1、1遂川中学 2020 届高一年级第一学期第一次月考英语试卷（A 卷）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 2第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：单项选择（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）21.Sometimes English is quite different from English in many ways.3A. speaking, writing B. spoken, writtenC. speaking, written D. spoken, writing22.The policeman warned the driver so care
2、lessly.A. never to drive B. to never driveC. to not drive D. doesnt drive23.There is is called Mr. Smith in our workshop.A. no such man as B. no such a man asC. no such man D. no such a man that24.This is the first time that we a film in the newly built cinema together.A. see B. had seen C. have see
3、n D. saw25.Young students are not to smoke both in and out school.A. suggested B. requested C. hoped D. invited26. The airline from Beijing at 3:00pmA. is about to arrive B. has arrived C. arrives D. is going to arrive27.Rather than a crowded bus, he always prefers a bicycle.A. take,ride B. taking,
4、to ride C. take, to ride D. to take, riding28.He has written a book Ive forgotten the name.A. whose B. which C. of which D. that29.I dont like the way you laughed at others.A. by which B. on which C. that D. which30. I toured zhang Jiajie, I was deeply impressed with its beautiful scenery.A. For the
5、 first time B. At firstC. It was the first time D. The first time31.Only after Mary read her composition the second time the spelling mistakes.A. did she notice B. She notices C. does she notice D. she has noticed32. In the 1930s, the two countries were at war, and his father was fighting at front.A
6、. the, the B. / , the C. a, the D. /, a 33.The teacher as well as a number of students to attend the party yesterday.A. were asked B. was asked C. were asking D. was asking34.A new hospital here. We hope that it can be finished next month.A. can be built B. is built C. has been built D. is 4being bu
7、ilt35.The project is an experienced worker.A. in charge of B. charge of C. free of charge D. in the charge of 第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）11-year-old Roman has a big challenge to make friends. Although its not his 36 , he has been invited to only one birthday party. His 37 was coming. Roman f
8、elt his classmates would 38 it and felt very upset.His mother, Molly, wanted to give her son a 39 but Roman said, “There would be no 40 . Who will come?“ Molly felt sad hearing what her 41 son was saying. She tried using blog to get a response from Romans 42 .She asked them to wish him a happy birth
9、day because she wanted them to _43_ him, even if only for one day. Molly would never have thought that her message would 44 people all over the world. These 45 , letters, and messages are not only birthday wishes, but kind and 46 words offering support.Molly was excited and kept the cards 47 until R
10、omans birthday and he was so astonished. When he 48 school, plenty of classmates were very eager to wish him a happy birthday and even had cards of their own. Whats more, Roman also had a party at his home with 55 49_ .He invited another classmate often 50 by others, just like himself. Roman made us
11、e of this chance to make everyone feel 51 .Roman will still have difficulty in 52 as time goes on. He has made some large progress by taking a big step in the right direction. With everything that has happened, his family couldnt be 53 .The boy had thought he would get nothing, but he got the 54 of
12、his life.Although Romans birthday has passed, you can still send him a card by heading to the 55 for more information.36. A. fault B. happiness C. interest D. hope37. A. festival B. chance C. birthday D. trouble38. A. celebrate B. stop C. hate D. forget39. A. gift B. party C. card D. amazement40. A.
13、 point B. time C. place D. fun41. A. lonely B. weak C. hopeful D. nervous42. A. friends B. teachers C. relatives D. classmates43. A. understand B. persuade C. accept D. follow44. A. help B. influence C. reach D. gather45. A. cakes B. calls C. mails D. cards46. A. encouraging B. exciting C. common D.
14、 unusual47. A. opened B. placed C. painted D. hidden48. A. finished B. resisted C. returned D. left49. A. candles B. presents C. strangers D. guests550. A. learned from B. talked about C. left out D. laughed at51. A. satisfied B. included C. proud D. shocked52. A. making friends B. speak fluently C.
15、 chatting online D. walking normally53. A. sadder B. smarter C. luckier D. happier54. A. knowledge B. kindness C. surprise D. fortune55. A. page B. school C. house D. store第三部分 阅读理解（共 20 小题，每题 2 分，满分 40 分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIts a deal that has worked throughout human h
16、istory: Your parents take care of you when you are little and you return it when they are old. But sometimes it is turned on its head. Maria Garcia is 77 years old. After a happy life, she is now suffering from dementia (痴呆 ). The person she depends on more than anyone else in the world is her mothe
17、r.Her mother, Rosario Schielzeth, turned 104 this week. Her daughter had to be reminded every few minutes who the birthday balloons were for and Rosario didnt mind answering, everytime. “She has the patience,“ says Marias son or Rosarios grandson, Albert Garcia. Albert, 50, describes his mothers con
18、dition as “happy dementia“, because she is never angry or upset. But like anyone with the disease, she can be asking the same questions over andover. “My grandmother has to live with her,“ Albert says. “Never have I seen her answer impatiently.“ Since Rosario gave birth to Maria, the two women have
19、almost never lived apart. When Maria was starting her own family, she had her own home, but it was across the street. And most of her life, she and her mother have lived under the same roof.These days, that roof is in Sarasota, Fla. Every morning, the two women sit down to a breakfast. Rosario reads
20、 the paper and tells her daughter whats going on in the world, to keep her mind sharp.“I talk all the time to her,“ Rosario says. “Thats the best thing for people in that situation.“Rosario herself has no trouble with her memory. She needs a walker to get around, but she doesnt wear a hearing aid. S
21、he doesnt even need glasses.The first thing Maria says when she wakes up and the last thing she says 6before she goes to bed is,“ Wheres my mother？” Her mother is always there.56. Rosario and her daughter always lived together mainly because .A. Maria had never got married B. Maria was sick since sh
22、e was bornC. Marias own home was near her mother s D. Maria had to look after her old mother57. What trouble does Rosario have in life?A. She has bad eyesight and cant see anything clearly.B. She often forgets something and has to be reminded.C. She loses her listening ability completely.D. She can
23、hardly walk around without a walker.58. How can we describe Rosario?A. Patient and healthy. B. Unlucky and sick.C. Happy and weak. D. Energetic and active.59. From the text we can conclude that .A. endless love is not aimed (目的)to get anything backB. a good healthy body is worth more than a crown in
24、 goldC. where there is a will, there is a wayD. its better to live with shame than die with honorBWife carrying was first organized in Finland, and its history is based on Ronkainen, a robber. There are three stories as to how the sport was created. First, Ronkainen and his thieves stole food and wo
25、men from villages in the area he lived in; then carried these women on their backs as they ran away. Second, the men would go to villages near their own to steal others wives, and then have the woman become their own wife. Lastly, there was the idea that Ronkainen trained his thieves to be “faster a
26、nd stronger“ by carrying big, heavy sacks (麻袋) on their backs, which eventually became a sportEven though this sport has been considered as a joke, competitors take it very seriously, just like any other sport. Wife carrying is now practiced in Australia, America and other parts of the world besides
27、 Finland, and has a record in the Guinness Book of Records.The first modern day wife carrying event was held in Finland in 1992 and foreigners were first admitted in 1995. This event is now held annually there as the World ChampionshipThe North American Wife Carrying Championship was founded in 1999
28、. Winners have the opportunity of competing in the World Championships.The North American rules for wife carrying differ slightly from the World Championship rules on several points.Teammates are not required to be married. 7Helmets(头盔) are not required for the carried competitor.The only special eq
29、uipment allowed to be worn by the carrier is a belt, which is optional（可选择的）.There is no weight limit for the female competitor;If a competitor drops his teammate, their team will be punished with five minutes added to their time. There is no limit on how the female teammate is carried.60. From the
30、stories on how the sport was created, we can know .A. Ronkainen might cause harms to the villagersB. Ronkainen had never been marriedC. women were fewer than men in this areaD. thieves usually competed in sports61. When did foreigners begin to compete in this event held in Finland?A. In 1800. B. In
31、1992. C. In 1995. D. In 1999.62. What can we know from the rules?A. The teammates must be a couple.B. The carrier isnt allowed to drop his teammate.C. Those finishing it within 5 minutes are winners.D. Its not required how the “wife“ is carried.63. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Wife Carrying
32、 is an interesting and popular sport.B. Wife Carrying began with a robber in Finland.C. There are different roles on Wife Carrying.D. Wife Carrying has a record in the Guinness Book of Records.CDate Event DetailsFirst Fridayin AugustDay of theBurrymanEvery year on the first Friday in August, a man w
33、earing a costume of plants, representing an ancient God walks through the streets of many fishing villages along the coast of Scotland, collecting donations from villagers.Aug.2nd-6thGreat BritishBeer FestivalWith over 65,000 visitors, Earls Court is turned into the Biggest Pub in the World. There i
34、s a wide range of beers from the UK and around the world.Aug.12th-13thShrewsburyFlower ShowFlower shows are extremely British and this is one of the largest flower shows in the UK. Well worth a visit in person!8Aug. 12th-Sep. 4thEdinburghInternationalFestivalIt is over fifty years old and is well-kn
35、own as one of the worlds greatest celebrations of the arts. It offers the visitor an amazing three weeks of the very best opera, theatre, music and dance.July -SeptemberBBC Proms（音乐会）The largest classical music event in the UK. If London is a bit too far to go you can watch online. Here you will see
36、 the British at their best and there is also a series of concerts, which takes place in five locations across the country.64. Which event will last the longest period?A. Day of the Burryman. B. Shrewsbury Flower Show.C. Edinburgh International Festival. D. BBC Proms.65. If one likes music, which eve
37、nt will he better visit?A. Day of the Burryman. B. Shrewsbury Flower Show.C. Great British Beer Festival. D. Edinburgh International Festival.66.Catherine is a greenhand and fond of gardening , which event will she probably choose? A. Day of the Burrman B. Great British Beer FestivalC. Shrewsbury Fl
38、ower show D. Edinburgh International Festival67. From the passage, what can we know about BBC Proms?A. It can be enjoyed on the Intemet.B. It is the largest pop music event in the UK.C. Some concerts will be held in London.D. It will offer the best English opera.DA mother goat(山羊) is able to pick ou
39、t her own baby from its voice alone by the time the kid is just five days old. Researchers from University of London played kids bleats to female（雌性的）goats and studied their responses(反应). They were surprised to find that the animals were able to pick out their own kids voices.“A mother and kid rely
40、 a lot on smell to recognise one another and, in the wild, during the first week of their live, the animals hide in grass and dont call much. Its a strategy they use to avoid enemies,“ Dr Elodie Briefer, who led the research, explained to BBC News. “The mothers call to the kids when they want them t
41、o come and feed, so we expected that kids would recognise the mothers voices.“ In fact this was the case for deer, which also use this “hiding“ strategy, although they do not belong to the same family of species as goats. 9She and her team recorded and played back young kids calls to the female goat
42、s and recorded their responses. She explained. “Even when the calls came from kids that were five to six days old, we could see the mothers responding more to the voices of their own babies.“ Hearing the voice of their own kids, the females would look towards the speaker that the sound was coming fr
43、om, moving around and calling in response.The scientists say that understanding how goats behave and communicate is very important. “This helps us understand just how smart these animals are,“ said Dr Briefer. “Farmers might be able to change their way to raise goats considering this natural behavio
44、ur.“68. What does the underlined word “bleats“ means?A. habits B. voices C. responses D. videos69. How does a goat protect itself during the first week of its life?A. Sending a strange smell. B. Running away quickly.C. Making strange sound. D. Staying in the grass.70. In the experiment, what does a
45、mother goat do when hearing her kids voice?A. Making voice in response. B. Jumping over and over.C. Hiding herself somewhere. D. Behaving just as usual.71. The finding is especially important for .A. students B. farmers C. officials D. writersE“He looks red.“ “Im feeling blue.“ “She was green.“ How
46、often have you heard these expressions? Theyre actually fairly common. And they show how color relates to our emotions.Actually, color does have a physical effect on the human body. It can influence the pituitary gland (脑下垂体), which helps control hormone(荷尔蒙) production. Hormones can affect our mood
47、s, so it makes sense that color would, too. But it can also be used to change our moods.How do colors relate to moods and emotions(情绪)?Red is all about energy, but it can also indicate anger.Orange is stimulating，good for times when we just cant seem to get started with something. It may be useful f
48、or reducing stress.Yellow is good for mental activities like reasoning and analysis. It can promote self-confidence and is helpful in situations when you need to be more optimistic. Green tends to make most people think of nature, since so much of the natural world is green. Its about connectionswit
49、h nature, or with our fellow humans. Its also good for general stress, since it can help balance emotions. 10Blue is relaxing. It can stimulate creativity. Light blue can mean quiet, and dark blue can be depressing.Purple is related to imagination. In some situations it can also be very peaceful.White is definitely about peace. But its al
