甘肃省会宁县第二中学2018届高三第一次月考英语试卷Word版含答案

甘肃省会宁县2018届高三英语上学期第一次月考试题（含解析）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

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第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15个小题；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、D中，选出最佳选项。

AWondering where to watch the fireworks on the fourth Friday of July? Here are some restaurants where you can sit, grab a bite to eat and watch the show.The Roof on Wils hire offers a view of the city, so chances are that you’ll be able to catch a fireworks show while you’re up there. The restaurant will also offer an all-you-can-eat menu for $20 that includes all beef hot dogs and sweet potato chips. The festivities will take place from 2 to 11 pm. Reservations are recommended. 6317 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 852-6002.Whiskey Red’s is located in Marina Del Rey. Beginning at 5:30 pm, it will include live music from Jack of Hearts. The event is free and open to the public. Guests can make reservations from 5:30 to 10 pm. It costs $59 to reserve a seat on the patio(露台) and $49 for indoor seating. Kids aged 5 to 12 need $25 for a seat outside and $20 for an indoor seat. Kids aged four and below are free. 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, (310) 823-4522.High Rooftop lounge in Venice at the top of the Hotel Erwin offers views of the Venice coastline. The fireworks show starts at 9 pm. The rooftop lounge (休息室)offers a full menu of cocktails and a selection of snacks. 1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice Beach, (800) 786-7789.The last one is Carbon Beach Club at the Malibu Inn. Here you can see fireworks from a seat on the restaurant’s oceanfront balcony from 6 to 9:30 pm. Reservations are recommended. 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, (310) 456-6444.1. Which restaurant will provide live music during fireworks?A. Wilshire.B. Whiskey Red’s.C. High Rooftop lounge.D. Carbon Beach Club.2. Where can you get an all-you-can-eat menu with twenty pounds?A. Wilshire.B. Whiskey Red’s.C. High Rooftop lounge.D. Carbon Beach Club.3. Which telephone number will you dial if you want to reserve a seat on an oceanfront balcony?A. (323) 852-6002.B. (310) 823-4522.C. (800) 786-7789.D. (310) 456-6444.【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D【解析】本文为人们提供了一些可供选择的餐馆，在这些餐馆里，人们可以方便地观看七月的第四个星期五的烟花。

会宁四中2017-2018 学年度第一学期高三级第一次月考英语试卷（时间： 90 分钟 ; 满分： 120 分）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷 ( 选择题 ) 和第Ⅱ卷 ( 非选择题 ) 两部分。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共15 小题 ,每题2分,满分30分）AThere is a lake near a forest in Sweden. The water in the lake is very clear andeverything is quiet and still.On the far side of the water is some farmland and further away, across the field,is an old church built on a hill.It has just stopped raining. The brook flowing into the lake is full and there is still some half melted snow from last winter on the ground.The reason the water is so clear, and everything is so quiet and still, is thatmost of the plant and animal life in and around the lake is dead. There are no birdsbecause all the fish and insects, which the birds need for food, have disappeared.Many trees in the forest are losing their leaves and bark, and are sick and dying.Others were blown down by the high winds of last winter. A farmer is working in afield planting something, but unless he plants a stronger kind of seed this year,the crop will be between 25 to 40 per cent lower than a few years ago. The stonesof the old church tower are turning to powder and unless the tower is repaired soon,it will fall down.All the death and destruction in this place is caused by the smoke coming outof factories and poisonous gases from cars and trucks. And yet this silent lake ishundreds of kilometers away from the nearest factory and highway.1.Why are there no animals or birds in or around the lake?A. The weather is terribly cold.B. The lake is quiet.C. The area is polluted.D. They have all been killed.2.The farmer has to plant a stronger kind of seed because ____________.A. the soil becomes less and less.B. few plants can grow because of the pollution.C. the water in the lake can’t be used to irrigate the field.D. the wind is strong.3.What do you think is the best title of the passage?A. A Beautiful Place of Interest.B. A Polluted Place.C. A Quiet Place in Sweden.D. A Faraway Mountain Area.BWe do not know when man first began to use salt, but we do know that it has beenused in many different ways throughout history.Historical evidence shows, for example, that people who lived over 3,000 years ago ate salted fish. Thousands of years agoin Egypt, salt was used to preserve (保留 ) the dead.Stealing salt was considered a major crime ( 罪状 ) during some periods of history.In the eighteenth century, for example, if a person was caught stealing salt, he could be put in prison and his ears could be cut off.In the Roman Empire, one of the most important roads was the one that carriedsalt from the salt mines to Rome. Guards were stationed along the route to protectagainst salt thieves, and they received their pay in salt, thus bringing the English word, salary. Any guard who fell asleep while on duty was thought to be“not worthhis salt”, and as a result he would get a little less salt on his next payday. Theexpre ssion,“not worth his salt”, is still used today in English.In the modern world salt has many uses beyond the dining table. It is used inmaking glass and airplane parts, in the growing of crops, and in the killing of weeds ( 杂草 ). It is also used to make water soft,to melt ( 消融 ) ice on roads and highways, to make soap, and to fix colors in cloth.Salt can be got in various ways besides being taken from mines underground. Saltwater from the ocean, salt water lakes or small seas can be used to make salt. Yet,no matter where it comes from, salt will continue to play an important role inthe lives of people everywhere.4.According to the text, salt can be used in the following EXCEPT _____.A. keeping dead bodiesB. punishing thievesC. protecting cropsD. making industrial products5.In the Roman Empire many people were employed as guards to _____.A. protect the city of RomeB. watch people carrying saltC. prevent thieves from stealing saltD. carry salt from the mines to Rome6. The expression“not worth his salt” used today refers to the one who _____.A. fails to do his work wellB.should not be paid in saltC. doesn ’t want to work at allD. should use less salt7.The main purpose of the text is to tell readers _____.A. how salt was found and gotB. salt is important in people’s lifeC. salt was difficult to get in the pastD. what salt brings to the English languageCEveryone wants to know the secrets of a long and healthy life. Here aresome discoveries from health experts.Many studies looking into the lives of centenarians(百岁老人) look at what they eat. Many people who live into their hundreds live in the Mediterranean (地中海), so their diet, which is high in fruits,vegetables, nuts, and healthy fats like oliveoil,gets a lot of attention.The diet has been linked to a healthier older age, lower risk for heart disease, and even protection against memory loss.Education is related to a longer life. A 2012report from the CDC ’s National Center for Health Statistics found that people with a bachelor’s degree or higherlive about nine years longer than people who don’t graduate high school.James Smith, a health economist at the RAND Corporation, is also a supporter of the argumentfor staying in school for better life expectancy.His findings show education should be an even bigger factor than race and income. Educated people are more likely toland better jobs, plan for their future, and make healthier lifestyle choices.Being a hard worker doesn’t necessarily mean job-stress will harm you. The Longevity长寿 Study found that plenty of hard workers lived long lives.“Skeptics(思疑者 )may wonder if hard workers really are enjoying life.” the authors write, “We found that producti ve, hardworking people (even in old age) are notstressed or miserable,but tend to be happier,healthier,and more socially connected than their less productive peers.”Having a strong social group is associated with a longer life. We often turn tofriends and family for support, and taking care of the people that matter to us mayhelp us take better care of ourselves,some evidence shows. Some research even suggests that immune(免疫 ) function is improved when we are around our friends, and that they help with stress management.Research shows that sitting for long period of time put people at risk for shorter lifespans and other health risks. A 2011study found that each hour people spent sitting down and watching TV after age 25 was linked to22 minutes from their overall life expectancy.8. According to James Smith, which makes the greatest difference to a long life?A. RaceB. IncomeC. EducationD. Books9.From the fourth paragraph, we know_____.A. Hard workers suffer from greater stressB. Less productive workers tend to be happier and healthierC. Nobody doubts that hard workers really are enjoying lifeD. Hard workers are likely to enjoy a longer life10.According to the passage, in order to live a long life, we should_________.A. sit still frequently and have a good restB. find a job after middle school and workhard C. be social and make more friendsD. settle down in the Mediterranean11.The passage is mainly about ________.A. diet and healthB. some discoveries on healthC. the value of good educationD. the secret of a happy lifeDDo you think that you lack confidence in your daily life? Do you want to bemore confident? The following tips will help you build your confidence.Look At Yourself—Really look at yourself. Stand in front of your mirror and takea good look.This is really hard for a lot of kids to do， but try— it's important.That's your face that you're looking at and your face is going to be with you for a longtime ，so it would be really helpful if you would stop worrying so much about it andstart liking it.Learning to look at yourself in the mirror and accepting all the good and not so good things about your face is an important step in feeling more comfortable with you and then， with everyone else.Practice —It needs practice to make your face look perfect.But， if you look at other people's faces ，you will see that no one looks perfect.You may think your favorite singer or actor looks perfect，but everyone's idea of perfection is different.Yourjob is to start seeing the beautiful things about you.It needs practice.You mightnotice that the expression on your face makes a big difference in how you look.Dress for Comfort — It's important that clothes make you feel physically andemotionally comfortable.Clothes say a great deal about the person who's wearingthat are similar them.Kids who want to get along well with others should wear clothes to whattheir classmates are wearing.Kids who wear very different clothes can't bewelcomed by other kids.Hygiene(卫生 ) — Now that you've paid attention to your face and your clothes，let's work on cleaning.The simple fact is thata kid smells bad and has dirty teeth，ifother kids and grown－ups won't want to come too close.12． The author advises you to look at yourself in order to ________．A． practise smiling at othersB． help yourself find your beautyC． accept your face as it isD． improve your facial expression13． According to the writer， if you want to make others come close to you， one should ________．A． take a bath with soap every weekB． brush your teeth at least twice a dayC． wear different clothes from othersD． look at yourself in the mirror every day14． What would be the best title for the passage?A． How to get along with othersB． How to dress beautifullyC． How to show facial expressions.D． How to build confidence.15． According to the passage，the expression on your face ________．A． plays an important role in communicating with othersB． can tell others whether you are polite or notC． can make you as attractive as singers and actorsD． have nothing to do with your confidence第二节（共 5 小题；每题 2 分，满分10 分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。

2018届甘肃省白银市会宁县第一高三上学期期中考试英语第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40分）AThey crossed in front of me as I was driving out of the store parking lot (停车场)．I would be delayed for a whole ten seconds. However，I realized that it was an elderly couple who were briefly delaying my departure (出发)．No more anger.The man leaned on his wife who walked in front of him. He not only used her for support but it was obvious that he was blind. She was his eyes as well. The two of them worked as one—each needing the other to function in this fast changing world.That little example of true strength that day changed my whole personal perception of life. Suddenly I wasn't so mad about having to work a few extra hours on Saturday. I had my strength，and I was still relatively young.That picture of those two elderly people walking with dignity and strength stayed with me the entire week. My life wasn't so bad after all. I had my health and a good job. My wife always gave me good advice whenever I needed it. I started to think—not only was I lucky to have it all，but so was that wonderful old couple，who，despite the trials and hardships of a long life，still had the love and support of each other to carry them through this world.There are so many people out there just like that couple. My wife and I sometimes picture ourselves in our old age，walking arm-in-arm into the sunset. That image always gives us a warm feeling of fort. Just remember，none of us would be here if it weren't for our elders. We should spend an extra minute to listen and learn when it es to helping our elder friends. They need it.1. Before meeting the old couple，the author had a(n)________attitude towards life.A．energetic B．enthusiastic C．desperate D．negative2. The main message that the author wants to get across in the last paragraph is that________．A．everyone should live with dignity and strengthB．we should be patient when dealing with old peopleC．old people can teach us many important lessonsD．happiness lies in a positive attitude towards life3. What do we know about the author?A．He and his wife are in their old age.B．He has a good but busy job.C．His life is very bad actually.D．He and his wife often walk arm-in-arm.BI was very disappointed not to be able to go to the jazz concert last Friday.The advertisement in the paper said that you could buy tickets at the theatre box in Richland Hills any day between 10：00 and 4: 00. Since I work from 9: 00 to 5: 30, the only time I could go to the theatre was during my 45minute lunch break. Unfortunately, the theatre is on the other side of the town, and the bus service between my office and Richland Hills is not very good. But if you are lucky, you can make the round trip in 45 minutes.Last Monday, I stood at the bus stop for 15 minutes waiting for the bus. By the time I saw one e around the corner, there was not enough time left to make the trip. So I gave up and went back to the office. The same thing happened on Tuesday, and again next day. On Thursday, my luck changed. I got on a bus right away and arrived at the theatre in exactly 20 minutes. When I got there, however, I found a long line of people at the box office, I heard one man say he had been waiting in line for over an hour. Realizing I would not have enough time to wait in line, I caught the next bus and headed back across the town. By Friday I realized my only hope was to make the trip by taxi, it was expensive, but I felt it would be worth it to hear the concert. The trip by taxi only took 10 minutes, but felt like an hour to me. When I got to the theatre, I was relieved to see that nobody was waiting in line. The reason, however，I quickly discovered, was that they had already sold all the tickets.4. The man learned ________ that there would be a concert last Friday.A．from his friendsB．from one of his workmatesC．over the radioD．from the newspaper5. He tried to go to the theatre every day but managed to get there only ________.A．once B．twice C．three times D．four times6. One day the man took ________ to get to the theatre by bus.A．forty-five minutes B．fifteen minutesC．just twenty minutes D．over an hour7. The underlined word “relieved”may best be replaced by ________.A．surprised B．pleased C．puzzled D．sorryC“Plants were expected to get larger with increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but changes in temperature, humidity and nutrient availability seem to have trumped the benefits of increased carbon dioxide，”said researchers from the National University of Singapore.45 percent of the species studied now reach smaller adult sizes than they did in the past. The researchers pointed out that warmer temperatures and changing habitats, caused by climate change, are possible reasons for shrinking creatures.“We do not yet know the mechanisms involved, or why some organism are getting smaller while others are unaffected，”the researchers said. “Until we understand more, we could be risking negative consequences that we can't yet quantify.”The change was big in coldblooded animals. Only two decades of warmer temperatures were enough to make reptiles（爬行动物）smaller. An increase of 1 degree centigrade caused nearly a 10 percent increase in metabolism （新陈代谢）. Greater use of energy resulted in tiny tortoises and little lizards. Fish are smaller now too. Though overfishing has played a part in reducing numbers, experiments show that warmer temperatures also stop fish growth. There is a recent report on warmer temperatures' negative effects on plankton（浮游生物）, the base of the marine ecosystem.Warm-blooded animals weren't immune from the size change caused by climate change. Many birds are now smaller. Mammals have been miniaturized too. Soay sheep are thinner. Red deer are weaker. And polar bears are smaller, pared with historical records. This is not the first time this has happened in Earth's history.55 million years ago, a warming event similar to the current climate change caused bees, spiders and ants to shrink by 50 to 75 percent over several thousand years. That event happened over a long time than the current climate change.The speed of modern climate change could mean organisms may not respond or adapt quickly enough, especially those with long generation times. So, it is likely that more negative influences of climate change will be shown in future.8. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Why do some species bee smaller?B. How does temperature change in Earth's history?C. Climate change has many negative effectsD. Species bee smaller as climate warms9. The underlined word “trumped”in the first paragraph can be replaced by ________.A. beatenB. increasedC. strengthenedD. equaled10. Researchers from the National University of Singapore believe that ________.A. too many studies on animals' size have been doneB. all the animals on the earth have bee smallerC. how climate change affects animals' size has not been found clearlyD. climate change has more negative effects on warm-blooded animals11. What can we learn from the passage?A. Bird have suffered more from climate change than fish.B. Climate change have even affected plankton negatively.C. Coldblooded animals bee smaller because of the lack of food.D. The warming event has never happened in Earth' s history before.DHow will you celebrate New Year's Eve? By having a party with your classmates? Going to the karaoke for a singing petition? Many people around the world celebrate the day. Let's have a look at what people in other countries do.In the United States, thousands of people jam into Times Square in New York to wele in the new year at midnight. The change from New Year's Eve and New Year's Day is very exciting. People count down(倒计时) the seconds to wele the new day as the New Year ball slowly gets down and lights up the area.In Spain, when the clock strikes midnight, everyone eats 12 grapes. They eat one grape for each toll(钟声) to bring good luck for the next 12 months of the new year.In Scotland, fireworks are set off in front of the Edinburgh Castle. Immediately after midnight, people sing Auld Lang Syne. The words are in Scottish and mean “days gone by”. The famous Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote the song.In Brazil, most people wear white clothes on New Year's Eve to bring good luck for the new year, If they live near a beach, after midnight, people go there, light candles in the sand, throw flowers in the sea and make a wish. They say that the goddess who protects the sea will make their wishes e true.Did you know?The date January 1 was picked by the Roman leader Julius Caesar(凯撒大帝) as the change of the year when he established his own calendar in 46 BC. The month of January was named after the Roman god, Janus. He ispictured with two heads. One head looks forward and the other back. They represent a break between the old and new.12. What's the best title of the passage?A. The history of New YearB. New Year joy all around the worldC. Where to celebrate the New Year's EveD.12 grapes, 12 months13. In Scotland, you will probably see __________.A. the famous poet Robert Burns sings the Auld Lang SyneB. most people wear white clothesC. people go for a singing petitionD. fireworks set off in front of the Edinburgh Castle14. We can learn from the last paragraph that __________.A. Janus established the calendarB. Julius Caesar made the month of January the start of a yearC. the calendar before 46BC was the same as the one todayD. Julius Caesar was the Roman god15. What does the underlined word “jam”in the second paragraph mean?A. e in a large number.B. Walk up and down.C. Rush from time to time.D. e now and then.EThere are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life.__（16）__Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations.The business also adds another factor：The need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly. __（17）__ puters, DVDs, CDs, television, PlayStations and Xboxes have bee major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a lifestyle of less exercise.__（18）__ Unfortunately，they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard(轰炸)their audience with “perfect”body images，the need to buy the most fashionable clothes，the most up to date putergames, the best places to visit and the best things to do.Environments vary. __（19）__ This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.__（20）__ Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy－if he/she is motivated enough! A．The media provide entertainment and information.B．Advertisements play an important role in people's life.C．We may be exposed to pollution, such as cigarette smoke.D．Nowadays，people are very busy.E．People are living in a water polluted environment.F．The important one is motivation or the desire to be healthy.G．Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）I had arrived at the airport about 30 minutes before the check-in. It had been a very__（21）__three days for me with lots of meetings. So I was glad to have the__（22）__time to make my notes on what I__（23）__to do the following day. But then came the__（24）__that my flight had to be__（25）__because there was a problem with the plane.As I sat waiting for my__（26）__to be called, I reflected on my last meeting of the day. It was not a business meeting but rather a very enjoyable__（27）__with an old business friend I had not seen for over 12 years. Our lunch was spent recalling times gone by__（28）__filling each other in what had happened in our lives over the last 12 years. We both laughed and smiled as we recalled the good times and the great experiences we had__（29）__together. At the end of our time together, we both said how much we had__（30）__it and that we must do it again.It was great to have this additional time to replay in my__（31）__all that we had talked about. I realized just how important it was to have regular__（32）__of the good times in our life. I was lucky enough to have had the chance to take a short__（33）__and reflect on the good things that had happened in my life over 12 years.It was somewhat like looking at an old photo album__（34）__in a cupboard in your house. There before your eyes are lots of wonderful__（35）__that take you back to times and places, and most importantly to those people who are in the__（36）__．My flight home was finally__（37）__three hours later. I smiled as I__（38）__the plane and realized that I wasnot at all__（39）__about the delay in the flight, as I had been able to spend the time__（40）__on the good times from days gone by.21 A. important B. busy C. quick D. useful22 A. pleasant B. satisfying C. happy D. extra23 A. had B. failed C. needed D. asked24 A. announcement B. declaration C. opening D. speech25 A. waited B. cancelled C. taken D. delayed26 A. flight B. turn C. name D. order27 A. negotiation B. lunch C. party D. discussion28 A. as well B. except for C. as well as D. in addition29 A. spent B. met C. managed D. shared30 A. got B. enjoyed C. made D. paid31 A. thought B. spirit C. flight D. mind32 A. time B. plans C. reminders D. remains33 A. way B. cut C. method D. break34 A. stored away B. put on C. set aside D. given out35 A. celebrations B. memories C. awards D. presents36 A. cupboard B. books C. childhood D. photos37 A. shouted B. phoned C. called D. manded38 A. left B. boarded C. jumped D. reached39 A. upset B. happy C. crazy D. surprised40 A. taking B. seizing C. reflecting D．bringing第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）A couple had been married for over 60 years. They shared everything，talked about everything and kept no secrets __（41）__ each other except that the woman had a box in a drawer __（42）__ she had cautioned her husband never to open or ask her about.He'd never thought about it ever since. One day __（43）__ woman got very sick and the doctor said she wouldn't recover. To sort out their affairs，the husband took down the box and __（44）__ (bring) it to his wife's bedside. She agreed it was time that he should know __（45）__ was in the box.__（46）__ (open) it，he found two small table mats and a sum of money totaling $25,000.He asked herabout the contents. “When we were to be married，”she said，“my grandma told me the secret of happy __（47）__ (marry) was never to argue，and I should just keep quiet and make a mat __（48）__ I got angry with you.”The man was so _（49）__ (move) that he had to fight back tears. She had only been angry with him twice in all those years of living and loving！“Honey，”he said，“that explains the mats，but what about the money？Where did it e from？”“Oh，”she said，“that's the money I made from selling __（50）__ .”第三部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

2018-2019学年甘肃省会宁县第二中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷（时间：100分钟）学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单选题（15分）1、________ in his work, Tom simply forgot food and sleep.A．Absorbing B．Absorb C．Absorbed D．To absorb2.__________ some coins ,I think there are only 10 dollars left in my pocket.A．Rather than B．Apart from C．Instead of D．In addition3__________ I get a job will I have enough money to support my family.A．Only B．Only if C．If only D．On condition that4、We all feel it is Jack as well as his wife that_____for their son’s bad performance at school.A.are to blameB.is to be blamedC.are to be blamedD.is to blame5、This medical team ________ five doctors and ten nurses.A．is consisted of B．are consisted of C．consist of D．consists of6、He found________ almost impossible to express what he wanted to say.A．that B．this C．it D．one7、Before driving into the city, you are required to get your car _______.A.washedB.washC.washingD.to wash8、To everyone’s surprise, our unbeatable scho ol team __________ the vital game.A.should have wonB.should have lostC.should winD.should lose9、When I saw the cars crash on the road, a frightened feeling ______ across my mind.A.flashedB.struckC.hitD.occurred10、_____ to work overtime that evening, I missed a wonderful film.A.Having been askedB.To askC.Having askedD.To be asked11、____,the boys were shouting and singing.A.Happy and excitedB.Happily and excitedC.Happily and excitedlyD.Happy and excitedly12、In order to ________ a good knowledge of English, he gave up his job and went to studyin an English school.A.requireB.inquireC.acquireD.desire13、—What are you going to do this weekend?—. If time permits, I may go to Shanghai with my friends.A.Don't mention itB.It doesn't matterC.Forget itD.It depends14、Not until he retired from teaching three years ago ______ having a holiday abroad.A.he had consideredB.had he consideredC.he consideredD.did he consider15.To learn English well,we should find opportunities to hear English_____as much as we can.A.SpeakingB.spoken C speak D. to speak二、阅读理解（每空2分，共24分）( A)People fell in love with Elizabeth Taylor in 1944, when she starred in National Velvet-the story of Velvet Brown, a young girl who wins first place in a famous horse race, At first, the producers of the movie told Taylor that she was too small to play the part of Velvet. However, they waited for her for a few months as she exercised and trained—and added three inches to her height in four months! Her acting in National Velvet is still considered the best by a child actress.Elizabeth Taylor was born in London in 1932. Her parents, both Americans, had moved there for business reasons. When World War II started, the Taylor moved to Beverly Hills, California, and there Elizabeth started acting in movies. After her success as a child star, Taylor had no trouble moving into adult(成人)roles and won twice for Best Actress: Butterfield 8 (1960) and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? (1966)Taylo’s fame(名声)and popularity gave her a lot of power with the movie industry, so she was able to demand very high pay for her movies. In 1963, she received $1 million for her part in Cleopatra—the highest pay received by any star up to that time.Elizabeth Taylor is a legend (传奇人物) of our time. Like Velvet Brown in National Velvet, she has been lucky, she has beauty, fame and wealth. But she is also a hard worker. Taylor seldom acts in movies any more. Instead, she puts her time and efforts into her businesses, and into helping others—several years ago, she founded an organization that hasraised more than $40 million for research and education.16.The producers didn’t let Taylor play the part of Velvet at first because they thought she ____.A.was small in sizeB.was too youngC.did not play well enoughD.did not show much interest17.What Elizabeth Taylor and Velvet Brown had in common was that they were both _____.A.popular all their livesB.famous actressesC.successful when very youngD.rich and kind-hearted18.Taylor became Best Actress at the age of .A.12B.28C.31D.3419.In her later life, Elizabeth Taylor devoted herself to _____.A.doing business and helping othersB.turning herself into a legendC.collecting money for the poorD.going about research and education work(B)The nervous-looking young man had waited for a few moments outside the jeweler's before he got enough courage to enter. He was warmly greeted by a young assistant. James felt a rush of blood to his face as he explained he would be bringing in his future wife to choose a birthday present. The assistant listened carefully and told him he'd better buy a necklace (项链). He wasn't used to buying jewelry and was a little worried about overspending, because he was not very rich. After some discussion as to a reasonable price and the type, the assistant showed him dozens of necklaces and helped him to choose. At last James chose one and left the shop promising to return at five o'clock. Half an hour later than planned, James did return to the shop with his future wife, Laura. The assistant acted as if she had never seen him before. When she was asked to show them some necklaces, she first brought out some inexpensive ones for them to choose, and then gave them the ones she had prepared. A choice was soon made and they went away satisfactorily. Later James would certainly come back to buy what he wanted when he got married.20. The good title for this passage is " _____".A. A Clever Assistant.B. Buying a Birthday PresentC. How to Choose a NecklaceD. A Brave Young Man21. The word "overspending" in the passage means _____.A. spending too much energyB. spending too much timeC. spending more time than he plannedD. spending too much money22. When James told the assistant why he wanted to buy a present, his face _____.A. turned paleB. turned redC. turned yellowD. turned black23. James and Laura reached the shop at _____.A. 4:30B. 5:00C. 5:30D. 6:00( C)How long has 3-D technology been around? Most of us might think of crowds of teenagers in a 1950’s movie house watching Bwana Devil in 3-D. But 3-D technology made its first appearance on the scene in 1838 with the first stereoscope(体视镜). And the first actual 3-D movie was a 1903 film called Le Ariveed’un Train.Although it has such a long history, the technology has still remained based on one simple principle-----to make 3-D effects you must find a way to project two slightly different pictures to each eye. Modern 3-D technology works by rapidly flickering(闪动) two versions of the movie and projecting them onto each eye. The brain does the rest of the work, combining the two pictures together into one and giving the show the appearance of depth, the third dimension.But does this exposure, especially long exposures, cause harm to the child’s developing brain and visual system? Unfortunately, long-term studies on new flicker digital 3-D technology and ch ildren aren’t yet available. We do not know if regular or daily 3-D viewing over years affects the developing visual system, although older 3-D methods basically do the same thing and are not considered harmful.The question of possible harm in modern 3-D use in TV is really based on two facts: the amount of time children will now be watching 3-D TV each day and the sensitivity some children show in reaction to 3-D viewing. It is difficult to make actual lab studies of longer term 3-D viewing in children because of the possible harm of the experiment. Researchers will have to wait until 3-D TV technology is already in the marketplace for a number of years, then check heavy 3-D TV watchers and compare them with non-watchers.With a 3-D television technology in the home, we will soon be able to answer the question ofwhether or not longer and more frequent periods of 3-D exposure cause more changes in the visual system. We may find that the bigger problem is the introduction of a new technology that leads to even more time spent on TV rather than playing outdoors.24、According to the text, 3-D technology ______A．was refused by people when it first appeared.B．will soon change the way we watch TV.C．does no good to our visual system.D．has a history of nearly 200 years.25、Paragraph 2 is mainly about________A．how 3-D technology works. B．why 3-D movies are popularC．the history of 3-D technology. D．the influence of 3-D technology.26、What’s the method suggested in paragraph 4?A．To wait and see B．To carry out lab studiesC．To stop making 3-D movies D．To improve 3-D technology27、The author’s purpose in writing the text is to _______A．ask children not to watch 3-D moviesB．discuss if 3-D viewing is harmful to children.C．introduce the advantages of 3-D technology.D．predict the development of 3-D technology.三、七选五（每空2分，共10分)Reducing the amount of sleep affects students’ performance at school. An American study asked schoolteachers to look at the effects of sleep restriction(限制on children between six and twelve years of age. The teachers found that children who stayed up late had trouble thinking clearly and had more learning problems.28、--------- Doctor Fallone now works at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri. He presented the results last month at a science reporter conference in Washington, D. C.. The publication Sleep also reported the findings.The teachers were asked to complete weekly performance reports on seventy-four schoolchildren. The study lasted three weeks. During that period, Doctor Fallone and his team controlled the amount of sleep the children received.29、--------- During another week, every child was kept awake later than normal. Each night, the youngest boys and girls had less than eight hours of sleep. The older ones were limited to six and a half hours. During the final week of the study, each child received no less than ten hours of sleep a night.The teachers were not told about how much sleep the students received. The study found that students who received eight hours or less had the most difficult remembering old information. 30、---------The study did not find that sleep restriction caused hyperactivity(极度活跃) in the children.31、--------- . Doctor Fallone said that the results provided experts and parents with a clear message:32、---------A．The sleeping time that the students have can be changed easily.B．They also had trouble learning new information, completing difficult work and following directions.C．During one week, the children went to bed and awoke at their usual time.D．The teacher should restrict the amount of the sleep of the students.E. Gahan Fallone did the study at the Brown Medical School and Bradley Hospital in the state of Rhode Island.F. The teachers reported that students were, in fact, a little less active at school when they got less sleep.G. When a child has learning problems, the issue of sleep must be considered among the possible causes.四、完形填空（每空2分，共36分）I was walking down the road one day when my cell phone rang. A little girl’s voice on the other end 33. , “Dad, please come back soon. I miss you so much!”Instinctively（本能地）, I knew it was a(n) 34 . number, so Irudely35. ,“You’ve dialed the wrong number!”and then 36. .During the following days, I got the same call 37. . But I didn’t care much about it. Then one day she constantly called me,38. I didn’t answer. Finally I answered the phone an d heard a torpid （有气无力的）voice, “Dad, please come back. I miss you so much! Dad, I’m in so 39. pain! Mom said you were too busy to take 40. of me. But, dad,please41. me again, OK?” The innocent 42 . was difficult to reject. I made a loud kiss on the phone and heard the 43. voice say, “Thank you ... Dad, I am so ... happy, so ... happy ...”Shortly after this, I became 44 . about who had been on the other end of my phone. So I called back, and a woman answered, “Sorry, sir. I am really sorry to have45. you. My daughter has suffered from bone cancer46. she was born. And her father died in an 47. a short while ago. I 48 not tell her this news. Poor baby. When shecouldn’t 49. with the painful chemotherapy (化疗), she would cry for her dad, who had always 50. her, so I gave her a random (任意的) phone number...”“How is your daughter now?” I couldn’t wait to ask.“She has gone. You must have kissed her on the phone, because she went with a smile, tightly holding the cell phone ...”Tears filled my eyes. Little help may make big effect.33、A．shouted B．Cried C．screamed D．called34、A．unfit B．unfriendly C．wrong D．false35、A．replied B．responded C．reflected D．reacted36、A．hung on B．held on C．held up D．hung up37、A．from then on B．now and then C．right away D．at once38、A．even if B．as if C．so D．because39、A．few B．little C．much D．many40、A．charge B．control C．notice D．care41、A．hug B．kiss C．touch D．pat42、A．demand B．command C．request D．require43、A．low B．deep C．soft D．weak44、A．curious B．interested C．surprised D．amazed45、A．confused B．bothered C．displeased D．upset46、A．until B．when C．While D．since47、A．incident B．event C．accident D．affair48、A．Must B．dare C．need D．should49、A．put up B．come up C．bear D．stand50、A．Encouraged B．comforted C．persuaded D．beaten五、语法填空（每空1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

会宁一中2018-2019学年高一第一次月考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）阅读下面短文,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。

AOne day Mr. White gave his wife ten pounds for her birthday —ten new pound notes. So Mrs. White went out shopping. She waited for a bus, got on it and sat down next to an o1d 1ady. After a while, Mrs. White noticed that the old lady’s handbag was open. Inside it, she saw a wad（叠）of pound notes exactly like the ones her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag — the notes had gone! Mrs. White was sure that the o1d lady next to her had stolen them. She immediately thought of calling the police. But as she disliked making a fuss（小题大作）, she decided to take back the money from the old lady’s hand bag and say not hing about it. She looked around to make sure nobody was watching. Then she carefully put her hand into the o1d lady’s bag, took the notes, and put them into her own handbag.When she got home that evening, Mrs. White showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.“How did you pay for it?” Mr. White asked.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course” she answered.“Oh? What’s that, then?” he asked, as he pointed to a wad of pound notes onthe table.1. Why did Mr. White give his wife ten pounds?A. For a new hand bag.B. For new notes.C. For her husband's birthday.D. For her birthday.2. What did Mrs. White use the money given by her husband for?A. A new handbag.B. Stealing from an old 1ady.C. Nothing.D. Going shopping.3. What did Mrs. White decide to do when she found another ten pounds in her neighbor’shandbag on the bus?A. She wanted to call the police.B. She decided to talk with the o1d lady.C. She decided to take away her own money.D. She decided not to tell the 1ady and take the money away.4. Which of the following sentences is wrong?A. Mrs. White actually stole her money by herself.B. Mrs. White in fact became a thief then.C. Mr. White gave his wife some new pound notes for her birthday.D. The money was still at Mrs. White's home.BIn Britain in the 1890s there was a postcard “craze(热潮)”. People formed clubs and collected and exchanged postcards. Even Queen Victoria had her own private collection.When Edward was the king, the British had a cheap and good postal system. If anyone wanted to tell a friend that they were coming for tea in the afternoon, they would send a postcard in the morning. “Drop me a card” was as common then as “give me a ring” as now.In 1902 an important step was taken. The government said that half of the side that was used for the address on the postcard could be used for messages, and the whole of the other side could be used for a picture. It was then that the simple postcard, as we know now, was created.5. In Britain in the 1890s, _______.A. people were interested in sending cardsB. people were interested in playing cardsC. people were interested in collecting postcardsD. people were interested in buying postcards6. “Give me a ring” in the passage means _______.A. send me a gold ringB. send me a cardC. give me a telephone callD. give me a bell ring7. Which statement is TRUE?A. Postcards were not used in the 19th century.B. It was not until 1902 that the simple postcard as we know was created.C. Postcards were used only for collection in the 1890s.D. There was no message on the old postcard.8. Choose the best title for the passage.A. Postcards Old and NewB. Postcard Clubs in the 1890sC. Creation of the Present PostcardD. Postal System in BritainCAlthough many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to a Chinese student they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”! I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.Second, they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY（准确性）. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly. However, in speaking your aim is fluency. You want to get your message across, to talk to someone in English, as quickly and as well as you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense, but it doesn’t matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears.The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two years! All that hearing was necessary for you to start speaking.Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonderwhy their English always remains poor. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget what English you know. Remember: USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.9．What is most probably the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?A．To improve your reading. B．To improve your listening.C．To improve your spoken English. D．To improve your vocabulary. 10．It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _______.A. Fluency is more important than accuracy.B. It doesn't matter to make mistakes when we use English.C. In order to get our message across we should speak cautiously.D．Feeling shy and nervous can lead to errors.11．The last paragraph is possibly close to the meaning of “_______”.A．more hurry, less speed B．better late than never C．silence is gold D．practice makes perfect12．The text is most probably taken from a _________.A．teacher’s diary B．report on studyC．sports newspaper D．movie magazineDI used to think education was the most important thing in my life. Recently my attitude has begun to change, although I still hold that it is essential for everyone in the world today. As a top junior student in my school, I was asked to make a speech on how to learn English well. Standing in front of audience, I was trembling. I didn’t remember any word that I had prepared. I ran out of the conference room without finishing my speech, leaving everyone puzzled. I cried that night in my room, feeling that I was a loser. Studying takes up so much of my time that I feel unable to really develop myself. I have received many awards in school, but they don’t show anything about me. I am just storing knowledge, yet fail to communicate with others. When I leave school I feel I will be of no use to society.I realize that everyone has his own way of living. I want to change my lifestyle. Of course I will keep studying. Yet I plan to look for a part-time job, which might turn out to be a good chance to get to know society.13. From the passage we can learn that the author______.A. comes to know how important it is to make some moneyB. realizes that it is more important to develop oneself than just to learn knowledgeC. does not think education is the most important thing in his life any moreD. thinks that getting along well with others is more important than education14. The author believes the awards he has received ____.A. show that he is a top studentB. show how much time he has spent in learningC. mean that he knows how to learnD. don’t necessarily show he is excellent in many ways15. The author feels fearful that he will be of no use to society mainly because______.A. he is unable to develop himselfB. studying takes too much of his timeC. he does not know how to communicate with othersD. he feels that he is a failure第二节七选五（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。

会宁一中2019届高三英语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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWhen it comes to purchasing your first bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the the best buys on the market right now.1. Boardman CX CompThis is a cross-country bike, and it’s so multifunctional that you can handle any terrain (地势) on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less demanding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin, smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and comes with Shimano Sora gears(变速器), which are outstanding for its price.&650, Halfords2. Planet X RT-58 v2Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means you’d probably have to buy this bike without seeing it. But it’s worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacture and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing.&585, Planet X3. Specialized Allez ESSpecialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this is its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and you’ll loo k great out on the road.&575, Evans Cycles4. Boardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push your budget further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame is made entirely from carbon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortablethan the composition metal models above and gives you an all-round more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you don’t have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike.&800, Halfords1. What is special about Boardman CX Comp?A. Its Shimano Sora gearsB. Its various functionsC. Its reasonable priceD. Its firm tires2. Which one has the lowest price but with Shimano Sora gears?A. Planet X RT-58 v2B. Specialized Allez E5C. Boardman CX CompD. Boardman Road Team Carbon3. What can we learn about the bikes mentioned in the text?A. Planet X RT-58 v2 has been sold out so farB. Boardman CX Comp is actually a mountain bikeC. Specialized Allez E5 is designed for senior cyclistsD. Boardman Road Tram Carbon is made by special materials【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。

2017-2018学年高二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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AEmily and Zach are confused! Their parents told them they could choose between Massachusetts and Arizona for their vacation this summer.Emily has always wanted to visit Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. Zach and she both agree that walking along the Freedom Trail would enable them to see Boston's most famous places of historic interest, like the site of the school Ben Franklin attended and the Old State House. If Emily and Zach went toMassachusetts, they could spend a few days at the beaches on Cape Cod. Emily loves body boarding, and Zach is great at body surfing. They both enjoy building sand castles with their mom and dad.Zach finds learning about Native Americans wonderful and has always wanted to travel along the Apache Trail in Arizona. This mountain highway passes Native American ruins in Tonto National Forest. Emily is not as interested in traveling along this trail as Zach, but they both would like to visit Phoenix, the capital, and then travel to Grand Canyon National Park and Meteor Crater (陨石坑). Zach learned in science class that Meteor Crater is a hole over 4,000 feet wide and 520 feet deep that was created when a huge object from space fell to Earth. The object went so deep that it has never been found. Zach would really like to try to discover it. But Emily thinks if experienced scientists and researchers cannot find it, Zach might as well not even bother (费工夫) to try.The only drawback for Zach and Emily if they choose Arizona would be the heat. It is very hot and dry in this southwestern state. Massachusetts, on the other hand, is in the northeastern United States. Here Zach and Emily and their parents could enjoymild (温和的) temperatures. Their parents love hot weather, but Zach and Emily do not really like to sweat.How will they ever decide to which state they should travel? If only they could take two trips!21. Emily and Zach will spend their summer vacation _____.A. visiting their parentsB. learning how to swimC. doing some sightseeingD. living with Native Americans22. Compared to Emily, Zach is more interested in _____.A. designB. sportsC. beachesD. history23. The underlined word “drawback” in Paragraph 4 means _____.A. valueB. reasonC. interestD. disadvantage24. What would be the best title for the text?A. A difficult choiceB. An interesting planC. An unforgettable tripD. A personal experienceBIn the U.S., speaking more than one language fluently is not very common —except in Los Angeles, California. The city has one of the largest populations in the U.S. of young people between the ages of 18 and 34. More than half of them in Los Angeles are bilingual (会说两种语言的).Maria Elena Burgos, a mother of two American-born daughters, is cooking a Mexican breakfast. She says making Mexican food is just one of the many traditions i n her home. Another is speaking Spanish to her children. “We want to keep Spanish somewhere in their learning too, not only at home.” Ms. Burgos thinks being bilingual will give them more opportunities in the future. Knowing Spanish also means the children can talk with their relatives in Mexico.Ms. Burgos' daughters both want to know their family's culture. “We are doing this in order to go back to our roots because that's part of who we are,” they say.The U.S. Census Bureau (人口普查局) says more than half the adults in the Los Angeles area between 18 and 34 years old speak a language other than English at home. For the whole country, the number of bilingual adults is only 25 percent. The number of bilingual speakers has gone up since the 1990s.University of California Los Angeles professor Raul Hinojosa says that in the past, the children and grandchildren of immigrants (移民) did not continue to speak the parents' native language. But now the opposite is true.In the last ten years, more immigrant parents say they want their children to keep speaking their native language. Mr. Hinojosa calls their choice the “path of pride”. The decision to keep a native language is clear in Los Angeles now. And, as the number of minorities in the U.S. continues to grow, he thinks bilingualism will spread to the rest of the country.25. Ms. Burgos hopes her two daughters can _____.A. have a healthy dietB. become true AmericansC. develop many good habitsD. have a competitive advantage26. What's the attitude of Ms. Burgos' daughters towards speaking Spanish?A. Bored.B. Worried.C. Interested.D. Surprised.27. From the last three paragraphs, we can learn that more people in the U.S. _____.A. are proud of their new countryB. speak English very fluentlyC. are learning a second languageD. are forgetting their parents' native language28. Mr. Hinojosa is sure that _____.A. more people will immigrate to the U.S.B. the U.S. is on the path to bilingualismC. the population of Los Angeles will dropD. more minorities will be accepted by the U.S.CMost people will recognise the man in this photograph. He is, of course, Bill Clinton, ex-president of the United States. Bill Clinton is a very popular speech giver and regularly gives talks all over the world, to many different audiences. He is so effective at giving talks because he has a special quality which we call “charisma (魅力)”.Nowadays, psychologists (心理学家) are becoming very interested in charisma and want to describe its meaning in a better way. People often misunderstand what charisma is and think of it as a kind of fame, but it is not the same as fame. Charisma is a kind of magic and is relatively rare. A well-known American psychologist thinks that charismatic people are basically excellent communicators. However, they have other qualities such as self-confidence, eloquence (口才) and vision.Charismatic personalities are able to draw people to them, and people feel happy in their company. There is a sense of “togetherness” when a charismatic person is with other people. A good example of this ability, some say, is the famousAmerican, Oprah Winfrey. She is a highly-successful businesswoman and is probably best known as the presenter of a very popular talk show. Oprah is able to relate to audiences at her shows and they respond well to her. Her charismatic personality has made her one of the richest women in the world. She owns several houses and publishes her own magazines. Presently, she is presenting a new series of the Oprah Winfrey Show. She also runs a book club, which influences the nation’s reading habits and may be one of the reasons why people are reading more these days in the USA.A woman who had extraordinary charisma was the film star, Marilyn Monroe. A beautiful woman and a talented (有天赋的) actress, she was always the centre of attention wherever she went.Unlike fame, charism a doesn’t disappear over time. Even now, more than fifty years after her death, when young people see Monroe in her films, her charisma seems as fresh and powerful as ever.29. Bill Clinton is good at giving talks because _____.A. he has a quality called charismaB. he was once president of the USAC. he has many fans that support himD. he is well-known all over the world30. According to the text, charismatic people _____.A. are all effective speech makersB. are all confident and successfulC. can easily attract and interest peopleD. often try to create a calm atmosphere31. What do we know about Oprah Winfrey?A. She is most famous as a magazine publisher.B. She has a happy relationship with her audiences.C. She often gives talks to American young people.D. She writes books to influence Americans’ reading habits.32. The author mentions the popularity of Marilyn Monroe to show that _____.A. fame is as important as charismaB. famous people always have charismaC. charisma doesn’t become weaker over timeD. Monroe is an extraordinarily talented actressDIn February 1807, President Jefferson organized an expedition (远征) for the American Philosophical Society (APS). The members of the Society were especially interested in the bones and long teeth that had been found along the Ohio River valley for more than 100 years.The French and British explorers who had first discovered these bones had sent most of them back to their countries. Many believed they were from a mammoth (猛犸象), similar to the frozen animal bones found in Siberia. But the teeth of the mammoth found in the Ohio River valley were different from those of the mammoth found overseas. The scientists of the Society knew they had to find more of these mysterious bones.As president of the Society, Thomas Jefferson hired (雇用) William Clark to carry out this new search. Four years earlier, Jefferson had chosen Clark and Meriwether Lewis to survey the vast, unknown lands west of the Mississippi River to look for the mysterious animals living there. But the Lewis and Clark Expedition just found few fossils (化石).So in the fall of 1807, William Clark tried again. He made his way to Big Bone Lick in the Ohio River valley, where mammoth bones had been collected before. After digging for only two weeks, Clark sent Jefferson a letter describing the bones they had found.Jefferson hoped that Clark would be able to find more different bones. He wanted to expand the APS' fossil collection. Clark and his men finally dug out about 300 bones, including mammoth, elephant, goat, buffalo, and horse.Six months later, Jefferson received the bones Clark found in the Ohio River valley. He was so surprised at the large number that he invited his fellow society member Dr. Caspar Wistar to come to look at the bones. As they sortedthrough them, Jefferson came up with a new idea. He would keep the bones that the APS needed for its collection and share the rest with the Museum of Natural History in Paris. Jefferson also kept a few choice (精选的) fossils for himself, fixing the head and the long teeth of the mammoth on the wall in the entrance hall of his Virginia home, Monticello.33. What can we learn about the American Philosophical Society?A. Its aim was to protect animals.B. It was set up by President Jefferson.C. Its members were interested in science.D. It was close to the Ohio River valley.34. Why did Jefferson choose Clark to carry out the new search?A. Because Clark had such work experience before.B. Because Clark found the first mammoth bone.C. Because Clark was a member of the APS.D. Because Clark volunteered to do this work.35. Clark's dig in the Ohio River valley in 1807 was _____.A. a big successB. full of dangerC. nearly worthlessD. quite interesting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。

会宁县二中2017-2018学年高三第一次月考英语试卷考生注意：1.本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

满分120分，考试时间100分钟。

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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。

A1.The purpose of this passage is to .A.make your study more fun and efficientB. introduce some apps used on gadgetsC. advertise high-tech teaching waysD. promote new application programs2. According to the passage，we can know that .A. the three apps all support audio and photo formsB. college study it undoubtedly full of ease and funC. college students would do research work in the library or viacomputersD. students can record lectures and send them to the cloud without permission3. Which of the following is true about the apps?A. They can only be used on smartphones.B. Evernote and Wikipanion Plus are free.C. Evernote can only be used on a computer.D. They promote learning efficiency and pleasure.BDear World：My son starts school today. It’s going to be strange and new to him for a while. And I wish you would sort of treat him gently.You see，up to now，he’s been king of the roost. He’s been boss of the back yard. I have always been around to repair his wounds，and to soothe his feelings. But now—things are going to be different.This morning，he’s going to walk down the front steps，wave his hand and start on his great adventure that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow. To live his life in the world he has to live in will require faith and love and courage.So, World，I wish you would sort of take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him—but gently，if you can. Teach him that for every scoundrel (恶棍），there is a hero; that for every crooked politician there is a dedicated leader; that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach him the wonders of books. Give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky，bees in the sun，and flowers on the green hill. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat. Teach him to have faith rn his own ideas， even if everyone else tells him they are wrong. Teach him to sell his brawn and brains to the highest bidder(最高价竞买人），but never to put a price on his heart and soul. Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob. and to stand and fight if he thinks he’s right. Teach him gently，World，but don’t coddlehim，because only the test of fire makes fine steel.This is a big order，World，but see what you can do. He’s such a nice little fellow.4. From Paragraph 2 we know that the writer’s son .A. is often illB. rules the whole familyC. has been working at homeD. has been taken good care of5. The writer wishes her son .A.to treat others gentlyB. not to feel strange at schoolC.to develop some good habitsD. to be better than other children at school6. What does the writer wish her son to do when someone says her son is wrong?A. He should listen to others and change his ideas.B. He should not give up his idea easily.C. He should ask the people around for advice.D. He should ask her what to do.7. From the passage，we know the writer .A.is not worried about her son at allB. doesn’t want her son to go to schoolC.writes this passage to other parentsD. is excited about her son’s going to schoolCAlmost all aspects of American pop culture such as McDonald’s， American films，and blue jeans can be seen in Brazil. My father，who had leftist orientated ideas，used to say that all kinds of American cultural icons (图标）were distasteful. When I was a child， it was forbidden to drink coke and to chew chewing gum in my house. Both actions were representative of the American control to my father. Incongruently(不相称地），he had an American Ford car.My father died 32 years ago，and I wonder how he would feel seeing his daughter politically centered，a diet coke addict，sometimes chewing Wrigley’s juicy fruit gum，and living in the United States. He didn’t live long eno ugh to see this and the spread of American culture in the last decades. He would probably be convinced that American pop culture was swampingBrazil.I think it is difficult to stop American cultural influence. Many years ago，there was an attempt to reduce the number of American films in Brazil. The government passed a law that all cinemas should show a higher percentage of Brazilian movies. However，we didn’t have enough good films，or even enough films，to show. So, in spite of government subsidies(补助金），this measure failed soon after.American music is， of course， present in Brazil. Everybody knows about Madonna， Michael Jackson，and other icons of American music; but Brazilian music has never lost its first place in the Brazilians’ preferences. I re ad once that my country and some Asian countries are among the few which listen mostly to their own music.I think we don’t need to be afraid of cultural free trade. People tend to be selective，and not everything that is imported is necessarily bad. Our native Brazilians also protest against the control of imported culture in their lives while they wear watches and shorts and use tape recorders. We can’t avoid the process，but we could learn to be more critical and as selective as possible.8. American cultural icons in Paragraph 1 refer to .A. McDonald’sB. blue jeansC. American filmsD. things with American culture9. In the author’s opinion，if his father lived now，he would .A. hate the American cultural icons as beforeB. spread the American culture in the last decadesC. feel proud seeing his daughter politically centered，a diet coke addictD. probably be convinced that American pop culture was swamping Brazil10. From the third paragraph，we know .A. in Brazil，it’s hard to stop American cultural influenceB. the Brazil government encouraged the author’s father to do soC. the Brazil government’s measure brought enough good films for its peopleD. after the government passed a lciw，there was no longer American film in Brazil11. From the passage，we can infer that .A. Brazilian music is not as popular as beforeB. everything that is imported is necessarily badC. most Brazilians love to listen to American musicD. as for imported culture，we could learn to be more critical and selectiveDImagine a school where there are no academic requirements，no curriculum，and no tests. Children have total control of their education and are free to do what they want all day，every day. Sudbury Valley School in Framingham，Massachusetts has been operating this way since 1968. More than 30 schools worldwide have imitated the Sudbury model，and over 200 schools identify similarly as “democratic schools”. These schools are designed based on the belief that children have an innate curiosity to learn and do best when they direct their own learning. Sudbury Valley School admits anyone who wants to enroll(注册)between the ages of 4 and 18. Many parents send their kids from a young age because they believe that kids do best when they l^arn what they want to learn. Other students come to Sudbury because they had various issues in traditional school systems including rebellion， learning difficulties， and emotional problems.Sudbury is administered through a democratic process where every student and staff member has an equal vote. In fact，students outnumber staff 20 to 1. There’s no age segregation(差别）；four-year-olds can hang out with teenagers. Many staff members are part time and have rich careers as historians，businessmen，psychologists，artists，among others.Learning is self-directed and occurs informally through having conversations，starting projects，reading for enjoyment，and playing games. If students are interested in a particular topic，they work with staff and other students to organize courses and find resources. The requirement for getting a high school diploma is to write an essay about how they are prepared to be an adult. 95% of students graduate. 90% of graduates end up going to college，better than the national average of 66%.Most graduates say that they benefited from a self-directed education becausethey were more motivated than their peers，lacked fear of authority figures，and got a head start in their field of interest. They work hard at doing the things they love to do.12. From Paragraph 1，we can know that .A. there are curriculums and tests in the schoolB. children can control their education freely in the schoolC. the school has been a “democratic school’’ for 50 yearsD. the school thinks their children lack curiosity13. Paragraph 2 mainly talks about .A. how parents send their children thereB. when parents send their children thereC. what children do in Sudbury Valley SchoolD. why parents send their children there14. Which of the following shows the school is democratically managed?A. Students have the same right as staff in voting.B. There are as many students as staff members.C. The students are of the same age.D. All staff members work part-time.15. How can the students in Sudbury get their diploma?A. By having conversations.B. By reading for enjoyment.C. By playing games.D. By submitting a qualified paper.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。

甘肃省会宁县第一中学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）阅读下面短文,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。

AOne day Mr. White gave his wife ten pounds for her birthday —ten new pound notes. So Mrs. White went out shopping. She waited for a bus, got on it and sat down next to an o1d 1ady. After a while, Mrs. White noticed that the old lady’s handbag was open. Inside it, she saw a wad（叠）of pound notes exactly like the ones her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag — the notes had gone! Mrs. White was sure that the o1d lady next to her had stolen them. She immediately thought of calling the police. But as she disliked making a fuss（小题大作）, she decided to take back the money from the old lady’s hand bag and say nothing about it. She looked around to make sure nobody was watching. Then she carefully put her hand into the o1d lady’s bag, took the notes, and put them into her own handbag.When she got home that evening, Mrs. White showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.“How did you pay for it?” Mr. White asked.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course” she answered.“Oh? What’s that, then?” he asked, as he pointed to a wad of pound notes on the table.1. Why did Mr. White give his wife ten pounds?A. For a new hand bag.B. For new notes.C. For her husband's birthday.D. For her birthday.2. What did Mrs. White use the money given by her husband for?A. A new handbag.B. Stealing from an old 1ady.C. Nothing.D. Going shopping.3. What did Mrs. White decide to do when she found another ten pounds in her neighbor’shandbag on the bus?A. She wanted to call the police.B. She decided to talk with the o1d lady.C. She decided to take away her own money.D. She decided not to tell the 1ady and take the money away.4. Which of the following sentences is wrong?A. Mrs. White actually stole her money by herself.B. Mrs. White in fact became a thief then.C. Mr. White gave his wife some new pound notes for her birthday.D. The money was still at Mrs. White's home.BIn Britain in the 1890s there was a postcard “craze(热潮)”. People formed clubs and collected and exchanged postcards. Even Queen Victoria had her own private collection.When Edward was the king, the British had a cheap and good postal system. If anyone wanted to tell a friend that they were coming for tea in the afternoon, they would send a postcard in the morning. “Drop me a card” was as common then as “give me a ring” as now.In 1902 an important step was taken. The government said that half of the side that was used for the address on the postcard could be used for messages, and the whole of the other side could be used for a picture. It was then that the simple postcard, as we know now, was created.5. In Britain in the 1890s, _______.A. people were interested in sending cardsB. people were interested in playing cardsC. people were interested in collecting postcardsD. people were interested in buying postcards6. “Give me a ring” in the passage means _______.A. send me a gold ringB. send me a cardC. give me a telephone callD. give me a bell ring7. Which statement is TRUE?A. Postcards were not used in the 19th century.B. It was not until 1902 that the simple postcard as we know was created.C. Postcards were used only for collection in the 1890s.D. There was no message on the old postcard.8. Choose the best title for the passage.A. Postcards Old and NewB. Postcard Clubs in the 1890sC. Creation of the Present PostcardD. Postal System in BritainCAlthough many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to a Chinese student they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”! I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.Second, they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY（准确性）. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly. However, in speaking your aim is fluency. You want to get your message across, to talk to someone in English, as quickly and as well as you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense, but it doesn’t matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears.The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two years! All that hearing was necessary for you to start speaking.Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive languagelearners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget what English you know. Remember: USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.9．What is most probably the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?A．To improve your reading. B．To improve your listening.C．To improve your spoken English. D．To improve your vocabulary. 10．It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _______.A. Fluency is more important than accuracy.B. It doesn't matter to make mistakes when we use English.C. In order to get our message across we should speak cautiously.D．Feeling shy and nervous can lead to errors.11．The last paragraph is possibly close to the meaning of “_______”.A．more hurry, less speed B．better late than never C．silence is gold D．practice makes perfect12．The text is most probably taken from a _________.A．teacher’s diary B．report on studyC．sports newspaper D．movie magazineDI used to think education was the most important thing in my life. Recently my attitude has begun to change, although I still hold that it is essential for everyone in the world today. As a top junior student in my school, I was asked to make a speech on how to learn English well. Standing in front of audience, I was trembling. I didn’t remember any word that I had prepared. I ran out of the conference room without finishing my speech, leaving everyone puzzled. I cried that night in my room, feeling that I was a loser. Studying takes up so much of my time that I feel unable to really develop myself. I have received many awards in school, b ut they don’t show anythingabout me. I am just storing knowledge, yet fail to communicate with others. When I leave school I feel I will be of no use to society.I realize that everyone has his own way of living. I want to change my lifestyle. Of course I will keep studying. Yet I plan to look for a part-time job, which might turn out to be a good chance to get to know society.13. From the passage we can learn that the author______.A. comes to know how important it is to make some moneyB. realizes that it is more important to develop oneself than just to learn knowledgeC. does not think education is the most important thing in his life any moreD. thinks that getting along well with others is more important than education14. The author believes the awards he has received ____.A. show that he is a top studentB. show how much time he has spent in learningC. mean that he knows how to learnD. don’t necessarily show he is excellent in many ways15. The author feels fearful that he will be of no use to society mainly because______.A. he is unable to develop himselfB. studying takes too much of his timeC. he does not know how to communicate with othersD. he feels that he is a failure第二节七选五（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。

会宁一中2018-2019学年度高二英语第一学期第一次月考试卷（满分120分，考试时间100分钟）注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

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。

AMore and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It's fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that's why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!If you get on a bicycle and ride it, you may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your cars. You can bike to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don't even have to ride all the way.Folding bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle­friendly to travelers.Here are some of Health Benefits of Bicycling：Bicycling helps to prevent heart diseases.Bicycling helps to control your weight.A 15­minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.Bicycling can improve your mood.Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self­confident.Bicycling is healthier than driving.1．Riding your bicycle around, you may ________.A．pollute the environment aroundB．find something you didn't noticeC．go everywhere and use a little oilD．get off your bike and begin to work2．If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and ________.A．put it at the stationB．go on airline websitesC．feel more self­confidentD．take it onto a train with you3．Which of the following is one of the Health Benefits from bicycling?A．you can fold the bicycleB．you will be friendly to othersC．you will be more relaxedD．you may get fatter and fatter4．Which is WRONG according to the passage?A．Riding bikes is healthier than driving cars.B．Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people.C．Common bikes can be taken by all airlines.D．There are more bicycles than cars on roads worldwide today.BLadi es and Gentlemen, thank you. Well, ni­hao. (Laughter) It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me. I'm here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you across the world.That's why when my husband and I travel abroad, we don't just visit palaces and parliaments(国会) and meet with heads of countries. We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you, because we believe that relationships between countries aren't just about relationships between governments or leaders—they're about relationships between people, particularly young people. So we view study abroad programs not just as an educational chance for students, but also as an active part of America'sforeign policy.Through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before. Ideas can cross oceans with the click of a mouse. Companies can do business and compete with companies across the world. And we can text, email, Skype with people in the world.So studying abroad isn't just a fun way to spend a time of learning; it is quickly becoming the key to success in our times. Because getting ahead in today's workplaces isn't just about getting good grades or test scores in school, which are important. It's also about having real experience with the world beyond your borders­experience with languages, cultures and societies very differ ent from your own. Or, as the Chinese saying goes: “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.”5．The speaker probably gave the talk to the audience ________.A.in a universityB．on the InternetC．in the Parliament HallD．in a tourist attraction6．According to the passage, the world's future depends on ________.A．texts and emailsB．traveling abroadC．getting good gradesD．connections among young people7．In the speaker's opinion, the key to success in our times is ________.A.studying abroadB．doing more exercisesC．going to a uni versityD．g etting good test scores8．Where may the passage come from?A．A story.B．A speech.C．A news report .D．A scientific magazine.CMary and her husband Jim had a dog named “Lucky”．Whenever Mary and Jim had friends come for a weekend visit，they would warn their friends not to leave their luggage open because Lucky would steal something from their luggage and he always hid his finds in his toy box in the basement.It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer.She felt she was going to die of this disease.The night before she was to go to the hospital，a thought struck her，“What would happen to Lucky？” “If I die，who will look after Lucky？” Mary thought.The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.Mary stayed in the hospital for two weeks.Jim took Lucky for his evening walk every day，but the little dog just looked sad and miserable.Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital.When she arrived home，Mary was so tired that she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom.Jim made his wife comfortable on the bed and left her to sleep.Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called.It made Mary sad.But she felt so sleepy that soon she fell asleep.When Mary woke，for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong.She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy.But panic(惊慌) soon gave way when Mary realized the problem.She was enclothed with a blanket，and with every treasure Lucky owned!While she had slept，the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved hostess all his favorite things.He had covered her with his love.It's been 12 years now and Mary is still living.Lucky? He still steals treasures and hides them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.9．The underlined word “enclothed” in Paragraph 6 means ________．A．covered B．sharedC．compared D．equipped10．It can be inferred from the passage that Mary ________．A．was tired of her dogB．cared about her dog very muchC．was so sad about her disease that she never thought of her dogD．Mary took her dog for the evening walk every day when she was in hospital11．What made Mary sad when she got home from the hospital?A．Her husband left her alone in bed.B．Her disease became even worse.C．Her dog didn't come to her when she called.D．She couldn't sleep well.12．Lucky went to the basement again and again in order to ________．A．bring his treasures to MaryB．watch out his favorite thingsC．take the things he had stolen thereD．examine what was wrong with his treasureDWe were doing all as we can to control the fire of the burning garage. During this，I could heard the cats crying. I could not stop—I would have to look for the cats after the fire was put out.It took a long time to finally bring the big fire under control. No one inside was hurt. At that point I was free to find out where the cat noise were from. There was still a lot of smoke and heat coming from the building. I followed the meowing to the sidewalk in front of the garage. There, crying and huddled together, were five frightened kittens(小猫). They must have been inside the building, as their fur was badly hurt.I wanted to find the mother cat. It was obviously that she had gone into the burning garage and carried out all her babies, one by one—unbelievable.We finally found her. Her paws（爪子） and face were blackened, and her fur was burned all over. You could even see her reddened skin under the burned fur.She could hardly move.I picked her up, and she relaxed in my arms as much as her pain would allow. I was determined to save this brave little cat and her family.The veterinarian(兽医) told me they would watch the kittens and their mother for the night, but they were not confident about the about the mother's chances.About a week later, I found out she was going to live. We named her Scarlet because of her reddened skin.I was happy to see Scarlet get together with the kittens again. She touched each of them, nose to nose. She had risked her life five times—and it had paid off. All of herbabies had survived.As a firefighter, I see heroic acts every day. But what Scarlet showed me that day was the kind of bravery that can only come from a mother's love.13．The writer decided to save the cats because ________.A．he didn't want to see any living things dieB．the cats attracted many people's attentionC．he was amazed at the mother cat's courageD．it had taken him much time and effort to save them14．According to the story，which statement is TRUE?A．The firefighters put out the fire quickly.B．The writer found the cats after the smoke and heat were gone.C．The mother cat moved all her babies out of the fire to a safe place.D．The writer went to look for the cats immediately he heard them crying.15．This cat's story is mainly to tell us that ________.A．a cat always has nine livesB．it is meaningful to help othersC．animals should be taken good care ofD．mother's love can be great and brave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。

2018-2019学年甘肃省会宁县第一中学高一上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）阅读下面短文,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。

AOne day Mr. White gave his wife ten pounds for her birthday — ten new pound notes. So Mrs. White went out shopping. She waited for a bus, got on it and sat down next to an o1d 1ady. After a while, Mrs. White noticed that the old lady’s handbag was open. Inside it, she saw a wad（叠）of pound notes exactly like the ones her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag — the notes had gone! Mrs. White was sure that the o1d lady next to her had stolen them. She immediately thought of calling the police. But as she disliked making a fuss（小题大作）, she decided to take back the money from the old lady’s hand bag and say nothing about it. She looked around to make sure nobody was watching. Then she carefully put her hand into the o1d lady’s bag, took the notes, and put them into her own handbag. When she got home that evening, Mrs. White showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.“How did you pay for it?” Mr. White asked.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course” she answered.“Oh? What’s that, then?” he asked, as he pointed to a wad of pound notes on the table.1. Why did Mr. White give his wife ten pounds?A. For a new hand bag.B. For new notes.C. For her husband's birthday.D. For her birthday.2. What did Mrs. White use the money given by her husband for?A. A new handbag.B. Stealing from an old 1ady.C. Nothing.D. Going shopping.3. What did Mrs. White decide to do when she found another ten pounds in her neighbor’s handbag on the bus?A. She wanted to call the police.B. She decided to talk with the o1d lady.C. She decided to take away her own money.D. She decided not to tell the 1ady and take the money away.4. Which of the following sentences is wrong?A. Mrs. White actually stole her money by herself.B. Mrs. White in fact became a thief then.C. Mr. White gave his wife some new pound notes for her birthday.D. The money was still at Mrs. White's home.BIn Britain in the 1890s there was a postcard “craze(热潮)”. People formed clubs and collected and exchanged postcards. Even Queen Victoria had her own private collection.When Edward was the king, the British had a cheap and good postal system. If anyone wanted to tell a friend that they were coming for tea in the afternoon, they would send a postcard in the morning. “Drop me a card” was as common then as “give me a ring” as now.In 1902 an important step was taken. The government said that half of the side that was used for the address on the postcard could be used for messages, and the whole of the other side could be used for a picture. It was then that the simple postcard, as we know now, was created.5. In Britain in the 1890s, _______.A. people were interested in sending cardsB. people were interested in playing cardsC. people were interested in collecting postcardsD. people were interested in buying postcards6. “Give me a ring” in the passage means _______.A. send me a gold ringB. send me a cardC. give me a telephone callD. give me a bell ring7. Which statement is TRUE?A. Postcards were not used in the 19th century.B. It was not until 1902 that the simple postcard as we know was created.C. Postcards were used only for collection in the 1890s.D. There was no message on the old postcard.8. Choose the best title for the passage.A. Postcards Old and NewB. Postcard Clubs in the 1890sC. Creation of the Present PostcardD. Postal System in BritainCAlthough many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to a Chinese student they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”! I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.Second, they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY（准确性）. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly. However, in speaking your aim is fluency. You want to get your message across, to talk to someone in English, as quickly and as well as you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense, but it doesn’t matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears.The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two years! All that hearing was necessary for you to start speaking.Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget what English you know. Remember: USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.9．What is most probably the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?A．To improve your reading. B．To improve your listening.C．To improve your spoken English. D．To improve your vocabulary. 10．It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _______.A. Fluency is more important than accuracy.B. It doesn't matter to make mistakes when we use English.C. In order to get our message across we should speak cautiously.D．Feeling shy and nervous can lead to errors.11．The last paragraph is possibly close to the meaning of “_______”.A．more hurry, less speed B．better late than never C．silence is gold D．practice makes perfect12．The text is most probably taken from a _________.A．teacher’s diary B．report on studyC．sports newspaper D．movie magazineDI used to think education was the most important thing in my life. Recently my attitude has begun to change, although I still hold that it is essential for everyone in the world today. As a top junior student in my school, I was asked to make a speech on how to learn English well. Standing in front of audience, I was trembling. I didn’t remember any word that I had prepared. I ran out of the conference room without finishing my speech, leaving everyone puzzled. I cried that night in my room, feeling that I was a loser. Studying takes up so much of my time that Ifeel unable to really develop myself. I have received many awards in school, but they don’t show anything about me. I am just storing knowledge, yet fail to communicate with others. When I leave school I feel I will be of no use to society.I realize that everyone has his own way of living. I want to change my lifestyle. Of course I will keep studying. Yet I plan to look for a part-time job, which might turn out to be a good chance to get to know society.13. From the passage we can learn that the author______.A. comes to know how important it is to make some moneyB. realizes that it is more important to develop oneself than just to learn knowledgeC. does not think education is the most important thing in his life any moreD. thinks that getting along well with others is more important than education14. The author believes the awards he has received ____.A. show that he is a top studentB. show how much time he has spent in learningC. mean that he knows how to learnD. don’t necessarily show he is excellent in many ways15. The author feels fearful that he will be of no use to society mainly because______.A. he is unable to develop himselfB. studying takes too much of his timeC. he does not know how to communicate with othersD. he feels that he is a failure第二节七选五（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。