1、辽宁省盘锦市第二高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期第一次阶段性考试试题第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。AFour Attractive Road Trips in Asia One way to explore Asia is driving along some of its most impressive roads and Asia has some attractive roads that are great fun. If
2、 you want to tour Asia by car, here are four onceinalifetime roads to consider. Nha Trang to Quy Nhon (Vietnam)Visitors can enjoy beautiful sea views with golden beaches on the ocean side of the road. Every two years, there is a weeklong festival where visitors drive the route together and take part
3、 in a large celebration. The Karakoram Highway (Pakistan and China) Every year, there are many people who travel long distances to be able to drive or ride a motorbike over the Himalayas on this road connecting China and Pakistan. There are some areas with beautiful lakes and mountains along this ro
4、ad. The Hokkaido Scenic Byway (Japan) Hokkaido is one of Japans four main islands. Driving along the Hokkaido Scenic Byway will take you through a series of routes around the island that offer beautiful sights. Consider rolling down the window as you drive through the fragrant lavender(薰衣草) fields o
5、r stopping at one of the hot springs along the way. Golden Road to Samarkand (Uzbekistan) Uzbekistan is a country that is unknown to many tourists, but its a fascinating place to explore. Although there isnt a formal route, most visitors will fly into the capital city Tashkent, and then transfer to
6、Bukhara. This beautiful, old city is home to many historic sights, and from there, you can follow the historic Silk Road route to Samarkand.21.Which trip offers an ocean view with beautiful beaches? A. Nha Trang to Quy Nhon.B. The Karakoram Highway.C. The Hokkaido Scenic Byway.D. Golden Road to Sama
7、rkand.22.What can we know about all the road trips? A. They cross borders. B. They run along the coast.C. They offer impressive views. D. They have fixed routes to follow. 23.Where is the text probably taken from? A. A book review. B. A scientific report. C. A travel guide. D. A fashion magazine. BW
8、hen the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally.The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of a cliff (悬崖) and fell 100 feet,
9、 bouncing off a rock into the sea.Her owner Mike Holden panicked and called the coastguard of Cornwall, who turned up in seconds. Six volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90-minute search.Three days later, a hurricane hit the coast
10、near Cornwall. Mr. Holden returned home from his holiday upset and convinced his pet was dead. He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of the country.For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken. Then, one day, the phone rang and Steve Tregear, the coast
11、guard of Cornwall, asked Holden if he would like his dog back. A bird watcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock. While he sounded the alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.The dog had initially been knocked unconscious (失去知觉的) but had s
12、urvived by drinking water from a fresh stream at the base of the cliff. She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge. “The dog was very thin and hungry, ” Steve Tregear said. “It was a very lucky dog. She survived because of a plentiful supply of fresh water, ” he adde
13、d. It was, as Mr. Holden admitted, “a minor miracle (奇迹)”.24.The dog Judy fell down the cliff when she was _.A. rescuing her owner B. caught in a hurricaneC. running after a sheep D. blocked by a rock25.Who spotted Judy after the accident?A.student from Leeds . B. A bird watcher .C. Six volunteers.
14、D. The coastguard of Cornwall.26.What can we infer from the text?A.Luck plays a vital role in Judys survival. B. Judy was taken to the fields for hunting.C. People like to travel with their pets D. Holden cared little where Judy was buried.27.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
15、?A. Miracle of the Coastguard. B. Coming Back from the Dead.C. Dangers in the Wild. D. Surviving a Hurricane.CThis is news on the hour, Ed Wilson reporting. The President and First Lady will visit Africa on a goodwill tour in May. They plan to visit eight African countries.Reports from China say the
16、 Chinese want closer ties between China and the U. S. and Western Europe. A group of top Chinese scientists start their ten-nation tour next month.Here in Miami, the mayor is still meeting with the leaders of the Teachers Union to try to find a way to end the strike(罢工). City schools are still close
17、d after two weeks.In the news about health. Scientists in California report findings of a relationship(关系)between the drinking of coffee and the increase of heart disease among women. According to the report in the American Medical Journal(杂志), the five-year study shows this. Women who drink more th
18、an two cups of coffee a day have greater chance of having heart disease than women who do not.In sports, the Chargers lost again last night. The BBs beat them 1 to nothing. The Wingers had better results. They beat the Rifles 7 to 3. It was their first win in their last five matches.Thats the news o
19、f the hour. And now back to more easy listening with Jan Singer.28. Who is reporting the news on the hour?A. The mayor in Miami.B. Jan Singer. C. Scientists in California.D. Ed Wilson.29. To improve the ties between China and the U. S. and Western Europe, China _.A. has expressed its strong wishesB.
20、 will send some scientists to visit U.S. onlyC. will send a group of Chinese scientists to pay a visit to the U. S. and the Western Europe D. has given many reports to improve the ties30. From the news in Miami we know _.A. students havent been to school for two weeksB. the teachers strike will last
21、 longC.a peaceful way will soon be foundD. students cant go into the school because the classrooms are tightly locked31. The news about health tells us that _.A. no heart disease will be found of people who dont drink coffeeB. no one should drink more than two cups of coffee a dayC. the more coffee
22、people drink, the more likely theyll have heart diseaseD. womens heart disease has something to do with the amount of coffee they drinkD Annoying brother or sister may break your toys, but he or she may help you when you are in trouble. A new study suggests that younger siblings(弟弟妹妹) might be good
23、for your health.Children who didnt welcome a baby brother or sister into the family before first grade had almost three times the likelihood of obesity(肥胖) compared with kids who experienced the birth of a sibling when they were around 3 to 4 years old,the study found.“It is possibly because when th
24、ere is a younger sibling in the family,a child might become more activefor example,running around more with their younger sibling,”said Julie Lumeng,a public health researcher at the University of Michigan.“Maybe families are more likely to take the kids to the park when there is a younger sibling,o
25、r maybe the child is less likely to sit,watching TV,when there is a younger sibling to ask them to join more active pretend play,”she added.Mealtimes might also be different with a second kid at the table.Parents of only child can often focus too much on what their kid eats,which can lead to bad eat
26、ing habits,some previous research suggests.“When parents use restrictive or pressuretoeat feeding practices,children have an increased risk of being overweight,”said Jerica Berge,a researcher at the University of Minnesota.“When a new child is introduced,parents may relax their focus on the older ch
27、ilds eating behaviors,making it possible for the older child to selfregulate their eating,”said Berge.“This selfregulation may lead to a healthier weight for the child with a sibling.”For their study,Lumeng and colleagues followed 697 US. children from birth through age 6.However,the authors acknowl
28、edged that their study lacked objectively measured birth weights and information on events such as a divorce,a move or a job loss in the familyall of which can influence the odds(几率) of children becoming obese. For more information about this topic,please click here. 32.Compared to children with you
29、nger siblings,an only child may Abecome overweight B. become selfishChave a healthier lifestyle Dget better parental care33.How may children change when they have a younger sibling?AThey may refuse to play at home.BThey may have more physical activities.CThey may feel annoyed and unhappy.DThey may s
30、pend more time with their parents.34. For parents,which of the following may be good for their childrens health?APaying more attention to kids eating habits.BUsing some restrictive feeding practices.CAllowing kids to control their eating.DLetting the older child regulate the diet of the younger chil
31、d.35. Where can we read this passage?A. On TV. B. On the Internet. C.On the radio. D. In the newspaper.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。Top Tips for Better WritingThere are many different types of writing, such as essays, letters and speeches. Whatever your reason is
32、 and whatever your style is, there are some universal tips that will help you improve your writing:Be clear about your purposeThe most basic question to ask yourself before you start is why you are writing. In an essay or assignment, your purpose is to convey information and draw conclusions. But if
33、 you are writing a business report, you may want to make recommendations. 36 Start with a plan 37 The result is often disjointed writing with parts that dont connect. Whatever you are writing, creating a clear plan is the first step to get your message across quickly and in the most effective way.Gu
34、ide readers through what you writeYour task is to help readers understand your message quickly and precisely. 38 Each sentence, each paragraph should be relevant to what comes before and what comes after. You should use connected words and phrases to show these connections. 39 Your aim in writing is
35、 to communicate ideas and information to other people, and you must keep that in mind with every word and sentence you write. Constantly ask yourself who you really write the information for.Write for the ear, not for the eyeOnce youve finished a draft of your speech, practice reading it out loud. 4
36、0 Revise it, so you are more comfortable giving your speech. You want to sound natural, no matter what the occasion is.A. Write for the aim, not for the wordsB. Write for readers, not for yourselfC. It sounds robotic, and employers hate it.D. Far too often people write without a plan.E. Youll hear a
37、nything that sounds awkward.F. Whatever it is, keep your purpose in mind at all times to avoid going off topic.G. To do this, it is necessary to show them clearly how the different parts relate to each other.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)Sometimes I thought I was a good mom. Somet
38、imes, I felt like I spent the day nagging(唠叨不休) my kids rather than 41 them, especially my strong-willed son. 42 a family get-together taught me an important 43 .My son was ten at the time and we were on a late night family car trip to Cleveland for the get-together the next day. I was taking my tur
39、n at the wheel while my husband and my small daughter 44 . My son, full of energy, was wide awake in the back seat. I needed to stay awake, too, and I didnt want to 45 the radio, so I asked him to talk to me to help keep me awake. “Sure, Mom,” he said, “what do you want to discuss?” I told him Id ta
40、lk about 46 he wanted to talk about. “How about frogs(青蛙)?” he asked. I said that would be 47 , and for the next hour or so we talked about the 48 between frogs and toads(蟾蜍), and 49 basketball and soccer. He was quite 50 when we talked about Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson and how they got to be
41、 so famous. Now and then he would 51 , but wed continue to talk as I drove down the 52 road.About an hour and a half later, when I finally 53 , the bright lights woke everyone, and the magic of our discussion 54 . But I knew that I had taken the first step toward changing a bad 55 habit with someone
42、 I love very much.41. A. visitingB. knowingC. worrying aboutD. dealing with42. A. OrB. So C. Since D. But43. A. ideaB. planC. lessonD. reason44. A. learnedB. ateC. exercisedD. slept45. A. moveB. takeC. playD. touch46. A. anyoneB. someoneC. nothingD. anything47. A. luckyB. fineC. simpleD. dangerous48
43、. A. studiesB. rulesC. differencesD. competitions49. A. tasksB. sportsC. showsD. programs50. A. interestedB. surprisedC. angryD. sorry51. A. stayB. stopC. watchD. leave52. A. darkB. mainC. wideD. beautiful53. A. passedB. followedC. finished D. arrived54. A. workedB. continuedC. disappearedD. changed
44、55. A. readingB. listeningC. living D. driving第二节 语篇填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When you graduate from high school or university, is learning finished? The answer 56(be) no. In many countries, people continue learning all 57(they) lives. Why is lifelong learning important?
45、 How can it help you?Lifelong learning can be useful in many ways. People 58want to change jobs often return to study at a university. Some jobs require workers to keep learning new ways 59 (do) things.For example, 60(doctor) must always learn about new illnesses and treatments. Lifelong learning ca
46、n prepare people for unexpected changes, such as, losing your job and having to depend 61new skills to find work. By continuing to learn, youll more 62 (easy) take advantage of new job opportunities (机会).Lifelong learning can help people stay 63 (health) and independent. Many older people also feel
47、that lifelong learning helps them stay close to young people. Lots of older people are now learning 64 to use computers.I want to remain active.for my own health, said Mr. Salinas, 65 91-year-oldman taking computer classes. I see my computer learning as part of an active life and something that I ca
48、n share with my family.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)假如你是李华,最近收到好友王东的来信,王东说进入高中以来他感觉很不适应,没有朋友,很孤独, 学习压力大,上课听不懂等诸多学习和生活的问题,他想放弃。请你给他提些建议。要点:和同学友好相处,多交友,多参加课外活动,课前准备,上课记笔记,找到适当的放松方式。注意:字数 80 左右;可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;可紧扣主题适当发挥。Dear Wang Dong,_ _ Yours Li Hua 第二节 读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
49、Once upon a time, there was a big apple tree. A little boy loved to come and play around it every day. He climbed to the top of the tree, ate the apples, and took a nap under the shadow He loved the tree and the tree also enjoyed playing with him.As time went by, the little boy grew up and he no lon
50、ger played around the tree.One day, the boy came back to the tree, appearing sad. Come and play with me,” the tree asked the boy gently.I am no longer a kid; I wont play around trees anymore,” the boy replied, I want toys.I need money to buy them.Sorry, but I dont have money. However, you can pick a
51、ll my apples and sell them. Then, you will have money. The boy was so excited that he picked all the apples on the tree and left happily. The boy didnt come back after that.One hot summer day, the boy returned and the tree was delighted. Come and play with me!” the tree requested.I am sad and becomi
52、ng old. I want to go sailing to relax myself. Can you give me a boat? Use my trunk to build the boat. You can sail and be happy. So the boy cut the tree trunk to make a boat. He went sailing and did not show up for a long time.Paragraph1: Many years later, the boy finally returned._ _ _ Paragraph 2:
53、The apple tree is our mother._ _ 高一英语第一次月考答案阅读理解21A 22 C 23C 24C 25B 26A 27B28D 29C30A31D32A 33B 34C 35B七选五36.F 37.D 38 G 39.B 40.E完形填空41.B 42.D 43.C 44.D 45.C46.D 47.B 48.C 49.B 50.A51.B 52.A 53.D 54.C 55.B 语篇填空56. is 57. their 58.who/that 59. to do 60. doctors61.on/upon 62.easily 63.healthy 64.how
54、 65. a写作:第一节Dear Xiao Dong,I am very sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your middle school life. However, the situation is very easy to change if you take my advice. Here are some tips to help you.First of all, you should be friendly to anyone who you meet at the new school and try to ma
55、ke friends with them. And it is also a good idea to take part in after-school activities,which can make you happy. Secondly, Why not choose some proper ways to relax? In my opinion, taking exercise, watching TV or playing computer games is a good way to relax yourself. Thirdly, I agree that you shou
56、ld study hard and have a good preparation for every class so that you can understand the teacher.I hope that you will find these suggestions useful.Yours, Li Hua第二节 读后续写Paragraph 1:Many years later, the boy finally returned. Feeling tired, he went to see the apple tree. At the sight of him, the tree
57、 said regretfully: Im sorry, boy, but now I no longer have anything for you, no apples, no trunk. It doesnt matter. I have no intention of getting anything from you this time. As you know, Im getting old and nothing is better than a comfortable place to rest. said the boy. Hearing this, the tree smi
58、led with relief, adding: My dying trunk is the right one for you. Please come here and have a seat. The boy did as told and the tree burst into tears, due to the fact that she could still devote herself to her boy.Paragraph 2:The apple tree is our mother. When we are young, she tries her best to tak
59、e care of us and play with us. When we grow up, we leave her for some reason and only come back when necessary or in trouble. But she is always there, waiting for us and ready to offer what she owns without complaint. Never does she ask for rewards, instead, it is our happiness that she desires for. So, try to put ourselves in her shoes and learn to show concern for her.