黑龙江省哈尔滨市第六中学2018_2019学年高一英语4月月考试题.doc

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1、- 1 -哈六中 2021 届高一下学期 4 月月考英 语 试 题（满分 150 分，时间 120 分钟）阅读理解（共两节，每题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。第一节（每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）A.If you find yourself checking your phone first thing in the morning, if you find youre text-messaging while driving, checking your phone inst

2、ead of working on an important assignmentyou are addicted.Dont worry. The new NoPhone might be just the thing you need. It looks and feels exactly like a smartphone, but it does nothing. Its just a piece of plastic that you can carry around in your hand to fool yourself.NoPhone is currently a protot

3、ype(手机模型) that will cost only $12 once it hits the market. Its makers are trying to raise $30,000 in order to cover the production and marketing costs.Dutch designer Ingmar Larsen, who helped create the NoPhone, said that he had the idea as a joke along with his friends Van Gould and Ben Langveld. T

4、o their great surprise, the idea received a lot of attention online and people from all over the world started placing requests for NoPhone of their own, so thats when the three friends decided to raise money for mass production.David H said,“ I used to sleep with my phone in my hand, but my night t

5、errors would cause me to throw it across the room in an unconscious panic. With the NoPhone, I can still enjoy the comfort of holding a phone in my sleep, without waking up to a broken screen, thanks, NoPhone.”If youre interested in NoPhone, but concerned about not being able to take selfies anymore

6、, dont worry. The makers do have an update at no extra chargethe mirror sticker. That way, they say, you can enjoy “real-time” selfies with - 2 -your friends when theyre standing right behind you. 1. From the third paragraph we can infer that_. A. NoPhone is a device made of high technology. B. the

7、makers want to raise money to improve their technology.C. NoPhone has not been on the market at present. D. the users of NoPhone can stay away from the real world.2. What made the designers surprised was that_. A. many people thought of the idea as a joke at first B. people in Dutch began to make No

8、Phone of their ownC. people worldwide began to fund mass production D. people worldwide were interested in NoPhone on the net3. According to David H, he often _at night. A. used his smartphone B. had nightmareC. became unconscious D. looked for his smartphone4. What does the underlined phrases “take

9、 selfies” most probably mean? A. take a photo of oneself B. get in touch with someoneC. take the place of someone D. catch sight of someoneBIn the famous fairy tale, Snow White eats the Queens apple and falls victim to a curse(诅咒);in Shakespeares novel, Romeo drinks the poison and dies; some ancient

10、 Chinese emperors took pellets(药丸 )that contained mercury(水银), believing that it would make them immortal, but they died afterward.Poison(毒药) has long been an important ingredient in literature and history, and it seems to always be associated with evil, danger and death. But how much do you really

11、know about poison?An exhibition, The Power of Poison, opened last month at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, intended to give the audience a more vivid - 3 -understanding of poison.The museum tour starts in a rainforest setting, where you can see live examples of some of the most p

12、oisonous animals: caterpillars(毛毛虫), frogs and spiders. Golden poison frogs, for instance, arent much bigger than a coin, but their skin is covered with a poison that can cut off the signaling power of your nerves, and a single frog has enough venom to kill 10 grown humans.“Poisons can be bad for so

13、me things,“ Michael Novacek, senior vice president of the museum, told NBC News. “Yet they can also be good for others.“A poisonous chemical found in the yew tree is effective against cancer, which is what led to the invention of a cancer-fighting drug called Taxol.The benefits from natural poisons

14、are not limited to just medicine. Believe it or not, many substances(物质)that we regularly ingest(摄入)-chili, coffee and chocolate-owe their special flavors or stimulating(提神的)effects to chemicals that plants make to poison insects. 5. What does the underlined word “immortal“ in Paragraph 1 mean? A. h

15、appy B. not moral C. living forever D. sick6. What is the main purpose of the exhibition The Power of Poison? A. To give people more in-depth knowledge about poison.B. To teach people how to handle poisonous animals.C. To inform people about which animals are the most poisonous.D. To show how poison

16、 has been used for medical treatment.7. Which of the following statements about the Golden poison frog is TRUE according to the article? A. Its skin can cut off the signaling power of your nerves.B. Its about the size of a coin.C. Its the most poisonous animal on display.D. You can only see it in a

17、rainforest setting of the museum.8. The stimulating effects of coffee come from _. - 4 -A. natural poison made by the plant B. the substances that we regularly ingestC. chemicals produced by poisonous insects D. its special flavorC.Dr. Michael Prager, a leading Botox expert, said that a growing numb

18、er of women are developing something called “computer face”. He also mentioned that professionals who worked long hours in front of a screen were ending up with saggy jowls(颚骨下垂),“turkey neck” and deep-set wrinkles(皱纹)on their forehead and around their eyes.The Botox expert said that, of all his cli

19、ents, office workers were most likely to show premature (过早的)signs of aging. “ If you are one of the unfortunate people who frown(皱眉)while you are concentrating on the screen then, over time, you will inevitably(不可避免地)end up with frown lines. Dr. Prager said. “What is perhaps more surprising is the

20、number of women with saggy jowls because they are sitting in one position for so long. If you spend most of the time looking down then the neck muscles shorten and go saggy, eventually giving you a second neck.”Dr. Prager, who has a practice near Harley Street in London, said he encourages his clien

21、ts to put a mirror next to their computer so they can see if they are frowning at the screen. “When people are stressed or thinking hard about something, then they will often put on a grumpy(脾气暴躁的)face without even knowing what they are doing. When my clients put a mirror next to their desk, they ar

22、e often shocked by the angry, frowning face which stares back at them.”He said, “The women I am seeing at the moment have only been using computers at work for the last decade or so. But women in their 20s have grown up with them and use them for every single task. I think the problem is going to be

23、come much, much worse. In another ten years, they could be looking quite awful.”- 5 -Dr. Prager said there were several simple steps which could avoid “computer face” such as regular screen breaks and stretching the neck muscles. And, of course, there was always Botox(肉毒杆菌). He said that, after a co

24、uple of sessions of Botox, the habit of “grumpy face” could be broken. 9. According to the passage, which of the following are signs of aging? A. Saggy jowls and short necks B. Turkey neck and frown linesC. Deep-set wrinkles and angry faces D. Second neck and stressed muscles10. Why does Dr. Prager

25、suggest a mirror for his clients? A. To be aware of their “computer face” B. To see if they have got a second neckC. To make sure their make-up is perfect D. To find more signs of premature aging11. From the last 2 paragraphs, we can know that_ A. “computer face” is avoidable B. we should give up us

26、ing computersC. we should break the habit of “grumpy face” D. the younger generation is worse at computersDWhile the U.S. is still debating about getting rid of the penny, Sweden is rapidly moving towards abolishing currency(货币) altogether. Though this may sound radical(过激的), it is a natural evoluti

27、on in this digital society.Sweden, which was the first European country to introduce banknotes in 1661, has just been working harder to convince its residents that digital payments are a safer alternative to carrying cash.Over the years, the idea has gained popularity with residents, especially the

28、younger generation that is much more comfortable with technology. Today many banks dont even have ATMs and some have stopped handling cash altogether!- 6 -Tickets to ride public buses in most Swedish cities can only be purchased via cell phones. Numerous businesses are also moving towards accepting

29、only digital payments. Even the homeless that sell street paper to make ends meet have to start accepting this mode of payment!But despite its growing popularity, some people dont like this radical idea. They include the homeless, elderly people as well as those living in rural areas who are still u

30、ncomfortable with mobile phones and computers. But the officials are confident that in the very near future, they will be able to convince everyone to move this safe and more cost-effective payment system.Sweden is not the only country trying to abolish paper currency and coins. The movement is rapi

31、dly gaining ground in Denmark and Finland as well. In 2014, Israel announced a three-step plan to go cashless and just last week the vendors(小贩)of a popular street in Sydney declared they would stop accepting currency from customers. Whether this phenomenon spreads remains to be seen. But one thing

32、is for sureWith increasingly advanced payment systems being introduced every day, pulling out cash is rapidly becoming “uncool”. 12. What can we infer from Paragraph 3 and 4? A. Many banks in Sweden dont have ATMs. B. You dont have to buy tickets when riding buses.C. People dont give the homeless mo

33、ney but food. D. People can just take cell phones when shopping.13. According to the passage, which information is RIGHT? A. Sweden was the first country to get the idea to abolish currency.B. The younger generation is opposed to the measures.C. Bus fare can only be purchased via cell phones in most

34、 Swedish cities.D. Banks in Sweden have stopped dealing with cash completely.14. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. An Advanced Country Sweden B. A Controversial Government PolicyC. Sweden to Influence the Worlds Cash Payment D. Sweden to Become the Cashless - 7 -Society15

35、. Which of the following categories does this passage belong to? A. Education. B. Economy. C. Travel. D. Insurance.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The art of growing dwarf(矮小的)trees, or “bonsai“(盆栽)as their Japanese planters call them, is increasing in popularity

36、in the United States. Growing bonsai can make a fascinating hobby for anyone who enjoys plants and creating beautiful effects with them._16_In growing bonsai, in fact, one must be careful in choosing the type of tree, as the growing conditions are unusual._17_Varieties of pines with small needles an

37、d hardwood trunks are especially suitable._18_This is necessary because the major growth of bonsai is kept confined(被限制) to the trees trunk and leaves, not its root system-a process quite unlike what is done with other plants.Another thing the bonsai-grower must do is to trim(修整)the roots and branch

38、es of the tree periodically (定期地). Unless this is done, the plants will not have the proper proportions(比例) and will look unnatural. _19_The last thing one must do is to be careful to keep the tree well-watered. Because bonsai are grown in smaller-than-usual containers, they often need more water th

39、an ordinary houseplants do.As can be seen from the above, the art of bonsai-growing is one which requires a certain amount of time and effort. _20_Imagine having such a tree in your living room and passing it down through several generations of your family. That is exactly what bonsai-growing is all

40、 about: establishing a tradition of beauty which lasts for years and years and is a symbol of the beauties of the natural world. A. Then one must be careful in choosing the size of the container.- 8 -B. How can we meet the goal of making such a kind of art?C. Why do so many people take a fancy to th

41、e art of bonsai-growing.D. But one must get well prepared before starting bonsai-growing.E. The satisfactions that growing bonsai brings can be great, however.F. The ideal for bonsai plants are trees just like normal trees in everything but size.G. Not all species of trees can be made into bonsai.完型

42、填空：共两节（每题 1.5 分，共 60 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAfter 21 years of marriage, Bill Henrichs and Mary Ziegler concluded that they were no longer a good match. The couple politely divorced in 1995 and went their 21 ways, but they continued to see each other when meeti

43、ng their 22 at their school and sporting events. In February 2018, 23 , she and Henrichs learned they were a match in a different way. Henrichss kidneys(肾)were 24 , and he was in need of a 25 . After nearly 40 family members and friends were tested as possible 26 , the result surprised allonly one p

44、erson 27 to be a perfect matchZiegler. So on Oct. 16 more than four decades after they said “I do,” she and Henrichs, 62, were 28 into an operating room and one of Zieglers healthy kidneys was 29 and given to her ex-husband. The surgery went well, and the transplant is 30 well and continuing to impr

45、ove as Mr. Henrichs 31 from the surgery. Henrichs was beyond grateful for his ex-wifes sympathy and 32 , but he was also worried in the hours before the 33 . Just three weeks after the transplant, she was back to work and doing yogaa quick turnaround considering that the 34 kidney donor needs a heal

46、ing period of six to eight 35 . “This entire experience has brought us all 36 .”She and Henrichs hope that by sharing their story, other 37 will realize that divorce is not always a reason to 38 ties.- 9 -“Divorce is divorce, but theres no reason to 39 ,” Henrichs said. “There are lots of reasons wh

47、y its 40 to get along.” He pauses and laughs. “Someday, you just might need a kidney.”21A. separate B. peaceful C. opposite D. favorite22A. parents B. colleagues C. kids D. neighbors23A. moreover B. though C. therefore D. besides24A. failing B. decreasing C. dying D. fading25A. doctor B. supporter C

48、. transplant D. receiver26A. advocates B. donors C. volunteers D. fellows27A. set out B. tried out C. rushed out D. turned out28A. wheeled B. called C. 1ed D. dragged29A. carried B. changed C. selected D. removed30A. reacting B. functioning C. beating D. 1iving31A. refreshes B. returns C. remains D. recovers32A. enthusiasm B. generosity C. optimism D. honesty33A. marriage B. departure C. surgery D. decision34A. routine B. kind C. uncommon D. average35A. treatments