黑龙江省绥化市明水县第一中学学年高一英语下学期月考试题.docx

1、黑龙江省绥化市明水县第一中学学年高一英语下学期月考试题黑龙江省绥化市明水县第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期6月月考试题（满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）2021年5月第卷（选择题）第一部分 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）AThe Islands of HawaiiHawaiiThe“Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise（天堂）playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness

2、the attraction of nature. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which has been described as a true wonder of the world, is a must. It is the states biggest attraction.Accommodations:Seasons Resort Hualalai:from $ 205.00Fairmont Orchid:from $108.00KauaiThe beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it bei

3、ng called the“Garden Isle” , but it is also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good reason-a land of striking natural contrasts just waiting to be explored. Accommodations:Grand Hyatt Kauai:from $101.00Sheraton Kauai Resort:from $ 79.00MauiVoted the “Worlds Best Island,Maui is widely

4、 regarded as one of the most romantic destinations on earth.It is known as the “Valley Isle” and was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty. The island is largely rural with a small and wonderful population and a host of attractions and nature wonders.Accommodations:Hyatt Regency Maui Resort &

5、Spa:from $87.00Sheraton Maui:from $99.00OahuOahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet fragrances（香气），music and language：from lovely beaches and amazing nightlife to beautiful rainforests and quiet valleys. Adventure,history,romance,discovery-Oahu waits for you.Accommodations:Halekulani:fr

6、om $121.00Hilton Hawaiian Village:from $73.00All prices are based on per person per night.1. What is the biggest attraction in Hawaii?A.Garden Isle.B.Royal Circle Island Tour.C.Volcanoes National Park.D.Sheraton Kauai Resort.2. For a couple spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have

7、 to pay at least_.A.$73.00 B.$146.00 C.$136.00 D.$292.003. The passage is mainly written to_.A. tell differences among islands in HawaiiB. provide a better understanding of the geography of HawaiiC.offer accommodation services to the touristsD. attract people to make a visit to Hawaii BA study has f

8、ound that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process（衰老过程）. Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming weaker or sicker. Their research shows that the devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also

9、more healthily.For their study, the researchers studied two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non- professional cyclists between the ages of 55 and 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. This group was called the cyclists.Researchers then found 130 people to make up th

10、e second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. This group was called the non-exercisers. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other h

11、ealth issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests.They tested their muscle mass(肌肉质量）， muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune systems（免疫系统）. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed t

12、hat the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune sy

13、stems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find the exercise that we like in our lives.4.How did the researchers carry out the study?A. By comparison. B. Through discussion.C. By imagination. D. By reasoning.5. Which of the following is a result of the research?A. The

14、cyclists kept thin.B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.C. The cyclists muscles remained strong with age.D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.6.Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A. The cyclists had the normal aging process.B. The cyclists immune systems didnt age.C

15、. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D. Everyone needed exercise in their lives.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthy People Need More ExerciseB. Take Exercise: the Harder,the BetterC. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingD. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows the A

16、ging ProcessCKiller whales, or orcas, are known for their severe attacks on sea animals but they have never posed a threat to humans. However, since late July, the normally social animals have been intentionally attacking sailboats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal. The strange behavior first sur

17、faced on July 29, 2020, when a 46-foot boat was repeatedly attacked for almost an hour by nine orcas, causing the boat to rotate(旋转) 180 degrees and having its engine switched off. Since then, over 30 more similar incidents have been reported. On September 23, 2020, Spains government banned boats of

18、 less than 50 feet in length from sailing in the 60-mile stretch of the Atlantic coastline between Ferrol and the Estaca de Bares Cape, where the attacks have been occurring. Researchers across the world are trying to explain the orcas behavior. Some believe it could be a result of the overfishing o

19、f the bluefin tuna - the orcas primary food source -which has left the areas killer whales starving and unable to feed their babies. I saw them look at boats carrying fish. I think they know humans are somehow related to food shortages, says Ken Balcomb, senior scientist at the Center for Whale Rese

20、arch in Washington, USA. The environmentalists believe the sudden increase in boat traffic and fishing activities, after months of absence due to restrictions on human activity last spring, could also be contributing to the agitation. However, Alfredo Lpez, a biology professor in Galicia, Spain, thi

21、nks the attacks are defensive measures the orcas adopted to protect themselves against boat injuries. The researcher came to this conclusion after looking at the of the videos of a few incidents and noticing that two of the young killer whales involved had serious injuries. Hopefully, the experts wi

22、ll be able to find a way to restore the harmony between the animals and the humans soon.8. What do we know about orcas in paragraph 1?A. They are friendly to humans. B. They have changed their behavior.C. They are famous for hunting skills D. They have met tough living conditions.9. Who hold(s) the

23、idea that fishing activities caused the incidents?A. Ken Balcomb. B. The environmentalists.C. Alfredo Lpez. D. Spains government.10. What does the underlined word the agitation in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The attacks. B. Food shortages. C. The overfishing. D. Human activities.11. What might be a suit

24、able title for this text?A. How do killer whales attack humans?B. Why Are Killer Whales attacking Boats?C. How can we live in harmony with animals?D. Why are boats banned from sailing on the sea?DJamie Wardley is a special kind of artist-an ice sculptor. He first trained as a sand sculptor. Later,he

25、 learnt about ice sculpture. Now he does sand sculpture in the summer. And in the winter, he sculpts ice.When sculpting ice,Wardley has to work in cold temperatures. If the weather is cold enough, he can work outside. But winter in the United Kingdom is not always very cold. So often he works in a l

26、arge freezer where the temperature is about-12.Wardley enjoys sculpting ice outside in the winter. When he sculpts in the open air, people can watch. They can be part of the creative process.Wardley makes ice sculpting sound simple. But the tools Wardley uses are sharp and dangerous. And the ice is

27、very heavy. Each block of ice weighs 120 kilos. And some larger sculptures are made from several combined blocks of ice. Sometimes ice sculptures can be as big as buildings. In Kemi, Finland there is an ice hotel called the Snow Castle. Each year, Wardley helps build the Snow Castle.Inside the Snow

28、Castle, the temperature is -50. Even the dining tables are made of ice. So you have to wear winter clothes when eating and wear a hat when sleeping.“The ice hotel is built every year in January.Then it melts in April. Each year we rebuild it and create a new design,Wardley said.The Snow Castle is a

29、large and amazing work of ice, but Wardleys smaller ice sculptures are special too. One winter, in the city of Bradford, the UK,Wardley created several small sculptures. He used the sculptures to tell a story which contained an important message about goodwill and understanding.Ice sculptures are te

30、mporary works of art. When the temperature rises, they will melt. But that does not mean that their beauty is lost. The sculptures from that day in Bradford have now melted away, but their message of goodwill, understanding, and acceptance remains.12.According to the text,Wardley_.A.loves sand sculp

31、ture more than ice sculptureB.sculpts ice in a large freezer in the summerC.worked as an ice sculptor in the beginningD.enjoys carving ice outdoors in the winter13.What words can best describe Wardleys sculpting?A.Easy and amazing. B.Special but difficult.C.Boring and dangerous. D.Simple but tempora

32、ry.14.What do we know about the Snow Castle?A.It lies in the city of Bradford,the UK.B. It is too cold for people to live in.C.It requires to be built every year.D.It is built between January and April.15.What does the author think of ice sculptures?A.They never melt in peoples hearts.B.It takes time to understand them.C.Their beauty doesnt last forever.D.They add more beauty to Bradford.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分