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1、深入理解课文，了解孙中山，了解“布衣”与总统的关系，了解布衣总统的来历及其布衣特色的体现，体会甘于淡泊精神对当代青年的教育意义。甘肃省天水市2017-2018学年高二英语上学期第二阶段（期中）试题A卷本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分100分。考试时间为90分钟。第I卷（满分50分）第一部分 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）第一节 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。AHere are some of the most influential print journalists in history.John Pete
2、r ZengerThis man published the New York Weekly Journal in the 1700s. He wrote honestly about the British government, and in 1735 he was arrested (逮捕). He was found not guilty, since what he wrote was based on truth. His case helped influence the American Revolution.Benjamin FranklinWe know that Benj
3、amin Franklin had a lot of interests. But many people dont realize that the inventor and founding father was also a journalist. His The Pennsylvania Gazette began in the 1730s, and Franklin used it to help get his ideas out and influence the public leading up to the American Revolution.William Rando
4、lph HearstHearst was well known as one of the biggest publishers and journalists of his time. He started with The San Francisco Examiner, and went from there. Hearst was one of the starters of “yellow journalism”, which started a new field of journalism that used eye-catching headlines to draw the a
5、ttention of readers.Helen ThomasThis woman is the first lady of print journalism. Helen Thomas has been a White House reporter since 1961. She is known for her bold (大胆的) questions, and for her ability to get to the heart of the matter. Thomas gained new influence and fame when George W. Bush was Pr
6、esident for her sharp questions and comments.1. Why was John Peter Zenger not guilty?A. He didnt lie at all.B. The police got the wrong guy.C. He took part in the American Revolution.D. His achievements were greater than his faults.2. Which role of Franklin may surprise you most?A. A father. B. A le
7、ader. C. An inventor. D. A journalist.3. Whats the biggest feature of “yellow journalism”?A. It was created by Hearst. B. Its newspapers were in yellow.C. It used little tricks to attract readers.D. It came from The San Francisco Examiner.4. Who has the most contact with the White House?A. John Pete
8、r Zenger. B. Helen Thomas.C. Benjamin Franklin. D. William Randolph Hearst.BThe number of buses, taxis and other vehicles on Kenyas roads is growing every day. Now, the countrys first electric-powered motorbikes are coming onto the market. The bike is designed to cut down on pollution and aimed at l
9、ow-income communities. Most motorbikes used in Kenya depend on gasoline, but not this new motorbike.Three university students developed the new ecotran bike. It catches the suns energy, stores it in batteries and uses it to charge (充电) the electric motor. Robert Achoge is one of the student inventor
10、s. “Our hope is that by the fifth year, we will be able to cover the whole of Kenya with the electric motorcycle so as to protect the environment and provide affordable transport.” The students have set up a charging station for the motorbikes in Nairobi. The small battery can run for 70 kilometers
11、when fully charged. Once the power is used up, the motorbike has to return to the station while another charged battery is connected to the bike. The U.S. African Development Foundation (ADF) is helping set up two solar-powered charging stations in the port of Kisumu. Each ecotran bike costs about $
12、700. One taxi operator says the new motorbike costs less to operate than that running on traditional gasoline. “When it comes to buying gasoline, theres no need. Its basically good for various things. As long as you wont take quite a heavy load (装载), you can go with it anywhere. Otherwise, it may br
13、eak down halfway. But now people still have a preference to the gas-powered bikes.”A Nairobi businessman Kennedy Kusimba is selling the ecotran bikes. He hopes they will become popular. “We also know they are more reliable compared to the gas-powered bikes. They are more efficient (效率高的) and they wi
14、ll last longer.”5. What has happened to the vehicles in Kenya?A. Motorbikes are not allowed on the road. B. A new kind of motorbike is hitting the road.C. There are fewer buses and taxis in the street. D. Traditional motorbikes dont need gasoline any more.6. What do we know about the ecotran bike?A.
15、 It was developed by the ADF.B. It can charge itself while running.C. Its energy comes from the sunlight.D. It does more harm to the environment.7. Where does the text probably come from?A. A research plan. B. An advertisement.C. A business report. D. A science magazine.CHave you ever had trouble sl
16、eeping in a new place? Lots of people have. Now researchers from Brown University in Rhode Island think they know why.They found that one half of the brain remains more awake than the other half when people are trying to sleep in a new place. This appears a case of the brain keeping people ready for trouble in a new place, the researchers said.The sleep findings were report
