2025-2026年山西运城高一下册期末英语试卷带答案

1、—Tom, shall we go out for a picnic?

—We’d better not. The weather report says____________.

A.you will have a frog in the throat

B.you can kill two birds with one stone

C.it will rain cats and dogs

D.you should hold your horse

2、 —I’m worried about the coming test!

—______, you can do it!

A. Don’t mention it   B. come on

C. Well done D. Not likely

3、When challenges and setbacks, he remains , brave and firm.

A.faced with… hesitant B.facing… resolute

C.in face of… indecisive D.facing with… determined

4、In the interview, something creative should be done by graduates to ______ themselves ______ other interviewers.

A. refer; to B. name; after

C. attach; to D. distinguish; from

5、Next, she tied several chopsticks together, _______ a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks.

A.representing B.represented

C.representative D.representation

6、He said he did everything ________ he could to help the people there.

A.which B.whose

C.what D.that

7、He was busy yesterday. ____________, he would have come to my party.

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

8、Tom is very good at science, ________ his brother is fond of literature.

A．when

B．while

C．as

D．once

9、After some heated argument, a decision was ________ made.

A.eventually B.narrowly C.hopefully D.actually

10、The day everyone had been looking forward to __________ at last.

A．coming

B．came

C．has come

D．will come

11、Beyond, a famous rock band, played its last concert in 2005 and then it officially ______ in Singapore.

A.broke away B.broke off C.broke up D.broke out

12、Personally, I think store shopping will exist along with online shopping but will never be __________.

A.replayed B.repeated C.repaired D.replaced

13、Goods bought _____can be cheaper.

A. in quality B. in large quantities

C. large numbers D. a large amount

14、Mother has gone to the_________ to get some money that she has saved there.

A.bank B.band C.bar D.beach

15、Little Jim admitted ________ his mother’s favorite vase, but his mom did not punish him.

A．to break

B．in breaking

C．breaking

D．break

16、With no one to________in such a frightening situation，the girl felt very helpless.

A. turn to B. turn on

C. turn off D. turn down

17、Usually, a forest fire and the damage ________ causes can be very severe, especially when we consider the long time it takes to grow trees.

A.this B.what C.which D.it

18、One of the advantages of living on the top floor of a high rise is that you can get a good ___________.

A.sight B.scene

C.view D.scenery

19、It was ________ they did ________ made the Korean actress commit suicide.

A.that; which B.which; that C.what; that D.how; which

20、Born into a family with three brothers, David was   to value the sense of sharing.

A.brought out B.brought in C.brought about D.brought up

21、Mozart _________ his last opera shortly before his death.

A.conducted B.composed C.complex D.completed

22、The reason ________ he didn’t come is ________ he was ill.

A. why;that B. that;why

C. why;because D. why;what

23、--- What do you want to do next? We have half an hour until the basketball game.

--- ______. Whatever you want to do is fine with me.

A．It just depends

B．It’s totally up to you

C．That’s all right

D．Glad to hear that

24、It matters little ______ a man dies, but _____ matters much is ______ he lives.

A.how; what; how B.how; it; how C.why; it; why D.that; what; that

25、He put the letter into an envelope, ________ a stamp on the envelope and posted it.

A.stick B.stuck C.sticking D.to stick

26、   The British poet John Donne once said: “No man is an island; every book is a world.” As an enthusiastic reader, I can’t agree with the latter part of the sentence more. Every summer, I endeavor to find some peaceful places where I can attack some classics without being disturbed. Thomas Hardy wants to live far from the crazy crowd. I am no friend to chaos, either.

I read George Orwell’s 1984 in a New England beachside cottage with no locks on the doors, no telephones or televisions in the rooms. 1984 is a good book that needs deep reflection. Attempting The Sound and the Fury lying on the bed of a poorly-occupied motel, however, was less fruitful: I made it through one and a quarter volumes, but then my eyelids were so heavy that I couldn’t keep my eyes open.

But this summer I find myself at a loss. I’m not quite interested in J. D. Salinger, say, or Frankenstein. There’s always War and Peace which I’ve covered some distance several times, only to get bogged down in the “War” part, set it aside for a while, and realize that I have to start over from the beginning again, having forgotten everyone’s name and social rank. How appealing to simply fall back on a favorite — once more into The Call of the Wild or Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which feels almost like cheating, too exciting and too much fun to belong to serious literature.

And then there’s John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath (愤怒). This title does not amaze but confuse. We’re never short of sour grapes, but we’ve never heard of angry grapes. Anyway grapes are my favorite fruit in summer. These stone fruits can always make me feel cheerful and peaceful all at once.

【1】What can we infer from Paragraph 2?

A.The author has a cottage in New England.

B.Both of the reading attempts were fruitful.

C.1984 is a book that needs careful thought.

D.The Sound and the Fury was set in a poorly-occupied hotel.

【2】What does the underlined phrase“get bogged down”in paragraph 3 refer to?

A.Get confused. B.Be carried away.

C.Be disturbed. D.Make no progress.

【3】Why does the author say reading his favorite books feels like cheating?

A.He finishes them quickly. B.He hardly understands them.

C.He should read something serious. D.He gets amazed by their titles.

【4】What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To share his reading experience. B.To encourage readers to read books.

C.To introduce good books to readers. D.To condemn(谴责)the chaotic world we live in.

27、   Though sometimes we may lose our ability to do something we love, passions don’t have to end. Suzelle Poole of Dallas, Texas is living proof of that. The 79-year-old has been dancing for more than seven decades.

Suzelle started ballet when she was just 7 years old, and her devotion only grew stronger as her talent increased in the following years. In fact, Suzelle was so talented that she went to perform all around the world! Like most professional ballerinas (芭蕾舞女），Suzelle expected a short-lived career. “When I was about 26,1 knew I only had a few years left,”she said. It’s simply the nature of the art form because the movements are so hard on people’s bodies. But Suzelle’s body didn’t wear out at 26 — or even 56! At one point, she broke her arm but she was dancing again by the following week.

Nowadays she focuses on teaching the next generation of ballerinas at the Royale Ballet Dance Academy, where she and her students regularly perform for senior residents in assisted living facilities.

Suzelle has become such an inspiration that CBS News reporter Steve Hartman and his 5-year-old daughter Meryl recently traveled to Dallas to interview her. Steve’s little girl couldn’t wait to meet and dance with the woman she wants to become.

During the interview, Suzelle shared a piece of wisdom: “Ballet helps everything,” she said. “If you’re not feeling very well, you go to a ballet class, and you feel better after.” Meryl nodded knowingly. She also added, “Ballet could always cheer me up whenever I feel depressed.”

It’s no wonder Suzelle has no plans to hang up her pointed shoes. Why would she give up something that brings her so much joy?

【1】Why did Suzelle at her 26 think her career would end soon?

A.The nature of the body didn’t allow lasting performance.

B.The audience didn’t like her performance.

C.She injured her arm in a training course.

D.She had to look after her family.

【2】Why did Steve Hartman take his daughter Meryl to meet Suzelle?

A.To help Meryl with her problems.

B.To make Meryl experience a reporter’s work.

C.To inspire Meryl to pursue her dancing dream.

D.To realise Meryl’s dream of dancing with famous people.

【3】In Suzelle’s opinion, ballet dance ___________.

A.benefits people’s mental health

B.should be taught at primary school

C.is less attractive to the young

D.raises people’s interest in art

【4】What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean?

A.Suzelle will go to find other joy of life.

B.Suzelle will carry on her ballet career.

C.Suzelle will put away her ballet shoes.

D.Suzelle will devote herself to art teaching.

28、   When young people begin to live independently， home-hunting can be difficult． But they would do well to remember that a new choice is available --- micro-homes．

Fondly called "tiny houses，" these houses have all living necessities in a small package， including kitchen， bedroom and bathroom． Generally under 50 square meters， most tiny houses can hold just one or two people though some claim the space for more． What's lost in size is not lost in designas these homes are often quite modern in design．

Besides an attractive appearance， tiny houses can also have practical features． Making the best of urban space， the 72-to-122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw， the world's narrowest home， filled in an alley（小巷）． The home Ecocapsule uses solar power， wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live practically anywhere．

Although micro-homes are attractive， there are a few disadvantages to consider before getting comfortable on a minicouch． Moving into a tiny house， you should throw away unnecessary things． It is also mostly impossible to invite guests． And finally， a micro-home is likely a temporary（暂时的） living choice for most people since they will probably start families and own more things．

Though the limitation will scare some， there is usually a benefit． A small size results in low prices and small bills， making tiny houses easier to save up for． And though you won't have many things around the house， it makes it easy and simple to keep it clean． Micro-homes are also eco-friendly， which can't be matched by other homes． They probably aren't for everyone or forever， but when it comes to your next （or first） home， they could be just what you need．

【1】What can be learnt about micro-homes from Paragraph 2？ ______

A. People can't take a package into the tiny houses．

B. All of the houses can hold more than two people．

C. These houses are convenient though tiny in size．

D. Such houses are poorly designed due to the small size．

【2】The author develops Paragraph 3 mainly ______ ．

A. by example B. by comparisons

C. by order in space D. by causes and effects

【3】Micro-homes are especially suitable for ______ ．

A. a young person who has many things

B. a person who doesn't have much money

C. a family wanting to protect environment

D. a family hoping to settle down in a city

【4】What can be the best title for the text？ ______

A. East or west， home is the best． B. Micro-homes --- more than tiny!

C. Home-hunting --- no easy matter! D. Tiny or large， this is a choice．

29、The Statue of Liberty is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom. It was extremely generous of the people of France to give it to the American people, especially as the money was raised by donations from the public who recognized what the countries had in common. After all, both nations had fought revolutions to secure their nationhood.

Nowadays, it seems as though the gift has been returned with interest with the foundation of Euro Disney near Paris. Nevertheless, many French people feel it symbolizes a kind of “cultural colonialism”. To tell the truth, I would not welcome the presence of such a theme park in the middle of England, for the same reason. Mind you, neither England nor France has ever been afraid to export their own culture and values.

Anyway, it is not difficult to understand why they chose to build Euro Disney near Paris. It is a geographically logical site, in the centre of continental Europe, right by the capital city with its own attractions and so on. All the same, was it a culturally logical decision? There is the issue of “cultural colonialism” which I have already mentioned. What’s more, do the French need Mickey Mouse when they have their own cartoon hero in the form of the brave little Gaul, Asterix? Euro Disney’s rival the Parc Asterix has proved a popular destination for families wanting a day out. By the way, Parc Asterix is an easy drive from Paris too. Millions of dollars have been poured into Euro Disney to provide a top class attraction but the thing is, can visitors expect an authentic American welcome? The answer must surely be “no”! There again, Euro Disney is a cheaper option for most Europeans than going all the way to the States.

All in all I would rather create theme parks which celebrated my own heroes than accept those from elsewhere. In a word, this is because it is not always possible to transport culture—like some wines they do not travel well. In the future I will take my family to Florida to Disney World and the Magic Kingdom.

However, until that day arrives we won't be going to Euro Disney. There is a time and place for everything.

【1】As for Euro Disney, many French people________.

A．are unhappy with it

B．show no interest in it

C．treat it with extreme caution

D．think it a reward for the Statue of Liberty

【2】The underlined word “rival” in paragraph 3 means________.

A．partner

B．competitor

C．neighbor

D．customer

【3】Which of the following is the author’s opinion?

A．Euro Disney can’t provide real American service.

B．Parc Asterix is more expensive than Euro Disney.

C．Theme parks should accept popular heroes.

D．American culture isn’t popular around the world.

【4】What can be the best title of the passage?

A．The Development of Euro Disney

B．French’s Argument against Euro Disney

C．The Popularity of Euro Disney

D．French’s Disagreement about American Culture

30、   At the beginning of high school I couldn’t get along with the new life. Besides studying harder, I also had to ________ field hockey (曲棍球).

In fact, doing field hockey was my mother’s ________. She thought I should join in field hockey at high school to make my school life full. I wanted to do volleyball---I had played it for six years, and wasn’t ________. But my mother said I was too short. She bought me a field hockey stick and ________ me on the field the night after my first day of high school.

So I ________ up to a group of girls who were talking and smiling on the field. I gathered all my courage to say ________ to them. Then we introduced ourselves.

_____, all of them accepted me into their group. We continued ________ until the coach showed up and asked me to practise with them. I tried to do well but it was so difficult! Being ________ at it, I almost wanted to give it up.

But the girls kept me ________. They were so easy to talk to. So I continued to ________ to play it. ________, the real turning point was when my coach taught how to play it. It truly did ________. I found out the same strategies as soccer players used. I ________ the girl and tried to “jab” (猛击) at the ball, which was a field hockey technique. I ________ the ball several times, but a little while later it was much easier to actually push the ball away.

From then on, I played it regularly and had a little ________. That gave me high spirits. I had achieved what I consider a(n) ________ success, and soon the rest of my high school problems ________ themselves. And thanks, Mom, for forcing me out of the car onto the ________, making me face my cowardice (懦弱), and ________ me to live to my fullest potential.

【1】A.do with B.go on C.put off D.give up

【2】A.interest B.idea C.promise D.mistake

【3】A.new B.long C.bad D.skilled

【4】A.beat B.praised C.left D.punished

【5】A.gave B.walked C.called D.broke

【6】A.sorry B.goodbye C.welcome D.hello

【7】A.Firstly B.Importantly C.Surprisingly D.Particularly

【8】A.talking B.sleeping C.studying D.dreaming

【9】A.annoyed B.good C.amazed D.horrible

【10】A.going B.crying C.running D.laughing

【11】A.promise B.refuse C.learn D.pretend

【12】A.Besides B.Still C.Thus D.However

【13】A.begin B.help C.fail D.finish

【14】A.got along with B.end up with C.came up with D.caught up with

【15】A.missed B.saw C.received D.threw

【16】A.chances B.skill C.advice D.patience

【17】A.strange B.necessary C.impossible D.important

【18】A.helped B.found C.appeared D.corrected

【19】A.field B.horse C.stage D.surface

【20】A.allowing B.pushing C.persuading D.expecting

31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. drive B. return C. mobilizes D. significant AB. helpless

AC. familiarize  AD. address  BC. shameless BD. appeals

CD. transformation ABC. attempts

In Times of Crists, We Need Classical Music

  It’s still lying in front of me on my desk. The booklet, entitled Time for Outrange(愤怒) , was written by the 93-year-old French diplomat(外交官) Stephane Hessel. “The power of money,” Hessel says, filled with anger, “has never been as great and selfish and 【1】 as it is now.”

  But what does the outrage of this Frenchman have to do with classical music and , ultimately, with me, music director of the Orchestre Symphenique de Montreal(蒙特利尔交响乐团) ?

  A lot, I, too, am outraged by the direction of industrial society, with materialism and consumerism leading the way. I want to show that, because of its powerful impact, classical music can play a(n) 【2】 role right now.

  We all sense that our society is experiencing an almost revolutionary 【3】. Life is getting faster, competition is fiercer and social cohesion(凝聚力) is reducing. Like most people, I have no idea how liberty and civil rights would develop in the era of globalization and ever-evolving technological advancement.

  But I see this as an opportunity for a(n) 【4】 to classical music. The great symphonies of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are not museum pieces we should listen to only if we want to 【5】 ourselves with some music history. Now are they a decoration or a relaxation exercise for the quickened pace of life.

  They are more than what a radio station for classical music once promised - “your oasis(绿洲) of well-being.” They are timeless compositions that 【6】 all the uncertainties and insecurities of this new period. They can support us in our search for meaning. Beethoven, for example, was convinced that man had the capacity to change for the better and to go throughout life. This is why there is so much hope in his music. His symphonies was mean to 【7】 people forward.

  Classic music 【8】 our senses and emotions in such a way that we were thrown back onto ourselves. It 【9】 to listeners to make use of their own reason and reflect on their actions. Music’s sole purpose is to be experienced. That experience, in turn, is why music can change our perceptions(认知) of ourselves and thereby our interactions with others.

  【10】 to explain this powerful impact of music will always remain unsatisfying, but this much is certain: aesthetic(审美的) experiences can transform people.

32、假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter 对中国春联（Spring Festival couplets）产生了浓厚兴趣，来信向你了解中国的春联文化。请你用英语写一封回信，为他介绍春联的用途、内容和寓意等。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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