临沧2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、--I feel so upset. I’m afraid I’ll be fired for the terrible economic crisis.

--________!Things are not so bad as they seem.

A．Go ahead

B．Good luck

C．No problem

D．Cheer up

2、The trip aims to provide the children with a________ of the countryside first-hand.

A．taste

B．reach

C．touch

D．load

3、The writer always carries a notebook along with him, _____he is seized by sudden inspiration.

A.even though B.the moment C.in case D.now that

4、I was wondering _____you could come to join us to be the volunteers in the Winter Olympic Games.

A. what   B. that   C. whether   D. why

5、After college, he was employed in a middle school and   there ever since.

A. would worked   B. had worked

C. worked   D. has worked

6、—How impressive John’s painting is!

—Actually, it was 2 years after he retired _____ he started to learn drawing.

A．before

B．since

C．until

D．that

7、— I’m sure Tom will win the first prize in the final.

— I can’t agree more. He ______ for it for months.

A．is preparing

B．had been preparing

C．was preparing

D．has been preparing

8、The stranger calling himself a friend of my father's________to be a cheat. I was almost taken in by his trick.

A.turned out B.looked out C.pointed out D.came out

9、-Sir, Kevin has promised to complete the project to be arranged.

-The question is, can he ______?

A.address B.subscribe C.deliver D.salute

10、It is thought police had been called to the scene following a report of a collision involving her vehicle and ________ of another motorist.

A. one    B. those    C. some        D. that

11、Helen borrowed my book the other day, promising__________it soon.

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

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、Conservationists __________on setting aside natural reserves for the wild species they are trying to protect during the past decade.

A.focused B.focus C.have focused D.had focused

14、I’m finally going back to my motherland; I ______ in the foreign country for four years by next month.

A．have been staying

B．will have stayed

C．have stayed

D．will be staying

15、Some believe that China faces similar problems as devices meant to fight crime _______ to invade privacy.

A. beginning   B. begun   C. begin   D. had begun

16、—Can he get the first prize for running in this sports meeting?

—Impossible now. He _____ to do so, but he has just hurt his leg.

A.is expected B.had been expected C.was expected D.would expect

17、The workers ________ the glasses and marked on each box “This Side UP”.

A.carried B.delivered C.pressed D.packed

18、It is no use __________ with Bill because he will never change his mind.

A.arguing B.to argue C.argue D.argued

19、______ more about our university courses, write to this address.

A. To find out B. Finding out

C. Found out   D. To be found out

20、She lived in two rooms over a teashop, ________ was convenient, since she could send for cakes if she had visitors.

A．where

B．in which

C．which

D．that

21、A ground-based system that uses much stronger signals than GPS can find your location in cities and indoors. It is a new positioning system that could compete with GPS to make sure you never lose your directions again.

Instead of satellites, Locata uses ground-based equipment to send a radio signal over a localized area that is a million times stronger on arrival than GPS. It can work indoors as well as outdoors, and the makers claim that the receivers can be shrunk(缩小) to fit inside a regular cell phone. Even the US armies, which invented GPS technology, signed a file last month agreeing to a test of Locata at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

“This is one of the most important technology developments for the future of the positioning industry,” says Nunzio Gambale, CEO and co-founder of the firm Locata, based in Griffith, Australia.

As for the Locata’s correctness, Christopher Morin of the US Air Force tested it recently at White Sands, and it worked to within 18cm along any axis(轴). Morin said it should be possible to get the exactitude down to 5cm.

The tests were performed in an open desert where GPS also worked beautifully, but its signal was weak—like a car headlight from 20,000 kilometers away—and easily cut off by solid objects(实心的物体). Locata’s signal was far stronger, though not guaranteed to work in a complex urban environment, said David, speaker of the UK’ s General Lighthouse Authorities.

Locata’s technology will face competition in the race to transform indoor navigation. But it could shine in specific areas, Gambale said. Robots with Locata could easily navigate inside buildings without the complex optical(视觉的) systems they need at the moment. And the process that handles correct location data could not only guide you around a mall, railway station or airport, but also take you to the exact shelf in a shop for the product you want. It would be small and cheap enough for smart phones and it should be available within five years—a similar path to the one GPS took on its way towards the world, he said.

【1】The passage is written mainly to ______.

A. encourage people to buy the Locata

B. tell us the disadvantages of the GPS

C. introduce a new positioning system Locata

D. tell us that Locata will replace GPS one day

【2】Which of the following is NOT true about Locata?

A. Without the help of the satellites, Locata can tell you where you are.

B. Locata will be popular with most people even including the US armies.

C. Locata has a better signal than GPS in some bad environments.

D. In five years, Locata will take the place of GPS.

【3】According to the passage, Gambale______.

A. did the experiment at White Sands last month

B. believed the Locata would help to develop smart robots’ creation

C. doubted whether Locata can work in a complex environment or not

D. was worried about the competition the Locata faced

【4】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “exactitude” in Paragraph 4?

A. Accuracy.    B. Speed.

C. Determination    D. Length

【5】What can we know from the passage?

A. Locata is as small as a cell phone.

B. GPS is the most practical position system at present.

C. Locata will tell you how to get what you want in the future.

D. Locata will enter our lives through the cell phone, just like GPS.

22、The idea of a peaceful home can vary for everyone. Yet, what stays constant is the time you spend in a bathroom, trying to recollect your thoughts. This is the time of day which can be also called “me time” for many of us. People self-talk and might even come up with a business idea. 【1】 . Here are some ideas for furnishing a small bathroom.

Let there be light and life

What sets a bathroom space’s atmosphere in a home right, is an ideal lighting. Thus, lighting is seen as a necessary parameter when designing your mini water closet. Since good lighting will create a positive atmosphere. 【2】.

Plants are the best accessory

Adding a set of lovelies in your home is always a great option because immersing in nature never goes wrong. 【3】. This is because plants will purify your washroom’s air and release bountiful oxygen as well.

Plants will also create a greener and more colorful environment which will act as a relaxant. Accompanied with this, plants will soak up the humidity and keep the washroom indoors lively. Air plants are a great option to keep in the bathroom. These fellas will not require much space and still create a worthwhile aura.

Art prints or wallpaper you decide

【4】. You can make your washroom colorful and a reflection of your personality with some interesting ideas. You can either put up wall art that will not use any of your toilet room space.

A mini bathtub

Nothing can be better than spending your “me time” in a small bathtub with subtle colors. These relaxing baths can become more nourishing with perfect mood lighting. 【5】.

Bubble baths will be great for uplifting your spirits. They will also help you forego your mounting stress and feel jovial. So, be ready to take a hot bath fizzer in your cute bathtub, like you're out on a revitalizing vacation.

A．Brains can function better because of refreshing environment created.

B．Thus, the atmosphere of the washroom needs to be comforting and stimulate the mind better.

C．It will also help in uplifting our mood.

D．LEDs can also be a good plus eco-friendly option to keep energy-efficient lighting.

E．House plants will turn out to be an beautiful option and make your washroom space healthful

F．Additionally, you can add sweet smells, mellow music, and a drink to sip down

G．Exploring your artistic side is a good decision especially when you can design your washroom

23、● Programme Information

The MPhil student is required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, including:

1. Two required courses (a total of 6 units).

2. Two elective courses offered by related programmes and departments (a total of 6 units).

3. A thesis (论文) guidance course every term from the beginning of the second year of study until the Master’s thesis is finally submitted (a total of 6 units).

4. Students are required to complete an MPhil thesis and pass an oral defense of the thesis.

5. English should be used in both the thesis and the oral defense.

● Fields of Specialization

The MPhil in Chinese Studies programme is devoted to advanced research training in the study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society.

● Admission Requirements

Applicants should submit the following supporting application materials:

1. a research proposal, at least 5 pages in length and written in English.

2. a sample paper of at least 5 pages in length written in Chinese.

● Tuition Fee

HK $42,100 every year regardless of the study mode.

● Application Deadline

29 January, 2021

● Contact

Mr. Dennis CHAN (852) 3943-1088 dennischan@culhk.edu.hk

【1】Which of the following is a must to complete an MPhil thesis?

A．The study of history.

B．A command of English.

C．Three elective courses.

D．An academic journal.

【2】What can we learn about the programme?

A．It specializes in Chinese society.

B．It consists of 18 units of courses at least.

C．It offers free college tuition to qualified applicants.

D．It requires an entrance examination before admission.

【3】Who is the text intended for?

A．Students wanting to get a MPhil.

B．Scholars interested in Chinese culture.

C．Foreigners fond of research training.

D．Applicants to be a thesis instructor.

24、Like a phoenix (凤凰), some stars may burst to life covered in “ash,” rising from the remains of stars that had previously passed on.

Two fireballs covered in carbon and oxygen, ashy byproducts of helium fusion (氦聚变), belong to a new class of stars, researchers report in the March Monthly Notices. Though these burning objects are not the first stars found covered in carbon and oxygen, they are the first discovered to have helium-burning cores.

“That merger (并合) tells you the star must have evolved differently,” says study author Nicole Reindl.

The stars may have formed from the merger of two white dwarfs (白矮星), the remaining hearts of stars that exhausted their fuel, Reindl further explains. One of the two was rich in helium, while the other contained lots of carbon and oxygen. These two white dwarfs had already been orbiting one another, but gradually drew together. Eventually the helium-rich white dwarf “ate” its partner, leaving carbon and oxygen all over its surface, just as a messy child might get food all over their face.

Such a merger would have produced a star covered in carbon and oxygen to burn nuclear fusion in its core again, says Tiara Battich, a German astrophysicist.

To test this idea, Battich copied the evolution, death and eventual merger of two stars on his computer and simulated (模拟) the process. He found that putting together a carbon-and-oxygen-rich white dwarf and a more massive helium one could explain the compositions of the two stars observed by Reindl and her colleagues.

“But this should happen very rarely,” Battich says. In most cases the opposite should occur, because carbon-oxygen white dwarfs are usually the more massive ones. For the rarer case to occur, two stars slightly more massive than the sun must have formed at just the right distance and the right time.

The origins story Battich proposes demands a very specific and unusual set of circumstances, says Simon Blouin, a Canadian astrophysicist. “But in the end, it makes sense.”

【1】What’s the newest discovery of the merger of two stars?

A．It produces a mass of helium ash.

B．It possesses a helium-burning core.

C．It is covered in carbon and oxygen.

D．It makes an oxygen atmosphere for life.

【2】How did Battich prove his assumption of the merger?

A．By co-working with Rcindl’s team.

B．By making astronomic observations.

C．By building models on his computer.

D．By testing the two stars’ compositions.

【3】The underlined phrase “the opposite” means ________.

A．the carbon-oxygen white dwarf “ate” the helium one

B．the helium white dwarf “ate” the carbon-oxygen one

C．helium white dwarfs are usually the more massive ones

D．carbon-oxygen white dwarfs are usually the more massive ones

【4】What’s the main idea of the text?

A．The formation of stars makes sense.

B．The burning of stars brings them to life.

C．Stars inspire scientists to reflect on the universe.

D．Star mergers can unfold in more than one way.

25、   I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to spread a little love and kindness today. I had doctor’s_____ in a town that’s about 45 minutes from where I live. After both my appointments were _____, I started walking away from the building and  _____an elderly woman standing at the gate anxiously. I ______myself and asked if she was waiting for someone or she needed ______ .

As it turned out, she was having _______walking the distance and had asked for a wheelchair and a staff member to ______her up but no one had come yet. Virginia heat was kind to no one, and I was ______for this dear lady’s health.

I asked her to _______while I went to get her wheelchair myself. I ran to the help desk and asked for a _____to assist a lady outside. The receptionist asked me, “Is the ______?” I was upset at the question and answered, “She’s a bit large, I suppose, but if transporting her is a(n) ______for you, I am willing to do it myself.”

She looked sort of shocked by my ______, but the woman outside needed help, no matter her ______. The help desk woman and I walked to the end of the passage to the now seated lady. Help desk person  ______ her hand to help the lady, but she said “No, I’m fine. I want to grab on to her  _____help.” She was talking about me. I helped the woman into the wheelchair but first locked the brakes so that she would be  ______. After she was seated, she softly  ___ me for my help.

When I returned home, what happened to me today kept going through my mind and reminded me how much I ____ the opportunity to help the lady. It gave me a sense of fulfillment and a ______heart.

【1】A. calls   B. orders   C. examinations   D. appointments

【2】A. made   B. done   C. arranged   D. booked

【3】A. recognized   B. knocked   C. noticed   D. greeted

【4】A. excused   B. helped   C. expressed   D. adjusted

【5】A. advice   B. reference   C. treatment   D. assistance

【6】A. pressure   B. trouble   C. danger   D. fear

【7】A. pick   B. get   C. make   D. keep

【8】A. ready   B. responsible   C. thankful   D. concerned

【9】A. help   B. move   C. wait   D. stand

【10】A. wheelchair   B. car   C. friend   D. stranger

【11】A. heavy   B. sick   C. old   D. weak

【12】A. business   B. mistake   C. issue   D. choice

【13】A. wisdom   B. comment   C. persuasion   D. calmness

【14】A. shape   B. age   C. character   D. size

【15】A. gave up   B. reached out   C. gave out   D. stuck to

【16】A. with   B. by   C. for   D. about

【17】A. stronger   B. steadier   C. slower   D. faster

【18】A. called   B. begged   C. asked   D. thanked

【19】A. appreciated   B. needed   C. expected   D. found

【20】A. enjoyable   B. familiar   C. peaceful   D. needy

26、假定你是李华，你们学校近期开展了以“十八而志，感恩与责任”为主题的十八岁成人礼仪式（Adult Ceremony),请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：

1.参加人员；

2.活动目的与内容；

3.活动反响。

注意：

1.写作词数应为80~100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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