had difficulty once she got to the supermarket because she couldn't always remember what she needed. Also, she could only recognize items by sight, so if the product had a different label（标签，商标）, she would not recognize it as the product she wanted.
As we worked together, learning how to read built Marie’s self-confidence. She
began to make rapid progress and was even able to take the bus to the supermarket. After this successful trip, she reported how self-confident she felt. At the end of the program, she began helping her youngest son, Tony, a shy first grader, with his reading. I found that helping Marie to build her self-confidence was more rewarding than anything I had ever done before.
As a literacy volunteer, I learned a great deal about teaching and helping others. In
fact, I may have learned more from the experience than Marie did. 28. What did the writer do last summer?
A. She worked in the supermarket. B. She helped someone to learn to read. C. She helped some single mothers. D. She was trained by a literacy volunteer.
29. Why didn't Marie go to the supermarket by bus at first?
A. Because she liked to walk to the supermarket. B. Because she didn't have a bus schedule. C. Because she couldn't afford the bus ticket. D. Because she couldn't find the right bus.
30. How did Marie use to find the goods she wanted in the supermarket?
A. She knew where the goods were in the supermarket. B. She asked others to take her to the right place. C. She managed to find the goods by their looks. D. She remembered the names of the goods.
31. Which of the statements is TRUE about Marie?
A. She could do many things she had not been able to before. B. She was able to read stories with the help of her son. C. She decided to continue her studies in school.
D. She helped to build up my self-confidence.
D
With the rapid pace of work and living, more and more Chinese are facing a phenomena（现
象）: they tend to forget how to write Chinese characters. Some media have described the problem as a \（危机） for Chinese characters. So how important is Chinese writing and how can we avoid \amnesia\ Texting and typing are replacing the elaborate strokes(笔划) that make up written Chinese. And when it comes time to write down a few words, more Chinese are realizing they can’t remember exactly how to write a given character.
Professor Meng Man, associate professor of Minzu university of China, is one of the judges of the \was amazed by some competitors because even I couldn’t remember how to write certain characters. The writing ability of adults in China falls short of our expectations. This TV programme is really great in drawing people’s attention to writing Chinese characters.\
This is a strange new form of illiteracy（文盲，无知）. The more cellphones and computers people own, the less often they write with pens. Whether on their computers or texting on phones, most Chinese use a system where they type out the sound of the word in Pinyin, which is commonly used, and they are given a choice of characters to use. Experts say the situation may not rise to the level of \
Meng said, \characters are generally square. This is meant to teach people to be upright（正直的，笔直的） and respectable. The computer based typing tends to cut off the Chinese bond with the root of traditional culture. This might be potentially dangerous.\
To settle this problem, experts suggest people change mobile phone typing from \handwriting or five stroke typing to help avoid forgetting how to write the character. After all, writing Chinese characters and being a decent（正派的，规矩的） Chinese person are what we need to pass on to future generations.
32.What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 1?
A. Writing B. Popularity C. Losing memory D. Usage 33．Which of the following will Professor Meng Man disagree with? A. She thinks highly of the “Chinese writing competition”.
B. Most adults’ writing ability is satisfactory.
C. People should pay more attention to the writing of Chinese characters. D. She herself could not write some characters sometimes. 34．Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Chinese characters reflects the Chinese culture in some way.
B. By changing mobile phone typing to handwriting, one can improve his writing ability. C. Experts hold the opinion that the situation has already caused “cultural crisis”. D. How to write Chinese characters is very important. 35. The author wrote this essay in order to___________. A. tell people how to write Chinese characters
B. introduce the mobile phone typing system --- “pinyin”
C. encourage people to take part in the Chinese writing competition D. appeal to people to write Chinese characters more often
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分）
How Can I Fight Laziness?
Lazy people find it hard to fight laziness. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
36 Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation（动力，积极性） once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive（被动的） to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive（积极的，先发制人的） approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 37 Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. 38 Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread（传播） if not dealt with immediately. 39 Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.
40 Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle，thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits. A．One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. B．Knowing how to fight laziness is important.
C．Finally，taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. D．To fight family laziness, set an example.
E．With strong determination，you will be able to achieve your goal. F．Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child. G．Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分）
I was doing some last-minute Christmas shopping in a toy store. A nicely dressed little girl was 41 through the teddy bears(泰迪熊) beside her father 42 she saw a little boy walk in and stop in front of the Pokémon toys. His jacket was obviously too small. He had money in his hand. 43 , it looked no more than five dollars at most. He was with his 44 as well, and kept picking up the Pokémon video games. Each time he showed one to his father, his father 45 his head, “No”.
Rather 46 , the boy gave up the video games and chose a book of stickers（贴纸） 47 . After they walked away, the little girl ran over to the Pokémon video games. She excitedly picked up one lying on top of the others, and raced down toward the 48 . I picked up my purchases and 49 the girl and her father.
Then, much to the little girl’s 50 , the little boy and his father got in line 51 her and me. After the video was paid for and bagged, the little girl 52 it back to the cashier(收银员) and 53 something to her. The cashier smiled and put the 54
under the counter(柜台). I was putting things in my bag when the little boy came up to the cashier. The cashier said, “ 55 , you’re my hundredth customer today, and you win a prize! ” and she handed the boy the Pokémon video game. The boy could only 56 in disbelief. It was, he said, 57 what he had wanted! The little girl and her father had been standing at the doorway, and I saw the biggest and 58 smile on that little girl I have ever seen in my life.
I suddenly understood that the world is not 59 into the strong who care and the 60 who are cared for. We must each in turn care and be cared. 41．A．looking B．getting 42．A．while 43．A．Then 44．A．teacher 45．A．shook
B．when
C．dressing
D．running
C．after D．once D．Otherwise
D．father
B．Therefore B．friend B．nodded
C．However
C．mother
C．moved D．held D．happy
D．indeed D. exit D．followed
D．regret
46．A．anxious B．disappointed C．angry 47．A．also 48．A. boy
B．instead
C．lastly C. bears
B. check-out
49．A．caught B．helped C．admired C．joy
50．A．surprise B．anger 51．A．behind B．before 52．A．put
B．handed
C．between C．sent
D．beyond D．carried
D．showed D．gift
53．A．whispered B．shouted 54．A．basket 55．A．Sorry 56．A．stare
B．bag
C．gave
C．bear
B．Excuse me C．Congratulations D．Pardon me B．cry
C．jump
D．pay
57．A．extremely B．only 58．A．widest
C．exactly
D．wonderfully
D．dearest
B．greatest
C．prettiest C．included
59．A．divided B．changed 60．A．poor
B．ugly
D．cut
C．unhappy D．weak
湖南省临澧一中2024-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题(含答案)
