2025-2026学年湖北荆州高一(上)期末试卷英语

1、While it is binding, the ruling may only mark a(n)________victory for Ukraine, since it will be difficult, if not impossible, to enforce.

A．urgent

B．modest

C．symbolic

D．ordinary

2、The 2021 Spring Festival Gala was really wonderful, ________ when the three who were born in the Year of the Ox appeared on the stage at the same time.

A．hardly

B．mostly

C．especially

D．probably

3、When the moon had risen, we ________ on the grass, listening to the wind ________ in the trees.

A. lay; whispering   B. lied; whispering

C. laid; whisper   D. lay; to whisper

4、With nothing_______ to burn，the fire became weak and finally died out.

A．left

B．was left

C．leaving

D．to leave

5、My pen ________. Have you got a spare one which I may borrow?

A．won’t be written

B．is not writing

C．doesn’t work

D．won’t work

6、Do you still remember the chicken farm _______ we visited three months ago?

A. where B. when C. that   D. what

7、I will tell him the news as soon as he ____ back.

A. will come   B. comes

C. came D. is coming

8、The Town Hall ______ in the 1800’s was the most distinguished building at that time.

A．to be completed

B．having been completed

C．completed

D．being completed

9、Lei Feng is always ready to help others when they are in trouble and he never ______ their request.

A.turns up B.turns over C.turns in D.turns down

10、On a website called N6 Fly Climate Sci, for example, roughly 200 academics — many of the climate scientists ________ to fly as little as possible since the effort started two years ago.

A．have been promised

B．is promised

C．promised

D．have promised

11、Many people in European countries ______ the advice that they should wear masks, which is a great threat(威胁).

A．tracked

B．imagined

C．observed

D．ignored

12、While travelling in a foreign country, visitors find it amazing to_____ on foot, especially in a town full of stories.

A. give out   B. give away   C. get around   D. get rid of

13、The museum will open in the spring with an exhibition and a viewing platform ________ visitors can watch the big glasshouses being built.

A．whose

B．who

C．where

D．which

14、—They have little time to do after-school activities, ________?

—__________. They are all busy preparing for the exam.

A．do they; Yes

B．do they; No

C．don’t they; Yes

D．don’t they; No

15、Ceres remains the largest known asteroids（小行星）in the sky. It means almost 600 miles in diameter. By the end of the nineteenth century, several hundred other asteroids_________.

A.were identified B.had identified

C.have been identified D.had been identified

16、—Excuse me, is the book Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell available now?

—Sorry, it ________ so well that we don't have any in store.

A．sells

B．is sold

C．has sold

D．has been sold

17、______ you eat the correct foods ______ be able to keep fit and stay healthy.

A．Only if; will you

B．Only if; you will

C．Unless; will you

D．Unless; you will

18、I’m sorry I broke your vase I’ll_______it.

A．run out of

B．make up for

C．lose track of

D．pass down

19、The number of the students in the competition _______written down already.

A.have been B.has been C.are D.is

20、Lucy invited many friends to dinner, some of __________ her parents had never met before.

A. who

B. whom

C. them

D. which

21、In the last thirty years, the Internet   rapidly.

A. grew   B. has grown

C. grows   D. had grown

22、Harry Potter impressed children _______ his bravery and wisdom.

A.with B.on C.upon D.for

23、I have already known their marriage，so I am________surprised at the news that they are married.

A. not a little   B. not a bit

C. very much   D. greatly

24、Students should be ________ to become qualified builders.

A．brought about

B．brought back

C．brought down

D．brought up

25、Afraid of making mistakes, students in this school are always slow in answering teachers’ questions, _____ is often the case in many other schools.

A．as

B．it

C．that

D．such

26、There has been a very serious decline(下降) in the numbers of shallow-water fish as a result of overfishing. People still want to eat fish, so the fishing industry must look at other sources, especially the deep waters of the Atlantic. This has resulted in a sharp decline in the numbers of many of the species caught.

Protective measures will have to be put into effect if these deep-sea fish are to survive. Research on five such species shows that numbers have reduced by between 87 percent and 98 percent. This puts them on the list of “extremely endangered”. Many species could well disappear completely if the present trend continues. These are species that have been swimming in our oceans for hundreds of millions of years.

The problem is stressed by the fact that the decline in numbers happened in less than twenty years. Deep-sea fish take a long time to reproduce and normally live for many years. Unfortunately, their reproduction rate is very low. The average size of such fish also declined, with one species showing a 57 percent decline in average size. This is of typical concern, as large fish tend to produce more descendants than small ones.

None of these facts has been taken into consideration by the fishing industry. The deep-sea species have been caught as if they were the fast-breeding(快速繁殖) fish like sardine and herring. It is like killing elephants as if they reproduced at the same rate as rabbits.

The damage done by overfishing goes beyond the sea environment. Millions of people make a living in the fishing industry. Billions of people rely on fish for protein. Measures must be taken to not only preserve ecosystems, but also sustain livelihoods and ensure food security.

【1】Why did people start fishing for deep-sea fish?

A．Because deep sea fish tastes better.

B．Because there are not enough fish to eat in the shallow sea.

C．Because technological development makes it easier to catch deep-sea fish.

D．Because water pollution in shallow sea areas is serious.

【2】According to paragraph 3, what serious results have been caused by the fishing of deep-sea fish?

A．There are deep-sea fish species that are completely extinct.

B．Deep-sea fish have lost their ability to reproduce.

C．Deep-sea fish reproduce more slowly.

D．The size of deep-sea fish has decreased.

【3】What can be inferred from paragraph 4?

A．The fishing industry catches deep-sea fish in a ruinous way.

B．Elephants reproduce at the same rate as rabbits.

C．Sardine and herring are also endangered like deep-sea fish.

D．Elephants are being killed in large numbers.

【4】What can we learn from the passage?

A．Fast-breeding fish do not need protection.

B．The decline in deep-sea fish has occurred in the last 20 years.

C．The results of overfishing should be taken seriously.

D．The destruction of the deep-sea environment does not affect human life.

27、   When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.

My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人). I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs. Tan.”

And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, “Why he don’t send me cheek, already two weeks late.”

And then, in perfect English I said : “I’m getting rather concerned. You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.”

Then she talked more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”

The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan , was shouting to his boss in her broken English.

When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.

【1】Why was the author’s mother poorly served?

A．She was unable to speak good English.

B．She was often misunderstood.

C．She was not clearly heard.

D．She was not very polite.

【2】After the author made the phone call, .

A．they forgave the stockbroker

B．they failed to get the check

C．they went to New York immediately

D．they spoke to their boss at once

【3】What does the author think of her mother’s English now?

A．It confuses her.

B．It embarrasses her.

C．It helps her understand the world.

D．It helps her tolerate rude people.

【4】We can infer from the passage that Chinese English ________ .

A．is clear and natural to non-native speakers

B．is vivid and direct to non-native speakers

C．has a very bad reputation in America

D．may bring inconvenience in America

28、The Price of a Dream

I grew up poor. We had little money, but plenty of love and attention. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, they could still afford a dream. My dream was athletics.

By the time I was sixteen, I was good at baseball and football. My high school coach was Ollie Jarvis. He not only believed in me, but taught me the difference between having a dream and showing conviction (信念).

One summer a friend recommended me for a summer job. This meant a chance for money in my pocket — cash for dates with girls, certainly, money for a new bike and new clothes, and the start of savings for a house for my mother.

Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn’t be playing. I was afraid of this, but my mother said, “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.” 

When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as mad as I expected him to be. “Your playing days are limited. You can’t afford to waste them,” he said.

I stood before him with my head hanging, trying to think of the words that would explain to him why I dream of buying my mom a house.

“How much are you going to make at this job, son?” he demanded.

“Three point twenty-five an hour,” I replied.

“Well,” he asked, “is $3. 25 an hour the price of a dream?”

That question exposed the difference between wanting something right now and having a goal. I devoted myself to sports that summer, and within the year I was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates to play rookie-league ball, and offered a $20, 000 contract. I signed with the Denver Broncos in 1984 for $1.7 million, and bought my mother my dream house.

【1】Why was the writer grateful to Coach Jarvis?

A．Because Coach Jarvis made him set a goal.

B．Because Coach Jarvis supplied him with new clothes.

C．Because Coach Jarvis gave him financial support.

D．Because Coach Jarvis helped him show conviction.

【2】What did the writer want to do when he was offered a job?

A．Balance summer baseball and the work schedule.

B．Refuse the job offer for summer baseball.

C．Give up summer baseball for the job.

D．Ask his coach Jarvis for advice.

【3】Which of the following can replace the underlined part “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.” in paragraph 4?

A．You must eat the bitter fruit of your own making.

B．Believe in yourself, but above all be patient.

C．You must rely on yourself first, then others.

D．A good beginning makes a good ending.

【4】What did the writer do at the end of the story?

A．He failed to buy his mother a house.

B．He succeeded as a sportsman.

C．He became a successful businessman.

D．He made some money in the summer job.

29、Many teens in high school want to try out for sports because they think it will make them popular. 【1】 Here are some reasons that you’ll find comforting.

With electronic products becoming more popular, it has become much easier for teens to be by themselves. Kids used to hang out around the town; now they just sit at home. 【2】 In this case, they’ll learn how to interact and work as a team—something they’ll find useful later in life.

【3】 Playing a team sport will help your teens get some exercise to lose weight or get into shape. What’s more, these days, it’s becoming harder to show your teens that you love and support them. A great way to do this is by showing up while they are playing games. You can also help them practice, and help with team fundraising. These are also great ways to spend time with your kids and talk to them.

You may say “but my teen isn’t good enough to make their school team”. 【4】 There are plenty of other places besides school to play team sports. You can always check out other “for-fun” clubs. You could look into sports that you may not have thought of. If you do a little research, you’re sure to find something your teen will enjoy.

Sports are a great way for your teens to get out of the house, get moving, make friends, and even get a scholarship to college. 【5】

A．Take it easy.

B．Take your chance.

C．Sports help address teens’ overweight.

D．Then how can you develop a hobby in having sports?

E．So why not talk to them about getting into sports today?

F．However, there are other benefits your teens don’t realize.

G．Yet getting into a sport gives them a chance to go out and socialize.

30、Today’s youth seem satisfied to take the easy route and enjoy the ride of life. When ________ situations arise, they often pull a long face and complain. How you live your teen years will have a __________influence on the rest of your life. You must learn to use your _________wisely.

You may not see it now, __________developing leadership characteristics at a young age is very important. _________we get older, it becomes harder to overcome bad habits and replace them with good ones. Having leadership _________ is necessary, both in this life and in the world to come. There are certain qualities that one needs to develop in order to become a leader: justice, judgment, dependability, initiative, decisiveness, tact, integrity, enthusiasm, poise, unselfishness, courage, knowledge and loyalty. You may recognize these as good qualities to have, without realizing how they apply to leadership. The more these qualities are part of your nature, the more _________and enjoyable your life will be. All of these are qualities that one must possess to one degree or another.

________the general public believes that leadership is a natural ability, leadership is actually something that is learned. No one is born a leader. We are all capable of exhibiting(展现) the leadership qualities mentioned above — some just choose not to. Of course, not everyone can be the “top dog”, _________all the time. However, everyone does have the capacity to lead in some way — but _________is required! Understand that learning is a fact of life—learning to ride a bike, learning to drive, learning to type, learning mathematics, etc. All of these activities _________action. While we are born with many different abilities, if we do not _________and develop them, those abilities will never come to fruition.

Youth is an excellent time to start developing leadership characteristics. _________the time to study each one in detail. Put them into practice as you interact with other people. __________ which areas you are weak in, striving to always improve. Observe the leaders, and how they handle situations and carry themselves. Also, study the lives of great leaders. The results will serve you in this life — and _________!

【1】

A．comfortable

B．tough

C．enjoyable

D．convenient

【2】

A．limited

B．relevant

C．dramatic

D．fantastic

【3】

A．intelligence

B．time

C．degree

D．challenge

【4】

A．but

B．while

C．for

D．since

【5】

A．Before

B．After

C．As

D．Though

【6】

A．sources

B．resources

C．quantities

D．qualities

【7】

A．efficient

B．effective

C．sufficient

D．productive

【8】

A．While

B．If

C．Since

D．As

【9】

A．let alone

B．depend on

C．start off

D．get together

【10】

A．patience

B．perseverance

C．intelligence

D．action

【11】

A．require

B．cause

C．profit

D．set

【12】

A．increase

B．exploit

C．recall

D．use

【13】

A．Spend

B．Take

C．Pay

D．Consume

【14】

A．Decide

B．Determine

C．Imagine

D．Figure

【15】

A．out

B．away

C．beyond

D．off

31、Directions: Fill in each blank with the missing words according to the text.

● So my grapes are from Spain, but at least they grew in natural sunlight. In the UK, people grow grapes in heated greenhouses, which means our grapes are 【1】 【2】. But there is one other thing in my fridge, and if pizza and grapes are “bad”, then this food is “really ugly.” It's the burgers. They have the biggest 【3】 【4】 because they come from cows.

32、假定你是李华，最近你市新建成一个主题公园。请给你的新西兰朋友Bryan写封邮件告知此事，内容包括：

1.公园主题：中国茶文化；

2.园内展示：茶的种植历史，茶的种类，茶室等；

3.邀请他前来参观。

注意：

1.词数100左右﹔

2.开头和结尾已为你写好。

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