1、宁夏大学附属中学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1.5分，满分7.5分）听对话，选择正确答案。1. What does the womans sister do now?A.A teacher B.A doctor. C.A nurse.2. How to get to the bank?A.Walk along the street and turn left.B. Walk ahead for 100 meters and turn right.C. Turn right at the cinema and wa
2、lk ahead for about 100 meters.3. Why does the man like his new job better?A . Because he can use what he has learned .B.Because he can learn a lot from the job.C.Because he can have more free time.4. How many books did the man buy?A.Two. B.One. C.Three.5. What is the relationship between the two spe
3、akers?A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C.Boss and employee第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What did the woman do last weekend?A. She learned driving. B. She repaired her car. C. She had a picnic.7. What can we know about the man?A. He has a new car. B. He wants to buy a new
4、car.C.He often repairs his car on weekends.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What does the man want to buy?A . A birthday cake . B.A birthday present. C.An expensive coat.9.Which color doesnt the woman like?A . Yellow . B.Red C.Blue.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What kind of computer does the man want to buy?A.A cheap import
5、ed computer.B. An expensive imported computer.C.A computer made in China at an acceptable price.11.How much will the man pay for the computer for the first time?A.5,000yuan. B.3,000 yuan. C.1,000yuan.12. What does the man ask the woman to do at last?A.Work out the details. B. Give him some advice. C
6、. Show him another computer.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where did the woman learn about the job?A. In the newspaper. B. On the radio. C.On TV.14. At least how many hours will the woman have to work every day?A.Three hours. B.Four hours. C.Five hours.15.What can we know about the job?A. The salary is 300 po
7、unds per month at most.B. Working hours is from 2 am to 10 am every day.C. Its a part-time job, and the salary is 75 pounds a week at least.16. When does the man want to have a talk with the woman?A.Next Wednesday morning. B.Next Wednesday afternoon.C.Next Wednesday evening.听第10段材料，回答17至20题。17.What
8、is the main problem in Asia?A. The small number of newborn babies. B. The changing social situation of women.C. The high prices of houses and education.18. How much at least does a childs kindergarten charge a month in a major Asian city?A.$25,000. B.$5,000. C.$416.19. Why do more and more married w
9、omen refuse to have children?A.They cant keep their jobs. B. They are looked down upon.C.They have to bring up their children.20. What can we learn from the speakers talk?A. Its easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.B. It will cost parents too much to afford their kids education.C. The prices
10、of houses in many major Asian cities are quite low now.第二部分 阅读理解第一节（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。AIf you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places connected with ancient art and culture, historical buildings and monuments. And of course,many of these are on
11、 the World Heritage List (WHL)(世界遗产名录). But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Lets look at a few of them. Robben Island in South AfricaThis island was used through the centuries as a prison , a hospital and a military base. But its probably most famous as a maximum-security pr
12、ison for political prisoners in the twentieth century. Nelson Mandela was one of its most famous residents. The WHL says it represents the triumph of democracy(民主）and freedom over oppression and racism.Borders of France and SpainThis is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many int
13、eresting geological formations. But it is also an area of small farms. People there still use a type of agriculture(农业）that used to be common in mountainous areas of Europe but that has almost completely disappeared in modern times.The city of Brasilia, BrazilBrasilia is a capital city that was crea
14、ted from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it a landmark in the history of town planning. The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time carefully. Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planner and the architect.Simien National Park, EthiopiaSimi
15、en National Park was one of the first sites to be listed in 1978. It is one of the highest mountainous areas in Africa, and the WHL calls it one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. It is also important for its wildlife. The population of some rare animals is getting smaller and smaller.
16、21. Which of the following sites was listed on the WHL for its political symbol ?A. Simien National Park, Ethiopia. B. The city of Brasilia, Brazil.C . Borders of France and Spain . D. Robben Island in South Africa.22. The WHL has listed Borders of France and Spain probably because_.A. it shows us p
17、ast European society by the type of agricultureB. this is an area of great natural beautyC. the mountains there have many interesting geological formationsD. people there still use a type of agriculture that is common in Europe in modern times23.The passage mainly talks about _.A. the remains of anc
18、ient cultures on the WHLB. the household heritage sites on the WHLC.some of the less well-known sites on the WHLD.important places of art and cultureBThey are the worlds fittest people. But even Olympic athletes have had their share of difficult, heart-breaking or embarrassing(令人难堪的）moments.The 1904
19、 Olympics, St Louis, USAAmerican Fred Lorz crossed the finish line of the Olympic marathon with a time of 3 hours and 13 minutes. He had beaten the second runner by 15 minutes. Lorz looked happy and fresh, and smiled for the photographers. Just before they gave him the gold medal, the race officials
20、 arrived and took away the medal, and Lorz was banned(禁止）from races for a year. Then an official told the truth. He had travelled by car for 11 miles of the marathon!The 1908 Olympics, London, EnglandThe Italian Dorando Pietri was one of the unluckiest marathon runners. When he arrived at the stadiu
21、m, he was very tired. The people were cheering , but Pietri couldnt continue . He fell down and got up again four times. Finally, around seven metres from the finish line, he fell down again and didnt move. Worried officials ran over and picked him up. He crossed the finish line and won the gold med
22、al. But a few hours later the Olympic officials had to take it away from him again. They said he couldnt be the winner because Olympic officials had helped him cross the line.The 2000 Olympics, Sydney, AustraliaEric Moussambani of Equatorial Guinea became one of the most loved athletes of the 2000 G
23、ames. His race was the 100-metre freestyle swim. He jumped into the pool and started swimming. After the first 50 meters he was very tired. He went more and more slowly and almost stopped in the middle of the pool. The officials worried that he was drowning(淹死）.But Moussambani continued and finished
24、 the race with a time of 1 minute and 52 seconds, the slowest in the history of the Olympics. Still, Moussambani was happy. He had never swum in a pool of that size before.24. Why was Lorzs gold medal taken away at the 1904 Olympics?A.Because he broke the rules. B.Because officials made a mistake.C.
25、Because officials picked him up halfway. D. Because he beat the second runner badly.25. What happened to Pietri at the1908 Olympics?A.He broke a world record. B. He finally won the gold medal.C.He fell down after finishing the race. D. He received help as he crossed the finish line.26. How did peopl
26、e think of Moussambani?A. They felt sorry for him. B. They thought highly of him.C. They showed no interest in him. D. They had mixed feelings about him.27 . Whats the best title of the passage?A. The Suffering Moments of the Olympics B.A Share of the Fittest PeopleC.The Most Loved Athletes D. The B
27、ad Olympics in historyCThe Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City,was the imperial(帝王的）palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the early 15th century, large-size construction caused 100,000 common people to hard life.The construction took 14 years and was finished in 1420. In the following yea
28、r, the capital of the Ming Dynasty was moved from Nanjing to Beijing. Twenty-four emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled from the Forbidden City. The last dynasty fell in 1911, but Emperor Puyi still lived in the inner court. It was not until 1925 that the complex buildings were changed into
29、a museum. Since then, the Palace has been opened to the public.The Palace Museum is rectangular(长方形的）in shape, about 960 meters long from north to south and 750 meters wide from west to east. There is a 10-meter-high wall, encircled by a 52-meter-wide moat(护城河). In the Ming Dynasty, the wood needed
30、for the building was brought mostly from Sichuan and Hunan Province, while in the Qing Dynasty, it was cut from the northeast of China. Most of the stones were mined from the suburban(郊外的)district of Fangshan and other districts. Construction of the Forbidden City brought huge hardship to the labori
31、ng people.The palace is the largest piece of ancient Chinese architecture(建筑）still standing. Some of the buildings were damaged by lightning and rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The palace has been expanded several times, but the original design was preserved. After liberation, some costly re
32、novations(翻新）were done and the Palace Museum is listed as one of the important historical sites under special preservation by the Chinese government .28. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. The origin of the name the Forbidden City.B.The Forbidden City and emperors.C. The open to the public of t
33、he Forbidden City.D. The period of the construction of the Forbidden City.29. The Forbidden City is also calledA . the History Museum B . the Peoples SiteC.the Palace Museum D. the Summer Palace30.The Forbidden City began to be constructed in_.A.1911 B.1421 C.1406 D.142031. What can we learn from Pa
34、ragraph 2?A. The emperors cruelty brought the Forbidden City into the world.B. The processing of constructing the Forbidden City needed wood and stones from all over the country.C. The Forbidden City is the largest piece of ancient Chinese architecture still standing.D.The Forbidden City is about 72
35、0,000 square meters.DIts true that many dads in the wild arent interested in parenting, but there are some that work pretty hard to give their little ones a good start. Maybe one of these dads will make you remember your own dad !The male giant water bug(雄性负子蝽）doesnt seem to mind a heavy load(负荷物） o
36、n his back for his kids. The female puts about 100 to 150 eggs on the back of the male, and then she leaves. Once the female is gone, the male has to look after the eggs. It usually takes one to two weeks for the eggs to hatch(孵化）. The father giant water bug jumps around to make sure the growing egg
37、s get enough air and water. All this time he cant fly because of the weight of the eggs growing rapidly on his back.Now lets turn to the male stickleback fish. When the mother leaves after laying her eggs, the father tends his young. If the young fish go too far away, their father helps with their s
38、afe return by carrying them back in his mouth. The male stickleback looks after all his young-as many as 100-until they can live on their own.A similar example can be found in emperor penguins(帝企鹅) living in cold areas. The male emperor penguin goes without food while looking after his egg until it
39、hatches. For about 62 to 67 days, the egg stays on top of the fathers feet, in very cold temperatures that drop down to-39C. As a result, the father may lose nearly 50 percent of his body weight while waiting for his baby penguin to be born!32 . What do we know about the giant water bug?A. It is una
40、ble to fly.B. The eggs grow on the fathers back.C. The male must keep still to hatch the eggs .D. The female looks after her eggs together with the male.33. What does the underlined word tends in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Waits for. B.Forgets about. C.Takes care of. D. Loses control of.34. During the hatch
41、ing period, the male emperor penguin _?A.is unable to eat B.is fed by the femaleC.tries to lose some weight D. cant stand the cold weather35. What is the best title for the text?A. Mr Moms in the Wild B.Animals Do Have FeelingsC.Nature Loves Us Like Our Dad D. Childbirth in the Animal Kingdom第二节 （共5
42、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。Im sure we all know that exercise is great for our health . But sometimes finding that motivation(动力) to work out can be a little difficult. So, in this post, Im going to share my top four reasons for working out . 36 Whenever I move to a new c
43、ity to study or work , I look for exercise classes to do. You meet like-minded people, and you can support each other during a difficult workout . 37 Exercise makes you feel confident(自信的）.We all know the physical advantages of exercise on our bodies but we dont always talk about the mental(心理的）ones
44、. 38 This new confidence might even help in your social or work life.Exercise helps to reduce stress(压力）.Going for a run can help you forget the problems and worries of daily life . 39 It makes me feel less worried and it also helps me to sleep those important eight hours the night before a big exam
45、 .Finally, exercise makes us feel strong and healthy!Every day, the 20 minutes in the gym get easier, the weights feel lighter and you feel a great sense of achievement. 40 So, next time youre feeling down or stressed, put your trainers on and get some exercise. It might not be easy but I promise yo
46、ull feel so much better once youve finished !A. Exercising is sociable.B. Exercise can change your mind.C. During exams, I always spend an hour a day in the gym.D. When the class finishes, you all share a collective feeling of happiness!E. When you work out, your body produces something that makes y
47、ou happy.F. Its a great feeling doing something you couldnt do before through hard work.G. Exercise might give you a feeling of confidence from being comfortable with your body.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。The first time I noticed this ph
48、enomenon(现象）was a few years ago, in St Peters Basilica in Romea crowd of people standing round Michelangelos Pieta, taking photos with their cameras and mobile phones. Then last week I saw it 41 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. At first, I wasnt too 42 when I saw people 43 the paintings. It
49、was a bit annoying, 44 that was all. It didnt really make me 45 . Then the sad 46 hit me. Most of the people were taking photos without looking at the 47 themselves. People around were 48 me, not because they were trying to get a better view of the 49 , but because they 50 to make sure that no one b
50、locked their photo. Was it possible that perhaps they were taking the photos so that they could admire(欣赏）the paintings better 51 they got home? This was very 52 . They were not there to 53 the paintings, but to take photos to 54 that they had been there .Then it got 55 . Now people were taking phot
51、os of their friends who were posing in front of some of the most well-known paintings. Neither the photographers nor the person they were photographing had 56 the art itself , 57 I saw that sometimes they 58 the label(标签）, to make sure that the artist really was 59 . At least nobody asked me to take
52、 a picture of them together, smiling in front of a Picasso!I think that photography in museums should be 60 , but I also have a less drastic(严厉的）solution.I think that people who want to take a photo of a painting should be forced to look at it first , for at least one minute .41.A.soonB.aloneC.later
53、D.again42.A.proud B.afraidC.worriedD.excited43.A.copyingB.destroyingC.touchingD.photographing44.A.orB.soC.butD.and45.A.angryB.surprisedC.happyD.disappointed46.A.newsB.historyC.truthD.story47.A.wallsB.visitors C.scenesD.paintings48.A.pushingB.passingC.greetingD.asking49.A.starB.artC.buildingD.museum5
54、0.A.refusedB.failedC.decidedD.wanted51.A.beforeB.whenC.unlessD.if52.A.importantB.necessaryC.improbableD.strange53.A.takeB.sellC.seeD.buy54.A.explainB.proveC.imagineD.find55.A.worseB.easierC.stronger D.better56.A.known aboutB.paid forC.learned fromD.looked at57.A.for B.sinceC.althoughD.after58.A.read
55、B.madeC.wroteD.changed59.A.skillfulB.aliveC.famousD.creative60.A.stoppedB.preparedC.welcomedD.allowed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。There are certain similarities and many significant 61 (differ) between the modern 62 ancient Olympics. The similarities are: both are held ev
56、ery four years. They have 63 (run) races. Also there is no prize money for winners.However, there are differences between them. In ancient Olympics, there was only one set of Games. And no women and no slaves could take part. The 64 (compete) only came from Greece. In modern Olympics, there 65 two m
57、ain sets of Games - the winter and the summer Olympics. Only 66 (that) who have reached the 67 (agree) standards for their event will be admitted 68 competitors. They may come from anywhere in the world. There are over 250 spots. And each one has its own standards. Women are not only allowed, but al
58、so play 69 very important role in almost all the events. Hosting the Olympic Games is a great honor. The motto of the Olympics is: 70 (swift), Higher and Stronger.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 单句改错：（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71. Frederick William I , the king of Prussia , could never have imagined that his greatest
59、 gift to the Russia people would have such an amazed history.72. The Amber Room was first designed as the palace of Frederic I.73. It was also a treasure decorated with gold and jewels, that took the countrys best artists about ten years to make.74. However, the next king of Prussia, Frederick Willi
60、am I, for whom the Amber Room belonged, decided not to keep it.75 . There is no doubt whether the boxes were then put on a train for Konigsberg.76 . After that , what happened to the Amber Room remain a mystery .77. So an opinion is not a good evidence in a trial.78. There is as much competition amo
61、ng countries to host the Olympics than to win Olympic medals.79. The old rules and regulations for the athletes will replaced with new ones.80. In 2005 Eric competed with swimming and long jump.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你所在的城市今年因要建一座金融中心将拆除一座有着500年历史的寺庙。你班同学就“城市现代化建设和保护古迹哪个重要”展开了一次讨论活动。请你用英语给某报社的编辑写一封信，
62、将讨论结果和自己的观点告诉他们。要点应包括：1.城市现代化建设重要：支持者：40%;理由：金融中心可以促进我市经济发展。2.保护古迹重要：支持者：60%;理由：古寺是历史的见证者；这类历史遗迹一旦被拆除将会永久消失。3.你的观点注意：1.词数100左右。2.短文格式和开头已给出，不计入总词数。Dear editor,We heard that our city would knock down the temple with a history of 500 years in order to build a financial centre. 高一第二学期第一次月考英语答案1-5 BCAAB
63、 6-10 CCBAC 11-15 CAABC 16-20 BACAB21-25 DACAD 26-30 BABCC 31-35 DBCAA 36-40 ADGCF 41-45 DCDCA 46-50 CDABD 51-55 BCCBA 56-60 DCACA61. differences 62.and 63.running64. competitors 65. are 66.those 67.agreed 68. as 69. a 70.Swifter71. amazed-amazing 72.as-for 73.that-which 74. for-to 75. whether-that7
64、6.remain-remains 77.去掉a 78. than-as 79.will后加be 80.with-in【参考范文】Dear editor,We heard that our city would knock down the temple with a history of 500 years in order to build a financial center. Students in our class had a heated discussion about it .Different students have different ideas. 40% of the
65、m think it is important to develop the construction of modernization of our city, because the financial centre will promote the financial development of our city. On the other hand, 60% of them think it is important to protect historical sites, because once historical sites are knocked down, they will disappear forever.In my opinion, the temple shouldnt be pulled down. Instead, it should be protected as an invaluable treasure. The temple is a witness of the history.In short, the development is no doubt important, but the preservation of the old buildings is more necessary.Yours,Li Hua
