宁波2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、________our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who enjoy the same hobbies, even if they live on the other side of the world.

A．However

B．Whatever

C．Wherever

D．Whichever

2、The ______ difference between Sam and me was the fact that I took life seriously.

A.official B.potential C.essential D.confidential

3、—My flight will land in Tianjin Binhai Airport at 6:00p.m. tomorrow. Could you pick me up?

—Sure. I shall________ be at the airport to meet you.

A．definitely

B．unlikely

C．closely

D．especially

4、The CEO of the company is a position ____ many abilities are required to deal with all types of problems.

A. which   B. that C. when   D. where

5、If he had been working hard, he ______ in the office now. However, he didn’t.

A. would be working B. were to be working C. was working D. should work

6、Since Tom ___ downloaded a virus into his computer, he can not open the file now．

A.readily B.horribly C.accidentally D.irregularly

7、Surely it doesn’t matter where the student associations get their money from ; what

  is what they do with it .

A.counts B.applies C.stresses D.functions

8、Introverts (性格内向的人), according to Susan Cain, tend to enjoy being alone, doing quieter things or being with just one friend at a time. She says that is _____ they get their energy.

A. why   B. when   C. how   D. where

9、In order to satisfy the needs of the market, the electric company has ______ its focus to tablet computers and smart mobile phones.

A.switched B.shaped

C.directed D.discovered

10、The fact that he didn’t speak a foreign language put him at a(an) ________ disadvantage.

A．remote

B．distinct

C．identical

D．greedy

11、This was returned because the person ________ this letter was addressed had died three years ago.

A．to whom

B．to which

C．which

D．whom

12、The growth of economy is influenced by a number of factors, ________are beyond our control.

A.most of them B.most of that C.most of what D.most of which

13、“The interest be divided into five parts, according to the agreement made by both sides,” declared the judge.

A.may B.can C.must D.shall

14、— I'm sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.

— I think so. He ________ for it for months.

A．is preparing

B．was preparing

C．had been preparing

D．has been preparing

15、Believe it or not, some English idioms are very difficult to understand ______ you know the meaning of each word.

A.as if B.in case C.now that D.even if

16、Would you please _______ this form for me to see if I’ve filled it in right?

A.take off B.look after

C.give up D.go over

17、Sixty decades on, the presenter (Queen Elizabeth II) has evolved somewhat, as has the technology she described. Back then, who _____ that people would one day be watching this on laptops and mobile phones, as some of you are today?

A. must have imagined   B. may have imagined

C. would have imagined   D. should have imagined

18、Mary __________ up the toy car and let it run across the room.

A.worked B.walked C.washed D.wound

19、______ exercising is a good way to keep fit, you shouldn’t overdo it at the beginning.

A. As if   B. As long as   C. In case  D. Even though

20、The trip aims to provide the children with a________ of the countryside first-hand.

A．taste

B．reach

C．touch

D．load

21、   We'd all like to believe that career success is strictly a result of talent, drive, and skill set. But have you ever wondered whether factors unrelated to your work performance, such as personal appearance, influence your chances for advancement?

We have — and to find answers to this question, career-intelligence.com sought the opinions and advice of a number of workplace experts, as well as women themselves in various industries. Do looks affect getting hired, getting promoted, and making more money? And if so, what can you do about it?

Now let's see what's behind the Scenes.

Research gives us a few clues into how a woman's appearance may influence her advancement ability. A study conducted by NYU sociologist Dalton Conley and NYU graduate student Rebecca Glauber found that women's weight gain results in a decrease in both their income level and job prestige. By contrast, men experience no such negative effects.

A more recent study designed and executed by researchers at Harvard University, Boston University, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that women wearing more makeup were judged to be more competent than those wearing less makeup or no makeup. Makeup was found to increase people's perceptions of a woman's likability and trustworthiness as well.

Despite these research implications, many are reluctant to admit that a woman's personal appearance influences decisions around hiring and promotion, according to Steve Stroum, president of Venmark International. Stroum explains a key reason for this is that personal appearance falls into the subliminal（下意识的）judgment part of the brain. He compares the situation to the automotive industry placing bright red convertibles（敞篷车）in their showrooms, only to sell white cars. "In the same sense, a woman's personal appearance is a hidden persuader,  says Stroum. "Nobody will admit that something as trivial will impact their decision-making process... but it does.”

Marc L. Resnick, Ph.D., professor of human factors at Bentley University College of Business, reinforces this position. "My research finds that when making decisions, people are influenced by a variety of factors that are explicitly conscious and unconscious," says Resnick. "So even for a hiring manager that knows of this tendency and forces him/herself to suppress it, it is still an influence."

【1】According to the studies, what kind of women could get more advancement?

A．Women with more weight.

B．Women wearing makeup.

C．Women having convertibles.

D．Women with talents.

【2】Why do many people deny that a woman's personal appearance influences her career?

A．Because it is irrelevant to her career.

B．Because it is too superficial.

C．Because it is the subconscious part in the brain.

D．Because it can arouse women's jealous emotion.

【3】What does explicitly in the passage mean?

A．clearly

B．indirectly

C．extensively

D．ambiguously

【4】What is the main topic of the passage?

A．Whether people's personal appearance influences their job career.

B．Whether people's consciousness influences making a decision.

C．Whether colors influences automotive industry.

D．Whether people's talent influence their promotion.

22、   Writing contests are a great way for high school students to showcase their creative skills. Here are some of the top free writing contests for high school students.

Young Lions Fiction Contest

Award Amount: $10,000

Deadline: Usually in September

The Young Lions Fiction Contest was established in 2001 by the New York Public Library. Five finalists are recognized, with one taking home the grand prize of $10,000. To qualify, the author must be 25 or younger and submit a novel or a collection of short stories.

53-Word Story Contest

Award: Publication in Prime Number Magazine

Deadline: 21st of each month

Hosted by Prime Number Magazine, writers are put to the test and have to respond to a prompt (提示) with a 53-word story. The prompt changes each month, and the responses must be 53 words exactly. Only stories are permitted and only one submission per writer per month is allowed.

Signet Essay Contest

Award Amount: $1,000 to be used towards your higher education

Deadline: April 22, 2021

I£ you are a Wuthering Heights fan, then the Signet Essay Contest is the one for you. Five high school juniors or seniors can win an award for their two to three — page essays. You must select one of the five prompts1 based on the events and characters in Wuthering Heights.

Ocean Awareness Contest

Award Amount: Scholarships up to $1,500

Deadline: June 15, 2021

The Ocean Awareness Contest aims to recognize writers while raising awareness about the climate crisis. Students can submit visual art, film or music. Each category has specific qualifications, so make sure to check.

【1】How many people can get the grand prize in Young Lions Fiction Contest?

A．One.

B．Five.

C．Six.

D．Ten.

【2】What is special about the 53-Word Story Contest?

A．It is held on the last day of each month.

B．The participants can choose any topic.

C．It awards winners a large sum of money.

D．The entry must contain exactly 53 words.

【3】What do the four contests have in common?

A．They are all free of charge.

B．They provide scholarships.

C．They accept various forms of works.

D．They center on environmental issues.

23、   Today:

A chilly (寒冷的) and frosty start for many this morning, followed by a day of sunshine and local showers. The showers will be slow moving and heavy at times, particularly in the east with a risk of thunder.

Tonight:

Showers will ease this evening and clear spells (一段时间) will develop causing a widespread frost. However, rain will push into the northwest during the early hours, turning heavy at times.

Friday:

Rain, locally heavy, will continue southeastwards through the day with strong winds. Elsewhere, it’ll be bright with some sunshine.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Rain across central parts on Saturday will ease and move northwards. Largely dry elsewhere with some misty sunshine. Mixture of sunshine and showers on Sunday and Monday, turning warmer.

Updated at: 0404 on Thu 31 Mar

UK 6-30 days

UK outlook for Tuesday 5 Apr to Wednesday 13 Apr:

A generally unsettled picture is likely next week, with showers or longer spells of rain affecting the majority of the UK, but with some drier and sunnier interludes (间歇). Temperatures will probably be around normal for most, but central and southeastern areas may see some warmer air moving up from the continent at times. The week after next will probably continue to be changeable with showers or longer spells of rain crossing the UK, but with some brighter and drier interludes in between. Temperatures may become rather low across the north and northwest later next week.

Updated at: 1236 on Wed 30 Mar

UK outlook for Thursday 14 Apr to Saturday 30 Apr:

It is likely to be changeable with a mixture of sunny spells and showers. However, some longer drier spells are also likely, particularly in northwestern areas. Overall temperatures will remain around normal for the time of year but with some warmer spells developing at times.

Updated at: 1237 on Wed 30 Mar

【1】Which of the following may best describe today’s weather in general?

A.Cold but fine. B.Cold and rainy.

C.Showers and thunder. D.Frosty and rainy.

【2】The weather of tonight is similar to Friday in that   .

A.it has strong winds B.it has frost

C.it has heavy rain. D.it is mainly sunny.

【3】What will the weather be like in Britain from April 5 to 13?

A.It will be quite dry. B.It will be rather cold.

C.It will be generally rainy. D.It will be hot in the north.

24、Imagine you are standing on the 70th floor of the Empire State Building, staring at the cityscape. Suddenly a man pushes past you, opens the window and announces his intention to jump. You yell out, “Stop! Don’t do it!” the six-foot-five figure turns to you and menacingly (恐吓地) says, “Try to stop me and I’ll take you with me!”

“Umm… No problem, sir. have a good trip. any last words?”

“Let me tell you my troubles,” he says, “my wife left me, my kids won’t talk to me, I lost my job and my pet turtle died, so why should I go on living?”

Suddenly you have a flash of inspiration. “Sir, close your eyes for a minute and imagine that you are blind. No colors, no sights of children playing, no fields of flowers, no sunset. Now imagine that suddenly there’s a miracle. You open your eyes and your vision is restored! Are you going to jump? Or will you stick around for a week to enjoy the sights?”

“I’ll stay for a week.”

“But what happened to all the troubles?”

“I guess they’re not so bad. I can see!”

“Well, your eyesight is worth at least five million dollars. You’re a rich man!”

If you really appreciate your eyesight, the other pains are insignificant. But if you take it all for granted, then nothing in life will ever truly give you joy. Actually, there are misconceptions on the road to happiness.

misconception1: “Once I know the tools for being happy, then it will work like magic.”

Don’t expect the results to come automatically. It is possible to understand how to achieve happiness, yet not put it into practice. In fact, many people actually prefer to be comfortable and unhappy, rather than bear the discomfort of changing their habits. Just as learning any new skill requires effort, you have to be willing to invest serious effort to achieve real happiness.

Misconception 2: “if I become content and satisfied with what I have, I’ll lose my motivation to achieve more.”

Now ask someone who is depressed, “Let’s go fishing!” “I’m tired. Maybe tomorrow. And anyway, I might rain…” in reality, happy people are energetic and ambitious. There’s never enough time to do everything they want to do.

Misconception 3:

A beautiful Sunday afternoon, you’re in the park having a picnic with friends. Suddenly one person complains: “who forgot the forks? It’s too hot for volleyball. I want to go home already.”

When our mood negatively affects others, we recognize we have duty to be happy and not spoil the fun. But what about when we’re at home with our family? Or when we go into the office on Monday morning? like an open pit in the middle of the road, a sourpuss(牢骚满腹的人) is a public danger. Being happy is part of being considerate to the people around us.

【1】The story is placed at the beginning of the passage in order to .

A. tell a skill of persuasion

B. warn the danger of standing on a tall building

C. emphasize the importance of eyesight

D. introduce the theme of the passage

【2】What can be inferred from the underlined sentences?

A. Everything has a price.

B. We should value what we have.

C. Every dog has its day.

D. Eyesight is more important.

【3】What is right about happy？

A. Happy is a gift.

B. Happy is limited.

C. Happy is contagious (会传染的).

D. Happy is no more than a skill.

【4】The best subtitle of Misconception 3 is   .

A. If unhappy occurs at home, I needn’t pretend to be happy

B. If I can’t make others unhappy, I won’t be happy.

C. If someone is happy, then others around them are happy.

D. If I want to be depressed, that’s my own prerogative.

25、It was dull and gray on a summer holiday. Matt was gazing at the dusty street, cicadas screaming somewhere in an ugly tree with twisting _______. It’s one o’clock! Matt’s stomach gave a funny jump. He had been seventeen years old, without realizing it, for a whole morning.

Yet how _______ Matt looked forward to his birthdays. He was adopted by his uncle, a drunk when his parents died in a car crash. Since then, he had never received a birthday card. Everyone ignored him at school — he had no reason to _______ anyone would remember his birthday.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. To his surprise, a delivery guy in a blue uniform was standing in the doorway with a large package in his hand. After _______ his name, he carried it to his bed. He ripped off the brown paper and discovered a present _______ in gold, and his first ever birthday card. Fingers _______ slightly, he opened the envelope. It’s from his best friend Jamie, a bookworm at school. Matt laughed as he put Jamie’s letter aside and picked up his present. It was very _______. Knowing Jamie, he was sure it would be a large _______ full of difficult words — but it wasn’t. His heart gave a huge bound as he ripped back the paper and saw a sleek (有光泽的) black leather case with silver _______ stamped across it: Wizard Chess Set.

“Wow, Jamie!” Matt whispered, tears ____________ up in his eyes.

【1】

A．branches

B．leaves

C．roots

D．barks

【2】

A．many

B．small

C．little

D．much

【3】

A．suppose

B．suspect

C．doubt

D．ensure

【4】

A．spelling

B．signing

C．telling

D．reading

【5】

A．covered

B．written

C．bound

D．wrapped

【6】

A．drumming

B．trembling

C．sliding

D．jumping

【7】

A．heavy

B．small

C．light

D．difficult

【8】

A．case

B．toy

C．book

D．box

【9】

A．sentences

B．lines

C．pictures

D．words

【10】

A．showing

B．bringing

C．welling

D．rising

26、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友David写邮件告知你他打算购买 《红楼梦》 (A Dream in Red Mansions) 英文版，但不知道纸质版本和有声版本哪个更适合。请你给他提出建议，要点如下:

1.你的建议；

2.你的理由(至少两条)；

注意:

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:有声读物audio book

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