1、1西安市第一中学 2020 届高二年级第一学期十月月考英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，每题 1 分，满分 20 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15 B. 9.18 C. 9.15 答案是 C。1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.2.
2、 What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. S
3、aturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.第二节（共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）请听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的 A、B、C 三个选项种选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答 6、7 题。6. What is Sara going to do?A. Buy John a gift B. Give John a surprise C. Invite John to France7. What does
4、the man think of Saras plan?A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.听下面一段，回答第 8 至 9 题8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?A. She has to give up her travel plan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her study.B. Take a book
5、to her friend.C. Teach a geography lesson.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To tell her about her new job.B. To ask about her job programC. To plan a meeting with her.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?A. In Baltimore. B. In
6、New York. C. In Avon.听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. Where the restaurant is.B. Whether the prices are low.C. How well the food is prepared.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. After he came back to Sweden.B. Before he went
7、to the United States.C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A. Talk to people in the street.B. Speak to taxi drivers.C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He cooks for a restaurant.B. He travels a lot for his work.C. He prefers America
8、n food.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. Its a new building. B. Its a small town. C. Its a public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.19. Which street is known for its f
9、ood shops and markets?A. Via Del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has an old stone surface. B. It is named after a writer. C. It has a famous university.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 30 分）2第一节 阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的
10、A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AWelcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences (住所) of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.Audio toursFree audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visi
11、t. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.Guided toursVisitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Ap
12、artments.Visitors with childrenFor those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow
13、.St Georges ChapelVisitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from march to October are advised to visit St Georges Chapel first before it closes.ShoppingShops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and childrens toys. Please
14、ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.RefreshmentsBottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the
15、 castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permits in the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel.Photography and mobile phonesNon-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel.
16、 Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St Georges Chapel in consideration of other visitors.SecurityAs Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system
17、 operates along the visitor route. 21. Who can get re-entry permits?A. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.B. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.C. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.D. Visitors eating outside St Georges Chapel.22. Why are visitors required to turn off their mobi
18、le phone?A. To prevent them from disturbing others.B. To ensure the safety of others.C. To ensure the security of the Castle.D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.23. In the last part, a “working royal palace“ refers to one _.A. where the Queen usually works B. where works of art are on show
19、C. still being constructed D. still used by the royal familyBDreams can be familiar and strange, fantastical or boring, but some dreams might be connected to the mental processes that help us learn. In a recent study, scientists found a connection between nap-time dreams and better memory in people
20、who were learning a new skill.In the study, 99 college students between the ages of 18 and 30 each spent an hour on a computer, trying to get through a virtual maze（迷宫）.The maze was a different place each time they tiredmaking it even more difficult. They were also told to find a particular picture
21、of a tree and remember where it was.For the first 90 minutes of a five-hour break, half of the participants stayed awake and an half were told to take a short nap . Participants who stayed awake were asked to describe their thoughts. Participants who took a nap were asked about their dreams after sl
22、eepingand they were awakened within a minute of sleeping to describe their dreams. Stickgold, a neuroscientist（神经科学家）,wanted to know what people were dreaming about when their eyes werent moving during sleep.Four of the 50 people who slept said their dreams were connected to the maze. Some dreamed a
23、bout the music that had been playing when they were working ; Others said they dreamed about seeing people in the maze. When these four people tried the computer maze again, they were able to find the tree faster than before their naps.Stickgold suggests the dream itself doesnt help a person learnit
24、s the other way around.He suspects that the dream was caused by the brain processes associated with learning.All four of the people who dreamed about the task had done poorly the first time, which makes Stickgold wonder if the dreams show up when a person finds a new task particularly difficult. Peo
25、ple who had other dreams, or people who didnt take a nap, didnt show the same improvement.324. After having a short nap, participants of the experiment were asked to_.A. stay in a.different place in the maze. B. try to remember something about their dreams C. design a virtual maze which is difficult
26、 to get through.D. get through a virtual maze on a computer from the same place25. What can we learn from the text?A. Participants who took a nap were required to express their thoughts.B. Some dreams may encourage people to invent something new.C. Participants who dreamed about films could finish t
27、he task more easily.D. Participants whose dreams had something to do with the maze could find thetree faster.26. According to Stickgold, _. A. every person may dream about what they learnedB. once peoples eyes stop moving, they are sure to dream about somethingC. peoples brain processes may still be
28、 connected with their learning in theirdreamsD. no matter how fantastical or boring, dreams are connected with peoples life27. What is the best title for this text?A. Dreams Are StrangeB. Not All Dreams Are TrueC. Dreaming Makes PerfectD. Stickgold, a Dream ExpertCLet us imagine how Pride and Prejud
29、ice, Jane Austens most famous work, might be updated, 200 years on.Austens popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as would her characters. Heres my own suggestion. . .It is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single wom
30、an with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.“My dear husband,“ said his hopeful wife one day,“ have you heard that the local store, standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman?“Her dull and indifferent husband
31、 replied that he had not.“But it is, it is,“ she replied excitedly.Mr Dull-Husband made no reply.“Dont you want to know her plans?“ she cried with some impatience.“Well, clearly you think it matters to your silly little head. so Id better listen.“Well, my dear, the rumour is that she has already set
32、 up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how a woman can know anything about that is beyond me. She will move in herself next month.“What is her name?“ “Bingley.“Is she married or single?“What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our
33、 five boys. “How so? How can it possibly affect them? “My dear love; those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going.“Is that her point in settling here? Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place.“Nonsense, my love, how little youve noticed the worl
34、d has changed. Shes got a first-rate degree and some sort of business qualification, Im told. She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call.“Me? No. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job.“ “Oh, thats not likely. The
35、se new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think Ill go along all the same.“And Mrs Bennet went along. That was 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSE-listed company. It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs Bennet would be one of very few women on
36、the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more “female“ dimension and her lifespan among the citys business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, shed no doubt have enjoyed Davosand might even have hobnobbed (攀谈) with influential figures.28. Which of th
37、e following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Austen was born 200 years ago.B. Austen rewrote Pride and Prejudice.C. Austens updated work gains popularity.D. Austens success lies in her wisdom.29. The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs. Bennet _.A. felt kind of worried and doubtful a
38、bout BingleyB. was extremely anxious to meet BingleyC. had mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about BingleyD. had a great curiosity about Bingley30. What does the writer intend to tell us?A. Women with brains can also be as successful as men.B. Sex discrimination still exists nowadays.C. Wome
39、n have to pay a high price for success.D. A judgment must be made free from prejudice.第二节：七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Creating a reader-friendly home4A home filled with reading material is a good way to help kids become enthusiastic readers. What kind of books
40、 should you have? _31 _ If theyre too young to have a preference, your local librarian can offer suggestions about age-appropriate books.Here are some other tips:32 Collect board books or books with mirrors and different textures(质地) for babies. Preschoolers enjoy alphabet books, rhyming books, and
41、picture books. Elementary-age kids will enjoy variety: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, plus dictionaries and other reference books.Keep reading material handy. Keep sturdy(耐用的) books with other toys for easy exploration. Books near the changing table and high chair can be helpful distractions for y
42、ounger kids at appropriate moments. 33 Keep books next to comfortable chairs and sofas where you cuddle up （蜷缩着睡）so you can read after feedings and before naps.Create a special reading place. As kids grow, keep age-appropriate books and magazines on shelves they can reach in their favorite places ar
43、ound the house. _ 34 _ Place some of the books with the covers facing out so theyre easy to spot. Put a basket full of books and magazines next to their favorite places to sit. Create a cozy reading corner, and encourage kids to use it by setting up “reading corner time“ each day.Keep it appealing.
44、Make sure reading areas have good lighting. Change the materials often add seasonal books, change different magazines, and include books that relate to what kids are interested in or studying in school. _35 _ . Place a CD or tape player nearby for audio books.A. Try to teach kids some artwork on the
45、ir own.B. Decorate the corner with your childs artwork or writing. C. Keep a varied selection.D. Encourage kids to create their own readingE. Make these shelves appealing and keep them organized.F. Plastic books can even go in the bathtub.G. Ask your kids about their interests.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30
46、分）第一节 完型填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 36-55 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was unbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter, Emily. 36 to buy a mountain bike, shed been saving her pocket money all year, as well as doing small jobs to earn extra money. By Thanksgiving, sh
47、e had collected only $49. I said, “You 37 have your pick from my bicycle 38.” “Thanks, Daddy. But your bikes are so old.” She was right. All my girls bikes were 1950s models, not the kind a kid today would 39 choose.As Christmas 40 near, Emily and I went bike shopping. As we left one store, she 41 a
48、 Salvation Army（基督教慈善组织） volunteer standing next to a big pot. “Can we give something, Daddy?” she asked. “Sorry, em, Im out of change.” I said.Throughout December, Emily continued to 42 hard. Then one day, she made a 43 announcement. “You know all the money Ive been saving?” she said hesitantly. “Im going to give it to the poor people.” So one cold morning before Christmas, Emily handed her total savings of $58 to a volunteer who was really very 44 .45 by Emilys selflessness, I decided to contribute 46 of my old bicycles to a car dealer who was collecti
