高一英语月考学科竞赛试题文档格式.docx

1、The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to b

2、ring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）.Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions toward them. Green is said to be the

3、 most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches. Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some

4、suggest that eating from blue plates can help. The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.1. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their .C. cultural values D. physical reactions to the colorA. To relax p

5、eople physically. B. To encourage people to make a purchase.C. To increase peoples appetites.D. To cause a persons blood pressure to rise.3. What color might help lose weight according to the text?A. Red B. Green. C. Purple. D. Blue 4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the te

6、xt?A. The Meaning and Function of Color B. The Cultural Meaning of ColorC. Colors and Personal Experiences D. Colors and Human BeingsBA survey has shown that what you do on a plane can be determined by which nationality is listed on your passport.The Airline Passenger Experience Association（APEX） sp

7、oke to around 1,500 people, aged 18 and older, who have traveled by plane at least once during the last three months and were living in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Australia and Brazil.The results found Chinese travelers are most likely to nod off once the se

8、at-belt sign switches off. They are also the first to take out their credit card for some in-flight shopping and the biggest fans of gaming. Americans on the other hand like to use their time in the air more productively- when not drinking- choosing to work while flying at 35,000 feet.Despite plane

9、food having a bad reputation, seven out of ten interviewees said they were happy to eat up on the selection of in-flight snacks and meals. In-flight magazines were also popular with four out of five passengers.5. What can you probably see in the flight according to the passage?A. Brazilians choose t

10、o drink.B. Americans do in-flight shopping.C. Germans chat to kill the time.D. The Chinese switch off the seat-belt sign.6. When on board the plane, _.B. most passengers like to read in-flight magazinesC. more than half of the passengers dont enjoy plane foodD. most people tend to use in-flight time

11、 to have a good sleep.7. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Flyers care little about entertainment.B. Flyers are not satisfied with the improvements.C. Flyers are expecting better flight experiences.D. Flyers have more and more demands from airlines.8. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. T

12、o entertain readers with interesting stories.B. To encourage people to behave well in public.C. To criticize impolite behaviors on the plane.D. To inform readers of the results of a survey.CWhen the weather is good, most children would like to play outside. So we asked some kids and their parents wh

13、ether the following toys kept them happy.All Surface Swingball, $35.99 Played by Martin, nine, and five-year-old Alex in Crewe, Cheshire. Mother Jennifer says, “The boys thought the toy was excellent and really wanted to play with it. It can be played with alone or with another child. Its for the ri

14、ght age range but I believe the toy can be played with by all ages and is suitable for the whole family.”Rubberwood Quoits Set, $13.99 Played by Jessica, four. Mother Lucy Hayburst, 37, in Chichester, West Sussex, says, “Jessica played with this toy for a few minutes but quickly stopped playing with

15、 it. Since we bought this toy for her, she only played several times. The quality is very good. It can be played with by one child or more. Besides, I believe its more suitable for older kids.”Wooden Animal Skittles, $14.99 Played by Matthew, two. Father Richard Lee, 36, from Dartford, Kent, says, “

16、Matthew was very interested in the toys and liked to play with them, but that only lasted for around five minutes. The skittles were fun at first but that feeling soon disappeared. Two or more children can play with the toy together. And I think they are most suitable for kids aged between three and

17、 seven. Our youngest son, Ethan, just kept trying to eat the lions head.”First Tailball Net Set, $22 Played by James, five. Mother Sarah Schwar, 39, from Grays, Essex, says, “James loved the toy.” He enjoyed balls so it was perfect for him. We used it in the summer as it was easy to take on trips. I

18、t is suitable for kids over five years old. I think the price is fair and your children deserve it.”9. What did Jessica think of Rubberwood Quoits Set?A. Frightening. B. Expensive. C. Wonderful. D. Boring10. Which toys are suitable for kids aged three?A. Wooden Animal Skittles & First Taiball Net Se

19、t.B. Rubberwood Quoits Set &C. All Surfacce Swingball & Wooden Animal Skittles.D. All Surface Swingball & Rubberwood Quoits Set.11. What can we learn from the text?A. Toys should be chosen according to childrens ages.B. Each toy has its own advantages and disadvantages.C. Parents should encourage ki

20、ds to play with toys patiently.D. All parents are concerned with the usage and prices of toys.D Florence Nightingale was born in a rich family. When she was young, she took lessons in music and drawing, and read great books. She also travelled a great deal with her mother and father. As a child, she

21、 felt that visiting sick people was both a duty and a pleasure. She enjoyed helping them. At last, her mind was made up. “Im going to be a nurse,” she decided.“Nursing isnt the right work for a lady,” her father told her.“Then I will make it so,” she smiled. And she went to learn nursing in Germany

22、and France. When she returned to England, Florence started a nursing home for women. During the Crimean War in 1854, she went with a group of thirty-eight nurses to the front hospital. What they saw there was terrible. Dirt and death were everywhere to be seen and smelled. The officer there did not

23、want any woman to tell him how to run a hospital, either. But the brave nurses went to work.Florence used her own money and some from friends to buy clothes, beds, medicines and food for the men. Her only pay was the smiles from the lips of dying soldiers. But they were more than enough for this kin

24、d woman.After war, she returned to England and was honoured for her service by Queen Victoria. But Florence said that her work had just begun. She raised money to build the Nightingale Home for Nurses in London. She also wrote a book on public health, which was printed in several countries. Florence

25、 Nightingale died at the age of ninety, still trying to serve others through her work as a nurse. Indeed, it is because of her that we honour nurses today.12. When she was a child, Florence .A. wrote a book on public health B. knew what her duty in life wasC. loved to help the sick people D. was mos

26、t interested in music and drawing13. During the Crimean War in 1854, Florence served in the front hospital where . A. she earned a lot of money B. work was very difficultC. few soldiers died because of her work D. she didnt have enough food and clothes14. Why was Florence honoured by Queen Victoria?

27、A. Because she built the Nightingale Home for Nurses.B. Because of her old age.C. Because she worked as a nurse all her life.D. Because she did a great deal of work during the Crimean War.15. The passage can be best described as .A. the life story of a famous woman B. a description of the nursing wo

28、rkC. an example of successful education D. the history of nursing in England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。For hundreds of years, people have been wondering about the strange places that they seem to visit in their sleep. 16 However, they have been valued as necessary

29、to a persons health and happiness. Historically people thought dreams contained messages from God. It was only in the twentieth century that people started to study dreams scientifically believing that they tell about a persons character. 17 He believed that dreams allow a person to express fantasie

30、s or fears, which would be socially unacceptable in real life.The meaning of dreams continues to be difficult to understand. 20 If you dream that a loved one is going to die, do not panic. The dream may have meaning, but it does not mean that your loved one is going to die.A. Dreams make up for what

31、 is lacking in waking life.B. However, people should not take their dreams as reality.C. They have been considered as meaningless nighttime journeys.D. It gives scientists chances to better understand human mind.E. Children do not dream as much as adults.F. They think their mind is trying to tell them something.G. First, there was Sigmund Freuds theory. 第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节:完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。One day，a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a