1、- 1 -大石桥二高中 2017-2018学年度上学期 12月月考高一英语科试卷时间：100 分钟 满分：120 分 第 I卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分）第 1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。AWin50in the Coolest Gadget of the Week Look at whats the coolest gadget (vote for a chance to win50). Cryo S: A Cool Netbook Cooler Like th
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6、“Cryo S”？ A. Tech Styling. B. Super Cool Pets. C. Decide What to Buy. D. Trends Updates. 2. If you buy a Starry Night Bed, you can get all the following gadgets EXCEPT . - 2 -A. temperature control B. adjustable fans C. movie projector D. anti-snore technology 3. Where does this advertisement probab
7、ly come from? A. A magazine. B. A website. C. A newspaper. D. A textbook. BChina, known as the “kingdom of bicycle”, will see a quick growth in electric bicycle production in the next five years thanks to the countrys efforts to save energy and improve the environment.The output of electric bikes is
8、 expected to maintain an annual growth rate of at least 80 percent in the coming five years. China will churn out 30 million electricity-driven bikes in 2010, compared to 9 million bikes last year, according to a report from the Development Research Center under the State Council and other ministrie
9、s such as the National Development and Reform Commission.The central government wants to reduce the amount of energy consumption (消耗) by as much as 20 percent within the next five years. That would be achieved through the introduction of new sources of energy and encouraging people to save energy, C
10、hina Daily reported.The smoke from car exhausts (尾气) is a major cause of pollution darkening the sky in Chinese cities, especially Beijing. Industrial experts on Monday, called on the government to come up with more preferential (优先的) measures to spread the use of electric bikes in China.Electric bi
11、ke production in China accounts for about 90 percent of the worlds total, making China the worlds biggest producer, consumer and exporter of the energy-efficient vehicle, the report indicated. The country last year sold about 3 million electric bikes to foreign countries, a figure expected to double
12、 to 6 million in five years. By 2010, the production value of the electric bike industry in China is expected to be 70 billion Yuan (8.6 billion US dollars), almost four times the current level.4. Why will there be a quick growth in electric bicycle production in the next five years in China?A. Beca
13、use electric bicycles can save the consumer more money.B. Because most people in China cant afford cars.C. Because the central government encourages people to save energy.D. Because the Chinese government limits the development of bicycle production.5. The underlined phrase “churn out” in the second
14、 paragraph has the same meaning as “_”. A. make B. sell C. design D. export6. According to the report, _.A. the output of electric bikes is expected to increase at least 80 percent in the coming five years- 3 -B. the central government of China wants to increase the amount of energy consumptionC. Ch
15、ina is the worlds second biggest producer, consumer and exporter of the energy-efficient vehicleD. China will produce 9 million electricity-driven bikes in 20107. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to make electric bicyclesB. The worlds biggest producer of electric bicyclesC. Chinas quick
16、 growth in electric bicycleD. How to save energy and improve the environmentCI could feel the judging eyes of my family burning a hole into the back of my head as I picked up my phone. All of a sudden, the chattering in the living room died and all I could hear was the sound of the turkey sizzling (
17、发出嘶嘶声) in the oven.“Look at her! Shes been on her phone all day long! Its all your fault! Children will never respect elders if they are not taught how to behave! ” my grandmother shouted.I was very shocked and angry! I opened my mouth to say something, but words failed me and I just sat down quietl
18、y on the chair like a mouse in its trap. I thought “Here we go again.” I truly love my family and I would do anything for them. I also know that they would do anything for me as well. However, there are moments that make me feel that they are just stuck with me. They all agree on one thing: technolo
19、gy is wrecking me.If I am going to be treated like a child or completely ignored, I will most likely not enjoy your company, and I feel that this applies to (适用于) the majority of the people. So I sometimes simply shut myself in my room and listened to the voices coming from the living room, thinking
20、: They all grew up in a world so different that it amazes me how they have actually gotten this far. They did not have phones or any type of advanced technology, which is both good and bad. Bad because they had almost no type of fast communication, and good because they were forced to interact (互动)
21、with one another, which is something todays society is lacking in. However, maybe if they made an effort to be aware of how things work nowadays, they would not be so against everything.8. What happened when the author picked up her smart phone?A. Her family laughed at her. B. Her family kept silent
22、.C. She felt like having a headache. D. She smelt something burning.9. The underlined word in the third paragraph probably means _.A. punishing B. encouraging C. saving D. destroying 10. We can infer from the passage that the author felt it hard _.A. to do something to please her family B. to satisf
23、y her familys high expectation- 4 -C. to get along with her family in some ways D. to move out or break away from her family11. The author uses the last paragraph to show that _.A. it is her duty to provide her family with a happier life in the futureB. it is necessary to treat each other well in th
24、e familyC. it is hard for the older people to accept the advanced technologyD. it is important to strengthen understanding among the family DThe stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choo
25、se not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this,
26、 “The fact is that history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪 ) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disad
27、vantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secretespecially those that embarrass someone else.Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding
28、the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.Honesty and openness is important: It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work m
29、ay not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be limited to our mistakes.Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of r
30、elationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.12. Whats the function of the example in Paragraph 2?A. It reflects that people are concerned about the spread of Ebola.B. It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.C. It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.D
31、. It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.13. One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _.A. people sometimes have no courage to share their stories B. people are used to exposing their weaknesses- 5 -C. story-sharing highlights the importance of ha
32、rd workD. some stories make themselves feel uneasy14. Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?A. freed B. broken C. finished D. untouched15. The writer aims to persuade us to _.A. be open to people close to you by sharing some secretsB. realize the importance of be
33、ing honest when making friendsC. remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD. share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselves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。Ways to avoid crowds when travelingBook tickets in advancePurchase tickets onlin
34、e before you leave home. 16 Smart travelers can also avoid the queue when visiting abroad the London Eye, Britains Houses of Parliament, Italys Vatican Museums, and Pariss Louvre. It can help you keep your cool with online ticket sales. Buy early and avoid the stress of the waiting time. 17 .If you
35、forgot to purchase tickets beforehand, do the next best thing and show up early. There are fewer travelers in the morning when an attraction opens its doors for the day. This plan is especially useful for tourist sites that are overrun with people by midday. Some seasoned travelers prefer to do the
36、opposite and show up late in the day, or around dinnertime. 18 .Talk to peopleIts the job of the doorman in your hotel or the clerk in the tourist office to know their citys attractions inside and out. Have a friendly chat with these experts to get their advice on the best time to visit popular site
37、s. 19 Its also extremely helpful to talk to locals, taxi drivers and even fellow travelers. Often theyll know the secrets of touring in demand places when theyre not teaming with people.Adjust your mealtime 20 And if you meet theatre fans unexpectedly in New York, London or Toronto, the queue for a
38、meal can stretch past an hour. Eat a bit early or a little later, and youll beat both the crowds and your hunger.A. Arrive early or lateB. Avoid school holidaysC. If so, you can skip the crowds and the endless lines at your destination D. Popular restaurants will always have a long wait at usual din
39、nertime.E. Youll experience the countrys culture like a local, not a touristF. Both strategies can help you escape the crowdsG. Remember to ask when they would do it in person第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45分）- 6 -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四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）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。One c
40、old day in the early spring of the year, my father, who was a farmer, was ploughing (耕地). I, eleven years old then, was 21 the horse. I didnt do the 22 well as it was rather cold. I thought the task was a little 23 for me.“Dad,” I said, “ 24 must I stay in the field?” “An hour,” he answered. An hour
41、 25 a long time and I said, “I 26 if I can go home now. My 27 aches.”“Im very sorry,” said my father, “but cant you 28 till its time for dinner?” “I think notmy headache is getting 29 .”“Well,” he said, taking me 30 the horse and suspecting (怀疑) that my disease was rather in my heart than my head, “
42、 you may go home. I dont want you to work 31 you are sick. Go straight home, and tell your mother that I say you must take a large bowl of rhubarb (大黄). Tell her that I think it will 32 you a lot of good!”There was no choice. I went home, of course, and I had to offer the 33 to my mother. I told her
43、 that I thought my head was better, 34 not to take the terrible 35 . But it was of no use and it was too late. She understood my case (情况) as 36 as my father did. She knew well enough that my disease was 37 . So she prepared a large bowl of rhubarb and I had to swallow all of it. Dear me! How 38 it
44、was! I am sure I would rather ride the horse all day than be treated 39 that way. Since then Ive never told another 40 . Honesty is the best policy. 21. A. feeding B. watching C. riding D. hunting22. A. journey B. homework C. sport D. task23. A. hard B. interesting C. easy D. pleasant24. A. how soon
45、 B. how much C. how long D. how fast25. A. seemed B. kept C. waited D. became26. A. realize B. remember C. know D. wonder27. A. hand B. leg C. head D. heart28. A. argue B. walk C. leave D. stay29. A. large B. serious C. simple D. cold30. A. on B. off C. up D. through31. A. so B. but C. if D. unless3
46、2. A. make B. protect C. keep D. do33. A. news B. message C. match D. work34. A. hoping B. deciding C. considering D. quarrelling35. A. drink B. chance C. medicine D. food36. A. soon B. well C. long D. far37. A. headache B. happiness C. anger D. laziness38. A. sweet B. bitter C. nice D. interesting3
47、9. A. with B. by C. in D. for- 7 -40. A. speech B. joke C. story D. lie 第 II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。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。Running a few kilometers each day is good for our health. However, new research says running too much could be bad for us. Running long d
48、istances _41_ (regular) for many years could make our life _42_ (short), not longer. The study is from the Minneapolis Heart Institute. A researcher said too much running can created plague(斑) inside your heart, _43_ can lead to heart disease. He wrote that running too much for many years takes away
49、 the good things from exercise. He _44_ (add) that the risk of heart disease could be _45_ same as someone who never exercised.Researchers looked the _46_(healthy) and training of 3,300 runners over the age of 35. 70% of them ran over 30 kilometers a week. Men who ran marathons for 25 years had 62% more plaque in their heart than men who did little _47_ no exercise. Another doctor said he felt
