广东省普宁市华美实验学校2015-2016学年高一英语上学期第一次月考试题

2015-2016学年广东省揭阳市普宁市华美实验学校高一（下）期中英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6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，在在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1．（6分）Have you ever felt that you want more friends？Have you found that you don't know how to make friends？Don't worry．It's easier than it looks．Start with small actions．If you're uncomfortable with long conversations with people，start by just saying"hi"and asking what the person is doing．Even if you do more listening than talking in the beginning，people will usually still like you．When it comes to conversations，remember"F．O．R．"．It stands for family，occupation （职业）and recreation（休闲）．You are most likely to be asked about these three topics when you meet someone new．Most people feel comfortable talking about the three topics．The great thing is that you also can communicate with someone new in these three areas．Honesty is the best policy．In friendship，"honesty"is thefundamentalquality that one must have．One should always be honest with his or her friends．Don't laugh at people's fault．Praise them honestly and openly．Say you are sorry if you hurt your friend．Give more than you take．Be there when they need you，encourage them；we all need encouragement now and then．Encourage their dreams．Life seems meaningless without them．Wish your friends good luck．Examine your purpose before you"help out"．Love and never forget them．1．The author thinks making friends is．A．difficult B．easy C．funny D．interesting 2．What does the underlined word"fundamental"in Paragraph 3 mean？A．basic．B．beautiful．C．comfortable．D．meaningful．3．Which would be the best title for this passage？A．Where to Meet Friends？B．How to Make Friends？C．What Is a Friend Indeed？D．Everyone Needs Friends．4．（8分）If you are sitting，please stand up．Move your legs．Touch your toes if you can．Do anything but sit．New research shows that if you cut down on the time you spend sitting，you might live longer．Sitting less than three hours a day might extend （延长）your life by two years．Cutting television time to less than two hours a day can add one point four years to life．The human body is designed to move．The fact is just the opposite．Modern lifestyles and office jobs don't give us the chance to move around．We sit while we're eating；we sit in the car；we sit while we are watching TV．And most of us sit for many hours at work．Sitting is something we do all the time．On average，Americans sit for four and a half to five hours a day．But that does not make sitting good for us．You may exercise often．That does not mean you can sit for the rest of your waking hours．We can't throw away physical activity．It is extremely important．Eve if you exercise for 30 minutes a day，what goes on in the other 23 and a half hours a day is also very important．Changes are coming to some offices，especially in the design of desks．A"standing desk"lets people stand while they work．Another new design is called the"treadmill desk"．It is an exercise machine that lets you walk slowly in one place．Even some U．S．schools begin to experiment with desks that are part bicycle to keep children moving．Many companies may not buy a standing desk for everybody．However，they may get five standing desks or a treadmill desk for their employees and put them in a certain place where people can go for an hour a day to answer their emails or talk on the phone．Experts suggest some other activities：take a walk at lunchtime；walk to the offices and talk directly instead of emailing colleagues（同事）．All these activities may help you live longer．4．Why should people stand up according to the new research？A．They should touch their toes．B．Standing more can cure some diseases．C．They spend too much time watching TV．D．Sitting less does people good and may help people live longer．5．What can we learn about sitting？A．Sitting is the best position for the body．B．The more people sit，the better they will be．C．People usually have to sit for a long time nowadays．D．Americans sit longer every day than people in other countries．6．What does the underlined word"It"in Paragraph 3 refer to？A．Exercising．B．Sitting．C．Standing．D．The walking hour．7．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？A．The"treadmill desk"is used by people to run．B．The new design of desks can help people sit less．C．It's better for school students to use standing desks．D．It's necessary for companies to offer a sitting desk to every employees．8．（8分）.Cold weather can be hard on pets，just like it can be hard on people．Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter （住所）as they are．Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time，thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors．This can put their pets in danger of serious illness．There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe．Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad．If you have to take them out，stay outside with them．When you're cold enough to go inside，they probably are too．If you must leave them outside for a long time，make sure they have a warm，solid shelter against the wind，thick bedding，and plenty of non﹣frozen water．If left alone outside，dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warmshelters．They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere．Watch them closely when they are left outdoors，and provide them with shelter of good quality．Keep an eye on your pet's water．Sometimes owners don't realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can't get anything to drink．Animals that don't have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside，which may contain something unhealthy for them．8．What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1？A．They are often forgotten by their owners．B．They are used to living outdoors．C．They build their own shelters．D．They like to stay in warm places．9．Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather？A．To know when to bring them inside．B．To keep them from eating bad food．C．To help them find shelters．D．To keep them company．10．If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather，they may．A．run short of clean waterB．dig deep holes for funC．dirty the snow nearbyD．get lost in the wild11．What is the purpose of this text？A．To solve a problem．B．To give practical advice．C．To tell an interesting story．D．To present a research result．12．（8分）Scientists find that hard﹣working people live longer than averagemen and women．Career women are healthier than housewives．Evidence shows that thejobless are in poorer health than jobholders．An investigation shows that whenever the unemployment rate （失业率）increases by 1%，the death rate increases by 2%．All this comes down to one point，work is helpful t o health．Why is work good for health？It is because work keeps people busy away from loneliness．Researches show that people feel unhappy，worried and lonely when they have nothing to do．Instead，the happiest are those who are busy．Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard．Work serves as a bridge between man and reality．By work people come into contact with each other．By collective activity they find friendship and warmth．This is helpful to health．The loss of work means the loss of everything．It affects man spiritually and makes him ill．Besides，work gives one a sense of fulfillment and a sense of achievement．Work makes one feel his value and status in society．When a writer finishes his writing or a doctor successfully operates on a patient or a teacher sees his students grow，they are happy beyond words．From the above we can come to the conclusion that the more you work the happier and healthier you will be．Let us work hard and study hard and live a happy and healthy life．12．The underlined word"average"i n Paragraph 1 means．A．healthy B．lazy C．ordinary D．poor 13．The reason why housewives are not as healthy as career women is that．A．housewives are poorer than career womenB．housewives have more children than career womenC．housewives have less chance to talk with othersD．housewives eat less food than career women14．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Paragraph 2？A．Busy people have nothing to do at home．B．High achievers don't care about their families．C．There is no friendship and warmth at home．D．A satisfying（令人满意的）job helps to keep one healthy．15．The best title for this passage may be．A．People Should Find a JobB．Working Hard Is Good for HealthC．People Should Make More Friends by WorkD．The Loss of Work Means the Loss of Everything．第二节（共1小题；每小题10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。

普宁第一中学2015-2016学年度第二学期第一次月考高一英语试题试卷说明：1.考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

2.将卷Ⅰ答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上，将卷Ⅱ答案答在答题纸上。

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．Where is Steven now?A．At home．B．At schoo1．C．In the hospital．2．What does the man want to do?A．Surf the Internet．B．Apply for a job．C．Put an ad．3．What are the speakers talking about?A．Toys．B．Kids．C．Pictures．4．What did Bob do yesterday?A．He called Mark．B．He watched a game．C．He played computer games．5．Why does the man sound upset?A．He was fed up with meetings．B．He missed his flight．C. He was late for work．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秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

广东省普宁市华美实验学校2014-2015学年高一10月月考英语试题第一部分语言知识及应用 (共四节)第一节：完型填空（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项, 并将答案填写在答题卡上标号为1---15的相应位置。

Adults usually do not remember most of the things that are taught by their teachers at school. But this story is one such lesson that I will never 1 . Every time I drift off(渐渐离去) course, I think of this story.It was a normal Monday morning, and my teacher was teaching us on 2 things in life and about devoting ourselves to 3 is important to us. This is how the story went:An old man lived in a certain part of London, and he would ___4 _ every morning and go to the sub-way（地铁，地道）. He would get onto the train right to Central London, and then sit at the street corner and 5 . He would do this every single day of his life. He sat at 6 street corner and begged for almost 20 years.His 7 was dirty, and a stench (恶臭) came out and it smelled terrible. The neighbors could not stand the smell any more, 8 they called for the police officers to clear the place. The officers knocked down the door and cleaned the house. There were small bags of 9___ all over the house that he had collected over the years.The police counted the money, and they soon 10 that the old man was a millionaire (百万富翁). They waited outside his house expecting to ___11__ the good news with him. When the old man arrived home that evening, one of the officers told him that there was no need for him to beg any more as he was a 12 man now, a millionaire.But the old man said 13 ; he went into his house and locked the door. The next morning he woke up 14 , went to the subway, sat at the street corner and continued to beg.Clearly, this old man had no great plans, 15 or anything significant (有意义的) for his life. We learn nothing from this story other than staying focused on the things we enjoy doing.1. A. remember B. forget C. teach D. give2. A. interesting B. special C. important D. necessary3. A. what B. that C. how D. where4. A. wake up B. go up C. stay up D. come up5. A. sing B. sleep C. think D. beg6. A. a different B. another C. the same D. a strange7. A. house B. coat C. cap D. bag8. A. but B. so C. if D. because9. A. food B. money C. books D. clothes10. A. recognized B. said C. realized D. thought11. A. tell B. share C. cover D. discuss12. A. rich B. poor C. nice D. bad13. A. thanks B. something C. nothing D. much14.A. much later B. much earlier C. so quickly D. as usual15.A. friends B. jobs C. chances D. dreams第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16--25的相应位置上。

广东省普宁市华美实验学校2016-2017学年高一英语上学期第一次月考试题说明：1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。

2.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的签字笔将自己的学校、班级、姓名、试室号、座位号填写在答题卷上。

3.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再涂其它答案，答案不能答在试题卷上。

4.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷上各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来答案，然后写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

5.考生必须保持答题卷整洁，考试结束后，将答题卷收回，试卷自己保存。

第一部分阅读理解（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。

AA farmer had a cow. He took very good care of this cow and one day when it was ill, he was very worried. He telephoned the vet.“What’s the problem?” The vet asked him when he arrived.“My cow’s ill,” the farmer said. “I don’t know what the matter with her is. She’s lying down and won’t eat. She’s making a strange noise.”The vet looked over the cow. “She’s certainly ill,” he said, “and she needs to take some very strong medicine.”He took a bottle out of his box, put two pills into his hand and said, “Give her these. The pills should make her be tter.”“How should I give them to her?” the farmer asked.The vet gave him a tube（管子）and said, “Put this tube in her mouth, then put the pills in the t ube and blow. That’ll make it.”The next day the vet came to the farm again. The farmer was sitting outside his house and looked more worried.“How’s your cow?” the vet asked.“No change,” the farmer said, “and I’m feeling very strange myself.”“Oh?” the vet said, “Why?”“I did what you said,” the farmer answered. “I put the tube in the cow’s mouth and then put two pills down it.”“And?” the vet asked.“The cow blew first,” the farmer said.1. What must the vet be in the story?A. the farmer’s friendB. a milk factoryC. a hospital for cowsD. a doctor for animals2. The farmer asked the vet for help when his cow _________.A. couldn’t lie downB. didn’t eat the pillsC. couldn’t make any noiseD. was very ill3. What did the vet teach the farmer to do?A. To blow the tube.B. To make the cow take the pills.C. To take the medicine.D. To put the tube in his mouth.4. Which of the following is true?A. The farmer ate the pills himself.B. The cow got better after taking the medicine.C. The vet came to help farmer change the cow the next day.D. The farmer waited for the vet outside his house the next day.BIf you get into the forest with your friends, stay with them, always. If you don’t, you may get lost. If you really get lost, this is what you should do. Sit down and staywhere you are. Don’t try to find your friends —let them find you by staying in one place.There is another way to help your friends or other nearby people to find you. Give them a signal (信号) by shouting or whistling（吹口哨）three times. Any signal given three times is a call for help.Keep up shouting or whistling always three times together. When people hear you, they will know that you are not just making noise for fun. They will let you know that they have heard your signal. They give you two shouts, two whistles, or two gun-shots（枪声）. When someone gives you a signal, it is an answer to a call for help.If you don’t think that you will get help before night comes, try to make a little house — cover up to the holes with branches（树枝）with lots of leaves. Make yourself a soft bed with leaves and grass.What should you do if you get hungry or need drinking water? You would have to leave your little house to look for a river. Don’t just walk away. Pick off small branches and drop them as you walk so that you can find your way back. The most important thing to do when you are lost is — stay in one place.5. What should you do if you get lost in the forest?A. Stay where you are and give signals three times.B. Walk around the forest and shout so that your friends could hear you.C. Try to find your friends as soon as possible.D. Try to get out of the forest and shout for help.6. If you want to let people believe that you are not just making noise for fun, what should you do?A. You should tell people that you are lost.B. You should keep up shouting or whistling.C. You should shout at the top of your voice.D. You should shout or whistle three times.7. What should you do when you want to leave your place to get drinking water?A. Just go to the river to get some.B. Find some glasses or bottles before you go.C. Leave marks so that you can find your way back.D. Make a fire so that you can have some tea.8. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. When you hear a signal always three times, it is a call for help.B. What you should do if you get lost in a forest.C. Any signal given twice means an answer to a call for hel p.D. How you can live longer in a forest is a matter of “life-and-death”.CI was sure that I was to be killed. I became terribly nervous. I fumbled（摸索）in my pockets to see if there were any cigarettes, which had escaped their search. I found one and because of my shaking hands, I could barely get it to my lips. But I had no matches. They had taken those. I looked through the bars at the guard. He did not make eye contact with me. I called out to him “Have you got a light?”. He looked at me, nodded and came over to light my cigarette. As he came close and lit the match, his eyes unconsciously locked with mine. At that moment, I smiled. I don’t know why I did that. Perhaps it was nervousness, perhaps it was because, when you get very close, one to another, it is very hard not to smile. In any case, I smiled. In that instant, it was as thought a spark jumped across the gap between our two hearts, our two human souls. I know he didn’t want to, but my smile leaped through the bars and caused a smile on his lips, too. He lit my cigarette but stayed near, looking at me directly in the eyes and continuing to smile.I kept smiling at him, now thinking of him as a person and not just a guard. “Do you have kids?”he asked. “Yes, here, here.”I took out my wallet and nervously fumbled from the pictures of my family. He, too, took out the pictures of his family and began to talk about his plans and hopes for them. My eyes were filled with tears. I said that I feared that I’d never see my family again, never have the chance to see them grow up. Tears came to his eyes, too. Suddenly, without another word, he unlocked my cell and silently led me out. Out of the prison, quietly and by back routes, o ut of the town. There, at the edge of town, he released me. And without another word, he turned back toward the town.9. What do we know about the man from the passage?A He had lost contact with his family . B. He had been forbidden to smoke.C. He had been searched.D. He had killed someone.10. Why did the man want to smoke cigarettes?A. Because he was sure he was to be killed.B. Because he wanted the guard to set him free.C. Because he wanted to ease his nervousness.D. Because he was a regular heavy smoker.11. What is the most important factor in saving the man’s life?A. The smile.B. The cigarette.C. The tears.D. The wallet.DWhen my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect（尊敬）elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States.I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. Once, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly.I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive（敏感）Americans are and how they dislike the d escription “old”. I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they u nderstood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry.In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience.However, in the United States, people think growing old is a problem since old shows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young.I had told them something they didn’t want to hear.After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more; I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words.12. Why did Jack bring the couple their food so fast?A. Because the manager asked him to do so.B. Because he respected the elderly.C. Because the couple wanted him to do so.D. Because he wanted more pay.13. How did the couple feel when they were called “elderly” by Jack?A. Nervous.B. Satisfied.C. Unhappy.D. Excited.14. What c an we learn about Jack’s hometown?A. People dislike being called old.B. People are proud of being old.C. Many people reach the age of seventy or eighty.D. The elderly are the first to get food in restaurants.15. After this experience, Jack _________.A. lost his job in the restaurantB. made friends with the coupleC. no longer respected the elderlyD. changed his way with older people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。

2015～2016学年高一年级（上）第1次月考英语试卷2015/10/12【考生注意】1．本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

2．请将各题答案填在试卷后面的答题纸上。

第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30）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。

每段对话仅渎一遍。

1、Where was the man when the woman called him?A. At homeB. In the companyC. On the road.2、What does the woman suggest the man do ?A. Put the bike asideB. Ask for other’s instructionC. Follow the instructions.3、How did the man earn pocket-money as a child ?A. By doing houseworkB. By doing his homeworkC. By doing part-time jobs4、How will the man go to the beach?A. By carB. By busC. By bike5、What would the woman prefer to do ?A.Stay at homeB.Go to the concertC. Go dancing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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2015—2016学年度第一学期第一次月考高一英语试卷第I卷（共三部分，共85分）第一部分听力：（共两节，20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. When is the next train to Chicago?A. At 8:00B. At 8:30.C. At 8:40.2. Why does the man want to leave his job?A. He doesn’t get on with his workmates.B. He thinks the job is too boring.C. The working place is too far.3. What is wrong with the man ?A. He’s got a headache.B. He can’t fall asleep at night.C. He doesn’t feel the pain.4. What will the man do next?A. Leave.B. Phone Linda.C. Keep on waiting.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. James’ daily life.B. James’ business.C. James’ family.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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秒钟的作答时间。

华美实验学校2016届高三第一学期第一次月考英语试题卷注意事项：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，总分120分，考试时间100分钟。

第一部分阅读理解（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。

ARestaurants in the USASteve’s PizzaSo many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they’ll tell you about Steve’s. This is New York–style pizza, handmade with care and good ingredients(成份). New branches of Steve’s are opening elsewhere in Miami, all in non-tourist areas.Opening hours: 11am-3amCattleman’s SteakhouseThis place is 20 miles east of the city, but local folks would probably drive 200 miles to eat here. The food is good, and the scenery is even better. Come early and wander around the grounds of Indian Cliffs Ranch, where you’ll see everything from rabbits to buffalo (水牛), then catch the sunset either before or after your meal.Opening hours: 5pm-10pmAbsolute Baking & CafeThe screen door is always swinging open at this town hot spot with giant breakfasts. Try the green chili on eggs –it’s made from scratch, as are the organic(有机的) breads. Lunch includes salads, big sandwiches and local grass-fed beef burgers. Don’t miss a s quare of soft, fresh carrot cake.Opening hours: 7am-2pmWalt’s WharfEverybody’s favorite for fresh fish (some drive in from LA), Walt’s packs them in onweekends. You can’t make reservations for dinner (though they’re accepted for lunch), but it’s worth the wait for the tree fire–grilled seafood and steaks in the many-windowed ground floor or upstairs in captain’s chairs.Opening hours: 11am-3:30pm1 The new branches of Steve’s Pizza are mainly intended for_________.A. New YorkersB. the localsC. touristsD. foreigners2 Cattleman’s Steakhouse offers the wonderful _________as well as good food.A. viewB. wineC. discountD. service3 Which restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch?A. Steve’s Pizza.B. Absolute Baking & Café.C. Walt’s Wharf.D. Cattleman’s Steakhouse.BA young man returns to his hometown of Aracataca, Colombia. He visits the house where he lived as a child. Here, he remembers the most important memories of his childhood. Standing in front of his old house, the young man makes an important decision. He says to himself, "I will start my life over again. I will become a writer."This man is the world famous writer, Gabriel Garcia Marquez.Gabriel Garcia Marquez was born on March 6, 1928. During his early life, Garcia Marquez's grandmother and grandfather told him many stories. His grandmother would tell him legends as if they were real. Garcia Marquez says that his grandmother's way of storytelling later influenced his own methods.When Garcia Marquez was about 20 years old, he left Aracataca and attended university in Bogota. He began studying law because this was what his father wanted him to study. However, Garcia Marquez was not happy.During this time Garcia Marquez returned to Aracataca. It was on this visit that he realized he must stop studying law. And he recognized that he must return to the dream of his childhood ---- writing. For the next few years, Garcia Marquez wrote for many different newspapers. And in 1955, he published his first book called "Leaf Storm".For many years, Garcia Marquez knew he wanted to write about his grandfather's house in Aracataca. To write this book, Garcia Marquez and his wife had to sell almost all of theirpossessions to survive. But their act was worth it. The book, "One Hundred Years of Solitude" was immediately successful. And this book created a path for Garcia Marquez's future success.In 1982, Gabriel Garcia Marquez was given the Nobel Prize in Literature for his book "One Hundred Years of Solitude", making him the first Colombian and the fourth Latin American to wina Nobel Prize in Literature.4. Who influenced Garcia Marquez’s wri ting style?A. His grandfatherB. His grandmotherC. His fatherD. His wife5. Garcia decided to take up writing ____________.A. when he worked for a newspaperB. under the influence of his familyC. when he graduated from collegeD. after a visit to his hometown6.Garcia’s book “One Hundred Years of Solitude” ____________.A. was written in the 1950sB. enjoyed a quick successC. helped Garcia lead a better lifeD. was about Garcia’s grandfather7.What do we know from the text about Garcia Marquez?A. He is the first Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.B. His book “Leaf Storm” marked his great success in literature.C. He wrote for newspapers before publishing his own books.D. He followed his father’s wish to become a writer.CLooking back on my childhood，I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made.Although we were all brought up in the same way，my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed flowers and insects.Unlike them，I had no ear for music and languages.I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before World War Ⅰwe spent our summer holidays in Hungary.I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in，of my room and my toys.Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents，aunts，uncles and cousins who gathered next door.But I do have a clear memory of the dogs，the farm animals，the local birds，and above all，the insects.I am a naturalist，not a scientist.I have a strong love of the natural world and my enthusiasm led me into varied investigations.I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil while reading about other people’s observations and discoveries.Then somethinghappens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind.Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle，because it all seems to fit together.This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books，which some might honor with the title of scientific research.But curiosity，a keen eye，a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist：one of the outstanding and essential qualities required is self-discipline，a quality I lack.A scientist requires not only self-discipline，but hard training，determination and a goal.A scientist，up to a certain point，can be made.A naturalist is born.If you can combine the two，you get the best of both worlds.ording to the author,a born naturalist should first of all be_________.A.full of ambitionB.self-disciplinedC.full of enthusiasmD.knowledgeable9.he first paragraph tells us the author________.A．was interested in flowers and insects in his childhoodB．lost his hearing when he was a childC．didn’t like his brothers and sistersD．was born to a naturalist’s family10.e author can’t remember his relatives clearly because________.A．he didn’t live very long with themB．the family was extremely largeC．he was too young when he lived with themD．he was fully occupied with observing nature11.e author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he________.A．has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticB．lacks some of the qualities required of a scientistC．just reads about other people’s observations and discoveriesD．comes up with solutions in a most natural wayDIn a computer age，a broadband Internet connection is very popular now．Whether cable or mobile broadband，today’s connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos playsmoothly, complex websites load quickly，and files download much faster than ten years ago．And the files are much bigger too．There’s a hidden problem：You have to live near enough to a major city to get broadband Internet. If you don’t，it's slow dial-up access for you. And for those living really far out，there may be no Internet access at all．Technology experts often talk about the “last mile” problem，which refers to the difficulty of bringing Internet access to remote locations．In cities and suburbs(郊区)，it's relatively easy to provide access for everyone．It is much more difficult to deliver access to those living far from cities，especially in developing countries．Internet service providers, for their part，have been reluctant to provide access to sparsely(稀疏地)populated areas．The handful of Internet users they would reach wouldn’t cover the expense.But every year, technological advancements allow of more and more Internet users. Most broadband connections today run over existing cable TV and telephone lines although these technologies aren’t availa ble everywhere．Some companies have delivered the Internet over standard power lines. Advancements in cheaper more efficient fiber optics cables(光纤电缆)promise to bring extremely fast Internet connections to more users．Still, the“last mile”problem remains h ard to deal with．There will always be somewhere that doesn’t have an affordable broadband connection．But someday that might not matter．If the rapid progress in cell phone technology is any indication，it may not be too long before an Internet connection simply follows you wherever you go.12.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passageA. Internet connections have been popular everywhere．B. Internet service providers are willing to care about rural(农村的)customers．C. The problem of Internet acce ss hasn’t been completely dealt with.D. Computer can’t become popular in developing countries．13.Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that technological advancements_______.A .make TV and telephone available everywhereB. bring great change to people’s everyd ay lifeC. bring faster Internet connections to usersD. make it possible for more people to use the Internet14.at may eventually settle the “last mile” problemA. The broadband connection’s getting faster．B. The rapid progress in cell phone technology．C. More and more Internet connections．D. More and more Internet users.15．The best title for this passage may be________．A. Internet Connection ProblemsB. Internet Connections Need ImprovingC. Progress in Internet ConnectionsD. Internet Connections Today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。

普宁华侨中学2015-2016学年度第一学期第一次月考高一英语试卷注意事项：1．本试题共12页，满分150分，考试时间110分钟。

2．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号等相关信息填写在答题卷密封线内，并在“座位号”栏内填写座位号。

3. 所有题目必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷上各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

第一卷（三部分，共115分）注意事项1．答题前，考生在答题纸和答题卡上务必用直径0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的班级、姓名、考号填写清楚。

请认真核准考号、姓名和科目。

2．每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

在试题卷上作答无效。

第一部分：听力（共两节, 满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

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。

例：How much is the shirt?A．￡19.15. B．￡9.15. C．￡9.18.答案是B。

1．Why does the man move to New York?A．To work there. B．To look after parents. C．To make a trip.2．What are the two speakers talking about?A．Buying a TV. B．TV channel. C．Sports meet.3．Why will the woman leave before eleven?A．To buy something. B．To make a work plan. C．To go home.4．What was the man doing at the moment?A．He was listening to the radio. B．He was writing something. C．He was reading a book. 5．What is the weather like today?A．It’s rainy.B．It’s sunny.C．It’s cloudy.第二节（共15个小题；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。

2015-2016学年广东省普宁市华美实验学校高二（下）第一次月考一、阅读理解（共15小题；共30分）AShe is a cute, quiet girl. As a daughter, she has no secrets from her mother, who is very pleased with her. But these days she has become not so open as before. She has a diary that she keeps under lock and key. Her mother cannot help worrying about her: What will I do if she falls in love, which is too early of her age? After all she is reaching the "dangerous time". These thoughts have caused trouble in the mother's mind.One weekend the girl came to tell her mother that she was going to the cinema with her schoolmate and would return late. This was the first time her mother agreed, and she couldn't help worrying because her daughter had never been away at night before. The mother waited till nine. She decided to go out to meet her daughter. Just at that time, she heard the noise of a car parking. She went to the window and saw her daughter waving goodbye to a boy. Her heart missed a beat.When the girl came in, the mother was watching TV, just like nothing had happened. "Mum, I'm going to bed.""All right. Go to sleep early."Next morning when the mother went to the daughter's room to do some cleaning, she found her diary left on the bed. After a few minutes' thinking, she at last opened it to the page of the night before. It reads: Mum, it's love that made you ask, but it would show your understanding of me if you hadn't.1. From the diary, we can see the daughter .A. thanked her mother for caring her muchB. thought it was her mother's duty to askC. wanted her mother to talk with her as much as beforeD. thought her mother's understanding is better than simple love2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?A. The girl's diary was always on her bed.B. What the daughter did these days worried her mother.C. The mother wanted to have a talk with her daughter the next day.D. The girl knew her mother would ask her the question about the boy.3. The main purpose of this article is to show that parents should .A. not give much freedom to their childrenB. talk with their children about their early loveC. care about what their children really think and feelD. not read their children's diaries without their permission4. The best title for this story can be .A. To Ask or Not to AskB. Early LoveC. Daughter's SecretD. Dangerous AgeBDuring the tsunami(海啸) disaster of 2004, over 300,000 people died. No one has counted the number of animals killed, but we know that it wasn't many. All over the region, before the disaster struck, animals were behaving strangely.Shortly before the tsunami, in Khaolak, Thailand, twelve elephants that were giving tourists rides became agitated. They suddenly left their usual habitat, carrying four surprised Japanese tourists to safety. On the eastern coast of India, flamingos(火烈鸟), which should be breeding at this time of year, suddenly flew to higher ground. Of the two thousand wild pigs that live in an Indian nature reserve, only one was found dead after the tsunami.The idea that the animals are able to predict disasters is nothing new. In fact, it has been well-recorded over the years. Twelve hours before Hurricane Charlie hit Florida in 2004, fourteen sharks left their natural habitat and stayed in deep waters for two weeks. The sharks, which were being observed by US scientists, had never done this before. They escaped the hurricane. In the winter of 1975 in Haicheng, China, snakes which would normally have been hibernating(冬眠) were seen on the ground. Days later there was a big earthquake striking.Unlike human beings, wild animals' senses are sharper and they can feel even the smallest changes in the environment. In other words, they see natural warnings that are invisible to the human eye. Ancient people probably had the similar "senses", which they needed to survive, but these have been lost to us as modern technology leads us further away from the danger that nature creates.The real question is, can we use the reactions of animals to save ourselves from natural disasters? Animal behaviour expert, Rupesh Kaneira, believes we have no choice. "The technology which we rely on isn't always perfect, and in poorer countries it isn't even available. Animals know the environment better than any of us. When they run for their lives, we must follow."5. The underlined word "agitated" in paragraph 2 probably means .A. worried and nervousB. tired and uneasyC. disappointed and sadD. excited and happy6. How is the third paragraph developed?A. By giving explanations.B. By listing examples.C. By presenting the reasons.D. By comparing the differences.7. The wild animals can predict the natural disasters because they .A. can run for their lives when natural disasters happenB. don't even have the modern technology to help themC. are being observed and tracked for scientific experimentsD. are quick to notice the slightest changes in the environment8. The best title of the passage might be .A. Few Animals Died in TsunamiB. Animals React to the DisastersC. Animals Can Survive the DisastersD. Watching Animals Will Save UsCSmall seating in the economy-class(经济舱) sections of airplanes is not just uncomfortable but potentially life-threatening. Space has become so tight that passengers cannot protect themselves in the event of a crash.A report on a long distance flight from the doctors of Vienna stated that only 10% in economy class could adopt the recommended brace position on the plane's safety tips in case of emergency, and they were the smallest of the group. And 30% of their fellow passengers traveling in first class could adopt the position, which is internationally recognized as improving the chances of survival in the event of a crash. The authors of the report are now calling for greater space between seat rows to increase safety.A spokesman for British Airways (BA), which is responsible for safety on all British planes, opposed the idea that small seating was a threat(威胁) to passengers. "We don't think it is a safety matter," he said, "We have high safety standards and all UK aircraft meet them." In the past month, both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic introduced sleeper seats, stressing the outstanding comfort in the front of the planes. But that space gained is space lost in economy.Until recently, economy class was at least "bearable"—with an 86-centimeter seat. Scheduled Airlines such as BA and KLM gave passengers enough leg room and comfortable seats. But the arrival of new, weight-saving seats caused economy class to take a turn for the worse. Extra rows have been put into the plane, with the result that the average seat now is 79 centimetres. Singapore Airlines has become the latest carrier to narrow down its seats. It announced free wine for economy passengers last September, but at the same time reduced leg room by 8 centimetres.Economy class on Scheduled Airlines is now often little better than economy on Qatar Airways. Some Qatar Airways even offer the chance to upgrade—at a price—to seats which, at 89-91 centimetres, are roomier than those of most Scheduled Airlines.9. What can we learn from the passage?A. Scheduled Airlines produced new comfortable seats for economy class.B. Doctors from Vienna said less space between seats could cause danger.C. Spokesman for BA declared that narrow seat space was a threat.D. Qatar Airways offered larger seats with no more charge.10. What might be the author's attitude towards reducing the space of economy seats?A. Neutral.B. Sceptical.C. Supportive.D. Disapproving.11. Where does the passage most probably come from?A. A biography.B. A book review.C. A magazine.D. A realistic novel.DTeens are gaining(增加) weight. Today most teenagers are at least one size larger than teens were 20 years ago. Even clothing sizes have changed. Did you know that a small today used to be a medium,20 years ago?A recent research shows 97% of teens need more exercise. It's bad news because too little exercise means you are missing a lot of good things in life. Exercise helps in two ways.First, exercise helps your body. Physical activity can make your body strong. It can also keep you at a healthy weight. Doctors say that people who stay at a healthy weight have fewer health problems. Second, exercise can help your mind. People who get plenty of physical activity might worry less and sleep better at night. You may even learn better in school. Students who are healthy can listen and understand better in class.You can change your life and be more active at any point. It's never too late. An article called "How to Limit Screen Time and Get Moving" gives these ideas:Step away from the screen.Doctors call watching TV or playing video games screen time. You should have no more than two hours of screen time a day. You will enjoy life more if you live it instead of watching it!Start slowly. An hour a day can seem like a long time. Start with 10 minutes of new activities every day. Add more as you get stronger. Think about walking. Take the stairs instead of the lift. You will feel healthier.Make fitness fun. Find a sport you like. It doesn't need to be the traditional sports of basketball, soccer, or baseball. Those are all great sports and if you like them, play them. However, you can also try hiking, skateboarding, or even rope jumping. If you enjoy the sport, you will do it.Choose food carefully. Help your family shop for healthy food. Read the labels(标签), Look for healthy foods. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Stop buying soft drinks and junk foods. You will feel better if you eat right.Exercise with others. Find a friend or family member to exercise or play with you. You will have more fun and it helps keep you responsible for going.12. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?A. Teens are gaining weight.B. Teens are one size larger.C. Teens' clothing sizes changed.D. A small used to be a medium.13. Which of the following is a FACT from the passage?A. You should have no more than two hours of screen time a day.B. You will have more fun and it helps keep you responsible for going.C. A recent research shows 97% of teens need more exercise.D. However, you can also try hiking, skateboarding, or even rope jumping.14. Where might you find this passage?A. In a story.B. In a magazine.C. In a play.D. In a speech.15. Which of the following shows the structure(结构) of the first 5 paragraphs?A. B.C. D.二、短文7选5(5选5等)（共5小题；共10分）Do you ever do homework while listening to music, or watch TV while texting friend? It may seem like an obvious question since most of us multitask all the time.But according to a recent study published in PLOS ONE, using a number of media devices at the same time could be changing our brains.Researchers first asked 75 adults about how often they spent time multitasking between different kinds of media. 16. Those who reported heavier media multitasking had less gray matter in their brains. Gray matter is the part of the brain that helps to deal with information and control emotions. 17. We can't be sure, according to researchers. They say that the results only show a link. They are unsure whether multitasking reduces gray matter."Media multitasking is becoming more popular in our lives and there is increasing concern about its influence on our well-being," said British scientist Kep Kee Loh, who directed the study. Loh says that more study is needed to support the idea that our behaviors are changing our brains.18. In 2012, a study by Michigan State University in the US found that people using several media devices at the same time were more likely to be depressed.19. But no matter what, you should consider limiting yourself to one screen at a time, The Huffington Post reported. Multitasking doesn't actually work if you are trying to be more efficient. You're going from one action to another instead of truly doing two things at a time.20. Once you've slowed down, it can be hard to pick up where you left off.If you want to finish a list of jobs, "set goals, establish a routine, and take regular breaks," suggested The Huffington Post.A. It seems that more research is needed.B. It wastes your energy and slows you down.C. So is multitasking really ruining our brains?D. But if it's true, it could support earlier studies.E. There are several reasons behind media multitasking.F. Then they checked their brains with an MRI machine.G. Depressed people use more media devices to relieve stress.三、完形填空（共20小题；共30分）A couple in South Carolina has been eagerly seeking an organ donor. They haven't found one21 . But they did find something else: friends.Larry Swilling and his wife Jimmie Sue have been happily 22 for 56 years. So happily, in fact, that Larry has now come to realize he can't 23 without his wife. "She's my heart," he said. The problem with Jimmie Sue is that she 24 a kidney. Jimmie Sue was born with only one, and now that one doesn't 25 . She needs a transplant—but neither her husband, nor anyone tested in her family, is a 26 match.Jimmie Sue is trying to get on a donor list, but the 27 is about two or three years long and that's for a kidney from a dead donor. Transplant patients who get their kidneys from living donors tend to live 28 . That is why Larry decided to try to ask for it, from total strangers."I don't 29 what people think," Larry said. He tells his wife, "I'm going to 30 you a kidney." And on the street, wearing a signboard—"Need kidney for wife"—he's not shy in asking 31 : "I sure could use your kidney." For the last couple weeks, Larry, at 77, has been walking all over his hometown and the surrounding towns-basically 32 a kidney. He didn't really think it would work. 33 , he said, "I had to do something." He didn't feel 34 when the phone rang. "I'm willing to donate a kidney for your 35 ," one caller said. "I'd like nothing more than to help you out," said another.Believe it or not, over the last few days the 36 hasn't stopped ringing. Hundreds of people who either saw his sign or heard about it have 37 . One volunteer said, "I've got two, but I 38 need one." Larry hasn't found a match for his wife, but at least he has already had enough volunteers and raised enough 39 to save someone. "If I get a kidney, it's fine. If I don't, I hope someone else does," the wife said. And that's why Larry is still out there, appealing to the 40 of strangers—for the love of his life.21. A. already B. yet C. still D. also22. A. married B. done C. worried D. lived23. A. work B. laugh C. employ D. live24. A. adds B. lacks C. misses D. spends25. A. work B. stop C. finish D. affect26. A. comfortable B. healthy C. responsible D. suitable27. A. making B. buying C. waiting D. needing28. A. shorter B. worse C. longer D. easier29. A. care B. hate C. doubt D. believe30. A. give B. sell C. get D. borrow31. A. doctors B. passers-by C. friends D. donors32. A. staring at B. searching for C. depending on D. begging for33. A. But B.So C. Because D. Since34. A. careless B. lifeless C. helpless D. selfless35. A. daughter B. wife C. son D. mother36. A. bell B. clock C. door D. phone37. A. volunteered B. encouraged C. entertained D. gained38. A. gently B. greedily C. only D. hardly39. A. money B. awareness C. questions D. imagination40. A. sorrow B. kindness C. sadness D. happiness四、补全短文（共10小题；共10分）Mary will never forget the first time she saw him. He suddenly appeared in class one day, 41. (wear) sun glasses. He walked in as if he42. (buy) the school. And the word quickly got around that he was from New York City.For some reason he sat beside Mary. Mary felt 43. (please), because there were many empty seats in the room. But she quickly realized that it wasn't her, it was probably the fact that she sat in 44. last row.45. he thought he could escape attention by sitting at the back, he was wrong. It might have made it a little 46. (hard) for everybody because it meant they had to turn around, but that didn't stop the kids in the class. Of course whenever they turned to look at him, they had to look at Mary, 47. made her feel like a star.“Do you need those glasses for medical reasons?” the teacher asked. The new boy shook his head. “Then I'd appreciate it if you didn't wear them in the class. I like to look at your eyes when I'm speaking to you.” The new boy looked at the teacher 48. a few seconds and all the other students wondered 49. the boy would do. Then he took 50. off, gave a big smile and said, “That's cool.”五、短文改错(不分行)（共10小题；共10分）文中共有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

2018-2019学年度第一学期第二次月考考试高一级英语试卷第一部分：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, 从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AJewel’s Online Footwear StoreLeather Dress ShoesPrice: $ 120.00Color: Black Leather Brown Leather Red Leather Natural LeatherAverage Rating: 3 out of 5 starsShipping Info: Standard: 7—10 business days Express: 3—5 daysCustomer ReviewsCustomer 1 ★★★★★My favorite shoes! I’ve been to many conferences where my business fellows have told me how much they like my shoes. Just wearing them makes me feel more calm and content in the office. I recommend them to all of my co-workers, and I own a pair of each color.Customer 2 ★These are the worst shoes I have ever worn! The leather came off after only one week, and everybody thought they were ugly. The bottom of the shoes made everything slippery. My employer fired me because he hated them! From then on, I will only wear Brand X shoes!Customer 3 ★★★These shoes do exactly what shoes are supposed to do. There isn’t anything too special about them. In the morning, I put them on and go about my day. They look delightful enough, and they are quite durable(耐用的). I will probably buy another pair.Customer 4 ★★★★These shoes are my most cherished possession. I met my bride while buying a pair of these shoes. She was the saleswoman at the store that I boughtthem at, and after she sold me three pairs, I asked her for her phone number and we started dating. Soon after that, we were engaged. We are getting married this afternoon, and I couldn’t be h appier.1. How many pairs of leather dress shoes does Customer 1 own?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.2. Which customer do you feel gives us the most balanced and objective view?A. Customer 1.B. Customer 3.C. Customer 2.D. Customer 4.3. Why does the Customer 4 like the shoes?A. They are made to last.B. They make him attractive.C. He met his future wife while buying them.D. They make him feel more comfortable.BTelesforo sighed. He absolutely could not go to the new school one more day. The kids didn't laugh about his name, but they all played baseball and had lunch together without him. That was the whole problem. No one saw him or talked to him or even knew he was there.So when Telesforo went to school this morning, his head was bowed and his feet kicked at anything on the sidewalk.As usual, his teacher Mrs Benson read to the class from the newspaper, and today Telesforo was surprised when she read about the US Mint (铸币厂) making five special coins every year to honor each of the 50 states.He knew all about those shiny new state coins. He and his dad collected them. Dad gave him a small album to hold them. By the end of the year, Telesforo would have all 50. By the time he was ready for bed that night, he decided to take his coins to school tomorrow.The next day, when the kids settled, Telesforo opened his album and held it high for the class to see. “These are the coins Mrs Benson read ab out. And this is John Muir on the California coin，” he said, pointing. “Muir wanted to save the wilderness.” Telesforo spoke rapidly as he explained the designs: North Carolina and the first airplane flight. South Dakota, with four presidents carved on Mount Rushmore.“How can I get some of these coins? Why don't we meet after school？” Joshasked. “And Tel can explain everything we need to know.”Tel? Josh just called him Tel? Like they knew he existed? Like they were longtime friends? Telesforo held his album and smiled. So he did have friends.4．Why didn't Telesforo want to go to school at first?A．Because he wasn't good at playing baseball.B．Because his teacher didn't like him asking questions.C．Because his classmates were cold to him.D．Because his classmates laughed at him.5．From whom did Telesforo get the idea to make friends with his new classmates?A．His father. B．His mother.C．His classmates. D．His teacher.6．How did Telesforo manage to make friends in the new school?A．By giving each of his classmates a special coin.B．By sharing the story of his collections with his classmates.C．By helping his teacher to read the newspaper to the class.D．By giving a brief introduction to American history in class.7．When he heard that he was called “Tel”, Telesforo felt ________.A．glad B．angry C．nervous D．ashamedCChina 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 them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I've found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors—silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It's fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.Great weather accompanied(陪伴) my great buy. I immediately jumped up on mybicycle 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 didn't want 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 amazing. The airhitting 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.8. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are convenient and not expensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.9 The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _______.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to experience local cultureD. to improve his riding skills10. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring.B. It was difficult.C. It was lively.D. It was wonderful.11. Which of the following best describes the author's biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking.DThe history of civil engineering (土木工程) is a very important story in the development of civilization (文明). Civil engineers began practising their profession four thousand years ago.What is left of their work is the proof that they were wise. These engineers of the ancient world built entire cities. They designed systems of pipes which supplied fresh water. They built water pipelines for farmlands as well as bridges of great length. Therelics of their buildings tell us much about the work of early engineers.Consider the pyramids(金字塔) of Egypt. They are evidence that some of the earliest engineers had great scientific ability. There is also evidence that those engineers could make lasting work of art and design. Although they lived thousands of years ago, the Egyptian engineers used very exact measurements. The base of the largest pyramid—the Great Pyramid near Giza—comes to within inches of being a perfect square. The pyramid is perfectly placed. Each corner points toward the exact directions of north, south, east and west. The inside of the pyramid is filled with complicated (复杂的) passages (通道). These lead to different rooms inside the pyramid. Many of these passages are of great length and height.The engineers of Egypt did more than design the pyramids. They also set up methods of moving and shaping the building materials. These materials were very heavy. They had to be brought from miles away and sometimes lifted several hundred feet. During the work the engineers commanded thousands of workers. The pyramids remain as evidence of the abilities of the ancient Egyptian engineers.12．The civil engineers of ancient times were wise enough to build entire cities, including ____ .A．systems of pipes, bridges and machineryB．pipeline systems, bridges and farmlandsC．water supply systems, bridges and pipelinesD．water supply systems, bridges and stadiums13. Which of the following is not true about the Great Pyramid of Egypt?A. It was exactly measured.B. It is near Giza.C. Its base is a square.D. It has rooms of great height. 14．From the passage we know that ________ .A．building materials were broken into small piecesB．there were no requirements for the size and shape of building materialsC．Egyptian engineers were not concerned with the size and shape of building materialsD．building materials were processed (加工) to meet certain requirements15. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce to us how the pyramids of Egypt was built.B. To tell us how to move materials in the ancient times.C. To show that the ancient engineers made great contributions in the development of civilization.D. To introduce some great works in the ancient times.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。

2015-2016学年高一第一次月考英语试卷说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，时间120钟。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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 color dress does the man suggest?A. GreenB. PinkC. Blue2. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a bookshopB. On a streetC. In a bank3. What does the woman say about Professor Johnson?A. He is quiet.B. His lectures are humorous.C. He is not strict.4. When does the regular train usually leave for London?A. At 2:30 pmB. At 4:50 pmC. At 5:15 pm5. What happened to the woman?A. She failed a test.B. She was ill.C. She lost her job.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。

每段对话后有几个小题，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。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟:听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的做答时间。

每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Find a place of interest to travel.B. Introduce a book by Eric Hansen.C. Think of a subject for her writing7. Why is the man unwilling to help the woman at first?A. He has his own work to do.B. He’s not interested in the book.C. He knows little about her interest.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

广东省普宁市华美实验学校2021 -2021学年高一英语下学期第二次〔5月〕月考试题考前须知：本试卷分选择题与非选择题两局部，总分135分。

考试时间为120分钟。

第一局部阅读理解〔共两节，总分值40分〕第一节〔共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分〕阅读以下短文，从每题所给四个选项〔A、B、C、与D〕中，选出最正确选项，在在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AShare with usWould you like to have your writing published in this magazine Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes: Anecdotes 〔趣闻轶事〕and Jokes＄50What’s made you laugh recently A funny sign A colleague’s(同事) behaviour Got a joke Send it in for Laughter is the Best Medicine! Email:Smart AnimalsUp to ＄100Send us a tale about the strange behaviour of unique pets orwildlife in up 300 words.Email:Power of LoveUp to ＄150Acts of generosity can change lives or just give you that warm feeling full of love. Share your moments 100—500 words. Email:My Story＄350Do you have an inspiring or life-changing story to tell Your story must be true, unpublished, original and 800-1000words. Email:For more information, please visit:1. How much will the magazine pay for a joke to be publishedA. ＄50B. ＄100C. ＄150D.＄3502. If you want to share a story of your pets with the readers, you need to submit it to _______..A. Anecdotes and JokesB. Smart AnimalsC. Power of LoveD. My Story3. A story showing people’s generosity sho uld be emailed to the editor at_________. .A. B. C. D.4. An inspiring story sent to the magazine should _________. .A. describe strange behaviourB. contain less than 800 wordsC. be real and originalD. be published beforeBHere are a growing number of pet owners who feed their pets on raw〔生食〕, which means, “uncooked〞meat and bones. William Burk, a pet food specialist from the Food and Drug Administration 〔FDA〕, believes that feeding raw meat to pets is against its goal of protecting the public from health dangers, and that raw meat and bones do not have all the required nutrition〔营养〕that a pet needs every day.Learning how popular these foods are, the FDA has provided guidelines 〔指南〕for producers of pet foods which contain uncooked meat for dogs, cats and other pets. The guidelines give r ules to protect pet owners and pets from dangers about food safety and lack of nutrition.Pet owners who feed raw meat and bones to their pets should deal with these products very carefully to protect themselves against possible dangers, says Burk. Just as when you are preparing foods for human beings, use hot water and soap to wash your hands, containers, and surfaces that come into contact with the food. Don’t put your hands near your mouth until you have washed them, and don’t allow your pet to touch your face right after it has eaten raw meat.“If pet owners choose to feed bones to their pets, they should watch their pets carefully when they are eating bones,〞Burk says. “If a pet eats a big piece of bone that won’t pass throughits digestive system〔消化系统〕, it is likely to kill the pet.〞5. What does William Burk think of feeding pets on raw meatA. It’ll make the pet owners sick.B. It’ll ke ep the pets’ wild nature.C. It’s against the policy of tile FDA.D. It’s dangerous and lack of nutrition.6. The FDA has provided guidelines for producers of pet foods with raw meat because ________.A. pet safety is a serious problemB. most pets are lack of nutritionC. feeding pets on raw is popularD. the quality of pet foods is dropping7. Those who feed pets on raw should do some necessary cleaning when ________.A. preparing raw meat for petsB. touching the food containersC. taking their pets out for a walkD. preparing foods for human beings8. What suggestion is given to pet owners in the last paragraphA. Pets should be forbidden to eat raw bones.B. Pets should be kept away from the raw meat.C. Pets should be checked on their digestive system.D. Pets should be watched carefully while eating bones.CReading is the key to success. Apparently(显然地) every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is important to get the information required to understand something. For instance, lawyers have to study and learn every established(确立) law on their specific branches〔分支〕. Sometimesthe law changes according to people’s needs. A good lawyer has to be informed about the latest news in the court. A doctor has to be informed of the latest advances in medicine.Reading is very important for all mankind. Everything is relative in this world, especially reading. Reading can open many doors and it can lead you into a path of success. Studies have confirmed 〔证实〕that reading to your unborn child is very good. This way your child will develop a passion 〔热爱〕for reading.How do you develop a passion for reading There is only one way you can develop your passion for reading. Let me explain this to you. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, you have to get on the bike as many times as possible until you have learned. It works the same way with reading. If you want to boost your reading, take a book and read it all the way through. When you finish reading your first book, take another book and do the same. Try to read as much as you can. If you are going out, grab a magazine, a book, an article or something to read.There is a very important factor behind the reading—reading comprehension〔阅读理解〕. It’s what makes you understand the meaning behind the text. Let’s assume(假设) that you read a document and you are supposed to explain the meaning of thedocument. How would you explain the document if you couldn’t understand the message of the author9．The first two paragraphs mainly talk about .A. the key to successB. the importance of readingC. what reading comprehension isD. how to develop a passion for reading10．We can define reading comprehension as .A. a strong passion for readingB. the latest information in readingC. a very important factor behind the readingD. something that makes people understand what they read 11．The author develops the passage mainly by .A. following the natural time orderB. presenting opinions and giving examplesC. comparing the opinions of different peopleD. presenting a cause and analyzing its effects12．What do you suppose the following paragraph will talk aboutA. Popular reading websites.B. Famous people who love reading.C. The importance of reading at school.D. Ways to improve reading comprehension.DSchool children are using mobile phone applications 〔手机应用程序〕to do their homework, which seem to be increasing during summer vacations. But instead of blaming (责备)students for their behavior, we should say no to too much homework. This is important because by using mobile phone applications to do their homework, students don't add much to their knowledge, says an article in Guangzhou-based Yangcheng Evening News. Excerpts (摘录):Using mobile phone applications to do homework is no different from copying from someone else's work. This is the opinion of a vast majority of teachers. Students who seek cell phone apps help to do their homework will suffer during major exams when they cannot seek the help of such applications, the teachers say.The heavy load〔负担〕of homework Chinese students are burdened with, said to be the heaviest in the world,has led to the popularity of these applications.Senior high school students in China rarely〔很少〕go to bed before 11 pm. A report in Shanghai published in2021 showed thatstudents in the city on average spend 28.2 hours in class every week, the 9th highest among 65 countries and regions surveyed. Also, they spend an average of 13.8 hours a week doing homework, most in the world.There is no association〔联系〕between the amount of homework one does and the amount of knowledge one gathers. In fact, a research by Australian experts shows that the result is exactly the opposite: the more hours students spend doing homework, the less effective〔有效〕they will be in gaining knowledge.The United States is one of the countries where students do little homework, but that has not damaged the country's academic status in the world.So, it's time Chinese schools understood this fact and freed students of the unnecessary burden of homework.13. What’s the writer’s attitude toward the students’using mobile phone applications to do their homeworkA. SupportingB. UnderstandingC. ScoldingD. Praising14. The cause of the students’ using mobile phone applications to do their homework is______.A. the heavy burden of homeworkB. the advance of modern technologyC. the pressure o f the students’ parentsD. the influence of other countries15. Which of the following is probably the best titleA. Rid kids of the burden of homework.B. Stop using mobile phones to do homework.C. Spend less time to gain much knowledge.D. Improve China’s academic status in the world.第二节〔共5小题；每题2分，总分值10分〕根据短文内容，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处最正确选项。

2015-2016学年度第一学期期中考试高一级英语试题卷注意事项：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，总分120分。

考试时间为100分钟。

第一部分阅读理解（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。

AMetro Pocket GuideEach passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $ 5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Open: 5 a.m (Monday—Friday)7a.m. (Saturday—Sunday)Close: midnight ( Sunday—Thursday)3 a.m. (Friday—Saturday)Last train time vary. To avoid (避免) missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the stations.When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip card, the fare is $1.25.Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, or SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100•Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.•If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.A. At midnightB.At 5 a.m.C. At 3 a.m.D. At 7 p.m.2. What is good about a SmarTrip card?A. It is very beautiful.B. It saves money for its users.C. it can be bought at any time.D. it is sold on the Internet.（旅游建议）?A.202-962-1195 B .202-962-1100C.202-673-7000D.202-637-8000BAt thirteen, I was diagnosed(诊断）with a kind of attention disorder(注意力障碍). It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature（文学） class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said,“Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to takeit home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. Itwas about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’tget much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he made a great inventionand invented a reading system of raised dots(点), which opened up a whole new worldof knowledge to the blind（盲人）.Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted”students? My thoughts spilled out（突发灵感） and my pen started to dance. Icompleted the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; Ijust needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, whyshould I ever give up?I didn’t expect anything when I handled in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it wasquite a surprise when it came back to me the next day-- with an“A” on it. Atthe bottom of the paper were these words: “ See what you can do when you keeptrying.”4.The author didn’t finish the reading in class because _____________.A.He was new to the classB. He had an attention disorderC. He was tried of（厌倦） literatureD.He wanted to take the task home5.What do we know about Louis Braille from the passage from Paragraph 5?A.He had good sight.B.He made a great invention.C.He gave up readingD.He learned a lot from school6.What was Mrs.Smith’s attitude to the author at the end of the story?A. EncouragingB.SadC. DisappointedD. Angry7.What is the main idea of the passage?A.The disabled should be treated with respect.B.A good teacher shouldn’t blame students.C.One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.D.Everyone should work hard.CIt was a village in India. The people were poor. However, they were not unhappy.After all, their forefathers(祖先，前辈) had lived in the same way for centuries.Then one day, some visitors from the city arrived. They told the villagers therewere some people elsewhere who liked to eat frog’s（青蛙） legs. However, they didnot have enough frogs of their own, and so they wanted to buy frogs from other places.This seemed like money for nothing. There were millions of frogs in the fields around, and they were no use to the villagers. All they had to do was to catch them. Agreement was reached, and the children were sent into the fields to catch frogs. Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money. For the first time, the people were able to dream of a better future. But the dream didn’t last long.The change was not noticed at first, but it seemed as if the crops were not doing so well. More worrying was that the children fell ill more often, and there seemed to be more insects(昆虫) around lately.The villagers decided that they couldn’t just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides (杀虫剂）and medicines. Soon there was no money left.Then the people realized what was happening. It was the frog. They hadn’t been useless. They had been doing an important job—eating insects. Now with so many frogs killed, the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases.Now the people are still poor. But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs. These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning.8. From Paragraph 1 we learn that the villagers .A. worked very hard for centuriesB. dreamed of having a better lifeC. were poor but they were not unhappyD. lived a different life from their forefathers9. Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs?A. This seems like money for nothing..B. They needed money to buy medicine.C. They wanted to please the visitors.D. The frogs made too much noise.10. What might be the cause of the children’s sickness?A. The crops didn’t do well.B. Too many insects spread diseases.C. The visitors brought in diseases.D. People had no money.11. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. The harmony(和谐) between man and nature is important.B. Money is more important than health.C. People must be worried.D. Good days will never be forgotten.DWhen I began planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty(不确定) of living in a place that was so different from India, where we lived. She worried particularly about the lack of jobs, the cultural differences and the chance that I would face racism(种族歧视).Despite these worries, I came to New Zealand in July 2009. I have found the place andpeople very nice and supportive. Soon after I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a job to supply my living expenses(费用).Determined to do this on my own, I spent a whole day going from door to door for a job. However, I received little or no response(回应).One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask if there were any job opportunities(机会). The people there were very surprised and advised me not to continue my job search in that manner. As I was about to leave, a clerk(职员) in the building, who had been listening to what others had said, approached me and asked me to wait outside. Fifteen minutes later，he returned, and asked me what my plans were and encouraged me to stay confident. He then offered to take me to the Royal Oak to search for a job.I was a little surprised，but had a good feeling about him, so I went along. Along the way, I realized that I had run out of copies of my resume(简历)．Seeing this, the man stopped at his business partner's office to make me 15 extra copies. He also gave me tips on dressing and speaking, and added that I should give him a call if I ever needed anything. I handed out my resumes and went home feeling verysatisfied. The following day, I received a call from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.It seems that the world always gives back to you when you need it. And this time，it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.12. What wasn't the author's mother worried about from paragraph 1?A. The chance that the author would face racism.B. Cultural differencesC. The author couldn't speak the local language.D.The lack of jobs 13．From paragraph 2, after staying in New Zealand for a short time, the author _____A. decided to go back to his own countryB. had to find a job to supply living expensesC. felt the local people were not very friendlyD. felt that the place was not nice14. When the author walked into a building to look for a job,__________ ·A. a clerk gave him encouragement and adviceB. he was confident that he would find a good oneC. he found many college students like him already thereD. the people there advises the author to continue his job search15 . What is the story mainly about?A. The feelings of looking for a job for the author .B. The author is eager to（热切地） get a job.C. How the author adapted himself to（适应） a new job.D. How the author was helped to get a job by a stranger.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。

广东省普宁市华美实验学校2021-2022高一英语上学期第一次月考试题第一部分：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, 从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AGood news! Job offered.Receptionist AdministrationFull TimeA receptionist is required from 1st June 2021 at Dartford Science & Technology College. The position is only from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday, with an hour’s break for lunch every day. The successful applicant must have a good telephone manner, good interpersonal skills and IT skills. Science TechnicianTerm time plus 10 days, 37 hours per weekWe are looking for a technician to provide a technical support service for science teaching staff. Applications are to be received no later than midnight on 10th June 2021.Health & Social Care TeacherOur client, an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in Ealing, West London, is currently seeking a teacher for Health & Social Care. The position will be a full-time post until July 2021. We require an energetic teacher to develop the learning potential of students. We are seeking someone with excellent subject knowledge who can combine academic strictness and achievement with enjoyment of teaching Health & Social Care. If you are keen to work, click the button below.1. The receptionist to be employed will work ______.A. 20 hours a weekB. 34.5 hours a weekC. 39.5 hours a weekD. 37 hours a week2. ______is needed in a school in Ealing, West London.A. A full-time science teacherB. A teacher with the ability to get along with peopleC. A teacher with excellent knowledge about Health & Social CareD. A technician who can provide a technical support service3. The text is most likely to appear ______.A. in a magazineB. in a novelC.on the InternetD. in a newspaperBDo you worry about entering senior high school? Everything, from study to environment, has changed. Can you adapt yourself to it?You’re not alone. Remember that everybody else in your year is in the same boat. You may not notice it, but they’re just as nervo us as you are.Moving to senior high school is a chance, not a problem. Things are different, and all you need to do is to be polite and learn the new rules.The teachers will help. If you don’t know what to do or are worried about something, then ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to, because they have experience in helping new students. Pay attention to what your teachers say.Everything changes. There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organized. Make sure you know which rooms your classes are in and which days you have your different subjects on.Other points:If you’ve got an older brother or sister at the school, then ask them for advice.Be yourself! It sounds simple, but things will become better if you just act naturally.Having early nights makes a difference. You’ll also find it e asier to get up in the morning!4. What does the author think of entering senior high school?A. It sounds simple.B. It is a difficult problem.C. It’s a good chance.D. It’s worrying.5. When you don’t know what to do, you can _______.A. turn to your teachersB. follow your younger brotherC. write your problems downD. go to bed early6. Which of the following does the author suggest you do?A. Ask your classmates for help.B. Don’t be shy.C. Pay attention to others.D. Just act naturally.7. The main purpose of the passage is to _______.A. teach students how to organize themselvesB.help students that are going to senior high schoolC. tell students a storyD. tell students how to make full use of timeCPeople often go to cafes to relax themselves and keep themselves from falling asleep, but Mr. Healing, a popular cafe chain in South Korea actually does the opposite. Customers can come in, order a drink, lie down a comfortable massage（按摩）chair, and take a nap.Many Koreans suffer from a lack of sleep as a result of overworking, so any opportunity to relax and even take a nap is greatly appreciated. Mr. Healing is the perfect place to go when you’re on a short work or school break and you need to catch up on sleep. The cafe offers massage periods in various modes, depending on how much time you have and how you choose to spend it.The 20-minute session is priced at $ 3.5, the 30-minute massage costs $ 7, and the 50-minute session is $ 9, all of which also include a drink. Once you make your choice, you are taken to the “healing center”. You are asked to take off your shoes as well as any jewelry that might damage the chairs, after which you can choose a massage mode, from “stretch” or “sleep”. You can st art with stretch for a few minutes, and then switch to sleep if you want to take a short nap. After it comes to an end, you are taken back to the cafe area to enjoy a coffee or one of the many other refreshing drinks on the menu.Mr. Healing cafes are so popular in Korea that customers are advised to makereservations in advance to be sure that a massage chair is available.(空闲的) “I have to sit on a chair and stare at a computer monitor all day due to my job, the healing room was truly effective to relieve t iredness and stress from weekdays,” said Park Hye-sun, a 24-year-old officer.Some have described Mr. Healing and other similar cafes in South Korea as simple fashions, but others see them as a sustainable business model, because they offera service that Koreans really need.8. Why do customers come to Mr. Healing?A. To have themselves checked.B.To sleep before work.C. To drink specialty coffeeD. To rest for a while.9. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The price of the service.B.The process of the service .C. The choices for customers.D. The tips for customers.10. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The massage.B. The coffee.C. A sound sleep.D. Your choice.11. What is Park’s at titude towards Mr. Healing?A. Negative(消极的).B. Positive.（积极的）.C. Critical（批判的）.D.Neutral （中立的）DLike many lovers of books, Mary and her husband, Richard Goldman, seldom walked past a bookstore without stopping to look inside. They often talked of opening their own store one day.When Mary was hospitalized with heart trouble in 1989, they decided it was time to get serious. Richard, who worked for a business company, was eager (渴望的) to work for himself, and Mary needed to slow down from her demanding (很费力的) job.They started by talking to bookstore owners and researching the industry. “We knew it had to be a specialty store because we couldn’t match the big chains dollar for dollar,” says Mary. One figure (数字) caught he r attention: She’d read somewhere that about 20 percent of books sold were mysteries (推理小说), and many buyers spent more than $300 a year on books. She and Richard were themselves mystery readers.On Halloween 1992, they opened the Mystery Lovers Bookshop a nd Café near their home. With three children in college, the couple could not spend all the family’s money to start a shop. To cover the $100,000 cost, they drew some of their savings, borrowed from relatives (亲戚) and from a bank.The store merely broke even in its first year, with only $120,000 in sales. But Mary was always coming up with new ways to attract customers (吸引顾客). The shop had a coffee bar and it offered gifts to mystery lovers and served dinners for book clubs that met in the store. She also invited dozens of writers to discuss their stories.Today Mystery Lovers makes sales of about $420,000 a year. After paying taxes, business costs and the six part-time sales clerks (店员), Richard and Mary together earn (赚) about $34,000.“The job you lo ve may not go hand in hand with a million-dollar income,” says Richard. “This has always been about an enjoyable life for ourselves, not about makinga lot of money.”12. When Mary was in hospital, the couple realized that .A. they had to put their plan into practiceB. health was more important than wealthC. heart trouble was a serious illnessD. they both needed to stop working13. After Mary got well from her illness ,they began .A. to study industrial managementB. to buy and read more mystery booksC. to do market research on book businessD. to work harder to save money for the bookstore14. How did their bookstore do in the first year?A. They had to borrow money to keep it going.B. They made just enough to pay all the costs.C. They succeeded in earning a lot of money.D. They failed though they worked hard.15. According to Richard, the main purpose of running the bookstore is .A. to pay for their children’s educationB. to get to know more writersC. to set up more bookstoresD. to dowhat they like to do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。

华美实验学校2016届高三第一学期第一次月考英语试题卷注意事项：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，总分120分，考试时间100分钟。

第一部分阅读理解（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。

ARestaurants in the USASteve’s PizzaSo many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they’ll tell you about Steve’s. This is New York–style pizza, handmade with care and good ingredients(成份). New branches of Steve’s are opening elsewhere in Miami, all in non-tourist areas.Opening hours: 11am-3amCattleman’s SteakhouseThis place is 20 miles east of the city, but local folks would probably drive 200 miles to eat here. The food is good, and the scenery is even better. Come early and wander around the grounds of Indian Cliffs Ranch, where you’ll see everything from rabbits to buffalo (水牛), then catch the sunset either before or after your meal.Opening hours: 5pm-10pmAbsolute Baking & CafeThe screen door is always swinging open at this town hot spot with giant breakfasts. Try the green chili on eggs – it’s made from scratch, as are the organic(有机的) breads. Lunch includes salads, big sandwiches and local grass-fed beef burgers. Don’t miss a square of soft, fresh carrot cake.Opening hours: 7am-2pmWalt’s WharfEverybody’s favorite for fresh fish (some drive in from LA), Walt’s packs them in on weekends. You can’t make reservations for dinner (though they’re accepted for lunch), but it’s worth the wait for the tree fire–grilled seafood and steaks in the many-windowed ground floor or upstairs in captain’s chairs.Opening hours: 11am-3:30pm1 The new branches of Steve’s Pizza are mainly intended for_________.A. New YorkersB. the localsC. touristsD. foreigners2 Cattleman’s Steakhouse offers the wonderful _________as well as good food.A. viewB. wineC. discountD. service3 Which restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch?A. Steve’s Pizza.B. Absolute Baking & Café.C. Walt’s Wharf.D. Cattleman’s Steakhouse.BA young man returns to his hometown of Aracataca, Colombia. He visits the house where he lived as a child. Here, he remembers the most important memories of his childhood. Standing in front of his old house, the young man makes an important decision. He says to himself, "I will start my life over again. I will become a writer."This man is the world famous writer, Gabriel Garcia Marquez.Gabriel Garcia Marquez was born on March 6, 1928. During his early life, Garcia Marquez's grandmother and grandfather told him many stories. His grandmother would tell him legends as if they were real. Garcia Marquez says that his grandmother's way of storytelling later influenced his own methods.When Garcia Marquez was about 20 years old, he left Aracataca and attended university in Bogota. He began studying law because this was what his father wanted him to study. However, Garcia Marquez was not happy.During this time Garcia Marquez returned to Aracataca. It was on this visit that he realized he must stop studying law. And he recognized that he must return to the dream of his childhood ---- writing. For the next few years, Garcia Marquez wrote for many different newspapers. And in 1955, he published his first book called "Leaf Storm".For many years, Garcia Marquez knew he wanted to write about his grandfather's house in Aracataca. To write this book, Garcia Marquez and his wife had to sell almost all of their possessions to survive. But their act was worth it. The book, "One Hundred Years of Solitude" was immediately successful. And this book created a path for Garcia Marquez's future success.In 1982, Gabriel Garcia Marquez was given the Nobel Prize in Literature for his book "One Hundred Years of Solitude", making him the first Colombian and the fourth Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.4. Who influenced Garcia Marquez’s writing style?A. His grandfatherB. His grandmotherC. His fatherD. His wife5. Garcia decided to take up writing ____________.A. when he worked for a newspaperB. under the influence of his familyC. when he graduated from collegeD. after a visit to his hometown6.Garcia’s book “One Hundred Years of Solitude” ____________.A. was written in the 1950sB. enjoyed a quick successC. helped Garcia lead a better lifeD. was about G arcia’s grandfather7.What do we know from the text about Garcia Marquez?A. He is the first Latin American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.B. His book “Leaf Storm” marked his great success in literature.C. He wrote for newspapers before publishing his own books.D. He followed his father’s wish to become a writer.CLooking back on my childhood，I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made.Although we were all brought up in the same way，my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed flowers and insects.Unlike them，I had no ear for music and languages.I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before World War Ⅰ we spent our summer holidays in Hungary.I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in，of my room and my toys.Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents，aunts，uncles and cousins who gathered next door.But I do have a clear memory of the dogs，the farm animals，the local birds，and above all，the insects.I am a naturalist，not a scientist.I have a strong love of the natural world and my enthusiasm led me into varied investigations.I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil while reading about other people’s observations and discoveries.Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind.Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle，because it all seems to fit together.This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books，which some might honor with the title of scientific research.But curiosity，a keen eye，a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist：one of the outstanding and essential qualities required is self­discipline，a quality I lack.A scientist requires not only self­discipline，but hard training，determination and a goal.A scientist，up to a certain point，can be made.A naturalist is born.If you can combine the two，you get the best of both worlds.ording to the author,a born naturalist should first of all be_________.A.full of ambitionB.self-disciplinedC.full of enthusiasmD.knowledgeable9.he first paragraph tells us the author________.A．was interested in flowers and insects in his childhoodB．lost his hearing when he was a childC．didn’t like his brothers and sistersD．was born to a naturalist’s family10.e author can’t remember his relatives clearly because________.A．he didn’t live very long with themB．the family was extremely largeC．he was too young when he lived with themD．he was fully occupied with observing nature11.e author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he________.A．has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticB．lacks some of the qualities required of a scientistC．just reads about other people’s observations and discoveriesD．comes up with solutions in a most natural wayDIn a computer age，a broadband Internet connection is very popular now．Whether cable or mobile broadband，today’s connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos play smoothly, complex websites load quickly，and files download much faster than ten years ago．And the files are much bigger too．There’s a hidden problem：You have to live near enough to a major city to get broadband Internet. If you don’t，it's slow dial-up access for you. And for those living really far out，there may be no Internet access at all．Technology experts often talk about the “last mile” problem，which refers to the difficulty of bringing Internet access to remote locations．In cities and suburbs(郊区)，it's relatively easy to provide access for everyone．It is much more difficult to deliver access to those living far from cities，especially in developing countries．Internet service providers, for their part，have been reluctant to provide access to sparsely(稀疏地)populated areas．The handful of Internet users they would reach wouldn’t co ver the expense.But every year, technological advancements allow of more and more Internet users. Most broadband connections today run over existing cable TV and telephone lines although these technologies aren’t available everywhere．Some companies have delivered the Internet over standard power lines. Advancements in cheaper more efficient fiber optics cables(光纤电缆)promise to bring extremely fast Internet connections to more users．Still, the“last mile”problem remains hard to deal with．There will always b e somewhere that doesn’t have an affordable broadband connection．But someday that might not matter．If the rapid progress in cell phone technology is any indication，it may not be too long before an Internet connection simply follows you wherever you go.12.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passageA. Inter net connections have been popular everywhere．B. Internet service providers are willing to care about rural(农村的)customers．C. The problem of Internet access hasn’t been completely dealt with.D. Computer can’t become popular in developing countries．13.Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that technological advancements_______.A .make TV and telephone available everywhereB. bring great change to people’s everyday lifeC. bring faster Internet connections to usersD. make it possible for more people to use the Internet14.at may eventually settle the “last mile” problemA. The broadband connection’s getting faster．B. The rapid progress in cell phone technology．C. More and more Internet connections．D. More and more Internet users.15．The best title for this passage may be________．A. Internet Connection ProblemsB. Internet Connections Need ImprovingC. Progress in Internet ConnectionsD. Internet Connections Today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。

广东省普宁市华美实验学校2018-2019学年高一英语上学期第一次月考试题第一部分：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, 从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AVolunteer and explore Nepal（泥泊尔）with BambooQuick FactsDiscover Nepal in a way few others see. Apply to join a special group of 20 whoonly have a short time but want to have a lot of fun. Bamboo is the next step inresponsible tourism and volunteering.Locations: Kathmandu Valley, NepalTime: 2 to 4 weeksCosts: Only $99 USD (￡ 80) per week (Includes all accommodation, food, staff, transport, project donations and tour activities).Full DescriptionExperience volunteering within the local community at a variety of projects, or choose to walk through the surprising Himalayan mountain ranges surrounding Pokhara. Over 14 days you will explore Kathmandu, take journeys through mountains andjungles and support the children of a local community. With the choice of continuing your stay to volunteer further for those who really want to make a difference!To find out more about this tour, join one of Bamboo’s Facebook groups here: https: // www. /tours/discover-Nepal/Language NeededEnglish(basic)1. How much do you pay if you join in this event?A. ￡80 to ￡99.B. ￡160 to ￡320.C. ￡160 to 396.D. ￡198 to ￡396.2. What is the volunteering part of the journey?A. Helping local children.B. Teaching adults to read.C. Collecting money.D. Protecting nature.3. What requirement does the event have?A. Experience.B. Age.C. Career.D. Language.BAs a young adult, Noah Webster was a teacher. At this time, the colonies werefighting for independence from Britain. Yet the books that American children usedin school all came f rom Britain. The books were all about British people and British places. Webster wanted books that would mean more to American children. So he wrote three books that used American examples—a grammar book, a spelling book, and a reader. These books were very popular, and millions of them were sold.Webster was interested in changing the spellings of words. He wanted words tobe spelled the way they were pronounced. For example, he thought the word “head”　should be spell ed “hed”，and the word “laugh”　should be spelled “laf”. People liked Webster's suggestions.However, few words were actually changed. One group of words that were changed were words in which an unpronounced “u” followed an “o”. That is why Americans write “color” and “labor”，and the British write “colour” and “labour”．With the money he made from his books, Webster was able to write. It was thefirst American English dictionary, published in 1828.Webster's dictionary had over 70，000 words and gave the meaning and origin of each. To this day, Webster's work is the example that most dictionaries of American English follow.4．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Noah Webster had to borrow books from Britain when he was a student.B．As a teacher, Noah Webster wasn't satisfied with the books he used.C．When Noah Webster taught at schools, he wrote some storybooks.D．Noah Webster had his own government when he was very young.5．From the third paragraph , we know that_________.A．Webster spoke English in a different wayB．American people didn't like speaking EnglishC．Webster was good at correcting mistakes in textbooksD．American people didn't write English as exactly as English people did6．In American history, Noah Webster is famous for______.A．his teaching methods B．his dictionaryC．his fighting for freedom D．learning foreign languages7．The last sentence of this passage means______ .A．most dictionaries in the world are the copies of Webster'sB．most American people followed Webster's advice on writingC．most dictionaries in American English have the characteristics of Webster'sD．Webster's dictionary is the only one used in the United StatesCWe couldn’t wait to get outside. Sure, we knew that growing up was to be about going to school and doing homework, but for us the most important thing was havingfun. As soon as school was over, we’d run home, eat something, and rush outsideto take care of our real business, hanging about (闲逛) with our friends.Hanging about was our time, when we didn’t have to deal with the annoyances (烦事) of the family life. We’d be with our friends traveling in our imaginations, inventing a new game with bottle caps. We w ere ruled only by ourselves and answered to no one but ourselves.We played all kinds of games, but most of our activities involved a ball. Citykids played “official” ball games like baseball, football, and basketball —but we also had many less formal ball games to draw upon for fun. These games had simple rules, and just needed a few people and took almost no time to get going. The games could be the center point of attention, but they usually occurred while the mainevent, hanging about, took place.That’s how it was, just you and your friends.You didn’t need organization, time, planning, or equipment. You made creative use of the urban landscape. Fields of play were the sidewalks, streets and walls. Bases were cars, lamp posts and garbage cans. Equipment usually was made of some household things, but there was one thingthat was necessary: a rubber ball.8. According to the author, the kids desired to .A. grow up quicklyB. play with friendsC. go to schoolD. make new friends9. We can learn from the second paragraph that the kids were .A. great inventorsB. easily annoyedC. ruled by some peopleD. full of imaginations10. The ball games that the author played .A. didn’t have strict rulesB. were popular with city kidsC. usually happened at schoolD. required a number of players11. What can be learned from the last paragraph?A. The kids used to play at home.B. The kids spent a lot of money on the games.C. The games took place almost anywhere.D. The kids didn’t like to play official ball games.DAll over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy, happy and help them to live longer．Sports change with the season. People play different games in winter and summer．Games a nd sports often grow out of people’s work and everyday activities. The Arabs use horses or camels in much of their everyday life; they use them in theirsports, too．Some s ports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers．Some sports or games go back to thousands of years, like running or jumping,Chinese boxing(太极拳), for example, has a very long history. But basketball andvolleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. People areinventing new sports or games all the time．People from different countries may not be able to understand each other butafter a game they often become good friends. Sports help to train a person'scharacter(性格). One learns to fight hard but fight fair(公平地), to win without pride and to lose with grace(体面).12．According to this passage we know that ________ .A. not all the games have a long historyB. about 100 years ago people began sports like running or jumpingC. basketball has a longer history than volleyballD. people began to play basketball about one hundred years ago13．The writer didn't tell us in this passage that _________ ．A. football is played all over the worldB. sports change with the seasonC. games and sports often grow out of people’s work and everyday activitiesD. basketball was invented in America14．Which one is not the reason why people all over the world enjoy sports ?A. sports have a long historyB. sports help to keep people healthy, happy and to live longerC. sports help to train one’s characterD. sports are interesting15．From this passage we can see that ___________ ．A. sports and games are unimportant things that people doB. sports are good for peopleC. sports and games are only useful to the oldD. sports and games should be treated(对待)only as amusement(娱乐活动)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。

广东省普宁市华美实验学校2018-2019学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题第一部分：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, 从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWhere to DrinkCafe San BernardoJoin table-tennis and pool-playing port. Cafe San Bernardo has been running since 1912.The Villa Crespo dive bar also offers up table football for￡4 an hour. Service is efficient; with last orders at 5 am. The daily happy hour between 6 pm and 9 pm includes 60 minutes playing your game of choice, plus a half-bottle of red wine and a corn pie,for￡9.●Avenue Corrientes 5436, Villa Crespo, 54 11 4805 3956, M Salumeria & EnotecaTrading only in wine with a story, sommelier（侍酒师）Mariana Torta chooses new ways on a daily basis, and keeps a list of around 250 labels.There's no wine menu—simply take your bottle from the shelf.●Open 11:00 am-11:30 pm, El Salvador 5777, Palermo Hollywood, 54 11 4778 9016, on FacebookNegro Cueva de CafeCoffee has found its place in Buenos Aires. While LAB: Tostadores, The Shelter and Coffee Town are famous new places, Negro Cueva de Cafe is one of the best downtown. It serves Ecuadorian, Colombian and Brazilian beans, and its attracting cakes include croissant.●Open 9:30 am-7:00 pm, Suipacha 637, Microcentro, 54 11 4322 3000, negrocafe .comLa CalleHead to the Niceto Vega address and you'll be faced with a pizza. Order the special wine, special candy, and prepare to sing until dawn with a high-energy young crowd.●Open 8:00 pm-2:00 am, Niceto Vega 4942, Palermo Soho, 54 11 3914 1972, on Facebook1.Which number should you call if you want to do some sports?A.54 11 4778 9016.B.54 11 4855 3956.C.54 11 4322 3000.D.54 11 3914 1972.2.When can you go to M Salumeria & Enoteca?A.All day.B.1:00 am.C.3:00 pm.D.10:00 am.3.What makes La Calle different?A Its having special candy. B. Its having no wine menu.C. Its allowing you to play games.D. Its opening for the longest time.B“This isn't Disneyland, I'm not a novelty (新奇), this is as real as it gets.” sing The Sisters of Invention.The young women—Annika, Michelle, Jackie, Aimee and Caroline—are a pop group with a difference. All have learning difficulties and some have extra disabilities.The five are based in Adelaide, Australia, and met in 2010 when they sang together in a choir (合唱队) run by Tutti, an organization which supports disabled artists. Tutti saw they had talent and invited them to form a group. Now they perform together two or three times per month, and this is how they make a living.Michelle is 25 and has cerebral palsy (脑瘫) and a mild learning disability. She says, “We choose the name The Sisters of Invention because we are like sisters and we support each other on and off stage.”All their songs are based on the members' own experiences and were written as a group in their twice weekly meetings at Tutti. “We would arrive in the morning and I'd say, ‘What do you want to talk about today？’” says their manager and producer Michael Ross. He then noted down everything they said until lyrics（歌词）took shape. He says, “What I'm interested in is that we get to see the world in a way that people in pop culture almost never get to see. It is creative gold.”When they perform their songs, the physical side of their disabilities is more obvious, but Ross says, “They're not up there to show their difficulties. They're up there to show their strengths.”4．What do we know about The Sisters of Invention?A．All its members are disabled. B．It was founded all by five girls.C．It has existed for less than ten years. D．They perform not to make money.5．The girls choose the name The Sisters of Invention because ________.A．they all have great talent B．they help each other like sistersC．they have the same experiences D．they are good at inventing things6．How does Michael Ross produce lyrics for The Sisters of Invention?A．By talking with the girls. B．By asking the girls questions.C．By learning about pop culture. D．By using his personal experiences.7．How do audiences probably feel watching the performances of The Sisters of Invention?A．They will feel bored. B．They will be inspired.C．They will feel disappointed. D．They will have pity on them.CDoctors recognize obesity as a health problem. So why is it so hard for them to talk to their patients about it?The results of two surveys, one of primary care physicians and the other of patients, found that while most doctors want to help patients lose weight and think it is their responsibility to do so, they often don't know what to say.“So while doctors may tell patients they are overweight, the conversation often ends there，” said Christine C. Ferguson, “Without being told about danger for diabetes(糖尿病)，we often think little of it.”The lack of dialogue hurts patients, too. The patient survey, of over 1,000 adults, found that most overweight patients don't even know that they're too heavy. Only 39 percent of overweight people surveyed had ever been told by a health care provider that they were overweight. Of those who were told they were obese, 90 percent were also told by their doctors to lose weight, the survey found.In fact, most have tried to lose weight and may have been successful in the past — and many are still trying, the survey found. And many understand that losing even a small amount of weight can have a positive influence on their health and reduce their risk of obesity-related diseases like hypertension（高血压）and diabetes.Dr. William Bestermann Jr., said “If you're to be successful with helping your patients lose weight, you have to talk to them actually at every visit about their progress, and find something to encourage them and guide them.”He admitted that many doctors tend to be not optimistic.“Part of this is that there's this common belief, and doctors are burdened by it, too, that overweight people are weakwilled and just don't have any will power, ”he said. “If you think that way, you're not going to spend time h aving a productive conversation.”8．Christine C. Ferguson is probably ________.A．a doctor B．a patient C. a scientist D. an officer9．How many of the patients surveyed have been advised by their doctors to lose weight?A．About 350. B．About 390. C．About 900. D．1,000.10．What can be inferred about obesity patients in Paragraph 5?A．They are not as hopeless as doctors think they are.B．Most of them have tried hard to lose weight, but without success.C．Many don’t realize the importance of losing weight.D．Most of them have just given up their hope of becoming less heavy.11．According to the passage, which factor contributes to the lack of dialogue between doctors and patients?A．Most doctors just never think of warning their patients about their weight problem.B．Many doctors find it difficult to persuade overweight people to lose weight.C．Most patients are too weak-willed to do anything about their weight.D．Many patients tend not to trust their doctors about their weight problem.DThe old Chinese saying “as happy as spending the New Year” might be outdated(过时的) now in the busy modern world. The Spring Festival is regarded as the most important festival forChinese people and an occasion for all family members to get together. But many traditional customs accompanying the Spring Festival, however, have weakened in practice.Setting off fireworks was once the most typical custom of the Spring Festival. People thought the sputtering (爆裂) sound could help drive away evil spirits. However, the activity has been completely or partially forbidden in big cities for years as the government has taken security, noise and pollution factors into consideration.“In recent years, some cities have begun to allow people to light fireworks d uring limited hours at the Spring Festival.” said Zhou Xing, a folklore researcher.“As people gain more income, the New Year holiday is just like any other. After long workdays, many people use the New Year holiday to take a rest, rather than visiting friends and neighbors. The process of making and enjoying the family dinner on Spring Festival Eve is the most important thing. However, many families would like to eat out to save time and energy，” said Li Shunzhi, a resident of Harbin, Heilongjiang.“I enjo y the holidays very much in the countryside. My family has been preparing for the Spring Festival more than two weeks before the holiday, cleaning the house, buying holiday goods and decorating the house with paper-cuttings. On New Year's Eve, the whole family stays up to see the New Year in, and in the days to follow, a series of activities such as lion dancing, dragon lantern dancing, lantern festivals and temple fairs will be held. Without the ancient traditions, the holiday is nothing to us，” said Zhang Hui, from Hebei.12．Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?A．Setting off fireworks has been forbidden in some big cities for years.B．Nowadays, people can light fireworks in some cities at the Spring Festival.C．People believe that the sound of fireworks can drive away evil spirits.D．In the past, setting off fireworks couldn't be seen almost anywhere.13．What Li Shunzhi said implies ________.A．what people do during the festival now is different from the pastB．people would like to have the family dinner on Spring Festival EveC．people prefer to visit friends and neighbors rather than take a restD．the New Year holiday is just like any other day14．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Zhang Hui often spends two weeks preparing for the Spring Festival.B．Zhang Hui is used to spending the Spring Festival with his family.C．Zhang Hui always takes part in a series of activities after the Spring Festival.D．Zhang Hui lives in the city.15．What does the whole passage show?A．The Spring Festival is as lively as before.B．The Spring Festival is outdated now.C．The Spring Festival is losing its qualities.D．The Spring Festival in China is more important than Christmas in the West.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。