仙桃2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、--- It is ridiculous for people to only focus on the ring that didn’t light up during the opening ceremony in the winter Olympics in Sochi.

--I can’t agree more. we should concentrate our attention the highlights are in the Games.

A. what   B. when   C. where   D. how

2、If a person has not had enough sleep, his actions will give him ___ during the day.

A.away B.up C.in D.back

3、In Davos, Premier Li delivered a speech in which he ______ that peace must be treasured just like we treasure our eyes.

A. urged  B. proved C. insisted D. stressed

4、--- Don’t forget to have this machine fixed this afternoon., Darling.

--- Oh, you reminded me of what I otherwise   .

A. may have forgotten   B. must have forgotten   C. had forgotten   D. would have forgotten

5、Graduates are inspired to think outside the box and innovate，breaking free from _______ methods.

A.conventional B.confidential C.contradictory D.comprehensive

6、—It is said that Frank is very rich and is always changing his private cars . What is he?

—________of a manager, I am not sure.

A．Somebody

B．Anyone

C．Something

D．Anything

7、—Next week I will go to a job interview. will you give me some suggestions?

—Smiling is a great way to make yourself ________.

A．stand out

B．turn out

C．work out

D．pick out

8、You can get   you want as a gift for your fantastic performance in the final examination for you and your friends.

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

9、We won’t forget the heroes ________ lost their lives while fighting against a forest fire.

A.who B.whose C.when D.why

10、—Will the color________ if the dress is washed?

—No, it won`t.

A．drop

B．walk

C．run

D．pass

11、In the global economy, a new drug for cancer, ________  it is discovered, will create many economic possibilities around the world.

A.whatever B.whoever

C.wherever D.whichever

12、Tony is really quick at taking notes in class, as almost every word his professor says ______ in his notebook.

A. goes down     B. puts down

C. writes down   D. keeps down

13、As late as the middle of the 19th century women voting was _____ common. But women in Europe and North America believed that they should have a____ in their government’s leaders.

A．less than, word

B．far from, say

C．rather than, words

D．other than, saying

14、（2016·北京）Your support is important to our work.  ________ you can do helps.

A.However B.Whoever

C.Whatever D.Wherever

15、If _____ for too long, the microscopic life (微生物) within the wrinkles and folds of our bed sheets can turn our bed into a “botanical park”, making us sick.

A. left   B. is left   C. being left   D. to be left

16、Going out is __________good means of relaxation. Would you like to go to______ park with me in the afternoon?

A. the ;the B. the; a   C. a; the   D. /；a

17、After several days of heavy rain the roof ______ with a loud noise, crashing onto the ground.

A. came out   B. came down   C. came on   D. came up

18、I used to quarrel a lot with my parents，but now we________fine.

A.look out B.stay up

C.carry on D.get along

19、Here are four experiments we have to finish before June 6th, ________ two should be done in the wild.

A．of which

B．whose

C．in which

D．that

20、They’ve finally decided to put an end to the long and bitter ________ between them and make peace.

A. survey   B. conflict   C. concern D. request

21、   On May 13, 1940, the newly appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, gave his first speech to Parliament. He was preparing the people for a long battle against Nazi aggression, at a time when England’s survival was still in doubt.

“…

In this crisis I think I may be pardoned if I do not address the House at any length today, and I hope that any of my friends and colleagues or former colleagues who are affected by the political reconstruction will make all allowances for any lack of ceremony with which it has been necessary to act.

I say to the House as I said to Ministers who have joined this government, I have nothing to offer but blood, labor, tears, and sweat. We have before us a big trial of the most terrible kind. We have before us many, many months of struggle and suffering.

You ask, what is our policy? I say it is to wage(作战)war by land, sea and air - war with all our might and with all the strength God has given us, and to wage war against a monstrous tyranny(暴政)never surpassed(超过) in the dark and disappointing catalogue of human crime.

You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word. It is victory. Victory at all costs -victory in spite of all terrors - for without victory there is no survival.

Let that be realized. No survival for the British Empire, no survival for all that the British Empire has stood for, no survival for the urge, the impulse of the ages, that mankind shall move forward toward his goal.

I take up my task in optimism and hope. I feel sure that our cause will not be suffered to fail among men. I feel I have the right, at this critical point, at this time, to claim the aid of all and to say,  ‘Come then, let us go forward together with our united strength’.”

【1】What is the function of the first paragraph?

A.To prepare the British people for a long battle.

B.To ask people to listen to Winston Churchill's speech.

C.To provide some background information of this speech.

D.To inform people of the newly appointed Prime Minister.

【2】Winston Churchill made this speech in order to _   .

A.form a new yet forceful government

B.let people know he was the Prime Minister

C.call on the British people to fight against the Nazis

D.inform people that Britain was facing a difficult time

【3】Winston Churchill's speech can be considered _ .

A.tiring B.inspiring C.interesting D.frightening

22、Prague is one of Europe's most magical cities with its postcard views. To experience the best of Prague, we've put together a walking guide to help you explore the city. Choosing this self-guided tour means that you can do it at your own pace.

Vrtba Garden

One of Prague's most beautiful and precious gardens. The garden dates back to 1720 with its old school Italian baroque style. This is one of Prague's lesser known attractions so you may not find many tourists around, but it's well worth the visit and a great way to start your walking tour of Prague.

Address: Kamelitsksá, 373/25, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia

Saint Nicholas Church

The most famous church in Prague is the Saint Nicholas Church. Three generations of great architects took around 100 years to build this magnificent church. The church remains active to this day, so why not go and have a close look at the church?

Address: Malostranské nám., 118 00 Praha I-Malá Strana, Czechia

Prague Castle

Situated on a hill on the left bank of river Vitava, the Prague Castle is roughly the size of seven football fields, which is the largest ancient castle in the world, so there's a lot to see. The Prague Castle has been rebuilt many times through the centuries, so it is an obvious mix of architectural styles.

Address: 119 08 Prague 1, Czechia

Lennon Wall

The wall is not just a memorial for John Lennon and his ideas for peace. It speaks highly of freedom of speech and is a form of non-violent rebellion of Czech youth who fought against authorities during 1980.

Address: Velkopřevorské náměstí, 100 00 Praha 1, Czechia

【1】What is the advantage of the self-guided tour?

A．It offers tourists a visit to Prague for free.

B．It provides a guide to help with the tour.

C．There is no need for tourists to rush.

D．There are many beautiful postcards on sale.

【2】What is said about Vrtba Garden?

A．It is the oldest garden in Prague.

B．It has already attracted most tourists.

C．It is a good choice to begin your tour.

D．It is the only one in Italian baroque style.

【3】What should you do when visiting the Prague Castle?

A．You should allow more time to explore the site.

B．You should have a good time playing football.

C．You should research the history of the Castle.

D．You should be careful when crossing the river Vitava.

23、Positive Body Image Isn’t Enough

Body image as a construct focuses on our relationship with what our bodies look like. Most research in the field that’s been conducted with adolescent girls has focused on negative body image and its association with things like body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. 【1】 The Dove Self-Esteem Project is a leader in this evolution. Its website states that “our mission is to ensure that the next generation grows up enjoying a positive relationship with the way they look - helping young people raise their self-respect and realize their full potential.”

To fulfill this goal, we need to find ways to promote positive embodiment — that is, healthy ways of subjectively experiencing one’s body in the world that go above and beyond the way we look to the outside world.

1. Promote mindful self-care. In today’s “selfie” culture, where it seems like everything is about appearance, how do we help teens focus on the subjective, lived-in experiences in their bodies? One way is to promote mindful self-care — defined by Cook-Cottone (2015) as behaviors that cultivate an active appreciation for, and engagement with, the body. So, things that promote mind-body connection, like mindfulness, art, and the physical care of the body. 【2】

2. 【3】 Girls learn from a very young age that their bodies are valued for what they look like. Thus, it’s important to promote body functionality, which encompasses “everything the body is capable of doing — rather than how it looks” (Alleva, Veldhuis, & Martijn, 2016, p. 10). For example, focusing on how strong a girl’s legs are and how they help her run and play soccer, rather than how “cute” she looks in her uniform.

3. Look at the social context. Positive embodiment doesn’t develop on its own. Teens are under pressure from all directions, including peers, social media, and parents. 【4】 And we can challenge society as a whole to promote places and spaces where girls can develop positive embodiment in a well-rounded way.

A．In promoting these activities, we can encourage teens to focus on how they feel from within when engaged in these pursuits — rather than what they looked like while doing them.

B．As such, we can model ways of engaging in activities that promote positive embodiment and encourage girls to surround themselves with peers who do the same.

C．Although body image plays a role in having positive embodiment, the two don’t always go hand-in-hand.

D．In recent years, however, there has been a movement toward focusing on positive body image.

E．Be confident of body image.

F．Focus on body functionality.

24、   21-year-old Jasmine Harrison completed the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in 70 days, 3 hours and 48 minutes — a new world record for the youngest female to row alone across the Atlantic.

Harrison, who’s from North Yorkshire, England, didn’t have loads of experience in rowing long distances. In her childhood, she could not even dream of such an ambition. She’d only gotten the idea three years earlier when she happened to be in Antigua, teaching swimming, and saw the end of the 2017 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. “Talking to a family member of a young man that had just completed it, I got to know just how amazing a thing it was. I didn’t say ‘not a chance I would do that,’ but it was more a fact of why not do it?” she said.

Every day, Harrison would row for about 12 hours, pushing her 550-pound boat she bought with some money across the ocean, covering roughly 90 kilometers. The journey left her with much time all by herself, which she said she enjoyed. But things got a little harder after her speaker fell in the water and she could no longer listen to her music.

She had other company along the way. She saw lots of sea life, including several whales. One even rose out of the ocean right next to her boat. “I’m in their environment,” she said. “It’s just amazing.”

Twice, her boat was turned over in the night by large waves. The second time, she hurt her arm quite badly. Another time, she nearly ran into a ship. When her food ran out, she lived on cookies and chocolate. In the face of great hardship and loneliness, she kept going.

On February 20, 2021, she reached the island of Antigua — the end of the journey. She celebrated her arrival with a burger and fries.

【1】What made Harrison participate in the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge?

A．Her childhood hobby and dream.

B．Her experience of watching a race.

C．Her swimming teaching experience.

D．Her family members’ encouragement.

【2】Which of the following best describes Harrison’s ocean trip?

A．Adventurous.

B．Pleasant.

C．Boring.

D．Expensive.

【3】When did Harrison begin rowing across the Atlantic Ocean alone?

A．In November.

B．In December.

C．In January.

D．In February.

【4】What can we learn from Harrison’s story?

A．The early bird catches the worm.

B．Difficulties strengthen the mind.

C．Behind bad luck comes good luck.

D．No way is impossible to courage.

25、   When my husband died of cancer I became angry. And I felt a hard brick wall built around my angry heart.

One morning, driving down a busy road in my town, I____a carpenter was building a __around an old house I’d always admired. Each time I drove by, I ___the progress. I saw an aproned woman sweeping the yard, ___the flowers, cutting the grass, and even ___ the litter thrown from the cars passing by.

Eventually, one day, a ___fence stood there, ___greeting me! I ____the engine, waved the woman and said  "I came to see your beautiful fence."She stopped her work and____her hands on her apron, smiling. Then the sun witnessed us drinking tea on the porch （门廊）with the white fence surrounding us.

The fence isn’t____ me. I live alone. But since so many people come by here, look at the fence and wave, I thought they’d ___seeing something pretty. A few, like you, even stop and sit here to talk. she ___

But if the road is widened there’ll be much __?

Change is part of life. When something bad happens, you have two __—to get bitter or better.

When I left, she __: ― Come back anytime. Leave the gate ____—It looks more friendly.

I carefully left the gate ajar(半开的) and ____, feeling something deep inside me. I could even picture the ___in my heart falling down, and being ____by this marvelous fence. I planned to ____my door open for whatever or whoever might come my way.

【1】A.cared B.noticed C.insisted D.suggested

【2】A.bridge B.town C.fence D.road

【3】A.watched B.made C.stopped D.analyzed

【4】A.picking B.planting C.pulling D.tending

【5】A.picking up B.throwing away C.kicking off D.bringing back

【6】A.blood-red B.pitch-dark C.sky-blue D.snow-white

【7】A.as if B.though C.if D.even though

【8】A.started B.turned off C.tore apart D.repaired

【9】A.raised B.wiped C.shook D.clenched

【10】A.on B.by C.for D.beside

【11】A.avoid B.advise C.enjoy D.permit

【12】A.argued B.refused C.repeated D.explained

【13】A.challenge B.change C.development D.progress

【14】A.choices B.aprons C.hearts D.hands

【15】A.called for B.called on C.called up D.called out

【16】A.closed B.special C.open D.clean

【17】A.drove off B.drove back C.drove by D.drove over

【18】A.flowers B.wall C.porch D.house

【19】A.taken B.built C.bought D.replaced

【20】A.destroy B.build C.leave D.burn

26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120 -150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

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