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。