1、揭阳市2016-2017学年度高中三年级学业水平考试英 语注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（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卷和答题卡相应的位置上。 3. 全部答案应在答题卷和答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将本试卷、答题卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷第一部分 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。 AMALE Participants Needed for Social Communicatio
2、n Study The Neuropragmatics and Emotion Lab is looking for healthy male volunteers to participate in an EEG experiment on social communication. You will hear stimuli and make decisions about stimuli that appear on a screen. With the EEG set-up, the entire participation will take about 4.5 hours and
3、is conducted at 2001 McGill College Avenue. The compensation will be $10 per hour for your time and inconvenience. You are expected to be a MALE native Canadian English speaker, between 18-30 years old, right-handed and have normal hearing. If interested, please contact pell.lab.study. Pell Lab: 514
4、-398-4400MALE Undergraduate Participants Needed The CASC Lab in the Department of Psychology at McGill University (supervisor: Dr. Melanie Dirks) is looking for male McGill undergraduate students between the ages of 18-25 who are willing to complete an interview and a questionnaire about challenging
5、 friendship experiences. The interview will last approximately 2 hours. Participants will also be asked to complete a brief online questionnaire and to reach out to three of their friends who might also be willing to complete the same questionnaire. Participants will be compensated for their time ($
6、 20). If you are interested, please contact thomas. khullarmail. mcgill.ca. Thomas. Khullar: 514-398-3725Participants Needed for Social Communication Study The Pell Lab is seeking North American English speakers for a study on social communication. You will judge audio and video clips(片段) showing so
7、cial interactions while wearing an EEG cap measuring brain activity. The session is about 2 hours and compensation is $ 30 for the experiment. If you are interested and meet ALL the following criteria, please email pellabtest.eeg. Please provide your name, email and telephone number. Age between 18-
8、35 years old Native North American English speakers Normal hearing and no history of mental and neurological disorder Right-handedness Kelly Hennegan: 514-398-4400 Ext.: 000101. To meet the requirements for the EEG experiment, you should be _. A. between the ages of 18-25 B. left-handed with normal
9、hearing C. healthy and able to work about 4-5 hours D. a female native Canadian English speaker2. What will the CASC Lab expect participants to do? A. To complete a detailed online questionnaire. B. To do an interview about social communication. C. To ask some friends to do an online questionnaire.
10、D. To judge audio and video clips showing social interactions.3. If you want to be paid best per hour, you should contact _. A. 514-398-3725B. 514-398-4400 Ext:00010 C. Thomas. khullarmail.megill.caD. pell.lab.studyBOn her first morning in America last summer, my daughter went out to explore her new
11、 neighborhood alone, without even telling my wife or me. Of course we were worried; we had just moved from Berlin, and she was just 8. But when she came home, we realized we had no reason to panic. Beaming with pride, she told us how she had discovered the little park around the corner, and had made
12、 friends with a few local dog owners. When this story comes up in conversations with American friends, we usually meet with polite disbelief. Most are horrified by the idea that their children might roam(闲逛) around without adult supervision. A study by the University of California has found that Ame
13、rican kids spend 90 per cent of their leisure time at home, often in front of the TV or playing video games. Such narrowing of childrens world has happened across the developed world. But German parents are generally much more accepting of letting children take some risks. “We are depriving(剥夺) them
14、 of opportunities to learn how to take control of their own lives,” writes Peter Gray, a research professor at Boston College. He argues that this increases the chance that they will suffer from anxiety, depression, and various other mental disorders, which have gone up dramatically in recent decade
15、s. I am no psychologist like Professor Gray, but I know I wont be around forever to protect my girls from the challenges life holds in store for them. And by giving kids more control over their lives, they learn to have more confidence in their own capabilities.4. Hearing the authors daughter explor
16、ing the new neighborhood alone, his American friends feel _. A. worried B. proudC. doubtful D. terrified5. We can conclude from Paragraph 3 that _. A. American kids enjoy playing at home B. German parents are less protective than American parents C. German kids like taking risks more than American k
17、ids D. American parents dont limit their childrens activities in their leisure time6. Its implied from Professor Grays words that _. A. parents should always be around their children to protect them from risks B. more and more parents suffer from mental problems C. children are having more opportuni
18、ties to take control of their lives D. giving children more freedom is beneficial to their mental development7. Which of the following words can best describe the authors parenting? A. Open-minded. B. Irresponsible. C. Careless. D. Protective. CFilm director James Cameron first became interested in
19、sea exploration when he was a little boy. His love for the ocean grew after he made the 1989 undersea adventure film The Abyss and the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, one of the most successful movies of all time. Following that big success，James Cameron decided to put his film career on hold to become an
20、 explorer.In 2012, James Cameron made a journey to the deepest spot in the Mariana Trench, known as Challenger Deep. And now the great journey has been made into a documentary(记录片)film, named James Camerons Deepsea Challenger 3D.In James Camerons fantasy films，such as Avatar and The Abyss, the unexp
21、lored areas are decorated in colours and full of danger. But on his dive into Challenger Deep, the reality proved far different: white, deserted and dull.“I felt like I had gone to another planet,” Cameron said after returning from the cold and dark place in the Western Pacific Ocean, nearly 7 miles
22、 below the surface. “I really have a sense of being separated and realize how tiny I am down in this big, black and unexplored place.”Cameron captured(获取)the moonlike landscape of the deep sea and documented the sea creatures he observed in the ocean.James Camerons Deepsea Challenger 3D tells the st
23、ory of Camerons journey. It is a film about determination, danger and the oceans greatest depths. The movie shows a unique insight into Camerons world when he makes his dream a reality and makes history by becoming the first person to travel alone to the deepest point on the planet.Its an exciting f
24、ilm and inspiring reminder that our beautiful planet still has a lot to explore.8. When did James Cameron become interested in the ocean? A. When he was in his childhood. B. After his films The Abyss and Titanic. C. After he achieved great success in movies. D. When he began to explore the deep sea
25、alone.9. What is the unexplored ocean like? A. Colourful and dangerous. B. Boring and deserted. C. White and attractive. D. Small and dull.10. What can we know about James Camerons Deepsea Challenger 3D? A. It is a film about the exploration of ocean creatures. B. It is a story about Camerons filmma
26、king dream. C. It aims to attract more people to explore the deep sea. D. It tells us about James journey into Challenger Deep.11. What is the best title for this passage? A. The Great Dream of a Film Director B. A film Director Exploring Deep Sea C. James Cameron and His Documentary FilmD. The Firs
27、t Person to Make Films About the Deep SeaDThe stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wonderi
28、ng if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it was like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪
29、) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that sho
30、uld be kept secretespecially those that embarrass someone else.Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.
31、Honesty and openness is important. It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be r
32、estricted to our mistakes.Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.12. Whats the function
33、 of the example in Paragraph 2? A. It reflects that people are concerned about the spread of Ebola. B. It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story. C. It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble. D. It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.13. One of the reasons why peop
34、le are unwilling to share experiences is that _. A. story-sharing highlights the importance of hard work B. people are used to exposing their weaknesses C. people sometimes have no courage to share their stories D. some stories make people feel sad14. Which is close in meaning to the underlined word
35、 “uncorked” in Paragraph 3? A. freed B. broken C. unfolded D. untouched15. The writer aims to convince us to _. A. be open to people close to you by sharing some secrets B. share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselves C. remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD. r
36、ealize the importance of being honest when making friends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），并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。How to get motivation for study?Do you need motivation for doing your homework? 16 Get Perspective When you consider homework a drag, it might help to think about the
37、 reason why you do it. The work you do now really is important, even though its probably hard to see sometimes. 17 You see, you may not believe that youll need your algebra(代数) skills later in life, but algebra sets the stage for understanding principles of science, economics, and business. 18 Most
38、students have a special talent in one particular area, so they enjoy doing homework in that topic. Just pick one area you love and become the self-appointed expert in your school. Get a serious attitude! Think of yourself as the best at that topic, and then make it a reality. Once you do so, you wil
39、l gain “confidence” in yourself and enjoy doing homework. Get Competitive! If you think youre at a disadvantage to other students, you can turn things around by getting a competitive attitude. 19 Try to surprise everyone, including the teacher, by doing outstanding work. Get Your Eye on the Prize! I
40、f you get bored thinking about homework, you may need to focus on setting and reaching goals. For instance, if you are having trouble getting started on a big science project, then divide your project into steps and reward yourself each time you finish a step successfully. 20 A. Get an AttitudeB. Ge
41、t ConfidenceC. Algebra is not easy for everyone to learn, but it is very useful.D. In fact, it is real work that will form the foundation for your future.E. If you feel like homework is pointless, you may find inspiration in the following tips.F. Think of every project as a challenge and start to do
42、 your assignment better than anybody else.G. Just focus your eye on the prize and try to make it happen, which will help achieve your dream.第二部分 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, 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 most important lesson I learned in high s
43、chool had nothing to do with maths or Americanhistory. It came at graduation, several minutes 21 I left Miramonte High School I was rather shy back then,content to hang around with my few friends and to concentrate on my 22 . I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect 23 and en
44、ough credits to go to college. But my good record soon became a fear to my well-beingIn early June of senior year, the headmaster called me into his officeHe asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduationI looked at him, my heart 24 fast. This was the reward for my hard work? I said something,
45、 but not very clearly, and hurried away from the office. I was 25 about the decision, though finally agreeing to take up the task. I wasnt the only speakerI would 26 the honor with five other studentsStill, I was uncertain whether the task was beyond meHow in the world would I give a speech to hundr
46、eds of people? Graduation day soon arrived and, as 27 , I was nervousId been practicing my speech for days, and I had it 28 . But I had 29 been so terrified in my life. The first half hour of the 30 passed, and then my 31 came. My name was announced. I 32 to reach the platform without falling downBu
47、t within minutes, I finished my speech, 33 back to my seat Now I still have the 34 of that speechMy voice trembled a little, but 35 it was clear and strongIm proud of that tapeI achieved 36 Id never dreamed I spoke in front of hundreds of peopleAlthough I didnt realize it at the time, the successful
48、 completion of that speech gave me the 37 to participate in class at college, to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my 38 . I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation. But Im 39 I did. I know it may well 40 to be one of my shining moments21. A. beforeB. afterC. whenD. w
49、hile 22. A. hobbies B. interests C. games D. subjects23. A. mannersB. relationship C. scores D. characters 24. A. burning B. breakingC. aching D. beating25. A. doubtful B. optimistic C. generous D. hesitant26. A. share B. bring C. spare D. give27. A. intended B. hoped C. expected D. planned28. A. th
50、rown B. printed C. memorized D. completed29. A. everB. neverC. always D. hardly30. A. lessonB. taskC. ceremonyD. match 31. A. moment B. day C. chance D. decision32. A. managedB. triedC. wanted D. succeeded33. A. passing B. headingC. handingD. sitting 34. A. photoB. tape C. paper D. word35. A. partly
51、B. immediatelyC. franklyD. mostly36. A. everythingB. anythingC. nothingD. something37. A. respect B. confidence C. freedom D. excuse38. A. shyness B. prideC. stupidityD. courage39. A. afraidB. sureC. gladD. puzzled40. A. turn off B. turn outC. set off D. set out 第卷第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材
52、料，根据上下文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。Shopping in Singapore is really a pleasure for tourists. The Great Singapore Sale 41 (hold) every year, usually during the summer months. Singapores famous shopping stores welcome a great number of visitors from all over the world. 42 (they) shopping hours last ti
53、ll midnight. During this time, nice and cheap goods are 43 sale for tourists to choose from. Tourists can also try delicious food there and experience the Singaporean night life. Certain stores offer discounts of up to 70% or even 44 (high) if people use their credit cards. For tourists 45 hold a sp
54、ecial Tourist Card, they can enjoy a lot of benefits, such as discounts on 46 (watch), jewelry and cosmetics. The card also 47 (give) discounts when you visit local attractions such as Singapore Zoo. It is well worth 48 (wander) around the different shopping districts of Singapore during this 8-week
55、 Singapore Sale. Orchard Road is 49 (sure) the best place for shopping in the city. A large number of restaurants and clubs can be found in this area. Marina Bay includes both big departments and small shops, 50 almost everything you would want to buy can be found here. 第三部分 写作（共两节 满分35）第一节 短文改错（共10
56、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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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()，并在其下面写出该加的词。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。Dear Sir,Thank you for invite me to the summer English course in your school. As for your
57、choice between the two courses, I prefer a four-week course because it will give me more time to do some traveling and make a few new friends. Of all the subject Im learning at school, I like English best. I had learned English for 6 years but my spoken English remains poorly. So I hope to take this
58、 chance improve it. If possible, Id like to stay with a family in a few days in order that I can learn about any customs in England, which Im particularly interested in. I believe I will have a wonderful time in this summer. Yours truly, Li Hua第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，计划寒假找份兼职工作。下面的招聘广告引起了你的注意，请根据要点（箭头
59、所指内容）写一封申请信。Yes. Im interested. Winter Jobsself-introduction(personality, fluency in English,)Could you be an ASSISTANT TEACHER for Childrens winter campNo problem Excellent pay for working with childrenI can start working from Work with native teachers from England English-only classes Work evening
60、s and weekends for 2 weeksFor more information, write to Mr. Smith注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节使行文连贯；3.开头已经给出，不计入总词数。DearMr.Smith,Ivereadyouradvertisementforanassistantteacherforachildrenswintercamp. Yours sincerely,LiHua揭阳市20162017学年度高中三年级学业水平考试英语科参考答案第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40分） 13.CCB 47.CBDA 811.ABDC 121
61、5.CCAB 1620.EDAFG第二部分 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）2125. ADCDD 2630. ACCBC 3135. AABBD 3640. DBACB第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）41. is held 42. Their 43. on 44. higher 45. who/that46. watches 47. gives 48. wandering 49. surely 50. so/and 第三部分 写作（共两节, 满分35）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
62、Dear Sir, Thank you for invite (inviting) me to the summer English course in your school. As for your (my) choice between the two courses, I prefer a (the) four-week course because it will give me more time to do some traveling and make a few new friends. Of all the subject (subjects) Im learning at
63、 school, I like English best. I had(have) learned English for 6 years but my spoken English remains poorly (poor). So I hope to take this chance (加to) improve it. If possible, Id like to stay with a family in (for) a few days in order that I can learn about any (some) customs in England, which Im pa
64、rticularly interested in. I believe I will have a wonderful time in（in去掉）this summer.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）Dear Mr. Smith, Ive read your advertisement for an assistant teacher for a childrens winter camp. Im quite interested in this position and I think my personality and experience will qualify me for the
65、 job.Im outgoing, energetic, well-organized and responsible. And most importantly, I love working with children! In the past two years, as the monitor in my class, I have proved myself to be an excellent helper to my teachers. I speak fluent English, which enables me to help native English teachers
66、communicate freely and effectively with students in an English-only environment.I will soon have a three-week winter vacation, so I have no problem working on evenings and weekends. I can start working from the end of this month. I would appreciate it if you could give me this opportunity.Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua