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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上2017年全国高考英语模拟试题（二）英语第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、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMany people have bought insurances, either life or property, commercial or compulsory. Yet some people know little about it and some even misunderstand its nature and funct
2、ion.Insurance is the sharing of risks. Nearly everyone is exposed to risk of some sort. The house owner, for example, knows that his property can be damaged by fire; the ship-owner knows that his ships may be lost at sea; the breadwinner knows that he may die at an early age and leave his family poo
3、rer. On the other hand, not every house is damaged by fire nor every ship is lost at sea. If these persons each put a small sum into a pool, there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer losses. In other words, the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many. This
4、is the basis of insurance. Those who pay the contribution are known as insured and those who administer the pool of contributions as insurers.The legal basis of all insurance is the policy. This is a printed form of contract on a piece of paper in best quality. It states that every year the insured
5、shall pay a named sum of money, which is called the premium; in return, the insurer will pay a sum of money or compensation for loss if the risk or event insured against actually happens.The premium for an insurance naturally depends upon how likely the risk is to happen, as suggested by past experi
6、ence. If companies fix their premiums too high, there will be more competition in their area of insurance and they may lose business. On the other hand, if they make the premium too low, they will lose money and may even have to drop out of business. So the ordinary forces of supply and demand keep
7、premiums at a level satisfactory to both the insurer and the insured.21. The underlined phrase in Para. 1 most probably means _.A. money paid by the insurersB. the amount of each premiumC. money paid by all those insuredD. the cost of administering insurance22. Insurance premiums do not become too h
8、igh because _.A. not many people insure themselvesB. premiums depend on the risk of lossC. insurers have to be more competitiveD. insurance companies can never lose money23. According to the passage, insurance business gains profit because _.A. more and more people buy insurance B. the firms have a
9、sound managementC. premium is increased year by year D. only a few of those insured suffer losses24. The purpose of the passage is _.A. to explain an insurance policy B. to introduce insurance businessC. to persuade people to be insured D. to warn people of possible lossesBShortly after the war, my
10、brother and I were invited to spend a few days with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the country, although he rarely spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival: the cottage had no comfortable furniture in it, many of the windows w
11、ere broken and the roof leaked, making the whole house damp.On our first evening, we sat around the fire after supper listening to the stories which our uncle had to tell of his many adventures in distant countries. I was so tired after the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed
12、; but I could not bear to miss any of my uncles exciting tales.He was just in the middle of describing a rather terrifying experience he had once had when there was a loud crash from the bedroom above, the one where my brother and I were going to sleep.“It sounds as if the roof has fallen in!” excla
13、imed my uncle, with a loud laugh.When we got to the top of the stairs and opened the bedroom door, we could see nothing at first because of the thick clouds of dust which filled the room. When the dust began to clear, a strange sight met our eyes. A large part of the ceiling had collapsed, falling r
14、ight on to the pillow of my bed. I was glad that I had stayed up late to listen to my uncles stories, otherwise I should certainly have been seriously injured, perhaps killed.That night we all slept on the floor to the sitting room downstairs, not wishing to risk our lives by sleeping under a roof w
15、hich might at any moment collapse on our heads. We left for London the very next morning and my uncle gave up his cottage in the country. This was not the kind of adventure he cared for either!25. The uncle seldom spent much time in the country cottage because _.A. the roof of the cottage was fallin
16、g B. the cottage was in a bad conditionC. he was used to living abroad D. there was no furniture in it26. When they opened the bedroom door, they could see nothing at first because _.A. it was completely dark inside B. dust was blown into their eyesC. something strange blinded them D. there was too
17、much dust in the air27. The narrator felt glad that he had stayed up late because _.A. he did not miss the exciting storiesB. he spent more time with his uncleC. he had a lucky escape D. he saw a strange sight28. Which of the following can best describe the narrators uncle?A. Adventurous and good at
18、 storytelling.B. Humorous and good at making jokes.C. Dependable and generous with money.D. Considerate and sensitive to danger.CFamous resorts on the earthMaldivesMaldives is famed as the last paradise on the earth. Its made up of more than 1800 coral islands, scattered within a sea area of about 9
19、0 thousand square kilometers on the Indian Ocean. People in Maldives believe in Islam. They must observe the religious rules strictly. However, tourists dont need to follow these customs inside hotels, but they must do as the locals when they enter the community of the local people. Jeju IslandJeju
20、Island, also known as the “Islands of the Gods,” is the biggest island of South Korea. It is a volcanic island with a pleasant climate. Its yearly average temperature is 16, which makes it the most attractive vocation stop in Northeast Asia. It has gained a fame as a shopping paradise. Here all the
21、luxury brands are free of duty. Every summer thousands of tourists come here to look for the gods, enjoy the coolness of the gentle sea breeze and buy cheap luxuries.Phuket IslandPhuket Island, the biggest island of Thailand, is called a pearl on the Indian Ocean. It is world famous for its beautifu
22、l beaches. Some are quiet and tourist-friendly, and some are as luxurious as personal vacation beaches. Some are famous for sea sports, and some are attractive to lovers of evening entertainments. Therefore, youll have a good time in here whether youre single or accompanied by your friends.Hayman Is
23、landHayman Island, a secret vacation island, is one of the 600 coral islands that make up the Great Barrier Reef. Every year thousands of tourists come here to admire the beauty of the tropic see and the charming scene of the Great Barrier Reef. However, they seldom see any waiters and waitresses ar
24、ound as they work in and travel through a special tunnel. This is why its called the most secret resort. 29. If you intend to do some shopping besides sightseeing, _ maybe is your best choice. A. Maldives B. Phuket Island C. Jeju Island D. Hayman Island30. Tourists should _ in Maldives when get out
25、of the resort.A. follow the local rules B. watch out for sharksC. stay in secret tunnels D. stick to their customs31. Phuket Island is regarded as _ by tourists.A. the Islands of the Gods B. a pearl on the Indian OceanC. a secret vacation island D. the last paradise on the earth 32. Tourists think H
26、ayman Island is secret because _.A. they are strictly limited within the hotelB. they arent allowed to swim in the seeC. they are forbidden to bargain in the marketD. they cant meet with servants around themDOur success, satisfaction and general happiness in life is not dependent on what happens to
27、us but how we deal with it.You will probably know yourself from personal experience what a difference your attitude can make when, for example, youre returning faulty goods or making a complaint. An open, polite and friendly approach, expecting a satisfactory result, normally results in one as peopl
28、e tend to respond with a similar attitude. If, however, you present an argument with an angry, accusing tone, expecting trouble, there is little doubt that this is what youll get!Some people see the world through a filter of optimism and some through a filter of pessimism which largely comes down to
29、 having a positive or negative attitude. People who are suffering from a negative attitude primarily think that something cant be done; they dwell on problems, see all the pitfalls, find fault with and criticize other people and focus on all the things they would like but havent got. People blessed
30、with a positive attitude by contrast think that anything is possible, they look for solutions, they see the good in everybody, and they are grateful for all the good things in their lives. Whether suffering from or blessed with your attitude, this is not something that is put on us from the outside.
31、 We are very much responsible for our own attitude. We all start out with a “clean” board but this can get muddied by our experiences in life. As children we get ridiculed and bullied, criticized and rejected, start to experience doubt and lose our self-confidence. If this continues into adulthood,
32、it can result in a bad attitude in later life.33. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that people are likely to treat others _.A. the way they are treated B. better when they are satisfiedC. worse when they are in trouble D. the way they consider appropriate34. According to the writer, what affects
33、peoples life attitude?A. the situation they face B. the people around themC. their expectations of life D. the way they view the world35. What is the purpose of the writer in writing this passage?A. to show how to avoid a negative attitudeB. to show the importance of a positive attitudeC. to share h
34、is positive attitude with his readersD. to describe the effects of a negative attitude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选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Choose a Topic for Your PaperNo matter what research paper you write, the first and most important step is to choose the topic. 36 Here are s
35、ome tips for you to follow. To choose a good topic, youll have to ask yourself some important questions. Is there enough research available on this topic? Is the topic new and unique enough that I can offer fresh opinions? Is it related with my subject and future occupation?_37 Writing about somethi
36、ng you enjoy certainly shows in the final product, making it more likely that you will be successful writing a paper about something you enjoy.If you are writing a research paper for a class, consider the other students. 38 How can you keep your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing ab
37、out the same thing?Ask your professor or classmates for advice, if youre struggling to come up with a “right” topic. 39 Sometimes asking a professor for help may seem frightening, but if they are worth anything as a professor, they want you to be successful with your work, and will do what they can
38、to make that happen.If you choose a topic, begin researching, and realize that it isnt the right decision for you for some reason, dont worry! 40 Although it requires a bit more time, yet changing your topic will make your writing more efficient.A. Have a clear picture of organization in mind.B. Be
39、courageous and change it. C. Is it likely that they will also be writing about your topic? D. However, many students are discouraged by this first step. E. Take a trip to your local library or university library.F. Choose a topic that you feel passionate about. G. They will likely have great ideas.
40、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，并在答题卡上把该项涂黑。Jenna had graduated first in her middle school and was lucky enough to be admitted to Westwood University. She was ready for new 41 at the college and filled with confidence. 42 , she didnt e
41、xpect it that college life was quite 43 . In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be 44 for her to be selected. Two hours later, the 45 read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart 46 as the list ended
42、 without her name. Feeling 47 , she walked back to her dormitory carrying her schoolbag full of homework. Arriving at the dormitory, she started with 48 . She had always been a good math student, but now she was 49 . She moved on to English and history, and was 50 to find that she didnt have any tro
43、uble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided not to 51 math for the time being.The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school 52 . Mrs. Biden wasnt as 53 as Jenna. “Im sorry, but we have enough 54 for the newspaper already. Come back next year and well talk then.” Jenna
44、 smiled 55 and left. “Why is college so different?” she sighed.Later in maths class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much 56 . By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided shed 57 to try to fit in at her
45、new school. She wasnt sure if shed 58 , but she knew she had to try. College was just as her mom had said: “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond 59 a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the 60 fish you can be.”41. A. decisions 42. A. However 43. A. normal 44. A. simple 45.
46、A. editor 46. A. stopped 47. A. awful 48. A. English 49. A. working 50. A. bothered 51. A. worry about 52. A. committee 53.A. realistic 54. A. writers 55. A. brightly 56. A. courage 57. A. hesitate 58. A. succeed 59.A. in hope of 60. A. tallest B. challenges B. Therefore B. necessary B. fortunate B. judge B. jumped B. lonely B. history B. struggling B. ashamed B. make for B. team B. artistic B. players B. weakly B. regret B. refuse B. complete B. in honor of B. best C. problems C. Besides C. different C. certain C. boss C. sank C.