铁岭2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、He is really considering ________himself to ________ these children of the poor village.

A．to devote; educating

B．devoting; educating

C．devoting; educate

D．to devote; educate

2、The ability to keep calm is one of her many ________. Owing to her excellent trait, she was promoted to deal with the emergency.

A.bases B.challenges C.benefits D.strengths

3、— Would you like to go to see a film tonight?

— I'd like to, ________ I'm too busy.

A．and

B．so

C．as

D．but

4、Little Susan stood by the table and felt the bag, ________ to know what it was in it.

A．curious

B．various

C．confident

D．specific

5、―What a terrible day it is today!

―Yes, the snow is __________heavy that we have to stay inside all day.

A.very B.too C.such D.so

6、I used to drink a lot of coffee, but these days I _____ tea.

A．prefer   B．am preferring

C．have preferred  D．preferred

7、Kelly studies many different subjects in high school, _______ English is the most interesting in her opinion.

A. from which B. in which C. which D. of which

8、---You are quite free now, I think.

---_________, I have tons of things to do.

A. On the contrary   B. On the opposite

C. With the contrary   D. For the contrary

9、Students should take an active part in community activities _____ they can gain experience for their future development.

A.when B.which C.where D.whose

10、In China, people usually ________ firecrackers to celebrate the Spring Festival.

A. set out   B. set up   C. set about     D. set off

11、The man insisted that he ________ the money and that he ________ set free right away.

A．hadn’t stolen; was

B．hadn’t stolen; be

C．not steal; be

D．shouldn’t steal; was

12、Dick ______ his previous job and ______ as a volunteer on the mountain bend when the journalist interviewed him.

A．quit; was working

B．had quit; was working

C．would quit; worked

D．quit; had worked

13、Rather than ________ on holiday to the seaside. I prefer________ days and go to school nights.

A．to go; to work

B．go; work

C．go; to work

D．to go; work

14、It is well-known that the Internet will let people have ________ to huge amounts of information from their own homes.

A. entrance  B. way C. means D. access

15、Hard work can often _______ a lack of ability.

A.aim to B.make up for C.draw up D.have an impact on

16、All the scenes and people _____were recorded on mobile phones or digital cameras are well connected.

A./ B.which

C.who D.that

17、________ their English, some teams are determined to use English as their working language.

A．Improving

B．Improved

C．Having improved

D．To improve

18、We had to be patient because it ________some time________ we got the full results.

A．has been；since

B．had been；until

C．was；after

D．would be；before

19、Without enough food, many birds didn’t ________ the winter.

A. serve   B. surf   C. surprise   D. survive

20、There is no   exact definition of   word “happiness”. People are happy for all sorts of reasons.

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

21、If what your friend comes up with surprises you, don’t express your_______ immediately.

A．region

B．rejection

C．election

D．mission

22、People with learning disabilities can learn to drive, but it will take ________ effort.

A. distant B. extra

C. practical   D. patient

23、________ leaves the room last must make sure ________ all the windows are shut.

A．Whoever；that whether

B．No matter who；if

C．Whoever；that

D．Who；whether

24、－You don't seem ________ any experience in sales, do you?

－Well, you see, but I have contact with marketing, which is helpful.

A．having

B．to have

C．to having

D．to be having

25、He has cut down his expenses (花费) to ________   his schooling.

A．take over

B．go through

C．break away from

D．pay for

26、Dumbphones have very limited functions compared to an iPhone. You can only make and receive calls and messages. And, if you are lucky-listen to radio and take very basic photos, but absolutely not connect to the internet or apps.

Dumbphones are enjoying a comeback. Google searches for them increased by 89% between 2018 and 2021. Meanwhile, a study said that one in 10 mobile phone users in the UK had a dumbphone. Kaiwei Tang, CEO of Light Phone, a maker of dumbphones said that, surprisingly, the company’s main customers are aged between 25 and 35. He says he expected buyers to be much older.

Sandra Wachter, a researcher at Oxford University, says that it’s easy to see why some of us are looking for simpler mobile phones. One can reasonably say that nowadays a smart phone’s ability to connect calls and send messages is almost a side function. Your smart phone is your entertainment centre, your newspaper, your map, your diary, and your wallet. They always want to catch your attention with notices and latest news.

“If aliens came to earth they’d think that mobile phones are the creatures controlling human beings,” Mr. Tang says. “It’s not going to stop. Instead, it’s getting worse. Consumers are realizing that something is wrong, and we want to offer a choice.”

Last year, Przemek Olejniczak, changed his smartphone for a dumphone at first for its longer-lasting battery. However, he soon realized there were other benefits. “Before I would always be checking, going through the news, or other facts I didn’t need to know,“ he says. ”Now I have more time for my family and myself. And I’m not addicted to liking, sharing, or describing my life to other people. I have more privacy.“

Yet back in London, Robin West says that many people are confused by her choice of mobile. “Everyone thinks it’s just a short-term thing. They’re always asking me: ‘So when are you getting a smartphone? Are you getting one this week?’ ”

【1】What surprises Kaiwei Tang about dumbphones?

A．Few people show interest in them.

B．They are coming into fashion again.

C．Their buyers are mainly young people.

D．Dumbphones are in a wider use than smartphones.

【2】What does Sandra Wachter think of people’s turning to dumbphones?

A．Understandable.

B．Unusual.

C．Thoughtless.

D．Meaningful.

【3】What does the author mention Robin West in the last paragraph?

A．To give suggestions on mobile choice.

B．To show public support for dumbphones.

C．To make a prediction about the future of dumbphones.

D．To introduce a different opinion on using dumbphones.

【4】Which of the following might be a suitable title for the text?

A．Dumbphones are Here to Stay

B．A Generation Controlled by Smartphones

C．Smartphones: Where are they leading us?

D．Another Choice? The Return of Dumbphones

27、With a satisfied smile, Keisha finished the last sentence of her English essay about one of her heroes, Rosa Parks, an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

“Keisha,” her mother shouted from downstairs. “It’s almost 4:15.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t be late.” Keisha pulled down a storybook from her bookshelf, as she always read to the nursing home’s residents. And on an impulse（一时心血来潮）, she asked her English notebook as well.

As Keisha came running in the door, the manager told her, “We have a new resident this week, Mrs. Ruby Watson. She’s sill adjusting to her new surroundings. You’ll find her in Room 28. Any by the way, Keisha, good luck.”

Keisha walked down the hallway at a quick pace. As she entered Room 28, she met two sharp brown eyes staring at her doubtfully.

“I’m Keisha Jackson, a volunteer,” Keisha explained. “I come here to help pass the time with residents, or read to them, or ...” Keisha started stammering（结巴）as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at her.

“I didn’t request anyone to keep me company,” Mrs. Watson interrupted. “I’m alone most of the time, and that’s how I prefer it.”

“I brought along some funny stories,” Keisha said hesitantly.

“I’m not in the mood for funny stories,” Mrs. Watson replied angrily. “What else do you have?”

Nervously, Keisha opened her notebook to her essay. She read the title aloud, “Ross Parks: A Woman of Courage and Conviction（信念）.” She glanced at Mrs. Watson to see how she might react, but to her surprise, Mrs. Watson’s face relaxed and her eyes shone. “Read to me about Rosa,” Mrs. Watson said.

Keisha read how Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in 1955 inspired the protest that became a turning point in the struggle for civil rights.

“I walked with Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King,” Mrs. Watson said with pride. “That was the greatest moment of my life because ...” She paused.

“Because ... you were a woman of courage and conviction too.”

Sitting up straighter, Mrs. Watson said, “Yes, I was and I still am. Thank you for reminding me, Keisha. Next Thursday, I will tell you my story.”

【1】Why did Keisha take her English notebook along?

A．Her mother asked her to take it.

B．She would hand it in on her way.

C．She might read her essay to someone.

D．The manager wanted to read her essay.

【2】Why did the manager wish Keisha good luck before she visited Mrs. Watson?

A．Mrs. Watson could be difficult.

B．Mrs. Watson was in poor health.

C．Keisha was feeling nervous.

D．Keisha was a shy person.

【3】What effect did Keisha’s essay have on Mrs. Watson?

A．It aroused her curiosity in volunteer work.

B．It built up her expectation for more visitors.

C．It awoke her pride in her struggle for civil rights.

D．It changed her attitude to the Civil Rights Movement.

【4】Readers may find this story inspiring because ________.

A．a girl enjoys learning about her heroes

B．a girl helps someone feel appreciated

C．a woman overcomes hardship by herself

D．a woman gathers the courage of life

28、In the years ahead, AI will raise three big questions for bosses and governments. One is the effect on jobs. Although bosses publicly praise the broad benefits AI will bring very much, their main interest lies in cutting costs. One European bank asked a technology company to find a way of reducing the staff in its operations department from 50,000 to 500. This special report has shown that AI-enhanced tools can help reduce staff in departments such as customer service and human resources by a large amount. The McKinsey Global Institute finds that by 2030 up to 375m people, or 14% of the global workers in companies or countries, could have their jobs automated away. Bosses will need to decide whether they are prepared to offer and pay for retraining, and whether they will give time off for it. Many companies say they are all for workers developing new skills, but not at the employer’s expense.

A second important question is how to protect privacy as AI spreads. The Internet has already made it possible to track people's digital（数字的）behaviour in extremely small detail. AT will offer even better tools for businesses to monitor consumers(客户) and workers, both online and in the physical world. Consumers are sometimes happy to go along with this if it results in personalised（个性化的）service. But AI probably brings privacy violations (侵犯) that are seen as shocking and morally unacceptable. In the wrong hands, useful technology could be against fair and equal treatment. Countries with a record of the careful watching of a person place, especially by the police or army and human-rights abuses already using AI to monitor political activity. The police around the world will use AI to spot criminals, but may also look on ordinary citizens secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about them. New rules will be needed to ensure agreement on what degree of monitoring is acceptable.

The third question is about the effect of AI on competition in business. Today many firms are competing to provide AI-enhanced tools to companies. But a technology company that achieves artificial intelligence could race ahead of competitors, put others out of business and lessen competition. This is unlikely to happen in the near future, but if it did it would be of great concern.

【1】What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A. All the daily behavior of people is tracked by the Internet.

B. AI is a kind of technology against fair and equal treatment.

C. Consumers are happy to be monitored as long as there is suitable service provided.

D. AI may be applied in more ways including discovering things about ordinary people.

【2】What does the underlined word “spot” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. notice   B. prevent

C. reduce   D. analyze

【3】Which of the following statements is true according to this passage?

A. The staff in a European bank has been sharply reduced by AI technology.

B. AI has aroused concern about privacy as it spreads.

C. New rules for monitoring have been set.

D. Technology companies have achieved major breakthroughs in AI.

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

A. Big rise in profits   B. possible track in digital behaviour

C. Sunny with a chance of thunderstorms   D. Promising with a concern of privacy protection

29、E-bike, powered by an electric motor in addition to your pedaling, is growing faster than any other kind of bikes these days. Before you go on your next two-wheeled adventure, make sure you’re familiar with the ins and outs of bicycle safety.【1】

Many of the safety recommendations are the same for both types of bikes.【2】Wear a helmet. Make sure you’ re visible to motorists (some e-bikes now come with lights). Don’t talk on the phone, text, or listen to music. And if you’re an e-bike rider, pay attention to these tips too:

•【3】That starts with checking that the tires are inflated and the brakes are working properly. If the bicycle hasn’t been used for a while, take it for a tune-up before you take it for a ride. “For an e-bike, also make sure your battery is charged,” says Ash Lovell, electric bicycle policy director at People for Bikes, a cyclist advocacy organization. And before and after every ride, check your bicycle for damage.

•【4】This is important for e-bike riders. “With the ability to go faster comes the responsibility to know when you should slow down,” says Lovell.

•Know the rules of the road. “When you’ re riding in the street, even in a protected bike lane, read the signals, pay attention to the lane markings, and check the signage to see where e-bikes are allowed,” Lovell says.【5】Signs in those states may specify which types of bikes are allowed on which roads and paths. Check the People for Bikes website( peopleforbikes. org) for more information.

A．Be aware of your speed.

B．Be sure your bike is ready to ride.

C．Guarantee your bike is empowered to go further.

D．Ride with the flow of traffic rather than against it.

E．This will provide you with more practicality and more fun.

F．Thirty-six states have adopted a classification system for e-bikes.

G．This holds true whether you’re riding a traditional bike or an e-bike.

30、   Mike has loved flying since he was small. When he was three years old, his dad took him to an air show. Mike loved the sounds of the plane, he________of becoming and airplane pilot(飞行员)someday. As Mike grew up, he learned as________as he could about flying. He wanted to go to flying school________university. He kept on________his parents about it all the time. At that time, pilot training was very________. Mike's parents couldn't afford it.

Later Mike became a salesman. He hoped to get lots of money for flying school. He traveled________America for his factory. He liked to travel,________by plane. To save money, he usually stayed in cheap hotels.

One morning, Mike________to Altanta. On the plane, after breakfast, he went to________. Some time later, he woke up. The two men beside him were talking in a________voice. When Mike heard the word "hijack(劫持)", he nearly________out of his seat, but he pretended(假装)he was still________. he listened when the two men talked. Mike quickly learned what was________. They planned to hijack the plane to Cuba(古巴). This made Mike very________. He knew he had to stop them before they began their________.

Mike pretended to use the washroom. On the way he met a hostess(空姐)and told her about the coming________. A moment later, the passengers were told that there was something wrong with the plane. Soon the plane landed at the________airport.

The two men received a________when they saw twenty police officers were________them at the airport.

Later Mike was given free flying training as a reward.________he became a pilot and flew happily ever since. Now his story is well known in the United States.

【1】A.spoke B.heard C.dreamed D.thought

【2】A.little B.much C.easily D.quickly

【3】A.as well as B.such as C.because of D.instead of

【4】A.warning B.talking C.asking D.complaining

【5】A.expensive B.cheap C.difficult D.enjoyable

【6】A.along B.towards C.through D.around

【7】A.never B.widely C.except D.especially

【8】A.flew B.came C.moved D.drove

【9】A.work B.sleep C.rest D.bed

【10】A.loud B.nervous C.low D.serious

【11】A.ran B.walked C.jumped D.dropped

【12】A.awake B.asleep C.quiet D.careless

【13】A.saying B.changing C.discussing D.happening

【14】A.sad B.angry C.painful D.careful.

【15】A.plan B.story C.challenge D.accident

【16】A.danger B.trouble C.flying D.training

【17】A.safest B.biggest C.nearest D.farthest

【18】A.surprise B.welcome C.message D.present

【19】A.looking for B.waiting for C.asking for D.talking about

【20】A.So B.Since C.Though D.Then

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In Britain and the USA, the managing directors 【1】 presidents of big companies are often 【2】 of being ‘fat cats’, i.e. bosses 【3】 salaries are often twenty-five times more than the company’s 【4】 worker. When times are hard and workers are 【5】 off, they receive very little. Departing directors, on the other hand, get big golden【6】. 【7】 contrast, in Japan the ratio between the 【8】 and lowest paid is normally a more modest seven or eight to one. In 【9】, large Japanese companies have the 【10】of taking care of all their employees, and the concept of a ‘job for life’ is still, by and large, true.

32、假定你是李华，本学期你作为交换生到加拿大的Calgary High School学习。开学一个月，你发现跟当地的同学们很难融洽相处。对此，你给朋友Frank写信求助。内容包括：

1.遇到的问题；

2.你的感受；

3.寻求建议。

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Frank,

How is it going these days?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours,

Li Hua