山西省太原市第五中学2020学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题

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山西太原市五中高一12月段测英语卷

2020-2021学年山西太原市五中高一12月段测英语卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Rodney Smith, Jr. started mowing the lawns (割草坪) in Huntsville, Alabama last fall. He used his time between classes at Alabama A&M to reach a goal of mowing 100 yards before winter. Smith has been cutting grass for free to help single moms, the elderly, and the disabled, while teaching the local youth the values that can turn boys into men. “I’m doing something positive. I want boys to follow me and be better tha n me,” he wrote on his Facebook page. Rodney is from Bermuda. He says people there help each other and are always friendly. “That’s what drives me to help people.”In May this year, he was getting ready tolaunchhis mowing service for the summer when he heard about a 93-year-old woman trying to cut grass by herself. Smith and a friend showed up to do the job for her.In November, a local TV station gave him $300, calling it a special gift for his good work. After he received the money, he used it to create the non-profit(非盈利的) service group, Raising Men Lawn Care Service. He also started a page to collect money to buy lawn equipment and other things—including T-shirts with special logos.After I read about Rodney’s story, I told my friends about him. We also planned to mow lawns for single moms, the elderly and disabled in our neighborhood. And I hope more and more young people will join Rodney’s service group—Raising Men Lawn Care Service. 1．What was Rodney Smith, Jr.’s goal last fall?A．To mow 100 yards for free.B．To start a non-profit service group.C．To set a good example to his kids.D．To make use of time between classes.2．What does the underlined word “launch” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Improve. B．Find. C．Start. D．Help. 3．What did Rodney do with the money he received?A．He gave it to the elderly.B．He improved his mowing service.C．He gave it to a friend’s service group.D．He bought many T-shirts for neighbors.Writing journals has been one of the most helpful things I’ve ever done. Through writing journals I’ve not only learned a lot about myself, but also removed a lot of obsessive (烦恼的) thoughts, by writing them down and considering them.Journals give you a place to write down your honest thoughts without being afraid of what people will think of you. There are some ideas for writing journals:Draw picturesWrite poetry or short storiesGoals: daily and long-termRespond to a magazine article that you are interested inWrite about obsessive thoughts and try to find what’s causing themA list of things you are proud of (It can always increase your confidence when you need it) Make a pro/con (赞成/反对) list when you’re trying to make a decision: most of the time the decision will start to be clearer afterwardsThe best way to start is to decide where you want to write your journal. (Though it’s called the journal, it doesn’t mean you can only do it in a “journal”) . If you like the traditional style of journals, then use a notebook, blank paper or graph paper, whichever you like best. If you pref er to go digital, start a blog. You can make the blog public or private, and it’s a good way to keep track of articles or pictures you find online. (You can link to them.)Even if you feel there’s nothing for you to write about at first, you might be surp rised to find that once you start, you can’t stop.4．What does writing journals help the author do?A．Make many friends.B．Do many helpful things.C．Be free from some worries.D．Learn a lot about other people.5．Why is making a pro/con list useful?A．It increases your confidence.B．It helps you get what you want.C．It helps you make great progress.D．It helps you decide what to do.6．What do you think about writing journals as a beginner?A．You have little to write.B．Writing journals is fun.C．You’re goo d at writing.D．It’s hard to keep track of articles.One of the most recent social changes taking place in the world is social networking. Social networking has been in existence for at least 150 years, and probably longer than that. In the times before the invention of the computer and the World Wide Web (WWW), social networking was done in person. People who had similar likes and interests would gather together to share experiences, make new friends, and improve their businesses.On the Internet, social networking websites made their first appearances during the late 1990s. The first major social networking website in the United States was MySpace. MySpace allowed its users to exchange messages, share pictures, and make new friends in a way that was never thought of in the past. With MySpace, people who did not go out much could reach out to others from their own homes.In 2004, Facebook was created. It was first a website created for use by Harvard University’s students and teachers, but it soon expanded to include just about everyone. It is now larger than some of the largest companies in the world. It is a website that is changing all the time. Facebook has completely changed the way people stay connected with each other and the rest of the world. The way it works is simple. Users can set up a new account (账户) easily. All a new user needs is an email address to start. Once a person has created an account and his friend also has his own Facebook page, he can invite his friend by sending a request out to him. Once you get started, making new friends will come easily.7．What can we learn about social networking?A．It is not a new development.B．It made World Wide Web famous.C．It appeared because of the computers.D．It helped people develop new interests.8．What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A．MySpace is less famous than Facebook.B．MySpace greatly changed people’s lives.C．MySpace led to the appearance of Facebook.D．MySpace was improved by Harvard University’s students.9．What do new users of Facebook need to create an account?A．An email address.B．His friend’s help.C．High-speed network.D．His friend’s Facebook page.10．What does the passage mainly tell us?A．The way to be a Facebook user.B．The importance of social networking.C．Two important social networking websites.D．The differences between MySpace and Facebook.二、七选五第二节.根据短文内容，从短文中的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届太原市第五中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案

2020届太原市第五中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEach year, theLas Vegasconsumer electronics show, or CES, presents the latest developments in many areas of technology. The newest products are designed to make our lives easier, fun and more productive.A car with legsOne of this year’s presentations was by South Korean carmaker Hyun-dai. The company introduced a small model of a “ walking car,” which is called Elevate. It has four movable legs that can raise the main part of the vehicle high off the ground. The electric-powered vehicle is designed to be used in search-and-rescue operations during emergencies or natural disasters.Changeable people moverGermany's Mercedes presented an experimental self-driving vehicle that it claims can revolutionize transportation for people and goods. The company says the vehicle, called Vision Urbanetic, will be able lo easily change bodies depending on its desired use. Mercedes says as a ride-sharing vehicle , the futuristic-looking car can seat 12 people.Fully electric HarleyAmerican manufacturer Harley-Davidson showed off its first fully electric motorcycle, called LiveWire. The company says the bike will be able to go 177 kilometers between charges. It can reach 96 kilometers per hour in under3.5 seconds. Although Harley is known for building powerful bikes with huge, loud motors, the LiveWire will be unusually quiet.Personal robotsOne of the new robots, called Temi, is really just a computer tablet on wheels. It is designed to be a personal electronic assistant. It moves around the home and performs commands when spoken to. It can link users to friends through voice or video, connect to video or place orders for food or goods.1. Which do you probably use to search for the injured in an earthquake?A. Elevate.B. Vision Urbanetic.C. LiveWire.D. Temi.2. What is the first fully electric motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson?A. ElevateB. Hyun-daiC. LiveWire .D. Temi .3. Why are the four products designed?A. To ease traffic jam.B. To help us socialize.C. To improve our life.D. To protect the environment.BAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities, including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of her family, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, and we've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called Nautical Waters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.4. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.5. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.6. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.7. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into ArtworksCNina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access to approximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way," she said.8. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.9. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Task.B. Process.C. Habit.D. Skill.10. What can children get from Epic?A. Free audio books.B. Tasks on reading levels.C. Advice from educators.D. Useful learning resources.11. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. A Teacher's New Reading MethodB. Pupils' love of Reading RoomC. Options of Teaching ReadingD. Easy Access to Digital ReadingDAbout a month after I joined Facebook, I got a call from Lori Goler, a highly regarded senior director of marketing at eBay. She made it clear this was a business call. “I want to apply to work with you at Facebook,” she said. “Instead of recommending myself, I want to ask you: What is your biggest problem, and how can I solve it?”My jaw hit the floor. I had hired thousands of people over the previous decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that. People usually focus on finding the right role for themselves, with the implication that their skills will help the company. Lori put Facebook’s needs front and center. It was a killer approach. I responded, “Recruiting is my biggest problem. And, yes, you can solve it.”Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting, but she jumped in. She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills in a new field. Lori did a great job running recruiting and within months was promoted to her current job, leading People@Facebook.The most common metaphor for careers is a ladder, but this concept no longer applies to most workers. As of 2010, the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eighteen to forty-six alone. Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers, who came up with a much better metaphor: “Careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder.”As Lori describes it, there’s only one way to get to the top of a ladder, but there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. The jungle gym model benefits everyone, but especially women who might be starting careers, switching careers, getting blocked by external barriers, or reentering the workforce after taking time off. The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips, detours (弯路), and even dead ends presents great views of many people, not just those at the top. On a ladder, most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the person above.12. Why did Lori make the call?A. She helped Facebook to solve the biggest problem.B. She wanted to make a business deal with Facebook.C. She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.D. She wanted to become an employee in Facebook.13. What impressed “I” by Lori?A. Lori was good at running recruiting.B. Lori attached great importance to Facebook’s needs.C. Lori jumped in Facebook with no adequate experience.D. Lori was skilled in marketing at eBay.14. What can we infer from the passage?A. Now all people don’t tend to climb the ladder.B. None on the ladder can enjoy the great views.C. Jungle gyms offer limited exploration for employees.D. A pregnant woman, jobless, benefits little from the jungle gyms.15. What is the best title of the passage?A. It’s a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder.B. Facebook’s Biggest Problem.C. Applying for a Job in Facebook.D. A Jungle Gym is Better than a Ladder.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2023_2024学年山西省太原市高一上学期12月月考英语检测卷(含解析)

- 1 -2023_2024学年山西省太原市高一上学期12月月考英语检测卷第1部分阅读理解（共三节，满分35分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据句意内容，从方框中选出正确的选项，完成下列句子。

答案的标号写在答题卡上。

A. concentrated B. shallow C. authority D. energy E. designed1. The stream was quite _______so we were able to walk across it.2. Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in ______ instead of arguing with him or her.3. We'll use up all the coal underground. We have to develop new kinds of ______ .4. The course is specially ________ for beginners like you, focusing on listening and speaking.5.Previous generations ______ on getting children to school on time, fed, dressed and ready to learn.第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A 、B,C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

答案写在答题卡上。

AA Guide to FreshmanFood ServiceThe URS Cafeteria opens from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. It serves all kinds of snacks, drinks, ice cream and meals. You can pay with your cash or ID cards. You can put your cash into your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the Cafeteria, you can still use the tables to enjoy meals, to have your meetings with your friends and even to study.TransportationThe URS Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping center, leaving from the Mattson Center. Operation hours are between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $2.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centeron the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Qualifiedvolunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door, two 30-minute appointments per week maximum. The service is free of charge.Relaxation and HealthThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, closed on Sundays.The Fitness Center is on the top floor of Douglas Hall, it is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.6.What can you do in the URS Cafeteria?A. Add money to your ID card and play chess.B. Have meals with your friends.C. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.D. Do your homework and watch TV.7.What can the URS Express do for the students?A. Provide students with campus tours.B. Take students to the Mattson Center.C. Transport the students to and from the stores.D. Carry the students to the lecture halls.8.Whom can you get help from for your writing?A. The professors.B. Volunteers.C. Trainers.D. Classmates.BOver the last decade, Grandpa Ron, as the students call him, has volunteered thousands of hours every year to be with local school children—but it wasn’t until classes moved online due to COVID-19 that Ron Jacobson realized his impact. That impact reached far deeper than being a school volunteer. And those students were now missing the hugs he gave them every mornings.Back in March 2020, Jacobson had already volunteered for 900 hours during the 2019-2020- 3 -school year by the time Cle Elum-Roslyn Elementary in Ronald, Washington, closed its doors and turned to online teaching.“These kids who relied on me being there for them had suddenly lost me,” Jacobson said.“When they started doing their schoolwork online, several said that they missed Grandpa Ron. ”The school received so many requests for Grandpa Ron that it added Jacobson’s email address and home address to the school’s online directory (通讯录), allowing students to keep in touch with Jacobson. Students immediately began sending Jacobson emails and letters and even coming to his home to check up on him and offer to walk his dog.Jacobson now responds to each of the students, adding a bright spot to the students’ days and his own.“I am happy to listen to the kids’ problems as well,” Jacobson said. “I have heard from school teachers and parents how much this regular communication has changed the kids’ attitudes.The Veterans of Foreign Wars has honored Jacobson—a Vietnam veteran (老兵) —by naming him a spokesman for their campaign , StillServing, which shows many ways America’s veterans continue serving even after leaving the army.“The Marine Corps taught me the two important things: finish the task and take care of your troops (军队). I’m still taking care of the troops,” Jacobson said.It’s just that they are 75 years younger than he is.9. How did the school react to the school kids’ requests?A. It sent Jacobson to visit them in person.B. It asked Jacobson to write to all of them.C. It showed every student’s email address.D. It offered Jacobson’s contact information.10. Why was veteran Jacobson regarded a spokesman for StillServing?A. He still served in the army.B. He trained many volunteers.C. He continued to serve others.D. He encouraged kids to serve.11. What does the underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refer to?A. School teachers.B. Vietnam veterans.C. Local school kids.D. Young volunteers.CThe early life of the green sea turtle (海龟) is full of danger. Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive to adulthood (成年). From its home in the sand, it breaks its egg with an egg tooth. Its mother is not there to help it. Instead, it is greeted by crabs, coyotes, and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner. To survive, the baby turtle must hide in the sand until night. Then, it moves slowly to the sea.The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters. In the sea, it tries hard to find food. It must also keep itself from being food for fish.As dangerous as the sea turtle’s life is in the natural world, its most dangerous enemies are humans. The rubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle. A little turtle might eat a piece of plastic (塑料) in the sea. It might also eat oil on the ocean’s surface. Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets. There are laws against hunting sea turtles. Still, many are hunted, both for their meat and for their shells (壳). All of these dangers must be prevented.Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes. For example, adult green sea turtles weigh about 500 pounds. They stop eating jellyfish and other meat and eat only plants. And they may plan a trip to go back home again. A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born. This is the only place where she will lay eggs. Even if it has been forty years since she was a baby, she always knows her way back home.12. Why do baby turtles move to the sea at night?A. They dislike sunshine.B. They prefer lower temperatures.C. They can find food easily then.D. They need to avoid enemies.13. What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?A. Pitiful.B. Careless.C. Interesting.D. Courageous.14. What can we learn about sea turtles?A. They mainly feed on fish and meat.B. They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.C. They can live for around forty years.D. They visit their beach homes several times a year.15. What is the text mainly about?A. The homes of green sea turtles.B. How sea turtles find their food.C. The dangers faced by sea turtles.D. How young turtles become adults.第三节（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。

山西省太原市第五中学2020┄2021学年高一上学期12月月考英语试卷

太原五中2020┄2021学年度第一学期阶段性检测高一英语出题人：吕元吉李星玲马洁苗启慧校题人：高一英语组全体（12）第I卷选择题（共50分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10题；每小题2分，满分20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。

AOne of my favorites as a young girl was writing. I found that it was a great way to express what I was feeling. I actually wrote journals as early as my first grade. I find them amusing to look at now. I even read some to my son. I noticed that he actually started doing the same thing. He came to me the other day and wanted to read me a story he had written—Sponge Bob Square Pants.As he sat there and read it aloud to me, it brought a big smile to my face, for I saw myself in him. Recently his school held auditions（试演） for a talent show and he was really interested in it. I remembered him asking me, “Mum, what is my talent？” I asked him to list all of the things that he enjoyed doing. He said reading was at the top, followed by drawing, writing and playing Super Mario Brothers. So I asked him, “What can you do to combine some of those things that people would enjoy watching？”He disappeared into his room for a while and I began to get a little worried. I know how embarrassed he got performing in front of the big crowds. I heard him rushing down the stairs with excitement.“I can do a puppet（木偶） show, Mum!” He showed me what he had come up with while in his room. He called it, Yoshi Goes to Africa. What a great idea I thought to myself. I found a puppet show tent online and cleaned up some old puppet friends for him. My son was the only boy who entered the talent show at his school and he won the second place. I was so proud of him.1. What can we infer from the first paragraph？A. The author felt sorry for her son’s experiences.B. The boy forgot all about his mother’s journals.C. The boy rushed out of the room after finishing a story.D. Both the author and her son were interested in writing.2. Which of the following did the boy like most？A. Writing.B. Drawing.C. Reading.D. Playing.3. Hearing what the boy had come up with about the talent show, the mother was ______.A. pleasedB. discouragedC. embarrassedD. nervous4. According to the passage, we can learn that _______.A. the mother asked her son to join the talent showB. the author’s son took great interest in the talent showC. it was the second time for the boy to enter the talent showD. the boy got nervous in front of the big crowdsBAngkor Wat is in Southeast Asia. It was built during the early years of the 12th century by Suryavaram Ⅱ and is a symbolic representation of Hindu cosmology （宇宙学）. The temples of Angkor, built between 802 and 1220 AD, are one of the human’s most surprising achievements. The more than 100 stone temples, which people see today at Angkor, are the remains of a grand religious and social city.It is generally thought that the area where Angkor stands was chosen because of its military advantages. Some researchers, however, believe the place for the Angkor temples was selected based on a holy geography from ancient times.Under the control of Khmer, the city of Angkor became a holy place of importance throughout Southeastern Asia. Taken over by the Thais in 1431 and deserted in 1432, Angkor was forgotten for a few centuries. Traveling Buddhist monks came upon the remains. Recognizing the holy nature of the temples but not knowing why they were built, they made up stories about the remains. In the stories, the temples had been built by the gods in a far ancient time. Most people believed the stories to be nothing more than legend until the French explorer Henri Mouhot brought Angkor to the world’s attention in 1860. The French people loved the ancient city so much that they began to rebuild it in 1908. The rebuilding project has continued to today, except for periods in the 1970’s and 1980’s because of some wars near the remains.5. Which of the following about Angkor Wat is NOT true？A. It is in Southeast Asia.B. It was built by SuryavaramⅡ.C. It is a symbolic representation of Hindu cosmology.D. It was built about 1200 years ago.6. We can learn from the passage that __________.A. less than 100 stone temples stand in Angkor Wat nowB. nobody believed the stories made up by the traveling monksC. the city of Angkor was unknown to the world until the early 19th centuryD. not all people believe the area where Angkor stands was chosen for military reasons7. The last paragraph mainly talks about the _____ of the city of Angkor.A. positionB. historyC. rebuildingD. buildingsCThe world’s strangest competitionsCamel hairdressing, Bikaner, IndiaIn Rajasthan, India, camels are kings. They carry goods, work at wells and are necessary for getting from place to place. So a three-day festival, celebrates camels with a fur-cutting competition. Owners spend up to two years preparing their camels’hair for the competition. They then cut the fur into beautiful traditional Indian patterns.Tuna（金枪鱼） throwing, Port Lincoln, AustraliaEvery January since 1961, the Tunarama Festival—a celebration of the sandwich-friendly sea creature in the fishing town of Port Lincoln—has attracted up to 25000 visitors for the tunathrowing competition. Twenty-pound fish are tied to the ends of a rope, swung around the head and thrown as far as possible.Nut-tree climbing, IndonesiaIndonesia’s Dutch colonisers （殖民者） could be cruel. On days of celebration, they would tie a wheel of prizes to the top of a nut-tree, cover the tree with oil, and invite young locals to try to climb it. Indonesia has been independent since the mid-1940s, but the tradition of pole climbing, known as Panjat Pinang, is still popular. Since it's nearly impossible to get to the top of a pole by yourself, people now work in groups to reach the prizes.The vertical marathon, SingaporeThe 73-storey Swissotel is the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia, so the best choice for getting to the top is the lift. But since November 2004, athletic types have been going to the building once a year to race up its 1336 steps. The winners are rewarded with a breath-taking view of the garden city of Singapore from the hotel’s roof.8. The fur-cutting competition in Bikaner is held to ______.A. show respect for camelsB. increase tourism in BikanerC. protect traditional Indian artD. encourage India’s fur-cutting industry9. What can we learn about Panjat Pinang？A. it was invented by Indonesians.B. it is for young people only.C. it requires teamwork.D. it was once a punishment.10. If you want to have a bird’s eye view of a city, you should win ____.A. the camel hairdressing competitionB. the nut-tree climbing competitionC. the tuna throwing competitionD. the vertical marathon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。

山西省太原市第五中学高一英语上学期12月月考试题(扫

山西省太原市第五中学2015-2016学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题（扫描版）参考答案：阅读1-5 DCABD 6-10 DBACD 11-15 AGCFE完形 16-20 DCDAB 21-25 CDBCA 26-30 BBDDA 31-35 ABCCA单词填空36. accessible 37. liquid 38. disappointed 39. Rarely 40. permission 41. will pick up 42. consisting of 43. refers to 44. drew/reached a conclusion 45. either…or语法填空with 47. it 48. when 49. to hold 50. more popular语篇填空51. in 52. fits 53. richest 54. including 55. the56. Since 57. playing 58. to change 59. qualities 60. us改错1.passed改成passing2. and改成or3.去掉more4. 加what5.On改成In6.got改成get7. Other改成Others8.develop改成development 9.concerning改成concerned 10. all改成both书面表达Dear friends，Welcome to our school. I am honored to be here to introduce our lab to you.In recent years，with the development of our school, many great changes have taken place. On the one hand，we have advanced labs which are equipped with all kinds of the latest laboratory facilities. On the other hand，the science teachers who teach us physics and chemistry are very excellent. They always make classes lively，interesting and meaningful. With them teaching us, the students always listen carefully， think deeply and practice actively according to their instructions. As a result, our abilities of observing and practicing improve a lot.As students，we treasure the beneficial conditions and makes good use of our lab to improve ourselves.。

2020-2021学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题 (III)

2020-2021学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题 (III)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）1. When did the speakers last see each other?A. Fifteen years ago.B. Five years ago.C. One year ago.2. What does the man wish for the future?A. All his dreams will e true.B. Science will develop much faster.C. He will be able to do his job from home.3. What will the woman do next?A. Bring the man a salad.B. Take away the man’s soda.C. Give the man some cheese.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. They are friends.B. They are cousins.C. They are brother and sister.5. What does the woman tell the man to do?A. Prepare for landing.B. Take his headphones out.C. Put his chair back in fifteen minutes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What did the man like to do?A. Hike.B. Swim.C. Take photographs.7. What does the woman suggest in the end?A. The man should go more camping.B. Life could be fun without social media.C. Family activities are very important.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

山西省太原市第五中学2020届高三英语上学期12月阶段检测试题

太原五中2020学年度第一学期阶段性检测高三英语(考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分)注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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题目的答案涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。

1. What is Linda?A. A writer.B.A student. C. A teacher.2. What is the man afraid of?A. Having an accident.B. Missing the interview.C. Saying something wrong.3. What does the woman want to do?A. To return a jacket.B. To change a jacket.C. To buy another jacket.4. Why does the man feel upset?A. A guy stole his clothes.B. He found his clothes ugly.C. Someone said he was ugly.5. What does the woman mean?A. She disbelieves her son.B. She feels very sorry for her son.C. She wants her son to use a new key.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。

山西省太原市2020届高三英语12月月考试题新人教版

山西大学附属中学2020学年第一学期高三（12月）月考英语试题（考查时间：100分钟）I.单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. _____ scenery in this small town is so fascinating that it attracts _____ great number of tourists every day.A. The; theB. The; aC. The; /D. A; the2. I can’t believe t hat you got fined for speeding. I ______ of you as a careful driver.A. thinkB. thoughtC. am thinkingD. have thought3. Please turn the radio off immediately, ______ it will wake the sleeping baby up.A. andB. soC. butD. or4. --What happened to him?--He was _____ of stealing the ring at the party last night, and the police were looking into the matter.A. informedB. suspectedC. remindedD. approved5. The tennis match between Li Na and Justine Henin was so fierce that everyone _______their breath at the end.A will hold B. had held C. hold D. was holding6. They did come to listen to my lecture, but how much did they ______? Idon’t know for sure. A. take away B. take out C. take back D.take in7. -- Have you passed the driving test?-- Forget it. It couldn’t be _____.A. worseB. so badC. betterD. the worst8. Leave the old man where he is. When someone is badly injured, you __ ___ move him or her but call for help.A. don’t have toB. mustn’tC. may notD. haven’t to9. From Mum’s love, patience and understanding, I have learned what a huge responsibility _____ is to raise a child.A. itB. thatC. thisD. one10. Children's _______to the Internet gets their parents worried.A addicted B. being addicted C. to addict D. to be addicted11. "War Horse" is mainly about the story of a remarkable horse and his experience with people and soldiers. It has an anti-war message _____through the eyes of the brave horse.A. having deliveredB. deliveringC. to be deliveredD. delivered12. I agree that _______punishment is not the answer to the problem of crimes.A. modestB. fragileC. severeD. delicate13. It takes more than just practice _______ an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition.A. becameB. becomingC. becomeD. to become14. Christopher Columbus and his men traveled on and on across the ocean until they came to _____ they thought was India, _____ was in fact the New Continent, _____ the American Indians lived long before they arrived .A. a land ; where ; thereB. where ; it ; in whichC. a place ; that ; in whichD. what ; which ; where15. --I’ve decided to quit the job, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to finda better one.-- ______ . You never know until you try.A. Forget itB. Go for itC. Good luckD. Never mindII.完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分）The family had just moved. The young woman was feeling a little ___16___ . It was Mother’s Day—and 800 miles separated her from her parents.She had called them that morning, and her mother had __17__ how colorful their backyard was __18__ spring had arrived. Later, she told her husband how she __19__ those lilacs(丁香) in their patents’ yard. “I know where we can find some, “ he said. “Get the __20__ and come on.” So off they went.Some time later, they stopped at a hill and there were lilacs all around. The young woman rushed up to the nearest __21__ and buried her face in the flowers. Carefully, she __22__ some. Finally, they returned to their car for the __23__ home. The woman sat smiling, surrounded by her __24__ .When they were near home, she shouted “Stop,” got off quickly and __25__ to a nearby nursing home. She went to the end of the porch(门廊) , where a(n) __26__ patient was sitting in her wheelchair, and put the flowers into her lap. The two __27__ , bursting into laughter now and then. Later the young woman turned and ran back to her __28__ . As the car pulled away, the woman in the wheelchair __29__ with a smile, and held the lilacs __30__ .“Mom,” the kids asked, “ __31__ did you give her our flowers?” “It’s Mother’s Day, and she seems so __32__ while I have all of you. And anyone would be __33__ by flowers.This satisfied the kids, but not the husband. The next day he __34__ someyoung lilacs around their yard.I was the husband. Now, every May, our yard is full of lilacs. Every Mother’s Day our kids __35__ purple lilacs. And every year I remember that smile of the lonely old woman.16 A moved B worried C angry D depressed17 A learned B imagined C mentioned D realized18 A now that B so that C as if D even if19 A missed B grew C watered D showed20 A cars B kids C clothes D lilacs21 A bush B hill C yard D door22 A bought B picked C set D raised23 A break B holiday C trip D dinner24 A friends B memory C flowers D honor25 A responded B pointed C drove D hurried26 A loving B elderly C serious D sensitive27 A hesitated B waited C sat D chatted28 A family B mother C path D home29 A nodded B waved C left D continued30 A sadly B politely C quickly D tightly31 A why B when C how D where32 A quiet B confused C alone D patient33 A calmed B persuadedC disappointed D cheered34 A arranged B dried C planted D hid35 A find B gather C receive D sellIII 阅读理解(60分）ASusan was born as the ninth child in a Catholic family. She suffered from learning disabilities ever since her birth because of her mother’s poor health.School was difficult for Susan and she was bullied because of her different behaviors. Her siblings, who were much older, had life experiences that were unknown to their little sister. From the time of her birth, Susan was a screamer. The only really safe place that she would use as a repeat was her bedroom. There she would hang posters of her musical idols on the wall and sing popular music into a hairbrush that she pretended was a microphone.One by one the siblings moved away from home and then Susan’s father died. This left her alone with an aging mother and a cat. The siblings accused her mother of not expecting more out of Susan. She had seen many professionals and remembered hearing the word “borderline” but didn’t know what it meant. She tried volunteer work. Her best state of mind, however, was found when she was singing and so she would regularly join others in karaoke or pubs where she could show her skills and receive appreciation from the crowd.When Susan announced at Christmas that she was planning to compete in the Britain’s Got Talent contest, her siblings tried to discourage her.It was a wonder that she was even able to do the audition considering the troubles she faced just physically getting to the right place.“The Woman I Was Born to Be” is a beautiful story written in the simple but humorous voice of the author, Susan Boyle. She tells her story from birth to the present in an interesting and educational manner. The writing is supplemented by photos from her albums.I love this book! In fact, I read the whole thing in one day!There is something in the stories that not only teaches the reader but alsoinspires us to reach for our dreams —no matter how impossible they may seem to be!36. This passage should be _____.A. a news reportB. a biographyC. an introductionD. a book review37. When Susan was young, _____.A. her mother died of an illnessB. she was fond of musicC. her siblings liked her very muchD. she was envied at school38. According to the passage, which was NOT true?A. Susan tried doing a lot of volunteer work.B. Susan’s mother expected too much out of her.C. Susan’s siblings tried to stop her from competing in the Britain’s Got Talent contest.D. Susan’s performances were well received by the customers in pubs.39. What does the author think of Susan Boyle？A. Pitiful and selfless.B. Shy and passive.C. Determined and inspiring.D. Great and generous.BShopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for a woman.A man goes shopping because he needs something. He knows what he wants, and his purpose is to find it and buy it, the price is a less important consideration. All men simply walk into a shop and ask the assistant for what they want. If the shop has it, the salesman immediately produces it, and the business of trying it on is done at once. All being well, the bargain can be and often is completed in less than five minutes, with hardly any chatand to everyone’s satisfaction.For a man, slight problems may begin when the shop does not have what he wants. Then the salesman tries to sell the customer something else-he offers the nearest he can to the thing required. He usually says, “I know this jacket is not the style you want, sir, but would you like to try it on for size? It happens to be the color you wanted. ”Few men have patience wi th this treatment, and the usual reply is: “This is the right colour and may be the right size, but I should be wasting my time and yours by trying it on. ”Now how does a woman go about buying clothes? She does so in the opposite way. She has never fully made up her mind what she wants, and she is only “having a look round”. She is always open to persuasion, indeed she considers of great importance what the saleswoman tells her, even what her friends tell her. She will try on any number of things. Highest in her mind is the thought of finding something that everyone thinks suits her. Most women have an excellent sense of value when they buy clothes. They are always trying to find an unexpected bargain. Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend an hour going from one counter to another before selecting the dresses she wants to try on. It takes a great deal of time but gives great joy. Most dress shops supply chairs for the waiting husbands.40. When a man is buying clothes, he ______.A. puts price before qualityB. chooses things that others think suitable for himC. does not mind much the price he has to pay for the right thingsD. buys good quality things, so long as they do not cost too much41. From the passage, we know that in shopping for a jacket ______.A. men like their jackets to be bigger than their sizeB. most men can tell whether it is the right size for themC. men make sure it fits them before buying itD. men don’t worry whether the clothes fit well or not so long as it is the right colour42. When a man cannot get what he wants, he ______.A. buys something of the same colour in a slightly different styleB. usually does not buy anythingC. will try on some other clothes of the same styleD. wastes time in buying something else43. What does the passage tell us about women shoppers for clothes?A. They welcome suggestions from anyone.B. Women seldom consider buying cheap clothes.C. Women often buy things without thinking.D. They listen to advice but never take it.44. The most obvious difference between men and women shoppers is ______.A. that men do not try clothes on in a shop while women doB. that women bargain for their clothes and men don’tC. that women do their shopping standing up but men do theirs sitting downD. the time they take over buying clothesCWhen Johnny Cash sings, people listen. His big, deep voice rumbles out of radios and juke-boxes across North America. His records sell by the million. Country-music fans everywhere, know his big hits. They love songs like "Hey Porter", "Ring of Fire", and "Folsom Prison Blue".Johnny Cash sings about a hundred concerts a year. People like what they hear—and what they see, too. Rugged and big-shouldered, the singer stands six-two without his black boots on. He's a two-hundred-pound package of muscle and talent. And that scar on his cheek? It's a bullet hole, of course!In the minds of most people, Johnny Cash is "Mr Tough Guy". He's an ex-drug addict who was once put in prison. His grandmother was an Indian. To keep from starving he once had to live on wild rabbits killed from forty feet away with a knife. Some people say he even killed a man.In fact, most of the Johnny Cash story is just that—a story. True, years ago he had a "drug habit "for a short time. He "popped" pills. But he never used heroin or other "hard "drugs. Sometimes he'd go wild and get locked up for a few hours. But he never served a prison sentence.There's no Indian blood in his veins. He's been a killer only in song. As for the "bullet hole", it's an old scar left by a doctor who opened a cyst(囊肿).People who know Johnny Cash well say he's a "gentle guy", a "generous guy"—anything but a "tough guy". How did the stories get started? Some of them, like the story about the "Indian grandmother", he made up long ago to add excitement to his career. Others, like the "bullet hole", simply got started. Now there's little the singer can do to change people's minds. "They just want to believe it," he says.45. In truth, Johnny Cash . .A. invented the "Indian grandmother"B. used to kill rabbits for a livingC. had a bullet hole on his cheekD. served a long prison sentence46. In his private life, Johnny Cash is . .A. much wilder than he looksB. much smaller than he is on stageC. much tougher than he is in publicD. much more gentle than most people suppose47. The passage shows us that many people believe .A. only what they seeB. what they are sure is trueC. only what they hearD. what they find interestingDFor many parents, raising a teenager is like fighting a long war, but years go by without any clear winner. Like a border conflict between neighboring countries, the parent-teen war is about boundaries: Where is the line between what I control and what you do?Both sides want peace, but neither feels it has any power to stop the conflict. In part, this is because neither is willing to admit any responsibility for starting it . From the parents’ point of view, the only cause of their fi ght is their adolescents’ complete unreasonableness. And of course, the teens see it in exactly the same way , except oppositely . Both feel trapped.In this article, I’ll describe three no-win situations that commonly arise between teens and parents and then suggest some ways out of the trap. The first no-win situation is quarrels over unimportant things. Examples include the color of the teen’s hair, the cleanliness of the bedroom, the preferred style of clothing, the child’s failure to eat a good breakfa st before school, or his tendency to sleep until noon on the weekends. Second, blaming, the goal of a blaming battle is to make the other admit that his bad attitude is the reason why everything goes wrong. Third, needing to be right, It doesn’t matter wha t the topic is—politics, the laws of physics, or the proper way to break an egg –the point of these arguments is to prove that you are right and the other person is wrong, for both wish to be considered an authority—someone who actually knows something—andtherefore to command respect. Unfortunately, as long as parents and teens continue to assume that they know more than the other, they’ll continue to fight these battles forever and never make any real progress.48. Why does the author compare the parent—teen war to a border conflict?A. both can continue for generations.B. Both are about where to draw the lineC. Neither has any clear winnerD. Neither can be put to an end49. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?A. The teens blame their parents for starting the conflict.B. The teens agree with their parents on the cause of the conflictC. The teens accuse their parents of misleading themD. The teens tend to have a full understanding of their parents50. Parents and teens want to be right because they want to ________.A. give orders to the otherB. know more than the otherC. gain respect from the other D .get the other to behave properly ELife free to soarOne windy spring day, I observed young people having fun flying their kites. The colorful creations of varied shapes and sizes filled the sky like beautiful birds dancing. __51__ Instead of blowing off, they rose against it to achieve great heights. They shook and pulled, but the strings and the tails kept them in tow, facing upward and against the wind. As the kites struggled and trembled against the strings, they seemed to say, “Let me go! Let me go! I want to be free!” They soared beautifully as they fought the restrictions of the strings.__52__.“Free at last,” it seemed to say. “Free to fly with the wind.”Yet freedom from restrictions simply put it at the mercy of the wind. __53__.It lay powerless in the dirt, blew helplessly along the ground, and stayed lifeless against the first obstruction（障碍物）.__54__.The heaven gives us misfortunes, restrictions, and rules to follow, from which we can grow and gain strength. Restrictions are a necessary counterpart（相对应之物）to the winds of opposition. __55__. Let us each rise to great heights, recognizing that some restrictions that we may face are actually the steady force that helps us succeed and achieve.A. Finally, one of the kites succeeded in breaking loose.B. As the strong wind blew against the kites, the strings kept them in check.C. We should soar in the sky freely.D. Some people are against the rules so hard that they never achieve their goals.E. We are sometimes like kites.F. The kites like to fly in the charge of the strings.G. It fell to the ground and landed in a mass of weeds.IV. 短文改错（共10小题；第小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。

2020-2021学年高一英语12月月考试题

高一英语12月月考试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共11页，满分为150分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目填写在规定的位置上。

2．第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

3．第Ⅱ卷必须用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；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不得使用涂改液，胶带纸、修正带和其他笔。

第Ⅰ卷（共85分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。

注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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 did the woman buy for her father？A. A watch.B. A tie.C. A coat.2. Where will the man go for his holiday？A. Suzhou.B. Shanghai.C. Beijing.3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about？A. The man’s last job.B. Their favorite jobs.C. The woman’s new j ob.4. When will the man set off for the airport？A. At 1:30 p.m.B. At 2:00 p.m.C. At 2:30 p.m.5. What does the woman mean？A. Linda is very nice.B. She needs more friends.C. They should accept the invitation.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

2019-2020高一上学期12月月考英语试卷含答案

2019-2020高一上学期12月月考英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，共45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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AResearch has shown that music has an important effect on one’s body and psyche (心灵). In fact, there is a growing field of health care known as music therapy, which uses music to treat diseases. Even hospitals are beginning to use music therapy. This is not surprising, as music affects the body and mind in many powerful ways.Research has shown that quick music can make a person feel more alert, while slow music can produce a calm, deep thinking state. Also, research has found that music can change brainwave activity levels. This can help the brain to change speeds more easily on its own as needed, which means that music can bring lasting b enefits to your state of mind, even after you’ve stopped listening.Breathing and heart rates can also be influenced by music. This can mean slower breathing, slower heart rate. This is why music and music therapy can help reduce the damaging effects of long-term stress, greatly promoting (促进) not only relaxation, but health.Music can also be used to bring about a more positive state of mind by helping to keep worries away. Music has also been found to bring many other benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of strokes. It is no surprise that so many people are considering music as an important tool to help the body become or stay healthy.1. What can we infer about music therapy?A. It is a type of music.B. It is a research about music.C. It is a kind of musical effect on diseases.D. It is the use of music method to help treat diseases.2. According to the second paragraph, we can know that ________.A. music with different speeds has different effectsB. quick music is not good for one’s healthC. slow music can help one to think more calmly and slowlyD. music will have less benefit after one stops listening3. The reason why music can help deal with stress is that ________.A. it is used by many hospitalsB. it can help change brainwavesC. it does good to breathing and heart ratesD. it can bring a more positive state of mind4. According to the passage, music can help deal with all the following EXCEPT ________.A. nervousnessB. mind illnessesC. strokesD. high blood pressureBLondon has a new magazine. But it’s not printed on paper. Everyone who has a television can receive it because it is on TV.In order to read this magazine you have to have a decoder. Each page of it is numbered, so you only have to dial the number to choose which subject you want to read about. There’s a wide choice--- everything is included from cooking to the latest sports news.If you want to read the news, the first thing you have to do is to turn to the index page which has an easy-to-remember page number, 100 for example. Then you start choosing what you want to read. The news is on pages 101 to 109, so you push out the numbers and the news appears written across your screen. Perhaps you want to go out in the afternoon, so you press 181, and a brightly colored weather map appears on the screen. But the weather is terrible so you decide to go shopping and dial 162 for a list of the week’s best bargains. But should you drive or take the train ? To answer the question y ou only have to press 189 for the traffic report. It’s very simple to use. But probably the best thing about the service is that it’s being updated all the time. Journalists type new material directly onto the screen and whole pages of the magazine can be replaced in minutes.London has already had three services. One, transmitted （传输）by ITV, is called ORACLE, while the other two, on BBC, are called CEEFAX, because they let you see facts. Although CEEFAX and ORACLE have been operating for some time, they have not been well publicized. BBC engineers do not think that their idea will ever replace books and newspapers because they can be taken with you everywhere. But many people agree that this is a breakthrough as great as the invention of printing, which could change not just our reading habits but our whole way of life.5．What is unusual about the new magazine in London?A．You can find any subject you want in it. B．No paper is used to print the magazine.C．There 1,000 page numbers in the index. D．The speed of transmitting is astonishing. 6．It’s clearly seen from the passage that ________.A．it takes long for the service of the magazine to be updatedB．most of the postmen will be out of work somedayC．the readers can get all kinds of information without leaving homeD．everyone can read the magazine if there is a television at hand7．According to the passage, the “decoder” is used to help people to ________.A．read the information transmitted by TV signalsB．broadcast special TV programs at home and abroadC．dial the number to choose which subject you want to read aboutD．find the exact page in which you can get information you need8．The passage is mainly about .A．a new magazine printed in London B．a popular TV program with three servicesC．a great breakthrough in printing D. an up-to-date way of keeping up to dateCPeople are overweight for many reasons, the most important one of which is that they eat the wrong foods, get the wrong types of calories per meal, and they also eat meals at the wrong time each day. Food is more powerful than any weight loss pill, because the food that you eat can either make you thin or fat. This is true because your body is like an engine, and it only needs certain foods at certain intervals(间隔)each day.Low-calorie Diets Do Not WorkThe reason people cannot lose weight by starving themselves is that their metabolism(新陈代谢)will detect any major drop in calories and it will then adjust(调整)itself by burning fewer calories each day. That is the reason why you can eat 1,000 calories per day and not lose any weight, while your friends can eat 2,500 calories per day and not gain any weight.Low-fat Diets Do Not WorkMany people in today’s society are buying mostly low- fat or non-fat food at the grocery store. Everybody knows how much fat is inside the food they buy. However, people are getting fatter than ever before by doing this. They are not losing weight by changing to this low-fat lifestyle.Losing weight has nothing to do with these things. One of the most important things you can do to control your weight is to eat the proper foods, such as fruit and vegetables, eat them at the right time, and exercise every day. If people make this a habit, they will lose weight.9. What is the main reason why people are overweight according to the author?A. They eat the wrong foods at the wrong time.B. They eat food with lots of calories.C. They don’t take any weight loss pills.D. They burn many calories every day.10. The article is written in order to _______.A. tell readers not to buy low-fat or non-fat foodB. tell readers how to lose weightC. tell readers about an important scientific discoveryD. call on people to lose weight and stay healthy11. To realize the aim of your weight loss plan, you should ________.a. do exercise every dayb. eat meals at the right timec. eat fruits and vegetablesd. eat low-fat or sweet foode. eat the proper foods at each mealA. a, b, c, dB. a, b, d, eC. a, c, d, eD. a, b, c, eDNo one wants to look stupid or do the wrong thing at a new job. It is important to make theright impression from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place.It may be difficult to know what to do. Here are five tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job:1. First impressions can last forever. Make sure you make a good one. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a dress code (rules about what you can wear to work). If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what, always be neat and clean.2. Get to work on time. Give yourself an extra15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.3. Pay attention to introductions. One of the first things that your supervisor may do is to introduce you to co-workers. These co-workers will be important to you. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss is not around.4. Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what is expected of you. If he or she has not told you your duties, ask for a list. Set daily and weekly goals for yourself.5. Never be the first one to leave. Observe(观察) what your co-workers do around quitting time (下班时间). It does not look good for you to be eager to leave.12. Before you arrive at work on the first day, you should __________.A. dress in a right wayB. introduce yourselfC. know your dutiesD. know your co-workers well13. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. You should be the first one to arrive at work.B. You should ask your co-workers about your duties.C. You should not be eager to go back home after work.D. You are required to arrive 15 minutes earlier.14. According to the passage, your supervisor is most likely your __________.A. visitorB. teacherC. workmateD. leader15. What is the best title for this passage?A. Getting a New Job.B. Tips on How to Work.C. The First-day Work.D. The Importance of Co-workers.第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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.Have you ever felt sick or had a headache during a test? Have you ever been so worried about something that you can’t sleep at night? 16 This worry in your mind can made your body feel bad. You may feel angry, frustrated, scared, or afraid—which can give you a stomachache or a headache.17 Good or normal stress might happen when you’re called to answer a question in class or when you have to give a speech. This kind of stress that can help you to get things better done.18But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings keep going over a long time. You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you’re having problems at school, or if you’re going through anything else that makes you upset every day. 1920 That means making good decisions about how to spend your time. If you’re only dealing with school stuff and have no time to play, you can get stressed. Make sure you keep yourself in mind: Sleep, Exercise , Leisure(休闲)，and Food. If you take care of yourself and get enough sleep and food, and if you exercise and leave time for fun stuff, you’ll probably be less stressed out!A. However, there are two different kinds of stress.B. Can you tell a kind of stress from another one?C. The best way to keep stress away is to have a balanced life.D. That kind of stress isn't going to help you, and it can actually make you sick.E. Since bad stress is harmful for us, you’d better try to change it into good stress.F. If so, then you know what stress is. Stress is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something.G. For example, you may do a better job on your test if the stress pushes you to prepare well before the test.第二部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分65分）第一节完形填空（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项。

2020-2021学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题 (I)

2020-2021学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题 (I)I．单项选择（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）1. --- Would you take this bag along to the office for me?--- _______A. That couldn’t be better.B. With pleasure.C. Congratulations!D. You’ve got it!2. Some people think that taking notes with cell phones instead of by _____ handcan save time.A. aB. anC. /D. the3. Facing up to your problems instead of running away from them is the best _______to working them out.A. occupationB. approachC. reactionD. defence4. Despite the previous rounds of talks, no agreement _______ up to now by the two sides.A. has reachedB. was reachedC. had reachedD. has beenreached5. It is said that the factory is now twice as ______ as what it was.A. largerB. largestC. largeD. largely6. Listening is an active, not a passive behavior, which ________ hearing, understanding andremembering.A. begins withB. es up withC. bees known asD. consists of7. Human life is regarded as part of nature and the only way for us to ______is to live in harmony with nature.A. affordB. contactC. surviveD. expand8. ---- What time is it?---- I have no idea. But just a minute, I _______ it for you.A. am going tocheckB. have checkedC. am checkingD. will check9. Several universities have top-class basketball teams, and talented playersoften turn _______ for their excellent skills as soon as they finish their studies.A. unemployedB. professionalC. astonishedD. normal10. Students are not allowed to enter the lab without ________.A. permissionB. accessC. injureD. sourceII．阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10题；每小题2分，满分20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。

2020-2021学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题[1]

2020-2021学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题第一部分阅读理解（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（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Low-Cost Gifts for Mother’s DayGift No. 1Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,” another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is free.Gift No. 2Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.Gift No. 3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and fortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”Gift No. 4Some gift panies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity. Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things —many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.1.What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?A. Take notes.B. Be with her.C. Buy medicine.D. Give her gifts.2. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother’s sleep?A. In Gift No. 1.B. In Gift No. 2.C. In Gift No. 3.D. In Gift No. 4.3. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to ______.A. give others helpB. be well-organizedC. get extra supportD. enjoy good sleepBJimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interv iew. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease （油脂） on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.Then the interv iewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was General Manager of the pany.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy satdown and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.4.Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A. He was out of work.B. He hoped to find a better boss.C. He wanted a higher position.D. He was bored with his job.5.What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A. an old man’s car broke down.B. a wild man was pushing a car.C. a terrible accident happened.D. A friend’s car had a flat tyre.6.Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?A. He needed a traveling panion.B. He was also to be interviewed.C. He always helped people in need.D. He was thankful to Jimmy.7.What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience？A. Where there is a will, there’s a way.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. Two heads are better than one.D. Good is rewarded with good.CIt happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s Dreams From My Father and how it had changed my views of our President. A friend I was talking to agreed with me that it was, in his words, “a brilliantly written book”. However, he then went on to talk about Mr. Obama in a way which suggested he had no idea of his background at all. I sensed that I was talking to a book liar.And it seems that my friend is not the only one. Approximately two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they haven’t. In the World Book Day’s “Report on Guilty Secrets”, Dreams From My Father is at number 9. The report lists ten books, and various authors, which people have lied about reading, and as I’m not one to lie too often (I’d hate to be caught out), I’ll admit here and now tha t I haven’t read the entire top ten. But I am pleased to say that, unlike 42 percent of people, I have read the book at number one, George Orwell’s 1984. I think it’s really brilliant.The World Book Day report also has some other interesting information in it.It says that many people lie about having read Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky (I haven’t read him, but haven’t lied about it either) and Herman Melville.Asked why they lied, the most mon reason was to “impress” someone they were speaking to. This could be tricky if the conversation became more in-depth!But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, people named J. K. Rowling, John Grisham, Sophie Kinsella (ah, the big sellers, in other words). Forty-two percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story (I’ll e clean: I do this and am astonished that 58 percent said they had never done so).8. How did the author find his friend a book liar?A. By judging his manner of speaking.B. By mentioning a famous name.C. By looking into his background.D. By discussing the book itself.9. Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report?A. 42% of people pretended to have read 1984.B. Charles Dickens is very low on the top-ten list.C. The author admitted having read 9 books.D. Dreams From My Father is hardly read.10. By lying about reading, a person hopes to ________.A. control the conversation.B. appear knowledgeable.C. learn about the book.D. make more friends.11. What is the author’s attitude to 58% of readers?A. DoubtfulB. UncaringC. FavorableD. FriendlyDFear may be felt in the heart as well as in the head, according to a study that has found a link between the cycles of a beating heart and the chance of someone feeling fear.Tests on healthy volunteers found that they were more likely to feel a sense of fear at the moment when their hearts are contracting and pumping blood around their bodies, pared with the point when the heartbeat is relaxed. Scientists say the results suggest that the heart is able to influence how the brain responds to a fearful event, depending on which point it is at in its regular cycle ofcontraction and relaxation.Sarah Garfinkel at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School said, “Our study shows for the first time that the way in which we deal with fear is different depending on when we see fearful pictures in relation to our heart.”The study tested 20 healthy volunteers on their reactions to fear as they were shown pictures of fearful faces. Dr. Garfinkel said, “The study showed that fearful faces are better noticed when the heart is pumping than when it is relaxed. Thus our hearts can also affect what we see and what we don’t see — and guide whether we see fear.”To further understand this relationship, the scientists also used a brain scanner to show how the brain influences the way the heart changes a person’s feeling of fear. “We have found an important mechanism by which the heart and brain ‘speak’to each other to change our feelings and reduce fear,” Dr. Garfinkel said.“We hope that by increasing our understanding about how fear is dealt with and ways that it could be reduced, we may be able to develop more successful treatments for anxiety disorders, and also for those who may be suffering from serious stress disorder.”12. What is the finding of the study?A. Fear is a result of one’s relaxed heartbeat.B. One’s heart affects how he feels fear.C. Fear has something to do with one’s health.D. One’s fast heartbeats are likely to cause fear.13. The study was carried out by analyzing _______.A. volunteers’ heartbeats when they saw terrible pictures.B. the time volunteers saw fearful pictures and their health conditions.C. volunteers’reactions to horrible pictures and data from their brain scans.D. different pictures shown to volunteers and their heart-brain munication.14. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “mechanism” in Paragraph 6?A. orderB. systemC. machineD. treatment15. This study may contribute to _______.A. treating anxiety and stress better.B. explaining the cycle of fear and anxiety.C. finding the key to the heart-brain munication.D. understanding different fears in our hearts and heads.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

山西省太原五中高一英语12月月考试题

高一英语第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）。

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

It was the first morning of the New Year and the weather was very cold. I have always been an early bird and my morning walks have been the 1 for the last 7 years, so I put on my shoes to 2 for my first walk of the New Year.There was complete 3 outside. Litter could be seen everywhere. It seemed that everyone had an all-night 4 . It was too cold to 5 anyone to be awake to clear all the walkways at 5 in the morning. I was 6 to walk on the dirty walkways and decided to go back home.I was about to leave 7 I saw Sam cleaning the garden. He is an employee of our society association and is 8 to take care of the walkways and the garden. I walked up to Sam as it was a（n） 9 to see him there cleaning at this time. He saw me and politely 10 me, "Happy New Year!" "How come you are here and doing all this on the very first day of a new year?" I asked. Sam answered 11 , "It is the first day of the year. I do not want people to walk on 12 walkways. It is the first day of the year so they should feel good and special. For me, today is like any other day and my job starts with the 13 ."It was good to see someone so 14 at heart. Like other staff members, Sam could have taken a day 15 , but he woke up early and came for all of us. I suddenly realized life does not 16 when the clock strikes twelve at midnight and a New Year begins. We 17 all night, drinking and feeding ourselves. Then we leave the place in high spirits, leaving the surroundings dirty. Life goes on and others need to 18 up early and clear the garbage. Isn't the very next morning a new day of a New Year for all those who clear our garbage? Why can't we also keep our 19 clean so that everyone can have a New Year the very next day? It is true that small things can make a big 20 in our lives.1. A. manner B. approach C. routine D. access2. A. look B. head C. long D. send3. A. waste B. freedom C. silence D. absence4. A. conclusion B. tradition C. celebration D. pollution5. A. order B. expect C. trust D. catch6. A. tired B. scared C. puzzled D. bothered7. A. because B. though C. unless D. when8. A. advised B. designed C. supposed D. determined9. A. pleasure B. success C. surprise D. honor10. A. advised B. wished C. asked D. congratulated11. A. coldly B. hopefully C. partially D. quietly12. A. dirty B. narrow C. busy D. cold13. A. beginning B. same C. special D. new14. A. devoted B. curious C. honest D. polite15. A. over B. out C. up . D. off16. A. change B. improve C. return D. happen17. A. sleep B. party C. work D. clean18. A. put B. stay C. wake D. pick19. A. surroundings B. conditions C. background D. location20. A. decision B. difference C. promise D. suggestion第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，在空格处填入适当内容（不多于3个单词）或使用括号内单词的正确形式填空。

山西省太原市第五中学2020-2021高一英语上学期12月阶段性检测试题

山西省太原市第五中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期12月阶段性检测试题I ．单项选择（共 10 题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)1. H e was too shortsighted to on the object ． A. try B 。

relyC. focusD. put2. If youyour plan, you will most likely fail to finish the task 。

A. look forward to B 。

lose track of C 。

are aware ofD 。

are used to3. --— I beg your pardon ， but I didn’t quite catch you 。

——— Oh ， I myself 。

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talked aboutC 。

have talked to D. was talking to4. -—— What kind of music do you like? —-— I like music has great lyrics 。

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what C. who D 。

whose5.They are considering the ball game because of the bad weather.A. postponing B 。

ignoringC 。

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maintaining6. H eat the meeting, but his heart attack prevented him 。

A. will speak B 。

is going to speak C. had to speakD.was going to speak 7.With winter ， the weather became colder ． A. approaches B. approaching C. approached D 。

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山西省太原市第五中学2020学年高一英语上学期12月月考试题I．单项选择（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）1. --- Would you take this bag along to the office for me?--- _______A. That couldn’t be better.B. With pleasure.C. Congratulations!D. You’ve got it!2. Some people think that taking notes with cell phones instead of by _____ hand can save time.A. aB.anC. /D. the3. Facing up to your problems instead of running away from them is the best _______ to working them out.A. occupatB.approaC.reactiD.defenion ch on ce4. Despite the previous rounds oftalks, no agreement _______ up tonow by the two sides.A.hasreachedB.wasreachedC. hadreachedD. hasbeenreached5. It is said that the factory isnow twice as ______ as what itwas.A.largerB.largestC.largeD.largely6. Listening is an active, not apassive behavior, which ________hearing, understanding andremembering.A.begins withB.comes upwithC.becomes knownasD.consists of7. Human life is regarded as partof nature and the only way forus to ______ is to live inharmony with nature.A. B. C. D.affor d contactsurviveexpand8. ---- What time is it?---- I have no idea. But just a minute, I _______ it for you.A. am going to checkB.havecheckedC. amcheckingD.willcheck9. Several universities havetop-class basketball teams, and talented players often turn _______ for their excellent skills as soon as they finish their studies.A. unempl oyedB.professionalC.astonishedD.normal10. Students are not allowed to enter the lab without ________.A. permissio nB.accessC.injureD.sourceII．阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10题；每小题2分，满分20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。

AIt seems like just yesterday that those little notes signed, “(heart), your only daughter,”would appear suddenly around the house for no special reason. I often wondered if she was trying to tell me something. Maybe I was giving more attention to her older brothers than to her.My daughter and I teamed up to decorate for family birthdays. And we laughed and cried while watching movies with one another. We went shopping for clothes, and we always seemed to see eye to eye about everything. She was a “good girl” and I was a proud mama. Then one day, it all began to fall apart, right before my eyes.I was shocked to find that my car was missing one morning. I checked my daughter’s room, only to find her missing as well.I began making phone calls. No response. Then finally she answered, and admitted that she was “on the freeway, coming back from a party.” As she entered the house that morning, the tears began to flow. She explained that she “was tired of being the good girl.” All of her friends were at that party, and she was never allowed to go, so she just decided to rebel (反抗). I remember looking at her with my mouth open, speechless for a moment. I had never had to discipline (训导) my youngest child, really. She never needed more than “a look” from me to teach her right from wrong.Recently, a card came in the mail from my baby girl, thanking me “for always being there for her”. She added, “I cherish (珍惜) the times when people say, ‘you’re so much like your mom’. Thank you for being so patient (I)love you.”11. What can NOT be learned about the mother and her daughter from the 2nd paragraph?A. Their birthdays are on the same day.B. They enjoyed watching movies together.C. They had the same taste in clothes.D. The mother took pride in her daughter.12. Why did the daughter “steal” her mother’s car?A. Because she went for a ride on the freeway.B. Because she wanted to show off at the party.C. Because she got bored with her mother.D. Because she desired to break the “good girl” image.13. Having read the card from her daughter, the mother would feel______.A. anxio usB.movedC.disappointedD.astonishedBSure, chocolate is a delicious treat, and it’s the main source of some of our favorite desserts. But it’s not exactly a health food, so it should be enjoyed properly---right?Well, it turns out that eating chocolate might actually have health benefits. According to recent research carried out by five scientists in Italy, compounds (化合物) found in chocolate, called flavanols (黄酮醇), can help improve cognitive (认知的) performance. Yes, chocolate is good for your brain. They found improvements in “general cognition, attention, processing speed, and working memory.”This really sounds pretty good to us!And that’s not all. In the interviewees, especially women, who performed the tests while they were tired, the flavanols helped counteract the negative effects of being short of sleep. And there’s even more good news. The researchers also found that eating chocolate daily (over periods of five days to three months) produced clear long-term improvements in cognition. Older adults, whose memories were already worsening, saw a clear improvement. We’ll be right back to chocolate bars. Here are some more examples of how chocolate can help improve your memory.All chocolate has flavanols, since they occur naturally in cocoa. However, dark chocolatelovers can be happier, because it has more flavanols than any other type of chocolate. In fact, the scientists themselves said that, after doing this research, they’ve started eating dark chocolate every day! Now, we’re not saying that you should start eating chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner---it’s still high in sugar and low in protein (蛋白质). But next time you find you’re tired after a sleepless night, eat some chocolate and let the flavanols work.14. According to the new research, ______.A. chocolate has more benefits for women than for menB. chocolate can stop the old from agingC. chocolate might help people concentrate on their workD. eating chocolate daily can make you more intelligent15. The underlined word in the third paragraph probablymeans______.A. reduceB. increaseC. reactwith16. What’s th e function offlavanols?A. It can improve ourcognition.B. It can help us lose weight.C. It can make us stronger.D. It can help us live longerthan expected.17. Why have the scientistsstarted eating dark chocolateevery day?A. Because it can help themwith their sleep problems.B. Because it is a delicioustreat and is one of theirfavorite desserts.C. Because it is low in sugarand high in protein.D. Because it has moreflavanols than any other type ofchocolate.CThere are some arguments against moving schools to the suburbs. Some people argue that it is uncomfortable for students to go to the suburbs in order to go to school. For example, if a teenage boy lives in the center of the city, every day he has to take a bus or even change the means of transportation. Thus, traveling to school becomes not only a waste of money but also a waste of time. In addition, moving the already existing schools to the suburbs would make the government spend huge amounts of money. For this reason the country would get into big debt. Therefore, in addition to traveling expenses (费用) and the waste of time, the huge governmental expenses of moving schools to the suburbs make it impractical and unwise.Although moving schools to the suburbs may be expensive and time-consuming, there are many advantages. One major advantage of it is that in the suburbs the air pollution is less than in the city center. So students in the suburbs may breathe more fresh air than in the city center. Another advantage of studying far from the city center is that students are less likely to skip classes. This is because there are no shopping malls or cafes there, which usually serve as student distractions (使人分心的事) from school. Accordingly, students may become more hard-working and start getting good grades. Thus fresh air and good conditions for studying are the arguments in support of moving schools out of city centers.To my mind, schools should be moved from centers to the suburbs. It would create good conditions for studying, such as a healthy,safe and pleasant environment, which, in turn would help students spend more time learning and learn to the best of their abilities.18. What might be the teenager’s attitude to moving schools to the suburbs?A. He might doubt it.B. He might be against it.C. He might pay little attention to it.D. He might show much interest to it.19. What does the author say about students’studying in the suburbs?A. They may get bad grades.B. They are likely to skip classes.C. They can focus on their studies.D. They can work part-time after class.20. What can be the best title for the text?A. How to save governmental expenses?B. Should schools be moved to the suburbs?C. Why not return to the center of the city?D. Is traveling to school a waste of money?第二节（共5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入空白处的最佳选项。