海东2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、The government intends to ________ a new law about wearing safety belts in cars.

A．bring up

B．bring on

C．bring in

D．bring off

2、—Peter is always careless.

—Don't  ________others; there is no perfect person.

A. keep pace with   B. make sense of

C. find fault with   D. take advantage of

3、The overall consumption scale is expected to reach 201 billion yuan this year, meaning an increase of 18.5 percent over ________ of 2018.

A.that B.it C.the one D.those

4、Colors like green can ________ a sense of life and quietness to people.

A．acquire

B．remark

C．investigate

D．convey

5、________enough money, the young man was unable to buy his girlfriend expensive jewelry.

A. Not to save B. Not saving

C. Not having saved D. Not saved

6、The pattern of sharing in tasks and decisions ______ equality, and this ______ leads to further sharing.

A. accounts for, in return   B. differs from, in turn

C. makes for, in turn   D. arise from, in return

7、Ted couldn’t remember the exact date of the storm, but he knew it was   Sunday because everybody was at   church.

A. /, the   B. a, /

C. /, a   D. the, /

8、—Why do you drink so much coffee?

—Well, ________ it doesn’t keep me awake in the night, I see no harm in it.

A. when   B. as long as

C. as though   D. while

9、As they’re handmade, each one __________ slightly in shape.

A.various B.varied C.varies D.variety

10、Don’ t worry. A number of efforts are being made ______ the whole system operating normally.

A. being kept   B. kept

C. keeping   D. to keep

11、It is confirmed that a person can not be actually pleased if ___ he appreciates doing is ignored by the company as of no value.

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

12、Yao Ming, the first man to become the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft without playing in college, was honored Friday night as the Houston Rockets ________ his No. 11 jersey.

A. abandoned   B. preserved

C. granted   D. retired

13、I needn’t have been in that hurry. The flight to Chongqing ______ due to the foggy weather.

A. has cancelled B. was cancelled

C. will be cancelling  D. had cancelled

14、The employee might have been dismissed by the employer last month,______ ?

A. hasn't he   B. didn't he   C. wasn't he   D. mightn't he

15、I only take on work that excites me   it means turning down lots of money.

A.as if B.in case C.now that D.even if

16、When   for his views about his teaching job,Philip said he found it very interesting and rewarding.

A. asking   B. asked   C. having asked   D. to be asked

17、The Spring Festival is the time of year that _____ the largest annual mass migration on the planet when one sixth of the world’s population _____ home.

A. will see; travels   B. saw; was travelling

C. will be seeing; will be travelling   D. sees; travel

18、If she ________ generous as she makes out, she would have donated more money in the catastrophe.

A. had been B. were

C. would be D. was

19、Faye’s fondest memory is of last year, ______ the club gave a tea party for her birthday.

A.that B.which C.where D.when

20、John was dismissed last week because of his________ attitude towards his job.

A．competitive

B．casual

C．classical

D．comprehensive

21、   If you have ever had a cat, or have watched one of the many funny cat videos online, you’ll know that cats have a mind of their own. A lot of the things they do are hard to understand—they like to climb up tall furniture, fit themselves in small spaces and attack small objects for no reason at all.

Now scientists have managed to figure out what exactly is going on in the brains of our little friends. According to Tony Buffington, a professor at Ohio State University in the US, cats’ strange behavior largely comes from their way of life back in the wild. “Cats today still have many of the same instincts that allowed them to live in the wild for millions of years.” he said in a TED Talk. “To them, our homes are their jungles.”

In the wild, cats are hunters. Their bodies and great balancing abilities allow them to climb to high spots to better look at the environment. Even though they don’t have to hunt any more in human houses, they still keep the old habit of viewing the living room from, for example, the top of the refrigerator.

Cats’ hunting instinct is also what makes them attack small things like keys and USB drives. In the wild, they hunt whatever they can get, and most of the animals they kill are small.

However, cats can also be prey. This explains why they like to stay in small spaces like drawers or washing machines— they are hiding, or they think they are hiding, from more dangerous animals. This is also why cats prefer a clean box: a smelly one could easily show enemies where they are.

Knowing how cats’ minds work is not only useful for better understanding them. It may also help cats’ owners to better meet cats’ needs. For example, owners could try to make climbing easier for cats by moving their furniture around. They could also use “food puzzles” to make eating feel more like hunting instead of just giving food to the cats.

【1】According to Tony Buffington, ________.

A．cats’ strange behavior is difficult for humans to understand

B．cats are more used to living in the wild than in humans’ homes

C．cats’ instincts are as helpful to them today as they were millions of year ago

D．cats behave strangely mainly because they still have some instincts in the wild

【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A．Cats like to climb up high because they want to hide from dangerous animals.

B．Cats attack keys and USB drives because they have a habit of hunting small animals.

C．Cats enjoy staying in small spaces because they usually live in small caves in the wild.

D．Cats’ preference for a clean litter box has something to do with their hunting habits.

【3】The underlined word “prey” in Paragraph 5 probably means ________.

A．an animal that is hunted

B．an animal that is too shy

C．an animal that keeps itself clean

D．an animal that likes hiding games

【4】This article is mainly written to ________.

A．describe cats’ past wild experience to readers

B．explore the reasons for cats’ strange behavior

C．tell cat owners how to make life easier for cats

D．compare cats’ behavior in human homes with that in the wild

22、   Not enough American students want to be engineers, mathematicians, or scientists. The federal government wants to change that. They are spending money to do it. The government will invest three billion dollars in the education of young Americans in science, technology, engineering and math. The four areas together are kown as STEM. Many jobs in the STEM fields will open in the coming years. The U.S. government’s investment aims to increase the number of Americans who can take those jobs. Yet girls appear far less interested in STEM subjects than boys. Only 25 percent of STEM students are girls. Debbie Sterling is an engineer. She invented a construction toy for girls. The name of the toy is "Goldie Blox." Ms. Sterling hopes Goldie Blox will help girls develop skills in space and shapes, which help engineers and builders to think about objects in three dimensions.

To interest girls, Sterling created the character "Goldie." Goldie does not care about beauty or clothes. Goldie tells stories, solves difficult problems and creates imaginary worlds.

Mia is a seven-year-old girl who likes science. In her room, she has no fashion dolls. Instead, she has a pegboard, wheels, blocks and an inventor’s journal to write her observations. Mia received a set of Goldie Blox from her grandmother. She learned to make machine with the blocks.

"When my grandmother first sent me the present, a spinning machine, I was really excited. I knew it had to do with engineering, so I grabbed the box and opened it. Then I went for more——I went to the website; I went on YouTube to find more videos. My mom asked me why I was just watching videos instead of building. I told her I didn’t have enough pieces. She got me the builder survival kit."

Experts say parents should do more than just buy toys to interest their girls in STEM subjects. They should also provide a good education. At school, girls should participate in projects that require teamwork and creative thinking.

Women in scientific and technical jobs are also working to encourage young women to explore STEM. One is Anu Tewary. She studied Applied Physics and worked for technology companies. After she had a daughter, she started Technovati Challenge. The challenge is an international competition for young women from 10 to 18 years old.

There is a good chance that soon, more young women using mobile phones will also be developing programs for them.

【1】We can learn about STEM that________.

A．The U.S government will invest in STEM education.

B．The market of STEM will be highly competitive.

C．Girls like STEM better than boys.

D．Stem stands for science, technology, economy, and math.

【2】Why does Mia like Goldie blox?

A．Because Goldie cares about beauty.

B．Because her grandmother first sent her the present.

C．Because Mia likes engineering.

D．Because there are videos to watch.

【3】What should be done to help girls to be more interested in STEM?

A．Parents should buy more gifts for them.

B．Schools should be encouraged to set up courses about teamwork and creative thinking.

C．Women in STEM jobs should encourage them to join.

D．More mobile phone program should be developed for them.

23、   Tablets are really useful devices, but their big screens always make them as a burden to carry around without a bag. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a phone with the powers of a tablet that could be folded up and fit neatly into the hand?

Now something like a tablet-shaped but foldable phone is about to become available. In February, South Korean electronics company Samsung and China’s Huawei both launched foldable phones, the Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X respectively. Mobile phone use has entered the “foldable future”, The Verge noted.

The technology could change our lives in significant ways. These devices, due to their bendable screens, give us the larger screens we want. Meanwhile, they still fit easily into the pocket. As USA Today noted, they’re “the combination of a small tablet and smartphone, all in a single device”.

The technology could change other devices, too. For example, we could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers. In crowded modem cities, they will help us to maximize available space.

In a keynote address, Samsung’s senior vice president of mobile product marketing, Justin Denison, called the foldable screen “the foundation for the smartphone of tomorrow”. “It’s a blank canvas (画布) for us to do something beautiful together.” he said.

So is there nothing to stand in the way of the foldable future? According to tech news website Android Authority, the necessary displays were difficult to produce. In 2012, nine out of every 10 OLED (二极管) screens produced were imperfect. Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to between 50 and 90 percent. However, at present these foldable devices are expensive. For example, the price of Huawei Mate X is 17,500 RMB. That’s a price that few people will be able to afford.

But if the foldable device isn’t going to change the world overnight, there is no doubt that it is coming. Patrick Moorhead, an industry analyst told The Verge, “Few are debating if foldable or rollable mobile displays are the future of smartphones; the only question is when and by whom.”

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

A. Screen devices on the market. B. Foldable age is arriving.

C. Possible powers of a tablet. D. Foldable screens are imperfect.

【2】What can we learn from Justin Denison’s words?

A. The foldable screen has great potential.

B. The Galaxy Fold still has many problems.

C. The production of foldable phones will soon increase.

D. Companies need to work together to develop foldable phone.

【3】What is the problem with foldable phones at the moment?

A. They are easy to break. B. They are inconvenient to carry.

C. They are not as useful as expected. D. They are unaffordable for most families.

【4】What is the author’s attitude toward the future of the foldable screen?

A. Worried. B. Cautious. C. Positive. D. Unconcerned.

24、Is Listening to a Book Better than Reading It?

Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading space, ignoring the world around you, absorbed in a tale. You read the introduction, instantly became interested and now you’re in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But, there’s a hot debate — physical books vs. e-books vs. audiobooks. Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book?

【1】 There’s attention span, reasoning, reading fluency, memory and language comprehension. Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability, vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social awareness. So, whichever way you’re reading, there are definitely benefits.

But, let’s look at the pros to reading with your eyes — that’s physical books and e-books. 【2】 This is because when you can actually see the words, your attention is held more closely. Add to this the fact that with physical books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders, which will likely happen at some point or other.

On the other hand, there’s the audiobook. Headphones in, you’re switched off from life and the story really comes alive, almost like watching a film — in your head. From a scientific perspective, listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a fellow feeling as you hear the emotion of the narrator. 【3】 Hearing the story engages different parts of the brain, increasing the intensity and imagery, making you enjoy it more. Yet, going back to attention period, with an audiobook it’s true that it’s much harder to go back and listen again.

【4】 Perhaps, next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves, also consider the format. It may just change your whole literary experience.

A．They help us become continuous readers.

B．They can help to remember information better.

C．Generally, reading uses several areas of the brain.

D．We can more easily understand the changes in tones.

E．All in all, it seems that there are advantages to both physical books and audiobooks.

F．According to a research from Oxford University, audio books affect our reading reaction most.

25、   Girls are better at reading and writing than boys as early as fourth grade, according to a study, and the gap continues to widen until senior year.

Scientists generally agree that boys and girls are psychologically more alike than they are different. But reading seems to be a(n) _________, with growing evidence suggesting a similar _________ in writing. The study, published in the journal American Psychologist, provided further _________ to support this view.

David Reilly, lead author of the study, said the study _________ the commonly held view that boys and girls start grade school with the same cognitive abilities. “It appears that the gender gap for writing tasks has been greatly _________, and despite our best efforts with changes in teaching methods, that does not appear to be _________ over time,” he said.

Factors explaining the results could include learning _________ being more prevalent among boys; the pressure to conform to masculine ideals and the idea of reading and language being _________; and slight differences in how boys and girls use their brain hemispheres (半球), the authors believe.

To investigate how _________ levels differed between boys and girls in the U.S., the team studied data collected over three decades in the National Assessment of Educational Progress. This database of test scores on over 3 million students in the fourth, eighth, and twelfth grades __________ national and state performances in a range of subjects, and considered such variables such as disabilities or whether children were English learners. Reading and writing was __________ according to children’s understanding of a range of different passages and genres.

__________, girls were found to perform significantly better in reading and writing tests by fourth grade when compared with boys of the same age. As children progressed to eighth and twelfth grades, girls continued to __________ boys, but the difference was more noticeable in writing than reading. But what caused this difference in abilities? Evidence suggests __________ problems, such as being disruptive in class or being aggressive could be linked to neurological conditions. What is known as lateralization (偏侧化) could also play a role. Boys are believed to use one hemisphere when reading or writing, while girls appear to use both. The data did not, however, provide evidence to argue __________ the two genders having different learning styles.

A．distinction

B．exception

C．objection

D．limitation

A．pattern

B．standard

C．circumstance

D．feature

A．strategy

B．signal

C．sign

D．evidence

A．confirmed

B．represented

C．questioned

D．introduced

A．underestimated

B．overemphasized

C．underrepresented

D．justified

A．increasing

B．promoting

C．accepting

D．reducing

A．objectives

B．drills

C．difficulties

D．advantages

A．innovative

B．feminine

C．challenging

D．fictional

A．literacy

B．literary

C．academic

D．cognitive

A．pulled down

B．settled down

C．turned down

D．broke down

A．granted

B．measured

C．designed

D．engineered

A．Likewise

B．Overall

C．However

D．Besides

A．overtake

B．discourage

C．parallel

D．distinguish

A．psychological

B．emotional

C．behavioral

D．mental

A．in line with

B．at the mercy of

C．on account of

D．in favor of

26、假定你是李华，毕业将至，请用英文给你的外教老师Lisa写一封电子邮件，内容包括：

1.学习收获；

2.今后打算；

3.表达谢意。

注意：1.词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.文中不可出现有关个人的真实信息。

Dear Lisa,

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Yours,

Li Hua