1、- 1 -辽宁省辽阳县集美学校 2018-2019 学年高一英语 12 月月考试题第 I 卷客观题试卷(共三部分,满分 65 分。听力不计入总分)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分 30 分 不计入总分)略第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分 35 分)第一节(共 10 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 25 分)AMy First Day at SchoolIts been over 12 years since I had such a day. I felt usual butterflies and excitement of a fresh start. I was in a room full
2、 of people like me, students who have dreams, ideas and fears like I do. I met people from Russia, South Korea, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Malawi, Canada and the U.S. I felt welcome. I met quite a few professors and tried to express my goals for my studies. I told the story of how I came to be at the
3、 University of Edinburgh and how my husband was here to support me. Each first year postgraduate student talked about how they got here. Student leaders made us know the secrets to the bus and rail system, as well as how to make a “buy-one-get-one-free” deal in restaurants all over town. Thank the L
4、ord for knocking off pounds!We toured the library. going up and down many stairs and seeing quite a few study rooms. Each student was assigned( 分配)a study space where we could leave our books. Many students who had been here for a year or more told me they came in at 9 and left at 5, like a regular
5、job. Students decorated their study spaces, I saw one with a white board that laid out his or her progress and one with a little bookcase to hold his or her books. Students decorated their cubicles(小间隔)to their personalities. The strong desire to learn and adapt is common.My schools student body is
6、different, yet there is also commonality. Each person has come,often from a far, to study and research in their area of interest, but we all have come to learn- 2 -21. What does the underlined word“butterflies ”in the first paragraph refer to?A. A kind of insect with a thin body and wings. B. A feel
7、ing of nervousness and fearC. A person good at communicating D. An event in a swimming match22. According to the second paragraph. the writerA. felt uncomfortable because she was new hereB. left her husband and children at homeC. could eat in the town at u lower priceD. had no way to know the city f
8、or the moment23. The purpose of their going to the library is_.A. to find where they could borrow some hooksB to find their fixed places to study afterwardsC to find some friends to ask for help laterD. to learn how to arrange their studBOn the Internet, what would our life be like without you? We c
9、ertainly wouldn1 be immediately messaging someone we met at Machu Picchu six years ago. We wouldnt be able to design a sentence using only emojis like or Before the Internet, there was no such thing as “unfriending” someone.We no longer require homes, bars, offices or cafes to keep in touch with peo
10、ple. We can do it anywhere we happen to be. This leads to the question: when we connect ourselves to our devices, are we disconnecting from people around us? Are we hiding behind a screen from the physical world? For better or worse, here are a few of the ways the Internet is changing the way we com
11、municate.Online relationships. Online dating becomes cool -it removed the embarrassment of forever-alone sitting at home imaging long walks on the beach - 3 -and candlelit dinners. According to the New York Times, about 50 million people use Tinder every month. Outside of Tinder, online dating has i
12、ncreased rapidly on platforms like RSVP and OkCupid. Gradually, dating online is just like meeting someone at a bar these days.Everyone is an expert. The blogger vs. journalist debate has been very hot lately. While blogs are seen by their readership as an authentic(原汁原味) channel of communication,bl
13、oggers knowledge is often called into question by those, journalists, for example, who have taken a more traditional route to get where they are. Thanks to the Internet, anyone with a keyboard can say anything they want.Social media. It has enabled us to communicate with a much larger number of peop
14、le all over the globe. While this is great when it comes to keeping friendships alive over great distances, it also increases the demand for keeping a much larger number of relationships going at the same time.No matter whether the Internet has changed communication for worse or better, there is no
15、doubt that it plays a major role in our lives today. So make sure you keep up with the latest technologies!24. The first two paragraphs mainly talk about_.A. the advantages the Internet has created B. the progress the Internet has madeC. the lessons we learn from the Internet D. the effect the Inter
16、net has on our life25. According to the passage, Tinder is_.A. a certain network language B. part of The New York TimesC. a long walk on the beach D. a platform for online dating26. Which of the following can best describe the author s attitude towards the Internet?A. Unconcerned B. Supportive C. Do
17、ubtful D. Negative- 4 -CIt is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life,but tanners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to h
18、ave one in the drivers seat is another matter altogether.Road politeness is not only good runners, but good sense too. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towa
19、rds reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of and calm so necessary in modern traffic condition. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays dont even
20、seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical(典型的)examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may be not able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old la
21、dies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings.Unfortunately, modem drivers cant even learn
22、 to drive. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.27. According to the passage, troubles on the road are often caused by_.A. road conditions B. the speed
23、 of modern lifeC. the behavior of the drivers D. the large number of car28. In the writers opinion,_.- 5 -A. drivers should avoid traffic jams B. strict traffic rules are badly neededC. unskillful drivers should be punished D. drivers should show road politeness properly29. The underlined word give
24、and-take in the passage means_.A. politeness and impolitenessB. willingness to give in to each others wishesC. offering help to others as much as possibleD. good manners and bad manners30. What is the best title of the passage?A. Road Politeness B. Traffic ProblemsC. Bad Manners on the Road D. Good
25、Driver and Bad Driver第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的远项中选出能填入空白处的最住选,选项中有两项为多余选项。Avoiding Weight GainMost people would like to be healthy and fit. I you are already near a healthy weight, the goal should be just not to gain any excess( 过剩的)pounds. _ 31 .There are some habits that you need to
26、from to help you avoid gaining weight so that you can stay near a healthy weight.The first thing you need to do is to start keeping track of the excess calories that you might be getting, If you get too many of these, you are going to gradually start to gain weight. 32 Try to form the habit of limit
27、ing these types of drinks in your diet.Do some physical activities that you enjoy doing on a regular basis. 33 .When you cook at home, you can make healthier meals lower in fat and calories compared to eating out. The more you cook at home, the less likely it is that you will gain weight.34 Eating d
28、oes not need to be done quickly by any means. Doing it slowly - 6 -can prevent you from overeating.Drink more water. Water is good for the body and suppress (抑制)your appetite. This should help control your appetite for a few snacks each week, which in turn can help you avoid gaining a pound or two h
29、ere and there.If you have moments when you feel down or depressed, be careful about turning to food. _35 A. Losing weight is a struggle.B. Enjoy every single meal at homeC. It is best to go in for things that are funD. Focus on what you are eating and enjoy each biteE. One very common problem lies i
30、n the calories in drinksF. Try to have healthier ways of dealing with these feelings insteadG. Preventing weight gain is much easier than having to lose it later on.第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分 4 分第一节完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 15 分,满分 30 分)阅读下面短文,掌择其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。That spring was in Grade Th
31、ree, my teacher planned activities to celebrate the season. For weeks! 36 dyeing eggs. I told mom how much fun it would be. Before the big day, my teacher told us to come to class on Friday with an empty inside 37 and our spelling test signed by a parent, and if we didnt, the teacher 38 ,we would si
32、t out from the activities.At nine years old, I was the perfect student. My hard-working, obedience (顺从)and responsibility fully 39 _by my teachers and classmates In my subconscious mind(潜意识), I really could not 40 to make mistakes, even the smallest. So when I forgot to bring my spelling test, I was
33、 shocked and 41 I knew what the result would be. I didnt have 42 to the art room, where my class would jump happily from their chairs to collect art supplies. I sat _43 at my desk, fighting the welling-up tears.- 7 -It wasnt long 44 my teacher pulled me aside. I 45 away from looking in her eye. She
34、knelt down and told e I should 46 the class. She told me I could bring my spelling test on Monday with 47 in her eyes. And then she gave me a hug. My disappointment 48 with this unexpected gift.Twenty years later, this memory stays 49 in my mind. I still remember that moment when my teacher graced(使
35、人增添优雅) me with love and50 She could have stood her ground an let me sit out as an example to the other students. 51 , she knew punishing me for this small 52 wouldnt teach me a new lesson.The lesson I 53 was how much grace can lift someones spirit. This moves me to 54_ the same grace to others. It m
36、ay be a small thing in ones life, but it can make a big 55 to anothers life.36. A. looked for B. looked into C. looked forward to D. looked through37, A. bottle B. bag C. egg D. box38, A. admitted B. informed C. praised D. warned39. A respected B. appreciated C. impressed D. developed40. A wish B. a
37、im C. wait D. afford41. A. confused B. amused C. exhausted D. frightened42.A. access B. approach C. right D. way43. A patient B. bored C. relaxed D. still44. A. after B. when C. before D. since45. A. walked B. shied C. avoided D. staved46. A. leave B. serve C desert D. join47. A. water B. trust C. l
38、ame D. strictness48.A. disappeared B. missed C. expanded D. contracted49. A. real B. formal C. fresh D. special50. A. understanding B. knowledge C. skill D. ability51, A. There B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides52. A gift B. toy C. mistake D. art53. A learned B. taught C. had D. gave- 8 -54. A. cove
39、r B. offer C. change D compare55. A. part B. use C. attitude D. difference第卷主观题试卷(满分 55 分)第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 15 分,满分 15 分)读下府材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。The Louvre is a historic monument in Paris and the national museum of France. 56 (locate) on the right bank of the Seine, the Louvre is also a ce
40、ntral landmark of the city. It is the most visited museum in the world, _ 57 (fascinate)millions of visitors across the world every year. So many object from prehistory to the 21 century 58 (show) over an area of 55.000 square meters.The Louvre was originally built in the 12thcentury as 59 ancient c
41、astle with high walls. To keep out the enemy, a river was dug around the castle. 60 (late), the castle became homes tokings of France. As a matter of fact, it was not until 1793 61 it eventually became a museum.Since then, it has been expanded many times to form the present Louvre Palace. The Louvre
42、 Museum is mainly 62 (access) by the Louvre Pyramid, 63 was set up in the main courtyard of the Louvre Palace.The Louvre is famous 64 some of the best pieces of art in the world, and one of the most famous 65 (attract) is without doubt Leonardo do da Vinci s Mola Lisa.第四都分:写作(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节应用文写作(满分
43、 15 分)假定你是李华,你校英语协会为学校即将举办的“英语文化节”招聘自愿者。请你写信应聘,内容包括:1表达写信意图;2应聘目的;3应聘条件(语言能力、性格等)注意:1.词数 80 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯_- 9 -_。第二节读后续写(满分 25 分)阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。I remember my first home, a small apartment on the second floor with a lovely and spaciousMaria(阳台). When my mom was busy in the kitch
44、en, she let me stay on the balcony watching thekids playing in the street. On that balcony I played sometimes with my elder sister, Maria. She was seven years old and when my mom was absent, she was like a mother. to me. The balcony was a great hobby place for my father. After his work he used to gr
45、ow carnations(康乃馨)in flower boxes. His carnations were red, pink and white, and everyone appreciated them for their beauty.He took care of them with so much love and devotion. He dealt carefully with his flowers like a mother taking care of her baby. Many times I sat on the floor of the balcony for
46、hours observing him and his lovely flowers with patience. He was always doing something on that balcony. He waswatering them every day, cleaning the balcony floor, changing the potting soil and when the stems(茎)were thick, strong and high enough, he started his improvement operation like a doctor.My
47、 dad took a tiny knife and with his left hand he held the stem of the carnation and measured the height. Then he made a small mark on the stem with his finger. Afterwards he made a sharp cut with the knife, just enough to fit in a grain of barley(插穗的芽). Then he bandaged the stem with a small bandage
48、. His job was then to water the plants and to take care of them. “No one should touch them“, he said to mom. Every day, when he came home from work he went straight to the balcony.Mom used to tell us: “Do not touch daddys flowers.“ For us it was a fascinating experience to watch how the small stems sterns were growing and making flowe