2021晋中平遥县二中校高一下学期周练（九）英语试题含答案

平遥二中高一年级周练英语试题（9）

                           班级_______   姓名_________

一 阅读理解（12 X 5）

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NEW YORK—A massive winter storm paralyzed much of the U.S. East Coast on Thursday and Friday, dumping as much as 46 centimeters of snow from the Carolinas to Maine. It also caused flooding on the streets of Boston due to swelling storm tides, forced the cancellation of nearly 5,000 flights and closed businesses, offices and schools.

Some meteorologists（气象学家） classified the storm as a “bomb cyclone” for its sharp drop in atmospheric pressure would be followed immediately by a blast of cold air that could break records in more than two dozen cities and bring wind chills as low as during the weekend.

From Baltimore, Maryland, to Caribou in Maine, efforts were underway to clear roadways of ice and snow as wind chill temperatures were to plunge during the day, reaching in some parts after sundown, according to the National Weather Service.

Utility companies across the East worked to repair downed power lines early on Friday as about 21,000 customers remained without electricity, down from almost 80,000 the day before, and issued warnings that temperatures may become dangerously low.

“If the temperature in your home begins to fall, we recommend taking shelter elsewhere until service can be restored. You can find warming centers by contacting local authorities,” National Grid power company, which serves Massachusetts, said on Twitter.

Airlines canceled 4,000 flights on Thursday and hundreds more on Friday, according to FlightAware.com, an online tracking service.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said it could feel like on Friday and Saturday nights with the wind chill. “This is a serious, serious storm, and may be the most severe in 2018,” he said at a news conference.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the southern part of the state, while New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for several counties.

1. Which of the following is NOT the consequence of the massive winter storm?

A. Breakdown of the U.S. coast.

B. Flooding in Boston.

C. Cancellation of nearly 5,000 flights.

D. Closure in business, offices, and schools.

2. Why did some meteorologists classify this winter storm as “bomb cyclone”?

A. Because it will cause changeable atmospheric pressure.

B. Because the scale of this storm could break records in lots of cities.

C. Because of the deadly and destructive effects of this storm.

D. Because of the extremely cold air and the wind chills in this storm.

3. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “plunge” in Para.3?

A. decline steadily      B. drop dramatically  

C. fluctuate violently     D. fall moderately

4. About the rescue work, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A. People were making great efforts to rid roadways of ice and snow.

B. About 101 thousand people were left without electricity on Thursday.

C. Residents can stay in warming centers until heating service is restored.

D. Aviation service hasn’t been brought back to normal yet until Friday.

B

During the 15th century, spices（香料） from India were very popular in Europe, however, the only way to travel from Europe to India was over land. This was a long and expensive trip. The King of Portugal realized if he could find a way to get to India by sailing on the ocean, he would become rich by trading spices in Europe. An explorer（探险家） by the name of Bartolomeu Dias had discovered the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of Africa. It was thought that there may be a way around the Cape and to the northeast towards India. However, many were skeptical and thought that the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic Ocean.

Vasco da Gama, who was born in 1460s to a wealthy Portuguese family in Sines, was given a fleet of ships by the king and told to discover a sea route（路线） around Africa to India. He was also told to look for other trading possibilities along the way.

Vasco da Gama left on his first voyage（航行） from Lisbon, Portugal, with four ships and 170 men on July 8, 1497. Gama and his men rounded the southern tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope on November 22. They then headed north up the coast of Africa. They stopped at trading ports along the way including Mombasa and Malindi. At Malindi （about 120km northeast of Mombasa）, they picked up a local pilot who knew the direction to India. With the help of a monsoon wind they were able to cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut, India in less than a month （on May 20, 1498）. At Calicut，Vasco ran into serious trouble when trying to trade. He had brought little of value in his ships. This made the local traders doubtful of him and very soon he had to leave. The voyage back was disastrous. Around half of his men died from scurvy（坏血病） as the trip back took much longer because of the winds not blowing in his favor. However, when he returned home, he was still a hero. He had found the much needed trade route to India.

5. What does the underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. Worried.  B. Doubtful.  C. Hopeful.  D. Supportive.

6. What was the main purpose of Vasco da Gama’s first voyage to India?

A. To take control of India.   B. To control the spice trade.

C. To find a trade route to India.  D. To bring back spices from India.

7. Which is the correct route of Gama’s first voyage to India?

A. Sines→the Cape of Good Hope→Mombasa→Malindi→Calicut.

B. Sines→the Cape of Good Hope→Malindi→Mombasa→Calicut.

C. Lisbon→the Cape of Good Hope→Malindi→Mombasa→Calicut.

D. Lisbon→the Cape of Good Hope→Mombasa→Malindi→Calicut.

8. What happened to Gama and his men when they stayed at Calicut?

A. Their trading was well­received. B. Half of them got a serious illness.

C. They missed the best time to go back home.

D. They were considered unwelcome by the local traders.

C

The early life of the green sea turtle（海龟） is full of danger. Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive to adulthood（成年）. From its home in the sand, it breaks its egg with an egg tooth. Its mother is not there to help it. Instead, it is greeted by crabs, coyotes, and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner. To survive, the baby turtle must hide in the sand until night. Then, it moves slowly to the sea.

The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters. In the sea, it tries hard to find food. It must also keep itself from being food for fish.

As dangerous as the sea turtle’s life is in the natural world, its most dangerous enemies are humans. The rubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle. A little turtle might eat a piece of plastic（塑料） in the sea. It might also eat oil on the ocean’s surface. Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets. There are laws against hunting sea turtles. Still, many are hunted, both for their meat and for their shells（壳）. All of these dangers must be prevented.

Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes. For example, adult green sea turtles weigh about 500 pounds. They stop eating jellyfish and other meat and eat only plants. And they may plan a trip to go back home again. A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born. This is the only place where she will lay eggs. Even if it has been forty years since she was a baby, she always knows her way back home.

9. Why do baby turtles move to the sea at night?

A. They dislike sunshine.   B. They need to avoid enemies.

C. They can find food easily then.  D. They prefer lower temperatures.

10. What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?

A. Pitiful.  B. Careless.  C. Interesting.   D. Courageous.

11. What can we learn about sea turtles?

A. They mainly feed on fish and meat. B. They can live for around forty years.

C. They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.

D. They visit their beach homes several times a year.

12. What is the text mainly about?

A. The homes of green sea turtles.  B. How sea turtles find their food.

C. The dangers faced by sea turtles. D. How young turtles become adults.

二 七选五（5 X 5）

Do you have the experience of digging out your suitcase, deciding what to bring and being afraid that you've forgotten something? __13__ Hope they can transform the way you pack.

Keep a Basket Handy

Do you wait until the last minute to pack? Keep a basket in your bedroom, living room, or bath room that you can use to throw in items you'll need to pack as you come across them.  14  Besides, you can just put the contents of the basket into your suitcase if you are in a hurry to leave for the airport.

Buy Wrinkle­free Clothing

You won't need to worry about carefully packing your items of clothing if they're made from wrinkle­free materials. __15__ You'll still look fresh and bright when you are in them at your destination.

Keep Old Packing Lists

Chances are that you end up taking trips that require you to pack similar items. Keep old packing lists from former vacations to the beach, ski resort, and city—that way, you'll always have a list of at least the basics.  16  So you don't need to waste your effort to remember where you left your hand­written packing lists.

Schedule a Packing Time

Time can slip away from you before a trip—you may be caught up at work, at home, or be occupied with other responsibilities of daily life.  17  That way, you will not need to do your packing crazily from the last minute to 1 o'clock on the day you leave.

A．This makes you less likely to forget the stuff.

B．The best way to do this is to save them on your computer.

C．Buy necessary stuff when you arrive.

D．Determine a night well in advance of departure to pack.

E．That's why I've distilled (提炼) the art of packing down to some essential tips.

F．Just ball them up or put them at the bottom of the suitcase.

G．Rolling your clothes is the best way to save space for the suitcase.

三 语法填空（10 X2.5）

It is common knowledge that China has a long and glorious history in both arts and __18__ (tradition) crafts. Of all the Chinese arts and crafts, the most representative __19__ (be) bronze vessels, music, opera, painting, jade, silk and so on. They are not only a vivid __20__ (reflect) of the culture of China but also the embodiment of both the local people, and of the nation itself.

The invention of bronze vessels led the ancestors of modern China from the Stone Age into a new era—the Bronze Age (青铜时代). The bronze products were __21__ (delicate) decorated with a diverse range of designs and were widely used in many __22__ (aspect) of life, such as musical instruments and weapons of war being of great significance in the history of China.

Chinese music dates back __23__ between 7,000 and 8,000 years ago, featured with unique melodies within different dynasties and accompanied with traditional musical instruments.

Chinese opera __24__ (recognize) as one of the three oldest dramatic art forms in the world. It is a combination of music, art and literature and is characterized by the unique facial make­up, and has many different regional variations.

Chinese painting is divided into three genres—figures, landscapes, and birds­and­flowers and each type has its distinctive characteristics. __25__ addition, difficult skills are required of the painters.

A silkworm produces 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of silk thread in its lifespan of just 28 days and is of great value. Major local silk products in China are Shu, Yun, Song Brocades and brocades by ethnic minorities such as the Zhuang and the Dong peoples are well renowned. Some western  painters, after __26__ (study)abroad, returned to their homeland and incorporated the best of both cultures in __27__ (they) art.

总分____________

一 阅读理解（11X5）

二七选五 （5X5）

二 语法填空（10X2.5）

18.________  19._______ 20._________21._________   22.________

23._______   24._______25._________ 26.__________  27.________

平遥二中高一年级英语周练（9）答案

一 阅读理解（12X5）

二 七选五 （5X5）

三 语法填空（10X2.5）

18. traditional    19. are　    20. reflection　  

21. delicately    22. .aspects    23. to　 

24. is recognized　   25. In     26. studying　  

27. their