鄂州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、— Many drugs have been forbidden recently.

— Actually. But the scientists say that before a new drug ___ on humans, plenty of studies___.

A. can be tested; are needed

B. can test; are needed

C. can be tested; need

D. can test; need

2、Sales director is a position________ communication ability is just as important as sales.

A．which

B．where

C．when

D．why

3、The president must have received the result of medical research by the time the disease spread widely, _______?

A.hasn’t he B.mustn’t he C.hadn’t he D.didn’t he

4、Personal computer are no longer something beyond the ordinary people; they are available these days.

A.specifically B.instantly C.readily D.freely

5、The new supermarket has announced that the first to purchase goods on the opening day ________ get a big prize.

A.must B.could

C.would D.shall

6、Reading a large number of books ________ make us wiser.

A.should B.can C.need D.must

7、Many people believe we are heading for an environmental disaster ________ we basically change the way we live.

A．but

B．though

C．unless

D．in case

8、More subway lines______ to make travelling easy in Beijing in the coming years.

A．will build

B．will be built

C．build

D．are built

9、—Come on，Kitty.

—Oh, good heavens! Both my legs are nearly to give out. I_______ for hours like a dog.

A.have been walking B.had walked C.was walking D.walked

10、We are still dealing with problems _______ errors made in the past.

A.resulted from B.resulted in C.resulting from D.resulting in

11、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

12、—Were you hurt in the accident?

—I was shocked, but wasn’t hurt at all. My car was damaged, ______.

A.instead B.otherwise C.anyway D.though

13、When everyone came into the house, he was found ________ on the floor.

A．lain

B．lying

C．being lain

D．lie

14、Some parents want their children to show complete ________ to their wishes, which is harmful to their kids’ character building.

A.submission B.addiction C.limitation D.admission

15、In the office I never seem to have time until after 5:30 p.m.， many people have gone home.

A.whose time B.that

C.on which D.by which time

16、—Could you check my list to see   I have forgotten anything?

—No problem.

A. whether   B. which

C. that   D. what

17、She did not feel a bit nervous though it was the first time she ___________ in public.

A. spoke B. have spoken

C. had spoken D. were speaking

18、_____ the yard, I found it _____ with lots of _____ leaves.

A. Entering; covering; fallen

B. Having entered; covered; falling

C. Entering; covering; falling

D. Entering; covered; fallen

19、Despite some difficulties, there are  special moments ______ make it worthwhile for moms to take care of children at home.

A.when B.where C.which D.what

20、Knowledge is of no value ______ you put it into practice.

A．if

B．until

C．although

D．unless

21、   The American Heart Association（AHA）says that too many people are spending far too much time on chairs and couches. “Based on existing evidence，we found that U.S. adults are sedentary for about six to eight hours a day，"said Deborah Rohm Young，chair of AHA panel that wrote the new advisory.

According to the AHA，growing evidence shows that，on its own，exercise isn't enough to cancel out the unhealthy effects of sitting for a long time. "Regardless of how much physical activity someone gets，long sedentary time could negatively influence the health of your heart and blood vessels，"Young explained.

The exact mechanisms behind the effect aren't yet clear. "There are many important factors we don't understand about sedentary time yet，"Young said. She stressed that，“the types of studies available identify trends but don't prove cause and effect. ”

"We don't have information about how much sedentary behavior is bad for health-the best advice at this time is to ‘sit less and move more'" she added.

How much more？According to the AHA，people should try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous（剧烈的）exercise a day to reach the recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise a week. That's healthier than trying to cram their weekly exercise into one or two days，according to the statement.

"The real risk simply comes down to the amount we sit，without there being a true medicine or method to control the harmful effects，"said Steinbaum，a preventive specialist in heart disease.

Still，society has evolved to encourage siting，she added.

“Our lives have become focused around activities requiring us to be still-whether it be transportation，our computers，or the television or computer in our leisure time，"Steinbaum said. “Sociologically，instead of being active to be productive or to have enjoyment，our productivity and fun often requires minimal physical activities. ”

【1】What is the main purpose of the new advisory delivered by AHA？

A.To advise people to sit less and exercise more.

B.To explore the cause and effect of inactive behavior.

C.To analyze the link between heart health and exercise.

D.To show the general social trend of encouraging sitting.

【2】Which of the following would Deborah Rohm Young most probably agree with？

A.Doing exercise is of no benefit to those couch potatoes.

B.Sitting too much is a contributing factor to heart diseases.

C.The exact cause behind the effect of long-time sitting is apparent.

D.The vital thing for health is the total amount of weekly exercise you do.

【3】According to Steinbaum，the increase of siting time is__________

A.a basic aspect of promoting the quality of life

B.a real risk that can be removed by vigorous exercise

C.an unavoidable consequence of social development

D.a big change in modern people's concept of health

22、   Ostara, upon which Easter is based, is the Pagan celebration of the vernal equinox (春分).

The holiday is named after Eostre, a spring goddess of the Germanic tradition. There isn’t much written record of Eostre, and it is thought she was worshiped by tribes who used oral tradition rather than written words to record history. Eostre was a symbol of fertility—she may have been the original source of the association of eggs with springtime celebrations. She may also be responsible for the Easter rabbit—the spring equinox was a time when hares would come out and mate. A female hare can even conceive (受孕) while pregnant with another one—this remarkable fertility became a symbol of the season. Therefore, we get “Eostre rabbits” in the spring.

Growth and awakening are important parts of Ostara celebrations. Because the day marks the coming of the planting season, modern Pagans store seeds to later transfer outdoors after frost has disappeared. Caring for the seedling is like worshiping the goddess. Besides, drawings replace the pretty colors of new flowers.

For Pagans, Ostara is a time for spiritual awakening and rebirth. Walking meditation is a common practice and special attention is paid to the signs of nature coming back to life. New beginnings are coming, and there is much soul-searching and clearing away negative energy. This spiritual cleaning is also reflected in the practice of spring cleaning.

Whether you’re Pagan or not, you might have noticed many of your own springtime celebrations in Ostara celebrations, and there’s a reason why Pagan customs have been practiced pretty much in the same way because so much of it is simply human nature. Who could resist a springtime walk in a forest? Is there anyone who isn’t inspired by nature’s annual new beginning? So whatever your own tradition, honor the season with a spiritual cleaning and rebirth—to make room for beautiful things to come.

【1】What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Ostara has a longer history than Easter.

B．Only Pagan celebrate Ostara nowadays.

C．Ostara is a celebration intended for females.

D．Most Ostara celebrations are not held outdoors.

【2】What do you think is not an important part of Ostara celebrations according to the passage?

A．Growth.

B．Drawings.

C．Flowers.

D．Spiritual awakening.

【3】What is the similarity between walking meditation and spring cleaning?

A．They can help to clean people’s spirit.

B．They are in need of some special attention.

C．It is common to hold the activities worldwide.

D．Written record of them is not talked about a lot.

【4】Why do our own springtime celebrations have so much in common with many Ostara celebrations?

A．They have the same origin and history.

B．It is human nature to pursue beautiful things.

C．Pagan customs have been spread to the world.

D．Pagans are good at learning from other cultures.

23、You’ve probably heard this dental advice before: brush your teeth twice a day.【1】Here’s what experts have to say.

According to Dr. Mark Burhenne , a dentist based in Sunnyvale, California, the key to teeth protection is managing your biofilm(生物膜)—an outer coating on your teeth containing bacteria. In that biofilm are bacteria that pull certain minerals from saliva(唾液).【2】

When we eat things, especially sugary or acid foods, they will stick to our teeth.【3】The thicker and furry biofilm can no longer remineralize our teeth properly. The movement of the toothbrush is what breaks up the thickened biofilm so that it reforms into its natural thin and slippery state to protect teeth.

【4】 According to Alicia Murria, a dentist based in Washington, your toothpaste is going to help you to feel fresher. It’s also going to help to kill some of the bacteria inside your mouth. But the most important step in keeping your teeth clean is good brushing technique. By brushing each tooth and slightly sweeping the gum line with your brush at a 45-degree angle, you’ll be able to remove plaques(牙斑). If your brushing technique is good, even a toothbrush with water can be enough.

Murria suggests brushing your teeth first thing in the morning, before eating breakfast. If you do happen to eat first, make sure you wait at least 30 minutes before brushing. The acid from the meal softens the enamel(牙釉质).【5】

A．But whose advice should we follow?

B．The biofilm layer will get thicker and thicker.

C．But why and how are we supposed to do it?

D．Choose the right toothpaste that suits you best.

E．Funny enough, toothpaste actually does less work than you think.

F．These minerals are pulled into the teeth to prevent them from going bad.

G．So if you brush too soon you could damage that typically hard, shiny protective layer.

24、Refugees are on the move in forests across the western U. S. As climate conditions change, the ranges of tree species are shifting, especially toward cooler or wetter sites. A new Stanford analysis, published on November 15th in Nature Communications, provides some of the first confirmable evidence that wildfire is accelerating this process, likely by reducing competition from established species.

“Complex, interdependent (互相依赖的)forces are shaping the future of our forests,” said study lead author Avery Hill, a graduate student in biology at Stanford, s School of Humanities & Sciences.

As the climate changes, animal and plant species are shifting their ranges toward conditions suitable for their growth and reproduction. Past research has shown that plant ranges are shifting to higher, cooler altitudes at an average rate of almost five feet per year. In many studies, these range shifts fall behind the rate of climate change, suggesting that some species may become stranded (困住)in unsuitable habitats. The factors that impact plant species’ ability to keep up with climate change are key to maintaining healthy populations of the dominant trees in western forests, yet have remained largely mysterious.

To better understand the distance, direction and rate at which tree ranges are shifting, Hill and study co-author Chris Field, the Perry L. McCarty Director of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, looked at how the phenomenon is affected by wildfire, a powerful and widespread driver of ecosystem structure and composition in the western United States.

Using U. S. Forest Service data collected from over 74, 000 plots across nine Western states, the researchers identified tree species that are shifting their ranges toward cooler, wetter sites. Then, they compared the rate of these range shifts between places that were burned by wildfire and places that were not.

The findings demonstrate not only that fire can accelerate tree migration, but that some species may be slowing the range shifts of others through competition. This, in turn, raises questions about the impact of fire management on trees’ ability to keep up with climate change, and points to the importance of low-intensity natural fires.

【1】What does the underlined word “Refugees” refer to in the first paragraph?

A．Wildfire.

B．Climate.

C．Animals.

D．Trees.

【2】What is unknown in the past researches?

A．Why plant ranges shift more slowly than climate change.

B．How plant species’ ability influences the weather change.

C．What causes plant species to be stuck in unfit habitats.

D．How fast plant ranges shift on a regular basis.

【3】Which possibly influences the rate of trees migration according to the analysis?

A．Fire management and climate.

B．Low intensity and natural fires.

C．Wildfire and other tree species.

D．Ecosystem structure and ranges.

【4】What can be inferred about this new Stanford analysis?

A．Different plant species are interdependent.

B．A natural fire may help forests remain healthy.

C．Range shifts won’t be affected by fire management.

D．Competition between species accelerates climate change.

25、   As a teenager, I didn’t get along well with my mother before. About two years ago, I had a ________ with her. I just couldn’t control my bad temper that day. I said something ________ to mum. Mum was hurt, but she went away without saying anything. I shut myself in my bedroom, feeling upset. That night I didn’t ________ well.

The next day, I got up earlier than usual. And I ________ a letter beside my bed. It was mum! In this letter, mum ________ how she loved me and how she worried about me. The ________ of mum’s love raced through my mind when I read it. I started to recall the happy time we spent together and couldn’t help crying out. I went out of the bedroom and saw mum standing there ________ me.

“I am sorry, mum. Please ________ me!” I said with a guilty conscience. Then I saw tears of ________ coming into mum’s eyes. We hugged each other ________. That moment was impressed in my memory forever.

From then on, if there is argument between us, we will ________ our feelings and thoughts to each other. Then we can ________ and soon get on well.

By telling my story, I just want ________ people to know that if you have problems with you parents, try to find the ________. Never think that you have nothing to talk with them. They are the persons who always love you and stand by you! Maybe they’ve hurt you before, probably just because they didn’t know how to ________ love.

A．talk

B．discussion

C．conflict

D．decision

A．hurtful

B．wonderful

C．harmful

D．cheerful

A．eat

B．feel

C．sleep

D．live

A．wrote

B．found

C．received

D．read

A．implied

B．explained

C．declared

D．promised

A．songs

B．stories

C．records

D．details

A．pointing at

B．laughing at

C．waiting for

D．looking for

A．punish

B．accept

C．forget

D．forgive

A．happiness

B．regret

C．sadness

D．shame

A．totally

B．emotionally

C．sadly

D．physically

A．write

B．post

C．copy

D．announce

A．play

B．understand

C．think

D．relax

A．unkind

B．impatient

C．adult

D．young

A．answers

B．questions

C．solutions

D．suggestions

A．discover

B．share

C．understand

D．express

26、假定你是李华。最近你校的英语戏剧社社团(English Drama Club)需要招募一批新成员，你打算加入。请根据所给提示，写一封自荐信。内容包括：

1. 自我介绍（包括兴趣和优势）

2. 参加这个社团的目的

3. 希望被批准

注意：1. 词数100左右

  2. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua from Class 1 Grade 1.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

（答案）

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua from Class 1 Grade 1.I’m writing you to apply to join the English Drama Club.

I have been dreaming of performing since I was a child. I have read some of Shakespeare’s plays, which attract me greatly. Besides, I am good at spoken English because I always practice speaking English with my teachers and classmates at our school’s English corner. Also, I won first prize in the English Speech Contest last month. I think there is still much for me to learn to improve myself.

Therefore, I expect to put my time and effort to good use by performing with other club members. I will appreciate it if I am given the chance.

Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely,

LI Hua