1、广西南宁市2017届高三第一次性测试英语试题第卷第一部分 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。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B.9.18. C.9.15.1.Where does this conversation most probably take place? A.At a nursery.B.In a laundry.C.In
2、 a library.2.When are Jennys parents coming?A.In April.B.In June.C.In February.3.What will the woman probably do?A.Buy the writers new book.B.Go to visit the writer.C.Write a book review.4.What does the man mean?A.The ladys room is a long way from here.B.The woman has to sign up for using the ladys
3、room.C.The woman is not able to use the ladys room right now.5.Why wont the woman eat any more?A.She is losing weight.B.She isnt feeling well.C.She has had enough.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
4、独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What do we know about Kate?A.Shes too busy to see a doctor.B.The doctors advice does her no good.C.She hasnt got well though she has seen a doctor.7.Who will go to see Kate?A.The man.B.The woman.C.Both of them.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What does the man want?A.Less work.B.More fun.C.A
5、 good dinner.9.How does the man feel?A.Dissatisfied.B.Excited.C.Sleepy.10.What is the mans attitude towards his older generation?A.Doubtful.B.Admiring.C.Disappointed.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Why does the man hire some bikes?A.To go traveling abroad.B.To visit the island with his friend.C.To go to visit t
6、he bicycle rental shop.12.What does the woman suggest?A.Seeing her tomorrow.B.Going to the beach.C.Hiring a motorbike.13.Where is the man staying?A.At Burts Bicycle Rental.B.At the Holiday Sun Hotel.C.At No.100 Teckman Street.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.When did Meg hand in the report?A.On September 1st.B.O
7、n September 3rd.C.On September 5th. 15.What is the most important to Starbucks success?A.Its management.B.The taste of its coffee.C.Its selections of stores and service.16.What does the professor advise Meg to do?A.To leave out some figures.B.To change a new topic.C.To do more research.听第10段材料，回答第17
8、至20题。17.What is Task Rabbit?A.A service company.B.An old company with new ideas.C.A successful magazine that offers many services.18.What could a Task Rabbit worker do?A.Find you a job to do.B.Lend you money for rent.C.Help you move your furniture.19.Who founded the company Task Rabbit?A.Leah Busque
9、. B.Sally. C.Neighbours.20.What is the theme of Task Rabbit?A.Making millions of dollars.B.Finding ways to help the elderly.C.Connecting neighbours to help each other.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。AWelcome to The Metropolitan Museum of ArtT
10、he Met,which is short for The Metropolitan Museum of Art,presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.Millions of people take part in The Met experience online or offline.Since it was founded in 1870,The Met has always tried to be more than a storeroom
11、of rare and beautiful objects. Every day,art comes alive in the Museums galleries and through its exhibitions and events,revealing（显示）both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.Notes:I.How can I obtain permission to film or photograph at The Metropolitan Museum of Art?
12、Please e-mail a detailed request to communicationsmetmuseum.org.II.How can I obtain suitable images to reproduce in a magazine,newspaper,or website?To view and request press images for the Museums current and upcoming exhibitions and news stories about the Met,please sign in or register for a press
13、account in the Press Images section of the online Press Room.III.All other image requests should be directed to Art Resource through its website (),by telephone at 212-505-8700,or e-mail at requests.You may also submit your request using the Image Request Form available on the Mets website.IV.If you
14、 have any other questions,please contact the Museums Digital Department:Digital DepartmentThe Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth AvenueNew York,New York 10028-0198Telephone: 212-650-2550E-mail: privacypolicymetmuseum.orp21.What type of writing is this text?A.A business guide. B.An advertisement.C
15、.A research report.D.An art survey.22.What can we learn about the Met from the text?A.The Met has a history of 5,000 years.B.The Met stops collecting arts right now.C.People started to visit the Met online to buy objects.D.People cannot take a photo without the permission of the Met.23.What should y
16、ou do if you want to have images used for a magazine?A.Telephone at 212-505-8700.B.Contact the Museums Digital Department.C.Write an application at the online Press Room.D.E-mail to communicationsmetmuseum.org.BVolunteering Is FunOne afternoon I was sitting at home feeling so bored.Instead of feelin
17、g sorry for myself,I wanted to meet people and have new experiences so I decided to start volunteering.I searched on my computer and found a website where I could volunteer on a farm in France.My time working on a farm was a new experience for me.It was basically a free holiday as food and accommoda
18、tion were provided.However,it was not your typical holiday as I had to look after fifteen horses and sleep at the top of a tower in a castle!I was an awful farmer but it did not matter because I made some great friends.However,you do not need to go abroad to volunteer.I have had plenty of adventures
19、 at home as volunteering can become a hobby.For example,I love singing so I had a good laugh waving my arms in an attempt to conduct my local choir.I did slowly improve and it felt great to conduct the choir in a concert.At university,I organised a concert for charity with my friends.It was really f
20、un finding bands and raising money for a cause we believe in.It is true that you feel good volunteering but there are also other advantages.I once volunteered as a server at a charity sports event where the organizers gave me cupcakes to thank me for my services.I also volunteered in a charity shop
21、so I found loads of nice cheap clothes to update my wardrobe（衣柜）.While this is all fun,my favourite aspect of volunteering is creating and sharing stories.My terrible attempts at farming have given me hilarious stories to tell!Talking to volunteers from different countries and backgrounds has also h
22、elped me learn more about the world.I feel thankful to have had so much fun with many nice people thanks to volunteering.24.Why did the author want to volunteer?A.He wanted to go abroad.B.He felt ashamed of himself.C.He wanted to be a farmer.D.He wanted to taste new life and make friends.25.The unde
23、rlined word “hilarious” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”.A.funny B.negative C.awful D.sad26.What volunteering work did the author do?A.Helping in a charity shop B.Conducting a choir in a sports eventC.Helping in an Italian farm D.Taking care of sheep27.How does the author feel acco
24、rding to the last paragraph?A.Curious.B.Anxious.C.Grateful.D.Cautious.CThe worlds first “Sky Pool” has been uncoated（曝光）-and itll give anyone a touch of dizziness（眩晕）,unless he or she is not bothered by heights.Situated in the capitals new riverside district beside Battersea Power Station,the glass
25、pool,hanging 10 storeys, or 110 feet up as a bridge between two apartment buildings,is 25m long,5m wide and 3m deep with a water depth of 1.2m.Swimmers will be able to look down 35 meters to the street below as they take a dip,with only 20cm of glass between them and the outside world.Its even got a
26、 bar,folding chairs and an orange garden.The pool will be part of Embassy Gardens at Nine Elms,a huge15 billion building project beside the new American Embassy in south-west London.The project is creating thousands of apartments,the smallest of which are expected to cost nearly $1 million,and the p
27、ool will only be open to the apartments owners.Embassy Gardens takes design inspiration from the Meatpacking District of New York with floor to ceiling windows and brick frontages.The designer,Sean Mulryan,desired to push the boundaries in the capability of construction and engineering and do someth
28、ing that had never been done before.The Sky Pools transparent structure is the result of significant advancements in technologies over the last decade.The experience of the pool will be truly unique and it will feel like floating through the air in central London.Those people lucky enough to swim th
29、ere will have a perfect view of the Palace of Westminster and the London Eye. It will be a selling point for developers when the second stage of the development is released to market.28.Who can swim in the Sky Pool?A.Anyone at Nine Elms.B.Visitors to London.C.People living in Embassy Gardens.D.Those
30、 who are not terrified of heights.29.People lucky enough to swim in the Sky Pool can do the following except .A.drinking with friends B.experiencing diving and surfing C.appreciating the London Eye D.sitting in the orange garden30.What do we know from the text?A.The pool lies in the centre of London
31、.B.The pool is 25 metres above the ground.C.The pool was similar to New Yorks modern constructions.D.The pool is helpful for selling apartments in Embassy Gardens.31.We can infer from the text that .A.the apartments in Embassy Gardens are fairly expensiveB.the new American Embassy has been moved awa
32、yC.Nine Elms is a street in Embassy GardensD.building the pool is not a complex jobDEvery day,people come into contact with thousands of chemicals.These chemicals are said to be harmless to human health.In fact,the chemicals are considered so safe that we wash with them.We put them on our bodies and
33、 even our faces.Other chemical products are used throughout our homes.By the time you walk out of your front door,you have already been exposed to thousands of chemicals. On its own,each chemical seems harmless.But in combination with other chemicals,they may become deadly. That is the finding of a
34、two-year study by a high-profile（高调的）task force of scientists.The task force was told to investigate the cancer-causing possibility of chemical mixtures.Linda Gulliver was one of the 174 scientists on the task force.Their job was to study the cancer-causing potential of 85 chemicals.All 85 are said
35、to be common in the environment.Ms.Gulliver explains that chemicals have the potential or ability to form dangerous mixtures.Even simple minerals can become dangerous when mixed with chemicals found in plastics or beauty products.Working in groups,the scientists explored how different chemical mixtu
36、res could lead to cancer.Ms.Gullivers team looked at the ability of different combinations to support the increase of malignant（恶性的）human cells.She says the current way to identify whether chemicals cause cancer is to test them one at a time.This method leads,she adds,to a long list of supposedly “s
37、afe” chemicals.She and her team say that approach needs to change.“We definitely need certain research.to find out what mixtures of chemicals would be more harmful than others; what groups of chemicals,when together,would produce more harmful effects.And at the moment,that is not known.”An estimated
38、 one in five cancers has been linked to chemical exposure.It may turn out that the cancer-causing villain（恶棍）is not a single chemical at all.32.What effect may one single chemical have on us according to the text?A.It may destroy our body. B.It may not cause danger to us.C.It may let us suffer from
39、cancer. D.It may let our body make a change.33.What can we learn about Ms.Gullivers research?A.She has found 85 cancer-causing chemicals.B.She has found reasons for five kinds of cancers.C.She has found that only one chemical can cause cancer.D.She is not sure what mixtures of chemicals are more har
40、mful.34.According to the text,we can infer that the study .A.is just wasting time and money B.is still in need of great effortsC.will cause panic in public D.will be resisted by the public 35.What is the best title for the text?A.Mixtures of Safe Chemicals May Cause CancerB.Being Exposed to One Chem
41、icals Is DangerousC.How Mixtures of Safe Chemicals Come into Being?D.What Is the Real Cause For Cancer?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。选项中有两项为多余选项。If you find yourself losing the motivation to do your homework,you are not alone. 36 If you want to get good grades,of course,you must
42、do your homework.Heres how to find the motivation: 37 If you are too tired,youll just want to watch television instead of thinking about your homework.Plus, youll have a much easier time remembering what youve read if you are energetic.Turn off the distractions（分散注意力的事）.Turn off the music and televi
43、sion.If you dont need your computer or the Internet for your homework,turn it off as well.Make sure your study area is free from distractions. 38 Start right away.Doing your homework right after you get home can keep you from falling into the trap of endless hours of distractions. 39 Although it may
44、 not be popular to do your homework on a Friday night,youll have the rest of the weekend free.Create a schedule. 40 Plan out when you will do each part of the assignment.Split them into small parts,so that you can feel good about completing each part.It can be much easier to deal with a big assignme
45、nt or project once youve split it into manageable pieces.Homework can be boring,but its a necessary evil if you want to pass your classes.Once you make a plan to finish your homework,stick to it.A.Get enough rest.B.Gather your materials.C.Write all of your assignments on a checklist.D.Many students
46、delay in doing their homework.E.Youll easily get distracted and avoid finishing your homework. F.Plus,the material youve learned will still be fresh in your mind.G.Youll be able to finish your homework much faster if you can focus on it.笫三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题
47、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。As I walked through the door,I felt sharp coldness.While my fingers began to numb,many 41 ran through my head.Why am I here?What were my parents thinking when they 42 here?My parents were born and raised a 43 family in southwestern Iowa.From a very young
48、age,they were expected to 44 the family farm.Five years after my birth,my parents made a decision that would 45 our lives forever.They decided they 46 more in life.They told their families that they were moving to Alaska!Why would they move to Alaska,the 47 of polar bears and Eskimos?When I asked,th
49、ey said, “We wanted to experience adventure.”My grandparents thought that they were 48 and said, “It is a horrible thing to do to those kids.” 49 my parents moved,with nothing but a few clothes and $500 dollars.Through hard work and perseverance, they have not only survived,but are 50 than ever.My f
50、ather has gotten his 51 job as a wildlife technician for the Department of Fish and Game.My 52 is now the manager of the high school kitchen.These two people had the courage to 53 for their dreams-no matter what others thought.Through good and bad time,my parents never lost sight of their 54 .What t
51、hey wanted most in the world was to raise their children to be 55 .I honor and thank them.Because of their 56 ,I have become an independent young man. 57 their hard work and strong will,they have become happy and successful.I have learned through their actions and mistakes that anything is 58 . So,w
52、hen I ask myself why I am in Alaska,I 59 myself how I got here.No matter how 60 it gets,I cant think of a better place to grow up.I surely do love Alaska!41.A.ways B.plans C.questions D.wishes42.A.left B.movedC.searched D.forget43.A.farming B.building C.nursing D.training44.A.look for B.put away C.t
53、ake over D.find out45.A.prove B.change C.begin D.save46.A.ate B.lost C.used D.wanted47.A.land B.sight C.visit D.protection48.A.strong B.brave C.young D.crazy49.A.So B.And C.But D.If50.A.wiser B.happier C.earlier D.heavier51.A.old B.rich C.lucky D.dream52.A.mother B.brother C.friend D.grandpa53.A.go
54、B.ask C.care D.wait54.A.problems B.feelings C.goals D.experiences55.A.healthy B.safe C.kind D.successful56.A.jobs B.teachings C.failures D.permissions57.A.Despite B.Without C.ThroughD.Beyond58.A.easy B.useful C.painful D.possible59.A.doubt B.remind C.believe D.persuade60.A.cold B.long C.much D.far笫卷
55、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，在题后空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词）或括号内单词的正确形式。It is 2 years 61 we had a cleaning lady and for some reason my husband has become very demanding toward her.He believes she does not work as well as she used to.He complains a lot and has decided to complain to her.Y
56、esterday I tried several 62 (time) to discuss with him my 63 (satisfy) with her work,but he was a little bit upset.This morning I looked at the house and all the cleaning she 64 (do) before.I thought it was unfair to complain because she was doing such 65 great job.So I fought for her again, 66 (say
57、) it was unnecessary to complain.She was doing well and she deserved to get 67 (pay)more and to receive some extra money for the new year.And 68 (final) my husband told her that we had decided to pay her more, 69 was a surprise to her.Im very happy I have protected this lady from unfair words and th
58、at we are treating her fairly now and doing something to shorten the gap 70 the rich and the poor.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（）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
59、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。Recently I have taken quite an interest in cook so I suggest that the school organizes a cooking-learning activity to teach students to prepare any delicious food.It can be great fun and I bet there will be a lot communication going on among students.Besides,its a
60、good way to build up team spirits.The school can even be hold a competition to see whom can cook the most delicious food.More important,I think cooking is a vital skill for people nowadays.What is known to all,eating self-cooked is a much healthier and little costly way of life than eating in a rest
61、aurant.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，近年来很多大城市交通拥堵严重，影响了人们的生活和经济发展。请针对此现状用英语给某英语报社写封信，谈谈你的看法和建议。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear editor,I am writing to you to talk about the heavy traffic. I do hope my suggestions will be taken.Yours,Li Hua 广西南宁市2017届高三第一次性测试英语试题答案15 ABACA 610CABAB 11-15B
62、CBCB 16-20CACAC2123BDC 2427DAAC 2831CBDA 3235BDBA 3640DAGFC4145CBACB 4650DACDB5155DAACD 5660BCBDA61.since 62.times 63.satisfaction 64.had done 65.a 66.saying 67.paid 68.finally 69.which 70.between短文改错Recently I have taken quite an interest in cook so I suggest that the school organizes a cooking-lea
63、rning activity Cooking organize(organise) to teach students to prepare any delicious food.It can be great fun and I bet there will be a lot communication some of going on among students.Besides,its a good way to build up team spirits.The school can even be hold a competition spirit to see whom can c
64、ook the most delicious food.More important,I think cooking is a vital skill for people nowadays. who importantly What is known to all,eating self-cooked is a much healthier and little costly way of life than eating in a restaurant. As less听力材料Text 1M:Miss Richardson.My daughter didnt sleep well last
65、 night.Will you give her some extra attention today?W:Dont worry,Mr Cruise.All the kids will be taken good care of here.Text 2M:Hey Jenny.Its already April.Arent your parents coming to visit this month?W:Yes,they have planned to but then an emergency turned up and they have put off their visit for t
66、wo months.Text 3M:A new book of J.K. Rowling has been released.You must be a fan of hers?W:I havent heard about the news.But youre right.I am crazy about her works.Text 4W:Excuse me.M:Yes?W:Is there a ladys room around here?M:There is.But unlucky for you,it has a big “out of use” sign on it.Text 5M:
67、Another piece of meat pie?W:No,thanks really.Im on a diet.M:Please do.Youre hardly eaten anything.W:Its delicious,but I dont think I ought to.Text 6M:Have you seen Kate recently,Vicky?W:Yes,I have.I saw her a couple of days ago.She hasnt been very well in the last couple of weeks.M:Has she seen a do
68、ctor since shes been ill?W:Yes,she has.The doctor told her to take it easy for a while,but she hasnt been taking his advice.Shes as busy as usual. M:Do you think it useful for me to ask her to have a rest when I go to see her?Or shall we go together?W:I think you can go yourself and show your concer
69、n to her since sometimes would take your advice.So its unnecessary for me to go with you.Whats more.Ive got some other things to do at the moment.Text 7W:You are not looking very cheerful.Whats the matter with you?M:Oh,nothing special.Im just thinking a lot.W:About the job?M:About everything,about c
70、atching the same train every morning,sitting in the same office all day,watching the same television program.W:You need a holiday.M:It wasnt always like this,you know.W:What do you mean?M:Well,our great-great-grandfathers had more fun,didnt they?I mean,they hunted for their food and grew their own v
71、egetables and did things for themselves.We do the same sort of job for years and years.Theres no variety in our lives.W:You need a holiday.Thats what the matter is with you.Text 8M:Good morning.This is Burts Bicycle Rental.W:Good morning.A friend of mine suggested I call up to hire some bikes.W:Oh,y
72、es,a lot of people do so these days.M:Yes,were just on holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bike.W:Well,it certainly is.And most people rent a motorbike because you can get around faster and even go to the beach if you like.M:If I wanted to hire two
73、motorbikes tomorrow morning for two days,would there be any problem?W:None at all.May I have your name,please?M:Its Green.Arthur Green.W:And your telephone number?M:Im at the Holiday Sun Hotel.My number is 0708112.Im in room 1203.By the way,is your bike rental shop at No.100 Teckman Street?W:Thats r
74、ight.M:Thank you.Bye.Text 9M:Professor Hopkins.May I have a word with you?W:Sure,Meg.Whats up?W:I got a C for my report.I am wondering what I have done wrong.You know I have put a lot of time and energy to the report.M:Well,Meg.I understand you have made much effort on the report.Maybe thats why you
75、 are two days late to hand in the report.The due day is September 3rd.W:Yes,Professor.I am sorry about that.M:And this report is about the success of the Starbucks Coffee.In your report,you have mentioned the companys management,selections of stores and service.But I am surprised that you didnt ment
76、ion anything about its coffee.Its a coffee shop.Meg.Isnt the taste of its coffee the most important thing to its success?W:Yeah,I guess I have made a mistake by leaving it out.M:And figures are important too.You also need to add an actual figure such as the monthly sales.W:You are quite right,Profes
77、sor?M:And why not do more research,look for some figures and write the report again.W:Are you giving me another change,Professor?M:Seems like I am.Text 10If you are like millions of busy people,you want to get your work done,so you can do the things that you enjoy the most.Thats what Task Rabbit,a n
78、ew service company,helps people do.Task Rabbit uses the Internet and smartphones to quickly find people in your neighborhood to do the tasks for you.For example,if you are throwing a surprise party and you need someone to pick up the ice cream cake and your aunt Sally,but you dont have time to drive
79、 around,a tasker will do it for you!Task Rabbit employees are hired and screened by the company.They have specific services in which they specialize.Need help hanging a painting？Need someone with a pickup truck to help you move?There is a tasker out there to help you.The taskers are generally well-e
80、ducated people.Out of all the taskers, about 70% hold bachelors degrees,20% hold masters degrees,and 5% hold PhD degrees.Some people have turned their work for Task Rabbit into a full-time job as well.Leah Busque,who ran out of dog food one day,founded Task Rabbit in 2008.She based it on the idea of “neighbours helping neighbours”.Since then,the company has received $37.5 million in funding.
