湖北省黄石市慧德学校学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题.docx

1、湖北省黄石市慧德学校学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题 慧德学校20152016学年度8月月考试题高一英语考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第 I 卷第一部分： 听力（共两节，满分30分）第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 （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中，选出最佳选项并填涂在答题卡上。AOne day after school, I went to the teachers office to see my teacher, but nobody was there. As I

2、was about to leave, I noticed a piece of paper on the floor. I picked it up and saw the words FINAL-TERM EXAMINATION at the top. I put the paper into my school bag secretly and ran out of the room.After I came back home, I took out the paper quickly. It was the exam paper of my worst subject, Histor

3、y. I felt excited. My heart beat fast. I took out my History book and started working on the answer. I had never answered any questions so seriously.On the day of the History exam, I went into the exam hall confidently. When the paper was sent to me, I dreamt of getting the highest mark in the whole

4、 grade and could not help smiling. My History teacher always encouraged me to work hard and get better grades, but I let him down time and time again. This time I will give him a big urprise, I thought.When the teacher said we could start,I turned the paper over. To my surprise, all the questions we

5、re different. Later I felt nervous. In the end, I almost left the paper undone. After the ex m. I ran to the toilet, took out the paper and carefully read it from the top. Oh! It was last years exam paper. I read all the questions but I hadnt read the date.This is a lesson in which I know I have to

6、put my feet on the ground. I regretted doing such a silly thing. After that, I told my teacher the truth and I promised to be honest. From then on, I worked harder than ever before.21. The writer went to the teachers office to _.A. take an exam B. see his teacher C. get his school bag D. ask some qu

7、estions22. The writer always _ in his History exams.A. got high marks B. did silly thingsC. let his teacher down D. left the paper undone23. The writer felt _ when he first saw all the questions were different.A. surprised B. excited C. nervous D. crazy24. What might the writer write in his diary?A.

8、 Im glad that I did very well in the exam. I gave my teacher.B. After the exam, my teacher asked me to go to his office. My heart.C. When I turned over the paper, I couldnt help smiling. My teacher.D. Im truly sorry for what I did. Everyone should be honest. Ill .BIn northern Scotland there is a lon

9、g, deep lake called Loch Ness. More than 200 meters deep, it is the largest lake in the UK. People say a big monster（怪兽）lives in its dark, cold waters. It weighs more than 1,000 kilos and is at least ten meters long. Some people say it has a heard like a horse.Others say it looks like a snake.Many p

10、eople travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster,but only a few people have seen it.At least, they say they have seen it.The Loch Ness Monster is a famous legend（传说）. The first story about a monster in Loch Ness was told over 500 years ago, but the legend of the monster spread widely only

11、in the twenties century. In 1933, a husband and wife reported that they saw a big monster in Loch Ness. Several people have taken photos, but at least one of them was a hoax（骗局）. During the 1960s, a team was formed to look for the monster. They took many photos and made movies, but they were never a

12、ble to find a monster.There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness, but there is also no fact that one doesnt live. One thing is true about Loch Ness: there are a lot of tourists there.25. In northern _ there is a long, deep lake called Loch Ness. A. Scotland B. Hong Kong C. Rome D. Paris

13、26. What do people say about the monster in Loch Ness? A. It weighs about 100 kilos. B. It is one meter long. C. It has a tail like a horse. D. It looks like a snake.27. Why was a team formed during the 1960s? A. To kill the monster. B. To look for the monster. C. To catch the monster. D. To sell th

14、e monster.28. What is the passage mainly about? A. People that saw a monster. B. A trip to Loch Ness. C. A legend about a monster. D. A team that took photos.CVanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those who are interested in adven

15、ture and sport, there is a lot to do. Vanuatus islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano（火山）surfing and land diving.Volcano SurfingOn Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts（爆发）almost ever

16、y day, sometimes several times a day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways its very different. Volcano surfers try to escap

17、e the erupting volcanowithout getting hit by flying rocks! Its fast, fun and dangerousthe perfect extreme sport（极限运动）.Land DivingMost people are familiar with bungee jumping, but do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old? The activity, firs

18、t called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony（宗教仪式）. A man ties tree vines（树藤）to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his headwithout breaking the vine. Every spring, island natives (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.29. In

19、Line 2, what does the word “those” mean? A. People. B. Animals. C. Activities. D. Islands.30. According to the passage, Mount Yasur _. A. is no longer active B. is on Pentecost Island C. erupts almost every day D. rises 800 meters into the sky31. Which of the following about land diving is true? A.

20、It is not dangerous at all. B. It was first called “bungee jumping”.C. It is a traditional activity in Vanuatu. D. It came to Vanuatu from another country.DThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade”， and this is how it should be with mothers

21、 and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimes confusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include the hierarchy

22、(等级) and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, says, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldnt consider her my best friend. Best friends dont pay for your wedding. Best friends dont remind you how they carried you in their body

23、and gave you life! Best friends dont tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesnt mean that the mother and daughter relationship cant be very close and satisfying.While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extrem

24、ely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today

25、 contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if they arent speaking fo

26、r some unfortunate reason. The mother and daughter relationship is still closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mothers emotional wellbeing. It isnt that they dont care deeply about their mothers. Its just that they shouldnt be burd

27、ened with their mothers well being.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mother always “trumps” fri

28、ends.32The underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”Adiffer Bprevent Cbenefit Dchange33Why do many mothers and adult daughters keep a rewarding relationship?ABecause they have a lot of common interests.BBecause they have common family values.CBecause they have no generation gap.DB

29、ecause they keep a constant relationship.34What do we know from the passage?AThe mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.BA mothers love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.CThe mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends friendship.DMarina has a tr

30、oubled relationship with her mother.35What is the best title for the passage?AHow to be a good mother and daughter BWho is a mothers best friend?CA friend in need is a friend indeed DCan a mother be a daughters best friend?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分） 根据对话情境和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两

31、个为多余选项。 Doctor: Good morning, Sir. 36 Johnson :Yes, doctor. Im always tired but when I go to bed I cant sleep. Doctor: 37 Johnson : Since I started my new job two months ago. Doctor : What is your job ? Johnson : Im in advertising. 38 Doctor : It depends. How many hours do you work? Johnson: About 8

32、0 hours a week Doctor: 39 . Do you often take exercise? Johnson: Not very often. 40 . Doctor; Well, you do need to find some time. Try to work less, or look for a more stress-free job.A. Thats a lot! B. I like my job. C. Does it matter? D. How can I help you? E. I dont have the time. F. What time do you usually go to bed? G. How long have you ha