2025-2026学年湖北黄石高一(上)期末试卷英语

1、My spoken English will be better when I________ from high school.

A．graduated

B．will graduate

C．had graduated

D．graduate

2、The firework   in his hand and he was injured.

A. exploded   B. removed

C. explored   D. employed

3、It's difficult to guess what his ______ to the news would be.

A.reaction B.opinion C.comment D.impression

4、— Can she play the guitar or violin?

— ___. But she can play the drums.

A. Both   B. All   C. Neither

5、The foreigner asked me ________ to the Tian’anmen Square.

A．how could he get

B．how he could get

C．how can he get

D．how he can

6、Ryan saw hundreds of delighted students who had ________ to welcome him.

A．turn out

B．work out

C．break out

D．look out

7、Visitors have no access ______ the remains of the building that _______ being studied by the archaeologists.

A.to; was B.of; was C.of; were D.to; were

8、After working for 10 years, I find teaching is a job ___________you are doing something serious but interesting.

A．that

B．which

C．when

D．where

9、The question of __________  English will keep on changing in the future is easy __________  since it is certain that this process will continue.

A. if; to answer   B. whether; to be answered

C. whether; to answer   D. if; to be answered

10、Great changes________ place since you________.

A．have taken, left

B．took, left

C．was taken, left

D．took, has left

11、Kids, I hope you’ll remember the good old days____we spent together in junior high though it’s time to say goodbye.

A．who

B．what

C．which

D．whose

12、He got up late and hurried to his office, _______ the breakfast untouched.

A．left

B．to leave

C．leaving

D．having left

13、It is so ________ to be able to compare the quality and the prices from different online shops before I buy.

A．convenient

B．conventional

C．controversial

D．continuous

14、Don’t forget to check in online and print your boarding pass _________.

A．by accident

B．at one point

C．in advance

D．over time

15、— Students should devote most of their time to studying instead of playing computer games.

—______ No pains, no gains.

A. No way.   B. Why not?

C. Not really.   D. Exactly.

16、Finding her car stolen, __________.

A．a policeman was asked to help

B．the area was searched thoroughly

C．it was looked for everywhere

D．she hurried to a policeman for help

17、Shopping online will really _______when people make sure that it is safe.

A.take up B.take off C.set off D.set up

18、It is well worth the effort，and the sunrise is ___________ beautiful·

A. truly B. mainly C. hardly D. ·nearly

19、Zhang Fuqing, a war hero, has kept a low profile and________to his original heart despite the great contributions he has made________the nation for more than 60 years.

A．stayed true … to

B．stayed put … around

C．stayed practical … for

D．stayed rooted … of

20、What is worth   deserves   with great efforts.

A. being done; doing   B. doing; being done

C. doing; to be done   D. being done; to be done

21、She dressed down to visit her poor relatives, ________ offend them by a show of her wealth.

A. in order that he      B. so that she won’t

C. so as not to       D. intending to

22、To our great surprise, the class meeting ________ to be a big success.

A．turned on

B．turned up

C．turned down

D．turned out

23、Tony is a quiet boy and he is accustomed ______ at meals, which is always appreciated.

A. not to talk   B. to not talk

C. to not talking   D. not to talking

24、My family will always be thankful for the people ________ we received aid.

A．whom

B．who

C．from whom

D．from which

25、They made Professor Zhang _____________ director of the institute.

A.the B.不填 C.a D.an

26、Everyone dreams. If you’ve ever tried to figure out the meaning of a strange dream, you’re not alone. Humans have been trying to make sense of dreams since recorded history. 【1】 Here are some of the findings.

【2】 People with great creativity are more likely to dream about unusual settings and blocks in the natural world, such as a log or a rock they can’t get around.

You’ve got a heart problem. People who have frequent nightmares may be significantly more likely to suffer from an irregular heartbeat or chest pain. If you have those problems, it’s more difficult for you to breathe at night. 【3】

You’re avoiding something. Do you dream about being followed by a stranger, a monster, or a giant tidal wave? This could indicate that you’re afraid to deal with something in your daily life. 【4】

You’ll have a good result in a test. Students whose performance improved were those who had dreamed about the maze (迷宫) during their sleep. 【5】 This improves learning and problem-solving skills.

Despite the fact that technology has vastly expanded our understanding of dreaming, much of what occurs when we’re asleep remains as it has always been: a mystery.

A．How creative you are.

B．Dreaming may strengthen memories.

C．What kind of problem solver you are.

D．What can our dreams tell about ourselves?

E．How can we understand better about ourselves?

F．That explains why you cannot have a sound sleep.

G．Ask yourself what issue or emotion you’re faced with.

27、   A recent experiment held in Japan shows that it is almost impossible for people to walk exactly straight for 60 meters. Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology found 20 healthy men and asked them to walk as straight as possible to a target 60 meters away at normal speed. Each man had to walk on white paper fixed flat to the floor wearing wet coloured socks. The footprints revealed that all walked in a winding rather than a straight line.        

Researchers found that people readjust（重新调整）the direction of walking every few seconds. The amount of the winding differed from subject to subject. This suggests that none of us can walk in a strictly straight line. We walk in a winding way mainly because of a slight structural or functional imbalance of our limbs (四肢). Although we may start walking in a straight line, several steps afterwards we have changed direction. 

Eyesight helps us to correct the direction of walking and leads you to the target. Your ears also help you walk. After turning around a lot with your eyes closed, you can hardly stand still, let alone walk straight.

It’s all because your ears help you balance. Inside your inner ear there is a structure which contains liquids. On the sides of the organ are many tiny hair-like structures that move around as the liquid flows. When you spin (旋转) the liquid inside also spins. The difference is that when you stop, the liquid continues to spin for a while. Dizziness (眩晕) is the result of these nerves in your ear. When you open your eyes, although your eyesight tells you to walk in a straight line, your brain will trust your ears more, and thus you walk in a curved line.

【1】The experiment held in Japan proved that ________.

A．the participants kept readjusting their direction of walking

B．all the participants had a good sense of direction

C．the experiment was done in different ways

D．none of the participants finished the 60 meters

【2】What helps to readjust our walking direction?

A．Limbs.​

B．Ears.​

C．Eyesight.​

D．Footprints.

【3】The underlined word “subject” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________.

A．a person with a functional imbalance

B．a person chosen to be studied in an experiment

C．the subject one studies at school

D．the direction of walking

【4】The purpose of writing the article is to ________.

A．prove that ears can help us to walk straight

B．explain why we can hardly walk in a strictly straight line

C．point out the importance of noticing everyday science

D．tell us if we try, we can walk in a straight line

28、Benefits of Reading

The benefits of reading start with the first book a baby hears and continue into childhood and throughout the child’s life. Here are some reasons why reading is important.

Reading teaches children about the world around them. 【1】They are exposed to ways of life, ideas and beliefs about the world which may be different from those which surround them. This builds a store of background knowledge, which helps younger children learn to read confidently.

【2】When we read, our brains translate the descriptions we read of people , places and things into pictures. When we are reading a story, we are also imagining how the characters are feeling. We use our own experiences to imagine how we would feel in the same situation

Children who read do better at school. And they don’t just do better at subjects like reading, English and history. 【3】

Reading is a great form of entertainment! A paperback book or an e-reader doesn’t take up much space so you can take it anywhere and you’ll never be lonely or bored if you have a book in your bag. 【4】

Reading relaxes the body and calms the mind. 【5】The constant movement, flashing lights and noise are quite stressful for our brains. When we read in silence, the black print on a white page is much less stressful for our eyes and brains.

A．Reading improves concentration.

B．Reading develops a child’s imagination.

C．We seem to have forgotten how to relax and how to be silent.

D．Children learn new words and greatly enlarge their vocabulary.

E．They do better at all subjects and they do better all the day through school.

F．You can read while waiting for a friend or during a flight delay at an airport.

G．By reading, children learn about people, places and events outside their own experience.

29、Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.

Camping

To project the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Fires

Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.

Hiking

Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.

Weather

The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.

Wildlife

Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer were purposely shot because they ate plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.

【1】What can you do first if you want to go camping?

A．Know the permitted.

B．Book campgrounds in advance.

C．Make sure not to make a fire.

D．Stop at Mather and Desert View.

【2】What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Keep everything out of campgrounds.

B．Take away everything you bring in.

C．Carry all the necessary food.

D．Look after your personal belongings.

【3】Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?

A．They ate wrong things and became very ill.

B．They begged food from visitors.

C．They were a danger to other gentle animals.

D．They kicked and bit visitors.

【4】What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To provide travel information.

B．To report some recent news.

C．To teach tourists hiking skills.

D．To introduce the wild life.

30、In interviews, famous people often say that the key to becoming both happy and successful is to “do what you love.” But mastering a skill, even one that you deeply love, requires a huge amount of hard work

Anyone who wants to master a skill must run through the _______of practice, critical feedback, alteration, and improvement over and over. Some people seem able to concentrate on practicing an activity like this for years and _______their gradual improvement. Yet others find it _______to do this kind of focused, time—consuming work. Why?

The _______may turn on the ability to enter into a state of “flow”, the feeling of being completely involved in what you are doing. Flow states can happen in the course of any activity, and they are most common when a task has well—defined goals and is at a(n) _______skill level, and where the individual is able to _______their performance to clear and immediate feedback.

Flow states turn the boring practice into an autotelic activity that is, one that can be enjoyed for its own sake, rather than as a means to an end or for obtaining some _______reward. Then how can we get into a flow state for an activity that we want to master, so that we enjoy both the _______and the rewards?

Those who most _______entered into flow states had an “autotelic personality”—a quality to seek out challenges and get into a state of flow. While those without such a personality see ________autotelic individuals see opportunities to build skills. Autotelic individuals are receptive, open to new challenges and also persistent. Such people, with an ability to focus on tasks rather than ________, have a great advantage over others in developing their inborn abilities.

________, for those of us who aren’t necessarily blessed with an autotelic personality, there is evidence that flow states can be promoted by environmental factors. In particular, the learning framework advocated by Montessori schools seems to encourage flow states. In Montessori schools, learning comes through discovery rather than direct instruction and students are encouraged to develop individual interests.

【1】

A．cycle

B．list

C．circle

D．series

【2】

A．lose interest in

B．make up for

C．take pleasure in

D．make use of

【3】

A．meaningful

B．frustrating

C．amazing

D．shameful

【4】

A．behaviour

B．difference

C．reaction

D．procedure

【5】

A．appropriate

B．elementary

C．advanced

D．difficult

【6】

A．compare

B．assess

C．apply

D．adjust

【7】

A．considerable

B．well—deserved

C．material

D．external

【8】

A．process

B．pleasure

C．compliment

D．performance

【9】

A．reluctantly

B．blindly

C．readily

D．casually

【10】

A．advantages

B．difficulties

C．details

D．faults

【11】

A．rewards

B．expectations

C．complaints

D．contributions

【12】

A．Unexpectedly

B．Occasionally

C．Traditionally

D．Fortunately

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Susan Margaret Boyle (born on 1st April, 1961) as a Scottish singer who came to public 【1】 when she appeared as a contestant(参赛者)on the third series of Britian’s Got Talent, and ended up the runner-up of the 2009 edition of the show. Boyle became 【2】 when she sang “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables in the competition’s first round, which was first 【3】 in the United Kingdom on April 11th, 2009. In the 【4】 of Britain’s Got Talent, Boyle finished in second place, behind the dance group Diversity.

When she appeared on the Britain’s Got Talent stage, the 【5】 and the judges appeared anxious about her unpolished 【6】. Upon finishing her song, she received a warm welcome from the live audience and high 【7】 from the judges.

The contrast(对照) between the audience’s first 【8】 of her when she appeared on stage and the warm 【9】 afterwards resulted in global interest. Articles about her appeared in newspaper worldwide, while the numbers who watched videos of her audition have set an online 【10】.

32、由于新冠病毒疫情的爆发，一次性塑料用品（如：口罩，医用物品，餐具等）的需求日趋上升。然而，大量的废弃塑料制品被随意丢弃，对我们造成了潜在的危害并引起广泛关注。假设你是晨光中学学生会主席李明，请你针对上述问题给全校同学写一封倡议信，内容包括：

（1）废弃塑料制品对我们造成的影响；

（2）可以采取的措施（如：限制使用非环保塑料制品；正确垃圾分类；做宣传环保志愿者等）；

（3）呼吁更多的人们加入保护环境的队伍。

注意：

（1）词数不少于100；

（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；

（3）文章中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名；

（4）信的开头及格式已为你写好，不计入词数。

参考词汇：

新冠病毒疫情COVID - 19 epidemic

一次性塑料用品disposable plastics products

医用物品 medical articles   餐具 tableware

潜在的 potential   垃圾分类waste sorting

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