1、天水市一中2017级2018-2019学年度第二学期期末考试英语试题 满分：120分 考试时间：100分钟第二部分 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。AWant a wonderful travel in London? Dont miss the following! Cartoon Museum This highly entertaining London tourist attraction covers the history and development of British
2、 cartoons from the 18th century to the present day. You can find a detailed collection of all types of cartoons in this museum including caricatures (讽刺漫画) and rare examples of cartoon art: its a wonderful place to entertain kids of all ages as well as a serious collection for cartoons enthusiasts（爱
3、好者）. There are over nine hundred pieces on exhibit and the museum regularly holds events where both children and adults can participate. Booking for these events is recommended due to the popularity year round of this London Museum. Telephone: 020 7580 8155 Chislehurst Caves Chislehurst in London is
4、 home to chalk caves that were mined by hand for over 8,000 years. A tour of these caves is an exciting way to see how British people have influenced on their environment over thousands of years. Telephone: 020 8467 3264 The Old Operating Theatre Museum The Old Operating Theatre Museum is one London
5、 museum offering a fascinating insight into the medical profession of the past. This 300-year old herb garret (阁楼) is Britains only surviving operating theatre, with a wooden operating table and an observation stand, from which visitors can witness surgery performed. Telephone: 020 7188 2679 Curzon
6、Mayfair Cinema Museum Recently voted one of Londons best cinemas by Time Out readers, the Curzon Mayfair cinema is everything you would expect from this particular part of town: luxurious (奢华的) and tasteful. Showing mostly art-house and independent films, the Curzon Mayfair is unique in the world of
7、 London cinema for its role in screening these films for industry and press.Telephone: 033 3321 010421.What can we learn from the Cartoon Museum?A. It is designed only for kids.B. It is the oldest cartoon museum in Britain.C. Visitors can take part in the activities held in it.D. One neednt book the
8、 museum in advance to visit it.22.Which will you call if youd like to know medicine of the past?A. 020 7580 8155. B. 020 7188 2679.C. 033 3321 0104. D. 020 8467 3264.23.Which of the following may attract a nature lover?A. Chislehurst Caves. B. Cartoon Museum.C. Curzon Mayfair Cinema Museum. D. The O
9、ld Operating Theatre Museum.B Im sitting in my kitchen in London, trying to figure out a text message from my brother. He lives in our home country of Germany. We speak German to each other, a language thats rich in strange words, but Ive never heard this one before: fremdschmen. The experience gets
10、 me to consider: can we lose our mother language? Most immigrants (移民)know what its like to be not as good at their mother language as before. The process seems obvious: the longer you are away, the more your language suffers. But its not quite so straightforward. It turns out that how long youve be
11、en away doesnt always matter. Socializing with other native speakers abroad can worsen your own native skills. And emotional factors like trauma(精神创伤) can be the biggest factor of all.In children, the phenomenon of language attrition (语言磨蚀)is somewhat easier to explain since their brains are general
12、ly more flexible and adaptable. Until the age of about 12, a persons language skills are relatively easy to change. Studies on international adopters have found that even nine-year-olds can almost completely forget their first language when they are removed from their country of birth. But in adults
13、, the first language is unlikely to disappear entirely except in extreme circumstances. For example, Monika Schmid analyzed the German of elderly German-Jewish wartime refugees(难民) in the UK and the US. The main factor that influenced their language skills wasnt how long they had been abroad or how
14、old they were when they left. It was how much trauma they had experienced as victims. Those who left Germany in the early days of Nazi occupation, before the worst violence, tended to speak better German despite having been abroad the longest. Those who left later, tended to speak German with diffic
15、ulty or not at all. “It seemed very clearly a result of this trauma”, says Schmid. “Even though German was the language of childhood, home and family, it was also the language of painful memories”. The most traumatized refugees had held them back. As one of them said: “I feel that Germany betrayed m
16、e. America is my country, and English is my language.”24.What does the first paragraph serve as?A. A comment B. A background C. An explanation D. An introduction25. What do paragraph 4 and 5 mainly talk about?A. How two languages coexist B. The way to deal with adults trauma C. The reasons behind ad
17、ults language attrition.D. Whether trauma leads to adults language attrition.26.Why does trauma cause a persons mother language to disappear?A. Because he cant remember his mother language.B. Because his ability to communicate is affected.C. Because his country is far from him .D. Because he chooses
18、 to escape from bad experiences.27.What is the best title for the passage?A. Where does your native language come from? B. Will you lose your native language?C. How does trauma affect your first language? D. How far are you from your mother tongueCHomelessness is a big problem across the world. Many
19、 people and organizations are working to solve it. Mel Young from Scotland and Harald Schmied from Austria are two such people. In 2001, the two men attended an international conference about the problem of homelessness. Later, they began to wonder if football could help solve the problem. In 2003,
20、they decided to start the Homeless World Cup organization. It chooses and trains local homeless people for the yearly football competition. Today, about 500 people from almost 50 countries play in the Homeless World Cup. And the program is changing lives.Damien is from Ireland. For many years, he st
21、ruggled with drug（毒品）addiction. But in 2006, he played for Irelands Homeless World Cup team, and since then, he has been drug free!Many of the Homeless Word Cup players, like Damien, have struggled with drug addiction. However, some players are homeless because of poverty. Alex is one of them. He sa
22、ys, “I was born in Mathare, the biggest, worst slum (贫民窟) in Kenya. I could not find anything to eat. Also schooling was a problem. My life started when I started playing football.” Football gave Alex joy. It taught him to work hard and helped him believe that he could achieve something.Football can
23、 even help people who have experienced extreme tragedy. Najib, a young man from Afghanistan, has lived through much war. Many of his family members have died. But football has helped him survive. “It is only during the games that I do not think about my situation. Im not interested in anything other
24、 than football and its the only thing I desire，” Najib explains.Drugs, poverty and war are common causes of homelessness. Playing in a football competition may not directly treat drug addiction, solve poverty or end war，but it can give people emotional strength and help them learn important life ski
25、lls.28What do we know about the Homeless World Cup?A. It is held every year. B. It first took place in 2001.C. It is the idea of two troubled football lovers.D. It was introduced at an international conference.29After playing in the Homeless World Cup, Alex _.A. gave up taking drugs B. began to live
26、 a rich lifeC. got a good school education D. became confident about the future30What does the underlined word “desire” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Remember B. Watch C. Want D. Create31What would be the best title for this text?A. Football for everyone B. Last hope for the homelessC. End homeles
27、sness from now on D. Beat homelessness through football DResidents(居民) in the poorest areas in the U.S. face a life expectancy(平均寿命) up to decade shorter than those in the wealthiest areas, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health.Researchers from East Tennessee State
28、University wanted to better understand how socioeconomic status was associated with health outcomes. To find out, they divided the countrys 3,141 areas into 50 new “states” (with 2 percent of the areas in each) based on household income rather than on geography.The researchers broke down the data by
29、 county（郡，县） since they found state-level data may hide some “effect of socioeconomic differences on both the best-off and worst-off counties.” They then examined health data from the wealthiest and poorest “states” (top and bottom 2 percent) to see how residents differed on factors like smoking, cl
30、inical care and excessive(过多的) drinking. Researchers found that there was nearly a 10-year gap in the life expectancy of men with an average of 79.3 years in the wealthy counties compared to 69.8 years in the poorest. For women, the difference was slightly less：83 years in the wealthiest counties an
31、d 76 years in the poorest.The study authors were cautious that while they found a connection between socioeconomic status and health outcomes, they did not analyze cause and effect. But they suggest that the data shows how policy makers should not just focus on state-wide initiatives (主动性) but more
32、targeted efforts to help those most at risk. “With limited resources, methods of knowing the poorest areas exactly can be quite significant in the equal distribution (分配)of resources and programs to those communities that are in the greatest need, the study authors wrote.32. How did Researchers divi
33、de the areas?A. By social status B. By income C. By health D. By living places33.Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?A. The women difference is less than the man in life expectancy.B. The wealthiest “state” like hiding their wealth.C. Most health data is unbelievable. D. Most poo
34、rest “state” smoke and drink a lot.34.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The researchers think their study is perfect.B. People still dont know the cause of life expectancy.C. The government should learn something from the study.D. The American resources distribution is not fair at all.35.
35、What would be the best title for the passage?A. Ways to have a long life expectancy B. Great income differences in the USAC. The health problem in the USA D. Men in richest 10 years longer in poorest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。选项中有两项为多余选项。You may have grown up living with sist
36、ers and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. 36 However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.Be clear from the beginning.M
37、aybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up. 37 Its not fair to expect him or her to accept them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of p
38、roblems before they become problems. 38 This may seem simple, but its probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts. Dont you think hell mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line. Dont borrow, use, or ta
39、ke anything without getting permission first.Be open to change.You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school. 39 As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable dealing with things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being
40、flexible to your changing environment.Follow the Golden Rule. 40 No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.A. Respect your roommates things.B. You should correct your bad habits first.C. Let
41、 your roommate know about your preferences.D. Having a roommate surely has its challenges.E. Treat your roommate like youd like to be treated.F. Living with a roommate is really a wonderful thing.G. And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well.第二部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 (共20小题；每小题1.5
42、分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Many children dream of becoming managers when they grow up, but very few start as early as JoseAdolfo Quisocala Condori, a Peruvian(秘鲁) boy who started a childrens savings bank when he was only 7 years old. Today, his bank has been 41 to serve ove
43、r 2,000 clients(客户) .Six years ago, he 42 that many of his friends were spending their money on sweets and toys, 43 saving it for more meaningful purchases. Despite his young age, he 44 that saving money and accessing the 45 system were two ways that adults solved many of their money problems, so he
44、 decided to make them 46 to kids as well. He then started 47 ways that children could make money without the help of their parents, and recycling seemed like the 48 answer. But when he came up with his idea for a childrens bank to his teachers, he was told that a 7-year-old couldnt deal with such a(
45、n) 49 . But, finally, he 50 them all wrong. “At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy ” Jose recalls. “Luckily, I had the 51 of the school headmaster, with whose help he 52 a bank where children could become clients by turning in at least 5 kilograms of 53 waste and were required to save at
46、 least one other kilogram of waste every month. They would then set a savings 54 , and could only get money from their 55 when they reached it.Between 2012 and 2013,his bank 56 one ton of waste and served 200 children at the school. It was a real 57 , drawing a lot of attention, and he 58 co-worked
47、with a large bank to make this kind of 59 accessible to more children. For his achievements,he has received several honorary awards for helping kids with their 60 of money.41.A. expandedB. founded C. predicted D. recommended42.A. admittedB. noticedC. doubtedD. supposed43.A. as for B. due to C. inste
48、ad of D. in case of 44.A. suspected B. insistedC. decided D. understood45.A. social B. educational C. emotional D. financial46.A. available B. attractive C. amazingD. important 47.A. putting upB. thinking ofC. turning downD. calling for48.A. practicalB. merciful C. fluentD. curious49.A. attitudeB. h
49、onorC. storyD. project50.A. felt B. demanded C. imagined D. proved51.A. attackB. injuryC. supportD. refusal52.A. set up B. called up C. brought up D. took up53.A. recyclable B. useless C. precious D. harmful 54.A. trade B. goal C. course D. limit55.A. schoolB. parentsC. accountsD. materials56.A. sel
50、ectedB. removedC. exploredD. collected57.A. matterB. hit C. burstD. campaign58.A. again B. just C. evenD. still59.A. wastesB. plans C. servicesD. rules60.A. appointmentB. management C. argumentD. judgment第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。As fewer people choose to make sugar pai
51、ntings, the traditional Chinese folk craft might have become a 61 (distance) memory in some ways. However, a 38-year-old craftsman, Li Jian zhong, is devoted to 62 (keep) the art of sugar painting alive.Li worked as a miner for more than ten years. After 63 mine closed down, Li turned 64 housing dec
52、oration until he 65 (force) to give that up due to a finger injury. Earlier this year, he discovered sugar painting, something he really had an interest in.Since there was no sugar painting craftsman in his village, he studied by 66 (he) through large quantities of videos and information on the Inte
53、rnet. Li loved painting when he was young, and he found it easy to learn the skill in sugar painting. He soon mastered the skill and could make a 67 (vary) of sugar paintings, thus encouraging some of young people 68 (follow ) the example of him. Craftsman 69 (normal) paint animals and flowers on a
54、stone board with the syrup(糖浆). When the sugar cools down, 70 appears is a piece of sugar art. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及
55、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。Good afternoon, boys and girls! Welcome to the school hall. A robot competition organizing by our school is about to begin with. Ten participants would take part on behalf of your class. The competition includes two parts. In the first part, participants are expect
56、ed to answer a certain number of question about robots. In the second part, they are supposed to finish some operations following that we request. Now the judges are arriving but all of the participants are in position. It has been a long time when we held such an activity last time. Lets wait patie
57、nt for their wonderful performances. I believe well surely have unforgettable afternoon here. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校英文报正在举行“建国70周年：看生活方式变迁”主题征文活动。请你根据以下要点提示投稿:1.生活方式的变化（至少写两点变化）；2.变化给人们带来的好处；3.你的感受。注意：词数100左右 (开头已为你写好，不计入文章总词数) ;可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。With the advance of modern technology, new inventions
58、 and developments are rising in our daily life, 参考答案一阅读理解（每小题2分，满分40分）21-23 CBA 24-27 DCDB 28-31 ADCD 32-35BACD 36-40DCAG E二完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）41-45ABCDD 46-50ABADD 51-55CAABC 56-60DBCCB三语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. distant 62.keeping 63.the 64.to 65.was forced 66. himself 67.variety 68.to fol
59、low 69.normally 70.what四 .写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1.organizing改为organized 2.去掉 begin with中的with 3.将would take part中的would改为 will 4. 将 your class 中的your改为their5.将question改为questions 6. 将that we request中的that改为what7. 将It has been a long time when 中的when改为since 8. 将but改为 and 9.将patient改
60、为 patiently 10. 在unforgettable前加an第二节 书面表达（满分25分）With the advance of modern technology, new inventions and developments are rising in our daily life, which are making great changes to our lifestyle.Compared with the past, Life is made easier in the following aspects. First, it is more convenient for
61、 people to travel as a result of such new means of transportation as shared bicycles, high speed trains. Second, people are better-informed about what is happening around the world with the help of new vehicles of communication. Third, with a smart phone in hand, people can pay for goods and services whenever and wherever they like, sparing themselves the trouble of bringing cash.Personally, it is the hard work of Chinese people that is bringing such achievements, which, in turn, are making our life easier and happier.