2025-2026学年宁夏中卫高一(上)期末试卷英语

1、----What a beautiful picture!

----It’s years ______ I painted a picture as beautiful as this one.

A. that   B. since C. when D. before

2、The new station being built for the next Asian Games will be the present one.

A. as three times big as B. three times as big as

C. as big as three times D. as big three times as

3、There is hardly anybody walking in the street in the night, _____?

A.isn’t it B.isn’t there C.is there D.is it

4、---Do you thing we can get there in the given time?

---   the car doesn’t break down.

A. A soon as   B. Even though

C. So long as   D. As if

5、The hospital has a new system to help ______ the best service _______ the patients.

A.provide; / B.provide; to C.provide; for D.supply; /

6、— Never in my life _________ such an embarrassment. They threw apples at me.

— Well, fortunately watermelons are out of season.

A．I received

B．was I received

C．did I received

D．have I received

7、Cathy checked her paper ________   so that she could get good grades this time.

A.careful enough B.enough careful

C.enough carefully D.carefully enough

8、Canada is a country ______many different nationalities as well as a country with foreign immigrants（移民） ______ most of its population.

A. consisted of, taking up  B. made up of, consisting of

C. made up of, consisted of D. consisting of, making up

9、— Is Lang Lang going to perform at Art Center this Friday?

— Yes. It ________ be him. He has been here for three days.

A．might

B．must

C．mustn’t

D．may

10、After months of voyage, Columbus arrived in_____ later proved a new continent.

A. where   B. what

C. which   D. that

11、To make members of a team perform better, the trainer first of all has to know their ______ and weaknesses.

A. strengths B. manner C.impression D. values

12、______ friendly _____ to everyone!

A．How, is she

B．What, is she

C．How, she is

D．What, she is

13、He took a dictionary to hold down the test papers _______ they should be blown away by the wind.

A．so long as

B．in order that

C．for fear that

D．on condition that

14、The bus driver carefully stopped the bus to ________ the passengers.

A. take up B. pick up

C. pick out D. take off

15、—A friend of________ thinks she won't pass the exam.

—I think she should believe in________. That's the secret to success.

A．my aunt; her

B．my aunt's; her

C．my aunt's; herself

16、 This produced a chain reaction, _______ made _______ possible for life to develop.

A. what; that   B. which; it

C. when; that   D. how; it

17、If _______ in, the viruses in the tomb can _______ illness, or even death.

A．breathes; contribute to

B．breathing; lead to

C．breathed; result in

D．breathed; result from

18、——Excuse me, would you please tell me if the sports meeting________on time?

——If it________tomorrow, we will have to put it off.

A．will hold; snows

B．will be held; snows

C．will be held; snow

D．holds; will snow

19、______ is no doubt ______ we will realize our dream of passing the entrance exam.

A.It; if B.This; that C.As; whether D.There; that

20、Cities inevitably put the costs of cleaning the air on to individual drivers rather than on to the car manufacturers ________ cheating is the real cause of our toxic pollution.

A．whose

B．who

C．where

D．when

21、I was driving around the corner when a policeman ______ to me to stop.

A. signed   B. expressed

C. showed   D. warned

22、The English subject, ________ I do well, is important in middle schools.

A．which

B．that

C．in which

D．at which

23、_______of danger in the street at night, she had to go home, with a friend_______her.

A．Reminding, following

B．Having reminded, following

C．Having been reminded, following

D．Reminded, followed

24、We must do something to________ the factories sending out poisonous gases so as to keep the city________.

A．keep; being polluted

B．keep; from being polluted

C．prevent; from being polluted

D．prevent; being polluted

25、I have been putting off a decision, and trying not to think about it, hoping that something would ______.

A．take up

B．turn up

C．burn up

D．make up

26、People have been painting pictures for at least 30,000 years. The earliest pictures were painted by people who hunted animals. They used to paint pictures of the animals they wanted to catch and kill. Pictures of this kind have been found on the walls of caves in France and Spain. No one knows why they were painted there. Perhaps the painters thought that their pictures would help them to catch these animals. Or perhaps human beings have always wanted to tell stories in pictures.

About 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians and other people in the Near East began to use pictures as kind of writing. They drew simple pictures or signs to represent things and ideas, and also to represent the sounds of their language. The signs these people used became a kind of alphabet.

The Egyptians used to record information and to tell stories by putting picture writing and pictures together. When an important person died, scenes and stories from his life were painted and carved on the walls of the place where he was buried. Some of these pictures are like modem comic strip stories. It has been said that Egypt is the home of the comic strip. But, for the Egyptians, pictures still had magic power. So they did not try to make their way of writing simple. The ordinary people could not understand it.

By the year 1,000 BC, people who lived in the area around the Mediterranean Sea had developed a simpler system of writing. The signs they used were very easy to write, and there were fewer of them than in the Egyptian system. This was because each sign, or letter, represented only one sound in their language. The Greeks developed this system and formed the letters of the Greek alphabet. The Romans copied the idea, and the Roman alphabet is now used all over the world.

These days, we can write down a story, or record information, without using pictures. But we still need pictures of all kinds: drawing, photographs, signs and diagrams. We find them everywhere: in books and newspapers, in the street, and on the walls of the places where we live and work. Pictures help us to understand and remember things more easily, and they can make a story much more interesting.

【1】Pictures of animals were painted on the walls of caves in France and Spain because ________.

A．the hunters wanted to see the pictures

B．the painters were animal lovers

C．the painters wanted to show imagination

D．the pictures were thought to be helpful

【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．The Egyptian signs later became a particular alphabet

B．The Egyptians liked to write comic strip stories

C．The Roman alphabet was developed from the Egyptian one.

D．The Greeks copied their writing system from the Egyptians.

【3】The Greek alphabet was simpler than the Egyptian system for all the following reasons EXCEPT that ________.

A．the former was easy to write

B．there were fewer signs in the former

C．the former was easy to pronounce

D．each sign stood for only one sound

【4】In the last paragraph the author thinks that pictures .

A．should be made comprehensible.

B．should be made interesting

C．are of much use in our life.

D．have disappeared from our life.

27、Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way. Whether you are looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in this article.

St. Patrick's Day

Dublin, Ireland & New York, the USA, March 17th

It has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762. On that day, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread. It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.

South by Southwest (SXSW)

Austin, the USA, March

Founded in 1987, SXSW has been praised by music fans and the media worldwide as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world. It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and films. You can also enjoy free food, drinks and music. Sounds good?

King's Day

Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 27th

King's Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very bright color of orange on April 27th. People celebrate King Willem Alexander's birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs. The king himself travels through the country with his family.

Just for Laughs

Montreal, Canada, July 14th—30th

For comedy lovers there is no other festival in the word better than Montreal's Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.

【1】Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and films?

A．St. Patrick's Day.

B．South by Southwest.

C．King's Day.

D．Just for Laughs.

【2】What do St. Patrick's Day and King's Day have in common?

A．They are both religious festivals.

B．They are celebrated in the same month.

C．They are in honour of the birthday of a great person.

D．They both feature a color.

【3】What can we learn about Just for Laughs?

A．It lasts for a month.

B．It provides free food for all.

C．It's the best comedy feast.

D．It is concerned about the royal family.

28、Four Popular Online Classes

New Masters Academy

New Masters Academy offers drawing and painting classes that cover various topics. Classes are tailored to artists of every skill level.

The Library Plan costs about $49 for a month-to-month membership card ($36 per month when billed yearly). Alternatively ambitious artists can join the Library+ Plan for about $79 for a month-to-month membership card ($59 per month when billed yearly).

Skillshare

Skillshare is an online learning platform that features courses on everything from web development to painting. The site really stands out for painting classes; students can explore different mediums.

Premium membership (高级会员) costs $13.75 per month ($165 when billed yearly). Premium members can download classes to their devices for viewing anytime.

The Ceramic (陶瓷) School

The Ceramic School is centered around ceramics. Individual courses and workshops are about $39 each. They cover introductory topics for beginners and also have advanced lessons.

Membership is also available for $29 per month or $290 for an annual membership card. The membership option includes access to two live workshops each month. The Ceramic School’s blog covers more business-related topics. You can also sign up for The Ceramics MBA to sell your ceramics or purchase some online.

International Center of Photography

The International Center of Photography (ICP)aims to promote photography.

Online students can choose courses ranging from photography fundamentals to street photography and portraiture (肖像画技法). The cost of online courses varies according to the topic and skill level but generally ranges from $35, up to about $1,000. Beyond ICP’s courses, students can join the center’s full-time certificate programs.

【1】How much should an artist pay for the Library+ Plan membership if billed annually?

A．$432.

B．$588.

C．$708.

D．$948.

【2】Which gives a member an opportunity to experience the joy of selling his own works?

A．Skillshare.

B．The Ceramic School.

C．New Masters Academy.

D．International Center of Photography.

【3】What do the four online classes have in common?

A．They are all related to art.

B．They all feature painting classes.

C．They have the same length of class time.

D．They all provide month-to-month and annual membership.

29、Restaurants in the USA

Steve’s Pizza

So many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they’ll tell you about Steve’s. This is New York-style pizza, handmade with care and good ingredients. New branches of Steve’s are opening elsewhere in Miami, all in non-tourist areas.

Opening hours: 11am.-3am.

Cattleman’s Steakhouse

This place is 20 miles east of the city, but local folks would probably drive 200 miles to eat here. The food is good, and the scenery is even better. Come early and wander around the grounds of Indian Cliffs Ranch, where you’ll see everything from rabbits to buffalo (水牛), then catch the sunset either before or after your meal.

Opening hours: 5pm.-10pm.

Absolute Baking & Cafe

The screen door is always swinging open at this town hot spot with giant breakfasts. Try the green chili on eggs--it’s made from scratch, as are the organic breads. Lunch includes salads, big sandwiches and local grass-fed beef burgers. Don’t miss a square of soft, fresh carrot cake.

Opening hours: 7am.-2pm.

Walt’s Wharf

Everybody’s favorite for fresh fish(some drive in from LA), Walt’s packs them in on weekends. You can’t make reservations for dinner(though they’re accepted for lunch), but it’s worth the wait for the tree fire-grilled seafood and steaks in the many-windowed ground floor or upstairs in captain’s chairs.

Opening hours: 11am.-3:30pm.

【1】A tourist arriving at midnight may go to __________.

A．Steve’s Pizza

B．Cattleman’s Steakhouse

C．Absolute Baking & Cafe

D．Walt’s Wharf

【2】Besides good food, you can also enjoy wonderful __________ at Cattleman’s Steakhouse.

A．wine

B．discount

C．service

D．view

【3】From the passage we learn that customers can’t __________.

A．reserve a table for dinner at Walt’s Wharf

B．expect new branches of Steve’s in non-tourist areas

C．enjoy a beautiful sight at Cattleman’s Steakhouse

D．have a good breakfast at Absolute Baking & Cafe

30、For a little girl growing up in Colombia, a science career with NASA may seem impossible. Trujillo, however, is an aerospace ________ who leads a team at the NASA laboratory ________ for the robotic arm of the latest Mars rover (火星探测器).

How did Trujillo go from simply dreaming about the universe to ________ exploring it? That’s a tale of ________ written in the stars.

Born in 1983, even as a young girl Trujillo was ________ of her passion for science. But she doubted how far she’d be able to ________ in a male-dominated field. Then her dad offered to send her to Miami. Only 17 at the time, she ________ the offer.

Trujillo took a series of housekeeping ________ to put herself through Miami Dade College. Sometimes she was cleaning bathrooms to help pay her way through her ________ . But she didn’t ________ “I saw everything coming my way as an opportunity.”

Then came another life-changing moment. She became the first Hispanic (西班牙语国家的) woman to be ________ to the NASA Academy. Later, she became an engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

This February, when the Perseverance rover ________ on the surface of Mars, it was ________ by commentary (解说) from Trujillo in NASA’s first-ever Spanish-language ________ .

Trujillo’s own story is ________ that just beyond the barrier (阻碍) lies an entire universe of opportunities waiting for anyone willing to work hard enough to reach for the stars.

【1】

A．astronaut

B．pilot

C．engineer

D．guide

【2】

A．eager

B．responsible

C．concerned

D．grateful

【3】

A．actually

B．hardly

C．typically

D．fortunately

【4】

A．innocence

B．kindness

C．perseverance

D．sympathy

【5】

A．certain

B．tolerant

C．afraid

D．fond

【6】

A．respond

B．rise

C．search

D．apply

【7】

A．made up

B．turned up

C．picked up

D．took up

【8】

A．aims

B．activities

C．positions

D．courses

【9】

A．studies

B．buys

C．recreations

D．trips

【10】

A．note

B．panic

C．reform

D．complain

【11】

A．applied

B．admitted

C．appointed

D．introduced

【12】

A．slid

B．arose

C．landed

D．waited

【13】

A．accompanied

B．updated

C．improved

D．powered

【14】

A．theory

B．broadcast

C．criticism

D．performance

【15】

A．inspiration

B．information

C．competence

D．proof

31、   (一) Not that Charlie’s own life was easy! He was born in a poor family 【1】 1889. His parents were both music hall 【2】 (perform). You may find 【3】 astonishing that Charlie  【4】 (teach) to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk. Such training was common in acting families at this time, especially 【5】 the family income was often uncertain. 【6】 (luck), his father died, 【7】 (leave) the family even 【8】 (bad) off, so Charlie spent his childhood looking 【9】 his mother and his brother. By his teens, Charlie had, through his humour, become one of the 【10】 (popular) child actors in England. He could mime and act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks. No one was ever bored watching him – his subtle acting made everything entertaining.

  (二) As I get to know more about international friends, I learn more about this 【11】 (culture) “body language”. Not all cultures greet each other the same way, 【12】 are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance 【13】 people. In the same way that people communicate with spoken language, they also express their feelings using 【14】 (speak) “language” through physical distance, actions or posture. English people, for example, do not usually stand very close to  【15】 or touch strangers as soon as they meet. However, people from places 【16】 Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others 【17】 (close) and are more likely to touch them. Most people around the world now greet each other 【18】 shaking hands, 【19】 some cultures use other greetings as well, such as the Japanese, 【20】 prefer to bow.

32、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。

On a Sunday morning，Tony woke up to a quiet house. Usually Mom was awake making breakfast and cleaning the kitchen，but not today. At the sound of his mom coughing，Tony knocked on her bedroom door and asked with great concern，“Mom，are you OK？” “Honey，” Mom said weakly. “I have a terrible cold. You can have cereal（燕麦）for breakfast and watch cartoons. I'm going to stay in bed. ”

Tony poured some cereal into a bowl and ate the pieces dry. Mom must feel very bad if she was staying in bed all day. How could Tony help？First，he wiped up the crumbs of cereal he left on the kitchen counter. He also put away the cereal box neatly，so the kitchen looked just as it did when he woke up. But what else could he do？Tony thought. Sunday was the day when mom did laundry. Tony loved to watch the clothes spinning in the machine. That should be fun! He ran to his room to get the laundry basket，inside which there was his mother's favorite white dress，among other clothes and a pair of red socks.

Tony opened the door to the washer and put the clothes inside. He had watched Mom do laundry lots of times，so he knew where to find the washing powder and how to pour it into the machine. Finally，he closed the door and pressed the big button that said “START". Tony looked through the round glass window. Water was pouring in，and the machine was starting to spin，making his clothing tumble around. That was easy!.

Tony watched cartoons until he heard the washing machine beep. That meant the washing was done. Tony opened the door to take out the damp clothes. He took out a few at a time and moved them into the dryer. Everything seemed clean，and Tony felt proud. Then he pulled out a pink dress.

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But as far as he could remember，there was no pink dress in the laundry basket.

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Tony nervously knocked at his mom's bedroom door again，with the pink dress in her arms.

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