通化2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、 Mother often reminds me that the best thing one can do is to let it rain ______ it is raining.

A. unless B when   C. even if D. in case

2、__________, the old man even had no money to buy a bus ticket.

A. As his wallet stolen.   B. His wallet being stolen.

C. His wallet stolen.   D. Stealing his wallet.

3、—Why didn’t you watch the program “Where are we going, Dad?”?

—It was because something was wrong with the web TV ________ too many users were receiving it。

A． which       B． that

C． through that     D． through which

4、—The flowers ________ sweet in the garden attract a lot of visitors.We should shoulder our obligation to take good care of public treasure.

— Yes. Now I become a protector, although I ________up flowers for a few years.

A．smelt; have picked

B．smelling; have picked

C．smelt; picked

D．smelling; picked

5、Joining the firm as a clerk, he got rapid promotion, and ______ as a manager.

A. ended up B. dropped out

C. came back D. started off

6、To us all in China, _______experience of taking the College Entrance Examination seems an important way to judge whether one’s life is_______ complete one.

A． the; a   B． an; a

C． the; the   D． an; the

7、—These days I feel exhausted and lack strength.

—That’s _____too much drinking and poor diet lead.

A．what

B．which

C．to which

D．where

8、When working on a tough project, you need to keep ________ the guidelines to ensure you’re always on the track.

A．preserving

B．reserving

C．observing

D．deserving

9、A powerful earthquake struck Nepal in South Asia on April 25, 2015, _______ government appealed for assistance from the international community.

A. where B. which C. whose D. when

10、Hardly had Mike picked up the ball ________ another player took it from him.

A.that B.ever C.when D.after

11、Lao Gan Ma is the best chilli sauce in China. The company built up its________by constantly providing high-quality products at a relatively low price.

A.reputation B.campaign C.appetite D.occupation

12、The visiting minister expressed his satisfaction with these talks, ________ that he had enjoyed his stay here.

A．adding to

B．adding up to

C．adding into

D．adding

13、The job position in the advertisement requires that the applicant ______ at least 8 years of working experience.

A. had   B. have

C. will have   D. has

14、—I really appreciate ________ to spend holiday with you on this nice island.

—It's my pleasure.

A．have time

B．having time

C．to have time

D．to having time

15、The atomic weight of oxygen is_____than ______of the hydrogen.

A. 15 times heavier; that

B. 15 times heavier: those

C. 16 times as heavier; that

D. 16 times as heavy; those

16、We will always remember the moment _______ my classmate Li Chong crossed the finish line.

A.when B.where C.that D.whose

17、—Would you please tell me the way to the Famen Temple?

—  ________.

A. Go ahead B. I think so

C. With pleasure   D. My pleasure

18、—Have a good weekend!   —________.

A.Sure, I will B.Yes, no problem

C.Thanks. The same to you D.Of course. Don’t worry

19、We bought them at ten dollars by ________.

A.a kilogram B.the kilogram C.kilogram D.kilograms

20、Though it is the first time they have met, they talked as if they ________ friends for many years.

A. are   B. were

C. had been   D. have been

21、   That easterners and westerners think in different ways is not mere prejudice. Many psychological studies conducted over the past two decades suggest Westerners have a more individualistic, analytic and abstract mental life than do East Asians. Several hypotheses (假设) have been put forward to explain this.

One, that modernization promotes individualism, falls at the first hurdle: Japan, an ultra-modem country whose people have retained a collective outlook. A second, that a higher rate of infectious disease in a place makes contact with strangers more dangerous, and causes groups to turn inward, is hardly better. Europe has had its share of plagues; probably more than either Japan or Korea.

That led Thomas Talheim of the University of Virginia and his colleagues to look into a third suggestion: that the crucial difference is agricultural. The basic West crop is wheat; the East's rice. Before the mechanization of agriculture a farmer who grew rice had to spend twice as many hours doing so as one who grew wheat. To organize labour efficiently, especially at times of planting and harvesting, rice-growing societies as far apart as India, Malaysia and Japan all develop co-operative labour exchanges which let neighbors stagger their farms' schedules in order to assist each other during these crucial periods. Since, until recently almost everyone alive was a farmer, it is a reasonable hypothesis that such a collective outlook would dominate a society's culture and behaviour, and might prove so deep-rooted that even now, when most people earn their living in other ways, it helps to define their lives.

Mr. Talheim realized that this idea is testable. Large areas of Asia, particularly in the north, depend not on rice, but on wheat. That, as he explains in a paper in Science, let him and his team put some flesh on this theory's bones. The team gathered almost 1,200 volunteers from all over Asia and asked them questions to assess their individualism or collectivism. The answers bore little relation to the wealth of a volunteer's place of origin. There was a striking correlation, though, with whether it was a rice-growing or a wheat-growing area. This difference was marked even between people from neighbouring counties with different agricultural traditions.

Undoubtedly, Talheim's hypothesis has pointed to a direction worth further exploration. Viewing the message from modernized countries such as Japan, Korea and Singapore, which still hold on to collectivism, perhaps we can say: Asian values-with their principles of mutual support and collective action-are only "Asian" because back in ancient times, farmers in many parts of that continent found rice a more suitable crop to grow than wheat.

【1】According to the second paragraph, which statement does the author most probably agree with?

A.The first hypothesis fails to justify Japan's ever-keeping collectivism as well as the second.

B.The exposure to plague outbreaks increases the probability of the Europeans to turn back to individualism.

C.Modernized Japan stays close to collectivism as firmly as Europe maintains individualism in the times of plague.

D.Neither modernization, as with Europe, nor the once prevailing plague, as with Japan, gives any evidence that promotes individualism.

【2】What does the underlined word “stagger” probably mean?

A.arrange events so that they do not happen at the same time

B.help something to develop more strongly because it's about to collapse

C.plan or organize something in advance to make it neat or attractive

D.offer something to somebody and receive something in return

【3】Mr. Talheim studied the Asian volunteers growing wheat in order to find out   .

A.whether growing wheat results in more sharing behavior.

B.whether growing wheat leads to more prosperous community.

C.whether the local crop affects the local economy positively.

D.whether the local crop is related to local people's mental life.

【4】Which of the following can serve as the best title for this passage?

A.A good beginning makes a good ending.

B.The grass is greener on the other side.

C.As you sow, so you will reap.

D.You are what you eat.

22、   Beijing's transportation commission released a new regulation on Wednesday banning passengers from eating or drinking on the subway in a move intended to create a more comfortable space for travelers. Uncivilized behavior, such as selling products or playing loud music, are also prohibited under the regulation.

It will be included in the passenger's credit record that if a passenger disobeys the rules, and the he could be forbidden from taking the subway in the future, the commission said. The commission also assigned special inspectors and supervisors to identify improper behavior on subway trains. Prohibitions against smoking electronic cigarettes and using fake tickets were also added to the rules.

Liu Daizong, China transport program director at the World Resources Institute, applauded the new measure and said that as an enclosed space, a subway car will be filled with odors if passengers are allowed to have food. "These easily cause arguments between passengers, but there was no basis for law enforcement（实施） officers to get involved before," he said.

In January, a woman named Wang caused heated discussion online after she was filmed eating snacks and spitting out the food debris onto the floor of a car on Beijing's Line 13.She was later found by netizens to be the same woman previously filmed eating chicken claws and spitting out bones in a Shanghai subway car. Netizens had dubbed her "chicken feet lady". Other passengers asked Wang to clean up her mess but she refused, leaving the food packages in the subway car when she got off.She was later controlled by police in Beijing on suspicion of disrupting public transport.

Han Yanni, a 26-year-old white collar worker in the finance industry in Beijing, said drinking water and bread is her daily routine on the subway, especially in the morning rush. "Except for onions or sunflower seeds, I can put up with most of the eating behaviors," she said. "Especially if they take a garbage bag for their trash."

【1】Which statement is true according to the passage?

A.It is not prohibited that a man smokes electronic cigarettes on the subway.

B.If a person breaks the rule, he may lose the chance of taking the subway now.

C.A passenger may be supervised by someone when taking the subway in Beijing.

D.One can eat bread if he or she brings a garbage bag in Beijing subway.

【2】What does the underlined word “odors” mean in paragraph 3?

A.an awful smell of food B.food remains C.used napkins D.food package

【3】What can we learn about the woman Wang?

A.She had spitted out all she had eaten in a Shanghai subway car.

B.She got away with what she had done in Shanghai.

C.She called herself “chicken feet lady”.

D.She had cleaned up the mess she had caused on Beijing’s line 13.

23、The global population reached 8 billion on 15 November 2022, and India was estimated to surpass(超过)China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, according to World Population Prospects 2022, released on World Population Day.

“This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates(死亡率),” said UN Secretary – General António Guterres. “At the same time, it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another,” he added.

The global population is growing at its slowest rale since 1950. The latest projections by the United Nations suggest that the world’s population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. It is projected to reach a peak of around 10.4 billion people during the 2080s and to remain at that level until 2100.

“The relationship between population growth and sustainable development is complex” said Liu Zhenmin, an official of the UN. “Rapid population growth makes defeating hunger and increasing the coverage of health and education systems more difficult. Conversely, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to health and education, will contribute to reducing fertility(能生育性)levels and slowing global population growth.”

Countries with ageing populations should take steps to adapt public programmes to the growing numbers of older persons, including by establishing universal health care and long-term care systems.

“Further actions by governments aimed at reducing fertility would have little impact on the pace of population growth between now and mid-century, because of the youthful age structure of today’s global population. Nevertheless, the cumulative(累计的)effect of lower fertility, if maintained over several decades, could slower global population growth greatly in the second half of the century,” added John Wilmoth, an official of the UN.

【1】Which of the following statements would António Guterres agree with?

A．We human beings should reflect on our diversity.

B．The global population growth goal has been achieved since 2022.

C．Governments shall try to keep their promises to population growth.

D．It is sure that the world’s population can grow to 9.7 billion in 2050.

【2】What’s Liu Zhenmin’s attitude towards population growth?

A．Objective.

B．Satisfied.

C．Doubtful.

D．Puzzled.

【3】What does the underlined word “Conversely” in the fourth paragraph mean?

A．As a result.

B．First of all.

C．On the contrary.

D．Most importantly.

【4】How does John think of further actions by governments in the short run?

A．There are many different debates on them.

B．They contribute to population’s structure.

C．They ignore world economy’s development.

D．There is little influence on population growth.

24、   When you think of summertime, what comes to mind? For me, it's sunny, daytime drives in the car with the sunroof open and the windows rolled down with country music blaring. Luckily, every summer, country music fans are faced with a choice of fantastic music festivals to attend. We've made a list of them by state, so you can easily find one near your hometown.

Minnesota

Moondance Jammin Country in Walker, Minn. is one three-day country music festival that guarantees fantastic country music with a side of friendly competition. Alongside featured artists, festivalgoers are invited to participate in themed camping competitions, beer pong and tastings, and softball at Moondance Fields. We're sorry to young children to this event, as it's geared toward adults.

Ohio

The Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes in Fort Loramie, Ohio is still going strong with more than 30 years of festival fun under its belt. The three-day festival is one of the Midwest's biggest, with past artists like Carrie Underwood, Jake Owen, and so many more. A huge variety of nearby campsites and show seating options are available. Country music fans of all ages are welcome to attend.

New York

The Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, N. Y. presents country music fans with three full days of exciting, live music from artists like Tim McGraw, Nikki Briar, and more. Other activities throughout the weekend include a SkyRide up the side of Hunter Mountai. This festival is still going strong after 22 years and the much-anticipated fireworks show will be Saturday night only.

Washington

The Watershed Music and Camping Festival is hosted at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash., winner of the Top Amphitheatre prize at the 2013 Billboard Touring Awards. This three-day outdoor music festival is the perfect opportunity to catch some of the biggest names in country music, like Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, and so many others.

【1】What is special about Country Music Festivals in Minnesota?

A.Kids are not welcome.

B.Drinkers are forbidden.

C.No other activities are provided.

D.Tickets can't be booked in advance.

【2】Where will you go if you want to watch the fireworks display as well?

A.Minnesota. B.Ohio. C.New York. D.Washington.

【3】What do the above festivals have in common?

A.Camping and music are their main events.

B.All kinds of food are available.

C.Themed camping competitions are included.

D.All the festivals last three days.

25、   Recently, a man showed up at Denny’s restaurant in Utah with a special request. And as it turns out, the reason behind his particular ________ is a proof that kindness makes all things work together forever! The man asked if he could be ________ by a waitress who was a single mother. Though it seemed a bit strange f the restaurant owner was ________ to meet his request and seated him in the service section belonging to a ________ named Crystal. He ate there, ________ those who came in to dine. He was ________ looking for family customers. He ________ over two hours at the restaurants and even ________ those families. The bills added up to $1,000 in food.

When asked why he would do that for those ________, his response was ________, but beautiful at the same time. With ________ shining through in his eyes, the man replied, “________ is everything, but I’ve lost all my family.”

You see, it was an angel who ________ at Denny’s restaurant that day. But that’s not all. Just as the man ________, the waitress who served him, Crystal, was a single mother. What he didn’t know was that Crystal was really ________. She and her son were living in a shelter until she was able to save enough money to get a ________ for them.

Finally, the man was nowhere to be seen. He must have ________ the restaurant before Crystal came back to pick up his ________. Besides the $21.34 to cover his own ________, the extra $1,500 tip was for Crystal. And because of it, she and her son will get their ________ living place next week.

【1】A.demand B.identity C.survey D.power

【2】A.determined B.served C.judged D.selected

【3】A.happy B.unfortunate C.confident D.unwilling

【4】A.guest B.boss C.customer D.waitress

【5】A.consulting B.ignoring C.watching D.reminding

【6】A.particularly B.hardly C.accidentally D.finally

【7】A.cancelled B.wasted C.missed D.spent

【8】A.laughed at B.thanked C.paid for D.rejected

【9】A.relatives B.strangers C.partners D.colleagues

【10】A.absent-minded B.absurd C.heartbreaking D.funny

【11】A.joy B.refusal C.pain D.fear

【12】A.Love B.Family C.Honesty D.Friendship

【13】A.showed up B.hid away C.cheered up D.calmed down

【14】A.agreed B.requested C.promised D.responded

【15】A.modest B.changing C.proud D.struggling

【16】A.plan B.service C.restaurant D.place

【17】A.left B.decorated C.entered D.booked

【18】A.file B.bag C.bill D.phone

【19】A.loss B.meal C.debt D.tip

【20】A.special B.former C.expensive D.new

26、假设你是李华，暑假你随学校组织的访问团去美国中学参观访问，并与纽约州长岛市Newcomers High School 的学生Tina成了好朋友。期间，Tina带你参观了她的学校并介绍了校史，还请你品尝了美食。回国后，你打算给Tina写一封信，主要内容如下：

(1)表达你的感激之情；

(2)赞叹该校美丽的环境和课堂的生动活跃；

(3)邀请对方来中国；

(4)表达祝愿。

注意：

(1)可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯;

(2)词数：100左右(开头已给出，不计入总词数) 。

Dear Tina,

How are you? I am now back in China.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua