1、天水一中2018级第一学期第二学段段中考试英语试题满分 100分 ，时间 90分钟 第I卷 选择题（共50分）I. 阅读理解（共10小题每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AWashington, DC Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, DCDuration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with
2、 beautiful flowers of Washington, DC. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before the cherry blossoms disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some
3、of the most popular monuments in Washington, DCExplore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, DCDuration:3 hoursMorning or Afternoo
4、n, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth
5、 tour route(路线）make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours (7 miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, DCGet up close to the monuments and memorials as your bike the sites of Capito
6、l Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.1Which tour do you need to reserve in advance?A Capital City Bike Tour
7、in Washington, D. C B Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.D Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour. 2What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A Meet famous people. B Enjoy interesting storiesC Visit well-known museums. D Go to a natio
8、nal park.3Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A Safety lights. B Cameras.C Meals D City maps. BNorman Borlaug, who is making a difference, is known around the world. He is often described as the man who has saved more lives than any other person in history. Norman Borlaug i
9、s considered the father of what has been called the Green Revolution. His ideas about agriculture increased crop production and ended hunger in many nations. Mr. Borlaug continues to be a leader among agricultural researchers.Norman Borlaug was born in 1914 on a farm in the American state of Iowa. I
10、n the middle of the 20th century, world population was expanding faster than food production. Experts said many people in developing countries would face starvation.Norman Borlaug was an agricultural researcher at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Mexico. He developed methods o
11、f growing wheat that increased the amount harvested by three times. He later repeated this success in India, Pakistan and Africa.His methods of farming saved millions of people who would have starved to death. Norman Borlaug was given the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in 1970.Norman Borlaug is s
12、till urging experts to think about the needs of people around the world. His latest concern is a disease in wheat called UG99. He says it has the power to destroy most of the wheat being grown around the world. He says reductions in agricultural programs have made it harder to take action against su
13、ch threats.Mr. Borlaugs granddaughter Julie works at the center named after him at Texas A&M University in Dallas. She says his worry about food problems rises from the belief that hunger is unacceptable. She says Norman Borlaug still believes it is our responsibility as human beings to feed one ano
14、ther.4Norman Borlaug was _ years old when he was given the Nobel Prize.A 56 B 94 C 65 D 995In the passage, the writer tries to _.A express his respect for Norman Borlaug.B introduce Norman Borlaugs own life in AmericaC show an interest in Norman Borlaugs researchD describe Norman Borlaug and his res
15、earch6Which of the following statements about UG99 is TRUE?A UG99 is a modern software virus.B UG99 is a disease that does great harm to the wheat.C UG99 is a virus that appeared in 1999.D UG99 caused increase in agricultural output.7In the passage, the author did NOT mention _besides the USAA Franc
16、e B Pakistan C India D AfricaCEvery country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire（钦佩） or think highly of. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation, it will tell you the potential of that nation.Today in America, if you ask the high school stud
17、ents to list their heroes, their choices would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should treat rock stars as a model. The rock stars too ofte
18、n are mixed with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However, one should find more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes.A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person
19、 who has a great ability in one area sports. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of disorder. Too frequently, drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star.A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite ha
20、ndsome. However, the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model of young people. Today, the rock star, the athlete and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really, do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor, a teache
21、r or a scientist? These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles.
22、 If the heroes of today for the American young people are limited only to rock stars, athletes and actors, the future does not look too bright.8. From the passage, what kind of persons are the heroes the American youth admire?A. those who are perfect in all areasB. those who are talented in some are
23、a but lead an improper lifeC. those who are not bright but are good-lookingD. those who are rich but are strict with themselves9. What is the writers attitude towards American youths admiration?A. He goes for it B. He is angry about itC. He thinks badly of it D. He is uninterested in it10. Which of
24、the following can take the place of the underlined word “imitate” in the last paragraph?A. love B. copy C. know D. understandII.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you
25、help yourself learn a new language，such as English? 11l Be patient.You do not have to understand everything all at once.12We can learn from our mistakes.l Practice your English.For example, write in a journal every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressin
26、g your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving.13You can practice with your classmates outside class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.l 14If you believe that you can learn，you will learn.l Keep
27、a record of your language learning.After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult，but you tried to understand it.15l Be positive about learning English and believe that you can do i
28、t.It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will have more confidence in yourself.AWrite these achievements(成就) in your journal.BBesides, you must speak English every day.CMaking mistakes is an unavoidable part in your life
29、.DThere are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.EShare your achievement with your parents and friends.FFeel confident(有自信心的) about learning English.GIt is natural for you to make mistakes when you learn something new.III. 完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1 分，满分20 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给
30、各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I moved to Chicago ten years ago. As I was new to the area, I had 16 friends and seldom went out to parties. But a month later, I was invited to a party and there I 17 an elderly couple.The wife and I 18 for a long time. She told me how 19 she was about he
31、r husband who was 20 a heart operation. At that time I was working as a researcher in the same 21 where the husband would be going for his operation， 22 I told her to take down my phone number and 23 me to let me know when he was there.She phoned a few weeks later as 24 and told me that her husband
32、was admitted to the hospital and 25 waiting. I told her that I would go and check on him every day while I was at 26 . I thought that if it was my dad, I would do the same, so I decided to give them some 27 .Weeks turned into months and it just became my 28 to see them and keep track of how things w
33、ere going before, during and after the heart operation. Sometimes Id bring a 29 for him to read, or some food that we would share 30 . As time went by, it seemed like I became part of the 31 . Even after the husband returned from the hospital, we still often 32 each other on holidays.Now, ten years
34、later, I 33 my own family. Since our parents dont 34 close by, this couple has become my sons “local” grandparents. My wife and I often feel truly 35 to have this couple as our “local” parents! Sometimes family comes out of the most unexpected place.16A few B some C several D many17A served B loved
35、C met D supported18A searched B fought C worked D talked19A regretful B calm C worried D lucky20A giving up B waiting for C paying for D turning down21A hotel B hospital C restaurant D office22A so B but C though D since23A ask B call C help D invite24A required B predicted C expected D promised25A
36、even B seldom C still D sometimes26A work B school C home D table27A experience B company C luck D trust28A risk B Stress C test D habit29A book B picture C computer D tape30A early B together C alone D everywhere31A public B family C team D group32A missed B followed C knew D visited33A leave B fin
37、d C have D need34A live B Come C move D drive35A nervous B curious C thankful D suitable 第II卷 非选择题（共50分）IV. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。As a student, you may have many dreams. These dreams can be very big, such as 36 (win) the Noble Prize; they can also be small,
38、such as becoming one of the best 37 ( student) in your class. Once you find a dream, what do you do with it? Have you ever tried to make your dream come true?Andrew Matthems, 38 Australian writer, tells us that making your dreams come true is lifes 39 (big) challenge. You may think youre not very go
39、od 40 some school subjects, and its 41 (possible) for you to be successful. In fact, everyone can realize his dream. The first thing you must do is to remember 42 your dream is . Keep telling 43 (you) what you want every day. There will be difficulties on the road to your dream, but the largest diff
40、iculty 44 (come) from yourself. You need to decide to do what is the most important. When you get closer to your dream, it may change a little. This is good as you have the chance to learn something more 45 (use).V. 课文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）(1) Sand now filled the wells instead of water. People were 4
41、6 Then, later that afternoon, another bigquake which was almost as strong as the first one 47 Tangshan. Some of therescueworkers and doctors were 48 under the ruins. More buildings fell down. Water, food, and 49 were hard to get. (2) “we were put into a position in 50 we had either to accept we were
42、 less important or fight the government. We chose to 51 the laws. We first broke the law in a way which was peaceful; when this was not 52 only then did we decide to answer violence with violence.”(3) This gift was the Amber Room, which was given this name because 53 tons of amber were used to make
43、it. The amber which was 54 had a beautiful yellow-brown colour like honey. The design of the room was in the 55 style popular in those days.VI. 单句改错（共10处错；每处1分，满分10分） 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（) ，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：在错的词下面划一横线，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。56. Large quantiti
44、es of water have been polluting, so the lake smells terrible.57. The car which is being repaired belongs to his.58. The factory in that his father works is far away from my hometown.59. It seemed as if the world was at end.60. Seeing from a distance, it looked like a human face.61. Its years of hard
45、 work which has allowed her being admitted to Oxford University.62. There was a time that when girls couldnt go to school.63. This computer cost me eight thousands yuan.64. He made many mistakes in his writing because of careless.65. The number of the students in our school are increasing.VII. 书面表达（
46、满分25分）假如你是高一学生李华。你的英国的朋友 Jack 写信向你询问你的高中阶段的规划。请你用英文写一封回信，介绍你作为高一的学生如何规划自己高中的学习、生活。主要内容包括：1. 学会学习;2. 学会与人相处;3. 培养良好的品质。 注意：1. 词数 100 词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_ 英语答案I阅读1-5 C B A A D 6-10 B A B C BII七选五11-15 D G B F AIII完形16-20 A C D C B 21-25 B A B D C 26-30 A B D A B 31-35 B D C A C IV语法填空36.winning 37
47、. students 38.an 39. biggest 40. at 41.impossible 42.what 43.yourself es 45.useful V课文填空46. shocked 47.shook 48.trapped49.electricity50.which51.attack52.allowed53.several54.selected55.fancyVI改错56. polluting 改成polluted 57.his改成him 58. that改成 which59. end前加an 60.Seeing 改成Seen 61.which 改成that 62.去掉that
48、63. thousands改成thousand 64. careless改成carelessness 65. are改成isVII作文Dear Jack, Im glad to receive your letter and Id like to share with you my plan for high school. To begin with, I am supposed to have good learning ways and habits to make certain that I will learn well. Furthermore, I should get alo
49、ng well with others. I want to make some good friends with my classmates. I think only if I am sincere and kind to others, can I have good relationships with them. Finally, I will learn to develop good qualities like being determined, being optimistic and so on to challenge difficulties in life. Best wishes!YoursLi Hua