湘西2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、With the help of the organization, she was able to secure the benefits, however small, ______ she was entitled under the law.

A.which B.where C.to which D.of which

2、David is so excited because it is the first time that he ________ the Great Wall.

A.visited B.had visited C.has visited D.visits

3、It was ______ creative thinking that I took the course, not to get high marks in exams.

A．developing

B．to develop

C．developed

D．to have developed

4、Progress so far has been very good.   , we are sure that the project will be

completed on time.

A.However B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Besides

5、My brother ________ you more help, but he was fully occupied at that time.

A. gave   B. had given

C. could give   D. could have given

6、By the time of the ban was finally lifted, he ________ at the airport for more than two weeks.

A.was stuck B.had been stuck C.has been stuck D.had stuck

7、The newly elected president required at the meeting that the problem ________ be solved before the National Day.

A. must   B. need

C. can   D. should

8、From time to time, our biology teacher tells us the only way he thinks of __________ experiments well is to practice.

A.do B.to do C.doing D.did

9、 ______ from endless homework on weekends, the students now find their own activities, such as taking a ride together to watch the sunrise.

A．Freed

B．Freeing

C．To free

D．having freed

10、In the forest, sound is the best means of communication over distance ________ in comparison with light, it won't be blocked by trees when travelling.

A. while   B. because

C. when   D. though

11、 ______ smiling and one day life will get tired of upsetting you.

A. To keep B. Keeping  C. Keep  D. Having kept

12、Just as the clothes a person wears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time, his house ______ his personality.

A．remember

B．strengthens

C．reflects

D．shapes

13、I’ve been away for 3 whole days. Can you ______ me on what’s happened here?

A.update B.evaluate C.indicate D.investigate

14、What is your main reason for choosing one restaurant   another?

A. over   B. of

C. from   D. for

15、All his attention________ on what the teacher was saying, so he even didn't notice what was happening outside the classroom.

A．fixed

B．was fixed

C．was fixing

D．has been fixed

16、Once you’ve ________ the items you ordered, put this record in your file.

A. checked in B. checked off

C. checked out D. checked with

17、You can’t imagine how excited we were ________ that our schoolmates had won the first place in National Robot Competition.

A.learning B.having learned

C.to be learning D.to learn

18、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

19、______ from a real event, the Climbers tells the story of the first Chinese team to conquer Mount Everest in 1960.

A.Adapting B.To adapt C.Having adapted D.Adapted

20、In all aspects of the society, there are many heroes dedicated to their work. So they should get the ________ they deserves.

A．award

B．ceremony

C．price

D．credit

21、   What if we had the power to control time, instead of moving from the past to the present to the future? What if we could jump and travel through time in a machine? What if we could go wherever and whenever we pleased?

The mysterious puzzle of time has kept people debating its nature for hundreds of years. Science fiction writers have turned it into imaginative stories. Some scientists have even attempted to explain it using math, trying to make the dream of time travel come true.

Albert Einstein said that time and space are one thing called “spacetime.” He said there are three dimensions in space: height, width and depth. A scientist named Hermann Minkowski added time as a fourth dimension.

Einstein introduced two ideas that have led to theories about the possibility of time travel. The first is relativity. The idea of relativity is that the force of gravity causes space to bend, which causes time to twist. The second idea focuses on special relativity. The idea is that a traveler moving super-fast through flat spacetime will enter the future. Einstein considered time “relative” because it is measured based on where we are on Earth or in space.

Stephen Hawking believes that a time machine will never be built. If it were possible, he thinks we would already know. If a time machine could be built, how come no one from the future has invaded us?

The first science fiction story with this theme is The Clock That Went Backward by Edward P. Mitchell, which was published in 1881. Since then, thousands of books, films and television shows have explored the idea of time travel, in which some tools such as phones, watches, photographs and old books take travelers backward and forward.

Will time travel ever happen? Who knows? Most important is to keep your eyes open and have a sense of wonder.

【1】What is the author’s purpose of writing the first paragraph?

A．To show time and space are connected.

B．To show people’s interest in time travel.

C．To draw readers’ attention to time travel.

D．To make people believe time travel is possible.

【2】Which of the following statements could Einstein agree with?

A．Time travel is possible in the future.

B．People can’t move faster than light.

C．Time travel is against scientific rules.

D．Spacetime is not a real thing in theory.

【3】What is the last but one paragraph mainly about?

A．The first science fiction story.

B．Different works about time travel.

C．Edward P. Mitchell, the pioneer.

D．Some tools used in time travel.

【4】What is the writer’s attitude toward time travel?

A．Negative.

B．Approving.

C．Doubtful.

D．Hopeful.

22、   For the first time ever scientists prepare to set about a 3-year-long project，the Nekton  Mission，to explore the Indian Ocean and document changes taking place beneath the waves that could affect the surrounding region over the coming decades.

The ambitious exploration team will reach one of the last major unexplored frontiers on the  planet，a vast body of water that’s already feeling the effects of global warming with rising water temperatures damaging its coral reefs(珊瑚礁).Understanding the Indian Ocean’s ecosystem is important not just for the species that live in it，but also for the 2.5 billion people living in the region.

The Nekton Mission is supported by more than 40 organizations.Researchers will spend  seven weeks surveying underwater life，map the sea floor，and drop sensors(传感器)to depths of up to 6，560 feet in the seas around the Seychelles.

The Seychelles aims to become a leader in the development of a“blue economy”that draws on the resources of the ocean.It relies on fishing and tourism，but has lately also been exploiting oil and gas from beneath the sea floor.“Our ocean is undergoing rapid ecological transformation by human activities.The Nekton Mission is vital to help us better know our ocean space and resources to make wise decisions.Only when we know what we have in the ocean and what is its value call we properly decide what to exploit and what to leave untouched，”said Jumeau，the Seychelles’ambassador to the UN.

The mission will conduct further dives in other parts of the Indian Ocean over three years.The researchers expect to discover new species and send videos to the world by satellite.The research will provide information for a summit(峰会)about the Indian Ocean planned for late 2021.

【1】Why do the scientists plan to explore the Indian Ocean?

A. To save the endangered creatures living in the sea.

B. To discover the damage mankind has done to the ocean.

C. To make the best use of the natural resources in the sea.

D. To protect its species and people living around the region.

【2】Which is not included in the tasks to be carried out around the Seychelles?

A. Drawing maps of the sea floor. B. Finding treasures under the sea.

C. Putting sensors into the deep sea. D. Studying underwater life.

【3】What can be learned about the Nek-ton Mission?

A. It will extend beyond the Indian Ocean.

B. It will benefit a lot from“blue economy”.

C. It will contribute to the 2021 conference.

D. It will find solutions to global warming.

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

A. Scientists Are to Explore the Indian Ocean

B. The Seychelles Aims to Build a“Blue Economy”

C. Effects of Global Warming on Marine Ecosystem

D. Indian Ocean:the Last Unexplored Frontier on the Planet

23、   Campeche is a city with a tumultuous history. Originally this area was settled by the Mayans. The first Spanish colonizers arrived in 1517 and established Campeche as the main port in the region. Unsurprisingly, this made Campeche an attractive target for pirates who first arrived in the late 16 century. For the next 200 years, Campeche was frequently attacked. Nevertheless, it is a delightful city and filled with interesting things to do.

Explore the old city of Campeche

There are a lot of beautiful restored old towns in Mexico, but Campeche is one of the nicest, cleanest and most elegant. The Campeche neighborhood is lovely and colorful, with neat sidewalks and smoothly laid out roads!

Wander along the Campeche Malecon

One of the nicest things about Campeche is its waterfront setting. The best way to enjoy that? Wandering along the malecon, or the walkway along the waterfront, just before sunset. This is the time when it cools down and everyone comes out to see things and to be seen. You'll see couples posing for photographers, joggers, cyclists, elderly people having conversations and groups of teenagers giggling.

Stop for a Bite at Calle 59

Calle 59 is a pedestrian-only street filled with outdoor tables from the surrounding restaurants. You can cat here at night, but a lot of people come for drinks. This is the one place in Campeche that feels touristy—its tables are filled with giant beers that get shared among multiple peoples.

【1】Which of the following sentence can best describe Campeche?

A．Campeche has a large population.

B．Campeche is a city with mixed heritage.

C．Campeche has experienced years of civil war.

D．Campeche once appealed to pirates for its culture.

【2】What's the best thing for visitors to do before sunset?

A．Having a nice walk along the malecon.

B．Enjoying the atmosphere of Campeche.

C．Drinking beers in the restaurants.

D．Taking some pictures of the sunset.

【3】If you want to sense the touristy atmosphere the best choice is_____________.

A．Mexico.

B．Calle 59.

C．The Campeche neighborhood.

D．The Campeche Malecon.

24、   When night falls in the Netherlands, lights dance across a farm and create a dreamy landscape. Here, in a field inspired by beauty and infused with photobiology(光生物学), art intersects with agriculture. Yet, there is more than what meets the eye; these lights also provide higher productivity and a more sustainable crop.

This magical field is part of a project called GROW and was created by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde, who lived in the city and had a desire to connect people to the source of their food in an inspiring way. “How can we make the farmer the hero? We barely know where our food comes from,” Roosegaarde said.

His vision was to combine science and art, and in so doing, create a better world. Longing to offer the world light in dark times, he set to work in a 5-acre field of leeks(韭葱). He tapped into his own design concept alongside artists, a team of designers and experts at the Wageningen University.

Using the science of photobiology, the group discovered that certain mixes of red, blue and ultraviolet lights promote plant growth。The team then positioned LEDs in different places across the field. These lights move up and down in order to ensure the light is evenly distributed across the area。And when these lights move at night, they seem to dance, creating a poetic dreamscape. “It's very futuristic and also very romantic, in a way,” Roosegaarde said.

Aside from being beautiful and promoting growth, the team observed that due to these lights, they needed to use 50 percent fewer pesticides(杀虫剂) on the crop. This is because this specific recipe of lights activated the defense system of the plants. And as it works on all crops, not just leeks, Roosegaarde foresees a way to reduce the use of pesticides on many other plants.

Roosegaarde's project will soon be touring 40 countries, sending its dancing lights across the world.

【1】What do Daan Roosegaarde's words in paragraph 2 suggest?

A．People living in cities tend to waste food.

B．Farmers are seen as heroes by the public.

C．It's important to know the source of food.

D．Tracking where food comes from is easy.

【2】What did Daan Roosegaarde do for his project?

A．He invented low-cost pesticides.

B．He came up with the design concept.

C．He bought a 50-acre field of leeks.

D．He learned dancing skills in a college.

【3】Why are fewer pesticides needed on the crop with the lights alongside?

A．The lights kill off most of the pests on it.

B．The lights make it more resistant to pests.

C．The lights are too bright for pests to tolerate.

D．The lights are equipped with a defense system.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A．Plants Are Beautiful in the Light

B．Plants Are Great Dancers at Night

C．Art and Science Meet in the Fields

D．Dancing Lights Become Widespread

25、   Annie experienced long-lasting developmental injury. Her long-term ______ and distrust were created many years ago and acted to ______ her from a large amount of pain and sadness. As a little girl, it was a（n）______ way that helped her ______ in a home where the adults drank and fought, and life was unsafe and ______ .

When she grew up, Annie was aware that her depression ______ her in the past and stopped her from moving forward. As a young mother, Annie wanted to make ______ in her life because she recognized that her dark ______ and thoughts were holding her ______ and impacted her relationships. ______ , they impacted her relationships with her daughter and her life partner.

With similar ______ , she joined a psycho-therapy （心理治疗）club with a group of women. Annie was able to experience the ______ of being weak, to speak her truth, and share her feelings. In fact, to ______ and to allow herself to be weak and open with others helped to set her free from her ______ .

As group therapy ______ , Annie began to experience her emotions. At first, the feelings came with sadness and fear which made her ______ . Over time, she learned to make friends with those feelings and ______ them. She was able to go back and contact the inner little girl who ______ those feelings, to talk to her and support her. Annie felt stronger and more ______ .

In group therapy, Annie learned a life ______ -even though our hearts are wounded in relationship, healing the heart also needs to occur in relationship, starting with the relationship to ourselves.

A．wounds

B．defenses

C．sadness

D．illness

A．hurt

B．disappointed

C．protect

D．cheer

A．stupid

B．useful

C．impossible

D．unique

A．survive

B．refuse

C．escape

D．fight

A．imaginary

B．private

C．precious

D．uncertain

A．trapped

B．panicked

C．emptied

D．denied

A．adventures

B．changes

C．wishes

D．contributions

A．emotions

B．choices

C．discoveries

D．failures

A．off

B．up

C．back

D．out

A．However

B．Consequently

C．In particular

D．In brief

A．interests

B．jobs

C．abilities

D．histories

A．pain

B．value

C．disadvantage

D．fear

A．trust

B．decline

C．free

D．appeal

A．family

B．past

C．kids

D．loss

A．finished

B．started

C．continued

D．paused

A．inspired

B．amazed

C．anxious

D．special

A．manage

B．fail

C．serve

D．support

A．held

B．blamed

C．controlled

D．overcame

A．desperate

B．confident

C．considerate

D．sensitive

A．experience

B．style

C．attitude

D．lesson

26、假如你是英华国际学校学生会主席李华，你在食堂发现有浪费粮食现象，打算向全校师生作"FOOD FOR LIFE"的演讲，请你用英文写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：

1.演讲的主题；

2.演讲的原因；

3.你的倡议。

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Good morning, respected teachers and dear fellow students!

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