西宁2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、The digital age enables us to find people   share our interests.

A.which B.who C.what D.where

2、Wth the population of those ever 60 ________ to double to one-third by 2050, the strategy of some Internet company for attracting the elderly is wise.

A.expect B.expected C.expecting D.being expected

3、We shall never know whether this happened ______ design or not.

A．by

B．in

C．with

D．to

4、Most West European countries have ______ the concept of high-speed rail networks with enthusiasm.

A．embraced

B．shaped

C．assured

D．indicated

5、His sister asked him _______ the TV but she _______.

A. turn up; turned down   B. turn down; was turned down

C. to turn up; turned down   D. to turn down; was turned down

6、– Mary looks hot and shy.   -- So _______ you if you had a high fever.

A. will   B. would

C. do   D. did

7、—Many students won’t take part in the after-school activities today.

—   . We have so much homework to do!

A. So will I   B. So do I   C. Neither will I

8、—Can you come on Monday or Tuesday?

—I’m afraid ________ day is possible.

A．either

B．some

C．neither

D．any

9、Don’t sit there   nothing. Come and help me with this table.

A．do B．doing C．to do D．and doing

10、The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took________ pictures of them.

A．much of

B．the number of

C．a large amount of

D．masses of

11、Each summer definitely seems hotter than the last. Experts say this bad weather has occurred________ climate change.

A．due to

B．leading to

C．lack of

D．regardless of

12、After a day’s travel, we ________ staying in a super little hotel by the sea at last.

A．made up

B．wound up

C．turned up

D．picked up

13、____ the class teacher put emphasis on the importance of doing homework independently, his students still spent most of the time copying others’ homework.

A.While B.Despite

C.Unless D.Once

14、_______you come or not is up to you.

A. What   B. If C. Why D. Whether

15、---What _____ great fun it would be if we could celebrate his birthday!

---Forget it! The teacher in _____ charge of our dorm won't be happy to see that.

A. a; the   B. /; the   C. /; /   D. a; /

16、________ all my family and friends in the audience applaud me, I felt so confident and grateful .

A．Seen

B．To see

C．Seeing

D．Saw

17、You have to __________all the books before the exams.

A.go on B.go over

C.go up D.go out

18、 Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony before they ______ on their life journey.

A. give up   B. settle down

C. get through   D. set off

19、—She looks upset.

—Yes, I’d rather I ________ her the bad news the other day.

A．didn’t tell

B．don’t tell

C．hadn’t told

D．wouldn’t tell

20、Michael Jackson gained popularity at a time when MTV was establishing _________ as a creative force.

A．himself

B．it

C．his

D．itself

21、In the future, more ________ can be made in virtual reality and wearable tech.

A．advances

B．developments

C．replacements

D．solution

22、Can you explain how it _______ that you missed the morning classes?

A. came across   B. came to

C. came up   D. came about

23、—Which one of these do you want?

—________. Either will do.

A. I don't mind   B. That's for sure   C. No problem

24、Kate will never forget the years ________ she lived with her home-stay family in China.

A．that

B．which

C．where

D．when

25、In the USA, Columbus Day is_______ the _____ of Christopher Columbus in the New World.

A．in the memory of; arrival

B．in memory of; arrival

C．in the memory of; arriving

D．in memory of; arriving

26、I remember, back in my early 20s, I was the youngest in the office while my workmates were at least twice my age. They had children and aging parents to take care of. My only stress was finding the right dress for a Saturday night date. I didn't imagine ever being their age.

But life has a way of racing ahead. In my 40s, when seeing my first gray hair, I couldn't stop staring at it. It took me a while to figure out what that thing was. As any parent will tell you, the easiest way to get gray hair is to have children.

Parenting is a hard job. I now know my husband and I have done a good job. Not only do our young adult sons like to spend time with us, but when we hand them cash, they often say, "No, thank you, I'm good."

When I celebrated my own 50th birthday, I didn't feel" old" or any different from how I had felt in my 40s or 30s, even 20s. Though society had given me the message that being 50 was not something to celebrate, I saw the benefits of getting older.

By the time I was 50, I no longer had to put everyone in front of me. I didn't have to take care of getting dinner on the table for a demanding child or help someone study the French and Indian War. Instead, I could see friends or travel with my husband.

Getting older also came with a new thinking way. I used to concentrate on things I regretted that I had or hadn't done. Now that I've lived many more years, those regrets have disappeared, because now I know that those choices have helped make me who I am today.

Whatever the age, I'll do what I want to. I am still a contributor to society, whether by writing novels or by being there for my friends and family. I plan to keep doing all of that for many years to come.

【1】What do we know about the author's life in her 20s?

A．She couldn't afford pretty diesses.

B．She had very little to worry about.

C．She worked harder than her workmates.

D．She always went out dating on Saturdays.

【2】How did the author feel about her first gray hair?

A．Hopeless.

B．Annoyed.

C．Shocked.

D．Disappointed.

【3】What can be inferred about the author from the passage?

A．She was successful as a mother.

B．She regretted more as she aged.

C．She used to ignore public opinions.

D．She was interested in world history.

【4】What did the author gain from getting old?

A．Adventuring spirit.

B．More wisdom.

C．Greater achievements.

D．Cooking skills.

27、“Freelance retail consultant” refers to daigou in Chinese, or overseas people who buy goods for customers in the Chinese mainland.

It’s estimated that there are 40,000 daigou in Australia, most of whom are young migrants or international students looking for ways to help cover their rent and university cost.

These freelance retail consultants have created thousands of trading routes, both small and big, into China.

Shops in Australia sold out of instant formula （婴儿配方奶粉）, leaving many Australian parents unable to buy their preferred brands. The Sydney Morning Herald reported last year that half of Australia’s infant formula sold went to China through customers selling to other customers.

Because of this, daigou have received criticism from Australian media. The Sydney Morning Post even suggested that the Australian government should put a limit on instant formula exports.

However, not everyone dislikes daigou. “We think daigou are good for the local economy and they are very good for our business,” Peter Nathan, the chief executive of A2 Milk, a New Zealand infant formula maker, told Reuters. “We clearly believe they are a positive force.”

Others agree that nothing is wrong with the practice. “People are buying these products legally on the Australian market… they’re not illegally being exported to China,” Tim Foulds, head of research at Euro monitor Australia and New Zealand, told The Washington Post.

【1】Why do most daigou in Australia buy goods for Chinese customers?

A. To improve living conditions.   B. To satisfy import demand.

C. To pay their expenses.   D. To get sales experience.

【2】According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A. Australian parents criticize daigou.

B. Consumers prefer milk made in Australia.

C. Australian government has limited exports.

D. Different ideas about daigou exist in Australia.

【3】We can infer from the last two paragraphs that .

A. the practice of daigou will balance supply and demand

B. daigou will probably be welcomed in New Zealand

C. infant formula will grow in popularity in China

D. daigou will be a legal job in Australia soon

【4】What’s the attitude of the author to Daigou?

A. Supportive.   B. Doubtful.   C. Negative.   D. Objective.

28、   When you look in the mirror, you see yourself. That puts you in the company of animals like dolphins, elephants and chimpanzees. The mirror test is often used as a way of measuring whether animals have self-awareness. And an animal that is aware of itself has a high level of intelligence. Now, a species of fish — the cleaner wrasse — has also spotted its reflection.

Alex Jordan, a biologist at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, is one of the researchers of the study on cleaner wrasse consciousness. He and his team conducted many tests that show the fish does seem to recognize its reflection — when the researchers added a colored mark to its body, the fish would even, to remove the mark upon catching sight of it in the mirror. It seems to indicate the clever fish species has some sense of self or individuality.

But Jordan said, “I’m the last to say that the cleaner wrasse fish is as smart as chimpanzees.” Instead, he believes that the measure scientists have used for nearly 50 years is imperfect.

One problem with the test, for example, is that it uses vision to measure self-awareness. Yet not all animals rely on sight to recognize themselves. It may well be that a bat, for example, which depends on sonar to get around, is self-conscious. Elephants, while able to pass the mirror test, rely more heavily on smell than on sight.

Consciousness in humans or animals is not easy to measure or understand. Philosophers and scientists have long wrestled with the questions of how a sense of self is assessed, and how it relates to physical processes. Jordan believes the cleaner wrasse is self-cognizant, but not the same extent as a human. This means scientists need to reconsider whether some concepts centered on humans can be used in understanding animals.

【1】Why are dolphins, elephants and chimpanzees mentioned in the text?

A．They are as clever as humans.

B．They have some sense of self.

C．They have the same intelligence.

D．They are widely used in experiments.

【2】The study on the cleaner wrasse made Alex Jordan           .

A．doubt whether the mirror test is reliable

B．discover the secret about the fish's sight

C．develop a better method to replace the mirror test

D．believe the cleaner wrasse is as smart as chimpanzees

【3】Which of the following can replace the underlined part “wrestled with”?

A．Presented with.

B．Ended with.

C．Struggled with.

D．Agreed with.

【4】What can we learn from the text?

A．It is relatively easy to test animals' consciousness.

B．Some concepts for humans can't be applied to animals.

C．Animals rely on at least two senses to get to know themselves.

D．More mirror tests are needed to prove the cleaner wrasse is self-aware.

29、If you follow luxury resorts (度假地) or travel influencers on Instagram, odds are good that you’ve seen at least one “floating breakfast”.

In case you’re not familiar with them, here’s what to know: they’re your typical hotel room service breakfast-think toast, fruit, coffee and the like — served in a pool instead of in bed. Usually, they’re placed on large plates or colorful baskets, then accessorized (配饰) with bright tropical flowers to make them even more photogenic.

These breakfasts are particularly popular in Asia and the Pacific, especially at warm-weather private flat resorts in places like Thailand, Fiji and the Maldives.

Nearly everyone agrees that the trend began in Bali, although no specific resort seems to get the credit for coming up with the idea first.

While these breakfasts have become more common on resort menus over the last five years, the coronavirus pandemic has made them more popular than ever as hotel guests are avoiding buffets and public dining rooms.

“Across the course of the past year, in-suite dining has become extremely popular, especially for those seeking comfort in the safety and their room,” Jann Hess, general manager at Amanjiwo in Bali. “The floating breakfast is a popular choice.”

After all, the floating breakfast needs a pool to float in — and a private pool is a much better choice than a shared pool where a splashing (飞溅的) kid might make the whole thing topple over.

Though the gorgeous colors and dramatic plating of floating breakfasts make them perfect for social media, asking people to stand in the pool before they’ve fully woken up or had caffeine seems like a potential recipe for disaster.

James Booth, a Sydney-based reporter, tells that, for him, the special meal worked better in concept. Though Booth had pre-scheduled a specific time for the breakfast to arrive, he ended up oversleeping about 20 minutes, meaning he’d missed the optimal window for consuming it.

【1】What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us?

A．What “floating breakfast” is like.

B．Why “floating breakfast” is popular.

C．What you should know in luxury resorts.

D．How we can enjoy “floating breakfast”.

【2】Why does the coronavirus pandemic make “floating breakfast” more popular?

A．It provides a more healthy diet.

B．People avoid meeting in groups.

C．It saves a lot of money to eat out.

D．People wants to try the new trend.

【3】What does the underlined word “optimal” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Small.

B．Broad.

C．Open.

D．Most ideal.

【4】What is a suitable title for the text?

A．How floating breakfast develops

B．Two sides of floating breakfast

C．Floating breakfast, a popular trend

D．Reasons why floating breakfast comes up

30、The year was 1966. I bit my lip (嘴唇) trying with all the strength a six-year-old could gather not to _________ .

When I was in first grade, class parties were held at schools. I was to _________ toys with Paul. I _________ to buy Paul a one-dollar Matchbox car popular with boys. It was really a (n) _________ , as my pocket money was only 20 cents a week. However, I _________ it.

I _________ a Mustang for Paul, since that is exactly what I would have wanted for myself. Paul did not reciprocate (互换) with a Mustang or any other Matchbox—the gift I _________ was a plastic Santa Claus less than 10 cents. _________ , I exchanged a shiny Mustang for a piece of rubbish!

As some boys excitedly _________ their new Matchbox cars across desktops, I held back hot tears and tried not to sniffle (吸鼻子) __________. Despite selfishly feeling __________ for myself, I started racing my skiing Santa alongside the Matchbox cars. I simply did not want to feel left out.

After class, Mrs. Bauer came and said to me, “I’m __________ of you, dear. You didn’t show your __________ with that toy. You gave Paul a very nice toy that made him happy, and you should be happy about that.”

Mrs. Bauer’s __________ , which I did not fully understand at the lime was that it truly is __________ to give than to receive.

【1】

A．cheat

B．cry

C．rush

D．doubt

【2】

A．exchange

B．deliver

C．operate

D．create

【3】

A．afforded

B．decided

C．continued

D．pretended

【4】

A．honour

B．shock

C．challenge

D．pleasure

【5】

A．made

B．hit

C．caught

D．chanced

【6】

A．picked out

B．took down

C．applied for

D．showed off

【7】

A．selected

B．received

C．updated

D．maintained

【8】

A．As a result

B．In particular

C．In other words

D．For example

【9】

A．threw

B．placed

C．passed

D．raced

【10】

A．entirely

B．unfortunately

C．noticeably

D．regularly

【11】

A．frank

B．sorry

C．amazed

D．anxious

【12】

A．aware

B．fond

C．confident

D．proud

【13】

A．expectation

B．stress

C．disappointment

D．inspiration

【14】

A．message

B．position

C．impression

D．announcement

【15】

A．easier

B．better

C．braver

D．quicker

31、下列文段直接来自所学的课文。请根据英文首字母提示，填入符合课文含义的词，使文段意思完整、通顺，符合课文原意。

Economic development is necessary if we want to improve s【1】. There comes a time w【2】 the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to p【3】 everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right b 【4】 between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.

Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great s【5】. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and s 【6】 water to more farmers in the area. But the p【7】 led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and d【8】 cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural h【9】. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem and citizens who lived near the dam, the government t 【10】 to the United Nations for help in 1959.

32、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

Nowadays, more and more college students have no problem walking into a classroom and opening their laptops. Others may spend an entire study period with a smartphone in hand. Some people argue that the increasing use of technology can have many helpful effects on society. But a recent research suggests that using technology during class time may harm college students' ability to remember and process the subject material.

Arnold Glass, a professor in Rutgers University in New Jersey4, and a student researcher investigated the issue of divided student attention. The study involved 118 Rutgers students who were taking the same level college class. The students were permitted to use any electronic device during half of their daily class periods. During the other half, no one was allowed to use any technology.

The researchers found that the average daily quiz results showed no evidence of harmful effects from the use of technology. However, the average results of the larger tests and final exam showed that all the students performed poorly when they were permitted to use technology in the classroom. Glass argues that it shows the use of electronic devices in the classroom prevents students from processing information. When the students hear what the professor is saying, they might be buying things online or reading unrelated emails at the same time. And that, Glass says, makes it harder for the information to enter their long term memory. Even though the students know what the professor said at that time, they no longer remember it a week later because they missed the opportunity.

However, Lauren Margulieux, an assistant professor at Georgia State University in Atlanta argues that there are times when classroom use of technology is unavoidable. So, he says, educators need to consider that something other than technology is distracting students.

In fact, a special software program has been created. Students can use the program, which engages students more with the class material on their personal devices during a given class. It can also be used to observe student activity and prevent them from opening unrelated pages and programs.

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