1、高一英语上学期第一次月考试题13淄川中学高2016级第一次阶段性检测英语试卷 满分：120分 2016.10第卷（共70分）一、 阅读理解（40分）第一节（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）ARobert Todd Duncan was born in 1903 in the southern city of Danville，Kentucky. His mother was his first music teacher. As a young man，he continued his music study in Indianapolis，Indiana.In 1930，he comple
2、ted more musical education at Columbia University in New York City. Then he moved to Washington. For fifteen years，he taught music at Howard University in Washington. At that time，not many black musicians were known for writing or performing classical music. Teaching at Howard gave Duncan the chance
3、 to share his knowledge of classical European music with a mainly black student population. He taught special ways to present the music. These special ways became known as the Duncan Technique.Besides teaching，Duncan sang in several operas with performers who were all black. But it seemed that he al
4、ways would be known mainly as a concert artist. However，his life took a different turn in the middle 1930s.At that time，the famous American music writer George Gershwin was looking for someone to play a leading part in his new work Porgy and Bess. The music critic(评论家)of the New York Times newspaper
5、 suggested Todd Duncan. Duncan had almost decided not to try for the part as he knew it would not be easy to get it. But he changed his mind. He sang a piece from an Italian opera for Gershwin. He had sung only a few minutes when Gershwin offered him the part. He became famous because of the part in
6、 Porgy and Bess.Todd Duncan gained fame as an opera singer and concert artist. But his greatest love in music was teaching. When he stopped teaching at Howard，he continued giving singing lessons in his Washington home until the week before his death.1What is this passage mainly about?AWhat Robert To
7、dd Duncan loved most.BHow Robert Todd Duncan became famous.CRobert Todd Duncan and his works of music.DA brief introduction to Robert Todd Duncan.2According to Paragraph 2，while teaching at Howard University，Duncan .Adiscovered special new ways to write musicBopened doors for other black classical s
8、ingersChad the chance to know many famous black musiciansDbecame known for writing and performing classical music3What happened to Duncan in the middle 1930s?AHe gave up teaching at Howard University.BHe was introduced by the New York Times in detail.CHe was asked to be in charge of the opera Porgy
9、and Bess.DHe was given a big opportunity to become an opera singer.4We can infer that Robert Todd Duncan didnt at first want to try for the part mainly because .Ahe was too busy to do it Bhe was not interested in itChe was not confident enough Dhe didnt want to become famousBIf you have a chance to
10、go to school in America, you should keep the following in mind: If a teacher asks you a question, you are expected to give an answer. If you do not understand the question, you should raise your hand and ask the teacher to repeat the questionIt is all right to tell your teacher that you do not know
11、the answer. Then he or she knows what you need to learnThere is no excuse for not doing your homework. If you are absent, you should call your teacher or your classmates and ask for the homework. It is your responsibility to find out what homework you have missed.It is impolite to eat, drink or chew
12、 gum during class. This is allowed for the break. Removing ones shoes in the classroom is also impolite.You must not be absent on a test day. If you are seriously ill, you must call and let the teacher know you will not be there for the test. If your teacher allows a makeup(补考), you should take it w
13、ithin one or two days after returning to class.It is rude to be late.If you have to come in late, be sure to do it quietly by having your books and papers out of your bag, then go to your seat and sit very quietly.In the US, it is not necessary to knock before you enter the classroom.Most teachers w
14、ill give you a low grade if you are often late.Copying another students test or paper is never acceptable.It is called cheating.Students who cheat are kicked out in most schools.5What is the purpose of the passage?ATo introduce some American classroom customs.BTo explain how to communicate with othe
15、rs in America.CTo introduce some social manners in America.DTo help you learn more about American culture.6According to the passage, which of the following is considered the most serious fault?ABeing absent from a test without a reasonBNot finishing the homework on time.CCheating in exams.DFighting
16、with your classmates.7According to the passage, you can have a makeup once _Ayou have paid the fee for the makeupByou have got an agreement of the teacherCthere is a test two days after the former oneDyou happen to have something to do on the test day8Which of the following statements is NOT true?AI
17、f you miss a class, call your teacher or your classmates to find out the homework.BTeachers in the US dont like students being often late.CEating and drinking during the break are considered rude.DIt is considered rude to keep silent when asked a questionCIn England, teachers and pupils usually have
18、 close relationships because of the small class sizes.However, this is not always the case and there will be teachers that I dont necessarily get on with.But I am very good friends with my English teacher, Mr.Hitchcock.Mr.Hitchcock is a tall, modest man with gray hair.He has taught me English for fo
19、ur years and we have got to know each other very well.He likes good movies, Shakespeare, and lemon tea.Being taught by a teacher you like is always a pleasure.What makes Mr.Hitchcock so likeable is his relaxed attitude towards work.In his classes, Mr.Hitchcock often discusses other issues and doesnt
20、 just focus on the English text that we are studying.I suppose it is a testament(证明) to his teaching ability that my English class did very well in the endofyear exams, in spite of our lack of hard work.However, what really makes him different is his very unique dress sense.The scarf he always wears
21、 is a source of joke and humour.Maybe it is because he doesnt look much like a teacher that makes students friendly towards him.9From the passage we learn that the writer _Adoesnt get along well with Mr. HitchockBgets along well with Mr.HitchcockCdislikes Mr.Hitchcock for his clothesDlikes Mr.Hitchc
22、ocks hair10Which of the following words has the similar meaning with the underlined word in the second paragraph?AMagazines. BDifficult questions.CSubjects. DMovies.11From the passage we can know that _Aall the students in Mr.Hitchcocks class work hardBMr.Hitchcock is a teacher of great teaching abi
23、lityCMr.Hitchcock doesnt focus on his class because his students dont like EnglishDthe students are disappointed because Mr.Hitchcock doesnt look much like a teacherD In 1970, my five brothers, my sister and I lived in the housing projects of Toronto with our parents.My father was a factory worker,
24、and my mother stayed at home.Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets of the projects sharing joy and candies with the children there.He loved it as much as they did!But around the Christmas in 1970, my father was out of his job and money was tight.In fact, there
25、was no money for Christmas and my parents werent sure what theyd provide for us.That Christmas eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus.He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not disappoint the other kids in the neighbourhood.As my father left t
26、he house and went down the walkway, Santa Claus was walking up, with a great sack(袋) full of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a merry Christmas.The happy man handed Dad the sack and walked away down the block.We never knew who the man was and who
27、showed us great kindness on a snowy Christmas night.We do know, however, that without him we would have had nothing under the tree.His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas.Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger.Each year we tell the
28、story of the mysterious Santa Claus and try to repay(报答) his gifts by giving gifts to others in need.12. The authors father _Awas once the richest man in his hometownBhad to support a family of 9 people Cwas working in a government officeDlooked like Santa Claus most13. What happened in 1970?AThey h
29、ad the worst Christmas in their lives.BThe authors father was out of work.CThe authors mother lost her job.DThey had a little money left for Christmas.14. The authors family knew _Awho the mysterious Santa Claus wasBwhy the mysterious Santa Claus helped themCthey could find the mysterious Santa Clau
30、s one dayDhow they could repay the mysterious Santa Claus15It can be inferred(推断)that _Athe mysterious Santa Claus was one of their relativesBthe mysterious Santa Claus was a rich man in the areaCthe sack from the mysterious Santa Claus was very expensiveDthe authors family were all thankful to the
31、mysterious Santa Claus第2节（共5小题，每题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.(注意：答案若选择E 请在答题卡上涂AB；F涂AC； G涂AD) Taking good notes is a timesaving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.16._Secondly, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Thirdly, taking notes offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. You will want to take notes during class discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.17._Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that taking note
