1、河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学学年高一英语下学期第三次周考试题河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第三次周考试题总分:120分 考试时间:100分钟 本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分第卷第二部分 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。AAs the saying goes, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Music is very important in
2、 our lives and here are four of the greatest musicians in history.Ludwig van Beethoven(1770-1827)Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna. He supported himself by giving concerts, teaching piano, and the sale of his compositions (作曲). The last 30 years of Beethovens
3、 life were filled with a lot of hard times, the first of which was his deafness. Beethovens music greatly influenced the next generation of musicians.Johann Sebastian Bach(1685-1750)Bach, “the father of modern music”, was born in Eisenach, Germany. His parents died when he was nine years old, and in
4、 1695 he went to live with his brother Johann Christoph, who was an organist (风琴手) in Ohrdruf. He stayed there until 1700. Seven years later, he moved back to Weimar, where he served as court (宫廷) organist for nine years. His music greatly influenced classical music.Frederic Chopin(1810-1849)Chopin
5、was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland. He showed a talent for the piano at a very young age. Chopin began composing when he was still a child, but some of his early works have been lost. He gave his first public concert in 1818. Chopin was considered as the leading musician of his time.Franz Schubert(17
6、97-1828)Schubert was born and died in Vienna. Unlike most of his predecessors (前辈), Schubert was not a great performer. He never had much money but he was very productive. He wrote his first masterpiece when he was only sixteen. However, he died young, before his talents were even known.21. Where wa
7、s Beethoven born?A. In Vienna. B. In America. C. In Germany. D. In Poland.22. Who is called “the father of modern music”?A. Bach. B. Beethoven. C. Schubert. D. Chopin.23. When did Chopin give his first public concert?A. In 1707. B. In 1810. C. In 1818. D. In 1828.24. What do we know about the four m
8、usicians?A. They all lived a hard life at their old age. B. They were all talented musicians.C. They were all born in Germany. D. They all served as a court organist.BWhen I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasnt very fun about it was that he could catch
9、 many fish while I couldnt catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” I remember being even more upset then because “Im not a fish!” I didnt know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reaso
10、ned, “How could what I think influence what a fish does?”As I got a little older I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and ther
11、efore is very sensitive (敏感的) to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep waterthe former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish dont have any eyelids (眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes. The more I understood fish, the more
12、I became effective in finding and catching them.When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say, “We all need to think like sales people.” But it didnt completely make sense. My dad never once said, “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.”
13、 What he said was, “You need to think like a fish.” Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need was to think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.25. W
14、hy was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine?A. Because he could not catch any fish.B. Because his father was not patient with him.C. Because his father did not teach him fishing.D. Because he could not influence a fish as his father did.26. What did the authors father really mean by sa
15、ying “think like a fish”?A. To read books about fish.B. To learn fishing by himself.C. To study more about fish.D. To understand what fish think.27. In what kind of area can fish most likely be found according to the author?A. In deep water on sunny days.B. In deep water on cloudy days.C. In shallow
16、 water under sunlight.D. In shallow water under waterside trees.28. What did the author find after entering the business world?A. His fathers fishing advice was inspiring.B. It was easy to think like a customer. C. His first boss sales ideas made sense.D. It was difficult to sell services to poor pe
17、ople.CCan ducks help solve the problem of locust (蝗虫)? That is a question being asked in Southern Asia. Like the region of East Africa, the nation of Pakistan is trying to keep masses of locusts from eating the countrys crops.But while the insect invasion(入侵)in Africa has been blamed on weather, exp
18、erts say the one in Pakistan is a side effect of a civil war in the Middle Eastern country of Yemen. Because of that war, officials havent been able to do enough pest(害虫)control to keep Yemens locust population from growing, so the insects obviously multiplied and made their way northeast eventually
19、 landing on Pakistan.Locusts dont directly attack people. They threaten us by eating our crops. And so many of these insects in such large numbers can destroy regional food supplies. Thats why Pakistan declared a state of emergency early this month, saying it was dealing with the highest number of l
20、ocusts in more than 20 years. So what can be done about it? Some experts say pesticides(杀虫剂)are needed to kill masses of these insects, but theres another idea being considered in China. It may send ducks to Pakistan as many as 100,000 of them to fight the locusts by eating them. An expert interview
21、ed by the Bloomberg media company says one duck can eat more than 200 locusts per day, and China has reportedly used ducks to successfully solve a locust problem in the past. But not everyone is on board with this. A member of Chinas delegation (代表团) to Pakistan says theres not enough water in Pakis
22、tans hot dry climate to keep the ducks going. Whatever methods are used to control locusts in Asia, the situation in Africa is getting more hopeless by the day.29. According to paragraph 2, what caused the locust outbreak in Pakistan?A. There are no natural enemies to eat locusts.B. The civil war of
23、 Yemen affected pest control.C. The government of Yemen didnt do any pest control.D. The weather in Pakistan caused the increase of locusts.30. What harmful effect will masses of locusts bring about?A. Destroying crops.B. Changing the weather.C. Tensing international relations.D. Directly threatenin
24、g human security.31. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase in paragraph 3?A. Asks for B. Relies on C.Thinks about D. Agrees onDOne of the most popular street food found in China is no doubt the barbecue (烧烤). A new series, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular f
25、ood cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of peoples nightlife.Shown on June 20, the series has had more than 80 million clicks on the video site . To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the product
26、ion team traveled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV series telling stories from late-night informal Japanese bars.“Im happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share
27、the same topic night food,” Chinese Barbecues director Chen Yingjie said. “However, in terms of the tone(气氛,情调), they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was some conversation while people were eating. In contrast, the night food scene of Chine
28、se people means joy and a more lively spirit. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family a
29、nd kinship (亲属关系). The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather reserved and polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world, a
30、s a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients (食材), ways of cooking, and more importantly, the special environment and
31、people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do,” said Chen.32. What does Chinese Barbecue center on?A. The barbecued foods across China. B. The nightlife in large cities.C. The diverse street food. D. The story of barbecue stalls owners.33. How does Chinese Barbecue
32、 differ from Midnight Diner?A. It targets at the lonely. B. It has less conversation.C. It shows the eating habits. D. It focuses more on the diners.34. What can be inferred about the barbecue from Paragraph 4?A. It plays a role in peoples relationship. B. It influences peoples lifestyle.C. It is more delicious than home-made food. D. It serves as formal business lunches sometimes.35. Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A. To research a speci
copyright@ 2008-2022 冰豆网网站版权所有
经营许可证编号:鄂ICP备2022015515号-1