民立中学学年度第二学期第一次月考 高一英语试题含答案.docx

1、民立中学学年度第二学期第一次月考 高一英语试题含答案民立中学20182019学年度第二学期第一次月考高一英语试题（考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：150分）第卷第一部分 阅读理解第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMost of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. We go fishing, sit in the garden, have a picnic, live in the suburbs or go to the seaside

2、. The most popular leisure activity in Britain is going for a walk. When joggers jog, they dont run the streets. Every one of them tends to go to the park or the river. But despite this, our children are growing up nature deprived（剥夺）. I spent my boyhood climbing trees. These days, children are robb

3、ed of these ancient freedoms, due to problems like crime, traffic, the loss of the open spaces and strange new ideas about what is best for children, that is to say, things that can be bought, ratherthan things that can be found. The truth is to be found elsewhere. A study in the US: families had mo

4、ved to better housing and the children were assessed for ADHDattention deficit hyperactivity disorder（多动症）. Those whose accommodation had more natural views showed an improvement of 19%; those who had the same improvement in material surroundings but no nice view improved just 4%. ADHD is one of the

5、 great problems of modern childhood. One study after another indicates that contact with nature gives huge benefits to ADHD children. However, we spend money on drugs rather than on green places. The life of old people is measurably better when they have access to nature. The increasing concern for

6、the growing population of old people is in quality rather than quantity of years. And study after study finds that a garden is the single most important thing in finding that quality. Even problems with crime and aggressive behaviour are reduced when there is contact with the natural world. We need

7、the wild world. It is essential to our well-being, our health and our happiness.1. According to the author, people enjoy_ to seek nature.A. jogging on the street B. sitting in the garden C. shopping in the supermarket D. running in the gym2. From the second paragraph, we can see that_ A. adults depr

8、ive the children of their rights to approach natureB. climbing trees will certainly do good to the childrenC. children probably spend less time in nature nowadaysD. children tend to be happier as a result of their material satisfaction3. In what way do people benefit from their contact with nature?A

9、. Children with ADHD can be cured.B. A garden nearby improves the quality of old peoples life.C. Problems with crime and violent behavior will easily be solved.D. Childrens performance at school is greatly improved.4. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Access to nature improves our life. B.Nat

10、ure treats children with ADHD.C.Getting close to nature reduces crime. D. Man cant live without natural areas.BBeing physically active three times a week reduces the odds of being depressed by about 16%, according to new UCL research carried out as part of the Public Health Research Centre.The study

11、, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found a two-way relationship between depression and physical activity. People who increased their weekly activity were reported to have fewer depressive symptoms but those with more depressive symptoms were less active, particularly at younger ages.Researchers followe

12、d 11, 135 people born in 1958 up until the age of 50, recording depressive symptoms and levels of physical activity at regular intervals in adulthood. They found that each additional activity period per week reduced odds of depression by 6%. In England 19% of men and 26% of women are currently class

13、ed as “inactive”, and this study suggests that activity could significantly improve their mental as well as physical health.“Assuming the association is causal, physical activity has a protective effect against depression. If an adult between his twenties and forties who isnt physically active becam

14、e active 3 times per week, he would reduce his risks of depression by about 16%,” said Dr Snehal of the UCL Institute of Child Health, lead author of the study.Professor Mark, director of the Public Health Research Centre, said: “ Many people are already aware of the benefits of physical activity on

15、 their general health, but now we are seeing more evidence that suggests it also has a positive effect on a persons mental well-being. The latest research highlights just how important it is to ensure that people are working and living in environments that allow them to be both physically active and

16、 mentally healthy.”5. The underlined word “odds” in Paragraph 1 probably means“_ ”.A. benefits B. intervals C. risks D. ages6. According to the second paragraph, if people increase their weekly activity, _ A.their depressive symptoms will be fewer B.their depressive symptoms will be moreC.they will

17、become much younger D.they will become more depressive7.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Dr Snehal thinks it is important to be both physically and mentally healthy.B.The research shows men are more active in physical activity than women.C.Adults who insist on phy

18、sical activity will advoid depressioncompletely.D.Increasing physical activity can free people from depression in a way.8. What is the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To tell us a fun story about how to protect us against depression.B.To introduce a research on the link between physical ac

19、tivityand depression.C. To persuade readers to increase their weekly activity.D. To describe the disadvantages of physical activity.CWhen going through major life changes, like changing careers, I would change the people with whom I spent the most time. Weve all gone through periods when the people

20、in our lives have changedgraduation, moving to a new city, getting a new job, joining a new club, etc. I dont think I need to convince you just how much influence other people can have over your identity. If youve ever experienced a major switch in your people environment, then you know that you cha

21、nge as well.Most people dont make these choices consciously（意识到地）though. You might consciously decide to spend more time with a certain friend, or you may ask someone out on a date to begin a new relationship. But few people choose their existing friendshipsdeliberately.Theres no“getting rid of peop

22、le”. People are always dropping into and out of each others lives. Associations grow into friendships, and friendships fade into associations. You dont get rid of anyone. The truth is that in order to make room for new people and new experiences, you may need to loosen up some of your existing conne

23、ctions.What about loyalty（忠诚）? Shouldnt you always be loyal to your friends? Once you have a close friend, even if their influence on you is slightly harmful, shouldnt you stick by them?Loyalty to a friend sometimes means having to let go. It means being loyal to their highest and best self as well.

24、 If someone isdestroying his health by smoking, for example, you arent showing loyalty by smoking right along with him. True loyalty sometimes requires that you break damaging connections, get yourself back on solid ground, and then decide what you can really do to help your friend.It can take a lot

25、 of courage to tell someone,“Im sorry, but I cant have you in my life anymore.”But even though this might seem like a selfish act at times, its often the best thing for the other person too. If a relationship is holding you back in some way, understand that its also hurting the other person. For exa

26、mple, if you work for a violent boss, your acceptance of that situation is considered to be silent approval, encouraging your boss to continue to behaveviolently.9. When experiencing major life changes, people may_ A. join a new social communityB. influence their friends aroundC. choose their friend

27、ships purposelyD. have their people environment changed10. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Everyone has at least one friend.B. It is unnecessary to make new friends.C. Friendship still exists though theres less connection.D. You ought to treat your old and new friend equally

28、.11. What is the authors opinion on the loyalty to friends?A. Never betray your close friends whatever happens.B. Correct their mistakes while you guard their goodness.C. Stick by your friends even though they do harm to you.D. Break up with your friends immediately if they smoke.12. How should we b

29、ehave when employed by a violent boss?A. We should accept what we are told to do.B. We should stay silent and be in favor of it.C. We should bravely disobey him if he is wrong.D. We should give our boss courage to continue.DEnjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip

30、to a theater. These days, musicians are performing in private homes, at haircutting shops, at airports. even on ferry boats.Musicians like house concerts. At music clubs, they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol. People at house concerts are

31、 more focused on listening to the music.Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O Hair Salon, Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials.Then, they moved chairs and microphones to create a smallperformance space. The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair

32、salon, near the hairdryers and make-up tables.“This is our first show at a hair salon,”Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last weeks performance. Frank said she and band members, Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time“interacting”with the audience.Concerts in peoples homes, or small businesses such as OHairs, are becoming more popular, musicians