马鞍山2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、Mr. White _______ to hospital for an examination yesterday but he was too busy to come.

A.should come B.should have come C.should be coming D.should had come

2、— Helen and I will have a wedding next month.

—Oh, ________ !

A．go ahead

B．you can't be serious

C．that couldn't be better

D．congratulations

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

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

4、The teacher stressed again that the students should not _____ any important details while       retelling the story.

A．bring out

B．leave out

C．let out

D．make out

5、As a grassroots singer, she reads everything she can ______concerning music, and takes every opportunity to improve herself.

A．catch sight of

B．get hold of

C．take charge of

D．make mention of

6、I think the Brazilian team is the strongest team and there is ______ that it will win the 2010 World Cup.

A.no way B.no problem

C.no doubt D.no wonder

7、With so many noises from the busy traffic in the street, I couldn’t ________ and do my research work.

A．put down

B．lay down

C．settle down

D．get down

8、---Now more and more people write everything on the microblog. --- I won’t put much of myself on the Internet.

A．It can’t be proved.

B．Sorry, I don’t agree on it.

C．Yes, that’s right.

D．I can’t agree more.

9、The thought ________ they could cross the whole continent was exciting.

A．which

B．that

C．what

D．whether

10、He is considered to be ________, for he often gives his money to the poor.

A．frank

B．effective

C．generous

D．flexible

11、Small kindness,if______，can make a big difference to shape a better world.

A.exchanged B.simplified C.multiplied D.advertised

12、The pig flu _________ through the Northern part of China for months killed a great many pigs.

A. sweeping   B. swept

C. to sweep   D. sweeps

13、After the war, a new school building was put up ____________ there had once been a theatre.

A．that

B．where

C．which

D．when

14、The students in Shanghai are using the same textbooks _______ we are now using.

A.as B.that C.which D.whose

15、Many nurses, ______ were retired, headed for affected areas to help.

A.most of which B.most of whom

C.most of them D.most of who

16、Do you have a work________ for this week, Doreen?

A．headline

B．attitude

C．schedule

D．identity

17、To ____ telling lies he asked his friends to help him cheat his parents.

A.get down to B.get across C.get away with D.get over

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

A.which B.whose

C.what D.that

19、The reason ______he didn't come was ______he was ill.

A. why; that B. that; why

C. for that; that D. for which; what

20、We Chinese eat with chopsticks ______ most westerners eat with knives and forks.

A. for   B. as   C. while  D. when

21、It's said that renewable energy will continue its ________ growth in 2021

A．explosive

B．exaggerated

C．energetic

D．universal

22、All rights ____, no one is allowed to copy or use this paper for other commercial purposes.

A. preserved B. deserved C. reserved D. received

23、I will recommend the chain store to ____ is interested in good quality and excellent service.

A.whoever B.who C.whomever D.whom

24、_____ life exists on any other planet in the solar system still remains a question.

A.Why B.Whether C.How D.Where

25、You must keep away from the man, who is ______. If you are ______, please call the number 110.

A.dangerous; dangerous B.dangerous; in danger

C.in danger; dangerous D.in danger; in danger

26、   Today more and more people start to learn the Chinese language. Now we introduce the following best Chinese lessons online and hope to improve your Chinese level very fast.

Happy Chinese

“Happy Chinese” is a language learning lesson series launched by Chinese International Channel CCTV4 in order to promote Chinese language and culture. It has two sections. the first is “Daily Life Chinese” which focuses on family and school life and includes more than 110 free Chinese lessons. The second section is “Tourist Life Chinese” mainly teaches practical travel Chinese. The series has a total of around 150 lessons and each lesson has both Chinese lines and English subtitles.

Growing up with Chinese

“Growing up with Chinese” is another Chinese learning lessons by CCTV4. This series is entertaining and quite easy to follow. The lesson series has 100 lessons or so to teach most frequently used Chinese words to teens. All the lessons provide Chinese audio with English lines. The program features the famous hostess, an American TV host known to Chinese people as Ai Hua.

Communicate in Chinese

“Communicate in Chinese” is a series of lessons which help you learn some useful sentences in real-life circumstances such as shopping, hair-cut and eating roast duck.The lessons will make your life in China become much easier. This series has 50 lessons in total and is hosted by Mark Rowswell, who is a Canadian and speaks excellent Mandarin Chinese.

【1】Which course offers the smallest number of online lessons?

A. Chinese Pod. B. Happy Chinese

C. Growing up with Chinese. D. Communicate in Chinese.

【2】What do Happy Chinese and Growing up with Chinese have in common?

A. They are produced by CCTV4. B. They are divided into two sections.

C. They feature famous hosts or hostesses. D. They provide both Chinese and English lines.

【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To promote online courses. B. To show how to learn Chinese.

C. To introduce online Chinese lessons. D. To stress the importance of Chinese.

27、   May 14 marks the beginning of National Smile Month in the UK. The campaign is organized by the Oral Health Foundation to promote(普及) dental(牙齿的) health. The Foundation hopes that a month of smiling across the nation will make people think about the importance of brushing their teeth regularly, cutting down on sugary foods, and making regular appointments with the dentist.

The British, in fact, have a reputation for bad teeth. The Internet's Urban Dictionary has an entry(条目)for “ British Smile”, defining it as “Any smile with bad teeth”. On the other side of the Atlantic, however, the “Hollywood Smile” gets its name because American movie stars are so proud to show off their sparkling beautiful teeth.

But what about smiling in the UK in general? Do the British smile a lot, or do they look sad all the time? It's said that the British practice the “stiff upper lip”, meaning that they don't often show their emotions; they neither smile nor cry. But this is false: A British person likes to smile as much as anyone else.

As far as smiling in Britain is concerned just like everywhere else, it all depends on the situation. For example, you wouldn't expect anyone to smile at a funeral(葬礼). But if you were at a party of any kind, you'd find everyone smiling from ear to ear. However, smiling is sometimes not allowed under some circumstances(情形). For instance, since 2005 Britain hasn’t allowed smiling in passport photographs. At other times, for example at work and school, you simply smile when it's natural to smile.

So the British are no more and no less likely to smile than anyone else. But smiling is good for you, no doubt about it, even if you do have a few bad teeth. And smiling is good for those around you too. This alone makes National Smile Month a great idea. As the essayist William Hazlitt wrote, “A gentle smile, a kind word, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles”.

【1】Why is National Smile Month held in the UK?

A.To promote the health benefits of smiling.

B.To build a more friendly society through smiling.

C.To attract people's attention to dental health.

D.To teach people how to protect their teeth.

【2】What does the underlined word “sparkling” refer to?

A.aging B.loose

C.smelly D.shining

【3】What can we learn from the article about smiling in the UK?

A.People can’t smile when taking passport photos.

B.British people are less likely to smile than others.

C.People are encouraged to smile all the time at work.

D.British people often hide their true emotions with a smile.

【4】What does the author think of National Smile Month?

A.It lasts too long. B.It is a wonderful event.

C.It fails to achieve its purpose. D.It should be promoted around the world.

28、   When people travel abroad, they may get the anxiety and feelings of surprise and confusion(困惑) felt when they have to operate within a different cultural and social environment. Besides, maybe when they come back to their own country, they will meet the reverse cultural shock. There is no doubt that people are experiencing cultural shock. So, what is cultural shock? And what causes cultural shock? We interviewed John Robb, Cristal and Jim about their feelings of facing cultural shock abroad.

John has been in China for 24 years. In his opinion, he thinks people wail a long time to make decisions in China. And in his culture, they usually make most decisions far in advance. So, that's a big difference.  

Cris has been in Australia for 2 years. He thinks people from different countries speak different languages. And he usually speaks English with them. In learning, there are many people who are willing to communicate with him about different regional cultures. Australians eat more meat and high-calorie foods. And some raw vegetables go with their diet.

Jim has been in Britain for 7 years. He liked that freedom very much at first in Britain And he traveled to a lot of places and met a lot of people. But over time he found he had to say goodbye to them. Therefore, he became sad little by little. After wandering for a long time, he really looked forward to finding a sense of belonging.

As John said, " Every culture does things differently. So, you have to learn the new ways. ” Facing differences, the most important thing is to make changes. After staying in China, John enriched his experience, learned to think about his future and wanted to open a new life. After studying in Britain, Jim became independent, sensible and learned many life skills.

【1】Which is one of the feelings of culture shock?

A.Being sorry. B.Being homesick. C.Being free. D.Being puzzled.

【2】How is Jim's experience of culture shock different from John's and Cris's?

A.He stayed abroad for the longest time. B.He experienced the reverse culture shock.

C.He was the one who felt homesick, D.He was the youngest among the interviewees.

【3】What's the author's attitude towards John's experience of culture shock?

A.Pessimistic. B.Doubtful. C.Supportive. D.Shocked.

【4】What's the last paragraph mainly about?

A.The conclusion of culture shock. B.The introduction to culture shock.

C.The cause of culture shock. D.The process of culture shock.

29、While tea may have originated in Asia, now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food culture and traditions. This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies that finally all results in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea

* Chinese tea culture

Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich with history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.

* Japanese tea culture

Japan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies（茶道）and only in recent years became popular in western culture.

* British tea culture

When many people think about tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea（伯爵红茶）serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon as a pick-me-up for the day. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.

【1】Why can tea find its way into various food cultures?

A．It originates in Asia

B．It forms different ceremonies.

C．It gets people connected easily

D．It allows people to sit together.

【2】Why are the Brits keen on tea in the afternoon?

A．To get new energy.

B．To bring out respect.

C．To show hospitality.

D．To observe a tradition.

【3】In which column on social media may the text appear?

A．Healthy You.

B．Social Insight.

C．Cultural Corner

D．Itchy Feet Travel

30、   A group of graduates, successful in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into _______ about stress in work and life.

Before offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and a variety of _______ --- porcelain (陶瓷), plastic, glass, crystal (水晶), some plain looking and _______, some delicate (精致的) and expensive---telling them to _______ themselves to the coffee.

When all the students had a cup of coffee in _______, the professor said: “If you _______, all the nice looking expensive cups were _______, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is _______ for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the _______ of your problems and stress．It is ________ that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee．In most cases it is just more ________ and in some cases even ________ what we drink. ________ all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you all went for the ________ cups. And then you began ________ each other’s cups.

Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and ________ in society are the cups．They are just tools to hold and ________ life, and the type of cup we have does not change the ________ of life we live．Sometimes, by ________ only on the cup, we fail to ________ the coffee. ”

【1】A.challenges B.complaints C.exchange D.concern

【2】A.tools B.materials C.cups D.gifts

【3】A.cheap B.simple C.beautiful D.valuable

【4】A.invite B.allow C.help D.adapt

【5】A.excitement B.person C.belief D.hand

【6】A.noticed B.admitted C.accepted D.relaxed

【7】A.sold out B.taken up C.broken D.abandoned

【8】A.normal B.unfair C.selfish D.painful

【9】A.way B.value C.judgement D.source

【10】A.amazing B.unusual C.definite D.influential

【11】A.empty B.complex C.expensive D.inspiring

【12】A.hides B.destroys C.changes D.dissolves

【13】A.Why B.Although C.Unless D.What

【14】A.ordinary B.best C.special D.strange

【15】A.using B.washing C.eyeing D.introducing

【16】A.position B.kindness C.character D.temper

【17】A.improve B.contain C.mix D.limit

【18】A.way B.pace C.direction D.quality

【19】A.concentrating B.relying C.keeping D.holding

【20】A.drink B.enjoy C.share D.boil

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、目前许多中学生不会自己洗衣服，一方面是他们自己懒，不愿学；另一方面是父母不让他们学，而让他们把所有的时间全部花在学习上。请你写一篇短文对这种现象发表自己的看法。主要内容如下：

1. 介绍这种现象；2. 你对这种现象的看法；3. 你的建议。

词数：100词以上。

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