衡阳2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、The traditional view is _____________ we sleep because our brain is ＂programmed＂ to make us do so.

A.when B.why

C.whether D.that

2、Many people feel nervous _______ they attend a concert, so I recommend _______ the hall early to have enough time _______ yourself comfortable.

A.at the first time, arriving, to make B.the first time, to arrive, making

C.for the first time, reaching, making D.the first time, getting to, to make

3、—Won’t you go shopping with your mother?

—Unless she ____ to buy me a new sweater.

A.will promise B.promised C.promises D.is promising

4、Bruno still wished that he could go back home to Berlin, although the memories of that place were beginning to ________.

A. appear B. show C. fail D. fade

5、At last the boy had no choice but ________ the bread from the supermarket.

A.admit to have stolen B.admit having stolen

C.to admit to have stolen D.to admit having stolen

6、They ________ each other for about two years before they got married.

A．fell in love with

B．were in love with

C．had been in love with

D．had fallen in love with

7、At the conference , political leaders from many countries promised to work together to defend the world ________ terrorism and other threats.

A. for   B. without

C. against D. beyond

8、One way to stay away from the strong sunlight is to ________ some sun-cream to your body before you have to be exposed to the sun.

A.reply B.comply

C.apply D.supply

9、Body language can________ a lot about your mood, so standing with your arms folded can send out a signal that you are being defensive.

A．break down

B．give away

C．put off

D．pick up

10、Good-looking women are ______ to be turned down for a job interview as unattractive ones, claims a study.

A.twice as likely as B.as likely twice

C.more than likely as D.more than twice as likely

11、Everyone is different and that is ________ makes our world so much better.

A. that B. which

C. what     D. who

12、It is known to all that _______ you exercise regularly, you won’t keep good health.

A. unless B. whenever C. although D. if

13、When he was there, he _______ go to that tea house at the corner when he was free everyday.

A.had better B.might C.would D.should

14、To get the job ______.

A.it is required that one should be qualified

B.a bachelor’s degree is necessary

C.one needs to have basic knowledge in electricity

D.some requirements should be met

15、The little girl seldom,   , turned to her parents for help.

A.if ever B.if any C.if possible D.if so

16、People are encouraged to speak openly，but careless words are ________to hurt others’ feelings.

A．possible

B．probable

C．likely

D．sure

17、The job ____ to be harder than we thought.

A.turned up B.turned on C.turned to D.turned out

18、If I don't laugh, I have to cry. Maybe this is _____at many funeral people share funny stories about the person who has just died.

A.why B.how

C.because D.when

19、When the police came, the thief was ____.

A.nowhere to hide B.nowhere to be hiding C.nowhere to be hidden D.nowhere hide

20、The whole area was ____________ by the snow, and the government had to send food there by helicopter.

A.cut away B.cut up C.cut off D.cut down

21、They _______ on the earth tens of thousands of years ago, _______ humans came into being and their future seemed secure at that time.

A.had lived, long before B.had lived, long ago

C.lived, long before D.lived, before long

22、Out to the finishing line…! And here !

A.he dashes… comes our champion and hero

B.dashes he… our champion and hero come

C.he dashes… come our champion and hero

D.dashes he… comes our champion and hero

23、--- The Captain is definitely a touching movie, ______ adapted from a true story.

--- Exactly. Captain Liu puts the safety of passengers in the first place.

A．one that

B．which

C．the one

D．one

24、I am optimistic ________ I believe human beings do not always try to make life worse for themselves.

A. now that B. for that C. so that D. in that

25、Don’t bother to look for my umbrella; it will _______ some day.

A.turn down B.turn out C.turn up D.turn over

26、How to Start a Career(职业)

Starting a career is about making choices as to what you want out of life well into the future. You could be switching careers, starting fresh, or just looking to see what is out there. 【1】

Dive online into research about careers you're interested in.

On the one hand, if you're unsure about which career you want, make a list of 5-10 jobs you might like and then start searching them. 【2】 You may realize, for example, that becoming an actor has a high burden to entry, with low job security and uncertain hours. But being a production assistant, working on film sets, is a much more manageable start and can lead to a variety of film careers.

Take an honest look at your current qualifications (资格).

Generally speaking, the career you want is going to need some training and experience. 【3】 What you should do next is make enough preparations for the career you love.

Do some volunteer work in fields you enjoy.

This can be especially useful if you're not sure, or if you have several choices and you can't make up your mind between them. 【4】 But it is useful for a short period to give you a good taste of what the career is like.

【5】

It is a good idea to discuss careers with others. It can help you judge if people are enjoying what they're doing every day. It also lets you ask questions to put yourself in their shoes, determining if you see yourself in that job. This can really help you to decide what will work for you.

A.Don't forget to add new jobs to your list.

B.However, never fear if you feel a little under-qualified(不合格的) at the moment.

C.On the other hand, list your strengths, talents, even those not related to typical careers.

D.Either way, it's important to find out what fits best so that you don't burn out half-way.

E.Ask other people what they like about their careers.

F.Don’t feel like there is a “right” answer to picking a career.

G.It doesn’t necessarily mean you need to do long-term work for free.

27、I don’t think I can recall a time when I wasn’t aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side. The first time I went to Halfmoon Bay, I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.

For my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different colors, caves and layers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only 1 percent of Australian’s Coral Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45 percent of the world’s reefs are considered healthy.

This statistic is depressing, so it’s important for us to do everything to protect them. The hope that the Coral Sea remains a complete eco-system has led me to take action. I’ve become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the ocean’ s species will all have a safe place forever.

Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be a part of the movement. Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring the beauty of the ocean, and trying to find the secrets of ocean species.

【1】From the underlined sentence in Para.1, we can learn the author ________.

A．seldom went surfing at the sea

B．forgot his experiences about the ocean

C．never went back to his hometown

D．had a wonderful impression of Halfmoon Bay

【2】According to the second paragraph, Australian marine life ________.

A．is escaping from the Coral Sea gradually

B．depends on reefs for living greatly

C．may be faced with danger

D．is protected better than that in other oceans

【3】The Protect Our Coral Sea activity is intended to ________.

A．contribute to a complete eco-system

B．prevent more marine species being endangered

C．set up a large nature reserve for reefs

D．raise more teenagers’ environmental awareness

【4】Angus and the author created a little video to ________.

A．urge more people to take action to protect the marine species

B．inspire more people to explore the secret of the ocean

C．share their childhood experiences about the ocean

D．bring back to people their memories of ocean species

28、   New York factories in the early 1900s were busy and dangerous places to work. Most factories were housed in brick buildings that were overly hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter. Workers at the time often worked more than 12 hours each day, receiving few breaks and no overtime pay. The floors were crowded with people and equipment, and the doors were often locked to prevent employees from leaving early. In fact, most factory owners and managers mistreated those who asked for changes or directly fired them. The people in charge believed that they did not owe anything more than a paycheck to their workers.

Everything changed when a fire broke out at the Triangle shirtwaist factory in 1911. During that tragic event, about a quarter of the workers (mostly young immigrant women) lost their lives. The factory workers, located on the ninth floor of the building, could not get the door open. The fire escape led only to flames below. The fire truck ladders were not long enough, nor were the water hoses (水管). Fire nets were inadequate.

After the fire, people marched and protested in order to change conditions in factories. Many large protests took place in New York. Eventually, politicians took up the cause, and legislators (立法者) passed workplace laws regulating child labor and the number of workers allowed on a floor. They also called for sprinkler systems (自动喷水系统) to be placed in all factories. The rights of workers were important and valuable.

Today, working in a factory is still a demanding, difficult, and often dangerous job. The victims of the Triangle shirtwaist factory did not die in vain, however. Because of their experience, the workplace was forever changed for the better.

【1】Which best explains the cause of the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire?

A．The quality of the factory building.

B．The lack of worker safety at the factory.

C．The involvement of politicians.

D．The inexperience of the workers.

【2】Because of the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire, _______.

A．employers were given more control

B．sprinkler systems were invented

C．many laws were passed to protect workers

D．factories in New York closed

【3】Why did people most likely protest after the fire?

A．The women who died were wealthy.

B．Factories were the best places to work.

C．Shirtwaists were hard to find after the fire.

D．The tragedy could have been avoided.

【4】It can be learnt from the text that the fire_______.

A．brought the reform in the working conditions

B．caused little damage to the factory

C．became a turning point for politicians

D．took place on the ninth floor of the building

29、   Researchers at UCLA Medical Center found that a 12-minute bed-side visit with a dog can help reduce anxiety levels by 24 percent in heart failure patients, compared to a 10 percent drop when patients had a visit from a human volunteer, and no drop in patients who had no visit.

Results of the 76-patient study were presented last week. The study was supported by a non-profit (非盈利)organization which promotes human-animal interaction and connection. In the study, effects of dog and volunteer visits were compared with those of volunteers only, and with patients who had no visits and stayed at rest. Patients were asked to answer a list of questions before and after the visits. The results suggested improved heart function, and the most obvious reaction was seen in anxiety levels.

“The first thing you notice is that the patient’s facial expression, changes to a smile and the pressure of the world seems to be lifted off their shoulders,” study author Kathy Cole said. Feelings of disappointment and helplessness are common among heart patients, Cole said, and just three nights in a hospital is enough to make some patients feel anxious and uncomfortable. During the visit, the furry friend is allowed to lie on the bed next to the patient with its head within two feet of the patient’s. Most patients petted the dog, while others talked about the dog with human volunteers in conversation. 　　

Dogs used in the study are specially trained dogs that go through a series of trainings. There are different kinds of dogs. Researchers used everything from Bernese mountain dogs to small schnauzers. However, a dog doesn’t have to be specially trained to have a calming effect on a person. In fact, the animal doesn’t even have to be a dog in order to help. “As long as the animal has meaning to the patient, or a relationship with the patient, it can help calm the patient,” Cole said.

【1】We learn from the text that heart patients benefit most from visits by___________.

A.a volunteer on his own B.a well-trained dog alone

C.a non-profit organization D.a volunteer with a dog

【2】The study shows that, for heart patients, __________.

A.their recovery depends on contact with animals

B.their heart pressure reduces if they stay at rest

C.their contact with animals improves their condition

D.their anxiety is reduced if they stay longer in hospital

【3】According to Cole, the change of patients’ expression on the face indicates that_________.

A.they are mentally comforted B.they are happy with the experiment

C.their treatment time may be shortened D.their heart function is returning to normal

【4】This report concentrates on__________.

A.the treatment of heart disease B.the cure power of animals

C.the relationship between dogs and humans D.the promotion of human-animal interaction

30、   Recently, a Philadelphia teen has been a hot topic in the US. Having always been hard-working in studying, Richard Jenkins has now ________ a full ride (奖学金) to Harvard University.

However, life is not always ________ for Jenkins. When his mother couldn’t ________ a motel room, they would stay in shelters. ________ by his situation, he would lie to classmates about where he lived. Jenkins knew there was one thing that could give him a better life: ________. Then, he attended a program called Mighty Writers, which teaches Philadelphia kids to think and write clearly.

“I realized I’ve got to try my best ________ I can’t have my future kids ________ through what I’m undergoing now,” Jenkins thought to himself. Though being ________, he decided to ________ academics and kept working hard on it. His ________ in school would pay off in a major way.

Jenkins applied to Harvard in his junior year of high school. He said he was ________ of his acceptance on a class trip to Paris. He was so ________ that he threw his cellphone. Jenkins was not only ________ to the university, but also got full ________! He recently went back to Mighty Writers to ________ his good news to the program’s director.

Jenkins was quite ________ of his mother, and says to the reports that he doesn’t like to talk about his past ________ in homeless shelter. However, he does say his ________ as a child gave him the ________ and desire to get into Harvard and he was ________ in the end.

【1】A.demanded B.received C.achieved D.represented

【2】A.easy B.practical C.ordinary D.impressive

【3】A.build B.afford C.buy D.exchange

【4】A.Amazed B.Discouraged C.Encouraged D.Embarrassed

【5】A.creativity B.profession C.education D.development

【6】A.though B.because C.if D.when

【7】A.going B.looking C.putting D.coming

【8】A.poor B.hungry C.ashamed D.regretful

【9】A.live on B.call up C.focus on D.bring up

【10】A.feeling B.idea C.nature D.effort

【11】A.informed B.warned C.made D.reminded

【12】A.moved B.confused C.excited D.satisfied

【13】A.taken B.changed C.devoted D.admitted

【14】A.salary B.scholarship C.life D.mark

【15】A.show B.spread C.deliver D.supply

【16】A.proud B.protective C.fond D.sure

【17】A.hiding B.existing C.moving D.living

【18】A.knowledge B.suffering C.experiences D.happiness

【19】A.drive B.ability C.imagination D.influence

【20】A.praised B.convinced C.inspired D.rewarded

31、短文填空, 每空一词。

The Safe (保险箱)

----- A Rich Man Finds the Best Way to be Truly Rich

Once upon a time, a rich man hired a great mathematician (数学家) to find him a way to make him more money. The rich man was so g【1】 that he even built a giant safe and his dream was to fill it with gold and jewels.

The mathematician worked on the problem for months. One night he said to the rich man “I’ve done it! My idea is perfect! You’ll be wealthy b【2】 your wildest dreams.” The rich man was d【3】 to hear this. Before he left on a long journey, he promised the mathematician double pay to run his business for him.

When the rich man returned, he found that all of his wealth was gone. Very angry, he asked the mathematician to explain. The mathematician told him he’d g【4】 everything away to people in the neighborhood.

The mathematician said “There is a limit to how much wealth one can get by himself. Then I realized that many people could help us a【5】 our goal. By helping o【6】, you could gain the most!”

Disappointed, the rich man went away. As he was walking, every neighbor he met was so thankful to him that they o【7】 him anything he needed.

Over the next few weeks, the man saw the mathematician’s idea really w【8】. He was received with great honor w【9】 he went. Everyone did all they could to help him.

He no longer dreamed of keeping his wealth in a safe. I 【10】 he shared it with hundreds of friends. He was now truly rich.

32、假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike来信说他对中国非常感兴趣，请你给他回一封信，邀请他来中国旅游。内容包括：

1.写信目的；

2.简要介绍中国（如历史、文化、名胜古迹、美食、交通等）；

3.表达期望。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mike，

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Yours，

Li Hua