1、- 1 -黑龙江省鹤岗市第一中学 2018-2019 学年高一英语 12 月月考试题 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）阅读下列短文，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。AIt is easier to float in the ocean than it is to float in a swimming pool. Do you know why?Ocean water is full of salt and salt water can hold up more weight than
2、 fresh water. See for yourself!You Will Need: 3 cups of warm water Measuring cup (量杯) Wide-mouthed jar Salt Spoon Raw (生的)potatoYou Will Do:1. Pour 1.5 cups of warm water into the jar.2. Add 1/3 cup of salt.3. Stir(搅拌) until the salt is completely dissolved.4. Add another 1.5 cups of water. Pour it
3、slowly over the back of the spoon into the jar so that the two liquids will not mix together. 5. Gently place the potato into the jar. Do not drop it.What Will Happen:The potato will sink but only halfway!Why?Salt water is heavier than fresh water, so it will stay on the bottom. The fresh water will
4、 remain on top.- 2 -The potato is heavier than the fresh water, but it is lighter than the salt water. That is why the potato will sink halfway down.1.In the experiment, what should you do right after you pour the water over the spoon?AAdd the salt to the water. BStir the salt into the water.CPlace
5、the potato in the jar. DPour warm water into thejar.2.In Step 4 of the experiment, why do you pour the water over the spoon “slowly”?AIt is easier to see what you are doing. BIt pushes the fresh water to the bottom.CIt will keep the water from coming out. DIt will keep the liquids from mixing togeth
6、er.3.In which step of the experiment do you add the salt?AStep 1 BStep 2 CStep 3 DStep 4BCan dogs and cats get along well in the same home? People who are thinking about getting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found that if the cat is taken bac
7、k home before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. In two-thirds of the homes cats and dogs have a good relationship.However, it wasnt all sweetness and light. There was
8、 a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression(侵略，好斗) and fighting were found in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body languages are just different. For example, when a cat turns its head away it means aggression, while a dog do
9、ing the same means submission(顺从).- 3 -In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers found a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each others language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “Dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “Cat”.Whats interesting is that bo
10、th cats and dogs have appeared to become smarter. They can learn to read each others body languages, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was expected. Once familiar with each others body language, cats and dogs can play together, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.The importanc
11、e of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets to people who dont get along well, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even countries. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.4.The underlined word swimmingly in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.
12、A. early B.mostly C.quickly D. smoothly5.Some cats and dogs may fight when _.A. they are cold to each other B. they look away from each otherC. they misunderstand each others body languages D. they are introduced at an early age6.It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs _.A. have common int
13、erests B. are less different than thoughtC. have a common body language D. are not so smart as expected7. What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?A. We should learn to get along well with others B. We should know more about animals.- 4 -C. We should live in peace with animals. D. We should
14、 learn more body languages.CJack Ma, whose Chinese name is Ma Yun, became the richest man in China, when the company he founded floated on the stock market last year with a value of around 140 billion. Here are some interesting stories about him.1. “Beer“ was the first word that Jack Ma searched for
15、 on the InternetIn 1995 Ma made his first trip to the US and used the Internet for the first time. After searching for “beer“ and then “China“, he saw that no results came up relating to China. He decided to set up a Chinese website 一 the seed for Alibaba had been sown.2. Jack Ma applied to study at
16、 Harvard 10 times and was rejected (拒绝) each time Ma failed the entry exams for colleges in China three times and was also rejected for many jobs in China, including one at KFC. He was turned down by the Harvard 10 times after applying. 3. Jack Ma learnt English by giving tourists free guides 一 ever
17、y day for nine years.Limited resources meant it was difficult to learn English when Ma was young. However, he found that he could learn the language by giving tourists free tours around his hometown of Hangzhou 一 something that he did during his teenage years every morning for nine years. He found e
18、verything they said and did was so different from what he had been taught at school and by his parents, which opened his mind.4. Jack Ma named his company Alibaba because its a globally known story - 5 -Ma simply wanted his company to have a global and interesting name, and realised that Alibaba is
19、a story known across the world and it begins with A, appearing top of lists.The company was founded in 1999 and since then has grown from 15 employees to more than 30,000. Ma hopes to keep expanding Alibaba outside of China. 8. Ma Yun decided to set up a Chinese website when _.A. he applied to Harva
20、rd B. he visited America for the first timeC. he began to learn English D. he wanted to make a fortune9. Which of the following is not mentioned about Ma Yun in the passage?A. He took the entry exams for colleges three times. B. Some employers didnt offer him a job.C. Harvard turned down his applica
21、tion for his poor English. D. He once wanted to work at KFC.10. Ma Yuns experience of learning English tells us that _.A. he is a man with strong will B. he made a lot of money as a guideC. he accepted the values of foreigners D. what he had been taught at school was wrong. 11.From the passage we ca
22、n conclude that Ma Yun will_.A. make more profit (利润) abroad. B. settle in AmericaC. merge (合并) with other companies D. expand his business in ChinaDAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the caus
23、e of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time about eight hours after - 6 -you wake up your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experi
24、ments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps in the middle of the day. This is especially tru
25、e in warmer climates where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people o
26、ften suffer less from problem such as heart disease.Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time
27、to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.12.Why do people fee
28、l sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text？AThey eat too much for lunch.BThey sleep too little at night.CTheir body temperature becomes lower.DThe weather becomes a lot warmer.13.If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap？AAbout 12:30 pm. BAbout 1:30 pm.CAbout 2
29、:30 pm. DAbout 3:30 pm.14.Why do employers not allow workers to take naps？Ataking naps is no good for health.Btaking naps may lead to heart attack.- 7 -Ctaking naps may lead to low working efficiency.Dtaking naps takes up the working time and reduces production.15.What would be the best title for th
30、e text？AJust for a RestBAll for a NapCA Special Sleep Pattern.DTaking Naps in Warmer Climate.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。How to Survive High SchoolHigh school can be a terrible phase if you get it all wrong. Find out how to survive high school with a few easy
31、tips.1. Be Yourself. High school is a fun time to make new friends, meet new people, date and socialize. Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with. Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen. 16 Dont give in to anyones w
32、ants.2. 17 Choose your friends carefully and make sure you wont get influenced by anyone. Socialize, but by judging who you can connect to. You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who dont want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but the good one is true.3. Be Optimistic. The
33、re is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can. 18 Dont be afraid to make friends, dont get aggressive or personal with anyone and treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect your teachers and classmates and try to be helpful if you want the same in return.4. Be Conf
34、ident.- 8 -When you believe in yourself, others believe in you. Talk, walk and address people confidently and this will create a strong image about you. 19 Be creative and unique and learn to set trends. Confidence is one quality you grow with, and people respect you for that.5. Love High School.20
35、Make the most out of it, and you will never get those moments back. Come up with frank ideas, get a detention(留堂), top your class, make the best friends, drink, go to prom, party, but just make as many memories as you can!With these tips to survive high school, you will surely be proud of graduating
36、 as an all-round approaching adult carrying the best roots. So, when you throw those hats in the air, feel the freedom and remember every moment you spent in “High School”.A. And always wear your smile.B. Keep Good Company.C. Just be yourself and create a strong self-image.D. Practice positive think
37、ing.E. Do your thing, and dont imitate others.F. Fall in love with it. G. Study as hard as you can in your spare time.第二部分 语言运用（共二节，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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。When I was a college student, I did a lot of traveling abroad. Th
38、at was because a professor 21 me to do so. She said, “Now it is the time for you to travel around the world, 22 your knowledge through actual experiences and have fun?” I 23 her.Since I started to work for a 24 company, however, I have done most of my traveling through the Internet. By using the Int
39、ernet, I have seen the 25 of many cities on my computer screen. And I have really made business 26, too. - 9 -With the help of the Internet, I have also got 27 about food in different countries.Therefore, I was beginning to feel that actual trips were 28 necessary when I happened to read a famous ch
40、efs (厨师) comment on the Internet. He said, “It is very difficult to have real Italian food in a foreign country, because we enjoy food and the 29 around us at the same time. So why dont you fly over to Italy and enjoy real Italian 30 ? “Those words reminded me of my 31 advice. As information technol
41、ogy 32 , you might be able to do without making some real trips. But this also means that you will miss the various 33 you can get from traveling.Today there are people who 34 direct communication with others and spend much of their time on the Internet. It is not surprising to see a group of people
42、 35 not with each other but into their micro phones. It seems as if such people are 36 by an invisible wall. They seem to be losing out on a good chance to 37 and talk with other people. I do not think that they are taking good advantage of information technology. We should use information technolog
43、y as a tool to make our daily 38 more fruitful. However, we should never let it 39 our time for face to -face communication. Lets make use of information technology more 40 , and have great fun in experiencing the actual world.21. A. promised B. allowed C. hurried D. encouraged22.A. build up B. use
44、C. practice D. exchange23. A. agreed with B. learn from C. followed D. obeyed24.A. computer B. food C. clothing D. machine25.A. life B. rivers C. sights D. houses- 10 -26.A. plans B. bargains C. progress D. trips27.A. information B. taste C. cooks D. feelings28.A. even more B. no longer C. much D. a
45、ctually29.A. people B. drink C. atmosphere D. environment30.A. shoes B. dishes C. customers D. situations31.A. friends B. parents C. professors D. boss32.A. produces B. advertises C. forms D. advances33.A. news B. pleasures C. troubles D. places34.A. avoid B. keep C. lose D. enjoy35.A. meeting B. ta
46、lking C. communicating D. traveling36.A. stopped B. met C. surrounded D. hurt37.A.take B. employ C. travel D. meet38.A. communication B. study C. work D. action39.A. spare B. increase C. reduce D. use40.A. wisely B. correctly C.quickly D. slowly第二节（共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）
47、或括号内单词的正确形式。A young man, while traveling through a desert, came across a spring of clear water. 41 water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder 42 had been his teacher. After a four-day journey, - 11 -the young man 43 ( present ) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled 44 ( warm ), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home 45 a happy heart.After the student left, the teacher let 46 student
