17 million people have been taught more than enough information about earthquakes. The strongest earthquake ever recorded happened in Chile: a 9.5-magnitude earthquake in 1960 that killed more that 5,000 people. And most recently, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in central Chile in 2010 killed more than 500 people and destroyed 220,000 homes.

The 2010 earthquake was 5.6 times more powerful than the 2015 earthquake. And the 2010 earthquake hit in the middle of the night, while the 2015 earthquake happened during an evening when many people were outside for barbecues and other celebrations before the country's Independence Day on Sept 18.

The biggest problem in 2010 was human mistakes. The government failed to warn people to move off the coast after the earthquake hit near the southern city of Concepcion.

The government made no such mistakes this time, giving tsunami warnings minutes after the earthquake hit. To reduce more risk in the earthquake, classes were canceled and factories closed across the country on Sept 17. 46.Where is Chile?

________________________________________________________________ 47. What is the most surprising thing about the powerful earthquake in 20157 _________________________________________________________________ 48. How many people died in the earthquake in 1960?

_______________________________________________________________________ 49. What was the biggest problem during the 2010 earthquake in Chile?

_______________________________________________________________________________ 50. Why were classes canceled and factories closed on Sept 17, 2015?

_______________________________________________________________________________五、任务型阅读阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词，每个空格只填一个单词。

Summer schools

Summer vacation means long days, sleeping in or enjoying the summer sun. It is quite true for students to enjoy a rest after a long and difficult year. But more and more parents fear their kids forgetting a lot of knowledge, so they send their children to summer schools. Because summer schools can help children go over the knowledge that they have learnt during the school year.

In summer schools, students probably study in a more relaxing situation and can come up with interesting topics for discussion with their teachers. Usually, the number of. students attending summer schools is smaller, so this gives them a good chance to connect with other students and teachers better. If a student has failed a course, summer

schools may help him or her. Moreover, they are building their creativity(创造力) and imagination(想象力) as well as learning social skills.

On the other hand, summer schools bring children problems at the same time. It takes children the whole summer vacation to learn without playing That is too long, As a result, it may make them less interested in school during the coming year.

For many students ,taking summer classes can be a tiring experience. Teachers teach the subject too quickly, where only harms the whole education of students. Summer schools are usually expensive They usually offer only a few subjects. So many students have to take classes that they don’t like.

A summer school can be a good chance for students who need it, but it can be difficult for students who need a rest. So you can decide whether a summer school is suitable for your children. Title Summer schools Summer schools help kids go over a lot of 52 that they have learnt. Students in summer schools feel more relaxed in the situation. They can think of interesting topics to53 with their teachers. With the small number of students, summer schools give students a good 54

51 to connect with other students and teachers Summer schools may be helpful for the students who has5 5 a course. Summer schools help students build their creativity and imagination and learn social skills. Disadvantages Children spend the whole summer vacation 56____without playing. Summer schools may make students less57 in school during the coming year. Teaching too fast is harmful for the whole 58 of students. Summer schools usually 59 too much money. Some students-are made to take classes they dislike. Conclusion You can decide 60 to send your children to summer schools or not. 51_____________ 52_____________53_____________54_____________55_____________ 56_____________ 57_____________58_____________59_____________60_____________ 六、词汇运用根据括号内汉语提示填词，或用括号丙所给单词的适当形式填空。(10分) A.根据句意和汉语提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词(每字(每空限填一词) 。（5分） 61.Tu Youyou won China’s first Nobel Prize in Medicine in _____________(十月), 2015.

62.The ______________(人口) of China may increase fast because of the second-child policy(). 63.At my first art show, a famous professor praised me and _____(鼓励) me to keep trying and make more wonderful pictures.

64.The ______(直达的) flight from Yangzhou and Taizhou to Korea was opened on April 8,2016. 65.One Belt, One Road() is helpful is helpful for the development of the ________(国际的) trade. B. 用括号内所给词的适当形式填空(每空不限一词)。（5分） 66. --Why not (join) an English club to practice your English? --Good idea!

67. This success marked the new (begin) in his career. 68. --Why are you in such a hurry?

--My cousin (wait) for me outside. We are going to see a film together.

69. Every year, tourists from home and abroad visit places of interest, taste delicious food and enjoy (they) in Taizhou.

70. --I'm sorry I (complete) forgot that it was your birthday yesterday. --Never mind. .

七、短文填空根据短文内容及首字母提示，补全空格内单词，使短文完整、通顺。(10分) We all need exercise. Exercise uses up food that we eat and keeps the body full of e71 . Exercise makes your heart and muscles(肌肉) strong. Exercise also makes you feel relaxed. If you exercise several times a week, you will stay happy and h72 . There are many w73 to exercise. You can walk, run, play sports or swim

H74 , most people cannot do this. It is too far from their homes to their offices. They have no

c75 but to drive to work. First, these people don't have a chance to exercise because they are sitting in their cars for two to four hours each day. Second, driving is challenging, e76 in rush hours, and needs too much attention. It makes a person t77 out. When these people arrive home after work, they don't want to take exercise.

Some western countries, such as the United States, have problems with exercise. Many people don't have enough exercise. They have to work from morning till n78 , so they don't have time to take exercise.

Today, many people in the West are fat, which causes health problems. Doctors say exercise can help people both lose w79 and improve their health. So many people are trying to get more exercise. But it takes time to change, and when people don't see a d80 right away, they will lost heart and stop exercising.

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76_____________ 77_____________78_____________79_____________80_____________ 八、书面表达（20分）

今年是地级泰州市成立二十周年，你们学校正在参与“文明泰州人”的讨论， 请你根据下表提示，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈如何做一个文明的中学生。 地点 在家里 在学校 在公共场合 要求：

1．词数100左右。开头及结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 2．所写内容必须包括表格中所有的信息，并作适当的发挥。 3．不得出现真实的人名、校名、地名等相关信息。。 参考词汇：文明的civilized

It is 20 years since the City of Taizhou was set up. Our city has become richer and people feel happier. Recently, all of us are talking about how to be civilized students in our school. In my

opinion,_____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Let's join together to be civilized students! 答案

一、 单项选择

1-5 BADBC 6-10 DCABA 11-15 CBDCD 二、 完形填空

16-20 CADBA 21-25NBDADC 26-30BCBDA 三、 阅读理解

31-35DBCBA 36-40 CADDC 41-45 DBBCA 四、阅读表达

46.It’s in South America.

47.Only 13 people were killed. 48.More than 5,000 people.

内容 对父母有礼貌，多做家务活，…… 尊敬老师，与同学友好相处，勤奋学习，…… 遵守交通规则，排队等候，不乱扔垃圾，…… 49.Human mistakes. 50.To reduce more risk. 四、 任务型阅读

51.Advantages 52.knowledge 53.discuss 54.chance 55.failed

56.learning 57.interested 58.education 59.cost 60.whether 六、词汇运用

A.61.October 62.population 63.encouraged 64.direct 65. International B.66.join 67. Beginning 68.is waiting 69.themselves 70。Completely 七、短文填词

71.energy 72.healthy 73.ways 74.However 75.choice 76.especially 77. tired 78. night 79.weight 80.difference 八、书面表达 One possible version:

It is 20 years since the City of Taizhou was set up. Our city has become richer and people feel happier. Recently, all of us are talking about how to be civilized students in our .school. In my opinion, we should be polite to our parents and help-them do more housework at home. At school, we should respect our teachers, get on well with our classmates and study hard. We should also obey traffic rules. When the traffic lights are red, we should stop. When we wait for a bus, we should wait in line. Don't throw litter or spit in public. And we'd better not talk or laugh loudly. We should never say dirty words. Be friendly to others and always ready to help the people in need.

If everyone behaves well, our city will be more beautiful and more attractive. Let's join together to be civilized students!