1、 新疆兵团第三师第一中学2014-2015学年第一学期高考模拟卷英语试卷（五）第二部分：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。 A We often hear“Tile grasss always greener where you water it”Is there really such a thing as being lucky?Growing up，I always felt as if1 was in someone elses shadow-not only struggl
2、ing to live up to the achievements of my older siblings，but discouraged by the accomplishments of my friendsMy friends were more confident than me，happier，and。worst of all，luckier than meI cursed(诅咒)my bad luck，envied the successes of my friendsIt wasnt until we left school and job offers began to f
3、all onto my“lucky”friends that T questioned my attitude to lifeAt the time，l believed that opportunities would present themselves to me。and all I had to do was wait for them. As a result，I didnt search for a job I had to enthusiasm with which SO many of my close friends seemed to approach their ever
4、y business1 was invited tO a couple of interviews，but attended them unfocused and unpreparedAnd naturally，1 blamed my lack of Success on my bad luck 1 owed my inaction with empty words，telling myself that my patience would be rewarded sooner or later with a change of luck only when a whole year had
5、passed，spent largely aimless，and l found myself the last of my friends to still be jobless,did I realize that the problem lay in my attitude. I determined to make。a changeAnd to my surprise and delight，its so easy to change my view to change my so-celled luckLuck is an illusion(假象)While we cant cont
6、rol everything that happens，by breaking the habitof owing things to luck，we can use our ability to make positive changes for the future and were so powerful that we can be said to make our own luckCan you imagine Im a reporter now?21What did the author think of his friends in the past? AThey were wo
7、rst of all teenagers B They were luckier to have happier families C They always tended to be luckier than him DThey were more confident but treated friends badly22The underlined word“inaction most probably means“_” Aenjoying good luck B.solving a problem C providing a solution D.failure to do anythi
8、ng 23What did the author do after his graduation? A.He turned to close friends for approaches to success B.He did nothing but wait for luck falling on him CHe searched for jobs with endless enthusiasm DHe tried every means to find a jobZ4What happened to the author at last? AHe imagined becoming the
9、 most famous reporter B He waited for good luck with more enthusiasm CHe decided to owe everything bad to bad luck D.He gave up waiting for luck and succeeded B Every summer there are a few reports of shark attacks at beachesand every year people seem shocked Here are the facts：Sharks live in the wa
10、ter，and when people go in the water they become a potential food sourcefor sharksSharks attack humans for the same reason they do anything：because they tire trying to surviveStill，shark attacks are not common，and if you head to the beach your chances of getting eaten arent very highMost sharks，espec
11、ially those close to shore，arent big enough to threaten you The whale shark is technically the largest shark in the world at a maximum length of around fifty feetHowever，the whale shark is fl filter feeder(滤食动物)，and unless you are plankton(浮游牛物)，you have nothing to fear from it Sharks are dangerous
12、animals，and if you decide to go into the water，you are entering their areaBut the sad truth is that sharks have far more to fear from humans than we do from themIllegaI fishing practices have decreased the shark population around the world and few species go unscathedWhen a shark attacks a human the
13、y are only trying to survive but humans have destroyed the shark population for no reason other than greed .As much as you may fear sharks，they are a very important part ot the natural worldWith proper education and conservation efforts many spec。es can come back，but only enough people are intereste
14、d in making a difference A healthy fear of sharks or any wild animal is a good thingIt remains us of our place in the world from time to time And remember the surest way to avoid a shark attack is to stay out of the water ! 25Sharks attacks humans every summer mainly because they_ Awant to drive hum
15、ans away B.want to survive C treat humans as Interesting toys Dbecome strong after attacking humans26What can we know about the whale shark from the passage7 A.It mainly feeds on plankton in the ocean B.It is the second largest shark in the world C .It can grow to a minimum length of 50 feet DIt is
16、the most dangerous animal for humans27It，s implied in the last paragraph that humans should_ Abenefit from all wild animals Bavoid fearing sharks of all kinds C. live in harmony with wild animals Dstay out of sharks area while swimming 28What can we know from the passage? A.Protective efforts havent
17、 made any difference B.Humans have more to fear from sharks than they do from us C The shark population has decreased greatly because of human greed D.Human have become greedier ever since sharks began to attack human C Here is S0me information of five universities to help students choose a suitable
18、 one. 1Elon University The wooded grounds of Elon were designed as a botanical garden m 2005Lying in the heart of North Carolina，this campus(校园)not only offers an exceptional education but has been the site。f several films ,inc1uding Spike Lees he Got GameElon has been named the prettiest camps in t
19、he country on many occasions,including landing at the top spot In rankings by the Princeton Review and the New York Times 2Kenyon College Kenyon College has been recognized for its superior swimming and diving teams but many people around the country may not realize this college in Ohi0 is one of th
20、e most beautiful in the nationKnown for its Gothic Revival(哥特复兴式)architecture the campus features several buildings that have inspired designers around the countryAscension Hall is believed to be the oldest Gothic Revival building in America 3SeWalaee：The University of the South Sewanee：The Universi
21、ty of the South is the ultimate experience in south living and educationWith nearly every building paying homage(尊敬)to classic Gothic style architecture，the campus shows southern charm Sewanee has been featured in countless magazines as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country 4Pepper dine
22、University students attending Pepperdine University can wake up to the views of the Pacific 0ean every dayPepperdine has some of the best student dormitories in the country，and you cant beat living right on the Pacific ocean .One of the most recognizable buildings on campus is the Phillips Theme Tow
23、er. 5Lewis&Clark College There are many excellent universities in the Pacific Northwest but none deserves the title 0rpretticsL campus1ike Lewis&Clark College can.The130 acre campus sits at the top of Palatine Hill，in Portland OregonAttached t0 the campus is the Tryon Creek State Natural AreaThe uni
24、que Lecture of the campus has been named the best by design experts as well as one of the prettiest campuses by the Princeton Review29Which universities(college)has the oldest Gothic Revival building in America? A.Elon University BKenyon College C. Pepperdine University DSewanee：The University of th
25、e South30What kind of students would 1ike to attend Pepperdine University? AThose who want to see the site of several films B. Those wh0 want to experience southern charm C Those who want to join superior swimming and and diving teams D.Those who want t0 live in the best student dormitories in the c
26、ountry31Whichtwo are recommended by the Princeton review for having the most beautiful campus?AElon University and Pepperdine UniversityB. Pepperdine University and Kenyon CollegeC .Lewis&Clark College and Kenyon CollegeDLewisClark College and Elon University D To-do lists let people plan when to co
27、mplete tasks not yet finishedThat frees their minds to concentrate on the task at handBut creating a to-do list doesnt guarantee success .This technique has several limitation Problem：A long list of tasks that need to be done can be stressful and unbearableWhen faced with too many choices，people may
28、 find it difficult to do anythingSolution：Put the items On the list in order of importance，and start with the most important tasks.Problem：Most people have a preference for short，easy tasksBut this can lead to the easy jobs getting checked off while long ones remain Solution：Divide long tasks into s
29、maller partsFor example,dont write Plan trip to Japan；write Check plane-ticket prices onlineThis makes long tasks seem easier Another question these days is whether to use a paper to-do list or an electronic oneSome people are more traditional，SO they write their to-do lists on paperAs they complete
30、 their tasks，they can cross them out one by one Other people love using their smart phones or computersSo they prefer electronic to-do listsIf you are in this group，then you should try aA application like WunderlistWith this software program，you can keep each item in a list short or add more details
31、You can also create different to-do lists，such as one for work or school，one for your family or one for groceriesBest of a11，you can share your lists online with anyone else who uses WunderlistThats fantastic when you need help from other people to complete tasks Remember ,to-do lists online are too
32、ls.They wont solve all the problemsBut if used well，they can make you more effective at work and at home.3 2What does the passage explain about to-do lists?A.The role they can play at workB Ways to make them more usefulCSeveral reasons why theyre usefulDThe kinds of people who need them33What does t
33、he author recommend doing with the items in a to-do list?A.Dividing them into different categoriesB.Limiting them to one or two words eachC. Using various colors distinguish them DOrdering them according to their importance34According to the passage，whats the problem with Plan trip to Japan?A.It ign
34、ores several necessary tasksB It makes some tasks less interestingC It includes too many individual tasksD. It forces other people to finish tasks35 What is 36 Wunderlist according to the passage?A.A software programB.A fun shopping siteC A computer brandDA financial tool第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容
35、，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching，we are all looking for ways to save36 But not all deals are as great as they seem at first glance.There may be five potential pitfalls(陷啪)to online holidayshopping： Pricing：37 However，you still have to take on t
36、he cost of shipping unless you buy a large enough quantity or spend enough money to qualify for a discount stopping Time：Lots of people are shopping alongside you，and item stock might drop fast. Theres always a small risk that a merchant will run out of an item and have to order more，possibly delayi
37、ng the arrival of youritem and every business has different shipping policies，too38Returns：Whether you shop online or at fl store，returning a purchase can be a sticky process Sometimes items Can only be exchanged，or cant be returned at all if theyve been opened39 On top of that，you often have to cov
38、er return shipping on your own Payment Method：Identity theft and fraud(骗子)are always risks online，but never m。re so when youre shopping，because thats when youre putting your financial information out there 40 You may buy more or：different items than you intended toA.So some orders can take weeks to
39、arriveB. One of the best ways to cut costs Is to shop onlineC In addition，online shopping can make you lost in other waysDIts easy to misrepresent the condition or nature of a product photobusiness online，and not everybody is FThe base price for an online item might look lower than the store priceGS
40、ometimes theres a “rewrapping fee and you wont get back all the money第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分) A young man came across a spring of clear and delicious water while walking in the desertThe water was so sweet that he 41 his leather to bring some back to a tribal elder who had
41、been his teacher After a tough journey of four days，he was able to 42 the water to the old mallThe old man took a deep drink， 43 warmly and thanked his student student faithfully for the sweet waterThe young man returned tO his village with a(n) 44 heartThis was all he could do to thank the old teac
42、her ,whose kindness helped him a lot Laterthe teacher let another student 45 the water，He spat it out right away saying it was so awful. It 46 had become stable because of it being in the old 47 container for days The student challenged his teacher：“The water tastes very unpleasant Why did you 48 to
43、 like it? The teacher smiled and 49 ,You didnt take it as a giftYou 50 tasted the waterI tasted the giftThe water was simply the 51 for an act of love and kindness and nothing could be 52 I think we，understand this lesson best when we receive 53 gifts love from young children. Whether its a leaf tra
44、y or something really priceless,the natural and proper 54 is nothing but appreciation and expressed 55 because we are really touched by the idea of love 56 the gift. Gratitude doesnt always come 57Unfortunately，most children 58 the thing given rather than the feeling embodied(体现)in itWe should remin
45、d ourselves and 59 our children about the beauty and purity of feelings and expressions of gratitude. After all，gifts from the heart are really gifts of the 60 .41A.filled B.carved C.squeezed D .polished42A.pour B present C.supply D.add43A.spat B angered C smiled D congratulated 44A.upset B embarras
46、sed Cgrateful Dhappy 45A.taste B get Cdeliver Dcarry 46A finally B apparently C abnormally D. unusually 47A wooden Bplastic C leather Diron 48A.want B agree C repeat Dpretend 49A.promised B replied Gcommented D.toasted 50A.only Beven C still Dever 51A.container B symbol C style D. judge 52A.kinder B
47、.sweeter C healthier D milder 53A.rare Bexpensive C innocent Dgenerous 54A-response B reward C praise Danswer 55A.interest B support C thanks n permission 56A within B during C on Dby 57Asuccessfully B completely ceventually D.naturally 58A.analyse B.value C explore Dreplace59A raise B adopt C teach
48、 D expect 60A heart B water C. necklace D container 第卷第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节(共10小题；每小题15分，满分15分第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节 (共10小题；每小题15分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Simon：Hi，1 would like tO purchase a one-way ticket 61 Brussels， pleaseClerk: Certainly sir，this is our train schedul
49、eWe have an express train 一62 (1eave)every morning and an overnight train that leaves at nine pmSimon:How long does it take to get there?Clerk: About twelve hoursWe 63 !(current)have tickets available only for first class On the express train 64 youd like，you can choose a sleeper on the overnight tr
50、ain which is a little 65(cheap)Simon：Yeah ,I think that is the best optionDo you serve food on the train? Twelve hours is 66 a long time!Clerk；Yes of courseThere is 67 dining car towards the front of the train where they serve meals at all timesWe do provide complishmentary water and coffee for all
51、of our 68 (passenger)Simon：Great!Ill take itClerk：Here you are，SirYour train leaves from platform number nine at nine on the dot.nine .Remember to be here at least thirty minutes before your train 69 (schedule)departure time or else you 70 (miss)yourSimon：I understand Thank you very much!Clerk：Have
52、fl great trip 1 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节：短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) Dear David， In your last mail you doubted that it is useful to go to collegeBut 1 believe going to college will benefit me in several waysFirstly，it will further your education and develops your competenceGeneral speaking，higher education
53、 makes a person wiser，thus making it more likely for you to live a happier lifeSecondly，it is good place for you to make friendsYou can build your self-confidence so well as independence,and stand on your own feet through learned from your friendsLastly，the training in，0ur area of study improves you
54、r skill and helps you progress much faster in the future careerSo，to work hard to be admitted into a good college，and you will earn yourselves a bright future Truly yours， Li Hua 第二节：书面表达(满分25分) 你的同学李华乐于助人，品学兼优。在上星期日下午回校途中，他看见有一位老太太受了伤，及时地给予了帮助，你目睹了这一情景。请根据提示，用英语写一篇l00词左右的短文向某英语报社投稿。 要点：1叙述经过； 2发表感想
55、。 注意：开头部分已给出，不计人总词数。Nowadays，a lot of people are reportedly unwilling to help othersHowever，Li H ua acted differently5答案21-25 CDBDB26-3oACCBD 31-35DBDCA 36-40 BFAGC 41-45 ABCDA 46-50 BCDBA 51-55 ABCAC 56-60ADBCA61to62leaving63currently64If65cheaper66such67a68passengers69scheduled70may/might missDear
56、 David，短文改错 In your last mail you doubted that it is useful to go to collegeBut 1 believe going to college will benefit me in whether youseveral waysFirstly，it will further your education and develops your competenceGeneral speaking，higher Developing Generallyeducation makes a person wiser，thus maki
57、ng it more likely for you to live a happier lifeSecondly，it is good aplace for you to make friendsYou can build your self-confidence so well as independence,and stand on your own asfeet through learned from your friendsLastly，the training in，0ur area of study improves your skill and helps you Learning skillsprogress much faster in the future careerSo，to work hard to be admitted into a good college，and you will earn yourselves a bright future yourself Truly yours， Li Hua