衡阳2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、Popular band Westlife held their first virtual concert on Friday night, which was ________ on WeChat and attracted more than 20 million Chinese fans.

A．claimed

B．attached

C．captured

D．streamed

2、David worked very hard and_______ set up a company of his own.

A. continually   B. apparently

C. randomly   D. eventually

3、Life is unsure; even the poorest ________ become the richest.

A．shall

B．must

C．need

D．might

4、________ 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

5、Jane’s pale face suggested that she______ill，and her parents suggested that she________a medical examination.

A．be；should have　　　  B．was；have

C．should be；had　　　  D．was；has

6、How can you expect to win confidence of the people _______ you come to them with clean hands?

A．or

B．if

C．unless

D．but

7、The majority of holiday flights depart and arrive on .

A. schedule   B. scheme

C. shelter   D. source

8、Mr Black often ________ fishing on Sundays.

A．go

B．goes

C．don’t go

D．isn’t go

9、Hey, you ________ at the computer all day. You should really take a break now.

A.have been sitting B.were sitting

C.did sit D.are sitting

10、When she recalled the sad moment, tears ________ down her cheeks.

A．settled

B．jumped

C．pressed

D．rolled

11、Now if you'll excuse me, I ________be on my way.

A．ought to

B．ought

C．should to

D．had better to

12、---Don’t worry, Mum. The doctor said it was only the flu.

---____! I’ll tell Dad there’s nothing serious.

A. What a relief   B. Congratulations

C. How surprising   D. I’m so sorry

13、The student will never forget those days ________ several soldiers took turns to look after him after the disaster.

A．that

B．which

C．where

D．when

14、I don’t see how any creature can ______ under those conditions.

A．survive

B．exchange

C．concentrate

D．seek

15、Instead of sitting around waiting for a hero to _____on a white horse to save you, why not help yourself?

A. take up B. make up

C. show up D. put up

16、She tried to ________her mind on her work.

A．ignore

B．suggest

C．raise

D．focus

17、The volunteers quit their jobs in the big city and taught in the ________ mountain area.

A．extra

B．remote

C．achievable

18、Looking back through the history of this highly-developed modern city with all varieties of advanced technology, it is shocking that it is set up in a place was a wasteland ten years ago.

A．once

B．what

C．that

D．where

19、It was with great joy ________ he received the news ________ his lost son would soon return home.

A．because; that

B．because; which

C．that; that

D．that; which

20、Some people argue that we________ wasting time and money exploring space.

A．should stop

B．shall stop

C．would stop

D．will stop

21、I’m _________that many readers are impressed with your writings because they are wonderful.

A．confident

B．confused

C．terrified

D．eager

22、There can be little doubt _____ bombing Libya would drive thousands more to take up arms.

A. why   B. Whether C. that   D. How

23、It is one thing to enjoy listening to good music, but it is quite _________ to perform skillfully yourself.

A. other   B. another

C. the other   D. others

24、In the middle of the square ________ with a statue of a hero on top of it.

A．stands a stone

B．does a stone stand

C．a stone stands

D．a stone does stand

25、My teacher _____ me to try ice hockey, because I could skate very well.

A．assured

B．represented

C．persuaded

D．attacked

26、Long-time exposure (暴露) to air pollution can lead to physical changes in the brain and cause trouble in learning and memory, and even anxiety. This is suggested by the results of new research on mice.

While other studies have shown the harmful effects of polluted air in the lungs and heart, this is the first to show the negative effect on the brain.

The team of Laura Fonken, Randy Nelson , from the Ohio State University, the USA, has spread to the brain a previous line of research which found that fine particulate(微粒) matter floating in the air mainly because of air pollution caused by humans, causes swelling in much of the body, and may be related to high blood pressure problems, and some other diseases.

In the research Fonken and his colleagues exposed mice to polluted air for six hours each day, five days a week, over a period of 10 months, almost half the average life length of mice.

Polluted air contains fine particles created by cars, factories and natural dust. Fine particles of this kind are tiny, about 2.5 micrometers in diameter（直径）, or about one-thirtieth the width of a human hair. These particles can go deep into lungs and other organs.

The concentration of this particulate material to which they exposed mice is equal to the concentration at which people can be exposed in some polluted urban areas.

After a period of 10 months, the researchers got the animals to have a series of behavioral tests. Both the behavior of mice and the results of neurological (神经的) tests done to them show that those within the polluted air had more problems in learning and memory, and higher levels of anxiety.

The results suggest that long-time exposure to polluted air can have measurable negative effects on the human brain and can cause a variety of mental health problems. This could have important consequences for those living and working in polluted urban areas.

【1】The results of new research on mice first suggest that polluted air mainly does harm to .

A. normal organs   B. lungs and heart

C. mental health  D. blood pressure

【2】What harmful effect of polluted air is mentioned in other studies?

A. The harmful effect on learning.

B. The harmful effect on all the organs.

C. The harmful effect on lungs and heart.

D. The harmful effect on improving memory.

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

A. Long-time Exposure to Air Pollution

B. Evidence and Concern of Air Pollution

C. Measurable Effect on Human Brain

D. Mental Problems Caused by Air Pollution

27、Harsukh Bhai Dobariva, of Gujarat, India, is very popular with birds. Every day, about 3000 birds visit his 4-acre farm to eat tasty grains and build their nests away from natural enemies.

Nicknamed “The Birdman”, Harsukh has spent the last 17 years of his life looking after the birds and transforming his land into a safe place for them.

Many people would consider such a large number of birds making a mess outside their windows, but Harsukh couldn’t be happier about it. As more birds started visiting him and the limited space on his balcony became a problem, he built a stand(台)out of old pipes and put grains on them, so the birds could eat in comfort.

Harsukh and his family used to live in the middle of the city, but as the number of birds visiting them increased, they became a problem for the neighbors. In 2012, Harsukh moved to a 4-acre piece of land on the suburbs, where the birds didn’t bother anyone.

“In my old house, neighbors would get disturbed by the constant chirping(鸣叫声)of birds,” Harsukh said. “Though they would never complain(抱怨), I still thought that these birds need space of their own.”

Today, about 3,000 birds visit Harsukh’s farm several times a day. He and his family have built several stands for them, and make sure to add grains twice a day.

Over 1000 birds build their nests on the farm, and have their babies here Harsukh and his family protect them from enemies until they are ready to fly. During the rainy season, the doors of the Harsukh’s house are always open to birds that are seeking shelter from the rain.

【1】Why did Harsukh build the first stand for the birds?

A．Because it could be used to put grains.

B．Because he wanted to attract more birds.

C．Because the balcony was too crowded.

D．Because he had to feed about3000 birds.

【2】What can we infer about Harsukh’s old neighbors?

A．They sometimes complained about the noise.

B．They thought these birds needed another space.

C．They were kind and easy-going.

D．They wouldn’t get disturbed by birds.

【3】What else does Harsukh do for the birds besides feeding them?

A．He builds nests for them.

B．He kills their natural enemies.

C．He protects their young birds.

D．He treats the sick birds.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A．The way to feed birds

B．The Birdman-Harsukh

C．A house with noisy birds

D．The importance of protecting birds

28、To travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous people. But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels, food and airplane tickets are too expensive. Some people, however, have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.

Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune, a couple from Britain, decided to travel around the world. They have found a good way to pay for their trips. They look after pets for rich house owners. In exchange, they can stay in the houses for free. They have looked after horses, cows, cats, dogs and fish. In two years, the couple has been to Australia, Germany, Spain and Italy. They have stayed in big cities and small villages. The home owners are usually very generous and have given them food, wine and day trips.

Another person who tries to realize her travel dream is photographer Rhiannon Taylor. She travels around the world to visit, review and take photos of the best hotels. She shares the places she stays in and the food she eats on the Internet with tens of thousands of followers.

With these ways of making money, traveling around the world is no longer a dream. More and more young people are thinking creatively to make their dream come true.

【1】Why do most people feel hard to make their travel dream come true?

A. Because they can hardly find hotels.

B. Because the food is not healthy.

C. Because the cost of travel is high.

D. Because they are afraid of adventure.

【2】The best word to describe the way of realizing the travel dream is ______.

A. special   B. creative   C. rich   D. adventurous

【3】It is known from the passage that Laura and Tanbay paid for their trips by ______.

A. staying in the house for free

B. being given food and day drinks

C. going to Australia and other countries

D. looking after pets for rich house owners

【4】According to the passage, Taylor is a photographer who shares her photos ______.

A. on the Internet

B. during her travel

C. with hundreds of followers

D. during staying in hotels

29、Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. Expecting a whole day to relax，he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favorite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be like a walk in the park，”he’d told his wife. “I’ll look after the kids，and you can go visit your mom.”

Things started well，but just after eight o’clock，his three little “good kids”—Mike，Randy，and Alex—came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast，daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty seconds，Randy began using his spoon on Alex’s head as if it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat(节拍)．Mike chanted “Where’s my toast，where’s my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.

Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randy’s underwear on his head. Randy locked himself in the bathroom，while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks，although they were before their very eyes. Someone named “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.

By ten o’clock，things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his color pencils. Randy，thankfully，appeared to be reading quietly in the family room，but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and reading would be impossible.

At exactly 11∶17，Brad called the daycare centre(日托所)．“I suddenly have to go into work and my wife’s away. Can I bring the boys over in a few minutes？”The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.

【1】When his wife left home，Brad expected to________.

A. enjoy his first day off work

B. watch TV talk show with his children

C. go out for a walk in the park

D. read the newspaper to his children

【2】Which of the following did Randy do?

A. Drawing on the wall.  B. Eating apple jam.

C. Feeding the fish.   D. Reading in a room.

【3】Why did Brad ask the daycare centre for help?

A. Because he wanted to clean up his house.

B. Because he suddenly had to go to his office.

C. Because he had to take his wife back home.

D. Because he found it hard to manage his boys.

【4】This text is developed________.

A. by space  B. by time  C. by process  D. by comparison

30、My son Joey was born with club feet(天生特厚的畸形脚). The doctors assured us that with treatment he would be able to walk________, but would never run very well. The first three years of his life were_______in surgery(手术). By the time he was eight, you wouldn’t know he had a _______when you saw him walk.

The children in our neighborhood ran around as most children do during________, and Joey would jump right in, run and play, too. We________told him that he probably wouldn’t be able to ______ as well as the other children. So he didn’t know.

In seventh grade he ______to go out for the cross-country team. Every day he _____ with the team. He worked harder and ran ______ than any of the others—perhaps he sensed that the________that seemed to come naturally to so many others did not come naturally to him.________the entire team runs, only the top seven runners have the potential to________points for the school. We didn’t tell him he probably would never make the team, so he didn’t know.

He________to run four to five miles a day, every day —even the day he had a 103-degree fever. I was________, so I went to look for him after school. I found him _____all alone. I asked him how he felt. “Okay,” he said. He had two more________to go. The sweat ran down his face and his eyes were glassy from his fever.________he looked straight ahead and kept running.

Two weeks later, the names of the team runners were_______. Joey was number six on the list. Joey had made the team. He was in________grade —the other six team members were all eighth-graders. We never told him he shouldn’t_________to make the team. We never told him he couldn’t do it… so he didn’t know. He just did it.

【1】

A．quickly

B．slowly

C．normally

D．comfortably

【2】

A．spent

B．wasted

C．suffered

D．lost

【3】

A．pain

B．problem

C．treatment

D．surgery

【4】

A．holidays

B．day

C．fun

D．play

【5】

A．seldom

B．never

C．always

D．once

【6】

A．study

B．run

C．walk

D．behave

【7】

A．decided

B．preferred

C．refused

D．agreed

【8】

A．gathered

B．camped

C．trained

D．competed

【9】

A．more slowly

B．less

C．faster

D．more

【10】

A．ability

B．strength

C．power

D．energy

【11】

A．Since

B．Because

C．After

D．Although

【12】

A．increase

B．score

C．hold

D．take

【13】

A．continued

B．stopped

C．liked

D．hoped

【14】

A．sad

B．surprised

C．angry

D．worried

【15】

A．running

B．resting

C．crying

D．sleeping

【16】

A．tests

B．miles

C．lessons

D．examinations

【17】

A．Otherwise

B．So

C．Yet

D．Thus

【18】

A．included

B．found

C．shown

D．announced

【19】

A．sixth

B．eighth

C．seventh

D．fifth

【20】

A．manage

B．determine

C．expect

D．attempt

31、● The human population has never been bigger, but in some ways the planet seems to be 【1】 【2】 【3】. In the past, travelers from 【4】 【5】 【6】 spent months at sea. Now you just have to sit on a plane for a few hours. When you arrived in another country a hundred years ago, you saw 【7】 【8】 【9】 of clothing and buildings and discovered a 【10】 【11】 【12】 culture.（Fill in each blank with the missing words according to the text.）

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。

An A for Mrs. Bartlett

I was sitting next to Missy in my ninth-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project. In groups, we were to create a poster around what we were studying.

On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. Bartlett informed us that she would take into consideration the names we chose and would let us know the results the next day. I was a well-rounded top student in the class, so I had no doubt I would get the group of my choice. There were only a handful of sociably decent people in the class, and Missy was one of them. I knew we had chosen each other.

The next day, I anxiously awaited the class. After the bell rang, Missy and I stopped talking as Mrs. Bartlett called for our attention. She started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy’s name was called. So I’m in group three, I thought. The second, third and fourth members of the group were called. My name was not included. There had to be some mistake!

Then I heard it. The last group: “ Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina. ” I could feel the tears well in my eyes. How could I face being in that group — the boy who barely spoke English, the one girl who was always covered by skirts that went down to her ankles, and the other girl who was often wearing very strange and unusual clothes with fancy items. They certainly fell into the category of the least popular in our class. They were considered misfits (不合群的人)!

There must be something wrong! Mrs. Bartlett was such a person of insight, vision and thoughtfulness that she never forgot to bring out the potential of all her students. Oh, how badly I wanted to be with my friends. Finally I was determined to convince her I should be in the “ good ” group.

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。

Paragraph 1:

I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. Bartlett.

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Paragraph 2:

Halfway through the week, I felt myself enjoying the company of these three misfits.

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