2020-2021学年广东省江门市新会区二高高一下学期4月第一次月考英语试题 Word版含答案（无听力试题）.docx

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2020-2021学年第二学期高一英语月考试题
(时间:90分钟　满分:150分)
第一部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分32分)
第一节(共11小题;每小题2分,满分22分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Festivals around the world
Raksha Bandhan
This is a Hindu festival held in August.Sisters give their brothers a rakhi,a bracelet made of thread.In return,the brothers promise to care for their sisters.
Moomba
This takes place each year in Melbourne,Australia.There are boat races in the Yarra River, parades and art shows.
US Independence Day
This is held on 4th July.The US flag is flown from buildings and people hold parties to celebrate the birth of the nation.
Bastille Day
On 14th July,people in France celebrate this occasion with flags and fireworks.It marks the start of the French Revolution.
May Day
The 1st of May is the day when northern Europeans welcome spring. People wear green leaves and dance outdoors.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
This is a four-day festival when thousands of people in costume dance the samba through the streets.
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc,the French girl-soldier is honoured on the 30th of May.It was the day she was burnt to death by the English in 1431.
Which of the following is NOT one of the activities on the Moomba Festival?
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Boat races.　　　　　　 B. Parades.
C.Art shows. D. Dancing the samba.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。由Moomba中的“There are boat races in the Yarra River, parades and art shows.”可知选D项。
Which festival marks the day when the nation was set up?
US Independence Day. B. May Day.
C. Bastille Day. D.Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。由US Independence Day中的“people hold parties to celebrate the birth of the nation”可知选A项。
3.Which festival is held in memory of a famous person?
A.Moomba. B.Bastille Day.
C.Raksha Bandhan. D.Joan of Arc.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。由Joan of Arc中的“It was the day she was burnt to death by the English in 1431.”可知选D项。
B
A long time ago, I was returning from my friend’s house. My father parked the car in front