海东2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测四年级英语

1、Human life is regarded as part of nature and the only way for us to survive is to live ______ nature.

A.in honor of B.in need of C.in touch with D.in harmony with

2、 ______ from endless homework on weekends, the students now find their own activities, such as taking a ride together to watch the sunrise.

A．Freed

B．Freeing

C．To free

D．having freed

3、-I had butterflies in my stomach before I gave that talk.

-I__________nervous too if I had been in you shoes.

A.was B.would be C.had been D.would have been

4、More checkpoints were set up in the country to ensure residents could be ________ for the virus.

A.cancelled B.contained C.strengthened D.screened

5、________ the opportunity to speak at the graduation ceremony made me overjoyed.

A. Offering   B. Offered

C. To offer   D. Being offered

6、 How happy we are！The winter holiday we have been looking forward ____soon.

A. has come    B. to have come

C. to coming   D. to will come

7、My brother’s plans are very ______; he wants to master English, French and Spanish before he is 10.

A. arbitrary   B. aggressive   C. ambitious   D. abundant

8、Born into a family with three brothers，David was ________ to value the sense of sharing.

A. brought up   B. turned down

C. looked after   D. held back

9、Do not make complaints about being left out___you shy away from sharing your joys and sorrow with others.

A.when B.unless C.once D.until

10、—Could I keep the novel for a couple of days?

—________! Anyhow I’m too busy to spare time to read it at the moment.

A．Come on

B．Go ahead

C．Take care of it

D．No way

11、Though the twin brothers _______ each other in appearance, they are quite different in characters.

A.evaluate B.distinguish C.appreciate D.resemble

12、His new novel _________; very few people would like to read it.

A.sells well B.is well sold C.sells badly D.is badly sold

13、—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

14、Sorry to ________ you, but may I ask you a question on how to prepare for an interview?

A.fool B.bother C.disappoint D.hurt

15、Robert went to Shanghai in his 20s, ______ several years later, he became a manager.

A.when B.where

C.which D.who

16、______ to nuclear radiation, even for a short time, may influence genes in human bodies.

A．Having exposed

B．Being exposed

C．To expose

D．Exposed

17、This agreement reached by both sides is ______ and open to various interpretations.

A.offensive B.temporary C.compulsory D.ambiguous

18、Bob was trying to ________ that he knew the famous singer who would perform in our city.

A. let out B. lay out

C. figure out D. make out

19、Our country is accelerating the construction of Xiong'an New District,_______will be a green, low-carbon, open, innovative and highly-competitive city.

A．one

B．one that

C．that

D．what

20、Peterson, a great archaeologist, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe that the ministry was ________ this problem, but we feel that we can't wait any longer.”

A. looking out B. bringing out C. carrying out D. sorting out

21、ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR THE COMING WEEK

【1】We can infer that the school in the text is nearest to___________.

A.London B.Sussex C.Lewes D.Brighton

【2】Students will come to Clifftonville inn____________.

A.for a gathering to start a short tour

B.to prepare for the party

C.to give the new students a warm welcome

D.to celebrate the fancy dress Halloween party

【3】If you go on the trip to Lewes for the bonfire, which route will you take?

a. Seven Sisters   b. Middle Farm   c. a country pub d. Brighton   e. Beachy Head

A.daebc B.adecb C.daceb D.adebe

22、Researchers at Brigham found about one in five teenagers now have some degree of hearing damage. The researchers did not say why hearing loss has risen, but other experts have strong suspicions. One likely culprit, they say, is MP3 players.

An MP3 player can be dangerous to hearing when its decibel level is turned up too high. High-decibel sounds can damage nerve endings, called hair cells. If a sound is loud enough, the damage can be permanent. A loud sound can shake the membrane (薄膜) on which the hair cells sit-“like an earthquake”. That shake can break or even uproot hair cells. When that happens, the hair cells are finished. Human ears cannot regrow hair cells. Therefore, when listening to an MP3 player, set a volume limit and avoid exposure to loud sounds.

On the other hand, the loudness of today’s music may not be totally under your control. Music companies have been purposely turning up the volume. It’s a trend called the fight for loudness.

Play a CD from the 1990s. Then play a newly released tune. Don’t touch the volume control. You’ll probably notice that the new CD sounds louder than the old one. Why? Sound engineers who create CDs are using dynamic range compression (压缩), a technology that makes the quiet parts of a song louder and the loud parts quieter. The overall effect of compression is a louder recording.

Many musicians and sound engineers aren’t pleased. They say that compression is driving down the quality of today’s music, making it sound flat and blaring. Gray Hobish, a sound engineer, explains that music should be a combination of loudness and softness. But music companies want to make music louder so it will stand out. That’s important in the competition among recording companies.

What about listeners? Many teenagers listen to music on the go in noisy places and through headphones, all of which reduce sound quality. So young listeners may not notice the poorer quality of modem recordings. “To their ears,” says Hobish, “the music sounds fine. And they are not aware of the hidden threat of the music they are enjoying.”

【1】The phrase “like an earthquake” in Para. 2 aims to explain ________.

A. that volume can strongly affect parts of the ear

B. how our body is unable to regrow hair cells

C. how much damage the ear can avoid

D. that hair cells are easily damaged

【2】What can we learn about today’s music business?

A. New technology improves the quality of music.

B. Young listeners today prefer louder sound.

C. Music companies sacrifice quality for loudness.

D. Sound engineers face tough competition.

【3】What is probably the best title for the passage?

A. The Loudness War

B. Your Hearing Is Going!

C. The Damaged Ears

D. Are You a Good Listener?

23、A few weeks shy of her 100th birthday, Betty White, the beloved actress and comedian whose career in Hollywood spanned nearly eight decades has died. She was 99.

White was set to turn 100 years old on Jan. 17, and the actress was going to celebrate the milestone with a special movie event. Betty White: 100 Years Young, which was to feature White sharing stories from throughout her career, plus classic clips from her films and a lost part from her first sitcom. Plenty of celebrity guests had been included as well, including Ryan Reynolds, Tina Fey, Morgan Freeman and others.

White’s remarkable accomplishments included work in radio, television, and film, while she also penned several books and worked tirelessly as an activist for animal rights. Her work both in front of and behind cameras helped pave the way for other women who followed and strengthened her inheritance as an industry pioneer. And she also used her power to make Hollywood more inclusive by hiring Arthur Duncan, an African American performer, as a regular on her NBC variety show The Betty White Show in 1954 though the decision brought much controversy.

After The Mary Tyler Moore Show finished in 1977, she continued to work regularly.

Most notably, she starred on her own program. The Betty White Show. White scored her second-most iconic role, as the lovably dim Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls. The show was a real hit, ran for seven seasons, and helped win White her third Emmy.

While White remained a constant presence on TV screen, she experienced yet another monumental moment in 2010, when she starred in a Snickers Super Bowl commercial. The spot led to a fan campaign for her to host Saturday Night Live, and in May 2010 she did. In the following months, White’s latest sitcom, Hot in Cleveland, was first released on TV Land. The show became an instant success and ran for six seasons.

In January 2017, on her 95th birthday, when asked what she hoped people would think when they heard her name, she quickly quipped, “Oh, she’s so gorgeous and sexy!” White then added,“I just appreciate the fact that people have been so kind to me all these years. The fact that I’m still working, that’s the thing I’m most grateful for.”

【1】Which of the following is true according to the first two paragraphs?

A．Betty White passed away shortly after the special occasion.

B．Betty White shared her personal life stories with celebrity guests.

C．A special movie event was scheduled to celebrate her 100th birthday

D．The special movie event was a success due to the appearance of celebrities.

【2】Which of the following can best describe Betty White according to the passage?

A．Hardworking and caring.

B．Strict and grateful.

C．Beautiful and elegant.

D．Cautious and lovable.

【3】What do we know about Betty White’s achievements?

A．The Betty White Show caused controversy for discriminating against African Americans.

B．Hot in Cleveland became quite popular after running six seasons.

C．A Snickers Super Bowl commercial led to White hosting Saturday Night live in 2017.

D．The Golden Girls runing for seven seasons helped win White her third Emmy.

24、For many foreigners who have visited or worked in China, one of their strong impressions is that the country is very safe. Here , you can go out alone late at night to eat at a food stand without feeling nervous. You can also let your younger children ride public transport all by themselves without worrying about their safety.

This year, 2018 , marks 8 special anniversary of the launching of the reform and opening up policy, which took place two score years ago in China. Over the past few decades, the country has achieved fast economic growth, while social peace and stability have been maintained(维护) to the fullest extent at the lowest cost. Of course, there are still unsolved problems. However, from the overall aspect, Chinese society remains harmonious and safe. In my eyes , this should be attributed(归于) largely to the cultural ;economic and political environment of the country.

A society can be stable and orderly only when its people can lead a prosperous(繁荣的) life. After the introduction of the reform and opening up policy, China achieved fast economic growth and significant scientific and technological progress. In the meantime, the Chinese government has taken various measures such 2s those to fight corruption, reduce poverty and promote the rule of law, in order to uphold social equity. Thanks to these efforts, the potential factors that might cause social problems have been greatly reduced.

Apart from government departments including the police and judicial(司法的) departments , the general public also contributes much to social governance. The development of information technology has created new ways of linking the police and the public. By jointly fighting crimes in such ways, the public and the police have developed an ever-increasing level of mutual trust and positive interaction.

The safety and stability in China did not come easily. Rather; it should be attributed to the efforts made by 1.3 ‘billion people. For both Chinese and foreigners living in the country, the sense of safety and security is very precious.

【1】The main idea of the passage is that   .

A. China has achieved fast economic growth and people are becoming rich

B. the Chinese government has taken various measures to fight social problems

C. the police and judicial departments work more effectively to maintain social stability

D. various factors contribute to the stability and safety of present China

【2】In which year was the reform and opening up policy launched in China?

A. In 1968.

B. In 1978.

C. In 1988.

D. In 2008.

【3】Which of the following can be concluded according to the passage?

A. Most foreigners lack a sense of safety when staying in China.

B. Government departments rather than the general public play an important role in keeping social peace and stability.

C. People’s prosperous life in a country can lead to a stable and orderly society.

D. Four basic reasons are listed throughout the passage for China’s stability and safety.

【4】What is the tone of the text?

A. Negative.

B. Positive.

C. Humorous.

D. Doubtful.

25、   Two weeks of volunteer work lay ahead and my mood _________ . I realized that good _________ and a trip to Spain would not be enough to make the _________ that I had hoped for. My volunteer service was in a shelter in Peru. I was where I wanted to be, but, without the communication _________ I needed.

One morning the founder of the shelter, Miguel Rodriguez, _________ the story of how, after the death of his baby, he started feeding and taking in _________ children. He eventually _________ his family, wealth, and life to setting up what is now a shelter for over 1,300 children. As he finished, I asked: “I can _________ how the walls, the food, and the facility (设施) came to be, but, how did you _________ the atmosphere of love, respect, and care among these children?”

His response was simple: “Use the language of love.” He ____________, “The language of love is done with your eyes, your hands, and your smile.” “____________ are not only for work. They are for hugging, holding, and ____________.Do this, and they may well ____________ the example.”

This simple statement carried ____________. These children had communicated love, respect, and ____________ to me and each other without a word being ____________.These emotions, so ____________ to convey, did not need translation at all.

For the remainder of my service, I was determined to worry less about my ____________ of Spanish, and instead, focus on using the language of love. When I returned home, I ____________myself to use it more in my everyday life and to be mindful that being a(n) ____________ is sometimes all the power that is needed.

【1】A.sunk B.mattered C.disappeared D.rose

【2】A.appreciation B.intention C.introduction D.application

【3】A.decision B.arrangement C.impression D.difference

【4】A.tools B.desire C.skills D.course

【5】A.changed B.heard C.shared D.reformed

【6】A.homeless B.careless C.dangerous D.unconscious

【7】A.compared B.dragged C.convinced D.committed

【8】A.stress B.understand C.explore D.predict

【9】A.support B.decorate C.recognize D.create

【10】A.wondered B.explained C.imagined D.claimed

【11】A.Lips B.Eyes C.Cheeks D.Hands

【12】A.fighting B.performing C.comforting D.kissing

【13】A.include B.follow C.analyze D.describe

【14】A.weight B.signals C.reference D.limitations

【15】A.wisdom B.advance C.warmth D.freedom

【16】A.overlooked B.prepared C.mistaken D.spoken

【17】A.simple B.hard C.specific D.important

【18】A.lack B.practice C.demand D.record

【19】A.challenged B.expected C.condemned D.questioned

【20】A.angel B.talent C.example D.hero

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。

Zack joined our family two years ago. The first time I saw him in a caring center, he was sitting in a corner, lonely and nervous. When I got closer, he tried to avoid eye contact and forced a smile. I could read his struggles in his eyes. Indeed, Zack was different. He was a kid with inborn disorder that made it difficult to manage his anxiety. I gently put my arms around him. Unexpectedly, he responded by giving me a tighter hug. My heart melt. I couldn’t wait to drive Zack home immediately the adoption paper was done.

The life with us was new to Zack. Terrified of insects and always on alert(警戒的) for a storm rolling in, he remained housebound. One March afternoon, we held a family barbecue. Despite my best effort, Zack wouldn’t leave the house. I brought him a plate of food and he watched us from the window. I was upset that he couldn’t enjoy a few minutes of peace in the spring sun.

Anyway, Zack was a joy around, and we tried to meet all his special needs. We were worried that Zack was delayed at schoolwork and needed to attend a speech and language camp, but he refused to go.I begged, and finally bartered(交换).

“I’ll do it for a pet chicken,” he decided.

That’s when Valor, a hen with soft feathers, entered our lives in May. John, my husband, named her Valor, which meant “courage” in ancient English.

No one had expected how the chicken would make a difference, but it did. Once Valor arrived, Zack slowly began stepping out in order to be with her. In turn, we repaid her with treats of tomatoes and sunflower seeds. For some unknown reasons, Valor offered Zack peace and comfort and was content to keep him company wherever he went. To our excitement, Zack talked more and smiled often. He even turned to us with questions about raising pets, making John and me thrilled.

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In September, another barbecue came with more new friends.

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When I suggested introducing our new friends, amazingly, Zack stood up.

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