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1、广州市玉岩中学2022-2023学年高一下学期4月月考英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解While tea may have originated in Asia, now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food culture and traditions. This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world i

2、n different ways and ceremonies that finally all results in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.Chinese tea cultureSince China is viewed as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich with history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be

3、used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.Japanese tea cultureJapan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly

4、used in Japanese tea ceremonies and only in recent yearsbecame popular in western culture.British tea cultureWhen many people think about tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon as a pick

5、-me-up for the day. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.Moroccan tea cultureWhen you visit Morocco, it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a large part of Moroccan hospitality. Before any gathering, negotiation, or

6、 sale of a product, a pot of mint tea is always prepared and served among the host and guests. This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and hospitality, which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect to the host.1. Why can tea find its way into various food cultur

7、es?A.It originates in Asia.B.It forms different ceremonies.C.It gets people connected easily.D.It allows people to sit together.2. What do Chinese and Japanese tea cultures have in common according to the text?A.They have a long history.B.They are used in medicine.C.They are famous for ground green

8、tea.D.Theyve long gained worldwiderecognition.3. Why are the Brits keen on tea in the afternoon?A. To get new energy.B. To bring out respect.C. To show hospitality.D. To observe a tradition.4. In which country may a cup of mint tea be served before negotiation?A.China.B. Japan.C.Britain.D.Morocco.5.

9、 In which column on social media may the text appear?A.Healthy You.B. SocialInsight. C.CulturalCorner. D.Itchy FeetTravel.Since Kelsea Ballerini appeared on the Nashville scene in 2015, shes been known fbr her cheerful songs and energetic personality. Ive always presented myself as a very happy-go-l

10、ucky person,“ she says but theres more. Indeed, in her new poetry book Feel Your Way Through, the “Half of My Hometown” singer, 28 shows how she found strength after a difficult youth.In her teen years Ballerini struggled with bulimia, My Parents had just gotten divorced, and I think for me it was a

11、 source of control.she says of her eating disorder. After passing out several times, she finally sought help at 18. “Its a journey, and its never-ending. Life in the spotlight can sometimes worsen her body-image issues, but shes learned how to deal with them. Today shes in a much healthier spot, and

12、 she is much more gentle with how she talks to herself.Ballerini faced perhaps her biggest emotional challenge during her second year in high school, when she watched a friend die in a school shooting in her native Knoxville, Tenn. “Theres a moment in everyones life when something happens and you go

13、, Life is short, and that was mine,“ Ballerini says, adding that she still suffers PTSD （创伤后应激障碍）from the terrible event. Fortunately, everyone close to me knows about it, and they help me.”One of Ballerinis biggest supporters is her husband, fellow singer Morgan Evans, 36. Because of her parents9 d

14、ivorce, she says, I made up my mind that I was never going to get married.But with Evans, she adds, “I have a healthier idea of marriage. I dont see it as a fairy tale. Its work, but its worth it.”6. Why is Ballerini popular?A. Because she has a sweet voice.B , Because she always has good luck.C. Be

15、cause her experiences are moving.D. Because her songs always cheer people up.7. What does the underlined word “bulimia“ mean in Paragraph 2?A. Her difficult youth. B. Her parents divorce.C. Her eatingdisorder.D. Her mental challenge.8. What can we infer about Ballerini from Paragraph 3?A. She shot h

16、er friend dead by accident.B. She has forgotten the school shooting.C. She was saved by her friends on the spot. D. She got emotional problems after the event.9. What can we learn from Ballerinis life experience?A. Every dog has his day.B. Bad times make you strong.C. Failure is the mother of succes

17、s.D. Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.10. Where can the text be found?C. In a scienceA. In a research paper. B. In a biographical book.magazineD. In a music magazine.Sweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October. This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others （Detro

18、it, Cleveland and Buffalo being the biggest Sweetest Day cities）. It is a holiday that is gaining in popularity every year throughout the country.Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to rem

19、ember not only the sick, aged and orphaned but also friends relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.Over 60 years ago, a Cleveland man, believing that the citys orphans and shut-ins （臣卜病 在床的人）too often felt forgotten and ignored, formed the idea of showing them that t

20、hey were remembered. He did this through handing out small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he distributed these small remembrances on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed other Clevelanders began to participate in the celebration ceremony, which came to be called

21、“Sweetest Day”. In time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the underprivileged （弱势群体）was broadened to include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small remembrance. And soon the idea spread to other cities all over the country.Sweetest Day is not ba

22、sed on any single groups religious belief or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a pract

23、ical way.11. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. More and more people are now celebrating Sweetest Day in the whole country.B. Sweetest Day is a holiday which always falls on the second Saturday in October.C. Sweetest Day is much more important in big cities than in sm

24、all cities.D. Only a few religions have the tradition to celebrate the holiday.12. The idea of creating Sweetest Day came from.A. the citys orphans and shut-insB. a city named Cleveland 60 years agoC. a man who cared orphans and shut-insD. a mans friends relatives and associates13. Sweetest Day is c

25、elebrated in the following ways EXCEPT.A. a kind actB. a family party C. gift-givingD. a smallremembrance14. From the third paragraph we can learn that.A. it is the people in Cleveland who spread Sweetest Day to other citiesB. only with the help of the mans friends and neighbor she got a small remem

26、branceC. over 60 years ago, a man too often felt forgotten and neglectedD. all people loved to be remembered by others on Sweetest Day in Cleveland15 . The best title for the passage is.A. A Cleveland ManB. The Biggest Sweetest DayC. The Opportunity to ShowD. Sweetest Day二、七选五Christmas Activities fo

27、r Adults16 . So what should we do when we have all the time for ourselves without having to worry about work? You have to have fun! For starters, here are some fun Christmas activities that you are absolutely going to love.Organise a Charity ShowChristmas is about spreading joy and love, and its als

28、o about giving. We give our family presents on this day to show them happiness and love, dont we? But have you ever wondered how the poor celebrate their Christmas? Does Santa leave gifts for them too? 17 Use all the activities to buy gifts and necessities for those less privileged （幸运的）.Visit Orpha

29、nages （孤儿院）and Old Age HomesChristmas is an occasion for the entire family to come together and celebrate. More than celebration, we look forward to being near our close ones. 18 Form a group and spend an entire day with children or seniors at orphanages and old age homes. Play games, interact and g

30、ive away goodies, especially to the children.Start a Donation DriveIf you have the time, organize a donation drive in your locality. A lot of people will want to donate clothes, accessories （酉己饰）and other necessary items. 19 This festive season, promise to give someone a smile.20 Plan these activiti

31、es in time and have fun with your family and friends. MerryChristmas and may God bless you!A. Shopping is an entirely different experience during Christmas.B With Christmas just around the corner, it is time for us to plan our holidays.C. Now that you know these activities, you can select a few of t

32、hem to keep yourself busy.D. Along with gifts, if you donate these to people as well, it will really make a difference.E. Gifting something to your family members, friends and colleagues is important during Christmas.F. As for charity, you can arrange for a show in your circle of friends or in your

33、neighborhood.G. The same joy can be shared with people who dont have the company of their family on this happy occasion.三、完形填空In Europe, men do not usually wear skirts. But the Scottish national costume for men is a kind of skirt. It is called a kilt. The Scottish like to be 21. They are also proud

34、of theircountry and its 22 and they feel that the kilt is part of that history. Thats why the men still wear kilts at old-style dances and on national holidays. They believe they are wearing the same clothes as Scottish men always used to wear.Thafs what they believe. 23 kilts are not really so old.

35、 Before 1730, Scottish men wore a long shirt and a 24 around their shoulders. These clothes got in the way when the men started to work in 25. So, in 1730 a factory owner changed the blanketinto a skirt: the kilt. Thats how the first kilt was made.Then, in the late 1700s Scottish soldiers in the 26

36、Army began to wear kilts to be different from the English soldiers. The Scottish soldiers 27 very hard and became famous. The kilt was part of that fame, and in the early 1800s men all round Scotland 28 to wear kilts.These kilts had 29 stripes going up and down and across. In the 1700s and early 180

37、0s, the colour of the stripes had no 30 meaning. But later the colours became important to the Scottish 31, Most families had special colours for their kilts. In fact,each family just chose the 32 they liked best.This is not the _33 you will hear today if you arein Scotland. Most Scottishpeople stil

38、l believe that kilts are as 34as Scotland and that the colours are also as oldas the Scottish families.Sometimes feelingsare stronger than 35_!21. A. differentB. similarC. importantD. beautiful22. A. clothesB languageC. kiltD. history23. A. ThereforeB HoweverC. CertainlyD. Obviously24. A. clothB dre

39、ssC. scarfD. blanket25. A. factoriesB. companiesC. fieldsD. armies26. A. ScottishB . BritishC EuropeanD. Irish27. A. studiedB workedC foughtD. quarreled28. A. pretendedB, refusedC beganD. doubted29. A. beautifulB. colourfulC. simpleD. bright30. A. importantB. helpfulC. specialD. clear31. A. countryB

40、. peopleC. soldiersD. families32. A. stripesB. kiltsC , coloursD. styles33. A. storyB historyC. factD. news34. A. importantB. oldC famousD. different35. A. sensesB storiesC. factsD. sayings四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Background music may seem passively listened to, but it can h

41、ave a powerful effect on those who hear it. 36 (record) background music first found its way into factories, shops and restaurants in the USA. Very soon it spread to other parts of the world. Now it is becoming difficult to go shopping or eat a meal without 37 (listen) to background music.Originally

42、, background music was meant simply to create 38 relaxed atmosphere. Recently, 39, its becoming a big business. An American marketingexpert has shown that music can boost sales or increase factory 40(produce) by30%. But it has to be light music. Lively music makes no differences at all41 sales.Slow

43、music can increase receipts（收入）by 34%. This is 42 （probable） because shoppers slow down and have more opportunities to spot items they would like to buy. Yet slow music isnt always the answer. The expert found that in restaurants slow music meant customers took much 43 （long） to eat their meals, 44

44、could reduce overall sales. So restaurant owners might well be advised to play faster music 45 （keep） the customers moving.五、根据汉语意思填写单词46 . Social（媒介）are changing the way people communicate, work, and shop.（根据汉 语提示单词拼写）47 . It was a（宽慰）to her to realize that she was not the only one with this proble

45、m. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）48 . Id be very（感谢的）if you could let me know as soon as possible.（根据汉语 提示单词拼写）49 . As a child, I was（包围）by love and kindness of my parents.（根据汉语提示单词 拼写）50 . Some（典型的）themes of Chinese New Year painting are folk tales and gods.（根 据汉语提示单词拼写）六、完成句子51 .盛装打扮后，学生们每个人都很兴奋，迫不及待地想参加毕业典礼。Afterf

46、or the graduation ceremony, the students were all excited andcould hardly wait for it.52 . 一切沉船中的物品均属于国家所有。The contents of shipwrecks the country.53 .美好音乐可以让一个人内心平静，从容度过一段艰难时期。Beautiful music can help one calm down and hard times more easily.54 .约翰全神贯注地画画，没有注意到夜幕正在降临。painting, John didnt notice even

47、ing approaching.55 .节日变得越来越商业化，商家利用了庆祝活动。Festival are becoming more and more commercial, with business of thecelebrations.七、汉译英（整句）56 .记得在去南京前把汽车的电充好。（set of!）（汉译英）57 .多么令人激动的音乐会啊!这是我去过的最棒的表演。（v-ing形式作定语）（汉译英）58 .得到音乐老师的建议，Louis不再担心他的表演。（含非谓语）（汉译英）59 .中国人每年都会举办各种各样的活动庆祝春节，从春节晚会到烟花秀。（range f?om.to.）（汉译英）60 .这个女孩对那位在她生日会上迟到的朋友感到不悦。（annoy；含定语从句）（汉译英）八、开放性作文61 .你是高一学生李华，在音乐课上老师邀请你做一次课前演讲，听众为同班同学，主 题是：音乐改变我的生活。内容包括：1 .讲述你生活中的挫折或困惑；2 .讲述音乐如何帮助你走出困境。注意：1 .写作词数应为100字左右；2 .写作需具备符合演讲稿范式的开头和结尾；3 .标题自拟。