玉溪2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、— Actually,you hurt Mary yesterday.

— Sorry,I didn't mean to be so___________.

A.ambitious B.abrupt C.awkward D.allergic

2、The way we use a language is so________that one could say there are as many varieties as speakers of English.

A．individual

B．common

C．exceptional

D．reliable

3、Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly ______ before it is open.

A. conventional B. analytical

C. controversial D. confidential

4、— Can I pay the bill by check?

— Sorry, sir. But it is the management rule of our hotel that payment _____ be made in cash.

A. can B. shall C. must   D. need

5、Oh! The flower can’t be saved. If the flower had been watered，it now.

A.wouldn’t be dying B.is dead

C.had been dead D.will not die

6、Nantong has become one of the most_____cities in the Yangtze River Delta through innovation.

A.dynamic B.conservative C.primitive D.ethnic

7、--- Can you introduce me a high quality machine?

--- My pleasure. _______ well even on wet roads, this kind of car is very popular.

A.Handled B.To handle C.Handling D.Being handled

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

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

9、Sally has asked for a sick leave, and I have to ________her work for a couple of days.

A．take off

B．take over

C．take out

D．take after

10、________, fiction is often more interesting than the truth.

A．Impossibly

B．Generously

C．Necessarily

D．Admittedly

11、The Chinese government has begun a campaign to_____________ the crazy housing market.

A.calm B.destroy

C.occupy D.reflect

12、________our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who enjoy the same hobbies, even if they live on the other side of the world.

A．However

B．Whatever

C．Wherever

D．Whichever

13、—Why! Where’s my mobile phone? Maybe I left it on the plane.

—My goodness! You   things behind.

A.haven’t left B.didn’t leave C.had never left D.never leave

14、It turned __________ that the correct answer was zero.

A.up B.in C.out D.on

15、_____ its role in social education, the Palace Museum is quitting its admission fee for special groups on certain

dates.

A. Fulfill   B. Having fulfilled

C. To fulfill D. Fulfilled

16、Lack of sleep will cause an increase in stress levels, which will lead to you not liking your job. This_____ will also have a negative impact on your productivity.

A.in turn B.in return C.in place D.in brief

17、The young lady, ________ several attempts to fix her cell phone, decided to have another try.

A. making   B. to have made

C. having made   D. made

18、Unlike compulsions and addictions, which are acted out uncontrollably, habits are actions that are repeated regularly and ___________.

A.automatically B.typically C.tentatively D.positively

19、This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, ________.

A．however much it may cost

B．no matter how it may cost

C．how much may it cost

D．however many it may cost

20、_____ entirely with the flagship smartphone and directed by Peter Chan (陈可辛), the 7-minute video follows a train attendant on a six-day train journey from Nanning to Harbin.

A. Shot   B. Pictured   C. Screened   D. Videoed

21、   For years, I have advocated the importance of hard work, determination, persistence, and practice as key ingredients of success. Malcolm Gladwell, who has written The Story of Success, seems to support my theory. He says it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to attain true expertise.

“The people at the very top don’t just work harder than everyone else,” Gladwell writes. “They work much, much harder.” Achievement, he says, is talent plus preparation. Preparation seems to play a bigger role.

For example, he describes the Beatles: They had been together seven years before their famous arrival in America. They spent a lot of time playing in clubs, sometimes for as long as eight hours a night. Overnight success? Not exactly. Estimates are that the band performed 1,200 times before their big success in 1964. By comparison, most bands don’t perform 1,200 times in their careers.

Neurologist Daniel Levitin has studied the formula for success extensively and shares this finding: “The emerging picture from such studies is that 10,000 hours of practice is required to achieve the level of mastery associated with being a world-class expert in anything. In study after study of composers, basketball players, fiction writers, ice skaters, concert pianists, chess players, the number comes up again and again. Of course, this doesn’t address why some people get more out of their practice sessions than others do. But no one has yet found a case in which true world-class expertise was accomplished in less time. It seems it takes the brain a long time to digest all that it needs to know to achieve true mastery.”

Two computer giants, Bill Joy, who co-founded Sun Microsystems, and Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, also were proof of the 10,000-hour theory.

The abilities these people possessed were far-ranging, yet the formula for success was the same: hard work and lots of it. Some people just make it look easy. Of course, you probably didn’t see the first 9,999 hours of hard work.

【1】According to the passage, what made Beatles different from most other bands?

A.Their great talent. B.Their persistent effort.

C.Their charming looks. D.Their outstanding achievements.

【2】How does the author support the theme of the text?

A.By stating arguments. B.By giving examples.

C.By providing statistical data. D.By making comparisons.

【3】According to the passage, the opinions that Malcolm Gladwell may agree with include the following EXCEPT that____ .

A.life is full of ups and downs

B.work transforms talent into genius

C.success takes hard work and devotion

D.the way to learn to do things is to do things

22、You know exercise is heart smart and good for you. But do you really know how much physical activity you’re getting? Studies show that using a fitness tracker-a device that tracks your movement—can increase your steps per day by more than a mile.

“Fitness trackers are a great tool for heart health,” says cardiologist (心脏病医生) Seth Martin. “Being more active and changing your habits is important but difficult. Tracking likely helps people when combined with a clear goal to shoot for.”

Having an objective daily record can open people’s eyes to how little exercise they’re getting, Martin says, which can recalibrate their mindset (心态) and get motivated. People find ways to incorporate (融入) more activities into their day, walking during meetings, or simply taking the stairs instead of an elevator. “Fitness tracking gives people information and enables them to start making changes for heart health,” Martin says.

Try a few trackers until you find one that’s comfortable for you and your budget. Martin suggests, “Once you’ve made a match, you can try the next steps: Use the tracker consistently every day. Set a goal and then find activities you enjoy that also fit into your daily life and can be sustained over the long term. Finally, encourage friends and family to use trackers as well. It can create a social support network and even foster a sense of competition. Follow these tips, and you’ll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle and a healthier heart.”

So be ready, as doctors learn and introduce even better ways to use these devices. In a randomized clinical trial, Martin and his colleagues tested an automated, real-time, personalized program that sent coaching text messages to cardiology patients based on data from a wearable device paired with their phone. Over the short term, this coaching system helped increase step counts by over a mile a day beyond tracking alone. “I think technology can be a very powerful tool to get people moving more,” says Martin.

【1】According to paragraphs 1-2, what do people fail to do when exercising?

A．Integrate movement into work.

B．Maintain a daily exercise schedule.

C．Kick improper habits of exercising.

D．Monitor the amount of physical activity.

【2】What does the underlined word “recalibrate” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Adjust.

B．Abandon.

C．Strengthen.

D．Evaluate.

【3】What does Martin suggest people do?

A．Encourage the family to attend competitions.

B．Take exercise under the guidance of a coach.

C．Purchase a proper device and use it every day.

D．Consult a doctor and decide on suitable activities.

【4】What does Martin think of the future of fitness trackers?

A．Uncertain.

B．Promising.

C．Doubtful.

D．Sustainable.

23、On January 22, 2022, the British-Belgian 19-year-old, Rutherford, successfully landed her microlight aircraft back at the Airport, from where she had departed 155 days ago, fulfilling her dream to be the youngest woman to fly around the world solo.

“I feel excited not only to break the Guinness World Record, but also to diminish the gender gap by 11 years between the current youngest man record holder, 18 at the time of his record, and the previous woman record holder, who was 30 when she completed her ‘Dreams Soar’ around- the-world flight.” Rutherford wrote on her blog. Rutherford’s journey crossing five continents and 52 countries began on August 18, 2021. She met many unexpected delays along the way. They included an unscheduled stop in California, due to the fierce wildfires and a stop in Alaska, to renew her visa. She also faced several challenges in the air. Despite the severe difficulties, the determined young pilot never gave up on her dream.

Rutherford grew up around airplanes. Her British father flies commercially, while her Belgian mother is also a pilot. The young girl began learning how to fly at age 14 and got her fight license in 2020. With her goal of flying around the world completed, Rutherford now has her sights set even higher. She wants to become an astronaut and explore space.

She hopes that her journey will encourage more young women to pursue careers in flight. Currently the number of women pilots is just 5 percent. Rutherford says, “It’s an easy thing to say, but just go for it. If you don’t try and see how high you can fly, then you’ll never know.”

【1】What does the underlined word “diminish” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Narrow.

B．Divide.

C．Fill.

D．Cause.

【2】Why did Rutherford have to stop in California?

A．The wildfires were too fierce.

B．Her visa was due.

C．The weather was too severe.

D．Her engine broke down.

【3】What’s the purpose of paragraph 3?

A．To tum to a new topic.

B．To state her admirable talents.

C．To summarize her achievements.

D．To add some background information.

【4】What does the passage try to convey?

A．Dream big, aim high.

B．Life is not all roses.

C．Not to advance is to go back.

D．The greatest talkers, the least doers.

24、Best Boarding Schools for Students

If you are trying to figure out the best boarding school in the US for your child, here are your best options.

Phillips Academy Andover

Situated in Andover, Massachusetts, 25 miles north of Boston, Phillips Academy Andover is one of the oldest boarding schools in the US. It was founded in 1778 and has a long tradition of academic excellence, with notable alumni (校友) including George W. Bush and Julie Andrews. It is also one of the most selective boarding schools in the country, with an acceptance rate of just 13%.

Tuition Fee: $66,290 per year for boarding students.

Choate Rosemary Hall

Choate Rosemary Hall is situated in Wallingford, Connecticut, and was founded in 1890. The school enrolls (招收) about 865 students from across the world. Choate is known for its innovative curriculum, active campus engagement, and guided independent learning. The school offers 23 sports.

Tuition Fee: $65,820 per year for boarding students.

Concord Academy

Located in Concord, Massachusetts, Concord Academy was founded in 1922 and is a co-educational private secondary school. It is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school that focuses on the hands-on learning, experimentation, and intellectual growth of its students. Its alumni include famous authors, ambassadors, doctors, engineers , entrepreneurs, and dancers.

Tuition Fee: $66,940 per year for boarding students.

The Hotchkiss School

The Hotchkiss School is a boarding school in Lakeville, Connecticut. It was founded in 1891 and enrolls about 600 students from around the world. Hotchkiss is known for its academic program as well as its competitive sports teams. The school also has several unique programs, including the Janus Project which allows students to take courses at nearby colleges.

Tuition Fee: $66,510 for boarding students.

【1】Which is the oldest of the four boarding schools?

A．Phillips Academy Andover.

B．Choate Rosemary Hall.

C．The Hotchkiss School.

D．Concord Academy.

【2】What do we know about Concord Academy?

A．It is situated in Andover, Massachusetts.

B．It is known for independent learning.

C．Its tuition fee for boarding is the highest.

D．It enjoys an acceptance rate of over 13%.

【3】How is the Hotchkiss School different from the others?

A．It accepts the largest number of students.

B．It enables students to take college courses.

C．It is the only one featuring sports programs.

D．It owns the largest number of famous alumni.

25、   My brother Gene was four years older than me. By the time I turned four, I was upset that he could read but I couldn’t. I burned with ______ to read a book like my brother. I begged: “Teach me to read, Mom! Please, please?!” Finally, Mom set aside time after lunch ______ reading lessons, and soon after my fifth birthday, I was reading.

I longed for my father, who was a great storyteller, to read me the books that I couldn’t yet read on my own. But my father worked three jobs to feed the family. He didn’t have the time or ______ in the evening to read to me.  _______, every Sunday morning, my brother and I lay next to him in bed, waiting for him to tell stories about his ______. I can still hear my father’s voice ______ the cold winters on the family farm in Poland. His family didn’t have enough money to burn wood in the fireplace all night. He told us that he always volunteered to help with ______. I can smell the soup made by my grandma and ______ my father cutting onions, carrots and tomatoes for salad, and when no one was looking, putting a piece into his mouth. “I was always ______,” he explained. Hearing my father’s stories  ______ me closer to the books and the stories they held.

One Saturday afternoon when I was seven, we walked two blocks to the small ______ in our neighborhood, and my dad filled out forms for a card. That Saturday ______ my life: I met Mrs. Schwartz, the librarian, and my dad said, “You’re ______ enough to walk to the library yourself.” And so I did—almost every afternoon.

In my mind, Mrs. Schwartz was “the keeper of books and the guardian of stories.” Some days she read aloud to a small group of us ______. Most of time, Mrs. Schwartz let me _______ myself with books I pulled from the shelves and look through them to see which ones I’d ______ out. I remember that sometimes she’d ______ a book and tell me a part of the story. But she always let me choose. Books became my ______ who were my comfort when I felt lonely.

Yes, reading changed me. It gave me the ______ to study hard so I could become a teacher, and share my _____  of reading with my students. And inside my head, I can still hear the voices of my mother, father, and Mrs. Schwartz, which are with me every time I open the first page of a new book.

【1】A. anger B. worry C. desire D. interest

【2】A. for B. before C. in D. until

【3】A. ability B. ambition C. courage D. energy

【4】A. Still B. Then C. Therefore D. Finally

【5】A. workplace B. childhood C. farmland D. neighborhood

【6】A. explaining B. describing C. introducing D. interpreting

【7】A. living B. reading C. farming D. cooking

【8】A. catch B. discover C. notice D. picture

【9】A. busy B. poor C. hungry D. tired

【10】A. laid B. drew C. taught D. left

【11】A. library B. bookstore C. office D. club

【12】A. saved B. changed C. tested D. anything

【13】A. near B. ready C. old D. free

【14】A. graduates B. regulars C. candidates D. communicators

【15】A. surround B. familiarize C. examine D. reward

【16】A. find B. lend C. check D. sign

【17】A. write B. recommend C. study D. reserve

【18】A. teachers B. assistants C. listeners D. companions

【19】A. drive B. dream C. order D. chance

【20】A. lesson B. time C. love D. plan

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It all began when my younger brother, Chris, and I went over to Aunt Barbara and Uncle Howard’s for Thanksgiving. My aunt and uncle live on a farm and Chris and I love going there. One day, Uncle Howard handed me two turkey eggs.

“You kids put those under a setting hen,” he said, “and in twenty-five days, you’ll have a couple of fine turkeys!”

Chris was so excited that he nearly dropped his egg on the way to the house. We both stuffed ourselves at dinner and then couldn’t wait to go home and tend to our eggs.

Twenty-five days seemed like forever. Finally, on the twenty-sixth day, Chris and I walked into the coop after school and spotted two balls of fluff, falling over their feet and looking sort of confused. It wasn’t long before the chicks lost their fuzz and began growing feathers. Chris name done Bill, and I named the other Timothy.

I don’t know what happened, but one day we found Bill dead beside the coop. Chris felt terrible. I told him that from now on, Timothy belonged to him, too.

Mom kept telling us not to get too attached to Timothy, because we were going to have him for Thanksgiving. But we never paid too much attention to what that really meant.

Then, one day toward the end of October, Dad penned Timothy up and gave Chris and me instructions.

“I want you to start giving him corn along with his regular feed,” he said. “We want a nice, fat bird for Thanksgiving.” After Dad turned and walked away, Chris began to cry.

“Don’t worry, Chris,” I said comfortingly. “Well save Timothy, somehow.”

“Why don’t we give him away?” Chris suggested.

“No,” I said. “If we do, he’ll just end upon someone else’s Thanksgiving table.”

“What if we take him out in the woods?”

“He always comes back at night,” I said. We both sighed.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:

Suddenly I had an idea.

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Paragraph 2:

To our astonishment, Timothy was gone!

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