1、- 1 -2019 年春四川省棠湖中学高一第一学月考试英语试卷第卷 选择题（100 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）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 woman suggest the man do?A. Stop eating f
2、ast food. B. Eat more fruit. C. Check his weight.2. What will the man do?A. Lock the cupboard. B. Ask Jim for help. C. Move the cupboard himself.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Staying home. B. Reducing air pollution. C. Enjoying fresh air.4. Where will the man put the playing cards
3、?A. By the TV. B. Under the table. C. On the bookcase.5. What does the woman say about Jack?A. He wears glasses. B. He likes dancing. C. He has short hair. 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
4、时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. How many people will be absent(缺席的)?A. 4. B. 5. C. 9.7. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a bar. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。- 2 -8. Why does the man apologize?A. He ran into the woman. B. He was late for the appointment. C. He co
5、uldnt offer help to the woman. 9. What will the man do next?A. Go shopping. B. Take the bus. C. Pack some bags.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Where was the woman born?A. In Saudi Arabia. B. In New York. C. In London. 11. How did the woman find her first year at The London Weekly?A. Discouraging. B. Bene
6、ficial. C. Exciting. 12. What is the womans greatest strength?A. She handles pressure well. B. She is honorable and easy-going. C. She is quick in learning new things.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Why is the man going to Hong Kong?A. To have a holiday. B. To go on business. C. To study. 14. What class
7、will the man travel?A. The first class. B. The business class. C. The economy class. 15. How much should the man pay for the ticket in total?A. $830. B. $870. C. $900. 16. For what will the man call back?A. The hotel reservation. B. The ticket information.C. The climate in Hong Kong.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17
8、 至 20 题。17. What is Dervla Murphy?A. A journalist. B. A photographer. C. A travel writer. 18. Who inspired Dervla to start the journey?A. Her father. B. Her teacher. C. Her pen pal. - 3 -19. What was Dervlas travel in the Balkans and Afghanistan like?A. Enjoyable. B. Dangerous. C. Tiring. 20. Where
9、would Dervla like to stay on her journey?A. In a local family. B. In a hotel. C. In a camp.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。AWith these tips you can finally get a solid nights sleep. Reserve Your BedGet into bed just for sleeping. Avoi
10、d working, paying bills, reading, or watching television in bed. If you associate your bed only with sleep, youll be more likely to fall asleep. Watch the Caffeine(咖啡因)Too much caffeine throughout the day can cause interrupted sleep. Limit yourself to two cups of tea, coffee, or cola, taken at least
11、 6 hours before bedtime. Tap the Exercise AnswerIn a study from Stanford University School of Medicine, a group of 50- to 76-year-olds who had complained of sleep problems began proper exercise for about half an hour four times a week. Compared with a similar group of people who didnt exercise, the
12、more active group slept an average of one hour more each night, took less time to fall asleep.Take a BathTake a warm bath an hour or two before bed. Your body temperature will slowly drop after you get out of the tub（浴盆）, making you feel tired. Dont bathe right before bed, however, because it can br
13、iefly stimulate you enough to make it hard to fall asleep. Buy the Right Bed - 4 -A bed thats too soft can cause poor sleep. Replace your mattress(床垫)if its more than ten years old, and buy one thats as firm as you can tolerate but still comfortable.If 30 minutes go by and you havent fallen asleep,
14、dont lie in bed feeling frustrated. Get up and do something relaxing. 21. Which of the following is the best choice if one wants to have a good sleep?A . Drinking as much coffee as possible. B . Taking a warm bath an hour or two before bed.C . Watching TV in bed before going to sleep.D . Buying a be
15、autiful and soft bed.22. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word in the last paragraph?A . excited B. tired C. interested D. encouraged 23. What is the best title for the passage?A. Take a bath before sleeping B. The importance of a good sleep C. Tips for a good sleep
16、 D. How to buy the best bedBIt is not easy to become a doctor in the United States. The first step is getting into a medical college. More than one hundred and twenty American schools offer study programs for people wanting to be doctors.People can get advice about medical schools from many resource
17、s. One of these is the Princeton Review. The publication provides information about colleges, study programs and jobs.The Princeton Review says the competition to enter medical schools is strong. American medical schools have only about sixteen thousand of openings. But more than thirty-two thousand
18、 students may try it. Many of those are women.Most applicants contact more than one medical school. Some contact many. An important part of the application usually is the Medical College Admission Test which is called MCAT. The Association of American Medical Colleges provides the test by computer.
19、It is offered in the United States and other countries.- 5 -The people who want to enter medical schools are rated（评定）on reasoning, physical and biological sciences and an example of writing. Applicants for medical schools need to do well on the MCAT. They also need a good record in their college st
20、udies.Some students work for a year or two in a medical or research job before they attempt to enter a medical school.24. To enter medical schools is _.A. effortless B. not competitive C. fiercely competitive D. easy 25. Which of the following is NOT true about the Princeton Review?A. It can give us
21、 advice about medical schools.B. It is a great resource for people who want to become doctors.C. It can provide us information about study programs.D. It provides the MCAT test.26. The underlined word “those” in the third paragraph refers to _.A. people who want to be doctors B. people who want to e
22、nter a medical schoolC. people who are tested by MCAT D. doctors in the United States27. What is the main idea of the passage?A. How to be a good doctor in the United States.B. The importance of the Princeton Review.C. How to prepare for the MCAT.D. How to get into a medical school.CMy first week in
23、 the United States was a cultural shock. Everything felt new to me, including the style of conversation, the community I lived in and even the type of food people ate.In our community back home, people eat mutton and chicken. Pork and beef are also common among other communities, but eating beef is
24、taken as an illegal act. Unlike Nepal, eating beef is common in the West where most of the people follow - 6 -religions other than Hinduism.Food is just an example. When people move from one part of the world to another, they should adapt（适应）themselves to the new culture. For example, going to the b
25、ars or getting drunk is not acceptable in my community, but it is common in the US after a certain age.I was raised in a traditional Hindu family in Nepal. We have a conservative（保守的，谨慎的）opinion towards marriage. Arranged marriages（包办婚姻）are common in which families decide whether the two should get
26、married. Free love marriages are not allowed and are seldom seen. Same-sex marriage is also considered impossible.To me, culture is a matter of habit. The culture is so deep-rooted in peoples minds that most people are against changes. It is always easy for them to do what they have been doing throu
27、ghout their life. It may be difficult for anyone to adapt to a new culture.However, with travel being an unavoidable thing for modern people, one always comes across different cultures. In such cases, one should be respectful and adaptive to the culture other people follow. The world is always a bet
28、ter place to live in when we have spaces for people of all cultures.28. What does the Nepal law forbid people to eat?A. Pork. B. Beef. C. Chicken. D. Mutton.29. What can we learn from the passage?A. Most westerners believe in Hinduism. B. Getting drunk in Nepal is acceptable.C. Anyone can enter the
29、bars in the US. D. The writer came across a cultural shock.30. Which may be seen most in Nepal?A. Open marriages. B. Free love marriages.C. Same-sex marriage. D. Arranged marriages.31. What is the writers attitude to different cultures?- 7 -A. Negative. B. Respectful. C. Conservative. D. Indifferent
30、.DIn todays world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “
31、an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function. ” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads. However, watchmakers optimi
32、stically say that watches redeem（挽回）popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesnt just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products accuracy（精确性）. But in recent years, the watch industry has cha
33、nged itself into an accessory(配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells. “Complications” features that go beyond simple timekeeping are an important part of a watchs image. Todays watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personalit
34、y. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings! Creativity also plays a key role in designing todays watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that dont even look like watches. The companys popular Shi
35、nshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch. Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget（小玩意） in their bags, so
36、people want to make a statement with whats on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time - 8 -will tell! 32. What can we know from the first paragraph? A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion. B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use.C. The watch industry
37、 will close down sooner or later.D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today. 33. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays? A. It simply tells time. B. It attracts many teenagers.C. It has many functions.D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination. 34.
38、Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _. A. tell that todays watches need more creativity B. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash C. show why Shinshoku watches are popularD. make a comparison between watches and bracelets 35. What may be the best title for the passa
39、ge? A. Watch Industry Is in a Bad Situation B. Japanese Watches Stand Out C. Watches Tell More Than Time D. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从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。What is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Dont try to be fancy. Dont
40、 try to impress your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.Clear.Use short, direct sentences. 36 Talk as if the reader were right there with you .Above all, dont use an introduction.Correct, 37 Dont guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to, check a ref
41、erence book too. Use them as much as you need to.Complete. Dont scatter your points. 38 This is good organization too.- 9 -Courteous. Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something . In all letters, treat others as you want them to
42、treat you.Concise. Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.Conversational. This is really the secret of good writing, 39 Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone. Let your personality come through naturally.Considerate. 40 Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know. T
43、ry to be helpful.This will build good feeling toward you.The seven Cs are about writing letters. But how about school papers? Use the seven Cs. Write as if you are talking to your teacher or professor. Youll be surprised. Youll almost instantly become a good writer. And you might even enjoy writing
44、from now on.A. Just talk to the person. B. Finish one point completely before going on to the next.C. Include long sentences in your letter.D. Make them easy to understand.E. Writing should not be taken too seriously.F. Make sure what you say is correct.G. Think of the readers point of view as you w
45、rite. 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)第一节完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Janes mother worked on the farm from dawn till dark and she just could make ends meet. To make Jane live a 41 life, she was very careful about spending money. 42 , Jane didnt
46、understand her. Every day she was busy with her 43_ while Jane was studying at school, so they had little time to enjoy themselves. One day, she realized Jane was unhappy and even 44 to her, so she - 10 -decided to go 45 with Jane to make Jane happy. On Sunday morning they went happily to the snowfi
47、eld. Since they were 46 in white clothes, the manager advised them to buy ski clothes. He said 47 there was an accident, they might be easily 48 in their ski clothes. They couldnt 49 them, so she refused. Then they went skiing in their white clothes. They were skiing happily on the 50 when suddenly
48、the snowfield began to 51 . It was a snow slide(雪崩). They ran a long way and 52 the snow slide finally, but they couldnt find their way. Later, a helicopter was flying above, 53 people on it couldnt see or hear them. Jane was 54 because she had hurt her head seriously and 55 dropped on the snow. Jus
49、t then an idea struck her mother. She pierced (刺破) her own wrist 56 and let bright red blood drop on the snow. A red SOS was written. At last Jane 57 , but her mother died. Every time I 58 the blood dropping on the snow, I feel 59 . I believe anyone who hears the tragedy will 60 Janes mother for her selfless love to her daughter. 41.A. happy B. healthy C.
