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Floods and bad farming in this area had ruined(毁坏)land that had once been rich. As a result, most of the people living around the Tennessee River were very poor. The government built big dams across the river and stored the water for use during the dry season when there was no rain. The government workers also helped farmers to fertilize their soil and to learn new farming methods which could stop erosion. At the beginning, the farmers were not interested. But soon, good healthy crops began to appear on the land where new methods where used. Ten years after the extremely prosperous, the great success of this experiment had led similar projects in the other parts of the world. 66.The word “erosion” in the first paragraph means . A.the clearing of trees B.excessive(极度)use of the land C.the destruction of crops D.gradual loss of topsoil 67.The passage tells us that erosion is a problem which . A.first began in the United States in 1933 B.occurs mainly in river areas C.affects many parts of the world D.is becoming more and more serious 68.In the second paragraph, “to sink into poverty” means . A.to lose topsoil in erosion B.to become weaker and weaker until nothing grows well C.to become very poor D.to turn into a desert 69.The main purpose of this passage is to tell people . A.how erosion occurs B.the importance of using new farming methods C.something can be done to prevent erosion D.the serious outcomes(后果)of erosion 70.What made the land in the area of the Tennessee River poor? A.Clearing of trees B.Floods C.Bad farming D.B and C D Have you felt annoyed when a cellphone rings during the class? Something must be done to stop this. Now in New York City, USA, a rule is carried out in schools. Students can’t even bring cellphones to schoo1.Is it a good thing or not? Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool(工具)in holding New York city’s families together. “I worry about it,” said Elizabeth Lorris Ritter, a mother of a middle school kid, “It’s necessary in our everyday life. We have a washing machine. We have running water, and we have cellphones.” Many American parents think cellphones connect them to their children on buses, getting out from subways, walking through unknown places. “I have her call me when she gets out of school,” said Lindsay Walt, a schoolgirl’s mother. “No one in New York is going to let their child go to school without a cellphone.” What about the cellphone owners, the students? Most of the students said cellphones were essential and the cellphone was like all extra(额外的)hand or foot for them. “I feel so empty,” said May Chom, 14.There is also no way to listen to music on the way to school without my phone. It will be a really, really boring trip.” 71.You will get when you hear a cellphone ring in class. A.sad B.upset C.excited D.happy 72.Students often use a cellphone according to the passage. A.to enjoy listening to music B.to make phone calls to their teachers C. to work as running water D.to work as a washing machine 73.Which of the following statements is TRUE ? A.Many American parents don’t think cellphones are necessary for the students. B.Cellphones only bring troubles to the school life. C.Cellphones connect children with their families when they are outside. D.Cellphones can help students learn better. 74.What does the underlined word “essential”mean in Chinese? A.时髦的 B.必要的 C.多余的 D.昂贵的 75.This article is about the in carrying out the rule----not to use a cellphone in school. A.happiness B.interest C.problem D.expense(费用) 第二卷(共40分) Ⅴ. 阅读填空：(共5小题，每题1分，共5分) When some plates of the earth move suddenly, an earthquake happens. 76 Earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. They often happen near the mountains. During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crack (断裂) open. 77 and sometimes the whole villages or cities are destroyed. 78 Scientists have studied earthquakes and make maps that show the “earthquake belts”. 79 In these areas we should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes. 80 They can also tell people what to do and how to do it. A.Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? B.Houses fall; people are killed and hurt. C.People and animals run in all directions in panic. D.In the future, scientists will be able to predict exactly when and where an earthquake will happen. E.Many earthquakes begin under the sea. F.In areas in the belts, it’s possible for earthquakes to happen. G.There are many earthquakes every year in Japan. Ⅵ. 单句改错(共10小题，每题一分，共10分) 81.At last, the river delta enters into the South China Sea. 82.All who speak well of you is not your real friends. 83.This is the very room which I slept in that evening. 84.The teacher is concerning about his students’ health. 85.We’re going to do some shopping. Will you join in us? 86.It was felt in Beijing, which is more than two hundreds kilometers away. 87.A number of people who were killed or injured reached more than 400,000. 88.Even in some parts of the USA, two people from neighboring towns speak a little different. 89.How are you getting along well with them? 90.Ever since middle school, my sister Wang Wei and I dreamed about taking a great bike trip. Ⅶ.单词拼写(共10小题，每题一分，共10分) 91. (砖) are still a main kind of building material now . 92.When water is heated to 100℃, (水蒸汽) comes from it. 93.He is so stubborn that no one can (说服) him to do anything. 94.He isn’t interested in life (保险). 95.This area is famous for its ancient (寺庙). 96.The president was (镇静的) throughout the global crisis. 97.The place we live in is hot, (尤其) in summer. 98.She shows a very positive (态度) to her work. 99.I found this to be a (可信赖的) brand if washing machine. 100.We (坚持) that you accept these gifts. VIII. 书面表达：(15分) 假如你是某高中学生李光，进入高中后，你觉得学英语的方式 和初中有很大不同，你给自己的英语王老师写了一封信，讲述自己的英语学习情况。要包括以下内容： 1.开始学习高中英语时，觉得英语比初中英语难很多，几乎丧失信心。 2.后来认识到英语的重要性。 3.每天努力学习英语。 4.向老师和同学请教更好的英语学习方法。 5.现在英语取得了很大进步，对英语越来越感兴趣。 提示： 初中 junior high school 高中 senior high school 参考答案 1：BCABA CABAC ACBAC CABCB 21: ADCAC CACCB CABBA 36: CBDDA DCAAA BCBAD BAADD 56: CDABC CBCBB DCCCD BACBC 76: EBAFD 81.去掉into 82.is---are 83.which---that 84.concerning---concerned 85.去掉in 86.hundreds—hundred 87.A—The 88.different—differently 89.去掉well 90.I have 91.Bricks 92.steam 93.persuade 94.insurance 95.temples 96.calm 97.especially 98.attitude 99.reliable 100.insisted(insist) Dear Mr. Li, I’m glad to tell your that I have made great progress in my English study since I became a senior high school student. When I started senior English in the beginning, I found it much more difficult than what we learned in junior school and O almost lose heart. Later, O realized the importance of English, so I got up early every morning, recited English words, listened to English tapes and did a lot of exercises. I also asked my teachers and classmates for better ways of learning English. Now, I’m improving my English greatly. And I’m getting more and more interested in learning it. Thank you so much for your great help in your class. Wish you all the best. Yours, Li guang (责任编辑：admin) |