高一下学期英语3月月考试卷真题

高一下学期英语3月月考试卷

一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

1. 阅读理解

KBG84is a one-of-a-kind girl band in Japanconsisting of 33 singing and dancing grannies, with an average age of 84. Theoldest member. Haru Yamashiro is 97 years old!

Thenew band, based in the remote islandof Kohama in Okinawa,is a huge hit in the country---so much so that the members are rather shockedby their success. Their first single----titled Come on and Dance, Kohama Island----hasmade it to the top of the charts, and they’ve just completed a sell-out tour ofJapan.

“Wefelt like stars in Tokyo,”added 86-year-old Hideko Kedamori.” Everyone in the audience had abig smile, which gave us the energy to sing our hearts out. We’re blessed tohave been born in Kohama. Our lyrics are about the island and nature----whalesin the sea spouting or dolphins doing somersaults.”

Regardlessof the lyrics, these elderly women are incredibly charming when they perform. Theirenergy and enthusiasm are amazing, considering their age. In fact, no one underthe age of 80 is allowed into the band. It turns out that the pop queens areblessed with incredible genes--Okinawan islanders have one of the highest lifeexpectancies in the world. Their diet chiefly consists

of vegetables and localpurple-fleshed sweet Potatoes, with practically no added sugar. Menaka said sheisn’t particular about her diet.

“Ilook after my health by cleaning my home, wiping the floors, steaming rice, “shesaid.” I stay in the shade when it’s too hot. I don’t want to get burnt. Ihave to take care of my skin-I’m still young at heart! “（1）What’s the aim of writing the passage?

A . To tell us KBG84 is the best band in Japan.

B . To introduce a popular band in Japan.

C . To show why KBG84 is so popular.

D . To prove the elderly can become stars.

（2）How did the members of KBG84 feel when they succeeded?

A . Very surprised.

B . Rather calm.

C . A little proud.

D . Fairly content.

（3）What are the lyrics of KBG84 about?

A . The women’s interests

B . Inspiring stories.

C . Kohama and nature.

D . Whales and dolphins’ food.

（4）What Menaka said in the last paragraph suggests

A . she keeps fit by doing housework

B . taking exercise every day brings her joy

C . she likes high temperature very much

D . her good skin is what she takes pride in

2. 阅读理解

Operais an art form that celebrates the human voice, No other art lorm createsexcitement and moves the heart in the way that opera does, especially when performedby a great singer. Opera is an important part of the Western classical musictradition. It uses music, words, and actions to bring a dramatic