2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题及答案
2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试新课标二卷英语第二部分：阅读理解AIn the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.National Theatre of China Beijing │ChineseThis great occasion(盛会）will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK.The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard Ⅲwill b e directed by the National Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.Date & Time：Saturday 28 April 2:30 pm & Sunday 29 April, 1:30pm & 6:30pm. Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi│ GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili,founded in1928,appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world.This new production of As You Like It is helmed (指导) by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze. Date&Time:Friday 18 May, 2:30pm &Saturday 19 May,7:30pm.Deafinitely Theatre London│British Sign Language(BSL) By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL,Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing world by performing to both groups as one audience.Date&Time: Tuesday 22 May,2:30pm & Wednesday 23May,7:30pm.Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv │HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.Date & Time: Monday 28 May, 7:30pm& Tuesday 29 May, 7:30pm.21.Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China ?A. Richard IIIB.Love’s Labour’s LostC.As You Like ItD. The Merchant of Venice22.What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?A. It has two groups of actors.B.It is the leading theatre in London.C.It performs plays in BSL.D.It is good at producing comedies.23.When can you see a play in Hebrew?A.On Saturday 28 April .B. On Sunday 29 April.C.On Tuesday 22 May.D. On Tuesday 29 May.BI first met Paul Newman in 1968, when George Roy Hill, the director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, introduced us in New York City. When the studio didn’t want me for the film----it wanted somebody as well known as Paul----he stood up for me. I don’t know how many people would have done that; they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers.The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference, we both came from a traditional of theater and live TV. We were respectful of craft(技艺）and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the qualities ans virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive and making fun of each other---but always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core(核心）of our relationship off the screen.We shared the belief that if you’re fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back---he with his Newman’s Own food and his Hole in the Wall Camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didn’t see each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us together. We supposed each other financially and by showing up at events.I last saw him a few months ago. He’d been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was, and we didn’t talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn’t need a lot of words.24.Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to the author at first?A. Paul Newman wanted it.B. The studio powers didn’t like his agent.C.He wasn’t famous enough.D.The director recommended some else.25.Why did Paul and the author have a lasting relationship?A.They were of the same age.B. They worked in the same theatre.C.They were both good actors.D. They had similar characteristics.26. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Their belief.B.Their care for children.C.Their success.D.Their support for each other.27.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To show his love of films.B. To remember a friend.C. To introduce a new movie.D. To share his acting experience.CTerrafugia Inc. said Monday that its new flying car has completed its first flight, bringing the company closer to its goal of selling the flying car within the next year. The vehicle--named the Transition--has two seats, four wheels and wings that fold up so it can be driven like a car. The Transition, which flew at 1,400 feet for eight minutes last month, can reach around 70 miles per hour on the road and 115 in theair. It flies using a 23-gallon tank of gas and burns 5 gallons per hour in the air. On the ground, it gets 35 miles per gallon.Around 100 people have already put down a $10,000 deposit to get a Transition when they go on sale, and those numbers will likely rise after Terragugia introduces the Transition to the public later this week at the New York Auto Show.but don’t expect it to show up in too many driveways. It’s expected to cost $279,000.And it won’t help if you are stuck in traffic. The car needs a runway.Inventors have been trying to make flying cars since the 1930s, according to Robert Mann, an airline industry expert. But Mann thinks Terrafugia has come closer than anyone to making the flying car a reality. The government has already permitted the company to use special materials to make it easier for the vehicle to fly. The Transition is now going through crash tests to make sure it meets federal safety standards.Mann said Terrafugia was helped by the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision five years ago to create a separate set of standards for light spot aircraft, which are lower than those pilots of large planes. Terrafugia says an owner would need to pass a test and complete 20 hours of flying time to be able to fly the Transition, a requirement pilots would find relatively easy to meet.28.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The basic data of the Transition.B.The advantages of flying cars.C.The potential market for flying cars.D.The designers of the Transition.29.Why is the Transition unlikely to show up in too many driveways?A. It causes traffic jams.B.It is difficult to operate.C.It is very expensive.D.It burns too much fuel.30.What is the government’s attitude to the development of the flying car?A.Cautious.B.Favorable.C.Ambiguous. C.Disapproving.31.What is the best title for the text?A. Flying Car at Auto ShowB.The Transition’s First FlightC.Pilots’ Dream Coming TrueD.Flying Car Closer to RealityDWhen a leafy plant is under attack, it doesn’t sit quietly. Back in 1983, two scientists, Jack Schultz and Ian Baldwin, reported that young maple trees getting bitten by insects send out a particular smell that neighboring plants can get. These chemicals come from the injured parts of the plant and seem to be an alarm. What the plants pump through the air is a mixture of chemicals known as volatile organic compounds, VOCs for short.Scientists have found that all kinds of plants give out VOCs when being attacked. It’s a plant’s way of crying out. But is anyone listening? Apparently. Because we can watch the neighbors react.Some plants pump out smelly chemicals to keep insects away. But others do double duty. They pump out perfumes designed to attract different insects who arenatural enemies to the attackers. Once they arrive, the tables are turned. The attacker who was lunching now becomes lunch.In study after study, it appears that these chemical conversations help the neighbors. The damage is usually more serious on the first plant, but the neighbors, relatively speaking, stay safer because they heard the alarm and knew what to do. Does this mean that plants talk to each other? Scientists don’t know. Maybe the first plant just made a cry of pain or was sending a message to its own branches, and so, in effect, was talking to itself. Perhaps the neighbors just happened to “overhear”the cry. So information was exchanged,but it wasn’t a true, intentional back and forth.Charles Darwin, over 150 years ago, imagined a world far busier, noisier and more intimate(亲密的）than the world we can see and hear. Our senses are weak. There’s a whole lot going on.32.What does a plant do when it is under attack?A.It makes noises.B. It gets help from other plants.C.It stands quietly.D. It sends out certain chemicals.33.What does the author mean by “ the tables are turned” in paragraph 3?A. The attackers get attacked.B. The insects gather under the table.C.The plants get ready to fight back.D. The perfumes attract natural enemies.34.Scientists find from their studies that plants can____________.A.predict natural disastersB.protect themselves against insectsC.talk to one another intentionallyD.help their neighbors when necessary35.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The world is changing faster than ever.B.People have stronger senses than before.C.The world is more complex than it seems.D.People in Darwin’s time were more imaginative.根据短文内容从选项中选出最佳选项，有两个选择多余。
2017年高考全国Ⅲ卷英语试题和答案
2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语1.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，学—科网选出最佳选项。
ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Islandwhere we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of someof the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.Duration(时长): 2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s mostfantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through SanFrancisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $90SpookyHalloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authenticfire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you tosome of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHolidayLights TourRunning:December 6th through December 23ndThis attractivetour takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authenticfire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.(21)Which of the tours is available in March?A.SanFrancisco Winery Tour.B. Back to the Fifties Tour.C. Spooky Hallowen Tour.D. HolidayLights Tour.(22)What can tourists do on Back to the FiftiesTours?A.Go to Treasure Island.B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.C. Have free icecream.D. Visit the Presidio district.(23)What are tourists required to do to go on HolidayLights Tour?A.Take some drinks.B. Set off early in the morning.C. Wear warm clothes.D.Make reservations in advance.2.BMinutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the PlazaTheater,employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was ascene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history. Thistime, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workerscarried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theaterequipment in preparation for the building’s end.The filmclassic The Last Picture Show was thelast movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, mostofthe 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye tothe old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because itseemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movietheater is preparing to close down.Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossiblefor the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location(位置) was also areason. ＂This used to be the center of town,＂ he said. ＂Now the area ismostly office buildings and warehouses.＂Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested inturning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, theseplans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the buildingand land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complexon the land where the theater is located.The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for thelast time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater had shown its last movie. Thetheater will be missed.（24）In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?A.It made room for new equipment.B. It signaled the closedown of the theater.C.It was done with the help of the audience.D. It marked the 75th anniversary ofthe theater.（25）Why was The Last PictureShow put on?A.It was an all-time classic.B. It was about the history ofthe town.C. The audience requested it.D. The theater owner found it suitable.（26）What will probably happen to the building?A.It will berepaired.B. It will be turned into a museum.C. It will be knocked down.D. Itwill be sold to the city government.（27）What can we infer about the audience?A.They are disappointedwith Bradford.B. They are sad to part with the old theater.C. They are supportiveof the city officials.D. They are eager to have a shopping center.3.CAfter years of heated debate, gray wolves werereintroduced to Yellowstone National Park. Fourteen wolves were caught inCanada and transported to the park. By last year, the Yellowstone wolfpopulation had grown to more than 170 wolves.Gray wolves once were seen here and there in theYellowstone area and much of the continental United States, but they weregradually displaced by human development. By the 1920s, wolves hadpractically disappeared from the Yellowstone area. They went farther northintothe deep forests of Canada, where there were fewer humans around.The disappearance of the wolves had many unexpectedresults. Deer and elk populations — major food sources (来源) for the wolf — grew rapidly. These animalsconsumed large amounts of vegetation (植被), which reduced plant diversity in the park. In the absence ofwolves,coyote populations also grew quickly. The coyotes killed a large percentage ofthe park’s red foxes, and completely drove away the park’s beavers.As early as 1966, biologists asked the government to considerreintroducing wolves to Yellowstone Park. They hoped that wolves would be ableto control the elk and coyote problems. Many farmers opposed the plan becausethey feared that wolves would kill their farm animals or pets.Thegovernment spent nearly 30 years coming up with a plan to reintroduce thewolvers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service carefully monitors and manages thewolf packs in Yellowstone. Today, the debatecontinues over how well the graywolf is fitting in at Yellowstone. Elk, deer, and coyote populations are down, whilebeavers and red foxes have made a comeback. The Yellowstone wolf project hasbeen a valuable experiment to help biologists decide whether to reintroducewolves to other parts of the country as well.（28）What is the textmainly about?A.Wildlife research in the United States.B. Plant diversity inthe Yellowstone area.C. The conflict between farmers and gray wolves.D. Thereintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone Park.（29）What doesthe underlined word ＂displaced＂ in paragraph 2mean?A.Tested.B. Separated.C. Forcedout.D. Tracked down.（30）What did thedisappearance of gray wolves bring about?A.Damage to local ecology.B. Adecline in the park’s income.C. Preservation of vegetation.D. An increase in thevariety of animals.(31)What is the author’s attitude towards theYellowstone wolf project?A.Doubtful.B. Positive.C. Disapproving.D. Uncaring.4.DThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned anelectric car into a mobile laboratory named ＂DriveLAB＂ in order tounderstand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the keystress points are.Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for afall in health and well-being among older people, leading to them becoming moreisolated(隔绝) and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are developingin-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them tocontinue driving into later life.These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speedadaptations. Phil Blythe explains: ＂For many older people,particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important forpreserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and aboutwithout having to rely on others.＂＂But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactionsslow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentiallychallengingdriving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result isthat people stop driving before they really need to.＂Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains: ＂The DriveLAB ishelping us to understand what the key points and difficulties are for olderdrivers and how we might use technology to address these problems.＂For example, most of uswould expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else butsurprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constantspeed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk ofgetting fined. We’re looking at the benefits of systems which control theirspeed as a way of preventing that.＂We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案) to ensure that olderdrivers stay safer behind the wheel.＂（32）What isthe purpose of the DriveLAB?A.To explore new means of transport.B. To designnew types of cars.C. To find out older driver’s problems.D. To teach peopletraffic rules.（33）Why isdriving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A.It keeps themindependent.B. It helps them save time.C. It builds up their strength.D. Itcures their mental illnesses.（34）What doresearchers hope to do for older drivers?A.Improve their driving skills.B. Developdriver-assist technologies.C. Provide tips on repairing their cars.D. Organizeregular physical checkups.（35）What isthe best title for the text?A.A new Model Electric CarB. A Solution to TrafficProblemsC. Driving Services for EldersD. Keeping Older Drivers on the Road5.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。
2017年高考真题全国2卷英语(附答案解析)
2017 年普通高等学校招生统一考试
英语试题卷（不含听力部分)
一、阅读理解 In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to
enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.
I last saw him a few months ago. He’d been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was, and we didn’t talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn’t need a lot of words. 4．Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to author at first? A．Paul Newman wanted it. B．The studio powers didn’t like his agent.
We shared the brief that if you’re fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back — he with his Newman’s Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didn’t see each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us together. We supported each other financially and by showing up at events.
(完整版)2017年高考英语全国卷ⅠWord版(含答案和解析)
绝密★启封前试卷类型A 2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(新课标I）英语(考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分)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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.APacific Science Center Guide◆Visit Pacific Science Center's StoreDon’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center's Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or remember your visit. The store is located（位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster Dome.◆HungryOur exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caféis located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.◆Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during your visit。
The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance。
2017年高考新课标全国1卷英语试题和答案解析
绝密★启封前试卷类型A2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(新课标I）英语（考试时间:120分钟试卷满分:150分）注意事项：1。
本试卷由四个部分组成。
其中,第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。
第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上.3。
回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回.第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上.录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
例：How much is the shirt？A. £ 19。
15。
B。
£ 9. 18。
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£ 9。
15.答案是 C.1．What does the woman think of the movie？A．It's amusing B．It’s exciting C．It’s disappointing2．How will Susan spend most of her time in France？A．Traveling around B．Studying at a school C．Looking after heraunt3．What are the speakers talking about？A．Going out B．Ordering drinks C．Preparing for a party 4．Where are the speakers？A．In a classroom B．In a library C．In a bookstore 5．What is the man going to do？A．Go on the Internet B．Make a phone call C．Take a train trip 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。
2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试卷及答案
2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷II ）英语本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。
第一卷1至12页。
第二卷13至16页。
考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一卷 第一部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）从A 、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例：haveA. gaveB. saveC. hatD. made 答案是C 。
1. courseA. journeyB. fourC. labourD. hour 2. matchA. separateB. marryC. machineD. many 3. riseA. purseB. elseC. praiseD. mouse 4. batheA. faithB. clothC. mathsD. smooth 5. BritainA. certainB. trainC. againstD. contain第二节 语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A 、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ四个选项中，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。
例：We ___ last night, but we went to the concert instead.A. must have studiedB. might studyC. should have studiedD. would study 答案是C 。
6. 6. ––Do you know A Do you know Anna‘s telephone number?nna‘s telephone number?-- -- ____. As a matter of fact, I don‘t know any Anna, either.____. As a matter of fact, I don‘t know any Anna, either.A. I think soB. I‘m afraid notC. I hope soD. I‘d rather not 7. A small car is big enough for a family of three ____ you need more space for baggage.A. onceB. becauseC. ifD. unless 8. It‘s not ___ good idea to drive for four hours without ___ break.A. a ; aB. the ; aC. the ; theD. a ; the 9. 9. –– What are you reading, Tom?– I‘m not really reading, just ___ the pages.A. turning offB. turning aroundC. turning overD. turning up 10. -- Could I ask you a rather personal question?-- Sure, ____.A. pardon meB. go aheadC. good ideaD. forget it 11. If the weather had been better, we could have had a picnic. But it ____ all day.A. rainedB. rainsC. has rainedD. is raining 12. The director had her assistant ___ some hot dogs for the meeting.A. picked upB. picks upC. pick upD. picking up 13. Stand over there ___ you‘ll be able to see the oil painting bet 13. Stand over there ___ you‘ll be able to see the oil painting better. ter.A. butB. tillC. andD. or 14. If their marketing plans succeed, they ____ their sales by 20 percent.A. will increaseB. have been increasingC. have increasedD. would be increasing 15. Modern equipment and no smoking are two of the things I like ____ working here.A. withB. overC. atD. about 16. The road conditions there turned out to be very good, ___ was more than we could expect.A. itB. whatC. whichD. that 17. Liza ___ well not want to go on the trip --- she hates traveling.A. willB. canC. mustD. may 18. Little Johnny felt the bag, curious to know what it ____.A. collectedB. containedC. loadedD. saved 19. The house still needed a lot of work, but ___ the kitchen was finished.A. insteadB. altogetherC. at onceD. at least 20. It was in New Zealand ___ Elizabeth first met Mr. Smith.A. thatB. howC. whichD. when 第三节 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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(浙江卷)英语(附解析)
2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（浙江卷）英语一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共25.0分）ABenjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent for art when he was only six years of age. But he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed one. In those days, a brush was made from camel's hair. There were no camels nearby.Benjamin decided that cat hair would work instead. He cut some fur from the family cat to make a brush. The brush did not last long. Soon Benjamin needed more fur. Before long, the cat began to look ragged(蓬乱). His father said that the cat must be sick.Benjamin was forced to admit what he had been doing. The cat's lot was about to improve ．That year, one of Benjamin's cousins, Mr. Pennington, came to visit. He was impressed with Benjamin's drawings. When he went home，he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes. He also sent six engravings (版画) by an artist. These were the first pictures and first real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seen．In 1747，when Benjamin was nine years old, Mr. Pennington retured for another visit．He was amazed at what Benjamin had done with his gift．He asked Benjamin's parents if he might take the boy to Philadelphia for a visit． In the city, Mr. Pennington gave Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings. The boy began a landscape (风景) painting. Wiliam Wiliams, a well-known painter, came to see him work. Wiliams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home. The books were long and dull. Benjamin could read only a little, having been a poor student. But he later said, "Those two books were my companions by day, and under my pillow at night．"While it is likely that he understood very little of the books, they were his introduction to classical paintings. The nine-year-old boy decided then that he would be an artist．1.What is the text mainly about？A. Benjamin's visit to Philadelphia．B. Williams'influence on Benjamin．C. The beginning of Benjamin's life as an artist．D. The friendship between Benjamin and Pennington．2.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 suggest？A. The cat would be closely watched．B. The cat would get some medical care．C. Benjamin would leave his home shortly．D. Benjamin would have real brushes soon．3.What did Pennington do to help Benjamin develop his talent？A. He took him to see painting exhibitions．B. He provided him with painting materials．C. He sent him to a school in Philadelphia．D. He taught him how to make engravings．4.Williams'two books helped Benjamin to ______ ．A. master the use of paintsB. appreciate landscape paintingsC. get to know other paintersD. make up his mind to be a painter．BGetting less sleep has become a bad habit for most American kids. According to a new survey（调查）by the National Sleep Foundation, 51% of kids aged 10 to 18 go to bed at 10 pm or later on school nights, even though they have to get up early. Last year the Foundation reported that nearly 60% of 7-to 12-year-olds said they felt tired during the day, and 15% said they had fallen asleep at school．How much sleep you need depends a lot on your age. Babies need a lot of rest：most of them sleep about 18 hours a day! Adults need about eight hours. For most school-age children, ten hours is ideal（理想的）. But the new National Sleep Foundation survey found that 35% of 10-to 12-year-olds get only seven or eight hours. And guess what almost half of the surveyed kids said they do before bedtime？Watch TV."More children are going to bed with TVs on, and there are more opportunities（机会）to stay awake, with more homework, the Internet and the phone，"says Dr. Mary Carskadon, a sleep researcher at Brown University Medical School. She says these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and make it hard for them to calm down and sleep. Other experts say part of the problem is chemical. Changing levels of body chemicals called hormones not only make teenagers' bodies develop adult characteristics，but also make it hard for teenagers to fall asleep before 11 pm.Because sleepiness is such a problem for teenagers, some school districts have decided to start high school classes later than they used to. Three years ago, schools in Edina, Minnesota, changed the start time from 7:25 am to 8:30 am．Students, parents and teachers are pleased with the results.5.What is the new National Sleep Foundation survey on？A. American kids'sleeping habits.B. Teenagers'sleep-related diseases.C. Activities to prevent sleeplessness.D. Learning problems and lack of sleep.6.How many hours of sleep do 11-year-olds need every day？A. 7 hours.B. 8 hours.C. 10 hours.D. 18 hours.7.Why do teenagers go to sleep late according to Carskadon？A. They are affected by certain body chemicals.B. They tend to do things that excite them.C. They follow their parents' examples.D. They don't need to go to school early.CFLORENCE, Italy—Svetlana Cojochru feels hurt. The Moldovan has lived here seven years as a caregiver to Italian kids and elderly, but in order to stay she’s had to prove her language skills by taking a test which requires her to write a postcard to an imaginary friend and answer a fictional job ad.Italy is the latest Western European country trying to control a growing immigrant(移民) population by demanding language skills in exchange for work permits, or in some cases, citizenship.Some immigrant advocates worry that as hard financial times make it more difficult for natives to keep jobs, such measures will become a more vehicle for intolerance than integration(融合). Others say it’s only natural that newcomers learn the language of their host nation, seeing it as a condition to ensure they can contribute to society.Other European countries laid down a similar requirement for immigrants, and some terms are even tougher. The governments argue that this will help foreigners better join the society and promote understanding across cultures.Italy, which has a much weaker tradition of immigration, has witnessed a sharp increase in immigration in recent years. In 1990, immigrants numbered some 1.14 million out of Italy’s then 56.7 million people, or about 2 percent. At the start of this year, foreigners living in Italy amounted to 4.56 million of a total population of 60.6 million, or 7.5 percent, with immigrants’children accounting for an even larger percentage of births in Italy.Cojochru, the Moldovan caregiver, hoped obtaining permanent residence(居住权) would help her bring her two children to Italy; they live with her sister in Moldova, where salaries are among the lowest in Europe. She was skeptical that the language requirement would encourage integration.Italians always “see me as a foreigner,” an outsider, even though she’s stayed in the country for years and can speak the local language fluently, she said.8.Why does Cojochru have to take a language test?A. To continue to stay in Italy.B. To teach her children Italian.C. To find a better job in Italy.D. To better mix with the Italians.9.Some people worry that the new language requirement may ________.A. reduce Italy’s population quicklyB. cause conflicts among peopleC. lead to financial difficultiesD. put pressure on schools10.What do we know about Cojochru?A. She lives with her sister now in Italy.B. She enjoys learning the Italian language.C. She speaks Italian well enough for her job.D. She wishes to go back to her home country.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）How to Do Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThe man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the sport. (1) But with these tips, your firstman-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.●When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, "Why do you think environmental protection is important in America?" (2)●Hit the streets with confidence. (3) Say, "Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic." This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.●Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interested in talking on camera. Don't get discouraged.●(4) Each interview that you get on the street shouldn't be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won't be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten.(5)●If your news station or school requires in terviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don't leave work without them.A. Limit your time.B. As you approach people, be polite.C. If you don't own a camera, you can buy one.D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.F. That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.G. With a question like this, you will get more than a "Yes" or "No" reply.11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Alia Baker is a librarian in Iraq．Her library used to be a (16) place for all who loved books and liked to share knowledge．They (17) various matters all over the world．When the war was near，Alia was (18)that the fires of war would destroy the books，which are more (19) to her than mountain of gold．The books are in every language-new books，ancient books，(20) a book on the history of Iraq that is seven hundred years old．She had asked the government for (21)to move the books to a (22)place，but they refused．So Alia took matters into her own hands．(23)，she brought books home every night，(24)her car late after work．Her friends came to (25)her when the war broke out．Anis who owned a restaurant (26)to hide some books．All through the (27)，Alia，Anis，his brothers and neighbours took the books from the library，(28)them over the seven-foot wall and (29)them in the restaurant．The books stayed hidden as the war (30)．Then nine days laters，a fire burned the (31)to the ground．One day，the bombing stopped and the (32)left．But the war was not over yet．Alia knew that if the books were to be safe，they must be (33) again while the city was (34)．So she hired a truck to bring all the books to the houses of friends in the suburbs（郊区）．Now Alia waited for the war to end and (35) peace and a new library．16. A. meeting B. working C. personal D. religious17. A. raised B. handled C. reported D. discussed18. A. worried B. angry C. doubtful D. curious19. A. practical B. precious C. reliable D. expensive20. A. then B. still C. even D. rather21. A. permission B. confirmation C. explanation D. information22. A. large B. public C. distant D. safe23. A. Fortunately B. Surprisingly C. Seriously D. Secretly24. A. starting B. parking C. filling D. testing25. A. stop B. help C. warn D. rescue26. A. intended B. pretended C. happened D. agreed27. A. war B. night C. building D. way28. A. put B. opened C. passed D. threw29. A. hid B. exchanged C. burnt D. distributed30. A. approached B. erupted C. continued D. ended31. A. restaurant B. library C. city D. wall32. A. neighbours B. soldiers C. friends D. customers33. A. sold B. read C. saved D. moved34. A. occupied B. bombed C. quiet D. busy35. A. dreamed of B. believed in C. cared about D. looked for四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）st October，while tending her garden in Mora，Sweden，Lena Pahlsson pulled outa handful of small (1) （carrot）and was about to throw them away．But something madeher look closer，and she noticed a (2) （shine）object．Yes，there beneath the leafy top of one tiny carrot was her long-lost wedding ring．Pahlsson screamed (3) loudly that her daughter came running from the house．"she thought I had hurt (4) （I），"says Pahlsson．Sixteen years (5) （early），Pahlsson had removed the diamond ring (6) （cook）a meal．When she wanted to put the ring back on later，it was gone．She suspected that one of her three daughters-then ten，eight，and six-had picked it up，but the girls said they hadn't．Pahlsson and her husband (7) （search）the kitchen，checking every corner，but turned up nothing．"I gave up hope of finding my ring again，"she says．She never replaced it．Pahlsson and her husband now think the ring probably got (8) （sweep）into a pile of kitchen rubbish and was spread over the garden，(9) it remained until the carrot's leafy top accidentally sprouted （生长）through it．For Pahlsson，its return was (10) wonder．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假定你是李华，计划组织一次郊游，请给你的英国朋友Chris写封邮件邀请他参加。
2017年高考真题全国3卷英语(附答案解析)
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2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语第一部分听力（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答案，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。
每段对话尽读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A、$19.15B、$9.18C、$9.15答案是C。
1、What will the woman do this afternoon?A 、Do some exercise B、Go shopping C、Wash her clothes2、Why does the woman call the man?A 、To cancel a flightB 、To make an apologyC 、To put off a meeting3、How much more does David need for the car?A 、$ 5,000 B、$20,000 C、$25,0004、What is Jane doing?A、Planning a tourB、Calling her fatherC、Asking for leave5、How does the man feel?A 、Tired B、Dizzy C、Thirsty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。
6. What does Jack want to do?A. Watch TV.B. Play outside.C. Go to the zoo.7. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. In a cinema.C. In a supermarket.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试卷及答案(天津卷).doc
2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（三部分，共115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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
例：How much is the shirt ?A. ￡19.15 .B. ￡9.15 .C. ￡9.18 .答案是B1. What do we learn about the man ?A. He slept well on the plane .B. He had a long trip .C. He had a meeting .2. Why will the woman stay home in the evening ?A. To wait for a call .B. To watch a ball game on TV .C. To have dinner with a friend .3. What gift will the woman probably get for Mary ?A. A school bag .B. A record .C. A theatre ticket .4. What does the man mainly do in his spare time ?A. Learn a language .B. Do some sports .C. Play the piano .5. What did the woman like doing when she was young ?A. Riding a bicycle with friends .B. Travelling the country .C. Reading alone .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。
2017年高考真题全国1卷英语(附答案解析)
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