河南省豫南九校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一次联考试题.doc

河南省豫南九校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一次联考试题河南省豫南九校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一次联考试题年级：姓名：- 13 -河南省豫南九校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一次联考试题（含解析）(考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分)第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。AWhen choosing pearls there are a number of things to consider besides just the quality of the pearls. While there is no right or wrong way to choose pearls, here are a few tips you should consider.Necklace Length-You can buy pearl necklaces in a number of different lengths. Generally speaking, shorter necklaces suit long necks, while long necklaces are nice for smaller necks. The lengths and names areas follows.Collar-12-13Choker-14-16Princess-17-19Matinee-20-25Ppera-26-36Rope-37 or longerThe most popular is the Princess length since it is a good length for both long and smaller necks. Pearl Color-The pearl color does not affect the value of the pearl; instead, it is completely in the eye of the beholder(旁观者).Most people buy pearls that best match their skin tone(肤色). People with light skin usually buy white or pink pearls while people with darker skin tones tend to buy black pearls. In America, white pearls are the most popular, while in Asia, silver are favorites.Pearl Sets-When buying pearl jewelry you should consider first if you want an entire set, or just a certain piece. If, for example, you buy the necklace, and then later decide to buy the bracelet/earrings, they may not match as well as if you had bought a set. Even if you buy the same size, and color, the style may not be the same. Some stores will allow you to buy the individual pieces of a set. So if you want to buy the other pieces at a later time, they will still match.21. Whats the most popular length for customers?A. 12-13. B. 17-19. C. 20-25. D. 37 or longer.22. What color pearl do you probably buy if you are a person with light skin?A. Black. B. Yellow. C. Brown. D. Pink.23. What should we consider first when buying pearl jewelry?A. The style. B. The color. C. The size. D. A set or piece.BA QUICK-THINKING teenager has been hailed as a hero after pulling an old man out of dangerous waters.Sixteen-year-old Will Hughes was fishing with his grandfather at an angling(钓鱼)pool near Worcester when an elderly fisherman fell in.Will, a student at North Bromsgrove High School, quickly jumped in after the man and pulled him out. The man went in backwards and only his head and hat was able to be seen. He couldnt get himself out because of the weight of his clothes, said Will. I got a bit of an adrenaline rush(一时亢奋), and my heart was beating fast, but I just did what anyone else would have done.After the drama, which happened at the Newton Works waters in Hallow, the lucky man, 75-year-old Brian Waldron, from Charford, Bromsgrove, went home with his wife none the worse for wear.A grateful Mr. Waldron said, If it hadnt been for Wills actions, it could have been a much different story. He jumped in beside me almost as quickly as I hit the water. There was no way I could have got out on my own.Mr. Waldron said he has been ordered by his wife to fish by the shallow end in future. In return, the couple presented Will with a 30 gift voucher(券)and the Newton Works Angling Society(NWAS)awarded him free membership for a year. Wills mum Cheryl said, I am very proud of Will. Young people generally get a bad name, but this action shows that they are not all bad.24. What does the underlined word hailed in paragraph 1 probably means?A. Awarded. B. Written. C. Praised. D. Shown.25. Which words can best describe Will Hughes?A. Brave and modest. B. Proud and dilligent.C. Kind and honest. D. Humourous and generous.26. What can we know about Mr. Waldron?A. He went home wearing few clothes.B. His heart was beating fast after being rescued.C. His wife was with him when he fell in the water.D. He wad quickly saved by Will Hughes after falling in water.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Mr. Waldrons wife didnt allow him to fish from then on.B. Will Hughes action not only moved Mr. Waldrons family.C. Wills action gained a good name for all young people.D. Will Hughes was awarded lifelong free membership by NWAS.CIts Earths birthday! The Earth is about 4.5 billion years old! In honour of our planet, former U. S. Senator Gaylord Nelson decided we needed a special day to celebrate and learn how to care for our environment. He wrote letters to many schools about the day he planned because he knew kids like you would help.On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was held. Many environmental laws were passed, and people all over the country made promises to protect the environment.Since then, Earth Day has spread around the world and people are working together to create cleaner air and energy to take care of Mother Nature. Learn how you, your family and friends can start making a difference too!Earth Day is now celebrated by hundreds of millions of people in more than 180 countries. Here are some ways that you can help re-energize the Earth and celebrate too!Visit a nature conservancy(保护协会). Nature conservancies teach us how to preserve our natural history.Have an Earth Day block party! Invite neighbourhood kids to plant gardens or trees or pick up trash. Then celebrate your achievements with some Earth Day treats and nature music.Challenge your family to go green. Walk, bicycle, carpool or take the bus to reduce greenhouse gases and get outdoors!Wear green, a nature or Earth Day T-shirt to help spread the word about caring for our environment.Make a planet promise to reduce your energy use and recycle.We hope youll use some of these ideas during the week of April 22 to celebrate and give back to the Earth that gives so much to us.28. Why did the former U. S. Senator Gaylord Nelson write letters to many schools?A. To show his care about the planet.B. To have a good relationship with them.C. To encourage their students to work hard.D. To expect their students to protect the environment.29. How many Earth Days have been celebrated so far?A. Forty five. B. Forty nine. C. Fifty one. D. Fifty six.30. What teaches us how to preserve our natural history?A. An Earth Day block party. B. A nature conservancy.C. Your family and friends. D. A planet promise.31. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. The way for the Earth Day to appear.B. The first person to create the Earth Day.C. The origin and celebrations of the Earth Day.D. Reasons for people to celebrate the Earth Day.DJapan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea, and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. It is made up of over 3, 000 islands, the largest of which are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Most of Japans islands are mountainous, and many are volcanic, including the highest mountain, Mount Fuji.The characters that make up Japans name mean the suns origin, so Japan is also sometimes known as The Land of the Rising Sun, a name that comes from the countrys eastward position relative to mainland Asia.The climate of Japan varies upon location-it is hot in the south and cool in the north. For example its capital and largest city Tokyo is located in the north and its average August high temperature is 31 and its average January low temperature is 2. By contrast(相比之下), Naha, the capital of Okinawa, is located in the southern part of the country and has an average August high temperature of 30 and an average January low temperature of 14.Its capital and largest city is Tokyo. At 377, 872 square kilometers, Japan is the sixty-second largest country by area. It has the worlds 10th largest population, with nearly 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, with over 30 million people, is the largest city area in the world.Japan is the worlds third largest economy power behind China and is the sixth largest exporter and importer and is a member of the United Nations, G8, G4, and APEC.32. Whats the first paragraph mainly about?A. Japans mountains. B. Japans largest island.C. Japans location and characteristics. D. Japans neighbours.33. Whats the temperature difference between the January average of Tokyo and that of Naha?A. 2. B. 10. C. 12. D. 14.34. What can we infer form the passage?A. Tokyo is the largest city area in the world.B. China is the worlds second largest economy power.C. Japan is the sixty-second largest country by population.D. Japan has become a member of five international organizations.35. Which could be the best title for the passage?A. Japan, an Island Country B. The Population and Geography of JapanC. The History and Economy of Japan D. A Brief Introduction to Japan第二节(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。Experts advise that teens get 60 minutes or more of moderate(适度的)to energetic physical activity each day. 36 Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. Exercising causes the body to produce chemicals that can help a person to feel more peaceful and happy. 37 It can also help some people who have mild depression and low self-esteem. Plus, exercise can give people a real sense of success and pride at having achieved a certain goal-like beating an old time in the 100-meter dash.Exercise can help you look better. 38 In fact, exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy weight. 39 Exercising to maintain a healthy weight cuts a persons risk of developing certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes(糖尿病)and high blood pressure. These diseases, which used to be found mostly in adults, are becoming more common in teens.Exercise can help a person age well. 40 Women are especially prone(往往)to a condition called osteoporosis(骨质疏松症)as they get older. Studies have found that weight-bearing exercise-like jumping, running, or fast walking-can help girls(and guys) keep their bones strong.A. The heart isnt the only organ to benefit from regular exercise.B. People who exercise burn more calories and look stronger than those who dont.C. Here are some of the reasons.D. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later.E. Exercise can help some people sleep better.F. Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases.G. Its a bad idea to try to avoid fat completely, though, especially for teens.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In January, 2016, Harry Styles made a brave decision. He 41 the popular boy band One Direction and went solo(单飞). Now he is making his own 42 heard. The 23-year-old British singer released his first solo single called Sign of the Times. His self-titled(个人同名)album is 43 on May 12.Going solo is a 44 for him to find his identity. Though at the time, he was 45 about his future, he kept the word honesty in his 46 . I didnt want to write 47 , he told Rolling Stone. I wanted to write my stories, things that 48 to me. The number-one thing was that I wanted to be 49 . I hadnt done that before.He has been 50 full of stories since beginning his solo career. Last fall, he spent two months recording on a remote island in Jamaica. Along with some 51 , he filled a two-floor house with instruments. They hung out at the bar that 52 a tree house. Many mornings began with a swim in the river down the hill.They watched many 53 comedies such as Roman Holiday. Styles always held a black 54 and looked like a college student who was studying, Rolling Stone reported.His coming 55 is about rock music. 56 , he grew up with it. His father Desmond was a 57 music fan. When Styles was very young, he danced to The Dark Side of the Moon, a classic song by British rock band Pink Floyd. I couldnt really get it. But I just 58 this is really cool.Harry said, At the very beginning, all I 59 was to be the grandfather with the best stories. 60 , now he is on the right track.41. A. missedB. joinedC. tookD. left42. A. voiceB. noise.C. soundD. speech43. A. coming outB. going offC. setting offD. taking off44. A. businessB. failureC. journeyD. trouble45. A. disappointedB. uncertainC. carefulD. unhappy46. A. moodB. spiritC. mindD. body47. A. lettersB. storiesC. compositions D. songs48. A. expressedB. announcedC. happenedD. explained49. A. honestB. responsibleC. independentD. particular50. A. insteadB. indeedC. stillD. even51. A. teachersB. writersC. musiciansD. relatives52. A. made upB. felt likeC. thought of D. looked like53. A. romanticB. magicC. formalD. special54. A. guitarB. notebookC. umbrellaD. suit55. A. albumB. decisionC. collectionD. order56. A. As a result.B. In a wayC. In factD. In addition57. A. classicB. rockC. folkD. popular58. A. wonderB. rememberC. promiseD. argue59. A. helpedB. preparedC. addedD. wanted,60. A. SurelyB. UnluckilyC. HopefullyD. Unexpectedly第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。For 300 years, the Slims River had been flowing through Canadas Yukon region. But last year, in only four days, the water in the big river reduced sharply, 61 made the river almost disappear. What happened?After a year of careful studies, a group of 62 (scientist)recently said that the sudden change of the river 63 (cause)by climate change, reported The Guardian.The Slims River used 64 (be) a big river, reaching up to 150 meters at its 65 (wide)points. It carried meltwater(融水)from the huge Kaskawulsh glacier into the Kluane River, then into the Yukon River toward the Bering Sea.But in spring 2016, there was a sharp melting of the Kaskawulsh glacier because 66 climate change. It redirected the meltwater into 67 second river, the Alsek River, then into the Gulf of Alaska.In geography, this is called river piracy(河流袭夺), 68 (mean) the flow of one river is 69 (sudden) taken away into another. Although it was not unusual in ancient times, this is the first time it 70 ( happen) under scientists noses in modern times.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Dear Ajay,Thank you so much for your kind invi