1、河南省宝丰县第一高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期5月月考试题 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。AThe Biggest Shopping Malls in the WorldIran MallNow Iran Mall is the biggest mall in the world. Located in Northwest Tehran, it covers a total area of around 21 million square feet. Its a
2、 commercial, cultural and social center. On its roof, people can do activities like hiking, cycling, playing tennis and even swimming. While the already finished areas of Iran Mall come together to make this mall the biggest in the world, some parts are still being built.Central WorldLocated in the
3、capital of Thailand, Central World is one of the largest shopping centers in Bangkok. The Central World mall includes 500 stores, 100 restaurants and cafs and 15 cinemas. It has a kids zone, a learning center and two department stores. It also has its own ice rink(溜冰场).South China MallThe title of “
4、Worlds Biggest Mail” was once held by South China Mall in China. But in 2018 the construction of the supermall in Iran brought it down one spot to second place. It covers an area of 7. 1 million square feet and was opened in 2005. It includes seven different zones that are designed to be like import
5、ant cities around the world. One zone includes a model Arc de Triomphe (凯旋门)like the one in Paris, and another with gondolas(long and narrow boats)in Venice.Mall of IstanbulMall of Istanbul covers over 7 million square feet space. Besides the shopping choices, this one has a large theme park right i
6、nside! Its the first of its kind in Turkey. It has over 300 stores. Moreover, it has several performance centers, a gourmet(美食)center and a shopping center. It is also home to Turkeys biggest cinema center with 12 theaters.21.In which mall are there some parts still under construction?A.Iran Mall. B
7、.Central World. C.South China Mall. D.Mall of Istanbul.22.What can you do in South China Mall? A.Visit a 7.1-million-square-foot boat. B.Do exciting recreational activities on its roof. C.Shop in fifteen different foreign zones. D.See models of other countries typical scenes.23.What makes Mall of Is
8、tanbul special in Turkey? A.Its performance centers.B.Its large inside theme park. C.Its biggest gourmet center.D.Its worlds largest ice rink.BLets face it. No one drinks diet sodas for the taste. People drink diet sodas in the hope that it will help them lose weight or at least keep them from gaini
9、ng it. Yet it seems to have exactly the opposite effect, according to a new study.Researchers from the University of Texas said those who drank two or more diet sodas aday had waist size increases that were six times greater than those who didnt drink diet sodas. “What we saw was that the more diet
10、sodas a person drank, the more weight they were likely to gain, ”said Sharon FowlerThe study was based on data from 474 participants in a large, ongoing research project, where the participants were followed for nearly 10 years.While the findings are surprising, they also offer some explanations.Nut
11、rition expert, Melanie Rogers, who works with overweight patients in New York, has found that when patients are switched from regular to diet sodas, they dont lose weight at all. “Wewerent seeing weight loss necessarily, and that was confusing to us, ”said Rogers.So why would diet soda cause weight
12、gain? No one knows for sure yet, but it could be thatpeople think they can eat more if they drink diet sodas, and so over-compensate(补偿) for themissing calories.A related study found some sweeteners (甜味剂) raised blood sugar levels in some mice.“Data from this and other potential studies suggest that
13、 the promotion of diet sodas and artificial sweeteners may be risky,” said Helen P. Hazuda, professor at the University of Texass school of medicine. They may be free of calories, but not of consequences.24. Why do people drink diet sodas accordingto the passage?A. To enjoy its taste. B. To achieve
14、weight loss.C. To stay in fashion. D. To gain more energy.25. The new study suggests that drinking diet sodas_A.offers people more caloriesB. helps people to be healthierC. makes people much thinnerD. causes people to become heavier26.What can we learn from the passage?A. Diet sodas do help reduce c
15、alories.B. Diet soda drinkers tend to eat more food.C.Regular sodas make people lose more weight.D. Most blood diseases come from diet sodas.27.What does the underlined word “ They” in the last paragraph probably refers to?A. Sodas.B. Sweeteners.C. Diet sodas and artificial sweeteners.D. Diet soda d
16、rinkers and sweetener takers.CAs spring arrives, farmers around the world are making decisions about what crops to plant and how to manage them. In the U. S., farmers typically have big data to help make these decisions. These data have a clear upside. They make farms more productive. In the U.S., t
17、he past five years have seen a series of good harvests for both corn and soybean. A big part is generated by effectively using data to produce more food from the same amount of land, seed and fertilizer.In the poorer parts of the world, however, the picture is much different. Many farmers are guided
18、 only by their history with the land and their communitys traditions. Their skills and knowledge are impressive, but they suffer from a poverty of data. They rely on technical advisors for advice from governments and academic centers who often have very little knowledge of the local area. For seeds
19、and fertilizers and other materials used in the field, they rely on companies that lack data on how their products will perform in the local conditions.About 10 years ago, East African officials and their development partners started to explore why so few smallholder dairy farmers made profits from
20、growing demand from urban consumers. Surveys of farmers in the region suggested poor access to veterinary(禽畜的) care and breeding assistance. An effort to provide these services has helped farmers get more milk.Data would matter little if farming was easy and the paths to productivity were obvious. B
21、ut in reality, agriculture is a complex mix of many factors, including climate, biology, chemistry, physics, economics and cultureall of which vary from region to region. In this situation, good data is necessary.28.How has big data benefited Americans farmers?A. By producing more seeds and fertiliz
22、er.B. By helping the farmers to make decisions.C. By informing the farmers to plant crops earlier.D. By increasing the amount of land for farming.29.What do farmers in poor countries need to improve their farming? A. Big data. B. Farming skills. C.Technical guidance. D.Farming materials.30.Why does
23、the writer mention the case of East Africa? A.To show that East Africa relies heavily on diary farming. B.To illustrate cooperation between countries was a great success. C.To serve as an example of how data helps farmers in poor areas. D.To prove that city people in East Africa didnt like drinking
24、milk.31. What can we learn from the passage? A.Many changeable factors have influence on farming. B.The American farmers cant decide what they will plant. C.East African dairy farmers were experienced in raising cows. D.The technical advisors in poor areas know the local areas well.D“I have cancer.”
25、 Mom said and held me in a tight hug. I could feel her chest shaking as she tried not to cry but failed.For all of my twenty-four years, my mom had been supportive. Strength and protection had always flowed from her to me. Now I knew it would have to flow the other way.Mom didnt stay down for long.
26、After the shock of breast-cancer, she armed herself with a notebook and a pen and a thousand questions for the doctors. She took notes on white blood cell counts and medications(药物)with long names as though she were studying for entrance exams into medical school. The not-knowing is the worst. she s
27、aid.The operation was successful. The chemo(化疗)was the harder part. I went with Mom to every chemo treatment. She rarely complained, though her hair was gone and her toenails and fingernails fell out one by one. She joked that she could save money on nail polish and put it toward the doctor bills, e
28、ven though she never wore nail polish. “Cancer can take my hair, my nails, my health, my very life. But it cant take my smile.” Mom said.Mom learned to share her fears with me, and it formed an even deeper bond between us. Yet I am certain there were fears she didnt share because she was still prote
29、cting me-worries she only shared with Dad. Even in the darkest hours, she would just joke about the cancer. Mom always said, “When you look your greatest fear in the eye and laugh at it, you take away some of its power.”Mom was one of the lucky ones. She did beat her cancer, though not without scars
30、. From her, Ive learned I may not get to choose what I face, but I do get to choose how I face it.32.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?A.There were other ways to treat cancer.B.Knowledge of cancer would be helpful.C.Mom had to stay stronger to beat cancer.D.I should be the one be
31、ing there for Mom.33.Which of the following words can best describe Mom?A.Humorous and generous. B.Considerate and ambitious.C.Optimistic and determined. D.Caring and knowledgeable.34.What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?A.The fear Mom shared with me. B.The ways Mom faced fear.C.The jokes Mom to
32、ld me. D.The bond Mom and I formed.35.What lesson did the author learn from Mom?A.Luck counts in beating diseases.B.Complaint does no good to ones health.C.Positive attitudes get one through hardship.D.Sharing feelings helps reduce sufferings a lot.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
33、项中有两项为多余选项。 For most of us, stress is a reality and learning how to deal with it is very important in our growth. After all, stress goes hand in hand with change, and our life is all about change. 36 We all behave a bit differently according to different types of stress. Here are some helpful tips t
34、o help you.Eat right. Research shows snack foods are the worst things to have when youre stressed. Besides, they are not the best way to keep healthy. 37 Get moving. Most of our everyday stress is related to school, work, or a host of emotional issues. 38 When were under a lot of stress, our bodies
35、can develop a lot of muscle tension. Regular exercise can help you relax and feel better. 39 Essays wont write themselves, and good grades require hard work. Dont think much about the bad things. Give yourself credit (赞扬) where you can improve yourself. Stress is a clear sign of worry, but it doesnt
36、 mean your situation is hopeless.Speak up. The breakup of your favorite rock band isnt the end of the world, but sometimes life does throw some real problems at you. But dont let the stress eat you up. 40 If youre feeling seriously depressed and unable to keep up with school and life, speak to a fam
37、ily member or your doctor.A. Stay positive.B. Talk to a trusted friend.C. People could not think clearly when under stress.D. The older a person is, the more stressed he feels.E. Theres simply no way to get rid of stress completely.F. However, a bit of physical activity can help us work it off.G. Su
38、re, everyone likes a little comfort food, but youll need a balanced diet.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。When I was six years old, my parents and I were in London for a one month vacation. One day when my mother and I were 41 down Oxford Stre
39、et, I felt too 42 to walk any more, so I asked my mother to take the subway. At first, she 43_ to take it because she said the weather was very 44 and it was better to walk. I started 45 . She told me to stop immediately, but I didnt pay attention to what she was 46 . For about an hour, I didnt stop
40、 crying. My mother became very 47 with me. I didnt stop. I just ran away from her. I ran as 48 as I could. The street was really crowded, so she couldnt 49 me. Then, I entered one of the biggest shops. There was a coffee house on the second floor. I went 50 , sat in a chair, and started crying again
41、. All of the people in the coffee shop came around me. They were 51 to me, but I didnt understand English at all. After that, they 52 the police station, and a policeman came to the coffee shop. He tried to talk to me, but I just 53crying. Then he took the small bag that I was _54 , opened it and fo
42、und my hotel address and _55 number. When he phoned the hotel, my 56 answered the phone. In the end, the policeman took me to the 57 . My father was standing in front of the hotel door. He talked to the policeman and then he asked me what had 58 and where my mother was. I told him everything, and I
43、also told him that I was 59 that my mother was very angry with me. When my mother came back, she was crying. But when she saw me, she hugged me and kissed me. She talked to my father about everything. 60 of them told me not to do anything like that in the future because maybe one day I wouldnt find
44、anyone to help me. They wouldnt forgive me if I did it again.41. ArunningBwalkingCvisitingDdriving42. AtiredBmadChappyDsad43. AagreedBrefusedCsuggestedDmanaged44. AhorribleBwindyCniceDcold45. AtalkingBlaughingCsingingDcrying46. AhearingBregardingCthinkingDsaying47. AangryBstrictCsatisfiedDfamiliar48
45、. AexcitedlyBslowlyCquicklyDcarelessly49. AsearchBeducateCforgiveDfollow50. AoutsideBinsideCuponDdown51. AadvisingBtalkingClisteningDcoming52. AcalledBrememberedCmeasuredDleft53. AstoppedBpreferredCregrettedDcontinued54. AcatchingBcarryingCgainingDbuying55. AserialBluckyCphoneDlicense56. AmotherBgui
46、deCfatherDwaiter57.AhotelBshopCstreetDstation58. AforgottenBhappenedCdamagedDlost59. AworriedBconcernedCafraidDangry60. ANoneBEitherCNeitherDBoth第二节 （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。The most 61 (energy)and important festivals are the ones that look forward to 62 (celebrate）the en
47、d of winter and to the coming of spring. At the Spring Festival in China, people eat 63 (dumpling), fish and meat and may give children lucky money 64 red envelopes. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year together. Some Western countries have very exciting c
48、arnivals, 65 take place forty days before Easter, 66 (usual)in February. These carnivals might include parades, 67_(dance) in the streets day and night, loud music and colorful clothing of all kinds. Easter is 68 important religious and social festival for Christians around the world. It celebrates
49、the return of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japans Cherry Blossom Festival happens a little later. The country, 69 (cover)with cherry tree flowers, 70 (look)as though its ground is pink .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
50、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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。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。Last Sunday, Jim took a bus home. On the bus, a young man is smoking. The smoke was such heavy that the old lady sitting in the front of him was c
51、oughing. Jim wanted to speak to the smoking man but he feared the man would get angrily. Finally, the old ladys loud coughing helped Jim make up her mind. He came up to the young man and said, “Excuse me, do you mind stop smoking? There are many passenger on this bus, but we cannot stand it.” After
52、hearing this, the young man felt sorry for that he had done and agreed put out the cigarette.Jim was praised by the old lady who was coughing.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你计划本周日和你的同学去茶园(tea plantation)体验中国茶文化。请你用英语给外教James写封邮件，邀请他来参加你们的活动。内容包括：1. 出发及返回时间；2. 活动安排（采茶、观看表演）；3. 期待James一同前往。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增
53、加细节，以使行文连贯。参考答案阅读理解：21-23 ADB 24-27BDBC28-31 BACA 32-35 DCBC七选五：EGFAB完形填空: 41-45 BABCD 46-50 DACDB 51-55BADBC 56-60 CABCD语法填空: 61.energetic 62.celebrating 63. dumplings 64.in 65.which 66.usually 67.dancing 68.an 69. covered 70. looks短文改错:Last Sunday, Jim took a bus home. On the bus, a young man is s
54、moking. The wassmoke was such heavy that the old lady sitting in the front of him was coughing. Jim sowanted to speak to the smoking man but he feared the man would get angrily. Finally, angry the old ladys loud coughing helped Jim make up her mind. He came up to the young hisman and said, “Excuse m
55、e, do you mind stop smoking? There are many passenger on stopping passengers this bus, but we cannot stand it.” After hearing this, the young man felt sorry for that and what he had done and agreed put out the cigarette.Jim was praised by the old lady who towas coughing.参考范文：Dear James,Knowing that
56、you are interested in Chinese tea culture, I am writing to invite you to join us in visiting a tea plantation this Sunday.Now let me tell you the specific arrangements. As scheduled,we are going to gather at the school gate at 8: 30 am. It will take us one hour to get to the tea plantation in the co
57、untryside, where the air is fresh. Tea farmers there will teach us how to pick tea and taste tea. They will introduce more tea culture by giving a series of performances while we are drinking tea. And we may return at 4: 00 pm.I sincerely hope you can come with us! Looking forward to yourreply.Yours,Li Hua
