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、By 2025, when the number of consumers worldwide has reached 4.2 billion, people with high income will be, for the first time, more than_______ struggling to meet basic needs.

A．one

B．that

C．ones

D．those

2、If you want to improve your figure and health, the most effective thing to do is to show up at the gym every time you ________ be there.

A. can   B. will

C. may   D. shall

3、Some experts think, _____ genes, intelligence also depend on an adequate diet, a good education and a nice home environment.

A．instead of

B．apart from

C．except for

D．far from

4、My neighbour Sana is always sheltering her child too much, and that’s ____we differ.

A．when

B．what

C．how

D．where

5、The most unforgettable moment for me was _____ I graduated from high school.

A. when   B. where   C. how   D. why

6、There is a rule in the library that one is required to put the book ______ it is after finishing reading it.

A．what

B．how

C．where

D．when

7、Small trees grow tall by pruning(修剪). _____, a child needs education to become a person

useful to society.

A. Similarly     B. Frequently

C. Occasionally   D. Eventually

8、The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see ________ the next year.

A.carried on B.carried out C.carried off D.carried over

9、It’s already 10:00, I wonder how it _______ that she was two hours late on such a short trip.

A.came over B.came out C.came about D.came up

10、The procedure appealed to the staff a lot________it was introduced to them in January.

A．since

B．until

C．when

D．though

11、________ has greater potential than flammable ice being mined from underneath the South China Sea when it comes to a global energy revolution.

A. nothing B. neither

C. no one D. none

12、—Guess what? Zark____________a company with his partner.

—Gosh! It’s no more than two years since he studied in the university.

A.operated B.is operating C.has operated D.had been operating

13、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

14、Peterson, a great archaeologist, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe that the ministry was ________ this problem, but we feel that we can't wait any longer.”

A. looking out B. bringing out C. carrying out D. sorting out

15、She is overweight, but she can’t _______ the temptation to eat more delicious food.

A．forbid

B．resist

C．reject

D．reduce

16、We_______along a country lane when suddenly a car_______past us.

A.drove;drove B.drove;was driving

C.were driving;drove D.were driving;was driving

17、There is no doubt that climate all over the world ______ greatly in recent years.

A. had changed B. is changing

C. changed D. has been changing

18、The Chinese people are hopeful for ________ 2019 will bring for their families and the country.

A.how B.which

C.what D.that

19、 Don’t become addicted to online games, ______about what is more important.

A. forgot B. to forget C. forgetting  D. having forgotten

20、I promise I________all the money I owe you by the end of next month.

A．will pay back

B．will have paid back

C．have paid back

D．had paid back

21、Math and music are two entirely different fields of study, but there is a strong relevance between them. At some point, they tend to overlap, and it is common for people good at math to be good at music. It may seem illogical to compare the two, but there are more similarities between math and music than you would imagine.

Numbers can tell us more about music. Sounds strange but it’s true. Music is divided into sections that are called measures, where each measure has equal amounts of beats. This is comparable to mathematical divisions of time. Now, each piece of music will tell us how many beats there are in each measure. All the music notes have numerical connections and a number of beats. It is important to understand the value of fractions (分数) and notes to count the music correctly.

The biggest similarity between math and music in pattern. For example, music has repeating choruses while math uses patterns to explain the unknown. You can use different mathematical phenomena in music. These include geometry (几何学), signal processing, etc. In fact, research has shown that when music shows some mathematical structure, it tends to be more popular.

In addition to their shared elements, math and music can be taught using the principles of both. A student who enjoys math and music can benefit from both. For example, music can enhance cognition and reasoning skills. For instance, Einstein listened to music when solving math problems to increase clarity. Similarly, playing music can improve cognition, as it increases communication between the two brains.

Music is a gateway to many things, and until now, you probably didn’t realize that it’s just as demanding, analytical, logical and scientific as math. Something as simple as learning “Mary Had a Little Lamb” on the piano is actually setting your child up for bigger and better things; maybe they’ll pick up Pythagoras (毕达哥拉斯) in a flash, maybe they’ll be a genius in math, perhaps they’ll one day discover their own theory of relativity.

【1】What does the author think about math and music?

A．Math and music are deeply intertwined.

B．Music is a totally different subject from math.

C．It sounds reasonable to compare math and music.

D．People expert at math all tend to be music lovers.

【2】What’s mainly about the paragraph 2?

A．Measure is a piece of music.

B．Math helps in reading music.

C．Music sound appears strange.

D．Music beats equal to math numbers.

【3】What statement will the author probably agree with?

A．Patterns are common in both math and music.

B．Certain music skills are practised via choruses.

C．Music principle seems easier than mathematics.

D．Reasoning skills in math chiefly rely on music.

【4】What message does the last paragraph convey?

A．Musical involvement promotes to be a genius.

B．Music allows kids to combine math with piano.

C．Music offers kids potential success in mathematics.

D．Music may enhance the mathematics skills of all kids.

22、   I still remember I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for piano lessons in 2010. We were in the fallout of the recession (经济衰退). She said a polite “no”.

That didn’t stop me. I Googled the measurements for a keyboard, drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper one - keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real piano. Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons.

I still remember the first one. I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was. I sat my grade one after eight lessons. Once I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again. I passed grade three, then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper.

One evening, when I was about 13, my mom said she had a surprise for me; it was an electronic keyboard, bought with more borrowed money. It was the first time I’d played for her. She was in shock.

My school didn’t offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. The tryouts were difficult. Some of the questions involved an estimation (评价) of the composer or when it was written. I felt overwhelmed. To my amazement I was offered a place.

At Purcell, I spent two years working as hard as I could. I performed to raise money and saved enough to buy my first piano.

When I left Purcell, I was awarded the senior piano prize and senior academic music prize. I am now at the Guildhall School in London. I feel proud: it’s been 10 years since I drew my paper piano, and I’m at one of the world’s leading music schools.

The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano: what we call mental practice. The paper piano helped spark my curiosity about how music works, the building blocks that form the pieces.

【1】Why did the author’s mom buy him lessons at last?

A.She suddenly made a fortune. B.She had no doubt of his talent for piano.

C.She realized he meant what he said. D.She was shocked by his first performance.

【2】Which of the following can best describe the author?

A.honest and practical. B.determined and hardworking.

C.humorous and reliable. D.rebellious and pessimistic.

【3】The word “irony” in the last paragraph shows that the author was _______.

A.surprised B.absurd

C.satisfied D.curious

【4】What’s the author’s main purpose of writing this article?

A.To introduce the method of mental practice.

B.To share how he convinced his mom to buy a piano.

C.To encourage people to stick to their dreams.

D.To describe how costly it is to learn an instrument.

23、Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng, a retired Tibetan couple, have become trailblazers (开拓者) of grape growing and winemaking in their old ages.

Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother’s sister. Since they retired, the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi. Though the fact that the region’s capital, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, is considered unfit for growing grapes, Lu Sheng and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015, planting grapes in Tsalna, a town in the suburb of Lhasa.

They received support from the local government, which is committed to developing business and the economy. The couple’s project provides jobs for rural residents, and, as a result, the government has considered the project part of its poverty relief program.

“Lhasa is an ideal place for planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold, drought and disease, and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting,” Lu Sheng said.

“Thanks to the plateau’s sunshine and organic planting, our grapes grow very well here in Lhasa. The grapes are a bit sour and sweet, and they have a high anthocyanin (花青素) content,” she said. Anthocyanins, which accumulate (积累) in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine, are water-soluble.

In 2018, Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project, planting on nearly 6.67 hectares. In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking, they taught the skills to local villagers.

“We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years. They now have a new source of income besides traditional farming and herding,” Hua Sheng said.

Yudron, a resident of Nam, said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village, which has contributed to her income and quality of life. “After working in the vine-yards for years, now we know how to make wine. We drink both barley and grape wine now. We love grape wine more, though, as it is healthier.”

【1】What did the couple do after their retirement?

A．They grew grapes and made wine in Lhasa.

B．They made friends with a French expert.

C．They moved to another city from Lhasa.

D．They learned grape planting from Hua Sheng's grandmother.

【2】Why was the couple's project thought of as part of a poverty relief program?

A．They donated grapes to local schools.

B．They employed local residents as workers.

C．They provided free wine for villagers.

D．They expanded the project with the local government.

【3】Which is the function of anthocyanins?

A．They make grapes more delicious.

B．They provide adequate colors for wine.

C．They make grapes a bit sour and sweet.

D．They can accelerate the growth of grapes.

【4】For the project conducted by the couple, Yudron is ________.

A．indifferent

B．cautious

C．appreciative

D．ambiguous

24、   In dreaming up the programme Tennis and Literacy for Youth, as a mother, I had hoped to share two of my passions, tennis and reading, with children. Throughout the year, I had advertised for participants at local elementary schools and recruited (招收) volunteers at local high schools. With the help of kind people, I applied for money. I was even able to secure a site for the program.

But on the first day of camp, in spite of my careful planning, things did not go the way I had hoped. Hector and Adrian exchanged blows with their racquet (球拍). Hector struggled to his feet moments later, covering a bloody nose with one hand. Georgie and Eduardo threw balls at each other. Then during reading time, I raced from joyless child to demanding child, unable to convince even one to open a book. They would rather be watching Nickelodeon at home, Eli told me, than “learning stupid tennis and reading boring books.”

I dragged myself home that afternoon. That evening, I called my volunteers together for a meeting, and redesigned the entire curriculum. We created a good-fellow system, where each volunteer paired with a camper to help him or her during reading time. To emphasize praise and progress, we established weekly prize ceremonies, presenting awards for most improved reading, tennis and behavior.

Then Mylea shut the book and asked me, “Can I take this to read it to my mom tonight?” Peering up at her eager face, I couldn’t help myself. I jumped to my feet and wrapped her in a hug, lifting her right off the ground. “It’s all yours!” I said.

Somehow, in the midst of the chaos and the schedule changes and the meetings, these children, in bad mood during reading time, untouched books in their laps, began to find joy in reading a story.

【1】What happened the first day of the programme?

A．Participants watched TV at home.

B．The programme worked out badly.

C．Volunteers failed to do their duties.

D．The plan lived up to the expectation.

【2】What did the author do to make the programme a success?

A．She recruited new volunteers.

B．She replaced the books used.

C．She made adjustments to the plan.

D．She established volunteers’ leading part.

【3】Why did the author lift Mylea off the ground quickly?

A．She sensed something was wrong.

B．She thought Mylea needed comfort.

C．Mylea’s boredom in reading discouraged her.

D．Mylea’s great passion for reading amazed her.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A．An initiative of being volunteers.

B．An innovation to the teaching method.

C．An insight into helping kids overcome difficulties.

D．An experience of introducing reading and tennis to kids.

25、   Things have been rough lately, for example, grocery shopping at the dollar store roughly and borrowing money from my boss to pay rent roughly.

One day I drove to a store with my daughter and we were _______ for some little things such as potatoes and some cheese. The lady in front of us had a grocery basket of food and told us to go _______ her, because we only had a few things. After we were all checked out, she said she would _______ for our items with hers.

I started to choke up, so I _______ her and we left. I don't know why it hit so hard but I was _______  sobbing by the time we got to my _______.

When I went back to thank her again, I was already in _______, and the checkout lady was still checking her up. I _______ her if I could hug her. She said yes and _______ hugged me. I was crying and telling her how much her ________ meant to me, and that things had been so ________.

I knew there were many people, and they all ________ me strangely. I probably looked ridiculous because I hugged a ________ and burst into tears in a ________ grocery store, and thanked her. But I didn't mind their ________. I just wanted her to know how much it meant, and how badly I ________ a person like her. She reminds me that there are still ________ persons, even when things feel the worst.

I promise that once I become a(n) ________, I will return the favor as best as I can. I will do what the ________ did. Hopefully, I will help someone in need. Or maybe ________ them to do the same.

【1】A.applying B.shopping C.calling D.exchanging

【2】A.apart from B.except for C.regardless of D.ahead of

【3】A.long B.pay C.prepare D.wait

【4】A.praised B.forgave C.thanked D.mistook

【5】A.nearly B.hardly C.still D.rarely

【6】A.bike B.car C.taxi D.bus

【7】A.cheers B.ruins C.tears D.rags

【8】A.requested. B.ordered C.persuaded D.asked

【9】A.gently B.cautiously C.unwillingly D.violently

【10】A.expression B.beauty C.figure D.kindness

【11】A.rough B.strange C.confusing D.annoying

【12】A.listened to B.put at C.looked at D.shouted at

【13】A.friend B.stranger C.farmer D.manager

【14】A.wide B.famous C.beautiful D.crowded

【15】A.response B.situation C.emotion D.pleasure

【16】A.searched B.convinced C.needed D.suspected

【17】A.crazy B.good C.leader D.brave

【18】A.success B.conductor C.leader D.actress

【19】A.gentleman B.beggar C.boss D.lady

【20】A.force B.inspire C.admit D.forbid

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

With the rise of urbanism (城市化), and the attraction of video games and social media, contact with nature is much rarer than in the past. For many, there is simply no opportunity to get muddy. Today, many parents may secretly wish their children had the chance to pick up a bit of dirt.

Many of the psychological benefits of outdoor play are already well established. Our brains evolved in natural landscapes. This means that natural scenes provide the perfect level of stimulation, which is thought to help recharge the brain when it is tired and easily unfocused. Supporting this theory, one study from 2009 found that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (注意力缺陷多动症) were better able to concentrate following a 20-minute walk in the park, compared to a 20-minute walk on the streets of a well-kept urban area. Being close to grass and trees seemed to have had a beneficial effect on their minds. The authors recommended using such “doses of nature” as a safe and accessible way of supporting children with ADHD, alongside other tools.

Outdoor play can also offer valuable learning experiences. For example, the act of shaping and stretching materials like mud or sand can help children develop the way their senses and movement interact, known as sensorimotor (感觉运动) development, according to the scientists at the University of Palermo, Italy. This allows the child to gradually understand his or her bodily signals.

Given the known psychological benefits, many day-care centers and schools are already encouraging greater contact with nature: outdoor lessons, regular nature walks and the construction of mud kitchens that encourage children to play in the dirt.

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