【正文】 f unification,” said Prof Parker Pearson from University of Sheffield. Previous theories suggesting the great stone circle was inspired (啟發(fā) ) by ancient Egyptians or aliens have been firmly refused by researchers. “All the architectural influences for Stonehenge can be found in previous monuments and buildings within Britain, with origins in Wales and Scotland,” said Mr. Parker Pearson. “In fact, Britain’s Neolithic (新石器時代的 ) people were separated from the rest of Europe for centuries. Britain might have bee unified but there was no interest in municating with people across the Channel. Stonehenge appears to have been the last sign of this Stone Age culture, which was isolated from Europe and from the new technologies of metal tools and the wheels,” he continued. 17. What do we learn about the stones used to build Stonehenge? A. They were from nearby villages. B. They were from other countries. C. They had symbolic meaning. D. They cost a lot of money. 18. According to the SRP researchers, Stonehenge was built______. A. during a time of conflict B. much earlier than expected C. after there was a growing islandwide culture D. when British economy was developing quickly 19. Prof Parker Pearson believed that Stonehenge was built______. A. to unite the British people B. to show the strength of Britain C. to display the beauty of England D. to attract more visitors to England 20. What do we learn about the building of Stonehenge? A. It was inspired by aliens. B. It was built by ancient Egyptians. C. It was based on the British tradition. D. It was supported by foreign countries. 第二節(jié)（共 5 題；每小題 2分，滿分 10 分） 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。 修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。 要求： 1. 可適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫； 2. 詞數(shù) 100詞 左右 聚居地： settlement 太原五中 20172018 學年度第二學期階段性練習答案 一、單選 （共 10 題；每小題 1分，滿分 10 分） 15. ADCCB 610 ABBCA 二、閱讀 （共兩節(jié)，每小題 2 分，滿分 30 分） 第一節(jié)： 1113 CDC 1416 DBB 1720 CBAC 第二節(jié)： 2125 EBCDA 三、 語言知識運用 （ 共兩節(jié)，滿分 35分 ） 第一節(jié)： 2630 CACBA 3135 BCDDA 3640 CACBB 4145 DDDAA 第二節(jié)： 46. preferred 47. that/which 48. impression 49. Based 50. whether 51. enthusiastic 52. a 53. will ask 54. to 55. definitely 四、 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分 25 分） 第一節(jié) 短文改錯 Music always has a special effect to people. You do not have to know where it es from and how language it is, but still you can enjoy it. Of all the music, I like country music better. I like the fortable feeling it give me. It was over the radio that I first heard it. Though I can’t remember the name of the song, but I remember I was thinking of blue sky, the green land, and the quiet life in the countryside when I am listening to it. From then on, I took an interest in country music and bought a lot of tape. In my spare time, I like listening to the tapes, relax myself. My parents like country the on what best gives was tapes relaxing They 或改為 yet music, too. We say the music always reminds them of the good old days. 第二節(jié) 書面表達 Dear Mike, It has been a long time since we last met. Hearing that you’re going to travel to Yunnan, I’m delighted to be with you as your interpreter. Upon your arrival, I’ll meet you at the airport and I can’t wait to see you. During the following days, I’ll show you around many places of interest in Yunnan, such as the famous World Heritage, the Old Town of Lijiang, the settlement of Naxi ethnic group and the Bai ethnic group. Meanwhile, you will be able to learn more about some traditional culture and customs of Chinese ethnic groups. I believe you will have an interesting and meaningful trip in China. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. Yours sincerely, Li Ming.