2019-2020学年 甘肃省天水一中 高二下学期第一学段考试英语试题 Word版
天水一中高二级2019—2020学年度高二级第二学期第一学段考试英语试题满分：150分时间：100分钟第I卷选择题（共90分）I. 单项选择（共15小题每小题2分，满分30分）1．Some groups still have difficulties ________ access ________ social services. A．gain; in B．gaining; to C．to gain; to D．gaining; of 2．I hope I will not be called on in class as I'm not yet________prepared. A．readily B．actively C．adequately D．attentively 3．Experiment of this kind________in both the U．S. and Europe well before the Second World War.A. have conductedB. have been conductedC. had conductedD. had been conducted4．The Smiths bought a new car，which was the________of their neighbours. A．envy B．admire C．respect D．proud 5．In order to increase their vote, they ________ another candidate a traitor to the country.A. announcedB. declaredC. thoughtD. conquered 6．All of us were________to hear that Lily，our company's most valued clerk，should say she would leave the company.A．alarming B．alarmed C．terrified D．satisfied 7．Recent years have________the rapid development of the Internet and its influence on society and people.A．watched B．observed C．witnessed D．realized 8．The event has not only increased public________of world hunger，but raised a lot of money for the poor children.A．direction B．contribution C．awareness D．loneliness 9．The local government provided ________ for the homeless soon after the flood. A．possessions B．accommodations C．souvenirs D．groceries 10．Warmblooded animals have the ability to ________ body heat exactly to maintain their ideal temperature despite changing weather.A．respond B．attach C．adjust D．expose 11．With China ________ in the world trade more frequently，the world economy is developing more rapidly and steadily.A．participating B．to participate C．participated D．being participated12．Ronny's steps________，and there was a moment of absolute silence. A．died down B．died away C．died off D．died out 13．________ herself with routine office tasks，she had no time to attend to her children.A．Occupying B．Occupied C．Being occupied D．To be occupied14．The young couple wrote to Mr Grand to________his warm reception during their visit to his farm.A．acknowledge B．update C．consult D．acquire 15．A hot cup of tea on such a cold night was a real ________ to me.A. respectB. momentC. comfortD. fortuneII. 阅读理解（共10小题每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AVarious events are to be held in February in Ridge Field Library. Check your schedule and choose the one you prefer.Teen Slam Poetry GroupFebruary 8th, 2020Do you love writing and performing poetry? Join the Teen Slam Poetry Group. We meet each week to share fresh new works. All teenagers aged 13-19 are welcome. Retired English teacher and poet Barb Jennes leads the group.Mom Life Writing WorkshopFebruary 13th, 2020Are you wondering if there is more to life than cleaning up after the baby falling asleep? Look no further than the Mom Life Writing Workshop, a 6-week exploration for moms who are looking for telling their stories and regaining their power in an open, safe community through limitless potential of the written words.Brenda Kahn is the author of Ode to Chores: the Good. the Bad, and the Laundry(洗衣). Her aim is to “add a unique and powerful voice to the conversation about motherhood.”Lunch and Language: FrenchFebruary 9th, I 6th, 22nd, 2020Have you learned a little French in high school and would you like to review it or are you planning to visit France or other French-speaking countries? Then why notjoin Anette Roth at one of our new Lunch and Language workshops? Through simple texts, poems, songs and videos, you'll learn more about the language and culture, improve your basic language skills and meet new friends.The workshops are aimed at those with an elementary(初级的) knowledge of the language，but people who have a more advanced ability are welcome to join in the fun.Reading is a Family AffairFebruary 23rd, 2020Join other families with children In grades 3-5 for a special Reading is a Family Affair. Suzanne Nelson will share her most recent book-a Tale Magnolious. Families with children in grades 3-5 can apply for a free copy of the book to read in advance, and make preparations for a book discussion on that day.16. The purpose of the Mom Life Writing Workshop is to________.A. realize moms’personal value.B. help moms take care of babies.C. improve moms’housekeeping skills.D. help moms become professional writers.17. Who will give instructions in French learning?A. Barb Jennes.B. Brenda KahnC. Anette RothD. Suzanne Nelson.18. Which event favors children in grades 3-5?A. Teen Slam Poetry Group. B Reading is a Family Affair.C Mom Life Writing Workshop. D. Lunch and Language: French.BI wanted to be a journalist when I was 12 years old. I used to sit in front of the TV in my family’s living room, imitating what the presenters said on the morning shows. I knew one day I would move to New York City to work in television.So when I got a job at one of the three big networks in New York at the age of 24,I was elated. This was where I had always wanted to be. I spent the next 12 years ina variety of roles at the same company. I had the perfect arrangement that most people thought - a job for life. "You're so lucky" was what I heard over and over again. And I was.But I also started to notice cracks (裂缝) in the media world I had come to love so much. A new kind of competition cropped up in the form of social media and new digital media. News was changing. I knew I couldn't stay where I was; I must accept the change and be part of creating it. When I told my colleagues that I was thinkingabout leaving the network and going to work at an online start-up, I got a lot of crazy looks. "Why would you make such a risky move?""What if it fails?""You can‘t be seriously considering this.”I didn't listen to their advice because I knew not every good experience is defined(定义) by success or failure. Sometimes it’s about running the risk pushing the limits and having faith in an idea. What would the world be like today if we only acted when we could see the outcome?Our new online company, Huffpost Live, has been on the air for several months and is doing amazingly well. I didn't listen when people told me to take the safe route. I’m proud that I didn't take the advice of the so-called experts and chose to make the change.19. What does the underlined word "elated "in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Surprised.B. Worried.C. Excited.D. Confident.20. Why did the author leave her previous job?A. The boredom in the media industry.B. The rapid development of new media.C. The bad relationship with her colleagues.D. The large amount of work in the company.21. What can we infer about the author?A. She had no experience of failure.B. She didn't mind what others said.C. She acted after knowing the outcome.D. She had a better understanding of success.22. What did the author think of her decision?A. She wasn't sure of that.B. She had taken great risks.C. She felt regret about that.D. She made a right decision.CStarting the day on an egg could keep your blood pressure(血压) under control，research suggests. Scientists have shown that eggs produce proteins with a function similar to that of powerful blood pressurelowering drugs.The research，from the University of Alberta in Canada，showed that when eggs come in contact with stomach enzymes(酶) they produce a protein that acts in the same way as ACE inhibitors，but more work is needed to show the effects outside a lab and in the human body.Earlier this month，British researchers declared that，contrary to popular beliefs，it is healthy to go to work on an egg. They concluded that the type ofcholesterol(胆固醇) found in eggs has little effect on increasing heart disease risks.Researcher Professor Bruce Griffin，from the University of Surrey，said, “The wrong beliefs linking eggeating to high blood cholesterol and heart disease must be corrected. The amount of fat in our diet has an effect on blood cholesterol that is several times greater than the relatively small amounts of cholesterol found in eggs. The UK public do not need to be limiting the number of eggs they eat. They can be encouraged to include them in a healthy diet as they are one of nature's most nutritious foods.”The British Heart Foundation dropped its threeeggaweek limit in 2005. However，almost half of Britons believe the limit still applies.23．From the text we know that “ACE inhibitors”are ________．A．a kind of medicine B．a kind of protein C．a kind of illness D．a kind of food24．According to what Professor Bruce said，eggs ________．A．are the most nutritious food B．have no effect on blood cholesterolC．can be included in a healthy diet D．are forbidden to be eaten in the UK25．The text is meant ________．A．to introduce scientific findings about eggsB．to introduce a medicine made from eggsC．to tell people how to lower their blood pressureD．to advise people to eat as many eggs as possibleIII.阅读七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
甘肃省天水市2019学年高二下学期学考检测(学业水平测试)第一次检测英语试卷【含答案及解析】
甘肃省天水市2019学年高二下学期学考检测（学业水平测试）第一次检测英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、单项填空1. —Have you heard that 10 people were killed in the accident last night? —Yes, ________ news came as ________ shock to me.A. the, theB. a, theC. a, aD. the, a2. The head office of the bank is in Beijing, but it has ______ all over the country.A. companiesB. branchesC. organizationsD. businesses3. I made ________ a rule to exercise every day.A. itB. thatC. whichD. what4. Although I can walk about, there is still a _____ pain in my leg.A. weakB. softC. gentleD. slight5.He lost his way in the forest, but he managed to get through it ______.A. completelyB. eventuallyC. quicklyD. automatically6. The teacher demanded that the exam _____ before eleven.A. must finishB. would be finishedC. be finishedD. must be finished7. ________ more time, we are sure to finish the task in time.A. GivenB. To giveC. GivingD. Give8. — What does the sign over there say?— No person ______ enter the area without the official permission.A. ShallB. mayC. mustD. will9. —I’m still working on my project.—Oh, you’ll miss the deadline. Time is ______.A. running outB. trying outC. letting outD. looking out10. —How many new words are there in ________ lesson?—There are only ________.A. five; fifthB. fifth; fiveC. the fifth; the fiveD. the fifth; five11. ______________ I was in trouble,he would come to help me out.A. Next timeB. The first timeC. All the timeD. Every time12. ________ his age, he still leads an active life.A. ThoughB. Because ofC. In spite ofD. In addition13. The corn powder with two other things _______ water to make all kinds of food.A. are mixed withB. is mixed withC. are mixed byD. is mixed by14. Jane is good, kind, hardworking and very clever. _______, I can't speak too highly of her.A. As a resultB. By the wayC. In a wordD. On the contrary15. Jim talked for about half an hour yesterday. Never ______ him talk so much.A. I heardB. did I hearC. I had heardD. had I heard二、阅读理解16. Calvin Gillian didn’t believe that Norway was the place for an adventurous holiday. However, some friends told him to go there and he loved it.“I’m an extreme-sports maniac. I’ve traveled to many different countries, but I didn’t expect Norway to be a good place for an extreme holiday. Tourists usually visit Norway because of its old Viking history or to go fishing and boating in the famous fjords(峡湾) to enjoy a relaxing holiday, or to go climbing to enjoy the beauty of nature. But I didn’t go for fishing; I wanted adventure.“Skiing is the best thing you can do in Norway. Svartisen, the Black Ic e glacier(冰川）, is wonderful. The ice is not the usual white but a deep blue color, like the sea. However, you have to wear special clothes, because skiing on a million-year-old glacier can be very dangerous.”“Then, there is Hunderfossen Family Park for T oll Park. You can go water skiing and ice skating. It is certainly a beautiful place but it is more expensive than visiting other parts of Norway.“I also visited the Homenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo. The view from the top of the ski jump was wonderful and the the ski museum was very interesting. I wanted to try a jump but unfortunately, it’s only for professional ski-jumpers. Anyway, I was very tired and I needed a break, so I went back to my hotel and got some sleep.“Next year, I am going to take my girlfr iend to Norway, too. She is having her holiday in Australia now and she wants to have a different type of adventure for next year.”1. How did Calvin Gillian feel about his trip?A. BoredB. RelaxedC. SatisfiedD. Disappointed2. The under lined word “maniac”(in para.2) refers to someone who___.A. has a strong interest in somethingB. has a bad opinion of somethingC. expects things to be successfulD. likes to compete with others3. What did Calvin Gillian do in Norway?A. Ski-jumpingB. ClimbingC. FishingD. Skiing4. What’s the best title for the text?A. Calvin Gillian’s Holiday CountriesB. Travel in Different CountriesC. Historical Places in NorwayD. A Norwegian Adventure17. International Robotics Forum（论坛）Tokyo Big Sight,Tokyo,Japan,December 4-5The Robotics Society of Japan(RSJ),to provide opportunities for young robot lovers to learn more about industrial and service robots,is going to hold the International Robotics forum that will cooperate with this year'sInternational Robot Exhibition.The lectures and explanations throughout the Conference will be given in Japanese but will be interpreted into English at the same time.The Conference will offer a great opportunity for senior high school students from all around the world to communicate with each other through robots.Therefore,we look forward to your active participation.The event will take place two days.On the morning of Day One,Prof.Shin'ichi Yuta of the Shibaura Institute of Technology will give a lecture on basic mobile robotics and learning through robots.This will be followed by a talk by Mr.Kazuhiko Yokoyama of Yasukawa Electric Corporation,who will explain the mechanism and control of robots and also point out the highlights（最精彩的部分）of the International Robot Exhibition.We will prepare a challenge for all the participants.We will send you themes for robot research.You will study them in advance,and on the afternoon of Day One,you will visit the Tokyo International Exhibition Center and investigate （详细研究）real robots.You will be able to experience fun and excitement of advanced robot technologies.On the morning of Day Two,you will present your study and investigation results.On the afternoon of Day Two,as the final event,awards will be given by the RSJ to groups that have given outstanding presentations.We hope that many future robot researchers and engineers will be born today.1. What's the purpose of the Conference?A. To present the most outstanding robots to young robot lovers.B. To cooperate with this year's International Robot Exhibition.C. To offer opportunities for young robot lovers worldwide to communicate with each other through robots.D. To give opportunities for young robot lovers to visit the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.2. What language(s) will be given throughout the Conference?A. Japanese.B. Chinese.C. English.D. Both Japanese and English.3. The text is most probably taken from .A. an International Robot JournalB. a robot show guideC. an announcement of a travel agencyD. an advertisement18. Hotel rooms come in a variety of styles and price ranges. Despite differences m decoration and price, one thing most hotels have in common is a set of rules. Failure to obey these rules can result in fees or fines to cover hotel room damages, removal from the hotel or possibly even arrest.SmokingSome hotels are completely non-smoking. Some hotels designate smoking andnon-smoking rooms. If you smoke in a non-smoking room, you will likely be fined hundreds of dollars and possibly asked to leave.Number of GuestsMost regular hotel rooms are designed for two adults. If you have more than two people staying in the room, the hotel will likely charge an additional fee for each extra guest, though some hotels let children stay free. Do not put more than four adults in the room unless the hotels policy permits that many people. Or you might be fined or removed from the hotelHotel Reservations RequirementsMost hotels require a major credit card to reserve the room. You can pay cash at the end of your stay, but do not be surprised if there is a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay. Most hotels authorize a security deposit on your card to cover any possible damages to the room. Once the hotel confirms that the room is undamaged and that you do not break any hotel policies, your security deposit will be refunded.Breaking the LawYou cannot break the law in your hotel room, just as you cannot break the law in your own home or in public. Do not do drugs or commit any other criminal act in the hotel room. If you do, you will likely be arrested.NoiseMost hotels have a noise policy you must obey. If you are being too loud youwill usually get a warning. If the noise continues and more complaints are issued, you will likely be kicked out of the hotel, regardless of what time it is.1. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To advertise the hotel roomsB. To show some rules of hotel roomsC. To warn the customersD. To offer some tips of living in hotel rooms2. You will NOT be asked to leave the hotel, if you .A. make too much noise continuallyB. smoke without permissionC. have one extra guest to stayD. break the law3. Why is there a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay?A. Because the hotels may use the money to pay for possible damages causedby you.B. Because the hotels want to confirm whether you have money.C. Because the hotels need a major credit card to pay for the rent.D. Because the hotels need to authorize a security deposit.三、七选五19. Maybe you often have arguments with your parents about clothes, homework, friends and many other personal things. 1. Most teenagers must be sorry oreven frightened when their parents fight. They might think their parentsdon't love each other any more and that it would result in divorce.2. They might disagree about important things like jobs or major family decisions . They might even disagree about little things that don’t seem important at all —L ike what’s for dinner or what time someone gets home. Maybe sometimes parents can feel so strongly about their differences that it may lead to arguments . However, these arguments are often over quickly.3. As a family member, you should find out what it really means when your parents fight. When your parents get upset with each other, they might cry or say things they don’t really mean. Most peop le lose their cool now and then, so if your parents arc fighting, don’t worry too much about it.4.If your parents' fight really bothers you , you might find it hard to sleepor go to school. 5. They may not even realize how upset you ar e until youtell them how their arguments affect you. You can also tell other relatives, a teacher or a friend.Just remember that no family is perfect and arguments are common in every family.A. Try to find a good way to solve it.B. Parents might fight over small thingsC. You should never argue with your parents.D. But what’s going on when your parents fight with each other?E . In fact, it is normal for parents to disagree and argue from time to time.F. If this happens, try talking to one or both of your parents abouttheir behavior.G . Parent may apologize and make up and the family gets back into itsusual way.四、完形填空20. Shirley Allen loved to sing and play the piano．She studied music incollege and her _______ was to become a concert pianist or blues singer. Everything _______ when she was 20 years old. She became sick with whatdoctors thought was typhoid fever(伤寒) and she almost died. Doctors gave her medicine to help her get well, but the medicine _______ her to become _______ deaf. She could no longer hear the music which she had always _______Shirley would never give up playing the piano, _______ she did decide to change _______ . She transferred to Gallaudet University and studied English. In 1964 Shirley graduated from Gallaudet and looked for _______ .For three years, Shirley worked as a clerk in Washington, D.C． _______ , in 1967 she was asked to work at Gallaudet University as a dorm supervisor(宿舍监管员). Shirley supervised young women who lived in the university during the school year. She also taught English. Somehow she found time to ________school at Howard University in Washington, D.C．In 1972, Shirley received her M.A. degree.This ________ woman became the first black deaf female in the world toreceive her Ph. D．She made ________ in 1992 ________ she received thehighest degree in education from the University of Rochester in New York.Dr. Shirley Jeanne Allen has traveled many roads and ________ many rainbows searching for her dream. With courage and ________ , she never gave up.1. A. job B. interest C. duty D. dream2. A. disappeared B. changed C. stopped D. ended3. A. allowed B. caused C. encouraged D. enabled4. A. almost B. actually C. totally D. gradually5. A. loved B. played C. performed D. remembered6. A. and B. so C. but D. even if7. A. career B. interest C. life D. attitude8. A. information B. help C. an assistant D. a job9. A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Besides10. A. attend B. observe C. describe D. advertise11. A. amazing B. strict C. wealthy D. beautiful12. A. progress B. excuses C. suggestions D. history13. A. after B. while C. until D. when14. A. found B. watched C. followed D. appreciated15. A. intelligence B. determination C. strength D. pride五、短文填空21. Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability.Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes 1. (little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If wepersist in this practi ce, gradually we’ll learn how 2. （express）ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many3. (difficult). In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble in4. (find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there5. (be) many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is6. (extreme) hard for us to put them into English properly.As far as I am 7. (concern), my suggestion is 8. we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also ask our English teacher 9. help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for 10. development of our writing skills.六、短文改错22. 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。
甘肃省天水市甘谷一中2019-2020学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题 Word版含答案
甘谷一中2019——2020学年第二学期高二第一次月考英语试题本试卷分第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I卷选择题（共100 分）第一节单项选择题（共15 小题，每小题2分，满分30分）1.The_______ of the building are covered with lots of .A.roofs; leavesB.rooves; leafsC.roof; leafD.roofs; leafs2. It is generally accepted that boy must learn to stand up and fight like man.A.a; aB.a; theC.the; theD.a; 不填3..---There is coffee and tea;you can have___.---Thanks.A.eitherB.eachC.oneD.it4. .Her parents went there with a friend of_____.A.themB.theirsC.theyD.themselves5.I'd appreciate ______ if you would like to teach me how to use the computer.A. thatB. itC. thisD. you6.______ road out of town is good, but this one is better than the other.A. BothB. AllC. NoneD. Neither7.— What do you think about that new librarian?— She is ______of a good clerk, for she even doesn't know how to classify the books.A. somebodyB. nothingC. somethingD. nobody8.Of those who are married,in more than 80 percent of cases,the wives' education background is equal or higher than of their husbands.A. itB. oneC. thatD. the one9 ---There is a black pen on my desk. Is it yours?---No. Bob was once here. Maybe it is _____.A. hersB. hisC. herD. him10. _______ Summer Olympics was held in Barcelona in Spain.A. The Twenty-fourB. Twenty-fourC. The Twenty-fourthD. Twenty-fourth.11. Neither he nor I ____ going to see the film.A. isB. amC. areD. be12、There are only twelve ______in the hospital.．A. woman doctorsB.women doctorsC.women doctorD.womandoctor13、Mr Smith has two _______, both of whom are teachers in a school.．A.brothers-in-lawB.brother-in-lawsC.brothers-in-lawsD.brothers-in law14、——How many ______ does a cow have？——Four.A.stomachesB.stomachC.stomachsD.stomachies15、Some______visited our school last Wednesday.．A.GermanB.GermenC.GermansD.Germens第二节阅读理解（共15 小题；每小题 2 分,满分30 分）AThere was a man .He had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn how to judge things,so he let them go and look at a pear tree that was far away.The first son went in winter, the second in the spring, the third in the summer , the youngest son in the fall.When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.The first son said the tree was ugly,bent and weak. The second son said no--it was coveredsmelt so sweet and looked so beautiful. The last son disagreed with all of them, he said it was ripe and full of fruit, life and fulfillment(成就).The man then said to his sons that they were all right, because they each had seen but only o ne season in the tree’s life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree or a person by only one season, and that essence of who they are — the pleasure,the joy and love from that — can only bemeasured at the end, when all the seasons are up.If you give u p when it’s winter, you’ll miss the hope of your spring, the beauty of your summer, the fulfillment of your fall. Don’t let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.16.When did the youngest son go to observe the pear tree?A.In springB.In autumnC.In summerD.In winter17.What does the underlined word “blossoms”in the third paragraph mean?A.Colorful flowersB.Weak treesC.Green budsD.Ripe fruit18.What’s mainly discussed in the text?A.Don’t judge somethingB.Autumn is the harvest season in a year.C.Never give up until you get successD.Spring is the best time to do the year’s workBAmerican teenagers are driving less than ever before.Surveys of American teenagers show that American young people prefer chatting with their fiends online or playing games on the Internet to driving around in their cars.For teenagers in the 50s and 60s of the 20th century,they had to have a car at an early age to show they were cool.Today, many teenagers have to choose between a car and the latest smart phones.With gas prices going up ,car driving is becoming more expensive.For almost half of the people between 18 and 26,surfing the Internet is more important than owning a car. Young adults today meet their friends just through Facebook and chat , swap photos and play games together.The golden age of the 50s and 60s of the 20th century when teenagers drove around just for fun is gone . In those days a shiny new car was something to boast about . It shower who you were . In those days a shiny new car was something to boast about . It showed who you were . In 1978 about half of all 16-year-olds got their driver’s licenses(驾驶执照)as soon as they had reached that age . In 2010 the figure dropped to only30%.Today driving is not as much fun as it was in the 50s and 60s of the 20th century. In the golden age car meant everything for young people . Another reason why teenagers drive less may be stricter driving tests and the fact that 16-year-olds must drive with experienced drivers over 21 .A study also shows that Americans of all ages have reduced car use , mostly becausehigh gas prices.19.Why did teenagers in the 50s and 60s have to buy a car?A.To go traveling with their families .B.To play games with their friend .C.To have more talks with their friendsD.To become cool and enjoy themselves.20.What make today’s American car sales fall down according to the last paragraph?A.High gas pricesB.Strict driving testsC.Heavy trafficck of fashion styles21.The text is organized by comparing the different needs between American teenagers in the 50s and 60s of the 20th century and .A.American teenagers in 1978B.16-year-olds in AsiaC.today’s teenagers in AmericaD.middle-aged Asianrufflea clownThroughout history there have always been people who can make other people laugh. Early clowns often both annoyed and delighted listeners with their comments and songs. They were not the silent performers seen in today’s circus rings. Clowns lost their voices when the big three-ring circuses made it impossible for the audience to hear them.Circus clowns give performances in various ways. Walk-around clowns use an animal or something, like a huge rubber hammer, as part of their performance. A carpet clown moves around, talking with the audience and performing while the acts change in the rings. Then there are acrobatic clowns, riding clowns, juggling clowns and others.Everything a clown does looks easy, but it is not. Making people laugh can be hard work. Clowns must be in good physical condition to prevent injuries. Each funny move is carefully timed and well-rehearsed (排练). Most clowns have also been trained as acrobats, jugglers or aerial artists, and many include such skills into their acts.Generally, there are three types of circus clowns—whiteface, auguste and character. Each has a special makeup and clothes. Each has a typical act as well.The neat whiteface is usually a strict, in-charge character who sets up the punch line (the point of a joke) with a partner who is typically an auguste. His facial makeup is neatly detailed in red or black, and his clothes look so loose with a ruffle around the neck.Old circus stories have it that the auguste clown got his name from a German nickname for someone who is clumsy, acting in a careless and stupid way. The auguste wears light-coloured makeup, but white is used around the mouth and eyes, and there’s a big red nose. This clown performs a great deal of humour. An oversized suit or baggy trousers allow freedom of movement for all the clumsy acts. He also wears big shoes.Character clowns perform as different characters—cowboys, grandmothers or concert conductors. The most famous character clown, however, is the tramp (流浪汉). Tramps wear different styles of makeup and torn clothes. Some tramp clowns are happy-go-lucky. Others are extremely sad. Still others act like gentlemen who just happen to be out of money.22. By saying that clowns “lost their voices”, the author means they ________.A. became silent to avoid annoying peopleB. began to perform silently because of larger audiencesC. realized audience members often spoke another languageD. discovered that three-ring circuses were becoming more popular23. How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?A. By describing details.B. By listing effects.C. By making comparison.D. By giving explanations.24. If a clown is dressed in baggy clothing, which set of clowns does he belong to?A. The auguste and the whiteface.B. The walk-around and the tramp.C. The carpet clown and the cowboy.D. The riding clown and the conductor.25. In what way is the whiteface different from the auguste?A. He has a larger audience.B. He wears more attractive clothes.C. He performs in a special circus ring.D. He plays a leading role in performances.26. Why did the author write this article?A. To give some basic facts about clowns.B. To express his opinion on circus clowns.C. To tell readers about the history of clowns.D. To describe the hard work circus clowns do.DParents can usually tell if their children are lying to them, and so can teachers. Knowing if someone is lying can be useful. There are a number of behaviors that you can observe to help catch someone in a lie.Eyes, windows to the soul, can provide information about whether you are hearing the truth or a lie. Here is a simple experiment. Ask a friend or a family member to imagine their mother with green hair. You should notice that their eyes look up to their left while they are imagining their mother. Then ask them to think about what they did this morning and their eyes will probably look up to the right. Basically, eye movement to the left indicates the person is imagining something that is not real or did not happen. When the eyes move up and to the right, the person isremembering something that actually happened.Body language is another way to see if someone is telling tales. A professional poker (扑克) player will probably tell you not to believe someone whose hands touch their face, throat, or mouth. It seems that when we are being less than truthful our hands want to cover our face in some way. It is unlikely that a liar (someone who tells lies) will touch their chest with an open hand.Paying careful attention to how people talk can also help you catch someone in a lie. If a student is accused of copying homework, and is guilty, they are likely to get defensive. They may deny (否认) the copying and ask why the teacher does not like him or her, while an innocent person might be expected to take the offensive (进攻), explaining for example, how they got the ideas for the homework and convincing the teacher to talk to someone who saw them do the homework.You may also find a guilty person speaks more than is natural and adds lots of unnecessary details to their story in an attempt to convince you they are telling the truth. If you suspect this is happening, try changing the subject of your conversation quickly. A liar will happily follow your change of direction and will become more relaxed.But remember, just because someone is showing one or more of the signs associated with lying does not necessarily make them a liar. Some other forms of stress other than lying may explain their behavior, and some people exhibit these signs as normal behavior. However, if you need to distinguish a lie from the truth, these tips could be a good start.27. When accused of copying, a student who cheats will try to ________.A. prove his innocence by giving a wild storyB. convince his teacher by taking offensive actionC. figure out whether the teacher considers him guiltyD. cover his lies by keeping changing conversation topics28. In the last paragraph, the author intends to tell us that .A. some liars exhibit lying as normal behaviorB. people should observe the signs to tell lies from truthC. there are still some other forms of stress other than lyingD. some other forms of stress other than lying should be ignored29. What is the best title for the passage?A. What causes people to lieB. How a liar covers his liesC. What tricks a liar usesD. How to detect a lie30. What can we infer from the passage?A. Innocent people will not explain their stories in detail.B. Touching mouth is an effective way to hide dishonesty.C. Eye movement to the left indicates that the person is lying.D. Liars favor a new topic in hope of their lies going undetected.第三节七选五阅读(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。
甘肃省天水市第一中学高二下学期第一次学段考试试题(英语)
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书面表达Dear Sir/Madam,My name is Li Hua, a passenger of your airline. I feel bad to trouble you but I am writing to make a complaint about my unpleasant experience on the flight CA257 last Saturday.I have never had a worse flight before. Firstly, your airline lost one of my bags where an important document was kept and I have to attend a conference with it next week. Furthermore, almost all passengers were unhappy with the food supplied on the plane. It was cold and tasted terrible. Lastly, so unfriendly and impatient were the flight attendants that they were deaf to our justifiable requests. I would appreciate it if you could find my bag as soon as possible, and I would like to have this matter settled by the end of this week.Thank you for your consideration and I will be looking forward to yourreply.Yours sincerely,Li Hua。
2019-2020年高二下学期第一学段考试英语试题含答案
天水一中xx级xx第二学期第一学段考试英语试题命题：张娟审核：李健一．单项选择（每题1分，共15分）1．—Can I speak to Mr Brown，please?—________—I’ll just see if he’s here.A．Ring off B．Hold upC．Hang on D．Ring back2. You fool! How can you let such a chance through your fingers.A. skiB. spreadC. slipD. glide3．When we plan our vacation，mother often offers________suggestions.A．careful B．practicalC．effective D．acceptable4.Lily has some idea she’s going to be when she grows up.A.whatB.thatC.asD.which5. He can hardly his wife’s bad-temper，so he decided to seek divorce with her.A. teamed up withB. caught up withC. put up withD. kept up with6.---How do you deal with the disagreement between the pany and the customers?---The key ___the problem is to meet the demand ___ by the customers.A. to solving, makingB. to solving, madeC. to solve, makingD. to solve ,made7.The reason why I plan to go is she will be disappointed if I don’ t.A.becauseB.thatC.whyD.how8.Many of the letters to the headmaster expressed the belief the student was innocent and he shouldn’t be punished.A.whoB.whetherC.thatD. what9. They took a hell of a risk and suffered a great deal but it .A. paid backB. paid upC. paid offD. paid down10．It is difficult to________one twin from the other.They almost don’t________from each other.A．differ；distinguish B．distinguish；differentC．distinguish；differ D．tell；different11.It is reported that are called “public schools”are decreasing in that country.A.whatB.asC.whichD.that12．The manager decided to give the job to he believed had a strong sense of duty.A.thoseB.whoC.whoeverD.no matter who13.The most exciting thing for him was he finally succeeded in seemed to be adifficult exam for him.A.that;whatB.that;whichC.what;thatD.what;which14.We must consider the question we will take these measures.A.whetherB.ifC.thatD.which15.You should understand the traffic rule by now. You've had it ___often enough.A. explainingB. to explainC. explainD. explained二．完形填空（每空1分，共20分）This happened years ago when I was a waitress，but I still remember this specific incident so vividly（清楚地）.As the end of the night was 16 ，ten minutes before our restaurant closed，a gentleman came in.I was the 17 waitress who got to stay after closing to serve him his food.The customer was quite 18 with how his food was prepared.He sent his 19 back twice.When it eventually arrived to his liking，he 20 some fresh coffee.Meanwhile，my manager and our cooks were 21 me closely，as they wanted the last customer of the 22 to finally leave so that we could 23 the shop and go home. At that time I was frustrated and tired.I also knew he would probably not 24 very well，seeing his inexpensive meal 25 ，I tried to give him good service.Then in the last ten minutes，as I was refilling his coffee，I somehow 26 it on the table as well as his plate.I apologized，but I was 27 to get him another plate of food as everything was shut down in the 28 .Knowing his previous temperament(性情)，I had a certain 29 of how he might react.He asked to speak to the manager.But he 30 shocked me at this point.Instead of 31 to my boss，he simply said，“This y oung lady’s done a fine job.You need to keep her 32 as long as you can！” After that he paid his bill and left，and I eagerly went home.The next morning when I came to work and 33 my tips—you often don’t get it till the next day 34 a customer charges it on a credit card—I was 35 that the customer had offered a $15 tip for his $8 dinner.People are often much nicer than they look！16. A. darkening B．approachingC．leaving D．happening17．A.lucky B．firstC．unlucky D．young18．A.pleased B．familiarC．interested D．dissatisfied19．A.order B．billC．note D．mail20．A.changed B．soldC．needed D．threw21．A.following B．checkingC．watching D．helping22．A.day B．timeC．place D．room23．A.turn up B．close upC．set off D．turn off24. A.speak B．behaveC．tip D．eat25．A.Instead B．BesidesC．Otherwise D．However26．A.spread B．leftC．spilled D．broke27．A.eager B．willingC．shameful D．unable28．A.kitchen B．rainC．line D．operation29．Amunication B．expectationC．tradition D．hesitation30．A.gradually B．frequentlyC．rudely D．really31．A.explaining B．apologizingC．attending D．plaining32．A.off B．aroundC．away D．out33．A.held back B．brought upC．picked up D．looked for34．A.unless B．ifC．although D．in case35．A.convinced B．learnedC．told D．reminded三．阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）AIn the United States, it is not usual to telephone someone early in the morning. If you telephone early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. So it is with the telephone calls made after 11:00 pm. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he may think that it’s a matter of life and death. The time chosen for the call municates its importance.In social life, time plays a very important part. In the USA guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party reaches them only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time is not the same in different cultures that treat time differently; being on time is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not on time, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the USA no one would think of keeping a business friend for an hour; it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late is expected to make a shout apology. It he is less than 5 minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not plete the sentence.36．A call at midnight would mean_________.A. the matter is less importantB. the matter is too difficult to handleC. the matter requires immediate attentionD. it is a matter of life and death37．According to the passage, time plays a very important part in_______.A. everyday lifeB. private lifeC. getting along with othersD. business38．In the passage, the author suggests that invitation cards should be sent________.A. three or four days before the party date in all culturesB. three or four days before the party date in some culturesC. three or four days before the party date in the USAD. at your chosen timeBAbout ten men in every hundred suffer from color blindness in some way. Women are luckier, only about one in two hundred is affected in this matter. Perhaps, after all, it is safer to be driven by a woman!There are different forms of color blindness. In some cases a man can not see deep red. He may think that red, orange and yellow are all shades of green. Sometimes a person cannot tell the difference between blue and green. In rare cases an unlucky man may see everything in shades of green - a strange world indeed.Color blindness in human beings is a strange thing to explain. In a single eye there are millions of very small things called“cones”. These help us to see in a bright light and to tell difference between colors. There are also millions of“rods” but these are used for seeing when it is nearly dark. They show us shape but no color.Some insects have favorite colors. Mosquitoes (蚊子) like blue but do not like yellow. Red light will not attract insects, but a blue lamp will. In a similar way human beings also have favorite colors. Yet we are lucky. With the aid of the cones in our eyes we can see many beautiful colors by day, and with the aid of the rods we can see shapes at night. One day we may even learn more about the invisible (看不见的) colors around.39．Why do some people say it is safer to be driven by women?A．Women are more careful.B．There are few color-blind women.C．Women are fonder of driving than men.D．Women are weaker but quicker in thinking40. This passage is mainly about ________.A．color and its surprising effectsB．women being luckier than menC．danger caused by color blindnessD．color blindness41．According to the passage, with the help of the“cones”，we can ________.A．tell orange from yellowB．see in weak lightC．kill mosquitoesD．tell different shapes42．We can attract and kill mosquitoes by using a ________.A．red light B．yellow light C．blue light D．green lightCBefore the print was brought to England in 1476, everything was written by hand. The few people who knew how to write were trained in schools set up by the church. Those who made a living by writing for other people were called scribes(抄写员)。
甘肃省天水一中2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第一学段考试试题普通班
甘肃省天水一中2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第一学段考试试题（普通班）（满分：100分时间：100分钟）第I卷（选择题共55分)第一部分：阅读理解 (共15小题; 每小题2分，共30分)AWelcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.The GardensThe White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.The Castle ShopIn the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.The Arundel Festival 2014Saturday 16th to Monday 25th AugustThe annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.ParkingCoaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.1．When visiting the castle, you can___.A．get old-fashioned English roses as giftsB．see how the local gifts are being madeC．get seasonal fruit and vegetables for freeD．buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop2．Where can you park the coach?A．In Mill Road B．Inside the CastleC．In the main town car park D．At the main Castle entrance3．How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?A．10 days B．One week C．16 days D．One monthBWhen I was a very little child, I remember watching TV and seeing other children suffer in other parts of the world. I would talk to myself, “when I grow up, when I can become rich, I’ll save kids all over the world.”At the age of 17, I began my career here in America, and by 18, I started my first charity organization. I went on to team up with other organizations in the following years, and met, helped, and even lost some of the most beautiful souls, fromsix-year-old Jasmina Anema who passed away in 2010 from leukemia (白血病)—her story inspired thousands to volunteer as donors, to 2012 when my grandmother lost her battle with cancer, which is the very reason and the driving force behind the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF). We’re all human. And we all just want a c hance: a chance at life, a chance in education, a chance at a future, really. And at CLF, our mission is to impact as many lives as possible, but it starts with just one.People make it seem too hard to do charity work. The truth is, you don’t have to be r ich to help others. You don’t need to be famous. You don’t even have to be college-educated. But it starts with your neighbor, the person right next to you, the person sitting next to you in class, the kid down the block in your neighborhood. You just do whatever you can to help in any way that you can. And today, I want to challenge each of you to make a commitment to help one person, one organization, one situation that touches your heart. My grandmother always used to say, “If you’ve got a dollar, there’s plenty to share.”4．What did the author want to do at a young age?A．Watch TV. B．Grow up quickly.C．Become wealthy. D．Help other children.5．Which of the following directly caused the author to create and develop the CLF? A．A six-year-old kid’s request.B．Her grandmother’s death of cancer.C．Many volunteers’ inspiration for it.D．Other organizations’ encouragement.6．What does the underlined word “one” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．A chance. B．A life. C．A task. D．An organization.7．What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?A．Do little things to help those around them.B．Work very hard to get a college education.C．Challenge their friends to offer help.D．Do charity work when you are rich.CIt has been around for centuries, but up until very recently, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) wasn’t fully accepted abroad. Proof of this can be found in The Treatment (《刮痧》), a 2001 film that tells the story of a Chinese man in the US who’s accused of abuse after he uses guasha, a form of TC M treatment, to cure his grandson’s disease.During the last 10 years or so, however, TCM has been getting increasingly popular all over the world. A report released by the State Council Information Office on Dec.6 says this style of health care, which includes different forms like herbal medicine and exercise, has spread to 183 countries and regions.“We have set up 10 TCM centers outside China, and all of them are popular among locals,” Wang Guoqiang, head of the State Administration of Traditional Chine se Medicine, said at a news conference on Dec 6. “Governments of 86 countries and regions have signed agreements with the Chinese government on TCM corporation.”One of the reasons behind the growing popularity of TCM is the increase of scientific research into it. And after Tu Youyou-the Chinese scientist who discovered the anti-malaria (抗疟疾) drug qinghaosu (青蒿素)-won the Nobel Prize last year, TCM became even more famous internationally.However, all these achievements in TCM don’t mean that it’s problem-free. Over the years, TCM has faced challenges in being able to prove that it has certain effects.Some researchers have suggested TCM should be more exact and work together with Western medicine.“Bringing together with Western medicine and TCM, rather tha n being in competition, is where the potential for great effects is,” said Bernhard Schwartlander, the China representative of the World Health Organization.8．The film The Treatment is mentioned in the first paragraph is to________ . A．introduce the film to readersB．show TCM is increasingly popularC．arouse readers’ interest in Western medicineD．prove that TCM is not fully accepted in western countries9．We can learn from the passage that ________.A．TCM is not exact in curing diseasesB．10 TCM centers abroad are all set up by localsC．86 countries have cooperated with China on TCMD．Tu Youyou’s success contributes to the popularity of TCM10．According to Bernhard Schwartlander, TCM should________.A．combine western medicine B．face no challenge at allC．give an exact description of its effects D．compete with western medicine 11．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．A report on TCM B．Opinions about TCMC．TCM & Western Medicine D．Traditional healing spreadsDGoldfish hav e pretty boring lives, so maybe it’s a good thing they can only concentrate for nine seconds! But according to a new research, humans are becoming like goldfish. Our attention span (时长) is getting shorter ...and it’s all because of technology.“We move quickly from one site to another on the web,” said Doctor Ted Selker, a computer scientist from Massachusetts, “and we are losing the ability to concentrate.” With millions of websites to choose from, the attention span of the average internet user is just seconds. There are other digital distractions（分心）too: email, instant messaging and quick movies on websites.Some people are worried about the effect on young people. “You need time to understand and think about what you read,” said Julia Wood, from London. “Young people search the net all the time and their brains become full of useless information but there is no time to make sense of it. I am trying to persuade my pupils to read more books, so that they concentrate on one subject for longer.”Other teacher s are trying more unusual methods to improve students’ concentration. Anne Savan, from Wales, was so worried about her students that she started playing Mozart during her science lessons. She says that it had an amazingeffect: “The music made them calmer,and their concentration was much better.”But not everyone believes that there is a problem. Ray Cole, an educational psychologist says, “On the web, young people learn to make quick decisions about what is and isn’t worth reading. They might look at five unhelpful websites very quickly, before stopping and reading a sixth useful website more carefully. In a world with so much information available, this is an important skill.”12．Why does the writer mention “goldfish”?A．To introduce background. B．To compare two species.C．To introduce a topic. D．To suggest a way out.13．What may cause a shorter attention span according to Dr. Ted Selker? A．Skipping around the internet. B．Time to digest information. C．Traditional methods of reading. D．Making decisions.14．What will help students overcome a short attention span?A．Composing music. B．Texting messagesC．Reading more books. D．Watching quick movies.15．What is Ray Cole’s attitude towards looking through websites quickly? A．Cautious. B．Unfavorable. C．Skeptical. D．Supportive.第二部分：七选五 (共5小题; 每小题1分，共5分)The best way to set yourself up for success is to make sure that your goals are SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely．Make your goals specific．You need to give yourself a concrete goal so you know exactly what you’re working toward．16．Who will be involved in helping you reach your goal? What exact goal do you want to accomplish? Be very specific．When will you start and when will you reach your goal?Make your goals measurable．Now that you have some of the specifics of your goal done, it's time to look at how you will measure your progress．After all, if you don’t have any way to measure your goal, how will you know when you’ve reached it?17 Some examples of measurable goals might be pounds lost, a positive change in blood work numbers, or fitness minutes accumulated．Make your goals attainable．It’s good to think big．18 A goal that’s attainable for you is one that you believe you can reach and have all the support, equipment, knowledge and resourcesneeded to put your goals into action．Make your goals relevant．You need to make sure that you’re choosing a goal that fits you and your lifestyle．19 ick something that is meaningful and relevant to you and you ll set yourself up for success．Make your goals timely．20 Otherwise, it will be difficult to know how to pace yourself to reach it．Every goal should have a date, which will help you stay on track．In addition, set up a few mini-deadlines to keep you on track to reaching your big-picture goal．A．Put a deadline on your goal．B．Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today．C．You know your goal is specific if it answers these questions．D．Therefore, you should know in advance how you will make this happen．E. However, it’s also important that you don’t set a goal that is too big to reach．F. Don’t choose a goal just because someone else thinks it’s something you “should” do．G. Your goal is measurable if you can find a way to quantify your success using real numbers．第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）My dad has been driving a truck for almost his entire life. He's usually 21 all the weekdays and comes home only at weekends. Sometimes he stays 22 for two weeks at a time. 23 I don't get to see him as often as I wish, we remain very 24 .My dad is the type of person who doesn't let you 25 up anything that you start. When I was eleven, my father bought me a piano. At first I was so 26 aboutit that I would spend hours and hours learning how to play. Then it got 27 .I was so tired of it that I asked if I could stop. Much as I tried, he 28 meto go on. Now I have been playing for almost five years. I love it and I' m glad I 29 my dad's advice.My dad is 30 talented, for he has been playing the guitar for over 20 years. Under his influence, I also like 31 now. Sometimes my dad can be my biggest 32 . He makes me smile even when I lose in a talent show 33 sometimes he canbe my biggest critic(批评家). He 34 ignores the small mistakes I make. He encourages me never to lose 35 because he thinks that all my efforts will 36one day.My dad is generous. Every Thursday night, he 37 to read to the children at a children’s club. When he reads, their 38 light up with curiosity about what will happen next. I feel 39 of having a person in my family who cares enough to volunteer to 40 .I love dad with all my heart. He's a hero in my heart and the most wonderful person in the world.21.A．on B．out C．with D．in22.A．alone B．home C．inside D．away23.A．Even though B．In case C. If only D．As if24.A．polite B．kind C．close D．different25.A．give B．put C．take D．speed26.A．crazy B．anxious C．nervous D．familiar27.A．rough B．boring C．disappointing D．difficult28.A．promised B．persuaded C．reminded D．suggested29.A．challenged B．received C．listened D．took30.A．physically B．musically C．typicallyD．exactly31.A．drawing B．dancing C．writing D．composing32.A．director B．supporter C．sponsor D．scholar33.A．however B．and C．so D．still34.A．often B．ever C．even D．never35.A．aim B．dream C．strength D．heart36.A．let out B．pay off C．take risks D．come true37.A．offers B．likes C．intends D．agrees38.A．bodies B．faces C．hands D. arms39.A．proud B．optimistic C．jealous D．happy40.A．help B．drive C．work D．read第Ⅱ卷（非选择题共45分）第一部分：课文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）Neither its cause nor its 41 was understood. So many thousands of 42 people died every time there was an outbreak. John Snow wanted to face the 43 and solve this problem. He knew that cholera would never be controlled 44 its cause was found.England is the largest of the four countries, and for 45 it is divided 46 into three zones. ... .Although, 47 , these cities are not as large as 48 in China, they have world-famous football teams and some of them even two!Having said this he spread some food on the table, and produced a bed from the floor. After he left, I had a 49 meal and a hot bath. Exhausted, I slid into bed and fell fast 50 .第二部分：语法填空 (共10小题, 每小题1分，共10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(不多于3个单词)。
精准解析甘肃天水市第一中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷
天水一中2018级高三年级第一次考试试题英语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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AThe annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were tu rned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then sto p and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn’t.Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it,” I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.1. What words can best describe the woman?A. Proud and determined.B. Strong-willed and honorable.C. Modest and courageous.D. Diligent and considerate.2. What does the underlined word “crippled” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Disabled.B. Healthy.C. Perfect.D. Strong.3. What has the author learnt from the woman?A. Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.B. Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.C. The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.D. It’s not winning but finishing the thing we start that really matters.4. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Humorous Stranger.B. An Unforgettable Job.C. The Last Runner.D. The Annual Marathon.【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。
甘肃省天水一中2020学年高二英语下学期第一阶段考试试题
甘肃省天水一中2020学年高二英语下学期第一阶段考试试题（满分：150分时间：100分钟）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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
AAmsterdam is a special city. There are many places you should not miss during your visit. Here is our list of the best.Amsterdam canal ringThe city old centre is formed from canal rings, which give you the feeling of space, freedom and peace. Walk through these canal streets or better —take a trip by renting a boat yourself. Another way to explore the Venice of the North is to take a ride on a bicycle. Any way you decide for—enjoy this city.The National Maritime MuseumThe Maritime Museum is an attractive place to visit, especially with children. With many attractions in it, this colourful and enjoyable museum will help you understand the history of the Netherlands—a small nation which was one of the world’s greatest sea powers.Amsterdam Brown CafeWhen you enter Amsterdam old cafes called Brown, at first it will seem too much from the past and too crowded, but the atmosphere is unique. Relax and watch—most of people around will be locals. Feel like one of them — the real Amsterdammers.Civic Guards GalleryThis gallery is filled with old paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The exhibited canvas may be not always the masterpieces of art, but these group portraits of Amsterdam citizens and their wives are an exquisite (精致的) document of the Dutch civilization and culture centuries ago.To avoid waiting lines we advise you to buy your tickets in advance online through our Amsterdam attractions and museums tickets webpage. 1．How many ways are there for tourists to visit the city old centre?A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5.2．Where would you go to learn more about local life?A．Amsterdam canal ring.B．The National Maritime Museum.C．Amsterdam Brown Cafe.D．Civic Guards Gallery.3．Where does the passage probably come from?A．A fiction. B．A travel guide.C．A textbook. D．A science magazine.BMy favorite book, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, talks about a formula called “SFF” which stands for “stopping finding faults”. I used to be a critical person and tried to find faults. I guess I somehow inherited this character from my father. Actually many good qualities of my father are worth admiring except this.My father is the person who constantly looks for mistakes in other people and he thinks no one is perfect in the world. His character created a negative atmosphere in my family. I was the same as my father, so I often felt angry, disappointed, depressed, and lonely in school.After I h ad read my favorite book I began to seek “good things” in other people. It has completely altered my life. Now I feel happier, I have more friends, I have more trust in people, and I realize everyone has their own strength! Another important lesson I got from this book is that I should always behave myself in a positive manner. Let’s admit that we sometimes complain about our situation. That’s not good. “Believe it or not, people don’t like to listen to negative opinions.”One more valuable lesson I got from the book is that I should be a goodlistener. When I was younger, I only wanted people to pay whole attention to my words so that I could show them how important I was. I was very proud and would show off my achievements in school without considering oth ers’ feeling. I had very few friends and most people considered me as an “arrogant” person. Now, I find it much easier to make friends after making some changers!4．Why does the author like the book The Secret?A．Because he’s found the secret of success from it.B．Because the book uncovers the secrets of happiness.C．Because he’s learnt his father’s characters from it.D．Because it helps him change his attitude towards life.5．What do you know about the author’s father?A．He makes his son feel angry and disappointed.B．He likes finding faults with people around him.C．He seems a critical person but in fact easy-going.D．He can create a negative atmosphere when necessary.6．The underlined word “arrogant” probably means “________”.A．self-important B．admirableC．troublesome D．cold-blooded7．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To persuade readers to be good listeners.B．To share his painful changing experience.C．To tell readers the influence of a book on him.D．To show the result of his father’s negative character.CMinutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in prep aration for the building’s end.The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-be to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location(位置) was also a reason. “This used to be the center of town, ” he said. “Now thearea is mostly office buildings and warehouses. ”Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.The theater audience said good-by as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.8. In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?A. It made room for new equipment.B. It signaled the closedown of the theater.C. It was done with the help of the audience.D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.9. Why was The Last Picture Show put on?A. It was an all-time classic.B. It was about the history of the town.C. The audience requested it.D. The theater owner found it suitable.10. What will probably happen to the building?A. It will be repaired.B. It will be turned into a museum.C. It will be knocked down.D. It will be sold to the city government.11. What can we infer about the audience?A. They are disappointed with Bradford.B. They are sad to part with the old theater.C. They are supportive of the city officials.D. They are eager to have a shopping center.DThis month, Germany’s transport minister, Alexa nder Dobrindt, proposed the first set of rules for autonomous vehicles(自主驾驶车辆). They would define the driver’s role in such cars and govern how such cars perform in crashes where lives might be lost.The proposal attempts to deal with what some call the “death valley” of autonomous vehicles: the grey area between semi-autonomous and fully driverless cars that could delay the driverless future.Dobrindt wants three things: that a car always chooses property(财产) damage over personal injury; that it never distinguishes between humans based on age or race; and that if a human removes his or her hands from the driving wheel —to check email, say —the car’s maker is responsible if there is a crash.“The change to the road traffic law will permit fully automatic driving,” says Dobrindt. It will put fully driverless cars on an equal l egalfooting to human drivers, he says.Who is responsible for the operation of such vehicles is not clear among car makers, consumers and lawyers. “The liability(法律责任) issue is the biggest one of them all,” says Natasha Merat at the University of Leeds, UK.An assumption behind UK insurance for driverless cars, introduces earlier this year, insists that a human “ be watchful and monitoring the road” at every moment.But that is not what many people have in mind when thinking of driverless cars. “When you say ‘driverless cars’, people expect driverless cars.”Merat says. “You know —no driver.” zxx.kBecause of the confusion, Merat thinks some car makers will wait until vehicles can be fully automated without operation.Driverless cars may end up being a form of public transport rather than vehicles you own, says Ryan Calo at Stanford University, California. That is happening in the UK and Singapore, where government-provided driverless vehicles are being launched.That would go down poorly in the US, however. “The idea that the government would take over driverless cars and treat them as a public good would get absolutely nowhere here,” says Calo.12. The proposal put forward by Dobrindt aims to __________.A. stop people from breaking traffic rulesB. help promote fully automatic drivingC. protect drivers of all ages and racesD. prevent serious property damage13. What do consumers think of the operation of driverless cars?A. It should get the attention of insurance companies.B. It should be the main concern of law makers.C. It should not cause deadly traffic accidents.D. It should involve no human responsibility.14. Driverless vehicles in public transport see no bright future in __________.A. SingaporeB. the UKC. the USD. Germany15. What could be the best title for passage?A. Autonomous Driving: Whose Liability?B. Fully Automatic Cars: A New BreakthroughC. Autonomous Vehicles: Driver RemovedD. Driverless Cars: Root of Road Accidents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。
甘肃省天水市一中2020-2021学年高二下学期第一阶段考试英语试题
天水一中高二级2020-2021学年度第二学期第一学段考试英语试题（满分：100分时间：90分钟）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
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。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。
不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题）一、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.First impression are the most lasting,you never get________second chance to make ________ first impression.A．a; the B．the; the C．a; a D．the;a2. What is known to all is that up to now China has made a great_______to preserving the peace.A．conclusion B．comment C．campaign D．contribution3. To their great fear, they found ______ in the heaviest snowfall they had ever had.A．they were catching B．themselves caughtC．they had caught D．themselves catching4. If I had a chance _______one thing to healthy children,it would be like this: _______a disability does not mean your life is not _______.A．saying; having;satisfied B．to say; having;satisfyingC．to say; having;satisfied D．saying; have;satisfied5._______my disability has helped me grow stronger psychologically and become more independent.A．In many ways B．In the way C．In no way D．On the way6. We are happy that our predictions_______be so accurate, which is far from our expectation.A．may B．would C．should D．will7. A few minutes later,there was no Tom,so George started_______the water with his oar and there was Tom,_______ back to the boat, _______ us to the hunt again.A．beating;circling;leading B．beating;circled;leadingC．beating;circled;led D．beating;to circle;leading8. I was about to go back to sleep I heard a strange noise.A．while B．as C．when D．then9. The number of college graduated ______ surprisingly large and a large number of them ______unable to find a proper job.A．is; is B．are; are C．are; is D．is; are10. On the second morning Tony,_____an apron,brought her breakfast and then asked her_____ sheneeded help dressing.A．wearing;whether B．wore;whether C．wore;if D．wearing:how11. Many senior students have just reached a point _____ they can control their moods and actions. A．where B．that C．when D．which12. Just accept the disabled for______they are,and give them encouragement to live as rich and full alife______ you do.A．whom; so B．which; like C．who; as D．that; as13.— Does your sister work as a teacher in Canada?— No, but she once _______ there for 5 years.A．taught B．had taught C．has taught D．would teach14. By next year, dry waste burning and wet waste treatment rates in Shanghai ______ to reach27,800 tons a day, around 80% of the city’s total garbage.A．are expected B．will have been expectedC．have expected D．are expecting15. —_______?—Yes. Two sandwiches and a cup of coffee, please.A．What do you want B．Are you ready to orderC．Wh at’s the specialty here D．What would you like to drink二、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。
甘肃省天水一中2019-2020学年高二下学期第一学段考试英语试题
第1页，总26页甘肃省天水一中2019-2020学年高二下学期第一学段考试英语试题一、单项选择 本大题共15道小题。
1.The Smiths bought a new car, which was the________of their neighbours. A. envyB. admireC. respectD. proud答案及解析：1.A【详解】考查名词词义辨析。
句意：史密斯夫妇买了一辆新车，这使他们的邻居羡慕不已。
A. envy 嫉妒，羡慕；B. admire 钦佩；C. respect 尊重；D. proud 自豪。
envy 指希望自己拥有别的某人的东西或品质，admire 指怀有敬意，赞许或惊喜打量观望自己或大家都希望得到的某种东西，此处应用envy 。
故选A 。
2.A hot cup of tea on such a cold night was a real ________ to me. A. respectB. momentC. comfortD. fortune答案及解析：2.C【详解】考查名词词义辨析。
句意：在这样一个寒冷的夜晚喝一杯热茶对我来说是一种真正的安慰。
A. respect 尊重；B. moment 时刻；C. comfort 安慰，舒适；D. fortune 运气。
在寒冷的夜晚喝一杯热茶是一种“安慰”。
故选C 。
3.Recent years have________the rapid development of the Internet and its influence on society and people. A. watchedB. observedC. witnessedD. realized答案及解析：答案第2页，总26页3.C【详解】考查动词词义辨析。
句意：这些年见证了互联网发展迅速，对社会和人民产生了巨大的影响。
A. watched 观看，指用眼睛跟随某物，以便对每一个变化、运动等进行观察；B. observed 观察，侧重以客观的态度进行观察；C. witnessed 见证，指当场看见，亲眼看见；D. realized 意识到。
甘肃省天水市第一中学高二下学期第一学段考试英语试题
AAlmost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar.In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on January 1st. People may go to parties, dress in formal clothes -- like tuxedos (小礼服) and evening gowns, and drink champagne at midnight. During the first minutes of the New Year, people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead. But some cultures prefer to celebrate the New Year by waking up early to watch the sun rise. They welcome the New Year with the first light of the sunrise.It is also a common Western custom to make a New Year’s promise, called a resolution. New Year’s resolutions usually include promises to try something new or change a bad habit in the new year.Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in Ecuador, families make a big doll from old clothes. The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh (again). Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saying special things on the first day of the new year.Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck is to eat grapes on New Year’s Day. The more grapes a person eats , the more good luck the person will have in the year. In France, people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year. In the United States, some people eat black-eyed peas (豇豆) for good luck -- but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them!1．Which culture celebrates New Year in the morning?A．The passage doesn’t say. B．Spain. C．France. D．The United States.2．What is a resolution?A．Something you say. B．Something you eat.C．Something you burn. D．Something you wear.3．What is the topic of the fourth paragraph?A．Bringing good luck. B．Remembering the past.C．Planning for the next year. D．Keeping away from bad luck.4．Which is probably true about eating black-eyed peas on New Year?A．Black-eyed peas taste bad. B．The peas are very difficult to cook.C．One pea brings one day of luck. D．It is bad luck to eat a lot of black-eyed peas.BA recent experiment held in Japan shows that it is almost impossible for people to walk exactly straight for 60 metres. Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology found 20 healthy men and asked them to walk as straight as possible to a target 60 metres away at normal speed. Each man had to walk on white paper fixed flat to the floor wearing wet colored socks. The footprints revealed（展现）that all walked in a winding rather than a straight line. Researchers found that people readjust（调整）the direction of walking every few seconds. The amount of the winding differed from subject to subject. This suggests that none of us can walk in a strictly straight line. We walk in a winding way mainly because of a slight structural or functional imbalance of our limbs (四肢). Although we may start walking in a straight line, several steps afterwards we have changed direction.Eyesight helps us to correct the direction of walking and leads us to the target. Your ears also help you walk. After turning around a lot with your eyes closed, you can hardly stand still, let alone walk straight.It’s all bec ause your ears help you balance. Inside your inner ear there is a structure which contains liquids. On the sides of the organ are many tiny hair-like structures that move around as the liquid flows. When you spin (旋转) the liquid inside also spins. The difference is that when you stop, the liquidcontinues to spin for a while. Dizziness is the result of these nerves in your ear. When you open your eyes, although your eyesight tells you to walk in a straight line, your brain will trust your ears more, thus you walk in a curved line.5. The experiment held in Japan proved that _______.A. none of the participants finished the 60 metresB. all the participants had a good sense of directionC. the experiment was done in different waysD. the participants kept readjusting（调整）their direction of walking6. The underlined word “subject” in Para. 1 refers to ________.A. a person with a functional imbalanceB. the subject one studies at schoolC. a person chosen to be studied in an experimentD. the direction of walking7. The purpose of writing the article is to ________.A. prove that ears and eyes help us to walk straightB. point out the importance of noticing everyday scienceC. explain why we can hardly walk in a strictly straight lineD. give background information about a latest studyCThe events of Saturday night in Kunming are deeply engraved in the mind of Xie Qiming, who narrowly escaped death in the terrorist attack at the city's railway station.The 48-year-old policeman intervened（介入）to stop the butchering of unarmed civilians, saving many from death and injury, but he was injured in the process. Lying in a hospital bed, his head and nose marked by serious hacking （砍）wounds - one more than 20 centimeters long - Xie recounted（详细叙述）his actions on the day he describes as a nightmare. "I shot at them but fell to the ground during the fighting. After the shots, the terrorists turned their attention to the police and several of them surrounded me and stabbed（刺，戳）me like crazy," he said. "There is no humanity in them."Xie is from the Beijinglu Police Station, the closest to the attack, and four police officers from the station were the first to respond. He survived because he was wearing a bulletproof vest, which was damaged by the attackers. When the officers arrived, the attackers were running out of the ticket hall, attacking people with long knives.Xie and his colleagues tried to stop the attack, which is when Xie was injured. In addition to the deep cuts, his skull（颅骨）was fractured(裂缝), and at the time of writing he was awaiting further surgery.Zhou Hongmei, director of the Medical Reform Office at the Yunnan Health Department, said a team of medical experts including 29 doctors had arrived in Kunming by Monday night. They have been working at the five hospitals treating victims of the attack. Chen Min, a Neurology Department nurse at Kunming First People's Hospital, said the department usually had seven nurses in the daytime and three at night. "But all the other nurses who were not on duty returned to the hospital voluntarily on Saturday night," she said. In the past three days, none of them had more than 10 hours of rest."The important factor in saving lives in such incidents is treatment without delay," said Chai Wenzhao, associate director of the Intensive Care Unit （重症监护室）in the Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Chai has participated in many emergency rescue efforts. He said that the victims will need psychological advice once their physical injuries have been dealt with, because the emotional impact of such an incident can be severe. Four psychologists from Anding Hospital in Beijing have begun treating some of the victims.8.What does the underlined word “engraved” mean in the passage?A. fearedB. disapointedC. attackedD. impressed9.What can we learn from Zhou Hongmei,?A. Victims of the attack have been treated by a team of medical experts.B. the victims will need psychological treatment, because the emotional impact of such an incident can be severe.C. Treatment without delay should be given to save lives in such incidents .D. The attackers had obviously prepared and practiced for a long time,10.What’s the best title of the passage?A.Survivors recount nightmareB.Many people was injured in the attackC.A terrorist attack happned in Kunming.D.Police stopped the terrorist attack.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。