广东省惠州市2017届高三第一次模拟（4月）考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、广东省惠州市2017届高三第一次模拟（4月）考试英语试题第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。AArtificial intelligence,or AI,has been applied in a wide range of fields to perform specific tasks,including education,finance,heavy industry,transportation,and so on.EducationThe

2、re are a number of companies that create robots to teach subjects to children ranging from biology to computer science,though such tools have not become widespread yet.Advancements in natural language processing, combined with machine learning,have also enabled automatic grading of assignments.AI ha

3、s also led to an explosion in popularity of MOOCs,or Massive Open Online Courses,which allows students from around the world to take classes online.FinanceUse of AI in banking can be tracked back to 1987.Banks use artificial intelligence systems to organize operations,maintain book-keeping,invest in

4、 stocks,and manage properties.Also,systems are being developed,like Arria,to translate complex data into simple and personable language.There are also wallets,like Wallet AI,which monitor an individuals spending habits and provides ways to improve them.Heavy industryRobots have become common in many

5、 industries and are often given jobs that are considered dangerous to humans.Robots have proven effective in jobs that are very repetitive which may lead to mistakes or accidents due to failure in concentration and other jobs which humans may find degrading.TransportationTodays cars can have AI-base

6、d driver assist features such as self-parking and advanced cruise controls.AI in transportation is expected to provide safe,efficient,and reliable transportation while minimizing the impact on the environment and communities.Toys and gamesCompanies like Mattel have been creating AI-enabled toys for

7、kids as young as age three.Using proprietary AI engines and speech recognition tools,they are able to understand conversations,give intelligent responses and learn quickly.AI has also been applied to video games,for example video game bots,which are designed to stand in as opponents where humans are

8、nt available or desired.21.Which is true about AI and education?A.Robots have been widely used to teach children.B.AI has been used to grade students homework.C.AI has enabled more students to receive education at school.D.Education was the first field where AI was used.22.Which can be inferred from

9、 the passage?A.Arria can help people understand complex data.B.Wallet AI can help people make more money.C.Robots jobs are considered dangerous to humans.D.Robots can help people concentrate.23.From the last two paragraphs we can know that_.A.Todays drivers neednt learn to park their carsB.AI ensure

10、s safe,efficient,and reliable transportationC.AI-enabled toys is designed to improve kids intelligenceD.Video game bots can fight against you in video games24.What is the passage mainly about ?A.The latest progress in AI.B.AI is of great use.C.Some applications of AI.D.AI is used in all fields.BWhen

11、 I was a boy we used to live across the road from a big hill with huge oak trees growing out of it.When winter arrived,thick,heavy snow would fall,and my two brothers would grab their sleds heading over to the hill for a day of fun.I remember watching them with envy because I was still too small to

12、go sledding.Finally,one winter I was considered big enough and joined my brothers as they carried their sleds up the long hill and prepared to ride down it.The first few trips I rode with one of my brothers and had the time of my life.It was so exhilarating when the wind whipped across my face as I

13、flew down the hillside on the wooden sled.Near the end of the day I was overjoyed too when my oldest brother decided to let me try riding the sled all by myself.I climbed on it full of excitement and lay on my stomach.Then with one big push my brother sent me down the snowy hillside.I was doing pret

14、ty well too until I hit an old stump hidden by the snow and went off course,straight towards one of those big oak trees.My heart pounded in my chest and I could hear myself screaming.At the last possible second I rolled off and the sled crashed into the tree.I could hear my brothers running down the

15、 hill yelling,“You have to steer（操控）! You have to steer!”Sadly,that wasnt the last time I failed to steer when some obstacle knocked me off course in my life.Many times problems,troubles,and my own failures have sent me crashing into the trees of anger,frustration,and despair.I am still learning tha

16、t life isnt always safe sledding.I am sti l learning that it is up to me to steer myself back to love,back to kindness,back to goodness,and back to God.Life is a trip,but no one ever said it was a smooth ride.Steer well then.Steer straight.Steer your soul towards the light and the love we are all me

17、ant for.25.What do we know about the author when he was very young?A.He lived on a big hill with huge oak trees on it.B.He was frightened to go sledding with his brothers.C.He longed to go sledding with his brothers.D.He carried his brothers sleds as they went sledding.26.Which of the following can

18、replace the underlined word “exhilarating” in Paragraph 2?A.delightful B.Terrifying C.ordinary D.violent27.Why did the author fall off his sled?A.Because his sled crashed in an oak tree.B.Because he lost control of his sled.C.Because his brother pushed it so hard.D.Because the hillside was snowy.28.

19、What does the author mean to tell us?A.Losing control of a sled can be dangerous.B.Courage and determination can change ones life.C.Life can be controlled by one himself.D.Life is a mystery full of coincidences.CThe popular TV program Readers has prompted more people in China to practice reading alo

20、ud in booths (亭) set up in big cities across the country.As the latest TV show to help peoples love for literature recover,CCTV program Readers invites people from all walks of life to read aloud their favorite poems,essays and books,or even personal letters they wrote to their loved ones.Just as th

21、e weekly show has been well-received,its reading booths,equipped with professional recording devices and cameras,have become instant hits.A crowd of more than 200 people were pictured lining up outside the Shanghai Library at 11 am on March 4 the first day of the booths opening to the public in Shan

22、ghai.The deadline for registrations was brought forward to 2 pm instead of the scheduled 5:30 pm,as the number of waiting readers continued to grow.Some waited more than nine hours for a try-out in the booth,according to library management.There is an old photo in the late 1970s capturing people lin

23、ing up outside the Shanghai Library before it opens. If that was a spring of reading in Shanghai,now I think another spring has arrived again, library manager Zhou Deming,told the Shanghai-based The Paper.The reading booth is the only one of its kind in the city of economic center at the moment,but

24、more are expected to be put into use in the coming months,according to the librarys website.The Readers program has also led to booths in other cities including Beijing,Hangzhou,Guangzhou and Xian to appeal to more people to read and share their life stories.With the recent boom of culture-themed TV

25、 shows such as Readers and Chinese Poetry Competition,some are optimistic that this will help the country love literature and reading again in general.29.CCTV program Readers aims to _ .A.teach people what to readB.attract peoples attention to CCTVC.invite people to read aloud in the boothD.arouse p

26、eoples fresh enthusiasm for reading30.We can learn from Paragraph 3 that _ .A.Some people waited for a long time to read in the boothB.March 4 was the first day of the opening of Shanghai LibraryC.On March 4,200 people read in the boothD.The time for registrations was lengthened for three and a half

27、 hours31.The passage mainly tells us that _ .A.Many people line up to read aloud in reading boothsB.More reading booths will be set up in the futureC.Readers has become popular all over ChinaD.Readers has inspired more people to read aloud in reading boothsDFollowing the crowd may not always be in a

28、 persons best interest.But new research suggests that teens who go along with their friends may end up healthier as adults.Scientists have known that close friendships help boost health.Thats true for both teens and adults.The finding inspired Joseph Allen,a psychologist at the University of Virgini

29、a,and his team to study whether experiences during teen years would influence adult health.So they followed 171 teens,starting when the kids were just 13.They interviewed each one every year for five years,and also spoke to these teens closest friends,who provided additional information about the qu

30、ality of their friendships.The same 171 people were interviewed again at ages 25,26 and 27. This time,the questions surveyed each persons overall health.When the researchers analyzed the data they found a strong connection between a teens behavior and adult health.Teens who had close friends grew up

31、 to be the healthier adults.Whether teens held back their feelings or expressed them to a close friends also influenced later health.Those who held back were more likely to be sick as adults.The connection held up even after the scientists accounted for other possible influences on health.Weight,fam

32、ily income and drug use were all examined.So were mental health issues,such as anxiety and depression.And in these people,such other factors did not explain adult health as well as teen friendships did.Going along with the crowd may have benefits,says Allen,but there are also drawbacks.Teens who are

33、 more independent tend to do better at school and work.And peer pressure may lead some kids to engage in risky behavior, such as smoking,drinking or using drugs.Dealing with it is an ongoing challenge,Allen acknowledges.“Finding the right balance is the key.Teens shouldnt lose heart for not finding

34、this easy.”And,he adds,“Parents need to be understanding about the pressures teens face.”32.Where can you probably read this passage?A.Science fictionB.Health columnC.Fashion magazineD.Entertainment newspaper33.We can learn from Allens study that _.A.many other factors have a greater influence on ad

35、ult health than teen friendshipsB.mental health issues have nothing to do with adult healthC.the same 171 teens were interviewed each year from 13 to 27D.the teens who couldnt express themselves grew up to be unhealthier34.According to what Allen said,we can know that _.A.in order to do better at sc

36、hool,teens should not follow the crowdB.though its challenging for teens to deal with peer pressure,they should not give upC.teens will engage in smoking,drinking or using drugs when facing peer pressureD.parents should understand their teens and stop them going with friends35.What can be inferred f

37、rom the passage?A.There is nothing bad for teens to follow the crowd.B.Close friendships are the most important for peoples health.C.Teen friendships may turn out healthier adults.D.Adult health is only influenced by teen friendships.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。Four

38、 Simple Ways to Become a Morning PersonThere is no sound worse than an alarm clock first thing in the morning.Some of us are the type to jolt out of bed with a smile._36_ While I have a love-hate relationship with mornings,I have found that there are indeed ways to make mornings a little more bearab

39、le.Mentally plan out your day.One way to combat the morning blues is to mentally plan out your day right when you wake up to prepare yourself for the day.Give yourself at least one little thing to look forward to each day._37_Meditate.Meditation (冥想) will clear your mind and relax your body.Even jus

40、t ten minutes of focused mental thought can completely clear your mind._38_ Of all of them,I like Headspace best,which provides 10-minute sessions that leave you feeling relaxed,and ready to have a great day!_39_People say “look good,feel good.” If you have your outfit ready in advance,you are more

41、likely to feel confident and mentally prepared for the day.Whether its a pair of jeans or a sweater,pick out clothes that you feel great in.Go with a friend or classmate to breakfast,school,etc._40_ Sharing the first moments of the day with others will fuel your mind and let you ease into your day.

42、Also,having a regimented (受管制的) morning routine with others will help ensure that you are on-time for school and that you have a reason to get up in the morning.A.Put on your clothes for the night.B.Lay out your clothes the night before.C.Others love to exercise in the morning.D.Mornings are best wh

43、en you have good company.E.However,for others,mornings are the worst enemy.F.It can even be a cookie of your favorite taste on the lunch break.G.Its easy with the availability of apps and YouTube guided exercises out there.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

44、、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。It is 1971.Sally with Josh and Martin,her two brothers,discovers a massive whale stranded (搁浅) on the beach near their home.The three children_41_their sweaters into the cold sea water and rush back to wet the_42_ animal.Realizing the urgency,Josh runs for help and pe

45、ople gather to_43_.Though they do all they can,it becomes clear that their efforts are_44_Sitting by the whale,Sally tells him hes _45_ and beautiful, and that she will_46_him no matter what happens next.As Sally talks to him,the animal lets out “a deep_47_ like the wind off the ocean” and dies.The

46、Stranded Whale is a _48_book for children carrying a(n)_49_life lesson about accepting the _50_ of ones power.Master storyteller Yolen and illustrator (插画家) Cataldo have_51_an honest picture of human weakness that is moving.Yolen_52_sets her story in 1971,when the lack of cell phones would delay the

47、_53_of both helpers and broadcasters.This adds to the_54_because so much time is lost.Cataldos paintings_55_ gentle and soft colors,providing vast_56_ views and conveying the childrens helplessness.The ending is_57_.Sally expresses the irony to herself when_58_with a medal by the community. “So,the

48、whale died and we were heroes.”_59_they have made great efforts to rescue the whale,Sally and her brothers learn that not all living creatures can be saved.This is an important truth for _60_.41 A.squeeze B.dip C.throw D.dive42 A.dangerous B.deserted C.dying D.deadly43 A.respond B.fight C.witness D.

49、charge44 A.worthwhile B.in vain C.at loss D.awarded45 A.patient B.considerate C.strong D.cautious46 A.save B.pity C.understand D.miss47 A.sigh B.cough C.scream D.yawn48 A.drawing B.picture C.reference D.writing49 A.easy B.bitter C.strict D.strange50 A.failures B.mistakes C.limits D.shortcomings51 A.

50、foresaw B.made up C.took up D.created52 A.wisely B.especially C.randomly D.usually53 A.message B.transfer C.arrival D.protection54 A.sorrow B.fun C.excitement D.tension55 A.avoid B.adjust C.compare D.employ56 A.seashore B.island C.country D.outdoor57 A.touched B.realistic C.abstract D.comforting58 A

51、.replied B.provided C.presented D.related59 A.As long as B.As though C.If only D.Even though60 A.children B.animals C.writers D.illustrators第卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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。For thousands of years,poetry has been the favorite type of literature in Ch

52、ina.There are many famous poems from different _61_ (period) of time in Chinese history,thousands of_62_ are still read and appreciated today.To promote this cultural heritage,China Central Television (CCTV) has produced a TV show-Chinese Poetry Competition.In _63_finale（最终集）of the hit shows second

53、season,Wu Yishu,a 16-year-old girl,came out on top.She wowed the audience when performing in a section _64_(entitle)“Feihualing”.Many of her peers admire her knowledge of poems.One of them said,“The first time I saw her _65_(wear) traditional Han clothing on TV,I _66_ (impress) by her classical look

54、s.Besides,she always appears so calm throughout the show,which is very unusual for _67_(she) age.”The power of poetry lies in shaping ones view of life and developing ones inner world.When it comes _68_ teaching people about poetry,Li Dingguang,the shows academic advisor,suggested that teachers shou

55、ld explain more about the _69_ (beautiful) of the poetry.Li emphasized that it was important to help students _70_(true) appreciate poetry.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短文。短文中共有10处错误，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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（

56、）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Failure comes to us now and then.I suffered painful failure in the exam hold the other day,and it helped me find a new self.Before the exam,I had promised my parents that I will get the best marks in all my subjects.However,

57、I took everything for granted,ignoring my teachers advice or paying little attention to my homework.Therefore,I failed two of my favorite subjects,math and physics,what surprised everyone include myself.Looking at back,I realized that it was our overconfidence that led to the failure.Only if we are

58、modest and work hard will we are able to have the chance to achieve our goal.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华。你下周五本来需要接待一名外教，由于那天临时有一场考试，你想请你的同学Jasmine帮忙。请写一封信，询问她是否可以代为迎接，并在信中说明：1.外教姓名：Linda2.身高 165 厘米左右，偏瘦；长头发，戴眼镜3.见面地点和具体时间：学校服务大厅（Service Hall），下周五上午 10:30注意：1.词数 100 左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已为你写好。广东省惠州市20

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60、 other day,and it helped me a heldfind a new self.Before the exam,I had promised my parents that I will get the best marks in all my subjects. wouldHowever,I took everything for granted,ignoring my teachers advice or paying little attention to my homework. andTherefore,I failed two of my favorite su

61、bjects,math and physics,what surprised everyone include myself. which including Looking at back,I realized that it was our overconfidence that led to the failure.Only if we are modest and work 去掉at my hard will we are able to have the chance to achieve our goal. be goals 书面表达：Dear Jasmine, How are y

62、ou getting along these days? I am writing to ask for a favor from you. I had planned to meet a foreign teacher next Friday, but this morning I was informed that there would be an important test exactly on Friday. So I am wondering whether you can meet the foreign teacher for me in our schools Servic

63、e Hall at 10:30 next Friday morning.The teachers name is Linda, who is about 165 cm tall and a bit slim, with long hair. She wears glasses. I will send you a picture of her so that you can recognize her more easily. I really appreciate it if you can do me a favor. Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua高考资源网。高考资源网。高考资源网。高考资源网。高考资源网。