2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共l5小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，井在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ADEATH OF A SALESMANWidely considered to he one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century,Death of A Salesman is about the cost of not being able to let go to the American Dream.This major touring revival（老戏重演）of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece sees 2016 Tim Pigott Smith play the role of Willy Loman.It is greatly directed by Abigail Graham.Duration: Tue.2-Sat.6 May 2017HENCEFORW ARDA new revival directed by the author,Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy was first produced in Scarborough in 1987 and then at the Vaudeville Theatre,London in 1988,starring Ian McKellen and Jane Asher,where it won the Evening Standard Best Comedy award.It is about composer Jerome who struggles vainly to complete his life's masterwork about love.Duration: Tue.21-Sat.25 February 2017FOOTLIGHTSCambridge Footlights is the world-famous comedy troupe who first aired the talents of some of the foremost British comedians and actors of this century.Founded in 1880,this university drama society boasts an impressive alumni（校友）including Stephen Fry,Hugh Laurie,Trevor Nunn and Peter Shaffer.Duration: Sun.12-Sun.19 March 2017SILVER LININCSilver Lining is a cheerful new comedy by writer,actor,presenter and political activist Sandi Toksvig.It tells the tale of five extraordinary yet forgotten women,who come together one night to recreate The Great Escape—senior citizen style!北京天梯志鸿教育科技有限责任公司Duration: Tue.7-Sat.11 March 20171.What does Willy Loman struggle to do?A.Realize the American Dream.B.Finish his romantic novel.C.Star in the greatest play.D.Sell his goods.2.Who starred in a comedy about a composer?A.Tim Pigott Smith.B.Ian McKellen.C.Peter Shaffer.D.Sandi Toksvig.3.Cambridge Footlights is a(n) .A.dramaedypanyD.association4.On 2017 Women's Day,women could enjoy .A.DEATH OF A SALESMANB.HENCEFORW ARDC.SILVER LININGD.THE GREAT ESCAPEBOn a cold March evening in 2014 in Lucedale,Mississippi,Ann Bosche,then 53,stood on her front steps while her mini dachshund,Gracie,Look a bathroom break.Gracie sniffed an unwelcome visitor under the camellia bush（山茶花树）and barked. Ann bent and saw a pair of green eyes."Hello,there," Ann said,and heard a meow in reply.Ann,who had two resident cats,Bosco and Junior,went inside. She returned with a bowl of cat food and slid it beneath the bush.The next night,the cat returned.Ann fed him again,moving the bowl closer to the house.After a week,the mystery cat showed himself.He was long-haired,wick a plume（羽毛状）of tail ended by a white tip.Ann called him Mr.Fancy,or Fancy for short.Soon,Mr.Fancy was walking in and out of the cat door.However,Ann's husband,Gene,argued that Fancy should find a new home."We don't need another mouth to feed,and vet bills are expensive," he said.Reluctantly（勉强的）, Ann agreed.The drive to the animal shelter was heartbreaking.Ann cried.Her son Jimmy cried.She comforted Jimmy by saying,"He's so beautiful and lovable.Somebody will want him."A month later,Ann woke to the sound of Gene's voice.She went to see which animal he was talking to—and saw a white-tipped tail.A thinner Fancy ran across the room to her.When she asked the shelter what had happened,she learned that Fancy had escaped 20 minutes after she had left, when a worker opened the cage to feed him.Somehow,over the next month,he's navigated the three miles—travelling along railroad tracks,busy streets,andneighborhoods—back to the Bosches."He is meant to he here," Ann said.Even Gene agreed "Whatever time I have with him,"Ann said,"they're going to be the best years of his life."5.Who is "Gracie"?A.Ann's dog.B.Ann's child.C.Ann's housekeeper.D.Ann's cat.6.Why did Gene think Fancy should find a new home?A.Other two cats may fight against Fancy.B.Fancy is so lovable that someone will want him.C.Fancy is walking in and out regardless of other pets.D.To raise Fancy will burden them with mare bills.7.The underlined word "He" in the last paragraph refers to .A.GeneB.JimmyC.FancyD.Bosco8.Which word can best describe Ann Bosche?A.Generous.passionate.C.Merciless.D.Selfish.CThe UK is a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions.While appearing similar on the surface,each of the four countries are so diverse both in the languages spoken and the food that's eaten.I come from a small town in Wales and as such have a strong sense of pride for my country.One of the stranger and more interesting traditions is the "Mari Lwyd" in Welsh,or the "Grey Mare" in English.The Mari Lwyd is a midwinter tradition and can take place any time in December through to January.The Mari Lwyd is a horse's skull.It's decorated in white and attached to a long pole.Sometimes the skull is painted and decorated with coloured ribbons and bells.The Mari Lwyd goes around the town and tries to bite innocent villagers. If you are bitten you have to pay a fine but today it's just for fun!I love the evening;everyone comes out and follows the horse's skull as it makes its way through the town singing at each door,usually stopping at various pubs and trying to gain entry,food and drink.There's traditional music and dancing.Sometimes there are Morris dancers who paint their faces black and wear colourful ribbons to disguise themselves.Many of the children are dressed in national dress.It really brings everyone together and you feel such a great sense ofcommunity!Although one of the oldest traditions in Wales,it nearly died out!Luckily today,there has been a rise in popularity with many Welsh towns breathing life again to these old-age customs.It's believed that it will be a hit again.9.What can we learn about the Mari Lwyd?A.It is celebrated in early winter.B.In the custom,a living horse bites villagers.C.A decorated skull goes around the town.D.It is the oldest tradition in Wales.10.What does the underlined phrase "a hit" mean?A.A failure.B.A popular activity.C.A serious crash.D.A promising plan.11.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A.To introduce an interesting tradition.B.To tell the differences among traditions.C.To cell for people to observe traditions.D.To show his pride of his country.DThere has been a technological revolution where kindles,e-books,and various online reading apps have taken over the world.Is reading a print hook out of date?Well,not exactly.There are so many wonderful factors involved with reading a print copy of the book.I remember the excitement of going to the bookstore with my mom when I was in elementary school.The feel of sitting down in the hook store and selecting the books I wanted to read was just so much fun!I think that reading paperback books has its own charm and excitement that cannot be replaced by an electronic book.Holding the physical copy of the book in my hands,and turning over each page makes the reading experience so much more real and memorable.Admittedly,e-books seem to be more convenient than print books.Purchasing an e-book can take place in seconds and these books are often priced less expensively than print copy books.With e-books,there most likely isn't going to be a storage problem,unless the device has a limit on how many books can be purchased.Then again,in order to read e-books one must have a particular device—tablet,iPad,Kindle or laptop to read it on.Thus,an additional payment has to he made in order to read e-books,whereas reading print copies does not involve any extra device.Print books never actually stopped leading the charge,considering that e-book sales have never made up more than a third of all book sales.And although they rose to that number extremely quickly—Amazon,only introduced the Kindle in 2007—the majority of all hooks soldhas always been print.The reality is that there is absolutely no reason print and e-books can't coexist in the book market,but print hooks may carry the day.12.What pleasure does the author have when he reads print copy books?A.He doesn't have to buy a tablet or iPad.B.He can get home and stay on the couch to enjoy reading.C.He can enjoy filling his shelf with books.D.He can sit down in the bookshop and read what he likes.13.What advantage do e-books have according to the passage?A.The reading experience is more real.B.There is no storage problem at all.C.Purchasing them takes less time.D.They are very priceless.14.What can we infer about the book market?A.E-book sales make up more than 1/3 of it.B.E-book sales have never surpassed print book sales.C.Amazon occupies most of the market.D.Print books and e-books can't coexist.15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Print Books May Outlast E-BooksB.Books Change with the TechnologyC.E-books Are More Convenient than Print BooksD.Technological Revolution is Creating a Reading Revolution第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
