1、- 1 -湖南省衡阳市第一中学 2018-2019 学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题考试时量：120 分钟 考试总分：150 分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）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. Why does the woman refuse to play football? A. She isnt interested. B. She is sick
2、. C. Its too hot. 2. What time is it now probably? A. 8:10. B. 8:15. C. 8:30. 3. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Professor and student. B. Librarian and reader. C. Classmates. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In the ma
3、ns house. 5. How will the woman go to the theater? A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By bus. 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几个小题，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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；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. Whats the toy intended for? A. All
4、owing the cat to scratch. B. Letting the cat rest on it. C. Holding the cat food. 7. How does the man probably feel in the end? - 2 -A. Relieved. B. Confused. C. Angry. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What would the woman do if she became rich? A. Open a high-end restaurant. B. Travel globally. C. Buy expensi
5、ve jewelry. 9. What kind of group does the mans cousin give his money to? A. Lonely old people. B. People with low income. C. Disabled kids. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What does the woman invite the man to do? A. Watch a film. B. Try a new restaurant. C. Hang out in downtown. 11. What classes will t
6、he man take tomorrow afternoon? A. Geography and physics. B. Biology and physics. C. Chemistry and biology. 12. Who did the man run into last Wednesday? A. The principal. B. His teacher. C. The womans sister. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Why has the womans flight been delayed? A. Theres a thunder stor
7、m. B. Theres a heavy fog. C. Theres a heavy fall of snow. 14. How soon does the woman guess the flight will take off? A. In 3 hours. B. In 4 hours. C. In 5 hours. 15. What do the womans kids expect her to do? A. To have dinner with them. B. To read them bedtime stories. C. To buy them presents. 16.
8、What will the man do with his kids tonight? A. Take them to his friends house. B. Ask them to sleep early. C. Let his neighbor take care of them. - 3 -听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Where has Yangs novel caused a lively discussion? A. On the website. B. In her school. C. In the publishing industry. 18.
9、 What does the novel discuss about according to Yang? A. Teenage troubles in a land called Lorania. B. The battles between heroes and evil creatures. C. What heroes should be like in a teenagers eyes. 19. What do we know about the novel? A. Its 600,000-word long. B. The publisher thinks it imaginati
10、ve. C. Yang spent over 6 years writing it. 20. What has Yang shown to the public? A. Her good mastering of Chinese. B. Her extensive knowledge in many fields. C. Her gift for literature. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)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。ALivescribe E
11、cho Smartpen, $79.99This pen not only records audio, but also records whatever the user writes and even draws. This translates to almost two hours of full audio, or 32000 pages of written text. When using a Livescribe notebook, a college or high school student can easily edit notes without the distu
12、rbance of a laptop or tablet. This is perfect for the classrooms that dont allow the use of electronics. Best of all, it allows users to quickly deliver their notes to a computer or laptop.Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard, $107.53- 4 -It is a great choice for those who own many different devices and want
13、 to use a keyboard over the ones that come with the device. It works on tablets, PCs and even smartphones. It offers four different settings for each device, so changing from one to the other is as easy as turning a knob (把手). It even has a cradle（支架）to hold a tablet at the perfect angle, so typing
14、is much easier and faster.ILUV Syren Pro, $ 93.84It is weather resistant and has a powerful sound engine that works in a full 360 degrees. This allows it to be used outdoors, next to pools and in other activities that are too risky to use other speakers. It offers Bluetooth support and works with iP
15、hones, iPads and many other devices. With its top-mounted(顶部安装的) controls and wireless capabilities, it can be operated remotely.Cobra JumPak $92.88It can not only charge phones, but also do the same for most cars. It contains a built-in LED flashlight and a 7500mAh battery, as well as a USB port fo
16、r charging phones. Best of all, it can be stored inside a backpack, so it is perfect for emergency situation and can even be stored in car console(控制台).21.Which device will a high school student choose to use in the classrooms ?A. Cobra JumPak B. Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard.C. ILUV Syren Pro . D.Liv
17、escribe Echo Smartpen.22.Which of the following is the benefit about the ILUV Syren Pro ?A. You can use it whatever the weather is. B.You can operate it remotely by a long wire.C. It contains a built-in LED flash light. D. It is easy to carry and hold.23.Cobra Jumpak is suitable for _A. a college st
18、udent having to write long papers.B. a person having to use a cellphone for many hours each day.C. a music lover listening to music in a noisy environment.D. a typist owning many different devices.- 5 -BCanada is a bilingual country with “co-official “ languages. English and French enjoy equal statu
19、s as the official languages of all government agencies in Canada. This means that the public has the right to communicate with and receive services from government in either English or French. Government employees have the right to work in the official language of their choice in certain bilingual r
20、egions.Like the United States, Canada started as a colony. Beginning in the 1500s it was part of New France but later became a British colony after the Seven Years War. As a result, the Canadian government recognized the languages of both colonizers: France and England. The Constitution (宪法)Act of 1
21、867 admitted the use of both languages in federal courts. Years later, Canada strengthened its commitment to bilingualism when it passed the Official Languages Act of 1969, which reconfirmed the constitutional origins of its co official languages.Recognition of both English and French protects the r
22、ights of all Canadians. Among other benefits, the 1969 Act recognized the Canadian citizens should be able to access federal laws and government documents, whether their native language was French or English. The general law also requires that consumer products feature bilingual packaging throughout
23、 the country.The Canadian government is committed to advancing the equality and the use of English and French and provides support to the development of English and French minority communities. However, the reality is that most Canadians speak English, and of course, many Canadians speak another lan
24、guage entirely.Although the federal government theoretically guarantees bilingual services in all areas, there are many regions where English is the clear majority language so the government does not offer services in French in those regions. Canadians use the phrase “where numbers justify “to indic
25、ate whether a local populations language requires bilingual services from the government.While many Canadians are bilingual in English and French, Statistics. Canada finds that over 200 other languages were reported as a language spoken by its - 6 -people. About two-thirds of the respondents who spo
26、ke one of these languages also spoke either English or French24. Why are two official languages accepted in Canada?A. The welcome attitude towards people coming from all over the worldB. The theoretical commitment made by Canadian courts in the pastC. The language-using tradition caused by Canadas c
27、olonial historyD. The mastery of two languages of Canadians because of school education25. What is the current situation of official languages in Canada?A. There are more people speaking English than French in some parts of CanadaB. People speaking English are superior because of their access to fed
28、eral lawsC. Federal governments have to provide bilingual services to all citizens in CanadaD. French minority communities are given more support due to their language-using history26. What can we infer from the passage?A. The legal court usage of French and English was established in Canada in 1969
29、.B. English has gained superior legal position to French because of bigger users in CanadaC. Either French or English should be used on products in Canada according to the lawD. Some Canadians in certain districts might speak neither English nor French27. Which is the best title of the passage?A. Ca
30、nada, a Multiple-language Land B. The Official Languages in CanadaC. Balancing English and French in Canada D. Advancing English and French in CanadaCEveryone has positive thinking and negative thinking Positive thinking is a significant element of happiness. In order to become a positive thinker, -
31、 7 -determination and consistency are important. The first thing to know about positive thinking is that everyone can do it. With certain cognitive (认知的) and behavioral changes, we can all become positive thinkers. Another important factor is that being a positive thinker does not mean you become nu
32、mb to anything that is not working properly in your life or is negative - it just means that you approach life and face challenges with a healthier outlook.Instead of selectively attending to negative events, focus on the positive ones. Then pay attention to the delayed consequences of your behavior
33、 rather than the immediate ones. For example, if a job is not going like you want, focus on the fact that you have a job and how you can take your time to make the situation better.Challenge any internal attributions and see if you compare your behavior to standards that are excessively rigid and pe
34、rfectionistic. If so, change these and be reasonable with parisons. For example, if you constantly compare your weaknesses with other peoples strengths, then switch this and compare yourself with those who are doing poorer than you as well. Overall, people who focus more on their strengths than thei
35、r weaknesses but at the same time are aware of their weaknesses have a healthier self-evaluation result.When faced with too much fear about a situation, imagine the worst case and visualize a solution for it, then let go of fear. This way, you will be prepared for anything and your fear will not blo
36、ck you from being open and creative to different solutions. For example, if you are constantly worried about losing your job up to a point where it is creating a lot of anxiety and fear and is effecting your performance and your happiness negatively, then think of losing your job, visualize how you
37、will handle it, find solutions in your mind and then let go of the thought and the fear attached to it.So positive thinkers are better problem solvers and have better interactions. In addition to that, people who are positive thinkers are happier and more satisfied with their life.28. Why is positiv
38、e thinking a significant element of- happiness?- 8 -A. It means that one is blind to the troubles and difficulties that exist.B. It means that one constantl y compares everything with other peoples.C. It means that one approaches life and faces challenges more healthily.D. It means that one is stron
39、g in mind and has nothing to be afraid of.29. What does the text suggest about the job you dont like?A. Keeping and trying to make it better.B. Quitting it and finding a better one.C. Being negative and numb to it.D. Challenging yourself with a new outlook.30. What does the author intend to tell us
40、in paragraph 4?A. There is nothing to fear if well prepared.B. Be prepared for the worst: and let go of fear.C. Being constantly worried will lose your job.D. Fear will prevent you being open and creative.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. How to focus on the positive eventsB. What to
41、know of self-evaluationC. What to do when faced with fearD. How to be a positive thinkerDWhile weather forecasters can make fairly accurate predictions, theres always the risk youll be caught out while driving in the rain. But the days of having to quickly close your sunroof could soon be a thing of
42、 the past thanks to Jaguar Land Rovefs latest technology.The firm is developing cars that can adapt automatically by closing windows and roofs or starting the heater if they detect bad weather is on the way. The weather forecasting system uses a set of air pressure, humidity（湿度）and light sensors（传感器
43、） to help its vehicles predict changes in conditions and adapt to them. Cars equipped with the system could make slight changes to the air conditioning if it finds the weather is getting warmer during a journey or increase the cabin temperature if it will get - 9 -colder.The forecast may indicate th
44、ere is a possibility of one or more weather conditions, such as rain, within a period of time, such as five minutes. The vehicle may then adapt to the local weather conditions. In particular, it may close one or more windows, or close a roof of the vehicle in response to a forecast being a sign of r
45、ain. Similarly windows could be darkened using electrochromic (电致变色的 ) glass to improve visibility if bright sunshine is forecast.Although its unclear whether this technology will make its way to a production vehicle anytime soon, such a system would be advantageous on autonomous vehicles. Since the
46、res no human driver present, the system will allow the vehicle to make it comfortable for its passengers, based on current weather conditions. It can also make the vehicle safer if it knows rain or snow is coming.32. How will Jaguar Land Rovefs latest technology benefit drivers?A. Vehicles can autom
47、atically drive themselves.B. Vehicles can act as mobile weather forecasting stations.C. Vehicles can find positions and routes themselves,D. Vehicles can open windows and sunroofs automatically.33. What is the feature of the glass of a vehicle with the new technology?A. Its colour can change with th
48、e sunshine. B. It can still be clear in rainy days.C. It is too strong to break into pieces. D. It can help adjust the temperature.34. What can we know about the weather forecasting system from the text?A. It makes autonomous cars safer in bad weather. B. It makes the driver more comfortable.C. It c
49、ant predict the weather accurately. D. It is intelligent enough to stop raining.35. Where might the text be taken from? - 10 -A. A book review . B. A science fiction. C. A science report. D. A travel brochure.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 。Language , in a broad sense, is the way information is expressed. It can be spoken or seen.Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. It is the same with music, whether you listen to it on the radio on your drive to w
