泰州2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、Arriving too early to a dinner party could appear slightly rude if the host ________ their preparations.

A.completes B.is completing C.completed D.has completed

2、It’s on such occasions ________ others unites while I am alone in a foreign land that I am twice as homesick.

A.that B.where C.as D.when

3、--- How messy it is! Kevin, can I come in?

--- Oh, I'm so sorry. The house____.

A. is being cleaned   B. has been cleaned

C. is cleaning   D. was cleaned

4、You are supposed to leave your child ________ his homework alone.

A. do B. to do

C. being done D. done

5、Although Mailer was not alone in welcoming the flowering of creativity, the authorities hated it, ______ did many passengers.

A. which B. as C. that D. so

6、One of the best ways for people to keep fit is to______ healthy eating habits.

A.grow B.develop C.increase D.raise

7、I still have a few sweet memories of my childhood; ________, I remember times when I explored caves in the mountains with my friends.

A．in turn

B．by chance

C．in particular

D．by contrast

8、Your parents are always there by you, _____you need them.

A. whenever   B. however   C. whatever   D. whoever

9、I think of my countless failures and how they’ve contributed________ to making me what I am nowadays.

A．regularly

B．considerably

C．equally

D．deliberately

10、At the turn of the century, private companies, ______ the law imposed new financial restrictions, had to struggle for a survival.

A. in which   B. of which   C. on which   D. at which

11、We believe the time and hard work _______ in completing such an important project are worthwhile.

A．involved

B．involving

C．to involve

D．to be involved

12、It never occurred to me_____ she could complete the task in such a short time.

A. which B. that C. what D. if

13、Ever since the new park was opened to the public last month, I ______ a walk in it every morning.

A. am taking    B. take

C. have taken   D. have been taking

14、______________ to the party, Nancy was very upset.

A. Having not been invited B. Not having invited

C. Having not invited D. Not having been invited

15、The Dutch government has announced it will stop using the name Holland _______ its official name the Netherlands.

A.in favor of B.regardless of C.in spite of D.instead of

16、I’m finally going back to my motherland; I ______ in the foreign country for four years by next month.

A．have been staying

B．will have stayed

C．have stayed

D．will be staying

17、This car is important to our family. We would repair it at our expense _______ it break down within the first year.

A. could B. would

C. might D. should

18、After college, he was employed in a middle school and   there ever since.

A. would worked   B. had worked

C. worked   D. has worked

19、---The prices of vegetables are going up madly. It’s really too much for us.

---But for the situation where many vegetable producing areas _____ constant low temperature, things would not be like this.

A. meet with B. have met with

C. met with   D. had met with

20、Only my cousin has chosen to apply for a job in Africa _______ the majority of this year’s graduates working in Britain.

A.in common with B.as well as

C.in contrast to D.by reason of

21、   High-pitched and yet distinct, the sound of a voice calling the name “Amy” is unmistakable. But this isn't a human cry—it's the voice of a killer whale called Wikie.

New research reveals that orcas are able to imitate human speech, saying words such as "hello", "one, two" and “bye bye”. The study also shows that the creatures are able to copy unfamiliar sounds produced by other orcas.

Writing in the journal Biological Sciences, researchers from institutions in Germany, UK, Spain and Chile, describe how they carried out the latest research with Wikie, a 14-year-old female orca living in an aquarium in France.

After first brushing up Wikie's grasp of the “copy” command, she was trained to imitate three familiar orca sounds made by her 3-year-old Moana. Wikie was then additionally exposed to five orca sounds she had never heard before, including noises sounding like a creaking door. Finally, Wikie was exposed to a human making three of the orca sounds, as well as six human sounds, including “hello”, “Amy”, “ah ha”, “one, two” and “bye bye”.

The team found that Wikie was often quickly able to copy the sounds, whether from an orca or a human, with all of the novel noises copied within 17 trials. What's more, two human sounds and all of the human-produced orca sounds were managed on the first attempt—although only one human sound "hello" was correctly produced more than 50% of the time on subsequent trials.

The creatures are already known for their ability to copy the movements of other orcas, with some reports suggesting they can also copy the sounds of bottlenose dolphins and sea lions after several trials.

Scientists say the discovery helps to cast light on how different groups of wild killer whales have ended up with distinct accents, adding weight to the idea that they are the result of imitation between orcas.

【1】What is the author's main purpose in writing the text?

A．To analyze orcas' speech abilities.

B．To highlight the conservation of the orca.

C．To inform us of orcas' ability to imitate sounds.

D．To convince us of the intelligence of the orca.

【2】What's the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

A．The process of the research.

B．The outcome of the research.

C．The purpose of the research.

D．The significance of the research.

【3】Which of the following was the easiest for Wikie to copy?

A．The six human sounds.

B．All the new orca sounds.

C．Human-produced orca sounds.

D．Dolphin and sea lion sounds.

【4】What may the discovery help explain?

A．Why orcas imitate human speech.

B．Why orcas have different accents.

C．How orcas copy others' movements.

D．How orcas communicate with others.

22、Soft winds blew throughout the Windy City today. We welcomed the winds, as it was another hot day in Chicago. The wind blew, bringing us some coolness and making the weather not that hot. But it was a beautiful summer day with a blue sky.

Chicago is a great city for eating, and we have enjoyed tasting the different foods. Last night, we tried one of the city's most famous foods: deep-dish pizza. Chicago claims credit for the rich and cheesy thick-crust pizza, covered with a sweet tomato sauce. We topped it with olives and green peppers.

We were touring the city, mainly looking for delicious local foods. Today, we enjoyed a Polish specialty at lunch: Pierogis, an Eastern European dumpling-like dish, filled with foods like potatoes, cheese, mushrooms, cabbage and meat. Polish immigrants started settling in Chicago in the 1850s, and the city has one of the largest Polish communities in the U.S.

We took a break from exploring the city to talk with some of you! Ashley and Caty logged onto the Internet for an on-the-road version of TALK2US. We spoke to an English teacher in Tokyo, Japan, and a graduate student in India.

Meanwhile, Adam searched for some locations around the city to shoot some video. He chose a spectacular spot: Navy Pier, Chicago's most-visited attraction. The winds from Lake Michigan keep visitors cool, and the view of the Chicago skyline never fails to impress. In fact, the view made all of us head over heels!

Our time in Chicago has come to an end. Tomorrow, the true journey begins, as we pass through Illinois and into Missouri via Route 66. Springfield, the home of Abe Lincoln, and St. Louis, the "gateway to the West," wait for us.

【1】Why did the author and her companions like the soft winds?

A. It brought warmth to them.

B. It made them feel comfortable.

C. It improved the quality of the air.

D. It left the sky blue and beautiful.

【2】 What did the author and her companions mainly do in Chicago?

A. They explored for foreign customs.

B. They visited Polish communities.

C. They studied the history of the city.

D. They enjoyed famous local foods.

【3】The author and her companions stayed online ________.

A. communicating with strangers abroad

B. asking for information on foreign foods

C. sharing their travel plan with strangers

D. learning about different cultures in the world

【4】The underlined part “head over heels” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by ________.

A. boredB. relaxedC. FascinatedD. Disappointed

23、Instead of getting the latest video game system or meeting a celebrity, a young boy who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness last year has used his Make-A-Wish opportunity to help the homeless in his community.

Abraham and his mother, Miriam, have a passion for taking care of the homeless around their neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi. The pair have a history of providing food to the needy every third Saturday, and they recently got added help from the Make-A-Wish foundation in Mississippi after he was diagnosed with a rare disease, aplastic anemia, in 2020.

The condition causes the body to stop producing enough new blood cells, leaving patients exhausted and easier to suffer infection and uncontrolled bleeding. Abraham later experienced a successful bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植) and found out he was qualified to have one of his dreams fulfilled by Make-A-Wish. It didn’t take long for Abraham to think of the perfect choice. He would continue the mission that was important to him and his mom. With the help of the foundation, Abraham fed about 80 people in Jackson in September.

When the homeless people got the plate, some of them would come back and sing to them and thank them. “And it just really feels good; it warms our hearts. And my parents always taught me that it’s a blessing to be a blessing,” Abraham said.

Not only that, but Make-A-Wish said they would help Abraham feed the homeless in Jackson every third Saturday until August 2022, ensuring that he could help even more people in need.

Abraham did receive a few gifts from Make-A-Wish, including a new laptop, a ring light, and a microphone to help him start a channel on a social media platform. He also plans to start a non-profit called “Abraham’s Table” to continue his mission.

【1】How often do Abraham and his mom offer food to those in need?

A．At least once a day.

B．At least once a week.

C．At least once a year.

D．At least once a month.

【2】What can we infer about Abraham from paragraph 3?

A．He is doing what he wants to.

B．He has been completely cured.

C．He decided to support his family.

D．He got a mission from an organization.

【3】What does Abraham mean to do?

A．Send more Make-A-Wish cards.

B．Start a public welfare program.

C．Join a non-profit organization.

D．Feed the homeless every Saturday.

【4】Which of the following can best describe Abraham?

A．Determined and patient.

B．Ambitious and creative.

C．Imaginative and practical.

D．Caring and considerate.

24、As the Internet is closely linked to almost every aspect of modern life, it’s difficult to avoid having some kind of presence online.

【1】 It is like the evidence you might leave behind after going camping, such as remains of a campfire, your dinner scraps(碎屑), and the path you carved in the woods while hiking.

【2】 This footprint tends to fall into two categories, depending on whether you’re leaving an active digital footprint or a passive one. An active digital footprint is data you leave on the Internet because you intended to do so, such as emails and text messages, comments you’ve left on articles or videos, and social media posts. 【3】 Unintentional data can be cookies and tracking data created by web browsing activity, geolocation data generated when using maps, your IP address and so on.

In some cases, there’s a legal use of your digital footprint. Some website owners and advertisers collect information about your online habits and purchasing preferences to better accommodate your need. But the data can also be used by hackers, criminals and other malicious actors. 【4】 Besides, criminals can gather enough information about a person to target them for fraud.

It’s inevitable to leave some sort of digital footprint in your wake online. To reduce the risk, avoid using your primary email address when creating online accounts. Don’t overshare your personal life. 【5】

A．In the case of your digital footprint, the evidence you leave behind is data.

B．You can create disposable（一次性的）email addresses to avoid the risk.

C．Perhaps the biggest risk people face online is having their identity stolen.

D．Likewise, your passive digital footprint is created by your unintentional data.

E．And not giving websites the right to sell your data may also minimize the risk.

F．Increasingly, websites are adding privacy tools to restrict the use of your personal information.

G．The degree to which you leave traces of your online activities is referred to as your digital footprint.

25、   What are the foods that you can only taste in memories? Your mother's biscuits? The pies you made as a child? And what are the recipes that help you_______your memories?

This morning, for the first time in over a year, I made Dutch Babies, a kind of pancake. I’m a poor cook who's always _______to pull anything out of the oven that isn't burnt. But_______, I get lucky.

Making Dutch Babies brings to my mind some of the _______memories of my life. I’ve made Dutch Babies many times for sleepovers and_______. They were always a hit,_______ I burned them.

After my kids grew up, I didn't cook much for years, except for holidays or other_______occasions. When we had a family_______, I'd make Dutch Babies for breakfast.

I can’t recall the last time I made Dutch Babies, before today. I know it was_______a year, before life was________for COVID-19, and we stopped having guests.

So why did I make them this________for only my husband and me? It's been a(n)   ________year for all of us, filled with things we couldn't do. I was________to celebrate being alive.

Good food can feed a hungry crowd. But if it's made with love and ________. it can fill a(n)________with the hope of better days to come. So, add your own memories.

A．shape

B．refresh

C．expand

D．share

A．amazed

B．disturbed

C．embarrassed

D．disappointed

A．rarely

B．occasionally

C．generally '

D．frequently

A．fantastic

B．regretful

C．sorrowful

D．vague

A．acquaintances

B．colleagues

C．guests

D．students

A．as if

B．in case

C．in that

D．even if

A．various

B．special

C．informal

D．casual

A．reunion

B．problem

C．quarrel

D．discussion

A．less than

B．rather than

C．more than

D．other than

A．broken down

B．put down

C．pulled down

D．shut down

A．evening

B．morning

C．afternoon

D．moment

A．hard

B．easy

C．busy

D．normal

A．persuaded

B．likely

C．eager

D．encouraged

A．freedom

B．gifts

C．desire

D．memories

A．belly

B．soul

C．stomach

D．brain

26、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。

Sigrid finished milking the cow and stepped out of the barn into the cold air. It was almost summer, but icebergs still filled the narrow sea. She set the bucket down, only to find that the milk reached merely halfway to the top. If we don't get more food soon, she thought anxiously, we will have to eat the cow. And then what will we do?

Grandfather used to tell her that when their Norse ancestors first came to Greenland, the fields were rich with grass. But in recent years, the climate has been getting colder and the summers shorter. When her grandfather was a little boy, there were as many as fifteen cows in the family's barn. Now there is just one. And the family has barely enough hay to feed it.

A gust of wind sending a chill down her spine, Sigrid stuffed her hands into the pockets to warm them. Her fingers felt her most prized possession, a piece of red cloth she'd had since she was a small girl. She took the cloth out of her pocket and let it unfold. It was barely longer than her arm. But its brilliant colour was bright against the stark(荒凉的) landscape. The cloth had once been part of a dress—in happier, more prosperous times. Nobody dresses like that anymore.

With ice-filled seas, ships no longer arrive with foods and goods to trade. All of a sudden, movement on the water caught Sigrid's eye. A light boat moved silently between the icebergs. An Inuk boy, about Sigrid's age, was looking her way, staring at the red cloth fluttering(飘动) in the breeze. A hunting weapon was tied to the front of his boat. And dragging behind it was a large fish. Sigrid knew there had been fights between the Inuit and the Norse. But the boy had a kind face and did not reach for his weapon.

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。

She couldn't help but wonder what to do.

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The boy put the cloth into his pocket and returned to his boat.

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