Sichuan.The panda twins are only fond of Sichuan food and dishes.The panda twins have been used to the new environment very quickly.Its hard for the panda twins to get used to the new environment soon.What does the underlined part wean them o

25、ff in the fourth paragraph mean?A. help them get rid of.B. help them form.C. help them strengthen.D. help them keep.From the passage we learn that of the two sisters _Mei Huan mainly eats bambooMei Lun is living a more active lifeMei Huan is not smarter than Mei LunMei Lun is as quiet as her younger

26、 sister CThe American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721 , the printerJames Franklin, Benjamins older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was whatwe might recognize today as a real newspaper. He filledhis paper with stories of adventure,articleson art, on

27、 famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects.Three centuries after the appearance of Franklins Courant, few believe that newspapers intheir present printed form will remain alive for long. Newspaper companies are losing advertisers,readers, market value, and in some cases, theirsense of pu

28、rpose at a speed that would nothavebeen imaginable just several years ago. The chief editor of the Times said recently,At placeswhere they gather, editors ask one another, / How are you? , as if they have just comeout of thehospital or a lost law case. An article about the newspaper appeared on the

29、website of theGuardian, under the headline NOT DEAD YET.Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper lookslow andout of step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death. SomeAmerican newspapers have lost 42% of their market value in the past three years.

30、The New York Times Company hasseen its stock （ 股票）drop by 54% since the end of 2004, with much of the loss comingin thepast year. A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock - holders sell off their Times stock.The Washington Post Companyhas prevented the trouble only by changing part of its bus

31、iness toeducation; its testing and test - preparation service now brings in at least half the companysincome.What can we learn about the New England Courant?A.It is mainly about the stock market.It carries articles by political leaders.C.It marks the beginning of newspapers.D. It remains a successfu

32、l newspaper in America.What can we infer about the newspaper editors?They often accept readers suggestions.They care a lot about each others health.They stop doing business with advertisers.They face great difficulties in their business.Which of the following found a new way for its development?A. T

33、he Washington Post.B. The Guardian.C. The New York Times.D. New England Courant.How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers?A. Satisfied. B. Hopeful. C. Surprised. D. Worried.DMoney is the root of all evil （邪恶）and new study claims there may be some truthbehind the saying. Scienti

34、sts at the University of California Berkeley, US, announced on February 27 that rich people are more likely to do immoral things, such as lie orcheat, than poorer people. Thescientists did a series of eight experiments. They published their findings online in the Proceedings of the National Academy

35、of Sciences （ PNA美国国家科学院院刊）.They carried out the first two experiments from the sidewalk near Berkeley. They noted that drivers of newer and more expensive cars were more likely to cut off other cars and pedestrians at crosswalks. Nearly 45 percent of people driving expensive cars ignored a pedestri

36、an compared with only 30 percent of people driving more modest cars.In another experiment, a group of college students was asked if they would do immoral things in various everyday situations. Examples included taking printer paper from work and nottelling a salesperson when he or she gave back more

37、 change. Students from higher - class families were more likely to act dishonestly.According to the scientists, rich people often think moneycan get them out of trouble. Thismakes them less afraid to take risks. It also means they care less about other peoples feelings.Finally, it just makes them gr

38、eedier. Higher wealth status seems to make you want even more, and that increased want leads you to bend the rules or break the rules to serve your self -interest, said Paul Piff, lead scientist of the study.Piff pointed out that the findings dont mean that all rich people are untrustworthy or all p

39、oorpeople honest. He said the experiments were to show how people living in different social situationsexpress their instincts（本能） and values in different ways.By saying money is the root of all evil, the author wants to.A.link wealth with bad behaviordraw readers attention to the researchshow how t

40、he saying proves the findingsdefend rich people who do immoral thingsAccording to the scientists, which is NOT the factor that makes rich people immoral?A . They welcome risks.They have more desires.They believe money talks.They become more selfish.Why did the scientists do the experiments?To show h

41、ow social status affects peoples morality.To show peoples instincts and values in different ways.To test whether the saying money is the root of all evil is true.To show the difference between higher - class people and lower - class people.What does the passage really want to show us?The poor are re

42、spectable.Money is the root of all evil.All rich people are untrustworthy.The rich are more likely to act badly.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，茜分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 Make PlansMost people get scared when talking about planning or writing plans. 36 .And you need to plan for success as

43、planning really works and inspires you to go straight ahead. However, how to create effective plans is still a problem. Dont worry, and just follow the steps below.Step 1 37 What plans have you had in the past? Probably, in some of your plans, you havent ended up where you thought you were going to

44、end up. Get a good understanding of what you have done andwhat you havent done in the past. It is a primary foundation for your new plan. If having no plan, just take actions and make plans right now.Step 2 Think about the What - IfsWhen you are building your plans, you should consider where you are

45、 going and make clear the What -Ifs. Because not everything just goes smoothly as you believe. 38 . Step 3 Document the plansWhen starting to make plans, you should try to write them down. It is of key importance for the future._ 39 .In addition, make sure you have the plans fully written out with a

46、ll the keyelements concerned, including details.Step 4 Update the plansAccording to your written plans and actual situation, you should check out the plans you havecompleted and havent completed. _40 . Make sure all the assumptions are there and work outthe details. After hanging on for some days, p

47、lanning will be getting simpler and easier.Review historical plansMake new plans immediatelyActually, people are more likely to succeed in a planned wayAnd you need to continue what you havent done and update itNot all people can memorize every word they said and thought wellAnd what you should do n

48、ext is to check your plans monthly or quarterlyFor your benefits, you need to make Plan A and Plan B in case of changes and contingencies（偶发事件）.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）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。The other day l was offered two tickets to a spe

49、cial preview of the latest movie forfree. I wasnt interested,_41 I knew my two boys would be.That evening, we were a bit 42 for time. So instead of having dinner at home, we had fastfood near the movie theater Oscar. There went the_43 of eight movie tickets.Then I met up with a friend and we sat aro

50、und 44 for a while, and another movieticketwent into a cup of coffee. After that, we figured we might as well 45 around until the movie ended to pick up the boys. To help 46 the time, I bought snacks. However, the 47 wentfor an hour longer than expected. To watch the free movie, we always have to 48

51、 an hour of ads.Oh, did I 49 parking and fighting my way through the 50 to get to the right theater?I could have sent the 51 to a movie theater in walking distance and had enough 52left over to watch ten more movies!Next time Im offered something free, I ll 53 refuse it.I should have known better. 5

52、4 in 2004,I built my own business. One of my marketing strategies is that I often offer free gifts. I said “probably because free is just the most irresistible 55 in your marketing language. And it always 56 . If you dont believe me, next time when you do a promotion, 57 this test: one with and one

53、without the free 58 .You will be amazed by how manypeople will 59 hundreds of dollars to get something for 60 ! 41.A.for B.or C.so D.but.A.grateful B.prepared C.rushed D.thankful.A.time B.price C.chance D.length.A.singing B.judging C.bargaining D.chatting.A.wander B.turn C.look D.gather.A.save B.was

54、te C.record D.kill.A.meeting B.movie C.walk D.coffee.A.break down B.sit through C.cut down D.look through.A.forget B.continue C.mention D.stop.A.race B.park C.gate D.traffic.A.employees B.customers C.boys D.friends.A.food B.patience C.room D.money.A.probably B.angrily C.definitely D.repeatedly.A.End

55、ing B.Writing C.Reporting D.Starting.A.word B.reason C.letter D.desire.A.fails B.cheats C.works D.loses.A.try B.study C.face D.attend.A.help B.gift C.advice D.market.A.gain B.bank C.receive D.pay.A something B.everything C.nothing D.anything第II卷(非选择题共50分)第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个

56、单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Volunteering to help people in need combined 6 1 travelling to faraway places is 62 new trend in the travel industry. It is called voluntourism. People travel to other countries, learnlanguages and other cultures and gain new 63 (experience). Recent statistics show that inthe past few

57、 years voluntourism 64 (be) one of the fastest - growing areas of tourism.Morethan l.6 million people around the world are volunteers in other countries. They work inorphanages (孤儿院),help build schools, assist in hospitals and do farming work in 65 (develop) countries. There are manyreasons 66 peopl

58、e want to engage in voluntourism. Students see it as a gap year after school, while others 67 (simple) want to take time outfrom a job and do something else. However, some voluntourists do not see volunteering 68what it is. They only think it is a cheap way 69 (travel) and dont really want to get 70

59、（involve） in hard work.第四部分写作（共两节，满分35）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，每句中最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在此处加一个漏字符号（ A ）,并在其下面写出修改的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线 （）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2 .只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。Three years ago I failed an important exam

60、in my life and became a student at a ordinary school. Although Ifelt disappointed at the shabby campus and mypoorly - equipped classroom, but I found the teachers impatient and considerate. Beside,I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere inclass.l decided to make the best it.1 worked hard and got along goo