江苏省高邮中学2017-2018学年高一第一学期期末英语模拟试题(一)（Word版）高一英语试卷(一)第一节单项填空（共30 小题；每小题1 分，满分30 分）21. In recent years travel companies have succeeded in selling us the idea that the further we go, .A. the better our holiday will beB. our holiday will be the betterC. our holiday will be betterD. the better will our holiday be22. He believed that these creatures are linked to a common ancestor，that lived in Asia some 300,000 years ago.A. thatB. the oneC. oneD. those23. He insisted that the problem requiring paying attention to at the meeting.A. being discussedB. discussC. be discussedD. discussing24. When parents know about their children’s attitudes towards life, they have a better chance to reduce the possibility their children will get involved with alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs.A. whatB. whereC. whichD. that25. If you would like to make a to our charity, please contact us either by phone or e-mail.A. devotionB. donationC. selectionD. graduation26. he has been so rude to me, I feel like we have to punish him or he won’t respect us.A. So thatB. Now thatC. Even ifD. As if27. Mrs. White doesn’t believe that her son is able to make such great progress in Mathematics, ?A. is heB. isn’t heC. doesn’t sheD. does she28. If you follow your doctor’s advice above, you will look and feel much better at all.A. in no timeB. at no timeC. at a timeD. at one time29. we have not dismissed the idea that Justin was taken by aliens, we are stillother possibilities as well.A. While; looking upB. Although; looking intoC As; looking over D. However; looking back30. For centuries, people have reported a wild creature in the Himalayas called Yeti, which a large, hairy animal that walks on two feet like a human being.A. seeing; is said to beB. to be seeing; is said thatC. to see; is said thatD. to have seen; is said to be31. What is worth deserves with great efforts.A. being done; doingB. doing; being doneC. doing; to be doneD. being done; to be done32. When parents come to visit the school and talk to the teachers, we often play songs by students, and messages are also given in order to keep them of events such as outings and school plays.A. sang; informedB. sung; informingC. sing; informedD. sung; informed33. We can travel in an hour to places I believe can often attract a large number of tourists.A. whereB. whenC. whichD. what34. Recently I can’t focus on my lessons. Maybe I need to see a doctor.A. somewhatB. somehowC. anywayD. otherwise35. The ministry of education is efforts to reduce the burden on students with the intention of promoting quality-oriented education(素质教育).A. stepping upB. making upC. putting upD. bringing up36. We all admire and respect our English teacher because she has a gift for creating an atmosphere we can communicate freely with each other.A. whatB. whichC. whereD. when37. teaching is often viewed as a hard and demanding(要求高的)job, some people are fond of it and consider it to be rewarding and worthy.A. BecauseB. UntilC. OnceD. While38. at the back of the classroom several old professors, listening attentively to the new teacher.A. Seated; wereB. Seating; wasC. Sat; wereD. Sitting; was39. In 2007, an American TV team made copies of Yeti tracks, which measures 33 centimetres in length, and they had a scientist in the USA them.A. to examineB. examinedC. examiningD. examine40. ---What made him disappointed?--- visit his grandmother at the weekend.A. Being not allowed toB. He had not been allowed toC. Having not been allowed toD. Not being allowed to41. There is an over whether attending a day care center is a positive experience for children.A. achievementB. argumentC. emergencyD. independence42. ---Alan seems a lot taller than when I last saw him.---He . He’s grown a foot since you saw him in Shanghai.A. isB. will beC. has beenD. Was43. ---You this song all the afternoon. Take a break, honey.---Mom, you know I will take the singing contest tomorrow. I just want to practice more. A.have been practicing B. are practicing C. have practiced D. practiced 44. Years of teaching experience as a volunteer has made him that for students’development , timely encouragement along with careful instructions .A. convinced; countB. convincing; countsC. convinced; countsD. convincing; count45. Jerry is only a(n) boy, so don’t expect too much from him.A. commonB. averageC. usualD. regular46. Since the school in Britain starts around 9:00 a.m. and ends about 3:30 p.m., means I could get up an hour later than usual.A. thisB. whatC. asD. which47. suddenly occurred to me that I had misunderstood him and I thought I should explain it to him.A. WhatB. ThatC. AsD. It48. What advice at the school meeting?A. you suppose the headmaster will giveB. do you suppose that the headmaster will giveC. do you suppose the headmaster will giveD. do you suppose will the headmaster give49. The detective didn’t regret that to the local villagers, but wished he hadn’t been that rude.A. to sayB. to have saidC. sayingD. having been said50. ---Mark should have refused my invitation to the birthday party. Why?---Leave him alone. .A. It’s a piece of cakeB. He’s a wet blanketC. He’s all earsD. Don’t pull his leg第二节完形填空（共15 题；每小题1 分，满分15 分）There has never been a time in my life that music could not cure. I love being able to just sit down and listen to my favorite songs. Whether it is on the 51 or from my phone, music has always brought me 52 . Besides, it can also be very relaxing during stressful times.One of the main reasons why I love music so much is its 53 to completely calm my nerves(神经紧张). Whenever I am going through a 54 t ime, I just 55 one of my favorite songs and dance to it! It is unbelievable what some music can do to my mood! If I am upset, there are peaceful and healing(治愈的) songs to help me 56 the feeling, or if I need to 57 . I will listen to an exciting song.It is great to know that music will 58 be there for me! Music has been 59 over time. From the beginning till the recent day, so many new 60 have been developed. One of my favorite is electronic dance music. From every culture, new styles of music have been becoming 61 . I cannot remember a time when music has not been developing into new styles.There is no doubt that everyone loves concerts. The whole idea of concerts is based on the concept of music. It is quite 62 t o know how concerts have evolved(发展). Nowadays, people can 63 thousands of dollars just to see their favorite star or group perform. The feeling I get when I dance to my favorite song in a concert is 64 description.Whether I listen to music during a car ride or when I go to a party or concert, music will always have a 65 place in my heart.51. A. radio B. show C. piano D. list52. A. wealth B. victory C. wisdom D. happiness53. A. explanation B. ability C. energy D. responsibility54. A. shameful B. confusing C. difficult D. normal55. A. live on B. keep on C. focus on D. put on56. A. handle B. describe C. imagine D. avoid57. A. give up B. cheer up C. show up D. mix up58. A. still B. already C. probably D. always59. A. playing B. remembered C. changing D. influenced60. A. styles B. equipment C. songs D. materials61. A. similar B. possible C. challenging D. popular62. A. annoying B. worrying C. amazing D. shocking63. A. cost B. spend C. donate D. earn64. A. through B. within C. beyond D. under65. A. special B. strange C. suitable D. distant第三部分阅读理解（共10 小题；每小题2 分，满分20 分）AThe International School for Earth StudiesIt’s a private, interdisciplinary institution specializing in earth-based studies. The Programs encourage students to explore the seeds of greatness, with a view to developing tomorrow’s environmentally sensitive spokespersons and leaders. The principle goal is to help students develop responsibility inspired through appreciation and love for natural places and the greater environment.Program Location（s）: Newfoundland, CanadaPhone: 819—647—3226Email: info@ earthstudies.caExpedition Education InstituteDo you want to be an ecological leader, to become deeply rooted in the natural world and in your own power to make change and create a better, more resilient world?Organized as the equivalent（等价物）to a semester abroad, Expedition Education Institute offers a unique opportunity for gap year participants to be personally transformed and academically challenged and supported to become better and more self-directed life-long learners.Program Location（s）: USAPhone: 207—322—2973Email: Info@ expeditionThe Experiment in International LivingIt provides summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness and complexities of another country. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills and，in many cases，language skills，but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit.Program Location（s）: Europe, the Americas, Africa, south of the SaharaPhone: 800—345—2929Email: experiment@VisitozIt’ s the Only organization in Australia that guarantees jobs for young people coming to our country on a Work and Holiday Visa. For young Americans this is a huge chance to get away from home and stand on their own two feet to make their own decisions．Program Location（s）: AustraliaPhone: 4168—6106Email: info@66. If you want to learn to be independent, what phone number will you dial?A. 819—l647—3226.B. 207—322—2973.C. 800 一345—2929.D. 4168—6106.67. Which one attracts a student interested in international affairs(国际商务) most?A. Visitoz.B. Expedition Education Institute.C. The Experiment in International Living.D. The International School for Earth Studies.BIn 1977, Irene Pepperberg of Harvard University began studying what was on another creature’s mind by talking to it. Her first experiments began with Alex. Alex was a one-year-old African grey parrot and Irene taught him to produce the sounds of the English language. “I thought if he learned to communicate, I could ask him questions about how he sees the world.”At the time, most scientists didn’t believe animals had any thoughts. They thought animals were more like robots but didn’t have the ability to think or feel. Of course, if you own a pet, you probably disagree. But it is the job of a scientist to prove this and nowadays more scientists accept that animals can think for themselves.“That’s why I started my studies with Alex,”Irene said, “Some people actually called me crazy for trying this.”Nowadays, we have more and more evidence that animals have all sorts of mental abilities. Sheep can recognize faces. Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use a variety of tools and even use weapons to hunt. And Alex, the parrot became a very good talker.Thirty years after the Alex studies began, Irene was still giving him English lessons until his recent death. For example, if Alex was hungry, he could say “want gr ape”. Alex could count to six and was learning the sounds for seven and eight. “He has to hear the words over and over before he can correctly say them.” Irene said, after pronouncing “seven” for Alex a few times in a row. Alex could also tell the difference between colors, shapes, sizes, and materials (e.g. wood and metal). Before he finally died, Alex managed to say “sev en”.Another famous pet that proved some animals have greater mental skills was a dog called Rico. He appeared on a German TV game show in 2011. Rico knew the names of 200 different toys and easily learned the names of new ones. When Rico became famous, many other dog owners wanted to show how clever their pets were. Another dog called Betsy could understand 300 words.One theory for dog s’ ability to learn a language is that they have been close companions to humans for many centuries and so their ability to understand us is constantly evolving (进化). While animals can’t do what humans do yet, some scientists believe that examples like Alex and Rico prove that evolution develops intelligence, as well as physical appearance.68. Irene wanted to find out .A. what a parrot thinksB. why a parrot can speakC. how parrots make soundsD. if parrots speak English69. The two dogs mentioned in the article could .A. understand some wordsB. recognize strange voicesC. copy human gesturesD. tell different colors70. The article concludes that .A. our pets understand what we sayB. dogs may speak to humans one dayC. humans are related to chimpanzeesD. mental ability can evolve in animalsCDear Seth,You’re only three years old, and at this point in your life you can’t read, much less understand what I’ll tell you in this letter. But I’ve been thinking a lot about the life that you have ahead of you, about my life so far as I reflect on what I’ve learned, and about my role as a dad in trying to prepare you for the trials(磨难) that you’ll face in the coming years.You won’t be able to understand this letter today, but someday, when you’re ready, I hope you will find some wisdom and value in what I share with you.You are young, and life has not yet to show a cold face to you, to throw disappointments and loneliness and pain into your path. You have not been worn down yet by long hours of thankless work, by the slings and arrows of everyday life.For this, be thankful. You are at a wonderful time of life. You have many wonderful stages of life still to come, but they are not without their costs and perils.I hope to help you along your path by sharing some of the best of what I’ve learned. As with any advice, take it with a grain of salt. What works for me might not work for you.Life Can Be CruelThere will be people in your life who won't be very nice. They’ll tease you because you’re different, or for no good reason. They might try to bully you or hurt you.There’s not much you can do about these people except to learn to deal with them, and learn to choose friends who are kind to you, who actually care about you, who make you feel good about yourself. When you find friends like this, hold on to them, treasure them, spend time with them, be kind to them, love them.There will be times when you are met with disappointment instead of success. Life won’t always turn out the way you want. This is just another thing you’ll have to learn to deal with. But instead of letting these things get you down, push on. Accept disappointment and learn to persevere, to pursue your dreams despite pitfalls. Learn to turn negatives into positives, and you’ll do much better in life.You will also face heartbreak and abandonment by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face this too much, but it happens. Again, not much you can do but to heal, and to move on with your life. Let these pains become stepping stones to better things in life, and learn to use them to make you stronger.But Be Open to life AnywayYes, you’ll find cruelty and suffering in your journey through life, but don’t let that close you to new things. Don’t move back from life, don’t hide or wall yourself off. Be open to new things, new experiences, new people.You might get your heart broken 10 times, but find the most wonderful woman the 11th time. If you shut yourself off from love, you’ll miss out on that woman, and the happiest times of your life.You might get teased and bullied and hurt by people you meet, and then after meeting dozens of jerks, find a true friend. If you close yourself off to new people, and don’t open your heart to them, you’ll avoid pain…, but also lose out on meeting some incredible people, who will be there during the toughest times of your life and create some of the best times of your life.You will fail many times but if you allow that to stop you from trying, you will miss out on the amazing feeling of success once you reach new heights with your accomplishments. Failure is a stepping stone to success.Life Isn’t a CompetitionYou will meet many people who will try to do better than you, in school, in college, at work. They’ll try to have nicer cars, bigger houses, nicer clothes, cooler gadgets. To them, life is a competition—they have to do better than their peers to be happy.Here’s the secret: life isn’t a competition. It's a journey. If you spend that journey always trying to impress others, to outdo others, you’re wasting your journey. Instead, learn to enjoy the journey. Make it a journey of happiness, of constant learning, of continual improvement, of love.Don’t worry about having a nicer car or house or anything material, or even a better-paying job. None of that matters a whit, and none of it will make you happier. You’ll acquire these things and then only want more. Instead, learn to be satisfied with having enough—and then use the time you would have wasted trying to earn money to buy those things… use that time doing things you love.Finally, know that I love you and always will. You are starting out on an unknown, tiring, scary, but badly wonderful journey, and always remember I will be there for you when I can. GodspeedLove, Your Dad71. According to the father, all of the following are trials the son has to face except .A. disappointmentB. painC. failureD. loneliness72. What does the underlined phrase “with a grain of sa lt” mean?A. eating something together with some saltB. taking it for grantedC. not accepting something completelyD. believing something firmly73. According to the letter, which one isn’t the example to prove the cruelty of life?A. You are too busy to spend time with your parents.B. You fail in the mid-term exam despite your hard work.C. Your best friend betrays you by giving away your secrets.D. Your be-loved person abandon you, you managed to move on74. The last part is mainly developed by .A. telling storiesB. making comparisonsC. analyzing causesD. asking and answering questions75. The purpose of the letter is to .A. share some important wisdom and value with his sonB. try to persuade his son to get along well with his friendsC. make his son realize failure is unavoidable and he should get ready for thatD. prepare his son for the challenges he will face in the future第二卷(非选择题，共35 分)第一节任务型阅读（共10 小题；每小题1 分，满分10 分）When young children are learning to ride a bicycle, they require that their parents hold on to the back of the bike so that they gain confidence and won’t fall off.Whether children leave to go to college, or get married, there is a time when parents must accept that their children are riding off into their own future. At this time, parents can’t stand back a few yards: they are left, instead, with an empty nest(空巢). How can parents get through this period of life?RestThe first thing you should do is nothing at all. You should actually take some time to rest since your child was born. Just relax and reward(奖励) yourself for the work you put into your child.Taking some time for yourself will allow you to adjust（适应）to the change and figure out how you really feel about your child’s departure(离开). You shouldn’t compare how you feel with how other people feel, as everyone’s experience of an empty nest is different.ExerciseExercise is a great mood lifter. A physical fitness program may have been one of the first sacrifices( 牺牲)you made when your child came along; now, with fewer duties, you’ll have time to hit the gym regularly. If you have a friend who also has become an empty nester recently, you may have found a new companion. Not only will you get the chance to share dealing with tips, you’ll also create social opportunities for yourself, which will get you out of that empty house if you need to.Follow your dreamWe all have those things that we say we’ll do or learn “someday”. If you’re an empty nester, the “someday” might just be now.If you’re not sure exactly what to do in all your spare time, take your time and think about it．It will, however, probably be easier to figure out your dream when you’re out. Try exploring anearby museum or attraction you’ve never visited.Set a schedule for communicationMany parents may fear an empty nest because they worry that their little birds have flown away forever．Try setting up a regular phone date with your child. A once-a-week call, however, may make you feel satisfied when you know that your child is healthy and happy, and at the same time it may give your child freedom to some degree.第二节短文填空（共10 空，每空0.5 分，满分5 分）根据所给提示填入适当的单词或动词短语，并将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。