山西省太原五中2017届高三下学阶段性练习英语试卷（含答案）.docVIP

太原五中2016—2017学年度第二学期阶段性练习 高 三 英 语 出题、校对：张旭军、王轶芳（考试时间2017.04.13） 第一部分：听力（略） 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分） 阅读下面短文，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。 A Of the 44 presidents of the United States, there’re some truly clear choices of who were the most important and influential ones. There are also many who will never make the list. The following picks are based only on their historical influence and their actions while they were in office. Franklin Roosevelt Having won four terms as president, Franklin Roosevelt (March 4, 1933--April 12, 1945) was sure to have a huge influence. His leadership throughout World War II was the key to the USA’s victory. Moreover, he worked tirelessly to end the Great Depression through his New Deal to help Americans get back on their feet. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln (March 4, 1861--April 15, 1865) saved the Union during the American Civil War. His leadership played a key role, and he understood that he would eventually have to unite the states once the North won the war. His actions led to the ending of slavery across the United States. James Polk James Polk (March 4, 1845--March 4, 1849) obtained California and New Mexico from Mexican government as a result of the Mexican War. He also claimed Oregon Territory from the UK after a treaty with England. He was also an extremely effective leader during the Mexican War. He is considered to be the best one-term president. George Washington George Washington (April 30, 1789--March 4, 1797) led the War of Independence. He was the first president of America. Some policies and traditions he developed are still in use today. His lack of a desire to be seen as a person who ruled a country was an extremely important part of creating a citizen president. Who was in office for the longest time? A. Franklin Roosevelt. B. Abraham Lincoln. C. James Polk. D. George Washington. What was James Polk’s biggest contribution to the USA? A. Helping to map Ameri