高一英语12月月考试题1
甘肃省天水市第一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题
甘肃省天水市第一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解It’s currently December and Christmas is almost here. And what better way to spend time with your loved ones than sitting down to watch some classic Christmas movies? Listed below are four films that will make you laugh, cry or both this festive season.The Grinch (2000)This is a Christmas must-watch and one of Jim Carrev’s best performances. It was also originally a children’s book written by Dr Seuss, which I would recommend reading! It’s the story of a green monster who wants to ruin Christmas, but who in the end discovers the power of love and generosity. I promise it’s a great film with plenty of laughs along the way.Love Actually (2003)While this is not a personal favourite of mine, people in the UK absolutely love this film. It has a number of stars, featuring actors and actresses such as Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman. It might be a little difficult to follow as there are lots of different sub-plots, so I recommend watching a dubbed version (配音版) in your native language..Home Alone (1990)This film is one of my favourite films of all time and I would watch it all year round if I could. It tells the story of a boy, Kevin, who is left alone in his house when his large family forget to take him on vacation with them. While the family are away, burglars (小偷) try to rob the house and Kevin must protect his home by setting traps. The trips, falls and traps will have you laughing out loud as you watch a 10-year-old boy outsmart two grown men.Miracle on 34th Street (1994)You can’t have Christmas in an English-speaking country without watching this film. It’s not funny like Home Alone or The Grinch, but it is incredibly touching. It’s about a man who claims to be Santa, but nobody believes him except a lawyer and a little girl.1．In which film can you see Jim Carrey’s wonderful performance?A．The Grinch.B．Love Actually.C．Home Alone.D．Miracle on 34th Street.2．What can we know about Love Actually?A．It’s one of the author’s favorite films.B．We’d better watch a dubbed version.C．It’s a film about the power of love and generosity.D．Some handkerchief papers are necessary when we watch it.3．What do the film The Grinch and Home Alone have in common?A．They are very touching.B．They are only fit for children.C．They are funny and make people laugh a lot.D．They are popular and tell a story about kids.Feeling tired? Under too much stress? Well, you may want to try Yoga(瑜珈). It’s what more and more people have been turning to to release the trouble of modern life. Practically unheard of in the West until 50 years ago, Yoga has become one of the most popular health trends around the world, including China. If you search for Yoga on line in Chinese, lots of pages are there to see, most of which are main pages of Yoga clubs. In order to keep fit and lose weight, many girls spend more than 1000 yuan taking part in Yoga classes every month.However, are you really ready for it? There are several things you need to know before you really take it.First, do not force your body too much. Yoga has many difficult poses. They are beautiful and worth boasting if you could finish them. But if you force yourself to do as exactly as an experienced Yoga teacher does, you may hurt your body, instead of strengthening it. Do you remember your original purpose for playing Yoga? It is self -building, not competing.Second, do some research about the Yoga class that you are to register（注册）. Yoga is new in China and there are not so many certificated well-trained Yoga teachers. Some not well-organized clubs just find someone learn a little Yoga and certificate them. But be aware, a non-eligible teacher might wrongly guide you and you could not benefit from the classes much，except that they force you to exercise your body a bit. Considering about the large amount of money you invest in it, it’s worth and reasonable to make sure the teachers in the club are qualified before you join.Third, it would be better to learn something about nutrition when you practice Yoga. In the very beginning, Yoga was part of the Vedas, bible of the traditional Indian philosophy. Soit could be regarded as a kind of lifestyle. When you have decided to care for your body, why not feed it properly? In fact, good clubs have their own nutritionists.Anyhow, make sure you are ready before you act. The fashion may change quickly. But what benefits is still good for us.4．The author’s main purpose in writing the passage is to .A．tell people how to relax themselvesB．let people know more about YogaC．give people some advice on taking part in Yoga classesD．tell peoples Yoga has gained its popularity in ChinaA．experienced B．qualifiedC．honored D．hi-technical6．Which of the following is NOT the author’s advice?A．Join one of the noblest Yoga clubs.B．Don’t easily follow the fashion about Yoga.C．Know some knowledge about nutrition.D．Find out a real teacher.A．Yoga has nothing to do with cultureB．Yoga is somehow easy to exerciseC．many people learn Yoga in order to competeD．not all the Yoga clubs have standard teachersRain or shine, Tsering Chopa treks (艰苦跋涉) for long hours to deliver mail. For 18 years, the Tibetan mailman has been an important link between a remote, high-altitude settlement and the rest of the world. At 5,373 meters above sea level, Pumachangthang in Nakarze county of the Tibet autonomous region is China’s highest township(乡镇). The oxygen level is less than 40 percent and the annual average temperature is –7℃ . However, these weren’t the biggest challenges for a postal service. The area of the township is about 1,500 square kilometers, but its population is less than 2,000. The distance from the county town is some 70 km and a single trip to all the six villages can be as long as 160 km. The dogged perseverance required to get the job done under such conditions needs no furtherexplanation.The busiest time for Tsering Chopa is between July and August each year, when students are waiting for their admission letters from various universities. He recalls once he had to deliver mail to one student whose family had already moved away. He had to quiz neighbors several times to find the new address. It was summer and the usual road to the village was blocked because of rain. He trekked for more than 20 km and grappled with shortness of breath all the way to finally deliver the letter. “I don’t mind the hardships because it is not easy for students from remote villages to get college admission. It was my duty to deliver the mail on time,” he says.One night in February 2019, a local resident Nyima Tsering’s daughter had fainted and desperately needed help. Knowing that, the mailman arranged for a car right away and sent her to the county hospital. He also gave some cash to the family for the girl’s treatment. Nyima Tsering’s daughter recovered soon, and Tsering Chopa became an idol in the village. “I will never forget his compassion and kindness,” says the grateful father.In 2019, Tsering Chopa received the China Youth May Fourth Medal. “It is an acknowledgment of what I do and a token of encouragement as well,” he says. “And I want to help more people living in remote areas. I want to bring the world closer to them and take them closer to the world.”8．Which is the most challenging part of Tsering Chopa’s work?A．Trekking for long distances.B．Suffering from cold temperatures.C．Standing extremely bad road conditions.D．Adapting to the high-altitudeenvironment.9．What words can best describe Tsering Chopa according to paragraph 2?A．Optimistic and cautious.B．Generous and intelligent.C．Courageous and ambitious.D．Persistent and responsible.10．How did Tsering Chopa help Nyima Tsering?A．Tsering Chopa fixed his car for free.B．Tsering Chopa saved his daughter’s life.C．Tsering Chopa delivered his admission letters quickly.D．Tsering Chopa drove him to a hospital for treatment.11．What is the best title for the text?A．Hardship Makes a Good Postman B．A Mailman Shows Kindness to StudentsC．A Postman in Tiebet Bridges Huge Gap D．Post Service Creates a Convenient LifeHumans evolve (进化) from apes. This is what we learned in biology class. But what came before apes? Chinese scientists have discovered fossils (化石) that could enrich the evolutionary story of how humans evolved from fish.According to four articles published in the journal Nature in late September, Chinese researchers found fish fossils that provide the “missing link” about the origin of the jaw (颌：颚), a key feature that 99.8 percent of vertebrate (脊椎动物) species have.Zhu Min, a lead researcher of the studies from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said that the findings drew a large amount of interest in the science world because of the importance of jaws in animal evolution.However, the rise of the jaw had been a secret for a lack of enough fossil evidence to support that jawed vertebrates lived 450 million years ago.The latest findings made by Zhu’s team presented a set of five surprisingly well-preserved fish fossils that included three whole-bodied fish, helping scientists paint a more correct evolutionary picture of the origin of the jaw. The fish fossils were discovered at two places in Chongqing and Guizhou, whose strata (岩层) date back to the Silurian Time that began around 440 million years ago.These fossils show that jawed fish were already rising in the world’s ancient oceans at that time. Later, more different and larger jawed fish evolved and began to spread around the world, paving the way for some fish to finally go on land and evolve into other animals-including humans.These fossils provide a good opportunity to understand the ‘dawn of fish’ and help scientists trace many human body structures back to these ancient fish thus filling some key gaps in the evolutionary history of how fish evolved into humans, “Zhu said.12．In which column of a magazine will you most probably read the passage?A．Entertainment.B．Animals.C．Science.D．History. 13．Why did the findings draw a large amount of interest in the science world?A．Because there is a lack of fish fossils.B．Because jaws are a key feature of all species.C．Because the missing of the jaw had been a mystery.D．Because jaws are significant while animals evolve.14．What does the underlined phrase “at that time” refer to?A．Around 440 million years ago.B．Around 450 million years ago.C．When fish evolved into humans.D．When jawed fish began to spread around the world.15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Who Are Our Ancestors?B．What Came Before Apes?C．The Origin of the Jaw D．Key Steps in Evolution二、七选五Every life in BritainThe weather is the most common topic in Britain. 16 Because in Britain the weather changes a lot. Wind, rain, sun, cloud, snow---they can all happen in Britain.17 At banks, cinemas, shops, bus stops you can always see people in queues. They stand and wait quietly, often for a long time. Each new person stands at the end of the queue---sometimes in rain,wind or snow. They never complain and they will get quite upset when someone jumps the queue.Men always shake hands when they meet. 18 They shook hands to show that they didn't have sword(剑). Now shaking hands is a customer most countries. In Britain you don't shake hands with your friends or family members. But you do shake hands when you meet a person for the first time.19 And they always send birthday cards or presents. There are also other cards like Christmascards, goodluckcards, congratulations on your new baby cards and get well soon cards. They have everything for every important moment.British people are very superstitious(迷信). They believe in all sorts of signs they see. For them black cats are luck 20 The more leaves you catch, the more lucky you will be. However, never open an umbrella in the house and never break a mirror because they mean seven years of bad luck.A．Shopping is another common topic in BritainB．Another common thing in Britain is queueC．Hundreds of years ago, soldiers began this custom.D．In autumn if you catch falling leaves you are luckyE．Why do the Britain talk about the weather so oftenF．They also pay attention to tiny details like your birthdayG．Never walk under a ladder, and don't walk pass somebody on the stairs三、完形填空I had this girl in my class and I always considered her to be really foolish. She’d ask aher question caused a storm of 22 but she’d never stop asking.However, the fact was that she’d almost always top the class examinations and everyone was confused. Some students said she was 23 because she wasn’t so 24 in class. Although nobody could prove that she was actually cheating, they totally 25 that she did.I’m pretty socially awkward so I never really talked to her. She was leaving school this year and I was truly 26 about how she was so good during exams and how she didn’t let other’s remarks(言论) affect her. So I 27 decided to find out what was up. She told me that her friend was severely(严重地)socially anxious and she’d fallen behind in studies because she couldn’t dare to ask doubts in class or ask for 28 from others. So they had this system where during lectures her friend would 29 any questions she had, and then the girl would 30 them for her. With her help, her friend made 31 , though this girl suffered prejudice(偏见) for being stupid when she was actually really smart.It was such a 32 story that it really changed the way I 33 people. I wouldn’t be quick to jump to conclusions. It also taught me a 34 : standing beside our friends when they 35 us isn’t always an easy choice. But when you care about them, it’s the only choice.21．A．agree B．consider C．remember D．doubt 22．A．noise B．sigh C．cry D．laughter 23．A．cheating B．pretending C．playing D．studying 24．A．active B．intelligent C．hard-working D．easy-going 25．A．heard B．expected C．believed D．agreed 26．A．curious B．worried C．crazy D．excited27．A．extremely B．finally C．naturally D．obviously 28．A．leave B．advice C．help D．permission 29．A．give up B．debate about C．turn down D．write down 30．A．explain B．repeat C．ask D．solve 31．A．mistakes B．sense C．progress D．friends 32．A．annoying B．interesting C．surprising D．touching 33．A．judged B．described C．taught D．introduced 34．A．way B．lesson C．strategy D．result 35．A．change B．need C．refuse D．encourage四、根据课文内容填空根据课文内容填空Bogues was only one 1.6 meters tall, 36 made him the shortest player ever in the NBA．Guess what? Paul was only 1.6 meters tall, too! Paul knew that 37 shorter than other players meant that he had to practice more. During all those hours of doing jumps shots on his own, he used Bogues as his 38 , Paul once said, “If Bogues could make it, why not me?”Our coach was not so sure. Paul had to 39 many times just for making the team. He was still usually on the bench, being just a replacement, which was really tough on him. Everyone knew Paul had real skills, and was someone who worked really hard and had a strong 40 to play for the team. This week, The lions were playing our main competitors. The Bears, a team whose record this season had been perfect. They hadn’t lost a single game.根据课文内容填空You are also somebody who worries about getting sick. Running will help you get fit and 41 diseases. It will give you good upper and lower body strength. Like any exercise, running increases the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain. It makes your heart stronger and allows more blood to flow around your body. It also 42 your immune system and reduce the risk of serious health problems, as well as more common illnesses like colds. Besides, anybody who is feeling down can go for a run to 43 themselves up. Even athirty minute run will provide 44 from aches or tension that you may be suffering due to stress.根据课文内容填空It was my first time 45 Spring Festival in China with my host family. Spring Festival is highly 46 by every Chinese family. Preparations began a week before the Festival. First, the house was cleaned from top to bottom. My host mother Mrs Chen said this was to 47 the dirt of the past year and get ready for the new year.Next, the Chinese character Fu was attached upside down to front door. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives.The greatest excitement began the night before Spring Festival. Fireworks were being 48 across the city, suddenly 49 up the night sky. Children were covering their ears but with an 50 look on their faces. Mrs Chen said that it was to scare away the monster NIAN.五、邀请信51．假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike想了解中国的春节，请你给他写封回信介绍这个节日。
浙江省杭州市金华卓越联盟2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题
浙江省杭州市金华卓越联盟2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择This week in our national park’s journey, we explore a vast area with mountains, beaches, forests, and glaciers. Olympic National Park! It covers more than 400,000 hectares with several different ecosystems.Elwha ValleyThe Elwha V alley is in the central part of the park. It is the Olympic Peninsula’s largest watershed. A watershed is an area of land that separates waters that flow to different rivers or seas. Today, the Elwha River is the site of one of the largest ecosystem restoration projects in National Park Service history.Hoh River ValleyThe Hoh River is on the west side of the park. The river is formed from melted glacial ice on top of Mount Olympus. The river is 80 kilometers long. It empties into the Pacific Ocean. The area receives about 400 centimeters of rain each year. It is a temperate rainforest. Because of the amount of rain, many different types of plants grow in the Hoh rainforest, from mosses and ferns to huge Sitka spruce trees.Hurricane RidgeHurricane Ridge is a mountain area in the northern part of the park. It is easy to enter, and provides incredible views of the Olympic Mountains. The ridge has many hiking paths. In winter, people come here to ski. They also come here to take part in other fun winter activities, like sledding and snowboarding. Hurricane Ridge usually has snow from December through the end of March. Visitors must be prepared for icy roads and severe weather.The CoastThe westernmost part of the park is Pacific coastline. Olympic National Park has many breathtaking beaches. One of them is Rialto Beach, known for its tall seastacks while North of Rialto Beach is Hole-in-the-Wall. It is a natural arch that has been carved by the powerful sea.1．What can you do on the west side of the park?A．Swim in the river.B．Learn about various plants.C．Go hiking with your friends.D．Walk on the beaches.2．Which part is the most suitable for those who like winter sports?A．Elwha Valley.B．Hoh River Valley.C．Hirricane Ridge.D．Rialto Beach.3．What do the four attractions have in common?A．They are all very cold.B．They are all rich in ecosystems.C．They can all be reached easily.D．They are all part of Olympic National Park.At noon, the Tongxin Cafeteria near the Jing’an Temple downtown has a queue that exemplifies its multi-generational popularity. The menu, with over 60 dishes rotated daily, is liked by a series of tastes.“Compared with food ordered for lunch online, this place is much better.” said Chen Luo, an accountant from a nearby office building. Chen, who lives alone, formerly depended heavily on delivered meals ordered online until her parents raised concerns about the nutritional value and what they called “bad food materials.”Cooking for herself is too time-wasting, she said. “I used to spend two hours cooking and washing dishes, only to eat for 10 minutes,” Chen said. “The nearby community canteen (餐厅) is a perfect solution. These cafeterias, once known as ‘senior canteens’, were originally built to provide healthy meals at affordable prices to older folks who might not be getting enough nutrition at home. From 2019 to 2021, the Shanghai government set a goal of building 200 new community canteens, bringing the total at the end of last year to 1,608.A basic meal with one meat dish and two vegetables costs less than 20 yuan (US$2.70), far cheaper than prices in mainstream downtown restaurants. And all meals are prepared on site with fresh materials. The government supports these cafeterias—sometimes with rent-free space; sometimes with reduced water and electricity charges.Li Jiajun, the manager of a local community canteen, said the prices of the dishes are 20 percent lower than popular market rates because of the government assistance. His canteen provides elderly diners from 10:30—11:30 am and 4:30—5:30 pm. Apart from those hours, people of all ages are welcome.Li said cafeteria managers are required to maintain detailed records, including 48-hour food samples and daily uploads to food safety platforms. This approach ensures the paths ofall materials. Some community cafeterias have become so popular that they appear on WeChat and other lifestyle sharing platforms.4．Why is the menu mentioned in paragraph 1?A．To describe the menu.B．To introduce the topic.C．To arouse readers’ curiosity.D．To highlight the dishes.5．What can we learn from the passage?A．Chen Luo’s parents were too busy to cook nutritional meals for her.B．From 2019 to 2021, the Shanghai government built 1,608 new community canteens.C．The community canteens needn’t pay for electricity with the government assistance.D．The community canteens were once built to provide healthy meals for seniors. 6．Which of the following is not the reason why community canteens become popular?A．nutrition value B．fresh materialsC．government support D．lower prices7．What can probably be the best title for the passage?A．Community canteens growing in popularityB．Tongxin canteen liked by multi-generationsC．Community canteens shared on platformsD．More community canteens built for seniorsFrom AI-made jokes to Harry Potter fashion videos, AI can be used to make funny stuff. But can it be as funny as a human? And if it can, does it present a danger to comedy writers in the future? That’s something performers have been looking at in this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running from Aug 4 to 28.Anyone can put on a show at the Fringe, and this year even robots were getting in on the act. One of Fringe’s big shows even used a small robot to come up with jokes from audience suggestions, which were then performed by humans. The results could be very funny, but sometimes they weren’t funny at all. That was part of the point, explained Piotr Mirowski, the show’s co-maker.“We do not use humans to ‘show off’ AI; instead, we use AI ‘to show’ its limitations, to showcase human creativity on the stage,” said Mirowski, according to the Guardian.But one performer at the Fringe said he’s using AI to make jokes for him because he’s out of ideas. Comedian Peter Bazely’s show has him playing a supporting role to “an entirelycomputer-generated comedian” called AI Jesus. The Fringe review website, Chortle, talked about today’s AI concerns: “In a world where artists are worried that AI could end up doing their jobs for them, Bazely is said to be praying this one will do exactly that.”The reasons for companies wanting to use AI are certainly understandable, but the dangers they present to many people’s jobs are becoming more and more real, and that’s not very funny. From concerns in schools and colleges about students using ChatGPT for their work, to writers and actors worrying that AI could be used to replace them, fears about the dangers of AI are a hot topic in the world.Back in March of this year, a letter calling for a six-month stop on advanced AI development was signed by over 1,000 people working with AI technologies including Elon Musk and other well-known tech leaders, reported The New York Times. Then, in May, leaders in the AI industry signed a document from the Center for AI Safety warning that AI could present an extinction-level danger and “should be a global priority alongside... pandemics and nuclear war.”8．In what way is the Fringe unique this year?A．Some jokes were created by robots.B．It presented dangers to comedy writers .C．Harry Potter fashion videos were shown.D．The AI-made jokes were very funny. 9．Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 4?A．AI Jesus is an expert in jokes.B．AI was used to show its creativity.C．Bazely was positive about using AI.D．Chortle was concerned about the use of AI.10．Why does AI present a danger in the future?A．Because many people will use AI to show off.B．Because some people will probably be out of work.C．Because well-known tech leaders will stop developing AI.D．Because AI can present pandemics and nuclear war.11．What’s the author’s attitude to the future of the AI development?A．Positive.B．Negative.C．Unclear.D．Objective.An Austrian company Tec-Innovation recently showed smart shoes that use ultrasonic sensors (超声波传感器) to help people suffering from vision impairment to discoverobstacles(障碍) up to four meters away.Known as InnoMake, the smart shoe aims to replace the decades-old walking stick that millions of people around the world depend on to get around as safely as possible. The currently available model relies on sensors to detect obstacles and warns the wearer through shaking and a loud alert sounded on a bluetooth-linked smartphone. That sounds impressive enough, but the company is already working on a much more advanced version that incorporates cameras and artificial intelligence to not only detect obstacles but also their nature.“Not only is the warning that I am facing an obstacle relevant, but also the information about what kind of obstacle I am facing. Because it makes a big difference whether it’s a wall, a car or a staircase.” Markus Raffer, one of the founders of Tec-Innovation, told TechXplore.”Ultrasonic sensors on the toe of the shoe detect obstacles up to four meters away. The wearer is then warned by vibration and/or acoustic signals. This works very well and is already a great help to me personally.” Raffer, himself visually impaired, added.The current version of the InnoMake shoe is already available for purchase on the Tec-Innovation website, for €3,200 per pair.The advanced system is integrated in the front of the shoes, in a waterproof and dustproof case. It is powered by a heavy-duty battery that can last for up to one week, depending on use. The battery can be charged in just three hours, using a USB cable.The next step for Tec-Innovation is to use the data collected by its system to create a kind of street view navigation map for visually impaired people.“As it currently stands, only the wearer benefits in each case from the data the shoe collects as he or she walks. It would be much more sustainable if this data could also be made available to other people as a navigation aid,” computer scientist Friedrich Fraundorfer explained.12．Who are interested in the smart shoes?A．The deaf people.B．The injured people.C．The blind or sight-impaired.D．The sick people.13．What does the underlined word “integrated” mean in the sixth paragraph?A．Combined.B．Separated.C．Benefited.D．Allowed. 14．What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?A．Why the smart shoes are developed.B．What the smart shoes can do.C．How the smart shoes work.D．How the data are collected. 15．Where is the text probably taken?A．A science report.B．A fashion magazine.C．An educational column.D．A news report.Vanessa Gebhardt, a psychologist, explained how breaking these harmful habits can help to have a positive effect.1. Constantly checking your phoneResearch by De Montfort University recently found that checking your phone regularly can make you more distracted and forgetful, and that’s not to mention the negative impact this habit can have on your mental health. 17 To overcome this, monitor your screen time and be mindful of who you choose to follow, which online conversations or debates you choose to join, and focus on the positive posts, rather than the negative ones.2. Being inside all dayThe corona-virus pandemic has been tough on many people as being inside all day can be difficult. Spending the majority of your day indoors can significantly increase your risk for depression, with lack of sunlight and vitamin D contributing to depressive symptoms. 18 3. 19Sleeping too little can leave us feeling under the weather, and this Vanessa says, is because sleep deprivation leads to low mood, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and getting more easily overwhelmed, which can negatively impact your mental health. Using techniques to relax before bed will help you to develop a sleep routine that works for you, helping you to feel energized and more positive during your waking hours.4. Bad dietStudies have shown that high-sugar, processed foods like cakes, bread, and biscuits, as well as red meat can significantly raise the risk for depression and eating these sorts of foods on a regular basis could be one of the reasons your mental health is suffering. To positively impact your mental health, pay close attention to the foods you are fueling your body and mind with. 205. Lack of exerciseExercising is brilliant for reducing stress and the feel-good endorphins released byexercise can be an instant mood-booster. Regular exercise can also help improve your energy levels and motivation, increasing feelings of happiness and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.A．This mindless checking is a hurtful habit to push us to look for immediate satisfaction.B．It is important to choose a meal full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.C．Spending too much time checking your phone can reduce self-respect and produce negative thoughts.D．Sleeping too late.E．Lack of sleep.F．Pretending to go to and from work is a great way to head outside for a short walk.G．But there are some that can be bad for our mental health.二、完形填空It was a cold May morning when I received an interesting email from an old high schoolwhat you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try.21．A．yes B．no C．so D．never 22．A．girls B．adults C．seniors D．women 23．A．swimming B．surfing C．boating D．diving 24．A．worried B．anxious C．confused D．honored 25．A．in B．out C．off D．away 26．A．eager B．new C．familiar D．specific 27．A．personalities B．goals C．desires D．interests 28．A．enjoy B．help C．challenge D．defeat 29．A．Guided B．Divided C．Designed D．Named 30．A．fell B．froze C．reached D．crashed 31．A．fear B．pride C．encouragement D．wonder 32．A．badly B．perfectly C．carefully D．bravely 33．A．try B．succeed C．finish D．manage 34．A．suggests B．stops C．prevents D．inspires 35．A．leave behind B．step out of C．reach into D．get through三、语法填空45 (sit) all the day.四、翻译46．他给我们树立了良好的榜样，从他身上我们能学到很多。
山东省济南市2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语模拟试题(含答案)
山东省济南市2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语模拟试题注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂照；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上：如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like today?A. Snowy.B. Rainy.C. Stormy.2. Where does the woman usually go at Christmas?A. To a school.B. To her daughter’s.C. To a village nearby.3. Why does the woman stop the man buying beer?A. He has drunk too much.B. He just finished eating.C. He looks younger than 18.4. How many bags of rubbish has the woman collected in total?A. Three.B. Four.C. Seven.5. What is the man going to do first?A. Have dinner.B. Attend a class.C. Borrow a book.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
云南省大理州民族中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考试题英语含答案
大理州民族中学2023-2024学年上学期12月月考高一英语第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How much should the girl pay?A. £2.50B. £4.00.C. £5.00.2. What does the woman’s sister look like?A. She has short black hair.B. She wears a brown hat.C. She wears glasses.3. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for directions.B. Having a driving test.C. Studying road signs.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A football match.B. TV programs.C. Tea.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman like about winter?A. Cold.B. Wind.C. Snow.7. How long did it take to make the snowman last year?A. Three hours.B. Four hours.C. Seven hours.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
湖南名校2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题
机密★启用前2023年下学期高一12月联考英语本试卷共8页。
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应的答案标号涂黑，如有改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. Where are probably the speakers?A. In the classroom.B. At a hotel.C. In a store.2. How will the weather be this weekend according to the weatherman?A. Cool.B. Warm.C. Cold.3. What does the man think of technical education?A. It’s less important.B. It needs improvement.C. It’s being more popular.4. What is the correct order number for the yellow teapot?A. TP12SF.B. PT12FS.C. TP12FS.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Classmates.C. Father and daughter.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
河南省周口2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考试题 英语含解析
2023-2024学年度（上）周口高一12月考试英语试题（答案在最后）考试时间：120分钟；满分：120分注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
AHere are four of the most charming villages in Europe,along with our top picks for places to stay in each.Eze in Cota D’Azur,FranceSet on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea,the Provencal township of Eze is easily one of the most picturesque spots in the region.It is largely a tourist destination,and many of its buildings dates back to the Middle Age.In fact,Eze is particularly popular with couples seeking romantic solitude.Hotel pick:Chateau de la ChevreBaden-Baden in Wurttemberg,GermanyGermany’s best-known spa town,Baden-Baden,in the Black Forest of Baden-Wuttemberg,has been a popular spot for soaking in mineral-rich waters off and on since the Roman era.And while spa treatments and hot springs are still among the most popular draws for tourists,there are also plenty of museums,gardens,performing arts venues and charming old buildings and churches.Hotel pick:Hotel Belle EpoqueMontepulciano in Tuscany,ItalySpread over a hilltop nearly2,000metres above sea level,the Tuscan village of Montepulciano offers gorgeous Renaissance architecture as well as opportunities to visit wine companies.Surrounded by strong walls dating back to the14th century,the village features a handful of churches and public squares.Hotel pick:Etruria ResortOia in Santorini,Greecea ticket as early as possible.The locals are crazy soccer fans,and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.As you can see,Newcastle is a fascinating city with so much to be offered and so many things to see.You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!8．Most visitors come to Newcastle in order to________.A．watch its soccer team playB．take the local tour busesC．visit the Hancock MuseumD．have a big meal in restaurants9．If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle,you________.A．should go to the GateB．can go on a city tourC．must visit St.James ParkD．must drive your own car10．The underlined word“They”in Para.3refers to“________”．A．history lovers B．local peopleC．city tour buses D．local soccer teams 11．According to the passage,which one is NOT correct?A．The most popular place in Newcastle is the Gate.B．Millennium Bridge is attractive to culture and local history lovers.C．The mood of the locals can’t be influenced by the success or failure of the local team.D．You’d better book a ticket as early as possible if you want to watch the local team play soccer.D“I’m going to tell you a heartbreaking story.”I told my class of high school seniors.All eyes looked up.Nothing quiets a chatty group of teenagers faster than the promise of a story.“In sixth grade,”I began,“I fell in love.His name was David.”The girls were laughing.“So it was Valentine’s Day.I saw one enormous envelope on my desk.My mind raced:‘Who could it be from?’With trembling hands,I tore it open and there was a card.At the bottom I saw the signature and almost fainted:David.Then my eyes traveled up to the writing above his signature.It read,‘To the Ugliest Girl in Our Class’”.Mouths dropped open.Some looked down at their desks,seemingly embarrassed for me.“What did you do?”asked a brave soul.I said.“My eyes filled with tears.It ruined Valentine’s Day for me.It shook what little faith I had in myself for a long time after.But I survived,and it gave me the motivation to undo the cruelty of David.”I smiled.“And that’s why we’re going to have a card exchange.”Their eyes lighted up.“Write something positive and sincere to someone in the class.Even if it’s someone you barely know,there’s always something nice to say.Admire their fashion sense or their basketball skills.Tell them you appreciate their friendly smile.”Looking on as they composed each message was always a treat.But the real fun came when they read what people wrote to them.From then on,I made it a Valentine tradition.After20years of teaching,I harbor few hopes that students will remember all of the vocabulary.But if a student recalls of the lesson they received on Valentine’s Day,to me that makes it all worthwhile.12．What happened on the Valentine’s Day when the author was in sixth grade?A．She broke David’s heart.B．She was made fun of by David.C．She sent David a Valentine card.D．She took the wrong card by mistake. 13．Why did the class have a card exchange?A．To tell personal stories.B．To show fashion sense.C．To express appreciation.D．To share basketball skills. 14．How does the author feel about the outcome of her Valentine tradition?A．Unexpected.B．Valuable.C．Humorous.D．Discouraging. 15．Which is the best title for the text?A．An Exciting Job B．An Honest MistakeC．An Experienced Teacher D．A Valentine's Day Lesson第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
浙江省湖州市长兴县太湖高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题
浙江省湖州市长兴县太湖高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解3 Most Walkable Cities in EuropeWalking on holiday is a great way to stay fit, but also to see the sights a city has to offer. Here are the three most walkable cities in Europe.Athens, GreeceAthens is one of the oldest cities in the world. The capital of Greece ranks fifth, with a slightly longer—but very worthwhile—route of 2.1 miles between its top-rated tourist attractions.Visitors to Athens can set off at the Acropolis, climbing to discover the ancient Parthenon that stands as a landmark to the city’s ancient legacy. Then it leads to the Acropolis Museum, with the neighbourhood of Plaka waiting to be explored in the shadow of the Acropolis. The National Archaeological Museum is also close-by.Seville, SpainSeville is home to some wonderful sights that are best seen when walking. Seville in Spain takes the top spot as Europe’s most walkable city, offering the shortest walking route between the top five tourist attractions.Visitors to this charming Spanish city can explore the impressive Plaza de Espana public square, before wandering over to the UNESCO-listed palace of Real Alcazar and Seville Cathedral. After that it’s only a short trip on foot to visit the beautiful Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhood and admire the Torre Giralda bell tower hanging above. With just 20 minutes of walking between these attractions.Venice, ItalyVenice is famous for walkers, so it’s no surprise it ranks as the second best location for walkable city breaks. Walking is the best way to explore the bridges over the canals the city is famed for. There are endless charming alleyways to explore, as well as plenty of bridges over the canals that the city is famous for. Just under half an hour of walking here will take you on a tour of the impressive Grand Canal.1．What’s the recommended starting point of the city walk in Athens?A．Plaka.B．The Acropolis.C．The Acropolis Museum.D．The National Archaeological Museum .2．Why is Sevilla the top destination as a walkable city in Europe?A．It offers some wonderful sights.B．Visitors can explore five tourist attractions.C．It makes visitors enjoy their time to the full.D．Visitors can tour five tourist attractions in the shortest walking distance.3．Who is the text intended for?A．Those who are hiking during the vacation.B．Those who want to find suggestions on where to travel.C．Those who are looking for the best traveling destinations.D．Those who usually choose walkable cities for their vacation.Back in the day when I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life, I was studying to become a firefighter. As a firefighter, you’re constantly thinking of other people and trying to help children. It’s the mindset, that is the most difficult part in this job!One night I was heading home and decided to stop off at a burrito (玉米饼) place. I was approached by a homeless man. He was very dirty and obviously hungry. He asked me for some change to buy a little food. As I was pulling some change out, I had an idea.I decided to see if he wanted to eat a real dinner, so I asked him to follow me back into the burrito joint to order. When he followed me in, the people behind the count er refused to let him in. After some arguing, so I had to encourage him to order whatever and however much he wanted. He ended up ordering enough to fill his stomach at least 3 times over!For someone who has been on the edges of society it seemed like he was very surprised at my kind behavior. But to me, it was what any “human being” should do or at least offer. I know we see these people every day asking for money but you had to be there to see the look in his face. To me it reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, getting to experience a big meal. And I think he felt special, like he was getting attention. Again something that I could see he hadn’t experienced in a long time.I often think about this story, because to me it’s not just about helping someone out by feeding them, but giving him the respect of being a human being and allowing him to feel good about himself was very rewarding.4．What’s the hardest part of being a firefighter according to the author?A．Learning to be a good firefighter.B．Deciding what to do in the future.C．Dealing with the brother’s relationship.D．Developing the mindset of helping others.5．What do we know about the homeless man?A．He was grateful for the author’s kindness.B．He ordered whatever he wanted the moment he was in.C．He asked the author to buy a burrito to fill his stomach.D．He was not welcomed by those running the burrito joint at first.6．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the birthday cake?A．To think back to his own birthday at a young age.B．To explain the reason for the values he holds onto.C．To show the similar experience of the homeless man.D．To tell the difference between him and the homeless man.7．Which of the following words can best describe the writer?A．Caring and humorous.B．Selfless and determined.C．Kind-hearted and thoughtful.D．Considerate and Hard-working.This summer, daytime temperatures topped 100 degrees for a full month in northwest China. Southern Europe experienced waves of 100-plus degree days. Heat waves show a serious reality: human-driven climate change is making extreme heat worse worldwide. But health-threatening heat isn’t the only result of record-breaking weather: air pollution happens when the temperatures rise according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.The new report, which focuses on 2022, shows the growing risk of air pollution connected to wildfires. Hotter temperatures increase the risk of large the risk of large,hot-burning fires, which can pump enormous plumes of smoke into the air. That smoke causes health problems near the fire but also for people thousands of miles downwind.Extreme heat, also drives up the likelihood of drought, which in turn makes big dust storms more likely. Great clouds of fine dust blew off major deserts last year, particularly affecting the Arabian Peninsula region. Southern Europe also got hit by a major dust storm after a heat wave baked the deserts of northern Africa in the summer.“That’s a very bad combination of conditions,” says Julie Nicely, an atmospheric chemist at the University of Maryland, who worked on the report. That mix is particularly dangerous for elderly people, or people with breathing sensitivities. “That is very bad for the lungs and the cardiovascular (心血管),” she says.Air pollution levels have dropped in the past few decades in response to environmental regulations like the Clean Air Act in the United States. Ozone pollution (臭氧污染), however, remains a problem. The report authors point out that the extra heat in the atmosphere driven by climate change overpowers even the gains made by strict environmental protections. The authors suggested focusing on the importance of slowing or changing human-caused climate change as quickly as possible.“Climate change and air quality cannot be treated separately. They go hand in hand and must be solved together to break this cycle,” WMO Secretary General Petteri Taalas said in a press release.8．Why is the extreme weather in northwest China and southern Europe mentioned in Para l?A．To introduce the topic.B．To show the serious situation.C．To warn people of the bad weather.D．To compare two countries’ weather.9．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A．Air pollution is likely to be solved in the future.B．Climate change and air quality are closely connected.C．It’s no use slowing or changing human-caused climate change.D．People’s efforts to protect the environment make no difference.10．What’s the result of environmental regulation like the Clean Air Act?A．It deals with the air pollution completely.B．It makes a big difference to the air problem.C．It has made the problem of air pollution worse.D．It is partly effective in dealing with air pollution.11．Where is the text most probably taken from?A．A science magazine.B．A travel brochure.C．A research paper.D．An encyclopedia.Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an important role in the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 and Asian Para Games. AI usually refers to the advanced technologies, such as the naked﹣eye 3D, AR and so on. These terms might sound familiar, but how smart are they when applied to the 56 Asian Games venues (场地)?Their smartness can be found in running the venues with less human labor forces and with more connections between man and machines. At the Huanglong Sports Center, a system called Smart Stadium Brain is built. The Brain, a 25 square meter high definition screen in the venue’s information center, the lighting, the energy consumption guarantee a friendly environment for the athletes and audiences. For the benefit of audiences, a small screen on each seat is designed to be at the audience’s service. By finger touching, the audience can control it from three parts—angle, and size to watch and keep contact with the event. What’s more, supported by the 5 G technology.AI also means further protection on environment. At the Fuyang sports Center, although it has been raining for days, the roof of the venue still remains dry. And the secret lies in its attractive sky garden. The garden, is not only eye﹣catching but also useful. It allows the greening rate of the entire stadium to reach as high as 45%, being energy﹣saving. Under the cobblestones (鹅卵石) , a recovery system is filtering (过滤) and collecting rainwater for the venue’s water system, and irrigation water.Smart devices are employed both inside and outside the venues. For example, the Tonglu sports Center starts a WeChat mini﹣program for any follower to learn about the venue through VR games and videos before the Hangzhou Asian Games. During the Games, the program will allow the athletes and audiences to place orders online.12．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “guarantee” in Para2?A．Make sure of.B．Take advantage of.C．Get used to.D．Keep up with.13．What can we infer from Para2?A．The audience can’t see the whole venue on the large screen.B．The stadium is environmentally friendly and advanced but costly.C．The audience can control small screens on their seats as they wish.D．Small screens make the game watching enjoyable and convenient.14．How does the roof of the venue keep dry while it’s raining?A．By saving energy.B．By using the cobblestone of the sky garden.C．By recycling the rainwater.D．By improving the greening rate.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Asian Games with Artificial Intelligence.B．A Sports Center with Smart Stadium Brain.C．More Connections with Smart Devices.D．Smart Asian Games with High﹣tech Venues.二、七选五Creative ways to change your workoutsMost people know working out is good for your health, both physical and mental.16 Sure, you may get excited about training for a 5 K or 10 K, but once the race is over, only to become tired of it after a few weeks.Create a word or image with your exercise routeRunners often map routes through city streets that create a word or image, then use a GPS device to “draw” it as they run. 17 Not sure what image or message to create? You can always follow artistic routes others have created and shared in the apps.Some are impressively complex and may take several excursions to complete.But that’s part of the fun.Join a free fitness groupExercising can be more fun with others, so look for group fitness opportunities. Manycommunities offer free exercise opportunities. Fitness in the Park is a summer-long activity that has been operating in New York state for a decade. Everyone is welcome to head to one of 18 different parks. 18 “The best part is grabbing a partner that you don’t know, or getting together with one that you do,” Frion said. “It’s always so much fun.”19Sure, you can run a 5 K. But why not try orienteering (定向越野赛)? This timed navigational sport requires you to use detailed maps to find orange-and-white flags that are hidden in parks or remote areas. Races involve difficult running routesDanceWhether you take a class or practice at home, dancing is a great way to get your body moving. Dancing doesn’t seem like exercise to a lot of people, which is why it’s always a popular choice. 20 “The workout allows for a creative aspect and meditation at the same time,” she said. “Many people come because it is an opportunity to try something different, as well as to dance in a nonjudgmental space.”A．Hit the road.B．Sign up for a new-to-you event.C．Participants have ranged in age from about 10 to over 70.D．But staying motivated — especially for the long term — can be a struggle.E．The event is timed, so people often jog or power walk from flag to flag.F．You can do the same, whether your favored exercise is running, walking or biking.G．It’s also something you can do anywhere, to any kind of music, salsa, hip-hop — it all works.三、完形填空Every family should have an emergency kit in their home. If there is an earthquake or aIt is 26 to keep non-perishable (不易腐坏的) food supplies. In other words, food that won't spoil (变质) out of the fridge, such as canned food. There should be 27 food for three days. It is better if the food does not have to be cooked. Don't 28 the can opener!It's a good 29 for each family member to have a 30 change of clothes, including waterproof shoes and a raincoat, as well as some warm blankets in case you have to 31 outdoors, just as if you were camping!Other things you can 32 the kit are: flashlight and spare batteries, paper and pencils, mobile radio, matches and candles. Don't forget these things need to be checked regularly (定期地) to be sure that they 33 well. Check the expiry (期满) 34 on any canned food. You can also put in a backpack some of the things that are 35 to you, such as a toy or something else that you care about.21．A．paper B．price C．knife D．power 22．A．relaxed B．alone C．stuck D．free 23．A．clean B．prepared C．open D．paid 24．A．happens B．changes C．stops D．chooses 25．A．plans B．tips C．disasters D．supplies 26．A．unspeakable B．reusable C．advisable D．admirable 27．A．some B．enough C．hot D．delicious 28．A．forget B．bring C．try D．buy 29．A．dream B．excuse C．idea D．chance 30．A．sudden B．daily C．spare D．real 31．A．sleep B．tour C．run D．cook 32．A．take in B．get in C．turn in D．put in 33．A．play B．work C．deliver D．know 34．A．date B．notice C．law D．value 35．A．boring B．important C．new D．acceptable四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
北京市第一六一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题
北京市第一六一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空When I tried out for the football team during the summer before the 9th grade, I neverWithout trust in my own ability and a strong sense of commitment (投入), I would never have managed to continue after years of hard work as a player, and with countless 3 .In the first year, I played on the defensive line (防线). This was an amazing 4 that gave me a great sense of achievement. But in the last game of the season, I was seriously injured. I was prohibited (禁止) from any physical activities for six months. After going 5 a series of physical treatments, I returned to the field as a team captain. I practiced harder than ever to make up for my 6 time.In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the key defensive lineman on the team. After playing a fantastic season, I was given the 7 of the Most Valuable Player.8 , my skills in football do not magically (神奇地) extend to other sports. During the winter break, I went on a snowboarding trip and seriously injured my right shoulder. I had to have four 9 . Since I could not use my right arm for two months, I had to learn how to write and eat using my left hand.10 life must go on. I knew that my own present efforts would decide my future, so I 11 the strict training program to build strength and improve flexibility in my12 . After an eight-month recovery, I was back out on the field playing football, the sport I13 .In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson: 14 and commitment make what seems impossible 15 . This lesson from football is one that I know translates through every part of life.1．A．tough B．popular C．typical D．dynamic 2．A．set B．control C．test D．require 3．A．mistakes B．adventures C．accidents D．injuries4．A．performance B．position C．moment D．advantage 5．A．with B．against C．through D．into 6．A．valuable B．lost C．extra D．regular 7．A．pride B．choice C．name D．honour 8．A．Unfortunately B．Similarly C．Happily D．Gradually 9．A．practices B．tryouts C．seasons D．operations 10．A．But B．Or C．So D．And 11．A．examined B．changed C．provided D．completed 12．A．shoulder B．hand C．leg D．foot 13．A．explore B．avoid C．love D．support 14．A．Knowledge B．Belief C．Experience D．Hate 15．A．enjoyable B．possible C．sensible D．responsible二、阅读理解Big Problems, Simple SolutionsInventions are improving health and well-being in communities around the world. Speakers at recent TED events have shared simple and inexpensive solutions that can solve everyday problems.FUEL BRIQUETTES （燃料砖）In the developing world, smoke from indoor cooking kills more than 2 million children each year. In fact, it’s the number one cause of death of children under five. Amy Smith, founder of D-Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), discovered a way to make a safe cooking fuel. The material she uses is also free and plentiful: farm waste.Smith invented a low-cost device that turns farm waste into fuel briquettes. These briquettes produce smoke that is less dangerous than the smoke from other fuel. They also burn hotter and last longer. Farmers can make these briquettes from readily available waste. This invention has an economic benefit, too. Farmers can buy the device for $2 and sell briquettes they don’t use. Smith estimates (估算) that this can increase a farmer’s income by $500 a month.DISASTER SHELTERSOver 31 million people worldwide lose their homes every year due to natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. After these disasters, many people live in terrible conditions—in tents or in large stadiums with no privacy. Graphic designer Michael McDaniel invented inexpensive and temporary housing for people in these situations.Called the Reaction Ex, these shelters are small, one-room houses that comfortably hold up to four people. They’re made from a plastic that is strong, recyclable, and super light. In fact, they’re so light that they can be lifted by hand and are very portable as well. McDaniel hopes that his invention will provide an affordable solution to help people rebuild their lives after a natural disaster.16．The key goal to invent the fuel briquettes is to________.A．increase family incomeB．make full use of farm wasteC．get free and plentiful cooking fuelD．protect kids from dangerous cooking smoke17．What are the features of disaster shelters?A．Light and affordable.B．Heavy and recyclable.C．Big and comfortable.D．Small and breakable.18．What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To explain design methods.B．To introduce new inventions.C．To report research findings.D．To advertise latest products.Compassion may be something that one is born with, but actually being good at caring for others requires experience and a certain set of skills. An early opportunity to develop and practice these skills came with the birth of my brother when I was in 5th grade. Although it took great patience to deal with a small child, I found deep joy in something so simple as watching him grow day by day.Not only did I enjoy taking care of my little brother, but I volunteered at theOrganization for Special Needs Families (OSNF) in my neighborhood so I could apply and further develop my childcare skills. I was partnered with Matthew, a 10-year-old with curly blond hair and blue eyes. He didn’t look different from other kids, but he had difficulty controlling his emotions, especially anger. His biggest problem was that he couldn’t go to the toilet himself. Every day I had to clean up his mess if he pooped in his pants. It was just like the “good old days” with my little brother before I successfully toilet-trained him.Although I was never going to be able to toilet-train Matthew, I was able to change his life in another way. We had swimming three times a week, but Matthew was hopelessly afraid of the water. At first, Matthew just sat on the steps of the pool and did nothing. I pushed him slowly down the stairs until he was at last standing in the shallowest part of the pool. The next day, I pushed him a little further into the water. By the third day, he completely trusted me to take him into the pool. Maybe my large size also helped give him a sense of security. He did not have to be afraid of anything when a 200-pound guy was holding him tight. I felt so proud as I saw him standing there in the pool, happily playing with other kids in the water. The OSNF adult leaders told me that I was the only volunteer who had been able to take care of Matthew well. I think what made the difference is the belief I had in Matthew, like how I had always believed in my little brother.Helping Matthew “grow” to overcome his fear of water made me realize things do not happen overnight. Real magic is a result of patience, and miracles happen when one believes in them.19．How did the author feel about taking care of his brother?A．Tired.B．Joyful.C．Proud.D．Stressed.20．The author volunteered at OSNF because he wanted to ________.A．use and improve his childcare skillsB．create a friendly neighborhoodC．change the lives of other kidsD．get some work experience21．With the author’s help, Matthew finally could ________.A．control his emotions B．play with his friendsC．poop in the toilet D．stand in the pool22．According to the author, what mattered most when he helped Matthew “grow”?A．His large size and strong body.B．His experience and knowledge.C．His patience and trust in Matthew.D．His willingness to take care of his brother.At the heart of psychology is understanding behavior, and understanding behavior has much to do with understanding the brain. Neuroscientists (神经系统科学家) have become more efficient at mapping the brain and have gained more understanding of how the brain develops and works. Truly, differences in behavior as we age and between genders, are most likely explained by the physical state of and changes in our brains.Around the age of 12, it is believed that the areas of the brain that are used most will be strengthened and cells in the brain that are not used tend to die. What you do with your brain in your teen years probably decides how your brain will work for the rest of your life. If a teen spends endless hours watching TV, the neural connections that help the brain process TV are what will be strengthened. It is clear, therefore, that how young people spend their time is of great importance.Surprisingly, and different from earlier beliefs, the brain is still developing even in the early twenties. Areas of the brain that are related to emotion, decision making, reasoning, and problem solving are still not fully developed. This may go some way toward explaining why car accident rates in young people are significantly higher than those among older people. Young people don’t have the necessary skills to make complex judgments while driving.There are also differences in the way brains develop when it comes to gender. It appears that girls are ready to process more challenging information earlier than boys, with the area of the brain responsible for this activity peaking at the age of 14 to 16 in boys, a full two years later than girls. In addition, studies have shown that girls and boys process language input in different parts of their brains. Girls typically tend to do better than boys in language, which means that they have more brain matter responsible for language skills.This kind of research raises important questions about how boys and girls should be taught in school to maximize (使最大化) their learning. For example, the idea of single-sex education should perhaps be taken into consideration. Experts say that we would do well to revisit the timing of the subjects taught in school, as some parts of the brain develop before others. Additionally, what we understand about the teenage brain should perhaps be taken intoconsideration when laws are being made with regard to the minimum (最低的) driving age. 23．According to the passage, young people are more likely to have car accidents because_______.A．they fail to realize the importance of skillsB．they don’t have the necessary skills in drivingC．certain areas in their brains are not fully developedD．their brains tend to be influenced by their emotions24．What can we learn from the passage?A．Earlier beliefs show the brain is still developing in the early twenties.B．Girls are better at language because they are devoted to language learning.C．How people spend their time when they’re teenagers affects their future life.D．Gender makes no difference when it comes to the physical state of the brain.25．It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ________.A．single-sex education may benefit teenagersB．the time when school starts should be put offC．lawmakers will lower the minimum driving ageD．the number of subjects in school might be changed26．Which would be the best title for this passage?A．Age and the Brain B．Genders and the BrainC．Mapping the Brain D．The Developing Brain三、阅读表达阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，完成对该问题的回答。
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河北省阜城中学2016-2017学年高一英语12月月考试题1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
试卷满分为150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.请将答案填写到答题卡上。
Ⅰ卷 (选择题共100分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有l0秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do?A. Eat dinner.B. Watch a movie.C. Get some ice cream2. What does the man suggest they do together?A. Learn to draw animals.B. Raise a pet.C. Go to the zoo.3. What does the woman watch at night sometimes?A. The films.B. The news.C. The music programs.4. What does the man think of math?A. It’s confusing.B. It’s interesting.C. It makes him smarter.5. When is Peter’s birthday?A. SaturdayB. SundayC. Friday第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时问。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What’s wrong with the man?A. His team didn’t win.B. He hit the ball too hard.C. He didn’t sleep well.7. How many games did the man play?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What did the woman see on the first day?A. Hyde Park.B. The British Museum.C. London Zoo.9. Why does the woman probably think English people like tea?A. It rains so much there.B. They sell it in the street.C. It’s better for their health. 听第8段材料，回答第10至l2题。
10. What was Andrew like at the concert?A. Calm.B. Nervous.C. Excited11. How did Andrew perform?A. He didn’t make any mistakes.B. He made a lot of mistakes.C. He made some little mistakes.12. How does the woman feel now?A. Pretty sad.B. Quite glad.C. A little worried.听第9段材料。
回答第l3至16题。
13. What are the speakers discussing?A. The education in America.B. The choices of clubs.C. High school life.14. What team was the woman on in high school?A. Tennis.B. Basketball.C. Swimming.15. Where was the woman the last year?A. In Canada.B. In Japan.C. In America.16. What would the woman like to do in the future?A. Start rowing again.B. Go running around a lake.C. Go swimming in a river.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where will the students go?A. A theater.B. A big park.C. A zoo.18. Which of the following has displays from different countries?A. The Japanese Tea Garden.B. The House of Flowers.C. The De Young Museum.19. What is in the Japanese Tea Garden?A. A concert hall.B. A small lake.C. An art gallery.20. Where is Golden Gate Park?A. In the countryside.B. In the middle of the city.C. Close to the city.第二部分：阅读理解（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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhen I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点). Wee k by week her list grew: I was very thin, I wasn’t a good student, I talked too much, I was too proud, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.He listened to me quietly, then he as ked. “Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn’t you ever wonder what you’re really like ? Well, you now have that girl’s opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t change (like being very thin), but a good number I c ould—and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I go to fairly clear picture of myself.I brought the list back to Daddy. He refused to take it.“That’s just for you,” he said.“You know better than anyone else the truth about yours elf. But you have to learn to listen, not just close your ears in anger and feeling hurt. When something said about you is true, you’ll find it will be of help to you. Our world is full of people who think they know your duty. Don’t shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”Daddy’s advice has returned to me at many important moments. In my life, I’ve never had a better piece ofadvice.21. What did the father do after he had heard his daughter’s complaint?A. He told her not to pay any attention to what her “enemy” had said.B. He criticized (批评) her and told her to overcome her shortcomings.C. He told her to write down all that her “enemy” had said about her and pay attention only to the things that were true.D. He refused to take the list and have a look at it.22. What does “Week by week her list grew” mean?A. Week by week she discovered more shortcomings of mine and pointed them out to me.B. She had made a list of my shortcomings and she kept on adding new ones to it so that it was growing longer and longer.C. I was having more and more shortcomings as time went on.D. Week by week, my shortcomings grew more serious.23. Why did her father listen to her quietly?A. Because he believed that what her daughter’s “enemy” said was mostly true.B. Because he had been so angry with his daughter’s shortcomings that he wanted to show this by keeping silent for a while.C. Because he knew that his daughter would not listen to him at that moment.D. Because he wasn’t quite sur e which girl was telling the truth.24. Which do you think would be the best title for this passage?A. Not an Enemy, but the Best FriendB. The Best Advice I’v e Ever HadC. My FatherD. My ChildhoodBKing's College Summer SchoolKing's College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.More information is as follows:Application dateStudents in New York should send their CoursesEnglish Languageapplications before July 18, 2007. Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007. Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.Spoken English: 22 hoursReading and Writing: 10 hours AmericanHistory: 16 hoursAmerican Culture: 16 hoursA letter of self-introduction CostDaily lessons: $200Sports and activities: $100Travels: $200 Hotel service: $400You may choose to live with your friendsor relatives in the same city25. You can most probably read the text in ________.A. a newspaperB. a travel guideC. a textbookD. a telephone book26. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school ________.A. $200B. $400C. $500D. $90027. What information can you get from the text?A. The program will last two months.B. You can write to Thompson only in English.C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.CIn choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair-weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character, especially understanding, honesty and reliability (可靠). Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person's place, and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener. At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good point s. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me. Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favor, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me. There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor, too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me. When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding, I know I've found a friend!28.Which of the following qualities the writer thinks is the most important in choosinga friend?_______.A. understanding.B. honestyC. reliabilityD. a sense of humor29.If you have fair-weather friends,______.A. they will give you all that they have when you need help.B. you will be refused when you get into trouble.C. you will become rich.D. you can be sure that you get real friends.30. Good friends need to ______.A. always point out each other's mistakesB. be helped with moneyC. understand each other's feelingsD. have money or luck31.This passage mainly discuss ______ .A. the qualities of a friendB. where to choose friendsC. how to get along with friendsD. the importance of having a friendDKatie was in big trouble．She was such a sweet kid; a third - grade teacher always dreamed of having a classroom filled with students like her. She never has a discipline（纪律）problem. I just couldn't imagine why she had made her parents so angry．It seemed that Katie had been running up sizable charges in the lunchroom．Her parents explained that Katie brought a great homemade lunch each day, and there was no reason for her to buy school lunch．They assumed a sit - down with Katie would solve the problem, but failed．So they asked me to help them get to the bottom of this situation.So the next day, I asked Katie to my office．"Why are you charging lunches, Katie What happened to your homemade lunch" I asked． "I lose it," she responded．I leaned back in my chair and said, "I don’t believe you, Katie．" She didn't care．"Is someone stealing your lunch, Katie" I took a new track． "No．I just lose it," she said．Well, there was nothing else I could do．The problem was still unsolved. he next week when I noticed a boy who was new to school sitting alone at a lunch table. He always looks sad. I thought I would go and sit with him for a while. As I walked towards him, I noticed the lunch bag on the table. The name on the bag said “Katie”.Now I understood and I talked to Katie．It seemed that the new boy never brought a lunch, and he wouldn't go to the lunch line for a free lunch．He had told Katie his secret and asked her not to tell anyone that his parents wanted him to get a free lunch at school. Katie asked me not to tell her parents, but I drove to her house that evening after I wassure that she was in bed．I had never seen parents so proud of their child．Katie didn't care that her parents and teacher were disappointed in her．But she cared about a little boy who was hungry and scared．Katie still buys lunch every day at school. And every day, as she heads out of the door, her mom hands her a delicious homemade lunch．32. What did the author think of Katie, accord ing to Para 1?A．She pretended to obey discipline. B．She was a girl filled with love．C．She often made trouble at school. D．She performed well at school．33.Why did Katie eat school lunch instead of her homemade lunch every day?A．She gave her homemade lunch to a hungry boy．B．She had her homemade lunch stolen．C．She didn't like the taste of her homemade lunch．D．She lost her homemade lunch．34．What was Katie's parents' reaction to the truth about the lunch?A．They were very angry． B．They were disappointed．C．They were proud of Katie． D．They were rather upset．35.What can we learn from the passage?A．Katie was informed that her parents had known her secret．B．Katie's secret of lunch was discovered by the author by accident．C．Katie told the author the truth of her lunch during their first talk．D．Katie stopped buying lunch at school after her secret was discovered．第三部分七选五（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，选项中有两项为多余选项。