【河南省八市重点高中】2017届高三上学期第二次质量检测(11月)英语试卷(附答案与解析)

河南省八市重点高中2017届高三上学期第三次测评（12月）英语试卷第I卷第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ADear Interested Pre-Applicant,On January 4, 2017, The Housing Authority of Cook County （HACC）will begin accepting pre-applications for one （1）bedroom standard and （1）bedroom Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard units（UFAS）at the following Affordable Housing Community.North Suburban Housing215 W. Miner in Arlington Heights, IL&9238 Gross Point Road in Skokie, ILNote: Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards unitsThese apartments are all one bedroom, one bathroom units that include accessible features such as lower cabinets in the kitchen as well as grab bars and a shower seat in the bathroom. These units also have wider doorways for easier access for wheelchairs and walkers and accessible controls for heating and air conditioning as well as the shower set at a height that is easier for a wheelchair user to reach.To qualify for the wait list opening:◇The head of household or co-head/spouse must be eligible for one of following preferences: a person 62 years of age or older OR a person 18 years of age or older with a disability.◇The annual income for one person household cannot exceed（超过）$32,340 and the annual income for a two person household cannot exceed $32,960.◇Household will be required to pay rent equal up to 30% of their annual income.Please note that the HACC will only accept the first 300 completed pre-applications. Beginning January 4, 2017, Wait List Pre-Applications will be available at the following locations during noted business hours: HACC Wait List & Leasing Department175 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 350 Chicago, IL 60604, Fax （312）542-4752North Suburban Housing Offices:215 W. Miner In Arlington Heights, IL 60005OR 9238Gross Point Road in Skokie, IL 60077Business Hours For All Offices:Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM, Closed WednesdaysImportantIf you or anyone in your household is a person with a disability and requires a specific accommodation or seeks assistance with the completion of the pre-application, please contact the housing authority via any of the methods listed above, or call（312）542-4786.Please contact our office with any further questions at 9312）542-4788.Sincerely,Wait List and Leasing Department 21．What does the underlined word “eligible” probably mean? ________A．qualified.B．affordable.C．responsible.D．prepared.22．According to the letter, you can’t apply for the housing if ________A．you are over 62 years old.B．you earn less than $32,340 a year.C．you are under 18 years old.D．you are a disabled middle-aged man.23．If you have any further questions about the pre-application, you can ________A．write to HACC.B．call（312）542-4788C．Fax（312）542-4752.D．visit HACC personally.24．What can we learn from the letter? ________A．The HACC will accept all the pre-applicationsB．The pre-application must be completed by yourselfC．Wait List Pre-Applications will be available at any timeD．The apartments have special deigns for disabled peopleBFidel Castro was born at his father’s farm on August 13, 1926．His father, Angel Castro, was a migrant to Cuba from Galicia, Northwest Spain. He had become financially successful by growing sugarcane at Las Manacas farm in Biran, Oriente Province.Aged six, Castro was sent to live with his teacher in Santiago be Cuba, before being baptized（洗礼）into the Roman Catholic Church at the age of eight. Being baptized enabled Castro to attend the la Salle boarding school in Santiago, where he regularly misbehaved, so he was sent to the privately funded Dolores School in Santiago. In 1945 he transferred to a more famous school, De Belen in Havana. Although Castro took an interest in history,geography and debating at Belen, he did not excel academically, instead devoting much of his time to playing sport.In 1945, Castro began studying law at the University of Havana, where he became involved in student activism, and the violent gangsterism culture within the university. Passionate about anti-imperialism and opposing U.S. interference in the Caribbean, he unsuccessfully campaigned for the presidency of the Federation of University Students on a platform of “honesty, decency and justice”. Castro became critical of the corruption and violence of President Ramon Grau’s government, delivering a public speech on the subject in November 1946that received coverage on the front page of several newspapers.In 1947, Castro joined the Party of the Cuban People, founded by Eduardo Chibas. Chibas advocated social justice, honest government, and political freedom, while his party exposed corruption and demanded reform. Though Chibas lost the election, Castro remained devoted to working on his behalf. Social situation becoming worse, Castor soon received a death threat urging him to leave the university; refusing, he began carrying a gun and surrounding himself with armed friends.25．From paragraph 2, we know that Fidel Castro ________A．had no interest in history.B．performed very well at school.C．spend much time playing sport.D．attended the La Salle boarding school before 8.26．What is the right order of the following events related to Fidel Castro? ________a．delivered a public speechb．entered the University of Havanac．joined the Party of the Cuban Peopled．transferred to famous school, De BelenA．dbac.B．abcd.C．dabc.D．acdb.27．Fidel Castro carried a gun at university ________A．to catch people’s attention.B．to hang out with friend for fun.C．to get involved in the political activities.D．to defend himself against the death threat.28．What does the passage mainly talk about? ________A．the Party of the Cuban People.B．Fidel Castro’s misbehavior at school.C．Cuba’s political situations in the 1940s.D．Fidel Castro’s early life and political activities.CThis month, the singing competition, American Idol, will come to an end. For years, the popular show was a platform for rising artists. With a group of famous judges and a wide range of talents, it is clear that the competitive atmosphere of American Idol will remain unrivaled by any other show. After all, its success has been “unmatched in broadcasting history.”American Idol came from the British series Pop Idol. Through an application, contestants came into the competition and thereafter, were chosen to audition（试音）for the show. Each candidate would have to perform a piece to the judges, and participate in a strict selection process. Not only would contestants have to sing in groups, they were sometimes tasked to perform pieces without musical instruments. At the end of this stage, only 24 o 36 artists were chosen to enter the semi-final stage. Soon, the fate of the contestants would be decided by the public. During the candidate’s live performance, a free telephone number was displayed on the screen for viewers to dial, to cast their vote. At the end of the night, only 13 lucky singers would be left in the competition; by the finals, only 8contestants would remain. Finally, a runner-up（亚军）and a winner were announced every season. Though only the winner would receive a million dollar reward and a significant record deal, other contestants would have had a chance to be known by the public. As the famous producer Simon Cowell once said, “The point of the show is not to be mean to loser, but to find a winner.”As the final season of the program begins, past winners will return to the stage to say goodbye and a new winner will be announced. With amazing performances and an excellent cast of singers, the show’s conclusion will leave audiences nostalgic（怀旧的）, but more satisfied than ever.29．Those who enter American Idol will ________A．share the one million dollar reward togetherB．be asked to perform in pairs in the semi-finalsC．experience at least three rounds of performancesD．have the chance to become famous even if they fail30. Who play the most important roles in the finals of American Idol? ________A．The audiences.B．The past winners.C．The judges.D．The record companies.31．The author thinks the conclusion of American Idol will ________A．change its history.B．be worth watching.C．not be the last season.D．pick her favorite singer32．In which section of the newspaper may you probably find the passage? ________A．Advertisement.B．Finance.C．Entertainment.D．BusinessDA new study suggests that washing dishes by hand is healthier than using a dishwasher.Nobody likes doing the dishes, but it turns out that doing this task might pay off in an unexpected way. According to a new study publishe in the Journal of Pediatrics, washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher might prevent the development of allergies（过敏）.Researchers in Sweden surveyed the parents of 1,029 children aged 7 and 8．They discovered that children whose families hand-washed the dishes instead of using a machine were less likely to have allergies.Earlier research has shown that dishes washed by machine are cleaner than those washed by hand. So why would kids who eat off of slightly dirtier plates be better off when it comes to preventing allergies? One explanation is based on a theory known as the “hygiene hypothesis,” which says the reason kids develop allergies is that their surroundings are actually too clean. Your immune system keeps you healthy by fighting germs（细菌）like bacteria and viruses. But when you have allergies, it overreacts and tries to fight ordinary things like pollen（花粉）or certain foods.Being exposed to germs, especially early in life is good training for the immune system, says the lead author of the study, Dr. Bill Hesselmar of Queen Silvia Hospital in Sweden. “You stimulate the immune system in various ways and it becomes tolerant.”This study shows that while using the dishwasher might be easier, the old-fashioned method of cleaning up could be better for your health.33．What is the benefit of washing dishes by hand? ________A．It can improve our immune system.B．It is easier than washing by machine.C．It costs less time than washing by machine.D．It might reduce the chance of developing allergies.34．What can we learn from paragraph 4? ________A．Our health depends much on our immune system.B．Children in clean environment must have allergies.C．Our immune system can only fight bacteria and viruses.D．Hand-washed dishes are as clean as those washed by machine.35．What do we know about germs from the passage? ________A．Without germs, people won’t get sick.B．There are no germs in clean environment.C．Exposure to germs can improve our immune system.D．Germs like bacteria and viruses do harm to our health.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。

2017年河南省新乡市高考英语二模试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（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．1. The booking notes of the play "Sherlock"Price: ﹩10BOOKINGThere are four easy ways to book seats for the performance:﹣﹣in personThe Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 am﹣8 pm﹣﹣by telephoneRing 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card （Visa and MasterCard）．﹣﹣by postSimply complete the booking form and return it to Box Office．﹣﹣onlineComplete the online booking form at www．Satanfiedtheatre．com．DISCOUNTS:Saver: ﹩2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday． Saver s are available for children up to 16years old, over 60s and full﹣time students．Supersavers: half﹣price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion． It is advisable to book in advance． There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show．Standby: best available seats are on sale for ﹩6 from one hour before the performance for people suitable for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers．Group Booking: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more．School: school parties of ten or more can book ﹩6 standby tickets and will get every tenth ticket free．Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances．（1）If you want to book a ticket of the play， you can________．A complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office．B go to the Box Office on Sundays．C scan the website www．D ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by cash．（2）According to the text， who can get ﹩2 off？________A A 50﹣year﹣old father．B A 13﹣year﹣old student．C The people who book the tickets on Fridays．D A 55﹣year﹣old woman．（3）If you a group booking for a group of 20 adults， how much should you pay？________ A ﹩200． B ﹩150． C ﹩160． D ﹩180．（4）What do we know from the text？________A A．B The audience can refund money if the performance is on show．C School parties of twelve can book $6 standby tickets．D There are only seven wheelchair spaces in the theatre．2. I'm part of the Roots & Shoots program founded by Dr．Jane Goodall．The program is intended to make and promote positive changes in the world．As Dr．Goodall says, "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make．"In Bulgaria, where I live, homeless dogs are everywhere．Many people here turn a blind eye to them．But I cannot ignore the life of a street dog whenever I see one wandering in the street, looking for something to eat．That's why I'm no longer a food waster．When I see wasted food, I always think of a hungry dog climbing to garbage bins, searching for food that people have thrown there．When eating in a restaurant, I'm not afraid to take leftover food to feed stray cats or dogs．A week ago, I saw a homeless dog around the garbage bins．Immediately I knelt down, spoke to her softly and ran my hands over her．I could see that she had had puppies．I couldn't imagine how she could have been able to care for them．Hours earlier, I'd bagged up a plate of leftover fish．As I unwrapped it, she wagged her tail and sniffed at it．She ate all the fish in no time．It's sad, isn't it? I can't understand why many of us waste so much and think little of it．These homeless animals have taught me that food is precious．Even when I don't have leftovers with me, I'll take the time to get something from the grocery store to feed them． I know my power is small, so I hope that next time you see wasted food, do turn it into worthy food．You have the power to save a life!（1）The author uses what Dr．Goodall says to show________．A how we can develop our business．B why it is important to be great．C why the program is popular globally．D how we can change the world positively．（2）What can be concluded from the text？________A There are few homeless dogs where the author lives．B The author takes homeless dogs home and raises them．C Seeing homeless dogs makes the author never waste food．D People throw food into garbage bins to feed homeless dogs．（3）The author took the leftover fish with him to________．A eat it when he was hungry．B feed a homeless dog he met．C look for more homeless animals．D set an example to those who throw away food．（4）The author wrote the text to ask us to________．A value our food．B treat dogs as our friends．C save wasted food for homeless dogs．D raise homeless dogs and cats．3. Off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island swim masses of colorful tropical fish． Some of these fish will be caught and sold, ending up in aquariums around the world． Is the industry putting populations of the fish at risk?Scientists who have studied the Big Island fishery say it is well managed． Rules put in place more than 15years ago have helped to protect the fish． Along 35% of the coastline, for example, fish collecting is banned． Two years ago, the state cut the number of fish species for the aquarium trade from hundreds to just 40．Conservationist Robert Wintner objects to the findings． Wintner, who owns snorkel shops across Hawaii, started the Snorkel Bob Foundation to protect the island's coral reefs （珊瑚礁）． He says he simply doesn't see yellow tang（刺尾鱼）in the protected areas． "There should be millions of them, " he says． "Where are they? "Wintner says people believe the numbers in reports． But few people have actually dived into the coral reefs to see for themselves how many fish can be found there． According to Wintner, the coral reefs along the coast should be filled with yellow tang, but they are "virtually empty"． Empty reefs are not good for tourism, Wintner points out, which brings out ﹩800 million yearly． By contrast, the aquarium﹣fish trade brings out just $2 million yearly．（1）According to Robert Wintner，________．A the yellow tang is sold merely for both food and the aquarium industry．B there are millions of yellow tang off Hawaii's Big Island．C the yellow tang's population off Hawaii coast is large．D what the recent report says is wrong．（2）Which of the following is caused by the empty reefs？________A Worse tourism．B More fish death．C More hungry people．D Less swimming events．（3）What can be the best title for the text？________A Who will Win the Debate？．B Is the Tropical Fish Healthy？．C How Should We Protect Tropical Fish？．D Should the Sale of Tropical Fish be Banned？．4. Computers have beaten human world champions at chess and, earlier this year, the board game Go． So far, though, they have struggled at the card table． So we challenged one AI to a game．Why is poker（扑克）so difficult? Chess and Go are "information complete" games where all players can see all the relevant information． In poker, other players' cards are hidden, making it an "information incomplete" game． Players have to guess opponents' hands from their actions﹣﹣﹣﹣tricky for computers． Poker has become a new benchmark for AI research． Solving poker could lead to many breakthroughs, from cyber security to driverless cars．Scientists believe it is only a matter of time before AI once again ________ humans, hence our human﹣machine match comes up in a game of Texas Hold's Em Limit Poker． The AI was developed by Johannes Heinrich, researcher studying machine learning at UCL． It combines two techniques: neural（神经的）networks and reinforcement learning（强化学习）．Neural networks, to some degree, copy the structure of human brains: their processors are highly interconnected and work at the same time to solve problems． They are good at spotting patterns in huge amounts of data． Reinforcement learning is when amachine, given a task, carries it out, learning from mistakes it makes． In this case, it means playing poker against itself billions of times to get better．Mr Heinrich told Sky News: "Today we are presenting a new procedure that has learned in a different way, more similar to how humans learn． In particular, it is able to learn abstract patterns, represented by its neural network, which allow it to deal with new and unseen situations．"After two hours of quite defensive play, from the computer at least, we called it a draw．（1）Why can't the computer beat humans at the poker game？________A Because humans are cleverer than the computer．B Because humans practice playing the poker game every day．C Because the computer can't know the other players' cards completely．D Because the computer can't learn the regular rules of the poker game．（2）What does the underlined word "vanquishes" in Paragraph 3 mean？________A Leaves．B Defeats．C Cheats．D Serves．（3）What do we know about the reinforcement learning of AI？________A It solves problems correctly every time．B It is the same as the learning of humans．C It learns from the mistakes appearing in a task．D It is more developed than the studying ways of humans．（4）What can be inferred from the text？________A The new procedure of AI has some features of humans．B Computers are stronger than humans in every aspect．C Humans will beat computers at playing poker forever．D Scientists feel unhappy about the result of the poker game．第二节（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．5. With the cold weather season rapidly approaching， caring for dry skin may become more challenging． Here are some tips on how to protect your skin and keep it healthy throughout the colder months of the year．（1）_______Avoid harsh cleansers containing sulfates or alcohol， and choose a gentle cleanser． Harsh cleansers may disrupt the PH balance of your skin and cause dryness．Switch to a face oil（2）_______In order to avoid dryness， rub about 3to 5drops of oil the palm of your hands and then gently pat it into the skin． Face oils offer the benefit of conditioning the skin and protecting it from the cold air．Exfoliate（去死皮）Exfoliating is very important because it helps to get rid of dead skin cells and encourages skin cell renewal．（3）_______However， especially when the skin is feeling extra dry， it is important to use a gentle product and not to overdo it．（4）_______If you don't feel thirsty and struggle with taking in enough liquids， try to drink tea，sweetened with a little raw honey． Dehydrated skin cells have a slower turnover rate，which results in dull skin and more visible fine lines．（5）_______The most advantage is that you will spend the cold season with comfort and confidence．A． Drink plenty of waterB． Eat homemade soupsC． Use mild facial cleansersD． Follow the above tips， you may own nice skin and look betterE． Here are three of the most common example of skin discomfortF． After cleansing your face， your skin still takes the risk of dryness．G． Moreover， dead skin cells won't allow your face oil to enter the skin deeply．第三部分：英语知识运用第一节完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．6. When our second child was born, the doctor pointed out that her feet were turned inward． "Left uncorrected, it would be a （1）_______, " he told us．We（2）_______ to do anything we could do help our baby．（3）_______she was growing I had to take her back to the doctor every two weeks to have each foot recast．（4）_______the casting was finished and it was time for corrective（5）_______．Jim and I watched with hope and concern as she（6）_______to walk． Those first, awkward steps made us so （7）_______． By the time she entered preschool, her steps appeared quite（8）_______． Encouraged by her progress, we looked for something else to help strengthen her （9）_______body．As it turned out, she loved the（10）_______ ! When she tuned six, we helped her join in skating lessons and soon she was skating（11）_______a swan． She kept working hard at every new（12）_______, and her efforts（13）_______． At fifteen, she competed in both pairs﹣skating and the ladies' singles at the 1988 World Junior Championships in Australia, wining both（14）_______!I thought back to the early years of（15）_______for Kristi﹣﹣﹣the years of fear for us as her parents, and the same years of frustration for her as a child two（16）_______wanted to walk． During those years, we didn't expect gold medals and a good professional career （17）_______her． We admired Kristi herself, （18）_______ her strength and efforts, and how far she had come on two tiny feet that had（19）_______been bound in heavy casts． In our eyes, Kristi had always walked with the（20）_______of a true champion．（1）A surpriseB problemC giftD success（2）A forgotB promisedC stoppedD refused（3）A SoB IfC BecauseD But（4）A SuddenlyB ImmediatelyC EspeciallyD Finally（5）A shoesB booksC bagsD hats（6）A failedB pretendedC struggledD disliked（7）A luckyB upsetC proudD helpless（8）A hardB specialC interestedD normal（9）A weakB strongC newD big（10）A waterB iceC fireD air（11）A forB withC onD like（12）A projectB sideC textD movement（13）A got offB paid offC put offD showed off（14）A eventsB accidentsC debtsD stories（15）A opinionB rewardC challengeD hope（16）A merelyB almostC easilyD seldom（17）A in need ofB in spite ofC ahead ofD instead of（18）A doubtingB respectingC limitingD controlling（19）A onceB stillC neverD seldom（20）A interestB shadowC taskD beauty第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．7. Jean Little who was born in Taiwan， China， has been living in Canada since the age of seven． In spit of the challenge of（1）________（she） blindness． Jean began writing as a child and has never stopped． despite（2）________（limit） vision， she attended regular school（3）________graduated in 1955 from the University of Toronto with an Honors Degree in English． She taught special need children until 1962． That year， her first book， Mine for Keeps，（4）________（win）the Little Brown Children's Book Award and since then Jean has written 50 books，（5）________ （include）novels， picture books， autobiography，poetry and short stories， among（6）________are some of Canada's best﹣loved works for children， such as Dancing Through the Snow， Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird，Listen for the Singing． Her books（7）________（translate） into a dozen languages so far and have won many awards．In addition（8）________all her awards， she has received six honorary degrees and is a member of the Order of Canada for her outstanding（9）________（contribute） Canadian children's literature， and（10）________（recent） she won the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal．第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）8. 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．I have always been the big fan of music， but to be honest I don't know any person whom has ever openly disliked it． It's one of true friend in life because it can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone． With books， you have to be able to read， and music has no limits， no special conditions and was easily enjoyed by all． I don't think there are many things in life for which have such a directly and clear influence on one's feeling． Obvious， however，there are some people who are much influenced by music， and of course it depends what sort of music they're into． Watch people react to one of their favorite songs is actually thebest thing ever．第二节书面表达（满分25分）9. 假设你是光明中学的学生李华．最近你所在的城市将举行一场大型国际贸易博览会，现正在招募懂英语的志愿者．你对此很感兴趣，请用英语给博览会组织方写一封求职信，要点如下：1．身份及目的；2．自身优势（兴趣、相关经历）；3．信心与希望．注意：1．词数100左右；开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．参考词汇：国际贸易博览会International Trade FairDear Sir or Madam，I am glad to have read your advertisement．________________________Yours truly，Li Hua2017年河南省新乡市高考英语二模试卷答案1. ABDC2. DCBC3. DAB4. DBCA5. C,F,G,A,D6. BBCDACCDABDDBACACBAD7. her,limited,and,won,including,which,have been translated,to,contribution（s）,recently8. I have always been the big fan of music， but to be honest I don't know any person whom has ever openly disliked it． It's one of true friend in life because it can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone． With books， you have to be able to read，and music has no limits， no special conditions and was easily enjoyed by all． I don't think there are many things in life for which have such a directly and clear influence on one's feeling．Obvious， however，there are some people who are much influenced by music，and of course it depends ∧ what sort of music they're into．Watch people react to one of their favorite songs is actually the best thing ever．详1． the改为a．考查冠词．fan是可数名词，单数形式前加不定冠词a表示泛指．2． whom改为who．考查定语从句．分析句子结构可知这是一个定语从句，先行词person在从句中作主语，用关系代词who．3． friend改为friends．考查名词复数．friend是可数名词，one of意为"……之一"，后接可数名词复数形式．4． and改为but．考查连词．前后两个分句之间是转折关系而非并列关系，用连词but．5． was改为is．考查动词时态．此处讲述的是一般事实，用一般现在时的被动语态．6．去掉for．考查定语从句．分析句子结构可知这是一个定语从句，先行词things在从句中作主语，用关系代词which，不需要介词for．7．directly改为direct．考查形容词．and是并列连词，它前后连接两个相同的语法成分，direct和clear都是形容词作定语修饰名词influence．8. 0bvious改为Obviously．考查副词．修饰句子要用形容词．9．加on/upon．考查固定搭配．depend on/upon意为"依赖，依靠"，是固定搭配．10． Watch改为Watching．考查动名词．句中缺少主语，用动名词短语Watching people react to one of their favorite songs作主语．9. MynameisLiHua，astudentof16fromGuangmingMiddleSchoolIamwritingtoapplytoworkfortheInternationalTra deFairasavolunteer,IhaveshowngreatinterestinEnglishsincemychildhoodandhavenodifficultytalkingwithEnglishspeakersIwonthefirstprizeatthecityMiddleSchoolEnglishSpeakingContestl astyearandonceworkedasavoluntaryguideforforeignguestsWhat'smore，Iamanoutgoing，reliableandhelpfulpersonandfamiliarwiththecity,With all these advantages， I suppose that if you give me a chance， I will be qualified to be a volunteer for the fair． I'm looking forward to your reply．。

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AIntroductionBlenheim Palace is one of the Euro pe’s largest and greatest palaces. It was built between 1705 and 1722 as a reward of the British government to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, for defeating King Louis XIV’s army at Blenheim, a small Bavarian village on the Danube River.The palace was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, which displayed strength and arm glory. It is the largestnon-royal building in England and is now listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.Winston ChurchillIn 1874, the palace was the birthplace of the duke's most famous descendant. Winston Churchill, who was to become the UK's Prime Minister (some would say Britain’s greatest 20th-century politician ) and Nobel prize winner for literature. It is also in Blenheim that Winston got married to Clementine Hozier in 1908.A lasting exhibition is devoted to the man’s life, work and writings. Winston and his wife are buried in Bladon Church within the palace.Opening Hours & AdmissionBlenheim is still the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and is therefore not open all year round (although the park is). The palace opens its doors to visitors from 12 February to 11 December. Entry to the palace, park and gardens cost £11.50 during the low season and £13 during the peak season (Easter weekend and from 28 May to 11 September), or £6/£8 for the park and gardens only.The park is open all-year round from 9am to 4:45pm (last entry). Admission is £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children.Note that numerous discounts exist for seniors, students, children and groups. Please refer to the official website for more details.21. What can be learned, about Blenheim Palace?A. It is the Europe’s largest and greatest palaces.B. It is the largest royal building in England.C. It is now one of the world’s heritage sites.D. It was built in honor of Prime Minister Winston Churchill22 What does the underlined word in the text mean?A. A house keeper.B.A child or a child’s child.C.A family doctorD. A grand parent23. Why can not people visit Blenheim Palace all the year round?A. They are too busy to afford the time.B. Repairs are badly needed for the palace.C. Some seasons are not convenient for visitors.D. The 11th Duke of Marlborough still lives there.24. If a couple and their five-year-old daughter visits the park, how much need they they pay ?A. ￡6.5B.￡7.5C.￡l1.5D.￡13BA group of Mississippi hunters who shot and killed an alligator (短吻鳄) weighting 910 pounds on Sunday, were amazed when they discovered that the animal already bore injuries caused by musket (步枪)from the Civil War era. A total of 9 bullets was found, and the various tests and analysis have confirmed that they were indeed fired at the animal in the 19th Century.Nine of the wounds on the animal are believed to have been caused by Enfield Pattern 1853 muskets. These old injuries were concentrated around the animals tail and hind legs, suggesting that the alligator could have possibly been used as a target for shooting practice by Confederate troops.The huge animal also bore five other bullet wounds from three different calibers (口径）of hunting guns, as well as many dents and scars, which shows that it survived many firearm injuries in the past. It did not however,survive the six 50-caliber bullets fired at him by the group of amateur hunters from Jackson, who were finally able to take it down.The bullets were confirmed as true musket from between 1850 and 1870. This incredible animal brings a whole new view on this large animal native to the southeastern United States. American alligators have been known for years to live well over 50 years and were thought capable of possibly living as long as 70 or 80 years, but this one was estimated to have been 185 years old at the time of its death.Others like turtles, have been known, to have lifespans of over 150 years, but it is the first of crocodile of such an old age ever found. It is also one of the biggest alligators ever killed in the United States. The heaviest ever recorded, weighing in at an unbelievable 1,011.5 lbs, was pulled out of a river in Alabama in August of this yea.25. Which of the following facts about the nine wounds is amazing ?A. They didn’t cause death to the alligator.B. They were concentrated around the animals’ tail and hind legsC. They left many dents and scars on the alligator.D. They were left by musket from the Civil War era.26. What can be learned about American alligators?A. They have a lifespan of over 150 years.B. They can live as long as 70 or 80 years.C. They weigh as much as 910 pounds on average.D. They are the biggest alligators of all27. What can be inferred from the passage ?A. People’s understanding of American alligators may be changedB. Rivers in Alabama must be full of such huge alligatorsC. American alligators are in danger of dying out.D. The six 50-caliber bullet is the most powerful one.CTwo sculptures of life-size lions, each weighing about 5 tons in ancient times, have been discovered in what is now Turkey. The discovery of the massive lions, along with other pieces such as a large stone basin about 7 feet in diameter, left the archaeologists with a mystery ——what were they intended for?A search of the surrounding area revealed no evidence of a Hittite settlement dating back to the time of the statues. Also, the steep size of the sculptures meant that the sculptors likely did not intend to move them very far.Summers assumes that, rather than being meant for a palace or a great city, the lions were being created for a monument to mark something else- water“I think it's highly likely that that monument was going to be associated with one of the very abundant springs that are quite close,”he said in the interview, ”There are good parallels (平行线) for association of Hittite sculptural traditions with water sources”Indeed one well-known monument site, known as Eflatun Pnar, holds a sacred pool that "is fed by a spring beneath the pool itself,” write Yiit Erbil and Alice Mouton in an article that was published in the most recent edition of the Journal of Near Eastern Studies. The two researchers were writing about water religions in ancient Anatolia (Turkey)."According to the Hittite cuneiform(楔形文字)texts, water was seen as an effective purifying element,” Erbil and Mouton write, "used in the form of cleaning or even full baths during ritual performances, its cleaning power is self-evident."To the Hittites the natural world, springs included, was a place of great religious importance, one worthy of monuments with giant lions. "These things (water sources) were sacred, just as their mountains were sacred,”Summers said.28. According to the text ,how did the two life-size lions impress the archaeologists?A. Very massiveB. Well-constructedC. UnbelievableD. Mysterious29. According to Summers' assumption, why were the lions carved ?A. They were intended to be moved far away,B. They were used as a monument in honor of their ancestor.C. They were created as a monument to mark water.D. They were built to mark their territory.30. What can be inferred from the text ?A. Water was highly valued by the the Hittites.B. There was a serious shortage of water in ancient AnatoliaC. Lions were of great religious importanceD. The Hittites used to fight over water resources.31. What would be the best title of the text ?A. The Hittite cuneiformB. What were the lions intended for?C.A confusing archaeological findD. Digging up lionsDThe term “to extend an olive branch” means to make an offer of peace or reconciliation(和好). This term has Biblical origins, coming from the section of the Old Testament that deals with the flood; the sign that the flood is over is an olive branch brought back to the ark(方舟) by a dove. Olive branches were also symbols of peace in Ancient Greece and Rome, and they continue to be used in various works of art that are meant to suggest peace.Some people have suggested that the olive was a very deliberate and well-considered choice as ametaphor(比喻）for peace, because olive trees famously take years to mature. War is typically very, hard on the trees because people cannot take the time to nurture them and plant new ones. Therefore, the offer of an olive branch would suggest that someone is tired of war, whether it be an actual war or a falling out between friends.In Ancient Greek and Roman times, people would offer actual olive branches. In Rome, for example, defeated armies traditionally carried olive branches to indicate that they were giving in, and the Greeks used them into weddings and other ceremonies. In the modem era, the branch is usually metaphorical, rather than actual, not least because the plants can be a bit difficult to obtain.Many people agree that peace negotiations (谈判）at all levels of society are a good idea. Between nations, obviously, it is important to extend an. olive branch to ensure mutual safety and to help the world run more smoothly. This act can also be important on a personal level, as resolving conflict and learning to get along with others is viewed as an important life skill in many cultures.At some point m their lives, many people will be advised to extend an olive branch to settle a dispute or resolve an issue. Some people believe that it takes an immense amount of courage to take this action, as it often comes with an admission of wrongdoing and regret.32. According to the Bible,___________A. an olive branch suggests flood is coming.B. the ark is made of olive tree wood.C. an olive branch means flood is overD. a dove loves to settle on the olive branch.33. The olive is considered a good choice as a metaphor for peace for the following reasons EXCEPT .A. olive trees famously take years to matureB. olive branches make people tired of warC. war is typically very hard on the treesD. people cannot take the time to nurture them while at war34. Why are actual olive branches seldom used in modem times ?A. Olive trees are being protected now.B. Olive tress are planted only in certain countries.C. Olive tress can be far to seek.D. There is no need to use real olive branches.35. It can be learned from the text that to extend an olive branch________A. is not important on a personal levelB. is only important between nations.C. takes a lot of courage.D. is an important life skill m many cultures.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余选项。

2017年河南省洛阳市高考英语二模试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．What did the man think of his exam results？A．Disappointing B．So﹣so C．Very good．2．How long did the man probably sleep last night？A．Five hours B．Six hours C．Seven hours．3．What are the two speakers mainly talk about？A．The time a meeting will lastB．The beginning time of a meetingC．People attending the meeting．4．What’s Eva's favorite sport？A．Volleyball B．Table tennis C．Badminton．5．How does the man comment on the oil painting？A．Expensive but good B．Large but good C．Large and terrible．6．听第6段材料，回答第6、7题．6．What does the man want to do in the town？A．Pay bills B．Draw money C．Open an account7．Whom will the man go to the town with?A．The woman B．The Browns C．Adam．8．听第7段材料，回答第8、9题．8．Where was the picture taken？A．In China B．In America C．In India9．What are the children proud for？A．Their family B．Chinese culture C．Their neighborhood．10．听第8段材料,回答第10至12题．10．How did the woman get the dog？A．She bought it B．Her friend gave it C．She adopted it11．What will happen to the dogs if they are not adopted？A．They will be put to deathB．They will be set freeC．They will be given to orphans12．How does the man feel in the end？A．Surprised B．Satisfied C．Sad．13．听第9段材料，回答第13至16题．13．What's the book mainly about？A．A rabbit B．A mouse C．Someanimal pictures14．Why does the man want to get a copy of the book？A．He wants to read itB．He wants it for his nephewC．He wants one for his 7﹣year﹣old son15．What does the woman suggest the man do?A．Look for a copy on the InternetB．Adapt the book into TV seriesC．Watch the movie16．When did Eric Rohmann win the Caldecott Medal？A．In 2002 B．In 2003 C．In 2004．17．听第10段材料,回答第17至20题．17．What's the time now？A.10：00 amB.9：30 am C。

2017年河南省洛阳市高考英语二模试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．What did the man think of his exam results？A．Disappointing B．So﹣so C．Very good．2．How long did the man probably sleep last night？A．Five hours B．Six hours C．Seven hours．3．What are the two speakers mainly talk about？A．The time a meeting will lastB．The beginning time of a meetingC．People attending the meeting．4．What's Eva's favorite sport？A．Volleyball B．Table tennis C．Badminton．5．How does the man comment on the oil painting？A．Expensive but good B．Large but good C．Large and terrible．6．听第6段材料，回答第6、7题．6．What does the man want to do in the town？A．Pay bills B．Draw money C．Open an account 7．Whom will the man go to the town with？A．The woman B．The Browns C．Adam．8．听第7段材料，回答第8、9题．8．Where was the picture taken？A．In China B．In America C．In India9．What are the children proud for？A．Their family B．Chinese culture C．Their neighborhood．10．听第8段材料，回答第10至12题．10．How did the woman get the dog？A．She bought it B．Her friend gave it C．She adoptedit11．What will happen to the dogs if they are not adopted？A．They will be put to deathB．They will be set freeC．They will be given to orphans12．How does the man feel in the end？A．Surprised B．Satisfied C．Sad．13．听第9段材料，回答第13至16题．13．What's the book mainly about？A．A rabbit B．A mouse C．Some animal pictures 14．Why does the man want to get a copy of the book？A．He wants to read itB．He wants it for his nephewC．He wants one for his 7﹣year﹣old son15．What does the woman suggest the man do？A．Look for a copy on the InternetB．Adapt the book into TV seriesC．Watch the movie16．When did Eric Rohmann win the Caldecott Medal？A．In 2002 B．In 2003 C．In 2004．17．听第10段材料，回答第17至20题．17．What's the time now？A.10：00 amB.9：30 amC.9：00 am18．At which airport does the announcement probably take place？A．Guangzhou airport B．Los Angeles airport C．Shanghai airport19．What can we know from the announcement？A．The flight will leave at 1：00 amB．The later flight will take off at 11：00 amC．The flight was delayed because of the water。

2024-2025学年度（上）高三期中考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟；满分：120分注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将正确答案填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、 B、C D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ADriver WantedClean driving license (执照).Must be of smart appearance.Age over 25.Apply to (申请): Capes Taxi, 17 Palace Road, Royston.Air Hostesses for International Flights WantedApplicants (申请者) must be between 20 and 33 years old.Height: 1. 6 m to 1. 75m.Education to GCSE standard.Two languages. Must be able to swim.Apply to: Recruitment (招聘) office, Southern Airlines, Heathrow Airport West. HR 37 KK.Teachers NeededFor private language school.Having college education.Teaching experience unnecessary.Apply to: The Director of Studies, Instant Languages Ltd. 279 Canal Street, Royston. 1．What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxi?A．Unable to speak a foreign language.B．Punished for speeding and wrong parking.C．Fond of beer and wine.D．Not having college education.2．What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air hostess?A．She has never worked as an air hostess before.B．She doesn't feel like working long hours flying abroad.C．She can't speak Japanese very well.D．She once broke a traffic law and was fined3．Which of the following is not mentioned in the three advertisements?A．Education.B．Working experience.C．Male or female.D．Marriage.B“Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”, “honour” and “honor”… Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are lazy? Of course not. In fact, the difference in spelling was started by Noah Webster(1758 — 1843). He was a teacher who reformed (改革) English to make American identity (特征) stronger. Linguists (语言学家) celebrate his birthday on October 16 every year.After the Revolutionary War (1775 — 1783), Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary, rather than rely on British dictionaries. He dropped the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like what they sounded. He used “subway” instead of British word “underground”. Some other examples are “soccer” and “football”, “fall” and “autumn”.Webster wasn’t shy about expressing his opinions. In defining (定义) preposterous(unreasonable), he wrote: “A republican government in the hands of female is preposterous.” Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary with his American-style spelling in 1828. He also added local words.His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new country achieve unity (统一) and cultural independence at a time when most people cared about political freedom.“He was the creator of our language and the creator of American identity,” said Joshua Kendall, who is working on a book about Webster. “He at last brought us together through our language.”4．Which is NOT true about Webster’s dictionary?A．It has local words in it.B．It is a 70,000-word dictionary.C．All the words are spelled without “u”.D．Its words are in American-style spelling.5．What does the underlined phrase “rely on” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Depend on.B．Trust in.C．Put up with.D．Give up. 6．What do people think of Webster’s dictionary?A．It is the only dictionary that Americans still use today.B．It helped to bring Americans together besides its cultural influence.C．It has no influence on the development of American English.D．It helped to make American English more useful than British English.7．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．The development of the British English.B．American English is better than British English.C．Noah Webster added local words to the dictionary.D．Noah Webster wrote an American English dictionary and reformed English.COne August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two grocery bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Glancing up, he saw a large wasp (黄蜂) nest under the roof. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting (蜇) in summer. He mentioned this to Mrs. Carey, who had opened the door.“Oh, they don’t bother me,” she said lightly. “I go in and out all the time.”Anxiously, Allen looked at the nest again—— to see the wasps flying straight at him. “Hurry!” he shouted to Mrs. Carey. “Get in!”She stepped quickly inside. Allen ran for his mini-bus. Too late; they were upon him. Just as he jumped aboard, half a dozen red spots showed on his arm, and he felt more on his back and shoulders.As he was driving down the road, Allen felt as if something was burning at the back of his neck, and the “fire” was spreading forward toward his face. And immediate anxiety took hold of him.Allen knew that stings could cause some persons to die. But he had been stung the previous summer and the after-effects soon passed. However, what he didn’t know what that the first sting had turned his body into a time bomb waiting for the next to set off an explosion.Miles from the nearest medical assistance, Allen began to feel his tongue thick and heavy and his heartbeat louder. Most frightening, he felt his breathing more and more difficult. He reached for the radio mike (话筒), trying to call the mini-bus center, but his words were hardly understandable. Signals were also poor that far out. He knew a rescue team was on 24-hour duty at the Amherst Fire Department’s north station. So his best chance was to make a run for it.Rushing down the mountain, Allen tried not to panic, focusing his mind on each sharp turn. He was almost through the last of them when he felt sure he was going into shock (休克). Just then he reached for the radio mike again.“Call fire station,” he shouted, concentrating to form the words. “Emergency. Bee sting. Emergency. There in ten minutes.”“Five-ten,” the center replied.Hold on, Allen thought. Keep your eyes open. Breathe. Keep awake.At last he reached the station. Two firemen ran out. Allen felt their hands grasp him before he hit the ground. You made it, he thought.8．It is mentioned in the passage that wasps are more likely to attack when _______.A．there are huge noisesB．strangers are approachingC．the air is filled with food smellD．the hottest season comes around9．Allen didn’t know that if stung by wasps again, he would _______.A．have no after-effectsB．suffer from sharper painC．surely lose his lifeD．become more sensitive10．Allen failed at his first attempt to send his message to the mini-bus center because _______.A．he was unable to speak clearlyB．his radio equipment was poorC．he was in a state of shockD．no one was on duty11．Which would be the best title for the passage?A．Allen, A Helpless DriverB．Wasps, Bloody KillersC．A Race Against DeathD．War Against WaspsDArmy ants are mainly distributed in South America and Africa and mostly live in the Amazon River basin. They like to live in groups and generally one or two million in a group. They are migratory, have no fixed on the move. When encountering obstacles such as gaps, army ants are able to connect their bodies to each other and build a bridge for large groups of ants to pass through, saving crawling distance. The bridge can be built and removed very quickly, in seconds.Christopher Reid of the University of Sydney’s Insect Behaviour and Ecology Laboratory, said that when studying the ant bridge, he initially assumed that once the ant bridge was built the two end positions of the bridge would be fixed, and the bridge itself would be relatively stationary (不动的).However, after observation, it was found that the ant bridge would constantly change according to the army ants’ knowledge of the outside world. The ant bridge can move slowly from the original position, increasing the number of ants in the bridge, extending the length of the bridge, so that other ants may save a lot of efforts by using the ant bridge instead of taking other routes. In this way, it can continuously compress the distance to the target area.Meanwhile, the researchers have also found that the changing ant bridge does not always achieve the shortest distance. When the bridge is extended to a certain extent, the number of ants involved in the construction of the ant bridge will not continue to increase, and the length of the bridge will stop growing.Researchers believe that army ants use the best methods in the construction of bridges. Since the ants involved in building the bridge are unable to participate in other work, the colony stops putting in more ants as soon as it finds that the number of ants put into extending the bridge is out of balance with the number of ants needed for other jobs.12．What is mainly introduced about army ants in paragraph 1?A．Their migration.B．Their distribution.C．Their living habits.D．Their hunting targets.13．What did the research find about the bridge built by army ants ?A．It becomes longer constantly.B．It keeps unchanged once built.C．It achieves the shortest distance.D．It is adjusted according to the needs.14．What does the underlined word “compress” mean in paragraph 3?A．Reduce.B．Calculate.C．Neglect.D．Judge.15．What is the writing purpose of the text ?A．To stress the importance of cooperation.B．To explain army ants’ incredible strength.C．To show army ants’ collective intelligence.D．To indicate the harmony between nature and human.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2017年河南省洛阳市高考英语二模试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．What did the man think of his exam results？A．Disappointing B．So﹣so C．Very good．2．How long did the man probably sleep last night？A．Five hours B．Six hours C．Seven hours．3．What are the two speakers mainly talk about？A．The time a meeting will lastB．The beginning time of a meetingC．People attending the meeting．4．What's Eva's favorite sport？A．Volleyball B．Table tennis C．Badminton．5．How does the man comment on the oil painting？A．Expensive but good B．Large but good C．Large and terrible．6．听第6段材料，回答第6、7题．6．What does the man want to do in the town？A．Pay bills B．Draw money C．Open an account 7．Whom will the man go to the town with？A．The woman B．The Browns C．Adam．8．听第7段材料，回答第8、9题．8．Where was the picture taken？A．In China B．In America C．In India 9．What are the children proud for？A．Their family B．Chinese culture C．Their neighborhood．10．听第8段材料，回答第10至12题．10．How did the woman get the dog？A．She bought it B．Her friend gave it C．She adopted it11．What will happen to the dogs if they are not adopted？A．They will be put to deathB．They will be set freeC．They will be given to orphans12．How does the man feel in the end？A．Surprised B．Satisfied C．Sad．13．听第9段材料，回答第13至16题．13．What's the book mainly about？A．A rabbit B．A mouse C．Some animal pictures14．Why does the man want to get a copy of the book？A．He wants to read itB．He wants it for his nephewC．He wants one for his 7﹣year﹣old son15．What does the woman suggest the man do？A．Look for a copy on the InternetB．Adapt the book into TV seriesC．Watch the movie16．When did Eric Rohmann win the Caldecott Medal？A．In 2002 B．In 2003 C．In 2004．17．听第10段材料，回答第17至20题．17．What's the time now？A.10：00 amB.9：30 amC.9：00 am 18．At which airport does the announcement probably take place？A．Guangzhou airport B．Los Angeles airport C．Shanghai airport19．What can we know from the announcement？A．The flight will leave at 1：00 amB．The later flight will take off at 11：00 amC．The flight was delayed because of the water20．Where were the passengers arranged to board at first？A．Gate 18A B．Gate 20A C．Gate 30B．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）21．To above prices，please add 3forfirstbookand1 for each additional book for postage & handling．Foreign countries add $5 per book．Send orders to Quackwatch，P．O．Box 1747，Allen Avenue，NY 18105．The checks must be in US dollars．We cannot process credit card orders．Please use our order form from amazon．com and include your email address．21．What do the four books have in common？A．The contents B．The means of cover packingC．The prices D．The dates of publication22．What can you do to search for more information about the books？A．Buy the brochure B．Write to the authorC．Telephone the sellers D．Visit amazon．com23．How should a Canadian pay if he wants to buy all the four books？A．Pay 69inall B．Pay65 in totalC．Pay for them by credit card D．Pay for them in Canadian dollars 24．For whom is QUACKERY AND YOU designed？A．Those who order some medicineB．Those who hole special opinionsC．Those waiting to see the doctorD．Those studying the science of medicine．25．I was born and raised in England in a culture where privacy and"keeping yourself to yourself"were valued traditions．Speaking to strangers was not encouraged．People were most hospitable（好客的）and friendly．However，I have been lucky enough to spend some time in both Italy and the US，where I found traditions of hospitality and politeness to be very different．I experienced Italian hospitality first﹣hand on a crowded railway carriage travelling，one afternoon，from Genoa to Florence．Sinking gratefully into an emptyseat，I was scolded in rapid Italian by a gentleman who was returning to this seat﹣it had not been"spare"after all．I apologized in English，and got up to allow him back into the seat．The gentleman obviously had no understanding of the English language，but he，too，realized my genuine（真诚的）mistake．He smiled and gestured for me to remain in the seat，and he himself remained standing in the corridor for the remainder of the journey．The other occupants of the carriage smiled and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome amongst them．I feel that if this had been in England，a foreigner who made a mistake would not always be so kindly treated．Transport also featured in the differences I noticed between English and American culture．I flew to New York on a plane with mainly English passengers．We sat together in near silence．Nobody spoke to me nor，as I expected，to anyone else they did not know．They felt it was not polite tointerrupt someone else's privacy．However，when I travelled across the United States，whether by plane or Greyhound bus，I was never short of conversation．Conversation was going on all around me and whoever sat next to me was happy to introduce themselves and ask me about myself．They obviously felt it would have been rude not to speak to another person，whether they were strangers or not．25．What do we know about the occupants when the author was travelling in Italy？A．They were all on the side of the gentleman．B．They all laughed at the author for his mistake．C．They would not bear a mistake like the author's in public．D．They all showed their understanding of the author's mistake．26．How does the author finally believes the Italian people are？A．Cold B．Rude C．Helpful D．Hospitable 27．Why did English passengers sit in near silence according to the last paragraph？A．They were too tired to speak to anyone．B．They were all strangers to each otherC．Privacy was a valued tradition in EnglandD．Everybody was deeply lost in thought28．What can be the best title for the text？A．Different Ways of Hospitality and PolitenessB．My Unforgettable Travelling Experience AbroadC．Co﹣understanding Each OtherD．The Importance of Privacy．29．There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky（威士忌）at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle．When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873，she wrote in her diary，"I never saw a lovelier spot，"Scotland is not easily defined．In certain moments，this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes．When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light，the rivers，teeming with fish，can turn into streams of gold．As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy，near the Inverlochy Castle，any frustration（烦恼）will float away as gently as the circling water．It's just you and purple，pink，white flowers，seeking a perfect harmony．If you are a new comer to fishing，learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime's fun．For many，fishing is more than a sport；it is an art．Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long day's fishing．Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland，the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland's mountains．Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains，and reaching its 1，342﹣metre top is a challenge．But it's not just what goes up matters；what comes down is unique．More than 900metres high，on the mountain's north face，lies an all﹣important source of pure water．Its name comes from the Gaelic（盖尔特）language"usqueb"or"water of life"；And it is the single most important ingredient（原料）in Scotland's best﹣known drink：whisky．29．How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed？A．By making comparisons．B．By following time order．C．By analyzing causes．D．By giving descriptions．30．What is Ben Nevis specially noted for？A．The challenge up to its top．B．The water from the mountain．C．The beauty of its surroundings．D．The Inverlochy Castle Hotel．31．What is the main purpose of the passage？A．To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists．B．To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland．C．To show the attractions of Scotland to readers．D．To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland．32．What does the story of Queen Victoria show？A．The Queen is rich in tour experienceB．The year of 1873is special for the QueenC．Tasting whisky is better than going fishingD．The castle's a good place to go in Scotland．33．For humans，climbing Mount Qomolangma is seen as a great impressive achievement．People make movies，write books，and have essentially developed a whole industry surrounding the challenge that is this mountain．While we consider climbing the mountain as an athletic achievement，there is one animal，the bar﹣headed goose，does not think so．As the species migrates （迁徙）from Central Asia to Southeast Asia every autumn，it must cross over the Himalayan range．These mountains force the bar﹣headed goose to fly at around 30，000feet above sea level，which is the highest altitude for migratory birds．These geese have special adaptions that allow them to survive at thealtitude．For example，a special protein （蛋白质）in blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body allows their blood cells to combine with oxygen．Their circulatory system provides a constant supply of fresh，oxygenated blood to their wing muscles （肌肉）．They have much larger lungs than other birds，which give them the ability to take in more air．Scientists initially believe that the geese flow at an extremely high altitude for the full length of their migration．But later the data suggests that the birds use a much more effective way of travel．Instead of remaining at an extremely high altitude to fly over the mountain range，the geese hug the mountains，flying up and down depending on the obstacles （障碍物）in their way．This works better for them because they don't have to use all their energy flying in an area with low oxygen；they can spend time flying at lower altitudes．The geese also make use of nature to make this work easier．To fly down，they simply allow gravity to pull them．To fly back up，they make use of orographic （地形的）lift，which happens when flowing air meets an obstacle，such as a mountain．The mountain forces the air up，creating an upward draft．The birds take advantage of this draft，expending less of their own energy to fly up the mountain．The way these birds have adapted to flying across the Asian continent during their annual migration is certainly an amazing way to see nature at work．33．What does the underlined part"this work"in Paragraph 5 most probably refer to？A．To fly down．B．To fly back up．C．To fly over the mountain．D．To fly at lower altitudes．34．How do the geese behave while crossing over the Himalayan range？A．By flowing at an extremely high altitude all the way．B．By taking advantage of the orographic lift．C．By smoothing the obstacles in their way．D．By forcing the air up，creating an upward draft．35．What's the main idea of this passage？A．The geese's amazing migration．B．The highest flying record of geese．C．The flying mystery of geese．D．Mount Qomolangma and its geese．36．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Keeping Safe in Your House During a FireThought you may not think you'll ever fall victim to a house fire，it's better to be prepared to avoid panicking．To increase your chances of survival，just follow these steps．1．React as soon as you hear your smoke alarm go off．On hearing your smoke detector or alarm going off and seeing a fire，exit your home as safely as possible．（36）2．Safely exit through doors．If you don't see smoke at the door，open it slowly and pass through it after making sure the door feels cool．If there is a fire preventing you from exiting the room，close the door．3．Protect yourself from smoke inhalation（吸入）．Get low to the floor and crouch or crawl on your hands and knees to avoid the smoke．（37）Cover your nose and mouth if you have to walk by or through a heavily smoke﹣filled room．4．（38）If your clothes catch fire，immediately stop what you're doing，drop flat to the ground，and roll around until you put the fire out．5．Prevent the smoke if you can't get out．（39）Close your door and cover all vents（通风口）and cracks（缝隙）around it with cloth or tape to keep the smoke out．6．Call for help from a second story window．（40）You can take a sheet or something else﹣﹣﹣white preferably﹣﹣﹣and hang it out the window to signify that you needed help when the first responders get there．A．If you are trapped in your second story room，get to an area where people can find you．B．Do not try to get your phone，valuables，or your other important possessions．C．Smoke inhalation causes people to become unconscious．D．Escape from a second story window if you can．E．You are probably a lot safer by closing doors．F．Stop，drop，and roll if your clothes catch fire．G．If you can't escape your home，don't panic．第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）41．第一节完形填空I sate down at my desk and started writing an emotional letter of gratitude（感激）．But（41）it came to actually placing the letter into the mailbox．I （42）．The letter was to a teacher whose volunteer efforts had（43）my view on the world and I felt I should let her know how her（44）positively influenced my life．I could have easily sent her an e﹣mail，（45）that seemed a bit（46）for such an important thank﹣you．That's why I ended up （47）the letter．But now I hesitated．We had（48）merely by Facebook comments and occasional private messages．I （49）knew her．Maybe my letter was too heartfelt．"People don't normally do this，"I thought to myself．Thinking a while，I put the envelope in the mailbox （50）．A couple of weeks later I received a Facebook response from her．It turned out she was（51） a tough time and my note meant the（52）to her．She said she had to idea that she was making such a（n）（53）to others．Not only did this letter make her happier，but her（54）increased my joy as well．I was so （55）that it made such a difference to her that I decided to write a gratitude letter to（56）each month．I've been doing this for two years now and it's（57）transformed my life．I'm more likely to seek out the（58）in others and more thankful for the beautiful life I'm （59）．Cultivating （培养）（60）is a great skill to practice．Life is too short not to do it．41．A．after B．if C．because D．when 42．A．smiled B．burst C．rejected D．froze 43．A．changed B．balanced C．weighed D．supported 44．A．example B．picture C．memory D．call 45．A．and B．but C．in case D．in order 46．A．normal B．hard C．wonderful D．lame 47．A．posting B．polishing C．handwriting D．folding 48．A．made sense of B．come into being C．kept in touch D．got on with 49．A．really B．barely C．still D．also 50．A．immediately B．away C．again D．eventually51．A．gong through B．breakingthrough C．breaking awayfromD．havingaccess to52．A．dream B．world C．tip D．warning 53．A．mess B．difference C．effect D．effort 54．A．exploration B．expectation C．reply D．greeting 55．A．curious B．confident C．excited D．hopeful 56．A．anyone B．her C．someone D．each other 57．A．greatly B．negatively C．slightly D．simply 58．A．nature B．ambition C．honesty D．goodness 59．A．living B．giving C．desiring D．wasting 60．A．writing B．appreciation C．direction D．protection 61．阅读下面材料，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．Qigong，（61）（call）"Life Energy Cultivation"in China，is a practice of focusing on breath，movement，and awareness for exercise，and healing（愈合）．Ifyou have taken Chinese lessons，you must be familiar with Confucius，according to （62）qigong provides a means to become a Junzi（gentleman）through awareness of morality．Taoism considers qigong to be able to provide a way to achieve spiritual improvement．Qigong is（63）（traditional）viewed as a practice to balance qi （inner life energy），which is now practiced throughout China and worldwide．（64） a form of gentle exercise，qigong is made up of movements that are typically repeated，strengthening the body．Qigong（65）（believe）to help develop human potential，allow access to higher degrees of awareness，and awaken（66）（one）"true nature"．What makes qigong special is that it can be done （67）（lie），sitting，or standing；thus it is （68）（access）for disabled persons，seniors，and people recovering from injuries．As a healing art，qigong practitioners focus on prevention and self﹣healing，which has been widely used in China as part of traditional Chinese medicine，and is included in the curriculum of Chinese （69）（university）．Besides，qigong is practiced for self﹣cultivation as a means to get rid of （70）complexity of the earth．第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）71．短文改错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．When I was a kid，my father and mother were made me join a tennis club in the center of our city．Every day both my parent would take me to club after school．Iplayed tennis，ate snacks and did my homework here．It was basically my second family．A woman whose name was Li Li，my first private coach，was as a mother to us．She not only taught me everything that I know about what to play tennis，but treats me well．She was kind or always trained me with great patient．In my heart，she was the best coach in our city．第二节书面表达72．假如你是李华，在伦敦做交换生，昨天你的室友Tony在校园摔倒后住院．请给校求助中心写封邮件，寻找帮助Tony的中国学生．注意：1．词数100左右2．可适当增加细节，以使行文流畅．3．邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．DearSir/MadamYours，Li Hua．2017年河南省洛阳市高考英语二模试卷参考答案与试题解析第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．What did the man think of his exam results？A．Disappointing B．So﹣so C．Very good．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】C2．How long did the man probably sleep last night？A．Five hours B．Six hours C．Seven hours．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】A3．What are the two speakers mainly talk about？A．The time a meeting will lastB．The beginning time of a meetingC．People attending the meeting．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】B4．What's Eva's favorite sport？A．Volleyball B．Table tennis C．Badminton．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】A5．How does the man comment on the oil painting？A．Expensive but good B．Large but good C．Large and terrible．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】B6．听第6段材料，回答第6、7题．6．What does the man want to do in the town？A．Pay bills B．Draw money C．Open an account 7．Whom will the man go to the town with？A．The woman B．The Browns C．Adam．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】AB8．听第7段材料，回答第8、9题．8．Where was the picture taken？A．In China B．In America C．In India 9．What are the children proud for？A．Their family B．Chinese culture C．Their neighborhood．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】BB10．听第8段材料，回答第10至12题．10．How did the woman get the dog？A．She bought it B．Her friend gave it C．She adopted it11．What will happen to the dogs if they are not adopted？A．They will be put to deathB．They will be set freeC．They will be given to orphans12．How does the man feel in the end？A．Surprised B．Satisfied C．Sad．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】CAA13．听第9段材料，回答第13至16题．13．What's the book mainly about？A．A rabbit B．A mouse C．Some animal pictures14．Why does the man want to get a copy of the book？A．He wants to read itB．He wants it for his nephewC．He wants one for his 7﹣year﹣old son15．What does the woman suggest the man do？A．Look for a copy on the InternetB．Adapt the book into TV seriesC．Watch the movie16．When did Eric Rohmann win the Caldecott Medal？A．In 2002 B．In 2003 C．In 2004．【考点】16：长对话理解．【分析】略【解答】ABAB17．听第10段材料，回答第17至20题．17．What's the time now？A.10：00 amB.9：30 amC.9：00 am 18．At which airport does the announcement probably take place？A．Guangzhou airport B．Los Angeles airport C．Shanghai airport19．What can we know from the announcement？A．The flight will leave at 1：00 amB．The later flight will take off at 11：00 amC．The flight was delayed because of the water20．Where were the passengers arranged to board at first？A．Gate 18A B．Gate 20A C．Gate 30B．【考点】17：短文理解．【分析】略【解答】BACB第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）21．To above prices，please add 3forfirstbookand1 for each additional book for postage & handling．Foreign countries add $5 per book．Send orders to Quackwatch，P．O．Box 1747，Allen Avenue，NY 18105．The checks must be in US dollars．We cannot process credit card orders．Please use our order form from amazon．com and include your email address．21．What do the four books have in common？BA．The contents B．The means of cover packingC．The prices D．The dates of publication22．What can you do to search for more information about the books？D A．Buy the brochure B．Write to the authorC．Telephone the sellers D．Visit amazon．com23．How should a Canadian pay if he wants to buy all the four books？A A．Pay 69inall B．Pay65 in totalC．Pay for them by credit card D．Pay for them in Canadian dollars24．For whom is QUACKERY AND YOU designed？CA．Those who order some medicineB．Those who hole special opinionsC．Those waiting to see the doctorD．Those studying the science of medicine．【考点】O3：广告布告类阅读．【分析】本篇阅读介绍了几本关于医疗健康方面的书．【解答】21．B．细节理解题．注意到每本书介绍中都有softcover这个单词，即他们的共同特点是平装，故选B．22．D．由最后一段Please use our order form from amazon．com and include your email address．可知在亚马逊网上可以得到详细信息，故选D．23．A．理解判断题．由每本书的价格以及最后一段Foreign countries add $5 per book，国外每本书另付5元邮费，可知总价是23+15+10+1+4*5=69元，可知故选A．24．C．细节理解题．由第四个方框suitable for waiting rooms可知，这本书适合在候诊室等待就医的人，故选C．25．I was born and raised in England in a culture where privacy and"keeping yourself to yourself"were valued traditions．Speaking to strangers was not encouraged．People were most hospitable（好客的）and friendly．However，I have been lucky enough to spend some time in both Italy and the US，where I found traditions of hospitality and politeness to be very different．I experienced Italian hospitality first﹣hand on a crowded railway carriage travelling，one afternoon，from Genoa to Florence．Sinking gratefully into an empty seat，I was scolded in rapid Italian by a gentleman who was returning to this seat﹣it had not been"spare"after all．I apologized in English，and got up to allow him back into the seat．The gentleman obviously had no understanding of the English language，but he，too，realized my genuine（真诚的）mistake．He smiled and gestured for me to remain in the seat，and he himself remained standing in thecorridor for the remainder of the journey．The other occupants of the carriage smiled and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome amongst them．I feel that if this had been in England，a foreigner who made a mistake would not always be so kindly treated．Transport also featured in the differences I noticed between English and American culture．I flew to New York on a plane with mainly English passengers．We sat together in near silence．Nobody spoke to me nor，as I expected，to anyone else they did not know．They felt it was not polite tointerrupt someone else's privacy．However，when I travelled across the United States，whether by plane or Greyhound bus，I was never short of conversation．Conversation was going on all around me and whoever sat next to me was happy to introduce themselves and ask me about myself．They obviously felt it would have been rude not to speak to another person，whether they were strangers or not．25．What do we know about the occupants when the author was travelling in Italy？DA．They were all on the side of the gentleman．B．They all laughed at the author for his mistake．C．They would not bear a mistake like the author's in public．D．They all showed their understanding of the author's mistake．26．How does the author finally believes the Italian people are？DA．Cold B．Rude C．Helpful D．Hospitable 27．Why did English passengers sit in near silence according to the last paragraph？CA．They were too tired to speak to anyone．B．They were all strangers to each otherC．Privacy was a valued tradition in EnglandD．Everybody was deeply lost in thought28．What can be the best title for the text？AA．Different Ways of Hospitality and PolitenessB．My Unforgettable Travelling Experience AbroadC．Co﹣understanding Each OtherD．The Importance of Privacy．【考点】OB：人生感悟类阅读．【分析】本文属于记叙文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了不同文化中人们"好客"和"礼貌"的表达方式不一样．【解答】25．D．细节理解题．从文章第三段The other occupants of the carriage smiled and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome amongst them可知，车厢里所有的人都对作者点头微笑，说明他们理解作者的错误，对作者的错误很宽容；故选D．26．D．推理判断题．从文章第三段He smiled and gestured for me to remain in the seat，and he himself remained standing in the corridor for the remainder of the journey可知，老人自己站着，让作者坐着，其他的人也都友好地微笑，说明意大利人很热情友好；故选D．27．C．推理判断题．文章最后一段Nobody spoke to me nor，as I expected，to anyone else they did not know．They felt it was not polite tointerrupt someone else's privacy 说明，英国乘客都不说话，因为他们国家的传统认为探究别人的隐私是很不礼貌的；故选C．28．A．推理判断题．文章最后一段However，when I travelled across the United States，whether by plane or Greyhound bus，I was never short of conversation通过两个不同的情景对比，说明英国文化和美国文化的差异；故选A．29．There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky（威士忌）at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle．When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873，she wrote in her diary，"I never saw a lovelier spot，"Scotland is not easily defined．In certain moments，this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes．When evening gently sweepsthe hillside into orange light，the rivers，teeming with fish，can turn into streams of gold．As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy，near the Inverlochy Castle，any frustration（烦恼）will float away as gently as the circling water．It's just you and purple，pink，white flowers，seeking a perfect harmony．If you are a new comer to fishing，learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime's fun．For many，fishing is more than a sport；it is an art．Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long day's fishing．Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland，the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland's mountains．Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains，and reaching its 1，342﹣metre top is a challenge．But it's not just what goes up matters；what comes down is unique．More than 900metres high，on the mountain's north face，lies an all﹣important source of pure water．Its name comes from the Gaelic（盖尔特）language"usqueb"or"water of life"；And it is the single most important ingredient（原料）in Scotland's best﹣known drink：whisky．29．How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed？DA．By making comparisons．B．By following time order．C．By analyzing causes．D．By giving descriptions．30．What is Ben Nevis specially noted for？BA．The challenge up to its top．B．The water from the mountain．C．The beauty of its surroundings．D．The Inverlochy Castle Hotel．31．What is the main purpose of the passage？CA．To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists．B．To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland．C．To show the attractions of Scotland to readers．D．To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland．32．What does the story of Queen Victoria show？DA．The Queen is rich in tour experienceB．The year of 1873is special for the QueenC．Tasting whisky is better than going fishingD．The castle's a good place to go in Scotland．【考点】O8：历史文化类阅读．【分析】本文主要是向我们介绍了苏格兰美丽的风景，尤其是其中的因弗罗奇城堡和在Ben Nevi上钓鱼等活动，目的是吸引游客到苏格兰去旅游观光．【解答】29．D．推理判断题．根据第二段的When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light，the rivers，teeming with fish，can turn into streams of gold．As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy，near the Inverlochy Castle，any frustration（烦恼）will float away as gently as the circling water说明是通过描述美丽的景色来组织这一段落的．故D正确．30．B．细节理解题．根据第三段5，6行But it's not just what goes up matters；what comes down is unique．More than 900 metres high，on the mountain's north face，lies an all﹣important source of pure water．说明这条和最大的特色是它的水．故B正确．31．C．主旨大意题．根据第一段There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky（威士忌）at a quiet place like the Inverlochy可知本文主要描述的是苏格兰的美丽景色，目的是吸引游客到苏格兰去旅游观光．故C正确．32．D．推理判断题．根据第一段2，3行at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle．When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873，she wrote in her diary，"I never saw a lovelier spot，"首先说明Castle这是一个好地方，然后以女王为例更是为了说明这个地方很好．故D正确．。

河南省八市重点高中2017届高三上学期第三次测评（12月）英语试卷第I卷第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ADear Interested Pre-Applicant,On January 4, 2017, The Housing Authority of Cook County （HACC）will begin accepting pre-applications for one （1）bedroom standard and （1）bedroom Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard units（UFAS）at the following Affordable Housing Community.North Suburban Housing215 W. Miner in Arlington Heights, IL&9238 Gross Point Road in Skokie, ILNote: Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards unitsThese apartments are all one bedroom, one bathroom units that include accessible features such as lower cabinets in the kitchen as well as grab bars and a shower seat in the bathroom. These units also have wider doorways for easier access for wheelchairs and walkers and accessible controls for heating and air conditioning as well as the shower set at a height that is easier for a wheelchair user to reach.To qualify for the wait list opening:◇The head of household or co-head/spouse must be eligible for one of following preferences: a person 62 years of age or older OR a person 18 years of age or older with a disability.◇The annual income for one person household cannot exceed（超过）$32,340 and the annual income for a two person household cannot exceed $32,960.◇Household will be required to pay rent equal up to 30% of their annual income.Please note that the HACC will only accept the first 300 completed pre-applications. Beginning January 4, 2017, Wait List Pre-Applications will be available at the following locations during noted business hours: HACC Wait List & Leasing Department175 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 350 Chicago, IL 60604, Fax （312）542-4752North Suburban Housing Offices:215 W. Miner In Arlington Heights, IL 60005OR 9238Gross Point Road in Skokie, IL 60077Business Hours For All Offices:Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM, Closed WednesdaysImportantIf you or anyone in your household is a person with a disability and requires a specific accommodation or seeks assistance with the completion of the pre-application, please contact the housing authority via any of the methods listed above, or call（312）542-4786.Please contact our office with any further questions at 9312）542-4788.Sincerely,Wait List and Leasing Department 21．What does the underlined word “eligible” probably mean? ________A．qualified.B．affordable.C．responsible.D．prepared.22．According to the letter, you can’t apply for the housing if ________A．you are over 62 years old.B．you earn less than $32,340 a year.C．you are under 18 years old.D．you are a disabled middle-aged man.23．If you have any further questions about the pre-application, you can ________A．write to HACC.B．call（312）542-4788C．Fax（312）542-4752.D．visit HACC personally.24．What can we learn from the letter? ________A．The HACC will accept all the pre-applicationsB．The pre-application must be completed by yourselfC．Wait List Pre-Applications will be available at any timeD．The apartments have special deigns for disabled peopleBFidel Castro was born at his father’s farm on August 13, 1926．His father, Angel Castro, was a migrant to Cuba from Galicia, Northwest Spain. He had become financially successful by growing sugarcane at Las Manacas farm in Biran, Oriente Province.Aged six, Castro was sent to live with his teacher in Santiago be Cuba, before being baptized（洗礼）into the Roman Catholic Church at the age of eight. Being baptized enabled Castro to attend the la Salle boarding school in Santiago, where he regularly misbehaved, so he was sent to the privately funded Dolores School in Santiago. In 1945 he transferred to a more famous school, De Belen in Havana. Although Castro took an interest in history,geography and debating at Belen, he did not excel academically, instead devoting much of his time to playing sport.In 1945, Castro began studying law at the University of Havana, where he became involved in student activism, and the violent gangsterism culture within the university. Passionate about anti-imperialism and opposing U.S. interference in the Caribbean, he unsuccessfully campaigned for the presidency of the Federation of University Students on a platform of “honesty, decency and justice”. Castro became critical of the corruption and violence of President Ramon Grau’s government, delivering a public speech on the subject in November 1946that received coverage on the front page of several newspapers.In 1947, Castro joined the Party of the Cuban People, founded by Eduardo Chibas. Chibas advocated social justice, honest government, and political freedom, while his party exposed corruption and demanded reform. Though Chibas lost the election, Castro remained devoted to working on his behalf. Social situation becoming worse, Castor soon received a death threat urging him to leave the university; refusing, he began carrying a gun and surrounding himself with armed friends.25．From paragraph 2, we know that Fidel Castro ________A．had no interest in history.B．performed very well at school.C．spend much time playing sport.D．attended the La Salle boarding school before 8.26．What is the right order of the following events related to Fidel Castro? ________a．delivered a public speechb．entered the University of Havanac．joined the Party of the Cuban Peopled．transferred to famous school, De BelenA．dbac.B．abcd.C．dabc.D．acdb.27．Fidel Castro carried a gun at university ________A．to catch people’s attention.B．to hang out with friend for fun.C．to get involved in the political activities.D．to defend himself against the death threat.28．What does the passage mainly talk about? ________A．the Party of the Cuban People.B．Fidel Castro’s misbehavior at school.C．Cuba’s political situations in the 1940s.D．Fidel Castro’s early life and political activities.CThis month, the singing competition, American Idol, will come to an end. For years, the popular show was a platform for rising artists. With a group of famous judges and a wide range of talents, it is clear that the competitive atmosphere of American Idol will remain unrivaled by any other show. After all, its success has been “unmatched in broadcasting history.”American Idol came from the British series Pop Idol. Through an application, contestants came into the competition and thereafter, were chosen to audition（试音）for the show. Each candidate would have to perform a piece to the judges, and participate in a strict selection process. Not only would contestants have to sing in groups, they were sometimes tasked to perform pieces without musical instruments. At the end of this stage, only 24 o 36 artists were chosen to enter the semi-final stage. Soon, the fate of the contestants would be decided by the public. During the candidate’s live performance, a free telephone number was displayed on the screen for viewers to dial, to cast their vote. At the end of the night, only 13 lucky singers would be left in the competition; by the finals, only 8contestants would remain. Finally, a runner-up（亚军）and a winner were announced every season. Though only the winner would receive a million dollar reward and a significant record deal, other contestants would have had a chance to be known by the public. As the famous producer Simon Cowell once said, “The point of the show is not to be mean to loser, but to find a winner.”As the final season of the program begins, past winners will return to the stage to say goodbye and a new winner will be announced. With amazing performances and an excellent cast of singers, the show’s conclusion will leave audiences nostalgic（怀旧的）, but more satisfied than ever.29．Those who enter American Idol will ________A．share the one million dollar reward togetherB．be asked to perform in pairs in the semi-finalsC．experience at least three rounds of performancesD．have the chance to become famous even if they fail30. Who play the most important roles in the finals of American Idol? ________A．The audiences.B．The past winners.C．The judges.D．The record companies.31．The author thinks the conclusion of American Idol will ________A．change its history.B．be worth watching.C．not be the last season.D．pick her favorite singer32．In which section of the newspaper may you probably find the passage? ________A．Advertisement.B．Finance.C．Entertainment.D．BusinessDA new study suggests that washing dishes by hand is healthier than using a dishwasher.Nobody likes doing the dishes, but it turns out that doing this task might pay off in an unexpected way. According to a new study publishe in the Journal of Pediatrics, washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher might prevent the development of allergies（过敏）.Researchers in Sweden surveyed the parents of 1,029 children aged 7 and 8．They discovered that children whose families hand-washed the dishes instead of using a machine were less likely to have allergies.Earlier research has shown that dishes washed by machine are cleaner than those washed by hand. So why would kids who eat off of slightly dirtier plates be better off when it comes to preventing allergies? One explanation is based on a theory known as the “hygiene hypothesis,” which says the reason kids develop allergies is that their surroundings are actually too clean. Your immune system keeps you healthy by fighting germs（细菌）like bacteria and viruses. But when you have allergies, it overreacts and tries to fight ordinary things like pollen（花粉）or certain foods.Being exposed to germs, especially early in life is good training for the immune system, says the lead author of the study, Dr. Bill Hesselmar of Queen Silvia Hospital in Sweden. “You stimulate the immune system in various ways and it becomes tolerant.”This study shows that while using the dishwasher might be easier, the old-fashioned method of cleaning up could be better for your health.33．What is the benefit of washing dishes by hand? ________A．It can improve our immune system.B．It is easier than washing by machine.C．It costs less time than washing by machine.D．It might reduce the chance of developing allergies.34．What can we learn from paragraph 4? ________A．Our health depends much on our immune system.B．Children in clean environment must have allergies.C．Our immune system can only fight bacteria and viruses.D．Hand-washed dishes are as clean as those washed by machine.35．What do we know about germs from the passage? ________A．Without germs, people won’t get sick.B．There are no germs in clean environment.C．Exposure to germs can improve our immune system.D．Germs like bacteria and viruses do harm to our health.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。

河南省新乡市2017届高三第二次模拟测试英语试题_word版有答案AlPUPU考生注意：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

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3.本试卷主要考试内容：高中综合。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15B. ￡9.18C. ￡9.151. Where does the man want to go?A. To the seasideB. To the museumC. To the post office2. Since when has the woman caught a cold?A. FridayB. SaturdayC. Tuesday3. Why won’t the woman lend her car to the man?A. Her car will be repairedB. She is not sure of his driving skillC. She will drive to the supermarket4. What does the woman mean?A. She isn’t i nterested in the concertB. She is going to a different concertC. She will put off writing her paper5. Who wrote the novel The Ordinary World?A. Sun ShaopingB. Lu YaoC. Jenny第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2017年河南省南阳、信阳等六市高三第二次联考英语注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。

2．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

第1卷每小题选出答案后，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。

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第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分：听力理解（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）听下面五段对话。

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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What food did the woman coo?A. Chinese food.B. Thai food.C. Japanese food.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Go home by bus.B. Wait for him.C. Drive to the garage.3. What sport does the man speaer lie?A. Table tennis.B. Football.C. Basetball4. When was the train supposed to leave?A. At 855B. At 830C. At 7555. Why is the man unhappy?A. The car moves too slowly.B. It has been snowing for an hour.C. He hates traveling by car.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。