1、山西省晋中市平遥县第二中学校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期周练试题（九）一 阅读理解（12 X 5）ANEW YORKA massive winter storm paralyzed much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday and Friday, dumping as much as 46 centimeters of snow from the Carolinas to Maine. It also caused flooding on the streets of Boston due to swelling storm tides, forc
2、ed the cancellation of nearly 5,000 flights and closed businesses, offices and schools.Some meteorologists（气象学家） classified the storm as a “bomb cyclone” for its sharp drop in atmospheric pressure would be followed immediately by a blast of cold air that could break records in more than two dozen ci
3、ties and bring wind chills as low as during the weekend.From Baltimore, Maryland, to Caribou in Maine, efforts were underway to clear roadways of ice and snow as wind chill temperatures were to plunge during the day, reaching in some parts after sundown, according to the National Weather Service.Uti
4、lity companies across the East worked to repair downed power lines early on Friday as about 21,000 customers remained without electricity, down from almost 80,000 the day before, and issued warnings that temperatures may become dangerously low.“If the temperature in your home begins to fall, we reco
5、mmend taking shelter elsewhere until service can be restored. You can find warming centers by contacting local authorities,” National Grid power company, which serves Massachusetts, said on Twitter.Airlines canceled 4,000 flights on Thursday and hundreds more on Friday, according to FlightA, an onli
6、ne tracking service.Mayor Bill de Blasio said it could feel like on Friday and Saturday nights with the wind chill. “This is a serious, serious storm, and may be the most severe in 2018,” he said at a news conference.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the southern part
7、of the state, while New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for several counties.1. Which of the following is NOT the consequence of the massive winter storm?A. Breakdown of the U.S. coast.B. Flooding in Boston.C. Cancellation of nearly 5,000 flights.D. Closure in business,
8、offices, and schools.2. Why did some meteorologists classify this winter storm as “bomb cyclone”?A. Because it will cause changeable atmospheric pressure.B. Because the scale of this storm could break records in lots of cities.C. Because of the deadly and destructive effects of this storm.D. Because
9、 of the extremely cold air and the wind chills in this storm.3. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “plunge” in Para.3?A. decline steadilyB. drop dramaticallyC. fluctuate violentlyD. fall moderately4. About the rescue work, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Peopl
10、e were making great efforts to rid roadways of ice and snow.B. About 101 thousand people were left without electricity on Thursday.C. Residents can stay in warming centers until heating service is restored.D. Aviation service hasnt been brought back to normal yet until Friday.BDuring the 15th centur
11、y, spices（香料） from India were very popular in Europe, however, the only way to travel from Europe to India was over land. This was a long and expensive trip. The King of Portugal realized if he could find a way to get to India by sailing on the ocean, he would become rich by trading spices in Europe
12、. An explorer（探险家） by the name of Bartolomeu Dias had discovered the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of Africa. It was thought that there may be a way around the Cape and to the northeast towards India. However, many were skeptical and thought that the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic Oce
13、an.Vasco da Gama, who was born in 1460s to a wealthy Portuguese family in Sines, was given a fleet of ships by the king and told to discover a sea route（路线） around Africa to India. He was also told to look for other trading possibilities along the way.Vasco da Gama left on his first voyage（航行） from
14、Lisbon, Portugal, with four ships and 170 men on July 8, 1497. Gama and his men rounded the southern tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope on November 22. They then headed north up the coast of Africa. They stopped at trading ports along the way including Mombasa and Malindi. At Malindi （about 120k
15、m northeast of Mombasa）, they picked up a local pilot who knew the direction to India. With the help of a monsoon wind they were able to cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut, India in less than a month （on May 20, 1498）. At Calicut，Vasco ran into serious trouble when trying to trade. He had
16、brought little of value in his ships. This made the local traders doubtful of him and very soon he had to leave. The voyage back was disastrous. Around half of his men died from scurvy（坏血病） as the trip back took much longer because of the winds not blowing in his favor. However, when he returned hom
17、e, he was still a hero. He had found the much needed trade route to India.5. What does the underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Worried.B. Doubtful.C. Hopeful.D. Supportive.6. What was the main purpose of Vasco da Gamas first voyage to India?A. To take control of India.B. To control th
18、e spice trade.C. To find a trade route to India.D. To bring back spices from India.7. Which is the correct route of Gamas first voyage to India?A. Sinesthe Cape of Good HopeMombasaMalindiCalicut.B. Sinesthe Cape of Good HopeMalindiMombasaCalicut.C. Lisbonthe Cape of Good HopeMalindiMombasaCalicut.D.
19、 Lisbonthe Cape of Good HopeMombasaMalindiCalicut.8. What happened to Gama and his men when they stayed at Calicut?A. Their trading was wellreceived.B. Half of them got a serious illness.C. They missed the best time to go back home.D. They were considered unwelcome by the local traders.CThe early li
20、fe of the green sea turtle（海龟） is full of danger. Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive to adulthood（成年）. From its home in the sand, it breaks its egg with an egg tooth. Its mother is not there to help it. Instead, it is greeted by crabs, coyotes, and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner. To survi
21、ve, the baby turtle must hide in the sand until night. Then, it moves slowly to the sea.The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters. In the sea, it tries hard to find food. It must also keep itself from being food for fish.As dangerous as the sea turtles life is in the natural world, i
22、ts most dangerous enemies are humans. The rubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle. A little turtle might eat a piece of plastic（塑料） in the sea. It might also eat oil on the oceans surface. Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets. There are laws agains
23、t hunting sea turtles. Still, many are hunted, both for their meat and for their shells（壳）. All of these dangers must be prevented.Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes. For example, adult green sea turtles weigh about 500 pounds. They stop eating jellyfish and o
24、ther meat and eat only plants. And they may plan a trip to go back home again. A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born. This is the only place where she will lay eggs. Even if it has been forty years since she was a baby, she always knows her way back home.9. Why do baby turtle
25、s move to the sea at night?A. They dislike sunshine.B. They need to avoid enemies.C. They can find food easily then.D. They prefer lower temperatures.10. What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?A. Pitiful.B. Careless.C. Interesting.D. Courageous.11. What can we learn about sea
26、 turtles?A. They mainly feed on fish and meat.B. They can live for around forty years.C. They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.D. They visit their beach homes several times a year.12. What is the text mainly about?A. The homes of green sea turtles.B. How sea turtles find their food.C. The da
27、ngers faced by sea turtles.D. How young turtles become adults.二 七选五（5 X 5）Do you have the experience of digging out your suitcase, deciding what to bring and being afraid that youve forgotten something? _13_ Hope they can transform the way you pack.Keep a Basket HandyDo you wait until the last minut
28、e to pack? Keep a basket in your bedroom, living room, or bath room that you can use to throw in items youll need to pack as you come across them. 14 Besides, you can just put the contents of the basket into your suitcase if you are in a hurry to leave for the airport.Buy Wrinklefree ClothingYou won
29、t need to worry about carefully packing your items of clothing if theyre made from wrinklefree materials. _15_ Youll still look fresh and bright when you are in them at your destination.Keep Old Packing ListsChances are that you end up taking trips that require you to pack similar items. Keep old pa
30、cking lists from former vacations to the beach, ski resort, and citythat way, youll always have a list of at least the basics. 16 So you dont need to waste your effort to remember where you left your handwritten packing lists.Schedule a Packing TimeTime can slip away from you before a tripyou may be
31、 caught up at work, at home, or be occupied with other responsibilities of daily life. 17 That way, you will not need to do your packing crazily from the last minute to 1 oclock on the day you leave.AThis makes you less likely to forget the stuff.BThe best way to do this is to save them on your comp
32、uter.CBuy necessary stuff when you arrive.DDetermine a night well in advance of departure to pack.EThats why Ive distilled (提炼) the art of packing down to some essential tips.FJust ball them up or put them at the bottom of the suitcase.GRolling your clothes is the best way to save space for the suit
33、case.三 语法填空（10 X2.5）It is common knowledge that China has a long and glorious history in both arts and _18_ (tradition) crafts. Of all the Chinese arts and crafts, the most representative _19_ (be) bronze vessels, music, opera, painting, jade, silk and so on. They are not only a vivid _20_ (reflect)
34、 of the culture of China but also the embodiment of both the local people, and of the nation itself.The invention of bronze vessels led the ancestors of modern China from the Stone Age into a new erathe Bronze Age (青铜时代). The bronze products were _21_ (delicate) decorated with a diverse range of des
35、igns and were widely used in many _22_ (aspect) of life, such as musical instruments and weapons of war being of great significance in the history of China.Chinese music dates back _23_ between 7,000 and 8,000 years ago, featured with unique melodies within different dynasties and accompanied with t
36、raditional musical instruments.Chinese opera _24_ (recognize) as one of the three oldest dramatic art forms in the world. It is a combination of music, art and literature and is characterized by the unique facial makeup, and has many different regional variations.Chinese painting is divided into thr
37、ee genresfigures, landscapes, and birdsandflowers and each type has its distinctive characteristics. _25_ addition, difficult skills are required of the painters.A silkworm produces 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of silk thread in its lifespan of just 28 days and is of great value. Major local silk produ
38、cts in China are Shu, Yun, Song Brocades and brocades by ethnic minorities such as the Zhuang and the Dong peoples are well renowned. Some western painters, after _26_ (study)abroad, returned to their homeland and incorporated the best of both cultures in _27_ (they) art.总分_一 阅读理解（11X5）123456789101112二七选五 （5X5）1314151617二 语法填空（10X2.5）18._ 19._ 20._21._ 22._23._ 24._25._ 26._ 27._平遥二中高一年级英语周练（9）答案一 阅读理解（12X5）123456ADBBBC789101112DDBACC二 七选五 （5X5）1314151617EAFBD三 语法填空（10X2.5）18. traditional19. are20. reflection21. delicately22. .aspects23. to24. is recognized25. In26. studying27. their
