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1、-广东省七校联合体高三上学期第二次联考英语试题及答案-第 11 页七校联合体2017届高三第二次联考试卷英 语命题学校：桂城中学 命题人： 徐新金 审题人：王宗迎第二部分 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。ADOGS DRIVE CARAuckland, New Zealand After two months of learning, Monty, and Porter were able to drive an automobile around a ra
2、cetrack. “We wanted to prove how smart rescue dogs are,” animal behaviorist Mark Vette says. Vette first used voice commands and treats to teach the dogs how to turn a steering wheel and how to change gear (换挡). The dogs ride only accelerated up to 7.5 miles an hour, and trainers could stop the auto
3、 using a remote control.GOLDEN ZEBRAKailua-Kona, Hawaii Zoe the zebras markings are special. The animal has white and golden stripes. Zoes appearance resulted from a rare condition called amelanosis (黑素缺失症). Her body doesnt make enough melanin, the substance in an animals skin and hair cells that pr
4、oduces color. “Only 25 other golden zebras are known to exist in the world,” says Ann Goody, who runs the wildlife refuge where Zoe lives. In the wild, life may be difficult for animals with amelanosis because predators (捕猎者) can easily spot them. But Zoe is protected at her refuge.COCKATOO MAKES TO
5、OLSVienna, Austria When Figaro the cockatoo spots food lying just out of reach from his cage, he builds a tiny wooden tool to sweep the tasty prize in his way. The bird first revealed his talent when a stone he was playing with rolled out of his cage. The cockatoo couldnt reach the stone. So he flew
6、 away and returned with a small branch, slipping it through the fence to slide the stone toward him.Wondering if he would do it again, scientists placed a nut exactly where the stone had been. This time, Figaro pulled out a small piece of wood in his cage and dragged the nut toward him.21. If Zoe th
7、e zebra is set free in the wild, she will _.A. meet no natural predatorsB. not get along with other zebrasC. manage to make enough melaninD. be easily found for her appearance22. Whats special about Figaro the cockatoo?A. He is particular about his food.B. He is extremely fond of stones.C. He is goo
8、d at drawing support from outside forces.D. He can tell the difference between stones and nuts.23. What is the text mainly about?A. Amazing animals.B. Ways to help animals.C. Animals unique talents.D. Tips on training animals. BDriving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerve-racking
9、(神经紧张的). I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasnt the most athletic person so I knew that I couldnt stick through all the hiking up and down. It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.The ride there was definitely long but worth it. As I woke up from my
10、 nap, I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams. The trails were made nicely for visitors. The waterfalls were breathtaking. Climbing up rocks was one of my favorite parts. Even though I fell a couple of times, I still have a lot of fun. The fact that my family and I sp
11、ent so much time together all trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.The great thing about nature is that, its just you, the views, and the people around you. Theres nothing there to bother you and its the best way to relax and enjoy yourself
12、. Yosemite has 5 of the worlds highest waterfalls, and about 300 lakes. The structure of each mountain is incredible; its formed in ways that almost take your breath away. Some of them are of a deep dark color with waterfalls forming; some are formed with spots of green peeking (窥探) out. Its definit
13、ely something you wouldnt want to miss. Yosemite isnt the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends. Its a great time to bond, laugh, and take in what Mother Nature offers.24. The author writes the first paragraph mai
14、nly to _.A. introduce the topic of this passage B. offer an example to usC. tell us his future plan for hiking D. describe a national park25. While climbing up rocks, the author was _. A. nerve-racking B. injured C. pleased D. worried 26. According to the passage, Yosemite _.A. is crowded with visit
15、ors every day B. is the only great National ParkC. is worth travelling to D. is nothing but a common destination27. The author suggests us _.A. keeping a good bond with other peopleB. visiting Yosemite now and then C. trying to protect the environment D. going out to enjoy the beauty of nature CShou
16、ld we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons
17、 for example, economic reasons why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older st
18、yle. Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.It is
19、 true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative (保守的) and do not like chang
20、e.Although we have to respect peoples feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous archi
21、tectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice.28. What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?A. Most of them are too expensive to preserve.B. They are more pleasing than modern buildings.C. They have nothing
22、to do with the historic feel of an area.D. Some of them are not attractive.29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?A. Some old buildings have spoilt the area they are in.B. We should reproduce the same old buildings.C. Buildings should not dominate their surroundings.D. No one und
23、erstands why people speak against new buildings.30. By “move things forward” in the last paragraph, the author probably means “_”.A. destroy old buildings B. put things in a different place C. choose new architectural style D. respect peoples feelings for historical buildings31. What is the main pur
24、pose of the passage?A. To explain why people dislike change.B. To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas.C. To warn that we could end up living in caves.D. To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings.DLove to sink into your chairs and relax when you get to school? T
25、hen you will not be happy to hear that schools all over the world are seriously considering exchanging traditional desks for ones with no seats at all Yes, that means you will be encouraged to stand through those already too long math and science lessons! Why would anyone even think of putting kids
26、to such cruelty? Experts say it improves their health and helps fight obesity. While that may seem a little far-fetched (牵强的) the officials at the few schools around the world seem to agree.Among them are educators from the College Station Independent School District in Texas, who recently completed
27、 a week-long experiment involving 480 students across three elementary schools. The 374 kids that agreed to participate in the study were provided a device that helped record step count and calorie consumption over the entire period.All 25 teachers involved in the study reported that students appear
28、ed to be more alert and concentrate better, when allowed to stand. The one thing that did surprise the researchers was that younger kids were more willing to stay standing than kids in higher grades. They believe this may have something to do with the fact that after years of being asked to “sit sti
29、ll”, older kids have a harder time adjusting to this unexpected freedom.American schools are not the only ones reporting success with stand-up desks. Four Catholic schools in Perth, Australia, which have been testing them since October 2013, have seen similar results. In May 2014, Grove House Primar
30、y School in Bradford, West Yorkshire, became Europes first test one, with a seven-week trial that involved the use of desks made by Ergotron in their fifth-grade classrooms. While official results are not out yet, early reactions from both teachers and students, have been extremely encouraging.The f
31、indings of these studies and others done previously, all seem to mean that allowing kids to move around in classrooms is a win-win for students and teachers it helps kids get healthier and provides educators with a more engaged audience.32. The students may be unhappy because _.A. they have to excha
32、nge desks with each otherB. the officials show no sympathy to them at allC. there are no seats for them to sit in classD. they have to exchange traditional desks for ones with no seats 33. Older students may not like stand-up desks because _.A. they are cleverer than younger studentsB. they are easi
33、ly tired of standing longC. they have formed the habit of sittingD. they do badly in class while standing34. What is most likely to be the result of the seven-week trial? A. The standing desks cant be used at all.B. It is good for students to use stand-up desks.C. More tests should be done in other
34、schools.D. The students are different in personality.35. Why do the teachers like the standing desks? A. Because the educators can draw the students attention.B. Because the teachers can keep the students healthy.C. Because the students can have a walk in the classroom.D. Because the standing desks
35、can keep the students concentrated.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。It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflicts as much as possible and live in peace with others. 36 If you have done all your best to avoid conflicts and you are still arguing,
36、 then read these effective tips on how to avoid conflicts.Dont get in the center of the conflict.Sometimes people can get in the center of conflicts due to their enthusiasm for offering help. Frankly speaking, it is very unwise, because it can make you the main figure of the conflict. 37 You should
37、focus on your own life issues.Be kind. 38 Life is full of conflicts and disagreements, thats why you should find more conservative ways of dealing with them. For example, kindness can lessen the conflict.Try to be a peacekeeper.Peacekeepers tend to cooperate with people without bad emotions which us
38、ually lead to arguments and even conflicts. “ 39 ” This saying is the life motto of a natural-born peacekeeper. Dont worry if you are not a natural-born peacekeeper; you can gain this skill during life.Walk off.When the conflict is gathering pace and you cant manage to control yourself, you should c
39、hoose to handle the situation in another way. By all means, try to keep yourself away from stress. 40 You should get away from the situation for a while.A. The greatest victory is a battle not fought.B. Conflicts are unavoidable, so try to accept them.C. Weak people usually desire others to offer he
40、lp and support.D. Let other people solve their problems without your presence.E. It is helpful to put some distance between yourself and the opponent.F. When someone pushes you to the limit, try to act kindly towards this person.G. Arguing can either break your friendship or affect your relationship
41、 to some degree. 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。Years ago, a critical event occurred in my life that would change it forever. I met Kurt Kampmeir of Success Motivation Incorporation for breakfast. While we were _41_, Kurt
42、asked me, “John, what is your _42_ for personal growth?”Never at a loss for words, I tried to find things in my life that might _43_ for growth. I told him about the many activities in which I was _44_. And I went into a _45_ about how hard I worked and the gains I was making. I must have talked for
43、 ten minutes. Kurt _46_ patiently, but then he _47_ smiled and said, “You dont have a personal plan for growth, do you?”“No, I _48_.”“You know,” Kurt said simply, “growth is not a(n) _49_ process.”And thats when it _50_ me. I wasnt doing anything _51_ to make myself better. And at that moment, I mad
44、e the _52_: I will develop and follow a personal growth plan for my _53_.That night, I talked to my wife about my _54_ with Kurt and what I had learned. I _55_ her the workbook and tapes Kurt was selling. We _56_ that Kurt wasnt just trying to make a sale. He was offering a _57_ for us to change our
45、 lives and achieve our dreams.Several important things happened that day. First, we decided to _58_ the resources. But more importantly, we made a commitment to _59_ together as a couple. From that day on, we learned together, traveled together, and sacrificed together. It was a _60_ decision. While
46、 too many couples grow apart, we were growing together.41. A. workingB. preparingC. thinkingD. eating42. A. suggestionB. demandC. planD. request43. A. appealB. lookC. callD. qualify44. A. involvedB. trappedC. lostD. bathed45. A. lectureB. speechC. discussionD. debate46. A. calculatedB. listenedC. dr
47、ankD. explained47. A. eagerlyB. graduallyC. gratefullyD. finally48. A. admittedB. interruptedC. apologizedD. complained49. A. automaticB. slowC. independentD. changing50. A. confusedB. informedC. pleasedD. hit51. A. on loanB. on purposeC. on saleD. on balance52. A. commentB. announcementC. decisionD. arrangement53. A. lifeB. progressC. performanceD. investment54. A. contractB. conversationC. negotiationD. argument55. A. lentB. soldC. showedD. offered56. A. reca