1、辽宁省沈阳市皇姑区届高考英语仿真模拟试题辽宁省沈阳市皇姑区2017届高考英语仿真模拟试题第一部分 听力（ 共两节，满分30分）1-20题-略第二部分：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,D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂上.AIf you frequently travel for business，Staybridge Suites offer you a range of home comfortsFour recent visitors to Staybridge Suites explain
2、 why they booked，what they enjoyed and what made them want to returnClaire Metcalf“The concept is great，but the staff are the ones who really make it”she says“It takes a lot of discipline to always be friendly，but the staff at Staybridge Suites do thatThey genuinely care about you”Andrew Roberts“One
3、 of the best things is having my own kitchenI often end up working late and I dont fancy(喜欢) eating in a restaurant on my own，so cooking for myself is a big drawcard”“The main thing for me is being able to cook and have my own little flatThe staff are amazingIt is great to be recognized by them，”he
4、saysPauline Robinson “What I love about it is the way that you are treated by the staff,”she says“Some of the staff have been there all that time and they do look after you wellAs a woman staying on my own，it is reassuring that they look out for you，and recently when I was poorly depressed they even
5、 brought things I needed to my room”Ryan Ruckledge“The fully-equipped kitchen is greatI always have a one-bed apartment so I have a separate kitchen and dining room and Im able to relax and cook some mealsEating out can feel a bit much when you do it day in and day outit makes you hate what you doan
6、d I dont want that”21What attracts visitors to Staybridge Suites?AA separate dining room BA onebed apartmentCA home from home DA lot of discipline22Who think highly of the kitchen of Staybridge Suites?APauline Robinson and Ryan RuckledgeBRyan Ruckledge and Claire MetcalfCAndrew Roberts and Ryan Ruck
7、ledgeDPauline Robinson and Claire Metcalf23What does the underlined word“drawcard”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?Abarrier Battraction Chonour Ddifficulty24Why does the author write the article?ATo advertise Staybridge SuitesBTo introduce four recent visitorsCTo inform us of a new serviceDTo sing high
8、praise for the staff BChina has more than 30 intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) recognized by the UNESCO, including paper-cutting, the Dragon Boat Festival, Peking Opera, acupuncture(针灸) and so on. The organization adopted a decision that Chinas “The Twenty-Four Solar Terms”(二十四节气) should be put
9、on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016 in Ethiopia.The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices in agriculture, starts from the beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, moving in cycles. It developed through thee observation of t
10、he suns annual movement in China. In ancient time, the method of tugui, earth sundial(日暑), was used to measure the shadow of the sun for determining the solar terms.The Twenty-Four Solar Terms came into being and developed in close relationship with Chinese agricultural production. At the initial（最初
11、的） stage of agricultural development, people began to explore the seasonal rules in the agricultural production to meet the needs in seeding, harvesting and other activities. Gradually, they formed the concept of “seed in spring, grow in summer, harvest in autumn and store in winter”. During the spr
12、ing and autumn periods, the agricultural production was highly influenced by the seasonal changes, thus forming the concept of Solar Terms.As a traditional Chinese knowledge system of time with a history of thousands of years, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms clearly expresses the concepts of respect for
13、 nature, and harmony between man and nature. Created by Chinese ancestors, it has functioned as a complete set of weather calendar(日历) to guide the agricultural production in China. It has also been introduced into North Korea, Japan and other neighboring countries and still used in Japan. The Chine
14、se heritage has provably influenced the peoples way of thinking and behaving and will continue to be an important carrier of Chinese cultural identity.25. According to the first two paragraphs, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms_. A. was used to measure the shadow of the sun B. has not been listed as one i
15、ntangible cultural heritage of humanity C. repeats from the Beginning of Spring to the Greater Cold every year D. is the best intangible cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCO26. We can learn from the text that _ in China in the past. A. the Twenty-Four Solar Terms only influenced spring and aut
16、umn B. the Twenty-Four Solar Terms had something to do with agriculture C. people cared about the changes of weather just for fun D. agricultural production highly influenced the seasonal changes27. We can infer from the text that the Twenty-Four Solar Terms _. A. is an agricultural calendar merely
17、used in China B. is strongly influenced by North Korea and Japan C. is scarcely connected with natural rules D. is part of traditional Chinese cultureCMartha Graham, born in 1894, was one of the most famous dancers and creators of dance, whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence
18、Picasso had on the modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture. She created almost two hundred dance pieces. She is often called the Mother of Modern Dance. Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know that she would become a dancer. At that time, the
19、dancers were looked down on. So Marthas parents didnt approve of her desire to dance at the beginning. Until 1916, she began her studies at the newly created Denishawn School of Dancing and Related Arts, founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, where Graham worked very hard to improve her ability to
20、 dance because she was considered too old to begin dancing.In 1936, Graham made her defining work, Chronicle”, which signaled the beginning of a new era in modern dance. The dance brought serious issues to the stage for the general public in a dramatic manner. Influenced by the Wall Street Crash of
21、1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the Spanish Civil War, it focused on depression and isolation, reflected in the dark nature of both the set and costumes.（服装）Graham continued to dance past the age of seventy. Once again, she was met with criticism from people who came to watch her shows
22、. But she didnt give up. Her last completed ballet was 1990s Maple Leaf Rag. A Dancers World is an introduction to Graham and her work. She tells about her dances and her dance group shows some of their methods. Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime, including the Presidential Medal
23、 of Freedom in nineteen seventy-six. She was the first dancer to receive the countrys highest civilian honor. She died in 1991 at the age of ninety-six. In 1998, Time magazine listed her as the Dancer of the Century and as one of the most important people of the twentieth century.28. Some famous art
24、ists mentioned in Paragraph 1 show Martha Graham_ .A. was influenced greatly by them B. kept in touch with them regularlyC. had a great effect on modern dance D. liked to make more friends with them29. Why didnt Marthas parents approve of her desire to dance at first?A. She was too old to learn Amer
25、ican dance. B. American dance was seen as a lower art form.C. There was no academic school to teach dancing. D. Her family was too poor to afford her tuition.30. When Martha Graham continued to dance in her 70s, she_.A. was warmly welcomed by the youth B. achieved huge success once againC. received
26、many awards for her age D. was attacked by people31. The text is mainly about_.A. the background of modern dance in America B. the development of modern dance in AmericaC. Martha Graham and her achievements in dance D. the awards Martha Graham won in her lifeDA Dream RealizedZhao Yang, 33, an employ
27、ee of a French company in Beijing, who has traveled extensively in the United States by motorbike. I have been addicted to Harley-Davidson motorcycles since I was young, and knowing that motorcycle-related culture is very popular in the US, I decided to take a trip. Along with my wife and a group of
28、 fellow enthusiasts, I participated in a 15-day tour in October last year. We had one free day, so I headed to Las Vegas. Before arriving in the US, I researched a range of materials about riding a motorbike there. I also found some classic recommended routes on Chinese websites related to Harley Da
29、vidson clubs. With the help of their suggestions, I designed my own route. In accordance with the rules, before I left China I visited a notary office (公证机关), where my driving license was confirmed as acceptable in the US and my documents were translated into English. Only then did I buy my basic mo
30、torcycle equipment. When we arrived at Las Vegas, we rented a Harley Davidson and rode around the city. It was an exciting, unforgettable experience, because it was not only the achievement of a dream, but I also experienced the regional motorcycle culture in the US. As we parked the bike at the roa
31、dside, some drivers rolled down their car windows and gave us the thumbs-up, and when we drove on the road, car drivers pulled over to let us pass. We also visited a motorcycle-themed restaurant for lunch and enjoyed the fantastic decoration and delicious food. I believe that traveling by motorcycle
32、 in the US will become popular because of the recent joint efforts to promote Sino-US tourism, especially after the two countries decided to name 2016 as US-China Tourism Year. This new style of traveling will attract more young Chinese tourists, and people like me, who have a passion for freedom and adventure, will visit the US more frequently. For example, I am planning to travel along the famous highway call
