焦作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’s unwise to leave________ can be life’s most important decision—future career—entirely to luck.

A．which

B．that

C．what

D．how

2、He’s as a “bellyacher”—he’s always complaining about something.

A. who is known   B. whom is known

C. what is known   D. which is known

3、As a teacher, you have to _____ your method to suit the needs of slower children.

A．display

B．test

C．adjust

D．transfer

4、Bruce ________ in the office every night over the last two weeks.

A．works

B．worked

C．has been working

D．had been working

5、—What’s wrong with you?

—Oh, I am sick. I ________ so much ice cream just now.

A. shouldn’t eat B. mustn’t eat

C. couldn’t have eaten D. shouldn’t have eaten

6、—The computer start. What’s the matter with it?

—Let me look. Well, the power was cut off just now.

A．shan’t

B．needn’t

C．won’t

D．mustn’t

7、— What do you suggest he do to get rid of the financial trouble?

— As is often the case in the business world, he should ______ the dangerous situation he is in now.

A. look up to   B. wake up to   C. live up to   D. stand up to

8、----Why are you standing the street in such hot weather?

----I just can’t help it. I am appointed to interview people ______to learn about the customers’ feedback on our products.

A. at random   B. at hand

C. at best   D. at intervals

9、The water _____ cool when I jumped into the pool for morning exercise.

A.was felt B.is felt C.felt D.feels

10、She works in theatre, ______in her father’s footsteps.

A．to follow

B．following

C．followed

D．being followed

11、—Do you have any idea why Jenny left the firm?

—Probably, she _______ for a pay rise, but was turned down.

A. has held out   B. has been holding out

C. held out  D. holds out

12、Though the twin brothers _______ each other in appearance, they are quite different in characters.

A.evaluate B.distinguish C.appreciate D.resemble

13、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

14、—Sorry, I missed your party yesterday because of an unexpected visitor.

—Actually, you________the party. It was canceled at the last moment.

A.didn’t need to attend B.needn’t have attended

C.shouldn’t have attended D.shouldn’t attend

15、A broad smile spread_____ Jack’s face when he eventually gained a scholarship．

A．across B．through

C．at  D．in

16、Sometimes,_______we make choices has a lot to do with what we feel.

A.what B.how C.which D.why

17、Athletes should make _________ preparation, both physical and psychological, before entering a big race.

A．adequate

B．slight

C．identical

D．rough

18、 Over 1.8 million of Hong Kong’s residents have sent out a clear message against the movement ______ they want an end to disorders and a return to normal life.

A. what B. that   C. which D. where

19、Since we haven’t gone very far, we might just __________ well turn around to get the map.

A.for B.with C.in D.as

20、Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will give up the name “royal” ____ they withdraw from official duties and embrace new lives, the couple confirmed on Friday.

A.unless B.while C.as D.although

21、It is believed that human story begins in Africa and ends about 200,000 years later with their seven billion descendants (后代) spread across the Earth, living in peace or at war, their faces lit by campfires and computer screens.

In between is an exciting tale of survival, movement, isolation, and conquest, most of it occurring before recorded history. Who were those first modern people in Africa? What routes did they take when they left their home continent 60,000 years ago to expand into Europe and Asia? When and how did humans reach the Americas? For decades, the only proof was found in a small number of scattered bones and artifacts that our ancestors left behind on their journeys. In the past 20 years, however, DNA technologies have allowed scientists to find a record of ancient human migrations in the DNA of living people.

“Every drop of human blood contains a history book written in the language of our genes,” says population geneticist Spencer Wells. The human genetic code, or genome, is 99.9 percent identical throughout the world. But while the bulk of our DNA is the same, what’s left is responsible for our individual differences — in eye color or disease risk, for example. On very rare occasions, a small change, called a mutation, can occur, which is then passed down to all of that person’s descendants. Generations later, finding that same mutation in two people's DNA indicates that they share the same ancestor. By comparing mutations in many different populations, scientists can trace their ancestral connections.

These ancient mutations are easiest to track in two places: in DNA that is passed from mother to child (called mitochondrial DNA, or mtDNA for short), and in DNA that travels from father to son (known as the Y chromosome, the part of DNA that determines a child will be a boy). By comparing the mtDNA and Y chromosomes (染色体) of people from various populations, geneticists can get a rough idea of where and when those groups separated in the great migrations around the planet.

【1】The best title for this reading could be ________.

A．Exploring human history

B．Finding DNA differences

C．Making a biology experiment

D．Discovering ancestry in DNA

【2】What can we infer from the quote of Spencer Wells in Paragraph 3?

A．A drop of blood contains genetic information that can tell a person’s ancestral history.

B．The organization of information in a history book is similar to the organization of DNA within a gene.

C．Every drop of blood contains enough DNA information to fill many history books.

D．Although people speak different languages, all human blood contains the same language.

【3】The underlined word “bulk” in Paragraph 3 most probably means ________.

A．the large size

B．the main part

C．the weight or shape

D．the quantity

【4】Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the reading?

A．The earliest people are said to originate from Africa and spread across the world.

B．Scientists have found ways to determine whether people share the same ancestor.

C．Human DNA remains the same as what is passed down from their ancestors.

D．Comparing mtDNA and Y chromosomes can help identify human migrations.

22、Before every show, Beyonce listens to the same playlist, performs stretches, and meditates (冥想) for precisely one hour. This is part of her per-performance ritual (仪式) .

Rituals help to structure our lives. People perform group rituals that mark significant social events and stages such as singing at birthday parties and celebrating at weddings. Individuals also have personalized rituals that help to organize their days, such as getting that morning cup of juice, performing a bedtime routine, or stretching before going on stage.

Research shows that rituals can help us enjoy experiences. Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Harvard found that enacting a ritual enhanced how much people enjoyed eating chocolate. Before having participants eat a chocolate bar, the researchers asked participants to perform a ritual by breaking the chocolate bar in half without removing the wrapper, then unwrapping only half of the bar and eating it, and finally unwrapping the other half and eating it. Compared to people who simply relaxed before eating the chocolate, those who had performed the ritual reported that the chocolate was more flavorful. Rituals appear to heighten how involved we are in our experiences.

Rituals can also help reduce anxiety and improve performance. In a 2020 study, researchers asked participants to engage in a task of singing a popular song in front of an experimenter, aiming to cause anxiety. Before singing, some participants just sat quietly while they waited, but others were asked to perform a ritual. The results showed that compared to participants who had sat quietly before singing, those who performed the ritual reported being less anxious and sang the song more accurately using the correct volume, key, and note duration. If you think Beyoncé performs well at her concerts, maybe her ritual has something to do with it.

We can include rituals into countless aspects of our lives. We can light a candle at the end of the workday to improve how much we enjoy our leisure time. We can regularly visit locations that are special to us to de-stress and feel more in control. We can meditate before important tasks to reduce our anxiety and improve our performance. The choice is ours.

【1】Which of the following is an example of group rituals?

A．Applauding at the end of a concert.

B．Putting a family photo in the purse.

C．Buying a bunch of flowers for oneself.

D．Taking a deep breath before a performance.

【2】According to the text, what made the chocolate more flavorful?

A．Removing the wrapper.

B．Breaking it into halves.

C．Relaxing before eating.

D．Ritualizing the eating process.

【3】What can we infer about rituals from the study in 2020?

A．They help ease people’s tension.

B．They make people find inner peace.

C．They give inspiration for new songs.

D．They are essential for singing songs.

【4】What does the author advise us to do?

A．Have more leisure time.

B．Decrease travel frequency.

C．Bring rituals into our lives.

D．Balance work and pleasure.

23、   Bring out your sunglasses, your picnic blanket, and board games, and enjoy a picnic with your family. Listed below are five best picnic spots in Nigeria.

Crusted Rock, Mpape, Abuja

Crusted Rock is an abandoned quarry (采石场) in Mpape, Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. During the 1980s, the quarry provided much of the stone for the construction of the new city. It has been abandoned since at least 2010. The quarry and quarry lake is now a popular picnic spot. The lake and high cliffs make it an attractive hiking location.

Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos

Lekki Conservation Center, a Natural Resource Conservation in Lekki, Lagos State, was established in 1990 to serve as a biodiversity conservation icon and environment education center.

The reserve is filled with an abundance of plant and animal life. Its vast wetlands are set aside for wildlife viewing. Raised walkways enable viewing of animals like monkeys, crocodiles, and various birds. There is also a conservation centre and a library.

Jabi Lake, Abuja

Jabi Lake is a water body initially created to provide water to the residents of Abuja. Beside the lake is a recreational park as well as a shopping mall. If it gets too hot, you can slip into the mall for an ice-cream.

Ngwo Pine Forest& Cave Enugu

The forest, home to a limestone (石灰岩) cave at the centre, is often visited for picnics and other recreational outings. The forest is also ideal for hiking sports or nature photography.

Agodi Park, Oyo

The park is located in the ancient city of Ibadan, boasts of a water park, zoo, playgrounds, picnic open grounds and a restaurant.

【1】What makes Crusted Rock appealing to many hikers?

A．The lake and high cliffs.

B．The vast wetlands.

C．The diverse wildlife.

D．The thick forest.

【2】Who would prefer to visit Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos?

A．Those crazy about shopping.

B．Those keen on taking photos.

C．A family committed to wildlife protection.

D．A family interested in cave exploration.

【3】Which picnic spot no longer serves its original purpose?

A．Agodi Park, Oyo.

B．Jabi Lake, Abuja.

C．Ngwo Pine Forest& Cave Enugu.

D．Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos.

24、   Technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, GIS and Mapping, Location Technology and autonomous machines are playing a growing role in responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

An important policy for authorities across the globe right now is to prevent the spread of the virus. To ensure it, they are taking unprecedented （空前的） measures to reduce people-to-people contact. Most countries took measures like the closure of non-essential public places, ban of mass gatherings and ensuring a social distancing to limit physical contact.

However, in some areas where individuals are not obeying the restrictions knowingly or unknowingly, or do not know what the latest restrictions are, law enforcing authorities are using drones （无人机） to monitor people' s movement and break up social gatherings that could cause a risk to society. The introduction of drones at this time of crisis is reducing the risk of getting infected to police officials and other staff since it enables them to monitor a vast range of area without physical engagement.

In addition to street monitoring, authorities are also using drones to broadcast messages and information about lockdown measures, especially in rural area that lacks open communication channels for health information. Drones equipped with loudspeakers are used to make public announcements to keep people indoors, take necessary preventive measures, make social-distancing and wear a mask if stepping outside from home.

A Global Times video on Twitter shows a drone flying over a village in Inner Mongolia, warning an old lady with audio in Chinese, “Yes, Grandmother, it’s the drone who is talking to you. You should not go out without wearing a mask. You’d better go home and don' t forget to wash your hands.”

However, the use of drones raises a debate about privacy and individual rights on mainstream media as well as social media platforms.

【1】What role do drones play in responding to COVID-19 pandemic?

A．Helping us know how COVID-19 spreads.

B．Preventing the spread of the virus.

C．Monitoring medical staff and collecting infected cases.

D．Monitoring social activities and broadcasting lockdown measures.

【2】What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A．Individuals are breaking the restrictions deliberately.

B．Authorities don't know what the latest restrictions are.

C．All people' s social gatherings could threaten society.

D．Police officials and other staff are at less risk with drones.

【3】Why is a Global Times video on Twitter mentioned in the text?

A．To show drones work well without physical engagement.

B．To show drones have positive effects but sometimes scary.

C．To show people in rural area are curious about drones.

D．To show people in rural area are resistant to drones.

【4】What might be discussed in the following paragraph?

A．The great demand for drones.

B．Different comments on the use of drones.

C．How to update drones.

D．How to protect people' s privacy and individual rights.

25、   2020 was difficult for many people, _____ it was good for me. Last year I ____ many positive lessons.

I lived then in China, where we didn't have many problems with COVID-19, which _____ many countries.

Chinese tourism had also _____ much However, after things started getting back to "_____ " in May, I could pretty much do what I wanted, I could see my friends and travel around the country.

Instead of hating the lockdown (活动限制). I’m _____ for the experience. I've learned since 2020 that it's _____ to live on your own. I've done so for most of my life and 2020 has again _____ this: Though you're on your own, it doesn't mean that you’re _____ or unhappy. Don't worry about it.

Conventional _____ says, at least in the west, you must have a(n) _____ desire to make money. Nevertheless, 2020 has taught me that's not necessarily _____ . My business was OK last year. 2020 has shown me it's OK to have some _____ in your life when you have nothing to do.  We needn't always keep every minute of our lives _____ .

What are some of the life _____ you learned in 2020?

A．Otherwise

B．Therefore

C．Thus

D．However

A．got

B．bought

C．reflected

D．observed

A．puzzled

B．worried

C．surprised

D．delighted

A．risen

B．suffered

C．developed

D．upgraded

A．basics

B．principles

C．normal

D．fashion

A．famous

B．anxious

C．grateful

D．fit

A．efficient

B．tiring

C．upset

D．acceptable

A．concluded

B．strengthened

C．confirmed

D．guaranteed

A．lonely

B．smart

C．curious

D．independent

A．means

B．wisdom

C．mode

D．system

A．convincing

B．amazing

C．burning

D．frightening

A．annoyed

B．organized

C．far

D．true

A．interest

B．troubles

C．time

D．skills

A．occupied

B．tested

C．wasted

D．stolen

A．prospects

B．lessons

C．standards

D．goals

26、假设你是李华，你校学生会计划组织一次讲座，内容有关你校外教Smith在纽约孔子学院学习中国书法的经历。请你给Smith写封电子邮件，内容包括：

1. 介绍活动内容和目的；

2. 告知时间、地点、讲座的时长、听众的人数；

3. 提出邀请。

注意：1. 词数：100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节和发挥，使行文连贯。

参考词汇：孔子学院: Confucius Institute；中国书法: Chinese calligraphy

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