2025-2026年湖南湘西高一上册期末英语试卷(解析版)

1、We attend lectures in the school meeting room at weekend _______ seats more than 800 students．

A．which   B．whose C．where D．it

2、 Mother holding jobs outside the home should have _______ schedules to make it easier to care for their children.

A. heavy   B. flexible

C. complex   D. smooth

3、China will allow all couples to have three children, ________, in my opinion, is helpful to cope with the increasingly aging society.

A．that

B．which

C．what

D．who

4、5. --- Do you know why Jane was so angry?

--- Her roommate gave in to _________ and opened the letter addressed to her.

A. curiosity B. consideration

C. concern D. convenience

5、He was fortunate ____ he did not get injured in the car accident.

A. but that   B. except that

C. because of that D. in that

6、______ environmental damage is done，it takes many years for the ecosystem to recover．

A. Even if   B. If only

C. As if   D. Once

7、________for the free ticket, I would not have gone to see films so often.

A．If it is not

B．Were it not

C．Had it not been

D．If it has not been

8、Our house is on the top of the hill, and in winter the winds ________ be very cold.

A. can   B. need C. would   D. shall

9、________ Jane________ her brother is going to the movies this weekend. One of them has to stay at home to look after their sick mother.

A．Neither; nor

B．Either; or

C．Both; and

D．Not only; but also

10、—You’re late again.

—Sorry. I ________ to set my alarm clock.

A. forget   B. will forget

C. forgot   D. would forget

11、By accepting lower prices, organizers can sell tickets that would ______ go unsold.

A. therefore  B. otherwise

C. instead   D. however

12、This novel mainly deals with the pride of man______  is basically the cause of many failures.

A.why B.who C.what D.which

13、A bank is said ________ yesterday.

A．to have been robbed

B．to be robbed

C．having been robbed

D．being robbed

14、When Peter speaks in public, he always has trouble   _ the right things to say.

A.thinking of B.to think of C.thought of D.think of

15、Is it with its charming scenery and a unique culture ________ Lugu Lake impresses people from all over the world?

A. where   B. which

C. that   D. why

16、______, as a matter of fact, has been put forward at the conference is ______ the government should motivate the graduates to set up their own business.

A．What; that

B．It; what

C．What; what

D．That; that

17、 Mary won’t keep slim ______she takes exercise every day.

A. unless B. if   C. when   D. or

18、Newly released data point to an increase in technology use among children _______ some worry is changing the very nature of childhood.

A. why   B. who   C. which   D. where

19、— However busy Mary is, she will ______ some time for exercise every day.

— No wonder she is always so energetic.

A．set aside

B．put away

C．get over

D．take in

20、Words _____me when I wanted to convey my sincere gratitude to him for his generous help.

A.failed B.disappointed C.left D.discouraged

21、   Parents and kids today dress alike,listen to the same music,and are friends.Is this a good thing? Sometimes,when Mr.Ballmer and his 16-year-old daughter,Elizabeth,listen to rock music together and talk about interests they both enjoy,such as pop culture.he remember his more distant relationship with his parents when he was a teenager.“I would never have said to my mom,‘Hey,the new Weezer album is really great.How do you like it?’”says Ballmer.“There was just a complete gap in taste.”

Music was not the only gulf.From clothing and hairstyles to activities and expectations,earlier generations of parents and children often appeared to move in separate orbits.

Today,the generation gap has not disappeared,but it is getting narrow in many families.Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago.Now they are comfortable and common.And parent—child activities,from shopping to sports,involve a feeling of trust and friendship that can continue into adulthood.No wonder greeting cards today carry the message,“To my mother,my best friend.”

But family experts warn that the new equality can also result in less respect for parents.“There’s still a lot of strictness and authority on the part of parents out there,but there is a change happening,”says Kerrie,a psychology professor at Lebanon Valley College.“In the middle of that change,there is a lot of confusion among parents.”

Family researchers offer a variety of reasons for these evolving roles and attitudes.They see the 1960s as a turning point.Great cultural changes led to more open communication and a more democratic process that encourages everyone to have a say.

“My parents were on the‘before’side of that change,but today’s parents,the 40-year-olds,were on the‘after’side,”explains Mr.Ballmer.“It’s not something easily accomplished by parents these days,because life is more difficult to understand or deal with,but sharing interests does make it more fun to be a parent now.”

【1】What can we learn about Mr.Ballmer in Paragraph 1 ?

A.He and Elizabeth both 1ike Weezer.

B.He had different interests with his mom.

C.He had a bad relationship with his mom.

D.He liked talking about music with his mom.

【2】What does the underlined word“democratic”probably mean?

A.Equal. B.Peaceful. C.Active. D.Considerate.

【3】The passage is mainly about_____________.

A.the problems of parent-child relationship

B.the strategies for parent-child relationships

C.the development of parent-child relationship

D.the ways for parents to handle parent-child problems

22、Faced with a declining population and shrinking workforce, Japan has been increasingly turning to robots for help. Over the years, the androids have been employed to perform a large number of human tasks, including building products and providing care and companionship for the elderly. The latest addition to the Japanese “workforce” may be Model-T. Designed by Telexistence Inc., this seven-foot- tall robot is currently undergoing trials restocking sandwiches, drinks, and ready meals on shelves at select locations of local convenience store chains Lawson and FamilyMart.

Telexistence has received funding from technology investment company Softbank Group and cell phone service operator KDDI in Japan, with overseas investors including European passenger aircraft maker Airbus Ventures. It named its robot Model-T, a nod to the Ford Motor car that began the age of mass motoring a century ago.

Model-T, whose face somewhat resembles that of a kangaroo, is certainly not the first restocking robot. However, the warehouse robots currently being used by companies, like Walmart and Amazon, are only able to accomplish single, repetitive tasks, such as carrying boxes. Model-T, on the other hand, has a wide range of movement and can be used to restock objects of various sizes, making it ideal for convenience and grocery stores, which sell a large variety of items.

“It is able to grasp or pick and place objects of several different shapes and sizes into different locations, ” Matt Satsuma, head of business development and operations at Telexistence Inc., told CNN Business. However, Model-T is not autonomous. Instead, it is operated by human “pilots” wearing a virtual reality(VR) headset and special gloves, which allow them to feel the product the robot is holding in their hands and guide it to the right shelf. Since the video connection between the robot and the human operator has a mere 50 milliseconds delay, the navigation process is seamless. Telexistence says the VR-controlled androids are easier to develop and maintain. They are also ten times cheaper than autonomous robots, which require complex programming.

Though Model-T appears to have passed the trials, it is not quite ready to enter the labor force. Besides being a lot slower than human labour, it is also only capable of lifting packaged items, and cannot grasp loose items such as fruits and vegetables. Telexistence hopes to introduce a faster Model- T within the next two years.

【1】What is the main driving factor for the invention of Model-T?

A．The demands of senior citizens.

B．The development of technology.

C．The shortage of labour force.

D．The appeal of convenience stores.

【2】What’s the hidden message behind the name Model-T?

A．It is an updated version of Ford Motor.

B．It may create a new age like Ford Motor.

C．Its bond with Ford Motor is inseparable.

D．Its design is as fashionable as Ford Motor.

【3】What can we learn about Model-T according to Paragraph 4?

A．It doesn’t need maintenance.

B．It performs tasks automatically.

C．It requires complex programming.

D．It depends largely on human’s operation.

【4】What is mainly discussed about Model-T in the last paragraph?

A．Its limitations.

B．Its working principle.

C．Its applications.

D．Its exciting prospect.

23、   Here are some events held at the Art Gallery of Alberta ( AGA).

Family Studio at the AGA

The AGA loves introducing art to youngsters! Families with kids aged 31to5 can drop in to the

Gallery. Families will have the chance to play, create and work together to build masterpieces. Each week will see a new theme. The program costs $15 and all materials are included in the cost. This program is limited to 15 children per day，so you have to register online in advance, as spots fill quickly.

When: Saturdays

Time: 10 a.m. -11:30 a. m.

AGA “Pay What You May" Admission Day

You can access the AGA for a discount rate on Tuesdays! Starting Tuesday, March 9，admission will be “Pay What You May”(A donation of at least $5 is suggested. ). I' s suitable for kids aged 5 to 11.

When: Tuesdays

Time: 12 p.m. -6 p. m.

Kids' Drop In Studio at the AGA

Want your kids to explore their artistic side? Youngsters aged 6 to 12 can check out Kids' Drop In Studio at the AGA! The program costs $15 but all materials aren't included in the cost.

Spots can be purchased beforehand over the phone during regular Guest Services hours or online.

When: Saturdays

Time: 1 p.m. -3 p. m.

AGA All Day Sundays

The AGA invites families to experience the gallery. Families can enjoy art activities ，programs and projects that will tie into current exhibits at the gallery. The fun is perfect for all ages, and the gallery admission is always free for kids 17 and below, and only the grown-ups have to pay.

When: one Sunday per month

Time: 12 p.m. -4 p. m.

【1】What is special about Family Studio at the AGA?

A.Only 15 kids can join in it a week. B.It has a different focus every week.

C.It is open on Saturday afternoon. D.Visitors pay extra for the materials.

【2】What is the kids’ age range suggested by Kids’ Drop In Studio at the AGA?

A.3-5. B.5-11.

C.6-12. D.17 and under.

【3】Which event is held once in a month?

A.AGA All Day Sundays.

B.Family Studio at the AGA.

C.Kids' Drop In Studio at the AGA.

D.AGA “Pay What You May" Admission Day.

24、In a new study published on the Journal of Avian Biology, researchers at the National Autonomous University of Mexico tracked the behavior of house finches (雀) on the main campus of the university, in Mexico City.

The team created an artificial nest lining (内衬), which includes feathers, cotton, hair and cigarette ends. Then, after the birds' eggs had hatched, they replaced the original lining with the new one, to make sure the nests were pest free. The researchers then added live ticks to the mix, while dead ticks were added to other linings.

It seems that urban house finches use more cigarette ends to line their nests when they've been invaded by ticks. And, those whose nests were given live ticks increased their cigarette end weight by about 40 percent more than those where dead ticks had been used, according to New Scientist. The technique is likely a form of self-medication, the experts explain, as it's thought that the chemicals in cigarette ends can help to keep off the pests.

While this behavior may have its benefits, the researchers say it's also possible that the use of cigarette ends in the nests could have negative effects. "It is a matter of concern that cigarette ends, being poisonous, are part of house finch nests in Mexico City," the authors explain in the paper," but we have not come across evidence of long-term costs of using this material."

According to the researchers, a thorough evaluation will be necessary to determine the real effects of using cigarette ends, whether they are positive or not. But they explain, the findings do suggest that the cigarette ends are linked to the presence of ticks and likely play a role in keeping them away.

【1】What does the underlined phrase "the mix" in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The former nests.

B．The artificial lining.

C．The cigarette ends.

D．The original lining.

【2】What did house finches do when live ticks were found in their nests?

A．Eat them out.

B．Dust them off.

C．Build firmer nests.

D．Use more cigarette ends.

【3】What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The findings of the experiment.

B．The application of the research findings.

C．The theory related to the recent research.

D．The reasons for house finches using cigarette ends.

【4】Which word best describes the author's attitude to the study?

A．Skeptical.

B．Conservative.

C．Objective.

D．Tolerant.

25、Researchers have found that urban heat island effect made worse by sunbaked roads can be relieved by a simple measure: Paint the streets gray.

A study by Arizona State University found that _________a reflective, gray-colored material to black asphalt（柏油）resulted in a 10.5-to-12-degree Fahrenheit drop in average road surface temperatures. Meanwhile, sunrise temperatures _________an average 2.4-degree drop.

“This is exactly what we were hoping for,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. “It’s exciting to see a technology that has the potential to meet the demands of a growing desert city in a world where temperatures are_________rising.”

Experts say road temperatures in the Phoenix area can rise to 180 degrees on a hot day. That_________energy remains in paved surfaces for hours, radiating heat back into nighttime air. Higher overnight temperatures result in warmer mornings, creating a_________of urban heat island effect.

Researchers found as well that the greatest temperature_________was near the road surface, with less dramatic results 6 feet above the ground. Even so, the neighborhoods with streets reflecting light experienced air temperatures 0.3-to-0.5 degree cooler compared with neighborhoods with_________roads.

But reflective pavements don’t affect all surfaces the same way. Researchers said that “the most meaningful measurement” was of radiant temperatures, a measure of how the body_________heat. Those measurements showed that the “human experience of heat_________at noon and the afternoon hours was higher due to surface reflectivity.” It’s been noted that the increase in__________ temperatures “may be a necessary trade-off（妥协）to reduce surface temperatures using a reflective surface.”

Heather Murphy, a spokesperson for the Transportation Department, said the response has been __________from drivers and residents in neighborhoods where the material is applied. “We have had some people who don’t like the look of it, but generally the response has been very__________”.

Still, officials cautioned that reflective pavement is not a remedy for the urban heat island effect.

“If you’re standing over these surfaces on a hot day,__________, you’re still going to be hot if you’re not in the shade,” said Jennifer Vanos, an assistant professor at Arizona State University. “So if we really want to __________true solutions, it’s not going to be just painting all the streets gray.”

A second phase of the study will examine questions about how the material performs under different__________, including changes in reflectivity, degradation and subsurface temperature over longer periods.

【1】

A．applying

B．sticking

C．approaching

D．contributing

【2】

A．occurred

B．proved

C．turned

D．saw

【3】

A．efficiently

B．constantly

C．technically

D．specifically

【4】

A．generated

B．heated

C．absorbed

D．calculated

【5】

A．cycle

B．decline

C．sample

D．variety

【6】

A．balance

B．control

C．difference

D．equality

【7】

A．gray-painted

B．light-colored

C．black-topped

D．dry-surfaced

【8】

A．reflects

B．transmits

C．resists

D．experiences

【9】

A．extent

B．exposure

C．absorption

D．endurance

【10】

A．felt

B．heated

C．stored

D．needed

【11】

A．instant

B．all-sided

C．objective

D．mixed

【12】

A．optimistic

B．positive

C．pessimistic

D．obvious

【13】

A．in fact

B．as a result

C．on the other hand

D．for one thing

【14】

A．put down

B．hold up

C．push toward

D．take back

【15】

A．variations

B．conditions

C．circulations

D．investigations

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。

When my father doesn’t answer the phone, I don’t think anything of it. He’s 75 years old and doesn’t always want to talk.

This was what I told myself when I called him and he didn’t answer one Wednesday afternoon in January earlier this year. I was in Thailand for a trip. It’s sunny there but in Ohio, where my dad lives, it’s cold and snowy.

I tried calling my dad two days later. Again, no answer. I was starting to feel uneasy. Thankfully, I didn’t have enough time to worry because he immediately called back. But his voice was dry and weak. He said he had fallen down and had been on the floor for days. He was calling from the floor.

I immediately used another phone to call my sister Kristel. When she’s already in the car, I hung up with her and continued talking with my dad. I didn’t want to hang up, because I didn’t know if he had a heart attack or a stroke. What I did know was that I wished I wasn’t so far away.

My dad spent the next three days in the hospital. The doctors didn’t know what had happened. The tests they ran didn’t tell them anything because he was on the floor for too long.

Besides her work time, my sister was the one sitting next to my dad for hours in the hospital taking care of him. She had always been the one on the front line of his care but it’s becoming apparent that she’s burning out.

For most of my life, I’ve not taken on any kind of family responsibility. I’m the youngest. I studied abroad. I vacationed in faraway lands and I was always too busy to come home. But my sister Kristel, who is 10 years older than me, has always been responsible. As she grew up, she helped our parents on the farm. Ever since she was in high school, Kristel has always had multiple jobs. But when my dad fell and was rushed to the hospital, I decided to spend more time with him.

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When I eventually arrived at the hospital, my dad was still lying on bed.

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At the moment, I promised to myself that I wouldn’t leave him until he recovered.

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