兰州2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、Being able to _____ on a stage will for sure serve as a great inspiration for their future careers if they hold on.

A.shine B.pour C.benefit D.select

2、The boy ________ on the ground ________ that he has seen a cock________ an egg.

A．laying; lay; lay

B．lying; lei; lie

C．lying; lies; lay

D．lay; lying; lay

3、_________ in the northwest of China, Xi'an is seen as the birthplace of the country's civilization.

A.Locating B.Being located C.To locate D.Located

4、______________, an English engineer and computer scientist, is best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web.

A. Henry Wolfson B. Timothy Berners Lee C. Auguste Bartholdi D. Stuart Page

5、The international community reached an agreement on banning the use of biological weapons after World War I, ________ Germany, the United Kingdom and   France used such weapons, leading to heavy casualties( 伤亡).

A．from which

B．in that

C．during which

D．with which

6、However hard I tried, I couldn’t ______ my meaning to the people around me.

A.let out B.give away C.get across D.put on

7、The press conference（新闻发布会） was concerned _______ the Diaoyu Islands issue and every reporter present was concerned _______ China’s final decision.

A.with, about B.about, with C.with, with D.about, about

8、As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but ______ their roughness.

A.noticing B.notice C.to notice D.noticed

9、Last year my dream of becoming an engineer ______ .

A.achieved B.is made true C.came true D.was come true

10、Would you please _____________ the paper for me and see if there are any mistakes?

A.look around B.look into C.look up D.look through

11、It is reported that doctors are   the case for new treatment

A.looking forward to B.looking up to

C.looking into D.look down upon

12、The decision ________, what is to be done now is how to carry it out.

A.is made B.has been made C.having been made D.having made

13、Jack is late again. It is typical __________ him to keep others waiting.

A．of

B．for

C．to

D．with

14、George, remember to wear more clothes when it gets cold, for the change in climate may ______ your health.

A．affect

B．prevent

C．destroy

D．reduce

15、— Could you help me take care of my pet dog on the 19th?

— I’m afraid I'm not ____________ that day.

A.blank B.sufficient C.available D.convenient

16、It was so dark at night that I couldn’t ______ anything clearly in the street.

A．distinguish

B．understand

C．ensure

D．confirm

17、Training of the employees was suggested as one _____ to dealing with the problem of low efficiency.

A.method B.way

C.approach D.means

18、—Why did the toy dog stop barking?

—The battery must have ________.

A. used up B. run out

C. given up D. put out

19、--Sorry, it's already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an appointment.

--OK. ________.

A．It couldn’t be better

B．You really have me there

C．Let’s call it a day

D．Take your time

20、Blaming yourself for what happened doesn’t make much sense. It’s time for you to ____.

A.turn out B.pick up C.put down D.move on

21、——I'm going to Paris next week.

——____________! So am I

A. Wish you good luck B. What a coincidence

C. Don't mention it D. Good trip

22、People believe that when Fu __________upside down, happiness arrives.

A.is surrounded by B.is swept C.is attached D.is attracted

23、All of her time _______ to carrying out a further study on the cause of Alzheimer’s disease

since she left school.

A. has been devoted   B. devoted

C. has devoted   D. was devoted

24、I suggested to my roommates that we ______ for a picnic, and all of them agreed.

A.had gone B.would do C.go D.went

25、Ten years ago the population of our village was_________ that of theirs.

A．as twice large as

B．twice as large as

C．twice as much as

D．as twice much as

26、   If you are invited to a wedding, baby shower or other celebrations, you will be expected to bring a gift. Unless you know the host very well, the gift should be modest in value, about $25 or so.

For a wedding ， the bride will have "registered ( 登 记 )" at one or two local department stores，indicating the items she prefers．You can buy the couple a gift that isn’t listed , but most people buy something listed on the registry (记录簿). If you buy an item listed on the registry, be sure to tell the store that you are doing this, so that the couple doesn’t receive duplicate (重复的) gifts．For a baby shower，bring a gift appropriate for a new born baby．

If you wish to give a gift when you leave to return to your country, the best gift is something unique to your country. It does not need to be especially valuable or rare. Possibilities include a book about your country, an inexpensive piece of handicraft( 手工艺品)or art, or something else that reflects your culture. If the children collect coins and stamps, they would be very pleased with a set of your country’s coins or a selection of stamps from your country.

If you owe a debt of deep gratitude to an American host family, a common way of repaying it is to take the family to a form of entertainment, such as a baseball, basketball, or a good restaurant.

Gift giving is not as important in America as it is in other countries, so there is nothing wrong with not giving a gift. If you need help, talk to a salesperson at a department store. Tell them about the person who will be receiving the gift and the reason for the gift, and they will help you find something appropriate.

【1】Why is collecting coins mentioned in the third paragraph?

A. To show the important role of coins as gifts.

B. To stress the popularity of coin collecting in America.

C. To give an example of selecting a unique gift.

D. To explain the relation between coins and culture.

【2】What does the author intend to do in Para. 4?

A. Introduce a way to show gratitude.

B. Add some background information.

C. Summarize(总结) the previous paragraphs.

D. Recommend some family-friendly activities.

【3】The writer develops the passage mainly by  .

A. using numbers. B. giving examples.

C. giving reasons. D. telling stories.

【4】Which can serve as a title for the text?

A. How to select a gift B. Gift giving in America

C. Where to buy a gift D. Celebrations in America

27、Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these   places.

★Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.

★Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from     dinosaur( 恐龙 ) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.

★Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.

Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet( 木 偶 )making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.

★Try hands-on science. Visit   one   of the   many hands-on science   museums   around the     country.

These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.

【1】If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit       _____.

A．a Youtheater

B．an art museum

C．a hands-on science museum

D．a natural history museum

【2】What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?

A．Science games designed by kids.

B．Learning science by doing things.

C．A show of kids' science work.

D．Reading science books.

【3】Where does this text probably come from?

A．A museum guide.

B．A tourist map.

C．A science textbook.

D．A news report.

28、   Siblings refer to one's brothers and sisters. We're attached to siblings as adults far longer than we are as children. Our sibling relationships, in fact, are the longest-lasting family ties we have.

“Paul, my younger brother, and I, kind of annoyed each other when we were kids,” said Anna, an interviewee, “But as adults, we've always had each other's back, especially when dealing with our mother's health crisis. Paul is the first person I want to talk to when something worries me.”

There's probably a biological explanation for the close bond of the sibling relationship. Siblings share half their genes, which biologists say should be motivation enough for each other's devotion.

One thing that can weaken closeness in adulthood is a parent who played favorites in childhood; this sense of hatred can last a lifetime. The simple concept of parental favoritism was enough to shake their relationship.

“What Paul and I are pretty sure is our parents treated us the same when we were growing up. Yet we're very different people,” Anna said, “Paul is outgoing while I'm shy. Paul is an amateur pianist while I can't read music or carry a tune. In families with more than one child, every sibling seems to get a label in contrast to every other sibling.”

The very presence of siblings in the household can be an education. When a new baby is born, the older sibling gains social skills by interacting with the younger, and the younger gains cognitive (认知) skills by imitating the older. They learn from the friction between them, too, as they fight for their parents' attention, Mild conflict between brothers and sisters teaches them how to interact with friends and co-workers for the rest of their lives.

It's so sad when things between siblings fall apart, which happens when aging parents need care or die—old feelings of contradiction and jealousy erupt all over again. Many families get through their parents' illnesses just fine, establishing networks where the workload is divided pretty much equally. But about 40 percent of the time there is a single primary caregiver who feels like she is not getting any help from her brothers and sisters, which can lead to serious conflicts.

Throughout adulthood, the sibling relationship “is powerful and unchanged”, said Jane Mersky Leder, author of the new e-book The Sibling Connection. Whether we are close to our siblings or distant, she writes, they remain our brothers and sisters for better or for worse.

So remember the immortal (永恒的) words of folksinger Loudon Wainwright Ⅲ, in a song called Thanksgiving. “On this brilliant occasion, this special family dinner, if I argue with a loved one, please make me...”

【1】What can probably encourage hatred among siblings?

A.The aging of their Mom and Dad. B.The difference between their hobbies.

C.The conflict in their daily lives. D.The unequal treatment from their parents.

【2】The underlined word “friction” in Para. 6 is closest in meaning to ___________.

A.mild conflict B.close relationship C.active interaction D.cognitive imitation

【3】One effective way to avoid conflict when looking after sick parents is to _________.

A.employ an experienced caregiver B.take on reasonable burdens

C.equally divide the fortune D.send them straight to hospital

【4】The writer ends the passage with a song Thanksgiving to indicate that __________.

A.it's emotionally acceptable to quarrel with siblings

B.we should be grateful to have brothers or sisters in life

C.Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful occasion

D.Thanksgiving Day is a time for brothers to get together

29、Almost everyone has heard the expression “the calm before the storm.” It is usually used to describe a peaceful period just before a very stressful situation or a tense argument.

British sailors coined the phrase in the late 1600s; they noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become still and the winds would drop.

Science has given us the reason. According to US website HowStuffWorks, a calm period occurs because many storms, tornadoes and hurricanes draw in all the warm and humid(湿热的) air from the surrounding area. As this air rises into the storm clouds, it cools and acts as “fuel for the storm, like petrol in a car”. Once the storm has taken all the energy it can from the air, it is pushed out from the top of the storm clouds and falls back down to ground level. As the air goes down, it becomes warm and dry. Warm and dry air is stable, so once it covers an area, it causes a calm period before the storm. This same process also causes the “eye of the storm” in hurricanes and tornadoes. In these conditions, the calm occurs in the center of the storm because of the strong rotating (旋转的) winds.

The Weather Network has a tip for working out how far away a storm is. First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, roughly three seconds equal one kilometer. So, for example, if you count nine seconds, the storm is about three kilometers away. A good method is that if your count is below 30 seconds, you should seek shelter straight away.

However, due to the complexity of storm system, not all storms take place after calm. Given the right conditions, some storms announce themselves with heavy rain and fierce winds.

So, your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area. That's the most reliable way to predict the next display(展示) of nature's temper (脾气).

【1】What is the function of Paragraph 3?

A．To describe how the eye of the storm comes into being.

B．To stress why tornadoes and hurricanes are destructive.

C．To explain why a peaceful period occurs before some storms.

D．To remind how dangerous a storm can be in certain situations.

【2】If you count fifteen seconds between a lightening flash and a thunder clap, the storm may be .

A．one kilometer away

B．three kilometers away

C．four kilometers away

D．five kilometers away

【3】What can we learn from the text?

A．Heavy storms don't usually last long.

B．It is not always quiet before a storm.

C．Storms have a big influence on our life.

D．Weather reports often fail to predict a storm.

【4】Where is this text most likely from?

A．A travel journal.

B．A science fiction.

C．A literature review.

D．A geography magazine.

30、   I ran into a stranger as he passed by. “Oh, excuse me please.” was my ______ . He said, “Please excuse me, too; I wasn’t watching for you.” We were very ______ , this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said goodbye. But at home a ______ story is told.

Later that day, when I was cooking the evening meal, my daughter stood beside me very ______ . When I ______ , I nearly knocked her down. “Move out of the ______ ,” I said with a frown. She walked away, her little heart broken. I didn’t ______  how harshly (严厉地) I’d spoken.

While I lay awake in bed that evening, my husband said to me, “While ______ a stranger, you are polite, but with the girl you love, you are _______ Go look on the kitchen floor and you’ll find some flowers by the door. Those are the flowers she brought for ______. She picked them herself: pink, yellow and blue. She stood quietly not to ______ the surprise, and you ______ saw the tears in her eyes.”

____, my tears began to fall, I quietly went and knelt down by her bed. “Wake up, little girl.” I said. “Are these flowers you picked for me?” She smiled, “I found them out by the tree. I picked them ______ they’re pretty like you. I knew you’d like them, especially the blue.”

I said, “Daughter, I’m sorry for the way I ______ today, I ______ have yelled at you that way.”

She said, “Oh Mom, that’s okay _______ I love you.”

I said, “Daughter, I love you, too. And I do like the flowers, especially the blue.”

I had got the world ______ again. I’d ______ to be polite to people in the street—good ______ make society work. But a stranger is someone we meet once and then never see again- and family is for life.

【1】A. response B. sentence C. answer D. speech

【2】A. careful B. serious C. polite D. unhappy

【3】A. interesting B. different C. similar D. meaningful

【4】A. excited B. noisy C. upset D. still

【5】A. called B. turned C. returned D. removed

【6】A. way B. space C. house D. area

【7】A. prove B. care C. realize D. understand

【8】A. referring to B. dealing with C. listening to D. picking up

【9】A. anxious B. patient C. disappointed D. unkind

【10】A. us B. you C. the family D. her friends

【11】A. ruin B. expect C. announce D. handle

【12】A. seldom B. simply C. never D. even

【13】A. By this time B. At one time C. For a time D. At the same time

【14】A. while B. so C. unless D. because

【15】A. considered B. developed C. acted D. performed

【16】A. mustn’t B. couldn’t C. wouldn’t D. shouldn’t

【17】A. Besides B. Otherwise C. Anyway D. However

【18】A. clear B. right C. clean D. meaningful

【19】A. begin B. learn C. change D. continue

【20】A. manners B. habits C. lifestyles D. behaviors

31、课文填空

Contrary to what many people might 【1】,evidence shows that sharks seldom attack humans.There are three types of shark attacks.In the main type,the shark attacks you because it 【2】you for a fish,but when it tastes human flesh it decides to give up and swims away.In the second type,the shark pushes you with its nose to find out if you are 【3】 to be eaten,and then 【4】you if it thinks you are.In the third type,the shark waits for you to swim by,and then attacks you suddenly.The last two types of attack more often  【5】in the death of humans.

32、假如你是李华，最近你的美国朋友杰里(Jerry)来信说他的一个室友经常看电子书到深夜，有时看到有趣的地方还发出笑声，导致他无法入睡，他很苦恼不知道该如何解决这个问题。请你给他写一封信，提出你的建议。

注意：1. 词数100个左右；

2. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jerry,

Thank you for your trust in me. I understand you are feeling upset now. I’d like to offer you some advice. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I hope you’ll find these ideas useful.

Yours,

  Li Hua