衡阳2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测四年级英语

1、People believe writing poems provides a   through which they can express their feelings.

A. shelter B. source

C. channel D. background

2、Having a hobby does do good to you. It doesn’t matter what it is ______ it drives you to move forward.

A. if only B. in case

C. as long as   D. in order that

3、Sometimes it seems to bother the teacher ______ all the students are being too quiet.

A. how   B. what

C. that   D. where

4、—Hey! Here is a message on my cellphone, telling me that I have won the first prize of a weekend for two in Paris.

—Delete it! It' s a trick. Many a person ______by such tricks.

A.has been cheated

B.have been cheated

C.were cheated

D.was cheated

5、If you were wrong, admit it. You won't lose________, but will gain respect.

A.dignity B.confidence C.fascination D.identity

6、It’s one thing to say we have a goal; it’s quite________ to actually act on it.

A．another

B．others

C．the other

D．other

7、After a day of activities, you should be ________ a good meal.

A．in the mood for

B．at the point of

C．on the edge of

D．with the help of

8、—I am going to the library. Do you have any books_______?

—No, but thank you all the same.

A.to return B.returned C.to be returned D.returning

9、As is known, only   hard leads to happiness.

A. work   B. works

C. worked   D. working

10、   _____ team wins on Saturday will go through to the national championships.

A．No matter what

B．No matter which

C．Whatever

D．Whichever

11、My smart watch battery   slow.It needs charging.

A.runs B.is run C.ran D.is running

12、This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, ________.

A．however much it may cost

B．no matter how it may cost

C．how much may it cost

D．however many it may cost

13、— Henry was forced to leave for the invalid visa.

— He__________the period of time

A.should have extended B.must have extended

C.may have extended D.would have extended

14、___________ its size with that of the whole earth, we find the highest mountain does not seem high at all.

A.When compared B.Compared to C.To be compared D.Comparing

15、English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, _________ uses it differently.

A．all of which

B．each of which

C．all of them

D．each of them

16、A book I read last year, ______ name I can’t remember, changed my idea about time.

A.which B.that

C.whose D.what

17、 The joy of living comes from ______ we put into living.

A. what   B. that C. where D. How

18、Can we stop the ______ of the world’s deserts and save the land that man depends so much on?

A.loss B.heat C.spread D.defence

19、While the kids were making their decisions, they were periodically shown TV _________, some for fast food outlets and some for non-food businesses.

A.programs B.news C.movies D.commercials

20、---Can you come on Monday of Tuesday？

---I'm afraid__________ day is possible.

A. either B. neither

C. some D. any

21、For as long as there have been gifts, we naturally make choices based on the recipient (接受者). But what if we have been wrong all along and that we could turn things around, which not only made gift buying easier, but the recipient happier?

In 2015, psychologists Lauren Human and Lara Aknin conducted an online survey, which suggested that when people buy gifts, they prefer to choose something based on the recipient’s personality and tastes. Most people also said that they preferred receiving gifts bought with them in mind: gifts for them.

But Human and Aknin wondered if this approach to giving failed to take advantage of the way we connect as people. So they sent 78 volunteers into a shopping centre before Mother’s Day. Half were told to buy a card that “reveals(揭示) your knowledge of the recipient” while the others set out to buy a card that “reveals your true self”. After the purchase, the givers who had thought partly of themselves reported feeling emotionally closer to their mothers.

To find out how that approach goes down with recipients, the psychologists did another test, asking more than 100 students to choose a song on iTunes to give to a friend, partner or family member. Each half of the group received the same instructions as the card buyers. Results revealed that recipients of songs that revealed something of the givers felt closer to them than those who received gifts bought only with them in mind.

Human and Aknin suggest it might apply to all gifts. “If building stronger social connections is the underlying (潜在的) goal” of a gift and surely it should be—then we “may well be advised to offer more self-reflective gifts”. In short, for a present to be meaningful, you need to give away a bit of yourself, even if there is a risk that the gift might not so closely suit the recipient’s practical needs or tastes as one acquired purely with that in mind.

Moreover, giving something of oneself can be a safer act, the psychologists added. Because it reduces the risk of revealing poor knowledge of a recipient by attempting to buy something that fits their character—and failing.

But a note of caution here: what the research does not examine is the potential risk in repeated, unsympathetic giver-centered giving, which, according to Human and Aknin “could signal self-obsession” —and nobody wants to reveal that about themselves.

【1】From the Mother’s Day card test, we can conclude that ________.

A．gifts chosen with the giver in mind work well on the giver

B．most people choose gifts with the recipient in mind

C．most people choose gifts based on their personal tastes

D．gifts chosen with the giver in mind work well on the recipient

【2】What do the underlined words “them, them” refer to in order of appearance?

A．The recipients; the givers.

B．The givers; the recipients.

C．The givers; the givers.

D．The recipients; the recipients.

【3】What does the author think is the significance of gift giving?

A．Making the giver’s life happier.

B．Showing one’s knowledge of the recipient.

C．Establishing and strengthening social connections.

D．Meeting the recipient’s practical needs.

【4】Which of the following is Human and Aknin’s advice on gift giving?

A．Choose gifts that reflect more of yourself.

B．Just focus on your own tastes when choosing gifts.

C．Buy something that fits the recipient’s character most.

D．Be careful not to signal your true personality.

【5】Which is the best title of this passage?

A．The tradition of gift giving.

B．The purpose of gift giving.

C．The effect of gift giving.

D．The psychology of gift giving.

22、   For years, the U. S. has experienced a shortage of registered nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that while the number of nurses will increase by 19 percent by 2022, demand will grow faster than supply, and that there will be over one million unfilled nursing jobs by then. So what's the solution? Robots.

Japan is ahead of the curve when it comes to this trend. Toyohashi University of Technology has developed Terapio, a robotic medical cart that can make hospital rounds, deliver medications and other items, and retrieve records. It follows a specific individual, such as a doctor or nurse, who can use it to record and access patient data. This type of robot will likely be one of the first to be implemented in hospitals because it has fairly minimal patient contact.

Robots capable of social engagement help with loneliness as well as cognitive functioning, but the robot itself doesn't have to engage directly - it can serve as an intermediary for human communication. Telepresence robots such as MantaroBot, Vgo, and Giraff can be controlled through a computer, smart-phone, or tablet, allowing family members or doctors to remotely monitor patients or Skype them, often via a screen where the robot's 'face' would be. If you can't got to the nursing home to visit grandma, you can use a telepresence robot to hang out with her. A 2016 study found that users and a 'consistently positive attitude" about the Giraff robot's ability to enhance communication and decrease feelings of loneliness.

A robot's appearance affects its ability to successfully interact with humans, which is why the R1KEN-TR1 Collaboration Center for Human-Interactive Robot Research decided to develop a robotic nurse that looks like a huge teddy bear. RTBA (Robot for Interactive Body Assistance), also known as 'Robear' , can help patients into and out of wheelchairs and beds with its strong arms.

On the less cute and more scary side there is Actroid F, which is so human-like that sonic patients may not know the difference. This conversational robot companion has cameras in its eyes, which allow it io track patients and use appropriate facial expressions and body language in its interactions. During a month- long hospital trial, researchers asked 70 patients how they felt being around the robot and "only three or four said they didn't like having it around." 

It's important to note that robotic nurses don't decide courses of treatment or make diagnoses (though robot doctors and surgeons may not be far oil). Instead, they perform routine and laborious tasks, freeing nurses up to attend to patients with immediate needs. This is one industry where it seems the integration of robots will lead to collaboration, not replacement.

【1】What does the author say about Japan?

A．It delivers the best medications for the elderly.

B．It takes the lead in providing robotic care.

C．It provides retraining for registered nurses.

D．It sets the trend in future robotics technology.

【2】What do we learn about the robot Terapio?

A．It was been put to use in many Japanese hospitals.

B．It provides specific individualized care to patients.

C．It does not have much direct contact with patients.

D．It has not revolutionized medical service in Japan.

【3】What are telepresence robots designed to do?

A．Directly interact with patients to prevent them from feeling lonely.

B．Cater to the needs of patients for recovering their cognitive capacity.

C．Closely monitor the patients' movements and conditions around the clock.

D．Assist communication between patients and doctors or family members.

【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Doctors and surgeons will soon be laid off.

B．The robotics industry will soon take off.

C．Robots will not make nurses unemployed.

D．Collaboration will not replace competition.

23、One night many years ago when I was on the bridge of a ship that passed one of our large cities on a quiet night, I saw its lights reflected in the sky and heard the rumblings of the city's noises. As I looked to my other side, I could see nothing but open space of darkness and endless water. I realized how small I was and that my own problems of life did not seem great.

I have spent twenty—five years on boats. Now I am a docking pilot. My job is to bring in the large luxury liners and stay with them until they are safely anchored in their berths. Sometimes this requires two tugs(拖船）, sometimes many more, depending on the tide, the weather, and the draft of the vessel.

Most of you no doubt have seen these tugs pushing and pulling at the big liners. What they are doing doesn't seem to make much sense at first, but presently the big boat is alongside her landing stage, her ropes made fast, and the job is done.

These tugs, whether one or ten, move about in accord with whistle signals I send them from the bridge of the big liner. These signals make up a language that is just as dependable as the spoken word; or even more so, because our docking signals are rarely misunderstood. The captain of each tug does his work according to the signals he receives. He never asks questions. He takes everything on faith, and it always works out.

I fell very important the first time I ever docked a big liner, thinking that I was in control of a great ship worth millions of dollars and the owners were depending on me to bring her safely to her berth. After I had docked several of the large liners, I realized I was not important, but simply the quarterback who called the signals.

Working around tugboats has had its effect on what I believe. The great transatlantic liners depend on the help of the little tugs to bring them safely to port, and it is with one's success.

【1】According to paragraph 3, originally, the job of a tugboat was .

A．important

B．humble

C．tough

D．complex

【2】What is the main purpose of writing paragraph 4?

A．To give a detailed description.

B．To display the characteristics.

C．To make a comparison.

D．To help reveal the theme.

【3】According to the passage, one's success depends on .

A．diligence

B．mutual assistance

C．learning

D．individual excellence

【4】Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A．Tugboats and the Pilot

B．The Significance of Teamwork

C．The Workings of Tugboats

D．Philosophy from Tugboats

24、I’d like to share a little story with you about something that happened when I was four. I remember it clearly. Our loving family dog was nearing the end of his life. My father picked him up and put him in a little bed we had made for him. Our dog, my companion, whom we had cared for, bit my father when he attempted to help him. How could he? Why? I couldn’t understand it. I didn’t like him anymore.

I hadn’t thought about that story for a long time but something that happened last week brought it back to me. I went to speak with a friend. When I knocked on the door, I met in an instant an angry look and a few harsh(尖刻的)words. When the door was slammed(砰地关上)in my face, I stood there shocked, and in a rush, I was reminded of my dog bit my father 20 years ago or so. What brought that story back was that same feeling of betrayal.

Both stories taught me something the next day. You see, when I got up in the morning and was told my dog had died, it became clear to me that he must have been in great pain. For him to have bitten a family member, he could not have been himself. Much the same for the other story when I learned that my friend’s wife had just left him.

We are all beings of our environments, our opinions and feelings. And all of those things can cause you to say and do things that can’t be understood by those who are not in the same situation with you.

If you meet someone either behaving out of character or acting in a way that doesn’t seem to fit the situation, put out your hand and be patient when you think it is least possible for him to do so. You may turn around a story that has a sad ending simply by your actions.

【1】What is the influence of the incident mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．It hurt his father’s feeling deeply.

B．It has puzzled the author ever since.

C．It left a deep impression on the author.

D．It made the author dislike dogs.

【2】Why did the author’s friend say harsh words to the author?

A．He was ill-tempered.

B．He was suffering the pain of losing his wife.

C．He was bothered by an unexpected visit.

D．They once quarreled and he couldn’t forgive the author.

【3】What’s the author’s advice to us?

A．Help those in need.

B．Look before you leap.

C．Respect for others is a kind of virtue.

D．Learn to put yourself in others’ shoes.

25、   Michael Evans was standing in line at the Treasurer’s Office last August, waiting to pay his taxes, when he heard a(n)____sound ahead of him. The elderly woman at the window was crying. He heard the cashier ____the woman that her house was in foreclosure( 丧失抵押品赎回权) and headed for auction(拍卖). He also heard the woman tell the cashier that her daughter had recently died. Evans, a businessman who had just buried his father, couldn’t____the idea of this woman losing her home ____after losing her child. He ____the window. “I don’t mean to butt in,” he said to the cashier, “but ____you can get her house back, I’ll pay for her taxes.” The amount added up to $5,000.

The old woman was shocked. Her despair turned to ____. The cashier left for a moment to___ that it was all right for Evans to pay it. Evans promised to go ____to the bank and come back with the money. But when he returned to the treasurer’s office, he asked  someone else waiting in line to hand the $5,000 check to the cashier. Evans was trying to ____quietly and, preferably, anonymously(匿名地).

“I didn’t want this attention,” he explained.

___, attention found him. It’s not every day that someone pays a stranger’s tax bill. As is reported, Evans often finds himself on the giving end of charitable situations, though for years he went unrecognized for it. ____ paying the elderly woman’s taxes, Evans said he did it for ____ but to make sure the lady stayed in her own house.

A few weeks after the tax____, Evans received the Spirit of Detroit Award for his lifetime of ___. Again, he didn’t want the attention, but his son felt the honor was overdue. “It was good to see my dad finally get the____ he deserves,” his son said. Michael Evans is nearing 60 and will retire soon. Before he does, he hopes that his son will ____ him in a fund-raiser to pay for a wheelchair for a boy with an incurable bone disease. And he’ll continue to___ the local youth football league team, paying for their equipment, uniforms, and out-of-state travel. His son is willing to___ the business, saying that he ____ his life after his father.

【1】A.disturbing B.frightening C.appealing D.exciting

【2】A.ensure B.inform C.talk D.state

【3】A.hand B.stomach C.eye D.finger

【4】A.even B.quite C.right D.only

【5】A.approached B.passed C.accessed D.marched

【6】A.because B.unless C.if D.before

【7】A.disbelief B.sorrow C.guilt D.fright

【8】A.conduct B.confirm C.compensate D.comprehend

【9】A.constantly B.frequently C.outside D.straight

【10】A.run away B.slip away C.pass away D.put away

【11】A.Consequently B.Unfortunately C.Otherwise D.However

【12】A.As for B.According to C.Owing to D.In case of

【13】A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything

【14】A.accident B.coincidence C.incident D.event

【15】A.generosity B.courage C.optimism D.modesty

【16】A.concentration B.recognition C.passion D.pride

【17】A.attend B.instruct C.serve D.join

【18】A.train B.promote C.sponsor D.offer

【19】A.get on B.hold on C.go on D.carry on

【20】A.copies B.models C.imitates D.reproduces

26、假定你是李华，上周五你校举办了换书阅读活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：

1. 活动目的；

2. 活动情况；

3. 活动反响。

注意：

1. 词数100左右：

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。