海东2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高一英语

1、--He didn’t feel a bit nervous when ________.

--No. He’d had a lot of time ________ for it after all.

A. interviewing; to prepare

B. interviewed; to prepare

C. interviewing; preparing

D. being interviewed; preparing

2、Over 1,000 elephants face starvation in Thailand because the coronavirus crisis has _______ revenues from tourism.

A.cut down B.put down C.break down D.pull down

3、Don’t mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may 　　　 　the shocking ending.

A.give out B.give off

C.give up D.give away

4、It’s going to be some time ________ he sees his father again, ________ business has just been started in Switzerland.

A．after; who

B．since; who

C．when;       whose

D．before; whose

5、Some very common things such as ________to the strong sunlight for a long time will do harm to the skin and even cause skin cancer.

A．exposing

B．having exposing

C．being exposed

D．exposed

6、________enough money, the young man was unable to buy his girlfriend expensive jewelry.

A. Not to save B. Not saving

C. Not having saved D. Not saved

7、Resources and investment are heavily concentrated in big cities, contributing to the population __________ and the dilemma of young people.

A. exposure   B. exploration   C. expectation   D. explosion

8、Wedidn’tget a hotel room because we ______ in advance.

A. hadn’t booked   B. haven’t booked

C. weren’t booking   D. wouldn’t book

9、The inner strength of the girl allows her _____ going when she gets into trouble.

A. keep   B. keeping   C. to keep   D. kept

10、Michael R. Bloomberg’s exit and immediate move to back Mr. Biden had the _________ to anger supporters of Mr. Sanders and sparked outrage among progressives.

A.access B.potential C.advantage D.presentation

11、— The film is, I have to say, not a bit interesting.

— Why? It’s ________ than the films I have ever seen.

A. far more interesting B. much less interesting

C. no more interesting D. any less interesting

12、It is reported that China will not buy the Euro debt until some thorough research ______.

A. has been done   B. will have been done

C. will be done D. had been done

13、With the new family planning policy _______, many young parents are considering having their second child.

A. introduce     B. introducing

C. to introduce   D. introduced

14、Volunteering is pleasant and there is so much more I could do if I ________ the time.

A.had had B.had C.would have D.could have had

15、 ______ from this point, the problem presents no easy solution.

A. See B. To see C. Seen   D. Seeing

16、China’s efforts to give timely treatment to those infected with the virus are being____by the rest of the world.

A.applauded B.clarified C.postponed D.transferred

17、Mrs. Green treats her students as if they ________ her children.

A. are B. were C. had been D. would be

18、Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent ______you respond to it.

A. that B. whether C. how   D. what

19、   students English well, the teacher tries to speak English in class very often.

A. Teaching   B. Taught

C. To teach   D. Teach

20、A number of traditions ________ celebrated in China during the Spring Festival every year.

A.is B.was C.are D.were

21、   Vaccination(接种疫苗) is among the most effective ways to help us prevent diseases. For viruses that don't change too much—the measles virus(麻疹病毒), for example—getting vaccinated is a once-and-for-all method to prevent you from becoming infected with the virus. If you had two measles vaccines when you were a child, you would be protected for life.

However, it's a different story when it comes to influenza(流行性感冒), commonly known as “the flu”, which generally peaks between December and February. Flu vaccines cannot protect us in the long term.

There is no long-term immunity(免疫), according to Theodore Strange, associate medical director at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. “The virus essentially ‘changes its coat’—H1N1, H2N3, and so on,” he told the website Healthline.

Apart from a person's immune protection from flu vaccination declining over time, flu viruses are also constantly changing. So the vaccines are likely to be updated from one season to the next to protect against the viruses that research suggests may be the most common during the upcoming flu season.

Thus, to develop effective flu vaccines, over 100 national influenza centers around the world conduct year-round surveillance(监测) for influenza. Researchers will test thousands of influenza virus samples from patients, according to the official website of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). The World Health Organization also suggests there are three or four influenza viruses that are most likely to spread among people during the upcoming flu season.

But even when a vaccine is developed, getting it can prove to be difficult, as it is in high demand and short supply. The timing of influenza vaccine production and distribution is unpredictable, thus the availability of the flu vaccine supply does not always meet peak demand.

So scientists prioritize access to the vaccination. The CDC recommends key populations, such as medical staff, teachers, students, children and those aged 60 and above, receive flu vaccines.

This year the situation seems more complicated, as the upcoming flu season coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic. This could overwhelm hospitals, straining(过度使用) resources and healthcare workers, time.

【1】What do we know about influenza?

A．Influenza viruses are continuously changing.

B．It commonly peaks between November and December.

C．Getting two flu vaccines can protect people against the viruses.

D．H1N1 and H2N3 are the most easily infectious flu viruses.

【2】How do researchers improve flu vaccines?

A．They update vaccines once a year.

B．They monitor the flu throughout the year.

C．They focus on one or two viruses during a period.

D．Influenza centers worldwide share virus samples from patients.

【3】Why do scientists prioritize access to the vaccination?

A．Because not all people can afford it.

B．Because some people refuse to get vaccinated.

C．Because the vaccine is not safe for everyone.

D．Because the vaccine fails to meet the demand.

【4】What does the author's attitude towards the upcoming flu season?

A．Worried.

B．Positive.

C．Confident.

D．Skeptical.

22、Visiting 300,000 Works of Art in Paris Right Now

Stuck at home? You can still visit thousands of the greatest artworks in the City of Light for free. The cultural board of Paris' free city museums sorted through the city's top public museums to share must-see artworks.

The museums

Two are great writer's homes — Balzac and Victor Hugo — filled with period details as well as art designs. The Catacombs and the Crypts have collections of sculptures made out of bones. The best known is likely the Petit Palais with well-known works, including Claude Monet's Sunset on the Seine.

The artists

You can try searching for the most successful or the ones you're most interested in, or just start wandering, which is a great way to find fascinating paintings by lesser-known, but no less talented, artist like George Desvallieres.

The works of art

Don't know where to start? Search for Paul Cézanne's romantic paintings of women, depicting two young women lounging on the banks of the Seine which can be downloaded for free on the Paris Musées site.

The 360-degree moments

Want to enjoy works at Musee de l’Orangerie? Try the website of Google Art Project. Click through to the colorful wonders of Monet's Waterlilies exhibited at Paris museum. The virtual version lets you spin in 360-degree circles to take it all in, with no crowds blocking your view.

【1】Which of the following are showed at the Catacombs and the Crypts?

A.Period details. B.Well-known works.

C.Art designs. D.Bone sculptures.

【2】What can we infer about George Desvallieres?

A.He is good at painting women.

B.He has a great gift in painting.

C.He is popular throughout the world.

D.He has created many famous paintings.

【3】Where can we enjoy Monet's Waterlilies at varied angles?

A.At Paris museum. B.On Google Art Project.

C.On the Paris Musées site. D.At Musee de l’ Orangerie.

23、When Amanda Lemay heard the story about a baker and her husband who were traveling around the United States in a van (厢式货车), learning from expert bakers, she wanted to do something similar. So she got rid of most of her possessions and made an old ambulance with her dad into a lovely home on wheels.

Lemay's ambulance is actually a former emergency response vehicle for the US Navy, built on a 2006 Ford E350 Cutaway. Renovations (改装) were mainly done by her and her dad. Now the dark blue vehicle has a lot of built-in cabinets on all sides, offering a lot of storage space, while the rooftop has 400-watt of solar power panels and a small roof deck where Lemay practices Yoga. The inside is tastefully done to suit Lemay’s work and hobbies. As Lemay mentions，not only did her father help, but also the rest of her family. Lemay’s mother helped sew the decorations on the removable cushions, and her sister crafted the leather pulls.

Her current nomadic (流浪式的) lifestyle fits well with her work doing audiobooks, voiceovers, and publishing work. In the end, this unexpected path has Lemay rethinking what it means to be truly sustainable, now that van life has gotten her to become minutely aware of the water, electricity, and other daily resources that she uses. But all these day-to-day trouble is balanced with a greater sense of freedom.

“It’s almost mind-blowing, it feels like a completely different life because I'm doing the work online, and I can do things on my own schedule. Most of my days are mine—so by living in the van, I can be where I want to be, and do the things I want to do, and spend time outside. ”

【1】What inspired Amanda to make a change?

A．A couple’s travelling experience.

B．Some expert bakers’ suggestions.

C．Her own awful living conditions.

D．Her parents' continuous persuasion.

【2】What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A．The history of the van.

B．The talents of Amanda’s parents.

C．The renovations of the van.

D．The attitudes of Amanda’s parents.

【3】Which of the following may best describe Amanda?

A．Selfless and kind-hearted.

B．Independent and determined.

C．Decisive and adventurous.

D．Playful and romantic.

【4】What can we infer from the passage?

A．Amanda is completely free from any worries

B．Amanda fully values her sense of freedom.

C．Amanda will return to her previous life soon.

D．Amanda will invite her family members to join her.

24、   As if attending college isn't expensive enough, the cost of textbooks has been rising rapidly in recent years. Textbooks are something students can't avoid, but thankfully a number of companies have stepped up with options to make them more affordable.

Chegg

Chegg has everything a student could ask for. You can rent or buy hard-copy and eTextbooks, with savings up to 90% off their list price. Shipping is free on all orders over $ 50, and if you order the wrong book, Chegg allows 21-day trouble-free returns.

AbeBooks

A be Books has more than just textbooks. It has a wide variety of fine art, rare books and special editions. Thousands of independent booksellers list their textbooks for sale on abebooks.com. The site has new and used textbooks, academic journals, classic literature, reference books and even international editions. Any book priced $ 15 or above has free shipping policy.

ValoreBooks

ValoreBooks offers deep discounts on millions of titles, with a fortnight free return shipping service. The site gives students the ability to buy or rent textbooks from over 18,000 sellers and rental providers. Plus, when you're done with the book, you can sell it right back through valorebooks.com, making the process as easy as possible.

eCampus

Through eCampus.com, students can buy, rent and sell textbooks and e-books. You can enjoy free shipping on orders over $35, plus a 25-day, trouble-free return policy. And the site runs an ongoing promotion where you can save an additional $ 5 on your order by texting the word BOOKS to 87955.

【1】Which of the following do Chegg and AbeBooks both provide?

A．A variety of fine art.

B．Conditional free delivery.

C．90% discount.

D．Trouble-free returns.

【2】What is the time range of free return shipping in ValoreBooks?

A．7 days.

B．14 days.

C．21 days.

D．25 days.

【3】How can you save extra money on your order at eCampus, com?

A．By texting “BOOKS” to 87955.

B．By selling more e-books.

C．By purchasing more than $ 35.

D．By running a promotion.

25、   I sat in the guidance counselor’s office, wishing for the possibilities of sports college. The counselor sighed. “Are you ________ you want to go to college?” she asked, “It will be ________ with your limitation, you know.” My limitation she called was diabetes (糖尿病). I was a(n) ________ on the track and field team. But according to her, I was limited.

“Well...” I ________, unsure of how to respond. Was I sure? Yes, I was ________ sure I wanted to go to college. But I started to feel an enemy in my heart, ________ my ability to succeed. Later that night at home, I asked my mom, “What would you ________ it I just went to community college?”

“Great!” Mom replied. So I talked to the admissions counselor at the school I really wanted to go to. She said all I was ________ was my official high school transcript (成绩单) so I ________ to have it in the mail the next day. But two weeks later, I received a ________ letter.

I was burning. I knew I couldn’t lie down or ________ defeat; if so, my limitation would ________ . I readjusted my college ________ and eventually accepted a track scholarship to Cabrini College, where I spent four ________ years growing into a great woman. In 2012, I graduated with two bachelor degrees and my teaching certification. Now I’m ________ as a PE teacher in a high school in North Philadelphia.

I ________ have diabetes. But my ability to serve others and to teach is something diabetes cannot ________ . Actually my biggest ________ was not my diabetes, but my inability to ________ myself. Once I overcame that fear, I realized ________ could stop me from reaching for the stars.

A．curious

B．sure

C．happy

D．surprised

A．familiar

B．convenient

C．possible

D．difficult

A．engineer

B．physician

C．athlete

D．teacher

A．resisted

B．insisted

C．hesitated

D．concluded

A．absolutely

B．rarely

C．suddenly

D．eventually

A．polishing

B．considering

C．shaping

D．questioning

A．doubt

B．think

C．remember

D．do

A．missing

B．assessing

C．seeking

D．possessing

A．pretended

B．refused

C．promised

D．failed

A．gratitude

B．congratulation

C．confirmation

D．rejection

A．overcome

B．accept

C．analyze

D．value

A．appear

B．withdraw

C．help

D．win

A．lessons

B．recreations

C．efforts

D．rewards

A．wonderful

B．regular

C．complex

D．boring

A．researching

B．suffering

C．studying

D．working

A．even

B．still

C．also

D．never

A．take away

B．make up

C．figure out

D．try on

A．dream

B．degree

C．limitation

D．memory

A．believe in

B．care for

C．get over

D．break down

A．everything

B．nothing

C．anything

D．something

26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

近年来，随着我国经济和社会建设的高速发展，教育的反展也达到了一个空前的水平，但区域的教育不公平受到人们的关注。请你谈谈造成这一问题的原因及解决的措施。

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