2017年甘肃省天水市二中高三英语下学期阶段性试卷

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甘肃省天水市、兰州市2017届高三一模考试英语试题含答案

第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15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。

ATyler was born infected with HIV and his mother was also infected.From the very beginningof his life,he was dependent on medications (药物) to enable him to survive.When he was five,he had a tube surgically(外科手术上) inserted in a vein（静脉）in his chest.This tube was connected to a pump,which he carried in a small backpack on his back.Medications were connected to this pump and were continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times,he also needed supplemented oxygen to support his breathing.Tyler wasn't willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease.Itwas not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard,wearing his backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon（小推车）.All of us who knew Tyler were amazed at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him.Tyler's mom often made jokes on him by telling him that he moved so fast she needed to dress him in red. That way,when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard,she could quickly spot him.This terrible disease eventually wore him down.He grew quite ill and,unfortunately,so did his HIV-infected mother.When it became clear that he wasn't going to survive,Tyler's mom talked tohim about death.She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too,and that she would be with him soon in heaven.A few days before his death,Tyler beckoned(召唤) me over to his hospital bed and whispered,"I might die soon. I'm not scared.When I die,please dress me in red.Mom promised she's coming to heaven,too.I'll be playing when she gets there,and I want to make sure she can find me."1.Why did Tyler wear a backpack on his back when he was young?A.Because his mother gave it to him as a gift.B.Because he had no right to choose but to wear it.C.Because he wanted to be different from the other kids.D.Because there was a pump in it,which could help with his disease.2.Tyler asked the writer to dress him in red when he died in order to .A.show red is his favorite color.B.see the writer again in the hospital.C.make his mother recognize him easily.D.persuade his mother to keep her promise.3.What’s Tyler’s attitude towards death?A.Excited.B.Fearful.C.Doubtful.D.Optimistic.4.What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage?A.Even a child can teach us a lot.B.Patients should be treated with respect.C.People should have great courage to face the problems.D.We should try our best to help those who are infected with HIV.BWe can achieve knowledge either actively or passively.We achieve it actively by direct experience,by testing and proving an idea,or by reasoning.We achieve knowledge passively by being told by someone else.Most of the learning that takes place in the classroom and the kind that happens when we watch TV or read newspapers or magazines is passive.Conditioned as we are to passive learning,it’s not surprising that we de pend on it in our everyday communication with friends and co–workers.Unfortunately,passive learning has a serious problem.It makes us tend to accept what we are told even when it is little more than hearsay（传闻）and rumor.Did you ever play the game Rumor? It begins when one person writes down a message but doesn’t show it to anyone.Then the person whispers it,word for word,to another person.That person,in turn,whispers it to still another, and so on,through all the people playing the game.Thelast person writes down the message word for word as he or she hears it.Then the two written statements are compared.Typically,the original message has changed.what happens in daily life.The simple fact that people repeat a story in their own That’swords changes the story. Then,too,most people listen imperfectly.And many enjoy adding their own creative touch to a story,trying to improve on it,stamping it with their own personal style.Yet those who hear it think they know.This process is also found among scholars and authors: A statement of opinion by one writermay be restated as fact by another,who may in turn be quoted by yet another; and this process may continue,unless it occurs to someone to question the facts on which the original writer based his opinion or to challenge the interpretation he placed upon those facts.5.According to the passage,active learning may occur in .A.reading scientific journalsB.listening to the teacher in classC.doing a chemical experimentD.watching news programmes on TV6.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.classroomB.newspapersC.active learningD.passive learning7.The game Rumor is mentioned in Paragraph 4 in order to tell readers that .A.playing games can make people more activeB.people tend to like telling lies when playing gamesC.a message may be changed when being passed onD.people may have problems with their sense of hearing8.What can be inferred from the text?. B.Passive learning may not be reliable.A.Scholars and authors can’t be trustedC.People like spreading rumors in daily life.D.Active learning is more Important than passive learning.CFour great railway journeyse matched by flyingTravelling by rail holds a romantic and old-fashioned appeal that can’t bor driving.By taking the slow route,you get to experience and interact with an area in a completely different way.The Rocky MountaineerWhere: Canada,from Vancouver to Banff,Jasper and Calgary.When: In June,which is springtime in the Rockies,complete with blooming flowers and abundant wildlife.Duration: between two and eight days,travelling only in daylight,staying in luxury hotels. Highlights: Splendid views of Rocky mountains,incredible luxury at every stage of the trip,traditional native storytelling,wine classes and natural history workshop.The ChepeWhere: Mexico.It begins its journey in the mountains of Chihuahua and finishes on the Sinaloa coast.When:In the rainy season,from June to October,you’ll get lush vegetation(丰富的植被) andC.blooming cacti(仙人掌),although mid-summer (July) temperatures can reach 44 °Duration: Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours,but you’ll want to stop off overnight and explore traditional towns along the way.Highlights:The train winds its way down through 656 km of the spectacular Copper Canyon (which is deeper than the Grand Canyon),over 37 precarious-looking bridges and through 86 tunnels.Local people sell crafts and foods along the route.The GhanWhere: Australia,from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs.When: Going during the wet season (December,January) will allow you to see more wildlife and tropical splendour in the north,though peak season is usually the winter.Duration: Going straight through takes 52 hours.There are disembarkation points（登陆点）from which you can take tours.with cobalt-blue skies,red earth and not much Highlights:Going through Australia’s Red Centreelse – a beautiful and serene（宁静的）experience.The Royal ScotsmanWhere: Travels around the Scottish Highlands or all the way around Great Britain.When: Warmer weather and up to 20 hours of daylight in June makes it the perfect time to watch ospreys soaring (鱼鹰飞翔)over mirror-like lochs（湖）,or go in October for autumn colours and the rather vocal stag-rutting season.Duration:Trips can be as short as two days or as long as seven.Highlights: Possibly the most expensive train journey in the world.You’ll be treated like a member of the monarchy（皇室）.Indulgent（放纵的）cuisine,fine wines and carriages that look like rooms at Balmoral Castle2350 per person for a two-night trip.await those willing to part with a minimum of ￡9.Which one of the following journey has the shortest duration?A.The Chepe.B.The Ghan.C.The Rocky mountaineer.D.The Royal scotsman.10.Visitors may have the opportunity to try some wine in .A.The Royal scotsman and The ChepeB.The Royal scotsman and The GhanC.The Rocky mountaineer and The ChepeD.The Rocky mountaineer and The RoyalScotsman11.If a Chinese family wants to have a travel during the Spring Festival,which one would besuitable for them?A.The Chepe.B.The Ghan.C.The Rocky mountaineer.D.The Royalscotsman.DMost episodes of absent-minded-forgetting where you left something or wondering why youtojust entered a room-are caused by a simple lack of attention,says Schacter.“You’re supposedremember something,but you haven’t encoded it deeply.”Encoding,Schacter explains,is a special way of paying attention to an event that has a majorimpact on recalling it later.Failure to encode properly can create annoying situation.If you put yourmobile phone in a pocket,for example,and don’t pay attention to what you did because you’reinvolved in a conversation,you’ll probably forget that the phone is in the jacket now hanging insays Schacter,“Rather,you didn’tyour wardrobe(衣柜).“Your memory itself isn’t failing you,”　give your memory system the information it needed.”Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindedness.“A man who recite sports statistics fromhave30 years ago,”says Zelinski,“may not remember to drop a letter in the mailbox.”Womenslightly better memories than men, possibly because they are more interested in what’s happening around them,and memory relies on just that.Visual cues(提示)can help prevent absent-mindedness,says Schacter.“But be sure the cue is.If you want to remember to take a medication with lunch,put theclear and available,”he cautionsbill bottle on the kitchen table-don’t leave it in the medicine chest and write yourself a note thatyou keep in a pocket.Another common episode of absent-mindedness:walking into a room and wondering whyyou’re there.Most likely,you were thinking about something else.“Everyone does this from time totime,”　says Zelinski.The best thing to do is to return to where you were before entering theroom,and you’ll likely remember.12.What does the underlined word “episode” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Experiences.B.Experiments.C.Expressions.D.Feelings.13.According to the passage,women have better memories than men probably because .A.they have a wider range of interestsB.they always put things where they wereC.they pay more attention to their environmentD.they prefer to write notes to tell them what they should do14.What can help prevent absent-mindedness according to Schacter?A.Writing notes.B.Taking some medicine.C.Putting something in sight.D.Returning to where you were.15.What is the best title for the text?A.A Way of Recalling.B.The Importance of Encoding.C.Cures for Absent-mindedness.D.Causes of Absent-mindedness.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

甘肃省天水一中高二英语下学期段考试题【会员独享】

甘肃省天水一中高二英语下学期段考试题【会员独享】第I卷I. 语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）：从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词划线部分读音相同的选项。

1. theirs A. thread B. smooth C.thirsty D. health2. chemistry A. ache B. achieve C. check D. machine3. cushion A. conduct B. butcher C. useful D. bury4. obey A. baggage B. attract C. Canadian D. preparation5. area A. theoretical B. breathe C. break D. heaven II．单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15 分）：6. We must learn to ________the new life when going abroad.A．adapt B．adapt to C．adapt with D．adapt in7. —I’m entering for 800meter race.—________.A．Congratulations B．Enjoy yourself C．Good luck D．No way8. It’s unnatural for a mother to leave her child ________to enjoy herself. A．alone B．lonely C．lone D．loneliness9. the rooms, we began to weed the garden.A. CleaningB. Having cleanedC. CleanedD. Having been cleaned10. He feels it dangerous for a girl to be out late at night so he won’t have hisdaughter ________home late.A．arrive B．arrived C．to arrive D．arriving 11. Many people ________the car accident，so it was not difficult to investigate.A．witnessed B．urged C．swallowed D．drugged 12. The likely reactions of the market need to be ________before we acted.A．considered on B．based on C．relied on D．reflected on 13. — Could I ask you a rather personal question?— Sure，________.A．pardon me B．go ahead C．good idea D．forget it 14. Students in our school are encouraged to ________more activities after classin order to broaden their knowledge.A．attend B．join C．take part D．participate in 15. ----- Seize the chance, you will regret it .------ Thank you.A. andB. otherwiseC. butD. so16. When will the result of the exam be announced？The students are ______to know it.A．agreeing B．dying C．deciding D．desiring17. is often the case in other countries ，the British are not familiar with different cultures and other ways of doing things.A．That B．What C．As D．Which18. The farm _______we see today is no longer the one _______it was ten years ago.A．that；that B．where；that C．where；where D．which；which19. We did everything we could him to stay，but he insisted on leaving.A. try to persuadeB. to try to persuadeC. try persuadingD. to be persuaded20. Brought up in the countryside, she found it quite difficult to _________ the life of the big city.A. go withB. fit forC. live up toD. fit in with III．完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第21~~35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

甘肃天水市第二中学2017届高三英语上学期期中试题

甘肃省天水市第二中学2017届高三英语上学期期中试题第Ⅰ卷（选择题）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）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中, 选出最佳选项。

AThere was a story many years ago of a school techer-Mrs. Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didn’t play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him.Then Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students, Teddy brought her a Christmas present too. It was his mother’s perfume(香水).Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to.” After the children left she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children.Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boy’s mind seemed to come al ive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed. Theodore F. Stoddard, M.D.(医学博士).The story doesn’t end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Sto ddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson’s ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.” Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference, I didn’t know how to teach until I met you.”1. What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?A．She made Teddy feel ashamed.B．She asked the children to play with Teddy.C．She changed Teddy’s seat to the front row.D．She told the class something untrue about herself.2. What did Mrs. Thompson find out about Teddy?A．He often told lies. B．He was good at math.C．He needed motherly care. D．He enjoyed playing with others.3. In what way did Mrs. Thompson change?A．She taught fewer school subjects.B．She became stricter with her students.C．She no longer liked her job as a teacher.D．She cared more about educating students.4. Why did Teddy thank Mrs. Thompson at his wedding?A．She had kept in touch with him.B．She had given him encouragement.C．She had sent him Christmas presents.D．She had taught him how to judge people.BAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap givesone a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.5. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?A．They eat too much for lunch.B．They sleep too little at night.C．Their body temperature becomes lower.D．The weather becomes a lot warmer.6. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?A．About 12:30 pm B．About 1:30 pmC．About 2:30 pm D．About 3:30 pm7. What would be the best title for the text?A．Just for a Rest B．All for a NapC．A Special Sleep Pattern D．Taking Naps in Warmer ClimateCIt was the summer of 1965. Deluca, then 17, visited Peter Buck, a family friend. Buck asked Deluca a bout his plans for the future. “I’m going to college, but I need a way to pay for it,” Deluca recalls saying. “Buck said, ‘You should open a sandwich shop.’”That afternoon, they agreed to be partners. And they set a goal: to open 32 stores in ten years. After doing some research, Buck wrote a check for $1000. Deluca rented a storefront (店面) in Connecticut, and when they couldn’t cover their start-up costs, Buck kicked in another $1000.But business didn’t go smoothly as they expected. Deluca says, “After six months, we were doing poorly, but we didn’t know how badly, because we didn’t have any financial controls.” All he and Buck knew was that their sales were lower than their costs.Deluca was managing the store and going to the University of Bridgeport at the same time. Buck was working at his day job as a nuclear physicist in New York. They’d meet Monday evenings and brainstorm ideas for keeping the business running. “We convinced ourselves to open a second store. We figured we could tell the public, ‘We are so successful, we are opening a second store.’” And they did—in the spring of 1966. Still, it was a lot of learning by trial and error.But the partners’ learn-as-you-go approach turned out to be their greatest strength. Every Friday, Deluca would drive around and hand-deliver the checks to pay their suppliers. “It probably took me two and a half hours and it wasn’t necessary, but as a result, the suppliers got to know me very well, and the personal relationships established really helped out,” Deluca says.And having a goalwas also important. “There are so many probl ems that can get you down. You just have to keep working toward your goal,” Deluca adds.Deluca ended up founding Subway Sandwich, the multimillion-dollar restaurant chain.8. Deluca opened the first sandwich shop in order to_______.A．support his family B．pay for his college educationC．help his partner expand business D．do some research9. Which of the following is true of Buck?A．He put money into the sandwich business.B．He was a professor of business administration.C．He was studying at the University of Bridgeport.D．He rented a storefront for Deluca.10. What can we learn about their first shop?A．It stood at an unfavorable place.B．It lowered the prices to promote sales.C．It made no profits due to poor management.D．It lacked control over the quality of sandwiches.11. They decided to open a second store because they ___________.A．had enough money to do itB．had succeeded in their businessC．wished to meet the increasing demand of customersD．wanted to make believe that they were successful12. What contribute most to their success according to the author?A．Learning by trial and error B．Making friends with suppliersC．Finding a good partner D．Opening chain storesDThe images were striking. Homes on the East Coast were washed away by Superstorm Sandy. People were in tears, picking up faded photographs, among their only remaining possessions.If that doesn’t move you to get serious about safekeeping your lifetime of memories, what will? The digital age offers tools never imaginable before—including one-click access to a lifetime of family photos.Here is a brochure on how to back up (存) your photos and save them online, where they can live forever and be accessible in good times and bad.ScanningThe first step for those old photos is to scan them and save them to a digital format. Most printers come with scanners these days, so that’s an easy but extremely time-consuming step.Storing the photosWith your scans in place, import the photos into your computer, and back them up.You could make multiple copies of the disks and spread them to loved ones. Or you could choose external(外接的) hard drives or USB thumb drive, and add your photo and video collection from your computer.Online backupIf you need lots of space, look at a pure online backup service, Caronite.Caronite backs up 300 million files daily. Once you sign up, it starts to pick up everything you have on your hard drive. But photo collection on your computer’s main hard drive charges for $59 a year.Cloud StorageFor folks who don’t need automatic backup, but instead want to tak e a more active approach, Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft’s SkyDrive let you store files online byyourself, share and instantly access them. All offer free options—2GB of free storage for Dropbox, 5GB for Google and 7GB for SkyDrive. But if you want more, you need to pay. Bottom LineThe hard drive or flash drive is the cheapest and easiest. But drives can fail. Online services are more expensive, but more secure. With more of us switching back and forth between our computers, such services are the best way to get access to our data from wherever we are.13. Why does the author mention Superstorm Sandy?A. To tell the background of the scanning photos.B. To attract the readers’ interest in the backups.C. To describe a severe natural disaster.D. To win the readers’ sympathy.14. What can we know from the passage?A. Scanning photos takes little time but costs a lot.B. Google Drive offers unlimited free photo storage on line.C. Caronite charges for backing up photos from hard drive.D. The hard drive or flash drive is the cheapest and safest.15. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.A. tell real stories about storage servicesB. describe the functions of storage servicesC. introduce some of the storage servicesD. argue about the advantage of storage services第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10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。

2017-2018学年甘肃省天水市第二中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018学年度第二学期期中试卷高二英语第一部分单项选择（每小题1分，共20分）1. It is often said that ______teachers have ______very simple life.A. 不填；不填B. the; aC. 不填；aD. the; 不填【答案】C【解析】考查冠词。

句意:人们常说老师过着非常简单的生活。

teachers是泛指老师们，不加任何限定词；life表示某种生活时，在前面加上限定词a，指一种简单的生活。

故选C。

2. Do you know the reason _____students are so lazy.A. thatB. whichC. for whichD. with which【答案】C【解析】考查定语从句。

句意：你知道学生们如此懒惰的原因吗？从句子结构看，本句是含定语从句中，先行词为the reason，而定语从句中students are so lazy.缺少相对应的的原因状语for the reason,所以该空可以填why 或者for which；故选C。

3. No wander you could not get through. You have_______ the important information.A. left outB. left overC. left asideD. left behind【答案】A【解析】考查短语辨析。

A. left out遗漏，漏掉 B. left over 剩下 C. left aside 停止 D. left behind留下。

句意：难怪你没有通过。

你遗漏了重要的信息。

A符合语境，故选A。

4.In the 19th century the government _____ land to settlers willing to take care of it.A. gaveB. separatedC. dividedD. distributed【答案】D【解析】考查动词辨析。

甘肃省2017届高三第二次诊断考试英语试题

2017年甘肃省第二次高考诊断英语试题参考答案及评分标准第一部分：1-5 CAACB 6-10 ACBAC 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 ABABC第二部分：21-25 BADBA 26-30 BBDDC 31-35 CABDC 36-40 GBCFA第三部分41-45 BADBC 46-50 BADAC 51-55 ABDCB 56-60 AACBA61. factors 62. annoying 63. yourself 64. more 65. plays66. at 67. a68. gradually 69. where 70. to fall第四部分：第一节：Western people often say “Excuse me”. In China, “Excuse me”is only used∧apologizetowhen a person has done something wrong and has hurt someone else. Western people say it whenorthey want to pass in the front of someone, or when they find himself late for an appointment.themselvesEven at home the husband will thank the wife unless she gives him a glass of water. “ThankWhen/ifyou” mean you appreciate what someone has done for you, no matter how smaller it is.means small“Excuse me” and “Thank you” are the most ordinary word Western people use every day. Theywordscould help people get along well to each other.can with第二节：一、评分原则1．本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。

2017甘肃高考英语试卷及答案及英语复习考试卷（2）

2017甘肃高考英语试卷及答案及英语复习考试卷(2)DSpeed-reading is a necessary skill in the Internet age.We skim over articles, e-mails and WeChat to try to grasp key words and the essential meaning of a certain text.Surrounded with information from our electronic devices, it would be impossible to cope if we read word by word, line by line.But a new trend calls on people to unplug and enjoy reading slowly, listing benefits beyond the intelligent stimulation.A recent story from The Wall Street Journal reported on a book club in Wellington, New Zealand, where members meet in a cafe and turn off their smartphones.They sink into cozy chairs and read in silence for an hour. Unlike traditional book clubs, the point of the slow reading club isn't exchanging ideas about a certain book, but to get away from electronic devices and read in a quiet, relaxed environment. According to the Journal, the Wellington book club is just one example of a movement started by book lovers who miss the old-fashioned way of reading before the Internet and smartphones.Slow readers, such as The Atlantic's Maura Kelly, say a regular reading habit sharpens the mind, improves concentration, reduces stress levels and deepens the ability to sympathize. Another study published last year in Science showed that reading novels helps people understand other's mental states and beliefs, a fundamental skill in building relationships.Yet technology has made us less attentive readers. Screens have changed our reading patterns from the straight and information.left-to-right sequence to a wild skimming and skipping pattern as we hunt for important words and information.Reading text punctuated with links leads to weaker comprehension than reading plain text. The Internet may have made us stupider, says Patrick Kingsley from The Guardian. Because of the Internet, he says, we have become very good at collecting a wide range of interesting news, but we are also gradually forgetting how to sitback, reflect, and relate all these facts to each other.Slow reading means a return to an uninterrupted, straight pattern, in a quiet environment free of distractions. Aim for 30 minutes a day, advises Kelly from The Atlantic. “You can squeeze in that half hour pretty easily if only during your free moments, you pick up a meaningful work of literature,” Kelly said. “Reach for your e-reader, if you like. Kindles make books like War and Peace less heavy, not less substantive, and also ensure you'll never lose your place.”67.The book club in Wellington mentioned in Paragraph 2 shows____________.A.the new trend of slow readingB.the decline of electronic devicesC.the importance of exchanging ideasD.the increasing number of club readers68.According to Patrick Kingsley, people are stupider partly because of_____________.A.a non-stop reading patternB.the straight, left-to-right screenC.a wide range of interesting newsD.the lack of reflection69.According to the passage, slow reading___________.A.contributes to understanding among peopleB.promotes the current technology advancesC.provides people with a quiet environmentD.cures the memory loss of elderly people70.What's the best title for the passage?A.Benefit of Reading Clubs.B.Return of Slow Reading.C.Reading of the Internet Age.D.Influence of Speed Reading.第二节(共5 小题;每小题2 分,共10 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

甘肃省天水市2016-2017学年高二下学期学业水平测试模拟检测(二)英语试题-含答案

天水一中2015级2016-2017学年度第二学期会考模拟2英语试题第I卷（选择题，共60分）I. 单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1．I ________down to London when I suddenly found that I was on the wrong road.A. was drivingB. have drivenC. would driveD. drove2．If you don’t understand something, you may research, study, and tal to other people ____ you figure it out.A. becauseB. thoughC. untilD. since 3．Without our team's great effort, the art ehibition last wee ____such a great success.A. wouldn't beB. won't beC. wouldn't have beenD. won't have been 4．—Is there anything else I can do for you, Jeff?—No. Thans. I really appreciate ________ when you lent all your notes to me before the eam.A. oneB. itC. thatD. this5．She_______ Japanese when she was in Japan. Now she can spea it freely.A. piced outB. piced upC. made outD. made up6．He had wanted to write ____children's boo for many years, but one thing or another always got in _________ way.A. a; /B. the; theC. /; theD. a; the7．It is the education ____ he received when studying abroad ____has made him such an ecellent manager.A. which, thatB. which, whichC. that, whichD. that, where 8．We have wored out the plan and now we must put it into ________.A．fact B．reality C．practice D．deed9．The coastal area has a pleasant climate, with _____ temperatures from 24℃to 26℃.A. ordinaryB. averageC. commonD. normal10．In Australia, many road signs are both in English and Chinese, ____ it easier for Chinese tourists to travel.A. maingB. madeC. maeD. maes11．We attached great importance _____ computers, because we rely ____ them to organie our wor.A. to; onB. on; onC. of; uponD. to; to 12．—Wait until we get a satisfactory reply, will you?—I couldn’t agree _______. The idea sounds great to me.A. muchB. worseC. moreD. at all13．ate was very sad over loss of the photos she had shot in China, ____this was a memory she especially treasured.A. ifB. whenC. asD. which 14．—Smoing should be banned in public.—. ____It is harmful to both the smoers and non-smoers.A. I’d love toB. It’s my pleasureC. I’m with you on thatD. It’s up to you15.In the 1950s in the USA, most families had just one phone at home, and wireless phones ____ yet.A. haven’t inventedB. haven’t been inventedC. hadn’t inventedD. hadn’t been inventedII. 阅读理解（共10小题，每小题2分，共20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。

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天水一中高二级2017-2018学年度第二学期第二阶段考试英语试题（满分 100分，时间 90分钟）第I卷选择题（共60分）I. 阅读理解（共10小题每小题2分，满分20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。

AThe writer Margaret Mitchell is best known for writing Gone with the Wind, first published in 1936. Her book and the movie based on it, tell a story of love and survival during the American Civil War. Visitors to the Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, Georgia, can go where she lived when she started composing the story and learn more about her life.Our first stop at the Margaret Mitchell House is an exhibit area telling about the writer’s life. She was born in Atlanta in 1900. She started writing stories when she was a child. She started working as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal newspaper in 1922. One photograph of Ms. Mitchell, called Peggy, shows her talking to a group of young college boys. She was only about one and a half meters tall. The young mentower overher, but she seems very happy and sure of herself. The tour guide explains: “No w in this picture Peggy is interviewing some boys from Georgia Tech, asking them such questions as ‘Would you really marry a woman who works?’ And today it’d be ‘Would you marry one who doesn’t?’ ”The Margaret Mitchell House is a building that once contained several apartments. Now we enter the first floor apartment where Ms. Mitchell lived with her husband, John Marsh. They made fun of the small apartment by calling it “The Dump ” .Around 1926, Margaret Mitchell had stopped working as a reporter and was at home healing after an injury. Her husband brought her books to read from the library. She read so many books that he bought her a typewriter and said it was time for her to write her own book. Our guide says Gone with the Wind became a huge success. Margaret Mitchell received the Pulitzer Prize for the book. In 1939 the film versionwas released. It won ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture.1．The book Gone with the Wind was _________.A. first published on a newspaperB. awarded ten Academy AwardsC. written in “The Dump”D. adapted from a movie2．The underlined phrase “tower over” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________.A. be very pleased withB. show great respect forC. be much taller thanD. show little interest in3．Why did Ms. Mitchell stop working as a reporter according to the passage? A. Because she was rich enough.B. Because she was injured then.C. Because her husband didn’t like it.D. Because she wanted to write books. 4．Which is the best title for the passage?A. Gone with the Wind: A Huge Success.B. Margaret Mitchell: A Great Female Writer.C. An Introduction of the Margaret Mitchell House.D. A Trip to Know Margaret Mitchell.BPeople who have lost the ability to understand or use words due to brain damage are called aphasics（失语症患者）.Such patients can be extremely good at something else.From the changing expressions on speakers' faces and the tones of their voices,they can tell lies from truths.Doctors studying the human brain have given a number of examples of this amazing power of aphasics.Some have even compared this power to that of a dog with an ability to find out the drugs hidden in the baggage.Recently,scientists carried out tests to see if all that was said about aphasics was true.They studied a mixed group of people.Some were normal;others were aphasics.It was proved that the aphasics were far ahead of the normal people in recognizing false speeches—in most cases,the normal people were fooled by words,but the aphasics were not.Some years ago,Dr.Oliver Sacks wrote in his book about his experiences with aphasics.He mentioned a particular case in a hospital.Some aphasics were watchingthe president giving a speech on TV.Since the president had been an actor earlier,making a good speech was no problem for him.He was trying to put his feelings into every word of his speech.But his way of speaking had the opposite effect on the patients.They didn't seem to believe him.Instead,they burst into laughter.The aphasics knew that the president did not mean a word of what he was saying.He was lying!Many doctors see aphasics as people who are not completely normal because they lack the ability to understand words.However,according to Dr.Sacks,they are more gifted than normal people.Normal people may get carried away by words.Aphasics seem to understand human expressions better,though they cannot understand words. 5．What is so surprising about aphasics?A. They can fool other people.B. They can tell whether people are lying.C. They can understand language better.D. They can find out the hidden drugs. 6．How did the scientists study aphasics?A. By asking them to watch TV together.B. By organizing them into acting groups.C. By comparing them with normal people.D. By giving them chances to speak on TV. 7．What do we learn from this text?A. What ones says reflects how one feels.B. Aphasics have richer feelings than others.C. Normal people often tell lies in their speeches.D. People poor at one thing can be good at another.CDo you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life?If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant(No Pay with Free Meals)Place: ManchesterHours: Part TimeWe arc now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilitiesto live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!Role:You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required:You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.8．What does the underlined part mean?A. You’ll make others’ lives more meaningful with this jobB. You’ll arrive home just in time from this jobC. You’ll earn a good salary from this jobD. You’ll succeed in getting this job9．The volunteers’ primary respon sibility is to help people with learning disabilities______.A. to get some financial supportB. to properly protect themselvesC. to learn some new living skillsD. to realize their own importance10．Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A. The one who can drive a carB. The one who has done similar work beforeC. The one who has patience to listen to othersD. The one who can use English to communicateII.阅读七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10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。

甘肃省天水市2016-2017学年高二下学期学业水平测试模拟检测(二)英语试题-含答案

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全卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。

第I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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ADear Readers,Medical emergencies are on the rise. More seniors are seeking an independent lifestyle and better quality of life. Over 1 in 3 people over the age of 64 will fall this year. Nearly half will not be able to get up without support.Medical expenses can escalate(更高) when a person is not given timely support. You can prevent a medical catastrophe(灾难) with our 24-hour emergency response system. Our solution is highly recommended by doctors, healthcare professionals, and hospitals.We are offering a FREE Medical Alert System to seniors or their loved ones who call now. For a limited time, there will be no set-up fees and the medical monitoring starts at less than a dollar a day. The system is top-ranking and easy-to-use. The pendent(垂饰)is 100% waterproof and it can travel with you. Our new system can ascertain falls automatically to provide you with timely help.Call Toll-Free 1-800-360-0405 and gain peace of mind. There is no long-term contract. Our medical alert professionals can walk you through everything over the phone.The first 100 callers to order will receive:·Free Medical Alert System($ 300 value)·24 Hours a Day/ 7 Days a Week LIVE Monitoring and Support·Free Waterproof Necklace Pendant or Wristband·No Long-Term Contract·Free Shipping( mention Reader’s Diges t)Don’t give us a call until you have a fall. Take advantage of this special offer now to protect yourself or a loved one.Call Now Toll-Free: 1-800-360-0405 and mention Reader’s Diges tSincerely,President Geoff Gross1. What is the passage intended for?A. Medical students.B. The victims.C. Doctors.D. The aged.2. What does the underlined word “ascertain” mean in this passage?A. find out.B. make.C. gain.D. produce.3. What can we learn from the letter?A. People over 64 need constant care from their own loved one.B. The system is widely used in hospitals with no set-up fees.C. Reader’s Digest has a close relationship with the business.D. Geoff Gross is only in charge of the sales of Reader’s Digest.BMy dad and I had always been extremely close. We understood each other like no one else, probably because we were so much alike. Both of us were hard-working, creative and very stubborn.My dad was the smartest person I know. He knew how to build a house, how to paint them and how to fix almost everything. He loved music and played the trombone(长号) his whole life. My favorite moment with my dad was our playing duets(二重奏) together--- he would play the trombone while I played the piano.Every month we’d go on a “date” and would go to dinner, then go shopping or sightseeing. The entire night he would talk about his younger days when he and my mom were dating. He’d go on for hours just talking, but I didn’t mind as I knew he loved his wife and wanted to share his memories with his only daughter.My dad was someone that always made my day better. When I came home from school after being teased for being the overweight kid, my dad would always state how pretty,smart or talented his daughter was. I’m not sure how I would have made it through my teen years without such a loving dad. He always made people laugh with his jokes and would give the biggest hugs.I knew for quite a while that I didn’t have much time with my dad as he had been slowly losing his health. There is nothing worse in this world than watching someone you love so much slowly slip away and not being able to do a thing about it. Nothing prepared me for the day when my dad told the doctors that he didn’t want to suffer in the hospital any more and wanted to go home. The final month with him was spent wondering if today was “the day”. It was difficult for me to sleep each night wondering if, when I woke up, my dad would be gone. But my dad always kept a positive attitude and smiled to everyone all the way. Therefore, I also began to face it bravely.4. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?A. Dad was a music-lover.B. Dad could make the trombone.C. Dad was an able person.D. Dad could play the piano.5. What would her dad do when the author was made fun of?A. He would give her a hug.B. He would praise and encourage her.C. He would mak e her laugh with some jokes.D. He would criticize the students who made fun of her.6. What can be inferred from this passage?A. Daughter looked like her dad very much.B. Daughter had everything in common with her dad.C. Daughter liked her dad’s recalling his younger day s.D. Daughter was worried about her dad’s worsening health.7. Which can best describe the tone in writing this passage?A. Warm but pessimistic.B. Happy and proud.C. Warm and optimistic.D. Happy but helpless.CFor many creatures, the ocean is a terrifying place. Several marine animals have declined as a result of overfishing and pollution. But cephalopods(头足动物) ---a type of invertebrate(无脊椎动物) that includes octopuses, cuttlefish, and squid, have seen a dramatic increa se in their numbers over the past 60 years.Zoe Doubleday, a scientist at the University of Adelaide, in Australia, conducted a study of cephalopods recently. She points out that their population rise is due to the animals’ unique traits.The creatures can change their color and body shape. They are fast-growing and live for only one or two years. “This allows them to adapt to changing environmental conditions more quickly than other marine species,” Doubleday says.“Rising sea temperatures may be speeding up the animals’life cycle. They may be growing faster and producing more young.”Cephalopods live in all of the world’s oceans. They can be found in waters from the freezing polar regions to the warm tropic regions. Because they adapt so easily to their environment, the animals are called “the weed of the sea”.Will octopuses, cuttlefish, and squid take over the world one day? Some people may wonder. According to Doubleday, that is unlikely. The rise in cephalopod populations could slow down if the animals run out of pray(猎物) and start feeding on one another. Overfishing could also have an impact on their numbers.For now, the cephalopod population boom is good news for them and some other sea creatures. “Increases in cephalopod populations could benefit predators(掠食性动物) such as marine mammals and seabirds, which rely on cephalopods for food, ”Doubleday says.8. What has caused the number of some marine animals to reduce?A. Ship transportation.B. Global oil production.C. Rising sea temperatures.D. Overfishing and pollution9. The underlined word “traits” in Paragraph 2 probably means “”.A . habits B. features C. hobbies D. looks10. According to Doubleday, cephalopods .A. have a very long life cycleB. change their shapes with seasonC. prefer to live in the warm watersD. adapt to the environment quickly11. Which would be the best title of the text?A. CephalopodsB. Weed of the seaC. Who will take over the world?D. The problems faced by marine animalsDIn the second or third century, Chinese calligraphy(书法) was introduced to Korea, and develope d rapidly during the seventh century when many calligraphers and calligraphic scripts appeared. These scripts can be found on stone tablets, bronze bells and Buddhist scriptures.In the eighth century, Kim Shaing became Korea’s first calligrapher. He learned Chinese calligraphy when he was a child, and still practiced when he was in his 80s. He had a good command of both the running and official scripts. None of his original works survive, but his characters were included in three kinds of copybooks of tablets inscriptions, the earliest intact(完好无损的) calligraphic work found in Korea today, one of which is his tablet running-script handwriting of Poem on Lushan Waterfall, a poem by Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty.In the seventh century, Chinese calligraphy also reached Japan. In 615, a Japanese prince made a copy of Explanation of Lotus Sutra（《妙法莲花经》）with a soft writing brush, the earliest extant(现存的) handwriting in Japan today. The characters are smooth and harmonious, and represent a script on Jin Dynasty.In the eighth century, Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges developed, and Japan sent many officials, students and monks to China, who lived in China for long periods of time. When they went back to their own country, they took with them many calligraphic works, especially works by Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi of the Jin Dynasty, and Ouyang Xun and Yan Zhenqing of the Tang Dynasty. Japanese Mitsuaki studied the style of Wang Xizhi, and became a well-known calligrapher in her own right. In the coming centuries, works by the calligraphers of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties were introduced to Japan. In the late 19th century, Yang Shoujing, who was an envoy(使节) from the Qing Dynasty to Japan and an expert on bronze and stone inscriptions, took a number of copybooks of stone inscriptions of the Northern Wei Dynasty to Japan, which influenced the style of Japanese calligraphy.12. In which century did Chinese calligraphy begin to advance in Korea?A. The second.B. The third.C. The seventh.D. Theeighth.13. We learn from Paragraph 2 that Kim Shaing .A. was the first Korean calligrapher about 1200 years agoB. began to learn Chinese calligraphy carefully at the age of 80C. was perfectly familiar with two forms of Chinese calligraphyD. wrote a very famous poem called Poem on Lushan Waterfall14. Who took some calligraphic works from China to Japan?A. Wang Xizhi.B. Yan ZhenqingC. Kim ShaingD. Yang Shoujing.15. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Chinese Calligraphy Spreads AbroadB. Chinese Calligraphy Is Rapidly DevelopedC. Chinese Calligraphy Goes on a Cultural ExchangeD. Chinese Calligraphy Attracts a Worldwide Attention第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

甘肃省天水市、兰州市高三英语下学期一模考试试题-人教版高三全册英语试题

甘肃省天水市、兰州市2017届高三英语下学期一模考试试题第I卷第一局部阅读理解〔共两节，总分为40分〕第一节〔共15题；每一小题2分，总分为30分〕阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项。

ATyler was born infected with HIV and his mother was also infected.From the very beginning of his life,he was dependent on medications (药物) to enable him to survive.When he was five,he had a tube surgically(外科手术上) inserted in a vein〔静脉〕in his chest.This tube was connected to a pump,which he carried in a small backpack on his back.Medications were connected to this pump and were continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times,he also needed supplemented oxygen to support his breathing.Tyler wasn't willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease.It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard,wearing his backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon〔小推车〕.All of us who knew Tyler were amazed at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him.Tyler's mom often made jokes on him by telling him that he moved so fast she needed to dress him in red. That way,when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard,she could quickly spot him.This terrible disease eventually wore him down.He grew quite ill and,unfortunately,so did his HIV-infected mother.When it became clear that he wasn't going to survive,Tyler's mom talked to him about death.She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too,and that she would be with him soon in heaven.A few days before his death,Tyler beckoned(召唤) me over to his hospital bed and whispered,"I might die soon. I'm not scared.When I die,please dress me in red.Mom promised she's coming to heaven,too.I'll be playing when she gets there,and I want to make sure she can find me."1.Why did Tyler wear a backpack on his back when he was young?A.Because his mother gave it to him as a gift.B.Because he had no right to choose but to wear it.C.Because he wanted to be different from the other kids.D.Because there was a pump in it,which could help with his disease.2.Tyler asked the writer to dress him in red when he died in order to.A.show red is his favorite color.B.see the writer again in the hospital.C.make his mother recognize him easily.D.persuade his mother to keep her promise.3.What’s Tyler’s attitude towards death?A.Excited.B.Fearful.C.Doubtful.D.Optimistic.4.What does the writer want to tell us by writing this passage?A.Even a child can teach us a lot.B.Patients should be treated with respect.C.People should have great courage to face the problems.D.We should try our best to help those who are infected with HIV.BWe can achieve knowledge either actively or passively.We achieve it actively by direct experience,by testing and proving an idea,or by reasoning.We achieve knowledge passively by being told by someone else.Most of the learning that takes place in the classroom and the kind that happens when we watch TV or read newspapers or magazines is passive.Conditioned as we are to passive learning,it’s not surprising that we depend on it in our everyday communication with friends and co–workers.Unfortunately,passive learning has a serious problem.It makes us tend to accept what we are told even when it is little more than hearsay〔传闻〕and rumor.Did you ever play the game Rumor? It begins when one person writes down a message but doesn’t show it to anyone.Then the person whispers it,word for word,to another person.That person,in turn,whispers it to still another, and so on,through all the people playing thegame.The last person writes down the message word for word as he or she hears it.Then the two written statements are compared.Typically,the original message has changed.That’s what happens in daily life.The simple fact that people repeat a story in their own words changes the story. Then,too,most people listen imperfectly.And many enjoy adding their own creative touch to a story,trying to improve on it,stamping it with their own personal style.Yet those who hear it think they know.This process is also found among scholars and authors: A statement of opinion by one writer may be restated as fact by another,who may in turn be quoted by yet another; and this process may continue,unless it occurs to someone to question the facts on which the original writer based his opinion or to challenge the interpretation he placed upon those facts.5.According to the passage,active learning may occur in .A.reading scientific journalsB.listening to the teacher in classC.doing a chemical experimentD.watching news programmes on TV6.What does the underlined word “it〞 in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.classroomB.newspapersC.active learningD.passive learning7.The game Rumor is mentioned in Paragraph 4 in order to tell readers that.A.playing games can make people more activeB.people tend to like telling lies when playing gamesC.a message may be changed when being passed onD.people may have problems with their sense of hearing8.What can be inferred from the text?A.Scholars and authors can’t be trusted.B.Passive learning may not be reliable.C.People like spreading rumors in daily life.D.Active learning is more Important than passive learning.CFour great railway journeysTravelling by rail holds a romantic and old-fashioned appeal that can’t be matched by flying or driving.By taking the slow route,you get to experience and interact with an area in a completely different way.The Rocky MountaineerWhere: Canada,from Vancouver to Banff,Jasper and Calgary.When:In June,which is springtime in the Rockies,complete with blooming flowers and abundant wildlife.Duration:between two and eight days,travelling only in daylight,staying in luxury hotels. Highlights: Splendid views of Rocky mountains,incredible luxury at every stage of the trip,traditional native storytelling,wine classes and natural history workshop.The ChepeWhere:Mexico.It begins its journey in the mountains of Chihuahua and finishes on the Sinaloa coast.When:In the rainy season,from June to October,you’ll get lush vegetation(丰富的植被) and blooming cacti(仙人掌),although mid-summer (July) temperatures can reach 44 °C. Duration: Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours,but you’ll want to stop off overnight and explore traditional towns along the way.Highlights: The train winds its way down through 656 km of the spectacular Copper Canyon (which is deeper than the Grand Canyon),over 37 precarious-looking bridges and through 86 tunnels.Local people sell crafts and foods along the route.The GhanWhere: Australia,from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs.When: Going during the wet season (December,January) will allow you to see more wildlife and tropical splendour in the north,though peak season is usually the winter. Duration: Going straight through takes 52 hours.There are disembarkation points〔登陆点〕from which you can take tours.Highlights:Going through Australia’s Red Centrewith cobalt-blue skies,red earth and notmuch else – a beautiful and serene〔宁静的〕experience.The Royal ScotsmanWhere: Travels around the Scottish Highlands or all the way around Great Britain. When: Warmer weather and up to 20 hours of daylight in June makes it the perfect time to watch ospreys soaring (鱼鹰飞翔)over mirror-like lochs〔湖〕,or go in October for autumn colours and the rather vocal stag-rutting season.Duration: Trips can be as short as two days or as long as seven.Highlights: Possibly the most expensive train journey in the world.You’ll be treated like a member of the monarchy 〔皇室〕.Indulgent〔放纵的〕cuisine,fine wines and carriages that look like rooms at Balmoral Castle await those willin g to part with a minimum of £2350 per person for a two-night trip.9.Which one of the following journey has the shortest duration?A.The Chepe.B.The Ghan.C.The Rocky mountaineer.D.The Royal scotsman.10.Visitors may have the opportunity to try some wine in .A.The Royal scotsman and The ChepeB.The Royal scotsman and The GhanC.The Rocky mountaineer and The ChepeD.The Rocky mountaineer and The Royal Scotsman11.If a Chinese family wants to have a travel during the Spring Festival,which one would be suitable for them?A.The Chepe.B.The Ghan.C.The Rocky mountaineer.D.The Royal scotsman.DMost episodes of absent-minded-forgetting where you left something or wondering why you just entered a room-are caused by a simple lack of attention,says Schacter.“You’re supposed to remember something,but you haven’t encoded it deeply.〞Encoding,Schacter explains,is a special way of paying attention to an event that has a major impact on recalling it later.Failure to encode properly can create annoying situation.If you put your mobile phone in a pocket,for example,and don’t pay attention to what you did because you’re involved in a conversation,you’ll probably forget thatthe phone is in the jacket now hanging in your wardrobe(衣柜).“Your memory itself isn’t failing you,〞 says Schacter,“Rather,you didn’t give your memory system the information it needed.〞Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindedness.“A man who recite sports statistics from 30 years ago,〞says Zelinski,“may not remember to drop a letter in the mailbox.〞Women have slightly better memories than men, possibly because they are more interested in what’s happening around them,and memory relies on just that.Visualcues(提示)can help prevent absent-mindedness,says Schacter.“But be sure the cue is clear and available,〞he cautions.If you want to remember to take a medication with lunch,put the bill bottle on the kitchen table-don’t leave it in the medicine chest and write yourself a note that you keep in a pocket.Another common episode of absent-mindedness:walking into a room and wondering why you’re there.Most likely,you were thinking about something else.“Everyone does this from time to time,〞 says Zelinski.The best thing to do is to return to where you were before entering the room,and you’ll likely remem ber.12.What does the underlined word “episode〞 in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Experiences.B.Experiments.C.Expressions.D.Feelings.13.According to the passage,women have better memories than men probably because .A.they have a wider range of interestsB.they always put things where they wereC.they pay more attention to their environmentD.they prefer to write notes to tell them what they should do14.What can help prevent absent-mindedness according to Schacter?A.Writing notes.B.Taking some medicine.C.Putting something in sight.D.Returning to where you were.15.What is the best title for the text?A.A Way of Recalling.B.The Importance of Encoding.C.Cures for Absent-mindedness.D.Causes of Absent-mindedness.第二节〔共5小题；每一小题2分，总分为10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优选项。

2017年甘肃省高考英语二模试卷

2017年甘肃省高考英语二模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）ALa Tomatina，SpainTomato juice flows through the streets of Bunol on the last Wednesday of August as the world's largest tomato fight happens．Festivities begin in the town square where there is a huge pole covered in soap and with a leg of ham at the top．Participants try to climb up the pole to get the ham as watchers throw buckets of water to them．After a gun is fired to signal the beginning of the fight，people catch the tomatoes and throw each other in the streets until the gun sounds again，marking the end of the event．Holi，IndiaThis spring festival is celebrated throughout the country in late February or early March．The two-day event celebrates the legend of Prahlad，who escaped unharmed from the fire of the evil Holika Dahan．People mark the event by lighting fires and throwing colored powder on one another．Children load colored water into toy pistols called pichkari and take aim at passers-by．Holi is known as a happy celebration of the triumph of good over evil．Burning Man，NevadaThis infamous festival began in 1986 with the burning of a large figure to mark the summer solstice（夏至）．It's since grown into a week-long annual event that draws more than 48，000 people to the Black Rock Dessert．It is held during the week before Labor Day．Participants set up camp in the desert to celebrate art．Songkran，ThailandThis festival marks the Thai New Year，which is celebrated in the second week of April．This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand，so it makes sense that the biggest Songkran tradition is to throw water on people．Thais of all ages join in water fights，using buckets，hoses and water guns to celebrate the event．1.The following celebrations are related to water EXCEPT ______ ．A. La TomatinaB. Burning ManC. HoliD. Songkran2.The underlined word "pichkari" is probably ______ ．A. a kind of gunB. a bad manC. fireD. powder3.If you want to experience the hottest season in a country，you can choose to visit______ ．A. SpainB. NevadaC. IndiaD. Thailand4.The text is written mainly to ______ ．A. encourage people to travelB. introduce some interesting festivalsC. advertise the world's biggest partiesD. show the most famous performancesBLong ago，there was a rich man，who had a very big house with a lot of treasures and many servants．One day，two silver saucers were stolen from the cupboard．After a few days，another two saucers were stolen again．The rich man was very angry．He thought，"Someone must have stolen them．I must catch the thief，or another two saucers would be stolen in a few days．"Then he had an idea．He called in all his servants and said．"Some of my silver saucers have disappeared．Someone among you must have taken them．Who has taken them？"The servants looked at one another and kept quiet．Then the rich man said，"I shall catch the thief myself．I am giving each of you a stick．Look，all the sticks are of the same length，Keep the sticks．Bring them back tomorrow．The thief's stick will two centimeters longer．" That evening，Salleh，one of the servants，went home sadly．His wife asked him，"Why are you so sad this evening？""This stick will grow two centimeters longer tomorrow because I have taken the silver saucers，" he said．"Oh，don't worry．Cut off two centimeters from the stick，" his wife said．"In other words your stick will be of the same length as any of the other sticks．"Hearing this，he was very happy．At once，he cut off two centimeters from the stick with a knife．The next day，each of the servants brought back his stick．The rich man then measured each of the sticks．He found Salleh's stick shorter by two centimeters．Salleh was the thief．He was caught and put in prison．The rich man got back the stolen saucers．5.The silver saucers were kept in ______A. a cupboardB. a boxC. the kitchenD. the bedroom6.The rich man found ______ silver saucers were stolenA. twoB. fourC. sixD. three7.The next day，the rich man knew that Salleh was the thief because Salleh's stick______ ．A. remained the same lengthB. was shorter by two centimetersC. was longer by two centimetersD. broke in two8.Which of the following is TRUE？______A. Salleh's wife told him to return the stolen saucersB. Salleh's wife was angry with himC. Salleh brought back the stolen saucer himselfD. Salleh did as his wife told him to．CScope：Recently your school board proposed moving the school start time from 7：50 a．m．to 7：20 a．m．What was your reaction to this？Jilly Dos Santos：I was getting only four to six hours of sleep a night and I was late for school a lot．With the new start time，I'd have to wake up even earlier．After we heard about the proposal，a teachers said to my class，"If you don't like it，why don't you do something about it？"Scope：What did you do？Jilly：I organized a group of students to speak to the school board．Scope：What did you do to prepare for the meeting？Jilly：I wanted to focus our presentation on why having an earlier start time wasunhealthy．There is scientific research about teens and sleep．I learned that during your teen years，because of a change in hormones（激素），your body begins to change．You start to want to go to bed later．School starts the same time it always has，so getting enough sleep becomes difficult．I realized there wasn't something wrong with my time management or me；the way I was feeling had a physical and biological basis．Scope：How did it go？Jilly：About 30students came to support me，and the board liked that I didn't get emotional and just provided the evidence．Two months later，an 8：55 a．m．start time became official．The board decided to make the start time later instead of earlier．Scope：What has changed since the later start time？Jilly：I don't need to stay up an extra hour or two at night，because I can get work done in the morning．I've also been late a lot less．And this year，there are more morning clubs and more people going to them．9.What can be a suitable title for the text？______A. Talking With the School Board？Cheer Up!B. An Interview on a ProposalC. A Dialogue between Scope and JillyD. Moving the Start Time Earlier？Say No!10.Jilly's teacher seemed to encourage the students ______A. to talk with the school boardB. to get their work done in timeC. to voice their opinions bravelyD. to take action to support the proposal11.What does the underlined word "it" refer to？______A. Jilly body clockB. The scientific researchC. The meeting Jilly organizedD. Jilly's secret for time management12.How did Jilly succeed in persuading the school board？______A. By showing scientific evidenceB. By putting forward a new proposalC. By telling different students' storiesD. By presenting her personal experienceDMichelle Yeoh also known as Yeoh Choo Kheng was born in Ipoh，Malaysia．At a very young age she dreamt of being a ballerina．Unluckily，when she was 16，she suffered a serious back injury and her professional dancing career was broken down．Michelle would have given up her dreams and become a lawyer instead．Against her doctor's advice，she continued going for her dream．She believed that if she can't dance，there must be something else she can do．In 1983，at the age of 21，she won the Miss Malaysia beauty contest．Thin won the attention of Jackie Chan and the Hong Kong movie industry．In 1988after her 5th movie，she married to retire from the silver screen．Her marriage was somehow filled with tears and loneliness．It ended in 1992 in the end．So again，another of her life dreams was blown away．But Michelle did not think over spilled milk．Although she had been away from the movie industry for over 4years，she had an attractive comeback．She costarred with Jackie Chan in Police Story 3：Supercop．It was thetop popular film in Asia for the year．Michelle Yeoh became the most popular and highest paid actress in Asia with a huge number of fans following throughout the world．13.What contributed most to Michelle's high pay in Asia？______A. Her winning the Miss Malaysia beauty contestB. Her performance in Police Story 3：SupercopC. Her wonderful dance on the silver screenD. Michelle became the most popular actress in Asia14.Which is the right time order of the following statements according to the passage？______①Jackie Chan became interested in Michelle②Something terrible was wrong with Michelle's back③Michelle said goodbye to her husband④Michelle became the most popular actress in AsiaA. ①③②④B. ①②③④C. ②③①④D. ②①③④15.What does the underlined sentence mean？______A. She wasn't interested in milk products．B. She was quite poor at doing housework．C. She recovered from the sorrow soon．D. She decided to take up something new．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship．(1) Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history，art，and customs．They expect questions about their family and are sure to show pictures of their children．The French think of conversation as an art form．(2) For them，arguments can be interesting - and they can cover pretty much or any topic - as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner．In the United States，business people like to discuss a wide range of topics，including opinions about work，family，hobbies and politics．(3) They do not share much about their thoughts，feelings or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious business relationship they're trying to build．Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters．It is considered rude，for example，to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children．(4) This can get you into trouble，even in the United States，where people hold different views．Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world，although be careful not to criticize a national sport．(5)A．Instead，be friendly and praise your host's team．B．They enjoy the value of lively discussions as well as disagreements．C．In Japan，China and Korea，however，people are much more private．D．In addition，discussing one's salary is usually considered unsuitable．E．You may feel free to ask your Latin American friends similar questions．F．As a general rule，it's best not to talk about politics or religion with your business friends．G．Before you start a discussion，however，make sure you understand which topics are suitable in a particular culture．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Good memories are usually thought to be connected with delicious food．It is really(21)for my experience．My grandmother's spaghetti sauce was wonderful．On Sundays，our family would always gather around for dinner．The(22)of the sauce would fill the house and I'd breathe(23)with joy．My grandmother would slowly cook Italian sausages，potatoes，and pieces of chicken in the kitchen too．Then she'd boil enough spaghetti to(24)a small army．When I(25)sat down at the table，I could feel my taste buds（味蕾）jumping in (26)in my mouth．(27)the dinner was done，both my stomach and my heart would be full of happiness．For years，I (28)to copy my grandmother's recipe，but was never able to get it exactly right．I would always(29)out just the right amounts of garlic，salt，sugar，pepper and olive oil to add to the tomato sauce．I'd simmer（炖）it slowly and stir it with care，but it (30)came out as good as hers．Finally one day it occurred to me that I was missing the(31)ingredient that made hers so(32)：LOVE．You see，my grandmother always(33)her spaghetti with a big smile，a gentle hug and the loving(34)："Mangia! Mangia!"，which means "Eat! Eat!" I could always taste her(35)for us in every bite．Love is the secret ingredient in our(36)too．The more you love，the sweeter your life will be．The more love you give to(37)，the happier you will become．I think I'll try my hand at making my grandmother's sauce again this week．It may never(38)as good as hers，(39)it will bring back the memory of her love and laughter．And whileI'm(40)stirring it，I may even imagine as if she was smiling at me．21. A. awful B. true C. false D. imaginable22. A. smell B. soup C. dishes D. food23. A. briefly B. surprisedly C. accidently D. deeply24. A. support B. feed C. reward D. serve25. A. unwillingly B. immediately C. concern D. suddenly26. A. wonder B. delight C. concern D. sadness27. A. By the time B. The timeC. Before the timeD. The first time28. A. managed B. pretended C. failed D. tried29. A. measure B. find C. work D. make30. A. usually B. ever C. never D. hardly31. A. secret B. reasonable C. favorable D. forgettable32. A. particular B. special C. beautiful D. creative33. A. connected B. provided C. satisfied D. served34. A. jokes B. names C. words D. songs35. A. skill B. love C. kindness D. hope36. A. life B. study C. dream D. career37. A. others B. yourself C. grandmother D. grandchildren38. A. look B. sound C. taste D. smell39. A. and B. but C. so D. or40. A. slowly B. quickly C. violently D. patiently四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Insomnia（失眠）can be caused by psychiatric（精神病的）medical conditions，unhealthysleep habits，specific substances，and/or certain biological (1) （factor）．It can be an (2) （annoy）problem and has an ill effect on our physical and mental health．Do you have sleeping problems？If so，then these tips may help you fall asleep fast．Never force (3) （you）to fall asleep．Set aside the thought that you have to fallasleep．The (4) （much）you think of it，the harder you will fall asleep．A healthy eating habit also (5) （play）an important part．Avoid eating or drinking thingslike chocolates，coffee，tea and energy drinks．If you have to，then have them in the morning and never in the afternoon，especially before going to bed．Don't eat too much(6) night．A full stomach will make it harder for you to fall asleep because your body isworking more time to digest the food you ate．Make (7) fixed time to go to bed．For example，by 9 o'clock in the evening you should already be in bed．Do this even if you're not sleepy yet．Once following this routine，you will (8) （gradual）see that you feel sleepy when it's 9 o'clock．Make your room comfortable for sleeping．You should also take note that the sleeping environment also affects your sleep．It must be in the room (9) it's not noisy．You will find it difficult (10) （fall）asleep again after waking up．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.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、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．Western people often say "Excuse me"． In China， "Excuses me" is only used apol ogize when a person has done something wrong and has hurt someone else． Western p eople say it when they want to pass in the front of someone， or when they find himself late for an appointment． Even at home the husband will thank the wife unless she gives him a glass of water． "Thank you" mean you appreciate what someone has done for yo u， no matter how smaller it is． "Excuse me" and "Thank you" are the most ordinary word Western people use every day． They could help people get along well to each oth er．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，近期你所在城市的空气质量越来越差．某英文报纸就此现象进行征稿．请你简要分析空气污染的原因，并提出有效的解决措施．内容包括：1．分析原因；2．解决措施；3．呼吁．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头已给出，不计入总词数．Recently the air quality of the city I live in is becoming worse and worse．______2017年甘肃省高考英语二模试卷答案和解析【答案】1. B2. A3. D4. B5. A6. B7. B8. D 9. D 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. D15. C 16. G 17. B 18. C 19. F 20. A 21. B22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D29. A 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B36. A 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. A41. factors 42. annoying 43. yourself 44. more 45. plays 46. at 47. a 48. gradually 49. where 50. to fall42. Western people often say "Excuse me"．In China，"Excuse me" is only used∧apologize towhen a person has done something wrong and has hurt someone else．Western people say it whenorthey want to pass in the front of someone，or when they find himself late for an appointment．themselvesEven at home the husband will thank the wife unless she gives him a glass of water．"ThankWhen/ifyou" mean you appreciate what someone has done for you，no matter how smaller it is．means small"Excuse me" and "Thank you" are the most ordinary word Western people use every day．Theywordscould help people get along well to each other．can with43. It does great harm to people's health．The reasons for the serious air pollution are as follows．Firstly，some factories give off waste gases into the air．Besides，some people's bad behaviour is the source of air pollution，such as smoking，spitting and throwing the rubbish everywhere．Effective measures should be taken to reduce air pollution．On the one hand，strict laws must be made to punish those factories which are still polluting the air．On the other hand，it's every citizen's duty to go out by bus instead of using private cars．Personally speaking，all of us should spare no effort to devote ourselves to improving the air quality to make our living environment clean and beautiful．【解析】1~4. 1．B．理解推断题．由Burning Man，Nevada中的This infamous festival began in 1986 with the burning of a large figure to mark the summer solstice（夏至）．这个著名的节日始于1986年，用一个燃烧的巨大的雕像来纪念夏至．可知与水无关，故选B．2．A．词义猜测题．根据Holi，India中who escaped unharmed from the fire of the evil Holika Dahan．People mark the event by lighting fires and throwing coloured powder on one another．和take aim at passersby．瞄准过路人，可知划线词是"一种枪"．故选A．3．D．细节理解题．根据Songkran，Thailand中This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand，可知如果你想在一个国家体验一个最热的季节，你可以拜访Thailand．故选D．4．B．主旨大意题．本文主要介绍了一些有趣的节日．故答案为B．本文介绍了一些有趣的节日，如狂欢节，胡里节，火人节，泼水节．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．5~8. 1．A．细节理解题．根据第一段的句子One day，two silver saucers were stolen from the cupboard．After a few days，another two saucers were stolen again．可知这位富翁的银托盘是放在碗柜里的（cupboard），故选A．2．B．细节理解题．根据第一段中的One day，two silver saucers were stolen from the cupboard．After a few days，another two saucers were stolen again．可知富翁发现四个银托盘被偷，故选B．3．B．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段内容Hearing this，he was very happy．At once，he cut off two centimeters from the stick with a knife．可知，Salleh把他的木棍切去了两厘米，他的木棍比别人的短两厘米，故选B．4．D．推理判断题．根据倒数第二，第三段内容可知，Salleh听了妻子的建议把木棍切掉了两厘米，可知他按照妻子告诉他的做了，故选D．文章讲述一个聪明的富翁用智慧的方法抓住了小偷的故事．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．9~12. 1．D．主旨大意题．通读全文可知，文章介绍了某校准备提前上课时间，但学生们对此做法是不赞同的，并准备用一些事实来说明提前上课时间是没有益处的，故标题使用Moving the Start Time Earlier？Say No! （对提前上课时间说不！）合适，故选D．2．C．推理判断题．根据Jilly的老师所说的话"If you don't like it，why don't you do something about it？"如果你们不喜欢的话，为什么不就此做些事呢？根据下句I organized a group of students to speak to the school board．Jilly组织了一些学生和学校董事会谈这件事，可判断Jilly的老师似乎鼓励学生们勇敢表达自己的想法，故选C… 3．C．词意猜测题．根据划线单词it所在的句子How did it go？"it"进展的怎么样了？根据下面的回答"大约有30个学生来支持我，学校董事会希望我不会感情用事，只需要我提供证据．"，可知这里it指代的是Jilly组织的会议，故选C．4．A．推理判断题．根据文章内容I wanted to focus our presentation on why having an earlier start time was unhealthy．There is scientific research about teens and sleep．可知Jilly展示提前上课不健康的原因．关于青少年和睡眠有科学研究．可知Jilly通过显示科学证据来成功地说服学校董事会．故选A．本文是一篇采访．介绍就某校关于提前上课时间，学生Jilly的看法以及行动．首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意．因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料．其次，细读题材，各个击破．掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息．最后，要善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性．对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准．13~15. （1）--（3）．BDC（1）．B．细节理解题．根据文章最后的内容介绍She costarred with Jackie Chan in Police Story 3 ：Supercop．It was the top popular film in Asia for the year．Michelle Yeoh became the most popular and highest paid actress in Asia她和成龙合拍了电影《警察故事3超级警察》．它成为那年亚洲最受欢迎的电影．Michelle成为亚洲最受欢迎以及薪资最高的女演员．可知Michelle在亚洲的高薪资是由于她在电影《警察故事3超级警察》中的表演，故选B．（2）．D．排列顺序题．根据文章的叙述，可知when she was 16，she suffered a serious back injury．Michelle16岁时背部出现问题；In 1983，at the age of 21，she won the Miss Malaysia beauty contest．Thin won the attention of Jackie Chan在1983年，Michelle21岁时获得马来西亚小姐的称号，并得到陈龙的关注；Her marriage was somehow filled with tears and loneliness．It ended in 1992 in the end．Michelle 在1993年离婚；根据最后一段介绍，Michelle离婚之后，和陈龙合拍电影《警察故事3超级警察》，成为亚洲最受欢迎的女演员．可知正确的顺序为②①③④，故选D．（3）．C．句意理解题．根据上下文的语境可知，尽管Michelle的又一个生活梦想被吹走了，但她并没有消沉，在电影《警察故事3超级警察》中的表现让她成为亚洲最受欢迎的女演员，可知画线句子"Michelle并没有沉浸在溢出的牛奶里"，的意思为"她很快从伤心中恢复"，故选C．文章介绍杨紫琼的一夜成名，结婚息影，又重新复出并大获成功的经历．英语阅读理解的步骤：第一遍：阅读的第一遍是非常重要的．这一遍讲究的是速度与技巧．先用最快的时间将题迅速扫一遍，了解你需要回答什么，做到一会儿阅读时心中有数．这个时候你就可以胸有成竹地进行第一遍阅读．在第一遍阅读时不要求精，只要求速度．同时在这一遍中，关于文章的主旨等宏观方面的问题就可以解决了．第二遍：这一遍是文章的精读过程，一般采用随看随做的方法，也就是说，每当你阅读完一段内容，就可以到下面去看看有没有与之相关的问题，同时趁着对该段文章的熟悉去做题．如此下去，在你精读完之后，题也就做完了．第三遍：这一遍一般放在最后的检查时阅读，一般以你的时间是否充足来决定．检查一般要注意文章的细节，不要因为疏忽出错．16~20. 1-5 GBCFA1．G．细节理解题．根据上文"Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship非正式的谈话是任何商业关系的重要组成部分"可知此处应填"然而，在开始讨论之前，请确保您了解哪些主题适合于特定的文化．"．故选G．2．B．细节理解题．根据上文"The French think of conversation as an art form法国人认为交谈是一种艺术形式"可知此处应填"然而，在开始讨论之前，请确保您了解哪些主题适合于特定的文化．"．故选B．3．C．细节理解题．根据下文"They do not share much about their thoughts，feelings or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious business relationship they're trying to build他们很少分享自己的想法、感受或情绪，因为他们觉得这样做可能会让他们试图建立的和谐的商业关系受到损害"可知此处应填"然而，在日本、中国和韩国，人们更加注重隐私．"．故选C．4．F．推理判断题．根据下文"This can get you into trouble，even in the United States，where people hold different views这可能会给你带来麻烦，即使在美国，人们持有不同的观点"可知此处应填"一般来说，最好不要和你的商业朋友谈论政治或宗教．"．故选F．5．A．推理判断题．根据上文"Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world，although be careful not to criticize a national sport．在世界上的大多数地方，体育是一个典型的友好话题，尽管小心不要批评一项全国性的运动"可知此处应填"相反，要友好地赞美主人的团队．"．故选A．本文介绍了在非正式场合中，尤其是生意人之间闲聊时所要注意的一些问题．比如说首先要知道对方的文化禁忌和文化习俗，而且不要谈论和政治、收入有关的问题．但是作者同时也指出无论在哪里谈论运动都是比较安全的话题．此题主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确选择．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．21~40. BADBC BADAC ABDCB AACBA1．B．考查形容词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．awful可怕的，糟糕的；B．true真的；C．false假的；D．imaginable可能的，可想象的．开头说到美好的记忆和美食有关，下文介绍祖母做的意大意面沙司非常美味，大家一起享受美食的同时也享受着快乐的气氛，可知这里表达的是，就我的经历来说，确实是这样的．故选B．2．A．考查名词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．smell味道；B．soup汤；C．dishes餐具，一盘食物，外貌有吸引力的人；D．food食物．根据语境可知沙司的味道会充满整个房子．故选A．3．D．考查副词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．briefly简单地，扼要地；B．surprisedly 惊奇地，诧异地；C．accidently偶然地；D．deeply在深处，浓浓地，强烈地．根据上句，屋里充满了沙司的味道，可知我会快乐的深呼吸．故选D．4．B．考查动词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．support支持；B．feed喂养，养育，供…作食物；C．reward酬谢，报答，奖赏；D．serve服务．句意：然后，她会烹饪足够的意大意面给大家吃．这里把家庭成员比作一个小部队，祖母做意大利面给大家吃．故选B．5．C．考查副词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．unwillingly不乐意地；B．immediately 立刻地；C．finally最终，最后；D．suddenly突然．祖母准备了很长一段时间后，作者终于可以坐下来就餐了．故选C．6．B．考查名词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．wonder奇迹；B．delight快乐；C．concern 关心，顾虑，有关；D．sadness伤心，难过．作者感觉到自己的味蕾在嘴里高兴得跳起来．故选B．7．A．考查时间状语以及对语境的理解．句意：到晚餐结束时，我的胃和我的心都非常的快乐．这里用引导时间状语从句，表示"到…时间"为止．选A．8．D．考查动词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．managed设法做到，经营，使用，完成；B．pretended假装；C．failed失败；D．tried尽量，尝试．作者多年来都试着按照祖母的做法来做，但就是做不出那个味道．故选D．9．A．考查动词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．measure测量；B．find发现；C．work 工作，学习；D．make制作，使．句意：我总是配出同样量的洋葱，盐，糖，胡椒粉和橄榄油加到番茄沙司中．measure out量出，配出；故选A．10．C．考查副词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．usually通常；B．ever曾经；C．never 从不；D．hardly几乎不．作者慢慢地炖，认真地搅拌，但就是做不出祖母做的那个味道．故选C．11．A．考查形容词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．secret秘密的；B．reasonable合理的；C．favorable有利的，赞同的，讨人喜欢的；D．forgettable容易被忘的，可忘记的．根据语境，我最终意识到，一直做不出祖母做的那个味道，是因为自己遗漏了秘密的佐料．故选A．12．B．考查形容词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．particular特殊的；B．special特别的；C．beautiful美丽的，漂亮的；D．creative有创造力的．"爱"这种佐料使祖母所做的意大利面条沙司非常可口，味道特别．故选B．13．D．考查名词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．connected联系，相关；B．provided提供；C．satisfied使满意，使满足；D．served为…服务，提供，端上．根据下文"Mangia! Mangia！"，which means "Eat! Eat！"可判断此处应指祖母上菜．故选D．14．C．考查名词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．jokes玩笑；B．names名字；C．words 话语，单词；D．songs歌曲．祖母在上菜的时候还喊着充满爱心的词"Mangia! Mangia！"．故选C．15．B．考查名词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．skill技能；B．love爱；C．kindness 仁慈；D．hope希望．我每吃一口都能感觉到祖母的爱．根据语境可知选B．16．A．考查名词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．life生活，生命；B．study学习；C．dream 梦想；D．career职业．根据下句The more you love，the sweeter your life will be（你爱的越多，生活就会越甜蜜）．可知"爱也是我们生活中的一大秘密佐料"．故选A．17．A．考查名词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．others其他人；B．yourself自己；C．grandmother祖母；D．grandchildren孙子，孙（女），外孙（女）．句意：你给别人的爱越多，你就会越快乐．根据句意可知选A．18．C．考查感官动词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．look看起来；B．sound听起来；C．taste 尝起来；D．smell闻起来．作者所做的意大利面条沙司或许永远没有祖母做得那么好吃，但是在做的过程中可以使作者回忆起祖母的爱和欢笑．故选C．19．B．考查连词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．and以及，和；B．but但是；C．so因此；D．or否则，或者．句意：我做的意大利面沙司可能永远都没有她做的好吃，但是在做的过程中可以使我回忆起祖母的爱和欢笑．根据语意可知选B．20．A．考查副词辨析以及对语境的理解．A．slowly慢慢地；B．quickly快速地；C．violently激烈地，狂暴地，极度地；D．patiently有耐心地．句意：当我在慢慢搅拌时，我甚至能想象到祖母正在对我微笑．故选A．作者的祖母做的意大利面条沙司非常好吃，但无论作者怎么尝试，都做不出那个味道．后来作者才意识到，她的祖母所做的意大利面条沙司之所以那么好吃，是因为她加入了"爱"这一佐料．完形填空题旨在考察学生综合运用语言知识的能力．做此题时必须通篇考虑，先掌握大意，再综合运用所学词汇、语法及常识进行推理判断．通读全文，了解大意，紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息，充分利用各种线索答．千万不要看一句，做一句．其次要逐句分析，前后一致，选择答案时，要考虑整个句子的内容，包括搭配、时态、语法等．这篇完型要多注意：填空时多联系上下文，注意固定搭配如grew up等．答案全部填完后，再通读一遍文章，检查是否通顺流畅了，用词得当，意思正确．41~50. 1．factors．考查可数名词复数．句意：精神疾病，不健康的睡眠习惯，特别的物质或者特定的生物学因素都可以导致失眠．这里用复数形式factors．2．annoying．考查形容词．句意：失眠可能是一个非常令人烦恼的问题，对我们的身心健康有负面影响．annoying恼人的，讨厌的．故用形容词形式的annoying．3．yourself．考查反身代词．句意：不要强迫自己睡觉．根据句意可知这里用反身代词，故用yourself．4．more．考查比较级．句意：你想的越多，睡着就越困难．根据句意可知这里用比较级，故用more．5．plays．考查谓语动词形式．句意：健康的饮食习惯也起非常重要的作用．这里主语是A healthy eating habit，故谓语动词用plays．6．at．考查介词．句意：晚上不要吃太多．at night夜晚，晚上．故用at．7．a．考查冠词．句意：设定一个固定的睡觉时间．故用不定冠词a．8．gradually．考查副词．句意：一旦你遵循这个时间表，你就会逐渐看到，到九点时，你就会感到困倦．这里用副词修饰动词，故用gradually．9．where．考查定语从句的关系词．句意：睡觉一定要在不吵闹的屋子里．这里名词room 后接定语从句，关系词在定语从句中做地点状语，故用where．。

2017-2018届甘肃省高三下学期二诊考试英语试题及答案

本甘肃省2017-2018届高三第二次高考模拟考试英语试题试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回第I卷考生注意：1．答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2．选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What does Mr Black probably do?A．A salesman．B．A repairman．C．A gardener．2． How old is Anna now?A．Thirteen．B．Twenty-three． C．Thirty．3．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a shop．B．At home．C．In a bank．4．What does the woman advise the man to do?A．To buy his own computer．B．To borrow Marsha's computer．C．To save time by using a computer．5．What can we learn from the conversation?A．The woman didn't expect it to be warm at noon．B．The weather forecast was unbelievable．C．The weather suddenly turned cold．第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

甘肃省天水市二中高三2017届英语下学期第四次月考(文科)试卷(无答案)

甘肃省天水市二中高三2017届英语下学期第四次月考（文科）试卷英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷1至12页。

第Ⅱ卷13至14页。

考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答题前，考生在答题卡上务必用黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，并贴好条形码。

请认真核准条形码上的准考证号、姓名和科目。

2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，在试题卷上作答无效。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the woman mean?A. She didn’t go skiing last year.B. She doesn’t travel very often.C. She enjoyed her vacation very much.2.How can the woman get to the railway station?A.Go along the street, turn right at the first cross and she can see it opposite.B.Go down the street, turn left at the second cross and she can see it right before her.C.Go along the street, turn left at the first cross and she can see it on the other side.3.How does the man like his neighbor?A. He makes to much noise.B. he is good at Chinese cooking.C. He is easy to get on with.4.What does the man mean?A. He’s glad he called the doctor.B. He wants to change the appointment.C. He was confused about the date of the appointment.5.What is on the front page of last Sunday’s paper?A. Parade on St. Patrick’s day.B. Liza Minnelli’s wedding.C. Memorial on the lost on Sept. 11.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话。

2017甘肃高考英语试卷及答案及英语复习考试卷

英语复习考试卷第一部分：听力理解(共三节，30 分)第一节(共5 小题;每小题1.5 分，共7.5 分)听下面5 段对话。

每段对话后由一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1.How does the woman want her steak?A.Rare.B.Medium.C.Well-done2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a restaurant.B.In a hospital.C.In a shop.3.What is the man worried about?A.His final exam.B.His mid-term exam.C.His physical exam.4.What is the woman doing?A.Offering help.B.Giving suggestions.C.Asking for information.5.What color will the man choose at last?A.Black.B.Grey.C.Red.第二节(共10 小题;每小题1.5 分，共15 分)听下面4 段对话。

每段对话后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话前，你将有5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话你将听两遍。

听第6 段材料，回答6 至7 题。

6.What does the man apologize for?A.Not attending the class.B.Not going to the concert.C.Not finishing his essay.7.What will the man probably do today?A.Host the meeting.B.Go to his tutor’s office.C.Try to finish his essay.听第7 段材料，回答8 至9 题。

甘肃省天水市第二中学2017届高三上学期期末考试英语试题

天水市二中2017届高三第四次诊断考试英语试卷第I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.并在答且卡上将该项涂黑。

A1.Which of the four museums has the largest collection in the world ?A. The Tate Museum.B. The National Gallery.C. The British Museum.D. Metropolitan Museum of Art.2.In what way is the National Gallery different from the other three museums ?A. It regularly hosts artistic exhibitions.B. It only collects European paintings.C. It often organizes traveling shows.D. It includes several art galleries.3.We can learn from the text that the British Museum _________.A. shows the whole process of human civilizationB. is the oldest, largest museum in the worldC. attracts a lot of visitors every yearD. shows the development of British art4.You can probably read the text in _________.A. a news reportB. a book reviewC. a noticeD. a travel guideBIt was a hot morning when I started my flight training. Nearly two hundred of us stood at attention. We were very excited that on this day, we would finally begin the “hands-on”part of flight training. We had been through thirteen tough weeks of basic training.That morning, we were delighted to wait for the moment to climb into the training plane to actually begin learning to fly. Each of us was convinced that we would soon fly “above the best”.As we stood facing the officers, waiting for instructions, a tiny bird jumped out in front of us. It seemed confused and a little frightened. Suddenly, its mother flew over, as if encouraging it to fly. Everyone’s eyes followed the birds. Even our officers turned to watch, mesmerized by the scene.Over and over, the tiny bird ran as fast as its little legs could move, but it still failed to fly into the sky no matter how hard it had tried.Completely ignoring the crowd of staring bystanders, the mother bird went on flying to and encouraging her little bird. All two hundred of us watched breathlessly. Each time it made its way across the grass in front of us, we sighed at its failure.Finally, after we had stood at attention for what seemed like hours just watching, those tiny wings could fly at last. You could almost see the little bird feel very pride. Then, we burst into wild cheers. We watched, as the little bird followed its mother to fly into the sky. Our officers turned back to us, smiling. We learned a lot from the little bird.5. Why was the author excited before his flight training?A. Some birds would accompany him during the training.B. His outstanding ability to fly would be proved soon.C. He would begin to get practical experience on planes.D. There would be no boring basic training any more.6. What does the underlined word “mesmerized”in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Attracted.B. Touched.C. Influenced.D. Puzzled.7. What did the author learn from the experience?A. Keeping practice can make a person braver.B. One should not give up when meeting with failure.C. The young must be modest to learn from the old.D. Nothing is more important than mother’s love.8. What can be the best title for the text?A. My exciting experienceB. Strict flight officersC. A strong-minded birdD. The best flight lessonCFor many teenagers, one of the hardest questions to answer is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”The question you might have is, “How should I know?”Almost every successful adult went through a totally unplanned path to get his or her present job. For example, you might know someone who has a great job as a news host on TV. When you ask him how he got to be a news host, he might tell the following story to you.“Well, when I went to college, I really wanted to be an artist, but I ended up having to take a required class in computer programming. I worked for IBM and didn’t like it, and then began working for a small company. They got a project with a TV station. One day I got a chance to meet the news host for the station. He liked my voice and suggested I go to broadcasting school. I did that at night for two years. Then one thing led to another and now I am a news host.”If you talk to ten successful adults, nine of them will have totally unbelievable stories like this.So, in picking your major and choosing your own career(职业), one approach is to find something you like doing, major in it in college and get a job. Then wait for new opportunities. Take them when they arise. Another approach would be to do some research on different career possibilities so that you can see what’s out there. There are thousands of jobs that you have never even heard of before, and one of them might be perfect for you.9.The first paragraph of the text is used to ________.A. introduce the topicB. compare different opinionsC. give some adviceD. list examples10.The news host’s story tells us that _______.A. people’s life is full of uncertainties and changesB. knowing our own interest is the key to successC. chances are very important at timesD. it is not easy to find a favourite job11.In choosing a career, the author advises us to ________.A. learn from successful peopleB. get a job according to our interestC. do the job we have never heard of beforeD. try our best to do different jobs12.What is the main purpose of the text?A. To explain how to plan for one’s futureB. To suggest the ways of choosing a careerC. To tell successful people’s storiesD. To emphasize the importance of chancesDIt is common to have difficulty sleeping during the day. Humans usually sleep best at night and are awake during the day. However, modern work schedules require some people to try to get used to the unnatural schedule of shift (轮班) work —being awake at night and sleeping during the day.In order to make this adjustment, you need to pay special attention to your sleep environment and your preparation for sleep. If shift work is a necessary part of your work life, here are some suggestions that may help.Arrange to sleep in a quiet, dark room. This means you may have to turn off your phone, hang dark curtains on the windows or wear a sleep eye mask, and train your family and friends to leave you alone while you sleep.Fit in a nap (小睡). When your daytime sleep period is too short, taking a short nap of less than 30 minutes just before work or during a break has been shown to improve performance.Develop and follow a sleep routine. It’s best if you go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day. Try not to vary this too much on weekends. Your body likes routine.Take extra care to make healthy choices. You may have a desire to reach for unhealthy foods to stay awake or alcohol to try to sleep. But these choices are more harmful than helpful.If you have tried all these methods and are still having problems getting enough quality sleep during the day, talk to your doctor or a sleep specialist. Sometimes medications (药物治疗) may be helpful and safe. In other cases, there may be a potential sleep disorder.13. The purpose of the text is to .A. persuade workers to have a good sleepB. advise night workers to keep healthyC. encourage workers to do day workD. help night workers to sleep well14. On which condition should a person turn to a sleep specialist for help?A. If he suffers from a sleep disorder for the first time.B. If a good sleep environment is greatly needed for him.C. If he fails to get quality sleep through his own efforts.D. If he has the problem of failing to sleep in the daytime.15. We can learn from the text that .A. night workers need a long time to fall asleepB. constant breaks at work help to improve performanceC. it is difficult to create a good sleep environmentD. night work requires people to adjust their body clocks第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

甘肃省天水一中高二英语下学期第二学段段中考试试题

天水一中级-第二学期第二学段中考试英语试题本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，考试时间120分钟。

第一卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Where does the conversation take place？A. In a restaurant.B. At home.C. In a hotel.2.What does the woman want to do with the dress?A. Change it for another color.B. Change it for a larger one.C. Change it for a smaller one.3. What does the woman mean?A. The man should lose weight.B. The man needs new jeans.C. The man needs to eat more.4. Who is going to the gym to watch the game?A. The woman.B. The man.C. Both of them.5. What was the best part in the woman’s vacation?A. Going swimming.B. Having a picnic.C. Being with parents.第二节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

甘肃天水市2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第二学段考试试题(含解析)

甘肃省天水市2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第二学段考试试题（含解析）（满分：100分时间：90分钟）第一部分阅读（共两节，满分30分）第一节阅读理解（每小题2分，满分20分）AThere are many superstitions(迷信) in Britain, but one of the most widelyheld is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder—even if it means stepping off the pavement into a busy street!①Walking under a ladderIf you must walk under a ladder you can avoid bad luck by crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed until you've seen a dog. Alternatively, you must lick your finger and make a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the mark has dried.②UmbrellaAnother common superstition is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house—it will either bring misfortune to the person that opened it or to the household. The superstition could date from the old time when its purpose was to act as a sunshade. If opened indoors, it might be considered to be an attack on the sun. Anyone opening an umbrella indoors in fine weather is unpopular, as it inevitably brings rain!③Number 13The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid an inauspicious event had better stay indoors.④Seven years bad luckThe worst misfortune that can befall you is caused by breaking a mirror, as it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to have originated in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.⑤Black catIn the UK, black cats are generally considered lucky in the UK, even though they are connected with witchcraft(巫术)：You are said to be lucky if a black cat crosses your path.1. Which experience is considered to be lucky according to the passage?A. walking under a ladderB. opening an umbrella in the houseC. breaking a mirrorD. a black cat crossing your path2. Which of the followings is RIGHT in UK according to the passage?A. Opening an umbrella in the rain is not acceptable or unpopular.B. Black cats are generally considered unlucky because they have something with witchcraft.C. Bad luck brought by walking under a ladder cannot be avoided using certain ways.D. If you are to open a clothes store on May 13 in Britain, you had better change the date.3. Which two superstitions are related to history?...A. ①②B. ②④C. ④⑤D. ③④4. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. breaking a mirror will cause bad luck because it shows your disrespect(不敬)for the GodB. crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed can help avoid bad luck brought by walking under a ladderC. number 13 is always unlucky in any situationD. opening an umbrella indoors might be considered to be an attack on the sun 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A【解析】文章讲述了在英国众所周知的几个迷信事件。

甘肃省夏季普通高中学业水平考试试卷英语

甘肃省2017年夏季普通高中学业水平考试试卷英语(含答案)(总7页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--甘肃省2017年夏季普通高中学业水平考试试卷英语本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第Ⅰ卷为1~6页，第Ⅱ卷为7~8页。

全卷满分100分，考试时间90分钟。

考生注意：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等信息填写在答题卡和试卷密封线内规定的位置，然后在答题卡上作答。

考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

2.试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共60分）Ⅰ. 单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.This accident happened _______ a rainy day, causing two deaths.A. inB. forC. atD. on2.______ old lady watching flowers in the garden is ________ artist.A.An; anB. The; aC. The; anD. An; the3.I don’t think ______ possible to master a foreign language without much memory work.A. itB. thisC. thatD. its4. The nurse looked after the patient with unbelievable _______.A. requestB. patienceC. timeD. rest5. -----This hotel is uncomfortable. Let's find another one.-----Well. This is a small town. You can't find a ______ hotel here.A. betterB. goodC. bestD. well6. To our ______, he didn't pass the exam.A. astonishB. astonishedC. astonishmentD. astonishing7. -----We’ve decided to invite him for dinner.-----_____ he doesn't come? A. How about B. What about C. Why notD. What if8. The fire _____ put out before the firemen arrived.A. hasB. had beenC. wasD. had9. Your wish is to become a writer, _____A. isn’t itB. is itC. isn’t heD. is he10. _____ of the surface of the earth is covered by water.A. Two thirdB. One thirdsC. One halfD. Two thirds11. with his wife _____ sitting here when their son came in.A. isB. areC. wasD. were12. _____ we’re having! Beautiful sunshine and clear sky.A. What a fine weatherB. What fine weatherC. How a fine weatherD. How fine weather13. When _____, the museum will be open to public next year.A. completedB. completingC. being completedD. to be completed14. Mother is cooking _____ father is reading newspaper.A. butB. forC. whenD. while15. -----Which one do you think I should choose-----_______.A. You speakB. It's up to youC. That's itD. You got itⅡ. 阅读理解（共10题，每题2分，共20分）阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中选择最佳答案，用2B铅笔在答题卡相应位置处涂黑。