临沂2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、— 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

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

A.calm B.destroy

C.occupy D.reflect

3、—Is Peter coming?

—No, he   his mind after a phone call at the last minute.

A.changed B.has changed C.had changed D.is changing

4、Carter was saying all the right things, but his smile was   , and I knew I couldn't trust him.

A.influential B.fantastic C.artificial D.sincere

5、Interested in painting, he________ paint with pen and paper after work, gradually cultivating himself into a self-taught painter.

A.would B.must C.might D.should

6、-Do you still want to become a professional footballer?

-That ambition has never died. I'm still as__________ and determined to make it.

A.elegant B.embarrassed C.explicit D.enthusiastic

7、(2013·天津，9)No one________ be more generous；he has a heart of gold.

A．could

B．must

C．dare

D．need

8、Jack wasn’t appointed chairman of the committee, ______ not very popular with all its members.

A. to be considered   B. considering   C. having considered   D. considered

9、— What are you doing now, Li Ming?

— I ________ an article about China’s Change - 4 spacecraft.

A.was reading B.read C.am reading D.will read

10、The first part of his speech caught my attention, but the rest ________ rather dull.

A．was

B．are

C．is

D．were

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

A.away B.up C.in D.back

12、It’s already 10:00, I wonder how it _______ that she was two hours late on such a short trip.

A.came over B.came out C.came about D.came up

13、I think John will make a good monitor, ________ I'd like to vote for him.

A. but   B. so

C. or   D. for

14、Shakespeare's writing is still popular today. It has really   the test of time.

A.overcame B.stood C.taken D.conducted

15、—Did you catch what I said?

—Sorry. I ________ a text message just now.

A. had answered   B. have answered   C. would answer   D. was answering

16、Both Class 3 and our class won't be able to finish the work unless we ______________ each other.

A.come up with B.team up with

C.put up with D.catch up with

17、You are subject to punishment if you fail to ________ to the customs when carrying the prohibited articles listed above.

A. state   B. declare

C. announce   D. communicate

18、Their modern style home seems oddly___________among the town's old farmhouses.

A.out of balance B.out of control C.out of style D.out of place

19、Don't you know ________? Whether they're late or early, looking out of the window won't bring them here any quicker.

A. a little pot is soon hot

B. a watched pot never boils

C. cheerful company shortens the miles

D. forgive and forget

20、Kate lost all his three games to AlphaGo, world's top human player _____.

A.although is he B.so he is C.as he is D.as is he

21、   Not enough American students want to be engineers, mathematicians, or scientists. The federal government wants to change that. They are spending money to do it. The government will invest three billion dollars in the education of young Americans in science, technology, engineering and math. The four areas together are kown as STEM. Many jobs in the STEM fields will open in the coming years. The U.S. government’s investment aims to increase the number of Americans who can take those jobs. Yet girls appear far less interested in STEM subjects than boys. Only 25 percent of STEM students are girls. Debbie Sterling is an engineer. She invented a construction toy for girls. The name of the toy is "Goldie Blox." Ms. Sterling hopes Goldie Blox will help girls develop skills in space and shapes, which help engineers and builders to think about objects in three dimensions.

To interest girls, Sterling created the character "Goldie." Goldie does not care about beauty or clothes. Goldie tells stories, solves difficult problems and creates imaginary worlds.

Mia is a seven-year-old girl who likes science. In her room, she has no fashion dolls. Instead, she has a pegboard, wheels, blocks and an inventor’s journal to write her observations. Mia received a set of Goldie Blox from her grandmother. She learned to make machine with the blocks.

"When my grandmother first sent me the present, a spinning machine, I was really excited. I knew it had to do with engineering, so I grabbed the box and opened it. Then I went for more——I went to the website; I went on YouTube to find more videos. My mom asked me why I was just watching videos instead of building. I told her I didn’t have enough pieces. She got me the builder survival kit."

Experts say parents should do more than just buy toys to interest their girls in STEM subjects. They should also provide a good education. At school, girls should participate in projects that require teamwork and creative thinking.

Women in scientific and technical jobs are also working to encourage young women to explore STEM. One is Anu Tewary. She studied Applied Physics and worked for technology companies. After she had a daughter, she started Technovati Challenge. The challenge is an international competition for young women from 10 to 18 years old.

There is a good chance that soon, more young women using mobile phones will also be developing programs for them.

【1】We can learn about STEM that________.

A．The U.S government will invest in STEM education.

B．The market of STEM will be highly competitive.

C．Girls like STEM better than boys.

D．Stem stands for science, technology, economy, and math.

【2】Why does Mia like Goldie blox?

A．Because Goldie cares about beauty.

B．Because her grandmother first sent her the present.

C．Because Mia likes engineering.

D．Because there are videos to watch.

【3】What should be done to help girls to be more interested in STEM?

A．Parents should buy more gifts for them.

B．Schools should be encouraged to set up courses about teamwork and creative thinking.

C．Women in STEM jobs should encourage them to join.

D．More mobile phone program should be developed for them.

22、Rebel Talk

Jane Hutcheon

Journalist, author and former foreign correspondent (通讯员) Jane Hutcheon knows a thing or two about conversations, and in Rebel Talk she draws on her rich experience in the art of guided conversations to help us begin and nurture conversations. Rebel Talk looks at ways to: transform poor conversation habits; speak up about problems; generate energy, passion and optimism; stop lecturing and giving uninvited advice; and most importantly, learn by humble listening.

From Earth: Create Your Own Natural Apothecary (药剂师)

Charlotte Rasmussen

The makings for simple skincare and medicinal home treatments can be found in your own garden or kitchen. From Earth's recipes employ pure and natural ingredients such as lily and rose and will inspire you to enlarge your herb knowledge. Beautifully photographed, this step-by-step guide explains how to use carrier oils, butters and dried flowers and is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to find a more comprehensive way of life.

Burning Questions

Margaret Atwood

Fans of Margaret Atwood, the creator of The Handmaid's Tale and more than 50 other works of fiction, poetry and essays, will be interested in her collection of essays and occasional pieces from 2004 -21. Full of wit and wisdom, Atwood focuses on subjects such as the climate crisis, freedom, debt, tech, the rise of Trump and a pandemic. Other topics include: When to offer advice to the young? (only when asked); So what if beauty is only skin deep?

Here Goes Nothing

Steve Toltz

If you like your fiction left-of-centre, then this book's for you. Angus Mooney struggles for most of his life, until he meets his wife, marriage celebrant Gracie (whose wedding ceremonies are anything but traditional). Just when things are starting to work out, an old guy with a terminal illness breaks into their house and asks to stay until he dies. When Angus does some research on their ‘guest’, he wakes up the next day in the ‘afterlife’.

【1】What might you get from Rebel Talk?

A．How to solve problems.

B．How to stop a conversation.

C．How to learn in speeches.

D．How to talk productively.

【2】Whose book will a flower lover be interested in?

A．Jane Hutcheon.

B．Charlotte Rasmussen.

C．Margaret Atwood.

D．Steve Toltz.

【3】If you are keen on fiction, which of the following books will be a good choice?

A．Rebel Talk.

B．From Earth: Create Your Own Natural Apothecary.

C．Burning Questions.

D．Here Goes Nothing.

23、

【1】Which book is about a story of a true writer?

A．Book One.

B．Book Two.

C．Book Three.

D．Book Four.

【2】What is the topic of Book Two?

A．Life choice.

B．Family ties.

C．Racial prejudice.

D．National pride.

【3】What is special about the fouth introduction?

A．Subject of war is involved.

B．The language style is mentioned.

C．The ending of the story is revealed.

D．Information of the writer is offered.

24、Noise created by humans, such as car traffic, quieted by about 30% between late March and early May, 2020, when Governor Greg Abbott closed schools and restaurants across Texas, according to analysis by researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU).

“There was quite a big change in some areas,” said Stephen Arrowsmith, a seismologist at SMU, who took on the project with a class of undergraduate and graduate students. Arrowsmith and his students looked at data from a dozen seismometers(地震仪)across North Texas. Seismometers are used to detect earthquakes, but they are sensitive to just about everything that makes the ground vibrate, such as strong winds, ocean waves, construction and traffic.

The idea of using seismometers to track urban noise gained popularity last March when Belgian seismologist Thomas Lecocq posted some of his urban noise data from Brussels on Twitter. Lecocq, of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, received such an enthusiastic response from scientists that he launched the group “Lockdown Seismology” online. “It’s where bored seismologists around the world are working together,” Arrowsmith joked.

Arrowsmith hopes his findings will contribute to a growing list of creative ways in which researchers are using seismometers. In his course, Arrowsmith teaches students how seismic stations can help investigators solve crimes, like terrorist bombings, aid scientists in tracking nuclear tests or assist inspectors in investigating accidents, like chemical plant explosions. One potential application of his research is to better understand the shallow layers of Earth beneath cities. “That could be useful in places where there’s a real seismic hazard(风险), like San Francisco or Los Angeles,” he said, “where just knowing what that shallow structure is tells you a lot about how it would respond in a big earthquake.”

【1】How do the researchers obtain the data of noise in Texas?

A．By observing car traffic.

B．By surveying their students.

C．By consulting the governor.

D．By employing Seismometers.

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

A．Break

B．Freeze

C．Shake

D．Dry

【3】What is a direct result of Lecocq’s posting some of his urban noise data?

A．Seismologists are attracted.

B．Earthquake detection is improved.

C．Urban noise is reduced.

D．Crime investigation is simplified.

【4】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning the seismometer?

A．Its possible risks.

B．Its potential applications.

C．Its appeal to the public.

D．Its market value.

25、When I first moved to the South, I realized that I was stepping into a completely different world. New Orleans, Louisiana, was _________ any other place I had ever been to. What surprised me more than anything else was New Orleans people’s constant _________.

“What can 1 get for you, honey?” a waitress asked me on my first day in Louisiana.

I was _________. This woman didn’t know me _________ she treated me like family. She smiled down at me as I pointed to an item on the _________.

“Is the pasta good?” I asked her.

“Baby, it’s not my favorite,” she _________ with a smile.

I _________ my “family” in shock. She had given me her honest _________, as if we were best friends.

After a few years in New Orleans, I got _________ to the honeys and the babys. I also realized how comforting it is to be treated like I __________, wherever I go.

I recently went to the DMV (车管局) to update my driver’s license. As I was sitting in the __________room with at least twenty other people, a woman walked in.

“Good morning!” she __________ to the room.

“Good morning,” the whole room said back without __________. Soon the room was quiet again and everyone was comfortable with each other.

The woman took her __________, and waited with everyone else for her number to be __________.

Even after eight years of living in Louisiana, it still makes me __________ to know that I am not alone here. Someone is always __________ to say hello or lend a hand when needed. It is the kind of __________ that I have never been able to find anywhere else.

So I believe in treating people you don’t know like family, making people feel __________. No one should feel lonely even when they walk into a room full of__________.

【1】

A．beside

B．beyond

C．unlike

D．opposite

【2】

A．sympathy

B．friendliness

C．generosity

D．patience

【3】

A．concerned

B．relieved

C．disappointed

D．astonished

【4】

A．yet

B．and

C．or

D．so

【5】

A．way

B．menu

C．table

D．surface

【6】

A．recommended

B．admitted

C．defended

D．apologized

【7】

A．talked about

B．paid for

C．looked at

D．commented on

【8】

A．advice

B．belief

C．opinion

D．assistance

【9】

A．addicted

B．exposed

C．committed

D．used

【10】

A．belong

B．appear

C．improve

D．behave

【11】

A．scary

B．noisy

C．empty

D．silent

【12】

A．announced

B．pointed

C．explained

D．whispered

【13】

A．inspection

B．purpose

C．hesitation

D．enthusiasm

【14】

A．seat

B．recipe

C．order

D．type

【15】

A．adjusted

B．called

C．dialed

D．answered

【16】

A．stare

B．shout

C．swear

D．smile

【17】

A．inspired

B．willing

C．touched

D．grateful

【18】

A．warmth

B．effort

C．optimism

D．trust

【19】

A．energetic

B．comfortable

C．satisfied

D．active

【20】

A．volunteers

B．neighbors

C．friends

D．strangers

26、假定你是李华，你校正在开展英语名著阅读活动。请你为校英文报写一篇书评，推荐一本你最喜爱的英文名著。内容包括：1.书的内容；2.你的感想；3.推荐理由。

注意：1.题目已给出；2.写作词数应为80左右。

A Book Review of My Favorite English Novel

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