1、2021屆河北滄州泊頭一中高一下學(xué)期英語第二次月考試題第二部分 閱讀理解第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從題中所給的A. B. C. D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。AIn England, there are few hnd (用鎖鏈栓住) lbrr still hidden away in medieval (中世紀(jì)的) buildings. The following list is based on those libraries that are open to tourists.Wells Cathedral Library, SomersetThe

2、 medieval library of Wells Cathedral was built in the mid-15th century. Most of the 2,800 volumes (書) in the collection today were got in the 16th to 18th centuries. The earliest book is a copy of Plinys Naturalis Historiae printed in 1472. The library also has a set of Aristotles works finished in

3、1497.Phone: 44 (0)1749 674483Cost: Guided tours cost 10 per personMerton College Upper Library, OxfordThe oldest part of Merton College Library, known as the Upper Library, dates from 1373. Presently, one remade book chain is provided as an example of how the chained library might have looked. Altho

4、ugh the original chains are gone, the library is a step back in time.Phone: 44 (0)1865 276310Cost: 5 per person; 3 for University membersWimborne Minster Library, DorsetThe Chained Library of Wimborne Minster dates to the mid-17th century. After the Trigge Library of St Wulframs, it is one of the fi

5、rst public libraries in the UK. Many of the book chains survive at Wimborne.Phone: 44 (0)1202 884753Opening Times: Daily, 10:30 am-12:30 pm and 2 pm- 4 pmCost: FreeHereford Cathedral Library, HerefordThe library of Hereford Cathedral has collected 229 medieval manuscripts (手稿) and 1,200 early printe

6、d books. A key attraction in the library is the famous medieval Mappa Mundi dating back to 1300. Hereford Cathedral has been named Autism Friendly and joined in Disabled Access Day, an event in the UK to celebrate accessibility across the country.Phone: 44 (0)1432 374200Opening Times: Monday-Saturda

7、y 10 am-4 pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)Cost: Grown-up, 6; Student, 521.How much will a student from Merton College spend on visiting Upper Library?A. 3. B. 5. C. 6. D. 10.22. Where should visitors go if they want to visit one of the first public libraries in the UK?A. Somerset. B. He

8、reford. C. Dorset. D. Oxford.23. What do we know about the Hereford Cathedral Library?A. It is friendly to the disabled. B. It allows people to enter at 4 pm.C. It has the same price for everyone. D. It successfully remade Mappa Mundi.BYou know how every November the cooking magazines are full of ar

9、ticles on how you should shake up the traditional Thanksgiving meal and make it new and exciting? Out with the boring mashed potatoes, in with the roasted smashed potatoes! And who wants to roast a whole turkey? Why not braise (燜燒) the turkey legs instead?I used to think these ideas were great until

10、 this year when we tried some of them. In fact, we reinvented it so much that it wasnt even Thanksgiving dinner anymore. We ate chicken with a Parmesan panko crust, roasted carrots, and a salad. For dessert (飯后甜點) we had bourbon pound cake with ice cream. In other words, it was like any other nice m

11、eal Id have at my parents house.We had to do this out of necessity. My family runs a wood-fired pizza company that usually shuts down at the beginning of September, but this fall, it stayed open until Thanksgiving. Its last day of operation(營業(yè))was Saturday, and we had our traditional Thanksgiving me

12、al on Sunday. My whole family were so tired from pizza-making that we had no energy left for a feast. Then our lazy Thanksgiving dinner was made with what we already had.As usual the meal was delicious and the company pleasant, but it wasnt until after the weekend that I was left with a sense of los

13、s, as if something were missing. Thats when I realized that, for me, Thanksgiving is very much about the food, and no just the lovely people who share the dinner with me. Its my one chance to taste dishes that I dont eat at any other time of year, and that is truly why its so special.24. According t

14、o the author, what do cooking magazines usually do every November?A. Call for a change in cooking. B. Hunt for articles from readers.C. Help readers in potato cooking. D. Introduce recipes for roast turkey.25. Which can best describe the authors Thanksgiving dinner this year?A. Fancy. B Common C. Lo

15、ng-awaited. D. Well-balanced.26. What does the author mainly explain in paragraph 3?A. His family background. B. His way to make a Thanksgiving pizza.C. How his family-run pizza company works. D. How he celebrated this years Thanksgiving.27. What is the major significance of Thanksgiving to the auth

16、or?A. It is a way to kill a sense of loss.B. It is an occasion to enjoy once-a-year dishes.C. It is a chance to spread festival happiness.D. It is an opportunity for the whole family to gather.CIn Vanuatu, this marathon cultural festival has brought thousands of people together. Although it is one o

17、f the Pacifics biggest cultural festivals, there is no specific date for Nekowiar, a big event of colour and culture that is a true test of ones endurance (忍耐力), bringing together thousands of people from some of the most faraway villages on the Vanuatu island of Tanna.,Nekowiar, which takes months

18、to prepare, is traditionally held every few years, but it has been eight years since the last one in 2012. No one knows when or where the next celebration will happen. This isnt an event for tourists though. Nekowiar has been called a peace-building exercise between warring tribes (部落), and a chance

19、 for families to arrange marriages.At this years festival, hundreds of women and girls started the event by singing and dancing a traditional Napen from nightfall to sunrise. They only took breaks when they were too tired to continue. They had trained for months for this.The movements were so powerf

20、ul that dust(灰塵) rose from the dancers feet. Most of the dancers painted their faces in bright colourful designs that held special importance to their tribes.In the early hours of the third day, the men, teenagers and even young boys had their turn in a dance called Toka. Jimmy Kawiel performed the

21、dance for the first lime this year, "You need more energy for Toka," Mr. Kawiel said. "Weve been practising for five to six months. It is a very big thing for us, especially when things are developing so fast and we are in danger of losing our culture.”Jean Pascal Wahe, from the Tafea

22、 Cultural Centre on Tanna, said the festival was first held as a reconciliation (和好) event between warring tribes. All the different communities came together to find a way to stop all these wars.28. What do we know about Nekowiar?A. Its held every year. B. It has lost its popularity.C. It doesnt ha

23、ve a fixed date. D. Its celebrated to attract tourists.29. What can be learned about the women dancers on Nekowiar?A. They had fought in wars. B. They were dressed the same.C. They did gentle movements. D. They showed their strong will.30. How does Mr Kawiel feel about Toka?A. It would be lost for s

24、ure. B. Its way too hard for him.C. It should be passed down. D. Its quite different at the moment.31. In what situation was the first Nekowiar held?A. When the tribes decided to start a war.B. When the tribes got caught up in fighting.C. When the tribes wanted to show off their power.D. When the tr

25、ibes were worried about their culture.DOf all the animals on Earth, none are so driven to explore as humans. Other animals will go in search of food or water. But humans can be encouraged by the possibility of discovery. So what is it that caused us to spread out across the world 60, 000 years ago,

26、instead of just staying in Africa?Perhaps its in our DNA. In 1999, Dr. Chuansheng Chen led a team of scientists who were studying a gene (基因) known as DRD4-7R. This gene is found in about 20% of all humans. Its been connected with higher rates of risk-taking, exploration, and interest in new ideas.

27、Dr. Chen found that DRD4-7R is more common in societies that move around a lot than those who dont. For example, studies in Africa show that the gene is much more common in nomadic (游牧的) tribes than in tribes that prefer to stay in one place. Several other researchers have studied this topic and fou

28、nd additional evidence to support Dr. Chens research.But can a single gene be a drive for something as complex as the need to explore? Dr. Kenneth Kidd doesnt think so. He thinks DRD4-7Rmight increase curiosity, but other important sets of genes also give us great minds and skilled hands. He believe

29、s that not just one gene, but groups of genes work together to create complex behaviors like exploration.The context we live in also plays a role in our need to explore. For example, during the European Age of Exploration, explorers became rich and famous for their discoveries. This drove others to

30、try to increase their wealth through exploration. In this case, their exploration was more likely driven by money than by genes.Maybe the need to explore comes from something inside us, such as the DRD4-7R gene. Or maybe it has more to do with whats happening in the world around us. Maybe its both.

31、Whatever the reason, it seems we (or at least some of us) will keep exploring the mountains, the sea, the stars, and beyond, because thats just what humans do.32. What did Dr. Chen find about the DRD4-7R gene?A. It has more influence on Africans. B. It could be found in most humans.C. It prevents pe

32、ople in tribes from exploring. D. It may be more common in people who like taking risks.33. What does Dr. Kenneth Kidd think of the DRD4-7R gene?A. It is not the only gene to encourage people to explore.B. It can drive people to have strange behaviors.C. It is more important than other genes.D. It c

33、annot be found in animals.34. What did the example of the European Age of Exploration show?A. The purpose of exploring. B. The popularity of exploring.C. The importance of the context. D. The big changes of the context.35. Which of the following shows the organization of the text?P1P2P3P4P5P1P2P3P4P

34、5P1P2P3P4P5A. B. C. D. (P=Paragraph)第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2.5分,滿分12.5分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。(E涂AB，F(xiàn)涂AC，G涂AD)The most important holiday in Chinese culture around the world is undoubtedly Chinese New Year, and it all started out of fear. 36 The lion-like monsters (怪獸的) name was Nian. An old

35、 man advised the villagers to fight with Nian by making loud noises with drums (鼓) and firecrackers and by hanging red paper cutouts on their doors. 37 On the anniversary (周年紀(jì)念) of the date, the Chinese recognize the “passing of the Nian," known in Chinese as guo nian. 38 Its based on the lunar

36、 calendar. The date of Chinese New Year falls according to the Moons orbit (軌道) around the Earth. Other Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, and Vietnam also celebrate the New Year using the lunar calendar.Spring cleaning is a common tradition during this time. 39 The New Year celebration could als

37、o have been a way to break up the boredom of the long winter months.On Chinese New Year, families travel long distances to meet, known as Chunyun. Though the holiday is actually just a week long, traditionally its celebrated as a 15-day holiday when firecrackers are lit and red lanterns glow at nigh

38、t. 40 Many cities around the world hold New Year parades complete with dragon and lion dances.A. Children are also given money.B. Finally Nian was under control.C. Many travelers go back to their hometowns.D. The date of Chinese New Year changes each year.E. Other Asian countries also celebrate the

39、New Year.F There is a story of a terrible monster attacking villagers.G. Many Chinese families clean out their homes during the holiday.第三部分 語言運用第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。The tradition of appreciating the Moon dates back to the Tang Dynasty, when families loo

40、ked at the Moon shining in the sky and took walks in the 41 . It wasnt until sometime during the Northern Song Dynasty that the I5th day of the eighth month in the Chinese or lunar calendar was 42 as the Mid-Autumn Festival.It was believed that praying (祈禱) to the Moon Goddess on this day would 43 a

41、 good harvest, so this festival is also called the Harvest Moon Festival. Showing respect to the Moon Goddess with incense (香)and 44 fruits such as grapes and apples also became a popular custom. 45 has always played an important role in Chinese celebrations, whether its a wedding, birthday, or othe

42、r 46 . Mooncakes are a particular Mid-Autumn Festival 47 . Their round shape represents the Moon and symbolizes completeness and 48 . Traditionally, the filling is made with lotus seed (蓮子) or red bean paste, but you can 49 mooncakes stuffed with other things from ice cream and chocolate to fruits a

43、nd green tea. You can also find mooncakes in other 50 such as squares and even cartoon characters like Winnie-the-Pooh or Hello Kitty. Another favorite Mid-Autumn Festival 51 is red lanterns. Although animal-shaped lanterns are hard to find, you can still 52 the Mid-Autumn Festival with any red, Chi

44、nese lantern or 53 your own. Red symbolizes good luck and happiness and is an 54 _ color in many Chinese festivals. For safety, you can use battery-powered tea lights 55 _ candles.41. A. midnight B. neighborhood C. countryside D. moonlight42. . fixed B. thought C. followed D. designed43. A. create B

45、. bring C. see D. expect44. A. small B. round C. cheap D. beautiful45. A. Harvest B. Family C. Food D. Prayer46. A. day B. role C. symbol D. festival47. A. success B. honor C. belief D. pleasure48. A. strangeness B. happiness C. togetherness D. kindness49. A. sell B. find C. send D. order50. A. tast

46、es B. sizes C. shapes D. topics51. A. tradition B. dream C. plan D. treat52. A. attend B. organize C. understand D. celebrate53. A. discover B. turn C. end D. make54. A. important B. impossible C. amazing D. amusing55. A. except for B. instead of C. along with D. because of第二節(jié)(共10小題;每小題1.5分,滿分15分)閱讀

47、下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Maslenitsa, also 56._(know) as “Pancake Week" or “Butter Week", is a traditional celebration that marks the end of winter and the 57._ (come) of spring. It is similar 58._Carnival in South America. During Maslenitsa in Siberia, some communities organize many s

48、now-related 59._(activity).Siberians have been baking (烘烤) blini, a traditional food of Maslenitsa, for more than a thousand years. In ancient times, these golden pancakes represented the Sun, coming warmth, and 60._(long)days. Baking and eating blini showed the end of winter and the hoped-for arriv

49、al of spring. People 61._(believe) that baking lots of blini led to health, wealth, and a successful harvest.Many towns and villages held trade fairs 62._everyone ate a blin or two or even took part in the “Fastest Eater" competition. On each day of the week-long celebration, special groups wou

50、ld receive gifts of blinithe poor, families with new babies, and friends. Costumed children would go from house to house 63._(sing), Tryntsy-bryntsy, bake Blintsy!"Siberians enjoy blini during Maslenitsa as well as throughout the year. The easiest way 64._(eat) a blin is to spread some jam (果醬)

51、 on it, fold (折疊) it in half, and then fold it in half again to make a little triangle (三角形) of sweetness you can hold in one hand. Before you know it, your blin is gone, Some people prefer cutting it like a cake. So no matter how, enjoy your blin 65._watch the Sun rise on your plate.第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié),滿分40分)第一節(jié)(滿分15分)你班外教口語課將開展主題為“Experience Festivals Around the World"的課堂活動，請你提前準(zhǔn)備一篇英語短文，描述你曾體驗過的一次傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日。內(nèi)容包括：1. 節(jié)日名稱；2. 節(jié)日習(xí)俗；3. 你的感受。注意：寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右。_第二節(jié)(滿分25分)閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段,使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。When I was five years old, my mom took me to the zoo, and it