东方2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测四年级英语

1、-- Is Lucy knocking at the door?

-- No. It ______ be Lucy. She is in France now.

A．needn't

B．can't

C．mustn't

D．daren't

2、As I opened my eyes, in ______ direction I looked, I could see smiling, peaceful, calm and content faces.

A. whatever B. however C. whichever D. wherever

3、--He didn’t feel a bit nervous when ________.

--No. He’d had a lot of time ________ for it after all.

A. interviewing; to prepare

B. interviewed; to prepare

C. interviewing; preparing

D. being interviewed; preparing

4、—Alice has just lost her husband to heart failure.

—Her ______ smile can’t hide her sorrow.

A. arbitrary   B. artificial

C. compulsory   D. conventional

5、Working hard is not a __________ of great success, but it is among the essential requirements.

A. sign B. signal

C. guarantee D. mark

6、We are living in an age   most of things are done on cell phones.

A. which   B. that

C. whose   D. when

7、 Life is harder for Senior Three students throughout China．Hardly _____ endless exercises or tests．

A．does everyday go by with

B．any day goes by with

C．everyday goes by without

D．does any day go by without

8、My sister met him in the street yesterday afternoon, so he ______ your lecture.

A.shouldn’t have attended B.couldn’t have attended

C.mustn’t have attended D.needn’t have attended

9、   students English well, the teacher tries to speak English in class very often.

A. Teaching   B. Taught

C. To teach   D. Teach

10、We make no restrictions on the kinds of films we show — ________ a film’s quality meets our standards, we include it.

A.so that B.no matter how C.except that D.as long as

11、---Shall we go and see the museum?

---No, ________.

A．don’t mention it

B．not at all

C．never mind

D．it’s not worth it

12、(2013·天津，9)No one________ be more generous；he has a heart of gold.

A．could

B．must

C．dare

D．need

13、______my weak spots can make me become a better person.

A．Having been known

B．Knowing

C．Known

D．To be known

14、—I’m sorry. I think I am not fit for the job. I don’t handle pressure too well.

—Oh, I can’t believe it. You know, that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s_________ I’d describe myself.

A. what   B. why   C. which   D. how

15、I hope when you come tomorrow, you _____ the reading and have something to share.

A. did   B. are doing

C. will be doing   D. will have done

16、We should organize useful activities, which will ___________ the relationship of the students.

A. appoint B. employ

C. promote D. commit

17、To ______ the turkey, people often prepare other things, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes (土豆泥), and pumpkin or apple pie.

A.come across B.go with C.search for D.figure out

18、The stronger the________ is, the more quickly a man will learn a new skill. In other words, it is up to whether he has an interest in it.

A．motivation

B．ambition

C．effect

D．imagination

19、It’s difficult to ___ all tastes .One man’s meat is another man’s poison.

A.adapt to B.cater to C.appeal to D.adjust to

20、The hero’s touching story ________ online has drawn thousands of “likes” and hundreds of comments from the public.

A．posting

B．to post

C．posted

D．to be posted

21、UNO Library and UNMC’s McGoogan Library are looking for new books to fill the Living Library events on March 24 and April 7.

What is a Living Library? It’s an event full of meaningful conversations that break through the expectations and labels we place on others. Instead of getting information from a printed book, attendees are invited to have one-on-one conversations with real people (“Human Books”) with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to learn more about people and ideas different from their own.

We are currently accepting proposals for Human Books. Is your life an exciting story? Has something interesting happened to you? UNO/UNMC students, teachers and community members are welcome to apply! We are especially seeking proposals from people with strong ties to organizations and groups on the campuses. Submit a proposal for yourself or recommend someone you know.

Book Criteria

Comfortable speaking in front of people

Willingness to discuss your life experiences and those similar to yours

Open to meaningful, heartfelt conversations with strangers

Timeline

January 31, 2022 — Deadline for proposals

February 4, 2022 — Selected books will be informed

March 24, 2022 — Living Library at UNMC’s McGoogan Library from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. (Books are asked to attend a training session, which begins at 10 A.M.)

April 7, 2022 — Living Library at UNO’s Community Engagement Center from 4 to 7 P.M. (Books are asked to attend a training session, which begins at 3 P.M.)

For more information on these events, contact Erin Painter for UNO-specific questions or Jess King with UNMC-specific questions.

【1】Who is particularly favored by the Living Library events?

A．A writer seeking a publisher for his book.

B．A UNMC teacher willing to share his story.

C．A librarian interested in library management.

D．A UNO student suffering from social anxiety.

【2】When should a qualified human book arrive for UNMC’s McGoogan Library event?

A．At 10 A.M. March 24.

B．At 11 A.M. March 24.

C．At 3 P.M. April 7.

D．At 4 P.M. April 7.

【3】What is the purpose of the text?

A．To instruct.

B．To describe.

C．To persuade.

D．To advertise.

22、Starting a new book can feel like a bit of a commitment, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are four books you can read in a single day.

The House on Mango Street

Released in 1984 and written by Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is only 103 pages long. It’s a rapid read for those looking to dip their toes into the water, but it still deals with complex themes and important subject matters including language, race, ageing and troubles.

The Midnight Library

The Midnight Library from the English author Matt Haig was released in 2020. It’s 288 pages, which makes it a little more challenging but still absolutely doable in a single day. The novel is all about storytelling, with Nora Seed exploring the “what ifs” of her life.

The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo

Released in 2012 and written by the fantastic Malaysian-English author Zen Cho, the page count is an extremely manageable 76 pages, which makes this another effective first read in one day. The novel is set in London in the 1920s and follows the life of another writer, Jade Yeo. There is even enough time for readers to appreciate a film adaptation of the book after reading it.

Stardust

The 1999 novel by English author Neil Gaiman is a perfect presentation of the writer’s fantasy stylings at their best. Stardust, which became a major motion picture, sits at 256 pages. It’s epic in its scale, but the reader can fit the novel into a single day, giving them a true sense of absolute escapism to the fantasy land of Stormhold.

【1】What is NOT involved in the book written by Sandra Cisneros?

A．Language.

B．Race.

C．Literature

D．Growing old

【2】Which book is a bit more difficult to finish in a day?

A．The House on Mango Street.

B．The Midnight Library

C．The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo.

D．Stardust

【3】What do The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo and Stardust have in common?

A．They are both set in London.

B．They are both intended for fantasy readers.

C．They were both made into a film.

D．The characters in the two books are fictional.

23、In August of 2008, a deadly epidemic manifested itself in Zimbabwe. A severe health hazard triggered the outbreak. There was a lack of clean drinking water in the overcrowded urban areas. Garbage and chemicals got into the public water supplies and poisoned them. Since people did not have access to other sources, they had to drink the dirty water.

The outbreak spread rapidly and infected almost 16,000 people. The illness caused extreme pain in people’s intestines. It also caused a deficiency of important fluids in sick people’s bodies. Without the proper fluids and minerals, their bodies stopped working correctly. People were unable to digest food properly or replenish their lost nutrients. Without viable treatment, they would die. It was imperative to reserve the situation.

However, the government of Zimbabwe was unable to provide help to its people. The government didn’t have a plan to stop the spread of cholera. In addition, the country was too poor to get clean water or medication for the sick. The people seemed to be doomed.

Luckily, many other countries recognized the need to contain the outbreak. Dozens of voluntary practitioners from Britain, France, the United States, and other countries went to Zimbabwe to treat the disease. Through the provision of sterile drinking water and medication, people finally got the treatment they badly needed. The compassionate doctors were able to save the lives of thousands. By January of 2009, the epidemic was almost completely contained.

Today, the Zimbabwean government is investing in measures to avoid future epidemics and placing an emphasis on prevention. They are cleaning up the water supply and making changes to reduce health hazards. The system used to filter water is being upgraded. The government now administers the water supply plants and makes sure that they adhere to strict safety guidelines. Hopefully, future instances of cholera will be treated before they start deadly epidemics.

【1】What caused the deadly epidemic in Zimbabwe in 2008?

A．Garbage and chemicals filled the city.

B．There was a lack of clean drinking water.

C．The urban areas were overcrowded.

D．Someone poisoned the public water supplies.

【2】Which was NOT the reason why the epidemic was almost completely contained?

A．Dozens of voluntary practitioners went to Zimbabwe to treat the disease.

B．The government of Zimbabwe provided great help.

C．The provision of sterile drinking water and medication.

D．The compassionate doctors did effective treatment to the sick people.

【3】What’s the author’s attitude towards epidemic control and treatment of Zimbabwean in the future?

A．Indifferent.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Worried.

D．Optimistic.

【4】What is purpose of the passage?

A．To show the lack of clean water in Zimbabwe.

B．To introduce ways to stop the spread of cholera.

C．To illustrate how cholera in Zimbabwe was successfully contained.

D．To appeal to more countries to help people in Zimbabwe.

24、Russ Gremel, now 98 years old, decided it was time to donate $2 million to the Illinois Audubon Society, a charity to purchase nearly 400 acres of land for wildlife protection. Gremel was able to make this amazing donation because he purchased $1,000 worth of Walgreens stock seven decades ago whose value has grown recently.

“A single man with no kids, Gremel has lived in the same Chicago house for 95 years, and has always lived simply”, neighbor Patrick Falso told TODAY. Falso said he heard Gremel say many times the “money wasn’t mine to begin with” and that he always intended to give it away.

The Gremel Wildlife shelter was founded on June 4. Illinois Audubon Society president Jim Herkert said Gremel’s donation was extremely generous. “It’s allowing us to protect a really valuable and important possession and realize one of Gremel’s wishes that we could find a place where people could come out and experience nature the way he did as a kid,” Herkert told TODAY.

After doing all this, this past weekend, Gremel adopted an old Chihuahua（吉娃娃犬）. Winnie the dog was picked up as a homeless dog several months ago. She suffered from a kind of cancer, which was treated—and all she needed was a loving home, which Colleen Collins, the founder of Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency, was determined to find.

Gremel had lost his own beloved Chihuahua earlier this year. When he reached out to Collins about Winnie, she felt this could be a good match. That feeling grew when she brought Winnie to his house for a meet and greet, and Winnie was introduced not only to Gremel but also some of his friends and neighbors. One had brought over a lot of fresh strawberries; all said they’d be there to help out in any way needed.

【1】Patrick Falso is mentioned in the text mainly to explain _________.

A．how Gremel earned the money

B．what kind of person Gremel is

C．why Gremel made the donation

D．where Gremel has been living

【2】What can we learn about Russ Gremel from the text?

A．He raised many pet dogs in his life.

B．He bought Walgreens stock at age 28.

C．He adopted a young Chihuahua recently.

D．He volunteered in wildlife shelters regularly.

【3】What can we infer about Gremel’s neighbors from the text?

A．They live in harmony with animals.

B．They are impressed with dog Winnie.

C．They lead a healthy and wealthy life.

D．They are caring and kind to each other.

25、   The small town of Allen Crossing, Indiana, has been the place I’ve called home for all 16 years of my life. That’s where I spend hours just ______. Looking at how the wind blows the wild flowers to create a magical ______ of color. Looking at the way insects move hurriedly among plants. The beauty of nature has always been what ______ me to create art. I used to think that artists get inspiration from ______. Then I went to New York and something happened that really made me ______ that idea.

I was offered two-week courses at an art college there. When I took the train to the college for the first time, I had some serious ______ about whether I had made the right choice about coming. I was so used to the ______ countryside. New York, however, was noisy and ______. People pushed past me to squeeze through the doors of the subway cars. Everything moved at such a ______ pace that I felt I had no time to process it all.

Art classes were another story. ______ I started making art, I felt like myself again. Working from memory, I made a series of drawings of natural scenes. “Your images are very ______ and accurate,” one teacher told me. “Why not try using brighter colors and bolder shapes and motions?” I followed her advice and was amazed at the ______.

One day my cousin Ken came to see my drawings. “Gosh! These are great! They remind me of graffiti (涂鸦).” He exclaimed.

I looked at my drawings and was ______.To me graffiti was not art, it was ____ messy, unreadable writing on walls.

“Cool,” Ken continued. “If you’re into art, you should come with me.” I followed him to a huge factory that was completely ______ with graffiti. The walls were covered with bright colors, portraits, words and calligraphy-like symbols. What I saw was art not unlike what I had been making. The big ______ was that the artists drew images from city life, such as crowded subway trains and tall, shiny buildings. In every sketch, there was a(n) ______ that reminded me of that first subway ride, only it was a creative one.

Now I know that ______ is different for everyone. What drives one person crazy can be the thing that drives another person to ______. I may not look at the city the way street artists do, but they may not see nature the way I do. I ______ the way the city’s energy inspires them. And now I use that energy wherever I am to create my own art.

【1】A.thinking B.reading C.looking D.working

【2】A.note B.moment C.power D.carpet

【3】A.leads B.drives C.forces D.requires

【4】A.beauty B.scenery C.nature D.imagination

【5】A.regret B.develop C.share D.rethink

【6】A.doubts B.problems C.trouble D.consideration

【7】A.remote B.quiet C.colorful D.open

【8】A.unsafe B.tough C.dull D.crowded

【9】A.steady B.rapid C.natural D.leisure

【10】A.Although B.Because C.Once D.Unless

【11】A.realistic B.unique C.clear D.abstract

【12】A.attempt B.choice C.passion D.change

【13】A.shocked B.convinced C.confused D.amused

【14】A.just B.still C.even D.yet

【15】A.coated B.decorated C.engaged D.marked

【16】A.advantage B.attraction C.priority D.difference

【17】A.clue B.energy C.style D.element

【18】A.destination B.ambition C.inspiration D.determination

【19】A.create B.discover C.progress D.concern

【20】A.explore B.respect C.understand D.follow

26、Directions：Write an English composition in around 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

为保护环境，政府提倡垃圾分类，但许多小区的落实情况不尽人意，请你写一封电子邮件向有关部门负责人反映这一现状，并提出合理建议。

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