山西省太原市2017届高三上学期期末考试英语试题及答案
（考试时间：上午10：00―――12：00）笔试试卷说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，做题时间120分钟，满分150分（不含听力）。
请将第一卷试题答案填在第二卷卷首的相应位置。
第一卷第一部分听力（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。
答案写在答题卡上。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15B. £9.15C. £9.18答案：B1. What did the man do yesterday?A. He want to see a doctorB. He took care of the fatherC. He stayed at home alone2. How many eggs did the man buy?A. 12B. 20C. 243. Who is coming for tea?A. JohnB. MarkC. Tracy4. When will they probably meet?A. Before class on FridayB. After class on FridayC. After today’s meeting5. Why will the couple go to New York?A. To have a tourB. To celebrate the wife’s birthdayC. To make more money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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
答案写在答题卡上。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a stationB. At an airportC. At a hotel7. What was the most probable result of the conversation?A. The woman got the key to her roomB. The woman got a new suitcaseC. The woman got her suitcase back听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. They are good friendsB. They are strangers to each otherC. They are husband and wife9. Why does the woman come to talk with the man?A. To get a jobB. To take a testC. To see the secretary听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the two speakers having for supper?A. Tea, bread and chickenB. Sandwiches and chickenC. Chicken, sandwiches and tea11. What do we know about the chicken?A. It’s cooked by the womanB. It’s brought by the manC. It’s bought from KFC12. Where does this condensation most probably take place?A. In a restaurantB. At the man’s homeC. At the woman’s home 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the visitors come?A. In MarchB. In AprilC. In May14. How many visitors are coming in the end?A. 8B. 10C. 1215. What will the visitors do on the second day?A. Visit schoolsB. Go to a partyC. Attend a lecture16. Where will the visitors go on the find day?A. To the constB. To ScathedC. To bombast听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What didn’t people know many centuries ago?A. How to hour animalsB. How go gather goodsC. How to farm18. Which of the following to TRUE about the Kooris?A. They live in the places that are many to teachB. They have met quite a few strange peopleC. They haven’t learned the ways of doing things learn others19. What do the Kooris do more of their time?A. Look for food and waterB. Raise airmails for foodC. Grow vegetables and fruits20. Where do the Kooris sleep at night?A. In the housesB. Around firesC. On the farm第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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，答案写在答题卡。
A21. Who do you think the first ad is intended for?A. Teens who receive their education at homeB. Teens who can’t afford to go to schoolC. Teens who have no money to buy booksD. Teens who like reading at home after school22. Which book may be discussed on January 23?A. AntigoneB. Catcher in the RyeC. Fahrenheit 451D. The Old Man and the Sea23. What are the likely to do if you go to Children’s Library on March 28?A. You may borrow some books for childrenB. You may donate your old prom dressesC. You may get a prom dress free of chargeD. You may help to clean the prom dresses24. Where should you go if you want to give away your dress?A. Library Room 215B. Library Room 131C. Activity Room of Kid’s CornerD. Customer Service DeskBNancy Wake was born in New Zealand, in 1912. The family moved to Australia in 1914 and after being educated in Sydney, she travelled to Europe where she worked as a journalist. In Nazi(纳粹的)Germany she saw the rise of Adolf Hitler and Anti-Semitism. On one occasion in Vienna she witnessed Jews being whipped by members of the Sturm Abteilung(SA). In 1939 Nancy married the wealthy French industrialist, Henri Fiocca, in Marseilles. Nancy was in France when the German Army invaded in May 1940. After theFrench government surrendered, Nancy joined the French Resistance. She worked with Ian Garrow's group helping British airmen shot down over France to escape back to Britain.In December 1940 the network was betrayed and Nancy was forced to go into hiding. She continued to work for the French Resistance and was eventually arrested while in Toulouse. However, the authorities did not realize they had captured the woman known as the "White Mouse" and she was released after four days.It was now too dangerous to remain in occupied France and Nancy crossed the Pyrenees into Spain before travelling to Britain. She now joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and agreed to become a British special agent(特工).On 29th April 1944, Nancy was parachuted into the Auvergne region of France. Her main aim was to locate local soldiers and to provide them with some guns that were being dropped by parachute by the Royal Air Force four times a week.Nancy had the task of helping the resistance to prepare for the armed uprising that was due to coincide with the D-Dday landings. She also led a raid against the Gestapo headquarters in Mountucon and a German gun factory. Henri Tardivat, one of her comrades in the resistance later said that: "She is the most feminine woman I know, until the fighting starts. Then she is like five men."After the war, Nancy worked for the Intelligence Department at the British Air Ministry. In 1960 she married John Forward and returned to Australia to live.25. Which is the correct order of the following events according to the passage?a)Nancy joined the French Resistanceb)Nancy was arrested while in Toulousec)Nancy Wake was born in New Zealandd)Nancy married John Forward and lived in Australiae)Nancy Wake witnessed the cruelty of Nazi in GermanyA. c-e-b-d-aB. c-e-a-b-dC. e-b-a-c-dD. e-d-c-a-b26. Why was Nancy arrested in Toulouse?A. Because she killed a German solider in FranceB. Because she was not fond of France at allC. Because she worked for the French ResistanceD. Because she helped a Frenchman run away27. What can we know from the 4th paragraph?A. Nancy said nothing to the enemy and was set free after a few daysB. Nancy was active in the French movement and killed many enemiesC. Nancy’s task was to find local soldiers and given them some guns and firearmsD. Nancy’s work was to take care of patients and lead them to the destination safely28. Which of the following can best describe Nancy?A. Beautiful and shyB. Patient and carefulC. Thoughtful and strongD. Brave and capableCThe sky is large place, and though it has been carefully examined for centuries, new features still turn up. Last March it was the rule of Uranus(天王星), and last week astronomers announced what may turn out to be a new planet, though a very small one, in the solar system.The object was first sighted last month by Charles Kowal, an astronomer at the Hale Observatories in Pasadena, Calif. Mr. Kowal observed a faint trail of light on photographic plates, indicating that something was moving in relation to the background of stars. Other observers have confirmed the discovery.The “mini-planet”, identified for the time being as “Object-Kowal”, appears to be about 1.5 billion miles away, between the orbit of Saturn and Uranus, and its diameter(直径)has been estimated at between 100 and 400 miles. Its orbit has not been determined yet, but if the orbit proves to be roughly circular, light that of the major planets, the new object would probably take 66 to 70 years to make a circuit of the sun.Some astronomers have speculated that Mr. Kowal’s discovery may be the first indication of an asteroid(小行星)belt beyond Saturn.29. What may have been found in the solar system according to the first paragraph?A. A small new planetB. A new solar systemC. A large new objectD. A large new planet30. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. What the object is likeB. How the object was foundC. Where the astronomers liveD. Why the object was moving31. What magazine might this passage be taken from?A. AstronomyB. IndustryC. SpaceflightD. AgricultureDEveryone knows that if a dog’s ears are up and its tail is wagging vigorously, it is definitely pleased to see you. but now scientists using a robot have found that the way dogs use their tails is more complicated than we thought, and that dogs which wag them to the left may he more friendly. The animal psychologists discovered that when real dogs approached a life-sized robot dog, they were less cautious about it when it was wagging its tail to the left, while if it was wagging its tail to the right, far fewer dogs approached it in a confident manner.In the first experiments, 56 percent of the animals approached the model without hesitation when the tail was wagged to the left, while only 21 percent did so in the other situation. When the researchers excluded(排除)owners from being present, the result were: 31 percent of the dogs approached continuously when the tail was wagging to the left, while only 18 percent did so when it was on the right.Animal psychologist Roger Mugford said it added to the growing evidence that does were even more complicated communicators than the animals more closely related to man such as monkeys. He said, “We know that dogs, in a sense, have languages, but it is more complicated because it is not just them wagging their tails, but also giving out chemical displays.”He adds, “The research confirms earlier studies suggesting that dogs, like humans, had a left-side preference. If you are going to present a signal to a dog, it is sensible to put it on your left-hand side because that is where dogs, unlike most other animals, tend to look. It is another example of the similarity between dogs and humans. They are a lot more human than we give them credit for.”32. What does it tell us if a dog wags its tail to the right?A. It was very energeticB. It was in a bad moodC. It might be unfriendlyD. It must be confident33. What can be inferred from the second paragraph?A. Some dogs approach the robot dog confidentlyB. Most dogs were afraid to approach the robot dogC. Some dogs lack confidence with their owners presentD. Dog owners may influence the behaviour of their pets34. What can we learn from animal psychologist’s experiments?A. Dogs can communicate more than human beingsB. Dogs have more complicated emotions than monkeysC. Dogs’ tail-wagging conveys more information than previously believedD. Dogs’ intelligence can be much higher than any other kind of animal35. What can we infer from Roger Mugfords words?A. The Left-side preference should be studied furtherB. Dogs have more in common with humans than we thinkC. No other animals show the left-side preference except dogsD. Dogs have a more complicated language than we people do第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
【山西省太原市】2017届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷-答案
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2017届高三上学期期末考试试卷(22)
2016 届高三年级第三次四校联考英语试题命题：临汾一中忻州一中长治二中康杰中学【本试题分第I 卷和第 II卷两部分，时间120 分钟，总分150 分，听力不计入总分。
】第 I 卷第一部分听力（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；每题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分 )听下边 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、 C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位臵。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the woman feel in the ball hall?A. Unhappy.B. Excited.C. Relaxed.2. Whom did the woman visit in her hometown?A. Her friends.B. Her teachers.C. Her relatives.3. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Use her old car.B. Buy a new car.C. Buy a second-hand car.4. How will the woman go downtown?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By taxi.5. How much should the woman pay?A. 10 .B. 12 .C. 20 .yuan yuan yuan第二节 ( 共 15 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分22.5 分 )听下边 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 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位臵。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
山西省太原市高三模拟考试(一)英语试卷有答案
山西省太原市2017届高三模拟考试(一)英语试卷第二部分阅读理解本部分共两节,满分60分.第一节:(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中(A.B.C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.AJunot Diaz, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar WaoThe winner in Culture critics’ survey is Junot Diaz’s first novel, about a bookworm called Oscar, whodreams of finding love. It also was named as the number-one book by the most critics. “It is a big deal for me to fall in love with a book whose topic is science fiction, fantasy and imagination,” says Elizabeth Taylor, the Chicago Tribune’s literary editor.Edward P. Jones, The Known WorldSet in 1855 on the plantation of Henry Townsend—born a slave, now a slave-owner—The Known Worldis a success, leading readers into a complex moral time without making simple judgments. Facing an early death, Townsend thinks about the future of his 50-acre Virginia plantation and the slaves he treats the way his former owner, now his teacher, taught him.Hilary Mantel, Wolf HallMantel’s boldly reimagined legend of 16th Century Europe, told from the point of Thomas Cromwell,winning the Man Booker and National Book Critics Circle awards, was adapted to the stage and has been filmed as a new BBC miniseries（短剧）. Mary Ann Gw inn, Seattle Times book editor writes, “I have never felt so completely buried into a character’s mind, not to mention a long ago and far-away place.”Marilynne Robinson, GileadRev John Ames, a small town minister, describes his life and anti-slavery tradition to his young son inbeautiful language in this first part of Robinson’s trilogy （along with Home and Lila）. “I can’t think of a living novelist who writes more seriously and profoundly about religious faith, which has become an almost forbidden topi c in modern literature,” writes Dawn Raffel, who ranked Gilead first on her list. Critic Karen R. Long says,“This multi-generational story tells a desire for transcendence（超越）, and makes a case for spiritual life in the 21st century—its own kind of miracl e. Gilead will be read in 100 years.”liuxiaoming21. What can we learn from the passage? _______A. Oscar likes reading books.B. Townsend worked in a church.C. Rev John Ames likes farming.D. Thomas Gromwell won an Oscar Award.22. What does Mary Ann Gwinn think of the book “Wolf Hall”? _______A. She thinks it’s too dull.B. She doesn't like the character in the book.C. She thinks it’s fascinating.D. She doesn’t like some contents in the book.23. Which of the following books will have a far-reaching influence in the future? _______A. Gilead.B. Wolf HallC. The Known WorldD. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar WaoBSomething FunA person is on trial for murder in a sound room in Oklahoma. There is strong evidence indicating guilt. However, the body is not found.In the defense's(辩护) closing statement, the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like he'll probably be convicted, resorted to a clever trick.“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury(陪审团), I have a s urprise for you all,” the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. “Within one minute, the person assumed dead in this case will walk into this court room,” he says and he looks towards the court-room door. The jury, somewhat surprised, looks at the door eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens.Finally the lawyer says, Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all waited with expectation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict(裁决) of no guilty.The jury, clearly confused, retires to discuss.A very few minutes later, the jury returned and a representative pronouns a verdict of guilty.“But how?” inquires the lawyer. “You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door.” liuxiaomingAnswers the representative, “Oh, we did look. But your client didn’t.”24.Why was the person on trial according to the passage? _______A. Because he couldn’t pay off the debts.B. Because he was accused of murder.C. Because he did not pay the tax in time.D. Because he planned to cheat the jury.25.Why did the lawyer come up with the trick? _______A.To find the body.B. To annoy the jury.C. To help his client.D. To save himself.26.Why did the jury look at the door eagerly? _______A.The lawyer’s words must be true.B.They expected his family to come in.C.They were surprised and taken in by the lawyer.D.They thought the person on trial was escaping.27.What did the representative’s answer mean in the last par agraph? _______A.They firmly believed that nobody was killed.B.The behavior of the client gave him away.C.The jury still needed more evidence to prove it.D.The lawyer’s words were worth thinking about.CWorking well in a team requires full cooperation. It’s an important skill for almost every employee to have. Your ability to do your job is dependent upon others getting your work done, and others depend on you to get their work done.Communicate well. Lack of communication is one of the biggest reasons of a t eam’s failure. Seek input from team members so they fell like a valuable part of the team. Communication establishes trust among team members. In addition, communicating well can help prevent and resolve conflict. Meet regularly to keep members involved and aware of your work progress. Post decisions where everyone in the team can see them.Be flexible. In teamwork, priorities and responsibility can change instantly. Stay ready to shift focus. Training team members to be able to do parts of other team membe r’s jobs can be a valuable part of teamwork; being flexible helps to build appreciation for all the parts of the team.Meet deadlines. Work hard to ensure you meet established deadlines when you work in a team environment. Others are depending on your work. Negotiate timelines with your teammates at the start of a project. Doing so allows you to have a say in how work gets accomplished.Establish accountability. All team members must be responsible for the success and failure of the project. Although every team doesn’t need a leader, teams require a formal way to ensure everybody does his part. Try using meetings to report on progress.Celebrate accomplishments and encourage the team. Senior executives may not always recognize the importance of some team members’ work. Share congratulations at team meetings and talk about whose work are invaluable in helping you get your work done.28. What can you conclude from the first paragraph? _______A. Working in a team means your work is separate.B. Working in a team means your work is effective.C. Being a member of a team means your work is independent.D. Being a member of a team means your work is interdependent.29. which of the following deeds does not contribute to effective teamwork? _______A. Keeping silent in a team discussion.B. Being able to do parts of others’ job.C. Acknowledging others’ work publicly.D. Holding meetings to report on progress.30. what does the underline word “accountability” refer to in the fifth paragraph? _______A. SuccessB. ResponsibilityC. InsuranceD. community31. what is the best title of the passage? _______A. How to Succeed in Communicating with OthersB. How to Work Effectively in a Team EnvironmentC. Ways to Work Well in Completing ProjectsD. Ways to Improve the Efficiency of EmployeesDResearchers say current exercise guidelines are unrealistic and argue that doctors should sometimes advise small increases in activity instead. They warn the 150-minute weekly target is beyond the reach of some people-particularly older individuals. And striving to reach these goals could mean the benefits of lighter exercise are overlooked. But public health officials say current recommendations have proven benefits in lowering the risk of heart disease.There is increasing evidence that inactivity is linked to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）and some types of cancer. UK guidelines for adults recommend at least two-and-a-half hours of moderate activity a week, in short periods of 10minutes or more.But in two separate articles in the BMJ, experts argue the message needs to change, with greater emphasis on making inactive people move more. Prof Philipe de Souto Barreto at the University Hospital of Toulouse, advises people who are sedentary（久坐的）to make small incremental increases in their activity levels - rather than pushing to achieve current goals. He points to previous studies which show even short periods of walking or just 20 minutes of vigorous activity a few times a month can reduce the risk of death, compared to people who do no exercise.In the second article, Prof Phillip Sparking of the Georgia Institute of Technology, says doctors should tailor their advice—particularly for older patients. He suggests using GP visits for people over 60 to discuss “re alistic options” to increase activity—such as getting people to stand up and move during TV commercial breaks.Prof Kevin Fenton at Public Health England, says: “Everyone needs to be active every day—short periods of 10 or more minutes of physical activity have proven health benefits, but getting 150 minutes or more of moderate activity every week is the amount we need to positively impact on a wide range of health conditions. This includes reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.” liuxiaoming32. What is the current exercise goal mentioned in the passage? ________A. 10-minute exerciseB. 20-minute exerciseC. 60-minute exerciseD. 150-minute exercise33. What can we learn from the second paragraph? ________A. A 10-minute exercise has little effect on the health.B. Heart diseases happen easily to the old in activity.C. Two-and-a-half hours of exercise is not necessary.D. Inactivity easily brings about many serious diseases.34. What is the suggestion of Prof. Philipe de Souto Barreto according to the third paragraph? ________A. People should spend less time on exercise.B. People should lower their activity levels.C. People should increase exercise properly.D. People should achieve their current goals.35. Which of the following is TRUE about current exercise guidelines? ________A. They are impractical.B. They are reasonable.C. They have no effect on us.D. They are popular with people.第二节:(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15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,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑.Common-sense Safety Tips for Travelling AbroadWhen a holiday is just around the corner, you may be planning a trip abroad. But to enjoy a worry-free adventure abroad, you also should pay attention to the following common-sense safety tips for travelling abroad.36Another reason to take only carry-on carriage—besides avoiding baggage fees---is that the less you have to carry around, the more quickly you can move, if necessary. You should always have a free hand. Besides, you won’t be exhausted f rom dragging all those bags around. 37Lock it up.Leave your hotel with only what you need and lock up the rest. Take a lock for your luggage just in case your hotel doesn’t offer a safe. 38 If you don’t need all your cash and cards, don’t take t hem all with you when you go out for a day of sightseeing or shopping. Also, leave your passport in the hotel. Make photocopies of all your important documents and leave the hotel with a copy of your passport plus a one photo I. D. Why? 39 If all of your identification is in it, imagine the trouble you have to go through to replace it all.Think and Plan.Always keep in mind that, when you travel abroad, you are in a place you don’t know well and you can always be a target. Trust your senses. 40 After your arrival, ask the hotel staff and locals about the areas you are thinking of visiting, especially at night. And you should walk in well-lit areas at night and know how to contact the local police with your cell phone or a payphone in a foreign country, if necessary.A. Travel light.B. Pay by credit card.C. Imagine having your bag stolen off a restaurant table.D. You should also make it a habit to take your watch with you.E. Plus, dragging lots of luggage is a dead giveaway that you aren’t a local resident.F. You should call ahead to be sure, especially if your luggage is made of cloth material.G. You are smart and mature, so if something or some situation doesn’t feel safe, it probably isn’t.第三部分英语知识运用本部分共两节,满分55分.第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40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,答案写在答题卡上.When my kids were small, I started a tradition in our house of giving eight gifts over the course of the eight days of Hanukkah（光明节）. I liked the idea of 41 a candle every night and giving my children a gift to unwrap to 42 . It was easy to go into a toy store and pick up something 43 less than $10each, or even $1each (at the Dollar Store). My children didn't ask for anything much in particular and they 44 whatever they got.As the years progressed, I 45 the tradition of eight gifts for each night of Hanukkah.But this year, Hanukkah 46 something else. My special-needs son decided that he wanted to 47 a computer, and it was up to me to buy all the parts of it. When I wouldn't 48 that, he decided he wanted a PlayStation. Then Amazon gift cards. Then money. And it became clear that it wasn't going to happen, he got49 .I keep 50 him that Hanukkah isn't about greed or materialism. It's about the miracle of an oil lamp that51 for eight days. It's about being 52 of our heritage. It's about freedom.But he 53 . I know deep down that his obsessions（迷恋）are out of his 54 , and definitely out of mine. Having a special-needs child is as 55 as it gets. Some days are better than others and not all holidays 56 the way I hope. But despite his unrealistic requests, he's a(n) 57 child who is showing me the true meaning of life.And as we enter a new year and light the 58 approaching the time, I welcome his differences 59 I learn how to turn negative requests into 60 ones.41. A. buying B. donating C. lighting D. drawing42. A. celebrate B. present C. send D. play43. A. with B. for C. of D. from44. A. ate B. threw C. liked D. drank45. A. held up B. gave in C. handed in D. kept up46. A. made B. became C. found D. designed47. A. build B. buy C. use D. watch48. A. rely on B. learn from C. agree to D. dream about49. A. calm B. happy C. selfish D. upset50. A. telling B. warning C. promising D. accusing51. A. lays B. hangs C. waits D. burns52. A. tired B. proud C. afraid D. lack53. A. nodded B. slept C. insisted D. failed54. A. mind B. sight C. control D. place55. A. wonderful B. dangerous C. interesting D. challenging56. A. run out B. break down C. work out D. put down57. A. strange B. amazing C. bad D. energetic58. A. candles B. lamps C. torches D. lanterns59. A. when B. as C. unless D. until60. A. relative B. possible C. reasonable D. positive第二节(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)阅读下列材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式,答案写在答题卡上.A mouse, because of an 61 （luck）chance, made close friends with an evil frog. One day, 62 frog played a trick on the mouse by 63 （tie）a foot of the mouse to his own. At first, both of them joined together and the frog 64 （lead）his friend toward the pool in which he lived, and didn’t stop65 he reached the side of the water. Then the frog suddenly jumped into the water and the mouse was pulled in with 66 （he）. The frog enjoyed the water and swam in it around, happily crying 67 if he had done a great deed. The unhappy mouse died soon in the water, and his dead body floated around on the surface, 68 （fasten）to the foot of the frog. A hawk saw the dead mouse, suddenly flew down towards it, caught it and flew away. The frog, still tied to the leg of the mouse, was also carried off as a 69 （prison）, and it 70 （eat）by the hawk. Harm hatch, harm catch.第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)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,每句中最多有两处.每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改.增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词.删除:把多余的词用斜线划掉.修改:在错的词下面划一横线,并在该词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(从第11处起)不计分.As is known to we all, America’s national pastime is baseball. It has played in this country since the first settlers arrive. It was a national ball what was liked by many Americans at that time. Although baseball possibly developed from an English game, it is now thought of like an American sport. From the Little League to the Major League, player of all skill levels enjoy testing their power on the “Field of Dreams”. Famous players, excitingmusic but the standard stadium food of hot dogs, popcorns and peanuts are popularly among Americans, In a fact, Americans make go to the baseball game a favorite summer outing for many Americans nowadays.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假如你是某中学英文报编辑李华,学校将举办一次50周年校庆作品展示(exhibition),请你用英文写一则作品征集启事.要点如下:1.作品主题:反映校园生活,表达祝福;2.作品形式:诗词、照片、画作等;3.截止日期:9月1日.注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数.答案21~25.ACABC 26~30.CBDAB 31~35.BDDCA 36~40.AEFCG 41~45.CABCD 46~50.BACDA 51~55.DBCCD 56~60.CBABD61. unlucky62. the63. tying64. led65. until66. him67. as if68. fastened69. prisoner70. was eaten.第一行:71）we改为us;第一行:72）has后加been第二行:73）arrive改成arrived第二行:74）what改成that\which第三行:75）like改成as第四行:76）player改成players第五行:77）but改为and第六行:78）popularly改成popular第六行:79）a去掉第七行:80）go改为going81.略解析21~60.略61.本空需要形容词,修饰名词chance,表示不幸的,故正确形式为unlucky62.本空应该是冠词修饰名词,前文提到过,用the63.本空为介词+v-ing填tying64.本空前面句子时态为一般过去时,由and连接,所以答案为led65.本空为固定搭配,not…until…直到…才…所以答案为until66.据空前介词with,空后应该用宾格,故填him67.本空固定搭配as if,表示好像.根据文章意思可得68.本空考察非谓语,由于逻辑主语与fasten之间是被动关系,所以答案为fastened69.本空考察冠词后面修饰名词,所以答案为prisoner70.本空考察谓语动词,由and连接两个句子时态语态一致,故应填was eaten.71.析:考察代词的主\宾格, 这里需用宾格72.析:考察现在完成时的被动, it 指代baseball,其与paly之间构成被动73.析:考察时态,该处应为过去时74.析:考察定语从句,修饰nationalball,作主语,用that\which75.析:考察介词辨析, like作为介词,意为‘正如,好像’;as意为‘作为’.76.析:考察名词单复数,此处为复数77.析:考察连词,此处表示并列78.析:考察形容词用法,此处应用形容词79.析:考察固定搭配, in fact 意为事实上80.析:考察非谓语动词,此处‘goingto the baseball game’总体作宾语81.With the 50thanniversary of our school approaching, we will hold an artwork exhibition to celebrate such a big event. Sincerely, we hope all the students are able to create artworks for the coming show.When it comes to the theme of the artworks, it is supposed to be about the colourful school life. In addition, there are a variety of art forms you can choose. For example, you are inspired to draw a picture, take a photograph or write an article or poem as long as it can express your best wishes to the school. Certainly, your works should be original. As for the deadline, please send in your artworks before September 1st.We will be grateful for your participation.。
太原市2017 年高三年级模拟试题(三)英语
太原市2017届高三年级模拟试题（三）英语第二部分阅读理解ADear parents,I am delighted that you are considering The British International School for your child's education. Our school offers first-class international education delivered by experienced and professional staff.We aim to provide a high quality British-style education characterized by:a)The arrangement of the English National Curriculum to meet the needs of internationaland local students and offer an insight into the local culture.b)High quality teaching provided Ly international and local staff.c) A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence,tolerance, good manners and respect.d) A recognition of the school-parent partnership in the successful education of thechildren.e)An acknowledgment that all students are individuals who deserves an environment tohelp realize their academic abilities, thereby preparing them for their chosen continuededucation and career.f) A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high qualityfacilities.Our school provides all effective framework for education through a broad, balanced and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we make sure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum, it is adapted where appropriate, to be suitable for our diverse student body. Thus, we are making efforts for the development of transferable skills through the years of schooling, as well as the ability of a broad body of knowledge.Students are given opportunities to develop many skills, which include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的）and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.We insist that students act in a responsible manner towards all members of the community. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty,kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment where children can grow as individuals and valued members of the school family.21. What do you think the author is?A. A school principal.B. An exchange student.C. An assistant professor.D. An experienced lecturer.22. Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?A. To develop some good students' skills.B. To meet the needs of different students.C. To offer an insight into the local culture.D. To help students realize their potential.23. Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Manners.B. Self-discipline.C. Qualities.D. Independence.24. What is the purpose of the passage?A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.B. The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school,D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere.B“Annabel, I think there is a bear in our house,” I shouted up the stair. She didn’t hear me properly. “There is a what?” she shouted back. “You’ve found a chair in the house?” I cleared my throat and said again, as calmly as possible, “I think there is a bear in the house.” If there is a world speed record for repacking a backpack and leaving a building, Annabel must be a competitor, for we were outside the building within seconds.Annabel and I had already spent three days walking 80 kilometers over the mountains from the Pacific. We were in Cana da’s Yukon Territory, heading towards Car cross, on the shore of Lake Bennett. Here our boat was waiting where we had left it the week before. Our plan then was to boat down the 3,000 kilometers of the Yukon River to the Bering Sea.On this day, we were walking the last 48 kilometers towards Car cross, following a disused railway line. You had to keep an eye out for black bears, whose presence was obvious from the huge piles of dung(粪便) that littered the tracks.As the day drew on, we started to look for somewhere to sleep. We finally found an old railway building, which looked as if it might keep us safe from bears. Though the windows and doors had large scratch and chew marks, they were covered with boards and looked safe. Annabel went upstairs and started to unpack and settle in while I looked around downstairs.I was moving around in what was once clearly a kitchen, when, from out of a darkened doorway that I took to the storeroom, came a soft but unusual deep moan(呻吟). My curiosity raised, I started to walk towards the slightly open door. I was halfway across the room when a low rough sound came out of the darkness and the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. My natural ability was to run. I backed out of the room, my eyes staring at the dark doorway. We thought it might be a better idea to spend the night elsewhere.We got up early in our small tent in the morning. The night’s sleep had been all right except when a little troubled by dreams of bears. But our mood rose with the sun. We were walking along, relaxing with each step and looking forward to a big lunch at Car cross.Crossing a small wooden bridge, we left the rail tracks to have a drink. As we returned, Annabel cried out “Stop!” Looking up, I saw a familiar black shape behind us: another black bear was following us, moving up slowly from behind, and then disappearing rapidly into the trees when we turned to face it. How long it had been following us, we could not say.25. What can you know from the first paragraph?A．Annabel set a world speed record．B．The author was calmer than Annabel．C．Annabel’s hearing was so poor that she couldn’t hear any sounds．D．The two girls ran out of the house at high speed for fear of the bear．26. What is the author and Annabel’s final destination？A．The Pacific B．Yukon Territory C．Car cross D．The Bering sea27. Which is TRUE about the old railway building according to passage?A. Trains pass here along the railway track.B. Bears might have come and gone around here.C. It was really a safe place to play and sleep in.D. A rough sound could be heard from the kitchen.CNowadays, especially in China, everything seems to favor social intercourse, such as gatherings of friends, KTV, group travel, dining together, playing cards and Mahjong, plus the Chinese-style “street-crossing group.” Back home, discussions can still be boisterously carried on within the “circle of friends” of WeChat.However, these scenes cannot always ease a sense of loneliness. Zhu Ziqing, a well-known professor of Tsinghua University, signed with emotion: “My loneliness increases as the scene becomes much busier.” One popular song today is also called “A lonely man in crowds.” Actually, engaging in social intercourse requires ability, while being alone involves the whole character.These days, it is not easy to calm down totally and return to one’s true self. Willpower, intellect and discipline are required. Einstein said: “It is not your working time but your spare time that determines the possibility of whether you will be successful or not.” The “spare time” he referred to could be taken as “spending time by yourself”.Lonely life could be either dull, boring and tasteless or abundant, interesting and colorful, depending on one's quality, ambition and inspiration.Just as the body constantly requires energy, the mind and soul also demand unceasing inputs. However, information, to be processed and integrated（融入）into knowledge, thoughts and feelings, instead of bustle（忙碌）seems to be the right condition. Successful careers in all walks of life worldwide have proved that “the soul grows in peace and talent is nurtured in loneliness”. In a sense, it may be reasonable to say that “Happiness tends to be shallow while loneliness involves profundity”.Man, in fact, needs loneliness more than happy time, and only abundant loneliness can produce quality happiness.28. Which of the following can replace the underlined the word “boisterously” in paragraph one?A. surprisinglyB. sadlyC. busilyD. peacefully29. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A. Being alone marks people depressed.B. Social intercourse improves our happiness.C. One may feel lonely even when surrounded by peopleD. We should attend social intercourse to decrease our loneliness.30. What can we know from Einstein’s words?A. You should be successful if you spend all your time by yourself.B. You should exercise more if you want to keep your minds healthy.C. You will not become successful if you join in more social intercourse.D. You will be more successful if you can make your lonely time meaningful.31. Which may be the best title for this passage?A. Live On Your OwnB. Happiness and LonelinessC. The Secret of SuccessD. Practice Your Social AbilityDAging brings wrinkles, and frustrating forgetfulness. But getting older is not all bad foreveryone. A lot of evidence suggests aging may be a key to happiness. There is a conflicting research on the subject, however, and experts say it may all boil down to this: attitude is everything.Older adults tend to be more optimistic and have a more positive outlook on life than their younger and stressed opposites. The big question is why seniors are happier. A recent study suggests one reason: Older adults remember the past through happy memories. Aging can bring more cheer as people become more comfortable with themselves and their roles in society. The older adults said they were enjoying more time with their family, spending more time on hobbies and having greater financial security and did not have to work.But others are doubtful about the link between happiness and growing older."The opinion that those in old age are happiest is misleading," said Professor Richard Easterlin."It is based on comparing people of different ages who are the same in terms of income, health, family life." Easterlin added, "When you take account of the fact that older people have lower income than the younger, are less healthy, and more likely to be living alone, then you will find it hard to accept that they are happier. "In fact, scientists have found that as people age, their health declines and social networks disappear as their friends die, which can make the elderly less happy.Even if one does give in to age's dark side, health and happiness don't always go hand-in-hand. It's all about attitude. Research by the University of Chicago's Yang suggests that attitude about life and happiness, is partly shaped by the era in which a person was born. It turns out that individuals who adapt the best to changes also have the highest expected levels of happiness.Despite the conflicting findings about aging and happiness, the good news is that there doesn't appear to be a limit to how much happiness one can achieve in one's life. "Most people desir e happiness,” Easterlin said. “To my knowledge, no one has identified a limit to attainable happiness”.32. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. The key factor to older adults’ happinessB. There is a conflict between aging and happinessC. No one can define the limit to happiness.D. The relationship between health and happiness.33. Why are some seniors happier according to some experts?A. They focus on what makes them feel good.B. They have their own circle of friends.C. They can enjoy social welfare services.D. They have better income after retirement.34. What can we learn from the passage?A. People of the same age have the same sense of happiness.B. Attitude may play a very important role in happiness.C. People who adapt the best to changes are more likely to be unhappy.D. Older adults who have more valuable life experience are more optimistic.35. What’s the topic discussed in the passage?A. Whether aging or attitude brings happiness.B. Why seniors adapt the best to changes in society.C. What the limit to an elder person’s happiness is.D. How older people feel compared with younger people.第二节七选五Traditional Chinese CultureChinese culture is over 5,000 years old.36The spirit of the tea ceremonyXi Hu Long Jing (West Lake Dragon Well ) and Yunnan Pu’er have long been world famous.37 The spirit of the Chinese tea ceremony captures the Chinese attitude towards life and spirituality. These are the things that people all over the world can benefit from.A handful of good tea leaves with some boiling water and a set of lovely tea ware is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon and gain some insight into the wisdom of this ancient civilization.38During the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, many different flavors, styles, and cuisines(烹饪) have developed based on traditional philosophy and culture. This ancient food culture has had a direct impact on the countries, such as Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand, and Singapore. It has benefited billions of people around the world through such innovations as Chinese vegetarian culture, tea culture, vinegar, pasta medicated diets, ceramic tableware, and the use of soybeans in the diet.ConfucianismConfucianism emphasizes peacefulness and harmony between Heaven and humanity, through pursuing the “Tao”, which is the harmonization between nature and mankind. It advocates harmony and moderation, including the harmony between individuals, as well as the harmony between man and his inner self.Confucianism has flourished during the last 2,500 of China’s 5,000-year history.39 This school of thought has had the most profound and long lasting influence in China’s history. Seventy-four Nobel Prize winners and many other highly respected scholars have stated that for the benefit of mankind’s livelihood and development into the next century, these teachings should be promoted and adopted worldwide. 40A. Chinese cuisineB. Traditional Chinese cultureC. It has been the mainstay of this ancient civilization.D. They are pretty popular due to their superior color and flavor.E. The following three items of traditional Chinese culture have had a worldwide impact.F. This wonderfully rich food culture has also had an impact on Europe, America and Oceania.G. This would provide long lasting benefits for man, helping to ensure a peaceful and happy life.第三部分英语知识运用第一节完形填空I was a shy kid. Nothing seemed harder than talking to people. I didn’t even like to answer the phone for fear that I’d have to talk to somebody I didn’t know.41 , at school I had to spend all day in the company of others . My 42 was studying. It was something I could do 43 and by myself . I spent a lot of time studying and was 44 withgood grades .Eventually I went to college . I came to realize that some people were rather fun to 45 with . Yet my childhood 46 carried over and I found myself tongue-tied and 47 whenever I found myself in a conversation .One day while on campus, I 48 an advertisement for a position on the local classical music49 station . I had grown up listening to classical music ,and I loved it.In order to get the job ,applicants needed to be interviewed .I had absolutely no background in radio ,and the idea of talking to thousands of listeners 50 me. I didn’t really want the job. I just wanted to prove that I could talk to a(n) 51 .Two weeks 52 ,I was even more terrified to discover that I had actually landed the job.It was a 53 job, but I grew to enjoy it . I announced music to thousands of 54 in the city ,sometimes answering their calls and 55 to their requests .I began to feel comfortable talking to these people ,these strangers who I couldn’t even 56 .Although I now spend much time talking with people , I’m still basically a 57 person. My former shyness is a gift ,as I can 58 people who feel discomfort when they talk to strangers. I still enjoy moments of being 59 . But I’m also glad I decided to make a 60 in my life that has opened many doors and opportunities that I never knew existed .41 . A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Besides42 . A. advice B. practice C. task D. escape43 . A. obviously B. simply C. quietly D. poorly44 . A. filled B. rewarded C. decorated D. faced45 . A. help out B. catch up C. put up D. hang out46 . A. happiness B. shyness C. kindness D. goodness47 . A. excited B. astonished C. embarrassed D. interested48 . A. noticed B. posted C. realized D. believed49 . A. fire B. gas C. TV D. radio50 . A. terrified B. pleased C. satisfied D. amazed51 . A. child B. singer C. interviewer D. applicant52 . A. ago B. later C. before D. since53 . A. well-paid B. puzzling C. comfortable D. challenging54 . A. listeners B. followers C. viewers D. dancers55 . A. referring B. responding C. offering D. comparing56 . A. feel B. move C. hear D. see57 . A. busy B. warm C. quiet D. smart58 . A. look into B. relate to C. combine with D. worry with59 . A. alone B. alive C. active D. awake60 . A. plan B. mistake C. change D. dream第二节语法填空With the development of modern society and high technology, children wear more and more beautiful and fashionable clothes. More children ____61_____ (allow) to choose their favorite clothes, which is ____62_____ relatively new trend. Many years ago, children had to suffer the whims (突发奇想) of adults as far as clothes were concerned. Like ____63_____ (adult) clothes, children’s clothes followed fashions as well. About 120 years ____64_____, boys in Europe andAmerica wore white ankle-length dresses, just like their sisters, until they ____65_____ (reach) the age of five. Older boys from wealthy ____66_____(family) were then dressed in pretty velvet(丝绒) suits ____67_____ lace collars. Their hair was grown to shoulder length ____68_____ longer. For many unlucky boys, these carefully planned and organized costumes were nor reserved for special occasions; they had to wear the same ____69_____(restrict) and uncomfortable outfits for everyday play. Clean and proper clothes say that the person has both self-respect and respect for other people. Clothing can tell quite a lot about the person, sometimes more than we would like to reveal. So we should pay more attention to ____70_____ (wear) proper clothes in different occasions.第四部分写作第一节短文改错Peking Man, the earliest human ancestor that lived in China between roughly 200,000 0r 750,000 years ago, was a wood-working and fire-using man. The man unimaginable liked to drill holes into objects for unknown reasons. Later, some new discovery painted a picture of a human ancestor who was many more complicated than previously believed.Peking Man first discovered in 1923 in a cave near the village of Zhoukoudian, close to Beijing. During World War Two, fossils of Peking Man went missed. Researchers do some lab work including using microscopes to look at artifacts made by Peking Man. Beside, scientists were still trying to determine the details. Finally, the analysis showed that what Peking Man had the interest in clothes and that some tools were used for removing animal skins.第二节书面表达（满分假如你是李华，5月1日你和同学参观了北京大学。
太原市2017—2018学年高三年级第一学期阶段性测试 英语试卷
太原市2017—2018学年高三年级第一学期阶段性测试英语试卷第二部分阅读理解ANotice: Medical Alert(警报)Dear Readers,Medical related emergencies are on the rise with more old people living alone. More seniors are looking for an independent lifestyle and better quality of life. More than 1 in 3 people over the age of 64 will fall this year. Nearly half will not be able to get up without support.Medical fees can increase when a person is not given timely support. You can prevent a medical disaster with our 24-hour emergency response system. Our solution is highly suggested by doctors, healthcare professionals and hospitals.We are offering a FREE Medical Alert System to seniors or their loved ones who call now. For a limited time there will be no set-up fees and the medical monitoring starts at less than $1 a day. The system is easy to use. The necklace pendant(挂坠) can travel with you. Our new system can detect falls automatically.Call Toll-Free 1-800-360-0405 and gain peace of mind. There’s no long-term contract. Our medical alert professionals can walk you through everything over the phone.The first 100 callers to order will receive:*Free Medical Alert System ($ 300 value)*24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week LIVE Monitoring and Support.*Free Necklace Pendant*No Long-term Contract*Free Shipping (Mention Reader’s Digest)Don’t wait until after a fall to give us a call. Take advantage of this special offer now to protect yourself or a loved one.Call now Toll-Free 1-800-231-0167 and mention Reader’s Digest.21. Why are there an increasing number of medical related emergencies?A. Old people’s quality of life is down at present.B. The old are not paying attention to their health.C. The overall health of the old is worse than before.D. Many old people have no one to keep them company.22. What’s the main advantage of the system mentioned in the text?A. Preventing falls.B. Serving as an alarm.C. Replacing doctors.D. Improving health and mind.23.What benefit can the first 100 callers to order get?A. Buy the system at $300.B. Get a copy of Reader’s Digest.C. Have a pendant at a discount.D. Get all-day monitoring and help.BThe wedding tradition of “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” has been around for hundreds of years. The tradition of carrying or wearing one of each item is said to bring luck and fortune to the newly married couple. Have you ever stoppedto think what the saying really means? What is its origin and what does each item represent?The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states, “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”Something old A bride may wear or carry something old to represent her continued ties to her family and her old life. Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old items. Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother. In many cases, something old may also be something borrowed.Something new Wearing something new is supposed to represent success and hope in the bride’s new life and in her marriage. If the bride purchases her wedding dress new, it may represent her news items, but any item that is new may be used. Something “new” is usually the easiest kind to fill.Something borrowed The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married. It is said that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to our marriage. Some brides borrow an item of clothing, a piece of jewelry, a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded(带珠子的) purse.Something blue Wearing something blue dates back to ancient times when a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity ,fidelity and love.Silver sixpence Placing a silver sixpence in the bride’s left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth. This not only refers to financial wealth, but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life. Since most brides probably don’t even know what a sixpence is, this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times. However, if a bride would like to include it in her wedding, she can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters(袜带) and invitations.24. Why does the first paragraph end with two questions?A. To invite readers to answer them at once.B. To show the importance of this tradition.C. To have readers’ interest and attention.D. To test readers knowledge about wedding.25. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Something old might also be something borrowed actually.B. The part of the tradition “silver sixpence” is never used now.C. The borrowed item can be something borrowed from any friend.D. Something new is usually the most difficult and expensive kind to fill.26. What can we infer from the passage?A. No brides now are not familiar with the silver sixpence.B. Every item represents something good for the new couple.C. The bride will be more beautiful with all these five items.D. Of the five items, something blue is the most important one.27. Which word can replace the underlined word “fidelity” in the sixth paragraph?A. SuccessB. WealthC. LoyaltyD. OpportunityCSometimes people call each other “scared-cat”. But have you ever thought about this expression? When a cat is frightened, its heart starts beating faster, its muscles get tense and thereare changes in the chemicals in its bloodst ream. Although the cat doesn’t realize this, its body is getting ready for action. If the danger continues, the animal will do one of two things. It will protect itself, or it will run away as fast as it can.Something like this also happens to people. When we are excited, angry or scared by other feeling, our bodies go through many physical changes. Our hearts beat faster, and our muscles get tense. All of these changes make us more alert and ready to react. We, too, get ready to defend ourselves or run.Human beings, however, have a problem that animals never face. If we give way to our feelings and let them take over, we can get into trouble. Have you ever said something in anger, or hit somebody and regretted it later? Have you ever shouted at a teacher, told somebody you were lonely, or said you were in love, and then wished later you had kept your mouth shut? It isn't always clever to express your feelings freely.Does this mean that it's smarter always to hide our feelings? No! If you keep feelings of anger, sadness hidden away or bottled up inside, your body stays tense. Physical illnesses can develop, and you can feel disturbed badly inside. It can actually be bad for your health. It isn’t good to keep pleasant feelings inside either; all feelings need to be expressed.Feelings that you keep all bottled up inside don't just go away. It's as if you bought some bananas and put them in a cupboard. You might not be able to see them, but before long you'd smell them. And if you opened the cupboard, chances are you'd see little fruit flies flying all over them. They are bad.You can try to treat feelings as if they were bananas in the cupboard. You can hide them and you can pretend they don’t exist, but they’ll still be around. And at last you’ll hav e to deal with them, just like those bananas.28. When people and animals are aroused by anger or fear, __________.A. they feel very regretful immediatelyB. their muscles get neither tense nor relaxedC. their hearts beat either faster or slowerD. they may get ready to attack or run away29. Why do human beings get into trouble according to the passage?A. They are usually not as alert as animal.B. They sometimes can’t control their feelings.C. They always do something wrong to other people.D. They don’t pay attention to their physical changes.30. What can we infer from the passage?A. Holding in your feelings may lead to unpleasant results.B. Bananas stay fresh longer when they are in a cupboard.C. Feelings will gradually disappear when you hold them in.D. It’s good for your health to keep pleasant feelings inside.31. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To tell us that people’s feelings are like bananas in a cupboard.B. To give us some advice on how to express our feelings.C. To help us deal with feelings in a wise and proper way.D. To prove that it isn’t always wise to express our feelings freely.DDiamonds are considered as the most famous and valuable jewel in the world. The precious stone for its great value is believed to be the symbol of wealth. Diamonds were made as a result of great volcanic heat and pressure. When a volcano is active, it sometimes explodes and causes great damage to the nearby towns.However, at the same time of such a disaster, diamonds were pushed towards the surface of the earth by a number of great volcanic explosions millions of years ago. Thus, it may be very likely to find a diamond after a volcano eruption. Besides, diamonds are also found among the sand and stones of certain river beds, and in a few places on the floor of the sea, for they were washed down the mountain sides by the rain.Diamonds are very rare. There are not many places that produce such precious things in the world. During the last century adventurers form Europe went to Brazil, because they had heard that there were diamonds in the River Amazon. Many of these early diamond miners died of illness or were lost forever in the great forests. But some returned home rich.The earliest known diamonds were found in India many centuries ago. The most recent and exciting discoveries have been made in eastern Russia. But most of the world’s diamonds now come from Congo, from Tanzania------which has the largest diamond mine in the world and also from South Africa.32. What do we know about diamonds according to the passage?A. Diamonds are always accompanied by volcano eruptions.B. Diamonds are created by volcano eruptions.C. Diamonds are considered as a sign of wealth.D. Diamonds could be always found in a few riverbanks.33. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a famous place producing diamonds?A. CongoB. South AfricaC. IndiaD. Western Europe34. What can we know from the third paragraph?A. Diamond mining can be dangerous for the miners.B. Brazil plays a more important role in diamond mining.C. River Amazon has no large diamond mines nowadays.D. Many miners returned home due to the risks in diamond mining.35. What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?A. Eastern Russia has been famous for diamond mining for a long time.B. The diamond deposit in eastern Russia wasn’t discovered until recently.C. Eastern Russia is not as important as African countries in diamond mining.D. The eastern part of Russia will replace all African countries in diamond mining.第二节When high temperatures are around the country, some things also go up. Here are four things expected to rise along with our desire to stay indoors and beat the heat.①Sales of goods that keep you coolMalls are high on the list of places where people often go for free air conditioning outside home in summer. 36 Goods related to keeping cool, like air conditions, fans or sun careitems, are very popular.②37Pests like stink bugs(椿象) grow fast during summer heat waves, and many agriculture experts are expecting a repeat of last year’s outbreak that harmed fruit and crops, particularly on the East Coast.③Energy bills38 With all those conditioners and fans working, it makes sense that energy bills will be higher than average. 39 “Not only are people going to have extremely high energy bills for July, it will also put increased stress on power plants, and we’re going to see more air pollution because of it,” says Angela Fritz.④ViolenceHeat waves may cause violence, right?Not necessarily, says Richard Larrick, a researcher. He took a unique look at the relationship between violence and heat through baseball. Larrick and his research team examined 57, 294 Major League Baseball games taking place between 1962 and 2017 and found that while heat may increase violence, there always has to be a motive. “40Instead, heat affects a specific form of violence,” he said.A. Air pollutionB. Pest populationC. Rising heat is the expected response in any summer.D. Heat does not directly lead to more violence in general.E. More and more people are worried about their expenses.F. As more energy is used, air-quality problems may occur.G. So it’s not a surprise that some sales jump during heat waves.第三部分英语知识运用第一节完形填空One day when I was 13, my family was working in the fields to clear away old brush when somehow the electric fence sparked (冒火星）and 41.______ a fire. We didn't see the fire 42.______ it had blocked the way to the only gate. I 43.______ to jump over the fence to safety but the fire was all around us, I could only watch in 44.______ as the flames continued to rise. Little did I know that my father had once been a(an) 45.______ and knew what to do.46.______ with only a pump sprayer，buckets, and his boots, he 47.______ down to the nearby pond, filled the buckets and the sprayer, and began spraying the 48.______ while my older brother threw water with the buckets. Soon the wind 49.______, however, and with the Fire Department too far away to arrive in time, my father began to stomp（踩灭）out the flames as he moved to the 50.______, so that my family was able to move inch by inch toward the gate. 51.______ he arrived at the gate, he jumped into the truck, rolled up the windows, and drove 52.______ the fire. Then the fire was put out, and my mother was looking at my father with her 53. ______ eyes.After that, my father began telling us about his days as a firefighter, and my brother and I became 54.______, asking him what other jobs he had done before he 55.______. Well, it turned out that he had done just about 56.______ except brain surgery!He had been in the military as a carpenter, carpet layer, and electrician, and had built B2 bombers before being poisoned in an accident that had 57.______ him to retire. My father has a blood disorder as a result of that 58.______, but that hasn't stopped him from being a full-time electrician.To all those people whose fathers have worked in the military and in other dangerous jobs, he 59.______ of them, and remember that someday their 60.______ might save your life.41. A. prevented B. permitted C. witnessed D. started42. A .because B. unless C. after D. until43. A. wanted B. managed C. promised D. happened44. A. anger B. horror C. excitement D. embarrassment45. A. carpenter B. electrician C. firefighter D. educator46. A. Armed B. Satisfied C. Shared D. Identified47. A. slid B. fell C. dashed D. Walked48. A. trees B. grass C. flames D. flowers49. A. died off B. took on C. turned out D. picked up50. A. fence B. truck C. furniture D. bucket51. A. If B. Once C. Since D. While52. A. through B. away C. over D. across53. A. high B. wide C. fast D. far54. A. curious B. suspicious C. concerned D. anxious55. A. moved B. resigned C. retired D. suffered56. A. everything B. nothing C. something D. anything57. A. allowed B. encouraged C. invited D. forced58. A. fire B. accident C. attempt D. explanation59. A. afraid B. proud C. careful D. ashamed60. A. culture B. learning C. skills D. languages第二节Many of us wake up feeling61 (tire) in the morning. Many of us ignore the problem as the day goes on,62 (forget) that it might have a63 (danger) effect. Society even glorifies "burning the candle at both ends" as 64 sign of our devotion to work and family.Believe it 65 not, all this bad sleep has far-reaching consequences. We just do not give ourselves enough chances to sleep. A survey of over 74,000 people found 35 percent reported sleeping less than seven hours daily66 average. Furthermore, the amount of sleep67 (change)greatly over the past 15 years.This lack of sleep can lead to many serious68 (problem).One study found that 69________(simple) limiting yourself to six hours of sleep a night for two weeks had similar effects to staying up all night the night before,70 could make you perform poorly on a timed attention task.第四部分写作第一节短文改错Chinese is the world’s most wildly spoken language. There are much different types of Chinese. For example, one type known as Mandarin, had almost a billion speakers. Outside of China, Chinese in some form is spoken Chinese communities worldwide. The different kinds of Chinese language use a same script. While someone from the north of China may need the speech of someone from the south interpreted, but it is not usually necessary to have written documents translating. In the early twenty century, a government language policy created Modern Standard Chinese, that is now the official language第二节书面表达(满分25分)为增进中美学生友谊并加深对彼此文化的理解，你校将与美国高中举办中美学生交流活动，现面向全校学生招募活动志愿者。
山西省太原市2017届高三年级模拟试题(一)(英语)
山西省太原市2017届高三年级模拟试题（一）英语（考试时间：下午3：00—5：00）本试卷采用闭卷、笔试形式。
试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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、准考证号填写在试题和答题卡上。
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。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试题上，否则无效。
4、回答非选择题时，须用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上相对应的答题区域内，写在本试题上无效。
5、听力满分30分，不计入总分，考试成绩录取时提供给高校作参考。
选择题第一部分听力做题时，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。
本部分共两节，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. ￡19.15B. ￡9.15C. ￡9.18答案是B.1. What will the man probably do after the conversation?A. Wait thereB. Sit downC. Find a man2. Who are the speakers talking about?A. An actorB. A writerC. A waiter3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At an airportB. On a busC. On a plane4. When will the woman leave for New York?A. On MondayB. On TuesdayC. On Wednesday5. Why is the man worried?A. There will be a test tomorrowB. He has a lot of homework to doC. The woman is unwilling to help him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。
山西省太原市2017届高三上学期期末考试英语试题含答案
（考试时间：上午10：00―――12：00）笔试试卷说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，做题时间120分钟，满分150分（不含听力）。
请将第一卷试题答案填在第二卷卷首的相应位置。
第一卷第一部分听力（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。
答案写在答题卡上。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15B. £9.15C. £9.18答案：B1. What did the man do yesterday?A. He want to see a doctorB. He took care of the fatherC. He stayed at home alone2. How many eggs did the man buy?A. 12B. 20C. 243. Who is coming for tea?A. JohnB. MarkC. Tracy4. When will they probably meet?A. Before class on FridayB. After class on FridayC. After today’s meeting5. Why will the couple go to New York?A. To have a tourB. To celebrate the wife’s birthdayC. To make moremoney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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
山西省2017届高三模拟英语试题
山西省2017届高三模拟英语试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共1 5小题；每小题3分，满分45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。
AAmazing Facts About Elf OwlsThe elf owl is mostly found in the southwestern parts of the United States and Mexico. During the spring and summer seasons, it moves to Arizona and New Mexico. It returns to Mexico for the winter. The elf owl doesn’t build its own nest. It lives in tree holes.The elf owl is a yellow bird with dark wings. Its eyes are bright yellow and its feet are large. It is the smallest owl of the species, only about 12.5-14.5 centimeters long. It is also the world’s lightest owl, weighing not more than forty grams. In general, female elf owls weigh more than male ones.The female usually lays three eggs at a time. After the young elf owls are born, their mother will feed them with worms for up to three to four weeks. After 10 weeks, the young ones are fully grown and ready to take flight.The elf owls are not aggressive birds. When danger comes, they will fly away in the other direction, rather than staying and facing the danger or their enemies. Besides flying, the elf owl can also walk and climb like a parrot. The elf owl is most active after dusk, during the night and just before dawn. It can produce many different kinds of sounds. It can live for three to six years in the wild. If they are kept in cages, they can live for ten to fourteen years. The elf owls are now in danger because of the loss of habitat. Cutting down trees will result in lack of places for them to live in.21. According to the first two paragraphs, the elf owl may ______.A. live in Mexico in winter.B. have yellow wings.C. have big and dark eyes.D. build its nest in trees.22. What can we learn from the text?A. The female elf owl lays one egg at a time.B. The elf owl can live no longer than six years.C. The elf owl sleeps at night and searches for food during the daytime.D. The female elf owl provides her young with food for three to four weeks.23. What is a characteristic of the elf owl?A. It prefers to live in cages.B. It has a gentle character.C. It is not- good at climbing.D. It is most active during the day,24. Where can we most probably find the text?A. In a science fiction.B. In a tourist guide.C. On a shopping website.D. In a wildlife magazine.BEvery year, billions of kilograms of fresh produce are wasted in the United States. Meanwhile, millions of poor Americans go hungry, without access to healthy, affordable meals.Evan Lutz is enthusiastic about correcting that social injustice: And he combines that goal with enthusiasm for business. Lutz is CEO and founder of Hungry Harvest, a business which collects and sells “ugly” produce. These are fruits an d vegetables that most food companies would throw away. More than six billion pounds are wasted each year due to surface imperfections.“So I’ll give you an example.” Lutz says, “If you go to a grocery store you will see all the produce lineup shiny, perfect, of the same size and color. But on a farm, everything doesn’t grow the same way. So all that stuff that doesn’t grow the same way often gets thrown out. And what we do is take all that normally gets thrown out because of its odd size or shape, box it up and deliver it to our customers once a week.”For Evan Lutz, giving back to others came from his upbringing.“When I was growing up my parents taught me the values of giving back, and giving is a lot more powerful than recei ving. We sell produce with a purpose and that doesn’t just mean we reduce food from going to waste. We hire people that were formerly in prison or were formerly injured or sick living in homeless shelters. They really wanted to get back on their feet for a second chance in life.”Evan Lutz is really happy to be realizing great mission that he thinks can really revolutionize the food industry in America.25. The social injustice in Paragraph 2 refers to the fact that _______.A. vegetables and fruits that don’t taste good get wasted.B. much produce gets wasted while many Americans starve.C. grocery stores only sell produce of the same size.D. poor Americans can not afford healthy food.26. What business does Hungry Harvest mainly do?A. Deliver food for free.B. Raise money for the poor.C. Collect “ugly” produce and sell it.D. Buy “ugly” produce and process it.27. Why does Evan Lutz hire those people mentioned in Paragraph 5?A. To lower labor costs.B. To increase productivity.C. To offer them a job.D. To enjoy a better reputation.28. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Creating More Jobs for the Less Fortunate.B. Putting Healthy Food on Dinner Table.C. Making Profits from Shiny Produce.D. Giving Unused Produce a Purpose.CAs the train started to move, I looked around in the car from my seat. Small bags hung from the luggage shelves，swinging from side to side along with the moving of the train. The lights were weak. The smells of oils, sweat，tobacco, socks and toilets filled the car. The windowcurtains seemed to have been picked up from a garbage can. Black and yellow marks dotted them. The wooden edge of the window by my seat had come off and was oily like a butcher’s counter. Brown and dry apple bites, bread bits and melon seeds mixed with beer out of the can lay on the small table in front of me，so was a used newspaper beside one used chopstick.I looked down. Five or six passengers sat on the floor，and one child even lay under a seat, sticking his feet out. Moving around the car would become a disaster. Even a brilliant ballet dancer on her tiptoe might find it hard to put her feet on. Most of those sitting on the floor were asleep, or half-sleep. From time to time they opened their eyes，taking a look at their luggage, and moved their bodies to keep their territory (领地）inviolate.There were also noises. There was laughter and arguments of four men in their poker game. Two women, standing beside, quarreled. A boy, excited, blew his whistles hard. An old lady seemed to lecture her grandson, who tore a hole in his trousers.Suddenly, the train came to a stop. An apple flew away from a hanging bag, bounced off a woman’s shoulder, and hit the head of a man sitting on the floor. Bottles were broken. Swearing, crying and shouting all came into an explosion.29. Which of the following can best describe the environment on the train?A. Warm, comfortable but noisy.B. Messy，dirty and crowded.C. Quiet, harmonious but smelly.D. Bright, busy and pleasant.30. What did the author see on the coach?A. A ballet dancer standing on the floor.B. A table shaped like a butcher’s counter.C. A newspaper and a chopstick lying on the table.D. The train curtains picked up from a trash can.31. How does the author develop the passage?A. By describing real scenes,B. By following space order.C. By comparing different behaviors.D. By following time order.DWhen people find out that I am a journalist, they often ask me: What do you think about the future of newspapers?I tell them that I think the future of communications is moving online. People expect me to be fearful for the future of print. After all, in some people’s minds I wouldn’t be able to build a career in journalism if it all moves online. However, strangely enough, I’m actually comforted by the fact that online journalism is becoming usual. I am a blogger who has always been able to find a home for my writing online.Since I began writing blogs, I have become aware of how many people you can reach with online writing. Compare this to the newspapers circulation base，and you will have a strong reason for online journalism.In her successful blog post titled The job I have spent the last year learning is not the one I will have, author Jenny Surane states，“Print is an expensive product to love. And general managers, publishers and editors must now figure out a profitable way to get their news into readers’ heads.” She goes on to state that people don’t feel like picking up a newspaper now and would rather scroll(滚屏)through their Twitter feed, and get news from many different sources.If print is dying, then a new form of communicating information is being born. The need for information has not died. If anything, it has increased. What has died，rather, is the way in which information is presented.Now more than ever, in this age of information, there is a desire for stories on the same topic from different points of view. The printing industry can keep pace with the need of providing a variety of sources，if it chooses to.Is the future of print grim? Maybe. But is the future of journalism of communicating information to people，grim as well? Definitely not.32. According to Paragraph 2，the author feels ______.A. confident about the future of his career.B. worried about the future of print.C. tired of being a newspaper journalist.D. embarrassed about online writing.33. What information is conveyed in Jenny’s blog post?A. Twitter is not very popular.B. It is hard to manage online journalism.C. Print still has its own advantages.D. People have more options to get information.34. What does the underlined word “grim” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Promising.B. Depressing.C. Unforgiving.D. Encouraging.35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To explore the future of journalism.B. To analyze the cause of print decline.C. To explain the bright future of a journalist.D. To introduce a successful blog post about print.第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
山西省太原市高三模拟考试(一)英语试题
太原市2017年高三年级模拟试题（一）第二部分阅读理解本部分共两节，满分60分。
第一节：（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AJunot Diaz, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar WaoThe winner in Culture critics’ survey is Junot Diaz’s first novel, about a bookworm called Oscar, who dreams of finding love. It also was named as the number-one book by the most critics. “It is a big deal for me to fall in love with a book whose topic is science fiction, fantasy and imagination,” says Elizabeth Taylor, the Chicago Tribune’s literary editor.Edward P. Jones, The Known WorldSet in 1855 on the plantation of Henry Townsend——born a slave, now a slave-owner---The Known World is a success, leading readers into a complex moral time without making simple judgments. Facing an early death, Townsend thinks about the future of his 50-acre Virginia plantation and the slaves he treats the way his former owner, now his teacher, taught him. Hilary Mantel , Wolf HallMantel’s boldly reimagined legend of 16th Century Europe, told from the point of Thomas Cromwell, winning the Man Booker and National Book Critics Circle awards, was adapted to the stage and has been filmed as a new BBC miniseries(短剧). Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times book editor writes, “I have never felt so completely buried into a character’s mind, not to mention a long ago and far-away place.”Marilynne Robinson, GileadRev John Ames, a small town minister, describes his life and anti-slavery tradition to his young son in beautiful language in this first part of Robinson’s t rilogy (along with Home and Lila). “ I can’t think of a living novelist who writes more seriously and profoundly about religious faith, which has become an almost forbidden topic in modern literature,” writes Dawn Raffel, who ranked Gilead first on her lis t. Critic Karen R. Long says, “ This multi-generational story tells a desire for transcendence (超越)，and makes a case for spiritual life in the 21st century----its own kind of miracle. Gilead will be read in 100 years.”liuxiaoming21. What can we learn from the passage?A. Oscar likes reading books.B. Townsend worked in a church.C. Rev John Ames likes farming.D. Thomas Gromwell won an Oscar Award.22. What does Mary Ann Gwinn think of the book “Wolf Hall”?A. She thinks it’s too dull.B. She doesn't like the character in the book.C. She thinks it’s fascinating.D. She doesn’t like some contents in the book.23. Which of the following books will have a far-reaching influence in the future?A. Gilead.B. Wolf HallC. The Known WorldD. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar WaoBSomething FunA person is on trial for murder in a sound room in Oklahoma. There is strong evidence indicating guilt. However, the body is not found.In the defense's(辩护）closing statement, the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like he'll probably be convicted, resorted to a clever trick."Ladies and gentlemen of the jury(陪审团），I have a surprise for you all," the lawyer says as he looks at his watch." Within one minute, the person assumed dead in this case will walk into this court room," he says and he looks towards the court-room door. The jury, somewhat surprised, looks at the door eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens.Finally the lawyer says," Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all waited with expectation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict(裁决）of no guilty.The jury, clearly confused, retires to discuss.A very few minutes later, the jury returned and a representative pronouns a verdict of guilty.“But how?” inquires the lawyer. “You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door.” liuxiaomingAnswers the representative, “Oh, we did look. But your client didn’t.”24.Why was the person on trial according to the passage?A. Because he couldn’t pay off the debts.B. Because he was accused of murder.C.Because he did not pay the tax in time.D. Because he planned to cheat the jury.25.Why did the lawyer come up with the trick?A.To find the body.B. To annoy the jury.C. To help his client.D. To save himself.26.Why did the jury look at the door eagerly?A.The lawyer’s words must be true.B.They expected his family to come in.C.They were surprised and taken in by the lawyer.D.They thought the person on trial was escaping.27.What did the representative’s answer mean in the last paragraph?A.They firmly believed that nobody was killed.B.The behavior of the client gave him away.C.The jury still needed more evidence to prove it.D.The lawyer’s words were worth thinking about.CWorking well in a team requires full cooperation. It’s an important skill for almost every employee to have. Your ability to do your job is dependent upon others getting your work done, and others depend on you to get their work done.Communicate ck of communication is one of the biggest reasons of a team’s failure.Seek input from team members so they fell like a valuable part of the team. Communication establishes trust among team members. In addition, communicating well can help prevent and resolve conflict. Meet regularly to keep members involved and aware of your work progress. Post decisions where everyone in the team can see them.Be flexible.In teamwork, priorities and responsibility can change instantly. Stay ready to shift focus. Training team members to be able to do parts of other team member’s jobs can be a valuable part of teamwork; being flexible helps to build appreciation for all the parts of the team.Meet deadlines. Work hard to ensure you meet established deadlines when you work in a team environment. Others are depending on your work. Negotiate timelines with your teammates at the start of a project. Doing so allows you to have a say in how work gets accomplished.Establish accountability. All team members must be responsible for the success and failure of the project. Although every team doesn’t need a leader, teams require a formal way to ensure everybody does his part. Try using meetings to report on progress.Celebrate accomplishments and encourage the team. Senior executives may not always recognize the importance of some team members’ work. Share congratulations at team meetings and talk about whose work are invaluable in helping you get your work done.28. What can you conclude from the first paragraph?A. Working in a team means your work is separate.B. Working in a team means your work is effective.C. Being a member of a team means your work is independent.D. Being a member of a team means your work is interdependent.29. which of the following deeds does not contribute to effective teamwork?A. Keeping silent in a team discussion.B. Being able to do parts of others’ job.C. Acknowledging others’ work publicly.D. Holding meetings to report on progress.30. what does the underline word “accountability” refer to in the fifth paragraph?A. SuccessB. ResponsibilityC. InsuranceD. community31. what is the best title of the passage?A. How to Succeed in Communicating with OthersB. How to Work Effectively in a Team EnvironmentC. Ways to Work Well in Completing ProjectsD. Ways to Improve the Efficiency of EmployeesDResearchers say current exercise guidelines are unrealistic and argue that doctors should sometimes advise small increases in activity instead. They warn the 150-minute weekly target is beyond the reach of some people - particularly older individuals. And striving to reach these goals could mean the benefits of lighter exercise are overlooked. But public health officials say current recommendations have proven benefits in lowering the risk of heart disease.There is increasing evidence that inactivity is linked to heart disease, Type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）and some types of cancer. UK guidelines for adults recommend at least two-and-a-half hours of moderate activity a week, in short periods of 10 minutes or more.But in two separate articles in the BMJ, experts argue the message needs to change, with greater emphasis on making inactive people move more. Prof Philipe de Souto Barreto at the University Hospital of Toulouse, advises people who are sedentary（久坐的）to make small incremental increases in their activity levels - rather than pushing to achieve current goals. He points to previous studies which show even short periods of walking or just 20 minutes of vigorous activity a few times a month can reduce the risk of death, compared to people who do no exercise.In the second article, Prof Phillip Sparling of the Georgia Institute of Technology, says doctors should tailor their advice --- particularly for older patients. He suggests using GP visits for people over 60 to discuss "realistic options" to increase activity --- such as getting people to stand up and move during TV commercial breaks.Prof Kevin Fenton at Public Health England, says: "Everyone needs to be active every day –-- short periods of 10 or more minutes of physical activity have proven health benefits, but getting 150 minutes or more of moderate activity every week is the amount we need to positively impact on a wide range of health conditions." This includes reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes."liuxiaoming32. What is the current exercise goal mentioned in the passage?A. 10-minute exerciseB. 20-minute exerciseC. 60-minute exerciseD. 150-minute exercise33. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. A 10-minute exercise has little effect on the health.B. Heart diseases happen easily to the old in activity.C. Two-and-a-half hours of exercise is not necessary.D. Inactivity easily brings about many serious diseases.34. What is the suggestion of Prof. Philipe de Souto Barreto according to the third paragraph?A. People should spend less time on exercise.B. People should lower their activity levels.C. People should increase exercise properly.D. People should achieve their current goals.35. Which of the following is TRUE about current exercise guidelines?A. They are impractical.B. They are reasonable.C. They have no effect on us.D. They are popular with people.第二节：（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
太原市2017-年高三年级模拟试题(三)英语
太原市2017届高三年级模拟试题（三）英语第二部分阅读理解ADear parents,I am delighted that you are considering The British International School for your child's education. Our school offers first-class international education delivered by experienced and professional staff.We aim to provide a high quality British-style education characterized by:a)The arrangement of the English National Curriculum to meet the needs of internationaland local students and offer an insight into the local culture.b)High quality teaching provided Ly international and local staff.c) A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence,tolerance, good manners and respect.d) A recognition of the school-parent partnership in the successful education of thechildren.e)An acknowledgment that all students are individuals who deserves an environment tohelp realize their academic abilities, thereby preparing them for their chosen continuededucation and career.f) A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high qualityfacilities.Our school provides all effective framework for education through a broad, balanced and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we make sure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum, it is adapted where appropriate, to be suitable for our diverse student body. Thus, we are making efforts for the development of transferable skills through the years of schooling, as well as the ability of a broad body of knowledge.Students are given opportunities to develop many skills, which include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的）and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.We insist that students act in a responsible manner towards all members of the community. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty,kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment where children can grow as individuals and valued members of the school family.21. What do you think the author is?A. A school principal.B. An exchange student.C. An assistant professor.D. An experienced lecturer.22. Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?A. To develop some good students' skills.B. To meet the needs of different students.C. To offer an insight into the local culture.D. To help students realize their potential.23. Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Manners.B. Self-discipline.C. Qualities.D. Independence.24. What is the purpose of the passage?A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.B. The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school,D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere.B“Annabel, I think there is a bear in our house,” I shouted up the stair. She didn’t hear me properly. “There is a what?” she shouted back. “You’ve found a chair in the house?” I cleared my throat and said again, as calmly as possible, “I think there is a bear in the house.” If there is a world speed record for repacking a backpack and leaving a building, Annabel must be a competitor, for we were outside the building within seconds.Annabel and I had already spent three days walking 80 kilometers over the mountains from the Pacific. We were in Canada’s Yukon Territory, heading towards Car cross, on the shore of Lake Bennett. Here our boat was waiting where we had left it the week before. Our plan then was to boat down the 3,000 kilometers of the Yukon River to the Bering Sea.On this day, we were walking the last 48 kilometers towards Car cross, following a disused railway line. You had to keep an eye out for black bears, whose presence was obvious from the huge piles of dung(粪便) that littered the tracks.As the day drew on, we started to look for somewhere to sleep. We finally found an old railway building, which looked as if it might keep us safe from bears. Though the windows and doors had large scratch and chew marks, they were covered with boards and looked safe. Annabel went upstairs and started to unpack and settle in while I looked around downstairs.I was moving around in what was once clearly a kitchen, when, from out of a darkened doorway that I took to the storeroom, came a soft but unusual deep moan(呻吟). My curiosity raised, I started to walk towards the slightly open door. I was halfway across the room when a low rough sound came out of the darkness and the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. My natural ability was to run. I backed out of the room, my eyes staring at the dark doorway. We thought it might be a better idea to spend the night elsewhere.We got up early in our small tent in the morning. The night’s sleep had been all right except when a little troubled by dreams of bears. But our mood rose with the sun. We were walking along, relaxing with each step and looking forward to a big lunch at Car cross.Crossing a small wooden bridge, we left the rail tracks to have a drink. As we returned, Annabel cried out “Stop!” Looking up, I saw a familiar black shape behind us: another black bear was following us, moving up slowly from behind, and then disappearing rapidly into the trees when we turned to face it. How long it had been following us, we could not say.25. What can you know from the first paragraph?A．Annabel set a world speed record．B．The author was calmer than Annabel．C．Annabel’s hearing was so poor that she couldn’t hear any sounds．D．The two girls ran out of the house at high speed for fear of the bear．26. What is the author and Annabel’s final destination？A．The Pacific B．Yukon Territory C．Car cross D．The Bering sea27. Which is TRUE about the old railway building according to passage?A. Trains pass here along the railway track.B. Bears might have come and gone around here.C. It was really a safe place to play and sleep in.D. A rough sound could be heard from the kitchen.CNowadays, especially in China, everything seems to favor social intercourse, such as gatherings of friends, KTV, group travel, dining together, playing cards and Mahjong, plus the Chinese-style “street-crossing group.” Back home, discussions can still be boisterously carried on within the “circle of friends” of WeChat.However, these scenes cannot always ease a sense of loneliness. Zhu Ziqing, a well-known professor of Tsinghua University, signed with emotion: “My loneliness in creases as the scene becomes much busier.” One popular song today is also called “A lonely man in crowds.” Actually, engaging in social intercourse requires ability, while being alone involves the whole character.These days, it is not easy to calm down to tally and return to one’s true self. Willpower, intellect and discipline are required. Einstein said: “It is not your working time but your spare time that determines the possibility of whether you will be successful or not.” The “spare time” he referred t o could be taken as “spending time by yourself”.Lonely life could be either dull, boring and tasteless or abundant, interesting and colorful, depending on one's quality, ambition and inspiration.Just as the body constantly requires energy, the mind and soul also demand unceasing inputs. However, information, to be processed and integrated（融入）into knowledge, thoughts and feelings, instead of bustle（忙碌）seems to be the right condition. Successful careers in all walks of life worldwide have proved that “the soul grows in peace and talent is nurtured in loneliness”. In a sense, it may be reasonable to say that “Happiness tends to be shallow while loneliness involves profundity”.Man, in fact, needs loneliness more than happy time, and only abundant loneliness can produce quality happiness.28. Which of the following can replace the underlined the word “boisterously” in paragraph one?A. surprisinglyB. sadlyC. busilyD. peacefully29. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A. Being alone marks people depressed.B. Social intercourse improves our happiness.C. One may feel lonely even when surrounded by peopleD. We should attend social intercourse to decrease our loneliness.30. What can we know from Einstein’s words?A. You should be successful if you spend all your time by yourself.B. You should exercise more if you want to keep your minds healthy.C. You will not become successful if you join in more social intercourse.D. You will be more successful if you can make your lonely time meaningful.31. Which may be the best title for this passage?A. Live On Your OwnB. Happiness and LonelinessC. The Secret of SuccessD. Practice Your Social AbilityDAging brings wrinkles, and frustrating forgetfulness. But getting older is not all bad foreveryone. A lot of evidence suggests aging may be a key to happiness. There is a conflicting research on the subject, however, and experts say it may all boil down to this: attitude is everything.Older adults tend to be more optimistic and have a more positive outlook on life than their younger and stressed opposites. The big question is why seniors are happier. A recent study suggests one reason: Older adults remember the past through happy memories. Aging can bring more cheer as people become more comfortable with themselves and their roles in society. The older adults said they were enjoying more time with their family, spending more time on hobbies and having greater financial security and did not have to work.But others are doubtful about the link between happiness and growing older."The opinion that those in old age are happiest is misleading," said Professor Richard Easterlin."It is based on comparing people of different ages who are the same in terms of income, health, family life." Easterlin added, "When you take account of the fact that older people have lower income than the younger, are less healthy, and more likely to be living alone, then you will find it hard to accept that they are happier. "In fact, scientists have found that as people age, their health declines and social networks disappear as their friends die, which can make the elderly less happy.Even if one does give in to age's dark side, health and happiness don't always go hand-in-hand. It's all about attitude. Research by the University of Chicago's Yang suggests that attitude about life and happiness, is partly shaped by the era in which a person was born. It turns out that individuals who adapt the best to changes also have the highest expected levels of happiness.Despite the conflicting findings about aging and happiness, the good news is that there doesn't appear to be a limit to how much happiness one can achieve in one's life. "Most people desir e happiness,” Easterlin said. “To my knowledge, no one has identified a limit to attainable happiness”.32. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. The key factor to older adults’ happinessB. There is a conflict between aging and happinessC. No one can define the limit to happiness.D. The relationship between health and happiness.33. Why are some seniors happier according to some experts?A. They focus on what makes them feel good.B. They have their own circle of friends.C. They can enjoy social welfare services.D. They have better income after retirement.34. What can we learn from the passage?A. People of the same age have the same sense of happiness.B. Attitude may play a very important role in happiness.C. People who adapt the best to changes are more likely to be unhappy.D. Older adults who have more valuable life experience are more optimistic.35. What’s the topic discussed in the passage?A. Whether aging or attitude brings happiness.B. Why seniors adapt the best to changes in society.C. What the limit to an elder person’s happiness is.D. How older people feel compared with younger people.第二节七选五Traditional Chinese CultureChinese culture is over 5,000 years old.36The spirit of the tea ceremonyXi Hu Long Jing (West Lake Dragon Well ) and Yunnan Pu’er have long been world famous.37 The spirit of the Chinese tea ceremony captures the Chinese attitude towards life and spirituality. These are the things that people all over the world can benefit from.A handful of good tea leaves with some boiling water and a set of lovely tea ware is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon and gain some insight into the wisdom of this ancient civilization.38During the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, many different flavors, styles, and cuisines(烹饪) have developed based on traditional philosophy and culture. This ancient food culture has had a direct impact on the countries, such as Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand, and Singapore. It has benefited billions of people around the world through such innovations as Chinese vegetarian culture, tea culture, vinegar, pasta medicated diets, ceramic tableware, and the use of soybeans in the diet.ConfucianismConfucianism emphasizes peacefulness and harmony between Heaven and humanity, through pursuing the “Tao”, which is the harmonization between nature and mankind. It advocates harmony and moderation, including the harmony between individuals, as well as the harmony between man and his inner self.Confucianism has flourished during the last 2,500 of China’s 5,000-year history.39 This school of thought has had the most profound and long lasting influence in China’s history. Seventy-four Nobel Prize winners and many other highly respected scholars have stated that for the benefit of mankind’s livelihood and development into the next century, these teachings should be promoted and adopted worldwide. 40A. Chinese cuisineB. Traditional Chinese cultureC. It has been the mainstay of this ancient civilization.D. They are pretty popular due to their superior color and flavor.E. The following three items of traditional Chinese culture have had a worldwide impact.F. This wonderfully rich food culture has also had an impact on Europe, America and Oceania.G. This would provide long lasting benefits for man, helping to ensure a peaceful and happy life.第三部分英语知识运用第一节完形填空I was a shy kid. Nothing seemed harder than talking to people. I didn’t even like to answer the phone for fear that I’d have to talk to somebody I didn’t know.41 , at school I had to spend all day in the company of others . My 42 was studying. It was something I could do 43 and by myself . I spent a lot of time studying and was 44 withgood grades .Eventually I went to college . I came to realize that some people were rather fun to 45 with . Yet my childhood 46 carried over and I found myself tongue-tied and 47 whenever I found myself in a conversation .One day while on campus, I 48 an advertisement for a position on the local classical music49 station . I had grown up listening to classical music ,and I loved it.In order to get the job ,applicants needed to be interviewed .I had absolutely no background in radio ,and the idea of talking to thousands of listeners 50 me. I didn’t really want the job. I just wanted to prove that I could talk to a(n) 51 .Two weeks 52 ,I was even more terrified to discover that I had actually landed the job.It was a 53 job, but I grew to enjoy it . I announced music to thousands of 54 in the city ,sometimes answering their calls and 55 to their requests .I began to feel comfortable talking to these people ,these strangers who I couldn’t even 56 .Although I now spend much time talking with people , I’m still basically a 57 person. My former shyness is a gift ,as I can 58 people who feel discomfort when they talk to strangers. I still enjoy moments of being 59 . But I’m also glad I decided to make a 60 in my life that has opened many doors and opportunities that I never knew existed .41 . A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Besides42 . A. advice B. practice C. task D. escape43 . A. obviously B. simply C. quietly D. poorly44 . A. filled B. rewarded C. decorated D. faced45 . A. help out B. catch up C. put up D. hang out46 . A. happiness B. shyness C. kindness D. goodness47 . A. excited B. astonished C. embarrassed D. interested48 . A. noticed B. posted C. realized D. believed49 . A. fire B. gas C. TV D. radio50 . A. terrified B. pleased C. satisfied D. amazed51 . A. child B. singer C. interviewer D. applicant52 . A. ago B. later C. before D. since53 . A. well-paid B. puzzling C. comfortable D. challenging54 . A. listeners B. followers C. viewers D. dancers55 . A. referring B. responding C. offering D. comparing56 . A. feel B. move C. hear D. see57 . A. busy B. warm C. quiet D. smart58 . A. look into B. relate to C. combine with D. worry with59 . A. alone B. alive C. active D. awake60 . A. plan B. mistake C. change D. dream第二节语法填空With the development of modern society and high technology, children wear more and more beautiful and fashionable clothes. More children ____61_____ (allow) to choose their favorite clothes, which is ____62_____ relatively new trend. Many years ago, children had to suffer the whims (突发奇想) of adults as far as clothes were concerned. Like ____63_____ (adult) clothes, children’s clothes followed fashions as well. About 120 years ____64_____, boys in Europe andAmerica wore white ankle-length dresses, just like their sisters, until they ____65_____ (reach) the age of five. Older boys from wealthy ____66_____(family) were then dressed in pretty velvet(丝绒) suits ____67_____ lace collars. Their hair was grown to shoulder length ____68_____ longer. For many unlucky boys, these carefully planned and organized costumes were nor reserved for special occasions; they had to wear the same ____69_____(restrict) and uncomfortable outfits for everyday play. Clean and proper clothes say that the person has both self-respect and respect for other people. Clothing can tell quite a lot about the person, sometimes more than we would like to reveal. So we should pay more attention to ____70_____ (wear) proper clothes in different occasions.第四部分写作第一节短文改错Peking Man, the earliest human ancestor that lived in China between roughly 200,000 0r 750,000 years ago, was a wood-working and fire-using man. The man unimaginable liked to drill holes into objects for unknown reasons. Later, some new discovery painted a picture of a human ancestor who was many more complicated than previously believed.Peking Man first discovered in 1923 in a cave near the village of Zhoukoudian, close to Beijing. During World War Two, fossils of Peking Man went missed. Researchers do some lab work including using microscopes to look at artifacts made by Peking Man. Beside, scientists were still trying to determine the details. Finally, the analysis showed that what Peking Man had the interest in clothes and that some tools were used for removing animal skins.第二节书面表达（满分假如你是李华，5月1日你和同学参观了北京大学。