白城2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、How can you expect to get ahead in your life _______you even live to yourself from time to time?

A． though   B． until   C． before D． when

2、The excellent service of the waiters______ highly praised. That’s why the restaurant is always full of customers.

A．were

B．are

C．was

D．is

3、With appropriate measures controlling the outbreak of COVID-19, China's economy is   again.

A.picking up B.putting up C.taking up D.looking up

4、The scientist does not study nature ________ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.

A. until   B. though   C. because   D. Unless

5、 —What’s your plan for the future?

—I hope to attend my dream college in China at first and __________ work for Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd．

A. regularly  B. frequently

C. gradually  D. eventually

6、选出与划线词汇意思相近的词。

It’s easy to overlook the small detail like that.

A.excuse B.examine C.inspect D.miss

7、The people, _______ had been damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross.

A. all their homes  B. all whose homes

C. all of their homes  D. all of whose homes

8、Jane was so ______ for the news of her lost child that she was almost driven ______.

A. proper; madly     B. thirsty; mad

C. sad; madly D. curious; mad

9、— What do you mean when saying every minute counts?

— A man who dares to waste one hour of time _________ the value of life.

A. hadn’t discovered   B. hasn’t discovered

C. didn’t discover   D. isn’t discovering

10、As a language grows, new words are introduced ______ many words fall out of use.

A．unless

B．so that

C．while

D．in case

11、The two men were______ with receiving stolen property, which would probably result in their imprisonment.

A. suspected   B. accused   C. arrested   D. charged

12、As China ________ into a market economy, the government no longer assigned jobs, food or free housing to urban residents.

A. transplanted  B. transferred

C. translated D. transformed

13、It is ________ world of wonders, ________ world where anything can happen.

A. a; a   B. a; the   C. the; the   D. the; a

14、You _____ the exam, but you were too careless.

A. must have passed B. must pass

C. could have passed   D. could pass

15、Do you still remember the museum _____ we visited three months ago?

A. where   B. when   C. which   D. what

16、 _____ doing more exercise to lose weight, many teenagers would rather be a couch potato.

A. Instead of   B. As a result of

C. In spite of   D. Regardless of

17、Some parents are just too protective. They want to________ their kids from every kind of damage, real or imagined.

A．spot

B．dismiss

C．shelter

D．distinguish

18、Our teachers always tell us to believe in__________ we do and who we are if we want to succeed.

A．why

B．how

C．what

D．which

19、--- If you like, I can do some shopping for you.

---That’s a very kind ________.

A．service B．suggestion C．point D．Offer

20、Dr. James Naismith is believed ________ the game of basketball, a sport loved by people all around the world.

A．to invent

B．to have invented

C．inventing

D．having invented

21、Tina Brigham, a 50-year-old store owner from a suburb of Washington, DC, wrestled with the puzzles while waiting for customers. “If it’s a 30-minute puzzle, I try to figure it out in 12,” she said. After several years, she found she could easily put together employee work schedules in her head. A lot of stores use an electronic scheduling tool, but I have all the data in my mind,” she said. “I think my brain seems sharper and more focused because of the game.”

The games do seem to work. In one 2020 study, Gary Small, chair of psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center, found that 1,091 women and men who frequently played cards, bingo, or did crossword puzzles had sharper thinking and memory skills — equivalent to an IQ up to 5.6 points higher — than those who rarely did. The study doesn’t prove that the puzzles directly led to the higher IQs, but it does show that even people who increased their game-playing in their 70s seemed to get brain benefits within a few years.

Exactly how games sharpen memory and cognitive function is still something of a mystery. But advances in neuroimaging (神经影像学) allow researchers to study how the brain reacts to all sorts of outside stimulation. Small later included 60 women and men completing Latin squares. As the puzzles grew more difficult with fewer clues, players slowed down and made more mistakes. That’s when he discovered something surprising: More regions of the brain got involved, especially in the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮质区)，an area involved with problem-solving, judgment, and memory.

Small suggests that if you find yourself debating whether to spend the next 20 minutes taking a walk or playing a brain game, you should choose the walk. Physical activity can help deliver oxygen and fuel to your brain cells. “If you do one thing to help your brain, I’d say it’s exercise.” he says. “Getting good sleep and keep a balanced diet are also important. Brain games work best as part of a whole package of brain-healthy strategies. And remember: A little fun never hurts.

【1】How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1?

A．By sharing a story.

B．By comparing facts.

C．By report findings.

D．By presenting figures.

【2】What can we know from Gary Small's study?

A．Puzzles directly leads to higher IQs.

B．People in their 70s benefit more from brain games.

C．How games sharpen minds has not been clearly understood.

D．Physical activities play an equally important role ais brain games.

【3】Why does the author mention good sleep and a healthy diet in the last paragraph?

A．To advocate good sleep and a balanced diet.

B．To advise what we should do to keep healthy.

C．To stress the importance of good sleep and a healthy diet.

D．To explain that brain games function best as part of brain-healthy strategies.

【4】What is the main idea of the text?

A．Puzzles make brains sharp and focused.

B．Physical activities play an important role in sharp thinking.

C．Brain games are beneficial to memory skills and cognitive function.

D．Sharp memory and cognitive function depend largely on brain games.

22、When it comes to Albert Einstein (1879-1955), it's easy to imagine an old, crazy-haired genius. But before he ever came up with the theory of relativity, Einstein was a 23-year-old patent clerk, working for the minimum wage. Young Einstein decided to earn some extra cash tutoring physics. He put up an ad, and Maurice Solovine, a student of philosophy, responded. The two did not do much traditional studying, but instead chatted about philosophy. Conrad Habicht, a mathematician and a friend of Einstein, joined their debates. They jokingly called themselves the Olympia Academy.

We’ve gathered together some books the members of the Olympia Academy read and discussed. Maybe the literature that inspired Einstein can inspire you to be clever, too.

A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume

David Hume, a 18th-century Scottish philosopher, was always suspicious. He believed “everything we know is really just a matter of probability”. He argued “reason doesn’t motivate people’’, which led to all sorts of questions, such as “So what’s motivating you to write this?”

“The chief benefit, which results from philosophy, arises in an indirect manner, and more from its secret insensible influence, than from its immediate application,” Hume wrote.

Analysis of Sensations by Ernst Mach

An Austrian philosopher Ernst Mach wrote about how mysterious senses are. In an attempt to figure out how humans experience balance, Mach cleverly built a turning chairs , which used shades of gray bands to show that the colors people saw were deeply affected by the colors around them.

Science and Hypothesis by Henri Poincare

Henri Poincare, a 19th-century French philosopher, was also a theoretical physicist, an engineer and a mathematician. At college, he was fantastic at math. He created his special theory and wrote Science and Hypothesis. Some of his thoughts actually sowed the seeds for Einstein’s theory of relativity, such as the idea that time is relative.

【1】What did the members of the Olympia Academy have in common?

A．They lived on high wages.

B．They tended to laugh at each other.

C．They loved reading and studying.

D．They were 18th-century mathematicians.

【2】Which of the following does David Hume agree with?

A．Reason motivates people.

B．Every human sense is mysterious.

C．People should see everything with doubt.

D．The chief benefit of philosophy arises directly.

【3】Who probably inspired Einstein’s theory of relativity?

A．Conrad Habicht.

B．David Hume.

C．Ernst Mach.

D．Henri Poincare.

23、The UK government has a plan to reduce waste that shifts the responsibility for disposal(处置）from the state to the companies that make it.

The legislation requires waste producers to pay into the system themselves or through their suppliers that is what the government termed, a “polluter pays” principal. Businesses will have to change their waste processing before the tax comes into play. This is similar to the anti-waste legislation passed in France in February 2020 that prohibits the destruction(销毁）of unsold clothing, cosmetics, hygiene products and electrical products. Companies will have to reuse,or recycle the items.

Dealing with waste is a global problem and we must deal with the over 2 billion metric tons of solid waste generated every year. The World Bank estimates that overall waste will increase to 3.4 billion tons if nothing is done to change the situation.

The demand for legislation like the tough attitude the UK is taking has been increasing according to Positive News. And it is not just environmental groups calling for the changes. This is a consumer driven movement and people are willing to pay more for sustainable brands. Josh Bowden,co-founder of Noissue told Positive News.

What is absolutely certain is that local governments will save a lot of money as the responsibility shifts to the polluters. That could be better invested in things like social care or parks or libraries.” Other countries have made great progress in reducing waste. Sweden's recycling program is so efficient that the country is running out of trash. The recycling rate is almost 99 percent and they are rapidly approaching zero waste. Today, large companies are greening their brands and moving to sustainable packaging including Colgate,Waitrose,Nestle, and Unilever which now has recyclable black packaging. The government of the UK hopes that other companies will follow their example. A partnership between government legislation and private companies will go a long way to reducing the tons of waste going into our environment every year. Laws like the ones in the UK and France can be implemented around the world.

【1】Who will pay for the costs dealing with UK's waste in the future?

A．The UK government.

B．The companies.

C．The World Bank

D．The customers.

【2】How should French shops deal with unsold goods?

A．By destroying them.

B．By throwing them away.

C．By donating them to poor people.

D．By reusing them.

【3】What does The World Bank think of world waste disposal problem?

A．Serious.

B．Optimistic.

C．Uncontrolled.

D．Hopeful.

【4】What can we infer for the last paragraph?

A．Local governments will spend more money controlling pollution.

B．Almost all companies are willing to reduce the waste

C．Sweden has done a good job in dealing with waste.

D．Laws controlling waste in the UK and France is complete.

24、   Let’s look at the movies we can’t wait to watch in 2019!

Dumbo (March 29)

Dumbo is a 1941 American film produced by Walt Disney Productions. The main character is an elephant who is nicknamed “Dumbo”. Dumbo is always laughed at for his big ears, and he is rejected by the other elephants. With no parent to care for him, he is alone. But in fact, he is capable of flying by using his ears as wings. A live-action adaptation of the film directed by Tim Burton is scheduled to be released on March 29, 2019.

Shazam! (April 5)

Shazam is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Directed by David F. Sandberg, the film is set to star Asher Angel as Billy Batson, a teenage boy who can transform via the magic word “Shazam” into an adult superhero, played by Zachary Levi. It will be the first film version of the character since the 1941 series Adventures of Captain Marvel (the character’s original name).

Aladdin (May 24)

Aladdin is a fictional character and the role of the film Aladdin (1992) based on Aladdin, a folk tale of Middle Eastern origin. He is voiced by Scott Weinger, while his singing voice is provided by Brad Kane. Aladdin never received a formal education, and has only learned by living on the streets of Agrabah. He has to steal food in the local market in order to survive. Mena Massoud is set to play a live-action version of the character in a live action adaptation of the 1992 film.

Godzilla, King of the Monsters (May 31)

Godzilla, King of the Monsters is a 1956 Japanese-American science fiction film, co-directed by Terry O. Morse and Ishiro Honda. It is a heavily re-edited American adaptation. For this new version of Godzilla, some of the original Japanese dialogue was translated into English, and some of the political, social and anti-nuclear themes were removed completely.

【1】On which day can you watch a film about a pitiful animal according to the text?

A.March 29. B.April 5.

C.May 24. D.May 31.

【2】Which one will be shown to the audience as a form of film for the first time?

A.Dumbo. B.Shazam!

C.Aladdin. D.Godzilla, King of the Monsters.

【3】Who is the actor of the newest version of Aladdin?

A.Scott Weinger. B.Brad Kane.

C.Terry 0. Morse. D.Mena Massoud.

25、In Brazzaville, where art stalls can be found everywhere, local artist Andre N'Kitengue finds his inner peace on canvas in spite of traffic noise. At his________ studio, Andre starts his day as usual in front of his paint stand. Unlike other artists who see silence and________ during making art, he________ to take the inspiration from the________ street. "The noise here actually gives me the strength to stay________." he says.

Though coloring his canvas and dealing with________ are his bread and butter, Andre insists that he is always an artist, not a businessman, as he________ a sense of responsibility for his local community. With cases rising in Africa, he now________ paintings that serve as prevention________ for local community. "As cars pass by my studio, drivers and passengers would be able to see my________ about the virus and be aware of the fact that the pandemic is not over yet," he says. He________ that it is in this hard time that we need to stay________ and that by________ the real life, he wants to________ the image of his country to the world.

"Brazzaville is an artistic city because of its unique history and we need to pass it on to our younger generations," he says. Andre is also an active teacher who________ students during school vacations. ________, Elvis, Andre's son, is on his way to becoming a professional like his father. Impressive________ keep coming out of this father-son studio.

Andre is ________ to see that more Chinese visitors and artists have________ here. He says he is looking forward to the ________ of the artists from two countries.

【1】

A．new

B．old

C．indoor

D．outdoor

【2】

A．darkness

B．light

C．loneliness

D．space

【3】

A．prefers

B．regrets

C．promises

D．refuses

【4】

A．narrow

B．lively

C．commercial

D．quiet

【5】

A．creative

B．positive

C．professional

D．smart

【6】

A．dealers

B．buyers

C．artists

D．fans

【7】

A．carries

B．imagines

C．builds

D．lacks

【8】

A．refers to

B．stands by

C．focuses on

D．gives up

【9】

A．systems

B．designs

C．effects

D．reminders

【10】

A．studios

B．investigations

C．paintings

D．reports

【11】

A．replies

B．introduces

C．compares

D．adds

【12】

A．depressed

B．awake

C．united

D．alive

【13】

A．living

B．drawing

C．filming

D．studying

【14】

A．present

B．explain

C．offer

D．express

【15】

A．relies on

B．calls at

C．brings up

D．takes in

【16】

A．Meanwhile

B．Eventually

C．However

D．Actually

【17】

A．performances

B．pieces

C．interviews

D．stories

【18】

A．terrified

B．embarrassed

C．surprised

D．confused

【19】

A．failed

B．worked

C．existed

D．arrived

【20】

A．contribution

B．cooperation

C．preparation

D．education

26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

请记叙一件发生在你的旅行途中的印象深刻的事，并简要谈谈你的感悟。

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