海东2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、You can’t use the computer now, ________ the upgrade of the system is under way.

A. until B. unless

C. as D. after

2、--- 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

3、Human impact on the animal kingdom, such as hunting and destruction of habitats, ___________a reduction in the population of certain species in the past three decades.

A．has caused

B．have caused

C．was causing

D．were causing

4、Obviously, the ability to talk is ______ that marks humans off from animals.

A. something B. anything

C. nothing D. everything

5、He is rich and brave. __________ is no wonder he is popular with girls.

A.There B.That C.It D.What

6、At first, the company _______ many fine promises to Jack in order to get him to work for them.

A.held up B.held back C.held off D.held out

7、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

8、—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

9、He abandoned teaching_______ a career as a musician.

A.in favor of B.in terms of  C.with regard to D. with reference to

10、The government placed _____ on the numbers of foreign cars that could be imported.

A. limitations B. administration

C. requirements D. restrictions

11、I'm trying to ______ an interest in classical music in my children, which I think is good for their future development.

A.foster B.clarify C.express D.discourage

12、It was the year before last that Scotland failed the attempt to _______ of the Great Britain, though the queen Elizabeth had said it was entirely up to the Scottish people.

A. look out   B. run out   C. keep out   D. pull out

13、About sixty students in my class will take the coming exam, at least _________ can pass and be admitted by key universities.

A.two thirds B.two thirds of them

C.two thirds of which D.two thirds of whom

14、Difficulties strengthen the mind, ______labor does the body.

A. as   B. whether

C. since D. because

15、The author’s description is vivid and thorough, and this ________ a very good read.

A.enters for B.falls for C.makes for D.calls for

16、It’s strongly advised that smokers not be allowed to smoke in any room ________ babies currently occupy.

A. where B. whose

C. that D. as

17、—Mr. Smith said we had only three days to finish the project.

―Don't worry. We have already________ two thirds of it.

A．given away

B．given in

C．got through

D．got down

18、______, this cake, you' ll need 2 eggs, 175 g sugar, and 175 g flour.

A．Having made

B．Make

C．To make

D．Making

19、The storyline of Qing Yu Nian takes place in a time travel,   a man in the contemporary era is reborn in the ancient era to a mysterious mother.

A.what B.which C.that D.where

20、----I have been watching “I am a singer” and Gloria Tang (邓紫棋) is my favorite star.

----- Me, too. Her new album is said to be ______ next month. By then, we , fans, will buy some.

A. relieved   B. delivered   C. produced   D. released

21、   FLEA MARKETS (跳蚤市场)

For the best selection of flea market product, get there as soon as it opens on the first day of the market. If it’s open Saturday and Sunday all year round, go early on Saturday morning. For seasonal or annual flea markets, go early in the season, preferably the first weekend. You’ll have first pick of the goods the vendors (小贩) gathered during the year.

For the biggest discounts, it’s just the opposite. Shop mid to late afternoon during the final day, or days, of the flea market. The vendors are tired and ready to get home –and they might just cut you some fantastic deals if you ask. You may have to haggle a bit, but you’ll probably go home with some bargains, especially if you’re buying large, heavy pieces the tired sellers don’t want to pack and load.

YARD SALES

Yard sale shopping is a lot like flea market shopping. You’ll find the best selections when the sale first starts. Go early on the first day of the sale. If the sale starts at 7 am, be there a few minutes before – but not so early that you’re labeled an early bird. Don’t wait until Saturday to visit a yard sale that starts on Friday.

Like flea market vendors, yard sale sellers aren’t as willing to haggle early in the morning, but the prices are usually pretty low to start. Don’t wait until the afternoon bargain hours to shop at yard sales.

THRIFT STORES (旧货店)

For the best thrift store selections, ask the employees when the new product arrives. It could be a certain day of the week or a certain time each day. Find out, and then plan your visits for those days and times.

Thrift store prices are usually low, so you might want to snatch things up as soon as you find them. If the prices seem unusually high, ask about their sale structure. Thrift stores don’t always state their sales clearly and sometimes the sales are confusing. Find out when they discount the items that interest you. That’s when you’ll find the best deals.

【1】As for the biggest discounts in the Flea Markets, you’d better______.

A.get there about 6:50 am on Friday

B.go early on Saturday morning

C.ask the host when the new product arrives

D.buy items late afternoon during the last day

【2】The best Thrift Store selections should be taken_______.

A.after the sale starts B.as soon as you find them

C.when new items arrive D.before the afternoon bargain begins

【3】The text is most probably intended for ______.

A.antique collectors B.economical shoppers

C.product vendors D.wealthy people

22、   It’s undeniable that spending time outdoors and in nature lifts our spirits and makes us feel more centered and at peace. When we breathe in fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of trees, streams and oceans, we naturally tend to feel more connected to ourselves and others.

Over the past decade, scientists have been exploring why nature — and dirt specifically — is such a powerful tool in improving our mood. According to researchers, the secret may lie in the mi¬crobes （微生物）of the soil. One bacterium specifically----Mycobacterium Vaccae （M. Vaccae） —has been identified as having the power to affect our moods and cognitive function as well.

Experiments conducted at Sage Colleges in New York found that contact with M. Vaccae can increase serotonin levels in the brain — a chemical that is associated with higher levels of happi¬ness ,increased focus, and reduced anxiety. In order to explore how the bacteria can improve learn¬ing, researchers Dory Mathews and Susan Jenks experimented with mice in a maze. Mice that in¬gested the bacteria navigated the maze twice as fast as the control group and proved less anxious as well.

Humans can absorb M. Vaccae just by playing in the dirt. We take in it when we breathe, we consume it in organic vegetables, and it can also enter our bloodstream through skin contact, espe¬cially where we have open cuts. This may explain why children in school perform better after break.

Neuroscientist Christopher Lowry at the University of Bristol in England believes that he has i- dentified why this incredible bacterium works. "What we think happens is that the bacteria activate immune cells, which release chemicals called cytokines that then act on receptors on the sensory nerves to increase their activity. ”

Beyond the power of M. Vaceae, scientists have been proving for decades that exposure to dirt, and the huge number of microbes found in dirt, can strengthen our immune system. When our body comes into contact with bacteria, it stores die infonnation in a type of library and can then use that information to fight sickness and infection more effectively.

Happiness, focus, less anxiety......I’ll  take a double dose of dirt; please!

【1】What raises people’s spirits while spending time outdoors?

A. Air. B. Trees.

C. Water D. Dirt.

【2】How does M. Vaccae work?

A. By working on sensory nerves. B. By fighting sickness and infisction,

C. By strengthening the immune system. D. By making immune cells active.

【3】According to the text, what does the author intend to do next?

A. Provide some advice on reducing anxiety for readers,

B. Summarize the previous paragraphs about lifting one’s mood.

C. Explain how he or she will expose himself or herself to dirt.

D. Introduce a new topic related to dirt for discussion.

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Fight Sickness and Infection More Effectively

B. How Getting Dirty Can Actually lift Your Mood

C. Let’s Take a Deep Breath of Fresh Air

D. Enjoy Beauty and Naturally Connect to Others

23、   Scientists have long known a fairly reliable way to extend life span in rodents(啮齿类动物) and other lab animals: Reduce the amount of calories they eat by 10 percent to 40 percent.

This strategy known as caloric restriction, has been shown to increase the life span of various organisms and reduce their rate of cancer and other age-related ailments. Whether it can do the same in people has been an open question. But an intriguing new study suggests that in young and middle-aged adults, chronically(慢性地) restricting calorie intake can have an impact on their health.

In the new study, researchers looked at a group of 143 healthy men and women who were instructed to practice caloric restriction for two years, with the aim of cutting the calories they consumed by 25 percent.

On average, the dieters managed to slash about 12 percent of their total calories, or roughly 300 calories a day, the amount in a few chocolate chip cookies or a small Starbucks Mocha. But the group saw many of their health markers improve.

They lost weight and body fat. Their blood pressure fell slightly, and they had better blood sugar control and less inflammation. At the same time, a control group of 75 healthy people who did not practice caloric restriction saw no improvements in any of these markers. Some of the benefits in the calorie restricted group stemmed from the fact that they lost a large amount of weight. However, the results of the survey suggest that caloric restriction might have some unique biological effects on disease pathways in the body.

Calorie restriction may be a useful tool for better health and weight loss, but it’s unclear whether the changes in the new study will ultimately translate into longevity and reductions in chronic disease, said Frank Hu, the chairman of the nutrition department at the Harvard, who was not involved in the research.

【1】What happened to the lab animals, after the amount of calories was reduced?

A.More lab animals got cancers.

B.More Lab animals can live longer.

C.Health condition of lab animals got worse.

D.Lab animals will suffer from no disease in their future life.

【2】From the study, after caloric restriction, what happened to the 143 people?

A.Their healthy markers improved.

B.They did not get chronic diseases.

C.They did not get lose any weight at all.

D.They did not eat chocolate chip cookies.

【3】Which work has the similar meaning to the underline word, slash?

A.Reduce. B.Increase.

C.Add. D.Beat.

【4】From Frank Hu’s words, what can be inferred?

A.Calorie restriction is beneficial to weight loss.

B.People with caloric restriction will love longer than others.

C.More people should be encouraged to take caloric restriction in life.

D.The relation between caloric restriction and longer lifespan is uncertain.

24、   The first letter arrived dated March 31, 2020. It was from a close childhood friend, with whom I regularly keep in touch via those correspondence (通信) methods such as instant texts, FaceTimes and phone calls, as most young people do.

“The sun has set on our 15th day of quarantine (隔离),” my friend wrote, “Isn’t it crazy how quickly this has become the new normal?” Plus, he said, writing a letter could be a fun creative exercise to break up the boredom of those days. So I wrote back.

When I was in fifth grade, we had a pen-pal program with a class in Australia, but when the school year ended, my pal and I fell out of touch. Anytime I traveled afar, I tried to write to my family; somehow I always tended to get home before my letters did.

But at this particular moment, I’ve found it wonderful to write letters in the simplest way. In return, I’ll get something far more interesting than an ordinary account of my own days: a patchwork of pages that were sent to me by others, each one fresher than the last one.

A recent article reported a rise in snail mail and handwritten messages; the practice seems to be popular as people deal with sadness from the pandemic (流行病). More likely, it’s because we’re missing our friends and classmates; we’re so badly aching for the simple physical connections that the virus has taken away.

“When I got your letter, the first thing I wanted to do was to text you, but I quickly controlled myself,” another childhood friend wrote. “What an affront to text the person who writes to you.” I smiled as I pulled out a blank sheet to start my response. I like to think I’ll keep this up for as long as I can, or at least as long as someone is willing to write back.

【1】What did the author’s friend write in the letter according to paragraph 2?

A．The boring life in quarantine.

B．The need of social distancing.

C．The desire for a new normal life.

D．The way of doing creative exercise.

【2】What does the author want to prove through his past writing experience?

A．His regret to lose touch with his pal.

B．His less communication by letter now.

C．His preference to travel to a distant place.

D．His concern about his family even in trips.

【3】Why is the author in favor of writing letters?

A．It can help prevent viruses spreading.

B．Snail mail is a popular way to contact.

C．People can find comfort from it.

D．Physical connections can be avoided.

【4】What does the underlined word “affront” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Dishonesty.

B．Impossibility.

C．Disagreement.

D．Impoliteness.

25、My first class in college was philosophy, and it changed my life forever. Our first _________was to write a paper on Albert Camus’s essay “The Myth of Sisyphus.” I was instantly _________because I didn’t know the right way to do this assignment. Even more _________ was that the professor refused to give us any guidelines on what he was looking for; he gave us total _________.

Full of anxiety, I first _________ to read Camus’s essay several times. I did my best to take careful _________. Yet even after I _________ the essay inside out, I still did not find the right answer. Next, when I sat down to _________, the words just did not come to me. I _________ to try every prewriting strategy I could find. I brainstormed, made idea maps, and even wrote a(n) __________. Eventually, my ideas became more __________ and the words fell on the page. I __________ my paper and turned it in simply hoping for the best.

Then, a week or two later, the professor gave our papers back with __________ and comments. I remember feeling __________ and eager to get the paper back. It turned out that I had __________to worry about. The professor gave me an A on the paper, and his notes suggested that I wrote a(n) __________essay overall.

I never expected to __________ a philosophy class. This class and assignment, however, gave me self-confidence, critical-thinking skills, and the courage to try a new career __________. I left engineering to study law and __________ became a lawyer. More importantly, that paper helped me learn to see college as a place to first learn and then __________a career.

【1】

A．course

B．reaction

C．solution

D．assignment

【2】

A．amused

B．confused

C．relaxed

D．annoyed

【3】

A．troubling

B．necessary

C．interesting

D．practical

【4】

A．care

B．apology

C．freedom

D．safety

【5】

A．set out

B．set back

C．turned up

D．turned aside

【6】

A．measurements

B．notes

C．steps

D．examinations

【7】

A．revised

B．improved

C．knew

D．recommended

【8】

A．write

B．sing

C．play

D．print

【9】

A．pretended

B．forgot

C．promised

D．decided

【10】

A．drama

B．outline

C．poem

D．announcement

【11】

A．extreme

B．common

C．organized

D．dated

【12】

A．received

B．finished

C．discovered

D．published

【13】

A．grades

B．photos

C．emails

D．questions

【14】

A．proud

B．lucky

C．tired

D．afraid

【15】

A．something

B．anything

C．nothing

D．everything

【16】

A．scientific

B．political

C．optional

D．effective

【17】

A．enjoy

B．attend

C．teach

D．evaluate

【18】

A．service

B．site

C．break

D．path

【19】

A．similarly

B．eventually

C．frequently

D．generously

【20】

A．ruin

B．balance

C．seek

D．support

26、书面表达

上周日，你们学校组织了一次志愿者活动。假设你是李华，请你根据以下提示给校报写一封信，报道相关情况，要点包括：

1. 活动地点：文化广场；

2. 活动形式：发传单、做演讲；

3. 活动内容：宣传地震常识和防震知识；

4. 参加活动的感受。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：leaflet传单

Dear Editor，

We took part in a voluntary activity organized by our school last Sunday.

Best wishes!