四川省南充高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题.doc

四川省南充高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题

四川省南充高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题

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四川省南充高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题l.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does Jane become thinner?
A. She has been on a diet. B. She has exercised a lot. C. She has had an illness.
2. Where are the speakers?
A. In a bookshop. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
3. What time does the bus usually arrive?
A. 7:30. B. 7:35. C. 7:40.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife. C. Mother and son.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Jim’s weekend. B. Today’s weather. C. Kate’s friends.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. What does the woman do?
A. She’s a doctor. B. She’s a waitress. C. She’s a teacher.
7. What is the man going to do?
A. Give up his unhealthy diet.
B. Go on sick leave from work.
C. Have a further examination.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. How long has Peter been in London?
A. Three days. B. About a week. C. One day.
9. What does Peter say about the hotel?
A. It’s not large but warm.
B. It’s not convenient but quiet.
C. It’s not so good but cheap.
10. What is Peter going to do next?
A. Have the heating fixed. B. Ask for another room. C. Get something to eat.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. Who is Nat King Cole?
A. A researcher. B. A pop singer. C. A bus driver.
12. What did the researchers study about bus drivers?
A. Their health problems.
B. Their working condition.
C. Their facial expressions.
13. What is proved harmful to the bus drivers’ health?
A. Forced smiles. B. Bad thoughts. C. Working overtime.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
14. What has Professor Brown been busy with these days?
A. Writing textbooks. B. Teaching students. C. Training teachers.
15. What does Professor Brown think about what he does?
A. It is hard work. B. It is enjoyable. C. It is important.
16. At what age did Professor Brown start to learn music?
A. Three. B. Twelve. C. Six.
17. What is Professor Brown good at in terms of music?
A. Remembering music pieces. B. Playing the piano. C. Writing words to songs.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
18. What is the speaker doing?
A. Conducting an interview.
B. Hosting a radio program.
C. Reporting a piece of news.
19. Which country is the largest coal producer in the world?
A. China. B. The US. C. Australia.
20. What do we know about coal-mining jobs in America?
A. They’re boring. B. They’re poorly paid. C. They’re dangerous.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Lake District Attractions Guide
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Unique historic restoration project; 130 acres of wild gardens dating from the 17th century to explore, and a beautiful architectural castle ruin, period summerhouses, panoramic lakeland views and wild play areas. Restored stable courtyard cafe, gift shop and gallery.
Open: Daily from 10:00 to 17:00 (16:00 in winter).
Lakeland Climbing Centre
We are one of the UK’s largest indoor aerial adventure Centres offering climbing and aerial activities for all the family (5 years +). Our award-winning Centre contains Kendal Wall (tallest wall in the country), awesome bouldering rooms, Crazy Climb and Skyline Indoor Aerial Adventure. Free car parking. Pre-booking recommended.
Open: Mon to Fri 10:00-22:00. Sat, Sun& BHa: 10:00-19:00 (10:00-17:00 May to Aug).
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
This atmospheric museum takes you buck through time to explore the story of the lake District and its inhabitants. Discover the unique traditions of the region through recreated period rooms and workshops lost trades to see how rural people lived, worked and played.
Open: Monday to Saturday and Summer Sundays.
10:30-17:00 Summer.10:30-16:00 Winter.
21. When is the Lowther Castle & Gardens open in Winter?
A.10:00-16:00. B.10:30-16:00. C.10:30-17:00. D.10:00-17:00.
22. What can visitors do at Lakeland Climbing Centre?
A. Buy some gifts in a gift shop. B. Go on an indoor aerial adventure.
C. Climb the tallest wall in the world. D. Explore the story of the inhabitants.
23. Where should visitors go if they want to discover the unusual and special traditions of Lake District?
A. Lowther Castle & Gardens. B. Lakeland Climbing Centre.
C. Museum of Lakeland Life &Industry. D. Skyline Indoor Aerial Adventure.
B
When he first rose to stardom in the NBA, Yao Ming could not possibly have known the influence he would have on the American understanding of China.
    In the eyes of many Americans, Chinese are short, bookish, and not especially athletic. Yao, 26, has turned that image on its head. A giant at 2.26 metres, he has been the most talked-about player in the league since he topped the NBA draft（选秀）in 2002.
    When Yao first joined the Rockets and struggled with an American style of basketball, many were quick to label（标记）Yao “a failure”. But Yao played on. He did not let the criticism affect his performance. Even when former NBA star Charles Barkley bet that Yao could not score more than 19 points in a single game, Yao kept his self-respect. The same cannot be said for Barkley, who was forced to kiss a real donkey’s ass（屁股）when Yao passed the 19-point mark early in his first season.
    For Americans, Yao’s polite and friendly personality is a welcome contrast to the rude behaviour of the NBA’s bad boys. Compared with most other NBA players, Yao Ming is a true gentleman. He respects all of his opponents（对手）, even those who are not friendly to him.
    “He is so wise and humourous that he seems like a diplomat（外交家）rather than a basketball player sometimes,” said Ron Burke, an NBA TV reporter.
    In addition, Yao’s witty answers have changed the opinion that Chinese people are boring. When asked what were his favourite English words, Yao told the press that the five words were “This is the last question.” Yao is winning supporters within the league as well. After a Rockets-Lakers game that Shaquille O’Neal had to sit out with an injury, O’Neal said, “You played pretty good, Yao Ming.” Yao replied, “That’s because you weren’t there.”
24. What attitude do many people take with Yao Ming when he first joined the Rockets?
A. Friendly. B. Doubtful. C. Sincere. D. Angry.
25. Yao Ming was liked by Americans mainly because he ________.
A. proved that he was athletic B. passed the 19-point mark early
C. showed his politeness and friendliness D. beat former NBA star Charles Barkley
26. By sharing the story between Yao Ming and O’Neal in the last paragraph, the writer shows us ____.
A. Yao Ming was respectful and smart B. Yao Ming was boring and proud
C. Yao Ming topped the NBA draft D. Yao Ming wasn’t a failure any more
27. What’s the main idea of the text?
A. Yao Ming’s road to stardom.
B. The skills Ming showed in NBA.
C. Yao Ming’s competition with other NBA players.
D. The impact of Yao Ming on Americans’ attitudes towards Chinese.
C
I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.
My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old. It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.
As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source (来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
I always read, using different voices, as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it! It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books.
Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.
As a novelist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven (避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy (盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.
28. Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child?
A. Inseparable. B. Uneasy. C. Awful. D. Casual.
29. What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Pleasure from working in the library. B. A closer bond developed with the readers.
C. Fun from acting out the stories. D. Joy of reading passed on in the family.
30. What does the author call on other writers to do?
A. Give money to book fairs. B. Write for social media.
C. Buy her novels. D. Support libraries.
31. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Reading: A Source of Knowledge B. My Idea about writing
C. My Love of the Library D. Library: A Haven for the Young
D
Killer whales, or orcas, are known for their severe attacks on sea animals but they have never posed a threat to humans. However, since late July, the normally social animals have been intentionally attacking sailboats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal.
The strange behavior first surfaced on July 29, 2020, when a 46-foot boat was repeatedly attacked for almost an hour by nine orcas, causing the boat to rotate (旋转) 180 degrees and having its engine switched off. Since then, over 30 more similar incidents have been reported. On September 23, 2020, Spain’s government banned boats of less than 50 feet in length from sailing in the 60-mile stretch of the Atlantic coastline between Ferrol and the Estaca de Bares Cape, where the attacks have been occurring.
Researchers across the world are trying to explain the orcas’ behavior. Some believe it could be a result of the overfishing of the bluefish tuna—the orcas’ primary food source—which has left the area’s killer whales starving and unable to feed their babies. “I saw them look at boats carrying fish. I think they know humans are somehow related to food shortages,” says Ken Balcomb, senior scientist at the Center for Whale Research in Washington, USA. The environmentalists believe the sudden increase in boat traffic and fishing activities, after months of absence due to restrictions (限制) on human activity last spring, could also be contributing to the agitation.
However, Alfredo López, a biology professor in Galicia, Spain, thinks the attacks are defensive measures the orcas adopted to protect themselves against boat injuries. The researcher came to this conclusion after looking at the videos of a few incidents and noticing that two of the young killer whales involved had serious injuries. Hopefully, the experts will be able to find a way to restore the harmony between the animals and the humans soon.
32. What do we know about orcas in paragraph 1?
A. They are friendly to humans. B. They have changed their behavior.
C. They are famous for hunting skills D. They have met hard living conditions.
33. Who hold(s) the idea that orcas’ food shortages caused the incidents?
A. Ken Balcomb. B. The environmentalists.
C. Alfredo López. D. Spain’s government.
34. What does the underlined word “the agitation” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. The overfishing. B. The attacks. C. Food shortages. D. Human activities.
35. What might be a suitable title for this text?
A. Why are boats banned from sailing on the sea?
B. How do killer whales attack humans?
C. How can we live peacefully and well with animals?
D. Why Are Killer Whales attacking Boats?
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分） 
   根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tips on How to Connect With Your New Dorm Roommates
The move from high school to college is very stressful, especially meeting your future roommates. You hope they are normal, friendly persons with whom you can bond for the next months. Some tips for starting a smooth college life and getting along well with your roommates are as follows.
·Look up their names and phone numbers
You can search the US Phone Book for your roommates’ numbers and see what you can find online. 36 You can use them to find out what type of music they like or what their hobbies are.
·Use the email
Meeting a strange roommate is awkward, so try connecting with your roommates before moving in together. 37 You can tell them where you are from and what are your subjects of interest.
·You can even call them
After sending an email, you can call your future roommates and have a chat about the most important issues. 38 You can’t expect to be best friends right away. Chatting and texting beforehand can help you get used to other persons and will ease the entire process of living together.
· 39
After the initial introduction, you want to know who is going to bring what appliances, if they like to listen to music while studying and how hot or cold they like the room to be. If you are a morning person and your roommates are night owls, things might become complicated.
Sharing a bedroom is not an easy thing and you will be stressed out. 40 Just try to be yourself when connecting. You will find ways to get along, even if you are completely different.
A. This is normal.
B. Know their likes and dislikes.
C. Check out each other’s lifestyle.
D. You should learn from each other.
E. This will help you get to know each other.
F. Send them a quick email, introducing yourself.
G. Usually, the social media accounts are going to show up first.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A couple of weeks ago, when some friends and I took a trip to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, I immediately 41 it. Since we are all living in North Germany which is not very 42 , it only took us a few hours on the train 43 we were at the heart of this 44 city. The minute we stepped off the 45 , we were surrounded by 46 architecture and weaving canals.
We stayed at a youth host