新星2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测四年级英语

1、This is the only way that I can think of _______ the problem of water waste in urban areas.

A．settling

B．to settle

C．settle

D．settled

2、Dozens of individuals were given the highest state honors in the grand ceremony, all of ______ have made outstanding contributions to our nation.

A.whom B.who C.which D.them

3、— How are you managing to do your work without an assistant?

— Well, I   somehow.

A.get along B.come on C.watch out D.set off

4、Anxiety about social status leads to high levels of stress, which ________ leads to health problems.

A.in turn B.in order C.in fact D.in short

5、We strongly advise you ______ eating your meal so late. It’s not healthy.

A. on   B. against   C. from   D. over

6、Mrs. Green treats her students as if they ________ her children.

A. are B. were C. had been D. would be

7、—Bob has gone to Shanghai.

—Oh, can you tell me when he_________?

A．has left

B．left

C．is leaving

D．would leaving

8、All the information available has been checked, but ________ is directly relevant to this murder case.

A.nothing B.it C.no one D.none

9、—What did he say about being late for the meeting?

—He gave some excuse about missing the bus, but sounds a bit ______.

A. responsible   B. impressive   C. lame   D. severe

10、The Winter Olympics ________ in 2022 will surely bring in many international tourists.

A. held  B. having held  C. holding  D. to be held

11、______________ to the party, Nancy was very upset.

A. Having not been invited B. Not having invited

C. Having not invited D. Not having been invited

12、----A study suggests reducing energy demand in the future may _______ urban areas.

---That’s true. Cities need more energy than small towns or other rural areas.

A. center on B. act on C. hang on D. catch on

13、Jack was working in the lab __________ the power cut occurred.

A.suddenly B.which C.while D.when

14、— I have decided to take part in the English speech contest, but I’m a little nervous now.

— ________. I believe that you can do it very well.

A．Well done

B．Congratulations

C．Go for it

D．Up to you

15、I slipped into the professor's room quietly, on ______ wall there was a big slogan saying "Learn for a Stronger China".

A.where B.which

C.whose D.that

16、As is often the case, there are always some obstacles in the way，something ________ before we realize the real goal of education.

A. to be got through B. got through

C. getting through D. having been got through

17、Treat the flowers right and your garden will be the ______ of the neighborhood.

A. destination B. cause   C. purpose D. Envy

18、Introverts (性格内向的人), according to Susan Cain, tend to enjoy being alone, doing quieter things or being with just one friend at a time. She says that is _____ they get their energy.

A. why   B. when   C. how   D. where

19、Alibaba has become China’s largest online commercial company, ______ a profit of 1.47 billion yuan in 2010.

A. earns   B. earning C. earned D. to have earned

20、You are subject to punishment if you fail to ________ to the customs when carrying the prohibited articles listed above.

A. state   B. declare

C. announce   D. communicate

21、Western New Bridge Library Announcement

【1】According to the passage, Enzo Monfre will .

A.show the children around a zoo B.tell stories to children over seven

C.be present at the science show in person D.lead the children to the Ellen DeGeneres Show

【2】The Help Desk in this library supplies service .

A.only during the daytime B.in case of emergency

C.till the end of the Spring Break D.after 22:00 p. m. every day

【3】We can learn from the passage that children can .

A.attend all the activities with their parents

B.borrow some relevant books for the activities

C.participate in the activities from 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p.m.

D.choose only one of the activities according to their interest

22、Every year, millions of Americans see their personal information leak into the wrong hands. Maybe there’s spyware on their computer, or a service they use suffered a security reach, leaving customers at risk of exposure. Or perhaps their password is easy to guess: Security company Splash-Data reports that the most popular passwords in 2015 were 123456 and password.

Fear not: It is a lot easier than you might think to set up proper defenses. In fact, you can easily do it all a weekend. Here’s how.

Clean Your Computer And Smart-phone

Before you put new security measures into place, make sure your devices are as spotless as possible. This means installing a good antivirus program and taking the time to clear out any spy-or malware that may have already infected your system. Go with AVG Free Antivirus (free. AVg.com) or Avast! (avast.com) - each is free. Run a full system scan. This can take over an hour, so start it before settling into other plans. When you return to your computer, clear out anything that shouldn’t be there with a few simple steps (the program will guide you). These days, it’s also worth it to make sure your phone is safe from viruses. iPhones are less likely to be targeted by spy-ware, but Android users should download the Lookout app (lookout.com) to scan their devices and ensure everything is as it should be.

Security Your Wi-Fi

Now that your computer is clean, you should plug any holes in your home network. It’s fairly easy for potential criminals to gain access to your information if they’re able to share your connection - that’s why you want to be careful when using public Wi-Fi. For your home, the Federal Communications Commission recommends a few steps. Even though you put security measures into place a couple of years ago, it’s a good idea to refresh your setting. You may have to refer to the instructions for your wireless router or call tech support for help. Different routers will have different setup pages, so the actual step-by-step will vary, but the end result will be the same.

Dig Deep with Your Passwords

Everything you just accomplished could be for nothing if a thief has your existing passwords, so you need to change them for every service you use. Try it when you find yourself on those sites anyway.

What you’ve heard is true: Passwords should use a variety of special characters, numerals, letters, and case when possible. They should be close to random, and there should be a different one for each website you use. Doing this, and keeping track of it all, is a pain - which is why people don’t do it and wind up with stolen identities. Try Dashlane (dashlane.com), a password manager with powerful encryption（加密）that can securely keep track of the most ridiculous codes you can come up with. Best of all, it logs you into sites automatically, so there’s no need to worry about all those obscure keystrokes. Whew!

Never Answer Unwanted Email

Always check the security symbols when using an online site for shopping. If the lock icon encryption is not there, do not give out credit details. Also, check that the site is legal - never go to a site from a random email and start shopping online. Go to the site through a known URL or by searching for it on a search engine first.

Keep a separate credit card just for online shopping. This will make it easier to cancel if something bad does happen and your other credit card for “in real life” can still be used uninfluenced.

Don’t store information on any store’s website. It may be conventional but it’s also a possible loss to you if the site is hacked.

【1】The passage is mainly about ______.

A．ways of avoiding online identity theft

B．tips of freeing computers from viruses

C．measures to ensure network security

D．steps to keep track of passwords

【2】According to the passage, the risk of exposing personal information may possibly be caused by ______.

A．the applications of antivirus programs

B．the practice of using public Wi-Fi

C．the difficult access to the passwords

D．the separate credit card for online shopping

【3】To put new security measures into place, we need to ______.

A．clear out of everything in the system

B．make a random selection of network

C．get rid of potential spy-ware

D．refresh the infected system

23、   In Sao Paulo, a baby boy is smiling, unaware that a court is deciding his fate. If it finds in his father's favor, he is in all kinds of trouble. There may be a law in Brazil against giving your child a name that might cause him to be laughed at, but daddy wants to call his son Osama bin Laden. The same father, Osvaldo Oliveria Soares, has a habit of trying to use babies as political statements. Nine years ago, he was banned from naming a previous son Saddam Hussein.

Unlike Brazil, there is no law Britain that constrains a parent's right to name their child. "It's not for the officials to say if someone has picked a name they don't think is suitable," says Alison Cathcart, superintendent official at Westminster register office. "But if someone is from a different culture and wants to register a name that sounds like a swear word in English then we do advise them of that."

"Naming does matter," says Helen Petrie, a professor at the City University of London. "We have fixed beliefs of what sort of people are behind certain names. There are studies of teachers in primary schools in the US that show they rate children with certain names as less capable."

"The name is the first thing we find out when we meet someone. If you call your child an unusual silly name like Fifi Trixibelle, as did Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, it can make life hard for your child — especially if you want him to be smart and are not in the least bit superficial"

There's also the class factor. “Fifty years ago there was no cross-over of names between classes. Now everyone can buy Tatler and see the name Tarquin," says Petrie. "Until the 60s, Tracey was a fashionable Chelsea name. Now it has a terrible image fixed in people's mind. I've interviewed some Traceys who find their name a huge burden. However high up they may be in their profession, people hear their name and think they're the cleaner."

【1】The Brazilian court may rule against Osvaldo Olveria Soares if he ______.

A.states that he admires Osama bin Laden B.gives his son a name that will be laughed at

C.uses his babies as political statements D.keeps his habit of interfering in politics

【2】What does the underlined word “constrain” in the passage most likely mean?

A.abolish B.acknowledge

C.defend D.restrict

【3】As it is indicated in the third paragraph, the teacher rate some children as less capable because ______.

A.the students do not perform well in class

B.they do not love those children's name

C.they think a name can reveal one' ability

D.they understand the psychology of naming

【4】What do we learn about the names?

A.A person named Fifi is usually silly.

B.Paula Yates is a name which sounds superficial.

C.Tatler is a name of low grade.

D.Tracey is still a fashionable Chelsea name.

24、   Social networking websites are an important tool for us to keep up with the world, make new friends, and share pictures, videos, or bits of interesting news. But for people who have very specific interests, a comprehensive site like Twitter is not sufficient. They want to be part of a supportive online community that shares their particular passions. The following are examples of specialized websites for these people.

Stache Passions

It is a social site for people who wear, admire, or have an interest in moustaches. It features photos of men with all sizes and styles of moustaches, forums for discussing the history, growing, and styling of the stache, and even a meet-up page to help you meet other moustache-lovers.

Horyou

It is a website for people who want to do good in the world. On the site, you can connect with other social activists and entrepreneurs (企业家), plan meetings, share fund-raising strategies, and keep up, with thousands of people who are working hard to make the world a better place. There are no funny videos here, but Horyou offers its own web-based video channel that features programs and documentaries about. efforts to improve people's lives around the globe. Watching them will warm your heart and inspire you to work harder for a better world.

Purrsonals

It is a specialized site for those who love cats, Here you can meet and chat with cat-loving friends, set up play-dates with local people and their pets, and even find a temporary home for a cat in need. If your friends don't like it when you share endless cute eat videos on your regular social site, Purrsonals is where people are sure to appreciate them!

【1】Which site might be useful for those who are interested in appearance?

A．Twitter.

B．Purrsonals.

C．Horyou.

D．Stache Passions.

【2】What can you do on Horyou?

A．Watch funny short films.

B．Discuss how to raise money.

C．Advertise for social activists.

D．Collect ideas for making videos.

【3】Which of the following is true about Purrsonals?

A．It helps people find their lost pets.

B．It collects beautiful photos of cats.

C．It offers a great many cat videos.

D．It enables people to adopt various pets.

25、   When she was 16, Joanne learned that she was adopted and that her birth mother was a woman named Lillian and that she had died days after giving birth to her. Feeling betrayed and confused, Joanne spent many nights crying,______what her birth mother had been like. And yet, some part of her believed her mother was still______.

The doubts______Joanne for years. After watching her______, in 2017, when Joanne was already 79 years old, her daughter-in-law, Shelley, suggested her taking a DNA______. Shelley thought learning something about her______family might give Joanne some______.

So Joanne took the test, and about a year later Shelley received a(n)______on ancestry.com from a man named Sam, whose genetic report had______him with Joanne.

Shelley immediately wrote back to Sam, asking______he knew a Lillian. Yes, Sam said, that was his mother's name. Almost_____, an even bigger shock came that Lillian was alive, at age 100-Joanne had been______all along.

The families quickly planned a(n)______where Lillian lived. A month later, Joanne found herself sitting across from the mother she had______in her whole life, looking at Lillian, who suffered from dementia(痴呆症)and used a wheelchair.

“I don't know if she_____me,” Joanne said.

She told Lillian that she had been______in 1940 and that she'd been told her birth mother had______. No response. Joanne started to cry. At that point, her mother______, as if she had started to understand. Joanne excitedly______telling Lillian all about her children and grandchildren. Lillian smiled. Then she said the words Joanne had waited more than 60 years to hear: “This is my______.”

【1】A.complaining B.hoping C.wondering D.forgetting

【2】A.young B.ill C.pretty D.alive

【3】A.bothered B.inspired C.resisted D.changed

【4】A.sadness B.illness C.loneliness D.happiness

【5】A.report B.test C.course D.training

【6】A.current B.realistic C.effective D.biological

【7】A.peace B.advice C.worry D.mind

【8】A.call B.message C.offer D.chance

【9】A.provided B.replaced C.matched D.equipped

【10】A.why B.how C.when D.whether

【11】A.immediately B.unbelievably C.naturally D.fortunately

【12】A.mistaken B.confident C.right. D.urgent

【13】A.reunion B.speech C.party D.operation

【14】A.found out B.gone through C.relied on D.searched for

【15】A.loves B.raises C.supports D.recognizes-

【16】A.caught B.beaten C.adopted D.cheated

【17】A.given up B.run away C.passed away D.turned up

【18】A.slept in B.looked up C.came out D.took off

【19】A.continued B.avoided C.considered D.appreciated

【20】A.mother B.daughter C.name D.life

26、书面表达，假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack来信说对中国文化很感兴趣尤其喜欢唐诗(Tang   poetry)。请你给他写一封邮件，提出学习建议并表达祝愿，内容包括：

1．唐诗地位及影响；

2．列举著名诗人；

3．欢迎来华交流。

注意：

1．词数100左右：

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jack，

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Yours，

Li Hua