江西省宜春市丰城市第九中学2024-2025学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题(日新班).docx

1、江西省宜春市丰城市第九中学2024-2025学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题（日新班）一、阅读理解No matter where you go around the world, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone. Heres a look at our list picks for the biggest and best festivals in the world.LA TOMATINA (VALENCIA, SPAI

2、N)Started in 1945, La Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. Its also easily the messiest, coming off like the worlds biggest food fight. If you go, please follow some simple rules: Dont throw hard objects; squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it; stay a safe distance away from tomat

3、o trucks. In other words, have fun, but dont hurt anybody.DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (MEXICO)Although Cinco de Mayo may be more well-known in the US, this is arguably Mexicos most important and widely celebrated holiday. More commonly known in English-speaking countries as the Day of the Dead, the festiviti

4、es begin on October 31 and last through November 2. The holiday is all about getting together with friends and family to remember and celebrate ancestors (祖先) who have died in order to help them on their spiritual journey.KINGS DAY (NETHERLANDS)Queens Day was a national holiday (celebrated on April

5、30 until 2013) commemorating (纪念) Queen Beatrixs birth. By having the festivities in pleasant April, the proud Dutch could dress up in bright orange and have a few drinks without worrying about the weather. With the crowning (加冕) of her son, the holiday became known as Kings Day. It is now officiall

6、y celebrated on April 27 (the Kings birthday).WOMAD (WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND)One of my favourite music festivals Ive attended, WOMAD (World Of Music, Arts & Dance) was founded in 1980. More than any other music festival, WOMAD has always been a celebration of global culture first and foremost. They o

7、ffer workshops for both children and adults. They also feature lots of international dishes, including traditional dishes cooked by the musicians themselves.1At which festival can you throw tomatoes?AKINGS DAY.BWOMADCLA TOMATINADDIA DE LOS MUERTOS.2What is special about KINGS DAY?AIt happens in Nove

8、mber.BIt is only for the Queen.CIts to celebrate someones birthday.DIt is well-known in the US.3What can be offered in WOMAD?AWorkshops for foreigners only.BBooks for children.CBright orange clothes.DInternational dishes.Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, now 105, recently received her masters degree from St

9、anford University, 83 years after completing her master s in education in Stanford in 1941. Originally Hislop desired to be a lawyer, but her father rejected paying law school tuition (学费) because he didnt support women lawyers. Therefore, Teaching was the next best choice for Hislop with the help o

10、f her grandmother and aunt. She enrolled at Stanford in 1936, earning her bachelors (学士) degree in education four years later.Its worth noting that even if she had received her degree, many school systems wouldnt have hired her as a married woman. Not until the 1964 Civil Rights Act were these “marr

11、iage bars” that allowed for schools to not hire wives, and even fire teachers who got married after hiring, completely done away with. Gender (性别) inequality may have put a hold on her career, but they led to her becoming a powerful advocate for all students.Hislop worked to improve educational oppo

12、rtunities for all students, believing everyone should have access to higher education if they desired. Her efforts contributed to transforming Yakima Valley College from a junior college to an independent institution awarding associates, bachelors, and masters degrees. This was achieved through her

13、work with local and state legislators and the Community College Act of 1967. Hislop also served on boards of various education and arts-focused organizations.“I didnt return to teaching, but I feel I put my teaching certificate to good use serving in committees and on boards and trying to improve ed

14、ucational opportunities every chance I got,” Hislop says. At 105, Hislop remains an active community member. Her son-in-law Doug Jensen notes, “The biggest lesson Ive taken from her is that you never really stop learning. Shes a reader with a strong thirst for knowledge, and at 105 shes still energe

15、tically moving and shaking.”4What made Hislop choose teaching?AFinancial difficulties of her family.BFamily responsibilities.CHer interest in education.DHer fathers refusal of tuition.5What can we know about the society when Hislop was young?AWomen faced many limits on career.BLawyer was the best jo

16、b choice.CEducation was open to everyone.DMen and women had equal chances.6What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?AHislops political ambitions.BHislops plan to build educational equality.CHislops desire to change education policies.DHislops efforts and contribution in education.7Which of the follow

17、ing can best describe Hislop?ADetermined and devoted.BEnergetic and humorous.CWise but indecisive.DCourageous but impatient.The Summer Olympics in Paris is always impressive, but 2024 promised something extraordinary even before the games began the seats you are sitting on! Made from locally recycle

18、d plastic, these seats are sustainability (可持续性) champions in their own right.The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics made history in terms of sustainability, as 11,000 stadium seats made entirely of recycled plastic are used during the water sports. The plastic used for the seats was collected from recyclin

19、g bins in the Seine-Saint-Denis neighborhood, and 80% of the 100 metric tons needed for the seats came from this area. The collected plastic was cut and torn into small pieces, processed and turned into new material by a local recycling firm called Le Pav.After the base materials are produced into p

20、lastic seats with different colors, the seats have gone through numerous tests, including mechanical resistance, fire resistance, as well as UV resistance. The recycled plastic chairs proved to be strong and durable, with producers reporting no problems in the production process.The use of recycled

21、plastic seats is part of Paris and Frances commitment to sustainability, with the goal of reducing downstream emissions (排放) by 50% compared to the 2012 and 2016 games. Additionally, the city is working to fight against environment worsening by making the Seine River swimmable for the first time in

22、decades, in an effort to host the triathlon (铁人三项) there.The recycled plastic seats not only promote sustainability but also raise awareness about waste recycling, with children being encouraged to throw their plastic bottles into appropriate bins. The Paris Olympics use of recycled plastic seats de

23、monstrates the potential of a circular economy, where waste is repurposed and reused, ultimately reducing the amount of plastic waste in landfills and oceans.8What is special about the seats for the 2024 Paris Olympics?AThey won the championship in a competition.BThey are made with a mix of plastic

24、types.CThey are made from recyclable plastic.DThey are produced from local raw materials.9Where was the plastic for the seats mostly collected from?ARecycling firms.BLocal recycling bins.CAll over France.DInternational suppliers.10What does the numerous tests mainly show in paragraph 3?AThe advantag

25、es of the seats.BThe production process of the seats.CThe difficulty of producing the seats.DThe significance of the plastic seats.11What is one of the goals of using recycled plastic seats at the Paris Olympics?ATo create continued economic growth.BTo reduce energy consumption.CTo attract more atte

26、ntion to the games.DTo contribute to environmental efforts.Can a small group of drones (无人机) guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and, at the same time, help railway operators save billions of euros each year? That is the very likely future of applying todays “eyes in the sky” technology

27、 to make sure that the millions of kilometres of rail tracks and infrastructure (基础设施) worldwide are safe for trains on a 24/7 basis. Drones are already being used to examine high-tension electrical lines. They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rai

28、l infrastructure such as the correct position of railway tracks and switching points. The more regularly they can be inspected, the more railway safety, reliability and on-time performance will be improved. Costs would be cut and operations would be more efficient (高效) across the board. That include

29、s huge savings in maintenance costs and better protection of railway personnel safety. It is calculated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance, including sending maintenance staff, often at night, to inspect and repair the rail infrastructure. That ca

30、n be dangerous work that could be avoided with drones assisting the crews efforts. By using the latest technologies, drones could also start providing higher-value services for railways, detecting faults in the rail or switches, before they can cause any safety problems. To perform these tasks, dron

31、es for rail dont need to be flying overhead. Engineers are now working on a new concept: the rail drones of the future. They will be moving on the track ahead of the train, and programmed to run autonomously. Very small drones with advanced sensors and AI and travelling ahead of the train could guid

32、e it like a co-pilot. With their ability to see ahead, they could signal any problem, so that fast-moving trains would be able to react in time.12What makes the application of drones to rail lines possible?AThe use of drones in checking on power lines.BDrones ability to work at high altitudes.CThe r

33、eduction of cost in designing drones.DDrones reliable performance in remote areas.13What does “maintenance” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?APersonnel safety.BAssistance from drones.CInspection and repair.DConstruction of infrastructure.14What function is expected of the rail drones?ATo provide e

34、arly warning.BTo make trains run automatically.CTo earn profits for the crews.DTo accelerate transportation.15Which is the most suitable title for the text?AWhat Faults Can Be Detected with DronesBHow Production of Drones Can Be ExpandedCWhat Difficulty Drone Development Will FaceDHow Drones Will Ch

35、ange the Future of RailwaysFour Ways to Get That Vacation Feeling in Two DaysGoing on vacation every week? It sounds like the wildest dream. But a simple mindset change can make it happen no travel involved. 16 Get creative about making timeNot everyone has Saturday and Sunday off work and actually

36、some people often find their weekend schedules fully packed. 17 For example, devote an hour on Sunday morning to the housework, but protect the rest of the weekend as your vacation time.Reflect on what matters most 18 “Does it mean turning off your email reminders? Spending money carelessly?” Maybe

37、it means being able to spend time with people you dont normally get to see, or giving yourself a break on a workout. Its helpful to make a list of those things and be able to follow through. 19 Doing something totally new is recommended, so you can disconnect from the same old routines controlling y

38、our life. Think about a journey: Drive to a part of town youve never been to before, go for a walk, and grab lunch at the first cute caf you see.Dont put extra pressure on yourselfTreating your weekend like a vacation doesnt mean it needs to be complicated (复杂的). If your “vacation” meets a few probl

39、ems or lasts for only a few hours dont worry. It doesnt have to be all or nothing. Dont put pressure on yourself to have one “perfect vacation.” Its meant to be fun. 20 AAct like a tourist.BFollow your routine as usual.CSomehow, try your best to create a perfect vacation.DPlus, theres always another

40、 one just a few days away.EBut you could still find a solution to manage your time.FHere are four tips for taking a vacation mindset at home.GFocus on what makes a vacation different from a regular weekend.二、完形填空Our family moved here from China two years ago, and we 21 we were pretty well adjusted (

41、适应) to American ways. This year my parents decided to give a 22 and invite some of our American friends.The party went pretty well. Our guests were amazed at the flavour (味道) of all the special foods.“I loved the dishes. You and the girls must have 23 hours doing all the work!” Mrs. Black said to my

42、 mother. “The girls 24 the cutting and Im sorry they did such a 25 job,” said Mother.I heard a little gasp (倒吸气) from my friend Kim. She told me she just didnt 26 why my mother said so. “She doesnt mean it! Its just the way she talks.” Seeing her still confused 27 , I went on explaining, “Chinese pa

43、rents consider it good manners to deny (否认) 28 about their children. Otherwise, it would be the same as bragging (吹牛).” Kim nodded slowly.That Easter, the Blacks 29 our family for dinner. Mrs. Black cooked a huge ham.Mother said, “Im not sure if I can eat one more bite. That was the 30 ham Ive ever

44、tasted!” “Aw, that ham was terrible,” said Kim. “I bet you could do a lot better, Mrs. Yang.”There was an awkward 31 around the table. Clearing my throat, I 32 asked, “What made you talk like that?” “But you were the one who told me that saying nice things about your own 33 was the same as bragging!

45、” she said. “I was just trying to 34 modest (谦逊的)!”We looked at each other and everyone started laughing. Mrs. Black said, “Thats all right. We know you didnt 35 it!”21AthoughtBhopedCimaginedDanswered22AwordBcryCpartyDlesson23AenjoyedBspentCkeptDpractised24Acentred onBcared aboutClooked afterDhelped

46、 with25AcommonBterribleCdifficultDnew26AexplainBunderstandCguessDfind27AlookBresultCideaDquestion28AstoriesBtruthsCcharactersDpraises29ApushedBbroughtCcarriedDinvited30AbestBstrangestChardestDfattest31AconversationBsilenceCworkDdiscussion32AquicklyBsuddenlyCfinallyDexcitedly33AclassmateBteacherCfami

47、lyDfriend34AactBplayCturnDfeel35ArefuseBmakeCmeanDwelcome三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词，或括号内单词的正确形式。On Friday evening, the 33rd Qingdao International Beer Festival opened in Qingdao, Shandon g province.The coastal citys Party Secretary Lu Zhiyuan announced the 36 (open) of the 24- dayevent and Mayor Zhao Haozhi opened the symbolic first barrel (桶) of beer during the ceremony.The event, 37 runs until August 6 at the Golden Beach Beer City in the citys West Coast New Area, has introduc