辽宁省营口市2020学年高一英语4月月考试题

2020学年度下学期高一年级4月

月考英语试卷

时间：120分钟满分：120分

第I卷

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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

A

Mark Twain, the famous American writer and a great master of humor, liked to play jokes on others. But once a joke was played on him. One day Mark Twain was invited to give a talk in a small town. At lunch he met a young man, one of his friends.

The young man said that he had an uncle with him. He told Mark Twain that his uncle never laughed or smiled, and that nobody and nothing was able to make his uncle smile or laugh.

“You bring your uncle to my talk this evening, ” said Mark Twain. “I’m sure I can make him laugh.”

That evening the young man and his uncle sat in the front. Mark Twain began to speak. He told several funny stories and made everyone in the room laugh. But the man never even smiled. Mark Twain told more funny stories, but the old man still kept quiet. Mark Twain continued to tell his funny stories. Finally he stopped. He was tired and quite disappointed.

Some days later, Mark Twain told another friend what had happened. “Oh, ” said his friend, “I know that man. He’s been deaf for years.”21．The writer wrote the passage mainly to .

A．tell readers Mark Twain liked playing jokes

B．tell readers a joke played on Mark Twain

C．tell readers Mark Twain was a great writer

D．tell readers how to tell a funny story

22．Why did Mark Twain ask the young man to bring his uncle to his talk?

A．Because he thought he could make the old man laugh.

B．Because he wanted to get to know the old man.

C．Because the old man could tell stories.

D．Because he wanted to learn from the old man.

23．Mark Twain stopped finally because he was .

A．disappointed B．upset C．concerned D．intelligent

B

Boxing day is on December 26th, the day after Christmas, and is celebrated in Great Britain and in most areas settled by the British except for the United States of America, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Despite its name, Boxing Day has nothing to do with competition sports. While the exact origins of the holiday are unclear, it is likely that Boxing Day began in England during the Middle Ages. Some historians say the holiday developed because servants were asked to work on Christmas Day, but took the following day off. As servants prepared to leave to visit their families, their employers would present them with gift boxes. Another theory is that the alms(捐款，救济物) boxes in churches were opened and the money was given to the poor on December 26th. Still some believe that, centuries ago, on the day after Christmas, members of the merchant(商业)class would give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing and money to businessmen and servants. The gifts were an expression of thankfulness, much like today when people receive bonuses(奖金)from their employers because of a well-done job. These gifts, given in boxes, gave the holiday its name, “Boxing Day”.

Traditionally, Boxing Day is a day when families get together. It is a day of watching sports games with family. In the past, hunting was one of the favorite activities on this day. People usually went hunting for wrens or foxes. Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friends with lots of food and sharing of friendship and love. Government buildings and small businesses are closed but the malls are open. Shopping is a popular Boxing Day activity, and the malls are usually filled with bargains. Besides these activities, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, services and money to aid Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping an individual family that is in need. Boxing Day has mainly become an extension of the Christmas holiday, giving working families one more day as the happy time of a year.

24．On Boxing Day servants probably ________.

A．took part in competition sports

B．still had to work for employers

C．were allowed to visit their families

D．were given Alms boxes by employers

25．Members of the merchant class gave gift boxes to businessmen and servants to ________．

A．show care and kindness to them B．thank them for doing a good job C．provide them with enough money D．pass on the traditional love and spirit

26．What does the third paragraph mainly discuss?

A．The beginning of Boxing Day. B．The hunting on Boxing Day.

C．The good spirit of Boxing Day. D．The activities on Boxing Day. 27．Why is shopping popular on Boxing Day?

A．Because government buildings and small businesses are closed.

B．Because only malls are open on that day.

C．Because things can be bought at a low price.

D．Because people buy things to donate to the poor.

C

This is a true story that happened in Japan. In order to renovate(翻新) the house, a Japanese tore open the walls. Japanese houses normally have an empty space between the wooden walls. When tearing down the walls, he found that there was a lizard(蜥蜴) stuck there because a nail from outside was hammered into one of its feet. He saw this, feeling pity and curious. When he checked the nail, he found it was nailed 10 years ago when the house was first built.

What happened? The lizard had survived in such a position for 10 years! It has been in a dark wall partition(夹层) for 10 years without moving！Then he wondered how this lizard survived for 10 years without moving a single step—since its foot was nailed! So he stopped his work and observed the lizard: What has it been doing? What and how has it been eating? Later, he didn’t know from where another lizard appeared, with food in its mouth. Ah! He was astonished and touched deeply. The free lizard had been feeding the stuck one for the past 10 years.

Such love, a beautiful love! Such love happened with this tiny creature. What can love do? It can do wonders! Just think about it: One lizard had been feeding the other one untiringly for 10 long years, without giving up hope on its partner. If a small creature like a lizard can love like this, just imagine how we can love if we try.

28．How did the Japanese feel when seeing the stuck lizard? A．Frightened. B．Enjoyable. C．Confused. D．Usual.

29．What can we learn from the free lizard?

A．It teaches us never to abandon our loved ones.

B．It teaches us to give more help to our loved ones.

C．It tells us to take pity on the stuck lizard.

D．It encourages us to live even longer.

30．Why did the Japanese stop his work?

A．To watch how long the lizard can still live here.

B．To take out the nail and set the lizard free.

C．To have a rest by watching the lizard.

D．To find out why the lizard had survived here for 10 years. 31．What would be the best title for the passage?

A．A Wonder B．Two Lizards C．Such a Story D．Lizard Love

D

Astronauts on shorter spaceship tasks often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day’s work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS crew members usually live in space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off to mimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework. They can communicate with family and friends by email, Internet phone and through private video conferences.

While astronauts cannot go to a football game or a movie in space, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy. Before a mission, the family and friends of each ISS crew member put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for the astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth. During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books,

magazines, photos and letters. And as from early 2020, the Internet became available on the ISS, giving astronauts the ch ance to do some “Web surfing” in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.

Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is to look out of the window and stare at the universe and the Earth. Both the shuttle and the ISS circle the planet several times each day, and every moment offers a new view of the Earth’s vast land mass and oceans.

32. In Paragraph 1, what does the word “mimic” m ean?

A. admit.

B. cover.

C. change.

D. copy.

33. According to the context, which of the following best describes the families of the astronauts on the ISS?

A. They are excited and fascinated.

B. They are worried and upset.

C. They are patient and annoyed.

D. They are caring and thoughtful.

34. In the last paragraph, the writer shows that astronauts __________.

A. get more pleasure in space than on the Earth

B. love to see the Earth from space

C. regard space life as common

D. find living in space a bit boring and tiring

35. The passage mainly discusses how astronauts ___________. .

A. work for shorter missions in space

B. spend their time in space

C. observe the Earth from space

D. connect with people on the Earth

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。

The key to losing weight is to understand what really motivates you. Have you ever been excited about losing a few pounds？ 36 And to help you keep your weight under control, you need some coping strategies.

Ask questions. When you’re researching different dieting products and plans or even talking to a doctor about diets, ask as many questions as you can. 37 Ask questions like: Do I have to purchase special meals or supplements? Does the program include a part to help me maintain my weight loss?

Get real. 38 Don’t burden yourself with unrealistic expectations. Remember, large amounts of weight loss are not realistic and are most likely not safe or healthy. Talk with your health care professional to determine

a healthy weight goal.

39 To maintain your weight, you must balance your intake of calories with the energy you burn. Just 30 minutes of fast walking in most days can take about 10 pounds off your weight each year.

Weigh yourself weekly. It’s impo rtant to track your weight on any diet or weight loss plan, but don’t get on the scale every day. Weighing daily won’t show you the big picture. 40

A．Stay balanced.

B．Once a week is fine.

C．Stick with your healthy eating plan.

D．Losing one to two pounds a week is a realistic goal.

E．Being well informed will help you choose the best diet for you. F．Regular weight check-ins will show you your progress ov er time. G．If so, you must find a way to turn that excitement into determination.

第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白

处的最佳选项。

A man worked in a post office. His job was to handle all 41 that had unclear addresses. One day he came across a letter which was 42 to God. He opened it and it 43 ,“Dear God, I am an 83-year-old woman and

I live on a very small pension(养老金). Yesterday someone stole my 44 . There was a hundred dollars in it, which was all the money I had 45 until my next pension comes. Next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and I have invited my last two friends for 46 . Without that money, I have 47 to buy food with. I have no family to 48 , and you are my only 49 . Can you please help me?” The man was 50 , and went around showing the letter to all the other workers. Each of them 51 their wallets and donated a few dollars. By the time he 52 his showing, he had collected 96 dollars. 53 then he sent it to the old woman. Thanksgiving Day came and went. The workers 54 forgot about it. Then one day, there came another letter from the old lady to God. All the 55 gathered around when the letter was 56 . It read,“Dear God，how can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me? Because of your kindness, I was able to 57 a lovely dinner for my friends. We had a very 58 day, and I told my friends about your 59 gift. Thank you very much!” Seeing this, all the workers felt 60 with the nice thing th ey had done. They looked into each other’s eyes and smiled.

41．A. stamps B．money C．mail D．postcards

42．A. spoken B．written C．recorded D．pointed

43．A. noticed B．talked C．read D．told

44．A. clothes B．purse C．house D．food

45．A. borrowed B．wished C．paid D．left

46．A. dinner B．fun C．business D．picnic 47．A. nothing B．anything C．something D．everything 48．A. live in B．live on C．turn to D．turn back 49．A. family B．hope C．friend D．partner 50．A. excited B．amazed C．surprised D．moved 51．A. gained B．earned C．searched D．explored 52．A. finished B．planned C．started D．toured

53．A. Or B．As C．And D．But

54．A. gradually B．usually C．especially D．easily 55．A. friends B．workers C．officers D．guests 56．A. sent B．replied C．accepted D．opened

57．A. bring B．choose C．prepare D．enjoy 58．A. nice B．strange C．common D．formal

59．A. traditional B．wonderful C．expensive D．extra 60．A. annoyed B．confident C．pleased D．hopeful

第II卷

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。

The earth was just a cloud of dust after the “Big Bang”. The earth exploded 61._______(loud) with fire and rock. They were in time to produce many things, 62._______were to make the earth’s atmosphere. As the earth 63._______(cool) down, water began to appear on its surface. The continued presence of water allowed the earth 64._______(dissolve) harmful gases and

acids into the oceans and seas. Then life began to develop.

The first small plants multiplied and filled the oceans and seas 65._______ oxygen. This encouraged the 66._______(develop) of early shellfish and fish. Land animals such as insects, reptiles and dinosaurs and so on appeared after green plants appeared. Small clever animals, now with hands and 67._______(foot), appeared and spread all over 68._______ earth. They are putting too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which prevents heat from 69._______(escape) from the earth into space. Whether life will continue on the earth for millions of years to come will depend on whether this problem can 70._______(solve).

第三部分写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节(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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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。

Everyone wishes to be successful at life. If you want to succeed, you must build self-confidence. Walk fast will make you look and feel more important but practicing good posture can make you to feel more confident.

The reason why success is so important is what success can bring happiness not only to the one who succeed but also to his friends and family. Success can be achieve through diligence. As the saying goes: Where there is will, there is a way. The beginning of things is always difficult, but if we insist

on doing your best, the difficulties will be overcome. What’s more, devotion and self-confidence are also of great important to success.

第二节书面表达(满分25分)

假设你班将举行一场以“Why should we learn English?”为主题的英语演讲比赛，请你结合以下几方面内容，写一篇100词左右的英语演讲稿。

1. 考取理想大学，实现人生价值；

2. 增强竞争力，找到满意工作；

3. 了解外国文化；

4. 丰富生活(听英文歌曲、看英文电影、交朋友等)。

注意：开头和结尾已给出，不计入词数。

Dear friends,

It is known to all that English is the most widely used language in the world. There are many advantages for us to learn English.

That’s all. Thank you.

2020学年度下学期高一年级

4月月考英语试题答案

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)

21-25 BAACB 26-30 DCCAD 31-35DDDBB

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

GEDAB 语篇解读本文就“减肥”提出了几点建议。

36．答案G

解析根据空前一句“你曾经因为减掉几磅肉而激动吗？”可知，G项“如果那样的话，你必须想办法把激动变成决心”承接上文，符合语境。

37．答案 E

解析本段讲要进行详细的咨询。空前一句提到要尽可能多问问题，E项“熟悉情况有助于你为自己选择最好的饮食方案”承接上文，符合语境。

38．答案 D

解析本段讲要制订现实的目标。根据空后一句“不要用不现实的目标给自己增加负担”可知，D项“每周减掉一至两磅肉是现实的目标”引出下文，符合语境。39．答案 A

解析根据下文的“To maintain your weight，you must balance your intake of calories with the energy you b urn.”可知，本段讲的是摄入与消耗的热量要均衡。A项“保持均衡”统领本段，符合语境。

40．答案 B

解析根据本段第一句“每周称体重”和空前一句“天天称体重不会有什么大变化”可知，B项“一周称一次即可”承接上文，与本段首句对应，符合语境。

第二部分语言知识运用(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)

语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了邮局的员工们看了一个老妇人写给上帝的求助信后主动为她捐款，使她的愿望得以实现。

41．C [根据本空后的“One day he came across a letter”可知，他的工作是处

理地址不清楚的信件(mail)，故C项正确。]

42．B [根据下文中的“Dear God，I am an 83-year-old woman”可知，这封信是写(write)给上帝的，故B项正确。]

43. C [根据本空后的“Dear God，I am an 83-year-old woman and I live on a very small pension(养老金)．”可知，此处是说信的内容，此处的read表示“写着”，强调内容，故C项正确。]

44．B [根据本空后的“There was a hundred dollars in it”可知，此处是说昨天我的钱包(purse)被偷了，故B项正确。]

45．D [根据本空后的“...until my next pension comes.”可知，此处是说那是我在下次养老金发放之前剩下的(left)所有的钱，故D项正确。]

46．A [根据本空后的“buy food with”可知，此处是说我邀请了朋友在感恩节那天一起吃晚饭(dinner)，故A项正确。]

47．A [上文说老人的钱包被偷了，此处是说没有什么(nothing)买食物了，故A 项正确。]

48． C [根据下文中的“Can you please help me? ”可知，此处是说我没有家人可以求助(turn to)，故C项正确。]

49．B [上文说我没有家人可以求助，此处是说你是我唯一的希望(hope)，故B项正确。]

50．D [上文描述了一个绝望的老妇人写给上帝的求助信，此处是说那个男人读了信后很感动(moved)，故D项正确。]

51．C [根据本空后的“...and donated a few dollars.”可知，所有的人都翻翻(search)口袋拿出一点钱捐给老妇人，故C项正确。]

52．A [根据本空后的“...he had collected 96 dollars.”可知，当他结束(finish)展示的时候，已经募捐到了96美元，故A项正确。]

53．C [根据本空后的“...then he sent it to the old woman.”可知，然后他把钱寄给了那个老妇人，前后两个动作是顺承关系，应该用and连接，故C项正确。] 54．A [根据本空后的“Then one day，there came another letter from the old lady to God.”可知，所有的人渐渐地(gradually)忘了这件事，故A项正确。]

55． B [根据上文中的“The workers”可知，此处是说员工们(worker)都聚了过来，故B项正确。]

56．D [根据本空后的“It read...”可知，此处是说信被拆开(open)了，故D项正确。]

57．C [根据本空前的“Because of your kindness，”可知，此处是说我能为朋友们准备(prepare)一桌丰盛的晚餐，故C项正确。]

58．A [上文说由于“上帝”的帮助，老妇人的愿望得以实现，这对她来说是美好的(nice)一天，故A项正确。]

59．B [上文说“上帝”帮助老妇人实现了愿望，此处是说你那美好的(wonderful)礼物，故B项正确。]

60．C [根据上文中的“...with the nice thing they had done.They looked into each other’s eyes and smiled.”可知，看了老妇人的信后，所有的员工都很高兴(pleased)，故C项正确。]

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

61. loudly 62. which 63. cooled 64. to dissolve 65. with

66. development 67. feet 68. the 69. escaping 70. be solved

第三部分写作(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)

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must build self－confidence.

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best ，the difficulties will be overcome.What's more ，devotion and self －confidence are also of great

important improtance

to success.

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

Dear friends, It is known to all that English is the most widely used language in the world. There are many advantages for us to learn English.

Firstly, it will not only help us to enter an ideal university and then realize our personal value,but also make us become more competitive. A good command of English will help us find a good job more easily.

Secondly, with the help of English we can get a better understanding of foreign cultures and learn advanced technology from other countries.

Thirdly, we can relax ourselves and give color to life by listening to English songs and watching English movies. Meanwhile,we can make friends from all over the world.

In brief, learning English is necessary and we should learn English. That’s all. Thank you.