1、- 1 -广东省蕉岭县蕉岭中学 2017-2018 学年高一英语上学期第一次质量检测试题注意事项：1. 本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名、准考证号填涂在答题 卡的相应位置。3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。4. 考试时间 120 分钟；满分 135 分。第 I 卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhether it is your first v
2、isit to London or youve explored the city before, there are always so many attractions just waiting to be discovered on our London day tours! From London sightseeing tours around iconic (标志性的) landmarks such as St. Pauls Cathedral, the Tower of London and the London Eye, we specially tailored an exp
3、ertly guided London tour so that you get the very best out of this historic city. Tour London with the people that know it best!Total London Experience 90 for children under 16; 350 for families (2 parents + 2 children).Highlights:“2016 Peoples Choice Award” Winning Tour A Panoramic(全景) Guided tour
4、of the capitals most well-loved landmarks:Get ready to stretch your legs and explore the famous St Pauls Cathedral; watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace; delve(钻研) into the colorful past of Londons most famous tower - the Tower of London; enjoy a - 2 -relaxing River Thames Boat Ride,
5、 experience a ride on the London Eye and try to identify the London attractions you have visited from the roomy glass capsule during this birds eye view of the city. Free Lunch PackTo save you time, money and the struggle of finding somewhere to eat, our tour also includes a totally tasty Lunch pack
6、! Avoid wasting time waiting for a meal in a restaurant - it means you can make the most of each stop and wont waste valuable exploring time. Luxury Air-conditioned Vehicle and free Wi-Fi on board.Please note:1. On Sunday due to Church services, there is no guiding inside St Pauls Cathedral.2. Booki
7、ngs made after midnight for the same day will not receive a free lunch pack.3. During Peak Periods, Additional Vehicles Without Wi-Fi May Be Used. 4. The Guard Change will not be operational in bad weather conditions. On these occasions we will visit the Horse Guards parade for a photo stop instead.
8、1. What cant you do when the weather is bad on the tour?A. Visiting the famous St. Pauls Cathedral. B. Seeing the guard change at Buckingham Palace.C. Having a birds eye view of the city on the London Eye.D. Taking in the beautiful sights along River Thames by boat. 2. As a 15-year-old student, how
9、much do you need to pay if you plan to book the tour together with your parents?A. 350 B. 315 C. 300 D. 2703. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. There is no guiding inside St. Pauls Cathedral on weekends.B. You may need to book ahead of time in order to get a free lunch pack.
10、- 3 -C. You may need about 8 hours to finish visiting all the places included in the tour.D. You can enjoy Wi-Fi on luxury air-conditioned vehicles even during Peak periods.BI have no memory of December 27, 2015, but I can tell you this much-it was the day my five-year-old son, Dane, saved my life.
11、All the practicing Dane and I had done came together that day. Teaching him to learn our home address, how to use the phone, how to dial 911, and how to answer the questions a 911 operator might ask him if he did have to call-paid off.At about 3:30 that afternoon, I wasnt feeling well and had been l
12、ying on the sofa. At some point, I went to the bathroom and it was there that I fell down and went unconscious. When I fell, my face hit the floor, causing two of my teeth to break off. And my body blocked the door.Dane must have heard me fall, because he came to the bathroom and called out to me. W
13、hen I did not answer him, he looked in through a gap in the door and saw the blood from my injured mouth. Thats when his “training” kicked in. First, Dane phoned my mother-his grandma and when Grandma didnt answer the phone, he called 911. Dane remained calm, stayed on the line and told the operator
14、 what had happened and where we lived. He turned on the outside light and opened the door for police and paramedics(医务人员), and then led them to me.Recently, emergency responders in Taber, the town where we live, honored Dane at his school during an assembly(集会) of his kindergarten classmates and oth
15、er students. The Taber Police Service praised my son and gave him a certificate(证书) in recognition of his “knowing exactly what to do in an emergency situation.”Dane saved my life, and he is my angel! If I had not taught my son how to react when there was ever an emergency in our home, I am quite ce
16、rtain that I would not be alive now. I strongly suggest other parents understand the life-and-death importance of taking the time to teach their kids these skills, too. - 4 -Children can learn these things at a very early age. I know this first-hand, as Dane was three years old when I started teachi
17、ng him.4. According to the text, Dane .A. won a certificate for excellent test scores B. taught himself emergency knowledge at 3C. once saved his father with the mothers help D. began to learn emergency knowledge in 20135. Which is the correct order of the events that happened in the passage? a. Dan
18、e found his father lying on the ground, unconscious.b. Dane turned on the outside lights and opened the door.c. The father fell down in the bathroom and got injured.d. Dane called his grandmother but no one answered.e. Dane phoned 911 and told the operator what had happened and where they lived.A. c
19、aebd B. cbade C. cadeb D. cbaed6. What is the best title for the passage?A. My five-year-old son saved my life B. How to react to emergency situationsC. How to teach children daily skills at home D. An unforgettable life-changing experience7. Which of the f ollowing statements will the author agree
20、wit h? A. Emergency does happen often in our everyday life.B. Parents should teach their young children how to deal with emergency.C. Parents must learn to be paramedics before learning emergency knowledge.D. It doesnt take much time and patience to teach children emergency knowledge.CIn the US, peo
21、ple prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they dont know. This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people - 5 -you dont know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without asking if it wi
22、ll disturb them. At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free，and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill. Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing time for stores or restaurants, tho
23、ugh they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day. Serving in restaurants is often large, too large for many people. If you cant finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag”. It may have a
24、 picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows youre taking the food for yourself. Supper and d inner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner”, which means an especially big noon meal. Tipping plays an important role in American peoples daily life. It reflects a kind of go
25、od manners and appreciation for the services provided. Usually tips are not added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. Generally speaking, a tip of about 15 is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. 8. Which of the following statements is true?
26、A. American people like sitting with people they dont know.B. A hostess will seat a small group at a large table if its available.C. American people never sit with people they dont know even if they have to wait.D. Americans think it not polite to smoking without asking when sitting with people they
27、 dont know.9. What is served before you order?A. Bread B. Butter C. Cold wa ter D. Coffee10. What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?A. They take the food home with a “doggie bag” for their dogs. - 6 -B. They just leave the food on the table and go away. C. They ask th
28、e waitress or waiter to keep the food for them. D. They take the food home with a “doggie bag” and enjoy it later. 11. What can you learn about “tips” according to the last paragraph?A. The price of the meal usually includes the tip.B. People are not always expected to pay tips after a meal.C. Tips
29、are supposed to be left on the table when customers leave.D. Customers should give a tip of about 25% of the price of the meal.DSince the end of World War I (WWI) in 1918, Canadians and millions of others around the world have paused at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to honor the sa
30、crifice(牺牲 ) our soldiers have made in different ways, fighting for the freedom that we all enjoy today.Known as Remembrance Day, the day originated as a tribute (致敬) to the soldiers of WWI, a dark period for our young country, which claimed the lives of over 60, 000 soldiers and civilians nationwid
31、e. As there are no more surviving soldiers of WWI, today we rely on the wisdom and words of those soldiers who fought in the wars that followed and this day now also recognizes their heroic contribution. They tell us to always remember what those brave souls fought for, and all they ask in return is
32、 that we never forget.Thats why we wear the red poppy(罂粟花); Thats why when we see a soldier in uniform we should stop to say “Thank you”; thats why we take a pause from our busy lives for two short minutes today in honor of those brave people. Yet this message is fading away, year after year. Take f
33、or example the decision to allow parents to excuse students from Remembrance Day ceremonies at school. Not only does it show a lack of respect, but it distances the student from his or her classmates.It is difficult to understand why any Canadian parent would want to remove their child from the time
34、-honored tradition of reading the poem in Flanders Fields, while a wreath(花环) of poppies is laid. It is more important than ever - 7 -to teach school-aged children about our history, no matter how violent it was. Sheltering them from the realiti es of war is a great disservice. Understanding why con
35、flicts happened, or happen today can help shape choices and decisions they make as adults.Of course, because we live in a free society, we cannot force an individual to do something. It is unfortunate that some parents now have their children opt-out of the services. These people should be reminded
36、they are free to make such choices only because of the men and women whom the rest of us are remembering.12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Remembrance Day activity today?A. Listening to stories told by WWI soldiers.B. Wearing a red poppy to show respect.C. Expressing thanks to soldier
37、s in uniform.D. Stopping to remember the war dead at 11 a.m13. What does the writer think of Canadian parents excusing their children of the Remembrance Day ceremonies?A. Disrespectful. B. Reasonable. C. Shocking D. Proper14. What can we learn from the passage?A. War history is too violent for schoo
38、l children to learn.B. People should be forced to learn about the realities of war.C. The contributions of the soldiers should always be remembered.D. Few students are willing to take part in Remembrance Day ceremonies.15. The underlined phrase “opt-out” in the last paragraph probably means_.A. regr
39、etted B. removed C. reminded D. recognized 第二节: （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）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。Five Ways to Build Self-ConfidenceWalk Faster- 8 -One of the easiest ways to tell how a person feels about herself is to examine her walk. People with confidence walk quickly. They have p
40、laces to go, people to see, or important work to do. Even if you arent in a hurry, you can increase your self-confidence by putting some energy in your step. 16 17 One of the best ways to build confidence is listening to an inspiring speech. Unluckily, opportunities to listen to a great speaker are
41、few. You can fill this need by creating a personal commercial. Write a 30-60 second speech that focuses on your strengths and goals. Then recite it in front of the mirror aloud whenever you need a confidence push.Sit in the Front RowIn schools, offices and some other public places, people always sit
42、 at the back of the room. 18 . This reflects a lack of self-confidence. By deciding to sit in the front row, you can get over this meaningless fear and build your self-confidence.Speak UpDuring group discussions many people never express their opinions because theyre afraid that people will judge th
43、em for their saying something stupid. 19 By making an effort to express your opinions at least once in every group discussion, you will become a better public speaker, mor e confident in your own thoughts and recognized as a leader by your peers(同龄人).Work Out Along the same lines as perso nal appear
44、ance, physical fitness has a huge effect on self- confidence. 20 By making your body fit and strong. You improve your physical appearance, refresh yourself, and accomplish something positive. A. Listen to an Inspiring SpeechB. Create a Personal SpeechC. In fact most people are dealing with the same
45、fear.D. Walking 25% faster will make you look and feel more important.- 9 -E. In fact most people feel good after a walk. F. Most people prefer that because they are afraid of being noticed.G. If youre out of shape, youll feel insecure, unattractive, and less energetic.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两 节，满分 45 分）第一节 完
46、形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I felt very upset the other day. The weather had been dark and rainy, and I just didnt feel so 21 .As I was sitting at my desk, I 22 it was the birthday of a dear longtime friend a single, middleaged woman who has spent the past 30 year
47、s loving her 23 .Knowing that she didnt have family in our town, I 24 to give her a call. Sure enough, she was on her shift（轮班）, 25 to work late into the evening, and wouldnt have 26 time of a birthday this year. As always, though, she sounded 27 and was happy that I 28 .After I hung up，I couldnt 29
48、 the feeling that she would really enjoy a little attention on her birthday. Because I 30 felt a little upset myself, I tried to put it out of my mind. But as the day passed, I couldnt shake the thought. I 31 gave in, and set off to the hospital with a card, a cheese cake, and some balloons that eve
49、ning. My friends grateful smile and joyful surprise made me 32 that Id done the right thing, and they were a generous 33 for the little effort（努力） it had taken.When I got home, I realized that not only had I cheered up a 34 friend on her birthday, but my own upset feelings had also disappeared. Making her day had 35 my own! That is the way 36 we take the time and make the 37 to do something for someone else. Its just like the saying, “Loving k
