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1、2020-2021年宁夏回族自治区银川市某校高一（上）第二次月考英语试卷一、阅读理解1. Visiting Washington DC is not a waste of your time and money. There are many places in Washington DC that you can include in your journey, which make your travel to this great city worth your time and money. Here are some notable attractions that the city
2、 can offer.Smithsonian InstitutionIt is the image of 19th century sandstone called the Castle. This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are air and Space Museum and Museum of Natural History.Jefferson MemorialT
3、his place houses the 19-foot statue of Americas third president. In addition, there are some writings in the wall like Declaration of Independence and some Jefferson writings.Michel Richard CitronelleThis famous chef got a restaurant at the heart of Washington DC. He prepares wonderful dishes to dig
4、nitaries（显要人物）who frequent his place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi course is accompanied with wine. The restaurants wine cellar houses thousands of bottles.Mandarin OrientalThis is a taste of Asia in the district. The hotel amenities are world-clas
5、s with pool and spas. The restaurant shows the citys view on a flat screen TV and the rooms have Internet access.The White HouseThis icon of democracy should not be missed. It is one of the most significant buildings in the city. Its architecture is majestic and suits the citys landscape. There are
6、guided tours that you can join in.Twins jazzIf you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be. You can hear grass-roots musicians play. The food is also good. （1）What can you visit in Smithsonian Institution?A.Theatres.B.Museums.C.Towers.D.Restaurants. （2）What can you do in Michel Richard Cit
7、ronelle?A.Taste Asian food.B.Cook delicious dishes.C.Enjoy good food and service.D.Swim and enjoy free Wifi. （3）Which is your best choice as a music lover?A.Jefferson Memorial.B.Mandarin Oriental.C.The White House.D.Twins jazz.2. I want to work full-time in China, honey. An overseas call awakened th
8、e wife from sound sleep.Why? asked the wife with surprise, in a drowsy（昏昏欲睡的）voice, from the other side of the ocean.In the United States, he had a great future ahead. At the age of 36, he became the youngest professor in the history of the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University, fo
9、r his academic achievements. At 40, he became a tenured（终身的）chair professor at Princeton.When everything seemed perfect and admirable to others, he firmly decided to say goodbye to Princeton University, to an affluent life in the United States, and return to China.The news spread explosively. Many e
10、xpressed confusion, many persuaded him, many made fun of him, and still many waited to have a good laugh at him.He said patriotism（爱国主义）is the plainest feeling of a person. Who doesnt love his motherland, after all? In his heart, the American dream is already something past; the Chinese dream is ris
11、ing.After returning to China, he devoted all his energy, worked like crazy, and determined to do something big. He formed a life science research team. Every day, he works 12 to 16 hours at his laboratory.He is Shi Yigong, nicknamed Da Niu（someone with extraordinary achievements）by Tsinghua students
12、. His given name, Yigong, comes from an idiom that means devoted to public interest whole-heartedly. So far as I m concerned, awards are of no special meaning. Shi says calmly.In his 18 years of study in the United States, he never forgot his Chinese dream. In the next 18 years, the Chinese dream wi
13、ll be more beautiful and greater by the efforts of Shi Yigong and the likes of him. （1）Why was Shi determined to return to China?A.To reunite with his wife.B.To serve his motherland.C.To live a quieter life.D.To prove his own value. （2）What does the underlined word affluent in paragraph 4 probably m
14、ean?A.Normal.B.Quiet.C.Busy.D.Rich. （3）What can we know about Shi Yigong?A.His decision was well-received.B.He doesnt care much about fame.C.He is the youngest professor in history.D.His Chinese dream will be realized in 18 years. （4）Why is Shi Yigong called Da Niu by his Tsinghua students?A.To show
15、 his unusual achievements.B.To praise his devotion to the public.C.To support his life science research.D.To introduce his endless energy in work.3. While the brains of honey bees are tiny compared to those of humans, the insects have the ability of some surprisingly advanced thinking. A study has n
16、ow cast new light on the insects cognitive（认知的）abilities.A team of researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that honey bees can remember positive and negative experiencessuch as taking care of their young or fighting off an enemy. These memories are then stored in specific areas of their br
