1、学年甘肃省定西市临洮县第二中学高一下学期开学检测考试英语试题 word版甘肃省定西市临洮县第二中学2019-2020学年高一开学检测考试英语试题 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)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AEveryone is welcome to visit our city Los Angeles (LA)I am sure you can do many things in Los Angeles with your kids.Fun at the BeachThanks to its alm
2、ost perfect weather all through the year,a visit to the beach is one of the best things to do when in Los Angeles with your kids. While they enjoy themselves nearby,you can simply lie back and have a good rest in the sun.Trip to DisneylandA trip to the City of Angels with your little angels is incom
3、plete without a visit to the Magic Kingdom. The joy theyll feel from being around all those Disney characters that they know and love will light up your day,too.Visit to the MuseumIf you want to turn your stay in LA into an educational one for your kids,you should visit the museum. Starting with the
4、 Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to the California Science Center,or even the Kidspace Childrens Museum in Pasadena,you have many choices. Im sure a visit to all these places will make your kids smarter.Visit to the University Studios HollywoodYour kids could get to see interesting thin
5、gs from some of the most popular movies ever. From the theme park of Jurassic Park to Wisteria Lane from the TV play Desperate Housewives,the Universal Studios Hollywood is a place that we all find wonderful.1The passage is intended for those who Awill go on a business trip to Los AngelesBplan to ha
6、ve a trip to Los Angeles with their kidsCwant to educate their children by travelling abroadDare interested in the history and culture of Los Angeles2The author suggests visiting the beach because Aparents can take a rest thereBits the best beach in the worldCchildren can learn a lot thereDit provid
7、es different sports equipment3We can infer from the passage that Athe City of Angels refers to Los AngelesBthe beach of Los Angeles sees the most visitors in cold winterCNatural History Museum is the largest one in Los AngelesDWisteria Lane is the director of the TV play Desperate HousewivesBWho is
8、the greatest teacher in Chinese history? Many people would think of Confucius,whose birthday was September 28.Although he lived over 2,000 years ago,people still remember and respect him for his contribution to the education today. Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu,which lies in Shandong Province
9、. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3.His mother brought him up. As a child,he had to work to help his mother,but young Confucius didnt give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music,history,poetry and sports.
10、Later,he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from noble families could go to school,but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.Today,people still follow Confu
11、cius lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned.“When I am with three people,one of them must be better than me in some areas. I choose their good qualities and follow them.”He also taught us that thinking is very important in study.“All study but no thinking makes people pu
12、zzled. All thinking but no study makes people lazy.”Confucius is not only a great teacher,but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners.“A person should be strict with himself,but be kind to others.” he said
13、.4Today we still remember Confucius mainly because Ahe lived a poor life in his childhoodBhe had wise thoughts and great views about educationChe traveled with his students from state to stateDhe lived during the Spring and Autumn Period5Confucius learned music,history,poetry and sports as a child.A
14、by teaching himself at home Bwith the help of his motherCby going to school Dby visiting many famous teachers6The underlined word “noble” in Paragraph 3 has the closest meaning to Apoor BbrightCwealthy Dcute7Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?AAll study but no thinking makes peop
15、le puzzled.BNo one has something worthy to be learned.CAll thinking but no study makes people lazy.DA person should be strict with himself,but be kind to others.CHow does it happen that some people never have to see the doctor while some are wasting much money in hospital?The answer lies in their pr
16、oper,healthy diet. A balanced diet actually means eating all kinds of foods to provide the body with all the nutrients (营养物)it needs for its daily work. It means eating the right type of foods and eating a right amount of food for each meal.Each food group contains different kinds of nutrients,and o
17、ur body surely needs all of these,but in different amounts,and it differs from person to person. When it comes to going on a healthy diet,one size is not suitable for all. Everyone leads a different lifestyle,and has different jobs and fitness levels.A balanced diet matters for everyone. If the body
18、 gets all the required nutrients,itll improve the immune(免疫) system,which prevents all kinds of diseases. A balanced diet would also be good for the state of mind and then help you remember something better. Whats more,if the body is supplied with all the necessary nutrients,the skin and hair also b
19、ecome healthier. A balanced diet also prevents our body from aging. As a result,youll have a more youthful look.However,for a healthy body,a balanced diet is not enough; it has to be combined with the proper amount of sleep and exercise. These three things,when included in your daily routine,will ma
20、ke sure that you not only have a healthy body but also a healthy mind. So,go ahead and adopt a healthier lifestyle!8Why is the question raised in the first paragraph?ATo show problems. BTo give evidence.CTo list some facts. DTo lead in the topic.9What does the underlined word “differs” in Paragraph
21、2 mean?AComes. BGrows.CChanges. DMatters10What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?AThe choice of a balanced diet. BThe features of a balanced diet.CThe importance of a balanced diet. DThe relationship between diet and aging.11What can we infer from the last paragraph?AA balanced diet doesnt work alone. BMi
22、nd is closely linked to the body.CExercise is the most important. DIts easy to get a healthier lifestyle. DWhen we hear the word “pyramid” there is little doubt that Egypt and the desert come to mind. Did you know,however,that continents and oceans awayin what is today Central America and Mexico peo
23、ple also built pyramids? While they look somewhat different from the ones we see in Egypt,they also were built with great skill.The pyramids of Central America were built by the Mayan(玛雅) and Aztec(阿芝台克) peoples,as well as other smaller groups. Both Mayan and Aztec cultures built pyramids for their
24、gods. They thought that building higher pyramids would allow them to get close to heaven. These cultures believed that the gods were found in nature. One of the most important gods was the sun. Many of the pyramids were for their sun god. At the top of the pyramids they built temples to make the god
25、s happier. However,pyramids were not used only for their gods.Before Europeans came to the area in the 1500s,many of the cultures of the Americas,such as the Mayan and Aztec,had much knowledge about mathematics and astrology. They thought that the night sky could be used as a mirror to explain many
26、aspects of life,which is the reason why they studied it carefully. The temples on top of the pyramids were also used as places for watching the skies. The Mayans had a solid understanding of the movement of stars and planets. This helped them understand the seasons. They were the first to create a 3
27、65day calendar.12Why did they build pyramids?AFor their king. BFor themselves.CFor their gods and to study the sky. DFor the moon.13Which of the following sentences is not true?ABefore Europeans came to the area,the Mayans and Aztecs had no knowledge about mathematics and astrology.BBuilding higher
28、pyramids would allow the Mayans and Aztecs to get close to heaven.CMany of the pyramids were for the sun god.DThe Mayan and Aztec pyramids built look somewhat different from the ones built in Egypt.14Where did people build pyramids besides Egypt ?AIn Central America. BIn Japan.CIn Egypt. DNot mentio
29、ned.15Where can you find the passage?ANewspaper. BAdvertisement.CNovel. DMagazine.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。Everyone wants to be happy. You see people who are smiling and laughing,and you want to be like them. 16 However,there are also bad days. Here are three w
30、ays to make you happier every day.Smile often. Research has shown that the facial expression you wear influences your state of mind. 17 Wearing a pleasant expression for a long period of time will slowly improve your feelings and help you have a happier day. 18 The more you complain,the more annoyed
31、 you become. If all you notice or talk about during the day are the things that annoy you,it is no surprise that you are unhappy. To truly increase your longterm happiness,dont complain any longer. 19 Practice thankfulness. Thankfulness has been shown to be the last ticket to a happy life. The more
32、you practice thankfulness,the more you will find things to be grateful for in your life. 20 Even something as simple as a safe place to sleep or food to eat is worth being thankful for because not everyone is fortunate enough to have those necessities.ATry your best to be healthy.BYou will slowly stop paying much attention to what worries you.CHave an entire day without complai
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