1、【学能提升】甘肃省部分普通中学2017高考英语新课标卷8月份联合调研检测试题（十）【全国优秀高中英语名师】甘肃庆阳 刘克炜注意：本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分120分。考试时间100分钟。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。ADOGS DRIVE CARAuckland, New Zealand After two months of learning, Monty, and Porter were able to drive an automobi
2、le around a racetrack. “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
3、stop the auto 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 c
4、ells that produces 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.COCKATO
5、O MAKES TOOLSVienna, 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.
6、So he flew 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
7、. If Zoe the 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. What s special about Figaro the cockatoo?A. He s particular about his food.B. Hes extremely fond of stones.C.
8、 Hes good 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. B On a Friday night in May 2015, Oliver and Lone Kleven heard ang
9、ry shouts coming from their front lawn. Lone, 68, stepped onto the porchand saw two men in dark clothes struggling with something on the groundright where she and her grandson had planted a flower bed the weekend before. “Gofight somewhere else!” she shouted, worried her plants would get damaged. At
10、 the sound of her voice,the face of a boy appeared from beneath the two men. He looked 13 or 14 or so. “Theyre trying to kill me!” the boyscreamed. Lone ran toward them and, without hesitation, caught the boys arm, pulling him out. “Leavehimalone!” she shouted. When the men stood up, Lone saw what l
11、ooked like a sharp object in onemans hand. When she turned back toward the boy, he was moaningin pain and holding his stomach. Theattackers began to move in on the boy again when Lones husband shouted: “Get lost!” The two men walked quicklyand quietly across the street and drove off in a dark car. “
12、I have to get to the hospital!” the boy cried. He lifted his shirt, and Lone could see a bloody wound on hisstomach. Oliver hugged the trembling boy while Lone caught her cell phone and car keys inside the house. She handed the phone to Oliver. “Call 911,” she told him. “Im going after them.” Lone t
13、ook off but was unable to find the car. The Klevens then learned what had happened. Earlier that night, as the boy waited for his parents to pick himup from the high school across the street from the Klevens house, two men approached and demanded his wallet. When he refused, one of the men hit him i
14、n the face. The boy ran across the street. The men caught up with him, and one hurt him in the back and stomach with a sharp knife. Thats when Lone stepped in. The boys wounds required operations, but he has fully recovered. “He was alone and outnumbered,” says Lone. “There was no time to do anythin
15、g except what I did.”24.Whydid Lone shout at the man at the beginning of the story? A. To stop them fighting with each other.B. To prevent her flowers being ruined. C. To stop them stealing in the flower bed.D. To keep the boy from being wounded.25.Whats Lones first reaction when she got close to th
16、e men? A. She kept them separate.B. She was shocked at the boys wounds. C. She pulled the boy out.D. She called her husband for help.26.Whats the main idea of the passage?A. An old couple rescued a boy by fighting against two robbers. B. A boy was saved.C. Two robbers were driven away. D. An old lad
17、y didnt track the two robbers.27.Whats the correct order of the following events? a. Lone stepped in the fight. b. The two men drove off in a dark car. c. The boy waited for his parents to pick him up. d. Lones husband boomed from the porch. e. Two men approached and demanded the boys wallet. f. The
18、 boy ran across the street to a flower bed. A.cfeadb B.cefadb C.fecabd D.eafcbdC It is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together.But boys schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in ac
19、tivities such as art, dance and music. Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activitiesthat helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和相符) the boy code of hiding their emotions to be a
20、 real man. Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongsidegirls. George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system becauseit had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for fail
21、ing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls. The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged whengirls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills. But in single-sex schools teachers can adjust lessons to boys learning sty
22、le, letting them move around theclassroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the studys author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia. Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with boy-focused approaches such as themesand characters that appeal to
23、 them. Because boys generally have moreacutevision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given hands-on lessons where they are allowed to walk around. Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine（女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence a
24、nd sexism are major themes, James wrote. Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be masterful and in chargein relationships. In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means, the study
25、 reported.28. The writer argues that a single-sex school would _.A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freelyB. help boys to be more competitive in schools. C. force boys to he their emotions to be real men D. naturally strengthen boys traditional image of a man29.Traditionally, in a mixe
26、d school boys _. A. behave more responsibly.B. perform relatively better. C.grow up more healthily.D. receive a better education.30. In Abigail James opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is _. A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in B. boys can focus on their less
27、ons without being distracted C. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics of boys D. teaching can be designed to promote boys team spirit31The underlined word “acute” in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _ . A. lovely B. serious C. sharp D. dullD Oftena nickname is a shortened form
28、of a persons name,andit can also be a descriptive name for a place orathing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help buildup an identity,spread pride among citizens and build their unity. Nicknames can also be funny. Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after
29、 New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the citys initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means the angels in Spanish. Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big A
30、pple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm climate. The American movie and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area
31、 of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area.No trip to Los Angeles is perfectwithout seeing the word Hollywood spelled out in huge letters on a hillside. Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright
32、and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry. Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. Thismeans a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality. A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice
33、, an area on the west side of LosAngeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there.Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown. On the w
34、hole, Los Angeles is growing attractive just for its rich nicknames.32. Choose the one that isntthe functionof a nickname of a place.A.Uniting surrounding citiesB. EntertainmentC. Bringing pride to the localsD.Establishing characteristics33. Which of the following canbest replacethe underlined sente
35、nce?A. Seeing the big letters Hollywood on a hillside means youve been really to Los Angeles.B. Not seeing the word Hollywood on a hillside means you havent been to Los Angeles.C. If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to Hollywood s on a hillside.D. Your trip to Los Angeles is notcom
36、pleteif you miss the big letters Hollywood on a hillside34.Whats the number of thenicknames given to Los Angeles?A. 5B. 4C. 7 D.635. According to the passage, the true statement is _.A. Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of VeniceB. Hollywood alone adds fame to Los AngelesC. Los Angeles is
37、 most famous for its nicknamesD. All the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。 Imagine going to bed not knowing where your next meal is going to come from. 36 Today, nearly 11 percent of people on Earth suffer from hunger, according
38、 to a recent State of Food Insecurity in the World report published by the United Nations. But it turns out that this number is something to celebrate! Though the numbers look like a lot, the number of hungry people in the world has actually decreased by about 209 million since 1992. This has been m
39、ainly due to the hard work of organizations such as the UN, the FAO and the WFP. According to the WFP, the world produces enough food to feed the entire population of 7 billion people. 37 There are many reasons why food does not go from the producers to the consumers. People living in poverty cannot
40、 afford nutritious foods. This makes them weaker and it is harder for them to earn money to escape from poverty and hunger. 38 An average person in the US spends just 6.6% of the income on food. Drought is one of the most common causes of food shortage in the world. 39 In many countries, climate cha
41、nge is worsening the situation. Conflicts around the world can disrupt farming and food production. Fighting forces millions of people to flee their homes. These people dont have the means to feed themselves. 40 Food that is wasted uses up precious natural resources.A. How can we solve the problem?B
42、. Each nation has its own challenges.C. One-third of all food produced is never consumed.D. But not everybody has access to food when they need it.E. That is the fate of nearly 805 million people in the world.F. Natural disasters such as flood and tropical storms can impact food output too.G. Do you
43、 know in poor countries people spend over 80% of their earnings on food?第三部分: 英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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。 “Dont you want to consider studying business?”It was 2003 andIwas in Class 10. Why did Papa ask me that? He knewIwanted t
44、o be a41. “If youre thinking of studying mass media after class 12,”Papa added,“42 should be more helpful than science.” “ButI 43 to be a cardiologist（心脏病学家), Papa!”I protested. “44 thats where your heart really lies,Im sorryI45this up,”he said. In 2006, afterIhad spent two difficult years trying to
45、 study science,Ibrought up the 46 again with my father, a teacher who 47 his own training institute in Ujjain, MP.“What made you48 Id make a better journalist than a doctor?”I asked Papa. “You have been my49 , too,”he said, smiling. I was just eight years old whenI50 evening classes at his institute
46、. It was very different from regular school. We shared anecdotes, made presentations, staged plays, listened to and watched tapes from the BBC. Always thinking about his students, Papa51 takes leave but when he absolutely has to, he feels guilty. It52 him when a studentdoesntshow the same enthusiasm
47、. Every year, Teachers Day, the 5thofSeptember, is like a 53 in our house.The phone 54 ringing. Papa takes every call 55 it were the only one he got. It turned out to be journalism and not cardiology for me. In June 2006, whenIjoined St Xaviers College, Mumbai, for my 56 degree in mass media, it fel
48、t like Papas classes.SoonIwas writing regularly for the news magazine Outlook. In 2009, it was Papa again who 57 me decide not take a postgraduate degree in mass media. “Youll only study the58 things again,”Papa explained.“Sociology is such a lively subject, and if you want to be a good journalist y
49、ou59 know about society and people.” I got my MA in sociology two years later. This Fathers Day, June 21, whenIcalled him,Iwill have completed nearly four fruitful years working as a journalist, thanks to Papas60.41.A.journalistB.doctorC.businessmanD.sociologist42.A.businessB.literatureC.sociologyD.
50、communication43.A.hesitateB.refuseC.wantD.agree44.A.IfB.SoC.WhenD.But45.A.pickedB.putC.broughtD.gave46.A.conceptB.projectC.questionD.subject47.A.supportsB.runsC.holdsD.shares48.A.feelB.doubtC.hopeD.prefer49.A.sonB.studentC.fellowD.friend50.A.choseB.taughtC.attendedD.received51.A.sometimesB.alwaysC.n
51、everD.hardly52.A.hurtsB.defeatsC.strikesD.amuses53.A.showB.lectureC.meetingD.festival54.A.keepsB.beginsC.continuesD.stops55.A.in caseB.as ifC.even ifD.now that56.A.bachelorsB.mastersC.doctorsD.graduates57.A.sawB.letC.foundD.helped58.A.differentB.sameC.generalD.boring59.A.mayB.couldC.wouldD.must60.A.
52、patienceB.powerC.guidanceD.understanding第卷（共50分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 My husband and I were paying a visit 61 my parents in Tucson. We went to a fast-food restaurant for dinner together. My husband went to the counter 62 (order )d
53、ishes and I stood with my parents.My dad is 90 years old. He can hardly see very well and walks with a stick. I was scanning the restaurant, 63 (wait) to sit at the first table that was 64 (convenient)than others. A woman who was sitting with her son made eye contact with me and asked me to come to
54、her. With a 65 (puzzle) look on my face, I pointed to myself and said , “Me ?” She 66 (nod) and said , “ Yes, you.” I walked to the table and she said , “ Bring your family here. I can finish eating at the counter. My son is in 67 hurry to leave anyway.” My eyes 68 (fill)with tears as she wiped down
55、 the table and guided my dad to the seat. I always believe that there are 69 (nature) kind people in this world. This woman has set a good example to her son, 70 is a really lucky guy.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、
56、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。 The InternationalVolunteer Day approaching,somevolunteers of our school are organized to assist the policemen with traffic control in our city. At 8 oclock on the morning of
57、last Sunday, we gathered at the school gate. One of our teachers was in the charge of this activity but he divided us into four groups.Then we went todifferentcrossings near our school. The police officers told us that we should do and how to protect themselves from danger.We spent the whole morning
58、 keep the streams of traffic flowing smooth.With a red banner in our hands, we stopped some road user running the red light.Some citizens praised us our good deeds.Because we were very tired that morning, we were proud to have offered service to our society.第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是高中学生李华，你的美国朋友Jim即将升入高中
59、，想让你给他一些学习建议。请你给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1. 与老师交流，征求老师意见； 2. 上课积极参与讨论，专心听讲，做好笔记； 3. 课后积极完成作业，巩固知识。注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Jim,_ Yours, Li Hua【学能提升】甘肃省部分普通中学2017高考英语新课标卷8月份联合调研检测试题（十）参考答案阅读理解21-25 DCABC 26-30 ABABC 31-35 CADCD 36-40 EDGFC完型填空41-45 BACAC 46-50 DBABC 51-55 DADAB 56-60 ADBDC语法填空61. t
60、o 62.to order 63. waiting 64. more convenient 65. puzzled 66.nodded 67. a 68. were filled 69. naturally 70. who短文改错1第一句are organizedwere organized 2.第三句删除the 3. 第三句butand 4.第五句thatwhat 5.第五句themselvesourselves 6.第六句keepkeeping 7.第六句smoothsmoothly 8. 第七句user users9.第八句us后加for 10.第九句BecauseThough / Al
61、though书面表达Dear Jim, Im delighted to hear that youll be a senior student. Now, Id like to share my study tips with you. First, youd better communicate with your teachers regularly. In this way, they may offer some great advice on both your study and life. Second, why not involve yourself in each clas
62、s actively, listen to the teacher attentively and take notes carefully so that you can review later? Third, its a good idea to do your homework on time soon after school, which will help you practice what you have learned and make it fresh in your mind. I sincerely hope my advice can be helpful to you and that you can enjoy your new school life.Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua
