临沂2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、I don’t think it is polite to break in when people are having a conversation, ________?

A．isn’t it

B．do I

C．is it

D．do you

2、Mike is one of those people who just can’t save money. Every time he gets paid, _____.

A. he has ants in his pants   B. he tightens his belt

C. he wears his heart on his sleeve   D. the money burns a hole in his pocket

3、— What do you suggest he do to get rid of the financial trouble?

— As is often the case in the business world, he should ______ the dangerous situation he is in now.

A. look up to   B. wake up to   C. live up to   D. stand up to

4、–Will you read me a story, Mummy?

--OK. You ______have one if you go to bed as soon as possible.

A．might

B．must

C．could

D．shall

5、–The difficult maths problem has been solved by Tom at last.

– Indeed; and the ___ way Tom worked out the problem impressed the teacher deeply.

A. outstanding     B. unique

C. particular     D. strange

6、Hawking believes the earth is unlikely to be the only planet _____ life has developed gradually.

A. that   B. why

C. where   D. whose

7、—Why not get in my car to the swimming pool instead of walking?

—No, thanks. ______.

A．I’m used to

B．I’m able to

C．I’m about to

D．I’m sorry to

8、 In the early days, Beijing Opera ______ on open-air stages or in teahouses.

A. performed     B. was performed

C. performs   D. is performed

9、—Are you ________ me of lying to the headmaster?

—I’m sure you did.

A．accusing

B．scolding

C．reminding

D．telling

10、--Would you like to enjoy the ballet performance at the Grand Theatre with us?

---Oh, sorry. I ____to see the film Interstellar by Christopher Nolan.

A. arranged B. had arranged

C. have arranged D. arrange

11、The machine has been used for man years. It’s no wonder that it doesn’t work well __________.

A. regularly   B. constantly

C. frequently     D. occasionally

12、All preparations _______ in advance before attendants arrive, the board chairman is confident the annual conference will be a success.

A. had been made   B. made   C. having made   D. to be made

13、All his attention________ on what the teacher was saying, so he even didn't notice what was happening outside the classroom.

A．fixed

B．was fixed

C．was fixing

D．has been fixed

14、Do you still remember how many years ago_________ we first met on campus?

A. was it that   B. it was that

C. was it when       D. it was when

15、My brother ________ you more help, but he was fully occupied at that time.

A. gave   B. had given

C. could give   D. could have given

16、When first coming to the city, my parents often had a chat with neighbors, just as they _____ in the countryside.

A.will do B.had done C.have done D.were doing

17、________ amazed us greatly was that Linda could speak five languages.

A. That B. What C. Which  D. Why

18、The company and the effect   brought about did great good to our business in the market.

A. it   B. which

C. that   D. what

19、Humans tend to regard ourselves   we are the only species is on the planet-and certainly the only one that matters.

A.as though B.even though C.though D.as

20、The scientist does not study nature ________ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.

A. until B. because

C. though D. unless

21、At times, talking to kids can feel like learning a foreign language. Unfortunately, there’s no handy phrasebook or translation app that can make you sound friendly, encouraging, and firm all at the same time. Don’t worry. 【1】 . Following these, you can have an open and honest chat with any kids in your life.

Sit or kneel at their level

Lowering yourself makes you a lot more approachable. Even if you’re keeping things light and friendly, a child might feel threatened if you’re towering over them. Instead, grab a seat or take a knee near the child, so they don’t have to look up at you. 【2】.

【3】

Kids love talking about their interests and preferences. As far as conversations go, asking about favorites is a pretty safe go-to topic. You might ask about their favorite singer, or what TV shows they like to watch. 【4】. You could ask if they have a dog or cat at home, and what its name is.

Ask for help or advice

【5】. Share a light-hearted, not-too-serious problem you’ve run into during your daily routine. Maybe you have trouble heading to bed at a good time, or you can never find your car keys before heading to work. The child will love a chance to figure out a solution to your problem, whether it’s big or small.

A．Develop common interests.

B．Chat about relatable topics.

C．Children love to solve “adult” problems.

D．This can help take the edge off your conversation.

E．We’ve put together plenty of conversational tips and tricks.

F．Additionally, favorite colors are another safe and comfortable topic.

G．You could even ask about their favorite animals, or compare favorite pets.

22、The demand for digital audio (音频的) books is growing very rapidly. Let’s first look at why this has happened. The busy lifestyle leaves us little time to sit down and read a paper book. Besides, we all have time in the day when we are not really busy mentally. Therefore, we listen and “read” when doing other things.

An audio book, read by a professional narrator who is telling you the story, is an ideal way to “read” books that you wanted to read for long but that lack of time did not permit you to read. Storytelling has a very long tradition and with the new technology, it is gaining popularity again.

“For many people, listening to an audio book is an opportunity to hear an author firsthand,” says Mary Beth Roche, president of the Audio Publishers Association. “It’s like having the very best lecture series, not just in your own town, but in your own car or home — and at your command, they’ll read when YOU are ready to listen.”

Audio books used to be thought of as limited special products for only the blind and sight-impaired (视力受损的) or for kids and lazy people who either can not or do not want to read themselves. This has greatly changed over the last few years. A study found that the average listener of audio books is about 45 years of age and has an average yearly income of over $50,000, and at least a college education and often more advanced degrees. And these people have practical knowledge or understanding of the Internet.

Moreover, audio books are especially good for children who hate to read because of problems in school. That way they are familiar with the adventure of using their own imagination to paint their mental pictures of what they hear, rather than just staring at the TV screen. Also, if they have the book and the audio, reading along can help them overcome reading problems.

【1】Who most probably like digital audio books?

A．People who love high-tech products.

B．People who prefer listening to stories.

C．People who read anytime and anywhere.

D．People who cannot spare time for reading.

【2】How is paragraph 4 mainly developed?

A．By doing experiments.

B．By giving examples.

C．By analyzing causes.

D．By making comparisons.

【3】What do digital audio books help children do?

A．Reduce their screen time.

B．Raise their interest in reading.

C．Develop their imagination.

D．Improve their listening skills.

【4】Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Audio Books — A Popular Choice Now

B．Audio Books — An Alternative to Paper Books

C．Audio Books — A New Source of Knowledge

D．Audio Books — A New Idea about Reading

23、   Joe Clark was a non-traditional high school president whose unusual way of encouraging his students became the subject of a 1989 Hollywood movie.

“You are not inferior (低人一等)”was what Clark would often tell his students at Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey. Many of the Eastside students were African American or Latino. They grew up in a difficult environment. Many of the students who attended the school faced violence, crime, drugs and troubled family life.

Before becoming an educator, Clark served in the US Army. His experience might have influenced how he ran his school. He was known to walk around with a bull horn and a baseball bat. In Clark's first days of working at Eastside High School, he made the decision to expel 300 students for fighting, abusing teachers and drug possession. Clark believed that students had to be shocked often to understand the influences that could prevent them from succeeding in school and in life.

President Ronald Reagan offered Clark a White House policy adviser position after his success at the high school. In 1989, actor Morgan Freeman played Clark in the movie Lean on Me. That movie was based on Clark's experiences at Eastside High School.“Joe was a father figure to school kids,” Freeman said. “He was the best of the best in terms of education.”

Of course, not everyone supported his methods. One teacher, Franklin Hearn, said in 1988 that his methods were more like being in a labor camp than a public high school.

But Thomas McEntyre, one of the 300 students who were kicked out of Eastside High School, said, “I never really got a chance to... thank you. We are your product. You did not fail us. Although you kicked me out, you did not fail me. You bettered me.”

After he retired from Eastside in 1989, Clark wrote a book called Laying Down the Law. He described how he managed to turn Eastside High from a failing school into a success.

【1】What can we learn about Eastside High School?

A．It once belonged to a labor camp.

B．Many students were not clever.

C．It was a special school for troubled kids.

D．Many students were from problem families.

【2】What does the underlined word “expel” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Sign up.

B．Search for.

C．Kick out.

D．Focus on.

【3】Who plays a role in the movie Lean on Me?

A．Joe Clark.

B．Ronald Reagan.

C．Morgan Freeman.

D．Thomas McEntyre.

【4】Which of the following can best describe Joe Clark?

A．Cruel.

B．Inspiring.

C．Generous.

D．Hardworking.

24、Environment Awareness Week Regal Convention Centre, Halls 1-4

24-30 March 2011 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Free admission for all!

Save the environment, Save our future

Our environment needs help. With the participation of more than 50 organizations, Environment Awareness Week is the biggest public education event dedicated to environmental protection and conservation. Don’t miss it! Come and know more about:

The Threats to Earth (Hall 1) – What is global warming? How serious is pollution? Learn about different environmental problems from our university students. Protect our environment!

The Search for renewable Energy (Hall 2) – can we get electricity from wind, solar energy, waves, rivers and underground heat? Get the answers from Solar Ace, Tefron, Touch Wind Resources and other participants.

The Quest for Fresh water (Hall 3) – is the shortage of freshwater worsening? What are Singapore’s solutions for treating wastewater? Hear from Flow Technologies, HydroMax Solutions and other participants.

The 3 Rs and Save Earth (Hall 4) – How can we REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE to cut down household wastes? Find out from the Global Gala Network, Green Earth Foundation and other participants.

For more information, please call Mr. Philip Koh at 65531188, send an email to Mrs. Daisy Soh at daisy_soh@ief.org or visit the events web at http://www.ief.org/caw

【1】The main aim of Environment Awareness Week is to ________.

A. educate the public on protecting the environment

B. discuss global warming and other environmental problems

C. explain ways for producing freshwater to save the environment

D. learn about renewable energy sources that protect the environment

【2】The organizer of the event is ________.

A. Global Gaia Network B. Clean Energy Agency

C. Green Earth Foundation   D. Global Environment Fund

【3】Which of the following statements is NOT true of the event?

A. It will last a week and the halls will be open 11 hours a day.

B. You can send an email to Mrs. Daisy Soh for more information.

C. Each hall charges the same amount of money as the other.

D. Lectures in Hall 1 will be given by university students.

25、   When I re-entered the full-time workforce a few years ago after a decade of lonely self-employment, there was one thing I was looking forward to the most: the opportunity to have work friends once again. It wasn't until I entered the corporate world that I realized, for me at least, being friends with colleagues didn't emerge as a(n) _______ at all. This is surprising when you consider the prevailing emphasis by scholars and trainers and managers on the importance of cultivating close _______ relationships at work. So much research has explored the way in which collegial（同事的）ties can help overcome a range of workplace issues _______ productivity and the quality of work output such as team-based conflict, jealousy, undermining anger, and more.

Perhaps my expectations of lunches, water-cooler gossip and caring, deep-and-meaningful conversations were a _______ of the last time I was in that kind of office environment. Whereas now, as I near the end of my fourth decade, I realize work can be fully functional and entirely fulfilling without _______ to be best mates with the people sitting next to you.

In an academic analysis just published in the profoundly-respected Journal of Management, researchers have looked at the concept of "indifferent relationships", a simple term that summarizes the fact that relationships at work can _______ be non-interpersonal, inconsequential, unimportant and even, dare I say it, disposable or substitutable.

Indifferent relationships are neither positive nor negative. The limited research conducted thus far indicates they're especially _______ among those who value independence over cooperation, and harmony over confrontation. Indifference is also the _______ option among those who are socially lazy. Maintaining relationships over the long term takes effort, which, for some of us, is much too _______.

As noted above, indifferent relationships may not always be the most ________ approach in resolving some of the issues that pop up at work. But there are nevertheless several apparently proven benefits. One of those is ________. Less time chatting and socializing means more time working and churning(产出).

The other is ________. As human beings, we're programmed to compare ourselves to each other in what is an anxiety-causing phenomenon. Apparently, we look down on acquaintances(泛泛之交)more so than friends. Since the former is very common among those ________ to indifferent relationships, their predominance can promote individuals' sense of self-worth.

Ego aside, a third advantage is that the emotional ________ of indifferent relationships has been found to enhance critical evaluation, to strengthen one's focus on task resolution, and to gain greater access to valuable information. None of that might be as ________ as after-work socializing but, hey, I'll take it anyway.

A．burden

B．priority

C．obligation

D．coincidence

A．short-term

B．contractual

C．shallow

D．interpersonal

A．affecting

B．enhancing

C．measuring

D．restoring

A．cause

B．credit

C．consequence

D．realization

A．tending

B．needing

C．promising

D．hesitating

A．peculiarly

B．interestingly

C．reasonably

D．decisively

A．dominant

B．rare

C．constructive

D．intense

A．preferred

B．compulsory

C．available

D．likely

A．engaging

B．casual

C．demanding

D．effortless

A．traditional

B．cautious

C．flexible

D．helpful

A．image

B．efficiency

C．profit

D．expansion

A．self-respect

B．self-improvement

C．self-evaluation

D．self-control

A．resistant

B．unique

C．open

D．essential

A．feature

B．neutrality

C．reaction

D．conflict

A．exhausting

B．meaningful

C．fun

D．popular

26、书面表达

假定你是李华，本已约好与Kelvin今天(4月8日)晚上一起看电影《捉妖记》(Monster Hunt)。但你临时有事，他打篮球未回，故给他写留言条。要点如下：

1. 临时有事要做。

2. 具体更改的见面时间、地点。

3. 此事已告知谁。

4. 见字告知。

注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3.开头结尾已给。