1、1山东省济南外国语学校 2018-2019 学年高一英语下学期 3 月月考试卷（含解析）考试说明：本试卷分为两卷，满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟第卷（选择题，共 70 分）第一节（共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AMetropolis Book ClubMembership:All you need to do is fill out the order form at the bottom of the page, select your first order
2、from our book list and then post the completed form back to us.Special offers for new members:As a special offer, you may choose any reduced-price books from our new members booklist, to the value of 100 yuan in total.Tick the box on your form to order a free watch.Join before the end of this month
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5、eing a member:All you have to do is order four books during your first year. After that, you can decide on the number of books you wish to take.In each of your monthly club magazines, our experienced staff choose a “Book of the Month” for you, which is offered at an extra-special price. If you do no
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7、ve ordered. If they arent what you expected just send them back!1. How can you become a member of the Metropolis Book Club?A. By ordering a watch free of charge.B. By sending the advertisement to the club.C. By choosing books with special prices.D. By returning the completed order form.2. What infor
8、mation does the monthly magazine give members?A. The percentage saved on each book.B. The names of all the books sold by the club.C. The list of the newest books available to buy.D. The books that can be swapped by club members.3. What can we infer from the last part of the passage?A. At least four
9、books should be bought each year.B. Members can look at the books before they buy them.C. Members need to buy the “Book of the Month”.D. The more books bought, the higher the members grade.【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B【解析】本文主要介绍如何成为都市图书俱乐部的会员，以及成为会员有哪些优势。【1 题详解】3 细节理解题。根据第一段“Membership:All you need to do is fi
10、ll out the order form at the bottom of the page, select your first order from our book list and then post the completed form back to us.” 你所要做的就是填写下面的订单，从我们的书单中选择你的第一个订单，然后把填妥的表格寄回给我们。分析内容可知填写订单并寄给他们就可成为会员，分析选项可知 D 项符合题意。【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据 Being a member 中的“In each of your monthly club magazines, our
11、experienced staff choose a “Book of the Month” for you, which is offered at an extra-special price.”每一期月刊杂志，有经验的员工会选择一本“当月之书”（每月刊最好的）给你，它是以特别价格提供的。 “Book of the Month”即 the newest books 。分析选项可知 C 项符合题意。故选 C。【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“And remember, you have up to a fortnight to decide if you wish to keep t
12、he books you have ordered. If they arent what you expected just send them back!”你有两周的时间来决定是否保留你所订购的书。如果他们不是你所期望的，就把他们送回去！分析句意可知，收到书后在两周之内如果觉得不是你想要的书可退回，可知会员可以在买之间看到书的。分析选项可知 B 项符合题意，故选 B。BTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to
13、say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always tho
14、ught about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp 4corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid th
15、ose “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye
16、doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my da
17、y off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an
18、 hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.4. Why does the writer regard “if only” as two of the saddest words in the English language?A. Because
19、 people use them when they feel sadB. Because they express regrets and disappointment in lifeC. Because the remind the writer of some sad experiencesD. Because they mean sadness in the English language5. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3?A. given up B. come acrossC.
20、got through D. held back6. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.A. see a doctor B. finish her workC. join a celebration D. accompany her father7. What is the best title for the passage?5A. Advice from My Father B. Avoidance of saying “If Only”C. The “Extra Minute” Rule D. The i
21、mportance of Emotional Well-being【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B【解析】这篇文章主要讲了作者认为“要是多好”是英语中最悲伤的两个词，因为它们表达着生活中的后悔和失望，所以要珍惜现在所拥有的一切，尽可能避免做后悔的事情，避免说“要是多好” 。【4 题详解】细节理解题。由 because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.可知作者认为“要是多好”是英语中最悲伤的两个词，因为它们表达着生活中的后悔和失望，选 B。【5 题详解】词意猜测题。由 We a
22、ll know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had forgone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”.可知我们都知道失去亲人的人当初放弃了一个机会说“我爱你“或“我原谅你“。所以划线词语意思是放弃，故选 A。【6 题详解】推理判断题。由 But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt miss an opportunity
23、 to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.可知作者决定在复活节前的星期五去办公室，是为了陪伴她的父亲。选 D。【7 题详解】主旨大意题。由 I know there will still be occasions when I have to say if only about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possi
24、ble to avoid that eventuality.可知这篇文章主要讲了作者认为“要是多好”是英语中最悲伤的两个词，因为它们表达着生活中的后悔和失望，所以要珍惜现在所拥有的一切，尽可能避免做后悔的事情，避免说“要是多好” 。选 B。【名师点睛】6细节题，是指原文提到了某事物、现象或理论，题干针对原文具体叙述本身发问。一般包括直接理解题（在原文中可直接找到答案，常用 who, what, when, where, why 和 how 等提问。 ）语义转化题（需要将题目信息与原文相关信息进行语义上的转换，两者存在表达上的差异，有时需要进行加工或整理后方能得出结论） 、数字计算题、排列顺序题
25、、图表图画题等。抓住文段中的事实和细节是做好该题型的关键，也是做好其它类型问题的基础。小题 1 细节理解题。由 because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.可知作者认为“要是多好”是英语中最悲伤的两个词，因为它们表达着生活中的后悔和失望，选 B。CA California family drives a car that could help protect the environment. When Jon and Sandy go to the store or to their
26、daughters soccer games, they drive in high-tech style. They drive a $1 million, fuel-cell-powered car. It may be the worlds most expensive car and one of the most environmentally friendly cars. The FCX is the first fuel-cell-powered car to be used by a family anywhere in the world. The FCX uses hydr
27、ogen and oxygen for fuel. Car makers have been working to develop vehicles that are better for the environment. They are developing cars that use fuel other than gasoline.And then what is fuel cell technology? Fuel cell technology works by changing the chemicals hydrogen and oxygen into water. This
28、process produces electricity, and water vapor which comes out of the exhaust pipe. Most cars release dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Many scientists say these gases are major contributors to global warming. “The FCX is driven just like any other vehicle on the road, but w
29、ithout the gases which pollute the environment,” scientists say. Fuel cell technology has been around since the 1800s, but scientists have yet been to perfect it. They say it may take years before the technology is ready for widespread use. Another earth-friendly car is already on the market. Hybrid
30、 cars use both gasoline and an electric motor. They are becoming more popular with customers because they cut pollution and improve fuel efficiency.8. Which of the following about the FCX is not true?7A. It lets out dangerous gases to pollute the air.B. It may be the most expensive car in the world.
31、C. It is one of the most environmentally friendly cars.D. It uses hydrogen and oxygen for fuel other than gasoline.9. According to the passage, what is the major cause for global warming?A. gases from FCX. B. gases from cars.C. hydrogen and oxygen. D. water vapor from cars.10. From the passage, we k
32、now that fuel cell technology _.A. works by water B. works by electricityC. has been widely used since the 1800s D. has a history for over two hundred years11. What can we infer from the passage?A. there will be no gasoline for cars.B. global warming has been stopped.C. people cant afford to buy car
33、s in the future.D. future cars will be environmentally friendly.【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了使汽车更加环保的燃料电池技术。【8 题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The FCX is driven just like any other vehicle on the road, but without the gases which pollute the environment”可知，FCX 和道路上的任何其他车辆一样，但没有污染环境的气体。因此推断 FCX 不会排
34、放有害气体污染空气，故 A 项正确。【9 题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Most cars release dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Many scientists say these gases are major contributors to global warming.”可知，科学家认为汽车所排放的像一氧化碳和二氧化碳这样的气体是全球变暖的主要原因，故 B 项正确。8【10 题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Fuel cell technology has been around s
35、ince the 1800s,”可知，燃料电池技术从 19 世纪就开始了，现在已经 21 世纪了，至今已经有 200多年的历史了，故 D 项正确。【11 题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段中的“They are becoming more popular with customers because they cut pollution and improve fuel efficiency.”可知，因为能够减少污染和提高燃料效率，这种汽车将越来越受消费者的欢迎，为了满足消费者的需要，汽车生产商必定会生产越来越多的环保汽车，也就是说未来的汽车将是环保的，故 D 项正确。【点睛】推理判断题的难度在于
36、要根据文章的已知信息进行合乎逻辑的推断，切不可凭主观臆断，例如本篇第 4 题，根据第二段中的“They are becoming more popular with customers because they cut pollution and improve fuel efficiency.”可知，因为能够减少污染和提高燃料效率，这种汽车将越来越受消费者的欢迎，为了满足消费者的需要，汽车生产商必定会把注意力集中于这类环保汽车，加大研发和生产，也就是说未来的汽车将是环保的。DAccording to new research from the University of Cambridge
37、in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs.The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously known to be able to recognize one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognize human faces from photos alone is novel.The recent st
38、udy, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society: Open Science. Show the woolly creatures could be trained to recognize still images of human faces, including those of former President Barack Obama and actress Emma Watson.Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain ima
39、ges by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognize the image for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognize images of faces shown at an angle, though their ability to do so declined by about 15 percent the same rate at which a humans ability to perform the same tas
40、k declines.9“Anyone who has spent time working with sheep will know that they are intelligent, individual animals who are able to recognize their handlers,” said Professor Jenny Morton, who led the Cambridge study. “Weve shown with our study that sheep have advanced face-recognition abilities, compa
41、rable with those of humans and monkeys.”Recognizing faces is one of the most important social skills for human being, and some disorders of the brain, including Huntingtons disease, affect this ability.“Sheep are long-lived and have brains that are similar in size and complexity to those of some mon
42、keys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntingtons disease, that develop over a long time and affect cognitive abilities. Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change,” Morton said.12. According to the new research, wh
43、ats unusual about sheep?A. They have large brains.B. They can recognize their owners.C. They can tell animals from humans.D. They can recognize human faces from photograph.13. How did the researchers train the sheep?A. By guiding them to follow their handlers.B. By showing photos of humans and monke
44、ys by turns.C. By giving food rewards.D. By showing photos of famous people.14. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Sheep have a higher face-recognition ability than monkeys.B. The new discovery is beneficial to the study of cognitive ability changes.C. The sheeps face-recognition ability says
45、the same when shown photos at any angle.D. The sheeps face-recognition ability may prevent some disorders of the brain.1015. Whats the best title of the passage?A. A New discovery about Sheep. B. How Sheep Recognize Each Other.C. A Wonderful Scientist. D. The Life of Sheep.【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15.
46、A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了研究发现山羊能够从照片中辨别人脸。【12 题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, their ability to recognize human faces from photos alone is novel.”可知，根据这个研究，山羊的非同寻常之处是它们能够从照片中辨别人脸，故 D 项正确。【13 题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain images by being given food rewards”可知，山羊被训练通过食物
47、奖励来接近特定的图像，故 C 项正确。【14 题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change”可知，这个研究提供了一种监测认知能力如何变化的方法，也就是说这个新发现对认知能力变化的研究是有益的，故 B 项正确。【15 题详解】主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段“According to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize huma
48、n faces from photographs.”可知，本文介绍了研究发现山羊能够从照片中辨别人脸，因此本文介绍的是一个关于山羊的新发现，故 A 项正确。【点睛】主旨大意题难度较大，抓住文章主题句是关键，科普类说明文一般开篇就点明主题，因此对文章第一段的理解尤为重要，例如本篇第 4 题，根据第一段“According to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs.”可知，本文介绍了研究发现山羊能够从照片中
49、辨别人脸，因此本文只是客观地介绍一个关于山羊的新发现而不是山羊是如何辨别人脸11的。E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。How to make Quick Decisions For Your LifeWe make decisions every day. _16_When it comes to making decisions, choosing the right one can at times be stressful, especially if the decision must be made quickly. Indecision often weighs us down, but there are some useful tips for making quick decisions more easily._17_Sometimes the key to making a quick decision comes down to planning ahead of time for just such an occasion. We all kn
