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1、高考阅读理解 A 篇【 2017 全国卷 1】 APacific Science Center Guide Visit Pacific Science Center s StoreDon t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center s Store while you are here to pickup a wonderful science activity or remember your visit. The store is located（位于） upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster

2、Dome. HungryOur exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body? Our cafe offers acomplete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes. Rental InformationLocke

3、rs are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required. Support Pacific Science CenterSince 1962 Pacifi

4、c Science Center has been inspiring a passion（热情）for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and beings inquiry -based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It s

5、 an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. visit pacific organizer.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.21.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?B. In Buildi

6、ng 3.C.At the last Dome.D.At the Denny Way entrance.22.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A.Train Science teachers.B.Disncie science books.C. Inspire scientific research.D.Take science to the classroom.23.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A.To encourage donations.B.To adv

7、ertise coming events.C.To introduce special exhibits.D.To tell about the Center s history.【2017全国卷21 AIn the coming months, we are bringing together artists form all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for

8、. Please come and join us.National Theatre of China Beijing|ChineseThis great occasion（盛会）will be the National Theatre of China fisst visit to the UK. The company s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare Richard III will be directed by the Natio

9、nal s AssociWarDirectoying.Date & Time : Saturday 28 April,2.30pm & Sunday 29 April,1.30pm & 6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | GeorgianOne of the most famous theaters in Georgia,the Marjanishvili,founded in 1928,appears regularlyat theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As

10、You Like. It is helmed（指导） bythe company s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time :Friday 18May,2.30pm & Saturday 19May,7.30pmDefinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language ( BSDBy translating the rich and humorous text of Love Labor Lost into the physical language ofBSL,Definitely Theatre

11、creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare s comedy and aims to build abridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date & Time : Tuesday 22 May230Pm & Wednesday 23 May730PmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv | HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew -language t

12、heatre worldwide ,Founded in Moscow after the1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s,Since 1958, theyhave been recognized as the national theatre of Israel .This production of Shakespeare TheMerchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.Date & Time :Monda

13、y 28May,7.30 & Tuesday 29 May730Pm21 .which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A.Richard 田.B.Lover s Labor s LostCAs You Like ItD.The Merchant of Venice22 .What is special about Definitely Theatre?A.It has two groups of actors B.It is the leading theatre in LondonC.It performs p

14、lays in BSL D.It is good at producing comedies23 .When can you see a play in Hebrew?A.On Saturday 28 April.B.On Sunday 29 AprilC.On Tuesday 22 May.D. On Tuesday 29 May【2017全国卷31 ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes

15、through the city on its way to Treasure Island where wewill stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the bestwine San Francisco has to offer.（Included in tickets price）Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request.Duration（时长）：2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties Tour

16、Running: August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco most fantasticperiods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing form the Cannery 5:00 pm and 7:00 pmDuration:2 hoursPrice:$90Spooky H

17、alloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district .Authentic fire gear（服装）is provided foryour warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San FranciscoDeparting from the Cannery:6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuratio

18、n :1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23ndThis attractive four takes you to some of San Francis s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authenticfire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from th

19、e Cannery 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: I hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.21 .Which of the tours is available in March?A.San Francisco Winery Tour.B.Back to the Fifties Tour.C.Spooky Hallowen Tour.D.Holiday Lights Tour.22 .What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A.Go to Tre

20、asure Island.B.Enjoy the holiday scenes.C.Have free ice cream.D.Visit the Presidio district.23 .What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A.Take some drinks.B.Set off early in the morning.C.Wear warm clothes.D.Make reservations in advance.【 2017 北京卷】 AIt was a cold March day in H

21、igh Point, North Carolina. The girls on the Wesleyan Academy softball were waiting for their next turns at bat during practice, stamping their feet to stay warm, Eighth -grader Taylor Bisbee shivered（发抖）a little as she watched her teammate Paris White play. The two didn t know each other well Taylor

22、 had just moved to town a month or so before.Suddenly, Paris fell to the ground, “ Paris s eye rolled back, ” Taylor says. “She started shaking. I knew it was an emergency. ”It certainly was, Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure. Without immediate medical care, Paris would die. At first no one

23、moved. The girls were in shock. Then the softball coach shouted out, “ Does anyone know CPR?”CPR is a life-saving technique. To do CPR, you press on the sick person s chest so that blood moves through the body and takes oxygen to organs. Without oxygen the brain isAmazingly, Taylor had just taken a

24、CPR course the day before. Still, she hesitated. She didn t think she knew it well enough. But when no one else came forward, Taylor ran to Paris and began doing CPR, “ It was scary. I knew it was the difference between life and death, ” says Taylor.Taylor s swift action helped her teammates calm do

25、wn. One girl called 911. Two more ran to get the school nurse, who brought a defibrillator, an electronic devices（ 器械 ） that can shock the heart back into work. Luck stayed with them: Paris heartbeat returned.“ I know I was really lucky, ” Paris says now. “ Most people don t survive this. My team sa

26、ved my life. ”Experts say Paris is right: For a sudden heart failure, the single best chance for survival is having someone nearby step in and do CPR quickly.Today, Paris is back on the softball team. Taylor will apply to college soon. She wants to be a nurse. “ I feel more confident in my actions n

27、ow, ” Taylor says. “ I know I can act under pressure in a scary situation. ”56.What happened to Paris on a March day?A.She caught a bad cold.B. She had a sudden heart problem.C.She was knocked down by a ball.D.She shivered terribly during practice57.Why does Paris say she was lucky?A.She made a wort

28、hy friend.B. She recovered from shock.C. She received immediate CPR.D.She came back on the softball team.58.Which of the following words can best describe Taylor?A.Enthusiastic and kind.B.Courageous and calm.C.Cooperative and generous.D.Ambitious and professional.【2017江苏卷】ACHRONOLOGICAThe Unbelievab

29、le Years that Defined HistoryDID YOU KNOW-卜产In 105 AD paper was invented in China?I 广When Columbus discovered the New World?卜产The British Museum opened in 1759?CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time, from thefoundation of Rome to the creation of the internet. Along the way aretales of ki

30、ngs and queens, hot air balloonsmonkeys in space.Travel through 100 of the most unbelievableyears in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor wasnalways as good as it sounds, how the Hundred Years War didnactually last for 100 years and why Spencer Perceval holds a ratherunfortunate record.

31、CHRONOLOGICA is an informative andentertaining tour intoBorglum.andhistory, beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts. While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, this book also gives an account of the lives of lesser -

32、known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor GutzonThis complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old, andguaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with something new!56.What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the next?A. A biography.

33、B. A travel guide.C. A history book.D. A science fiction.57.How does the writer recommend CHRONOLOGICA to readers?A. By giving details of its collection.B. By introducing some of its contents.C. By telling stories at the beginning.D. By comparing it with other books.【 2017 天津卷】 ASuppose you re in a

34、rush, felling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in troubleRealization will probably set in seconds after you ve clicked “ send” . You freeze in horrors and burn with shame.What to do? Here are four common email accidents, and how to recover.Clicking

35、 “ send” too soonDon t waste your time trying to find out if the receivers has read it yet. Write another email as swiftly as you can and send it with a brief explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.Writing the wrong timeThe sooner you notice, the bette

36、r. Respond quickly and briefly, apologizing for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: don t handle it too lightly, as people can be offered, zxxk especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture(i.e. incorrect ordering of Chinese names). Clicking “ reply all ” unintentionallyYou

37、 accidentally reveal(透露)to entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday you d like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light -hearted apology to explain your awkwardness. But it can quickly rise to something worse, when

38、 everyone starts hitting “ reply all ” to join in a long and unpleasant conversation. In this instance, step away from your keyboard to allow everyone to calm down.Sending an offensive message to its subjectThe most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message abo

39、ut someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person you re discussing. In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry. Explain your frustrations calmly and sensibly see it as an opportunity toclear up any difficulties you may have with this pe

40、rson.36. After realizing an email accident, you are likely to feel .A. curious B. tired C. awful D. funny37. If you have written the wrong name in an email, it is best to .A. apologize in a serious mannerB. tell the receiver to ignore the errorC. learn to write the name correctlyD. send a short noti

41、ce to everyone38. What should you do when an unpleasant conversation is started by your “ reply all ” email? A. Try offering other choices.B. Avoid further involvement.C. Meet other staff members.D. Make a light-hearted apology.39. How should you deal with the problem caused by an offensive email?A.

42、 By promising not to offend the receiver again.B. By seeking support from the receiver s friends.C. By asking the receiver to control his anger.D. By talking to the receiver face to face.40. What is the passage mainly about?A. Defining email errors.B. Reducing email mistakes.C. Handling email accide

43、nts.D. Improving email writing.【 2017 浙江卷】 ABenjamin West, the father of American painting, showed his talent for art when he was only six years of age. But he did not know about brushes before a visitor told him he needed one. In those days , a brush was made from camel s hair. There were no camels

44、 nearby. Benjamin decided that cat hair would work instead. He cut some fur from the family cat to make a brush.The brush did not last long. Soon Benjamin needed more fur. Before long, the cat began to look ragged （ 蓬乱） . His father said that the cat must be sick. Benjamin was forced to admit what h

45、e had been doing.The cat s lot was about to improve. That year, one of Benjamin s cousins, Mr.Pennington, came to visit. He was impressed with Benjamin s drawings. When he went home, he sent Benjamin a box of paint and some brushes. He also sent six engravings （ 版画） by an artist. These were the firs

46、t pictures and first real paint and brushes Benjamin had ever seen. In 1747 ， when Benjamin was nine years old ， Mr.Pennington returned for another visit .He was amazed at what Benjamin had done with his gift.He asked Benjamin s parents if he might take the boy to Philadelphia for a visit.In the cit

47、y, Mr.Pennington gave Benjamin materials for creating oil paintings.The boy began a landscape （风景 ） painting.Wiliams ,a well -known painter,came to see him work . Wiliams was impressed with Benjamin and gave him two classic books on painting to take home .The books were long and dull. Benjamin could

48、 read only a little,having been a poor student.But he later said, ” Those two books were my companions by day,and under my pillow at night. ” While it is likely that he understood very little of the books,they were his introduction to classical paintings.The nine-year-old boy decided then that he wo

49、uld be an artist.21. What is the text mainly about?A. Benjamin s visit to Philadelphia.B. Williams influence on Benjamin.C. The beginning of Benjamin s life as an artist.D. The friendship between Benjamin and Pennington.22. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 suggest?A. The cat would be

50、 closely watched.B. The cat would get some medical care.C. Benjamin would leave his home shortly.D. Benjamin would have real brushes soon.23. What did Pennington do to help Benjamin develop his talent?A. He took him to see painting exhibitions.B. He provided him with painting materials.C. He sent him to a school in Philadelphia.D. He taught him how to make engravings.24. Williams two books helped Benjamin to .A. master the use of paintsB. appreciate landscape paintingsC. get to know other paintersD. make up his mind to be a painter