高一英语月考试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
听力部分单独链接
第二部分 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。
A
KBG84 is a one-of-a-kind girl band in Japan consisting of 33 singing and dancing grannies,with an average age of 84. The oldest member. Haru Yamashiro.is 97 years old!
The new band,based in the remote island of Kohama in Okinawa,is a huge hit in the country---so much so that the members are rather shocked by their success. Their first single----titled Come on and Dance, Kohama Island----has made it to the top of the charts,and they've just completed a sell-out tour of Japan.
“We felt like stars in Tokyo, \-year-old Hideko Kedamori. \the audience had a big smile,which gave us the energy to sing our hearts out.We're blessed to have been born in Kohama. Our lyrics are about the island and nature----whales in the sea spouting or dolphins doing somersaults(空翻）。 ”
Regardless of the lyrics,these elderly women are incredibly charming when they perform. Their energy and enthusiasm are amazing,considering their age. In fact,no one under the age of 80 is allowed into the band.It turns out that the pop queens are blessed with incredible genes--Okinawan islanders have one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Their diet chiefly consists of vegetables and local purple-fleshed sweet Potatoes,with practically no added sugar. Menaka said she isn't particular about her diet.
＂I look after my health by cleaning my home,wiping the floors,steaming rice, \said. \take
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care of my skin-I'm still young at heart! \21. What's the aim of writing the passage? A. To tell us KBG84 is the best band in Japan. B. To introduce a popular band in Japan. C. To show why KBG84 is so popular. D. To prove the elderly can become stars.
22. How did the members of KBG84 feel when they succeeded? A. Very surprised. B. Rather calm. C. A little proud. D. Fairly content. 23. What are the lyrics of KBG84 about?
A. The women's interests B. Inspiring stories. C. Kohama and nature. D. Whales and dolphins'food. 24. What Menaka said in the last paragraph suggests A.she keeps fit by doing housework B.taking exercise every day brings her joy C.she likes high temperature very much D.her good skin is what she takes pride in
B
Opera is an art form that celebrates the human voice, No other art lorm creates excitement and moves the heart in the way that opera does,especially when performed by a great singer. Opera is an important part of the Western classical music tradition. It uses music,words,and actions to bring a dramatic story to life. Opera started in Italy at the end of the 16th century and later became popular throughout Europe. Over the years,it has responded to various musicals. In recent decades,much wider audiences have been introduced to opera through modern recording technology. Some singers have become celebrities thanks to performing on radio,on TV,and in the cinema.
However,in recent years,opera has been facing serious challenges. One current challenge to opera is economics. The shortage of money raises the broader question of how much should be paid to support opera singers and other artists. Society seems to accept the large salaries paid to business managers and the multi-million-dollar
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contracts given to sports athletes. But what about opera singers? Somehow,people have the idea that artists can be creative only if they suffer in poverty,but this is unrealistic. If artists,including opera singers,lack the support they need,valuable talent is wasted.
Not only the shortage of money,but also the way money Is managed in the opera world has led to hardships, Principal singers are generally paid performance fees once they complete a show. They typically receive nothing during the many weeks of rehearsal(排练）before a show starts.
Another problem faced by opera is how to meet the demands of audiences who are influenced by popular entertainment. Pop singers are often judged as much on the basis of how they look as how they sound. These demands may be unrealistic and possibly harmful. Opera singers simply cannot make a sound big enough to fill a large theater or concert hall without a microphone if their body weight is too low.Emphasizing physical appearance over singing ability may cause audiences to miss out on the human voice at its best.
There are no easy solutions to opera's problems and there are many different opinions about the value of opera. However,every year many young people register for music courses with hopes and dreams of developing their talent in this special art form. The fact that opera has survived many obstacles and continues to attract the rising generation shows that it remains a respectable art form full of value. 25. Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Opera singers'life stories are dramatic. B. Opera will soon appear on TV and in films. C. Opera fans thank celebrities for performing. D. Opera develops by adapting to new conditions. 26. What can we know from Paragraphs 2 and 3? A. Opera singers are financially insecure.lcr B. Opera singers waste their valuable talent. C. Opera singers get paid before the show. D. Opera singers perform better if they are poor.
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27. What does the author try to say in Paragraph 4? A. Popular culture has had a positive influence on opera. B. Audiences know best how opera should be performed. C. Microphones should be used to make opera more enjoyable. D. Opera singers' voices should be valued more than 28. What would be the best title for this passage? A. The Economic Challenge to Opera B. Opera Faced with the Difficulties C. Opera as Part of Popular Culture D. The Historical Context of Opera
C
Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin(普通话）class,he quickly changed his mind.
＂I thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin, \now in his second year of studying the language.
He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends. While it's a difficult language to master,the high school junior,who plans to study computer engineering,thinks it will be important for his career. \a growing power, \
Many experts agree that proficiency(熟练）in a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy.
＂People are looking at China as our next economic competitor,and interest in Mandarin is growing fast, \Marty Abbott,director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. \
Abbott predicts that as many as 100, 000 students are now studying Mandarin in public and private schools throughout the US. She said the US government has designated(指定）Mandarin as an\ and provides professional development programs for teachers. \
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ability for economic competitiveness, \
At the same time,the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states.For example,the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools,where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.
29. Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Mandarin instead of Latin? A. Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin, B. Mandarin could be helpful to his future career. C. Mandarin might help him learn more about China.
D. Mandarin could enable him to study computer engineering.
30. The underlined word“edge”in paragraph 4 probably means\＂。 A.a slight advantage B.the outside limit C.a sharp tone of voice D.an exciting quality
31. Which of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with? A. Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.
B. Those skilled at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future. C. The US government's policy has helped popularize Mandarin in the US. D. Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their economic security. 32. What does the author mainly talk about in this passage? A. The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students. B. The great benefits of learning Mandarin for American students. C. The influence of China's growing power on American education. D. The effect of Confucius Institutes in promoting Mandarin in the US.
D
My dearest son and daughter,
The story of New Jersey high school student Rachel Canning suing her parents for child support and high school education inspired me to write you a little letter.Let me just put this out there:the only way I expect to see you in a court is as a lawyer
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