重庆市缙云教育联盟2020-2021学年高一9月月考英语试题

绝密★启用前 重庆市缙云教育联盟高一年级9 月月考 英语试卷 注意：本试卷包含Ⅰ、Ⅱ两卷。第Ⅰ卷为选择题，所有答案必须用2B 铅笔涂在答题 卡中相应的位置。第Ⅱ卷为非选择题，所有答案必须填在答题卷的相应位置。答案写 在试卷上均无效，不予记分。 第I 卷（选择题） 一、阅读理解 A The traffic signals along Factoria Boulevard in Bellevue，Washington，generally donˈt flash the same length of green twice in a row，especially at rush hour．At 9：30am，the full red/yellow/green signal cycle might be 140 seconds．By 9：33am，a burst of additional traffic might push it to 145 seconds．Less traffic at 9：37am could push it down to 135． Just like the traffic itself，the timing of the signals changes． That is by design．Bellevue，a fast-growing city just east of Seattle，uses a system that is gaining popularity around the US：intersection（十字路口）signals that can adjust in real time to traffic conditions．These lights，known as adaptive signals，have led to significant declines in both the trouble and cost of travels between work and home． "Adaptive signals can make sure that the traffic demand that is there is being addressed，" says Alex Stevanovic，a researcher at Florida Atlantic University． For all of Bellevueˈs success，adaptive signals are not a cure﹣all for jammed roadways． Kevin Balke，a research engineer at the Texas A&M University Transportation Institute， says that while smart lights can be particularly beneficial for some cities，others are so jammed that only a sharp reduction in the number of cars on the road will make a meaningful difference．"Itˈs not going to fix everything，but adaptive signals have some benefits for smaller cities，" he says． In Bellevue，the switch to adaptive signals has been a lesson in the value of welcoming new approaches．In the past，there was often an automatic reaction to increased traffic： just widen the roads，says Mark Poch，the Bellevue Transportation Departmentˈs traffic engineering manager．Now he hopes that other cities will consider making their streets run smarter instead of just making them bigger． 1. What does the underlined word "that" in paragraph 2 refer to？ A. Increased length of green lights． B. Shortened traffic signal cycle． C. Flexible timing of traffic signals． D. Smooth traffic flow on the road． 2. What does Kevin Balke say about adaptive signals？ A. They work better on broad roads． B. They should be used in other cities． C. They have greatly reduced traffic on the road． D. They are less helpful in cities seriously jammed． 3. What can we learn from Bellevueˈs success？ A. It is rewarding to try new things． B. The old methods still work today． C. It pays to put theory into practice． D. The simplest way is the best way． B In the mid-1990s，Toni Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan．He left after seven months，physically broken and having lost his mind．A few years later，still attracted to the country，he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea． His visit，however，ended up involving a lot more than that．Hence this book，Chasing the Sea：Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia， which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan，where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea．It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land，and of the people he meets on his way：Rustam，his translator，a 1ovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California，Oleg and Natasha，his hosts in Tashkent，and a string of foreign aid workers． This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan，made of friendliness and warmth，but also its darker side of society．In Samarkand，Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders，while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing．In Ferghana，he attends a mountain funeral（葬礼）followed by a strange drinking party． And in Karakalpakstan，he is saddened by the dust storms，diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea． Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references，making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan，seen from Western eyes．His judgment and references are decidedly American，as well as his delicate stomach．As the author explains，this is neither a travel nor a history book，or even a piece of reportage．Whatever it is，the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions． 4. What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan？ A. His friendsˈ invitation． B. His interest in the country． C. His love for teaching． D. His desire to regain health． 5. What does the underlined word "that" in paragraph 2 refer to？ A. Developing a serious mental disease． B. Taking a guided tour in Central Asia． C. Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan． D. Writing an article about the Aral Sea． 6. Which of the following best describes Mr Bissellˈs road trip in Uzbekistan？ A. Romantic． B. Eventful． C. Pleasant． D. Dangerous． 7. What is the purpose of this text？ A. To introduce a book． B. To explain a cultural phenomenon． C. To remember a writer． D. To recommend a travel destination． C "Are personal sad stories a must to win talent shows?" "Shouldn’t talent be judged on the basis of itself without needing a sad story of struggle to win?" These are questions Sanya Malhotra posed on a recent Facebook post. This morning I came across this interesting post by Sanya Malhotra. She revealed that she loved dancing and dreamt of becoming an actress, but got defeated in "Dance India Dance" because her background story wasnˈt sad and inspiring enough. That’s when she started doubting her artistic gift. [来源:Z.xx.k.Com] This really set me thinking. Why are people attracted to sob stories? Why do we always appreciate only those people who have achieved something after going through a lot of hardships? Why does the headline of a newspaper "Taxi-driverˈs Son Stands First In UPSC Exam" find more readers? I think it is because most people, who are in a similar situation, find it comforting that someone has succeeded with so many hardships. I know it is really very difficult for people with financial, health, or family problems to overcome obstacles and succeed. I really feel proud of them and I am often touched and inspired by their stories. Now come back to what Sanya has said. I think this is a talent show rather than a story-telling competition. When it comes to a competition of singing or dancing or any fine arts, all the competitors should be judged without any prejudice. No one should lose because they donˈt have a sad story of struggle to tell. Itˈs very unfair. They can be given opportunities otherwise, but should not be judged because of their stories. Maybe, the TV channels do it to attract more viewers, because the most important element of any reality show is these touching stories. But as Sanya has said, it’s unfair to those who havenˈt such a story and are equally talented. [] 8. What do we know about Sanya Malhotra? A. She entered a talent show. B. She won "Dance India Dance". C. She had a sad story to tell. D. She was rejected in a film. 9. From the second paragraph, we learn that Sanya Malhotra_________. A. experienced many hardships B. is a famous actress in India C. has a great gift for gymnastics D. used to be confident in her artistic talent 10. Which of the following headlines appeals to the readers most according to the passage? [ZXXK] A. A Millionaire Donated Money To Charities. B. A Gifted Teenager Won "Dance India Dance". C. An Armless Girl Was Admitted To University. D. A Student Paid Off Loans By Getting A Part-time Job. 11. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Competitors Shouldn’t Be Judged By Sob Stories B. Sanya Malhotra Displayed A Great Artistic Gift C. Winners Should Be Determined By Public Judges D. Talent Shows Competitors Can Tell Their Stories D With their pipes and lids to avoid spills, coffee cups have long been the substitute for adults. Now Starbucks is going all in on the concept by swearing to get rid of straws by 2020 —and it’s all for a very good reason. This move is an answer to our own partners about what