1、 - 1 - 哈师大青冈实验中学哈师大青冈实验中学 20172017- -20182018 学年度学年度 6 6 月份考试（学科竞赛）月份考试（学科竞赛） 高一学年英语试题高一学年英语试题 第卷第卷 第一部分：阅读理解第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节： （共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分） 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中,选出最佳选项 A A Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys? The answer depends largely on
2、 cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New
3、Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）. Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has
4、the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches. Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites （食欲）. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the
5、restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye. Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help
6、. The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully. 1. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their . A. personal experiences B. commercial purposes C. cultural values D. physical reactions to the color - 2 - 2.
7、 Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button? A. To relax people physically. B. To encourage people to make a purchase. C. To increase peoples appetites. D. To cause a persons blood pressure to rise. 3. What color might help lose weight according to the text? A. Red B. Green. C. Pu
8、rple. D. Blue 4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text? A. The Meaning and Function of Color B. The Cultural Meaning of Color C. Colors and Personal Experiences D. Colors and Human Beings B B A survey has shown that what you do on a plane can be determined by which natio
9、nality is listed on your passport. According to the results of an international passenger survey, Australians are the biggest drinkers on board with 36 percent choosing to down the hatch, compared to 35 percent of Americans and 33 percent of Brits. The Airline Passenger Experience Association(APEX)
10、spoke to around 1,500 people, aged 18 and older, who have traveled by plane at least once during the last three months and were living in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Australia and Brazil. The results found Chinese travelers are most likely to nod off once the
11、 seat-belt sign switches off. They are also the first to take out their credit card for some in-flight shopping and the biggest fans of gaming. Americans on the other hand like to use their time in the air more productively- when not drinking- choosing to work while flying at 35,000 feet. Meanwhile,
12、 Brits and Germans are the best at making chat with random strangers-spending 50 percent more time than any other nationality. Comparatively, Brazilians conduct their conversations online via email, messaging apps or social media. Despite plane food having a bad reputation, seven out of ten intervie
13、wees said they were happy to eat up on the selection of in-flight snacks and meals. In-flight magazines were also popular with four out of five passengers. - 3 - The international flyers did however express their desire for better in-flight entertainment. “The industry has greatly improved the comfo
14、rt, entertainment and on-board service, and passengers are accepting those improvements” said Russell Lemieux, APEX executive director. “At the same time, passengers are demanding more from their air travel experiences which will drive more improvements touching all aspects of the journey.” he added
15、. 5. What can you probably see in the flight according to the passage? A. Brazilians choose to drink. B. Americans do in-flight shopping. C. Germans chat to kill the time. D. The Chinese switch off the seat-belt sign. 6. When on board the plane, _. A. passengers from one nation have little in common
16、 B. most passengers like to read in-flight magazines C. more than half of the passengers dont enjoy plane food D. most people tend to use in-flight time to have a good sleep. 7. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Flyers care little about entertainment. B. Flyers are not satisfied with the
17、 improvements. C. Flyers are expecting better flight experiences. D. Flyers have more and more demands from airlines. 8. Whats the purpose of the passage? A. To entertain readers with interesting stories. B. To encourage people to behave well in public. C. To criticize impolite behaviors on the plan
18、e. D. To inform readers of the results of a survey. C C When the weather is good, most children would like to play outside. So we asked some kids and their parents whether the following toys kept them happy. All Surface Swingball, $35.99 Played by Martin, nine, and five-year-old Alex in Crewe, Chesh
19、ire. Mother Jennifer says, “The boys thought the toy was excellent and really wanted to play with it. It can be played with alone or with another child. Its for the right age range but I believe the toy can be played with by all ages and is suitable - 4 - for the whole family.” Rubberwood Quoits Set
20、, $13.99 Played by Jessica, four. Mother Lucy Hayburst, 37, in Chichester, West Sussex, says, “Jessica played with this toy for a few minutes but quickly stopped playing with it. Since we bought this toy for her, she only played several times. The quality is very good. It can be played with by one c
21、hild or more. Besides, I believe its more suitable for older kids.” Wooden Animal Skittles, $14.99 Played by Matthew, two. Father Richard Lee, 36, from Dartford, Kent, says, “Matthew was very interested in the toys and liked to play with them, but that only lasted for around five minutes. The skittl
22、es were fun at first but that feeling soon disappeared. Two or more children can play with the toy together. And I think they are most suitable for kids aged between three and seven. Our youngest son, Ethan, just kept trying to eat the lions head.” First Tailball Net Set, $22 Played by James, five.
23、Mother Sarah Schwar, 39, from Grays, Essex, says, “James loved the toy.” He enjoyed balls so it was perfect for him. We used it in the summer as it was easy to take on trips. It is suitable for kids over five years old. I think the price is fair and your children deserve it.” 9. What did Jessica thi
24、nk of Rubberwood Quoits Set? A. Frightening. B. Expensive. C. Wonderful. D. Boring 10. Which toys are suitable for kids aged three? A. Wooden Animal Skittles those who think too little of themselves dream of being heroes. Using more recent research, William Domhoff from the University of California
25、found that dreaming is a mental skill that needs time to develop in humans. 19 Until they reach age five, they cannot express very well what their dreams are about. Once people become adults, there is little or no change in their dreams. The dreams of men and women differ. For instance, the characters that appear in the dreams of men are often other men, and often involve physical aggression. The meaning of dreams continues to be difficult to understand. 20 If you dream that a loved one is going to die, do not panic. The dream
