1、贵阳六中 清华中学 遵义四中 凯里一中 都匀一中 都匀二中 安顺一中 本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分,满分120分,考试用时100分钟。注意事项: 1. 答卷前,考生务必在答题卡上相应的位置准确填写自己的姓名、准考证号,并将条形码粘贴在指定位置。 2选择题选出答案后,用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号按要求涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。非选择题用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。第卷第一部分 阅读理解 (共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)第1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
2、。(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)AHaving experienced a shocking electrical accident, which caused him to become both blind and deaf, James Francos world became completely dark and quiet for almost ten years. The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few times to put an end to his l
3、ife. His family, especially his wife, did their best to tend and comfort him and finally he regained the will to live.One hot summer afternoon, he was taking a walk with a stick near his house when a thunderstorm started all at once. He stood under a large tree to avoid getting wet, but he was struc
4、k by the lightning. Witnesses thought he was dead but he woke up 20 minutes later, lying face down in muddy water. He was trembling badly, but when he opened his eyes, he could hardly believe what he saw: a tree and a muddy road. When Mrs. Franco came running up to him, shouting to their neighbors t
5、o call for help, he could see her and hear her voice for the first time in nearly ten years. The news of James regaining his sight and hearing quickly spread and many doctors came to examine him. Most of them said that he regained his sight and hearing from the shock he got from the lightning. Howev
6、er, none of them could give a compellent answer as to why this should happen. The only reasonable explanation given by one doctor was that, since James lost his sight and hearing as a result of a sudden shock, perhaps, the only way for him to regain them was by another sudden shock. 1. The reason wh
7、y James attempted to kill himself was that _.A. a terrible electrical accident happened to him B. he had to live in a dark and silent worldC. he was struck by the lightning once more D. nobody in the world cared about him2. What was James doing when he was struck by the lightning?A. Sheltering from
8、the rain under a tree B. Putting an end to his lifeC. Taking a walk with a stick D. Lying on the ground3. What does the underlined word “compellent” in paragraph 3 mean? A. wrong B. convincing C. unexplained D. true4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A Terrible Electrical
9、 Accident B. James Franco and His WifeC. An Unforgettable Experience D. What a Sudden Shock B The largest land animal remaining on the earth, the African elephant, is of much importance to African ecosystem. Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environme
10、nt. As a giant plant-eater, it significantly shapes the forest-and-savanna (大草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore deciding the conditions of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat. It is the elephants great desire for food that makes it both a disturber of the envi
11、ronment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, as well as pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in not only deep tropical forests but also the woodlands
12、that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth, which attract a variety of other plant-eaters. Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants
13、on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants create open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large-hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small-sized plant-eaters to obtain their food as well. Sci
14、entists are worried now that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant dies out, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. 5. It can be inferred from the passage that
15、the African elephant . A. is now the largest animal on the earth B. determines life and death of millions of other animals in its habitat C. has far-reaching impact on its habitat as a giant animal-eater D. makes great contributions to its environment like other animals6. The African elephant influe
16、nces the ecosystem in the following ways except that . A. it creates open areas in deep tropical forests as well as woodlands B. it pulls off the branches and leaves, shutting out the sunshine C. its eating habit can be made use of by large-hoofed and small-sized animals D. it encourages some kinds
17、of plants growing in an indirect way7. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. Numerous grown plants are the favorites of plant-eaters. B. The extinction of the African elephant has nothing to do with the ecosystem. C. Quantities of plants are consumed by African elep
18、hants, including branches and underbushes. D. The forest floor in rain forests is scarcely dotted with new shoots. 8. The passage is developed mainly by . A. presenting the changes in time order B. making comparisons and giving examples C. classifying similarities and differences D. showing the effe
19、ct and then explaining the reasons CTea production in Sri Lanka has thrived for decades. The tea gardens in Hatton, Sri Lanka are actually large tea estates. The best tea usually comes from plants grown on high grounds, the cool hilltops with rows and rows of tea plants. The plants are about one met
20、er apart. The plant is often pruned so that it remains only 60 to 90 centimeters high. Pruning is important because it encourages the growth of tender shoots, or young leaves. It is from these shoots that the best tea is got. Practically all the tea pickers are women. The estates prefer to employ wo
21、men pickers because they are more careful. Their thin fingers can easily remove the twin leaves and new shoots from the plant, which are the parts used for processing tea. The pickers carry large baskets into which they throw their pickings. A skilled worker can harvest between 9 to 14 kilograms of
22、tea leaves a day. Usually new shoots can be picked from the plants about every ten or fifteen days.Processing tea shoots into our familiar dry tea leaves requires great care and skill. There are various methods of processing depending on the type of tea required. For black tea, the young green leave
23、s are first spread out shelves to dry. This process removes much of its water and the leaves become soft. After this, the leaves are passed through heavy rollers. This operation will press the leaves for juices which give the tea both its color and taste. Then the leaves are spread out on floors and
24、 left to ferment(发酵)under wet conditions. Fermentation develops the rich taste of black tea. The fermented leaves are then dried with a hot-air blower until they become rolled-up black leaves. The final step is to sort and grade them before the black tea is ready for sale to countries all over the w
25、orld.9. The underlined word “pruning” means “ ”.A. reasonable use of chemicals B. frequent watering C. regular cutting of the plants D. loosening the soil10. How many processing steps are mentioned in the last paragraph?A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six11. What does the author imply in the passage? A.
26、 Fermentation is a must to enrich the flavour of black tea. B. Tea production has long been prosperous in Sri Lanka.C. Women pickers are welcomed because they can easily find the twin leaves. D. Tea pickings can be done biweekly.D Lily, a student of Cambridge University, has bought a bicycle and is
27、worried about safety. Her friend, Cathryn, found this article and sent it to her.How to make your bicycle safe? A number of crimes are against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this from happening by following a few careful steps.Basic S
28、ecurity Never leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and carry them with you, for example lights and saddles (车座).Locks There are various types of locks. Buy one that has been tested against attack
29、. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop owner.Marking Security marking your bike can act as an obstruction to thieves, which can also help the police find your bicycle. Your postcode and your house or flat number should be included and clearly recorded. This will provide a simple way to identify
30、 your bicycle.Registration There are many companies that will security mark your bicycle. They will then store your registration number and personal details in their computer database. If your bicycle is found, it will be easy to contact you.Attention Keep a record of the bicycle by yourself: its pr
31、oduction, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.12. Which part of the article gives the information on how to lock your bicycle when you leave? A. Basic Security B. Locks C. Marking D. Registration 13. Which one is wrong about
32、 the security marking of a bicycle? A. It can ensure that the thieves wont steal the bike. B. Some companies can assist you in doing this. C. It can help the police to find and identify the lost bike. D. A security marking database makes it easy to get in touch with the owner. 14. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle _.
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