黄石2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、______ it rain tomorrow, we would have to put off the sports meeting.

A. Were B. Should   C. Would   D. Could

2、---Have you worked out your plan?

---We have got a general idea of what we want, but nothing _____ at the moment.

A.ambiguous B.permanent C.concrete D.ambitious

3、The ________ went extremely well, with almost all of the audience requesting further information about our 5G products.

A.conservation B.imagination C.presentation D.qualification

4、Determination is a kind of basic quality and this is ________ it takes to do jobs well.

A. what   B. that   C. which   D. why

5、----Madam, if you like I can give you a lift to the downtown area.

---- That’s a very kind ________.

A. service   B. offer   C. promise   D. choice

6、The criminal has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and I think he deserves it, for a good judge does not make _______ decisions.

A. intelligent B. enormous

C. arbitrary   D. marvelous

7、______ worries me that my daughter plays with her cellphone for a long time every day.

A．It   B．What   C．This   D．That

8、All the scientific evidence ______ that increasing use of chemicals in farming______damaging our health．

A．show; are   B．shows; are

C．show; is   D．shows; is

9、– Where did you find the wallet I lost yesterday?

-- It was on the playground ______ we played basketball.

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

10、He told me about the   news in a   voice.

A．amazing; surprising

B．amazed; surprised

C．amazing; surprised

D．amazed; surprising

11、—May I take the typewriter away?

—Sorry, I ______ it.

A．am using

B．used

C．have used

D．was using

12、Playing with their peers, children learn to   and not do exactly what they want to do.

A. compromise   B. compete

C. contribute   D. construct

13、一You don’t go to that supermarket quite often, do you?

—No, I only go there ______because it’s too far away from my house.

A. gradually   B. Temporarily

C. occasionally   D. briefly

14、________ seems to have been great difficulty in turning out excellent graduates.

A. That B. What   C. It D. There

15、Students surf the internet _______ more information about the university they are dreamt of.

A. found   B. finding

C. having found   D. to find

16、I would _________ it very much if you could do me a favor.

A．grateful

B．thank

C．appreciate

D．thankful

17、--- Alice is moving to her new apartment next Saturday． --- I would be glad to help her，________ need some help．

A．if she might B．if she will

C．if she D．should she

18、Having manners shows good character, consideration and respect for others, taking you where degrees and money cannot and ______ a better world.

A. taking over   B. adapting to

C. making for   D. fitting into

19、The film brought the hours back to me _____ I was taken good care of in that far-away village.

A.  until   B.  that C.  when D.  where

20、The study shows that the number of people ______ weight poses a serious threat to their health is greater than ever before.

A．where

B．whose

C．which

D．when

21、   Many people believe that goldfish have a three-second memory. In fact, goldfish have very good memories for fish. They can be trained to react in many ways to certain colors of light and different kinds of music. Researchers have successfully taught goldfish to play fetch, push levers, and even play football.

Around a certain person the goldfish are very familiar with, they will often be much more active and even sometimes stop considering the person any kind of danger, even if that person sticks their hand in the water and tries to touch them. Around strangers, on the other hand, the goldfish will often hide. Blind goldfish also show this same type of behavior, except they react to the voice of their owner, similarly to how the non-blind goldfish react to the sight of their owner.

In one experiment, researchers even got the goldfish to learn that if they pushed a certain lever at a certain time of day, they would get food. If the lever was pushed any other time of day, nothing would happen. In very short order, these goldfish learned to only push the lever during the time of day it would produce food; the rest of the time, they took no notice of it.

In another experiment, researchers trained young goldfish to connect a certain sound with feeding time. They then released them into the sea. About half a year later, when the fish were fully grown, the researchers played the sound over a loudspeaker and the fish swam from wherever they were in the sea, back to where they were released. This has been suggested as a method to cut down the cost of raising fish. Teach them to come when they are young and then release them into the sea and lakes to grow to adulthood naturally. It' s better for the environment and less cruel to the fish (relatively speaking).

【1】What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?

A.Blind goldfish can easily realize dangers.

B.Goldfish are able to recognize their owner.

C.Goldfish don’t like to be touched by strangers.

D.Blind goldfish have better hearing than non-blind ones.

【2】What does the first experiment mainly show?

A.Goldfish have a good sense of time. B.Goldfish are good at pushing levers.

C.Goldfish can play games with people. D.Goldfish like to be fed at a certain time.

【3】What can we learn from the second experiment?

A.Goldfish are fully grown within three months.

B.Goldfish prefer living in the sea to living in the lake.

C.Goldfish react quickly to the sound over loudspeakers.

D.Goldfish can remember things they were taught a long time ago.

【4】In which part of a magazine may the text appear?

A.Education. B.Environment. C.Sport. D.Science.

22、With the attractive scenery and the possibility of a monster (怪物) sighting, Loch Ness is the one of those rare destinations that engages everyone.

Urquhart Castle

Captured by Edward 1 in 1296, this prized castle changed hands between the Scots and English on several occasions. Though ruined today, it’s still possible to climb the Grant Tower and visit the battlements and prison cells. A cafe and visitor centre offer modern facilities in historic surroundings.

The Loch Ness Centre

For those who wish to digest the complete history of Loch Ness, this centre is particularly good at documenting the history of this mysterious stretch of water, including many attempts to search for Nessie, the infamous monster. It also holds curious artifacts (古器物) such as the diving suit worn by Lloyd Scott when he undertook his underwater marathon.

The Clansman Centre

At the south end of Loch Ness, this attraction uncovers the truth surrounding 18th-century family life. Audience members get the opportunity to put on Highland dress and there’s a demonstration on how weapons were used. The presentations take place within the recreated interior of a Highland house, adding atmosphere and authenticity (真实).

South Loch Ness Trail

This 36-mile route invites hikers along the quieter south side of Loch Ness, passing through three villages, and taking in the Falls of Foyers. Walkers hike a mix of minor roads and forest tracks, with highlights including Suidhe Viewpoint (a mountainous view at 1,200 feet). If it sounds too easygoing, then consider the Loch Ness 360° Trail instead for a more challenging, 80-mile route.

【1】Which place best suits visitors interested in Nessie?

A．Urquhart Castle.

B．The Loch Ness Centre.

C．The Clansman Centre.

D．South Loch Ness Trail.

【2】What is special about the Clansman Centre?

A．It provides a genuine scene.

B．It displays fascinating scenery.

C．It exhibits entertaining artifacts.

D．It possesses modern conveniences.

【3】Which of the following would a tourist choose if he wants to challenge himself?

A．Seeking the Falls of Foyers.

B．Walking along the quieter side.

C．Hiking the Loch Ness 360° Trail.

D．Searching a mix of minor roads and tracks.

23、According to a study published in the journal Science on Friday, Chinese scientists used carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and electricity to create starch (淀粉), a type of complex carbohydrate (碳水化合物) found in plants. This new method allows the production of starch from carbon dioxide with an efficiency 8.5 times higher than the biosynthesis (生物合成) of starch in corn.

Experts believe that if this technique can be scaled up to the level of industrialization, it could revolutionize how this key nutrient and industrial ingredient is produced because it does not require farming and processing large quantities of starchy crops like sweet potato and corn, saving more water, fertilizer, and farming land.

It could also be used to convert carbon dioxide, a common industrial waste and greenhouse gas, into a consumable product. This will aid in reducing carbon emissions and preventing climate change, especially if the electricity used is generated from renewable sources such as solar and wind.

It may provide a sustainable food source for astronauts as they travel long distances in space and attempt to colonize other planets where growing food is impractical. Future space travelers may simply convert the carbon dioxide they expel into food.

According to Ma Yanhe, director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, starch and other complex carbs account for 60 to 80 percent of the human diet.

“Our breakthrough demonstrates that synthesizing (合成) complex compound like starch is achievable in a lab, and there are many industries that can benefit from this technology.” he said.

【1】Which is not a potential benefit if the technique can be used on an industrial level?

A．It will have a positive influence on climate change

B．It will generate renewable resources such as solar and wind

C．It will offer a practical food solution for astronauts

D．It will help save several sources from water to farming land

【2】The underlined word in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ________

A．transform

B．transfer

C．build

D．make

【3】What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Starch , an important complex carbohydrate

B．The great benefits of starch

C．Chinese scientists successfully turn carbon dioxide into starch

D．Chinese scientists make contributions to climate change

【4】What does the following paragraph will talk about ?

A．The process of synthesizing(合成) starch in a lab

B．Industries that can take good advantage of this technology

C．The biosynthesis(生物合成) of starch in corn

D．Starch plays an important role in human diet

24、Every year, thousands of new high school graduates pack their bags, move to new cities, and sign papers accepting loans, the money borrowed from a bank or lenders etc, which they might not be able to pay back. Without proper education on personal finance, especially as it relates to paying for college, young adults are guided into improper loan plans that result in years of debt after graduation. In order to set students up to succeed financially, it is important to educate students and parents on their financial options before school in the fall. The best way to support families heading for college is to require that every high school student take a personal finance class before graduation. This will help smooth the transition into adulthood.

The average student takes out at least one loan to cover the costs of their education each year. In 2014 the average student graduating from college carried a negative balance of about $20,000 in debt, which often spread over multiple lenders. Upon graduation, students rarely know exactly how much money they owe, and even though they are in the state of being unable to pay their debts, they cannot wipe out student loans. These students spend much of their adult lives paying off the gradual increasing debts.

A personal finance course would teach students how to manage their income and expenditures, while helping to significantly reduce the amount of debt students carry into adulthood. By teaching students how to save money and live within their means, this course will provide the next generation with a foundation to progress financially. Students choosing to get a job straight out of high school would also benefit from finance education for these very reasons. With education on how to manage their finances, all young people will have the knowledge to make healthy decisions, leading them to improve good credit and purchase needed items like cars and homes with skill and confidence.

While not every young person makes financial mistakes, those who do can face years of difficulty trying to get their finances back under control. Rather than help them through these hard times when they happen, we should try to prevent them from happening at all. Making the completion of personal finance coursework a requirement for graduation would ensure that young people are at least aware of the basics of preserving a financial stability.

【1】After graduation from college, many young people ________.

A. struggle to support their families

B. spend years paying off their debts

C. get through the hard times smoothly

D. are able to manage their own finances well

【2】What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A. Ways to improve financial credits.

B. Advantages of taking a finance course.

C. Skills of balancing income and expenditures.

D. Introduction to the education on personal finance.

【3】Having financial knowledge, high school students are probably able to ________.

A. smooth their way for college

B. get out of their financial trap

C. free from the cost of their college education

D. avoid the risk of the future financial trouble

【4】The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

A. inform and explain

B. argue and persuade

C. analyze and evaluate

D. discuss and examine

25、My father taught a simple recipe for making rice to me when I was a child. Back then, I used to sit on the kitchen counter _________ him, how he _________ the grains in his hands, _________ pieces of dirt or other tiny imperfections. He swirled (打旋) his _________ through the water and it turned cloudy. When he _________ the grains, the sound was as big as a field of insects. Over and over, he cleaned the rice, removed the water, and filled the pot.

My father did not need _________ or measuring cups. He closed his eyes and _________ for the waterline, Sometimes I still dream my father, _________ in the middle of the kitchen and smiling. He wears old buttoned shirts and _________ trousers. This memory is so __________ that sometimes it impresses me.

Every night, he would perform this __________—cleaning, removing, and filling the pot. When I was __________, he passed this task on to me but I __________ did it with the same care. I went through the movements, splashing the water around, pushing my finger down to __________ the water level. Some nights the rice was turned into terrible porridge. “Sorry,” I apologized, my voice soft and __________. However, my father would keep __________, as if he noticed no difference between what he did so well while I so __________. He would have every last mouthful, his chopsticks __________ quickly across the plates. Then he would rise, whistling, and clear the table, every __________ so steady and sure. I would be __________ by him that I was the best cook in the world.

【1】

A．watching

B．hearing

C．noticing

D．finding

【2】

A．washed away

B．broke down

C．ate up

D．picked out

【3】

A．putting

B．taking

C．sweeping

D．removing

【4】

A．arms

B．hands

C．legs

D．elbows

【5】

A．kept

B．left

C．rubbed

D．blew

【6】

A．instructions

B．introductions

C．explanations

D．reasons

【7】

A．touched

B．rested

C．felt

D．checked

【8】

A．dancing

B．singing

C．waving

D．standing

【9】

A．faded

B．fashionable

C．neat

D．beautiful

【10】

A．weak

B．vivid

C．free

D．valuable

【11】

A．habit

B．routine

C．rule

D．service

【12】

A．younger

B．stronger

C．older

D．better

【13】

A．always

B．immediately

C．frequently

D．never

【14】

A．raise

B．measure

C．reach

D．gain

【15】

A．annoyed

B．bored

C．embarrassed

D．delighted

【16】

A．saying

B．eating

C．sitting

D．blaming

【17】

A．normally

B．wonderfully

C．poorly

D．enormously

【18】

A．walking

B．climbing

C．dropping

D．hanging

【19】

A．way

B．approach

C．style

D．movement

【20】

A．convinced

B．imagined

C．fascinated

D．designed

26、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。

A shop owner placed a sign above his door that read:”Puppies for Sale”. Signs like this always have a way of attracting young children,and to no surprise, a boy saw the sign and approached the owner.

“How much are you going to sell the puppies for?” he asked in a low voice.

The store owner replied, Anywhere from $ 30 to $ 50.

The little boy pulled out some change from his pocket. “But I only have $ 2.37,”   he said. “Can I please look at them?”

The shop owner smiled and in no second whistled. Out of the kennel came a lady, who ran down the aisle of his shop followed by five teeny, tiny balls of fur. One puppy was lagging considerably behind. Immediately the little boy singled out the lagging, limping（跛行）puppy and said, “What's wrong with that little dog?”

The shop owner sighed and explained that the vet had examined the little puppy and had discovered it didn't have a hip socket（髋臼）. It would always limp.It would always be lame.

Hearing these words, the little boy became excited, “That is the very puppy that I want to buy.”

“No, you don't want to buy that little dog. If you really want him,I'll just give him to you,” the shop owner said, a little bit confused. The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owner's eyes, pointing his finger, and said, “I don't want you to give him to me.”

注意:1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“I'll pay full price,” he added, in a firm tone.

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Hearing the owner's words, the little boy rolled up his left trouser leg.

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