安顺2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、People are ________ the use of alternative energy sources because the rate ________ we are now assuming fuels like gas and oil is shocking and they may run out one day.

A. wrestling with; by which

B. pushing for; at which

C. catching up on; at which

D. accounting for; on which

2、In Australia, many road signs are now both in English and Chinese, ______ it easier for Chinese tourists to travel.

A. making   B. made   C. make   D. makes

3、- Have you known each other for long?

- Not really. ________ we started to work in this school.

A.Just after B.Just when C.Ever since D.Just before

4、What is the psychology behind your mindless scribbles (涂鸦)? If your flower, for example, has a large circular center, _____ expresses confidence and the enjoyment of a good social life.

A. which   B. as   C. this   D. such

5、—I’m not looking forward to this. It’s going to be a really hard exam.

—Oh,________I’m sure we’ll all get good marks.

A．I can’t agree more.

B．You’d better get started.

C．You must be kidding me.

D．I won’t worry about it too much.

6、________ terrible, the medicine was thrown away by the child.

A. Tasted B. Tasting

C. To taste D. Being tasted

7、I feel I am as well-behaved and as careful as my deskmate, but _______ I always fall behind?

A. how about B. how come

C. what if D. what for

8、--- What do you think I should do?

----________your teacher’s advice, in my opinion, and everything will be OK.

A．Follow

B．Following

C．to follow

D．Followed

9、-----It’s a pity that Nelson Mandela passed away.

------ But he will __________ in the memories of people worldwide.

A. live on   B. stay on   C. go on   D. put on

10、Finding a time ______ suits everyone is going to be difficult.

A. that   B. when   C. what   D. where

11、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

12、Currently AI is used mostly in the tech industry, ________ it has created efficiencies and produced new products and services.

A.when B.about which C.where D.of which

13、Nowadays people are more likely to go to ______ mall than visit the tailor when shopping for clothes, so tailors have adapted to _________ new reality.

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

14、_______ me when you get it through and I’ll pick you up at your work place.

A. Calling B. Call   C. Called D. To call

15、—Could I keep the novel for a couple of days?

—________! Anyhow I’m too busy to spare time to read it at the moment.

A．Come on

B．Go ahead

C．Take care of it

D．No way

16、As a command of the instructor，the children called out their names   .

A.in turn B.in return C.at times D.in time

17、“Made in China 2025” initiative aims to transform China from a manufacturing giant into a world manufacturing power, ________ driven by innovation and emphasizes quality over quantity.

A.the one that B.one that C.one D.the one

18、The Spring Festival is the time of year that _____ the largest annual mass migration on the planet when one sixth of the world’s population _____ home.

A. will see; travels   B. saw; was travelling

C. will be seeing; will be travelling   D. sees; travel

19、 What _ day! My car broke down on the high way and I was late for_____ work.

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

20、Chance favors only the prepared mind.That is telling us to be prepared until the opportunity presents ______ .

A. one   B. itself

C. you   D. this

21、An individual from a mysterious hominid (原始人类) species walked across a field of wet, volcanic ash in what is now East Africa around 3.66 million years ago, leaving behind a handful of footprints.

Those five ancient impressions, largely ignored since they were partly unearthed at Tanzania’s Laetoli site in 1976, show features of upright walking by a hominid, a new study finds. Researchers had previously considered them hard to classify, possibly produced by a young bear that took a few steps while standing. But the latest analysis refutes that suggestion.

McNutt, DeSilva, who started the new investigation as a Dartmouth College graduate student, and their colleagues fully dug out and cleaned the five Laetoli footprints in June 2019. Then they measured, photographed and 3-D scanned the ancient tracks. McNutt’s group focused on two footprints that were particularly well-preserved. Foot shapes, sizes, and walking characteristics of the Laetoli individual differed in various ways from those of other hominid individuals at the same site. The prints also didn’t match those from modern black bears and modern chimps (黑猩猩) walking upright.

“The Laetoli individual possessed a wider, more chimplike foot than A. afarensis or humans,” the researchers say. “Its big toe stuck out slightly from the second toe (脚趾), but not to the degree observed in chimps. On one step, the Laetoli individual’s left leg crossed in front of the right leg, leaving a left footprint directly in front of the previous impression. People may cross-step in this way when trying to regain balance. And bears and chimps assume a relatively wide standing due to knee and other bone arrangements that prevent them from walking like the Laetoli individual and probably from cross-stepping,” the scientists say.

“Given that only two of the ancient footprints are complete enough to analyze thoroughly, the possibility that a chimp other than a hominid made the Laetoli impressions can’t be ruled out,” says William Harcourt-Smith, a scientist at Lehman College. “But evidence of cross-stepping points to a hominid track maker,” he says.

【1】What does the underlined word “refutes” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Supports.

B．Criticizes.

C．Disapproves.

D．Advances.

【2】What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A．Discovery of Tanzania’s Laetoli footprints.

B．Process of researching the Laetoli footprints.

C．New findings about the Laetoli footprints.

D．Distinct differences of the five Laetoli footprints.

【3】Why do researchers think the footprints were unlikely ones made by bears?

A．They are more chimplike.

B．They have toes sticking out slightly.

C．They show relatively wide standing.

D．They possess features of cross-stepping.

【4】What does William Harcourt-Smith think of the latest analysis about the footprints?

A．It’s convincing.

B．It’s challenging.

C．It needs further study.

D．It bears little evidence.

22、Are you always upset about time management? You make to-do lists, try to work faster, and prioritize. 【1】 You might wonder: Is there anything wrong with me?

Before you beat yourself up, think about this: There is no such thing as time management. 【2】 Instead, you’ll need to learn how to manage your personal energy. Getting things done has more to do with how you feel. Are you energetic? Focused? Full of drive?

To review where you’re losing energy, you’ll need to review your life and habits. These questions can help:

•How well do you sleep? It’s tough to gather physical or mental energy if you’re tired. However, there is a quick fix to it. 【3】 To ensure you get quality sleep, you can also create a sleep-friendly environment, and practice good daytime habits.

•How organized are your possessions? If you’re someone with a lot of possessions, or with things spread out over a lot of space, you’ll find it much easier to focus when your space is clean and clear. For example, when you want to write a novel, it helps to create a clean environment. 【4】

•Are you bored with life? Boredom springs from doing the same things over and over. Doing something new, such as getting a new puppy or joining an online group to discuss travel destinations, adds color to your life.

•【5】 Motivation enhances emotional energy. For example, have you noticed how much easier you can clean house, if you’re planning a party?

A．Do you have exciting goals?

B．A messy desk can destroy your focus.

C．Do you continue to save your energy?

D．But still, you’re always running out of steam.

E．You can’t make more time, save it up or control it.

F．Something as simple as buying a new pillow can help.

G．Your habits will make noticeable differences in how you perform.

23、The term“Metaverse”(元宇宙)is the latest buzzword(流行语)to capture the tech industry’s imagination. It enjoys such popularity that Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, has announced recently that he’s changing his company’s name to Meta Platforms Inc. in order to engage in the creative new trend.

This might be the biggest thing to happen to the metaverse since the science fiction writer Neal Stephenson invented the term for his 1992 novel Snow Crash. But Zuckerberg and his team are hardly the only tech giants with ideas on how the metaverse should take shape.

What is the metaverse? Zuckerberg has described it as a “virtual environment” you can go inside of rather than just looking at on a screen. Essentially, it’s a world of interconnected virtual communities where people can meet, work and play, by using virtual reality glasses, smartphone or other devices. The metaverse also could be a game-changer for the work-from-home shift during the COVID-19. Instead of only seeing co-workers on a video call, employees could even join them in a virtual office.

However, Zuckerberg’s support for the metaverse contradicts a central belief of its biggest enthusiasts. They regard the metaverse as online culture’s liberation from tech platforms like Facebook that not only take control of people’s accounts, photos and posts, but also trade off what they collected from that data. “We want to be able to move around the Internet with ease, but we also want to be able to move around the Internet in a way we’re not tracked and monitored, ” said Steve Jang, who focuses on crypto-currency(数字货币)technology.

When it comes to Facebook trying to lead the way into a virtual world, there is a growing concern among some people that it could require even more personal data and cause greater risks for information abuse when the company hasn’t fixed those problems in its current platforms.

【1】Why is Zuckerberg changing the name of his company?

A．Because he likes to found the metaverse.

B．Because he intends to get involved in the metaverse.

C．Because he wants to draw public attention.

D．Because he plans to quit his present business.

【2】What can people do in the Metaverse?

A．Do everything in the real world.

B．Have meetings in the virtual office.

C．Defeat the pandemic.

D．See co-workers in person.

【3】What can be inferred about the central belief of Metaverse fans?

A．The metaverse should be tracked by tech platforms.

B．Tech platforms should possess and trade users’ data.

C．Crypto-currency technology should be monitored.

D．Users should have control over their own data.

【4】What is some people’s attitude towards Facebook’s attempt to guide the metaverse?

A．Optimistic.

B．Neutral.

C．Worried.

D．Pessimistic.

24、While many people dream of mermaids（美人鱼），few people actually try to become one.How can someone become a mermaid if they don’t exist?Just ask Dana Richardson,who is a professional mermaid in Hawaii!

“As a child,I always felt very connected to the ocean and played mermaids in the water,”says Dana.“My love of the ocean took me to different types of work such as a lifeguard,swim instructor,boat crew member,underwater photographer,boat captain and surfer.I just decided to take it to the next level and grow a tail.”

Dana doesn’t mean literally（照字面地）.In 2008 she began making mermaid tails from materials including shiny fabric（织物）that she wears while free-diving in the waters around Kona,Hawaii.Free-diving means diving without any protective equipment.It requires you to hold your breath while swimming deep underwater.As she dives in,Dana not only like a mermaid;she experiences what it is like to swim like one too.

The waters around Dana’s home in Kona are filled with wildlife,including dolphins and whales.Kona is by a sheltered sea where the waters are calm for swimming.For ten years Dana has been swimming with the creatures of Kona.Some of them have even learned to recognize her.

Dana knows how to swim with sea life because she is a trained marine(海洋的)naturalist.She understands the behavior of sea life and knows how to safely interact with it.Every morning when she swims with sea life she gets to experience her other“home”.“The ocean beneath the depths really is another world.Watching how the world works so gracefully in the circle of life underwater is a beautiful thing.”

For Dana Richardson being a mermaid just makes sense.“I always felt more comfortable underwater than on land,”she says.

Would you like to follow your dream,even if it seems impossible？Dana Richardson reminds everyone,“One person can truly make a difference.By following your heart and offering the world your unique gifts,you will inspire others to do so.The world needs you!”

【1】What has been influencing Dana’s work experience most?

A．Her hobby

B．Her family

C．Her science teacher

D．Her swim instructor

【2】Why does Dana make mermaid tails?

A．She needs them to protect her.

B．She wants to swim like a mermaid.

C．She needs to make money with them.

D．She wants to take photos of mermaids.

【3】Being a marine naturalist helps Dana______.

A．get along well with sea life

B．discover her outstanding gifts

C．appreciate the beauty of other people

D．feel comfortable both underwater and on land

【4】Dana encourages people to__________.

A．help those in need

B．love marine animals

C．try to realize their dreams

D．protect the marine environment

25、A pair of silk stockings

Little Missus Sommers one day found that she had already saved fifty dollars. It seemed to her a very large amount of money.

The question of investment was one she _______ carefully. A dollar or two could be _______ to the price she usually paid for her daughter Janie’s shoes. This would guarantee they would _______ a great deal longer than usual. She would buy cloth for new shirts for the boys. And still there would be enough left for new stockings — two pairs per child. What time that would save her in always _______ old stockings!

But that day she was tired and a little bit weak. Between getting the children fed and the house cleaned, and preparing herself to go shopping, she had _______ to eat at all!

When she arrived at the large department store, she sat in front of an empty counter. She was trying to gather _______ and courage to push through a mass of busy _______. She rested her hand upon the counter.

She wore no gloves. She slowly grew aware that her hand had felt something very _______ to touch. She looked down to see that her hand lay upon a pile of silk _______. A young salesgirl who stood behind the __________ asked her if she wished to __________ the silky leg coverings.

She smiled as if she had been asked to inspect diamond jewelry with the aim of __________ it. But she went on feeling the soft, __________ items. Now she used both hands, holding the stockings up to see the light shine __________ them.

Two red marks suddenly showed on her pale face.

She thought to herself, “Why not live for myself once?”

She looked up at the salesgirl. “Well, I will __________ this pair.” she said.

Missus Sommers then walked into the ladies’ rest area. In an empty corner, she __________ her cotton stockings with the new silk ones.

For the first time she seemed to be taking a __________ from the tiring act of considering her family. She had let herself be __________ by some machine — like force directing her actions. But this time she decided to free herself of __________.

Then she put her shoes back on and put her old stockings into her bag. Next, she went to the shoe department, sat down and waited to be __________.

【1】A.resisted B.considered C.described D.underwent

【2】A.spent B.withdrawn C.dropped D.added

【3】A.last B.extend C.show D.dress

【4】A.picking B.washing C.packing D.repairing

【5】A.refused B.forgotten C.regretted D.planned

【6】A.confidence B.information C.respect D.strength

【7】A.shoppers B.sellers C.agents D.guards

【8】A.rough B.delicious C.pleasant D.pretty

【9】A.handkerchiefs B.shirts C.stockings D.shoes

【10】A.counter B.crowd C.elevator D.window

【11】A.see B.witness C.investigate D.examine

【12】A.purchasing B.selling C.producing D.designing

【13】A.ordinary B.abnormal C.costly D.simple

【14】A.beyond B.through C.between D.upon

【15】A.return B.buy C.present D.consume

【16】A.sold B.exchanged C.submitted D.replaced

【17】A.rest B.walk C.look D.sigh

【18】A.thrown B.squeezed C.controlled D.comforted

【19】A.debt B.dream C.appointment D.responsibility

【20】A.fitted B.employed C.consulted D.promoted

26、假定你是李华，美国朋友Linda想来你所在的城市学习中国古典舞蹈，来信向你咨询相关信息，请你给她回信，内容包括：

1.写信目的；

2.推荐舞蹈教师；

3.表达希望。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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