昆玉2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测四年级英语

1、________ the doors were closed, and ________ all the lights were off, the boy opened the door to his bedroom.

A.Having checked; that B.Having checked; /

C.Checking; where D.To check; that

2、—Do you think I should get a good guide book?

—Yes, of course. ______, you also need a good camera and comfortable shoes.

A.In other words B.What’s more C.As a result D.All in all

3、Though ________ behind and feeling awkward, Jack kept on running until he reached the

finishing line.

A. leaving   B. having left   C. left   D. being left

4、By the time of the ban was finally lifted, he ________ at the airport for more than two weeks.

A.was stuck B.had been stuck C.has been stuck D.had stuck

5、According to a plan, Hainan___________into a tourism and consumption destination with global influence by 2035.

A.will build B.will have been built C.are built D.have been built

6、Nowadays the_________for travelling is shifted from shopping to food and scenery.

A．priority

B．potential

C．preference

D．prejudice

7、If the traffic   so heavy, I could have been back by 6 o’clock.

A. hadn’t been   B. wasn’t

C. couldn’t be   D. hasn’t been

8、The mother goes mad every time she washes the T-shirt__________ her son wipes his dirty hands.

A．that

B．where

C．which

D．when

9、—Did you punish him for that? —Yes, but I don’t think I________.

A．should have done so

B．need to have done so

C．should do that

D．ought have done that

10、________ competence in acquiring English today comes from the ability to express oneself rather than in simply passing exams.

A. Due B. Raw

C. Core D. Keen

11、It's really hard to ______ the exact meaning of some words when you translate them into a foreign language.

A.go through B.bring out C.make up D.turn out

12、Reading at an early age makes a big ________ to children—it can help inspire their enthusiasm for reading.

A. decision   B. effect

C. promise   D. difference

13、Since its start, WeChat ______into the most popular messaging communication service in China.

A. has developed   B. developed

C. develops   D. was developing

14、—Are your parents satisfied with your performance at home?

— ______ but not exactly. They want me to do more housework.

A.Kind of B.Just the opposite C.On average D.By all means

15、________ the theme of the Expo in 2017 was to promote cultural exchange and strengthen mutual cooperation between the countries along the Silk Road, Dunhuang was the ideal place.

A．Rather than

B．Given that

C．So that

D．Even if

16、 He had no sooner finished his speech________ the students started cheering.(2011·辽宁)

A. since   B. as

C. when   D. than

17、I have been writing a novel which is based on a real love story and it ________ be finished early next month.

A．can

B．must

C．should

D．need

18、—Who is China’s first UFC champion?

—It is Zhang Weili _______ opponent, Jessica Andrade, was knocked out by her within just 42 seconds.

A.who B.whom C.that D.whose

19、When I was talking, Mrs. Southern listened keenly, ______ breaking in with relevant questions.

A．eventually

B．repeatedly

C．occasionally

D．immediately

20、The only problem was ______ we kept getting lost! But people in Tianjin are very friendly and helpful.

A. why B. whether

C. that D. how

21、Plugs across America

The United States has around 150,000 fuel stations to re till fossil-fuel-burning vehicles. Despite the rapid growth of all-electric vehicle in America — 400,000 of them were sold in 2021, up from barely la, 000 in 2012 — the country has only 6,000 fast electric charging stations, the kind that can rapidly charge a battery-powered car.

A glance at America’s charging map reveals a lot of charging deserts. This makes sense, as EVs (electric vehicle) still represent less than 3% of new car sales. Large cities have a growing number of fast charges, but not nearly enough to accommodate so many EVs. Away from cities, these charters are along interstate highways closely enough to allow electric cars safe passage. Otherwise, they are nearly nonexistent in rural America. And EV stations have a problem that gas stations don’t: “Even the fastest Tesla supercharger is still going to take 15 minutes to put a couple hundred miles on the vehicle,” says Jeremy Michalek, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University.

Michalek says American charging facilities fall far behind what’ needed for the whole country to transition to electric driving. On the bright side, there is time to catch up, because not all Americans will embrace at once. Most early adopters were those with access to a charge at home in their garage or parking space. Those owners can wake up with a full battery and only need to rely on public charters when they leave town on an extended trip. But as the country gets to higher levels of EV adoption, the current facilities won’t be enough. That is why Michalek says the US needs to prioritize increasing the number of charges at rest stops along well-traveled highways, especially as more people use electric cars for summer-time road trips.

“As we act to higher levels of EV adoption, if we don’t have enough chargers for peak demand, the wait times are going to be unlike what we see with gas stations,” he says.

Charging dead bones will be larger as more Americans consider an EV. Renters who do not have the option to install a home charges will be hesitant to go fully electric until they can feel confident a public plug will be there when they need it. And as more households drive only electric vehicles, it will be crucial that people can get to all the places they want to go.

In the best case, Michalek envisions public-private cooperation to build a national charging network. The US government has promised to install plugs throughout rural areas, while companies constructing charging stations across America will have a strong motivation to fill in the country’s biggest cities. After all, companies like Electrify America, EV go, and Charge Point charge customers of energy they use.

【1】It can be learned from the 2nd paragraph that ______.

A．there is a shortage of charging stations in the rural areas of America

B．it takes about 15 minutes for an average charge to charge a battery-powered car

C．more electric vehicles are sold than fossil-fuel burning cars in large cities in America

D．there are enough charges in America considering the limited sales of new electric vehicles

【2】Which of the following statements would Michalek most probably agree with ?

A．Companies setting up charging stations are hesitant to go electric.

B．Those who already have a home charge don’t have to find a public plug.

C．Top priority needs to be given to adding more charging stations across the country.

D．There is enough time to establish a charging network, because not many EVs are uscd.

【3】What can be inferred about the renters ?

A．Some renters don’t have the intention to go electric.

B．Some renters might not be authorized to install a home charge.

C．As more renters are unwilling to use public plugs, the charging dead bones are growing.

D．Some renters might not have enough confidence in the public plugs for the safety reasons.

【4】Who does Michalek expect to work together to establish the charging network nationwide?

A．The government and some companies.

B．The local government and every household.

C．The charging facility providers and every family.

D．The federal government and the local rural government.

22、   Many of the New World supermarkets in New Zealand are letting their fruits and vegetables go packaging-free. In an innovative project pioneered by the New World supermarket located at Bishopdale in Christchurch, this change has led to an amazing increase in sales according to The New Zealand Herald. "We monitor them year on year and after we introduced the idea, we noticed sales of spring onions, for example, had increased by 300 percent," Bishopdale’s owner Nigel Bond told NZ Herald. "There may have been other factors at play, but we noticed similar increases in other vegetables." Bond explained, "When we first set up the new shelving, our customers were blown away. It reminded me of when I was a kid going to the fruiterer with my Dad you could smell the fresh oranges and spring onions. By wrapping products in plastic, we sanitize and keep people away from this experience, it was a huge regret for us."

This new project is part of the movement to do away with all single-use plastic packaging. There are actually government regulations that went into effect on July 1, 2019 for a phase out(强制逐步淘汰) of plastic bags by all retailers. Plastics take up as much as 20 percent of New Zealand's landfill space to 252,000 tons per year.

The idea for the unwrapped produce came from Bond. He went on a study tour in the US and was impressed by the sales at Whole Foods. Then he spoke to growers and suppliers who were more than happy to look at different ways to provide produce without the plastic packaging.

Now, most of the produce is plastic-free but some items - including grapes and some tomatoes - still come wrapped in plastic. Nine New World supermarkets in the South Island have followed the Bishop dales stores example. And New World is testing another new way to BYO (=bring your own) containers for the meat and seafood departments. All of this is a part of the supermarket chain commitment to sustainable practices.

【1】What's the result of making vegetables go packaging-free?

A．An innovative project was carried out.

B．More vegetables have been sold.

C．Nigel Bond monitored sales stricter.

D．Other factors were found to play the role.

【2】Which of the following is the content of regulations going into effect in 2019?

A．Not using all single-use plastic packaging.

B．Limiting the development of retailers.

C．Stopping using plastic bags gradually.

D．Building more New Zealand's landfill space.

【3】What made Bond have the idea for the unwrapped produce?

A．Whole Foods’ sales.

B．His study in the college.

C．His impression from work.

D．Growers and suppliers' requirements.

【4】What can be the suitable title for the text?

A．New World's Fruits and Vegetables Going Packaging-Free.

B．New Zealand's Supermarkets Calling for Environmental protection.

C．New Zealand's Contribution to Reducing the Use of Plastics.

D．New World's Supermarkets' New Ways to Promote Sales.

23、Who do you count as your friends? From our BFF (best friend forever ) to a work mate, it’s good to have someone to chat with or offer comfort and support. 【1】

The recent separation we have had due to the corona-virus pandemic or covid-19 has made some of us question our friendships. We’ve fallen out of touch with friends and acquaintances, 【2】but do we actually have to arouse every relationship we once had? It might be time to take stock and think about who you kept in touch with, who you missed talking to, and who you didn’t. In short, maybe it's time to reset your list of real mates.

【3】 Writing for BBC Worklife, Bryan Lufkin says: “While people have known for years that friendships are unquestionably good for your health, experts say it’s only natural for acquaintances and even friends to fall by the wayside as time goes on—and it’s nothing to feel guilty about. ”

Of course, it can be hard to choose who’s in your friendship circle. This is what Suzanne Degges-White, professor of counselling at Northern Illinois University, calls our ‘friendscape’. She says, “in life, as we go through certain stages and ages, our attention shifts, and we want to be around people who are like us. ”

【4】 but we still need those special pals who’ve known us long term. These are friendships we invest time in. According to Robin Dunbar, a professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Oxford, these are your inner circle of friends-your “shoulders to cry on” --【5】He adds that the friends that move away are mostly “friendships of convenience”. But the advice for maintaining a good friendship is to share how you feel with someone you trust - this can help strengthen your friendship as well as giving you both a chance to support each other.

A．and it may feel awkward,

B．So, changing friends is normal,

C．Friendship is good for your health,

D．There's no obligation (责任) to stay friends.

E．It is important to share with your friends.

F．and you have to see them at least once a week to keep them in that circle.

G．But when it comes to friendship, is it more important to have quantity or quality?

24、Museums can be overwhelming. With thousands of pieces there, how do you know which to focus on? And once you see a piece you like, how do you interact with it? Here is some advice on how to have a meaningful connection when you look at art.

Get up close and personal.【1】 Therefore, take your time to observe qualities about a work that may not come through on a computer screen. That includes its look and the feel of its surface, the marks made by the brush and the path your eyes take when viewing the work.

Stand back. Next, take a few steps back, stand in the center — and observe what’s happening in the big picture. What’s going on in the piece? 【2】 What are they doing? How are they related?

Look at it from an angle. Then try looking at an artwork from its sides, because you might catch something you might not have seen straight on. If it’s something like The Ambassadors by Holbein at The National Gallery in London, if you stand to the side, you’ll see something that from front on looks very different. 【3】 That’s called anamorphic art.

Move your body. If you’re looking at a painting, you can take a finger to the air and trace the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes. 【4】 This can help you see and feel what it might be like to make this artwork from the artist’s perspective.

Consider the subject of the art. That can have a profound effect on how you feel about the work-and perhaps you can learn something from it. Take the example of Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, which depicts (描绘) a girl with a muscle disease crawling across a field to get to her home in the distance. The painting personifies (体现) determination.【5】

A．So just keep an open mind.

B．What have they gone through?

C．When you stand to the side, it changes.

D．How are the figures in the piece arranged?

E．We have the luxury of seeing the real thing at a museum.

F．When looking at sculptures, try the poses with your body.

G．It can in a way relieve your stress to know we have this inner strength.

25、 Did Tea and Beer Bring About Industrialization?

Professor Macfarlane has spent decades trying to understand the mystery of the Industrial Revolution. Why did it happen in Britain at the end of the 18th century?

Macfarlane compares the question as a puzzle. He ________ that there were about 20 different factors and all of them needed to be present before the revolution could happen. The chief ________ can be found in history textbooks. For industry to ________, there needed to be the technology and power to drive factories, large urban populations to provide cheap labor, a ________ economy, and a political system that allowed this to happen. All these factors must have been necessary but not sufficient to cause the revolution. Most historians, however, are ________ that one or two missing factors are needed to solve the puzzle. The missing factors, Macfarlane supposes, are tea and beer.

Historians had noticed one interesting factor around the mid-18th century that required the ________. Between 1650 and 1740, the population in Britain didn’t increase, but then it grew rapidly. The population burst seemed to happen at the right time to provide labor for the Industrial Revolution. But why? When it started, it was ________ efficient to have people living close together. People got diseases, particularly from human waste. Some historical records ________ that there was a change in the incidence (发病率）of waterborne disease at that time. Macfarlane thought whatever the British were drinking must have been important in ________ disease. The English drank beer for a long time, and they were protected by the strong antibacterial agent in hops (啤酒花), which were added to make beer. But in the late 17th century a tax was ________ on malt, a basic ingredient of beer. The poor turned to water and gin, and in the 1720s the death rate began to rise again. Then it suddenly dropped. What caused this?

Macfarlane looked to Japan, which was also developing large cities at the same time. Waterborne diseases were far fewer in Japan than in Britain. Could it be the ________ of tea in their culture? Macfarlane then noticed the history of tea in Britain provided an extraordinary ________ of dates. Tea was relatively expensive until Britain started direct trade with China in the early 18th century. By the 1740s, about the time the infant death rate was falling, and the drink was common. Macfarlane ________ the fact that water had to be boiled, together with the stomach-purifying properties of tea so clearly ________ in books, meant the breast milk provided by mothers was healthier than it had ever been. No other European nation drank tea so often as the British, which, by Macfarlane’s ________, pushed other nations out of the race for the Industrial Revolution.

A．claims

B．rejects

C．proposes

D．suspects

A．objections

B．arguments

C．complaints

D．conditions

A．take off

B．keep up

C．look over

D．knock out

A．task-based

B．self-centered

C．market-driven

D．man-made

A．inferred

B．convinced

C．concerned

D．impressed

A．intention

B．discussion

C．attention

D．explanation

A．temporarily

B．deliberately

C．economically

D．doubtfully

A．predicted

B．revealed

C．concluded

D．reviewed

A．spreading

B．catching

C．discovering

D．controlling

A．introduced

B．reduced

C．uncovered

D．avoided

A．sacrifice

B．variety

C．quality

D．popularity

A．arrangement

B．expectation

C．coincidence

D．suspension

A．guesses

B．declares

C．boasts

D．modifies

A．entitled

B．deleted

C．described

D．simplified

A．guidance

B．observation

C．impression

D．logic

26、假定你是李华，你校将举办太极拳（Tai Chi）比赛。请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友James参加，内容包括：

1. 比赛时间；

2. 活动安排；

3. 表达期待。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。