1、- 1 -牡一中 2018 级高一学年 4 月月考英语试题第一节：阅读理解 (共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中, 选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AWhen I was in a primary school, I got into an argument with a boy in my class. I have forgotten what the argument was about, but I have never forgotten the lesson I learned that day.I w
2、as sure that “I” was right and “he” was wrong-and he was just as sure that “I” was wrong and “he” was right. The teacher decided to teach us a very important lesson. She brought us up to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on the other.In the middle of her desk was a
3、 large, round object. I could clearly see that it was black. She asked the boy what color the object was. “White,” he answered.I couldnt believe he said the object was white, when it was obviously black! Another argument started between my classmate and me, this time about the color of the object.Th
4、e teacher told me to go to stand where the boy was standing and told him to come to stand where I had been. We changed places, and then she asked me what the color of the object was. I had to answer, “White.” It was an object with two differently colored sides, and from his side it was white. Only f
5、rom my side it was black.My teacher taught me a very important lesson that day: You must stand in the other persons shoes and look at the situation through their eyes in order to truly understand their perspective(看法).1. When brought up to the front of the class, the two students were sitting _.- 2
6、-A.side by side B. face to faceC.back to back D. facing the blackboard2. From the lesson we may infer that _ is right.A.none of them B.the authors classmatesC.the teacher D.the author3. What can we conclude from the text?A.A lesson in the past should never be forgotten.B.A teacher should give studen
7、ts a lesson before the class.C.Every large, round object has two differently colored sides.D.We should imagine that were in the other persons situation.4. Which of the following can best describe the teacher?A.Patient. B.Wise. C.Rude. D. Kind.BIt is quite natural for all of us to want to preserve an
8、d protect the foods we purchase. With that in mind, we always think that the best way to do that is by putting them in our refrigerators. However, the following foods should never be placed in the fridge. BananasBananas should never be placed inside the refrigerator because they keep nutrients bette
9、r outside the fridge. Bananas are better kept on the counter until they ripen. The cold temperatures actually slow down the ripening process of the bananas, while the wetness and darkness of the fridge will only lead to rotting.PotatoesPotatoes should be placed in a cool, dry and dark space. The col
10、d temperature of the fridge can turn starch (淀粉) into sugar more rapidly. It is also recommended that potatoes be removed from plastic or paper bags they may have been placed in. Also, keep them unwashed, as well in an uncovered cardboard - 3 -box.Garlic(大蒜)Placing garlic in your refrigerator will a
11、ctually cause it to shoot. The garlic will also rotten and even rubbery. Moreover, inside your fridge, the look of the garlic will rarely change. This means you wont be able to tell if its any good until you finally slice it open.Onions(洋葱)Placing your onions inside your refrigerator will eventually
12、 end up turning them rotten and soft. Unpeeled onions should be kept out of plastic bags and fridge. One of the reasons for this is because unpeeled onions require and need air exposure for maximum life. If you have peeled (剥皮) an onion though, then you should keep it in the fridge, in a covered con
13、tainer.5. Why should bananas be kept at normal temperature?A.They can keep fresh long. B. They can remain their hardness.C.They can keep their normal colour. D.They can grow delicious to eat.6. What should you do to keep potatoes well?A.Wrap them in paper bags. B.Put them in open containers.C.Keep t
14、hem in airtight cardboard boxes. D.Store them in a cool, wet and dark space.7. Which of the following can be stored in the fridge under certain condition?A.Bananas. B.Potatoes. C.Onions. D.Garlic.CDubai has become one of the top destinations for tourists. Its considered as the tourism centre in the
15、region. You will find everything you can expect in Dubai ranging from deserts to beautifully built malls. People from around the world visit Dubai for enjoying its wonders.If you are in Dubai, avoid driving yourself. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, Dubai has strict laws and if you haven
16、t a driving license you - 4 -might be up the creek. Secondly, Dubai is considered as one of the most dangerous driving places because it has the highest death rates on roads per capita in the world. Thirdly, you might be unaware of destinations. So, avoid driving yourself as much as possible and try
17、 to use public transports like taxis, buses and metro trains.Gulf is hot and the temperature there often reaches above 60 Celsius degree especially from April to October. So, if you are planning to visit Dubai, you had better avoid months of extreme hotness and plan your trip in winter so you can fu
18、lly enjoy the wonders of Dubai without getting worried about weather conditions.There are different types of hotels ranging from cheap to more expensive ones. So, select one according to your trip budget. However, make sure your hotel is not even close to a construction site. This is because constru
19、ction in Dubai is being carried out 24 hours non-stop and if you choose a hotel near such a site you might be in trouble because of construction noise. Therefore, always book a room away from such trouble-making places.In short, for making your trips to Dubai pleasant, you should always prepare befo
20、rehandselect the winter weather and book a hotel thats not close to noisy places. You should also try to avoid the things that might create trouble if you like driving by your own without a driving license and without knowing the destination.8. In the second paragraph, the author mainly tends to tel
21、l us that .A. people had better not drive themselves in Dubai B. the traffic laws in Dubai are very strictC. its important to have a driving license D. the public transports in Dubai are good enough9. The underlined words “up the creek” in the second paragraph can be replace by .A.in use B.in troubl
22、e C.in training D.in tune- 5 -10. The best season to visit Dubai is in .A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter11. Why is it terrible if your hotel is close to a construction site?A. Because it wont be safe. B. Because you wont have a good rest.C. Because it will cost you lots of money. D. Because it wi
23、ll be too far from the center of the city.DWeve all experienced that feeling that comes when your phone makes a sound to tell you that its battery(电池) level is low. It often comes at the worst times when youre out on a trip and dont have a charger, or when youre expecting an important phone call.Ind
24、eed, this feeling is so common that South Korean electronics manufacturer LG has given it a name: low battery anxiety.According to a survey of 2,000 US adults conducted by the company last year, 90 percent of respondents said that they panic if their battery level reaches 20 percent or lower.And las
25、t month, UK telecommunications service provider 02 found that around 15.5 million Britons live in “constant fear” of their mobile phones running out of power, according to a survey by the company.“The problem is not about being unable to make calls, but is rooted in the fact that smartphones are now
26、 where we store digital memories,” noted the Daily Mail.However, battery worries dont just affect smartphone lovers. Many owners of electric vehicles also suffer from so-called “range anxiety”. This refers to the concern that the vehicle may not make it to its destination before the power runs out.M
27、eanwhile, it isnt just low power that people worry about. A study carried - 6 -out by South Korea s Sungkyunkwan University and Chinas City University of Hong Kong found that many of us also worry about not having constant access to our phone.This condition is known as nomophobia, short for “no mobi
28、le phone phobia（恐惧症） ”. Symptoms include feeling uncomfortable when access to ones phone isnt possible, being unable to turn off your phone, and constantly topping up the battery to make sure it never dies.So, why do so many people treat their smartphone with such importance? The underlying reason m
29、ay be that they keep us connected to the people around us, and if were unable to use our phone, we feel like were cut off from our social life.With products with bigger batteries being released all the time though - such as Xiaomis Mi Max smartphone range or Teslas Model S cars battery anxiety may h
30、opefully soon be a thing of the past.12. The major reason for peoples “low battery anxiety” lies in _.A.They cannot afford to miss important calls.B.They may lose contact with their friends when theyre out on a trip.C.The charger is not available when needed.D.They have no access to the digital memo
31、ries stored in the phone.13. The following conditions indicate that you are likely to experience “nomophobia” EXCEPT that _.A.you attach great importance to connecting with the outside worldB.you find yourself searching for your phone when it is not at handC.you constantly charge your phone to almos
32、t fullD.you always keep your phone on14. What can we learn from the passage?A.All of the respondents do not panic when their battery level is lower than 20%.B.People who experience “range anxiety” worry about the quality of their car.- 7 -C.People value their phone because they want to participate i
33、n more social activities.D.All these problems will be solved if products with bigger batteries are released.15. Whats the writers attitude towards the solution to low battery anxiety?A.Unconcerned. B.doubtful. C.Positive. D.Disapproving.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The benefits of keepin
34、g a journal (日志)If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. _16_ Here are som
35、e benefits you will get by keeping a journal. It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didnt write it down? _17_But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If Im away from my computer
36、, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer. It helps you review all the lessons youve learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons youve learned and the ideas youve gotten. _18_ You can
37、use the ideas to propel (鞭策) yourself forward. _19_ After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far youve gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today. It helps you expand your idea
38、s. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. _20_ In the end, - 8 -you will expand your ideas.AI often experienced that myself.BIt trains you to express your thoughts.CIt allows you to see your progress over time.DJust use whatever tool you feel
39、comfortable with. E. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.F. And to be honest, I cant imagine what my life would be like without it.G. Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中
40、，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。Jake was born healthy, but his parents noticed there was something wrong when he was 4 years old. Jake 21 about 20 pounds in just six months. He kept putting on weight 22 eating only salad. In 2015, Jake was diagnosed with ROHHAD, a 23 condition that affects the brain and causes rapid
41、 weight gain. Only 75 cases have ever been reported, and 24 of the sufferers is known to have survived twenty years.But Jake wants to fight for his 25 . Although there is no way to fully 26 the weight gain, he does everything he can to slow it down, including 27 competing in triathlons (铁人三项). Triat
42、hlons help him keep fit and active. Its good for his 28 and also gives him a chance to socialize with other kids. He 29 with the Malta Youth Triathlon Association three times a week.“He is extremely 30 . He never misses a training session without good 31 and is constantly eager to train,” Jakes trai
43、ner said. “Jake is very lovable and steals the heart of all who know him. Its heartbreaking to see what he has to 32 . I look at his family with a mixture of 33 despite the hardship they try their best to ensure that Jake gets as 34 a life as possible.”Everybody is more than happy to help Jake, and
44、they 35 change event - 9 -dates and training schedules just to make it easier for him to 36 . He is always very determined, but due to his condition, he cant 37 himself to push his heart rate too high.Jakes 38 is to meet two famous British Triathlon players, 39 due to his disease, he cannot travel.
45、After Jakes story was made public, someone 40 that hell do everything he can to make the boys dream a reality.21. Agained Bcollected Creduced Drecovered22. Afor Bwithout Cdespite Dbeyond23. Adifficult Brare Cpoor Ddead24. Aeach Bone Cneither Dnone25. Agoal Blife Ccareer Dfuture26. Aaffect Breduce Cs
46、top Dinfluence27. Aregularly Bstrongly Cfaithfully Dtruly28. Amind Bgrowth Cheart Dhealth29. Acompetes Bplays Ctrains Dworks30. Aproud Bpositive Csmart Dcaring31. Aresult Bevidence Creason Ddate32. Ago through Bgo across Csee through Dput down33. Aexpressions Bideas Ctastes Dfeelings34. Aimpressive
47、Bregretful Ccrazy Dnormal35. Aluckily Bgladly Cimpatiently Dunwillingly36. Aorganize Bjoin Cattend Dbelieve37. Aallow Bstop Cpretend Dprotect38. Adream Btask Cintention Dstory39. Aso Bor Cand Dbut40. Aexplained Bannounced Cpredicted Dwarned第三节：语法填空 （共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词
48、）或括号内单词的正确形式。- 10 -Hong Kong has many theme parks. The biggest two _41_ (be) Ocean Park Hong Kong and Hong Kong Disneyland. Besides being a fun amusement park, Ocean Park Hong Kong also hosts exhibits, observations and serves as _42_ education center. Its one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong that attracts over 5 million _43_ (visitor) every year.Hong Kong Disneyland is the smallest Disneyland in the world._44_, it is still able to hold seven theme parks similar to other Disneylands. Visitors can also enjoy _45_ (they) here by a
