河南省沁阳市第一中学2020-2021学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、沁阳一中高一英语试卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项。AThe Best Free Tourist Places in AmericaAlaska: Anchorage Market and FestivalAlthough Anchorage isnt the capital of Alaska, it is the states largest city with the largest population. The Anchorage Market and Festiv

2、al is open and free of charge on weekends. Anchorage is at the beginning of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, where walks can last between two hours and a half day. Its free, of course.Arkansas : Walmart MuseumLying in the northwest corner of Arkansas is Bentonville, which gave birth to a little mall

3、you may have heard of. Its Walmart, one of the biggest companies in the world at present. It is free to visit the Walmart Museum, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. And just outside the town is the well - known Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which is also free.Connecticut: Yal

4、e UniversityNew Haven, Connecticut was the first place in the U. S. to offer pizza to the hungry and the homeless, including students of Yale University. While in New Haven you can go on a tour of the campus (校园), where many beautiful buildings have existed for a long time. Its the university where

5、President Bushes, Bill and Hillary Clinton, journalist Bob Woodward, and Samuel F. B. Morse studied.Kansas: Santa Fe TrailWestern Kansas has very little light pollution. So as you travel along, stop once in a while and stare at the night sky. The Santa Fe Trail went through Kansas and you can still

6、walk the longest remaining distance of the road just outside Dodge City.21. What may especially attract visitors to Bentonville?A. The chance to find many interesting goods.B. The chance to get trained in a large company.C. The chance to get something free in Walmart.D. The chance to get a good know

7、ledge of Walmart.22. What can people do in New Haven?A. Enjoy free pizza. B. Appreciate old buildings.C. Meet famous people. D. Attend some free classes.23. Which place is more attractive to those who enjoy the peaceful night sky?A. Kansas. B. Bentonville. C. Anchorage. D. New Haven.BIt can be a rea

8、l struggle trying to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learning languages in school, but only recently did I start learning German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easily, but when it came to literature, I really struggled. That was when my tutor at university sug

9、gested reading some childrens books printed in the target language. At first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book designed for someone half my age. But then I realized that everyone has to start somewhere. As children, we are given these basic texts to familiarise our brains with certain v

10、ocabulary and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and develop. I started with books which are taught to us as children in the UK. I managed to find Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.The beauty of reading books that were introduced to you as a ch

11、ild is that you are already familiar with the plot. As a result, you can work out some of the definitions of words with your prior knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and a dictionary in the other, but this method did not work well for me. The method I would re

12、commend is to read a chapter of your chosen childrens book and at the end of that chapter, highlight the words you do not know and then look up the definitions. If you can wait a bit before you use a dictionary, you may be surprised what you can get merely from the context of the sentence in the sto

13、ry. Additionally, a lot of childrens books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or to whom the passage is referring.24.Why was the author advised to read childrens books?A. Because she was weak in reading great works.B. Because she was slow to learn language.C. Because she liked childr

14、ens literature.D. Because she couldnt remember any words.25.What can kids get from children s books according to the passage?A. Vocabulary and listening skills. B. Learning methods. C. Words and structures. D. Designing skills.26.What causes the author to feel surprised while reading childrens books

15、?A. Grasping the context from the pictures.B. Looking up the definitions of words from a dictionary.C. Getting familiar with the plots of the story.D. Understanding the words simply from the context.27.What can be the best title of the passage?A. Reading Childrens Books B. The Way of Learning Langua

16、gesC. The Method of Using Dictionary D. My Good Reading HabitsCNothing succeeds like success, as every parent of a straight-A student knows, but trying to stress academic excellence by telling your child, “Youre so smart! may be counterproductive. Why? According to a 2017 study, children who think t

17、heir intelligence is fixed are less likely to pay attention to and bounce back (重新振作) from mistakes than children who think intelligence can grow and change. In the study, researchers looked at 123 children. The team assessed the children to determine whether they had a “growth mindset” (believing t

18、hat you can work harder to get smarter), or a fixed mindset” (believing that your intelligence is unable to change). They then asked the children to complete a fast-paced computer accuracy task while their brain activity was recorded. During the recording, researchers noted that brain activity stopp

19、ed within a half-second after making a mistake, as children became aware of their mistake and paid closer attention to what went wrong. The larger the brain response was, the more the child focused on the mistake. Based on the data, they concluded that children with a “growth mindset” were much more

20、 likely to have a larger brain response after making a mistake. While children with a “fixed mindset” were able to bounce back”, only if they gave their full attention to the mistake.For parents, the lessons are clear: Dont pay your children compliments that suggest that intelligence is fixed. If yo

21、ur child hands you an A score, dont say, “Youre so smart!” Instead, say, “Wow, that studying really paid off!” or You clearly mastered this material-way to go!” Note the effort, not the intelligence.Besides, many parents shy away from addressing a childs mistakes, telling them Its OK. Youll get it t

22、he next time.” without offering them the chances to figure out what goes wrong. Instead, its better to reassure your children that mistakes happen, and work to figure out where and how they make the mistake.28. Which of the following best explains “counterproductive” underlined in paragraph 1?A. Opp

23、osite.B. Competitive.C. Successful. D. Unknown.29. How did the children with a growth mindset react in the study?A. They made fewer mistakes. B. They tried to avoid mistakes.C. They had smaller brain response. D. They focused more on the mistake.30. What should parents say when children make a mista

24、ke according to the text?A. You are so careless. B. Your studying paid off.C. Youll get it the next time. D. Lets find out how you made it.31. What should be avoided according to the study?A. Overstressing the intelligence. B. Paying compliments to children.C. Addressing childrens mistakes. D. Offer

25、ing chances to find mistakes.DRide-sharing services are thought to help to reduce pollution since fewer people use private vehicles and cause carbon dioxide. However, a new study has found that these services result in much more pollution than other kinds of private and public transportation. Ride-s

26、haring trips also draw passengers away from more environmentally-friendly methods of travel, like public transportation, walking or biking, the study found. Several studies in recent years have suggested that ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft can worsen traffic problems in cities, which conti

27、nue to have high rates of private vehicle ownership. The new study, carried out by the nonprofit group Union of Concerned Scientists, represents an attempt to center on how ride-sharing services affect pollution. The research examined the effects of ride-sharing services on seven of Americas largest

28、 cities. Overall, the researchers reported that ride-sharing trips now result in about 69 percent more climate pollution on average than the trips they replace. The study notes that the same passengers could have chosen to travel by bus, train, bike, scooter（小型摩托车）or on foot. One of the big reasons

29、they give for this result is that ride-sharing vehicles are often driven with no passengers in the car. This happens when drivers are either waiting for rider requests, are on the way to pick up passengers or are driving between pickups. This situation, known as deadheading takes up about 42 percent

30、 of the ride-sharing driving activity, the study found. The researchers said that deadheading results in about 50 percent more carbon dioxide than one person driving in a private vehicle. The study urges services like Uber and Lyft to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road and to impro

31、ve connections to public transportation centers. The two companies already operate businesses that offer electric scooters and bikes and have begun to include public transportation information in their systems. In some cities, they have also promoted vehicle electrification.32. According to the text

32、, it is generally thought that car-sharing services _ .A. lower the price of private cars B. guarantee a healthier lifestyleC. greatly cut down travel expenses D. are environmentally-friendly33. What is the biggest cause of more ride-sharing pollution？ A. The so-called deadheading. B. The old way ve

33、hicles travel.C. The huge number of passengers. D. The unfamiliar ride-sharing trips.34. What can we say about the study？ A. It is opposed by ride-sharing services. B. It is actually of practical significance.C. It requires improving in the long term. D. It earns much money for Uber and Lyft.35. Fro

34、m which part of a newspaper is the text most probably taken？ A. Travel.B. Technology.C. Economy. D. Environment.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据段文内容，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。Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If one takes away our money, houses, c

35、ars or even our clothes, we can still survive. _36_ That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk foods. _37_ Besides, I only eat littl

36、e meat._38_Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.Whats more, I think friends are an important part of ones health. _39_ I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always

37、laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, b

38、ut not many people can manage them. _40_A. Many studies show that people with a narrow(狭窄) range of social contacts(社会交往) often get sick.B. There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthyC. On the other hand , doing exercise is very important.D. But if our health was taken away,

39、is its certain that we would surely die.E. I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep healthy.F. I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitaminsG. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然

40、后从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Around twenty years ago I was living in York. _41_ I had a lot of experience and a Masters degree, I could not find _42_ work.I was_43_ a school bus to make ends meet and _44_ with a friend of mine, for I had lost my flat. I had_45_ five interviews with a compa

41、ny and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not _46_ the job. “Why has my life become so _47_ ?” I thought painfully.As I pulled the bus over to _48_ a little girl, she handed me an earring _49_ I should keep it _50_ somebody claimed (认领) it. The earring was painted black and said “BE H

42、APPY”.At first I got angry. Then it _51_ me I had been giving all of my _52_ to what was going wrong with my_53_ rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a _54_ of fifty things I was happy with. Later, I decided to _55_ more things to the list. That night there was a phone call f

43、or _56_ from a lady who was a director at a larger_ 57_ . She asked me if I would _58_ a one-day lecture on stress management to 200 medical workers. I said yes.My _59_ there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of _60_ that I

44、 completely changed my life.41. A. As B. Though C. If D. When42. A. successfulB. extra C. satisfying D. convenient43. A. driving B. repairing C. taking D. designing44. A. working B. travelling C. discussing D. living45. A. prepared for B. attended C. asked for D. held46. A. lose B. like C. find D. g

45、et47. A. hardB. busy C. serious D. short48. A. wave at B. drop off C. call on D. look for49. A. ordering B. promising C. saying D. showing50. A. in case B. or else C. as if D. now that51. A. hurt B. hit C. caught D. moved52. A. feelings B. attention C. strength D. interests53. A. opinions B. educati

46、onC. experiences D. life54. A. list B. book C. check D. copy55. A. connect B. turn C. keep D. add56. A. her B. a passenger C. me D. my friend57. A. hospital B. factory C. restaurant D. hotel58. A. listen to B. review C. give D. talk about59. A. plan B. choiceC. day D. tour60. A. operation B. speakin

47、g C. employment D. thinking第二节 语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The art of paper-cutting in China may date back to the second century, since paper 61 (invent) by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. As paper became more affordable, paper-cutting became one of the

48、 most important 62 (type) of Chinese folk art. Later, 63 different regions（地区） adopting their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world. 64 (usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with 65 (happy) in Chinese culture, but other colors are also used

49、. With 66 (it) long history, paper-cutting, 67 originated in China, has been very popular among the ordinary Chinese people. People put up papercuts on walls, windows and doors at wedding ceremonies or festivals 68 (strengthen) the cheerful atmosphere. Chinese papercuts are rich in content. The ausp

50、icious (吉祥的) designs symbolize good luck and the avoidance of evil. The child, lotus (莲花) and bat designs suggest a family with 69 large number of children and grandchildren. Birds, livestock, fruit, fish and worms are also familiar objects 70 (accept) by Chinese farmers. In a word, papercuts used i

51、n different occasions have different meanings.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分， 满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在该词下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。On Monday

52、morning, I was on my way to school when suddenly as I saw a boy. knocked down by the car. In a hurry, I ran over and found the boy was serious hurt with much blood on his face. Immediately, I call an ambulance and the boy was taken to the nearest hospital. For my relief, the boy was fine and would r

53、ecover in a few day. I went away without giving his name. I was late for class, and I felt happy for what I had done. As a proverb says, “ Help others is the source of happiness.” I feel our duty to make the world a better place to live in.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你叫李华，是某中学高三学生，你们班同学就英语学习现状进行了讨论，发现有很多问题。请你根

54、据下面的提示给你在英国的网友Bob写一封信向他咨询，以希望得到他的帮助。1学习没兴趣； 2单词难记忆； 3张口怕出错； 4阅读生词多；5写作难下笔。注意：1、参考以上提示，提出至少三个自己在英语学习中的问题； 2、可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；3、词数100词左右。Dear Bob,_Yours, Li Hua答案第二部分：阅读理解21-25 DBAC 26-30 DAADD 31-35 ADABD 36-40 DFCAE 第三部分：完形 41-45 BCADB 4650 DABCA 5155 BBDA D 5660 CACCD语法填空61was invented 62types 63with

55、 64Usually 65happiness 66its 67which 68to strengthen 69a 70accepted 短文改错（10分）1.删掉as 2. the-a 3 .serious-seriously 4 .call-called 5. For-To 6 .day-days 7. his-my 8. and-but 9. help-helping 10. feel后加itDear Bob,Im writing to ask you for advice on some difficulties that we have met with in our English

56、studies.Since we entered senior high school, English has become more and more difficult ,and some of my classmates including me have lost interest in it. Firstly, it is hard to remember so many new words. Besides, I dont want to speak English in class for fear of making mistakes. Whats worse, when I

57、 do some reading, I am often trapped in the unknown words, which make it hard for me to understand the article. When it comes to English writing, I dont know how to start it or how to organize the main points into a good article.What I want most now is your help. I would appreciate it if you could offer me some suggestions about these problems. Looking forward to your reply.