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1、 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学习资料分享/升学政策解读/优质师资推荐 咨询电话：18020133571 南京市金陵中学南京市金陵中学2019-2020 学年第一学期学年第一学期 高一英语高一英语10月月考月月考 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 30 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Everybody sleeps，but what people stay up lat
2、e to catch or wake up early in order not to miss varies by culture.From data collected，it seems the things that cause us to lose the most sleep，on average，are sporting events，time changes，and holidays.Around the world，people change sleep patterns thanks to the start or end of daylight-saving time（夏令
3、时间）.Russians，for example，began to wake up about a half-hour later each day after President Vladimir Putin shifted the country permanently to“winter time”starting on October 26.Russias other late nights and early mornings generally correspond（相一致）to public holidays.On New Years Eve，Russians have the
4、worlds latest bedtime，hitting the hay at around 3:30 a.m.Russians also get up an hour later on International Womens Day，the day for treating and celebrating female relatives.Similarly，Americans late nights，late mornings，and longest sleep fall on three-day weekends.Canada got the least sleep of the y
5、ear the night it beat Sweden in the Olympic hockey（冰球）final.The World Cup is also chiefly responsible for sleep deprivation.The worst night for sleep in the U.K.was the night of the England-Italy match on June 14.Brits stayed up a half-hour later to watch it，and then they woke up earlier than usual
6、the next morning thanks to summer nights，the phenomenon in which the sun barely sets in northern countries in the summertime.That was nothing，though，compared to Germans，Italians，and the French，who stayed up around an hour and a half later on various days throughout the summer to watch the World Cup.
7、It should be made clear that not everyone has a tool to record their sleep patterns；in some of these nations，its likely that only the richest people do.And people who elect to track their sleep may try to get more sleep than the average person.Even if thats the case，the above findings are still stri
8、king.If the most health-conscious among us have such deep swings（明显改变）in our sleep levels throughout the year，how much sleep are the rest of us 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学习资料分享/升学政策解读/优质师资推荐 咨询电话：18020133571 losing？1.What do we learn about the Russians regarding sleep?A.They dont fall asleep until very late.B.T
9、hey dont sleep much on weekends.C.They sleep longer than people elsewhere.D.They get less sleep on public holidays.2.The underlined word“deprivation”in the last paragraph but one means _.A.depressionB.loss C.observationD.trouble 3.What is the most probable reason for some rich people to use a tool t
10、o record their sleep patterns?A.They have trouble falling asleep.B.They are involved in sleep research.C.They want to get more sleep.D.They want to go to bed on regular hours.4.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A.Sleeplessness does harm to peoples health.B.It is important to study our
11、 sleep patterns.C.Few people really know the importance of sleep D.Average people probably sleep more than the rich.B CAN-DO PEOPLE NO-CAN-DO Take initiative to make it happen Think about problems and barriers Act Wait for something to happen to them Think about solutions and options Are acted upon
12、If you think can-do,and youre creative and persistent,its amazing what you can accomplish.During college,I remember being told that to fulfill my language requirement,I would“have to”take a class that I had no interest in and was meaningless to me.Instead of taking this class,however,I decided to cr
13、eate my own.So I put together a list of books I would read and the assignments I would do and found a teacher to sponsor me.I then went to the dean of the school and presented my case.He bought into my idea and I completed my language requirement 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学习资料分享/升学政策解读/优质师资推荐 咨询电话：18020133571 t
14、aking my self-built course.American aviator Elinor Smith once said,“It has long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them.They went out and happened to things.”Its so true.To reach your goals in life,you must seize the initiative.If youre
15、feeling bad about not being asked out on dates,dont just sit around and sulk,do something about it.Find ways to meet people.Be friendly and try smiling a lot.Ask them out.They may not know how great you are.Dont wait for that perfect job to fall in your lap,go after it.Send out your resume,network,v
16、olunteer to work for free.If youre at a store and need assistance,dont wait for the salesperson to find you,you find them.Some people mistake can-do for being pushy,aggressive,or obnoxious.Wrong.Can-do is courageous,persistent,and smart.Others think can-do people stretch the rules and make their own
17、 laws.Not so.Can-do thinkers are creative,enterprising,and extremely resourceful.George Bernard Shaw,the English playwright,knew all about can-do.Listen to how he said it:“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are.I dont believe in circumstances.The people who get on in this wo
18、rld are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want,and if they cant find them,make them.”5.What are those can-do people more likely to do?A.They await in patience till their boss give the approval.B.They remain somewhat reserved in a romantic relationship.C.They always challenge
19、people who think differently.D.They turn to his friends in We-chat when they need a hand.6.By saying“I dont believe in circumstances”he means .A.Its circumstances not the people are to blame for what they are B.One should get up earlier in order to find a way out C.Have the initiative and you are in
20、 a better position to win D.he is eager to get on in the world 7.How does the writer present his idea?A.By illustration.B.By example.C.By reason.D.By story.C 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学习资料分享/升学政策解读/优质师资推荐 咨询电话：18020133571 Family fights are never pleasant.Whether you are dealing with a loud sister or a stubborn
21、mom or dad,the situation can be bad.At least thats what we have learned to expect.What if it could be different?What if family fights and conflicts could be turned into opportunities to become closer?What if problems could be solved with everyone walking away feeling more deeply cared for and loved?
22、Family fighting is,on one level,about power.Someone is telling someone else what to do.In a short moment,emotions can be brought out and the fight is on.You can go down that old road or you can try something different.In any fight,you have a need to be listened to and understood.People raise their v
23、oices and shout at each other because theyre not being listened to.Its totally unconscious.You want your mom or dad to listen and understand.But you always seems to forget the person youre fighting with has the same need to be listened to.So if you can put aside your need for a few minutes,the situa
24、tion will change quickly.Give the other person some time to express his or her feelings,and you will earn your turn to be listened to.And while you are listening,you have to listen for the right information.The best way to do this in emotional situations is to forget most of the words because many p
25、eople cant express what they are feeling with words alone,especially when they are upset.But if the situation starts to get out of hand,it would be wise to just calm down and leave the problem until later because many fights happen at the wrong time.The situation will die down quickly,usually in les
26、s than 30 seconds.You can either move on to problem solving or reach an agreement to work on it at a better time.This way,everyone will feel respected and listened to,even when there is conflict.Emotions will be understood and respected,and it will bring your family closer together.8.From the first
27、3 paragraphs,we can conclude that _.A.people had better avoid family fights.B.family members fight to control each other C family fights can be changed into something positive D.when family members fight,its worse as they know each others weakness 9.In the authors opinion,the key to dealing with fam
28、ily fights is to _.A.satisfy the need to be listened to first B.make sure that youre the first to be listened to C.pay no attention to what others say in emotional situations D.stop quarrelling when you feel you are giving 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学习资料分享/升学政策解读/优质师资推荐 咨询电话：18020133571 10.When the situation get
29、s out of control,its best to _.A.wait for a suitable moment to speak B.let the other person express their feelings C.work on a written agreement first D.move on to problem solving 11.The main purpose of this article is to _.A.tell readers that family fights are not that bad B.teach readers how to li
30、sten in family fights C.remind readers to show respect in family fights D.give advice on dealing with family fights D Queen Rider Bonnie Wyndham got out of her mothers car and looked at Almonside School.“Ill make you sorry Ive come here,”she told her,pleasantly.Her mother was getting out of the othe
31、r door at the time so she didnt hear,but Bonnie wouldnt have cared if she had.Her mother knew her feelings.Mrs.Wyndham looked about her.Almonside was a funny school,all bits and pieces,buildings hidden away amongst the trees on a wooded hillside;very confusing at first sight.Then she saw the signs o
32、n a post:science block,gymnasium,riding centre.“Riding centre,”said Bonnie,showing a sudden interest.“Headmasters study,”said her mother.“This way.”Bonnie followed her mother along a broad drive that curved between trees.“I wish youd walk beside me instead of following me like a dog,”said Mrs.Wyndha
33、m wearily,but she didnt seem to expect Bonnie to do so.A few minutes later,her mother was talking to Bonnies new headmaster in his study,while Bonnie herself sat and waited outside the door.Suddenly,Bonnie jumped up.“Why should I just it here?”she said to herself.“Ill be thrown out before very long,
34、anyway,”she said mentally to the door,“so why not get it over and done with?”She left the building and headed for the riding centre in the direction indicated by the sign.There was a nice old building where the horses were kept,and a large structure for indoor riding.Bonnie looked about her,but ther
35、e was no one in sight.There was a certain reverence about her manner as she approached the animals.Bonnie treated horses with respect.The horses were very well looked after,she could tell that at once.Almost every stall was occupied,and she wandered along looking carefully at each horse and judging
36、it.“They know what theyre doing here,”she told a small pony as she ran a finger along its nose.It was the next horse 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学习资料分享/升学政策解读/优质师资推荐 咨询电话：18020133571 that pulled her up short.“But arent you the best of the lot!”she said.He was brown with a touch of white.Lively,probably,but Bonnie
37、 liked that.“You know,I have the feeling weve met before,”said Bonnie,stroking his neck.“It was in my dreams and I was riding you to victory in some big competition.”Over the stall was his name:Maverick.Suddenly she couldnt resist the temptation to ride the horse.“I wonder where I can find a bridle
38、for your head,and a saddle for your back.Cant be far away.”The room containing all the riding equipment was-Bonnie was delighted to discover-unlocked.Absorbed in the pleasurable task of putting a saddle on Mavericks back,she forgot all about her mother and the headmaster.When she sat up high on the
39、big horse outside the building,she felt like a queen,mistress of all she could see.Her nickname at her previous school had been Queen Bee,and she laughed delightedly as she remembered it.You re the best horse Ive ever sat on,Maverick,she said admiringly,“and when I say that Im not kidding,I can assu
40、re you,because I know about horses,even if I don t know about anything else.”She nudged him into a walk,then into a trot.“If I stay here,I think you and I could be great friends,”she confided.She went round and round the paddock.The rhythm was exhilarating,a little breeze whipping smartly past her c
41、heek and making it glow.She could tell Maverick trusted her,and she felt certain that hed jump well.12.What do we learn about Bonnies mother in the first paragraph?A.She was used to being obeyed by Bonnie.B.She had a favorable first impression of the school.C.She had difficulty finding her way aroun
42、d new places.D.She was aware of Bonnies attitude to her new school.13.How did Bonnie feel when she was looking at the horses?A.excited to recognize a horse she already knew B.impressed by the high standards at the riding centre C.anxious to make sure that the horses would like her D.nervous about be
43、ing seen with the horses 14.What does the underlined phrase“pulled her up short”mean in the passage?A.made her stop in surprise B.made her a bit frightened C.made her feel sorry D.made her change her mind 15.What do we learn about Bonnie by the end of the text?, 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学习资料分享/升学政策解读/优质师资推荐 咨询
44、电话：18020133571 A.She is looking forward to taking up an exciting hobby.B.She is concerned about making new friends.C.She is beginning to feel more positive about the school.D.She is disappointed about having so little time with the horses.第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 10 分）分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出
45、能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选根据短文内容，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。项。_16_It takes faith to live by principles,especially when you see people close to you get ahead in life by lying,cheating,indulging,manipulating,and serving only themselves._17_ Take the principle of honesty.If youre a big liar,you may
46、be able to get by for a while,even for a few years.But youd be hard-pressed to find a liar who achieved success over the long haul.As Cecil B.DeMille observed about his classic movie The Ten Commandments,“It is impossible for us to break the law.”_18_ Unlike all the other centers weve looked at,prin
47、ciples will never fail you.They will never talk behind your back.They dont get up and move.They dont suffer career-ending injuries.They dont play favorites based on skin color,gender,wealth,or body features.A principle-centered life is simply the most stable,immovable,unshakable foundation you can b
48、uild upon,and we all need one of those.To grasp why principles always work,just imagine living a life based on their opposites-a life of dishonesty,loafing,indulgence,ingratitude,selfishness,and hate._19_ Ironically,putting principles first is the key to doing better in all the other centers.If you
49、live the principles of service,respect,and love,for instance,youre likely to pick up more friends and be a more stable boyfriend or girlfriend.Putting principles first is also the key to becoming a person of character._20_In whatever situation you find yourself,ask,“What is the principle in play her
50、e?”For every problem,search for the principle that will solve it.If youre feeling worn out and beaten up by life,perhaps you should try the principle of balance.If you find no one trusts you,the principle of honesty might just be the cure you need.A.Decide today to make principles your life-center,o