河南省商丘市2017届高三第二次模拟英语试题含答案
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河南省商丘市2009届高三第二次模拟考试试题——英语2009.4注意事项:1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,共12页,共150分;考试时间120分钟。
2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上;3.选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的选项标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它选项标号,答在试题卷上无效;4.非选择题用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡对应的答题区域内,答在试题卷上无效。
考试结束后,只上交答题卡(即第二卷)。
第Ⅰ卷(共三部分,满分115分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do this summer?A. Stay at home.B. Go to a summer school.C. Go traveling.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the classroom.B. In the library.C. In the bookstore.3. What do we know about the man?A. He didn't go to class yesterday.B. He often sleeps very late.C. He was late for school yesterday.4. How will the woman go to the station?A. By taxi.B. By car.C. On foot.5. When will the speakers go on a picnic?A. This Sunday.B. Next Sunday.C. Next Saturday.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。
注意事项:1.本试题分第I卷、第II卷两部分,共8页2.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试题相应的位置3.全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试题上无效4.考试结束后,将本试题和答题卡一并交回第I卷第一部分阅读理解(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。
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。
A How to save money to visit Shanghai Disneyland? The “happiest place on earth” is a top destination on many families’bucket lists. But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget. There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation. 1. Buy Souvenirs in Advance Disneyhas influenced practically every industry, which makes it easy to find Disneyitems anywhere, from Walmart, Target, and your local grocery store todepartment stores and Amazon. You can save a lot of money by purchasing itemsbefore your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland. 2.Make an Autograph Book An autograph book is seen as a must-have bymany Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you. Thesebooks can cost anywhere from $7.95 to $19.95 at the Disney Store and up to $30for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland, such as the park’s60th anniversary edition. Other choices can get the job done for under $5. Forexample, you can buy a small photo album, cute pads or notebooks. 3.Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive Breakfastis almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland parks.If you have a hotel with a free breakfast, take advantage of it. If you want toeat out, eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids’menu, such as McDonald’s which is close to the park. 4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups Disney offers a wide variety of discounts,including for military service members, college students, teachers, and youthgroups. If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate,call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.21. It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at_____. ADisneylandBDepartment storesCWalmartDAmazon 22. How much do you pay for the park s 60th anniversary edition? A$7.95B$19.95C$5D$30 23. What is one piece of the author's advice on breakfast? AYou had better eat at Disneyland. BYou can eat at a local restaurant. CYou should prepare it well at home . DYou can ask the hotel to supply it for free. 分值: 6分查看题⽬解析 > 2 B While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things, they miss out on ordinary things that we all take for granted—being able to walk on firm ground, hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pizza. Though not much can be done about the first two things, there may soon be a solution to the third one, thanks to this cool 3-D pizza printer! About a year ago, NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor, a 3-D technology expert, to build a device that would allow astronauts to make pizza on demand. The mechanical engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities that looked, tasted and even smelled like pizza made in common ovens. Late last year, the engineer presented a video of his first prototype(原型)that begins by creating a single slice of dough(⾯团)that is cooked and printed at the same time. Then comes the tomato “sauce”—a mix of tomato powder, oil and water and finally, a protein slice that looks like cheese. While the video doesn’t show the baking process, the inventor says that once the pizza is printed, it can be ready to be consumed in 7 seconds. While the pie in the video looks delicious enough to attract any pizza lover, Anjan Contractor is far from ready for astronauts. That’s because he still has to find a solution to make the food container in the printer last for 30 years. Though that may sound unrealistic, actually it is not. Anjan Contractor believes that the only way that is possible is that the water is removed from all the ingredients and then they are reduced to the powder form. This, as you can imagine, will not be so easy. But, while the printer may not be ready for space, it certainly looks ready enough for people on earth. Hopefully, NASA and Contractor will consider selling it to those not fortunate enough to go to Mars! 24. Why does the author mention the things that astronauts in space cannot do? ATo ask us not to take common things for granted. BTo show they live a difficult life there. CTo show their life is boring in space. DTo introduce the topic of the text. 25. NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor mainly to ________. Acreate some new type of 3-D printer Battract more companies to work for NASA Chelp astronauts in space enjoy fresh pizza one day Dproduce pizza in large quantities to earn great profits 26. The biggest challenge that Anjan Contractor is faced with now is probably that ________. Ahe has no money left to go on with his research Bthe pizza doesn't seem appetizing to pizza lovers Che has no way to make pizza that can last for thirty years Dhe cannot make the food container last for decades 27. What's the best title of the passage? ANASA is trying its best to help astronauts eat better BAstronauts may soon be able to enjoy steaming hot pizza CNASA is working on making pizza for common people DA 3-D pizza printer has been used to make pizza 分值: 8分查看题⽬解析 > 3 C For thousands of years, people thought of glass as something beautiful to look at. Only recently have they come to think of it as something to look through. Stores display their goods in large glass windows. Glass bottles and jars that hold food and drink allow us to see the contents. Glass is used to make eyeglasses, microscopes, telescopes, and many other extremely useful and necessary objects. Until the Second World War, most of the glass used for optical(光学的)instruments was imported from Europe. However, during the war Americans could not get European glass, and they were forced to make their own. Therefore, new kinds of glasses were developed that had been previously unknown. These new effects were achieved by mixing other chemical elements with the sand. Some of these new glasses are very strong and can resist many kinds of shocks. Legend has it that a very hard glass was invented by a Roman who showed his discovery to the Emperor. When the Emperor saw the glass he feared that it would become more valuable than gold and sliver, making his treasure worthless. Therefore, he had the glassmaker killed, and the secret was not discovered again for hundreds of years. In the present century, safety glass was invented for use in modern cars and planes. Safety glass is made by placing a layer of plastic between two layers of plate glass. When the outside layer of glass is broken, the pieces do not scatter(散开)and injure people. Some glass of the type is strong enough to resist bullets(⼦弹). Although nowadays plastics have replaced glass under conditions where glass might be easily broken, there are new uses being developed, for the greatest advantage of glass is that its component(组成的)parts are inexpensive and can be found all over the world. 28. As time goes by, glass ________. Ais regarded as transparent Bis used to make things look pleasant Cis seen as more than decoration Dis widely used to replace steel in making containers 29. Why did Americans make their own glass during the Second World War? AThe war blocked the way of glass import. BThe glass made in Europe was out of date. CThey refused to use the European glass. DThey were able to make a new kind of glass. 30. Why does the author tell us the legend? ATo prove the Roman was the first inventor of hard glass. BTo support the Americans were as clever as the Romans. CTo givesome information about hard glass. DTo provide a historical event concerned with hard glass. 31. Why are new uses of glass being developed? ABecause glass is not as safe as plastics. BBecause glass is cheap and easily obtainable. CBecause glass is not as strong and durable as plastics. DBecause glass is more and more widely used. 分值: 8分查看题⽬解析 > 4 D The Hawaiian people did not celebrate Christmas before the arrival of Captain Cook in 1778. It was, however, the protestant missionaries(传教⼠)from New England who first arrived in 1820 that first introduced Christmas to the Hawaiian people. The missionaries reduced the Hawaiian language to written form, enabling the Hawaiian people to read and write in their own language. Many words for which there were no clear Hawaiian language equivalents(对应词)were translated phonetically. Let’s look at some key phrases that you may hear in Hawaii during the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday season. •Mele Kalikimaka — Merry Christmas. The words “Mele Kalikimaka” are a phonetic translation. When the missionaries and other Westerners first brought the custom of Christmas to the islands, the Hawaiians had difficulty pronouncing “Merry Christmas” and turned it into words that rolled more easily off their tongues. •Hau’oli Makahiki Hou —Happy New Year. The western Christmas and New Year fell during this same time of the year when the Hawaiians traditionally honored the earth for giving them plenty to eat. This period of resting and feasting was called Makahiki (mahkahHEEkee). It lasted for 4 months, and no wars or conflicts were allowed during this time. Because makahiki also means “year”, the Hawaiian phrase for “Happy New Year” became “Hau’oli (happy) Makahiki (year) Hou (new)”. •Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki Hou — Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. •Mahalo Nui Loa。
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。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman advise the man to do?A.Learn to use a new camera.B.Take the camera back to the shop.C.Clean the camera when taking pictures.2.Where will the woman probably live next year?A.In a rented room.B.In the dormitory.C.At home.3.What does the man not like about the blue shirt?A.Its style.B.Its colour.C.Its size.4.Who paid 2,330 dollars for a car?A.The woman.B.The man.C.Linda.5.What time is it by the man's watch?A.1:40.B.1:30.C.1:00.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或对白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置,听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题。
每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6.How much is a ticket?A.2 pounds.B.3 pounds.C.5 pounds.7.Why does the woman tell the man to get off the bus?A.They are at the last stop.B.They are at Woodford Green.C.The bus breaks down.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
2017年全国高考英语模拟试题(二)英语本试题共12页,满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
(原创:王海峰)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,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the T-shirt?A.$19.15B. $18.7C. $13.57答案是C。
1.What does the woman mean?A.She has got a nice camera with her.B. She likes taking photos very much.C. She doesn’t know how to take photos.2.What has happened to the woman?A. She’s caught in a rainstorm.B. She can’t get off her car.C. She is stuck in a traffic jam.3.Why did the woman reject the invitation?A. Because she will go to a museum.B. Because she’s going to get married.C. Because she will go to a wedding.4.How is the woman likely to go to the South Lake?A.On foot.B. By busC. By subway5.What’s the benefit of the double room?A. She can spend less money.B. Anyone can enter the room anytime.C. The man can enjoy the scenery outside.第二节(共15小题,每题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
河南省六市2017届高三第二次联考试题英语2017年河南省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。
3.第Ⅱ卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答,答案必须写在题目指定区域内相应的位置;如需改动,先划掉原的答案,然后再写上新的答案;不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
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。
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)英语试卷第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解(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.AIntroductionBlenheim Palace is one of the Europe’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 largest non-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 no w 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 pay? ________A.£6.5.B.£7.5.C.£l1.5.D.£13.BA 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 185years 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 1,011.5lbs, was pulled out of a river in Alabama in August of this year. 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 leg s.C.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 910pounds on average.D.They are the biggest alligators of all.27.What can be inferred from the passage? ________A.People’s understanding of American alligators may be changed.B.Rivers in Alabama must be full of such huge alligators.C.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 tradi tions 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 f orm 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 massive.B.Well-constructed.C.Unbelievable.D.Mysterious.29.According to Summ ers’ 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 Hittites.B.There was a serious shortage of water in ancient Anatolia.C.Lions were of great religious importance.D.The Hittites used to fight over water resources.31.What would be the best title of the text? ________A.The Hittite cuneiform.B.What were the lions intended for?C.A confusing archaeological find.D.Digging up lions.DThe 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 a metaphor(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 orresolve 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 over.D.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 mature.B.olive branches make people tired of war.C.war is typically very hard on the trees.D.people cannot take the time to nurture them while at war.34.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 level.B.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.What is a fair wage? 36 These are some of the questions the United Nations International Labour Organization(ILO) has recently investigated.With a global population of over seven billion, is it actually possible to measure an average amount? 37 Using the total wage bill from over seventy countries, they have multiplied the amounts by the number of earners in each country. The economists then tallied up the results and divided them by the total number across the world the result was a world average wage equivalent to $1,490 a month. 38This figure might seem very high because they calculated the amount using purchasing power parity dollars, which takes into account the fact that it is cheaper to live in some countries than others. 39 Calculating an average sum like this might not be a completely fair representation, but these figures do help us to understand how the world is developing, both economically, in the quality of life people are experiencing and their standard of living.But the result shows that the average wage is still relatively low and there remains a huge difference in levelsof affluence around the world. 40 Is this fair? For many, pay equality still seems very far out of reach. A.The ILO has now tried to work out the sums.B.The ILO used statistics from over 70 different countriesC.Why aren't more people in the world offered pay equality?D.That is approximately $75a day for a 20-day working month.E.Some people live on just two dollars a day, while others are earning more than a million dollars a year. F.When someone works for themselves, what are they called?G.The data also did not include the huge number of people who appear in poverty statistics or who are self-employed.第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)45.A.calls B.trips C.surveys D.contributions 46.A.cops B.doctors C.thieves D.officials 47.A.normally B.eventually C.actually D.finally 48.A.made up B.took up C.put up D.messed up 49.A.still B.even C.quite D.only 50.A.message B.secret C.story D.process 51.A.declined B.offered C.hesitated D.approved 52.A.license B.card C.paper D.ticket 53.A.spend B.leave C.take D.get 54.A.lent B.presented C.purchased D.rented 55.A.delighted B.annoyed C.disappointed D.amused 56.A.worth B.worthy C.personal D.special 57.A.moved B.changed C.turned D.appealed 58.A.honour B.respect C.alarm D.surprise 59.A.forgot B.threw C.left D.exposed 60.A.make B.achieve C.live D.realize第Ⅱ卷第三部分英语知识运用第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节:短文改错(10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文.文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处.每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改.增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词.删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉.修改:在错的词下划一横线,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限一词.2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分.Dear Mike,How are you doing these days?Aimed at providing a platform there students can have a chance to exchange and make use of their books, the annual campus books fair will soon held in our school. The fair will attract a huge crowd from the entirely school, who are to sell, purchase but exchange their second-hand books with their peers.As a regular visitor, I’ve found myself increasingly drawing by the fair. For one thing, the fair exhibits books of hundreds of type on diverse topics, motivating us to further develop their reading habits and help to broaden our horizons. For other, most books are sold at a low price than what the bookstores offer.Please let me to know if you have any suggestions on how to host such a book fair better.第二节书面表达(满分25分)近年来电信诈骗案件频发,前不久即将步入大学的徐玉玉还因此失去了年轻的生命,因此,学习和掌握一些应对电信诈骗的知识非常有必要.请以“How to deal with telecom fraud”为题写一篇文章.内容要点包括:1.电信诈骗的概念2.应对的具体措施参考词汇:电信诈骗:telecom fraud/scam 汇款: remit money要求:1.词数100左右2.注意语义连贯.英语试卷答案21~25.CBDAD 26~30.BADCA 31~35.BCBCC 36~40.CADGE41~45.ACBDB 46~50.ACDDC 51~55.BACDB 56~60.AADCB 61.hardship62.which63.depressed64.was walking65.being seen66.but67.my68.in69.What(ever)70.completely71.there改为where72.soon后加be73.entirely改为entire74.but改为and75.drawing改为drawn76.type改为types77.their改为our78.other改为another79.low改为lower80.删除me后的toHow to deal with telecom fraudThese days telecom fraud occurs frequently by means of telephones, text messages, the internet or false information with the purpose of cheating people of their money, which has caused great property loss to some people. The cheat usually asks you to remit money or transfer accounts. The following are some measures which, I think, may be of some help to you in preventing telecom fraud.First, don’t believe in the cheat. Whatever they say, don’t be fooled by them. Second, keep your personal information from others especially your ID number; otherwise you will easily fall to victim. Last but not the least, remember the saying “Money doesn’t grow on tree.” and be cautious about calls or short message from strangers.To conclude, if we raise awareness of self-protection, the cheats will never get anything.英语试卷解析23.D 细节理解题.根据倒数第三段第一句Blenheim is still the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and is therefore not open all year round (although the park is).可知因为第11代Marlborough公爵现在仍然居住在Blenheim Palace里面,所以Blenheim Palace并不是全年都开放.故D项正确.24.A 数字计算题.根据文章倒数第二段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.可知公园门票成年人£2.50,孩子£1.50.题干中2个成年人再加上一个孩子,共£6.5.故A正确.27.A 推理判断题.根据文章第四段最后一句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 185years old at the time of its death.可知美国短吻鳄可以活到70-80年,但这只鳄鱼却活了185年.那么人们对于美洲短吻鳄的理解要有所改变.故A项正确.31.B 标题概括题.根据文章第一段Two sculptures of life-size lions,....left the archaeologists with a mystery ——what were they intended for?可知考古学家发现了两只巨大的石狮子,但他们不知道为什么会有如此巨大的两只石狮子.文章就此话题展开叙述.AC项范围过大,不贴近文章.D项只涉及部分内容.B项与文章主题一致,且能够引起读者的兴趣.故B项正确.34.C 推理判断题.根据第三段最后一句In the modem era, the branch is usually metaphorical, rather than actual, not least because the plants can be a bit difficult to obtain.可知现代人们通常使用橄榄枝表示隐喻,并且这种树还很难找到.故C项正确.35.C 根据文章最后一段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.可知“伸出橄榄枝”经常被用来表示解决争端,但这样做需要勇气,因为人们首先要承认自己做错了事.故C项正确.37.A 据横线前句“With a global population of over seven billion, is it actually possible to measure an average amount?”提出世界人口很多,可能测试出评价工资的准确数字吗?再根据横线后句“Using the total wage bill from over seventy countries, they have multiplied the amounts by the number of earners in each country.”可知人们已经算出了这一数字.横线句应该说明哪一个组织做了这项工作,故A项“The ILO has now tried to work out the sums.”符合题意.44.D 考查上下文串联.动词stay逗留;look看;walk步行;park停车;本句是作者的回忆,他记得自己前一天就是把车停在这里.动词park与the car语义项搭配.故D项正确.45.B 考查名词辨析.短语make trips to前往...;名词survey调查;contribution贡献;作者找不到车,认为警察把他的车拖走了,于是他前往拖车的地方,并去了警察局询问是否有警察拖走他的车.故B正确.46.A 考查上下文串联.根据后句I couldn’t find it anywhere and the cops decided th at it was....可知在拖车的地方没有我的车,我的车并不是警察拖走的.而是被偷了.名词“cops”是“policeman”的另一说法.故A正确. 47.C 考查副词辨析.副词normally正常地;eventually最后;actually实际上;finally最后;到处都找不到我的车,最后警察判定实际上我的车被偷了.故C项正确.48.D 考查动词短语.短语make up化妆,编造,弥补,组成;take up占据,从事于,开始做;put up搭建,留宿;mess up 搞砸,混乱;在我处理好这一切以后,我感觉这一天真是搞砸了.D项符合上下文.49.D 考查语法结构.副词only和不定式连用表示意料之外的结果.当我去租车的时候,发现我的驾照随着我的车都不见了.故D项正确.50. C 考查常识.名词message信息,secret秘密;story故事,情况;process过程;我的驾照随着车子都被偷走了,我就把整个事情告诉租车公司的人.这属于常识情况.故C项正确.56.A 考查形容词辨析.形容词worth值得的;worthy有价值的;personal个人的,私人的;special特别的;B项后面不能直接加名词,而worth后面可以直接加名词,如be worth 50yuan.本句表示虽然这一天遇见了很多不如意的事情,但这位陌生人的善意帮助让我感觉这一切都是值得的.故A项符合句意.57.A 考查上下文串联.动词move感动;这个陌生人的善意感动了我,我决定也要给别人带来类似的意料之外的惊喜,于是我给我的同事们带了巧克力.故A项符合上下文串联.64.was walking 考查时态.本句在叙述高中某一天正在发生的事情,所以使用过去进行时.65.being seen 考查动名词.介词at的后面要接名词或动名词做宾语,且动词see和主语I构成被动关系,所以使用动名词被动语态being seen做宾语.66.but 考查连词.句意:我感觉到他从身边经过,但他一直走到我的面前.我没有想到他会走到我的面前,上下文是转折关系,所以使用but连接这两句.67.my 考查所有格.横线后面有名词nerves,说明横线处应该使用所有格my修饰nerves.5.drawing改为drawn 考查非谓语动词.动词find的宾语myself与动词draw构成被动关系,所以使用过去分词drawn作为宾语补足语.句意:我发现我自己也被这次书会吸引了.6.type改为types 考查名词单复数.形容词短语“hundreds of成千上万的”通常修饰可数名词复数名词,所以本句使用复数名词types.。
河南省商丘市柘城县2017年高中英语第二次模拟试题(扫描版)2017年九年级二模测试试卷英语听力部分一、听力理解第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案,。
每段对话读两遍。
1. M: Excuse me, where are the novels?W: Let me see…Er, they’re over there. Turn left there, and then right. They are next to the dictionaries.M: Thank you.2. M: What shall we eat for lunch?W: How about going out to eat?M: Good idea. Let’s try the new restaurant near KFC.3. M: Mum, will it be sunny this afternoon? I want to go to the park with Johnny.W: I don’t think so.You see the clouds. The weather reporter said it would rain. You’d better take your umbrella.4. W: What a bad day!M: Why? What happened, Tina?W: My computer broke down again! This is the third time this week. And I need to search for some information on the Internet.M: Don’t worry. You can use my new iPad.5. W: Where do you want to go next month, Dick?M: I want to go to Hainan. I can surf there.W: How will you go there?M: I’ll go there by plane.第二节听下面几段对话或独白。
河南省商丘市2017届高三第二次模拟英语试题第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。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman advise the man to do?A.Learn to use a new camera.B.Take the camera back to the shop.C.Clean the camera when taking pictures.2.Where will the woman probably live next year?A.In a rented room.B.In the dormitory.C.At home.3.What does the man not like about the blue shirt?A.Its style.B.Its colour.C.Its size.4.Who paid 2,330 dollars for a car?A.The woman.B.The man.C.Linda.5.What time is it by the man's watch?A.1:40.B.1:30.C.1:00.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或对白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置,听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题。
每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6.How much is a ticket?A.2 pounds.B.3 pounds.C.5 pounds.7.Why does the woman tell the man to get off the bus?A.They are at the last stop.B.They are at Woodford Green.C.The bus breaks down.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8.What did an Italian waiter teach the man to do?A.Say some words in Italian.B.Read Italian newspaper.C.Write in Italian.9.Where did the man spend the last day?A.In a museum.B.In a garden.C.In his hotel.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.How does the man feel now?A.Angry.B.Worried.C.Surprised.11.What do we know about the man's brother?A.He is the only one making money in the family.B.He is taken as a poor worker by his boss.C.He is afraid that he will go to his ruin.12.What will the woman do for the man?A.Ask her father to find a job for his brother.B.Ask her father to call the president of the factory.C.Pay a visit to the president of the factory.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.Who helped the woman learn to ride a horse when she was young?A.Her father.B.Her elder brother.C.Her father's friends.14.What does the woman say about riding a horse?A.It's competitive at most times.B.It's different from racing a horse.C.It's safer than racing a horse.15.What does the woman think of putting money on a horse in a race?A.It's a big waste.B.It's a way to earn money.C.It's a kind of competition.16.What will the speakers probably do next?A.Watch a race.B.Try to ride a horse.C.Go down onto the track.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.How long did the speaker study French in high school?A.For about one year.B.For about two years.C.For about three years.18.What was a big challenge for the speaker when he first arrived in France?A.How to really understand what the France were saying.B.How to make himself understood by the french.C.How to catch up with his French class.19.Where did the speaker meet two young French guys?A.On the plane.B.On the bus.C.On the train.20.What can we learn about the speaker from the talk?A.He was a top student in high school.B.He won't travel with the British friend again.C.He has made big progress in his French.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,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AGrowing up in one of the poorest,most crime-ridden communities,being raised by a single mother who didn't finish 3rd grade,and attending "the most dysfunctional(家庭不健全的)public school district",I was not expected much by others and had to expect something of myself.On my 13th birthday,I bought a poster of Harvard to hang in my room.Being at Harvard became what I dreamed about: I saw myself attending class in Sanders Theater,studying in Widener Library and eating in Annenberg Hall. Even when my electricity was cut off and I woke up at 5:30 am to pitch blackness,I knew that my poster of Harvard was still hanging only two feet away from me.I'd begin my day by asking myself these two questions,"What do I want in my life?" and "Are the things I am doing today going to get me closer to that life?".Reminding myself of my goal each day made it easy to say no to the same choices I saw my peers making. Asking myself those questions gave me the courage so I could ask for feedback on my application essays; it gave me the energy to study just one more hour when my friends were asleep; and it gave me the determination to submit just one more scholarship application after I had already been turned down many times.Every day I could feel myself getting closer to my goal as my writing got better,my SAT score increased,and my scholarship checks started coming in.On March 31st,2011,an email arrived from Harvard.The first word was "Congratulations!".A month later,Harvard flew me up to visit the campus where I got to see inside Sanders Theater, tour Widener Library and eat dinner in Annenberg Hall.Who you are today is the result of the decisions you made yesterday,and who you will be tomorrow will be the result of the choices you make today.Who do you want to be tomorrow?21.Why did the author hang a poster of Harvard in his room?A.To warn himself not to waste time.B.To learn more about the university.C.To decorate his room.D.To remind himself to fight for his dream.22.Paragraph 3 mainly talks about .A.the choices the author madeB.how the author strived for the goalC.what the author wanted to getD.the difficulties in applying for scholarships23.What was the author's final result?A.He was admitted to Harvard.B.He visited Harvard.C.He got a job in Harvard.D.He made a speech in Harvard.24.From this passage,we can learn that .A.all that glitters is not goldB.it's never too late to mendC.time and tide wait for no manD.nothing is too difficult if you put your heart into itBProduction Name: 2.54mm double row Pin HeaderFOB Reference Price: US $ 0.5 / piece (Min.order quantity: 200 pieces)Supply Ability: 20000 pieces per dayPort: ShanghaiCompany & Product Informationl.Shanghai Zhouri Electronics Co.,Ltd was established in 1993; it is a company specializing in producing and selling connectors,terminal blocks and flat wire.The company has its own base from trade to production.After over twenty years efforts,the company starts taking shape and the production specifications have reached more than 12,000 kinds.In 2008,the company successfully passed ISO9001:2008 quality management system certification.Some products are UL,CE,CQC certified.It is a governing member and vice president of Shanghai Electronic Chamber of Commerce.Its own brands include: KaisiMa,KangSima (KSM) and FeiErDing.2.Product information: 8000 products of the company are spot supply,also undertake special goods customized plug-in terminal.3.Distribution and agency: The products are widely applied to communication,power,security,industrial control, automotive,instruments and meters,home appliances and other areas.4.The company follows the philosophy of good faith and quality,and returning the customers for the maximum preferential price as concept.Packaging & Shipping1.Take strong bags /boxes /cartons for package,in order to reduce the damage during the shipments.Tape and reel packing,Clamshell packing,Pallet packing etc are available.2.Delivery method: by sea,by air,or express such as DHL/TNT/UPS etc...3.Delivery time: normally 7-15 days for most countries,could be negotiable when order is urgent.25.This passage is .A.an introduction of domestic devicesB.a product instruction for foreignersC.an advertisement for oversea customersD.a guideline for shopping online26.From the passage,we can include that .A.people can order the product in any quantityB.this product can withstand AC 2000 voltsC.the brand name of this product is KaisiMaD.this product is made of PBT material27.Which is the obvious advantage of Zhouri Company?A.It is an influential company and has rich product specifications.B.It has fast delivery and good after-sale service.C.It has advanced technology and low price of products.D.Its products have good design and quality.CYour next car might drive itself. "The technology is essentially here," former US president Barack Obama told reporters.After years of trials on city streets,driverless cars are now nearing the live phase.Most experts think driverless cars will be on the road by 2020 or before.Yet we have barely begun to think about how they will revolutionize our lives,revamp(改造)our cities and destroy tens of millions of jobs.Above all,driverless cars will bring us enormous benefits: it is expected that accidents will be reduced by around 90 per cent; pollution and carbon emissions will drop; people will save fortunes by ditching their cars; driverless cars will hardly ever need to park in city centers and cities can therefore convert parking spaces into parks.On the other hand,driverless cars will bring catastrophe.Over the next 20 years,the mostly low-skilled men who now drive trucks,taxis and buses will see their jobs decimated.Instead of taxi drivers setting Uber cars on fire,we could see taxi and Uber drivers get together to set driverless cars on fire.Or think of insurers,many of whom now get about half their revenues from automobile insurance.Warren Buffett,who owns the auto insurers Geico,says, “Anything that sharply reduces traffic accidents would be wonderful.But we would not be holding a party.We could almost become an insurer without insurance.” Governments and cities,too,will lose revenues from parking,speeding fines and petroltaxes.Carmakers are especially scared.Driverless cars might be made by technology companies such as Apple,Baidu and Google.Imagine the impact on Germany,where the automotive sector is the largest industry.There may be a clash ahead mostly between car companies and technology companies.Carmakers want people to keep buying and driving their own cars.By contrast,technology companies will lobby(游说)governments to favour driverless cars.Dramatic change is coming,but governments have barely begun thinking about it.Obama is a rare politician even to have mentioned driverless cars.Only 6 per cent of the biggest US cities have factored them into their long-term planning.Most mayors and transport ministers are preoccupied with next week.28.The best title for this passage can be .A.Driverless Cars,a Controversial InventionB.Driverless Cars will Greatly Affect the FutureC.Welcome Driverless Cars to CitiesD.Driverless Cars will Arouse Conflicts29.The words of Warren Buffett mean that .A.driverless cars don't bring good to insurersB.driverless cars will promote the insurance industryC.driverless cars needn't pay for insuranceD.the insurance company shouldn't hold a party30.From the passage,we can infer that .A.driverless cars will bring more jobsernments will not support driverless carsC.authorities haven't gotten prepared for the driverless carsD.driverless cars won't replace traditional cars soon31.Why are carmakers especially scared?A.Because technology companies will produce driverless cars.B.Because carmakers own advanced technology.C.Because driverless cars will make drivers out of work.D.Because driverless car industry has less profit.DDidi Chuxing,a ride-sharing company,was praised by Fortune magazine in 2016.According to the magazine,it is changing the world with its environmentally friendly solution to getting around in major cities.Didi estimated that its carpooling services helped reduce total car trips in the country by l million a day,which saved 500 million liters of gas and cut 13.5 million tons of carbon emissions per day.Didi is just one example of the "sharing economy".The sharing economy is one in which people exchange goods and services,usually using an online marketplace.Other similar companies include Airbnb and Couch-surfing, which allow people to rent out their homes,and similar ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft.All of these services are possible because many people are realizing that they have underused lions of people have started renting out their underused personal assets online to earn extra money.They rent their apartments while they are away for the weekend,lend people their cars for money and even sell their spare time.The sharing economy has not only saved money and resources,but also created new job and income opportunities for people.For example,some people don't necessarily spend money to have clear title to a vehicle,but they want to be able to use one.By some agencies,like Didi,they can get the use of a car only paying small rent and a fixed commission fee.Technology has helped to reduce costs,making sharing assets cheaper and easier than ever and therefore possible on a much larger scale.Before the Internet,renting a raincoat from someone else was possible,but it was usually more trouble than it was worth.Now websites like Airbnb,RelayRides and Snapgoods match up owners and renters.Online reviews and ratings usually posted by both people who participate in a transaction build up trust. Online payment systems deal with the money.The sharing economy is the latest example of the Internet's value to customers.This model is now big enough for regulators and companies to have woken up to it.That is a sign of its great potential.32.The example of Didi Company is mainly to show .A.riding-sharing companies are the most popularB.Didi company has gained large profitsC.sharing economy is an environmentally friendly solutionD.sharing economy has had a great influence on society33.What is the meaning of the phrase “have clear title to” in the 4th paragraph?A.Drive.B.Register.C.Advertise.D.Possess.34.What play/plays a key factor in promoting sharing economy?A.Technology development.B.Society needs.C.Private assets.D.Economic demand.35.What is the author's attitude towards sharing economy?A.Doubtful.B.Oppositive.C.Supportive.D.Unconcerned.笫二节(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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。