1、广东省东莞市光明中学2020-2021学年高一上学期入学考试英语试题第一部分 选择题（80分）本试卷共四大题, 8页, 满分120分。考试时间120分钟。一、 语法选择(共15小题:每小题1分, 满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The first astronautsSince the earliest times, people have looked up at the stars, the moon and the planets. Today people use modern
2、machines 1 at the sky. This is very different from the situation 2 years ago when people could only use their eyes. Perhaps they dreamed of 3 the universe.When did humans first go into space? The story began not so very long ago, 4 the first astronauts were not people-they were animals.Scientists wa
3、nted to make travelling to space as 5 as possible for humans. So they decided to experiment with animals and test 6 in spaceflights. Insects, mice, frogs, dogs and monkeys were some of the animals 7 first went into space. Many of them 8 , but they helped to make space travel safer for humans. For th
4、eir great service, we 9 forget these animals.Albert was the first monkey to go into space in 1949. Sadly he died 10 his spaceship landed back on Earth. 11 the result was different for Ham the Monkey. His story ended happily when he return to earth 12 very good health.Scientists wanted to know the an
5、swer to the important question: could 13 animal like Ham do the same things in space as he could do on Earth? The answer came when Ham 14_ into space in 1961. Yes, he did everything well and lived for 15 16 years.1. A. look B. to look C. looking D. looked2. A. thousand B. thousands C. thousand of D.
6、 thousands of3. A explore B to explore C explored D. exploring4. A. as B. or C. but D. so5. A. safe B. safer C. safest D. the safest6. A. they B. them C. their D. theirs7. A whom B. what C. that D. whose8. A. die B. died C have died D. will die9. A shouldnt B. may not C. dont have to D. neednt10. A.
7、 if B. because C. after D. since11. A. Luck B. Luck C. Luck D. Luckily12. A. at B. on C. in D. for 13. A. a B. an C. the D./14. A. send B. sent C. is sent D. was sent15. A. another B. other C. others D. the others二、 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意, 从1625各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项.John suddenly jumpe
8、d off the swing without even slowing down. He called out nervously,” Mom, wheres Charlie? He had just _16_ he hadnt seen his new puppy for over an hour.John looked around the garden, behind the bushes, and under the picnic table. No dog! His mother heard _17_ in his voice as he called her a second t
9、ime. Mom, I cant find Charlie!She came outside _18_. Lets look around the garden first. Dont worry. Im sure hes close by.Both son and mother were _19 _now, but still no Charlie. Their calls were not completely wasted, though. Joe, the next-door neighbor, and his two daughters Tania and Julie, immedi
10、ately agreed to help them _20_ the lost dog.But even with five people now searching the towns streets, they had no luck. Charlie was still _21_.Tania suggested they make posters with Charlies _22 She had done this when her own cat was lost a year earlier, she told John, and the cat was found the nex
11、t day.John agreed. When they got home, he made a poster with a photo of Charlie, Then John heard a _23_ and opened his bedroom door. It was Charlie. John was greeted with a big wet kiss Charlie had been_ _24_ in the bedroom this whole time, sleeping. John had never been so _25_ in his life!16. A. de
12、cided B. forgotten C understood D. realized17. A anger B. hope C. fear D. warning18. A actively B. quickly C. carelessly D annoyingly19. A shouting B. talking C fighting D. thinking20. A give up B. look for C. run after D. take care of21. A. missing B asleep C. take D quiet22. A address B. character
13、 C name D. picture23. A. message B. noise C. voice D. song24. A shut B. woke C. tied D. saved25 A afraid B silly C happy D proud三、 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)第一节 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分, 满分40分)阅读下列短文, 从2645各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。AAn elephant and a crocodile were once standing beside river. They were disputing which was t
14、he better animal。Look at my strength, said the elephant. I can pull up a tree, roots and all, with my trunk“Ah! But your skin is not nearly so thick as mine, replied the crocodile. No knife or tooth can cut through it.”Just as they were coming to blows, a lion happened to pass.My dear friends ! said
15、 the King of all animals, going up to them. Let me know the cause of your disagreement。”“Will you kindly tell us which is the better animal? cried both at once. Certainly, said the lion, pointing across the river. Do you see the soldiers metal hat on that wall?”“Yes! replied the beasts.“Well, then,
16、continued the lion, go and get it, and bring it to me, and I shall be able then to decide between you.”Upon hearing this, off they started, The crocodile, being used to the water, reached the opposite side of the river first, and was soon standing beside the wall.Here he waited till the elephant cam
17、e up. The elephant, seeing that the crocodile had no way of reaching their goal, raised his long trunk, and took down the hat quite easily.They then made their way together back again across the river. The elephant was trying to keep up with the fast-moving crocodile in the water and became careless
18、. When he was forced to turn sharply to avoid a floating tree branch, the elephant dropped the hat and it fell to the river bottom The crocodile noticed the accident, so down he dived, and brought it up in his huge mouth. They then returned, and the crocodile laid the metal hat at the lions feet. Th
19、e King took it up, and turning to the elephant, said:“You, because of your size and trunk, were able to reach the hat on the wall but, having lost it, you were unable to get it back. And you, said the lion to the crocodile, although unable to reach the hat, were able to dive for it and save it. You
20、are both wise and able in your own ways. One is no better than the other.”26. The underlined word disputing in Paragraph 1 meansA. playing B quarrelling C complaining D. deciding27. What did the crocodile think was best about himself?A. His big mouth B. His strong skinC. His swimming skill D His dan
21、gerous teeth28. How did the lion deal with the animals disagreement?A. He ordered them to fight. B. He made a quick decision.C. He suggested a competition D. He asked them to describe themselves29. What caused the elephant to drop the hat?A. The hat got wet in the river. B. He hit a floating treeC.
22、He was trying to swim too fast D. He wanted to fight the crocodile30. How were the elephant and the crocodile able to complete their task?A. By working together B. planning carefullyC. By sharing their ideas D. By listening to the lionBThey say that travel is the best teacher and there is no better
23、example of this idea than the Ming dynasty travel writer and geographer Xu Xiake (1587-1641). His book The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, not only encouraged a love of travelling among Chinese people but provided important scientific information about the countrys land and geography.Born into a wealthy J
24、iangyin family, Xu became interested in books about different places at an early age and wanted to travel. When he was 18, however. Xus father died and so, it seemed, did his travelling dreams. He now was responsible for the family farm and taking care of his 60-year-old mother as tradition required
25、.But his mother had different ideas. Understanding her sons love of travel and valuing the knowledge he could get from such experiences, this modern-thinking woman refused to keep her son at home. She agreed that Xu could travel for three months every year, when there was less farm work.So at the ag
26、e of twenty and with his mothers support, Xu set off for the first time, leaving behind not only his mother but his new wife as well. He would repeat this goodbye each year for most of the next 30 years. During this time, he travelled throughout the Ming kingdom, carefully studying the lands he pass
27、ed through and recording his experiences and many discoveries in a diary This diary, which once had over 500,000 words, would eventually become The Travel Notes of Xu Xiake.Although rich, Xu avoided comfortable travel, preferring to go almost everywhere on foot. This way he could research the enviro
28、nment in detail and get a true picture of the natural world. Many of his trips were to hard-to-reach mountain areas, and through wild forests where few people lived. His willingness to face hardships came at a cost however. Progress was slow and tiring and he was frequently sick, robbed and beaten d
29、uring his journeysSadly Xu became seriously ill during his last and longest journey, a 4-year trip through the Southwest of China. He died in 1641, soon after returning to his hometown for the last time. When his diary was finally printed years after his death, much of it had been destroyed or lost.
30、 Although incomplete, it still made Xu a travelling legend around the world.31. What is the passage mainly aboutA. The general details of Xu Xiakes life storyB. The difficulties Xu Xiake faced in his travelsC. The important discoveries made by Xu XiakeD. The influence of Xus book The Travel Notes of
31、 Xu Xiake32.Which of the following best describes Xus motherA. Strict but interesting B. Kind but uneducatedC. Helpful and hardworking D. Supportive and open-minded33. Why did Xu prefer walking during his travels?A. It gave him the chance to meet different kinds of peopleB. It helped him to save mon
32、ey and travel for a longer timeC. It allowed him to see and study the environment in detailD. It was the only way to reach the places he was interested in34. What is true about Xus book The Travel Notes of Xu xiakeA. It was only made public after Xu diedB. It made Xu very famous during his lifetimeC
33、. It was the first travel book ever written in ChinaD. It was mainly about the different people of China35. What is the correct order for the following events from Xus life?a. He went on his first journey.b. His book was finally printedc. He returned to his hometown for the last timed. He developed
34、an interest in books about other placese. He started managing the family farm after his father diedA. a-e-d-c-b B. d-e-a-c-b C. d-e-a-b D. e-d-a-b-c C6www.youthnewshttps:/www.youthnews/yourviewYOUTHNEWS News School Life Your View SportShould Museum Entry Be FreeWith International Museum Day coming u
35、p, today we are asking readers: Should museums be free or should people have to pay for a ticket? Let us know your view.CommentsMuseums are not only there for enjoyment; they are education. This is why they must be free. While museums need a huge amount of money to operate, let the wealthy pay for i
36、t. The idea of a person or child interested in art not being able to view it because of cost is wrongKrista Chen(US)-Age 15Free entry does not attract people or encourage them to appreciate art. Generally people respect things that are difficult or costly to get Museums should require regular visito
37、rs to pay a fee, but provide free tickets as prizes for high-achieving students who can appreciate them moreFred Smith(New Zealand)-Age 14Museums teach people about their past. This is part of our shared culture that should be available to everyone, rich or poor People should never be asked to pay a
38、n entrance fee.Rob Sanchez (Australia)-Age 17There are no simple answers. Low ticket prices could help museums stay open. But companies and businessmen should also provide museums with more money and other support. They have a social responsibility too.Amber White (UK)-Age 16I think museums and art
39、galleries should all be free to the public. I do, however, think twice a year the museums should organize money-raising events to help pay for the cost of staying open.Li Mishao (China)-Age 1536. How many readers support the idea of free museums?A. 2. B. 3 C.4 D.537. Who suggests museums should regu
40、larly hold special events to collect money?A. Krista Chen. B. Fred Smith C. Rob Sanchez D. Li Mishao38. Why does Fred Smith believe that free tickets should be given to high-achieving students?A. Students will then study harder. B. Museums will attract more visitorsC. Museums can make themselves mor
41、e famousD. These students can better appreciate museums39. Which of the following does Amber White agree with?A. Businesses should offer museums more helpB. People should only pay what they can affordC. Free entry doesnt encourage visitors to museumsD. Everybody should have a chance to visit museums
42、40. What can we know about the website?A Its quite a new website B. It was started in AustraliaC Its generally for young readers D. It mainly discusses scientific topicsDWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some students at White Cloud Primary Schoo
43、l. They became the worlds first kids to be by an electronic teacher. This electronic teacher is not a human-like robot walking around the classroom Instead, he is a computer-created head that appears, when needed, on students computer or phone screens. His name is Bill.Created by technology company
44、Smart Machines, Bill is able to show human-like behavior. He is designed to teach a special program about environmental-friendly power created by the sun and wind. This program, started in 2005, used to be taught by human teachersJust like human teachers, Bill is able to immediately respond to the s
45、tudents questions and opinions about the topic. Thanks to computer cameras, he is also able to see and react to students physical actions. For example, if a student smiles at Bill, he responds by smiling back. This two-way exchange helps get the students attention. More importantly, it allows the pr
46、ogram developers to improve Bills behavior and knowledge base when neededThe program has been a great success, according to Smart Machines spokesman Robert Frost Frost says, What is interesting to me is the childrens reaction to Bill. He really captures their attention. Frost thinks kids dont find t
47、he experience of being taught by smart machines as strange as older people because they have grown up in a time of computers and smart phonesIt is doubtful, however, that human educators will lose their jobs to Bill any time soon. For one, his talking heads knowledge base is not large. More importan
48、tly, even the smartest computer programs cant guess and react to all the unexpected situations that educators face daily. Bills future might be as a personal tutor, providing kids with one-on-one help for different subjects and topics.41. What is Bill?A. A human-like robot B. A kind of computer game
49、C. A computer recording tool D. A computer-created talking head42. How does the two-way exchange help the program developers?A. It lets them correct students mistakesB. It allows Bill to respond more quicklyC. It helps them know how to improve BillD. It helps them study students body language43. The
50、 underlined word they in Paragraph 4 refers toA. kids B. older people C. smart machines D. program developers44. What is Bill NOT good at doing?A. Attracting students attention B. Understanding body languageC. Responding to students questions D. Dealing with unexpected situations45. How might Bill b
51、e used in the future according to the last paragraph?A. To work as human classroom teachersB. To encourage students interest in computersC. To give students personal help with different subjectsD. To watch over the behavior of the students in the classroom第二节 阅读填空(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读短文及文后AE选项,选出可以填入
52、4650各题空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.Smoke alarms(报警器)House fires cause many deaths each year and a large number of these fires are unfortunately set by children._ 46_ Kids must understand that theyd better not play with fire. You should keep matches and lighters out of their reach._47_ The main job of such
53、an alarm is to protect you while youre asleep. You should have a smoke alarm outside each bedroom and on each floor of your home. You ought to have two plans for getting out of your house if there is a fire and practise these plans in the dark with your family.A smoke alarm warns you of the danger.
54、_48_ Take action immediately. When you come to a closed door, check it with the back of your hand. If it feels hot, there may be smoke or fire behind the door, so take care. Once you are out of your house, call the fire department from a neighbors house. If a family member or a pet is caught inside,
55、 you shouldnt go back in. Firemen know how to perform rescues safely_49_ Change the batteries at least once a year. You should use the test button each month to see if the alarm and batteries are still working. A smoke alarm lasts about ten years. You ought to change it even if it seems to be workin
56、g.About two out of three fire deaths happen in homes with no working smoke alarms._ 50_A. Most of these deaths can be avoidedB. But when you hear it, you don t have much timeC. A smoke alarm is only good if its working properlyD. So, its important to teach them that fire is a tool, not a toyE. A smo
57、ke alarm greatly reduces your chances of being hurt in a fire四、写作(共三节, 满分40分)第一节单词拼写(共6小题;每小题1分,满分6分)根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。在填写答卷时,要求写出完整单词(每空限填一词)51.How o _ do you go to the library？ At least once a week。52. David studies hard. I am sure he can pass the English e _ .53. When she first went to univer
58、sity, she felt very I _ because she knew no one there。54. We can I _ a lot about pandas from different books and TV programs。55. He likes all kinds of jokes because he has a great sense of h _ .56. The boy fell behind, so he had to run to c _ up with his father.第二节完成句子(共7小题;每小题2分, 满分14分)根据所给的汉语内容,用英
59、语完成下列句子。(每空限填一词)57. 他正在考虑是否能参加足球俱乐部He is thinking about _ _ _ join the football club.58. 我们还没有决定什么时候探望爷爷奶奶。We havent decided _ _ _ our grandparents.59. 我们离开课室的时候必须关灯。Lights _ _ _ _ when we leave the classroom.60. 校长做的讲座多么精彩啊。 _ _ the head teachers talk was!61. 迈克一放学回家就开始做饭。Mike started cooking _ _ _
60、 he got home from school.62. 孩子们总是盼望着春节。Children always _ _ _the Spring Festival。63. 在图书馆内,我们既不应该吃东西也不应该交谈。We should _ _ _talk in the library.第三节 书面表达（共1题，满分20分）假设你是李华，你的英国朋友 Tony 对“中国红”一词很感兴趣，想了解“中国红”在中国人日常生活中的体现，请你根据以下表格信息写一封回信帮助他了解。地位最受欢迎的颜色之一代表幸福，可以带来好运使用场所婚礼，春节等表达方式剪纸，中国结，红包，灯笼提示词：婚礼 wedding，中国
61、结 Chinese Knot，红包 red packet， 代表 stand forDear Tony,Its great to receive your letter. Im writing to tell you something about Chinese red._I truly hope my letter will help you understand better about Chinese red. Yours, Li Hua2020-2021高一开学考试英语试题参考答案语法选择：1-5 BDDCA 6-10 BCBAC 11-15 DCBDA完形填空：16-20 DCBA
62、B 21-25 ADBAC阅读：26-30 BBCCA 31-35 ADCAB 36-40 BDDAC 41-45 DCADC 46-50 DEBCA单词拼写：51. often 52. examination 53. lonely 54. learn55. humor/humour 56. catch完成句子：57. whether he can 58. when to visit59. must be turned/switched off 60. How wonderful 61. as soon as 62. look forward to63. neither; nor书面表达：It
63、s great to receive your letter. Im writing to tell you something about Chinese red. Chinese red, considered as the symbolic color of China, is extremely popular with Chinese people. It usually represents happiness, and we believe that it can bring us good luck.People in our country attach such great
64、 importance to Chinese red that they use many red objects in some important events. For instance, in a wedding, you can see that the bride is in a red wedding dress and the wedding room is decorated with red. Whats more, the houses are also filled with red paper cuts, lanterns and Chinese Knots during the Spring Festival. Children will get red pockets for best wishes as well. Obviously, Chinese red plays a significant role and enjoys the highest popularity in China.I truly hope my letter will help you understand better about Chinese red.Yours, Li Hua
