2023北京一六一中高一12月月考英语（PDF版无答案）

2023北京一六一中高一 12月月考
英 语
2022.12
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I. 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I tried out for the football team during the summer before 9th grade, I never imagined how important
this sport would become in my life. Football is a 1 sport, at times almost painful, and practices really 2 a
team’s physical and mental limits. Without trust in my own ability and a strong sense of commitment (投入), I
would never have managed to continue after years of hard work as a player, and with countless 3 .
In the first year, I played on the defensive line. This was an amazing 4 that gave me a great sense of
achievement. But in the last game of the season, I was seriously injured. I was prohibited from any physical
activities for six months. After going 5 a series of physical treatments, I returned to the field as a team captain. I
practiced harder than ever to make up for my 6 time.
In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the key defensive
linemen on the team. After playing a fantastic season, I was given the 7 of Most Valuable Player.
8 , my skills in football do not magically extend to other sports. During the winter break, I went on a
snowboarding trip and seriously injured my right shoulder. I had to have four 9 . Since I could not use my right
arm for two months, I had to learn how to write and eat using my left hand.
10 life must go on. I knew that my own present efforts would decide my future, so I 11 the strict training
program to build strength and improve flexibility in my 12 . After an eight-month recovery, I was back out on the
field playing football, the sport I 13 .
In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson: 14 and commitment make what
seems impossible 15 . This lesson from football is one that I know translates through every part of life.
1. A. tough B. popular C. typical D. dynamic
2. A. set B. control C. test D. require
3. A. mistakes B. adventures C. accidents D. injuries
4. A. performance B. position C. moment D. advantage
5. A. with B. over C. through D. into
6. A. valuable B. lost C. extra D. regular
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7. A. pride B. choice C. name D. honor
8. A. Unfortunately B. Similarly C. Happily D. Gradually
9. A. practices B. tryouts C. seasons D. operations
10. A. But B. Or C. So D. And
11. A. examined B. changed C. provided D. completed
12. A. shoulder B. hand C. leg D. foot
13. A. explore B. avoid C. love D. support
14. A. Knowledge B. Belief C. Experience D. Opinion
15. A. enjoyable B. possible C. sensible D. responsible
II. 阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
第一节 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Big Problems, Simple Solutions
Inventions are improving health and well-being in communities around the world. Speakers at recent TED
events have shared simple and inexpensive solutions that can solve everyday problems.
FUEL BRIQUETTES （燃料砖）
In the developing world, smoke from indoor cooking kills more than 2 million children each year. In fact, it’s
the number one cause of death of children under five. Amy Smith, founder of D-Lab at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology (MIT), discovered a way to make a safe cooking fuel. The material she uses is also free and
plentiful: farm waste.
Smith invented a low-cost device that turns farm waste into fuel briquettes. These briquettes produce smoke
that is less dangerous than the smoke from other fuel. They also burn hotter and last longer. Farmers can make
these briquettes from readily available waste. This invention has an economic benefit, too. Farmers can buy the
device for $2 and sell briquettes they don’t use. Smith estimates (估算) that this can increase a farmer’s income by
$500 a month.
DISASTER SHELTERS
Over 31 million people worldwide lose their homes every year due to natural disasters such as hurricanes
and earthquakes. After these disasters, many people live in terrible conditions—in tents or in large stadiums
with no privacy. Graphic designer Michael McDaniel invented inexpensive and temporary housing for people in
these situations.
Called the Reaction Ex, these shelters are small, one-room houses that comfortably hold up to four people.
They’re made from a plastic that is strong, recyclable, and super light. In fact, they’re so light that they can be lifted
by hand and are very portable as well. McDaniel hopes that his invention will provide an affordable solution to help
people rebuild their lives after a natural disaster.
16. The key goal to invent the fuel briquettes is to________.
A. increase family income
B. make full use of farm waste
C. get free and plentiful cooking fuel
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D. protect kids from dangerous cooking smoke
17. What are the features of disaster shelters
A. Light and affordable. B. Heavy and recyclable.
C. Big and comfortable. D. Small and breakable.
18. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To explain design methods. B. To introduce new inventions.
C. To report research findings. D. To advertise latest products.
B
Compassion may be something that one is born with, but actually being good at caring for others requires
experience and a certain set of skills. An early opportunity to develop and practice these skills came with the
birth of my brother when I was in 5th grade. Although it took great patience to deal with a small child, I found deep
joy in something so simple as watching him grow day by day.
Not only did I enjoy taking care of my little brother, but I volunteered at the Organization for Special Needs
Families (OSNF) in my neighborhood so I could apply and further develop my childcare skills. I was partnered
with Matthew, a 10-year-old with curly blond hair and blue eyes. He didn’t look different from other kids, but he
had difficulty controlling his emotions, especially anger. His biggest problem was that he couldn’t go to the toilet
himself. Every day I had to clean up his mess if he pooped in his pants. It was just like the “good old days” with my
little brother before I successfully toilet-trained him.
Although I was never going to be able to toilet-train Matthew, I was able to change his life in another way. We
had swimming three times a week, but Matthew was hopelessly afraid of the water. At first, Matthew just sat on the
steps of the pool and did nothing. I pushed him slowly down the stairs until he was at last standing in the shallowest
part of the pool. The next day, I pushed him a little further into the water. By the third day, he completely trusted
me to take him into the pool. Maybe my large size also helped give him a sense of security. He did not have to be
afraid of anything when a 200-pound guy was holding him tight. I felt so proud as I saw him standing there in the
pool, happily playing with other kids in the water. The OSNF adult leaders told me that I was the only volunteer
who had been able to take care of Matthew well. I think what made the difference is the belief I had in Matthew,
like how I had always believed in my little brother.
Helping Matthew “grow” to overcome his fear of water made me realize things do not happen overnight. Real
magic is a result of patience, and miracles happen when one believes in them.
19. How did the author feel about taking care of his brother
A. Tired. B. Joyful. C. Proud. D. Stressed.
20. The author volunteered at OSNF because he wanted to ________.
A. use and improve his childcare skills
B. create a friendly neighborhood
C. change the lives of other kids
D. get some work experience
21. With the author’s help, Matthew finally could ________.
A. control his emotions B. play with his friends
C. poop in the toilet D. stand in the pool
22. According to the author, what mattered most when he helped Matthew “grow”
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A. His large size and strong body.
B. His experience and knowledge.
C. His patience and trust in Matthew.
D. His willingness to take care of his brother.
C
At the heart of psychology is understanding behavior, and understanding behavior has much to do with
understanding the brain. Neuroscientists (神经系统科学家) have become more efficient at mapping the brain and
have gained more understanding of how the brain develops and works. Truly, differences in behavior as we age and
between genders, are most likely explained by the physical state of and changes in our brains.
Around the age of 12, it is believed that the areas of the brain that are used most will be strengthened and cells
in the brain that are not used tend to die. What you do with your brain in your teen years probably decides how your
brain will work for the rest of your life. If a teen spends endless hours watching TV, the neural connections that
help the brain process TV are what will be strengthened. It is clear, therefore, that how young people spend their
time is of great importance.
Surprisingly, and different from earlier beliefs, the brain is still developing even in the early twenties. Areas of
the brain that are related to emotion, decision making, reasoning, and problem solving are still not fully developed.
This may go some way toward explaining why car accident rates in young people are significantly higher than
those among older people. Young people don’t have the necessary skills to make complex judgments while driving.
There are also differences in the way brains develop when it comes to gender. It appears that girls are ready to
process more challenging information earlier than boys, with the area of the brain responsible for this activity
peaking at the age of 14 to 16 in boys, a full two years later than girls. In addition, studies have shown that girls and
boys process language input in different parts of their brains. Girls typically tend to do better than boys in language,
which means that they have more brain matter responsible for language skills.
This kind of research raises important questions about how boys and girls should be taught in school to
maximize (使最大化) their learning. For example, the idea of single-sex education should perhaps be taken into
consideration. Experts say that we would do well to revisit the timing of the subjects taught in school, as some parts
of the brain develop before others. Additionally, what we understand about the teenage brain should perhaps be
taken into consideration when laws are being made with regard to the minimum (最低的) driving age.
23. According to the passage, young people are more likely to have car accidents because _______.
A. they fail to realize the importance of skills
B. they don’t have the necessary skills in driving
C. certain areas in their brains are not fully developed
D. their brains tend to be influenced by their emotions
24. What can we learn from the passage
A. Earlier beliefs show the brain is still developing in the early twenties.
B. Girls are better at language because they are devoted to language learning.
C. How people spend their time when they’re teenagers affects their future life.
D. Gender makes no difference when it comes to the physical state of the brain.
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25. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.
A. single-sex education may benefit teenagers
B. the time when school starts should be put off
C. lawmakers will lower the minimum driving age
D. the number of subjects in school might be changed
26. Which would be the best title for this passage
A. Age and the Brain B. Genders and the Brain
C. Mapping the Brain D. The Developing Brain
第二节 阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回
答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
I always dreamed of pulling off the surprise prank ( 玩笑) of a lifetime. Well, thanks to a little determination,
some luck, and the power of love, my dream became a reality.
My family is Canadian, although my sister studied in Australia. She was graduating just before Christmas, but
because my school schedule was busy, I would not be able to make it down in time for her graduation. She was
understandably disappointed, and I felt guilty that I couldn’t be there for her on this most special occasion.
While I was talking to my teacher the week before the big event, I mentioned that I would be missing my
sister’s graduation. Surprisingly, she commented, “Well, if you want to go, I have no problem with it, so go ahead!”
I couldn’t believe my luck! I nearly jumped for joy.
Immediately, I called the airline. Amazingly, even during the busy Christmas season, I was able to change my
ticket to arrive the day before my sister’s graduation.
With this fantastic news, I was bursting to tell my sister. But, wait. For a grand surprise, I needed a much more
dramatic arrival than just a ring of the doorbell. What if I could arrive in a box That would be the best Christmas
present for my sister.
Although I was leaving in less than seventy-two hours, I started searching for delivery companies. The only
one willing to go along with my Christmas surprise, was CouriersPlease. At first the manager said no, because
Christmas was their busiest season. But then later, he kindly volunteered to deliver me himself.
Upon arrival in Australia, the manager and his colleagues loaded me in the box and carried me all the way up
to my sister’s, where they rang the doorbell and announced they had a delivery for her. I couldn’t see the look on
my sister’s face, but I could tell from her voice that she was both shocked and excited to receive such a huge gift
box. I will never forget the look on her face as she opened the box.
It was such a great Christmas present for my sister, that is, for me to be able to go to her graduation, and in the
process, show her how much I loved her. It also served as a lesson for me: ________________________.
27. Why was the author unable to go to his sister’s graduation (不多于 7 个单词)
_________________________________________________________________
28. Who delivered the author to his sister’s (不多于 5 个单词)
_________________________________________________________________
29. How did the author’s sister feel when she received the box (不多于 6 个单词)
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_________________________________________________________________
30. What lesson does the author learn from the experience (单词数不限)
_________________________________________________________________
III. 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白
处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
One day, Marcus didn’t bring his books back. He looked so sad that he was about to cry. When asked why, he
said that he 31)__________(put) the books under his bed for safekeeping, but someone had taken his book bag
during the night. I put my arm around his shoulder and promised that I 32) (give) him more books to take
home. “Maybe the person who took your books,” I said, “will become a good 33)________(read) just like you.”
B
I was flying back to my hometown and sat next to an old lady. I could see she was 34)_________(scare)— she
was holding her bag tightly then. I started 35)________(chat) and told her about my story. She started talking about
her life and before we knew it, the flight was over. I also helped her collect her luggage and she told me that what I
had done meant a lot to her. On our way out, I waved and she pointed very 36) (proud) to the two people with
her.
C
Far away and freezing cold, Antarctica might not be on your travel plan. But as the last “pure” place on Earth,
it is attractive to scientists all over the world 37)___________ want to study the rich resources and environmental
conditions there.
38) Oct. 15, 50 Chinese researchers set sail from Shenzhen, heading for China’s research stations in
Antarctica. The new ship they took, Xuelong 2, 39)___________(expect) to give them a good journey.
Xuelong 2 is China’s second icebreaker and also the first one built in China. According to Zhao Yanping,
captain of Xuelong 2, this new icebreaker can perform better than the older icebreaker Xuelong 40)_______ it has
many new features.
IV. 选词填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
用方框中单词或短语的适当形式完成下列句子, 每个单词或短语只能用一次。
gather benefit relieve inspire independent
represent satisfy in particular tend to apply for
41. It is very important for college students to learn to live ______ and manage time appropriately.
42. Red is a color which usually ______ good luck and happiness in Chinese culture.
43. After graduation, she ______ a position at the TV station.
44. This medicine can provide ______ from pain for the patients suffering from headache.
45. We are glad to see her progress and she is now a(n) ______ example to her followers.
46. Having sports, running _______, is quite helpful to strengthen one’s immune system.
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47. The coach is quite _______ with the players’ wonderful performance in the competition.
48. On Sunday, we had a _______ to celebrate my grandpa’s birthday.
49. Though doing voluntary work is helping others, I think it is _______to myself, too.
50. It is said that people who like travelling __________ be happier.
V. 完成句子 （共5小题，每小题4分，共20分）
51. 虽然这很困难，Joe 正努力在数学方面跟上其他同学。（keep up with）
52. 为了实现她的梦想，她决定报名参加一个艺术社团。（sign up）
53. 如果不放弃，你的努力会得到回报。（pay off）
54. 你最好写下这个号码，以免忘记。（in case）
55. 一进教室，一幅画就吸引了我的目光。（catch one’s eye）
VI. 书面表达（共15分）
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。在你的英籍好友Jim 的指导和帮助下，你校的英文短剧获得了区英语戏
剧大赛一等奖。请你给 Jim 写一封电子邮件，内容包括:
1. 告知获奖情况；
2. 表达获奖心情;
3. 表达对他付出的感谢。
注意：1. 词数100 左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
3. 戏剧：drama
Dear Jim, ___________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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