太原2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、 Some football fans, _____money was a big problem, could not afford to go to the football court to see their star play.

A. for whose B. for whom

C. with whom   D. with whose

2、_____in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realized that he had left his wallet at home.

A. To wait   B. Have waited

C. Having waited   D. To have waited

3、She read comics ______ in class and filled the margins of her textbooks with her own sketches.

A．specially

B．admittedly

C．secretly

D．properly

4、Hurry up! Mark and Carol  ________  us.

A. expect    B. are expecting

C. have expected D. will expect

5、At an altitude（海拔）of 4, 119 meters, the delivery office at the foot of Mount Qomolangma is known as ________ delivery station.

A．high

B．higher

C．highest

D．the highest

6、--Oh, I __________my passport!

--Don’t worry. We have time to go back home and get it.

A. forget B. forgot

C. will forget D. had forgot

7、The impatient driver received a ticket for speeding. He _______ so fast.

A. mustn’t have driven B. wouldn’t have driven

C. couldn’t have drive D. shouldn’t have driven

8、Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish, ______ race, religion, gender, or any social makers of difference.

A. apart from     B. according to

C. regardless of D. thanks to

9、Only in this way______solve the problem.

A．you can

B．can you

C．must you

D．you must

10、Will you take my previous experience into   when you fix my salary?

A. mind   B. though

C. reference     D. account

11、---I wonder why many people are hooked on Tik Tok, which has sucked so much of their invaluable time that ___________ for other more meaningful things．

---You bet. Some videos are just ridiculous nonsense．

A.could have been saved

B.would be saved

C.must have been saved

D.should be saved

12、Look! There is _______ over there. Do you know him?

A.a 8-year-old boy B.an 8-year-old boy

C.a 8-years old boy D.an 8-years old boy

13、---Look，what a mess in the kitchen！

---I ______cooking fish in a new way and I really have no time to tidy it up now.

A. tried   B. had tried

C. will try D. have been trying

14、He bought a CD card _______ a flower in the super market.

A.but B.except C.except for D.as well as

15、By not having a child, the carbon footprint of an individual ________ in a developed country would be reduced on average by an extra 58.6 tons of carbon dioxide every year, ________ current emission rates.

A．lived; basing on

B．living; basing on

C．lived; based on

D．living; based on

16、–What has made him upset recently?

--________alone to face a troublesome milk case.

A. Left   B. Being left

C. Having left D. To leave

17、Children’s brains cannot develop properly _________ they lack protein.

A. because   B. since

C. when   D. unless

18、----Anything special about this device?

----Well, it can ______ between the cancerous and the normal cells under certain conditions.

A. conclude   B. exclude C. discriminate D. undergo

19、She was complaining that the doctor was ____ too much for the treatment he was giving her.

A.expending B.offering C.costing D.charging

20、I didn’t say I like it ________I was very much against it.

A. At the same time   B. Rather than

C. On the whole   D. On the contrary

21、Early fifth-century philosopher St．Augustine famously wrote that he knew what time was unless someone asked him．Albert Einstein added another wrinkle when he theorized that time varies depending on where you measure it．Today's state-of-the-art atomic（原子的） clocks have proven Einstein right．Even advanced physics can't decisively tell us what time is, because the answer depends on the question you're asking．

Forget about time as an absolute．What if，instead of considering time in terms of astronomy,we related time to ecology？What if we allowed environmental conditions to set the tempo（节奏） of human life？We're increasingly aware of the fact that we can't control Earth systems with engineering alone，and realizing that we need to moderate（调节）our actions if we hope to live in balance．What if our definition of time reflected that？

Recently，I conceptualized a new approach to timekeeping that's connected to circumstances on our planet，conditions that might change as a result of global warming．We're now building a clock at the Anchorage Museum that reflects the total flow of several major Alaskan rivers，which are sensitive to local and global environmental changes．We've programmed it to match an atomic clock if the waterways continue to flow at their present rate．If the rivers run faster in the future on average，the clock will get ahead of standard time．If they run slower，you'll see the opposite effect．

The clock registers both short-term irregularities and long-term trends in river dynamics．It's a sort of observatory that reveals how the rivers are behaving from their own temporal frame（时间框架），and allows us to witness those changes on our smartwatches or phones．Anyone who opts to go on Alaska Mean River Time will live in harmony with the planet．Anyone who considers river time in relation to atomic time will encounter a major imbalance and may be motivated to counteract it by consuming less fuel or supporting greener policies．

Even if this method of timekeeping is novel in its particulars，early agricultural societies also connected time to natural phenomena．In pre-Classical Greece，for instance，people“corrected”official calendars by shifting dates forward or backward to reflect the change of season．Temporal connection to the environment was vital to their survival．Likewise，river time and other timekeeping systems we're developing may encourage environmental awareness．

When St．Augustine admitted his inability to define time， he highlighted one of time 's most noticeable qualities：Time becomes meaningful only in a defined context．Any timekeeping system is valid，and each is as praiseworthy as its purpose．

【1】What is the main idea of Paragraph 1？

A．Timekeeping is increasingly related to nature．

B．Everyone can define time on their own terms．

C．The qualities of time vary with how you measure it．

D．Time is a major concern of philosophers and scientists．

【2】The author raises three questions in Paragraph 2 mainly to________．

A．present an assumption

B．evaluate an argument

C．highlight an experiment

D．introduce an approach

【3】What can we learn from this passage？

A．Those who do not go on river time will live an imbalanced life．

B．New ways of measuring time can help to control Earth systems．

C．Atomic time will get ahead of river time if the rivers run slower．

D．Modern technology may help to shape the rivers’ temporal frame．

【4】What can we infer from this passage？

A．It is crucial to improve the definition of time．

B．A fixed frame will make time meaningless．

C．We should live in harmony with nature．

D．History is a mirror reflecting reality．

22、The Best Four Soccer Clubs in Toronto

Toronto is home to a number of soccer clubs. If you are interested in soccer, let’s take a look at four best soccer clubs in Toronto.

Cherry Beach Soccer Club

Cherry Beach Soccer Club, which first opened its door in 2009, now has 56 house leagues, 10 competitive teams and six adult teams. They provide 30,000 children and young people in the downtown area with high-quality and low-cost soccer lessons. It offers a recreational house league, development, and competitive soccer for those aged five to thirty.

Phone: (416)367-4359

North Soccer Club

North Soccer Club, which was established in 1980, is a welcoming environment for everyone who enjoys soccer or wants to try something new. You don’t need to be concerned about your qualifications or experience. However, to take part in practice, you must first complete a health check. It offers a Special Olympics program for players with intellectual disabilities. The fee range is from $230 to $270.

Phone:(416)924-9911

Power Soccer Club

Power Soccer Club, founded in 1996 by a former Galway United player, has grown up to be one of Canada’s most famous soccer schools. You will for sure progress in your skill development with a active and engaging training sessions. The fee can range from $210 to $315.

North York Hearts Soccer Club

North York Hearts Soccer Club was founded in 1990. This club exposes everyone who loves sports to the history of soccer with the help of a group of skilled sports coaches and professors. The fee range is from $210 to $320.

Phone: (416)650-5743

【1】Which club was founded in the 21st century?

A．North Soccer Club.

B．Cherry Beach Soccer Club.

C．Power Soccer Club.

D．North York Hearts Soccer Club.

【2】What is required for people to join North Soccer Club?

A．Rich experience.

B．A wise mind.

C．A health check.

D．A curious heart.

【3】To learn the history of soccer, you should call ________ to sign up.

A．(416)367-4359

B．(416)650-5743

C．(416)425-6062

D．(416)924-9911

23、The State of California is depending on its forests to help cut down planet-warming CO2. But that climate-change strategy may be risky, as new research from the University of California, Irvine(UCI)reports that trees in California’s mountains and open spaces are dying from wildfires and other pressures — and fewer new trees are filling the blank.

“The forests are not keeping up with these large fires,” said study co-author James Randerson, the Ralph J. and Carol M. Cicerone Professor of Earth system science at UCI. Acrossthe whole state, tree cover area has dropped 6.7% since 1985. “These are big changes in lessthan forty years,” he said. It’s the first time that researchers have been able to measure tree population fall in California, and find out the reasons(wildfires and woodcutting).

For the study, the UCI-led team used satellite data from the USGS and NASA’s Landsat mission to study plant changes between 1985 and 2021. They found that one of the most obvious falls in tree cover was in southern California, where 14% of the tree population in local mountain had disappeared, maybe everlastingly.

“The ability. of forests to recover(恢复)from fire appears to be dwindling in the south,” said Jonathan Wang, a researcher in Randerson’s research group, who led the study coming out in AGU Advances. “At the same time, the state’s coverage of bushes and grasses is rising, which could mean more everlasting ecosystem shifts(生态系统转化).”

“The speed and scale of fall in tree cover is different across the state. Tree cover in the Sierra Nevada, for example, stayed relatively unchanged until around 2010, then began dropping suddenly. Fortunately, in the north, there’s plenty of recovery after fire,” said Wang, perhaps because of the area’s higher rainfall and cooler temperatures. “This threat(威胁) to California’s climate solutions isn’t going away anytime soon,” Wang said. “We might be entering a new age of bigger fire and vulnerable(易受损的) forests.”

【1】What mainly helped California cut down CO2?

A．Rich forests.

B．Less vehicles.

C．Energy saving.

D．Fine weather.

【2】What has caused the drop of tree cover in the past few years?

A．Poor soil.

B．Continual floods.

C．High demand for farmland and food.

D．Large wildfires and people’s cutting trees.

【3】What does the underlined word “dwindling” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Suitable.

B．Falling.

C．Obvious.

D．Boring.

【4】Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A．California’s trees will die out in the future

B．California’s environment will face a big challenge

C．The reasonfor California wildfires has been found out

D．Wildfires seriously threaten California’s tree cover

24、   Generally,when rescue workers save the lives of people in emergency situations,they  never see each other again.However,this was not the case for Mike Wilson,a member of the U.S.Air Force,and Jennifer Brown,the"little"girl Wilson picked up from the waters of Hurricane Ike in 2008.

The Air Force pilot took a photo of the moment Jennifer gave her rescuer the biggest  hug that he would never forget.The photo touched hearts around the world.For Wilson, who was fighting an illness at the time,it was especially precious.He carried the photo with him everywhere to remind him of one of the most special moments in his life. Eventually, he decided to find the little girl who changed his life and even ran a FindIkeGirl activity on social media.

Finally,10 years later,the two met again on the set of The Real in September 2018. And Wilson told Jennifer,"You, rescued me more than I rescued you".They did not end their friendship there.Ever since they met again,Wilson has visited her family and has spoken to her on the phone weekly.This Saturday,he will visit the Browns again,as 14-year-old Jennifer is bringing him to her military training program,which she encouraged  herself to join in with the support Wilson has provided."I'm going because I would do anything for her and her family in return for the hug.They mean as much to me as my  own family,"Wilson says.

The girl tells PEOPLE:"The program was very interesting and a challenge for me because I had never done it before".She even plans to join the military one day."I am Proud of her no matter what she does and will support her in everything she does,"Wilson  said."I think she understands service and I believe that she will do great things no matter what she chooses."

【1】How did Wilson and Jennifer come to know each other?

A.Wilson took a photo for Jennifer.

B.Wilson rescued Jennifer in a disaster.

C.Jennifer encouraged Wilson to fight an illness.

D.Jennifer brought Wilson to a training program.

【2】Wilson started an activity on social media in order to_______.

A.find the girl he once saved

B.raise money for Jennifer's dream

C.share the moving story of Jennifer

D.encourage more people to be helpful

【3】The underlined part in Para. 3 suggests Jennifer________.

A.managed to save Wilson's life

B.offered Wilson courage to go on

C.made Wilson known to the world

D.developed a lasting friendship with Wilson

25、Feel Like You’re Falling Behind Your Peers?

It’s never pleasant to lag behind others that we consider similar to ourselves. The conventional wisdom says to “stop competing with others and only compete with yourself”. But that’s easier said than done. With the rise of social media, it’s hard to avoid _______ of your colleagues’ accomplishments if you want to stay connected. But in fact that knowledge can have benefits. A recent study shows that it can become a source of _______ in both one’s work and life.

So how can you take advantage of the positive benefits of competition without suffering from the insecurity it may _______?

Track your triggers.

The stress of feeling behind your peers can emerge in many _______ throughout the day. It might be hearing your boss compliment another colleague, or watching your colleagues leave their 9-5 job to build businesses of their own.

It’s vital to pay attention to the things that tend to cause you to compare yourself with others, because if you are _______ that these are triggers, you can transform them into opportunities for a more productive response.

Shift to purposeful re-framing.

Once you _______ the situations that provoke these negative feelings in you, you may decide to quit any action that could cause you to feel insecure. But that’s rarely a(n) _______ or practical solution.

For instance, you probably can’t avoid hearing what your boss says about you or your colleagues. A better approach is to _______ engage those feelings to your benefit. Instead of saying to yourself, “I wish I did that,” ask yourself, “Why can’t I do that?” Then take some time to listen to what ideas emerge in your mind.

_______ a personal strength to regain validation (认可).

During the period of insecurity, you may start to consider how you can ________ others. Double down on your strengths and express them to the world.

An executive coaching client of mine was heartbroken that his planned promotion this year was postponed due to the pandemic. He worried that his future ________ for promotion to this position would slowly disappear.

To get out of his negative state, he decided to harness (利用) his writing talent. He ________ a thoughtful article for the company blog on how to effectively and positively lead others ________ the current crisis. Countless junior and senior colleagues expressed their gratitude for his honest and optimistic guidance. This feedback, ________, made him confident about his value.

Any efforts in your career and life will ________ bring self-comparison and insecurity. But whenever you feel like you are falling behind others, you can use these strategies to regain your confidence and perform well in the competitions that genuinely matter to you.

【1】

A．evidence

B．hints

C．exchanges

D．criticism

【2】

A．entertainment

B．pride

C．inspiration

D．identity

【3】

A．suffer

B．ensure

C．breed

D．seize

【4】

A．accents

B．forms

C．sizes

D．cultures

【5】

A．aware

B．glad

C．relieved

D．surprised

【6】

A．ignore

B．seek

C．report

D．track

【7】

A．adaptive

B．reasonable

C．innovative

D．diplomatic

【8】

A．deliberately

B．extremely

C．reluctantly

D．effortlessly

【9】

A．Detect

B．Reserve

C．Qualify

D．Exhibit

【10】

A．make use of

B．catch up with

C．give in to

D．put up with

【11】

A．proposals

B．prospects

C．perspectives

D．programs

【12】

A．copied

B．reviewed

C．composed

D．quoted

【13】

A．to

B．with

C．through

D．across

【14】

A．however

B．besides

C．for example

D．in turn

【15】

A．inevitably

B．sensitively

C．unfortunately

D．visibly

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.

Scrabble

Scrabble is a crossword game. There is a board, a bag full of letter tiles, and small racks (架子) to put the tiles on. Letters like Q, X and Z are not common in English words. They are worth more points than common letters like E, S and N. For example, “E” is worth only 1 point and there are many “E” tiles. The letter “Q” is worth 5 points and there are only two “Q” tiles.

The game begins with all the letter tiles in a bag. This way, the players can’t see the tiles. Each player takes seven tiles and puts them on the rack in front of him or her. The players can’t see each other’s tiles.

The Scrabble board has many squares. In turn, players try to make words with their tiles and put them on the squares. The words can only go up and down or left to right. The first player puts down a word, and it must cover the star in the centre of the board. The player must take new tiles to replace the ones used to make the word. The next player must make a word using the word that is on the board.

To find the score, players add up the value of each tile in a word. For example, the letters “S”, “T” and “A” are each worth 1 point. So the word “sat” is worth 3 points. The pink and blue squares have a special value, too. For example, if the “Q” tile is on a triple-letter square, then it would be 15 points, not just 5 points. If the word “sat’ is on the double=word square, then it is worth 6 points. The game continues until all the tiles have been used and no player can make any new words on the board. The highest score wins!

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