甘肃省天水市第一中学2020-2021学年高一上学期第一学段考试英语试题学校_________ 班级__________ 姓名__________ 学号__________一、阅读选择1. Each time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.LondonAlthough it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London’s Chinatown is perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics（杂技）, martial arts （武术）,dance and opera nearby.San FranciscoSan Francisco’s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.BangkokWith an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capital’s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nation’s rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional lion dances through the streets.【小题1】According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?A．London’s Chinatown.B．San Francisco’s Chinatown. C．Mauritius’s Chinatown.D．Bangkok’s Chinatown.【小题2】What’s special about Bangkok’s Chinatown?A．It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. B．It is the major entrance for the Chinese.C．It is well-known for its gold business. D．It is when you can enjoy fireworks.【小题3】If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to______.A．Rue Royale in Port Louis,MauritiusB．the Sunday market in Bangkok C．the Grant Avenue in SanFranciscoD．the Chinese community in London2. When my father married my mother in 1943 he gave my mother a 1937 crown coin and told her to keep it in the back of her purse and not spend it. This would mean that she always felt that she was protected and would always have money if she really needed it.When I was married in 1970 my husband who had heard this story obtained a 1937 crown for me and I have always kept it in my wallet and I have always had enough for my needs.A friend recently fell on hard times partly through external (外部的) circumstances and partly through poor planning. Friends and I have loaned her money, paid her bills, even given her food and triedto teach her budget techniques, but none of them has been a solution. She has just slipped deeper and deeper into financial trouble and depression.Last week she looked pale and unwell, very depressed and hopeless.I then thought about how the crown, a reminder of another’s care and love, had protected me so I went to the bank for a $100 dollar bill.I told my friend the story and asked her to keep the $100 in the back of her wallet. It turned out that she didn’t have a wallet so sheput the money in a little pencil case where she kept her coins. She immediately felt better. “I feel rich and thank you for being a good friend” she said and we were both a bit teary.The reason for passing this on is not to praise any generosity on my part but to show the power of “random acts of kindness”. I went home and remembered a little wallet I had that I’d never used and thought “I’ll give that to my friend.” I opened it and insidefound $100. The universe is very just and if your heart is open the reward always comes.【小题1】What did the 1937 crown coin from the author’s father mean to her mother?A．His concern for her. B．His pity and protection for her.C．His care and love for her. D．His pride and respect for her. 【小题2】Where did the author’s friend keep the $100 dollar-bill? A．In the back of her wallet. B．In a little pencil case.C．In the pocket of her raincoat. D．In the layer of her suitcase. 【小题3】What can he inferred from the last Paragraph?A．The author became rich all of a sudden.B．The author’s friend would receive a wallet as a gift.C．The author’s friend was not touched by her story.D．The author felt uncomfortable when receiving the bill.【小题4】What can be the best title for the text?A．A hard life B．The help to a friendC．A crown coin D．A gift from my father3. London UndergroundThe world's first subway was built in London in 1863. At the time, the government was looking for a way to reduce traffic problems inthe city of London. The poor areas of the city were so crowded with people that it was almost impossible for horse carriages to get through. The city officials were interested in trying to make it possible for workers to live outside of London and travel easily to work each day. If people had a cheap and convenient way that they could depend on to go to and from work, they would relocate their homes outside of the city. This would help ease（减轻）the pressureof too many people living in the poor parts of London. From these problems, the idea of the London Underground, the first subway system, was born.The plans for building the Underground met with several problems and delays, but the fast track was finally opened in January 1863. A steam train pulled the cars along the fast underground track whichwas 6 kilometers（3.7 miles）long. About 30,000 people got on the subway the first day. Riders were treated to comfortable seats (standing up while the train was moving was not allowed), andpleasant decorations inside each of the cars. However, the smoke from the engine soon filled the air in the tunnels with ash and soot（煤灰）, as well as chemical gases. Fans had to be put in the tunnelslater to keep the air clean enough for people to breathe. Even with its problems, riding in the Underground did catch on. It carried 9 million riders in its first year.【小题1】What led the British government to build the London Underground?A．Traffic jams and pollution. B．Population and pollution.C．Overcrowding and traffic jams. D．The poverty and subway problems.【小题2】How did the London Underground solve the smoke problem? A．It made the tunnels larger. B．It put fans in the tunnels.C．It cleaned the chemical gases in the tunnels. D．It reduced the number of passengers riding in the train.【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE?A．To relocate the workers' homes outside London, the governmentbuilt the subway.B．There were so many problems and delays that in 18th century thefirst subway opened.C．The subway greatly eased the pressure of traffic.D．There were not enough seats for the passengers the first day the subway opened.二、七选五4. How to Grow Plants in the ClassroomGrowing plants in the classroom is an excellent way to getstudents excited about science!Start with seeds（种子）in the classroom. 【小题1】 They can do this by putting seeds or beans in wet paper towels and then in aclear plastic bag. The seeds should begin coming out in a few days, which can give the students an idea of what is happening underground when plants begin to grow.Continue with seeds in the classroom. At the same time as the seeds are beginning to come out, plant the same type of seeds in soil. 【小题2】 They can also predict（预测）how long it will be beforethe seeds come out and are seen above the soil.【小题3】 A quick Internet search should let you know whichplants are native to your area. This can connect the plant-growing inthe classroom with natural history and other social studies lessons. Also, after growing the plants in your classroom, you can take the students on field trips to see where the plants grow naturally.Explore the needs of plants. 【小题4】 You can know what they actually need by growing plants in the classroom and making observations along the way.In all, growing plants in the classroom is sure to be an exciting science lesson. 【小题5】 They can train their creativity with their own gardens!A．What do plants need to stay alive?B．Grow native plants in your classroom.C．Try to start an outdoor garden in your school.D．Carrots and tomatoes can be grown easily.E．Students of all ages learn more knowledge from growing things. F．Students can learn about what exactly is happening under the soil. G．For very young children, it is exciting just to see the seeds come out.三、完形填空5. When travelling around the world, I came across a beautiful town called Trancoso in Brazil. The people in the town were friendly and warm. What I ________ liked was that everyone gives the ________ acknowledgement（打招呼）when seeing each other ________ a wave or a stare. So as I was walking down the streets, people gave me the thumbs up. This ________ my day.When I was lying on the beach, a man walked up to me to sell me some hats. I loved the hats but didn't have any money ________ me. He saw that I was ________ the hats, so he gave me the hat and said he would see me again to get the money and that there was no ________. This was such a(n) ________ way to sell something. Of course I accepted the ________ and still take the hat with me wherever I go because the hat makes me remember how ________ people could be.Later on that day another man came over to me and asked ________ I wanted to eat in his restaurant. I accepted his offer ________ and followed him. It was the perfect restaurant for the town, ________ ten tables. The dishes were delicious and he paid ________ to eachdish's taste and colour. When it was time to ________ he only took cash and I only had a card. With the ________ ATM about seven miles away, I didn't know what to do. He ________ to me and said, "Just pay before you leave town." This was the second time in one day that Ihad been given something without immediate pay. How surprising it was!What I ________ from these experiences is that there are peopleout in the world ________ main focus（关注点）isn't money but making other people happy with their ________.【小题1】A．usually B．secretly C．really D．certainly 【小题2】A．nod B．thumbs up C．smile D．handshake 【小题3】A．instead of B．more than C．because of D．such as【小题4】A．started B．sang C．made D．took【小题5】A．of B．for C．in D．on【小题6】A．ready for B．interestedinC．concernedaboutD．carefulwith【小题7】A．doubt B．question C．discussion D．rush【小题8】A．useful B．normal C．easy D．difficult 【小题9】A．choice B．plan C．help D．offer【小题10】A．nice B．rich C．mean D．strange【小题11】A．if B．when C．what D．how【小题12】A．carefully B．calmly C．happily D．patiently 【小题13】A．booking B．seating C．resting D．placing【小题14】A．time B．money C．care D．attention 【小题15】A．pay B．order C．leave D．count【小题16】A．quickest B．best C．nearest D．farthest 【小题17】A．smiled B．shouted C．waved D．pointed【小题18】A．remembered B．learned C．realized D．guessed【小题19】A．where B．whose C．who D．that【小题20】A．energy B．confidence C．support D．generosity四、用单词的适当形式完成短文6. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。