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1、2020学年高二第一学期第一次阶段考试英语科（本试卷分四部分，共 8 页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟）注意事项：1单项选择题用2B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，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。请按题号填涂。2非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答题前必须先填好答题纸的密封线内各项内容。答案必须写在答题纸上各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。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（
2、A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and its easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.Why its a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo
3、travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you wont be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality a
4、mong the sexes.Why its a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a
5、 lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical (热带) jungle.Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.Why its a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the
6、 safest cities in the world. If youre not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.Bali, IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combina
7、tion of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction.Why its so great: You wont be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is
8、the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat (静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantasticif you like monkeys, anyway.1. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. Theyre cheap to travel around.B. Theyre great for solo travelers.C. They offer good spas and yoga.D
9、. Therere no language barriers.2. Where can you enjoy both convenienttransportandbeautifulbeaches?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand.C. Hong Kong, China. D. Bali, Indonesia.3. Which place would you choose if you are still a student with limited money?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand.C. Hong Ko
10、ng, China. D. Bali, Indonesia.4. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction?A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.B. Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.C. Meeting some amazing characters along the way.D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.5. What type of writing is
11、this text?A. Travel journal.B. Business report.C. Travel guide. D. Press advertisement.BNoah Webster，born on October 16，1758，is known for The American Dictionary of the English Language. He has been called the “Father of American Scholarship and Education.” His “ BlueBacked Speller” books were used
12、to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American children. But how much do you know about him beyond that?At the age of 16，Noah Webster began attending Yale College. Unfortunately，he spent his four years at Yale during the American Revolutionary War，and，because of food shortages，many of
13、 his college classes were held in Glastonbury，Connecticut. Later，he served in the army.Having graduated from Yale in 1778，Webster wanted to continue his education in order to earn his law degree. He had to teach school in order to pay for his education. He set up many small schools that didnt surviv
14、e，but he was a good teacher because instead of forcing his students to learn，like most teachers did，he rewarded them. He earned his law degree in 1781，but did not practice law until 1789.Once he started he found the law was not to his liking.Webster did not have much money. In 1793，Alexander Hamilto
15、n lent him $ 1500 to move to New York City to edit a newspaper. In December，he founded New Yorks first daily newspaper，American Minerva，and edited it for four years. For decades，he published textbooks，political essays，a report on some diseases，and newspaper articles for his party. He wrote so much t
16、hat a modern list of his published works required 655 pages.Noah Webster died on May 28，1843 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery.6Whats the main idea of Paragraph 1?AWebsters famous dictionaries.BWebsters daily routines.CWebsters main achievements.DWebsters college education.7Which of the followin
