1、山西省运城市景胜中学2020-2021学年高一英语9月适应性测试试题 时间120分钟 总分150分一、选择题(每小题2分，共30分)1.We have been on duty for four hours and _. A.now comes your turnB.now does your turn comeC.now your turn comesD.comes now your turn2.The reason why he failed is _he was too careless. A.becauseB.thatC.forD.because of3.Though _ money,
2、 his parents managed to send him to university. A.lackedB.lacking ofC.lackingD.lacked in4.See the flags on top of the building? That was _ we did this morning. A.whenB.whichC.whereD.what5.It rained heavily in the south, _ serious flooding in several provinces. A.causedB.having causedC.causingD.to ca
3、use6. _ heavy the rainstorm is! Yes, the town has experienced the most serious flood during the past ten years. A.HowB.WhatC.How aD.What a7.Ann said whenever her father was unhappy he _ go out and buy something, usually something large and useless. A.shouldB.couldC.wouldD.might8.The new supermarket
4、has announced that the first to purchase goods on the opening day _ get a big prize. A.mustB.couldC.wouldD.shall9.He had a wonderful childhood, _with his mother to all corners of the world. A.travelB.to travel.C.traveledD.traveling10._nice the ice cream looks! I cant wait to taste it. A.How aB.HowC.
5、What aD.What11. My mother does a lot of housework before going to work, but she has never been late. _.A.So does my motherB.Neither does my motherC.Nor has my motherD.So it is with my mother12.Students _ remain in their seats until all the papers have been collected according to the regulation. A.wo
6、uldB.shallC.willD.could13.You can t imagine _ great fun chatting online is! Really? But it may cause you a lot of trouble. A.whatB.howC.whyD.whether14. Oh, my God! I just missed the last bus back home. Thats really bad. Im sure you _ it, but you just didnt hurry up.A.had caughtB.could have caughtC.c
7、ould catchD.can catch15._ in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realized that he had left his wallet at home. A.To waitB.Have waitedC.Having waitedD.To have waited二、任务型阅读（共15分）16.任务型阅读 Go fly a kite Learning how to fly a kite is simple, and flying kites can be a fun form of exercise. Of course
8、, the first thing you need is a kite and a ball of string (线) _ Then wait for a windy day. When the perfect day arrives, find an open space, such as a field. _ Before flying your kite, find out which way the wind is blowing. _ To begin flying your kite, stand with your back to the wind and hold the
9、kite up so the wind can catch it. If the day is not very windy, you may need to get your kite started by running. _ At the same time, walk backwards a few steps to keep the string tight (拉紧的). Now that your kite is up in the air, you can decide how long to fly it and how high you want it to go. _ Sl
10、owly wind up (卷起) the string. Try not to pull your kite in too fast or it may crash (坠落). Flying a kite is a great way to spend a windy afternoon. If you follow these steps carefully, you will have something more fun to do than sitting inside and watching TV. So on the next windy day, get up off the
11、 sofa. Go fly a kite!A. You can do this by throwing grass into the air.B. Finally, you will need to bring your kite down.C. You can buy your kite and string at a toy shop.D. Follow the instructions to put your kite together.E. Nothing beats seeing a kite sail high into the clouds.F. Dont fly your ki
12、te near trees because it can get caught.G. Once the wind catches your kite, let out more string so it can climb higher.三、完形填空（共30分）17.阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 However objective we believe ourselves to be, most of us do not judge a product only on the basis of its advantages; we dont only 1
13、its quality, value or style before making a decision. 2 ， we are easily influenced by the people around us.There is nothing 3 with this. It is probably a smarter way to make decisions than relying on only our own 4 . But it does make life hard for companies. They have long understood that groups of
14、friends and relatives 5 to buy the same products, but understanding the 6 has been tricky. Is it because they are so similar with regard to how much money they 7 and what television ads they watch that they independently arrive at the same decision? Or do they 8 one another, perhaps out of envy or p
15、erhaps because they have 9 information about the products?Research in Finland recently found good 10 that neighbours have a big influence on buying 11 . When one of a persons ten nearest neighbours bought a car, the chances that that person would buy a car of the 12 brand during the next week and a
16、half rose by 86 percent. The researchers argued that it was not just a matter of envy. 13 cars seemed to attract neighbours even more. This suggested that people were not trying to keep up with their neighbours, they were eager to 14 them. Since secondhand cars are less reliable, people are more lik
17、ely to consider others 15 before buying.1. A. recognizeB. considerC. appreciateD. introduce2. A. OtherwiseB. HoweverC. InsteadD. Therefore3. A. normalB. funnyC. scientificD. wrong4. A. opinionsB. solutionsC. actionsD. traditions5. A. failB. agreeC. pretendD. tend6. A. problemsB. rulesC. reasonsD. me
18、thods7. A. borrowB. makeC. wasteD. need8. A. helpB. payC. copyD. call9. A. sharedB. ignoredC. expectedD. declared10. A. excusesB. resultsC. commentD. evidence11. A. powerB. decisionsC. timeD. approaches12. A. bestB. worstC. sameD. different13. A. NewB. UsedC. ExpensiveD. Cheap14. A. agree withB. car
19、e aboutC. live withD. learn from15. A. effortB. permissionC. recommendationD. feeling四、阅读理解（共50分）18.阅读理解 Kids and science seem to be made for each other! The basic science is a combination of thought and experiment called the scientific method. Its where you start with an idea, create a way to prove
20、 or disprove your idea, and show what you learned based on facts. Learning to follow this process helps you think logically (逻辑地) and carefully. These important thinking skills can be used in many areas of study. To give a child practice with these thinking skills is like giving vitamins (维生素) to a
21、developing mind. One of the greatest things we can teach our children is to love learning. Learning science is a great way to do so. Children are easy to be interested in science. Because much of science is handson, it attracts most children. Nothing makes a child sit up and take notice like the WOW
22、! of a great science showing. Science opens doors to many subjects at school. Building love for science can be helpful in other areas of study. For example, one cannot love science for very long without becoming good at its language math! So science encourages children to study math. An interest in
23、science is an interest in how things were once understood compared to how they are understood now. Thus studying science lends itself easily to studying history. And after you do an experiment, you need to write a lab report. Therefore, writing becomes an important part of science. Science is the ba
24、sic thing for much of our life. The science of farming shows how our food is produced; biomedical science keeps us healthy; even our beds these days are designed according to scientific facts. We almost eat, sleep and breathe with the help of science! When we prepare the next generation (一代) of vote
25、rs, creators, and policy makers, it is important to make sure they are not only comfortable but also good at science.（1）According to Paragraph 2, what does learning the scientific method mean to kids? A.Refusing any ideas that are not logical. B.Helping them develop thinking skills.C.Learning many a
26、reas of study. D.Learning to do experiments.（2）Which of the following statements would the author agree with? A.Science is too difficult for children. B.Children usually consider science boring.C.Science could make children love learning.D.Children who cant think carefully shouldnt learn science.（3）
27、If a child works hard at science at school, he/she _. A.usually loses interest in other activities B.usually has no time for other subjectsC.is usually bad at such subjects like history D.is likely to learn many other subjects well（4）What is the text mainly about? A.Why science is important. B.Why k
28、ids should learn science.C.What kids should learn at school. D.How kids can make use of science.19.阅读理解 I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless, said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. Whats wrong with me? Like Lisa, many of us experience loneli
29、ness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular experience loneliness at least sometimes. Its healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, weve all heard No man is an island. Thats true. We all need others
30、in our lives. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friend
31、s with us. But if we want friends, weve got to get beyond this.If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施). Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, dont wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her a
32、nd begin a conversation. Let her know in a nonaggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her. Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And dont let popularity decide whom you reach out to. Youll often be surpr
33、ised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance. Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with yes or no. For example, dont ask Do you have a dog? Instead, say
34、So, tell me about your pets. Avoiding asking yes or no questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a oneword answer.（1）Why does the author begin the text with Lisas worry? A.To set a sad tone. B.To share Lisas pain.C.To introduce the topic. D.To teach readers a lesson.（2）Wha
35、t can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage? A.Being refused by others. B.Putting ourselves in danger.C.Being treated in a rude way. D.Losing interest in communicating.（3）What can we know from Paragraph 5? A.Shy people are hard to talk to. B.Popular people are often eas
36、ygoing.C.Just waiting for chances will waste our time.D.A proper manner is important in making friends.（4）Why does the author suggest not asking yes or no questions? A.It is considered unfriendly.B.It will leave a bad first impression.C.It shows the poor quality of the speaker.D.It isnt good for kee
37、ping a conversation going.20.阅读理解 A year back I received a full scholarship (奖学金) to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off. My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took part in various clubs, and gradu
38、ated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life. Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasnt like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and everything in my h
39、ometown so much and I didnt know how to deal with my broken heart. To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldnt think about how lonely I felt. Soon
40、after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness(想家). But soon there was something wrong with me. Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I
41、was best at. Im not so bad, I thought in my head. But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother came heartbrokenly. I had to take a semester off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home. If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you kn
42、ow that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your struggle. Thats why I want to share my story.（1）What can we know about the author in high school? A.She studied very hard. B.She disliked volun
43、teering.C.Her parents controlled much of her life. D.Her family made her feel under pressure.（2）What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A.To prove my ability. B.To improve my studies.C.To earn money by myself. D.To draw my attention away from homesickness.（3）What is the auth
44、ors purpose in writing this passage? A.To look back on her past life.B.To increase her own confidence.C.To express appreciation to her mother. D.To encourage other girls like her to be positive.21.阅读理解 I had a lot of teachers that I loved. However, the teacher that I remember most was Mrs Green from
45、 Marianna, Florida. She was my 5th grade teacher. Since I was a new student, not only in her class, but at the school, she made my time there much more pleasant. I immediately began to like her. She was really funny and I knew that she liked me. She made learning fun. I remember one day for Christma
46、s holidays, she taught us how to make ornaments (装饰物) from eggs. My parents still have some of the ornaments I made. She made me leader for many group projects and that made me feel special. I think that would make any child feel special, especially when a child is in a new place with no friends. Sh
47、e made me want to be like that. Not to pick a favourite student, but to make every student feel that they are special. That year, I received the Presidential Academic Award (美国总统学术奖). I was really proud and so were my parents. Looking back at it, I think the reason why I did so well was that I felt
48、important. Students do better when they feel like they are important or loved. Mrs Green always gets to know her students and forms personal relationships with them, which I will try to do some day. I just hope that there will be a student who finds me to their favourite teacher as I found her to be
49、 mine.（1）The authors life in the new school was very_. A.happy B.common C.hard D.boring（2）What can we learn from the second paragraph? A.The author was once received by the president.B.The author was Mrs Greens favourite student.C.The author was the pride of her parents.D.The author always felt lone
50、ly in Mrs Greens class.（3）What will the author probably do in the future? A.Become a leader. B.Become a teacher.C.Become an artist. D.Become the President.22.阅读理解 When you are about to go to a boarding school in England, there are many different questions that may come to mind. But once you look at
51、them with some perspective, you will certainly feel easy. Here is a normal boarding day.Early Morning：Usually boarders get up around 7:00 am and have around an hour to take a shower and put on their uniform before breakfast.Lessons：Classes start at 9:00 am and every lesson lasts for 50 minutes. Afte
52、r two lessons, at 10：40 am, youll have a short break. The next period of classes will include two more lessons.Lunch：Lunch is usually held around 12:30 pm at the dining hall, where youll join your friends to enjoy a hot dish. After an hour of lunch, youll have three or four more lessons to attend.Di
53、nner：At 5:00 pm you will have finished your school lessons for the day. Most boarding schools in the UK offer their full boarders different kinds of hot meals to choose from.Activities/ Sports：All boarding schools in the UK provide many different kinds of activities for their boarders, such as footb
54、all, swimming, golf or art.Prep：An important part of boarding school life is the supervised homework session known as prep. Although prep might sound stressful, its a great way for you to keep up with your studies.Free time：Once you have done all your classes and activities, its time to relax.Bedtim
55、e：In most boarding schools, the lights go out around 10：30 pm.Being nervous just before you go to a boarding school is completely normal and understandable. Hopefully, being aware of the usual routine youll be following can help you. Once you are there, you will also see how exciting life in a board
56、ing school in England can be.（1）What can help you keep up with your studies in the boarding school? A.Doing activities. B.Having lessons.C.Enjoying free time. D.Supervised homework sessions.（2）What do we know about boarding schools in England from the text? A.Classes usually start at 8：30 am.B.Stude
57、nts can have a short break after four lessons.C.They dont give students any free time. D.They turn off the lights around 10：30 pm.（3）What is the purpose of the text? A.To help students know about boarders life.B.To attract more students to boarding schools.C.To introduce a new school life. D.To adve
58、rtise for boarding schools.五、书面表达（共25分）23.请以My New School为题，来写一下自己新学校的情况和自己的感受。 注意：1）词数：100左右；2）行文连贯。景胜中学20202021学年第一学期高一年级月考（9月） 英语试题答案一、单选题1.ABCDC 6 ACDDB 11 DBABC 二、任务型阅读16. C；F；A；G；B 三、完形填空17.（1）B；（2）C；（3）D；（4）A；（5）D；（6）C；（7）B；（8）C；（9）A；（10）D；（11）B；（12）C；（13）B；（14）D；（15）C； 四、阅读理解18. （1）B（2）C（3）D
59、（4）B 19.（1）C（2）A（3）D（4）D 20.（1）A（2）D（3）D 21.（1）A（2）C（3）B 22.（1）D（2）D（3）A 五、书面表达23.My New SchoolI have moved to my new school since September. It is a modern and nice school which is in Kaifeng. It has a playground, a library, several labs, classrooms with electronic equipment and so on. Its quite di
60、fferent from my old school. Its larger, much more modern. This is why I love my new school. In my new school, I will try my best to study and get along well with my classmates. I will take an active part in all activities in our school. If you are free, you are warmly welcomed to come to our school to have a look.
