1、广东省湛江市高考模拟英语试题五 含答案 精品湛江市2017年高考模拟测试题 英语试卷 本试题卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。时量120分钟，满分120分。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。A Here is some information from a tourist guide to Patapsco Valley state Park Maryland, USA. Wildlife and Nature Apprecia
2、tionWhile visiting Patapsco Valley State Park, you will see a variety of natural habitats. Throughout spring and fall, dogwoods, maples, redbuds, and many varieties of wildflowers color the forest. This park is also home to many small mammals and birds. If you pause during your journey through tile
3、forest, you are likely to see rabbits, grey squirrels, and red foxes. Along the banks of tile river, birdwatchers will spot Canada geese and wood ducks all year roundFishingThe Patapsco River meanders through the park and is a popular attraction for anglers (钓鱼者). The Department of Natural Resources
4、 Fisheries Service assigns the river as a put-and-take fishery(渔场) with adult rainbow and brown trout in spring and fall. Anglers also enjoy catching naturally reproducing smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and yellow perch. Fishing opportunities have been specially set asid
5、e at Lost Lake for youth under 16 and seniors 62 years of age and older. This area is also designed for anglers with disabilities.Trails Adventure seekers will enjoy hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding on the parks popular trail system. More than 17 miles of challenging and rough single tra
6、ck trails follow the ridges, steep hillsides and stream valleys in the park. These trails are also excellent gateways for wildlife viewing, birdwatching and general nature appreciation. Please respect the rights of nearby private property owners by using only blazed (有路标的) trails. Remember that the
7、park is a natural area with certain dangers, such as poison ivy, slippery trail surfaces, insects, etc. You are responsible for having the necessary skills, knowledge and equipment for a safe visit.Discover History Along the Trail Enter another time as you explore Patapscos trails. Layer upon layer
8、of history tells the story of mans interaction with nature. Native American hunted, gathered and fished here for centuries. In the 1700s, the valley became one of the earliest sites for Americas Industrial Revolution. Early settlers cut down trees for charcoal used to fire iron furnaces(熔炉). The riv
9、ers current was dammed and channeled to power iron, paper, grain and textile mills (纺织厂). Towns and tobacco farms were established throughout the valley.21. Which of the following is forbidden to fish at Lost Lake?A. A pupil in grade six B. A 30 - year - old woman without disabilityC. An old man in
10、his seventies D. A person in a wheelchair22. While walking along the trails, tourists are reminded to _.A. feed the birds they meet B. visit some private buildings C. pay attention to self- protection D. protect the natural environment23. The passage is mainly about the parks _. A. long history B. b
11、eautiful scenery C. main attractions D. official rulesBThe adolescent girl from Tennessee was standing on the stage of a drama summer camp in New York. It was a beautiful day. But the girl didnt feel beautiful. She was not the leggy, attractive Hollywood type. In fact, she described herself as stupi
12、d.Her name is Reese Witherspoon. Since Reese Witherspoon was six years old, she had admired and respected Dolly Patton, who was a famous country singer. For three years she had gone all out to act, dance and sing, fancying that she could be another dolly Patton. However, at the end of the camp her c
13、oaches told her to forget about singing. They suggested she think about another career. She took their words to heart. After all. why shouldnt she believe the professionals? But back at home in Nashville, her mother-a funny, happy, optimistic woman-wouldnt let her feel depressed. Her father, a physi
14、cian, encouraged her to achieve in school. So she worked hard at everything and was accepted at Stanford University. And at 19, she got a part in a low-budget movie called Freeway, which prepared for her role in the movie Pleasantville. But her big break came with Legally Blonde. “If you cant sing a
15、nd you arent charming, play to your strengths. If youre going to make it in this business, better focus on what youre good at,” she told the interviewer later. And then came the offer that took her back to her Nashville-playing the wife of a country star Johnny Cash, a singing role. All of a sudden
16、the old fears learned on that summer stage were back. She was so nervous on the stage. But she didnt give up on the movie or herself. She spent 6 months taking singing lessons again. She learned to play the Autoharp. And the hard work built up her confidence. Last March, Reese Witherspoon walked up
17、on another stage, the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, and accepted the Oscar as Best Actress for her heartbreaking, heartwarming singing role as June Carter Cash in Walk the Line.24.Why was Reese Witherspoon sad at the end of the camp? A. She was described foolish B. She was told to give up singing C .S
18、he failed to be famous D. She had to go back home25. What was Reeses parents response after her coaches suggested her giving up singing? A. They agreed with her coaches B. They only focused on her study C. They ignored her frustration D. They encouraged her26. How did Reese succeed in playing the si
19、nging role? A. By regaining her confidence through hard work B. By practicing autoharp for over 6 months C. By making herself leggy and attractive D. By forgetting that summer stage27. Which is the best title for the passage? A. A successful actress B. Reese Witherspoon C. Never give up D. Fortune i
20、s importantC“A Long Walk Home”-life as Eli Reed saw it American photographer and photojournalist Eli Reed has been documenting “life as I saw it” for more than 40 years. His career retrospective(回顾), “Eli Reed: A Long Walk Home”, is an extraordinary search of beauty while recording hardship. With a
21、heart of love, Reed uses a style that uncovers humanity at every turn. According to Reed, “A Long Walk Home” is about what it means to be a human being. It all began with a photo he took of his mother and his memory of her smile. Raised in New Jersey, reed was originally a painter. Primarily self-ta
22、ught in photography, he became a freelance photographer in 1970. after producing some impressive photos that drew much attention, he joined the famous company Magnum Photos-the first black photographer invited to do so. His photos are remarkable in their lack of judgment of the people or the situati
23、ons he comes across. In Beirut, Lebanon, a man removes a tree branch from a car in a recently bombed parking lot. An old man wrapped in a sheet plays a drum in front of a sign reading “God Is the Way” while National Guardsmen lift their guns during a war in Miami. A young boy upside down with his le
24、gs in the air in a Kenyan refugee camp, his determined look faces the camera. In Harlem, New York, a group of laughing children take over an abandoned car, using it as a jungle gym. Where another photographer might have focused on the sobriety of these situations. Reeds camera smiles. His images sho
25、w how humans cope, rise above, and carry on. This is what gives “ A Long Walk Home” its power. Considering the places Reed has been to, there are very few photos of guns or obvious violence. Instead, Reed focuses on the varied human responses to hardship. We smile along with Reed in a gesture of com
26、passion and solidarity. We recognize our fellow human beings.28. Why did Eli Reed produce his work “A Long Walk Home”? A. To search for the meaning of life B. To keep memories of his mother C. To help people who are suffering D. To pursuer his love of photography29. According to the passage, Magnum
27、Photos_. A. employed Reed in 1970 B. was located in New Jersey C. taught Reed the art of photography D. only had white employees originally30. In his work “A Long Walk Home”. Reeds photos_. A. aim to draw others sympathy B. were taken only in America C. reflect the strength of humans D. focus on war
28、 and violence31. What does the underlined word “sobriety” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Warmth B. Cause C. Value D. SeriousnessDIMAGINE if, to collect your salary each month, you had to walk to the nearest town, perhaps tens of miles away, to gather in a school or a football court or a church. Th
29、ere, you and your colleagues wait for a man to arrive from the capital, perhaps a thousand miles away, with a suitcase of cash.Few countries are as corrupt as Congo(刚果). Mobutu Sese Seko, a former strongman, used state funds to charter a Concorde to take him on shopping trips to Paris. By the time o
30、f his overthrow in 1997, graft was endemic. Government employees were not paid but rather expected to use their positions to make a living. Among the most prized government jobs was that of accountant: the people responsible for transporting bags of cash to the provinces to hand out to employees.In
31、2012, however, the Congolese government started helping civil servants to open bank accounts. Around three-quarters of themsome 670,000 peoplenow have one. In the process, the government has weeded out tens of thousands of ghost employees, since the embezzlers who invented them could not open accoun
32、ts in their names without a matching ID.Yet in a vast country with fewer roads than Luxembourg, hardly anyone lives anywhere near a bank branch. So Congolese banks must now do the work the government accountants used to: shipping money to the remote area. Cash has to be transported to branches in regional capitals, and thence to account-holders on the backs of motorbikes, in canoes or by foot. Bank staff with suit
