1、广东省韶关市武江区广东北江实验中学2020-2021学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解School Activities for Kids and TeensJuly is a month of funfilled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them. When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.Secret of th
2、e DragonTime: Monday, July 1, 2020, 10:30 a. m.Cost: Adult: $7.40Children (under 15): halfBookings: Phone the booking office at 34032578.Address: Brisbane Botanic GardensNote: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon.The Search for Life: Are We Alone?Time:
3、 Thursday, July 4, 2020, 2:00 p. m.Cost: Adult: $14.50Children: $8.70Bookings: Phone the booking office at 34037689.Address: Brisbane Botanic GardensNote: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show.Magic ClassTime: Friday, July 12, 2020, 10:
4、00 a. m.Cost: FreeBooking: Please call 34038470.Address: Centenary Community hub, 171 DandenongNote: Would you like to be a magician?Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.Science Wit
5、h Me: Making Your Own Guitar!Time: Saturday, July 20, 2020, 3: 00 p. m.Cost: FreeBooking: Please phone 34031226.Address: 10, Egginton CloseNote: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubbe
6、r bands and some nails with you.1Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to _.AMagic ClassBScience with MeCThe Search for LifeDSecret of the Dragon2John and his 10-year-old daughter want to watch Secret of the Dragon. How much should they pay?A$7.40B$11.10C$14.80D$23.203What do the four
7、 activities have in common?AThey can all be booked by phone.BThey happen in the same place.CThey are all weekend activities.DThey are all free.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项。Tonight, my piano concert was the most important thing in my family. My grandparents were coming by plane to hear me play
8、. Even my busy Aunt Dianne who is on TV every night reading the news, was coming.But one thing was for sure. I would never win an award for my piano playing. And thats just because the more I practiced, the more nervous I got. So there I was, on stage, in my beautiful dress, and I sat down at the pi
9、ano. But when I started to play, I hit a wrong note. I told myself to start over. But then I hit the wrong note again. It was as if I hadnt practiced at all.Finally the disaster was over. I ran off the stage. I couldnt understand why people were applauding. But they were. My mom and my dad had flowe
10、rs for me, and we were all supposed to go out for a nice dinner, but I couldnt. I just wanted to go home and cry and never go anywhere again. After we went back home, Aunt Dianne just came in and sat down on the side of my bed.“It was my first night on the air,” she said. “I had never been on televi
11、sion before, and I made a mistake. I mispronounced my name and the name of the news show. And you know what? No one even noticed but me. Just like tonight, no one noticedjust you”. Aunt Dianne was right. I think we are harder on ourselves than anyone else is. Maybe I will leave my room. And maybe, I
12、ll play the piano again.4The underlined part “the disaster” in paragraph 3 refers to _Athe loud cheer of the audienceBthe laughs from the audienceCthe authors piano performanceDthe authors long dress5We can infer from the text that _.Amusic played a big role in the authors lifeBthe author enjoyed st
13、aying with her familyCpiano practice made the author feel confidentDthe author got support from her family6What did the author learn from her piano performance?ADont be too hard on yourself.BThings seldom go as well as people expect.CNo one will care what others have done.DNever think much of a matt
14、er.7What would be the best title for the text?AMy piano lessonBMy family and ICMy aunt DianneDA piano concert disasterThe loneliest chimp (黑猩猩) in the world just got the best surprisea hug from a new friend.Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years，finding himself alone after his wife and chi
15、ldren died on the island where they were abandoned by a medical testing company many years ago.For years a nearby villager named Germain has been Ponsos only company，visiting him so often to bring bananas and breadthe chimps only source of food on the tiny island.It was clear how much Ponso missed c
16、ompanionship when he was recently visited by Chimpanzee Conservation Centre Director Estelle Raballand.The chimp immediately embraced Estelle Raballand in a huge hug and laughed as she reached out for him，with his smile from ear to ear.For those who know Ponsos backstory，his immediate ease and trust
17、 in humans might be surprising.Ponso was one of 20 chimps，all between the ages of 7 to 11 years old，relocated to an island off the Ivory Coast after being used for testing by the New York Blood Centre.After the tests were completed in 2005，the lab reportedly transferred the chimps to a string of isl
18、ands，occasionally dropping off food and water because there was none in the chimps new homes.Disease and hunger soon left only Ponso，his mate and their two children standing.But at the end of 2013 they died within days of each other and Ponso was now completely alone.A group called SOS PONSO is tryi
19、ng to raise money for the poor lonely chimp，already achieving its goal of20，000all of which will be used for Ponsos care.8What do we know about the chimp Ponso?AHe was deserted by his family.BHe found many sources of food.CHe came to the island for a test.DHe suffers from loneliness greatly.9How did
20、 Ponso feel about the visit of Estelle Raballand?AFrightened.BExcited.CEmbarrassed.DConfused.10What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?AThe chimps new settlement.BWhy Ponso was used for a test.CHow Ponso came to the island.DThe medical test about chimps.11What can be inferred from the text?AMany people sho
21、w concern for Ponso.BA new lab will be built on the island.CGermain wont visit Ponso any more.DMore chimps will be brought to the island.Computer technology is still developing rapidly. The computer of the future will continue to increase in value and performance while decreasing in cost. It will be
22、come smaller, but faster and more powerful.It is possible to make some guesses about what the future of the computer will look like, based upon the types of technologies that are being developed now. A lot of progress has already been made in some of these new technologies, but some are still in the
23、ir earliest stages and may not be ready for use for years. Two of the most interesting areas of computing that are currently being developed are quantum computing (量子计算) and nanotechnology (纳米技术).Quantum computing is one possibility for the future of the computer that could make computers run far fa
24、ster than even the quickest computers do today. Quantum computers could be able to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many states at the same time.Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be ver
25、y powerful, though they are tiny in size. These computers could be incorporated (并入) into everyday objects, including electrical appliances (电器), clothes and even the human body. We will be able to use computers in new and unimaginable ways. They will become a part of our lives rather than simply be
26、ing a box that is used only for specific purposes, such as work.Quantum computing and nanotechnology will be able to play new roles, which will make us live greener lives, as well as enjoy better health and happier lives.12Which of the following can NOT describe the computer of the future properly?A
27、Much smaller.BMuch faster.CMore powerful.DLess valuable.13According to the text, quantum computing _.Ahas been put in use so farBcan make computers run by themselvesCcan reduce the cost of computersDwill work by using transistors14We can learn from the text that nanotechnology will _.Acreate much sm
28、aller computersBbe used in electrical appliances and clothingCchange the structure of computersDmake computers just serve specific purposes15The text is mainly about _.Awhat nanotechnology isBwhat quantum computing isCwhat the future of the computer isDwhat future computers can bring us二、七选五Have you
29、 promised that your are going to get healthier? Maybe you want to lose weight, get stronger and have more energy. Maybe you are under the doctors orders to eat right and take exercise more. 16 But with so many choices, it can be hard to get started. So here are healthy tips that you can follow.Eat r
30、ight. Healthy eating is harder than before. Now many supermarkets or restaurants are packed with unhealthy choices that cause weight gain and weaken energy. Over time, making poor food choices can cause illness. 17 . Eat natural and organic foods as often as possible. Cut out the junk food.Keep heal
31、thy. 18 . So take exercise at once. Once you get started, you will be more likely to stick to it. Reduce stress. In the US, 77% of people often experience physical stress. 19 You can manage stress by taking exercise, getting enough rest and cleaning bad relationships from your life. 20 . Sure, some
32、people are naturally happier than others. But there are things you can consciously do to be happier. And guess what they are all free. So if you want to be happier, there are a few things to do, for example, express thanks, help others ,or how to meditate.ASleep well.BChoose happiness.CWell, those a
33、ll sound great.DBut you dont have to be concerned about itEThat is not a group you want to be a part of.FSo tell someone you love how you feel about them.GPeople who often take exercise are generally happier and healthier than people who dont.三、完形填空When he was young, Emmett Diggs liked nothing more
34、than boxing. He even 21 a national prize in 1961. 22 at age 45, he wasnt able to move as usual. A doctor told him he had Parkinsons disease (帕金森病). At first, he thought nothing of it until one day while cleaning the floor on his hands and knees, he found that he couldnt get up without 23 . After tha
35、t, he began to feel 24 and showed no interest in doing anything. It was the 25 period Emmett had experienced.One morning, Emmetts wife, Patty, shared with him a newspaper story about a man with Parkinsons disease who practiced a 26 training called Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), which 27 shadow boxing (拳击
36、练习) with strength training.So, Emmett decided to turn to John, the local program director, for help. When they first met, John 28 Emmett boxing gloves and let him take over a heavy bag. Just putting on the gloves brought wonderful 29 back for Emmett. When John said, “Hit the bag.” Emmett did as he w
37、as told. “It felt 30 as the bag was hitting back,” Emmett said excitedly.Soon, Emmett 31 a regular RSB class of a dozen people who were dealing with Parkinsons disease like him. Emmetts boxing skills impressed them all and soon they became friends. Over time, the class became something of a(n) 32 gr
38、oup in which they could share their pains and hopes.“I had thought Parkinsons disease was going to 33 everything that mattered to me, ”Emmett has written. “ 34 , it didnt change my love for boxing and gave me a 35 to know a new group of guys who are optimistic and supportive.”“21AwonBmadeCbroughtDlo
39、st22AGraduallyBUnfortunatelyCSecretlyDRecently23AquestionBpermissionChelpDreason24AdelightedBamazedCpuzzledDdisappointed25AbestBdarkestCshortestDbusiest26AmentalBsocialCphysicalDtechnical27AcomparesBmatchesCconfusesDcombines28AhandedBboughtCsoldDsent29AhonorsBstoriesCregretsDmemories30AdifficultBgre
40、atCsoftDdangerous31AleftBtaughtCjoinedDmissed32AinterestBpressureCsupportDrescue33Atake upBtake awayCput offDput out34AThusBBesidesCInsteadDHowever35AchanceBhopeClessonDdream四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Many Chinese students have studied English for about ten years, but most of them
41、 cannot even speak English 36 (fluent).Actually, there are several difficulties 37 have caused this to happen. The main one is fear! Another is the habit of 38 (translate) from Chinese to English and then to change these thoughts 39 spoken words and sentences. We must learn to speak as a child does.
42、 When we are learning 40 second language we need to remember how we learned our native language. 41 (learn) to understand and speak a language is one of the first skills a child 42 (develop) . How does a child learn the language? He listens for a time and then he wants 43 (repeat) the words. 44 take
43、s a long time before he knows anything about grammar, spelling or formal sentence structures.As for language teachers, they should avoid criticism and be very 45 (encourage) and generous with praise.五、根据汉语意思填写单词46These scientists have made important _ (贡献) to the development of our country. （根据汉语提示单
44、词拼写）47By visiting schools, the actors hope to _ (激励) children to put on their own productions. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）48Is there a _ (折扣) for staying at your hotel for several days? （根据汉语提示单词拼写）49If you hadnt _ (提醒) me, I would have forgotten the boys birthday. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）50In no way should we break laws to m
45、ake a _ (利益). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）51Only in this way can they defend their own _ (合法的) rights and interests. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)52The performance is good and is _ (盛宴) for my eyes. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）53No matter how much _ (压力) youre under, remember that you will never give up. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）54He was a warm, _ (慷慨的) and ki
46、nd-hearted man. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）55The key role of the teacher in the learning _ (过程) should not be neglected. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）六、根据所给汉语提示填空56If you want to _ _ (取得进步), above all, you must be strict with yourself. （根据汉语提示完成句子）57Tibet, known as the “Roof of the World”, _ _ (属于) the Peoples Republic of China. （根据汉语提示完成句子）58The children are finding it hard to _ _ (适应) the new school. (根据汉语提示完成句子)59Though _ _ (意识到) the harm of the smog, they were still exposed to it. （根据汉语提示完成句子）60The
