1、 天水一中2016-2017学年第二学期2016级第二次考试试题英 语(B卷)本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分100分。考试时间为90分钟。第I卷（满分50分）第一部分 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）第一节 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。A The iPhone, the iPad: each of Apples products sounds cool and has become a fad(一时的风尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power o
2、f the letter “i” - and many other brands are following suit. The BBCs iPlayer - which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet -used the title in 2008. A lovely bear - popular in the US and UK - that plays music and video is called “iTeddy”. A slimmed-down version(简装本) of Londons Indepe
3、ndent newspaper was started last week under the name “i”. In general, single-letter prefixes(前缀) have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as e-mail and e-commerce(电子商务) first came into use. Most “i” products are targeted at （针对）young people and considering the major readers of Independents
4、 “i”, its no surprise that theyve selected this fashionable name. But its hard to see whats so special about the letter “i”. Why not use “a”, “b”, or “c” instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at Kings College, London, “i” works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When
5、Apple uses “i”, no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didnt have one clear definition（定义）,” he says. “However, thanks to Apple, the term is now connected with portability (轻便) .”adds T
6、horne. Clearly the letter “i” also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason. Along with “Google” and “blog”, readers of BBC Magazines voted “i” as one of the top 20 wor
7、ds that have come to define the last decade(十年). But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000” in their names became fashionable as the year was connected with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the fashion disappe
8、ared. 1. We can infer that the Independents “i” is designed for _.A. old readersB. young readers C. fashionable women D. engineers2. The underlined word “ambiguous” means “_”.A. popular B. clearC. uncertainD. unique3. Nowadays, the “i” term often reminds people of the products which are _.A. portabl
9、e B. environmentally friendlyC. advancedD. recyclable4. The writer suggests that _.A. “i” products are often of high quality B. iTeddy is alive bearC. the letter “b” replaces letter “i” to name the productsD. the popularity of “i” products may not last long BOne of my first memories as a child in th
10、e 1950s was a discussion I had with my brother in our tiny bedroom in the family house in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.We had heard in school about a planet called Pluto. It was the farthest, coldest, and darkest thing a child could imagine. We guessed how long it would take to die if we stood on the sur
11、face of such a frozen place wearing only the clothes we had on. We tried to figure out how much colder Pluto was than Antarctica, or than the coldest day we had ever experienced in Pennsylvania.Pluto, which famously was downgraded from a “major planet” to a “dwarf planet”（矮星）in 2006, captured our im
12、agination because it was a mystery that could complete our picture of what it was like at the most remote corners of our solar systemPlutos underdog discovery story is part of what makes it so attractive. Clyde Tombaugh was a Kansas farm boy who built telescopes out of spare auto parts, old farm equ
13、ipment and self-ground lenses. As an assistant at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, Tombaughs task was to search millions of stars for a moving point of light, a planet that the observatorys founder thought existed beyond the orbit of Neptune. On February 18，1930，Tombaugh found it. Pluto was
14、 the first planet discovered by an American, and represented a moment of light in the midst of the Great Depressions dark encroachment (入侵).Pluto is much more than something that is not a planet. Its a reminder that there are many worlds out there beyond our own and that the sky isnt the limit at al
15、l. We dont know what kinds of fantastic variations on a theme nature is capable of making until we get there to look.5. Why did Pluto become famous in 2006 according to the passage?A. Because it lost its major planet status.B. Because it disappeared in the sky.C. Because it was discovered by an Amer
16、ican.D. Because it was proved to be the coldest planet in the universe.6. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. An American Scientist: Clyde TombaughB. Pluto was First Discovered by a BoyC. Plutos Strange RomanceD. The Days I Spent with My Brother in Pennsylvania7. What can we learn from the
17、fourth paragraph?A. Clyde Tombaugh discovered the darkness in the Great Depression.B. Pluto was the only planet that was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh.C. Clyde Tombaughs job was to build telescopes for Lowell Observatory.D. Clyde Tombaughs telescopes used for searching stars were very simple. C “Did
18、you hear what happened to Adam Last Friday?”Lindsey whispers to Tori. With her eyes shining,Tori brags，“You bet I did,Sean told me two days ago.” Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about?It just happened to be yours truly,Adam Freedmam,I can tell you that what they are saying is (a) not nice and (b) n
19、ot even true.Still,Lindsey and Tori arent very different from most students here at Linton High School,including me.Many of our conversations are gossip(闲话).I have noticed three effects of gossip:it can hurt people,it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction,and it can cause social pressure
20、s in a group. An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about.Usually,gossip spreads information about a topic-breakups,trouble at home,even dropping out-that a person would rather keep secret.The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is,the juicier the go
21、ssip it makes.Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie.People often think of gossipers as harmless,but cruel lies can cause pain. If we know that gossip can be harmful,then why do so many of us do it?The answer lies in another effect of gossip:the satisfaction it gives us.Sharing the la
22、test rumor(传言)can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others dont.Similarly,hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “in group.”In other words,gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority(优越感). Gossip al
23、so can have a third effect:it strengthens unwritten,unspoken rules about how people should act.Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group.Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore
24、or what Jane said,then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention.The dos and donts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook. The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation.The next time you feel the urge to
25、spread the latest news,thing about why you want to gossip and what effects your “juicy story”might have.8.The author uses a conversation at the beginning of the passage to .A.introduce a topic B.present an argument C.describe the characters D.clarify his writing purpose9.Professor David Wilson think
26、 that gossip can .A.provide students with written rules B.help people watch their own behaviorsC.force school to improve student handbooks D.attract the polices attention to group behaviors10.What advice does the author give in the passage?A.Never become a gossiper B.Stay away from gossipersC.Dont l
27、et gossip turn into lies D.Think twice before you gossip.第二节 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（共5题，每题2分）。 11 People traveled in search of food and shelter or in order to flee from their enemies. Sometimes they were looking for gold or silver in order to become rich. On other occasions they we
28、re searching for rich farmland. This is not to say that no one ever traveled just for fun. Even in ancient times, some pleasure travel occurred. During a typical season, 700,000 tourists. would crowd into the ancient city of Rome, where animals performed and magicians entertained them. 12 13 Interna
29、tional tourist arrivals alone reached as many as 546 million in 1994 and are forecast to rise to 937 million in 2010, according to the World Trade Organization. 14 Probably the most common reason for traveling is related to our physical well-being. Actually, traveling to sports events is one of the
30、fastest growing types of travel. In our fast developing, modern society where stress has become part of peoples life, people can rest and relax by having a change of environment and activities. 15 No one seems to doubt that travel broadens the mind. In 18th century Europe, young men would go on a Gr
31、and Tour to various countries in order to complete their education. Today the desire to travel to different countries is encouraged by modem mass media. People who travel to other countries can at the same time learn more about their own country and culture. A. But why do people like traveling so mu
32、ch? B. Throughout history, most travel was not for pleasure. C. So they travel to a lake for a swim or to a park for a hike. D. The improvement in transportation has also encouraged people to travel. E. Wealthy Romans made trips to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games. F. The growth of tourism h
33、as become a modern phenomenon experienced by all countries in the world. G. Another important reason for traveling is to satisfy our curiosity about different places and cultures.第二部分 完形填空（共20小题，每小题 1分，满分 20 分） When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant 16
34、Miller King, who was the best 17 at our school.Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for 18. Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from 19. He looked very 20, bu
35、t he didnt cry. That season, I 21 all of Millers records while he 22 the home games from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player, 23 I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for Millers 24. One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller 25 going over a
36、 fencewhich wasnt 26 to climb if you had both arms. Im sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept 27 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I 28 him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally 29 on the other side, he said to me, “You know, I didnt tell you this during the
37、season, but you did 30 .Thank you for filling in for 31.” His words freed me from my bad 32. I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was 33 ahead of me. I was right to have 34 him. From that day on，I grew 35 and a little more real. 16.A. sta
38、ying with B. cheering for C. relying on D. beating out 17.A. player B. student C. teacher D. coach18.A. pleasure B. show C. practice D. comfort 19.A. school B. vacation C. hospital D. training20.A. ashamed B. calm C. relaxed D. pale 21.A. held B. tried C. set D. broke 22.A. reported B. watchedC. org
39、anized D. judged 23.A. but B. and C. then D. thus24.A. decision B. mistake C. failure D. accident 25.A. tired B. hurt C. stuck D. lost26.A. steady B. hard C. fun D. fit27.A.praise B. assistance C. advice D. apology28.A. helped B. let C. had D. noticed29.A. dropped B. ready C. safe D. trapped30.A. no
40、rmally B. wrong C. quickly D. fine 31.A. us B. me C. yourself D. them32.A. dreams B. ideas C. attitudes D. memories33.A. still B. also C. yet D. just34.A. challenged B. cured C. invited D. admired35.A.healthier B. cleverer C. bigger D. cooler第卷（满分50分） 第一部分 课文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） For several billion
41、 years after the “Big Bang”, the earth was still just a cloud of dust. What it was to _(36) was uncertain until between 4.5 and 3.8 billion years ago when the dust settled into a solid globe. The earth became so _(37) that it was not clear whether the shape would last or not. _(38) eastward, youll p
42、ass mountains and thousands of lakes and forests, as well as wide rivers and large cities. Some people have the idea _(39) you can cross Canada in less than five days, but they forget the fact that Canada is 5500 kilometers from coast to coast. Here in Vancouver, youre in Canadas warmest part. Peopl
43、e say it is Canadas most beautiful city, _(40 by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Its population is increasing rapidly. The coast _(41) of Vancouver has some of the oldest and most beautiful forests in the world. However, this was not easy. When they first arrived in Gombe in 1960, it was unusual fo
44、r a woman to live in the forest. _(42) after her mother came to help her for the first few months _(43) she allowed to begin her project. Her work changed the way people think about chimps. For example, one important thing she discovered was that chimps hunt and eat meat. Until then everyone _(44) t
45、hought chimps ate only fruit and nuts. She also discovered how chimps communicate with each other, and her study of their body language helped her _ _(45) their social system.第二节 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。（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）Polar bears are suffering in a 46 (warm) world than ever before.P
46、olar bears live in environments too cold for most animals. 47 much of the year, they live and hunt on the frozen Arctic sea ice. Nature has prepared 48 for the cold conditions. But nothing has prepared the bears 49 the danger that threatens the only home they know.The polar bears world is melting. S
47、tudies show that the polar ice has reduced by 9.8% every 10 years 50 1978. Now about 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears depend on the sea ice for their 51 (survive). “The sea ice is more than just this platform that the bears walk over,” says Andrew Derocher, 52 scientist w
48、ho studies North American polar bear populations. “ 53 it, they cant exist.”Some melting and refreezing of the polar ice is natural. 54 in a warmer world, these cycles speed up, and bears have less time to hunt. Normally, they have three months in the spring when they gain more weight. The extra fat
49、 is used later, 55 the bears are not actively hunting.第二部分 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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 I as well as my familyareg
50、oing to New York City this weekend. Ihadbeen looking forward togothere for a long time. It is one of the modernistcityin the world. Therehavealso a lot of museums where you can learn something you cant learn it in school. Id also like to see the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. Fortu
51、nately, the twin towers destroyed on September 11th, 2001or I would have the chance to see them by myself. Now I am getting ready for theexcitedtrip. I bet it will beaunforgettable experience.第三部分 书面表达（共15分）假定你是李华，你的美国老师Mr. Evans要求你们明天下午去听一个英国历史的讲座。你因故不能参加。请你写一封信向Mr. Evans道歉并说明情况。要点如下：1. 表示歉意。2. 理由：
52、父亲去北京出差，母亲生病住院需要人照顾。3. 询问：是否有录音，以便补听讲座。注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好。Dear Mr. Evans, _ Yours sincerely, Li Hua天水一中2016-2017学年第二学期2016级第二次考试试题 英语答案(B卷)阅读理解：（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）1-4: BCAD 5-7 ACD 8-10 ABD阅读填空（共5题，每题2分）11-15 BEFAG完形填空（共20小题，每小题 1分，满分 20 分）16-35 DACCD; DBADC; BBACD; BAA
53、DC课文填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）36. Become 37. violent 38.Going 39.That 40.Surrouned41.north 42.Only 43.was 44.had 45.work out第二节语法填空（共10 小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）46.warmer 47.For/During 48.them 49.for 50.since 51.survival 52.a 53.Without 54.But 55.when短文改错：（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） am haveI as well as my familyaregoing
54、 to New York City this weekend. Ihadbeen looking forward Going cities aretogothere for a long time. It is one of the modernistcityin the world. Therehavealso a lot of museums where you can learn something you cant learn it in school. Id also like to see the Unfortunately wereStatue of Liberty and th
55、e Empire State Building. Fortunately, the twin towers destroyed on September 11th, 2001or I would have the chance to see them by myself. Now I am getting ready exciting anfor theexcitedtrip. I bet it will beaunforgettable experience.书面表达：Dear Mr. Evans, I am indeed sorry to tell you that I wont be a
56、ble to attend the lecture on English history tomorrow afternoon. My mother suddenly fell ill and was taken to hospital last night and my father is on a business trip to Beijing now. I am afraid that I will have to take care of her these days.However, I am actually very interested in English society
57、and history. I wonder if it is possible for the talk to be recorded, and if so, could I borrow the tape? It would mean a great deal to me to listen to the tape and learn what is covered in the talk. Please allow me to say sorry again. I sincerely hope that you will be able to understand my situation and accept my apology. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
