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2018级高一学年12月份月考英语试题
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。
A
It 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 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)potato
You 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 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 remain on top.
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?
A．Add the salt to the water. B．Stir the salt into the water.
C．Place the potato in the jar. D．Pour warm water into thejar.
2.In Step 4 of the experiment, why do you pour the water over the spoon “slowly”?
A．It is easier to see what you are doing. B．It pushes the fresh water to the bottom.
C．It will keep the water from coming out. D．It will keep the liquids from mixing together.
3.In which step of the experiment do you add the salt?
A．Step 1 B．Step 2 C．Step 3 D．Step 4
B
Can 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 back 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 wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was 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 doing the same means submission(顺从).
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers found a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “Dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “Cat”.
What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to become smarter. They can learn to read each other’s body languages, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was expected. Once familiar with each other’s body language, cats and dogs can play together, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.
The importance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets — to people who don’t 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 ________.
A. early B.mostly C.quickly D. smoothly
5.Some cats and dogs may fight when ________.
A. they are cold to each other B. they look away from each other
C. they misunderstand each other’s body languages D. they are introduced at an early age
6.It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ________.
A. have common interests B. are less different than thought
C. have a common body language D. are not so smart as expected
7. 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.
C. We should live in peace with animals. D. We should learn more body languages.
C
Jack 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 on the Internet
In 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 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every 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 everything 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 it's a globally known story
Ma simply wanted his company to have a global and interesting name, and realised that Alibaba is 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 Harvard B. he visited America for the first time
C. he began to learn English D. he wanted to make a fortune
9. 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 didn’t offer him a job.
C. Harvard turned down his application for his poor English. D. He once wanted to work at KFC.
10. Ma Yun’s experience of learning English tells us that ______.
A. he is a man with strong will B. he made a lot of money as a guide
C. he accepted the values of foreigners D. what he had been taught at school was wrong.
11.From the passage we can conclude that Ma Yun will______.
A. make more profit (利润) abroad. B. settle in America
C. merge (合并) with other companies D. expand his business in China
D
Are 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 cause 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 you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments 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 true 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 often 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 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 feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text？
A．They eat too much for lunch.
B．They sleep too little at night.
C．Their body temperature becomes lower.
D．The 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？
A．About 12:30 pm.
B．About 1:30 pm.
C．About 2:30 pm.
D．About 3:30 pm.
14.Why do employers not allow workers to take naps？
A．taking naps is no good for health.
B．taking naps may lead to heart attack.
C．taking naps may lead to low working efficiency.
D．taking naps takes up the working time and reduces production.
15.What would be the best title for the text？
A．Just for a Rest
B．All for a Nap
C．A Special Sleep Pattern.
D．Taking 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 School
High school can be a terrible phase if you get it all wrong. Find out how to survive high school with a few easy 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 Don’t give in to anyone’s wants.
2. 17
Choose your friends carefully and make sure you won’t get influenced by anyone. Socialize, but by judging who you can connect to. You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who don’t want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but the good one is true.
3. Be Optimistic.
There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can. 18 Don’t be afraid to make friends, don’t 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 Confident.
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 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 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 thinking.
E. Do your thing, and don’t 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. That 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 Internet, I have seen the 25 of many cities on my computer screen. And I have really made business 26, too. 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 chef's (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 don't you fly over
to Italy and enjoy real Italian 30 ? “Those words reminded me of my 31 advice. As information technology 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 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 technology as a tool to make our daily 38 more fruitful. However, we should never let it 39 our time for face to -face communication. Let's make use of information technology more 40 , and have great fun in experiencing the actual world.
21. A. promised B. allowed C. hurried D. encouraged
22.A. build up B. use C. practice D. exchange
23. A. agreed with B. learn from C. followed D. obeyed
24.A. computer B. food C. clothing D. machine
25.A. life B. rivers C. sights D. houses
26.A. plans B. bargains C. progress D. trips
27.A. information B. taste C. cooks D. feelings
28.A. even more B. no longer C. much D. actually
29.A. people B. drink C. atmosphere D. environment
30.A. shoes B. dishes C. customers D. situations
31.A. friend’s B. parents’ C. professor’s D. boss’
32.A. produces B. advertises C. forms D. advances
33.A. news B. pleasures C. troubles D. places
34.A. avoid B. keep C. lose D. enjoy
35.A. meeting B. talking C. communicating D. traveling
36.A. stopped B. met C. surrounded D. hurt
37.A.take B. employ C. travel D. meet
38.A. communication B. study C. work D. action
39.A. spare B. increase C. reduce D. use
40.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）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, 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 taste the water. He spat it out, 47 (say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher, "Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like 48 ?"
The teacher replied,“You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be 49 (sweet).”
We understand this lesson best 50 we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe or a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删减或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多改（从第11处起）不计分。
Two years before, I travelled to Brazil and I rented for a car. Unfortunate, I had an accident and hit another car, and I needed to stay in hospital for at least two week. I called my parents, so I did not tell them what had happened. I knew that they would be worried about myself because I was so farther away, and that my mother would not sleep if she knew. Therefore, I told them interested stories and how I am enjoying Brazil. As a result, nobody knew truth. I still think it is the right thing to do.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文. 请你根据下列要点写回信.
要点: 1. 参加中文学习班;
2. 看中文书刊、电视；
3. 学唱中文歌曲；
4.交中国朋友。
注意：1.词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头语已为你写好
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well.
Yours,
Li Hua
阅读
1-3CDB 4-7DCBA 8-11BCAA 12-15CCDB
16-20CBDEF
完形填空
21-25DAABC 26-30DABCB 31-35CDBAB 36-40CDACA
语法填空
41The 42who 43presented 44warmly 45with
46another 47saying 48it 49sweeter 50when/if
改错
Two years before, I travelled to Brazil and I rented for a car. Unfortunate, I had
ago \ Unfortunately
an accident and hit another car, and I needed to stay in hospital for at least two
week. I called my parents, so I did not tell them what had happened. I knew that
weeks but
they would be worried about myself because I was so farther away, and that my
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mother would not sleep if she knew. Therefore, I told them interested stories and
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how I am enjoying Brazil. As a result, nobody knew^ truth. I still think it is the right
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thing to do.
写作
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well.
Here are a few suggestions. First, it is important to take a Chinese course, as you’ll be able to learn from the teacher and practice with your fellow students. Then, it also helps to watch TV and read books, newspapers and magazines in Chinese whenever possible.
Besides, it should be a good idea to learn and sing Chinese songs, because by doing so you’ll learn and remember Chinese words more easily. You can also make more Chinese friends. They will tell you a lot about China and help you learn Chinese.
Try to write to me in Chinese next time.
Yours,
Li Hua
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