广东省揭阳市2017届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题

惠州市2017届高三第二次调研考试英语2016.10 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分120分（最终成绩按总分135分进行折算），考试用时120分钟。

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。

2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。

3. 全部答案应在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

4. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第I卷第二部分阅读理解（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。

AFlying can be fun and exciting, no matter what you choose to do. But have you ever thought about what happens on the plane?Here are some of the most interesting things that happen.Do planes drop human waste while in flight?When you flush a toilet on a plane at an altitude of 30,000 feet, there must be a question on your mind: “Is this about to land on a farmer’s house?”Take it easy. A plane’s toilets cannot be emptied in the sky. The waste is stored in tanks on board and can only be operated by the ground crew.However, why is news like “blue ice falling out of a plane” reported? Is blue ice human waste? Stories about blue ice are true but rarely happen. The FAA said some lavatory holding tanks have a blue chemical inthem. If a tank leaks high in the air, the water freezes once it hits the outside air, and melts before it lands on the ground.Is turbulence (颠簸) dangerous?It’s scary, uncomfort able and spills your drink. But is turbulence something you really need to worry about?Absolutely not. It’s part of flying, and it isn’t dangerous. Turbulence is caused when two masses of air hit one another at different speeds. Wind, thunderstorms and closeness to mountains are all possible reasons. Despite how dangerous it feels, turbulence won’t crash your plane. Even in extremely rough air, the wing is not going to break off.Why are plane windows round?If you have traveled by plane before, you may have noticed that every plane window has a round design. This isn’t to make the plane look good. It’s for the safety of everyone on board.As the airplane flies higher and higher, the outside atmospheric pressure gets lower and lower. In the end, the pressure inside the plane becomes greater than the pressure outside. At this time, windows that can resist pressure are needed.Square windows can crack. The different pressure inside and outside put stress on the right angles. However, rounded corners help to reduce these stresses by spreading them around the window.21. It can be learned from the passage that________.A. passengers’ waste falls onto the land directB. blue ice frequently falls out of planesC. blue ice from a plane is a great safety threatD. passengers’ waste is dealt with on the ground22. According to the passage, turbulence________.A. is very dangerousB. seldom happens during flyingC. may crash a planeD. can be caused for many reasons23. The plane window has a round design for the purpose of _________.A. economyB. securityC. beautyD. convenience24. The passage is meant to ________.A. tell us some interesting facts about flyingB. inform us of flying safety tipsC. warn us of the danger of flyingD. introduce us the design of a planeBChinese colleges have come up with an unusual way to help freshmen settle in. They turn their gyms into campsites for moms and dads, some of whom have traveled thousands of miles across the country, to say goodbye.For the past five years, Tianjin University in northern China has provided free accommodation for parents in what it calls "tents of love". Other schools let parents sleep on mats in school gymnasiums."Going to college is a life moment and my parents didn’t want to miss that," said Zhang Jinqi, a freshman at Tianjin University majoring in applied chemistry. His parents traveled with him on the 19-hour train journey from Jiangxi province in southern China.Images of schools gyms packed with parents have been widely shared on Chinese social media prompting a debate on whether China’s only children are too coddled.Some have voiced criticism of Tianjin University, saying that they think both the parents and the children should be more independent.Xiong Bingqi, the deputy director of think-tank 21st Century Education Research Institute，thinks the problem is overstated. "It has always been a problem in China that at the start of every school year, colleges are packed with parents who come along to drop off their children and stay with them," he said. "For some families, it’s their way to celebrate the first-ever family member who’s able to go to college," Xiong added. "There’s nothing wrong with sharing the happiness."Zhang’s father said the decision to escort their son was a no-brainer. He and his wife are among the many "campers" who sleep in the 550 temporary tents set up in the Tianjin University gym."My child has lots of luggage and we also want to go travel," said his father Zhang Yonghui. "The hotels nearby are fully booked so I had to sleep in the tents."Their son also shrugged off the criticism although he said he was looking forward to living on his own for the first time. "Being accompanied by my parents doesn’t mean I’m spoiled."25. Zhang Jinqi thought his parents accompanied him to his university mainly because _____.A. they wanted to go to travel in TianjinB. they wanted to help him with his luggageC. they wanted to witness his important life momentD. they doubted his independence26. Xiong Bingqi thinks going to college with parents’ company ______.A. is not such a serious problem as people thinkB. is a chance for freshmen to travel with their parentsC. is a long-lasting problem to be solvedD. is not good for the freshmen to build up their independence27. The underlined phrase “shrugged off” probably means_________.A. was in favor ofB. thought nothing ofC. was ashamed ofD. was concerned about28. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. “Tents of love” is widely criticized.B. Chinese only children are too spoiled.C. There are different opinions on “tents of love”.D. Chinese college education is faced with a big challenge.CTimes are a little tough at our house right now. Neither of us makes a lot of money, but years of experience have taught us how to walk between the raindrops and make it from one month to the next with a fair amount of grace. I cook a lot at home, more when we're facing lean times. When I know that I have to keep us fed on not much money, I fall back on my grandmother's recipes. She taught me to cook.When I was a kid, my twin brother and I spent long summer weeks and Christmas vacations with my mother's parents in the mountains of North Carolina. Rather than go hunting with my grandfather on frozen mornings, I found myself more and more in the kitchen with my grandmother, watching her making a lemon cheese pie with her soft hands.My great-grandmother died when my grandmother was 11 years old. As the eldest daughter, she wasexpected to take on all of the housework while attending school. Throughout the Great Depression, she learned how to make a little food go a long way. Vegetables were cheap, so she cooked a lot of them, mostly only using small amounts of meat for seasoning. Roast beef was a twice-a-month luxury, but there was nothing she couldn't do with a chicken, every part of it. Nothing went to waste.Now I understand that her food was sacred（神圣的）. I feel connected to my grandmother and to hundreds of years of family when I'm in my kitchen making country food. In the delicious smells is a long tale of victory over hard times, of conquering starvation—of not just surviving, but finding joy and pleasure in every meal of every day.From grandmother I learned to take real satisfaction in feeding people. My grandmother would beam with pleasure over a heavily laden table and say：“Do you know what this would cost at the rest aurant？”I never knew what restaurant in particular she had in mind, but I knew that the question was totally not fair, because no restaurant anywhere can cook like a grandmother. But now, thanks to her guidance and years of practice, I can.29. According to the passage, the author cooks a lot at home because__________.A. she wants to try out her grandmother’s recipesB. she is quite particular about foodC. the food in restaurants is unhealthyD. she and her husband are embarrassed financially30. According to the passage, the author’s grandmother__________.A. learnt to cook because of the Great DepressionB. was good at cooking as well as careful in budgetingC. preferred chicken to beefD. had to walk a long way to learn cooking in a restaurant31. It can be inferred from the passage that the author___________.A. liked to compare her grandmother’s food with that in restaurantsB. learnt something more precious than cooking from her grandmotherC. hasn’t found the joy in cooking though she can cook like her grandmotherD. feels connected to her grandmother when making country food in the kitchen32. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Cook like my grandmotherB. My grandmother’s sacred foodC. My grandmother’s recipeD. Joy and pleasure in cookingDThe city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang province is a frequent headline. As a major tourist attraction in China, there were so many tourists during last year’s hottest travel seasons th at most of them see only the top of each other’s heads rather than one of the many sights. Hangzhou is also famous for creativity and famous people, being home to Internet giants such as the Alibaba Group and Net Ease.However, the city has never drawn so much attention as it did in September, when the G20 Summit welcomed heads of the world’s 20 major economies and international organizations. For two days, they discussed topics including strengthened policy coordination, building new paths for growth, effective economic and financial governance, as well as strong world trade and investment.On the night of Sept 4, the city also entertained its guests and audience from around the world with a marvelous party directed by Zhang Yimou. The show, entitled Symphony on West Lake is based on Zhang Yimou’s Impressions of West Lake, an astonishing performance that takes place right on the surface of the water, combining music, dance, and light effects all against the backdrop of nature.Influential discus sions and attractive shows may be enough to draw the world’s attention toward Hangzhou, and for young people around the world, the G20 summit has more to offer. It is a global event that they can take part in as volunteers, to develop their communication skills. It is a multicultural dialogue, affecting these young people’s future career; it motivates and inspires youths of different cultures to exchange ideas; it even helps young Chinese people to learn more about their own culture. And these reasons are what are drawing the notice of young people toward the G20 summit.33. What has been discussed in the G20 Summit according to the passage?A. New policy of political growthB. International cooperation of economic developmentC. Exploration of outer spaceD. Communication of worldwide culture34. Which can be inferred from the passage?A. Most tourists enjoyed Hangzhou sights last year.B. Hangzhou drew the most attention for its beauty.C. Hangzhou is a city of entertainment.D. The marvelous party was probably held outdoors.35. What can be learnt from the last paragraph?A. The G20 Summit was only intended to benefit Hangzhou.B. The Summit volunteers were Chinese young people.C. The Summit will influence the young people a lot.D. V olunteers came to the Summit to learn about 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。

揭阳一中2014—2015学年高一级(95届)第二学期第二次阶段考试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节听力理解（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Conversation 11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Plans for the weekendB. Plans for work.C. The weather.2. When are they leaving?A. Around 8:00 on Saturday morning.B. Around 8:00 on Sunday morning.C. It hasn’t been decided yet.Conversation 23. What does Mary like most?A. Going hiking.B. Traveling.C. Listening to music.4. How will the woman contact Malia?A. Send an e-mail to her.B. Call her.C. Go to her in person.Conversation 35. Why is the woman unhappy?A. Her friend gets angry with her.B. She lost her good friend’s book.C. She couldn’t afford her friend’s book.6. What did the woman want to do at first?A. Buy a new book.B. Say sorry.C. Call her friend.Conversation 47. How long does it take the woman to fly to Sweden?A. Fourteen hours.B. Fifteen hours.C. Sixteen hours.8. What problem did the woman come across during the flight?A. There were no seats.B. She couldn’t sleep well.C. The ticket was too expensive.9. Who did the woman travel with?A. Her husband.B. Her friend.C. Her parents.Conversation 510. Where is Adam now?A. In New York.B. At the post office.C. At home.11. What are the speakers packing up?A. Shirts and trousers.B. Sweaters and coats.C. Pants and coats.12. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Send clothes to Adam.B. Go to New York.C. Pack clothes for Tom.Conversation 613. Where did the woman go yesterday?A. The sports center.B. The public park.C. Lisa’s home14. How often does the woman play tennis during holiday?A. Twice a week.B. At least three time a week.C. Four times a week.15. What is the man’s favorite sport?A. Tennis.B. Table tennis.C. Basketball.第二节听取信息听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡上标号为16~20的空格中。

2017年汕头市普通高考第二次模拟考试英语试题第二部分阅读理解（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。

AHotel rooms come in a variety of styles and price ranges. Despite differences m decoration and price, one thing most hotels have in common is a set of rules. Failure to obey these rules can result in fees or fines to cover hotel room damages, removal from the hotel or possibly even arrest.SmokingSome hotels are completely non-smoking. Some hotels designate smoking and non-smoking rooms. If you smoke in a non-smoking room, you will likely be fined hundreds of dollars and possibly asked to leave.Number of GuestsMost regular hotel rooms are designed for two adults. If you have more than two people staying in the room, the hotel will likely charge an additional fee for each extra guest, though some hotels let children stay free. Do not put more than four adults in the room unless the hotels policy permits that many people. Or you might be fined or removed from the hotelHotel Reservations RequirementsMost hotels require a major credit card to reserve the room. You can pay cash at the end of your stay, but do not be surprised if there is a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay. Most hotels authorize a security deposit on your card to cover any possible damages to the room. Once the hotel confirms that the room is undamaged and that you do not break any hotel policies, your security deposit will be refunded.Breaking the LawYou cannot break the law in your hotel room, just as you cannot break the law in your own home or in public. Do not do drugs or commit any other criminal act in the hotel room. If you do, you will likely be arrested.NoiseMost hotels have a noise policy you must obey. If you are being too loud you will usually get a warning. If the noise continues and more complaints are issued, you will likely be kicked out of the hotel, regardless of what time it is.21. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To advertise the hotel roomsB. To show some rules of hotel roomsC. To warn the customersD. To offer some tips of living in hotel roomsA. make too much noise continuallyB. smoke without permissionC. have one extra guest to stayD. break the law23. Why is there a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay?A. Because the hotels may use the money to pay for possible damages caused by you.B. Because the hotels want to confirm whether you have money.C. Because the hotels need a major credit card to pay for the rent.D. Because the hotels need to authorize a security deposit.B“You will be in my heart forever. Without you, there are only emptiness and desert in my life...” This is a line from a heartfelt poem Feng Duan wrote to his fiancee Chen Lianfang in 1955.Feng is now 94 and Chen 90, and they have been married for more than half a century. Feng, an academic atthe Chinese Academy of Sciences, may not be a professional poet but for 64 years, Feng has written countless love poems to his wife. On every important anniversary or festival, Feng would send a poem to Chen. In 1978, when Chen’s cancer surgery succeeded, Feng created more than ten poems to celebrate his wife’s recovery. Chen used a red suitcase to store these love poems. The academic has also translated many English, French and German poems into classical Chinese.The couple was introduced to each other by a common friend in 1953 and Feng sent two paper copies of poems to Chen as a gift.“As long as I think of you, a beam of sunshine lights up my heart,” Feng wrote.Chen recalled the first time Feng invited her to his dormitory to have a cup of tea and she thought the cup was made of frosted glass. As the two became closer, Chen often visited the academic’s dorm. She realized that the cup was the only one poor Feng owned. The opaque (不透明的) cup was not frosted glass but common glass stained with toothpaste.Later she bought many clothes and even a stove for Feng, making a nice change from the single man s life. Feng’s marriage to Chen brought more happiness and now Chen still looks after Feng’s daily needs.A. 32B. 30C. 28D. 2625. What change did Chen bring to Feng?A. Chen made a great difference to Feng’s daily life.B. Chen changed Feng’s academic life greatly.C. Chen wrote a lot of poems to Feng.D. Chen introduced a lot of friends to Feng.26. What can we learn from the passage?A. Chen and Feng happened to meet each other on the campus.B. Feng wrote many poems in different languages.C. Chen cherished the poems Feng wrote to her.D. Feng liked his opaque cup so much.A. how a famous poet writes love poems to his wifeB. how the love poems join two hearts togetherC. how important love poems are in the marriageD. how the love poems make the couple famousCFor over 2000 years, the good old iron horseshoe has remained the only reliable footwear f horses, but an Austrian company is ready to “take the horse out of the Iron Age” with the world’s first equine(似马的) running shoes, the Megasus Horserunners.Charly Forstner, the founder of Megasus, learned that over 50% of horses that , put down suffered from severe hoof (蹄) and leg problems. 20 years ago, he decided to devote his life to coming up with a better alternative to the iron horseshoe. Recently he created truly revolutionary-clip-on running shoes for horses.While the iron horseshoe is known for its durability and adjustability it also has some serious flaws-it’s heavy, restricts movement, has no shock absorption, channels heat and cold to the inner hoof, and the need for nailing can destroy the hoof horn. But finding hoof boots that don’t rub on a horse, leg and hoof, are easy to put on and remove, and stay on all kinds of terrain(地形), can be a real struggle. The Megasus Horserunners claim to combine all the qualities of both choices, while getting rid of the downsides.“The innovative Megasus Horserunners o ffer many advantages. They are lightweight, can be adjusted individually, easy to put on, and offer protection without permanence,” a Megasus press release states.“It can also stay put in all kinds of terrain including mud and water plus it allows the ho of to be flexible. Theproduct is also designed to protect the sole from bruising, cracking and other injuries by offering shock absorption. It does not accumulate snow, dirt or mud and is easy to clean.”After successful tests, Megasus sought to raise some money for production through crowdfunding online, asking for 100,00. Finally, they managed to raise 169,136. The first Megasus Horserunners are scheduled to beshipped in July 2017.28. Forstner decided to change the iron horseshoe because .A. he wanted to increase his fame.B. he found the iron horseshoe made horses suffer.C. his company asked him to invent a new horseshoe.D. he was an animal welfare inspector.29. Which of the following is close to the underlined word “flaw” in Para. 4?A. lossB. mistakeC. disadvantageD. inconvenience30. How did Megasus get their fund to produce their products?A. They collected money on a platform online.B. They raised money among their campaigners.C. They borrowed money from the local banks.D. They launched a campaign in the market.31. From the passage, we can infer .A. the Megasus Horserunners can only allow horses to run in mud and water.B. the Megasus Horserunners won great popularity on the Internet.C. the Megasus Horseruuners made it easy for horses to hurt their hooves.D. the Megasus Horseruuners can clip-on to the horse’s hooves automatically.DFaison worked in the state of Florida as a lawyer for large companies until 2012, when he moved to Virginia to start a farm business. But now, instead of raising crops, he is raising the earnings of local farmers.Faison seems at ease with life on a farm. Members of his family have been farming for many years. When his grandparents died, he and his brothers and sisters inherited their farm. He says that began the process of trying to decide what they were going to do with it.Four years ago, Faison left his job as a lawyer in Miami and returned to the family farm in Virginia. Slowly, he began to learn about the economic issues farmers face.“A lot of small farmers are struggling. And they’re working very hard, but they’re not able to drive the income from farming to make it economically viable.”Faison said he met with several farmers who raise animals naturally-in other words, they do not give them hormones (激素) or antibiotics (抗生素).After the meetings, Faison created a company called Milton’s Local，named for his grandfather. Today, his work day is very different from his work as a lawyer.Milton’s Local sells and transports all-natural meat from local farms to stores and restaurants. Faison says the company helps farmers increase their earnings, supports the local economy and satisfies the buyers of these meat products.Milton’s Local products have been sold at the Arlington store for more than a yean People like the products, not just because they are natural but because they come from local farms.That is good news for James Faison. He now works with more than 30 small farms in Virginia and North Carolina. He hopes Milton’s Local will expand，become more profitable and help more small farmers.32. Why did Faison abandon his job as a lawyer?A. Because he was tired of being a lawyer.B. Because he was attempting to do something with their family farm.C. Because his grandparents asked him to help on their family farm.D. Because he was worried about his brothers and sisters to inherit their farm.33. What problem did Faison find about farmers?A. Farmers can’t make great profits in farming.B. Farmers can’t spend much on food.C. Farmers can’t struggle on their farms.D. Farmers can’t feed animals naturally.34. Faison set up the Milton’s Local to.A. help increase his earningB. save the local economyC. make a good bridge between customers and farmersD. help farmers sell their products35. Where can we find this passage?A. In a poster.B. In a novel.C. In a history book.D. In a life magazine.第二节第三节（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。

广东省汕头市2017届高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（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.AHotel rooms come in a variety of styles and price ranges. Despite differences m decoration and price, one thing most hotels have in common is a set of rules. Failure to obey these rules can result in fees or fines to cover hotel room damages, removal from the hotel or possibly even arrest.SmokingSome hotels are completely non-smoking. Some hotels designate smoking and non-smoking rooms. If you smoke in a non-smoking room, you will likely be fined hundreds of dollars and possibly asked to leave.Number of GuestsMost regular hotel rooms are designed for two adults. If you have more than two people staying in the room, the hotel will likely charge an additional fee for each extra guest, though some hotels let children stay free. Do not put more than four adults in the room unless the hotels policy permits that many people. Or you might be fined or removed from the hotel.Hotel Reservations RequirementsMost hotels require a major credit card to reserve the room. You can pay cash at the end of your stay, but do not be surprised if there is a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay. Most hotels authorize a security deposit on your card to cover any possible damages to the room. Once the hotel confirms that the room is undamaged and that you do not break any hotel policies, your security deposit will be refunded.Breaking the LawYou cannot break the law in your hotel room, just as you cannot break the law in your own home or in public．Do not do drugs or commit any other criminal act in the hotel room. If you do, you will likely be arrested. NoiseMost hotels have a noise policy you must obey. If you are being too loud you will usually get a warning. If the noise continues and more complaints are issued, you will likely be kicked out of the hotel, regardless of what time it is.21．What is the main purpose of this passage? ______A．To advertise the hotel rooms.B．To show some rules of hotel rooms.C．To warn the customers.D．To offer some tips of living in hotel rooms.22．You will NOT be asked to leave the hotel, if you ______.A．make too much noise continually.B．smoke without permission.C．have one extra guest to stay.D．break the law.23．Why is there a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay? ______A．Because the hotels may use the money to pay for possible damages caused by you.B．Because the hotels want to confirm whether you have money.C．Because the hotels need a major credit card to pay for the rent.D．Because the hotels need to authorize a security deposit.B“You will be in my heart forever. Without you, there are only emptiness and desert in my life...” This is a line from a heartfelt poem Feng Duan wrote to his fiancee Chen Lianfang in 1955.Feng is now 94and Chen 90, and they have been married for more than half a century. Feng, an academic at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, may not be a professional poet but for 64years, Feng has written countless love poems to his wife. On every important anniversary or festival, Feng would send a poem to Chen. In 1978, when Chen’s cancer surgery succeeded, Feng created more than ten poems to celebrate his wife’s recovery. Chen used a red suitcase to store these love poems. The academic has also translated many English, French and German poems into classical Chinese.The couple was introduced to each other by a common friend in 1953 and Feng sent two paper copies of poems to Chen as a gift.“As long as I think of you, a beam of sunshine lights up my heart,” Feng wrote.Chen recalled the first time Feng invited her to his dormitory to have a cup of tea and she thought the cup was made of frosted gla ss. As the two became closer, Chen often visited the academic’s dorm. She realized that the cup was the only one poor Feng owned. The opaque （不透明的）cup was not frosted glass but common glass stained with toothpaste.Later she bought many clothes and even a stove for Feng, making a nice change from the single man s life. Feng’s marriage to Chen brought more happiness and now Chen still looks after Feng’s daily needs.24．When Feng first met Chen, he was ______.A．32.B．30.C．28.D．2625．What change did Chen bring to Feng? ______A．Chen made a great difference to Feng’s daily life.B．Chen changed Feng’s academic life greatly.C．Chen wrote a lot of poems to Feng.D．Chen introduced a lot of friends to Feng.26．What can we learn from the passage?A．Chen and Feng happened to meet each other on the campus. ______B．Feng wrote many poems in different languages.C．Chen cherished the poems Feng wrote to her.D．Feng liked his opaque cup so much.27．The writer wrote the passage to show ______.A．how a famous poet writes love poems to his wife.B．how the love poems join two hearts together.C．how important love poems are in the marriage.D．how the love poems make the couple famous.CFor over 2000 years, the good old iron horseshoe has remained the only reliable footwear f horses, but an Austrian company is ready to “take the horse out of the Iron Age” with the world’s first equine（似马的）running shoes, the Megasus Horserunners.Charly Forstner, the founder of Megasus, learned that over 50% of horses that , put down suffered from severe hoof（蹄）and leg problems. 20 years ago, he decided to devote his life to coming up with a better alternative to the iron horseshoe. Recently he created truly revolutionary-clip-on running shoes for horses.While the iron horseshoe is known for its durability and adjustability it also has some serious flaws-it’s heavy, restricts movement, has no shock absorption, channels heat and cold to the inner hoof, and the need for nailing can destroy the hoof horn. But finding hoof boots that don’t rub on a horse, leg and hoof, are easy to put on and remove, and stay on all kinds of terrain（地形）, can be a real struggle. The Megasus Horserunners claim to combine all the qualities of both choices, while getting rid of the downsides.“The innovative Megasus Horse runners offer many advantages. They are lightweight, can be adjusted individually, easy to put on, and offer protection without permanence,” a Megasus press release states.“It can also stay put in all kinds of terrain including mud and water plus it allow s the hoof to be flexible. The product is also designed to protect the sole from bruising, cracking and other injuries by offering shock absorption. It does not accumulate snow, dirt or mud and is easy to clean.”After successful tests, Megasus sought to raise some money for production through crowdfunding online, asking for €100,00. Finally, they managed to raise €169,136. The first Megasus Horserunners are scheduled to be shipped in July 2017.28．Forstner decided to change the iron horseshoe because ______.A．he wanted to increase his fame.B．he found the iron horseshoe made horses suffer.C．his company asked him to invent a new horseshoe.D．he was an animal welfare inspector.29．Which of the following is close to the underlined word “flaw” in P arA.4? ______A．loss.B．mistake.C．disadvantage.D．inconvenience.30. How did Megasus get their fund to produce their products? ______A．They collected money on a platform online.B．They raised money among their campaigners.C．They borrowed money from the local banks.D．They launched a campaign in the market.31．From the passage, we can infer ______.A．the Megasus Horserunners can only allow horses to run in mud and water.B．the Megasus Horserunners won great popularity on the Internet.C．the Megasus Horseruuners made it easy for horses to hurt their hooves.D．the Megasus Horseruuners can clip-on to the horse’s hooves automatically.DFaison worked in the state of Florida as a lawyer for large companies until 2012, when he moved to Virginia to start a farm business. But now, instead of raising crops, he is raising the earnings of local farmers.Faison seems at ease with life on a farm. Members of his family have been farming for many years. When his grandparents died, he and his brothers and sisters inherited their farm. He says that began the process of trying to decide what they were going to do with it.Four years ago, Faison left his job as a lawyer in Miami and returned to the family farm in Virginia．Slowly, he began to learn about the economic issues farmers face.“A lot of small farmers are struggling. And they’re working very hard, but they’re not able to drive the income from farming to make it economically viable.”Faison said he met with several farmers who raise animals naturally-in other words, they do not give them hormones（激素）or antibiotics（抗生素）.After the meetings, Faison created a company called Milton’s Local, named for his grandfather. Today, his work day is very different from his work as a lawyer.Milton’s Local sells and transports all-natural meat from local farms to stores and restaurants. Faison says the company helps farmers increase their earnings, supports the local economy and satisfies the buyers of these meat products.Milton’s Local products have been sold at the Arlington store for mo re than a year People like the products, not just because they are natural but because they come from local farms.That is good news for James Faison. He now works with more than 30 small farms in Virginia and North Carolina. He hopes Milton’s Local will expand, become more profitable and help more small farmers.32．Why did Faison abandon his job as a lawyer? ______A．Because he was tired of being a lawyer.B．Because he was attempting to do something with their family farm.C．Because his grandparents asked him to help on their family farm.D．Because he was worried about his brothers and sisters to inherit their farm.33．What problem did Faison find about farmers? ______A．Farmers can’t make great profits in farming.B．Farmers can’t spend much on food．C．Farm ers can’t struggle on their farms.D．Farmers can’t feed animals naturally.34．Faison set up the Milton’s Local to ______.A．help increase his earning.B．save the local economy.C．make a good bridge between customers and farmers.D．help farmers sell their products.35．Where can we find this passage? ______A．In a poster.B．In a novel.C．In a history book.D．In a life magazine.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.选项中有两项为多余选项.There is no doubt that obesity is one of the biggest problems that many men and women of all ages suffer from. Although everybody wants to lose weight quickly, burning fat is no easy task. Here are a few tips on weight loss. Don’t expect to just read these tips and expect to lose weight while you sleep. 36It is very important to drink a lot of water while reducing the use of salt. 37Try not to eat the foods that contain high amounts of fat and instead focus on eating foods rich in fiber.38 This is the best way to lose weight, as playing a sport can give a person a sense of confidence.Avoid taking medicines that help reduce your appetite, as they usually have many side effects and can do you more harm than good. Also, you shouldn’t follow unusual diets such as those that focus on drinking large amou nts of vitamin-concentrated liquids and the like. 39 .Finally, everyone should know and understand that obesity will eventually lead to bigger and more dangerous diseases and conditions, so it is best for us to stay fit before we gain weight while we still have a chance. 40 It’s better for you to take things slowly and start with losing just a few pounds a month and then increasing that. A．Just stick to the most popular diets.B．It will take a lot of effort on your part to succeed.C．Exercise consis tently while you’re on a diet.D．Salt tends to store water in the body leading to weight again.E．And in case you feel hungry you should eat low-calories foods.F．Also, make sure you don’t work on reducing too much weight too fast.G．When in doubt, don’t b e afraid to ask your doctor for recommendations.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节,满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分）阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.The best graduation speech I’ve ever heard was only five minutes long. It got a standing ovation（热烈鼓掌）---something I never saw before at a 41 ceremony. Most surprising of all, the speaker was an eighth grader. It was my daughter Abridlle.Sure, I’d given her 42 ----“Make them laugh, make them think, and make them cry”---and she let me read and 43 on her text, but she stressed that this was to be her 44 , not mine. And it was. It was unique, not just in 45 but in a charming delivery.She told funny stories, making fun of herself, her classmates, and 46 her teachers. Then she 47 the teachers and led the audience to give a big cheer for them, only to conclude, “Okey, teachers are 48 ,but let’s not get carried away. Getting an 49 is a side benefit. The real purpose of middle school is to make friends and have fun----am I right?”Then she changed the mood, 50 her classmates to think about the three years of 51 adolescent emotion----conversations, fights, 52 deepest thoughts, and crying on each others’53 .Summing up, she said, “54 we think back to these years, we will think about what 55 to us and around us. But what was 56 the most important was what happened 57 us.”“When all is said and done,” she 58 , “the crucial years we spent in middle school were really about 59. and you know what? That’s what high school is going to be like. And, in fact, the 60 of our lives.”41．A．marriage B．graduation C．closing D．opening 42．A．money B．love C．advice D．respect 43．A．work B．take C．comment D．depend 44．A．practice B．performance C．lecture D．speech 45．A．content B．form C．style D．fact 46．A．absolutely B．exactly C．specially D．especially 47．A．scolded B．blamed C．mentioned D．praised 48．A．strict B．important C．serious D．available 49．A．award B．honor C．education D．academy 50．A．reminding B．wanting C．persuading D．convincing 51．A．tender B．intense C．personal D．natural 52．A．sharing B．giving away C．telling D．speaking of 53．A．sides B．backs C．shoulders D．desks54．A．If B．When C．Since D．While 55．A．contributed B．referred C．led D．happened 56．A．really B．rarely C．hardly D．merely57．A．to B．in C．around D．with58．A．said B．cried C．shouted D．added 59．A．growing up B．bringing up C．breaking up D．taking up 60．A．focus B．value C．rest D．part第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）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Wang Xiaojiu, a barber from China, doesn’t 61．______ （simple）sweep leftover hair off the floor of his hair salon and dump it in the dustbin.62．______ （see）from afar （远处）, Wang’s portraits （画像）look drawn with a pencil, but they are made out of leftover hair. The talented barber told China Daily that he always thought throwing away leftover hair seemed like 63．______ pity, so one day he decided to do something 64．______ （create）with it instead．Although he only started drawing with human hair a few months ago, 65．______ （look）at his beautiful creations, you’d think he has been doing it for a lifetime. Paying great attention to 66．______ （detail）, like shades that almost make the artworks look like 3D, Wang Xiaojiu has made many amazing-looking portraits so far.Wang says it 67．______ （take）him about two hours to complete one of his hair drawings, after 68．______he always signs them with his nickname “Xiao Jiu” and takes a few photos. Finally, he sweeps the hair away to keep the salon clean.Wang Xiaojiu may be new at hair art, 69．______he definitely has a bright artistic future ahead 70．______him.第四部分写作（共两节,满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）假定英语课上英语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;错误涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改.增加:在缺同处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的同.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的词.注意:1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一间;2．只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分.As the saying goes, “Time is money.” So as far as I’m concerned, time is even more precious than money. Time flies like a arrow before we realize it and when it goes by, it will never return. However, many people still don’t make full use to their time.A number of students spend a lot of time in sleeping, chatting, playing computer games and another meaningless matters. Though they are always complaining that they can’t do good in their study, but they don’taccept the truth that it is wasting time on those things that leads to their failures in study. As students, we must be engaging in our studies so as to serve the society and our national in the future.All in all, we should aware of the significance of time and get into the good habit of saving time. Do not put off which can be done today until tomorrow.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华,你的英国笔友David对国内最近很受欢迎的节目《中国诗词大会》很感兴趣,写信向你了解该节目并请教学习古诗的方法.请你用英语给他回一封邮件.内容包括:1．节目简介:2016年首播.今年的冠军是来自上海的16岁中学生武亦姝.2．节目意义.3．学习古诗的建议,注意:1．词数100左右;2．可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3．开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;4．参考词汇:中国诗词大会Chinese Poetry Competition广东省汕头市2017届高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷答案21~25．BCABA 26~30．CBBCA 31~35．BBACD 36~40．BDCAF41~45．BCCDA 46~50．DDBCA 51~55．BACBD 56~60．ABDAC 61．simply62．Seen63．a64．creative65．looking66．details67．takes68．which69．but70．ofAs the saying goes, “Time is money.” So as far as I’m concerned, time is even more precious than money.TimeButflies like a arrow before we realize it and when it goes by, it will never return. However, many people still don’t makeanfull use to their time.ofA number of students spend a lot of time in sleeping, chatting, playing computer games and another meaninglessother matters. Though they are always complaining that they can’t do good in their study, but they don’t accept the truthwell 去掉butthat it is wasting time on those things that leads to their failures in study. As students, we must be engaging in ourengaged studies so as to serve the society and our national in the future.nationAll in all, we should∧aware of the significance of time and get into the good habit of saving time. Do not putbeoff which can be done today until tomorrow.whatPossible version one:Dear David:Very happy to hear from you! I know you are interested in the popular TV show Chinese Poetry Competition. As a big fan of this program, I’m more than happy to recommend it to you.The hit show, produced by Chinese Central Television(CCTV), has enjoyed great popularity since it was first bunched in 2016．Wu Yishu, a l6-year-old girl from shanghai, came out on top in this year’s season final. This TV show only reminds audience of those classic Chinese poems but also helps them truly appreciate the beauty and fun of poetry.As for beginners. I think Tang poems by some well-known poets like Li Bal and Du Fu will suit you well. Read more and you will enjoy the happiness brought by the poetry.Best wishes. (124)Yours,LiHua Possible version two:Dear David,Very happy to hear from you. Learning that you arc interested in the popular TV show called “Chinese Poetr y Competition^ I am writing to give you a brief Introduction.First broadcast in 2016, this televised competition is definitely a national sensation, with the champion this year being Wu Yishut a 16-year-old high school student from Shanghai. Admittedly, such a program is meaningful in that it helps Chinese people, especially students, to better appreciate the artistry and fun of Chinese poetry.By the way, since you are fascinated with Chinese poetry, I advise that you read between the lines while reading aloud to have a better understanding of each poem. Plus, recitation has always been a recommended way of learning poetry, which is well worth the effort Hopefully with my advice above, you will have less difficulty in learning poetry.Looking forward to your early reply! (139)Yours,LiHua。