天水一中2017级2017-2018学年度寒假作业考试
英语试题
（满分：100分 时间：90分钟）
一、选择题（共55分）
第一部分 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Here are some of the movies that inspire you to travel.
The Lord of the Rings
The story is about Frodo, his friends and their adventurous journey through Middle Earth. Filmed in about 150 locations all over New Zealand, this traveling movie shows its beauty. From the rolling hills of Matamata to the volcanic retrion of Mt Ruapehu, this is the best movie to see New Zealand . Also, this travel movie might have the only distinction of being inspired by ravel too. The director of the movie Peter Jackson first read the novel on a train going from Wellington to Auckland when he was just seventeen.
Indiana Jones. The Complete Adventure Collection
Indiana Jones and travel are inseparable. Everyone remembers the red line on the world map that shows up on screen when he flies. The Egypt scenes in Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed in Tunisia. Temple of doom was filmed mostly in Sri Lanka and Macau. The Last Crusade was filmed in Italy , Spain and Jordan including an excellent view of Petra. Unlike the other, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was filmed almost entirely in the United States. However, their shots of Iguazu Falls are amazing.
Romancing the Stone and jewel of the Nile
This movie series focuses on a romance writer Joan and her adventures with a soldier of fortune named Jack. In Romancing the stone Joan goes to Colombia to save her sister who was kidnapped (绑架). In the sequel Joan goes to the fictional kingdom of Kadir set somewhere in the Middle East. Romancing the stone's scenes were shot mostly in Mexico. For Jewel of the Nile, the scenes were mostly shot in France and Morocco.
The Telented Mr Ripley
Tom Ripley is a working class young man. Through a case of mistaken identity, he is asked to go to Italy to convince a wealthy businessman's son to come home. This travel movie starts in New York and heads to the fictional resort of Mongibello.The last section of the movie is filmed mostly in Rome and Naples. The locations are beautiful. They also did a good job of showing Italy as it looked in the 1960s.
1. If someone is interested in seeing views in Sri Lanka, he / she would most probably watch the film________.
A. Temple of Doom B. The last Crusade
C. Raiders of the lost Ark D. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2. From paragaph 2 we can know that the story of The Lord of the Rings ______.
A. is the best movie made in Newland
B. was shot from Wellington to Auckland
C. encouraged a 17-year-old boy to travel in New Zealand.
D. caught the director's attention while he was travelling
3. The movie The Talented Mr. Ripley tells us a story of a man who_______.
A. owns a large amount of fortune
B. contributes to helping a man out of trouble
C. goes sightseeing in Rome and Naples
D. becomes wealthy by always working hard
B
Some of the most painful moments I spend as a vet (兽医 ) are those spent with my customers assisting my animal patients from this world to the next. Making this final decision is not easy, and I have often felt powerless to comfort the sorrowful owners.
That was before I met Shane.
I had been called to examine a ten-year-old dog named Belker who had developed a serious health problem. The dog's owner—Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane—were hoping for a miracle (奇迹). But I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia (安乐死) for the old dog in their home. As we made the arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the euthanasia. They felt Shane could leam something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him.Shane seemed so calm, patting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
A few minutes later, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's death without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a little while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up: "I know why."
Shocked, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next astonished me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, "Everybody is born so they can learn how to live a good life: like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
4. Shane's parents wanted Shane to witness the euthanasia mainly because ____.
A. they hoped he could gain something from it
B. they knew he hated to part with Belker
C. they wanted him to remember Belker forever
D. they intended him to learn to carry out euthanasia
5. What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. Belker got sick mainly because of lack of care.
B. There was no hope for Belker to recover but to suffer.
C. Shane didn't feel sad about Belker's death.
D. Belker didn't want to live any longer because of the pain.
6. We can infer from the underlined sentence that____.
A. words failed the vet when he tried to comfort Belker's family
B. the vet was familiar with the feelings of Belker's family
C. the vet would rather not perform the euthanasia
D. the vet's throat was uncomfortable with Belker's family around
7. What would the author say about Shane?
A. He knew little about animal lives.
B. He felt unexpected about Belker's death.
C. He had a unique opinion about life.
D. He was an outgoing and warm-hearted boy.
C
Children spend more time messaging each other on phones and websites than talking in Person ,a survey has revealed. Text messages and social networking sites have become the common mode of youngsters aged 8 to 14.
A survey of modem childhood found that many youngsters are conscious that they are spending too much time on their computers and enjoy themselves the most 'when playing outside. But the lure of electronic products proves too strong for a quarter, while a fifth say their parents don't like them playing outside because they are worried about strangers and injuries.
The "iGeneration report" suggested that youngsters are increasingly health-conscious and skeptical(特怀疑态度的) of commercialization, including gender-based labelling on toys and pop videos released by singers. More than half of those questioned care about eating healthily and one in 10 lectures their own parents about the food they are eating or buying. 42 percent of those questioned own a smart phone , with 36 percent admitting spending more time communicating with friends via instant messaging, such as texts or networking websites, than talking in person. Only one child in 100 said that being happy, having a loving family and being clever were taken as the most crucial(决定性的) elements in their lives.
Cary Cooper, the professor of organizational psychology and health at Lancaster University , said social media were contributing to youngsters becoming more independent. They had a sense of individuality due to exposure to a range of media.
The survey follows major state backed research which found that youngsters are turning their back on drink, drugs and smoking. It found a dramatic drop in the number of secondary school students trying and regularly using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Some analysts said that thanks to the rise of social media, millions of teenagers are spending their time at home in their rooms rather than out on the streets.
8.Why can't 25 percent of the children get away from electronic products?
A. They are not allowed to hang out long.
B. They are protected from strangers and injuries.
C. They enjoy themselves most when playing outside.
D. They can't resist the temptation of the products.
9. The survey of modem childhood found that many youngsters _____.
A. are fans of the pop videos released by singers
B. message each other more rather than chat in person
C. are doubtful about possessing the latest smart phones
D. pay no attention to their lifestyle nowadays .
10. The attitude of Cary Cooper towards social media is______.
A. objective B. negative C. supportive D. unclear
11. The last paragraph is written to show_______.
A. the benefits of social media
B. the drop of taking drugs in youngsters
C. the exposure to a range of media
D. youngsters are becoming more conscious
D
One day a lawyer’s wife fell ill, and he went to get a doctor. The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her, but before he went into the house, he made a short stop．He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills, even if they were due(正当的)．He therefore said to the man. “But if I save your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.”
“Sir,”replied the lawyer．“Here I have＄500,whether you cure my wife or you kill her．I'll give you all this.”
The doctor was reassured and went into the house．When he reached the woman's bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little. She was seriously ill, and though he prescribed(开药方) her medicine, she soon died.
He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money which he had promised. “Did you kill my wife?”asked the lawyer. “Of course I didn't,” said the doctor. “Well! Did you cure my wife?” asked the man. “I'm afraid that was impossible,” replied the doctor. “Well, then since you neither killed my wife nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you. ”
12. Before entering the lawyer’s house the doctor stopped for a while, because_____ ．
A. the doctor wanted to ask something about his wife’s illness
B. the doctor thought it impossible to save the woman
C. the doctor was afraid that the lawyer would refuse to pay him
D. the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills
13. Because the lawyer’s wife was seriously ill, the doctor_______.
A. couldn’t do much and didn't save her life
B. tried his best and saved her at last
C. had to do everything he could for her
D. had to spend a lot of time to cure her
14. The word “reassured” in the passage means ________．
A. he was told again and again
B. he was paid some money first
C. he was quite sure that he would be paid
D. he was quite sure that he could cure the woman
15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Lawyer and His Wife
B. The Lawyer's Trick
C. A Good Doctor and a Poor Lawyer
D. A Serious Illness
第二部分 七选五（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5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。
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and improves health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. 16 But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
Associate with others.
The first step in making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
Start a conversation
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 17 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
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Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
Let it grow
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 19 The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
Enjoy your friendship
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 20 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A. Be cheerful.
B. Do things together.
C. Do not wait to be spoken to.
D. Try not to find faults（缺点）with your friends.
E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
第三部分 完形填空（共20小题，每小题 1分，满分 20 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
You've been away from us for one year; you told us a lie which I came to know not long ago.
On this special day for teachers across the country, I can 21 keep myself from telling your white lie to those who would lend me an ear.
Do you still remember the happy 22 about six years ago? We fixed our eyes upon you at your 23 .You, a beautiful young lady, 24 us that you would live in our village.
Soon after, we began to find you were part of your students and their simple honest parents. The villagers found their children 25 more time on their books 26 after doing their homework and housework. Yet they still 27 that one day you might leave. You 28 a smile all the time, which reduced to some degree their 29 of your leaving. You went all out in the 30 of your students, helping them not only in their studies but also in their tuition(学费).You often emphasized to us the 31 of one's life, so that must have been what you were 32 in those five years!
One cold morning when class began, you entered the room 33 you had been crying 34 . In your class, we 35 but looked away from your eyes. You 36 for some time as if you were 37 to find this right word…you said you would go away and would never be
back to teach because your boyfriend wanted you more…
On the following morning, we 38 you the very best and the villagers gave you their 39 The train took you away and your broken 40 .The other day I happened to hear my parents chatting that you had lung cancer and left the world soon after you waved goodbye.
21. A. forever B. seldom C. hardly D. soon
22. A. scene B. condition C. sign D. sight
23. A. report B. arrival C. explanation D. speech
24. A. promised B. answered C. permitted D. agreed
25. A. shared B. spent C. paid D. devoted
26. A. even B. ever C. soon D. still
27. A. considered B. feared C. supposed D. doubted
28. A. wore B. pretended C. gained D. presented
29. A. pule B. trouble C. question D. fear
30. A. teaching B. middle C. course D. field
31. A. way B. wealth C. value D. cost
32. A. after B. for C. with D. against
33. A. as if B. because C. even though D. before
34. A. happily B. bitterly C. anxiously D. angrily
35. A .listened B .talked C. discussed D. studied
36. A. explained B. stopped C. talked D. spoke
37. A. thinking B. worrying C. crying D. trying
38. A. hoped B expected C. wished D. brought
39. A. thanks B. satisfactions C. expressions D. rewards
40. A. boy B. class C. heart D. memory
二、语法填空（共10小题，每小题 1分，满分10 分）
阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Gandhi, an Indian national hero, was honored 41 the father of the Indian nation. He has been respected and beloved by the Indians.
He was born in India in 1869. Following the local custom, he got 42 (marry) at the age of 13. In 1888 he sailed to England, 43 he studied law for three years and became a lawyer. On his return to India, he was sent to South Africa to work on a law case.
In South Africa he was 44 (surprise) to find that the problem of racial discrimination (种族歧视) was serious. There he formed an organization and started a magazine to fight 45 equal rights.
Gandhi returned to India in 1915, 46 India was controlled by the British. He led the Indians to fight for an end to the British rule and 47 (depend) for his country. In the political movement many Indians including Gandhi were put in prison. 48 the struggles never stopped. The British government had to give 49 and India won its independence in 1947. 50 (fortunate) Gandhi was shot by an Indian who opposed his views and died on January 30th, 1948.
三、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处错误，每句中最多有两处。只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。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；
Dear Sir，
I am now a college student in Wuhan University. I'm quite interesting in the position offering by your website for part time English reporters. I think I'm fit the job. As a student, I've read a lot and have many knowledge in different field. I'm fond of English and do well in both speaking and writing. Besides, I'm easily to get along with and I enjoy working together with another. Above all, I once work as a reporter for my college broadcast station. So I'm sure I can do the job well if I will get the chance to work for a website. I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully，
Li Hong
四、书面表达（共15分）
假如你是某科技公司的营销员李华，在公司即将举行的新品发布会上，将由你为参会者介绍新研制的一种家用机器人。请根据以下内容要点用英语写一篇发言稿。
1．研发背景：随着经济的发展，许多人没有时间照顾家里的老人，该机器人可以很好地解决这一严重的社会问题；
2．功能：(1)可以定时做饭，做饭时间还可根据需要调整；(2)可以陪老人聊天、下棋和锻炼身体；(3)可以应对紧急情况。
【注意】 1.开头已经为你写好，不计入总词数；
2．词数100左右。
参考词汇：调整adjust 个人的individual 陪同accompany
Ladies and gentlemen，
Thank you for attending our company's news conference.Today I will introduce a new type of household robot to you.
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参考答案
一． 阅读理解
A篇 1-3 ADB B篇 4-7 ABAC C篇 8-11 DBCA D篇 12-15 CACB
七选五 16-20ECBGD
二．完形填空
21-25 CABAB 26-30 ABADA 31-35 CAABA 36-40 BDCAC
三．语法填空
41. as 42. married 43. where 44. surprised 45. for
46. when 47. independence48. Hoever 49.in 50. Unfortunately
三．短文改错
Dear Sir，
I am now a college student in Wuhan University. I'm quite in the position by your website for parttime English reporters. I think I'm fit the job. As a student, I've read a lot and have knowledge in different . I'm fond of English and do well in both speaking and writing. Besides, I'm to get along with and I enjoy working together with . Above all, I once as a reporter for my college broadcast station. So I'm sure I can do the job well if I get the chance to work for website. I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully，
Li Hong
四．书面表达：20分
【参考范文】
Ladies and gentlemen，
Thank you for attending our company’s news conference. Today I will introduce a new type of household robot to you.
As you know, with the development of economy，people don't have enough time to attend to the old people in their family, which has become a serious social problem.To solve this problem, our company puts out the household robot, which is designed to take care of old people. It has many functions. Firstly, it can cook meals at a fixed time which can be adjusted according to individual needs.Secondly, it can also accompany old people in chatting，playing chess, and doing exercises. Moreover, it can deal with emergencies. For example, if an old man falls ill suddenly, the robot will call doctors for help.
It would be a great help for you if you own such a robot.
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