湖南省衡阳市第八中学2018_2019学年高一英语上学期12月九科联赛试题.doc

1、1湖南省衡阳市第八中学 2018-2019 学年高一英语上学期 12 月九科联赛试题时量：120 分钟 总分：150 分注意事项：1. 答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用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，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第卷第一部分 听力做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分。 ）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听

2、完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man want to do?A. Make the salad. B. Do the dishes. C. Prepare the fruit.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.3. Where does the conversation probably take

3、 place? A. In a bookshop. B. In a hotel. C. In a train station.4. Where does the man feel pain now?A. In his back. B. In his legs. C. In his head.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A country. B. A trip. C. A job.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有 2 至 4 个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选

4、项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What kind of movies does the woman like?A. Funny movies. B. Action movies. C. Science fiction movies.7. What does the man say about the ending of the last movie?A. Its exciting. B. Its unexpected. C

5、. Its funny.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. When will the woman go for her holiday?A. In July. B. In August. C. In September.9. Which country is the woman unsure about visiting?A. Thailand. B. Singapore. C. Japan. 10.What did Dave buy the woman? A. Video camera. B. A suitcase. C. Air tickets.听第 8 段材料，回答第 1

6、1 至 13 题。11.Who is Rod?A. The mans father. B. The mans son. C. The mans doctor.212.Which doctor does the man choose?A. Dr. Graham Perth. B. Dr. Susan Larkin. C. Dr. James Williams.13.When will the mans wife go to see the doctor this Friday?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.听第

7、 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.How does the woman go home after 11:30?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. On foot.15.What does the woman find different between the UK and Spain?A. When to have dinner. B. When to go to bed. C. When to go to school.16.What do we know about southern Europeans?A. They get up late. B. Th

8、ey have a late lunch. C. They sleep after lunch at times.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。17.How long has Mr. Franklin been working for the school?A. 5 years. B. 15 years. C. 20 years.18.Where is the speakers room?A. Beside the teachers room. B. Near the computer room. C. Next to the study center.19.When doe

9、s the building close?A. At 6 pm. B. At 9 pm. C. At 10 pm.20.What activity will be shown on the notice board?A. Swimming. B. Horse riding. C. Mine visiting. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 35）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（A、B、C、和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AShould online learning be encouraged?Editor

10、s note: As many parents have tried to give their children a head start, online education services, with their relatively cheap prices, are mushrooming across the world. What do you think? Should this way of teaching be encouraged?Ted M (UK)Online education is not new. It has been found effective in

11、many countries where access(进入) to schools is difficult. It lacks the opportunity for social learning of course, but in most systems there are weekend, summer and winter “camps” where students can arrange to meet and interact with others as part of the courses. Such education is valuable for remote(

12、远程的) learning in inaccessible regions.Linda (China)I find that children today spend less and less time playing outdoors than we did when we were young. We have the technology to enable us to teach students to learn with an amazing variety of resources but I do hope not at the cost of losing their ch

13、ildhood.Breathing (Canada)I think education is not about learning or gathering only textbook knowledge. Its about communicating with others, discussing, group work etc. Online education means distance 3education. At present it is spread all over the world. It has some good results too. But I like fa

14、ce-to-face education. It helps a student to build up his or her mental and physical strength besides textbook knowledge.Jimmy (US)It really depends on what kind of learner you are. If you are a self-motivated student and can manage your own time, online learning is for you. So long as you have the a

15、bility to learn on your own.Sunny (Australia)Online schools offer students with customized learning and help them gain access to courses that may not be provided in their assigned school. This is one of the primary reasons for the increased demand in online learning. Online learning is providing new

16、 choices for kids and more choices for parents.21. Which of the following is Lindas opinion on online learning?A. It lacks the opportunity for social learning.B. It is valuable for learning in remote regions.C. It limits the time children spend playing outdoors.D. It is very popular all over the wor

17、ld.22. Who is totally supportive to online learning?A. Sunny B. Breathing C. Jimmy D. Ted M 23. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To introduce the access to online learning.B. To list the benefits of online learning.C. To show the quick spread of online learning.D. To present different opinions

18、on online learning.BAt thirteen, I was diagnosed(诊断) with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I

19、 raised my hand right away and said,“ Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses，“You are not different from your classmates, young man.”I tried，but I did not finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to

20、 take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all become clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldnt get much education. But Louis didnt give up. Instead，he invented a reading system of raised dots（点）, which opened up a whole

21、new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasnt I the“blind”in my class，being made to learn like the “sighted”students？My 4thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed，I was not different from others；I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his

22、 way out of his problems，why should I ever give up？I didnt expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith，so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day-with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: “See what you can do when you keep trying？”24.The author

23、didnt finish the reading in class because _.A. he was new to the class B. he had an attention disorderC. he wanted to take the task home D. he was tired of literature 25What do we know about Louis Braille from the passage？A. He had good sight. B. He gave up reading.C. He made a great invention. D. H

24、e learned a lot from school.26What was Mrs. Smiths attitude to the author at the end of the story？A. Angry. B. Encouraging. C. Impatient. D. Sympathetic. 27What is the main idea of the passage？A. The disabled should be treated with respect.B. Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.C. A tea

25、cher can open up a new world to students.D. One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.CIndia has a growing number of millionaires at present there are 200, 000 Indians worth a million dollars or more. According to Forbes, India is also home to the fourth-highest number of billionaires in

26、 the world. Its not surprising, given Indias large population and the rapid increase in its economic fortunes in the past two decades. This rise in the rich has led to a growing industry that meets the needs of its wealthy and picky（挑剔的）clients （客户）. These businesses offer excellent services tailore

27、d to the strict standards of the ultra-wealthy（超级富豪）, their unique tastes and lifestyles. From matchmaking（做媒） to private jets and from lifestyle management to expensive fine art, no matter how unusual the demand sounds, no request will be refused. Like millionaires elsewhere, Indias rich “want acce

28、ss to the best things in life, but dont have the time, nor the connections, to acquire them,” says Tanu Jian, head of marketing at the Gurgaon office of Quintessentially Lifestyle, a firm that offers round-the-clock personalized（针对个人的）services to its ultra-wealthy members. With the companys unique n

29、etwork of contacts, Jain has helped clients secure an autographed Roger Federer tennis racket（球拍）, and a limited edition John Lennon pen.When it comes to serving the super-rich, the “customer is king” approach guides everything. Each client is assigned a personal “lifestyle manager” who carefully “s

30、tudies the behavior of each member and accordingly recommends a personalized solution for each 5request,” says Jain.The rapid increase in Indias super-rich has touched off a race among service providers who are trying to break into the market. India is exploding with entrepreneurial (企业的) energy. So

31、 is the industry whose business is to know where the super-rich want to spend their money.28. Which of the following is Not the reason for the fast growth of Indias super-rich service businesses?A. Indian governments putting increasing emphasis on service industry. B. Indias fast economic advance ov

32、er the last twenty years.C. Indias large number of super-rich relative to its total population.D. Human beings natural desire for good things in life.29. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “tailored”?A. done right after someones extraordinary request.B. done passionately for

33、 someones strict demand. C. done immediately for someones original intention.D. done specially for someones particular need.30. According to the passage, which of the following statements is Not True?A. India ranks fourth on the list of the number of billionaires.B. “Customer is king” is the best po

34、licy to the businesses serving the Indian super-riches.C. The best things are not available to Indias rich because of some bans from the government.D. If a rich Indian woman wants to seek an ideal husband, she can turn to some businesses.31. Which one can serve as the best title of the passage?A. Wh

35、at Specific Needs Indias Super-Rich Have. B. What Indias Super-Rich Bring About.C. Why Indias Super-Richs Need List Is Growing. D. How Indias Super-Rich Get Done Their Needs.DWe are lucky to live in a world that is full of incredible technology. Our living rooms are packed with computers, LCD TVs, v

36、ideo game systems, and Blue-ray players that help us enjoy the latest entertainment. Although these items bring us joy and convenience, they also create a lot of junk. Each device needs its own plug（插头） and adaptor（适配器）to keep its batteries（电池） recharged, and over time these wires get tangled (缠绕在一起

37、的). Thankfully, something has come along to help rid our homes of this mess while still supplying these devices with the power they need. Its called wireless（无线的） charging（充电） and this trend is just starting.Wireless charging has a lot of potential for smart phones and other electronic devices. 6Ele

38、ctronic devices can absorb（吸收） the electricity once theyre placed on a special charging mat. There are several advantages that wireless charging offers over traditional methods. For starters, cords (电线) have a tendency to wear out with use. Wireless charging users never have to worry about buying re

39、placement cords. Wireless charging is also far more convenient for medical implants（移植物）, as patients wont need to recharge their devices through the skin using cords. In turn, this cuts down on the risks of infection（感染）. Wireless charging can also bring safety benefits, as wired charging devices t

40、hat come in contact with water can increase the chances of getting an electric shock（触电）. Wireless charging gets rid of that danger completely.Still, there are a few drawbacks to wireless charging. The first is speed. It takes a bit longer to charge devices wirelessly than it does if the device is p

41、lugged in. The process also requires more heat, so devices tend to get a bit hotter, which could create other safety issues. Also, since devices must be left on a special pad while charging, it is harder to operate them while they are powering up. This limitation may be gotten rid of in the future,

42、as researchers are developing transmitters (发射器) that can charge several different devices in a room without the need to connect to a charging pad. Although wireless-charging technology may be far from perfect, it seems like a step in the right direction as we move towards a less-tangled future.32.

43、What is a problem with many modern appliances?A. They go out of style too quickly. B. They are not very entertaining. C. Most people cant afford to pay for them. D. They can cause a lot of junk around the house.33. Why is wireless charging beneficial for medical patients?A. It makes maintenance（维护）o

44、f their devices much easier.B. Wireless charging has shown to cure people of serious diseases.C. It often brings down the cost for their medical bills.D. Its being used as a replacement for many pills.34. Which of the following is a disadvantage of wireless charging?A. Wireless charging means device

45、s take up more space. B. People can now buy fewer devices for their homes.C. People cant plug in their devices conveniently. D. It takes longer to charge your battery wirelessly.35. What seems to be the authors attitude towards wireless charging?A. Cautious. B. Uncaring. C. Disapproving. D. Favorabl

46、e.第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分。 ）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。In Finland, the winters are cold and theres not much sunlight. But the people who live there dont seem to mind. In fact, the country ranked first in the World Happiness Report 7this year. 36 They include lifespan, social suppor

47、t and freedom.Cold weather and darkness make most people unhappy. Finland has plenty of snow. In the far north, the sun doesnt even rise for 51 days in a row during winter. 37 “Its a great thing to live in the happiest country, although its snowing and we are walking in this wet snow,” said Inari Le

48、pisto. The 28-year-old lives in Helsinki.The World Happiness Report began in 2012. 38 This year, for the first time, the report also rated 117 countries on their immigrants(移民的)happiness. In 2015, more than a million migrants went to Europe. A few thousand made it to Finland. Finland doesnt have a big mix of people from different backgrounds. 39 That includes about 300,000 people from foreign countries. The largest number of immigrants in Finland come from Europe.John Helliwell helps put together the World Happiness Report. He said all countries in the Top 10 sco