湖北省荆州中学2020学年高一英语4月月考试题

高一英语试卷月考以及答案-试卷考卷书籍是幼年人的导师，是老年人的护士，在岑寂的时候，书籍使我们欢娱，远离一切的痛苦。

下面给大家分享一些关于高一英语试卷月考以及答案，希望对大家有所帮助。

第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面五段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.Whereare the speakers?A.At an airport.B.In a shop.C.In a hotel.2.Whatwill th e woman’s br other do tonight?A.Go to the cinema.B.Watch a video.C.Visit the man.3.Howmuch did th e girl’s skateboard cost?A.?16.B.?30.C.?60.4.Whichplace did the boy take in the running race?A.The first.B.The second.C.The third.5.Whichclass does the woman want to take this year?A.Art class.B.Singing class.C.Dance class.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听每段对话或独白前.你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6.Whodid the boy share the hotel room with?A.Nobody.B.His brother.C.His parents.7.Whatdid the boy’s brother thin k of the hotel room?A.Hot.B.Big.C.Noisy.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

2019学年度下学期高一年级4月月考英语试卷时间：120分钟满分：120分第I卷第一部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

AMark Twain, the famous American writer and a great master of humor, liked to play jokes on others. But once a joke was played on him. One day Mark Twain was invited to give a talk in a small town. At lunch he met a young man, one of his friends.The young man said that he had an uncle with him. He told Mark Twain that his uncle never laughed or smiled, and that nobody and nothing was able to make his uncle smile or laugh.“You bring your uncle to my talk this evening, ” said Mark Twain. “I’m sure I can make him laugh.”That evening the young man and his uncle sat in the front. Mark Twain began to speak. He told several funny stories and made everyone in the room laugh. But the man never even smiled. Mark Twain told more funny stories, but the old man still kept quiet. Mark Twain continued to tell his funny stories. Finally he stopped. He was tired and quite disappointed.Some day s later, Mark Twain told another friend what had happened. “Oh, ” said his friend, “I know that man. He’s been deaf for years.”21．The writer wrote the passage mainly to .A．tell readers Mark Twain liked playing jokesB．tell readers a joke played on Mark TwainC．tell readers Mark Twain was a great writerD．tell readers how to tell a funny story22．Why did Mark Twain ask the young man to bring his uncle to his talk?A．Because he thought he could make the old man laugh.B．Because he wanted to get to know the old man.C．Because the old man could tell stories.D．Because he wanted to learn from the old man.23．Mark Twain stopped finally because he was .A．disappointed B．upset C．concerned D．intelligentBBoxing day is on December 26th, the day after Christmas, and is celebrated in Great Britain and in most areas settled by the British except for the United States of America, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.Despite its name, Boxing Day has nothing to do with competition sports. While the exact origins of the holiday are unclear, it is likely that Boxing Day began in England during the Middle Ages. Some historians say the holiday developed because servants were asked to work on Christmas Day, but took the following day off. As servants prepared to leave to visit their families, their employers would present them with gift boxes. Another theory is that the alms(捐款，救济物) boxes in churches were opened and the money was given to the poor on December 26th. Still some believe that, centuries ago, on the day after Christmas, members of the merchant(商业)class would give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing and money to businessmen and servants. The gifts were an expression of thankfulness, much like today when people receive bonuses(奖金)from their employers because of a well-done job. These gifts, given in boxes, gave the holiday its name, “Boxing Day”.Traditionally, Boxing Day is a day when families get together. It is a day of watching sports games with family. In the past, hunting was one of the favorite activities on this day. People usually went hunting for wrens or foxes. Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friends with lots of food and sharing of friendship and love. Government buildings and small businesses are closed but the malls are open. Shopping is a popular Boxing Day activity, and the malls are usually filled with bargains. Besides these activities, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating their time, services and money to aid Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping an individual family that is in need. Boxing Day has mainly become an extension of the Christmas holiday, giving working families one more day as the happy time of a year. 24．On Boxing Day servants probably ________.A．took part in competition sportsB．still had to work for employersC．were allowed to visit their familiesD．were given Alms boxes by employers25．Members of the merchant class gave gift boxes to businessmen and servants to ________．A．show care and kindness to them B．thank them for doing a good jobC．provide them with enough money D．pass on the traditional love and spirit 26．What does the third paragraph mainly discuss?A．The beginning of Boxing Day. B．The hunting on Boxing Day.C．The good spirit of Boxing Day. D．The activities on Boxing Day. 27．Why is shopping popular on Boxing Day?A．Because government buildings and small businesses are closed.B．Because only malls are open on that day.C．Because things can be bought at a low price.D．Because people buy things to donate to the poor.CThis is a true story that happened in Japan. In order to renovate(翻新) the house, a Japanese tore open the walls. Japanese houses normally have an empty space between the wooden walls. When tearing down the walls, he found that there was a lizard(蜥蜴) stuck there because a nail from outside was hammered into one of its feet. He saw this, feeling pity and curious. When he checked the nail, he found it was nailed 10 years ago when the house was first built.What happened? The lizard had survived in such a position for 10 years! It has been in a dark wall partition(夹层) for 10 years without moving！Then he wondered how this lizard survived for 10 years without moving a single step—since its foot was nailed! So he stopped his work and observed the lizard: What has it been doing? What and how has it been eating? Later, he didn’t know from where another lizard appeared, with food in its mouth. Ah! He was astonished and touched deeply. The free lizard had been feeding the stuck one for the past 10 years.Such love, a beautiful love! Such love happened with this tiny creature. What can love do? It can do wonders! Just think about it: One lizard had been feeding the otherone untiringly for 10 long years, without giving up hope on its partner. If a small creature like a lizard can love like this, just imagine how we can love if we try. 28．How did the Japanese feel when seeing the stuck lizard?A．Frightened. B．Enjoyable. C．Confused. D．Usual.29．What can we learn from the free lizard?A．It teaches us never to abandon our loved ones.B．It teaches us to give more help to our loved ones.C．It tells us to take pity on the stuck lizard.D．It encourages us to live even longer.30．Why did the Japanese stop his work?A．To watch how long the lizard can still live here.B．To take out the nail and set the lizard free.C．To have a rest by watching the lizard.D．To find out why the lizard had survived here for 10 years.31．What would be the best title for the passage?A．A Wonder B．Two Lizards C．Such a Story D．Lizard LoveDAstronauts on shorter spaceship tasks often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day’s work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS crew members usually live in space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off to mimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework. They can communicate with family and friends by email, Internet phone and through private video conferences.While astronauts cannot go to a football game or a movie in space, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy. Before a mission, the family and friends of each ISS crew member put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for the astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth. During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books, magazines, photos and letters. And as from early 2010, the Internet became available on the ISS, giving astronauts the chance to do some “Web surfing”in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is to look out of the window and stare at the universe and the Earth. Both the shuttle and the ISS circle the planet several times each day, and every moment offers a new view of the Earth’s vast land mass and oceans.32. In Paragraph 1, what does the word “mimic” mean?A. admit.B. cover.C. change.D. copy.33. According to the context, which of the following best describes the families of the astronauts on the ISS?A. They are excited and fascinated.B. They are worried and upset.C. They are patient and annoyed.D. They are caring and thoughtful.34. In the last paragraph, the writer shows that astronauts __________.A. get more pleasure in space than on the EarthB. love to see the Earth from spaceC. regard space life as commonD. find living in space a bit boring and tiring35. The passage mainly discusses how astronauts ___________. .A. work for shorter missions in spaceB. spend their time in spaceC. observe the Earth from spaceD. connect with people on the Earth第二节(共5小题；每小题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。

湖北省部分重点高中高一年级四月联考英语试卷试卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名､考生号等填写在答题卡上｡2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑｡如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号｡回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效｡第一卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)听下面5 段对话｡每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A､B､C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置｡听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题｡每段对话仅读一遍｡1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How does the girl want to go to the museum?A. By subway.B. By bus.C. By car.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: This month, our trip will be to the museum. We will take a school bus to the Colma station. Then we’ll take the subway downtown. Yes, Tammy?W: Can our parents drive us instead?M: No, I want us to go as a group.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What has the weather been like recently?A. Really dry.B. Really wet.C. Really cold.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: I heard on the news that we’re finally going to be getting some rain in the next few days. M: That’s good news. This has been one of the driest months on record,so I’m sure the trees really need it.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the wedding hall forbid doing?A. Throwing rice.B. Throwing the pieces of newspaper.C. Throwing colored paper.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: What a wonderful wedding that was! It will be a big task to sweep up all that litter. M: The rules of the wedding hall say throwing colored paper is banned. Throwing rice is OK. And even bits of torn-up newspaper are allowed.W: That’s crazy!4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the probable occupation of the man?A. A politician.B. A lawyer.C. A journalist.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: On the front page of yesterday’s newspaper, it says that you have come to an agreement with the Canadian government. Can you tell us more about that?M: Absolutely. We have agreed to continue working together to improve economic relations between our two countries.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How many liters of water did the man drink today?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: Can I have something to drink? My throat is so dry from our workout earlier, and all Ihad today was about a liter.M: You need to drink some water then. I drink two liters a day usually, and an extra one when I exercise.第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分)听下面5 段对话或独白｡每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A､B､C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置｡听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间｡每段对话或独白读两遍｡听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题｡【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】6. How does the man sound at first?A. Nervous.B. Thrilled.C. Disappointed.7. What color does the woman think old trains were?A. Black.B. Green.C. Red.【答案】6. B 7. A【解析】【原文】M: Let’s visit the steam railway tomorrow. It’s so exciting.W: Y ou’re like a little boy who wants to see those old trains pumping out smoke and steam.M: I love the power and the size of them — but most of all I just love the steam. It is great to see them in action and we can ride on one as well.W: Yes. I like them, too. It is like going back to the old days when all trains were black.M: Well, tomorrow there will be green ones and red ones, too.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题｡【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】8. What kind of show does the man want to make?A. A cooking show.B. A quiz show.C. An interview show.9. Where does the man want people to watch his show?A. In their offices.B. In their homes.C. In their cars.10. What is the woman’s advice?A. Picking a different goal.B. Saving up some money.C. Making his show different from others.【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C【解析】【原文】W: I understand that you’re looking to start a show within the next two years. Is this true? M: Yes. I’ve always wanted to be one of the people you see on television talking to guests about their careers.W: Have you thought about other options? Those types of shows can be on many different types of media. Many hosts start out on the radio, but now the technology is better and you can even make a show on the Internet.M: I want it to be the show that people watch while they’re eating dinner.W: That’s a good goal, but it’ll be difficult to get you on television with just that idea. I suggest you come up with something that makes you different from the other similar shows airing now.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题｡【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A colleague.B. A conference.C. A birthday party.12. What is the woman planning on doing first?A. Buying a gift.B. Going to the hospital.C. Picking up name cards.13. How did the woman feel at Andy’s birthday last year?A. Angry.B. Confused.C. Satisfied.【答案】11. A 12. B 13. B【解析】【原文】M: Can you pick up the name cards for the conference?W: Sure, but I need to stop by the hospital first and drop off the card and gift we got for Andy. M: Of course! I can’t believe I forgot about that.W: I hope I bought him the right gift.M: I’m sure it’s fine.W: I hope so, because last year I wasn’t sure if he liked the birthday gift I got him. I bought him a Lego Star Wars set, because I overheard him talk about it with Mary. But, when he opened it, he asked me if I thought he was a child.M: I remember that! That was funny! He was joking but you looked so lost. We just laughed at your reaction.W: OK, I figured he was joking, but I was not sure.M: No, no. He appreciated it. How long will he be in hospital, do you know?W: A few more days. He should be able to get back to work soon.M: OK, great. Send him my best!W: Will do!听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题｡【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】14. Why is going to the lake a bad idea?A. It is too small.B. It will be too crowded.C. It is too hot.15. What does the woman plan to do first?A. Prepare lunch.B. Pack the luggage.C. Make coffee.16. Where will the man probably get his drink?A. At home.B. At the gas station.C. At the beach store.17. What does the man want to use the towels for?A. Lying on.B. Drying him off.C. Giving shade. 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. B 17. A【解析】【原文】M: Let’s go for a swim today.W: How about going to the lake?M: It’s too hot inland. The temperature is supposed to reach 105 degrees today.W: Then where should we go?M: I think the coast is the best place.W: But the beaches will be too crowded today, won’t they? It’s Sat urday, so everyone will have the same idea as we do.M: I know a place that isn’t as popular. That beach is rather small and rocky, but it will be suitablefor swimming.W: Sounds great! I’ll pack our bags. Can you fix something for lunch? We can eat on th e way. M: Sure. Cheese sandwiches are easy to eat on the road. We can buy cold soda at the gas station. W: I’d rather take iced coffee.M: You’ll have to make it, then. I never know how you like it.W: All right. Do you want me to pack a pair of pants for you?M: No, I’ll just wear my swimsuit. I can dry off in the sun before we leave the beach.W: I’ll take extra towels, just in case.M: That’s good. We can lie on them in the sun.W: And if there aren’t a lot of trees, we can hang up the towels for some shade.M: You could do that, but not for me.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题｡【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】18. What is the goal of the exercise?A. To learn how to follow instructions.B. To learn about the importance of business.C. To learn about the Industrial Revolution.19. Which class did business managers belong to according to the speaker?A. The upper class.B. The middle to lower class.C. The working class.20. How many students will be needed to be the bank and security officers in total?A. Four.B. Three.C. Two.【答案】18. C 19. B 20. A【解析】【原文】In today’s class, we will do a role-playing exercise to better understand what life was like during the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the late 18th and early 19th century. All the information you need is in the instruction sheet in front of you. First, I will need to separate the class into three groups. Each group represents a different class during that time period. The first group will represent the upper class and play the role of owners of businesses in the city. The second group will represent the middle to lower class and play the role of business managers. The third group will represent and play the role of the working class. This last group will consist of different types ofworking-class families, such as single-parent families and families who lost their parents. In addition to those groups, I will need two students to represent the bank and two to represent security officers. Each group will have a specific set of goals they must reach by the end of class while trying to follow city rules, like paying taxes and keeping the city at peace. Any questions?第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分,满分37. 5)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A､B､C､D四个选项中选出最佳选项｡AA simple mosquito bite can mean serious illness or death. So we spray large areas with chemicals to wipe out mosquitoes. But this has a bad influence on the whole ecosystem and your health. Now there’s a new device (装置), which claims to keep you and your loved ones mosquito-free：What are we talking about?Mosquitron, a brand new type of bug (虫子) catcher, designed by two German engineers, is perfect for clearing your home of all annoying and dangerous flying pests!How does it work?◆It is easy to set up; plug it in — and away you go!◆It lures (引诱) the flying pests near using a safe, completely harmless UV light.◆A reverse fan sucks the insects through a one-way trapdoor.◆Once trapped in the drying basket, they are dried to death by the fan within 2 minutes.◆You can simply empty the dead bugs into the trash, without even touching them.◆No need for batteries or any chemicals.How much does it cost?It’s now ＄179.99. It may seem expensive at first, but when you consider most devices need regular, expensive refills and don’t work for more than 10 minutes, this is a pretty good deal. In fact, competitor products using the same UV technology are priced at over ＄250! Now you can buy itfrom the supplier’s website with 50% off and with free shipping for a limited time by clicking here. Note: The device can only be returned or exchanged if it arrives damaged, and you must pay in advance.21. What is the characteristic of a Mosquitron?A. It is easily recharged.B. It is battery-powered.C. It is almost silent when operating.D. It kills mosquitoes with UV light.22. What can you enjoy if buying a Mosquitron online now?A. A high discount.B. A cheap delivery.C. Return without reasons.D. Cash on delivery.23. What type of writing is this text?A. A review.B. An advertisement.C. An instruction.D. A report.【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇广告。

湖北省2020届高三4月英语模拟试题精选汇编完形填空专题湖北省武汉华中师范大学第一附属中学2020届高三英语四月调研测试试题第一节:完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The snow was falling and the roads had become dangerous. The schools were dismissed early, but much to my surprise, my ___41___ wasn’t canceled. So I went, feeling especially heroic. As far as I could see, I was risking my life to keep my ___42___. Snow or no snow, I would be on time for my scheduled donation at the local ___43___ center.When I got there, I discovered I wasn’t___44___. Four more “hero-types” were already lying back in donor chairs with lines___45___ to their veins(静脉), and machines quietly pumping away to___46___ their life--saving gifts.Seeing my fellow donors honoring their own commitments, I realized why I was there. I lay back in my donor chair, ready to make a___47___ to the life of someone I would never___48___.To be honest, I’d never really thought about why I donate. I just did it. ___49___ a few months ago, during one of my ___50___ donations I learned that my blood was specifically for a cancer patient and for a newborn baby - both patients needed what I would give in order to live. I’ve viewed my visits to the blood center___51___ ever since.My wife Karen is a___52___, too. And more importantly, she has been on the bone marrow(骨髓)list for fifteen years, ever since she___53___ to provide bone marrow to a kindergartner with leukemia(白血病). That little girl died before Karen’s bone marrow could help her, but Karen was called again r ecently. Her test results were still on file, and it turned out she was a potential ___54___ for someone else. The caller asked Karen if she would still be willing to become a bone marrow donor. “Yes,” she said and then immediately began answering question s on the pages of paperwork for further testing. It was to ___55___ against time.I wish I could say that this race was___56___ . Unluckily, it wasn’t. The caller later thanked Karen for her participation and asked a few more questions - including whethe r or not she’d___57___ on the donor list. “Of course,” Karen answered.We still keep making appointments. I don’t know whose life my donation may ___58___. Most likely it will be a___59___ but on some day the person needing blood could be you or me or maybe a loved one. It is worthwhileto___60___ our time to donate. I like the sense of giving.41. A. appointment B. class C. training D. flight42. A. secret B. balance C. shape D. word43. A. service B. research C. blood D. care44. A. alone B. welcome C. late D. lucky45. A. exposed B. attached C. applied D. added46. A. check B. produce C. collect D. clean47. A. meaning B. decision C. difference D. choice48. A. meet B. forget C. miss D. recognize49. A. And B. But C. So D. Because50. A. regular B. unexpected C. special D. pleasant51. A. wisely B. differently C. hesitantly D. carefully52. A. receiver B. doctor C. patient D. donor53. A. built up B. signed up C. gave up D. took up54. A. risk B. customer C. match D. partner55. A. race B. struggle C. test D. write56. A. fixed B. finished C. won D. shifted57. A. rank B. sign C. appear D. remain58. A. move B. affect C. create D. purchase59. A. stranger B. child C. hero D. friend60. A. waste B. lose C. kill D. take【答案】41. A 42. D 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. A 51. B 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. A 56. C 57. D 58. B 59. A 60. D【解析】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。

湖北省荆州中学2018-2019学年高一英语4月月考试题时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，共7. 5分）请听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How will they go to New York?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By plane.2. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. The man’s birthday gifts.B. The man’s relatives.C. The woman’s birthday gifts.3. Where are most probably the two speakers ?A. At a store.B. At home.C. At a fashion show.4. What will the woman do next?A. Listen to news.B. Go to the park.C.Talk at home.5. What is the woman doing now?A. Checking in at a hotel.B. Seeing a doctor.C. Asking for directions.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，共22. 5分）请听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。

听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Whom will the woman spend this afternoon with?A. Her cousin.B. The man.C. The man’s cousin.7. What do they agree to do?A. Go to a movie this afternoon.B. Hang out together this afternoon.C. Go to a movie tomorrow afternoon.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2020年湖北省荆州中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA brother and a sister have been reunited (重逢) after more than 60 years, thanks to a letter in the Welwynand Hatfield Times. For years John Hannant kept a photo of his long-lost sister, hoping they would meet again.Margery, the eldest of three children, had signed up with the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort, when John was still a baby.The family lost touch and as many years passed only a single letter gave a clue to her whereabouts (下落). The clue was enough for a WHT reader to recognize Margery and put the family back in touch.John, 67, said he had been searching for a long time and a friend suggested writing to the paper.“That’s the one that made it, the letter to the paper,” he said. “It’s like a dream that comes true. The last time we ever heard from Margery was in 1953 after the terrible floods. She wrote home to know if we were all right.My sister Dorothy wrote back, but Margery had moved again and never got the letter.”Having retired from his job as a gardener at Park House, Mr Hannant decided to take action.He and his wife Doreen traveled to Margery’s home in Chelwood Avenue, Hatfield, which she shares with her husband Jack Cooke.Now 88, Margery was recovering from her heart operation, but immediately recognized her brother. John said, “It’s something I never thought that was going to happen but I always hoped it would.” AS well as finding his sister, John has also discovered he now has a nephew, a niece and six grandnieces and grandnephews.1.The headline of the news would be “________”.A.An unforgettable and moving experienceB.The Hannant family lost touch because of warC.A brother and a sister reunited after 60 yearsD.The importance of a letter to WHT2.Margery left her family because ________.A.she attended the air schoolB.she joined the Royal Air ForceC.she had to feed her familyD.a big flood hit her hometown3.Who helped the family reunite after many years?A.Margery’s husband Jack CookeB.The photographer of the photo of Margery.C.A neighbour of Mr Hannant.D.A reader of WHT.BThe idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by pairing barbershops and books, he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young boys in particular often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. “Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when they’re learning to read because there are so few male elementary school teachers,” Irby toldMashable.That’s where the barbershops come in. Four years ago, Irby launched Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the hands of young boys, but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids go frequently. Since itsinceptionin 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states throughout the United States.Irby isn’t the first person to see the connection between barbershops and books and boys. Hair stylist Courtney Holmes, launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to him while he cuts their hair.That’s the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program. The reading spaces created by Barbershop Books help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spelling and vocabulary skills, it’s about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax, laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experiences early and often for young boys, then they will choose to read for fun,” Irby noted, adding, “This is really what Barbershop Books is about, getting young boys to say three words: I’m a reader.”4. What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A. He found it easy for young people to get bored.B. He offered a barbershop to his former student.C. He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D. He realized the importance of reading for young boys.5. What is the function of Barbershop Books?A. To attract more customers who love films.B. To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C. To show the influence of reading on children.D. To create a reading environment fbr children.6. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxingB. Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boysC. Irby attaches great importance to school educationD. Barbershop Books can arouse (引起) young people’s interest in reading7. What does the underlined word “inception” in the 3rdparagraph mean?A. discovery.B. success.C. popularity.D. beginning.CThefirst thing we notice about new people are their faces. The next time we see these people, we remember them because we remember their faces. This seems like a simple process. However, scientists found that it is not such a simple process. The section of the brain that is responsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people. Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces, while others almost never forget a face.Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces. In fact, their face recognition abilities are much better than their parents. Babies are most highly skilled at face recognition at six months. But by nine months, they lose this skill. By nine months, a baby’s face-recognition skills are about the same as an adult’s.Unfortunately, some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces. The part of the brain that is responsible for face recognition doesn’t work for them. This condition is called face blindness. People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces. In fact, people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the mirror. They don’t recognize their own face, so for a second they are startled when they see this unfamiliar face.Face blindness is not always severe. Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected by face blindness to some degree, yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it. Theyhave no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points it out. This is similar to people with color1 blindness. Colorblind people can’t see the difference between certain color1 s such as red and green, until someone tells them that green and red are two different color1 s.There is no cure for face blindness. So for the time being, people with face blindness need to find simple techniques to compensate for their problem. They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle, their voice, or their glasses. Hopefully, in the future as scientists learn more about this condition, they may find a cure.8. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The way to improve one’s face-recognition skills.B. The simple process of the brain to recognize others’ faces.C. The fact that some people have face-recognition problems.D. The importance of face recognition in human communication.9. When do children have the best face-recognition skills?A. At birth.B. Half a year old.C. Nine months old.D. In adolescence.10. What does the underlined word “startled” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?A. Depressed.B. Confused.C. Embarrassed.D. Surprised.11. What does the author think of the problem of face blindness?A. People need to take it seriously.B. Certain techniques can make up for it.C. It will be cured in the near future.D. It has the same effect with color1 blindness.DNow most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm. However, according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council, thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along. The UK Sleep Council called on the country'sbosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexible hours. They believe what would really increase the workers' productivity is a nice afternoon nap, rather than those bonuses.Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the council's survey said they were most productive in the morning, while 38 percent said theyhit their stridein the evening. "This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day," said sleep expert Dr. Chris Idzikowskii. "Wemust conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers." He suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.Fortunately, being a college lecturer, I don't have to go to work everyday. I only work three days a week, but during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a little siesta. I'm usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon, which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.I think Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea is worthwhile. When people have flexible working hours they could reach their highest productivity. On top of that, flexible working hours mean thatpeople don't have to work all at the same time. That way we could avoid traffic jams. Therefore, it's really killing two birds with one stone!12. What can improve the workers' productivity, according to the UK Sleep Council?A. More bonuses.B. The flexible working time.C. Working for long hours.D. Working in a relaxing way.13. What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?A. Were most sleepy.B. Were most flexible.C. Worked at their own pace.D. Worked at their best.14. What did the UK Sleep Council's survey find?A. Few people are suitable to work at noon.B. People are more productive in the morning.C. Some people like to expand their working hours.D. More and more people prefer to work in the evening.15. Why does the author support Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea?A. It could solve most of the traffic problems.B. He finds Dr. Chris Idzikowskii respectable.C. He thinks the idea can benefit the society.D. It allows him to work for fewer hours.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

高一级部四月阶段性检测英语试题含答案2020.4一、阅读理解（30分）A本文是应用文，四个人分享了各自对学生时代的回忆。

The other day I found my old certificates(证书)．We had exams called O levels when we were sixteen.(They are called something different now.) It's so long ago that I'd forgotten what we'd studied.I had nine O levels when I left school and one was in cookery.I was surprised because I'm a terrible cook!——CeliaMy main memory is what we had to wear! I had a purple skirt with yellow lines on it, and then we had those silly hats with a purple line round them.Girls would do anything to lose their hats.Then when I was about twelve, my parents moved to the United States and I went to my new school in my favourite clothes.It was great!——AliceI had a normal(正常的)day at school, but I also had music lessons because my parents wanted me to learn the violin.So I had special classes at school before everyone else arrived.So most pupils started at eight thirty, but I had to go to school at seven o'clock for my music lessons.Then at the end of the day, I'd do sport, so often I didn't finish until five in the afternoon.That was a long day for a ten-year-old.——DeanI travel a lot nowadays, and I suppose my interest in other countries began with geography and a teacher I liked called Mr.Byford.We'd learn about faraway places and strange areas.I think it made me want to visit them later in life.——Susan1．How was Dean's life when he was ten?A．Busy.B．Happy. C．Lonely. D．Peaceful.2．Why does Susan mention Mr.Byford?A．To introduce Mr.Byford as a good teacher.B．To discuss how geography should be taught.C．To show that Mr.Byford has changed her life.D．To explain how she became interested in travelling.3．What are these people mainly talking about?A．Personal interests. B．School memories.C．Childhood habits. D．Favourite teachers.B本文是议论文。

2020届湖北省荆州中学高三英语月考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters marched into the room, waving a book she'd finished. “Dad, why are books with science in them always about boys?” she asked.I told her that simply wasn't true; there were loads of great science fictions with girls in them. She agreed, but argued that in those stories it was the boys who were doing science, and the girls were justalong for the ride. My other daughter took her sister's side and challenged me to give an example.This left me in a difficult position. I could either go through our library to point out some wonderful examples of female-led science fictions, or just admit they were right and remain in my comfortable chair.I've been asked several times how I came up with the idea forA Problematic Paradoxand my answer is always the same: it came to me in a moment of inspiration. I like that answer because it's simple and makes me seem very creative. The fact that this explanation is not true bothers me from time to time. Here's the truth: the story wasn't my idea. It was my daughters who suggested I write something for them that had a girl doing science.My daughters were at an age when many young women turn away from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), believing those areas of study unfriendly or out-of-the-norm for girls. I also read about how important role models can be to young people. It's one thing to tell a person they can do something, but seeing someone like them doing that thing can be more powerful.So, I kept two guidelines for the book in mind: First, the story had to be fun for anyone, because it's as important for boys to understand that science is for everyone. Second, I wanted the main character, Nikola, to be imperfect. She should be someone with shortcomings as we all have. I think this not only makes a story more interesting to read, but also helps make it clear that the most extraordinary things can be done by ordinary people.1. What does the underlined phrase “along for the ride” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Entering a bike race.B. Offering vital help.C. Doing unimportant things.D. Playing the leading role.2. What do we know about the bookA Problematic Paradox1?A. Its main character is perfect.B. It is a female-led science fiction.C. It is intended to appeal to girls only.D. Its idea comes from the author's inspiration.3. Which of the following best describes the author's book?A. Serious and abstract.B. Simple and practical.C. Creative and well-organized.D. Inspiring and interesting.BIn the past, most people received their news from newspapers, magazines, radio and TV. But now, almost anyone can report and publish on the Internet and share it as news through social media. But the problemis that not all of the information is true and not all of the reporting is trustworthy.Howard Schneider, a former editor of the newspapersNewsday,started the Center for News Literacy (素养) at Stony Book University in 2007. The center has multiple projects, but the most famous one is a course to teach news literacy. The course trains students to look for various details that may indicate the truth of the story.Michelle Sheng is a third-year student at theUniversityofMichigan. Sheng finds that students either just stop reading the news or only take news from one source that they trust. "A lot of people are tired of the news. People are too busy to keep up with the news, and it is really easy to take whatever news is given to you because you don’t have the time to figure it out yourself,“ she says.For her part, Sheng recently created a digital exhibit for the university library of images to educate students on steps they can take to better analyze the news.It is important to educate an even larger audience, beyond American university students. The Center for News Literacy has developed teaching resources, as well as a free online news literacy course. It is also trying to reach a younger audience. It has partnered with several secondary schools in the American state ofNew Yorkto teach news literacy.People should research and confirm what they read online. However, to change human behavior is a difficult thing, but that really is the only thing that is going to help. The biggest problem is not getting people to be able to recognize bad journalism or false news, but getting people to want to recognize it. Our brains are wired to the Internet to seek out information that agrees with our current beliefs.4. What’s purpose of the course “News Literacy”？A. To get rid of false information on the Internet.B. To make people realize the risk on the Internet.C. To train students to tell true information from the false.D. To teach students good habits of using information online.5. Why do students have difficulty judging the truth of news?A. They are too lazy.B. They are bored with news.C. They lack news resources.D. They lack time to check its realness.6. What does the Center try to do besides teaching university students?A. Educate the public.B. Improve the service online.C. Prevent children going online.D. Set up several secondary schools.7. What did the author suggest doing to solve the problem of false news?A. Believing whatever you see.B. Changing human behaviors.C. Questioning all the news online.D. Only trusting reliable information.CA North Atlantic right whale calf(幼崽) was discovered dead on the beach of an island off North Carolina. The male newborn was found on North Core Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The reports indicate that the animal died during birth or shortly after, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA). Scientists took DNA to determine the calf’s mother.This is the beginning of the right whale’s reproduction(繁殖) season, which begins mid-November and runs through mid-April. NOAA called this death a disastrous start to the season. Each new right whale calf brings so much hope for this badly endangered animals, and losses like this have a great impact on their recovery, NOAA said.The right whale is one of the rarest marine mammals(哺乳动物) in the world, according to NOAA. They will soon be extinct unless something is done to save it, researchers warn. This kind of whale has been experiencing an Unusual Death Event over the past three years, according to NOAA. Since 2017, at least 32 dead and 13 seriously wounded whales have been documented by the organization. “This means more than 10 percent of the remaining population,” according to NOAA.NOAA posted a piece of news on Monday, the same day they announced the calf’s death, warning boaters to be watchful as the whales are migrating(迁徙) nearly 1,000 miles along the Atlantic Coast. The organization callsfor boaters to be watchful, slow down and to give these endangered whales plenty of room. They also ask all fishermen to remove their unused nets from the ocean to help avoid possibledamage.8. Why did scientists take DNA of the calf?A. To save its mother.B. To confirm its identity.C. To determine the time of its death.D. To uncover the cause of its death.9. How many right whales are left according to the passage?A. About 40.B. About 50.C. About 400.D. About 500.10. What do we know aboutNorth Atlanticright whales?A. Their reproduction season usually last about half a year.B. They are the rarest marine mammals in the world.C. They are experiencing a high death rate of newborns.D. Their habitat runs nearly 1,000 miles along the coast.11. What’s the main purpose of the news posted on Monday?A. To announce the calf’s unusual death.B. To remind boaters to watch the whales.C. To protect the boats against the whales.D. To assist the whales’ seasonal migration.DThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways werebuilt.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.12. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.13. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.14. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.15. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届湖北省荆州中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman, they write “The Freshman oftenfaces an identity problem during the first semester.” College is a more pressured environment than it used to be, in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased. Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex, drugs and alcohol. Most don’t know how to manage their time or money. They often feel lonely and overwhelmed, resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin, director of clinical service for student-counseling (咨询) services at Iowa State University, says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having trouble making the adjustment to college life. She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that aren’t easily defined or fixed. And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them differently. For example, by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars. The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course. “Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,” they say. Many homesick freshmen think they’ll be regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving. So parents can help by letting them know they’re welcome to return if they feel the need. In the meantime, parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids. One of the best ways is e-mail. It’s less unpleasant and less expensive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1. Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A. Because they often fail in exams.B. Because they lack time and money.C. Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D. Because they have to settle personal issues on their own.2. In the last paragraph, it is suggested that ________.A. parents should stop buying anything for their kidsB. parents should develop a good relationship with their kidsC. parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kidsD. parents should work with high schools in college-life courses3. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Hard Life of College FreshmenB. Approaches to Trouble in CollegeC. Freshmen’s Adaptation ProblemsD. A Strange Phenomenon in CollegeBBritish anthropologists (人类学家) Russell Hill and Robert Barton of the University of Durham, after studying the results of one-on-one boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling matches at the Olympic Games, conclude that when two competitors are equally matched in fitness and skill, the athlete wearing red is more likely to win.Hill and Barton report that when one competitor is much better than the other, colour has no effect on the result. However, when there is only a small difference between them, the effect of colour is enoughtipthe balance. The anthropologists say that the number of times red wins is not simply by chance, but that these results are statistically significant.Joanna Setchell, a primate (灵长目动物) researcher at the University of Cambridge, has found similar results in nature. She studies the large African monkeys known as mandrills. Mandrills have bright red noses that stand out against their white faces. Setchell’s work shows that the powerful males — the ones who are more successful with females — have a brighter red nose than other males.As well as the studies on primates by Setchell, another study shows the effect of red among birds. In an experiment, scientists put red plastic rings on the legs of male zebra finches and this increased the birds’ success with female zebra finches, Zebra finches already have bright red beaks (鸟喙), so this study suggests that, as with Olympic athletes, an extra flash of red is significant. In fact, researchers from theUniversityofGlasgowsay that the birds’ brightly coloured beaks are an indicator of health. Jonathan Blount, a biologist, andhis colleagues think they have found proof that bright red or orange beaks attract females because they mean that the males are healthier. Nothing in nature is simple, however, because in species such as the blue footed booby, a completely different colour seems to give the male birds the same advantage with females.Meanwhile, what about those athletes who win in their events while wearing red? Do their clothes give them an unintentional advantage? Robert Barton accepts that “that is the implication” of their findings. Is it time for sports authorities to consider new regulations on sports clothing?4. According to their research. Hill and Barton conclude that ________.A. the colour of clothing has an effect on most sport eventsB. red should be the choice of colour for clothing in sportsC. red plays a role when competitors are equally capableD. athletes perform better when surrounded by bright red5. The underlined word “tip” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.A. achieveB. advanceC. keepD. change6. The example of the blue footed booby proves that ________.A. male birds use different body parts to draw attentionB. red is not the only colour to attract female birdsC. blue gives female birds the same advantageD. blue can indicate how healthy a bird is7. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The colour red gives male animals the most advantage.B. Male zebra finches prefer to have red plastic rings on their legs.C. Rules on sports clothing are going to be changed.D. Athletes wearing red may have an advantage over their opponents.C“Snowplow(扫雪机) parenting” is the newest parenting style that can include parents booking their adult children haircuts, calling their college kids to wake them up so that they don’t sleep through a test, and even calling their kids’ employers.“‘Helicopter (直升机) parenting’ means monitoring their kids’ every activity,which is out of date.” Claire Cain Miller and Jonah Engel Bromwich wrote in The New York Times. “Some rich mothers and fathers now are more like snowplows: clearing any problems in their children’s path to success so that they don’t have to meet failure or lose opportunities.”There is a mother who started a charity in her son’s name to try to raise his chances of being accepted to the college. Another parents spent years helping their daughter avoid foods with sauce, which she didn’t like. Once she got to college, she had problems with the food in her school because it was all covered in sauce.A survey says that three-quarters of parents of children between the ages of 18 and 28 ask for doctor visits or haircuts for their children, and 11% say they would call their kids’ bosses whether their children are having anissue at work.As reported, wealthy parents try to get their children into top colleges by giving a large amount of money to a school, such as paying for a building. This parenting has become the most popular way to raise children, whatever the income, education, or race is.Julie, a teacher at Stanford, told the Times that “snowplow parenting” is not a reasonable approach. “The parents should prepare the kid for the road, instead of preparing the road for the kid,” she said.8. How does Julie like “snowplow parenting”?A. It is unreasonable.B. It is advanced.C. It is accepted by teachers.D. It is refused by rich people.9. What is the character of “helicopter parenting”?A. Parents make kids popular.B. Parents provide little money for kids.C. Parents ask kids to care for themselves.D. Parents watch over kids’ every activity.10. What should parents do according to Julie?A. Do as wealthy parents do.B. Make kids be prepared.C. Make roads be prepared.D. Do as little as possible.11. What’s the best title for the text?A. Helicopter Parenting.B. The Similarity in Parenting.C. A Research on Parenting.D. A New Kind of Parenting.DEarthquake can disrupt whales’ hunting for food for up to a year,according to a new study.On November 14, 2016, the Kaikoura earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island, causing a destructive tsunami. Under the surface, the earthquake caused strong currents that swept away and mostly killed off diverse ecosystems of creatures living along the Kaikoura underwater canyon.As a result, whales had to dive deeper and longer to find food—“a major shift” in their behavior, says co-author Liz Slooten, a marine biologist at the University of Otago in New Zealand.The impact earthquakes have on land animals has been well documented, but scientists know ly little about what happens underwater. Such research is important for government agencies, which may need to take recent earthquakes into consideration when considering fishing quotas（限额）, notes Rochelle Constantine, a marine mammal ecologist at the University of Auckland.The canyon’s upper reaches are rich in creatures, supplying food for the fish that make up the whales’ diet. Sowhen these smaller life forms were washed away, it had “severe consequences for the community around there”, says study co-author Will Rayment. “That effect flowed all the way through the food chain.”As part of their ongoing study, the scientists were tracking 42 individual whales. After the earthquake, in all, the team managed to record data on 40 whales, showing that the abundance of whales in the general area didn’t change after the earthquake. However, the whales changed how they used their habitat.A year after the earthquake, the researchers observed the whales returning to their previous surface-breathing intervals. This could have been because the communities of animals that make up the whales’ food began to recover. “It gives you an idea of how resilient（有复原力的）these deep-sea communities are,” says Rayment.But he and his colleagues will continue long-term monitoring to see if there are effects they missed. Whale activity in the area had already been declining, though it’s unknown whether it is due to natural changes in food abundance, whale-watching tourism, fishing, or warming ocean temperatures. “There is something going on in Kaikoura,” says Rayment.12. What happened after the Kaikoura earthquake in the Kaikoura canyon?A. Several destructive tsunamis struck the area.B. Whales had to swim to other oceans to find food.C. Nearly all marine creatures in Kaikoura were killed off.D. Strong currents washed away many smaller creatures.13. Which is one of the findings of the study?A. Earthquakes can make it easier for whales to find food.B. The whales changed their habitat after the earthquake.C. It usually takes whales a year to adapt to their new diet.D. The number of whales in the area dropped sharply after the quake.14. What does Rochelle Constantine think of the study?A. It can help government agencies to make some decisions about fishing.B. It can help government agencies to solve problems in the fishing industry.C. It is a breakthrough in research on what happens underwater after an earthquake.D. It offers a detailed description of the impact earthquake have on marine mammals.15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Something is affecting the whale activity in Kaikoura.B. Fishing quotas have been increasing in recent years.C. The team missed some effects in the research process.D. The scientists will continue studying earthquakes.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年湖北省荆州中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AStudents, teachers, and local community members are strongly encouraged to register online to receive real-time information of emergency events fromColumbiaUniversity.Text message warnings will only be used in rare cases where ongoing events causean immediate threat or have a significant influence. Possible situations include severe weather conditions, emergency campus closures, crimes in progress that may endanger the community, and major transportation interruptions.Read instructions on how to sign up for emergency notifications（通知）.ColumbiastudentsColumbiastudents can easily register for text message notifications. Simply enter Student Services Online, click on "Text Message Enrollment" and add your cellphone number. 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Users will receive confirmation code（密码）on their phone and will need to confirm their account via email.Users can choose not to use the Emergency Text Alert System at any time by texting STOP to 226787, calling226789 or sending an email tolr27682@.1.Which is a possiblesituation where a text message will be sent?A.The temperature will drop slightly tomorrow.B.The campus will be closed during Christmas.C.The main railway system of the city is interrupted.D.A bank robber is being sentenced in the court of the city.2.Which step comes before the others when teachers register?A.Selecting Campus Alert.B.Entering mobile numbers.C.Clicking "+" under "Phone".D.Selecting "Faculty& Staff".3.How can users stop receiving text messages?A.By sending an email.B.By texting STOP to 226789.C.By managing information online.D.By making a phone call to 226787.BWolves have a certain undeserved reputation: fierce, dangerous, good forhunting down deer and farmers’ livestock. However, wolves have a softer, more social side, one that has been embraced by a heart-warming new initiative.In a bid to save some of Europe’s last wolves, scientists have explored the willingness of these supposedly fierce creatures to help others of their kind. Female wolves, the scientists have discovered, make excellent foster parents to wolf cubs that are not their own. The study, published in Zoo Biology, suggests that captive-bred wolfcubs(幼兽)could be placed with wild wolf families, boosting the wild population.The gray wolf was once the world’s most widely distributed mammal, but it became extinct as a result of widespread habitat destruction and the deliberate killing of wolves suspectedof preying on livestock. Fear and hatred of the wolf have since become culturally rooted, fuelled by myths, fables and stories.In Scandinavia, the gray wolf is endangered, the remaining population found by just five animals. As a result, European wolves are severely inbred and have little geneticvariability（变异性）, making them vulnerable to threats, such as outbreaks of disease that they can’t adapt to quickly. So Inger Scharis and Mats Amundin of Linkoping University, in Sweden, started Europe’s first gray wolf-fostering program. They worked with wolves keptat seven zoos across Scandinavia. Eight wolf cubs between four and six days old were removed from theirnatural parents and placed with other wolf packs in other zoos. The foster mothers accepted the new cubs placed in their midst.The welfare of the foster cubs and the wolves’ natural behavior were monitored using a system of surveillance cameras. The foster cubs had a similar growth rate as their step siblings in the recipient litter, as well as their biological siblings in the source litter. The foster cubs had a better overall survival rate, with 73% surviving until 33 weeks, than their biological siblings left behind, of which 63% survived. That rate of survival is similar to that seen in wild wolf cubs. Scientists believe that wolves can recognize their young, but this study suggests they can only do so once cubs are somewhere between three to seven weeks of age.If captive-bred cubs can be placed with wild-living families, which already have cubs of a similar age, not only will they have a good chance of survival, but they could help dramatically increase the diversity of the wild population, say the researchers. Just like the wild wolves they would join, these foster cubs would need protection from hunting. Their arrival could help preserve the future of one of nature’s most iconic and polarizing animals.4. What’s the theme of the passage?A. Giving wolf cubs a new lifeB. Foster wolf parents and foster cubsC. The fate of wild wolvesD. Changing diversity of wild wolves5. Which of the following flow chart best demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?A. B.C. D.6. Which of the following statements is true?A. Female wolves are willing to raise wolf cubs of 3 to 7 weeks old.B. Foster cubs are accepted by foster parents and are well bred.C. Man’s hostile attitude towards wolves roots in myths, fables and stories.D. Foster cubs and their biological siblings have similar growth rate and survival rate.7. What’s the purpose of the research?A. To help wolves survive various threatsB. To improve wolves’ habitat and stop deliberate killingC. To save endangered wolves by increasing their populationD. To raise man’s awareness of protecting wolvesCWhen a United Kingdomsupermarket chain promised to move its farms to Net Zero by 2030, it made it clear that the effort would require working on many different fronts. From energy consumption and land - use change to methane emissions (甲烷排放), cattle farming comes with environmental challenges. So even if recent studies suggesting it's possible to cut methane emissions 80% do turn out to be accurate, there's still a very long way to go for most cattle farming to get anywhere close to truly net zero.Organic Valley, when producing milk, might be closer to that goal. It made headlines in 2019 by going 100% renewable (可再生的). Now the company is expanding on that tradition by starting a major loan initiative (贷款计划) to help its farm suppliers adopt renewable energy too.Created with Clean Energy Credit Union, the $ 1 million loan fund will deliver loans at below - marketrates. Specifically, the money will be made available to Organic Valley's 1, 700 farmer members, and can be used for a variety of projects.“We are focused on a whole systems approach to renewable energy, and I'm excited to launch this energy loan fund. From the farm to the shelf, I see renewable energy playing a bigger role in organic food,” said Bob Kirchoff, Organic Valley CEO.“Organic Valley is already helping to protect the environment through organic farming practices, and now they re going one step further by supporting the introduction of renewable energy projects for their farmer members,” said Blake Jones, volunteer board chair of Clean Energy Credit Union. “In addition to the environmental benefits, we re eager to help family farmers throughout the world to lower their energy costs.”The world is not short of examples of farmers innovating in the field of renewable energy. What's encouraging about Organic Valley's announcement is the idea of a national brand putting its marketing and financing weight behind such efforts and, hopefully, creating consumer demand that pushes the rest of the industry in this direction too.8. What does paragraph 1 indicate about going net zero for cattle farming?A It is not easy to achieve B. It is common in the UKC. It is an impractical goalD. It meets no challenges9. What is Organic Valley's tradition according to the text?A. Helping farm suppliersB. Using renewable energyC. Having a loan initiativeD. Making headlines annually10. What is Organic Valley's initiative mainly intended to do?A. Reform organic farming practicesB. Make use of environmental benefitsC. Help farmers decrease energy costsD. Shrink the group of farmer members11. What is the author's attitude towards Organic Valley's initiative?A. WorriedB. DoubtfulC. AmbiguousD. PositiveDWhy isn’t science better? Look at career incentive(激励).There are oftensubstantial gaps between the idealized and actual versions of those people whose work involves providing a social good. Government officials are supposed to work for their constituents. Journalists are supposed to provide unbiased reporting and penetrating analysis. And scientists are supposed to relentlessly probe the fabric of reality with the most rigorous and skeptical of methods.All too often, however, what should be just isn’t so. In a number of scientific fields, published findings turn out not toreplicate(复制), or to have smaller effects than, what was initially claimed. Plenty of science does replicate — meaning the experiments turn out the same way when you repeat them -but the amount that doesn’t is too much for comfort.But there are also waysin which scientists increase their chances of getting it wrong. Running studies with small samples, mining data for correlations and forming hypotheses to fit an experiment’s results after the fact are just some of the ways to increase the number of false discoveries.It’s not like we don't know how to do better. Scientists who study scientific methods have known about feasible remedies for decades. Unfortunately, their advice often falls ondeaf ears.Why? Why aren't scientific methods better than they are? In a word: incentives. But perhaps not in the way you think.In the 1970s, psychologists and economists began to point out the danger in relying on quantitative measures for social decision-making. For example, when public schools are evaluated by students’ performance on standardized tests, teachers respond by teaching “to the test”. In turn, the test serves largely as of how well the school can prepare students for the test.We can see this principle—often summarized as “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a goodmeasure”—playing out in the realm of research. Science is a competitive enterprise. There are far more credentialed (授以证书的) scholars and researchers than there are university professorships or comparably prestigious research positions. Once someone acquires a research position, there is additional competition for tenure grant funding, and support and placement for graduate students. Due to this competition for resources, scientists must be evaluated and compared. How do you tell if someone is a good scientist?An oft-used metric is the number of publications one has in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the status of those journals. Metrics like these make it straightforward to compare researchers whose work may otherwise be quite different. Unfortunately, this also makes these numbers susceptible to exploitation.If scientists are motivated to publish often and in high-impact journals, we might expect them to actively try to game the system. And certainly, some do—as seen in recent high-profile cases of scientific fraud(欺诈). If malicious fraud is the prime concern, then perhaps the solution is simply heightened alertness.However, most scientists are, I believe, genuinely interested in learning about the world, and honest. The problem with incentives is that they can shape cultural norms without any intention on the part of individuals.12. Which of the following is TRUE about the general trend in scientific field?A. Scientists are persistently devoted to exploration of reality.B. The research findings fail to achieve the expected effect.C. Hypotheses are modified to highlight the experiments' results.D. The amount of science that does replicate is comforting.13. What doesdeaf earsin the fourth paragraph probably refer to?A. The public.B. The incentive initiators.C. The peer researchers.D. The high-impact journal editors.14. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Good scientists excel in seeking resources and securing research positions.B. Competition for resources inspires researchers to work in a more skeptical way.C. All the credentialed scholars and researchers will not take up university professorships.D. The number of publication reveals how scientists are bitterly exploited.15. According to the author, what might be a remedy for the fundamental problem in scientific research?A. High-impact journals are encouraged to reform the incentives for publication.B. The peer-review process is supposed to scale up inspection of scientific fraud.C. Researchers are motivated to get actively involved in gaming the current system.D. Career incentives for scientists are expected to consider their personal intention.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

荆州中学高一英语月考试卷（时间：120 分钟总分：150 分）第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节（共5 小题；每题1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．How did the man travel?A．By car. B．By air. C．By train.2．What does the man want to do before leaving?A．Buy a train ticket. B．Have breakfast. C．Send some e-mails.3．What does the woman mean?A．She forgives the man.B．She is still angry with the man. C．She hasforgotten what the man said.4．What should Betty do according to the man?A．Eat seafood. B．Exercise more. C．Have a good rest.5．Who won the tennis match yesterday?A．Mark. B．Sally’s brother. C．Sally.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6 段材料,回答第6、7 题。

6．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Husband and wife. B．Neighbors. C．Colleagues.7．What name does the woman want to give the baby?A．Robert. B．Albert. C．Lawrence.听第7 段材料，回答第8 至第10 题。

2020学年下学期高一年级第四次半月考英语试卷考试时间：2020年4月14日本试题分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，只交答题纸和答题卡，试题自己保留。

第I卷（三部分，共90分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where will the speakers meet?A. At school.B. At a restaurant.C. At the man’s house.2. At what time does the meeting at the school begin?A. 5:50.B. 6:00.C. 6:15.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A paper.B. A speech.C. A teacher.4. What will the man do next?A. Get the book.B. Read in the library.C. Read the note.5. What is the woman going to be?A. A doctor.B. A teacher.C. A photographer.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2020-2021学年湖北省荆州市南岳高级中学高一英语月考试题含解析一、选择题1. He has a lot of experience and we should it．A．communicate with B．look afterC．make use of D．join in参考答案：C2. Smoking, ________________ is a bad habit, is, however, popular.A. thatB. whichC. itD. though参考答案：B3. And a few students even admit ______ her!A．likes B．likedC．liking D．to like参考答案：Cadmit doing sth.承认做某事。

4. — I speak to May,please?—I’m sorry she come to the phone because she isn’t in.A.Might;won’tB.Can;mustn’tC.May;can’tD.Could;shouldn’t参考答案：C5. Growth demanded stability, which ______ helps growth.A. in returnB. in turnC. by turnsD. in reward参考答案：B6. It was _____ of you not to play the piano while I was asleep.A modestB familiarC considerableD considerate 参考答案：D略7. Scientists from different countries are beating their brains out trying to _________ a solution to the problem.A. keep up withB. come up withC. catch up withD. meet up with参考答案：B8. ______ is known to all，the Amber Room belongs to the Russians.A. AsB. WhichC. ItD. What参考答案：A9. To stay awake, he finished a cup of coffee and ordered ______.A. the otherB. otherC. the othersD. another参考答案：D10. The player is in poor ______ today; he should be playing much better now.A. conditionB. situationC. positionD. state参考答案：A11. —We usually go hiking for vacation. I like it, but I want to try something more challenging this year.—_____A. Let’s go.B. Cheer up!C. Like what?D. Take care.参考答案：B12. ______ a general introduction to the computer, the course（课程）also provides practicalexperience.A. Because ofB. ExceptC. Aside fromD. Due to参考答案：C13. Jack has a good habit of keeping a diary every day; he is very good at writing.A. becauseB. asC. as a resultD. after all参考答案：C本题考查副词短语。

湖北省部分重点高中高一年级四月联考英语答案听力：CACAC BACBC ABBCB BACBA阅读：CAB AADC ADBC DDCB A F G B E完型：BBDCD AACBD BADBC语篇填空：56.was introduced57.known58.recording59.to60.a61.beneficial62.what63.actually64.civilization65.has brought应用文：Dear Jack,I am delighted to receive your letter asking about how the garbage classification is going on in our community.Now I am writing to share with you the details at your request.The campaign has been launched for months in our neighborhood.Initially,the local government advertises the importance of the activity.Meanwhile,volunteers are trained to help carry out the project. Gradually,the residents here can accurately distinguish different kinds of rubbish and accordingly throw the waste into dustbins which are placed at the main entrances.Thanks to the joint efforts,our community takes on a brand new look.Yours,Li Hua读后续写：Possible versionA few minutes later,she stood in front of me with her shoes and socks in her hand.I got it—she wanted me to take her out to the park.I pretended I hadn’t paid attention.She stepped forward,staring at me with her innocent eyes.“Leave me alone for a while,Meghan,”I said without looking at her.After a few seconds,out of the corner of my eye,I saw tears trickling down her cheek.I felt so terrible that I regretted what I had said.I had to correct my mistake.I finally decided to take Meghan to the park.I turned to her and said,“Sorry,let’s go to see more‘bib­bibs’!”She was so excited that she smiled through tears.I held her hand as we walked outside. Wandering through the park,Meghan was like a free bird enjoying herself in the wide blue sky.Seeing her smiling face,I felt much happier than doing my work.I could catch up on it in the evening.Work can always wait,but love cannot.(152words)。

湖北省荆州市综合中学2020-2021学年高一英语月考试卷含解析一、选择题1. If you cheat in the exam, you could hardly _______ it.A. throw awayB. get awayC. get away fromD. get away with参考答案：d略2. You can cook dinner if you promise not to ________ a mess in the kitchen.A. makeB. haveC. doD. get参考答案：A句意：只要你保证不把厨房搞乱，你就可以在这儿做晚餐。

make a mess“弄乱”。

3. Mary is good at choosing her clothes that express her personality and ____ her appearance.A.enhanceB. contrastC. reflectD. appeal参考答案：A4. —What are you thinking about?—Things are always changing, so we need a more _______ decision-making system.A. permanentB. sensitiveC. specificD. flexible 参考答案：D5. My early _______ at learning driving was unsuccessful though I was very keen on it.A. curiosityB. attemptC. assumptionD. assume参考答案：B6. She often shares her deepest thoughts and fears with friends through QQ, as if they ________ in her living room.A．were chatting B．was chattedC．chat D．has chatted参考答案：A[考查动词时态。