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天水一中2015级高三第二学期第一次模拟考试英语试卷考试时间：100分钟总分：120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）ASydney Trains is one of the most economical, reliable and convenient ways to travel throughout Sydney and its surrounds.Our network, the NSW Trains Intercity, covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions.The network is made up of several color-coded lines. Trains from different lines can share the same platform, so check display screen and listen to announcements.Ticket prices are generally based on the distance traveled. You can visit transportnsw. Info for details.Getting to the City.In Sydney, if you’re near a train station, you’re on your way to the city. Every rail line leads directly or indirectly to the City Circle. It’s the loop around the central business district of Sydney. Most City stations are underground so look out for the sign on street level.Automatic ticket gatesLarge stations have automatic gates for entry to, and exit from, the station. If you have an Opal card or a ticket which has a magnetic stripe you must use the automatic gates. You may use the wide gate for wheelchair, pram or luggage access. Station staff will assist you.Night Ride busesMost trains do not operate between midnight and 4:00 a.m. For your convenience a special Night Ride bus service is available between these hours on most Sydney suburban lines.Track workIn order for the tracks to the maintained, we sometimes have to replace train with buses, particularly at weekends, Please check the track work section for the latest service alterations on your line.1．To get more information about ticket pries, travelers had better________.A. go to the City CircleB. visit a websiteC. check display screenD. listen to announcements 2．What service is offered to travelers in need at most big stations?A. A free Opal card.B. Earlier entry to the station.C. Help from station workers.D. A ticket with a magnetic stripe.3．Which is the best convenient time to travel by Sydney Trains?A. At midnight.B. On Sunday afternoon.C. Between midnight and 4:00 a.m.D. At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.B“I’ve always loved food,” says Cassie Dawson in the kitchen of her flat in London. “But I’ve become bored with eating out. I’ve had too many disappointing meals and paid too much money for them! At one point, fed up with my complaint, a friend suggested I open my own restaurant. Impossible, I thought. But then I heard about supper clubs...”Supper clubs are a mixture of a restaurant and a dinner party —you go to a stranger’s house and he/she cooks dinner for you. Like a restaurant, you pay for your food, but like a dinner party, you eat at the same table as other people. They are advertised through social-networking sites with a menu and little information about where the supper club is until just before the meal.“It’s like running a secret restaurant for one night,” says Cassie. “The next morning, I set the tables and chairs aside. I put the TV back and it’s my living room again.”Cassie opens her “restaurant” for people about once a month, and she really enjoys the evenings she’s had so far. She uses fresh, local ingredients and a typical meal costs about the same as a takeaway — much less than a restaurant meal. So how does she make money out of it?“I don’t,” says Cassie. “In fact, at first I was worried about losing money on my club. I’m goodat cooking but my maths is terrible! But I was surprised by how cheaply I could make a good meal. This isn’t about money. It’s about a different eating experience.”And what about inviting complete strangers into her house? Was Cassie ever nervous about that?“Not at all,” she says. “Almost everyone at the supper club is just interested in having a goo d meal with other interesting people.”4．Why did Cassie decide to open her own restaurant finally?A. To earn a living.B. To satisfy her friend’s needs.C. To make friends with strangers.D. To cook cheap and good meals for others.5．What does the u nderlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Dinner parties.B. Supper clubs.C. Fresh ingredients.D. Invitations to dinner.6．We can know that Cassie’s restaurant ________.A. serves meals for freeB. only serves takeawaysC. is only open to her friendsD. is only open in the evening7．How does Cassie feel about her restaurant now?A. Worried.B. Content.C. Annoyed.D. Sensitive.CMany people believe that language belongs to human beings. However, cats have developed a language not for each other, but for the human beings who have them as pets.When communicating with each other, cats “talk” with a system of signals. Their tails, rather than any kind of “speech”, act as an important way to express themselves. They also touc h each other to express s their feelings. With other cats, they will use their voices only to express pain. Unbelievable, all of that changes when a human walks into the room. Cats use many different kinds of vocal (声音的) expressions when they communicate with a person. Since these vocal expressions are not used to communicate with other cats, it seems that cats developed this “language” to communicate with their human owners.This fact is shown more clearly when watching rooms that have only one cat and those with several cats. An only cat is usually very vocal, since the only creature(动物)around with whom the cat can communicate is its owner. Cats with other cats, though, are much quieter. If they want to have a conversation, they only need go to other cats and communicate in their natural way.Since cats learned to meow(喵喵叫)for the only purpose of communicating with human owners should take the time to learn what their different meows mean. If an owner knows, to name just a few examples, which meow means the cat is hungry, which means the cat wants to be petted, and which means the cat wants to have a little “conversation”, the relationship between cat and owner will be closer.8．If a cat among other cats finds part of its body hurts, it may express its pain with its________. A. tailB. eyesC. voiceD. head9．When a human enters a room full of cats, they________.A. begin to use vocal expressionsB. use their tails to show loveC. stop making any noise anD. stop communicating with each other10．What are cat owners advised to do?A. Encourage cats to talk with each other.B. Communicate more with cats.C. Learn to meow in different ways.D. Teach cats to understand human language.11．What is the text mainly about?A. Communication among catsB. pets' different expressions.C. Advice on keeping petsD. The language of cats.DHow much weight a baby gains during its first month could determine its IQ, as a new research suggests. The study found that children who gain more weight, and whose heads grow quickly during the first month of life, tend to have a higher IQ when they start school.Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in Australia^ studied 13,800 children who were born at full-term. They found that those who put on 40% of their birth weight in the first four weeks had an IQ 1.5 points higher than those who only put on 15% of their birth weight. Those who experienced the biggest growth in head circumference (头围) also had the highest IQs by the age of six.“Head circumference is an indicator of brain volu me, so a greater increase in head circumference in a newly-born baby suggests more rapid brain growth,” says the led author of the study, Dr. Lisa Smithers.She added, “Overall, newly-born children who grew faster in the first four weeks had higher IQ scores later in life. Those children who gained the most weight scored especially high on verbal (言语) IQ at age 6. This may be because the neural (神经的) structures for verbal IQ develop earlier in life, which means the rapid weight gain during the first month could be having a direct cognitive benefit for the children.”Previous studies have shown the association between early postnatal (产后的) diet and IQ, but this is the first study of its kind to focus on the IQ benefits of rapid weight gain in the first month of life. Dr. Smithers says the study further highlights the need for successful feeding of newly-born babies. “We know that many mothers have difficulty establishing breastfeeding in the first week of their babies’ life,” Dr. Smithers said.“The findings o f our study suggest that if babies are having feeding problems, there needs to be early intervention (干预) in the management of that feeding.”12．The study mainly shows that ________.A. head circumference is certainly connected to IQ.B. babies’ heads grow quickly during the first month.C. full-term babies tend to be cleverer than premature babies. (早产儿)D. the more weight newly-born babies gain, the higher IQ they are likely to have.13．How did the researchers get their conclusion from the study?A. By asking questions.B. By making comparison.C. By having a discussion.D. By referring to documents.14．According to Dr. Lisa Smithers, we can learn that ________.A. a kid’s verbal IQ scores reach its highest at age six.B. this study helps parents find feeding problems.C. quick weight gain benefits newly born babies on verbal IQ.D. this study reminds parents of the need for breastfeeding.15．The study differs from previous ones that _________.A. it associates early postnatal diet with IQ.B. it pays attention to the IQ of newly-born babies.C. it emphasizes the significance of successful feeding.D. it first focuses on the relation between IQ and weight gain in the first month of life.第二节阅读七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）Many people find it hard to lose weight and have to go starvation. Now, I’d like to offer some tricks to help lose weight.Put out a large vegetable plate. Eating water-rich foods such as tomatoes during meals reduces calorie consumption. Other water-rich foods include soups and salads. 16．Because the body processes hunger and thirst through different systems, it simply doesn’t register a sense of fullness with water (or tea, coffee or juice).Downsize your dinner plates. The less food put in front of you, the less food you’ll eat. So instead of using standard dinner plates, serve your main course on salad plates.17． Instead of large glasses and coffee mugs, return to the old days of cups and even smaller coffee cups.Serve your dinner restaurant-style (with food already on the plates) rather than family-style (where the food is served in bowls on the table).18．There’s no reaching for seconds.19．You’re more likely to eat more---and eat more high-fat, high calorie foods—when you eat out than when you eat at home.Eat slowly and calmly.20． Vary your eating with stories of the interesting things that happened during your day. Your brain is behind your stomach by about 20 minutes when it comes to fullness signals. If you eat slowly enough, your brain will catch up and tell you that you no longer need food. Serving separate courses will also slow you downA. The same goes for liquids.B. Eat 90 percent of your meals at home.C. When your plate is empty, you’re finished.D. Put your fork or spoon down between every bite.E. Be sure to choose a high-fiber, low-sugar variety of food.F. You won’t get the same benefits by just drinking water, thoughG. You should eat equal amounts of vegetables and grains at dinner.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）When I was in my twenties, I travelled alone through the UK. In order to _21___ locations that the public transportation couldn’t get to, I bought a(n) __22__ car, drove it around for three months and sold it before I returned to Australia. The car cost most of my money, so I lived mainly on _23___during that trip, it being cheap and filling. In Ireland, my __24__ was stolen, and it was impossible to get another. So for the rest of the trip I _25___out in my car, being too poor to afford bed and breakfast.One morning, I __26__ in my old Skoda under a twisted tree on a remote lane in the Irish countryside, with no more than a _27___ house in sight. I had a terrible desire for a _28___ cup of tea and some hot water to make porridge with _29___ I would not have to eat the cold leftovers from the previous day.My thermos (暖瓶) had gone cold overnight so I knocked on the door of the house. A woman opened it. Hot water? She _30___ let me get away with just that! I was invited indoors, seated at the breakfast table with the __31__ and given a delicious breakfast, as much as I could eat. I was _32___ to eat something more than porridge! I __33__ being friends with the whole family.That was only one of many acts of _34___ strangers showed me when I was traveling alone in foreign regions. One London businessman rushing to work, seeing me _35___, offered to pull my ridiculously heavy suitcase _36___ several flights of stairs in the underground. After he’d done so, with a smile and a wave, he _37___ into the crowd.Kindness gets __38__. The other day, I was able to point out a rare parking spot to a young man who had been driving around the railway car park, looking _39___ desperate. His grateful smile was“Be careful, doctor. I can stand anything 41．pain.” When returning from the hospital, I thought about what my previous patient said. Aren’t we all like that? We’ll do anything 42． (avoid) pain.We look for weight loss programmes 43．don’t require us to count calories or give up our favorite foods, a nd exercise programmes that won’t make us sweat toe much or feel 44． (tire). We avoid the strict teachers and the tough classes in school 45．we don’t want to deal with the difficult tasks.When it comes right down to it, we don’t like the hard work 46． (require) to accomplish the goals we truly want in our lives. Why can’t we 47．(nature) take the path that we know is best for us? Our earthly nature is to avoid the pain of diet, exercise, difficult classes, and hard work.Only if we change our nature, can we choose the tough, troublesome, and trying pathway. Because it is in 48．(face) the difficult choices that we will truly grow, and our being will be advanced once we decide to face the tough tasks.We 49．(give) a choice when we comes across cur earthly nature. We can overcome the problems that challenge us or we can enjoy 50． (we) by avoiding all difficulties in following our earthly nature. It’s our choice. My hope is that we’ll step forward in faith.第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）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。

2018-2019学年甘肃省天水一中高二(下)开学英语试卷解析版

2018-2019学年甘肃省天水一中高二（下）开学英语试卷阅读理解1．In Chinese customs，red is the main color for weddings．It is used in different ways as it signifies love，joy and happiness．The bride's wedding gown（女礼服）is often red，the wedding invitations，gift boxes and envelopes are red and the bride and the groom's homes are decorated in red on the wedding day．Before the wedding，the married couples from the groom's family visit the bride's place with gifts in red baskets and boxes．One of those baskets has milk honey．Three days before the wedding，the women from the bride's family bring return﹣gifts to the groom's family．On the wedding day，the groom arrives at the bride's place on his way to the chapel（佛堂）．The groom has to give gifts in cash wrapped in red paper to the bride's friends for letting her go．The bride and the groom then leave for the chapel together．The wedding ceremony is attended only by the couple's immediate relatives．Just after the wedding ceremony，the bride serves tea to her parents in﹣laws as a tradition．The couples will then go to get wedding pictures．Then a reception（宴会）will follow．In the reception，a welcome speech is followed by a cake cutting ceremony．A Chinese wedding cake has many layers（层），and each one represents a step to success for the newly married couples．So couples cut the cake from the bottomTravour．com describes and provides information on the wedding traditions of the Chinese and around the world．Below are some wedding traditions performed in Italy．（1）This passage mainly talks about．A．some Chinese wedding traditionsB．colors in Chinese customsC．wedding ceremonies in ChinaD．preparations for a Chinese wedding（2）What does the underlined word "signifies" in the first paragraph mean？A．bringsB．connectsD．holds（3）What do we learn about the traditional Chinese wedding from the passage？A．Both the groom and the bride must wear red clothesB．The bride can not see the groom before the weddingC．The bride serves tea to her birth parents after the wedding ceremonyD．The newly married couples usually cut the wedding cake from the bottom（4）What will the passage talk about next？A．Where the couples spend their honeymoonB．Some information on other Chinese traditionsC．How a traditional wedding is performed in ItalyD．How people get married in Italy today2．Traveling can be a fun way to gain life experiences，especially during Spring Break﹣a week ﹣long school vacation in the United States．But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip？Don't worry．Here are some useful suggestions．●Save：This probably is the most important preparation for traveling．Cut expenses tofatten your wallet so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there．●Plan ahead：Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip．Tickets may cost morewhen bought on short notice．Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings．●Do your homework：No matter where you go，research the places you will visit．Decidewhat to see．Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants．●Plan sensibly：Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels．Stick toyour plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything．●Travel in groups：Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places．Bytraveling with others you can share costs and experiences．●Work as you go：Need more money to support your trip？Look for work in the placesyou visit．●Go off the beaten path：Tourist sites may be expensive．You may want to rethink yourtrip and go to a less﹣known area．Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and●Pack necessary things：The most important things to take are not always clothes．Remember medicine in case you get sick，and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant．●Use the Internet：The net can help to save money．Some useful websites includewww．travelcity．corn，www．bargainslowestfare．corn and www．economictravelcity．com．By planning sensibly，even students can enjoy the travel．Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime．（1）This passage is about．A．how to plan your travelB．how to get life experiencesC．how to make your travel interestingD．how to travel with enough money（2）Before your trip，the most important thing you should do is．A．to make a plan of the routeB．to buy tickets in advanceC．to save money before your tripD．to get information from the Internet（3）The writer advises you．A．to share costs with friendsB．not to go to well﹣known placesC．not to visit dangerous placesD．to buy anything you want to buy3．Teaching PoetryNo poem should ever be discussed or "analyzed"，until it has been read aloud by someone，teacher or student．Better still，perhaps，is the practice of reading it twice，once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end，so the sound of the poem is the last thing one hears of it．All discussions of poetry are，in fact，preparations for reading it aloud，and the reading of the poem is，finally，the most telling "interpretation" of it，suggesting tone，rhythm，and meaning all at once．Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice，on records or on film，is obviously a special reward．But even those aids to teaching can not replace the student and teacher reading it or，best of all，reciting it．I have come to think，in fact，that time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than "analyzing" it，if there isn't time for both．I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry．Poetry is "a criticism of life"，and "a heightening of lief"．It is "an approach to the truth of feeling"，and it "can save your life"．It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies．I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry．Those who don't like it should not be forced to communicate this to anyone else．But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few thins about its essential nature，about its sound as well as its sense，and they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it．（1）To have a better understanding of a poem，one should．A．analyze it by oneselfB．discuss it with othersC．practise reading it aloudD．copy it down in a notebook（2）Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of poetry？A．Extending your lifeB．Saving your lifeC．Criticizing lifeD．Heightening life（3）The last sentence in the third paragraph imply．A．The teaching of poetry is more important than any other subject．B．More importance should be given to the teaching of poetry．C．Poetry is the foundation of all language and literature courses．D．One cannot enjoy life fully without an understanding of poetry．（4）The underlined phrase "make room" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by．A．provide equipmentB．build a schoolC．set up a houseD．leave a certain amount of time4．Vinegar makes salad，fries and dumplings taste better，and you can even use it to clean your windows．And now，according to scientists，it may even the planet's population survive climate change．Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science （CSRS）in Japan found that growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts．This could mean that in the future，worries about climate change affecting the world's supply of food will be much lower．The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis，a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather．It was found that when the plant was placed in drought﹣like conditions，it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）﹣the main component of vinegar．After discovering this，the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants，before they stopped giving them water completely．After leaving the plants for 14days，they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived，while the untreated plants had dried up and died．It's hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive．"In the experiment，we targeted the staple foods of the world﹣rice，wheat and maize﹣and the basic plant of breeding species，rapeseed（油菜籽），" Jong Myong Kim，co﹣author of the study，told Popular Science magazine．Kim also told the magazine he's already been in touch with people all over the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost﹣effective method out for themselves from flower growing companies to amateur gardeners．Although at this point keeping thirsty plants alive isn't as easy as just pouring vinegar over them，Kim said he and his team are working on making the process as simple as possible．"Now we are trying to cooperate with somefarmers，and also some companies，to make a method to apply this system，"he said．And for those of us who always forget to ask our neighbors to water our plants when we goaway，hopefully this means the end of returning home from a trip to find our favorite flowers have died．（1）What is the article mainly about？A．The world's food supply will be increased．B．Plants better survive droughts．C．The Arabidopsis is resistant to droughts．D．Vinegar could be used to fight droughts．（2）It was discovered that acetate can．A．be used by farmers to replace soilB．only be produced by the ArabidopsisC．help plants survive dry conditionsD．be used to improve poor soil（3）What are the target plants of the experiment？A．all breeding species．B．wheat and Arabidopisis．C．rice and maize．D．rapeseed and Arabidopisis．（4）Jong Myong Kim's experiment of trying out the method．A．can make people's trips pleasantB．turned out a worldwide successC．is as simple as pouring vinegar over the plantsD．appeals to many flower growing companies七选五5．Avoid Internet Addiction（1）Many people suffer from addition to the Internet and have a hard time paying attention to the important things around them．How can we prevent ourselves fromgoing online too much？Admit you have an addition．（2）Realize more and more people in the world are becoming addicted．You are not the only one with ths problem．Do not be embarrassed；find others with the same problem and help each other beat it．Limit your computer time．Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week．Befoe using your computer，decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes．Set the clock and make sure that you get off he computer when the time is up．（3）Try using the computer at the library．You won't be as attracted to look at certain websites and they do have a limit on how long you can stay online．（4）．So you won't be as attracted to be on the Internet as at home．（5）Go for a run with a friend or get exercise some other way．Keep up with the local events in your neighborhood．There may be talks，films，concerts and sports events etc．Find some，as long as it is not on the Internet，and get involved．A．You will be happier if you use the Internet less．B．There is no use avoiding the truth．C．Also，it is a good place to get some good books and magazines to read．D．Get a hobby or an interest．E．Internet addition affects a lot of people．F．Get your family to remind you if you've been on a long time．G．Try to reduce the amount of time by 5minutes each time．完形填空6．I was called into the principal's office but I had no idea what I had done wrong．When I arrived，my brother Brian was there．He had been crying．Brian grabbed my hand and said，Amanda has been in a car（1）．"Every inch of my body went（2）as I realized what he had said．My sister was injured．One question sounded over and over in my head（3）could this have happened？Even though she was only 17，Amanda was one of the（4）drivers I knew．I felt shocked and terrified．My brother and I left immediately（5）the hospital my sister was in．When wearrived，my sister's face was（6）from the eyebrows up and you could see blood everywhere．She was（7）to several machines．My mom and dad stood at her side crying．My sister looked（8）at me with blood﹣filled eyes．In her eyes，where I expected to see（9），I saw strength．She said to me，"I love you，Renee．I suddenly realized how（10）I tell my sister I love her．I tried to（11）her，but she wasn't listening any more，（12）some doctors were taking her away to the x ﹣ray room．As they wheeled her away I wanted to scream out，but I couldnt．I couldn't move，speak or even cry（13）she was around the comer．Then the tears came．Though everyone kept telling me she would be all right，something made me （14）．Every moment that passed allowed the（15）in my mind to grow bigger．Finally，the doctor walked down the hall and stood quietly in front of us．It was then that the long﹣awaited（16）came．Amanda was going to be okay．My heart leaped as I realized I still had a sister．She would need a lot of plastic surgery （整容手术），but she was （17）．A year later，（18）my sister and I quarrel sometimes，every time I see her face and spot the large scar that stretches across it，I remember to tell her that I（19）her．I remember when I almost didn't have the（20）to tell her again how much I love her．（1）A．game B．travel C．accident D．shop（2）A．frozen B．excited C．flexible D．relaxed（3）A．when B．where C．why D．how（4）A．youngest B．safest C．hardest D．worst（5）A．to B．at C．up D．for（6）A．covered B．knocked C．operated D．hanged（7）A．applied B．attached C．fastened D．related（8）A．up B．down C．around D．upon（9）A．belief B．love C．fear D．hope（10）A．frequently B．much C．soon D．rarely（11）A．answer B．refuse C．persuade D．hug（12）A．while B．because C．though D．so（13）A．unless B．since C．after D．until（14）A．angry B．disappointed C．worried D．dissatisfied （15）A．confidence B．doubt C．sympathy D．curiosity（16）A．words B．note C．evidence D．sign（17）A．ill B．afraid C．alone D．alive（18）A．only if B．in case C．now that D．even though （19）A．save B．help C．love D．forgive（20）A．mood B．chance C．time D．courage语法填空7．Tony and I are good friends．We tried to walk across the United States of America．We're not exactly sure （1）we were doing it．Part of it was to test ourselves；to see if we could face the challenges．When I was（2）teenager I often daydreamed that I was going to walk across the United States （3）I graduated from high school．（4），I didn't do that．Before I knew it I was in my thirties，married，（5）（have） a job，yet still had this idea in my mind with each （6）（pass）year．I figured I was too old and my opportunity had passed．Then，a few years ago，I met Tony，（7）was in his thirties and quit his job as a civil engineer in New York City to walk across the United States．He wasn't doing it for a cause （8）as part of an organization．He was doing it（9）（simple）because he loved to walk and discover．The idea was back and I no longer had an excuse．We planned on averaging 20miles a day and taking some days off to rest，so we expected the walk to take about 6months realizing it could take（10）（long）．We were in no hurry：The total distance would have been about 3，100miles．短文改错8．As the saying goes，chances favored the prepared mind．I learned this from one of myexperience．I was not chosen as member of the volleyball team of our school．Because of this，I decidedto give up play volleyball．Luckily，my best friend stopped me but pointed out that it was my laziness and poor preparation which led to my failure．After that，I practiced playing volleyball on every day．When another tryout arrived，I was full prepared and tried my best．As a result，I was selected and became an important player on our school team．From this，I am firmly convincing that，no matter when chances arrive，we were able to seize them as long as we get well prepared．2018-2019学年甘肃省天水一中高二（下）开学英语试卷参考答案与试题解析阅读理解1．In Chinese customs，red is the main color for weddings．It is used in different ways as it signifies love，joy and happiness．The bride's wedding gown（女礼服）is often red，the wedding invitations，gift boxes and envelopes are red and the bride and the groom's homes are decorated in red on the wedding day．Before the wedding，the married couples from the groom's family visit the bride's place with gifts in red baskets and boxes．One of those baskets has milk honey．Three days before the wedding，the women from the bride's family bring return﹣gifts to the groom's family．On the wedding day，the groom arrives at the bride's place on his way to the chapel（佛堂）．The groom has to give gifts in cash wrapped in red paper to the bride's friends for letting her go．The bride and the groom then leave for the chapel together．The wedding ceremony is attended only by the couple's immediate relatives．Just after the wedding ceremony，the bride serves tea to her parents in﹣laws as a tradition．The couples will then go to get wedding pictures．Then a reception（宴会）will follow．In the reception，a welcome speech is followed by a cake cutting ceremony．A Chinese wedding cake has many layers（层），and each one represents a step to success for the newly married couples．So couples cut the cake from the bottomTravour．com describes and provides information on the wedding traditions of the Chineseand around the world．Below are some wedding traditions performed in Italy．（1）This passage mainly talks about A．A．some Chinese wedding traditionsB．colors in Chinese customsC．wedding ceremonies in ChinaD．preparations for a Chinese wedding（2）What does the underlined word "signifies" in the first paragraph mean？CA．bringsB．connectsC．meansD．holds（3）What do we learn about the traditional Chinese wedding from the passage？D A．Both the groom and the bride must wear red clothesB．The bride can not see the groom before the weddingC．The bride serves tea to her birth parents after the wedding ceremonyD．The newly married couples usually cut the wedding cake from the bottom（4）What will the passage talk about next？CA．Where the couples spend their honeymoonB．Some information on other Chinese traditionsC．How a traditional wedding is performed in ItalyD．How people get married in Italy today【分析】文章介绍在中国的习俗中，红色是婚礼的主要颜色，它以不同的方式使用，因为它象征着爱、快乐和幸福．新娘的结婚礼服经常是红色的，结婚请柬、礼盒和信封都是红色的，新娘和新娘也是红色的．新郎的家在婚礼当天用红色装饰．【解答】1．A．细节理解题．根据第一段The bride's wedding gown（女礼服）is often red，the wedding invitations，gift boxes and envelopes are red and the bride and the groom's homes are decorated in red on the wedding day．新娘的结婚礼服经常是红色的，结婚请柬、礼盒和信封都是红色的，新娘和新娘也是红色的．新郎的家在婚礼当天用红色装饰．可知文章介绍中国婚礼传统．故选A．2．C．词义猜测题．根据第一段In Chinese customs，red is the main color for weddings．It is used in different ways as it signifies love，joy and happiness 在中国的习俗中，红色是婚礼的主要颜色，它以不同的方式使用，因为它象征着爱、快乐和幸福．可知划线部分含义为象征的含义，故选C．3．D．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段In the reception，a welcome speech is followed by a cake cutting ceremony．A Chinese wedding cake has many layers（层），and each one represents a step to success for the newly married couples．So couples cut the cake from the bottom在招待会上，欢迎演讲之后是切蛋糕仪式．中国的结婚蛋糕有许多层次，每一层都代表着新婚夫妇走向成功的一步．可知新婚夫妇通常从最下面切结婚蛋糕，故选C．4．C．推理判断题．根据最后一段Travour．com describes and provides information on the wedding traditions of the Chinese and around the world．Below are some wedding traditions performed in Italy．下面是一些在意大利举行的婚礼传统．可知接下来讨论传统的婚礼是如何在意大利举行的．故选C．【点评】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．2．Traveling can be a fun way to gain life experiences，especially during Spring Break﹣a week ﹣long school vacation in the United States．But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip？Don't worry．Here are some useful suggestions．●Save：This probably is the most important preparation for traveling．Cut expenses tofatten your wallet so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there．●Plan ahead：Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip．Tickets may cost morewhen bought on short notice．Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings．●Do your homework：No matter where you go，research the places you will visit．Decidewhat to see．Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants．●Plan sensibly：Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels．Stick toyour plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything．●Travel in groups：Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places．Bytraveling with others you can share costs and experiences．●Work as you go：Need more money to support your trip？Look for work in the places you visit．●Go off the beaten path：Tourist sites may be expensive．You may want to rethink your trip and go to a less﹣known area．Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights．●Pack necessary things：The most important things to take are not always clothes．Remember medicine in case you get sick，and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant．●Use the Internet：The net can help to save money．Some useful websites include www．travelcity．corn，www．bargainslowestfare．corn and www．economictravelcity．com．By planning sensibly，even students can enjoy the travel．Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime．（1）This passage is about A．A．how to plan your travelB．how to get life experiencesC．how to make your travel interestingD．how to travel with enough money（2）Before your trip，the most important thing you should do is C．A．to make a plan of the routeB．to buy tickets in advanceC．to save money before your tripD．to get information from the Internet（3）The writer advises you B．A．to share costs with friendsB．not to go to well﹣known placesC．not to visit dangerous placesD．to buy anything you want to buy【分析】这是一篇应用文．本文是就旅行给游客提出各种建议，如何做出计划，如何节省钱．【解答】ACB56 A 考查主旨大意．根据第一段的句子：Don't worry．Here are some usefulsuggestions．和9个黑体字部分可知文章讲述的是如何计划你的旅行．选A．57 C 考查细节理解．根据第二段的．Save：This probably is the most important preparationfor traveling．Cut expenses to fatten your wallet．可知旅游前攒钱是最重要的．选C．58 B 考查事实细节．根据Go off the beaten path部分可知作者建议我们不要去那些有名的地方，而是去一些不是很出名，但是依然很美丽的小地方．选B．【点评】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．3．Teaching PoetryNo poem should ever be discussed or "analyzed"，until it has been read aloud by someone，teacher or student．Better still，perhaps，is the practice of reading it twice，once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end，so the sound of the poem is the last thing one hears of it．All discussions of poetry are，in fact，preparations for reading it aloud，and the reading of the poem is，finally，the most telling "interpretation" of it，suggesting tone，rhythm，and meaning all at once．Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice，on records or on film，is obviously a special reward．But even those aids to teaching can not replace the student and teacher reading it or，best of all，reciting it．I have come to think，in fact，that time spent reading a poem aloud is much moreimportant than "analyzing" it，if there isn't time for both．I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry．Poetry is "a criticism of life"，and "a heightening of lief"．It is "an approach to the truth of feeling"，and it "can save your life"．It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies．I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry．Those who don't like itshould not be forced to communicate this to anyone else．But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few thins about its essential nature，about its sound as well as its sense，andthey must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it．（1）To have a better understanding of a poem，one should C．A．analyze it by oneselfB．discuss it with othersC．practise reading it aloudD．copy it down in a notebook（2）Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of poetry？A A．Extending your lifeB．Saving your lifeC．Criticizing lifeD．Heightening life（3）The last sentence in the third paragraph imply B．A．The teaching of poetry is more important than any other subject．B．More importance should be given to the teaching of poetry．C．Poetry is the foundation of all language and literature courses．D．One cannot enjoy life fully without an understanding of poetry．（4）The underlined phrase "make room" in the last paragraph could be best replaced by D．A．provide equipmentB．build a schoolC．set up a houseD．leave a certain amount of time【分析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了诗歌具有许多的意义，读诗对人有益处，因此诗歌教学要更加重视．【解答】1．C 考查细节理解．根据第一段"No poem should ever be discussed or"analyzed"，until it has been read aloud by someone，teacher or student．"可知，为了更好地理解一首诗，我们应该大声朗读出来．故C．2．A 考查细节理解，由第三段Poetry is "a criticism of life"，and "a heightening of lief"．It is "an approach to the truth of feeling"，and it "can save your life"．诗歌是"生活"的批评，生活的升华．它是"一种真理的方法感觉"，它可以挽救你的生命．可知本文没有介绍诗歌可以延长我们的生活，故选A．3．B 考查细节理解．根据第三段"It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies．"可知，作者认为诗歌应当占据更大的分量．故选B．4．D．词义猜测题．根据前面about its sound as well as its sense，and they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it可知但教诗的人必须记住诗歌的本质、声音和感觉，在课堂上要腾出空间，让学生听诗，也要思考诗歌；意为留出空间；故选D．【点评】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．4．Vinegar makes salad，fries and dumplings taste better，and you can even use it to clean your windows．And now，according to scientists，it may even the planet's population survive climate change．Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science （CSRS）in Japan found that growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts．This could mean that in the future，worries about climate change affecting the world's supply of food will be much lower．The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis，a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather．It was found that when the plant was placed in drought﹣like conditions，it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）﹣the main component of vinegar．After discovering this，the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants，before they stopped giving them water completely．After leaving the plants for 14days，they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived，while the untreated plants had dried up and died．It's hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive．"In the experiment，we targeted the staple foods of the world﹣rice，wheat and maize﹣and the basic plant of breeding species，rapeseed（油菜籽），" Jong Myong Kim，co﹣author of the study，told Popular Science magazine．Kim also told the magazine he's already been in touch with people all over the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost﹣effective method out for themselves from flower growing companies to amateur gardeners．Although at this point keeping thirsty plants alive isn't as easy as just pouring vinegar over them，Kim said he and his team are working on making the process as simple as possible．"Now we are trying to cooperate with some farmers，and also some companies，to make a method to apply this system，"he said．And for those of us who always forget to ask our neighbors to water our plants when we goaway，hopefully this means the end of returning home from a trip to find our favorite flowers have died．（1）What is the article mainly about？DA．The world's food supply will be increased．B．Plants better survive droughts．C．The Arabidopsis is resistant to droughts．D．Vinegar could be used to fight droughts．（2）It was discovered that acetate can C．A．be used by farmers to replace soilB．only be produced by the ArabidopsisC．help plants survive dry conditionsD．be used to improve poor soil（3）What are the target plants of the experiment？CA．all breeding species．B．wheat and Arabidopisis．C．rice and maize．D．rapeseed and Arabidopisis．（4）Jong Myong Kim's experiment of trying out the method D．A．can make people's trips pleasantB．turned out a worldwide successC．is as simple as pouring vinegar over the plantsD．appeals to many flower growing companies。

甘肃省天水市高三英语上学期开学考试试题(含解析)

甘肃省天水市2018届高三上学期开学考试英语试题第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）AIt was a cold March day in High Point,North Carolina.The girls on the Wesleyan Academy softball were waiting for their next turns at bat during practice,stamping their feet to say warm.Eighth-grader Taylor Bisbee shivered（发抖）a little as she watched her teammate Paris White play.The two didn’t know each other well—Taylor had just moved to town a month or so before.Suddenly,Paris fell to the ground,“Paris’s eyes rolled back,”Taylors ays.“She stated shaking.I knew it was an emergency.”It certainly was,Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure.Without immediate medical care,Paris would die.At first,no one moved.The girls were in shock.Then the softball coach shouted out,“Does anyone know CPR?”CPR is a life-saving technique.To do CPR,you press on the sick person’s chest so that blood moves through the body and takes oxygen to organs.Without oxygen the brain is damaging quickly.Amazingly,Taylor had just taken a CPR course the day before.Still,she hesitated.She didn’t think she knew it well enough.But when no one else came forward,Taylor ran to Paris and began doing CPR.“It was scary.I knew it was the difference between life and death,”says Taylor.Taylor’s swift action helped her teammat es calm down.One girl called 911.Two more ran to get the school nurse, who brought a defibrillator,an electronic devices （器械）that can shock the heart back into work.Luck stayed with them: Paris’ heartbeat returned.“I know I was really lucky,”Paris says now.“Most people don’t survive this.My team saved my life.”Experts say Paris is right: For a sudden heart failure,the single best chance for survival is having someone nearby step in and do CPR quickly.Today,Paris is back on the softball team.Taylor will apply to college soon.She wants to be a nurse.“I feel more confident in my actions now,”Taylor says.“I knowI can act under pressure in a scary situation.”1. What happened to Paris on a March day?A. She caught a bad cold.B. She has a sudden heart problem.C. She was knocked down by a ball.D. She shivered terribly during practice.2. Why does Paris say she was lucky?A. She made a worthy friend.B. She recovered from shock.C. She received immediate CPR.D. She came back on the softball team.3. Which of the following words can best describe Taylor?A. Enthusiastic and kind.B. Courageous and calm.C. Cooperative and generous.D. Ambitious and professional.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了垒球队一名女孩Paris在打球的过程中突发心力衰竭，队友Taylor紧急对Paris进行了心肺复苏，送往医院后她恢复了心跳的故事，旨在说明面临心力衰竭时，保持冷静并进行紧急心肺复苏的重要性。

甘肃省天水市一中2018届高三下学期第四次模拟考试英语试题+Word版含答案

甘肃省天水市一中2018届高三下学期第四次模拟考试英语试题+Word版含答案天水一中2015级2017-2018学年度第二学期第四次模拟考试英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

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ASydney Day ToursPort Stephens Day ToursLabeled “Blue Water Paradise”, Port Stephens is known for its beauty and marine surroundings with over 19 miles of clean, white and sandy beaches. It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and thus called the dolphin capital of Australia.Highlights: Dolphin Watching; Australian Reptile ParkOperates: Mon, Wed & Sat---8 AMAdults: $195 Children: $98Note:Not suitable from Dec. 20th, 2017 to Jan. 9th, 2018 in Christmas & NY period, Feb.14th-22th, 2018 in Chinese NY.Sydney City Day ToursSydney is a big city, filled with lots of landmarks and attractions to see. This can make it a stressful task to plan your own vacation in Sydney. Luckily, our tours are designed to allow you to see all of Sydney’s most famous landmarks. You can rest and make sure that you will be seeing all that Sydney has to offer.Highlights: Harbour Bridge; Sydney Opera HouseOperates: Daily---8 AMAdults: $129 Children: $65Blue Mountains ToursThese Blue Mountains T ours from Sydney have been designed for the adventurers and people who like to enjoy bushwalking. Additionally, these Blue Mountains Day Tours include a tough walk from Glenbrook to the Wentworth Falls.Highlights: See Australian wildlife up-close; Guided hike at Wentworth FallsOperates: Daily—8AMAdults: $99 Children: $74Note: A good level of fitness is required for the bush walk. Minimum child age is 11 years. 1．Which one is NOT proper time for the Port Stephens Day Tours?A. Jan. 13th, 2018(Sat.)B. Jan. 15th, 2018(Mon.)C. Jan. 24th, 2018(Wed.)D. Feb. 15th, 2018(Thur.)2．What can tourists enjoy on Sydney City Day Tours?A. Marine surroundingsB. Harbour BridgeC. Dolphin WatchingD. Adventurous activities3．Which of the following is true according to theadvertisement?A. All the tours are available every day.B. Sydney city has the most landmarks and attractions in the world.C. Children 10 years and under are not permitted on Blue Mountains Tours.D. All the tours are charged and designed only for adventures.BIt was a cold night in Washington, D. C., and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I’d read the signs in the hotel: “Don’t give money to beggars.” So I shook my head and kept walking.The incident bothered me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn’t hav e killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he had been lying. Back home, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News. All of a sudden, I thought of Bean’s Café, the soup kitchen in Anchorage, which feeds hundreds of hungry Alaskans every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant a row of vegetables in their gardens and donate them to Bean’s Café?In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning of Ancho rage’s program, Plant a Row for Bean’s became Plant a Row For The Hungry. The original idea was to have every member of the Garden Writers Association of America write or talk about planting a row for the hungry sometime during the month of April.Garden editor Joan Jackson, backed by The San Jose Mercury News and California’s nearly year-round growing season, raisedmore than 30,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables the first year, and showed how the program could really work. T oday the program continues to boom and grow. 4．Why didn’t the writer give money to the man?A. Because he noticed a warning at that time.B. Because he had no money on him at that time.C. Because he was in a hurry to get back to his hotel.D. Because he didn’t know that man.5．What inspired the writer to think of the program to help the poor?A. A beggarB. A hotelC. the Garden Writers AssociationD. Bean’s Café6．How does the author feel about the effect of the Plan a Row program?A. It’s discouragingB. It’s satisfyingC. It’s doubt fulD. It’s challenging7．Which might be the best title of the passage?A. Everybody Can Make a Big Difference to the WorldB. A Campaign to Remove PovertyC. Plant a Row for the HungryD. How to Help People in NeedCIf you thought pilots dimmed（调暗）the lights before takeoff to give you some shuteye, think again. Believe it or not, the dim lighting could actually help save your life in case of a plane emergency.The dimmed lights before taking off the runway and landing are a flight precaution used to help passengers’ eyes adjust quicker during an emergency escape. “Going from a brightly lit environment to one that’s completely dark would require some time for our eyes to focus and see the escape slide,” Alice Theriault, service director for Air Canada wrote in a press statement. “Since we need to have all the seconds on our side in the event of an emergency, dimming the lights is one of many steps we take to ensure the safety of our customers.”The phenomenon that your eyes see those strange speckles (小斑点) as your sight adjusts to a dark place after being in a light place is called dark adaptation. It normally takes our eyes about 20 to 30 minutes to see best in a dark room. The brighter the lights, the longer it takes for our eyes to adjust, which is why dim ming the plane lights could shorten your “dark adaptation” time since you haven’t been sitting under fluorescent bulbs (荧光灯) all flight.Not only does dimming lights add valuable time to the escape process, it reduces the tension on your eyes if you need to look outside, or see the emergency lighting along the passage. “It helps keep you in the right direction.” Patrick Smi th, an airline pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential told The Telegraph. “It also makes it easier for flight attendants to assess any outside risks, such as fire or debris, that might affect an escape.” So next time a pilot dims the lights, just know it’s for your safety, even though it creates a gentle atmosphere for your takeoff into the sky. 8．The lights are turned down before takeoff to help passengers to_______.A. take a short breakB. escape in time of emergencyC. create a warm atmosphereD. adapt their eyes to the bright environment。

甘肃省天水市2018届高三英语上学期第二阶段(期中)试题

甘肃省天水市2018届高三英语上学期第二阶段（期中）试题第I卷（选择题）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。

AWanted, Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, t o fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10:30-16:00. Excellent pay. Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne. Accountants AssistantWhen you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience. Wealden District Council.Software TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?______.A. Wealden District Council.B. The Enterprise Shopping Centre.C. Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.D. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.2. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who______.A. is aged between 24 and 40.B. can work for about a month.C. should deal with general duties.D. may do some training work.3. Which position is open to recent school graduates? .A. Software Trainer.B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants Assistant.D. Producer, London Kiss.BUnlike China, where the majority of society belongs to the Han ethnic group,the United States is home to people from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, creating great diversity within its lively society.However, historical events that created this diversity also led to racial disputes and prejudice that have lasted until today. Around days like Martin Luther King Day, people in the US are especially sensitive to racist comments and behavior.Recently, a Facebook message posted by a white student at my boarding school started a wave of anger among African American students and started heated conversations about minority groups at the school.The students posted an article written by someone else who stated that Robert E. Lee, a Confederate general during the US Civil War, should be commemorated(纪念). As the Confederates broke from the Union in order to keep slavery in their states, they were usually seen as racists. The post received a flood of comments from both white and black students within minutes, and conversation about the topic spread across campus quickly.A fishbowl conversation was organized the evening the article was posted, and students and faculty (学院) members talked about their feelings and opinions. During the discussion, students from minority groups, including African American, Jewish, Asian and Indian students, spoke up about how they felt about living in a society mainly made up of people who are different from them. It turned out that many people felt isolated because of their differences from other people.The diversity of society can open up interesting opportunities, but the great differences between people can also create huge gaps and misunderstandings if they are not treated carefully. Thus, effective communication is essential.After the fishbowl conversation, the atmosphere in the school seemed to be changing, at least from my point of view. Students seemed to be talking and acting more freely than before, and the expressions of judgement were seen less on their faces.4. The main purpose of Paragraph 1 is to ______.A. draw attention to the fact that racial problems still exist in America.B. show that the United States has a wonderfully diverse culture.C. explain how sensitive people in the US are to racist comments and behavior.D. point out the differences between American culture and those of other countries.5. Which of the following statements is TRUE? ______.A. The post was offensive to black students.B. The post was aimed at African American students.C. The author of he post was strongly in favor of slavery.D. The author of the post held a negative attitude toward minority groups.6. According to the article, the fishbowl conversation was held mainly to ______.A. figure out whether the article should be posted or not.B. educate students on how to express their opinions appropriately.C. improve the lives of people who belongs to minority groups on campus.D. get people to communicate how they felt and thought about the post.7. What did the author learn from the incident? ______.A. We should learn to live with others’ differences.B. We should always feel free to share our feelings.C. Effective communication is very important in a diverse society.D. If there is no difference, then there is no misunderstanding.CI have a younger brother. To me, he is a fourteen-year-old kid named Joe, with blond hair and blue eyes. To others, he is different. Where I see a kid who just needs a lot more attention, others see a mentally disabled boy, a kid who cannot walk or talk or think for himself. I see someone who just makes daily routine a bit less routine. Others see an annoyance, a bother.This is not to say that I have never felt resentful(怨恨的) toward Joe.He is my brother, and with that comes responsibility. “Gina, could you stay in tonight and watch your brother?”“Gina, do me a favor and feed him dinner and change his diaper (尿布) later, please? ”“ Could you co me home right after school today and get Joe off the bus ?”These are phrases that I have heard since I was twelve. And sure, they have made me resent my brother to a certain extent. I would think: that’s not fair! Everyone else can stay after and be a member of this club, or get extra help from that teacher. Or, all my friends are going out tonight, why can’t I? And, how come I have to feed him? He is not my son!However, the small amount of resentment I feel toward my brother is erased a thousand times over by what I have learned from him. Besides making me responsible from a young age, and helping me be more accepting of all kinds of people, he has taught me to be thankful for what I have.I know that there are moments in my life that I should cherish and that Joe will never experience. He will never laugh so hard that he cries. He will never feel the glory of a straight-A report card. He will never comfort a best friend crying on his shoulder. And he will never know how much his family love him.Because he will never know, it is up to me to know, every second, how lucky I am. It is up to me to realize that life should be lived to its fullest, and that you should always, always be grateful that God, or whoever are the powers that be, gave you the ability to live your life the way you were meant to live it.8. We know from the first paragraph that Gina's brother .A. causes trouble to neighborsB. pays more attention to othersC. lives with mental disabilityD. considers daily routine a bother9. Which word below can replace the underlined words in paragraph 3?A. whyB. howC. whatD. when10. If mother asks Gina to look after her brother now, what will she probably answer?A. I'm afraid not.B. No problem!C. It depends.D. It's not fair!11. The passage intends to tell us that we should .A. value the glory of successB. appreciate what life gives usC. comfort unfortunate peopleD. treasure meaningful momentsDInternet use appears to cause a drop in psychological health, according to a research at Carnegie Mellon University.Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who used Internet less frequently, the two-year study showed. And it wasn’t that people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually appeared to cause the bad feeling.Researchers are puzzled by the results, which were completely the opposite to their experiences. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose the information and to communicate with others.The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may explain the drop-in well-being, researchers supposed. Faceless, bodiless “virtual”communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that knowing the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.“But it’s important to remember this is not about the technology; it’s about how it is used,” says psychologist Christine Riley of Intel, one of the study founders. “It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology. ”12. The best title of the passage probably is .A. Internet May Cause DepressionB. The Danger of InternetC. Communication with Others by InternetD. Puzzled by the Results13. Why did the results of research puzzle the researchers?A. People could choose their information through Internet.B. They had expected the opposite results.C. People can communicate with others.D. They had thought Internet was much healthier.14. Which of the following may be the cause of depression?A. Net users found their living conditions bad.B. Net users already had mental problems.C. Deep relationships were formed through Internet.D. Net users had less time to communicate with other people.15. The writer’s attitude towards technology is .A. social factors must be considered while using technologyB. technology was to blame for depressionC. the problem doesn’t lie in technologyD. applications and services for technology must be designed第二节阅读填空（共5小题，每题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。

2018届高三英语下学期开学考试试题

D. Pre-check can easily be done online.
23. Compensation can be asked for when ________.
A. passengers refuse to board the plane
B. passengers’ trip is cancelled in advance
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What are the speakers preparing for?
A. A performance. B. A camp. C. A baseball game.
7. How do the speakers feel?
A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Nervous.
1. How much will the man pay for the cards?
A. 45 yuan.B. 40 yuan. C. 35 yuan.
2. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Family members B. Classmates. C. co-workers.
A. In an office. B. In a classroom. C. In a lab.
18. When does the course come during the first part of it?
A. On Tuesdays and Thursdays.
B. On Tuesdays and Fridays.
5. What did the woman decide to buy?

甘肃省天水市2017_2018学年高一英语下学期入学考试试题_含答案师生通用

甘肃省天水一中2017-2018学年高一英语下学期入学考试试题（满分：100分时间：90分钟）一、选择题（共55分）第一部分阅读理解（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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AHere are some of the movies that inspire you to travel.The Lord of the RingsThe story is about Frodo, his friends and their adventurous journey through Middle Earth. Filmed in about 150 locations all over New Zealand, this traveling movie shows its beauty. From the rolling hills of Matamata to the volcanic retrion of Mt Ruapehu, this is the best movie to see New Zealand . Also, this travel movie might have the only distinction of being inspired by ravel too. The director of the movie Peter Jackson first read the novel on a train going from Wellington to Auckland when he was just seventeen.Indiana Jones. The Complete Adventure CollectionIndiana Jones and travel are inseparable. Everyone remembers the red line on the world map that shows up on screen when he flies. The Egypt scenes in Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed in Tunisia. Temple of doom was filmed mostly in Sri Lanka and Macau. The Last Crusade was filmed in Italy , Spain and Jordan including an excellent view of Petra. Unlike the other, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was filmed almost entirely in the United States. However, their shots of Iguazu Falls are amazing.Romancing the Stone and jewel of the NileThis movie series focuses on a romance writer Joan and her adventures with a soldier of fortune named Jack. In Romancing the stone Joan goes to Colombia to save her sister who was kidnapped (绑架). In the sequel Joan goes to the fictional kingdom of Kadir set somewhere in the Middle East. Romancing the stone's scenes were shot mostly in Mexico. For Jewel of the Nile, the scenes were mostly shot in France and Morocco.The Telented Mr RipleyTom Ripley is a working class young man. Through a case of mistaken identity, he is asked to go to Italy to convince a wealthy businessman's son to come home. This travel movie starts in New York and heads to the fictional resort of Mongibello.The last section of the movie is filmed mostly in Rome and Naples. The locations are beautiful. They also did a good job of showing Italy as it looked in the 1960s.1.If someone is interested in seeing views in Sri Lanka, he / she would most probably watch the film________.A. Temple of DoomB. The last CrusadeC. Raiders of the lost ArkD. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull2. From paragaph 2 we can know that the story of The Lord of the Rings ______.A. is the best movie made in NewlandB. was shot from Wellington to AucklandC. encouraged a 17-year-old boy to travel in New Zealand.D. caught the director's attention while he was travelling3. The movie The Talented Mr. Ripley tells us a story of a man who_______.A. owns a large amount of fortuneB. contributes to helping a man out of troubleC. goes sightseeing in Rome and NaplesD. becomes wealthy by always working hardBSome of the most painful moments I spend as a vet (兽医 ) are those spent with my customers assisting my animal patients from this world to the next. Making this final decision is not easy, and I have often felt powerless to comfort the sorrowful owners.That was before I met Shane.I had been called to examine a ten-year-old dog named Belker who had developeda serious health problem. The dog's owner—Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane—were hoping for a miracle (奇迹). But I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia (安乐死) for the old dog in their home. As we made the arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the euthanasia. They felt Shane could leam something from the experience.The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him.Shane seemed so calm, patting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.A few minutes later, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's death without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a little while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up: "I know why."Shocked, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next astonished me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.He said, "Everybody is born so they can learn how to live a good life: like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."4.Shane's parents wanted Shane to witness the euthanasia mainly because ____.A. they hoped he could gain something from itB. they knew he hated to part with BelkerC. they wanted him to remember Belker foreverD. they intended him to learn to carry out euthanasia5. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. Belker got sick mainly because of lack of care.B. There was no hope for Belker to recover but to suffer.C. Shane didn't feel sad about Belker's death.D. Belker didn't want to live any longer because of the pain.6. We can infer from the underlined sentence that____.A. words failed the vet when he tried to comfort Belker's familyB. the vet was familiar with the feelings of Belker's familyC. the vet would rather not perform the euthanasiaD. the vet's throat was uncomfortable with Belker's family around7. What would the author say about Shane?A. He knew little about animal lives.B. He felt unexpected about Belker's death.C. He had a unique opinion about life.D. He was an outgoing and warm-hearted boy.CChildren spend more time messaging each other on phones and websites than talking in Person ,a survey has revealed. Text messages and social networking sites have become the common mode of youngsters aged 8 to 14.A survey of modem childhood found that many youngsters are conscious that they are spending too much time on their computers and enjoy themselves the most 'when playing outside. But the lure of electronic products proves too strong for a quarter, while a fifth say their parents don't like them playing outside because they are worried about strangers and injuries.The "iGeneration report" suggested that youngsters are increasingly health-conscious and skeptical(特怀疑态度的) of commercialization, including gender-based labelling on toys and pop videos released by singers. More than half of those questioned care about eating healthily and one in 10 lectures their own parents about the food they are eating or buying. 42 percent of those questioned own a smart phone , with 36 percent admitting spending more time communicating with friends via instant messaging, such as texts or networking websites, than talking in person. Only one child in 100 said that being happy, having a loving family and being clever were taken as the most crucial(决定性的) elements in their lives. Cary Cooper, the professor of organizational psychology and health at Lancaster University , said social media were contributing to youngsters becoming more independent. They had a sense of individuality due to exposure to a range of media. The survey follows major state backed research which found that youngsters are turning their back on drink, drugs and smoking. It found a dramatic drop in the number of secondary school students trying and regularly using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Some analysts said that thanks to the rise of social media, millions of teenagers are spending their time at home in their rooms rather than out on the streets.8.Why can't 25 percent of the children get away from electronic products?A. They are not allowed to hang out long.B. They are protected from strangers and injuries.C. They enjoy themselves most when playing outside.D. They can't resist the temptation of the products.9. The survey of modem childhood found that many youngsters _____.A. are fans of the pop videos released by singersB. message each other more rather than chat in personC. are doubtful about possessing the latest smart phonesD. pay no attention to their lifestyle nowadays .10. The attitude of Cary Cooper towards social media is______.A. objectiveB. negativeC. supportiveD. unclear11. The last paragraph is written to show_______.A. the benefits of social mediaB. the drop of taking drugs in youngstersC. the exposure to a range of mediaD. youngsters are becoming more consciousDOne day a lawyer’s wife fell ill, and he went to get a doctor. The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her, but before he went into the house, he made a short stop．He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills, even if they were due(正当的)．He therefore said to the man. “But if I save your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.”“Sir,”replied the lawyer．“Here I have＄500,whether you cure my wife or you kill her．I'll give you all this.”The doctor was reassured and went into the house．When he reached the woman's bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little. She was seriously ill, and though he prescribed(开药方) her medicine, she soon died.He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money which he had promised. “Did you kill my wife?”asked the lawyer. “Of course I didn't,” said the doctor. “Well! Did you cure my wife?” asked the man. “I'm afraid that was impossible,” replied the doctor. “Well, then since you neither killed my wife nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you. ”12. Before entering the lawyer’s house the doctor stopped for a while, because_____ ．A.the doctor wanted to ask something about his wife’s illnessB.the doctor thought it impossible to save the womanC.the doctor was afraid that the lawyer would refuse to pay himD.the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills13. Because the lawyer’s wife was serio usly ill, the doctor_______.A. couldn’t do much and didn't save her lifeB. tried his best and saved her at lastC. had to do everything he could for herD. had to spend a lot of time to cure her14. The word “reassured” in the passage means ________．A. he was told again and againB. he was paid some money firstC. he was quite sure that he would be paidD. he was quite sure that he could cure the woman15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The Lawyer and His WifeB. The Lawyer's TrickC. A Good Doctor and a Poor LawyerD. A Serious Illness第二部分七选五（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5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，选项中有两项为多余选项。

甘肃省天水市2017-2018学年高一英语下学期入学考试试题

甘肃天水市2018届高三英语上学期第一阶段考试.

甘肃省天水市2018届高三英语上学期第一阶段考试试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：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。

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第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（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。

AChester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs Services to people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Chester City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including:● Large printed and ordinary printed books● Talking books on tape and CD● DVDs and music CDs● Magazines● Reference and information requestsHome delivery serviceLet us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally. Talking books and captioned videosThe library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.Languages besides EnglishWe can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, wewill request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.How to join?Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible（合适的）for any of the services we provide-Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.1．Library Special Needs Services are meant for_____.A. those who are fond of readingB. people living in Chester City with an illness or disabilityC. only those who have walking disabilitiesD. those who can’t get medical help in Chester City2．What can we learn from the passage?A. Few entertaining resources are offered here.B. People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.C. Books with different languages are available.D. People have to choose what they need by themselves.3．To get home delivery service, you must_______.A. only choose printed books.B. have others choose the resources for you.C. pay the library ahead of time.D. register ahead of time.BChristmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house. But a week or so before the 25th, my father would give each of his children $20. This was the 1970s, and $20 was quite a bit of money.But I saw it differently. My father trusted me to have the smart to spend money wisely. Even better, he gave me the means to get it. On a very basic level, my father was giving me a shopping spree (狂欢) every year. But he was also giving me charge over my own fun, trusting my ability to manage money and making me feel like a grown-up. He didn’t buy me Sherlock Holmes,but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself, so it felt like a gift from him.My mother had a gift for giving me what I needed, usually right at the moment I needed it most. This was when I was 25, I failed at being an adult on my very first try. I had quitted my previous job but had no new one. But when my mother paid me a visit, I put on a good show,telling her I had started my own company.My mother knew that I was trying hard and failing at that time. It wasn’t untilafter she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thick with cash. She knew how desperately I needed it. She knew that had she just shown up with groceries, or offered to pay my rent, she would have made me feel much worse. The cold, hard cash meant she was helping me. And, funnily enough, the distance with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space to fix my life and preserve my dignity. My mother and father both did the same thing. One was giving me the means to take my own decisions, and the other was giving me a second chance when those decisions had cost me dearly.4．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. His family once celebrated Christmas happily.B. His father gave the author chances to make decisions.C. His best memories about Christmas were in the 1970s.D. He used to choos e books as his father’s gift on Christmas..5．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. money offered by his father.B. father generous with money.C. Christmas being important.D. the means of spending money. 6．When he was 25 years old,the author_____.A. planned to open his companyB. became interested in showsC. gave his mother a giftD. was out of work7．Which word can best describe the author’s mother?A. sensitive.B. optimistic.C. considerate.D. determined.CThe popular smartphone application Instagram (照片分享) has changed the way we look at photography,even our world. The photo-worthy moments we share serve as an important function in cultivating the photographic artistic eye.Instagram has got people to start noticing the art in their everyday life. It has also allowed us to share the artful moments in our lives with others. Clearly, making people focus on beautiful moments in their lives and how to share them is a positive takeaway from Instagram.Not only has Instagram changed the way we look at things around us, but it has also changed the way people view professional photography. Instagram has turned everyone with a smartphone into an artist. Opening up art to the general community is a groundbreaking (创新的) aspect of this application. Making artistic attempts accessible for everyone to discover their artistic talents and explore creativelyis something that has made people find the beauty in the everyday. However, this accessibility has also created questioning around art and respect deserved by professional photography.The art in a professional photograph versus an Instagram can sometimes be hard to notice at a quick glance. But photographs taken by true professional photographers hold something that Instagram’s can’t match in terms of photographic quality, or advanced compositional knowledge.This is not to say Instagram is a lesser art. Aesthetic qualities of art are a personal matter and how good an artwork is depends on personal preferences. Good is a very arbitrary term in the art world. For example, I may find one photo more pleasing than another, but not everyone has to agree with me.The point I am trying to make is that professional photography should not be lost, but instead approached with a new, enhanced level of respect and admiration─despite how accessible, common and fun Instagram now makes the taking and sharing of photos.8．What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage?A. The increasing popularity of Instagram.B. The advantages and disadvantages of Instagram.C. The changes that Instagram brings us.D. The differences between Instagram and professional photography.9．Why do people begin to doubt the art of professional photography?A. Because common people can take perfect photos easily.B. Because they show no respect for professional photographers.C. Because the artistic level of professional photography is reducing.D. Because Instagram has changed the way people look at the world.10．What does the writer think of professional photography?A. useful.B. valueless.C. helpless.D. absurd.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。

甘肃省天水市高三英语第二次模拟考试试题-人教版高三全册英语试题

甘肃省天水市第一中学2018届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题第1卷一、阅读理解 (共15题；每一小题2分，总分为30分)AWhat’s on in Beijing?Discover the best things to do in Beijing with our weekly introduction of art and exhibitions, music, performances and trending activities around town. To recommend an upcoming event or activity, please contact li-ping(@chinadaily .Jersey BoysJersey Boys is a Broadway musical that dramatizes the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the 1960s rock ‘n’ roll group Four Seasons.According to Selladoor Worldwide, the group’s Beijing tour will see a brand-new production of the musical. Since its 2005 premiere〔首映〕 in New York, the musical has won 57 major awards worldwide.2:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Jan. 5 to Jan. 13. Tianqiao Performing ArtsCenter, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng District. 400 - 635 - 3355.Ticket: 199 - 1 299 yuan($ 30 - $ 200)London Philharmonic Orchestra set to thrill BeijingThe London Philharmonic Orchestra will give two performances in Beijing on Jan. 5 and 6.Under Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will perform pieces by H. Berlioz’s and P. I. Tchaikovsky’s.7:30 pm, Jan. 5-6. Concert Hall, NationalCenter for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang’an Avenue, Xicheng District. 010 - 6655 - 0000.Ticket: 380 - 1 680 yuanWorks of Chinese master woodcarverA solo exhibition of Chinese woodcarving master Lu Guangzheng is underway at theNationalMuseum. The exhibition is a showcase of traditional woodcarving techniques unique to the city of Dongyang, East China’s ZhejiangProvince.9 am - 5 pm (closed on Mondays), through Jan. 21. NationalMuseum of China, 16 East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010 - 6511 - 6188.Ticket: FreeLarge-scale (大型的) immersive showThe large-scale show Memory 5D +, directed by Ulan Xuerong, is ongoing in Beijing from Jan. 4 to 7. The show follows the emotional entanglement (纠结) between black and white spirits, representing yin and yang, and the flora girl.7:30 pm, Jan. 5; 2:30 pm/7:30 pm, Jan. 6; 7:30 pm, Jan. 7. Beijing Exhibition Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie (Street), Xicheng District.Ticket: 180 - 1 080 yuan1．What does the writer tell us about Jersey Boys?A. It is a successful musical play.B. It will be on for 8 days.C. It is a Broadway musical group.D. The ticket of the play is the cheapest. 2．What can be expected to show up in National Museum of China?A. Jersey Boys.B. London Philharmonic Orchestra.C. Large-scale immersive show.D. Works of Chinese master woodcarver.3．What’s the purpose of this passage?A. To catch people’s eyeballs.B. To show the best things in Beijing.C. To give information about events in Beijing.D. To persuade people to participate in some activities.BSmokers may ignore the health warnings by telling themselves their habit makes them look cool. After all, sex symbols James Dean and Humphrey Bogart were rarely seen without a cigarette. However, the latest evidence shows that smoking actuallymakes you less attractive to the opposite sex. Wrinkles from smoking a cigarette may be to blame for people judging non-smokers to be better-looking.This was the result of a study asking more than 500 people to pick the most attractive of twins where one smoked and the other did not. Men found female non-smokers the most attractive in two-thirds of cases, while women chose non-smoking men as the most attractive 68 percent of the time.Professor Ian Penton-Voak, a co-author of the study from Bristol University, said, “People assume that smoking causes damage to the skin and appearance, but this is a really neat way of looking at it because these twins are genetically identical, so we can control for genetic factors involved in ageing. Appearance seems to be important to people, especially young people, so we could use these sorts of findings as a basis for future interventions to stop people smoking.〞Smoking can speed up the normal ageing, even after only a decade. Nicotine causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of the skin, while the chemicals in tobacco smoke damage collagen and elastin, fibres which give the skin its elasticity (弹性).The wrinkles this causes are added to by facial expressions made when smoking such as pursing the lips when inhaling (吸气) or squinting to keep smoke out of your eyes.4．Why does the author mention James Dean and Humphrey Bogart?A. To persuade smokers to give up smoking.B. To compare them with non-smokers.C. To tell us many people are influenced by them.D. To show understanding and comfort smokers.5．What can we learn from Para. 2 and Para. 3?A. 500 twins were surveyed for the study.B. Probably young people pay more attention to their appearance.C. Female non-smokers are more attractive than male ones.D. Professor Ian Penton-Voak is the leading author of the study.6．What is Professor Ian Penton-Voak’s altitude to smoking?A. Disapproving.B. Favorable.C. Unconcerned.D. Cautious.7．What can be inferred from the text?A. Smokers look cooler than non-smokers.B. Smoking may speed up skin’s ageing.C. Smokers look younger than non-smokers.D. Smoking should be banned right away.CNandakumar and Sudha were thrilled to learn that they were having children. Unfortunately, Sudha developed diabetes while pregnant and her daughters were born two months premature. They need ventilator (呼吸机) support for the next 4-6 weeks to breathe. The family is poor and does not have the money to meet the unexpected expenses and need help to keep the babies alive.Nandakumar, a carpenter by profession, fell sick after marriage and has not recovered fully. He is not mentally stable and tends to talk in a stream. He also finds i t hard to hold down a job. Nandakumar’s mother Dheivanai has been the stabilising presence for the family. She kept things together and made sure that they had enough to eat.“Sudha has been through a lot of sorrow over not having children. The previous child was still born, so we were very happy that this pregnancy was going well,〞said Dheivanai. Dheivanai hoped that the children would bring joy to their household and take care of her son even after she was gone. She started saving up money for her grandchildren.The cost of keeping the children alive is Rs 4 lakhs per child because they each need ICU (Intensive Care Unit) support for the next 4-6 months of their lives. The small savings of the family are already over and they are faced with a very painful situation trying to save two newborns with no money.Nandakumar is mentally unwell and Sudha is still recovering from childbirth. So it falls to his mother to arrange for the babies’ well-being. “After my son became sick, me and my daughter-in-law have taken care of things. During her pregnancy. I have cared for her like she’s my own daughter. I feel pained that I don’t have the money to save the babies,〞 she says.Before childbirth, Sudha and Dheivanai worked together and earned Rs 5,000 per month. Sometimes, Nandakumar picks up odd jobs and earns a bit more. The family has no savings and they need help to save their two innocent babies.8．What caused “the unexpected expenses〞〔Paragraph 1)?A. Nandakumar’s mental problems.B. The babies’ medical care.C. Dh eivanai’s living.D. Sudha’s diabetes.9．Why did Dheivanai feel happy about the birth of the children?A. The children were born healthy.B. It was the first time for Sudha to be pregnant.C. The government would provide welfare services.D. The children would look after their father in the future.10．Where does the money for the well-being of the babies come from at present?A. The father.B. The mother.C. The grandmother.D. The government. 11．What is the above writing most probably for?A. Raising donation.B. Sharing news.C. Giving instruction.D. Providing amusement.D“You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.〞 That line comes from American writer Harper Lee’s book To Kill a Mockingbird. Now compare her words to another f amous expression: “Blood is thicker than water〞.However, if forced to choose which is more important, American researchers now say friendship is more important than family. Their new study suggests that friendsmay be more important than family members, especially as we age.The study comes from researchers at MichiganStateUniversity. They found the importance of friendship on health and happiness grows as people get older.William Chopik is an assistant professor of psychology at MichiganState and was one of the lead researchers in this study. He says, “Friendship becomes even more important as we age. Keeping a few really good friends around can make a world of difference for our health and well-being.〞 Chopik notes that we need to think of friendship as an investment in our future happiness.The MichiganState researchers considered information from two separate surveys. In the first group, both family and friendships influenced overall health and happiness. However, in the second, researchers said that fr iendships “became a stronger predictor of health and happiness〞 as people get older. Also in the second group, unhealthy friendships led to increased chronic conditions. But with supportive friends, Chopik noted, participants reported being happier.One reason is that people can keep the friendships that make them feel good and move on from the ones that don’t. Family, on the other hand, will always be with you. They can be helpful and enjoyable, but can also cause troubles.This may be good news for people who don’t have strong ties with family members. Not all of us are born into the families we need. But we all have the ability to choose friends that we need.12．What should we invest to get later well-being according to the researchers?A. Good friend ties.B. Easy health exercises.C. Common family relations.D. Personal relation knowledge.13. How is the research carried out?A. By doing two experiments.B. By interviewing all at once.C. By conducting two surveys.D. By taking part in activities.14．What can the people with weak family ties do?A. Develop stronger family relations.B. Make as many friends as possible.C. Get more supportive friends.D. Stay with family members.15．What is the main idea of the passage?A. Friends and family members are equally important.B. When we grow older, friendship matters more.C. As we age, family members are more valuable.D. We always need friends and family members.二、七选五(共5小题；每一小题2分，总分为10分)Beauty sleep doesn't just belong to the fairytale world. Research has shown that people who don’t sheep enough are viewed as less healthy and less attractive. Lack of sleep has also been linked to the exacerbation(加重〕of certain skin illnesses. 16． .Here are three tips on how to get the most beauty benefits from a night of rest.Care for your skinNo matter how tired you feel, make time to care for your skin every evening. Your evening routine does not have to he long and complicated, just effective：“ Clean —17． . Sleeping with makeup on has shown to cause skin inflammation and accelerate the aging process.“Treat Blood flow increases at night, making skincare products sink into the skin more efficiently. 18． .〞Sleep on your Back19．. The AmericanAcademy of Dermatology has warned that sleeping in other positions can lead to sleep lines, while sleeping on your back can help to prevent fine lines.If you often wake up with swollen eyes, try to sleep with your head slightly raised. This can help to prevent the swelling caused by fluid retention(积液〕in the under-eye area, which tends to accumulate there, where the skin is thinner..20．sleeping on a silk pillow can effectively prevent the stubborn facial wrinkles caused by sleeping on the side or on your stomach. Additionally, silk is less-absorbing than cotton, so it is not going to absorb whatever skincare product you have appliedto your face as much as other material would.A. Use a mild product to remove makeup, dirt, and oilB. Unless you have medical reasons not to do it, try this positionC. Go to sleep on timeD.Therefore, we undoubtedly have to make healthy sleep a ruleF. Use your anti-aging products as overnight treatmentE. A revolutionary technology is already on the marketG. Choose silk三、完形填空(共20小题；每一小题1.5分，总分为30分)As I walked through a parking lot on a cold night, I saw a homeless man. He was settling in to 21 against the wall surrounding a trash bin. Though I knew as a woman, it was 22 for me to ask a strange man if he needed 23 , I turned and walked back.“Sir,〞I began, “I live over there.〞 I pointed to my house and 24 that the police officer in the community said they would try to help the homeless find 25 if we called. I asked if it was okay to 26 the police, and he said that it was. 27 I do not carry a cellphone, I 28 a call at a nearby business. I was afraid the police would pass by and not see him. I did not want him to be29 . When I returned, I asked if it was okay for me to30 with him. Again, he calmly 31 . He then asked, “Do you think they’ll find me an apartment?〞“I do believe s o〞 is my 32 to him. I did not have any money or food with me—33 two water bottles. I smiled, pulled out one of the water bottles and 34 it to him. He took the bottle and then sat up, as if he wanted to respect the 35 I made. He thought for a moment and then began drinking small sips of the water.When the officers arrived, they 36 me that he would have housing and even thanked me. To my 37 , I was unwilling to leave the man. I realized an unexpected 38 was born. It was the calm man whose name I never knew that 39 me that though there will always be people who are better able to do 40 , sometimes you must stop because you are the one who is there.21.A. eat B. learn C. sleep D. read22.A. strange B. unwiseC. necessary D. vital23.A. help B. guide C. donation D. sponsor24.A. excused B. inquired C. expressed D. explained25.A. shelter B. money C. food D. drink26.A. beg B. question C. contact D. touch27.A. While B. Since C. When D. If28.A. received B. confirmed C. returned D. made29.A. invisible B. impolite C. ignorant D. annoyed30.A. play B. chat C. live D. wait31.A. forgot B. agreed C. refused D. doubted32.A. idea B. reason C. cause D. response33.A. yet B. even C. just D. still34.A. offered B. lent C. sent D. owed35.A. decision B. effort C. promise D. difference36.A. required B. warned C. assured D. informed37.A. surprise B. joy C. regret D. pride38.A. business B. action C. organization D. connection39.A. advised B. called C. reminded D. allowed40.A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything第2卷一、语法填空(共10小题；每一小题1.5分，总分为15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

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天水市二中2018届检测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。

全卷满分150分考试时间120分钟。

第一节阅读理解（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。

AThough online ordering is popular in the UK today, hands-on experience still attracts many buyers’ attention.Oxford StreetLondon is a shoppers’paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician, a great sportsman, or a super star.Kensington High StreetA fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden----good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.Borough MarketYou can’t visit London without going to a supermarket. One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialties to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.More places for bargainsPortobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry orcollector’s items. It’s a short walk from the underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at the weekends, though. Convent Garden Market offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.1. Oxford Street becomes special in December for .A. the wonderful window dressingB. the Europe’s largest music shopC. the lights lighted by a famous personD. many bargains to choose from2. To enjoy food, you can go to .A. Camden MarketB. Borough MarketC. Kensington High StreetD. Portobello Road Market3. Where is this passage probably taken from?A. A science book.B. A traveler’s journal.C. A news report.D. A trip guide.BWhen I was a boy there were no smart phones, and our television only got one channel clearly. Still, I was never bored. The fields, hills, and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground. I can remember once hiking to a nearby lake. At the backside of it I was amazed to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before. It was full of muddy tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure.I walked on and on for hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ear “Turn around and head back home”, but I was stubborn, so I walked on. There was still neither a car nor a house in sight. I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared. I didn’t want to end up trapped on this road, and I was worried that it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.I continued to walk on with something growing inside of me. My heart was pounding and my legs were aching. I was almost in tears when I turned one last curve (弯道) and saw something in the distance. It was a house that I recognized. I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. It was still over a mile away but my legs felt like feathersand I hurried back to my house in no time. I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner.I remembered this recently when I saw a sign that said “All roads lead home”. It is true. In life, all roads, no matter how they twist and turn, can lead us home again. What is important, though, is how we travel them. Are we going to go forth in fear or are we going to go forth in faith? Are we going to make this life a terrible trip or are we going to make this life a joyful journey? The choice is ours.4. Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?A. Because he could have fun in nature.B. Because he could watch TV all day.C. Because he had many friends.D. Because he used to explore the old dirt road.5. How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?A. He thought he would be scolded by his parents.B. He felt contradictory(矛盾的) in mind.C. He thought he would be trapped in the woods.D. He was unconscious (无意识的).6. What does “something” probably mean in Paragraph 3?A. Doubt.B. Hope.C. Courage.D. Fear.7. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. Always make choices on our own.B. All roads lead home.C. It's our attitude that matters in our life.D. Every effort is worthwhile.CEnjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater. These days, musicians are performing in private homes, at haircutting shops, at airports... even on ferry boats.Musicians like house concerts. At music clubs, they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol. People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O’ Hair Salon, Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials. Then, they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space. The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair salon, near the hair dryers and make-up table.“This is our first show at a hair salon,” Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last week’s performance. Frank said she and band members Luke Fraser and K aitlyn Raitz had a great time “interacting” with the audience.Concerts in people’s homes, or small businesses such as O’Hair’s, are becoming more popular, musicians say. “There is a more relaxed atmosphere,”said Domenic Cicala, a musician who opened u p his O’Hair Salon to concerts. “People really get to know the artists.”At house concerts, people get time before and after concerts to meet the performers. Often, the hosts or guests will provide food and drink.“People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend,” said Matt Hart, with Aubrey Zoli making up Local Strangers, a folk-rock group based in Seattle. At many such concerts, the musicians do not need microphones. Yet, every word of their songs can be heard.8. Why do musicians like house concerts?A. Because private homes are easier to get to.B. Because people pay more attention to their music.C. Because they can do other things while performing.D. Because they don't have to bring their microphones.9. What impressed Sarah Frank most at her last week’s performance?A. The small performance space.B. Her first show at a hair salon.C. Their “interacting” with the audience.D. The more relaxed atmosphere.10. How many music groups are mentioned in the text?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.11. What may be the best title for the text?A. Musicians struggle to make a livingB. People really get to know the artistsC. Musicians find new places to performD. Concertgoers won’t go to music clubsDSocial networks are a big part of nearly every teenager’s life in this day and age. Many teens have QQ, We Chat, or Weibo but little do a lot of teens know that they can be held responsible for everything they post for the rest of their lives. Everything you post online is part of a digital footprint that can always be traced （追踪）back to you. That includes every post, even like, comment, favorite and forward that you have ever committed (做出). All pictures you’ve posted or will post have been stored in a digital d atabase, and it is the companies’ rights to keep all of these documents that you believe to have been deleted or hidden.With every post comes a consequence; whether it is good or bad, what you post could be seen by anyone. That is why you have to be very careful of what you decide to post or comment.If you think you are safe from Servite finding out about one funny comment you made six months ago on a meaningless picture, you are probably wrong. Recently, a senior, Aaron, at Servite learned this lesson the hard way this year. He wrote a series of ugly comments towards Connelly girls on a web page, ignoring potential consequences.This student, however, did have to face consequences from Servite as he was removed from all of his leadership roles in the school. Surprisingly enough, he fully agreed with his punishment handed down by the administration and fully understood why he was given such severe discipline（惩处）. “When you agree to come to Servite, youare agreeing to defend what Servite stands for,”the young man said. “That continues past the hours of 8 am and 2 pm. It's at all times.”So, next time you’re about to post somethi ng you think could be received as offensive or inappropriate, think twice, think again, and don’t press send.12. What does the author think the teens should do in the first paragraph?A. Avoid using social media.B. Remove their own digital documents.C. Be responsible for what they put online.D. Learn to balance their online and offline time.13. What mistake did Aaron make online?A. Drawing some meaningless pictures.B. Making some bad comments.C. Failing to take his lesson.D. Breaking down a special web page.14. What did Servite do with Aaron’s case?A. It reached an agreement with Connelly girls.B. It helped Aaron get rid of ill effects.C. It gave Aaron a severe punishment.D. It stood on Aaron’s side.15. For whom is the text probably intended?A. Teenagers.B. Teachers.C. Parents.D. Network engineers.第二节七选五（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，选项中有两项为多余选项。