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1、天水市一中2008级 20092010学年第二学期期末考试题英 语命题、审校：陈万生说明：本试卷分为第I 卷（选择题）和第n 卷（非选择题）两部分。共 150分，考试时间120分钟。第 I 卷（选择题）第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节：单词辨音（共 5 小题；每小题1 分，满分5 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1.cushionA.clubB.drugC.futureD.push2.existA.exactB.exceptC.excellentD.explode3.plantA.planB.sand

2、wichC.branchD.rapid4.pillowA.allowB.showerC.ownD.drown5.stomachA.chainB.chemistry C.search D.bench第二节 语 法 和 词 汇 知 识（共 15小题；每小题1 分，满 分 15分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，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。6.Youll never work it out by that method;you are altogether.A.keeping track of B.off the track C.on the track of D.arou

3、nd the track7.,it fades next to the story of Armstrongs struggle against disease.A.Impressive though the record is B.As the record is impressiveC.Though impressive the record is D.Although impressive the record is8.Winning a gold medal in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing for a player representingCh

4、ina.A.are great honored B.is a great honorC.is noted for D.is great honor9.Dont be always absent-minded in class;you should what the teacher is teaching.A.center on B.concentrate on C.focus on D.rest on10.We are glad to greet you the Chinese people.A.with the name B.standing for C.in the name of D.f

5、or the purpose11.The earliest Asian cultural relic in Africa also dates from this period.A.finds B.is founded C.finding D.found12.The contacts between China and some European countries for several decades eachothers existence.A.led to the awareness of B.knew a great deal inC.is available in D.is equ

6、ipped with13.She was educated at Beijing University,she went on to have her advancedstudy abroad.A.from which B.after which C.from that D.after that14.After World War Two,technological in clothing and equipment had been made.A.advances B.progresses C.backwardness D.revolutionaries15.A locust two gra

7、ms but can eat its own weight food every day.A.weighs;with B.measures;of C.measures;or D.weighs;in16.the fact that he gained a great many achievements,he remained modest.A.In addition to B.Besides C.Despite D.Though17.The Chinese nation has many national heroes and revolutionary leaders.A.given birt

8、h to B.sung praise for C.given a reward to D.keep records of18.一Dont you believe me?一,Ill believe you say.A.No;whatever B.Yes;no matter whatC.No;no matter what D.Yes;whatever19.Being one of our best teachers,he is often by us.A.referred to B.devoted to C.stuck to D.reduced to20.Andrew is said a new

9、computer programme recently,but I dont know when she willfinish it.A.to design B.to be designingC.to have designed D.to have been designing第三节 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题1.5 分，满 分 30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2140各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Walking down a path through some woods in Georgia,I saw a water puddle（水坑）ahead o

10、nthe path.I changed my direction to 21 it on the part of the path that wasnt covered by waterand mud.22 I reached the puddle,I was suddenly attacked!But I was 23.After all,I wasbeing attacked by a butterfly!I took a step forward.My attacker 24 me again.He pushed and struck me 25 with hishead and bod

11、y,striking me over and over again with all his might.For a second time,I moved backa step 26 my attacker gave up his attack.Yet again,I tried moving 27,my attacker chargedme again.I was struck heavily in the chest over and over again.I wasnt sure what to do 28 towalk back a third time.This time,thou

12、gh,I stepped back several paces to 29 the situation.Myattacker moved back as well to land on the ground.Thats when I discovered 30 my attackerwas charging me only moments earlier.He had a mate and she was dying.She was 31 thepuddle where he landed.Sitting close beside her;he opened and closed his 32

13、 as if to fan her.I could only admirethe love and courage of that butterfly in his 33 for his mate.He had bravely attacked me for hismates 34,even though she was clearly dying and I was so large.He did so just to give herthose extra few precious moments of life,I 35 careless enough to step on her.No

14、w I knew whyand what he was fighting for.There was really only one choice 36 for me.I carefully 37 myway around the puddle to the other side of the path,though it was only inches wide and extremely38.He had truly earned those moments to be with her;undisturbed.Since then,Ive always tried to remember

15、 the 39 of that butterfly whenever I see hugeobstacles facing me.I use that butterflys courage as an inspiration to 40 myself that goodthings are worth fighting for.21.A.walk pastB.go aroundC.run downD.jump off22.A.BecauseB.OnceC.ThoughD.As23.A.injuredB.woundedC.unhurtD.harmed24.A.rushedB.caughtC.dr

16、aggedD.snatched25.A.by the armB.on the headC.in the faceD.in the chest26.A.butB.andC.asD.since27.A.backwardB.towardC.forwardD.downward28.A.other thanB.rather thanC.more thanD.further than29.A.look intoB.look overC.look onD.look after30.A.thatB.howC.whereD.why31.A.besidesB.beyondC.besideD.beneath32.A

17、.wingsB.mouthC.legsD.eyes33.A.searchB.concernC.praiseD.eagerness34.A.advantageB.profitC.interestD.sake35.A.should have been B.must have beenC.should beD.couldnt have been36.A.leftB.leavingC.remainedD.remaining37.A.tookB.lostC.madeD.fought38.A.smoothB.muddyC.cleanD.flat39.A.determinationB.enthusiasmC

18、.courageD.unselfishness40.A.remindB.blameC.informD.argue第二部分阅读理解（共2 5小题。第一节每小题2分，第二节每 小 题1分；满 分4 5分）第一节阅读下列短文，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。（A）For the second time in three years,Norways Robert Sorlie delivered a brave performance towin sled-dog racings toughest contest-the Iditarod.The 47-

19、year-old firefighter crossed the finishline in Nome,Alaska,at 8:39 a.m.local time Wednesday morning.*It feels good to be here,1 he declared,after passing the finish line.Tm ready for breakfast.Frosty temperatures,rough land,and exhaustion couldnt break the musher（赶狗拉雪撬的人），who completed the race in 9

20、 days,18 hours,39 minutes,and 31 seconds.Runner-up Ed Iten finished34 minutes later,and defending champ Mitch Seavey finished third.Sorlie took his first lead at the 365-mile mark,but fell into second place halfway through therace.With 500 miles to go,he regained the lead for good.Iditarod officials

21、 rewarded Sorlie with a generous prize of$72,066 and a new truck.But evenmore exciting for the winner was the historic nature of his ride.By winning this years race,Sorliejoins a best group of mushers,becoming only the sixth person to win the Iditarod more than once.After winning several major long-

22、distance races in Europe,Sorlie made his Iditarod first appearancein 2002,finishing in ninth place.A year later,he returned to take on the Alaskan wilderness onceagain,and won.Iditarod:A Quick HistorySince 1973,the worlds top competitors have gathered in Alaska to undertake the Iditarod1,150-mile tr

23、ail,which stretches from Anchorage to Nome.The race commemorates（纪念）a group of courageous mushers and dogs.In 1925,they traveledacross part of the Idit trail to deliver serum（血清）to save sick children in Nome.41.How many times has Robert Sorlie won the Iditarod?A.Once.B.Twice.C.Three times.D.Several

24、times.42.How long did it take Ed Iten to finish the race?A.9 days,19 hours,13 minutes,and 31 seconds.B.9 days,18 hours,5 minutes,and 31 seconds.C.9 days,18 hours,39 minutes,and 31 seconds.D.9 days,18 hours,13 minutes,and 31 seconds.43.This win was very important for Sorlie because he c oul d.A.get t

25、he generous prize of$72,066 and a new truckB.get a chance to race in EuropeC.join a best group of mushersD.save sick children in Nome44.How long has the Iditarod been held?A.Only 3 years.B.Over 100 years.C.About 80 years.D.Over 20 years.（B）The Internet has opened up a whole new on-line world for us

26、to meet,chat and go whereweve never been before.But just as in face-to-face communication,there are some basic rules of behavior that shouldbe followed when online.The basic rule is simple:treat others in the same way you would want tobe treated.Imagine how youd feel if you were in the other persons

27、 shoes.For anything youre about to send:ask yourself,Would I say this to the persons face?If theanswer is no,rewrite and reread.Repeat the process till you feel sure that youd feel comfortablesaying the words to the persons face.If someone in the chat room is rude to you,your instinct is to fire bac

28、k in the same manner.But try not to do so.You should either ignore the person,or use your chat software to block theirmessages.If it was caused by a disagreement with another member;try to fix the situation bypolitely discussing it.Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat r

29、oom.Everyone was new to the network once.Offer advice when asked by newcomers,as they maynot be sure what to do or how to communicate.When someone makes a mistake whether its astupid question or an unnecessarily long answer be kind about it.If its a small mistake,you may notneed to say anything.Even

30、 if you feel strongly about it,think twice before saying anything.Havinggood manners yourself doesnt give you license to correct everyone else.If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake,point it out politely.At the same time,if youfind you are wrong,be sure to correct yourself and apologize to

31、 those that you have offended.It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age,sex,and marital status.Unless you know the person very well,and you are both comfortable with sharing personalinformation,dont ask such questions.45.When you send short messages to a person,you mus t.A.

32、make sure that they mean no harm B.read them again and againC.say something good to hear D.repeat them later to the person*s face46.If you are hurt in the chat room by others,you shouldA.fight back in the same way B.take them seriouslyC.have none of them D.be angry at them47.If a newcomer who commun

33、icates on line makes any mistakes,you.A.should point them out sharplyB.shouldnt give any advice unless required by themC.should say something about themD.should take your responsibility to correct them48.This passage mainly tells us.A.some rules of Internet communication B.ways of sending messagesC.

34、rules of the chat room D.ways of making friends on the Internet(C)Everybody in this world is different from one another.But do you know that understandingdifferences can help you better manage your money?As we grow up,we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs.These are influencedby soc

35、iety,our family,the education we receive and so on.Once this value system is set up,its noteasy to change later in life.Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances.This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after ou

36、r money.According to our different values,experts put us in three categories.They are:the ant,thecricket and the snail.The ant 一 works firstJust like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter;thesepeople dont care about enjoying the moment.They work very hard and save

37、money they earn sothat they can enjoy life when they get old and retire.The ant loves to save but they could makemore out of their money if they were willing to invest in some funds and stocks with low risk.The cricket fun firstThe cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesnt think too much abou

38、t the future.Theyeven borrow money when they really want something.Many young people now belong to thisgroup.These people have little savings.When they get old,they might have problems.They shouldlearn to save and buy insurance.The snail lives under pressureThe snail refers to people who make life d

39、ifficult for themselves.They take big long-term loansfrom the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses.They are happy to take big loans eventhough they are not sure they can afford it.This can cause problems in the future.They should planmore carefully.49.Our beliefs and values are affected

40、 by the following e x c e p t.A.society B.the family C.the education D.money50.People with the character of the snail would like to.A.enjoy life at the moment without thinking much about the futureB.put work before everything elseC.live a luxury life at all costsD.take the risk of investing a large

41、sum of money51.Which of the following has the character that the author prefers?A.the ants B.the cricket C.the snail D.none of the above52.This passage mainly talks a b o u t.A.spending nature of people B.the relation between man and insectsC.the insects in nature D.the problems with dealing with mo

42、ney(D)Professor Martins report says that children who attend a number of different schools,because their parents have to move around the country,probably make slow progress in theirstudies.There are also signs,says Professor Martin,that an Unusually large number of such childrenare mentally affected

43、.The professor says,Its true,my personal feeling is that children should stay in one school.But our findings are based on research and not on any personal feelings.”Captain Thomas James,an Army lecturer for the past 20 years and himself a father of two,said,Ive never heard of such rubbish.Taking me

44、for example.no harm is done to the education ofmy children,who change schools regularly if they keep to the same system,as in our Armyschools.In my experienceand Ive known quite a few of themArmy children are as welladjusted as any others,if not more so.What the professor doesnt appear to appreciate

45、 is the factthat in such situation children will adapt much better than grown-ups.*When this reached Professor Martin,he said that at no time had his team suggested that allchildren were backward or mentally affected in some way,but simply that in their experience therewas a clear tendency.“Our find

46、ings show that while the very bright children can deal with regular changes withoutharming his or her general progress in studies,the majority of children suffer from constantlyhaving to enter a new learning situation”.53.Professors Martins report suggests t hat.A.it may not be good for children to

47、change schools too oftenB.parents should not move around the countryC.changing schools is the reason of children making slow progressD.more and more children are mentally affected54.According to the passage,Professor Martins personal f e e l i n g.A.is the opposite of what his report has shownB.is i

48、n a way supported by his researchC.has played a big part in his researchD.is based on the experience of his own children55.From the passage,we can conclude that Captain James c h i l d r e n.A.have been affected by changing schoolsB.go to ordinary state schools.C.can get used to the Army school educ

49、ationD.discuss their education regularly with their father56.About children and grown-ups,Captain James says that c h i l d r e n.A.are generally poorly-adjusted B.are usually less experiencedC.can adapt much more easily D.can deal with changes quickly(E)Started in 1636,Harvard University is the old

50、est of the many colleges and universities in theUnited States.Yale,Princeton,Columbia and Dartmouth were opened soon after Harvard.Theywere all started before the American Revolution made the 13 colonies into states.In the early years,these schools were much alike.Only young men attended colleges.Al