江西省南昌市第十中学2017-2018学年高一英语5月月考试题.doc

1、- 1 -南昌十中 2017-2018 学年高一下学期 5 月考试题高一英语试题本试卷分第 I 卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分，全卷满分 150 分。考试用时 120分钟注 意 事 项：考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求1答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试证号用书写黑色字迹的 05 毫米签字笔填写在答题卡和答题纸上。2作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的 05 毫米签字笔写在答题纸上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。作答选择题必须用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，请保持卡面清洁和答题纸清洁，不折叠、不破损。3考试结束后，

2、答题纸交回监考教师。第 I 卷（选择题）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 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 will the man probably do?A.Have another coffee. B.Move his house. C.Leave here.2.Where are the speakers?A.In a restaurant. B.On a plane. C.In a thea

3、ter.3.How will the speakers go to the museum?A.By bus. B.By taxi. C.By subway.4.What does the woman think of talking about money in public?A.Quite polite .B.Very common. C.A little rude.5.What are the speakers talking about?- 2 -A.Building a factory. B.Visiting America. C.Buying a toy.第二节 听下面 5 段对话或

4、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 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a travel agency. B.At an airport. C.At a hotel.7.What day is it today?A.Tuesday. B.Wednesday. C.Thursday.听下面一段对话，

5、回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8.What do we know about the man?A.He is going to Patrick Street.B.He will take the woman to the bus stop.C.He doesnt know the way to the restaurant.9.What will the woman do probably?A.Find a bus stop. B.Call a taxi. C.Walk to Pigeon Street.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10.Where will the

6、solar farm be built?A.In Europe. B.In Africa. C.In Asia.11.What percent of Europes energy will be provided by the plant by 2050?A.Up to 15%. B.Up to 20%. C.Up to 50%.12.What could be used in Scotland to produce electricity?A.Wind energy. B.Solar energy. C.Wave energy.听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。13.Who

7、 is the man?A.A travel agent. B.A hotel clerk. C.An attendant.14.Where will Mr.Smith go?A.Sydney. B.London. C.Berlin.15.When must Mr.Smith arrive at the airport?- 3 -A.At 8:30 am. B.At 10:30 am. C.At 12:30 pm.16.What will the woman do?A.Collect the tickets. B.Call the man back later. C.Give Mr.Smith

8、 the message.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17.When does the reading club get together?A.Every Thursday afternoon. B.Every Friday evening. C.Every Saturday morning.18.How many members does the music club have?A.150. B.50. C.40.19.What can the students do on Wednesday?A.Exchange ideas on books. B.Take bic

9、ycle trips. C.Go to the concerts.20.Where can the students get more information about the clubs?A.From the school website.B.From the school teacher.C.From the school notice board.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）从 A、B、C、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。AMelbourne, AustraliaMelbou

10、rne is a hot-spot travel destination, and its easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life, it is a great place to visit.Why its a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers - 4 -go there. As

11、 an English-speaking country, you wont be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo(独自的) travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.Wh

12、y its a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, fr

13、om the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical (热带) jungle.Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.Why its a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in

14、 the world. If youre not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.Bali, IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly

15、people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.Why its so great: You wont be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect

16、 place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat (静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantasticif you like monkeys, anyway.21. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. Theyre cheap to travel around. B. Theyre great for solo travelers.- 5 -C. They offer good spas and yoga. D. T

17、herere no language barriers.22. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?A. Bali, Indonesia. B. Thailand.C. Hong Kong, China. D. Melbourne, Australia. 23. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction?A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.B. Friendly people and sp

18、lendidly visual culture.C. Meeting some amazing characters along the way.D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.24. What type of writing is this text?A. A travel guide. B. A business report.C. A travel journal. D. A press advertisement.BNew research has found that even if you give up smoki

19、ng, the damage it has done to your genes (基因) will stay there for a much longer time.In the research, a team of US scientists studied the blood of 16,000 people. Among them, some were smokers, some used to smoke, and the rest were non-smokers. Scientists compared their genes and found that more than

20、 7,000 genes of smokers had changed-a number that is one-third of known human genes.According to NBC News, both heart disease and cancer are caused by genetic changes. Some people may have had the changes when they were born, but most people get them in their day-to-day lives while doing things like

21、 smoking.When you stop smoking, a lot of these genes will return to normal within five years. This means your body is trying to heal (治愈) itself of the harmful effects of smoking. But the changes in some of the genes stay for longer. They can stay for as long as 30 years, Its almost like leaving a f

22、ootprint on wet cement (水泥) -it will always be there, even when youve walked away and when the cement becomes dry. - 6 -Although the study results may make people unhappy, there is a bright side: the findings could help scientists invent medicine to treat genetic damage caused by smoking or find way

23、s to tell which people have heart disease or cancer risks.25.The function of Paragraph 1 is to_ .A. give an example B. make a comparisonC. make an argument D. introduce the topic of the passage26.Most genetic changes happen because of_ .A. peoples bad living habit B. environmental pollutionC. people

24、s condition at birth D. heart disease and cancer27.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to_ .A. the harmful effect B. the cementC. the footprint D. the genetic change28.Which of the following statements is true?A. The findings are the fruit of more than three years research.B. The findings

25、 help to find treatments for genetic damage caused by smoking. C. The findings offer evidence that a damaged gene can heal itself.D. The findings have prevented more people from starting smokingCWith some of the best farmland in the world, America has been able to perfect its process of raising crop

26、s and animals. Americas history with farming is as long as the story of the country.The first settlers to America were interested in the profitability of raising a crop rather than just growing it to feed themselves. In Jamestown, the first cash crop was tobacco. Adaptable and easily managed, tobacc

27、o gave its settlers financial backing to move into other areas of agriculture. Until the Civil War, the Southeast was the primary producer of crops from their tobacco and cotton plantations.- 7 -With the Homestead Act, settlers began to move west in search of greater lands. The first crop that was g

28、enerally introduced was wheat. Miles of farmland were established, and products such as corn, tomatoes, peanuts and potatoes became basic crops for the country. The Hatch Act of 1887 put a priority（优先事项）on establishing farmland across the country and put a special emphasis on teaching proper techniq

29、ues to produce more products and feed the country. The family farm was born from this law.Because of the Dust Bowl problem and the Depression, much of the farmland developed in earlier times was abandoned（抛弃）. However, after World War II, orders were issued to make use of every available piece of la

30、nd for production. Over the next few decades, greater emphasis on environmental concerns played a key role in farming.Now there are many different types of farms in America. The most popular one is the cash grain farm, specializing in corn and soybeans with various grains, beans and rice. Farms that

31、 grow vegetables, fruit and nursery crops are known as high value farms. Tobacco and cotton farms are usually kept to lands of their own. In addition to all the food that is grown, there are the livestock(牲畜) farms that raise cattle, dairy and eggs.29. Reorder the following statements according to t

32、he events in the passage. The family farm was born. There are various types of farms in America. Wheat was generally introduced to America. Tobacco was planted in Jamestown as the first cash crop. Environmental concerns played an important role in farming.A. B. C. D. 30. Which of the following state

33、ments is TRUE?A. The Homestead Act spread farmland across the country.B. The livestock farm is the most popular type of farm in America.C. Much of the farmland was abandoned due to World War II.- 8 -D. The first settlers to America raised cash crop to make money.31. The best title for the passage wo

34、uld be _.A. The History of Farming in America B. Americas Farming policiesC. The Best Farmland in the World D. The Different Types of Farms in AmericaDChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of

35、them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true . There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around . For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colorssilver,

36、green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese cultur

37、e , I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home. My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的) . To be safe , I stayed with a ”pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt wa

38、nt to get hit . So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home . The feeling on the bicycle was a

39、mazing . The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.32According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?- 9 -ABecause they are convenient and inexpensiveBBecause t

40、hey are traditional and safe CBecause they are colorful and availableDBecause they are fast and environment friendly33The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _A. to use it for transport B. to experience local cultureC. to ride it for fun D. to improve his riding skills34How did the a

41、uthor feel about his street crossing?AIt was boring B. It was wonderfulCIt was lively D. It was difficult35.Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?AThe author enjoyed showing off his biking skillsBThe author was annoyed by the air while ridingCThe author took great pleas

42、ure in bikingDThe author was praised by the other bikers。第二节（共 5 个小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文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。It is reported that although our genes and environment play an important role, how happy we are largely depends on our choices and activities. The following are just several a

43、reas that tend to make a big difference to peoples happiness.Take a positive attitude Positive emotions like joy, gratitude, satisfaction, inspiration and pride dont just feel good when we experience them. 36._.So although we need to be realistic about lifes ups and downs, it helps to focus on the g

44、ood aspects of any situation the glass half full rather than the glass half empty.Accept who you are and what you are37. _. Learning to accept ourselves and being kinder to ourselves when things go wrong will increase our enjoyment of life. It also helps us - 10 -accept others as they are. Ask a tru

45、sted friend or colleague to tell you what they think your real strengths are. 38. _. 39._. Caring about others is fundamental to our happiness. Helping other people is not only good for them; its good for us too. It makes us happier and can help to improve our health. Giving also creates stronger co

46、nnections between people and helps to build a happier society.Take part in something biggerPeople who have meaning and purpose in their lives are happier. They also experience less stress, anxiety and depression. 40._. It might come from doing a job that makes a difference, or spiritual beliefs, or

47、our family. The answers may be different for each of us but they all involve being connected to something bigger than ourselves.A. Nobody is perfect.B. Do things for others.C. Try to make more use of these.D. Give them a call or offer your support.E. But where do we find meaning and purpose?F. Our b

48、roader social networks bring a sense of belonging.G. They also help us perform better, and improve our physical health.第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Twenty years ago, Mark Thatcher, the son of Mrs Thatcher, was reported missing in the Sahara Desert while competing in the Grand Prix Motor race from Paris to Daker. This sad news, so unexpected , made