赣州2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、I will never forget the days ________ we spent together.

A．when

B．which

C．where

D．why

2、We cannot always_________ the traditions handed down to us from the past.

A．establish

B．observe

C．donate

D．forgive

3、The Spring Festival is _____ time when Chinese people get together to eat, drink and have _____ fun with each other.

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

4、The speech given by Dr. Zhong Nanshan was ______ and touched my heart.

A．inspiring

B．inspired

C．being inspired

D．to inspire

5、_______as an Olympic event, a sport must be played in at least 75 countries on at least 4 continents.

A．To accept

B．Having accepted

C．To be accepted

D．Accepting

6、The newly- shown movie is well worth ________. Hence, your first main job today is ________ to the cinema! I assume that this experience you've been looking forward to ________ rewarding.

A．to see, going, being

B．seeing, to go, is

C．seeing, to go, being

D．to see, to go, is

7、No body knows the man who was killed in the accident, so it is difficult for the police to find out his   .

A.accent B.source C.identity D.mystery

8、Quite a few tall buildings _______in the last two years.

A.have been put up B.were put up C.had put up D.put up

9、It is my belief that we will find a cure ________cancer in the next ten years.

A．with

B．to

C．of

D．for

10、The state government declared that they would construct a national park in ________ used to be a small village

A.what B.which C.where D.that

11、________ of them felt tired but quite happy after ________ sports meeting.

A．Everyone; a two days

B．no one; the two days

C．Every one; the two-day

D．None; a two-day

12、Yesterday, Jack and I were walking down the street when we saw an old man ______ off his bike.

A.fall B.to fall C.be falling D.fallen

13、The dark colors of the furniture in dining room are __________ by the brightness of the walls.

A. balanced   B. counted   C. weighed   D. applied

14、-Jenny took the 8：00 bus to Guangzhou this morning.

-Really? He＿＿the 9:00 train. It's much more  comfortable and safer to travel by train.

A.could have taken B.should take

C.must have taken D.can take

15、Mr Li has some trouble sleeping, so drinking a glass of milk before going to bed every night is his common _________.

A. practice   B. experience

C. sense   D. duty

16、—Good morning! I’d like to get my watch.

—Well, I ________ the repairing, and it needs several minutes.

A.just finish B.am just finishing

C.have just finished D.was just going to finish

17、She didn’t expect the great trouble she had ________ the problem ________ currently.

A．to solve; discussing

B．solving; to be discussed

C．to solve; discussed

D．solving; being discussed

18、The teacher, with 5 girls and 4 boys,   on the playground when the earthquake struck.

A. were   B. was

C. had seen   D. would be

19、The time is drawing near food raised in space will directly benefit human below.

A.where B.when  C.whether D.why

20、—I’m sorry for breaking the cup.

—Oh, — I’ve got plenty.

A. forget it B. my pleasure

C. help yourself   D. pardon me

21、When you snack （吃零食）throughout the day, it's easy to lose _______ of how much you've eaten.

A.sight B.track C.balance D.contact

22、He got close to ______ in the accident last night.

A．kill B．be killed   C．killing D．being killed

23、So far, how many trees   __________ by the students in our school?

A．are being planted

B．are planted

C．have been planted

D．has been planted

24、（题文）It may rain, but ________ I shall go out; I don’t mind the rain

A. anyhow   B. however

C. whatever   D. somehow

25、Mary is applying _______ the manager ______ a job as a secretary.

A．to, to

B．to, for

C．for, to

D．for, for

26、Recently I had a conversation in Beijing with an adult Chinese friend who was complaining how difficult it was to study English. No surprises there. It is a difficult language to master, just like Chinese. I made a few suggestions based on my experience. One involved a very valuable fact which I learned from my high school Latin and Greek teacher, Dr. Smith．He is a gifted linguist （语言学家），and has an amazing ability to remember things, like poetry, essays, speeches, etc．His advice to us students is that for memorization purposes, there is forty minutes each day in which our memory is more acceptable than it is during the other 23 hours and 20 minutes.

This 40-minute "super memory" period is divided into two parts: the 20 minutes before we sleep, and the 20 minutes after we first awake. The theory supporting this is pretty simple. First, the last information we input into our brain before bed has a better chance of taking root than information gained during the noisy daytime; and second, our mind is free of disturbance(干扰) when we first awake in the morning一so more receptive to inputs, like a blank slate（石板）．

I took the advice to heart and it served me well in my school years. In my university days, our Chinese teacher would assign us 200 new vocabulary words each day, on which we would be quizzed（测试）the following day. Without the "magic" 40-minute technique, there's no way I would have passed those daily quizzes.

As far as language study goes, it's not only useful for memorizing vocabulary. It's also a very useful window of time to listen to the language we're studying even with background noise, and even if it's at a level we find difficult to understand. It might be audio（声音的）language study, aids, or just radio, TV or whatever.

Beyond our years of formal(正式的) education, memory skills are hugely important in any career. How many times have we heard a speaker read their speech from a prepared text, or read the word-by-word content of a PowerPoint presentation as they present each slide（投影片）? These are annoying, boring, and less effective ways of communicating. They are almost guaranteed(保证) to lose the audience's close attention and interest, let alone persuade or inspire anyone to do anything. And yet lots of people still make this mistake.

If we use the 40-minute technique, we may not succeed in memorizing our presentation content on a 100% word-by-word basis, but we'll be familiar enough so that we can spend much more time making eye contact with our audience. We will get them in the process, while looking at our text instead of staring at it. This will also free up our hands and arms to convey some extra messages through gesture．

As you see, the technique really works, but like many things, it takes practice to perfect it. Therefore, we'd better find ways to use the language outside of the classroom, as regularly and frequently as possible. One basic rule of language learning is, "Use it, or lose it·”

Seize the forty-minute learning window and we'll bring in a rich harvest of language learning.

【1】Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 1？

A. Dr. Smith is born with the great ability to memorize things．

B. It is surprising that English is as difficult to master as Chinese.

C. The author's high school Latin and Greek teacher has a positive influence on him.

D. The author made a few suggestions on learning English based on his teacher's experience.

【2】The author's teacher suggested the 40-minute“super memory” period partly because_______.

A. it is less noisy in the forty minutes than in the daytime

B. we are always more peaceful when we awake in the morning

C. our brain is more active in the forty minutes than the other time

D. the last information gained before bed is more likely to remain

【3】We can learn from the passage that the 40-minute technique   ．

A. ensures that we understand the difficult language

B. helps a speaker in reading his speech from a prepared text

C. helps the author pass those daily quizzes in his university days

D. makes a speaker remember the presentation content completely

【4】Which of the following is the best title for this passage？

A. The Best Way to Learn English

B. The Importance of Memory Skills

C. The “Magic” 40-Minute Technique

D. My Advice on Learning English

27、There is an old saying that America and Britain are “two nations divided by a common language.” No one knows exactly who said this, but it reflects the way many Brits feel about American English. But are American and British English really so different?

Vocabulary

The most obvious difference between American and British English is vocabulary. There are hundreds of everyday words that are different. For example, Americans go on vacation while Brits go on holidays; New Yorkers live in apartments while Londoners live in flats. There are far more examples than we can talk about here. Fortunately, most Americans and Brits can usually guess the meaning through the context of a sentence.

Past Tense Verbs

You’ll also find some differences with past forms of irregular verbs. The past tense of “learn” in American English is “learned”. British English has the option of “learned” or “learnt”. The same rule applies to “dreamed” and “dreamt”, “burned” and “burnt”, and “leaned” and “leant”. Americans tend to use the -ed ending; Brits tend to use the-t ending.

Spelling

There are hundreds of slight spelling differences between British and American English. Noah Webster, an author, politician and teacher, made an effort to reform English spelling in the late 1700s.

Webster wanted to spell words the way they sounded. You can see Webster’s legacy(遗产) in the American spelling of words like color (from colour), honor (from honour), and labor(from labour).

Not So Different After All

British and American English have far more similarities than differences. With the exception of some regional dialects, most Brits and Americans can understand each other without too much difficulty. They watch each other’s TV shows, sing each other’s songs and read each other’s books. They even make fun of each others’ accents.

【1】Which of the following is a group of American words?

A．Vacation; holiday.

B．Apartment; flat.

C．Vacation; apartment.

D．Holiday; flat.

【2】The underlined word “option” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by ________.

A．choice

B．change

C．structure

D．use

【3】What do we know about British and American English from the last paragraph?

A．They both have some strange words.

B．They are affecting people using them.

C．They connect people of the two countries.

D．Their differences have little effect on communication.

【4】What can be the best title for the text?

A．Ways to tell British English from American English

B．Differences between British and American English

C．Development of British and American English

D．Difficulty for Brits and Americans to understand each other

28、I dropped a Crock-Pot (炖锅) on my bare feet. More accurately, I slipped down the back steps of our house on a rainy night while carrying a Crock-Pot. Consequently, my feet got hurt, for which I had to wear slip-on house shoes instead of traditional footwear.

From then on, my daily routine slowed to a crawl because I had to walk at a snail’s pace. And I had to cancel unimportant outings and appointments. At first, I hated the interruption in my plans but I soon realized my injury had given me a gift: spare time. I rediscovered long-forgotten joys I’d thrown aside because I was too busy for such “luxuries”. I read a book for pleasure. I spent time in silence. I experimented with my watercolor set. And my spirit came alive again.

I had been living at such a crazy pace for so long: get up early, bury myself in my tasks at work, do housework, and collapse in the evening with no recollection of what I’d actually done in the past twelve hours. When I was forced to slow down, I realized how unhealthy my life-style had been. Something had to change, or I’d suffer from the consequences.

Finding a healthier balance has been an ongoing process, and now I’ve been able to see improvement. I’ve stopped filling my schedule with back-to-back meetings and obligations. I try to leave some margin (余地) in my time so I can breathe and think. I pay attention to my emotions especially those that tell me I “should” do something. Overall, I make time for the activities that bring me joy.

That encounter makes me realize the importance of slowing down and living with purpose. I make sure my schedule isn’t overloaded. I remember to ask for help when I need it.

【1】Why does the author mention the accident in Paragraph 1?

A．To explain an idea.

B．To prove a theory.

C．To introduce the topic.

D．To make a prediction.

【2】Which of the following best describes the author’s previous life?

A．Happy.

B．Colorful.

C．Successful.

D．Busy.

【3】What do we know about the author’s injury?

A．It caused her great difficulty.

B．It changed her daily life.

C．It influenced her personality

D．It encouraged her to think positively

【4】What is the purpose of the story?

A．To describe a habit.

B．To introduce a career.

C．To advocate a lifestyle.

D．To discuss a problem.

29、

【1】What is Huangshan Mount well known for?

A.Unique waterfalls B.Snow-covered peaks

C.Ancient culture and art D.Beautiful natural scenery.

【2】What is the common feature the four attractions share?

A.Being far from city.

B.Being a man-made wonder.

C.Being rich in natural resources

D.Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site

【3】Which place do you advise Roger to visit, a British student interested in cave art?

A.Yungang Grottoes B.Huangshan Mount

C.Suzhou Classical Gardens D.Jiu Zhaigou National Park

30、I received an e-mail from a good friend last week. Her letter opened with the usual greetings, but then turned sour as she began to ______the pain in her heart.

My friend doesn’t have a good relationship with her parents.________she is an 18-year-old high school student, her parents,________her father, are still trying to control her life.

“I admit I haven’t________the level of excellence they expect. As long as I let them down, they always scold(责骂) me.” she wrote, adding, “They’re never satisfied with what I do. Every time I see them, my confidence gets ______. I feel bitter and annoyed. Sometimes I don’t even want to stay with them.”

I understand my friend’s______. I know what it’s like to have people refuse my ____ and insist I do what they ______ . I know I have to give her a ______. Still, I have to be honest, and try to give her useful ______ .

I think she needs to find it in herself to _____ her parents. I don’t think many of us truly______the power of forgiveness. ______forgiving, we get mad, and that______ is often shown in our words and actions. We want those who have hurt us to be______in some way.

I still remember something that happened to me in high school. A friend said something _____ about me, and I didn’t say a word to her for months. Years later I ________that although my actions seemed_______at the time, my hurt feelings were not worth losing a good friend. I regret that I did not forgive her.

The power of forgiveness is truly ______. Learn to forgive, and when you do so you’ll find yourself feeling better. And you can also set yourself _______to experience peace and love.

【1】A. face   B. keep   C. share   D. hide

【2】A. Since   B. Unless   C. Once   D. Although

【3】A. especially   B. basically   C. naturally   D. entirely

【4】A. changed   B. followed   C. reached   D. determined

【5】A. destroyed   B. improved   C. protected   D. raised

【6】A. stage   B. situation   C. record   D. argument

【7】A. views   B. applications   C. calls   D. invitations

【8】A. want   B. own   C. offer   D. afford

【9】A. promise   B. reason   C. surprise   D. response

【10】A. decision   B. advice   C. intention   D. experience

【11】A. appreciate   B. satisfy   C. forgive   D. respect

【12】A. show   B. understand   C. research   D. explore

【13】A. Instead of   B. Because of   C. In addition to   D. In return for

【14】A. trouble   B. danger   C. concern   D. anger

【15】A. charged   B. forgotten   C. judged   D. punished

【16】A. interesting   B. wonderful   C. bad   D. crazy

【17】A. pretended   B. imagined   C. realized   D. proved

【18】A. reliable   B. reasonable   C. equal   D. valuable

【19】A. challenging   B. amazing   C. shocking   D. frightening

【20】A. comfortable   B. wonderful   C. fair   D. free

31、根据课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Peru is a country 【1】 the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. Three parts make up the country: narrow, dry, flat land 【2】 (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.

Spanish is the main language of Peru. It is because Peru 【3】 (rule) by Spain from the 16th century to 1821. But before that, Peru was the centre of the ancient Inca Empire, and its emperor lived in what is now known as the site Machu Picchu.

Peru is an 【4】 (amaze) destination with something for tourists. Here 【5】 (be) two magical tours: Amazon Rainforest Tour and Machu Picchu Tour.

In Amazon Rainforest Tour, you can first take 【6】 short flight into the Amazon rainforest and then will travel for a day to your 【7】 (accommodate) by boat. In the following three days, you can explore the unique rainforest with a local guide. In the other tour, you can take a four-day hike through the Andes to the city of Machu Picchu. After 【8】 (explore) the ancient city, you will find it very amazing,【9】 (especial) the Incas’ dry stone method of building. Inca builders cut stones 【10】 exactly that nothing was needed to hold walls together.

32、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。续写的词数应为150左右。

As a college student majoring in engineering, Tom was in bad need of an advanced computer, which would cost him an arm and a leg. Tom chose not to upset his parents with this issue because he didn’t want to be dependent on them all the time. After careful consideration, Tom decided that a second-hand computer of high quality would also do and he could afford one with the money he had earned by taking part-time jobs.

One Saturday morning, Tom went into a second-hand computer shop. Luckily for him, he came across a computer of the exact model he wanted. Better still, it was nearly brand new and was sold at just a third of its original price. It meant that if Tom bought it, he would still have 300 dollars left. It seemed too good to be true! Out of curiosity, Tom asked the shop owner why the computer was sold at such a low price. “Oh, it’s a sad story,” replied the owner, adding that it was from a college student called Steven who was diagnosed with some type of cancer last month and now was badly in need of money for his treatment.

Hearing this, Tom felt truly sorry for the young man who was supposed to have a promising future. But at the same time, he also felt lucky to have this ideal computer for his college life. Without hesitation, he paid the shop keeper, took the computer and went back to his dorm (宿舍). He couldn’t wait to show his computer to his roommates. Everyone in the dorm thought Tom was lucky to have got the computer.

But deep in his heart, he knew something was not going right.

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With the phone number given by the shop owner, Tom contacted Steven and paid him a visit.

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