1、 1 樟村中学樟村中学 20182018- -20192019 学年度高一年级第一次月考学年度高一年级第一次月考 英英 语语 试试 题题 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）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（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项 A A You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed b
2、elow, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years? Jane Addams (1860Jane Addams (1860- -1935)1935) Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社 区) by creating sh
3、elters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rachel Carson (1907Rachel Carson (1907- -1964)1964) If it were not for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book
4、Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans. Sandra Day OSandra Day OConnor (1930Connor (1930- -present)present) When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she c
5、ould not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court. Rosa Parks (1913Rosa Parks (1913- -2005)2005)
6、On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired
7、 of giving in,” said Parks. 1. What is Jane Addams well-known for in history? A. Her efforts to win a prize. B. Her lack of proper training in law. C. Her social work. D. Her community background. 2. What is the reason for OConnors being turned down by the law firm? A. Womens being looked down upon.
8、 B. Her little work experience in court. C. Her lack of proper training in law. D. The poor financial conditions. 2 3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US? A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson. C. Sandra Day OConnor. D. Rosa Parks 4.What can we infer about the women ment
9、ioned in the text? A. They are highly educated. B. They are pioneers. C. They are truly creative. D. They are peace-lovers. B B When I was a child, my parents often took me to an old house in a thick forest. No other children ever stayed there. I didnt even have the choice of playing with a brother
10、or sister. I could never understand what the attraction of the house was, even for my parents, who enjoyed nothing better than to sit in silence with a good book. The woman in the house, my fathers distant cousin, was a terrible cook and her food was inedible. One day, when I was wandering around th
11、e garden behind the house, I noticed a wooden house which had clearly been abandoned .As I walked towards it ,I heard a noise, like an animal moving hurriedly away. Then I saw a man with a long beard standing at the door. I was greatly surprised. “Please dont tell them you saw me,” he said.“They nev
12、er use this place, and I have nowhere else to live.” “Dont worry,” I said.“I wont tell anyone. But are you all right out here? I meando you have enough to eat?” The old man shook his head. The same evening, I took a small plastic bag into the dining room and, while no one was looking, emptied some o
13、f the food into it. Later, I got out of the back door secretly and gave the food to the old man, whose name I had discovered was Taff. I had never seen anything else as lovely as the smile of satisfaction on Taffs face when he ate the food. From then on, my visits to the old house had a purpose, and
14、 I enjoyed every minute of the rest of my stay. 5 5How did the writer feel about staying in the old house at first? A. He was happy to be with his parents. B. He enjoyed reading good books there. C. He was pleased with the woods. D. He felt very lonely. 3 6 6The underlined word “inedible” is closest
15、 in meaning to “ ”. A. too bad for him to eat B. nice to look at C. not enough to eat D.as delicious as usual 7 7What can we know about the old man from the passage? A .He was poor and hungry. B. He helped to repair the old house. C. He liked to play hide-and-seek with the writer. D. He raised many
16、animals. 8 8The story mainly tells us . A. its nice to raise wild animals B. its valuable to help others C. its good to live in the forest D. its comfortable to live in the old house C C Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are happy days with pl
17、easure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about theweight that comes along with these delicious foods. With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You dont have to turn away from the foods that yo
18、u enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you. Dont miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast (宴会), have a small, low-fat snack. This may helpto keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before
19、you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough. Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them. Choose lean meat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. If you have a sweet tooth, try mints
20、 (薄荷) and fruits. They dont have fat content as cream and chocolate. Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20 minute walk after a meal can help burn off excesscalories. 9.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may _. A.bring weight problems B.bring you much trouble in your li
21、fe C.make you worried about your foods 4 D.make you hate delicious foods 10.In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you d better _. A.drink much water and have vegetables only B.not eat too much food in high fat C.not accept invitations to feasts D.turn away from delicious
22、foods 11.According to the passage, _ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight. A.vegetables B.water C.calorie of energy D.physical exercise 12.Many people cant help putting on weight after the holidays because they _. A.cant control themselves B.go to too many feasts C.enjoy delicious
23、foods D.cant help turning away from the foods D 2.Fun Day To celebrate the Year of the dog Organised by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High School Date: 2 February 2018 Time: 10 am5 pm Place: Kwun Tong Playground Fee: $20 (buy three get one free) Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and bal
24、let performance Highlights:1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera 2) learn to make festival food Join us on the Fun Day! All are welcome! Fre e Soft Drinks Note: Tickets are available at the General Office of Lam Tin Youth Center For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Mi
25、ss Olivia Wong one week before the activity. 13. What you have just read is a _. A. note B. report C. schedule D. poster 14.What is going to take place on 2 February 2018? A.A big event to welcome a Chinese new year. B.A social gathering to raise money for wildlife. 5 C.A party for close friends to meet and have fun. D.A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students. 15 .How much do you have to pay in total if four of you go together? A. $20. B. $40. C. $60.
