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1、. . . .2017年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（新课标I）英 语第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APacific Science Center GuideVisit Pacific Science Centers StoreDont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity o
2、r souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster Dome.Hungry Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caf is located upstairs
3、 in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongs 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
4、the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.Support Pacific Science Center Since 1962 Pacific 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
5、beings inquiry based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. Its an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways yo
6、u can support Pacific Science Center.21.Where can you buy a souvenir at Science Center?A. In Building 1. B. In Building 3.C. At the last Denny. D. At the Denny Way entrance.22.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A. Train Science teachers. B. Distribute science books.C. Inspire scientific
7、 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 advertise coming events.C. To introduce special exhibits. D. To tell about the centers history.BI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at
8、 Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw
9、a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire b
10、asket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These adv
11、ertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowne
12、r called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all LUNCH！The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.24.Whatisunavoidableinth
13、eauthorsrescueworkaccordingtoparagraph1?A. Effortsmadeinvain. B. Gettinginjuredinhiswork.C. Feelinguncertainabouthisfuture. D. Creaturesforcedoutoftheirhomes.25.WhywastheauthorcalledtoMuttontown?A. Torescueawoman. B. Totakecareofawoman.C. Tolookatababyowl. D. Tocureayoungowl.26.Whatmadethechickcalmd
14、own? A. Anewnest. B. Somefood. C. Arecording. D. Itsparents.27.Howwouldtheauthorfeelabouttheoutcomeoftheevent? A. Itsunexpected. B.Itsbeautiful. C.Itshumorous. D.Itsdiscouraging. CSome of the worlds most famous musicians recently gathered in Paris and New Orleans to celebrate the first annual Intern
15、ational Jazz Day. UNESCO( United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recently set April 30 as a day to raise awareness of jazz music, its significance, and its potential as a unifying(联合) voice across cultures.Despite the celebrations, though, in the U.S. the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older, and the music has failed to connect with younger generations.Its Jason Morans job to help change that. As the Kennedy Centers a
