文昌2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、The police spent all day looking for the three children and they were finally found _____ in an old mine outside the village.

A. to play   B. playing

C. play   D. played

2、Every coin has two sides. Beautiful songs, sometimes, ________ just be noise to others.

A.must B.should C.may D.would

3、Mothers holding jobs outside the home should have ________schedules to make it easier to care for their children.

A．heavy

B．smooth

C．flexible

D．complex

4、I called her nearly ten minutes this morning, but I couldn’t ________.

A．get through

B．go through.

C．live through

D．look through

5、At the end of the game, players traditionally ______ their shirts with each other.

A. substitute B. iron   C. swap   D. transform

6、I could not ________ my tears when I saw the picture of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

A.bring in

B.turn up

C.take off

D.hold back

7、---What do you think of my article, professor?

---The former part is well written but _____ is just so so.

A.the later B.the last part C.latest D.the latter

8、After Lincoln was elected President of the US in 1861, they rented the house and ________ most of their furniture.

A．would sold

B．was sold

C．sold

D．has sold

9、 ______ with the researchers' expectations, they found a positive connection between the strength of role identity and the length of time people continued to volunteer.

A.Content B.Consistent C.Creative D.Controversial

10、Football is fun enough________millions of people.

A．attracted

B．attracting

C．to attract

D．having attracted

11、 —Will you go to Mary’s wedding party tonight?

—I’m afraid not. I _______ my brother’s.

A. will attend   B. have attended

C. am attending   D. will be attending

12、It is generally agreed that new contents should be added to a good dictionary at regular________.

A．gaps

B．intervals

C．length

D．distance

13、Last year Wiseman won 6 matches in a row and rose from 266 to 35 in the tennis world _____.

A．rankings

B．canyons

C．dynasties

D．regions

14、We recommend you ______ at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour.

A. arrive   B. arrived

C. will arrive    D. have arrived

15、Every minute must be made full use of ________spoken English.

A.to practise B.practising

C.practise D.practised

16、In the 1940s, electricity was __________ to people in almost all areas.

A.typical B.regular C.available D.ideal

17、Although this sound like a simple process, great care is needed.

A. need   B. would   C. should D. may

18、Which course did your teacher recommend ______ you?

A．for

B．of

C．to

D．with

19、Beyond the frontier, _______ from the northern hills to the southern coast, _______ very real dangers.

A. ranged; lie   B. ranging; lay

C. ranging; lying D. ranged; laid

20、Though the super star may not come, we look forward _______ the party tonight.

A．not to cancel

B．to not cancel

C．to not cancelling

D．not to cancelling

21、It was such an extremely freezing day that I decided to get a cup of hot drinking first after work. As my colleague, Ricky, and I were making our way to a coffee shop, I noticed an old gentleman rather poorly dressed sitting on a bench nearby. Obviously he was frozen, seemingly one of the homeless or someone like that.

We joined the line and waited to be served. Ricky handed the server a twenty-dollar bill, ordered three cups of hot coffee, and gestured the sever to give one to the old gentleman outside on the bench as a favour. The server looked at Ricky, a little perplexed, without full comprehension of the request. Afterwards, there was a wonderful exchange between the server and the old man in need of some attention. I only wished I had taken a photo of the smiles on the both faces.

As I was thinking about this event later on, I wondered to myself why Ricky didn’t perform this act of kindness himself. I suspect that deep down in his heart he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire others to do something for this old man as well. Absolutely beautiful!

There are many ways of thinking when we met someone as the old man in need of kindness and attention. Perhaps he needs a little helping hand and thanks God for my colleague who inspired the others to goodness as well. Oh, by the way, the last words Ricky told the server was,

“There go I, but for the Grace of God.”

【1】What was the author’s impression of the old gentleman?

A. He was a greedy man.

B. He took on a sign of poor manners.

C. He was in poor health.

D. He needed some kind of human care.

【2】The underlined word “perplexed” in the second paragraph probably means “   ”.

A. annoyed B. confused

C. embarrassed D. determined

【3】Why didn’t Ricky give the favour to the old gentleman himself?

A. He didn’t know the old gentleman.

B. He was too shy to speak to strangers.

C. He tried to influence others to be kind.

D. He feared the old man would refuse his help.

【4】What the author really thinks absolutely beautiful is that .

A. an act of kindness could go widespread

B. a cup of coffee could warm the old man

C. the server was very kind to customers

D. Ricky had created a good impression

22、

Year 7 students across the UK have been given a BBC micro : bit—a small, wearable piece of tech. Much like a tiny, pocket-sized computer, the BBC micro: bit encourages kids to learn basic coding and programming skills to prepare them for today’s world.

It can be programmed to do a number of different things; it can be a digital watch, or fitness tracker. The device features 25 LED lights and two programmable buttons, which can be used in game-play or to skip through tracks in a playlist. It also features an on-board compass to track the direction of the wearer. Each micro: bit comes with a USB, cable and battery holder. To programme a micro : bit, kids simply need to connect it to their computer and add some simple lines of code to create the device they want. The hope is that all those computer science skills might inspire a new generation of enthusiastic game developers, super software programmers and wild website builders.

What can we do with my BBC micro : bit? The following are just some examples.

Fashion—make a digital watch, or accessories that can display the time, your own design or message.

Fitness—count your steps with a DIY version of something like the ‘Fitbit’, or create an obstacle course and use the micro: bit in a balancing game.

Music—connect the micro : bit to your phone and control your music player, compose a piece of music, or even use a banana as a music keyboard.

Home & garden—place a sensor in the soil under a plant and connect it to the micro : bit, and it can tell you when the plant is happy with a simple smile or is in need of a drink with a frown.

【1】What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the micro : bit?

A．Its features.

B．Its programs.

C．Its convenience.

D．Its popularity.

【2】What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the last paragraph?

A．Sensor.

B．Soil.

C．The micro : bit.

D．A plant.

【3】How does the author introduce the function of the BBC micro : bit?

A．By giving examples.

B．By stating arguments.

C．By making comparisons.

D．By making comments

【4】In which section of a newspaper might the text appear?

A．Health.

B．Science.

C．Travel.

D．Sports.

23、Technological change is everywhere and affects every aspect of life, mostly for the better. However, social changes brought about by new technology are often mistaken for a change in attitudes.

An example at hand is the involvement of parents in the lives of their children who are attending college. Surveys on this topic suggests that parents today continue to be “very” or “somewhat” overly-protective even after their children move into college dormitories. The same surveys also indicate that the rate of parental involvement is greater today than it was a generation ago. This is usually interpreted as a sign that today’s parents are trying to manage their children’s lives past the point where this behavior is appropriate.

However, greater parental involvement does not necessarily indicate that parents are failing to let go of their “adult” children.

In the context (背景) of this discussion, it seems valuable to first find out the cause of change in the case of parents’ involvement with their grown children. If parents of earlier generations had wanted to be in touch with their college-age children frequently, would this have been possible? Probably not. On the other hand, does the possibility of frequent communication today mean that the urge to do so wasn’t present a generation ago? Many studies show that older parents—today’s grandparents—would have called their children more often if the means and cost of doing so had not been a barrier.

Furthermore, studies show that finances are the most frequent subject of communication between parents and their college children. The fact that college students are financially dependent on their parents is nothing new; nor are requests for more money to be sent from home. This phenomenon is neither good nor bad; it is a fact of college life, today and in the past.

Thanks to the advanced technology, we live in an age of bettered communication. This has many implications well beyond the role that parents seem to play in the lives of their children who have left for college. But it is useful to bear in mind that all such changes come from the technology and not some imagined desire by parents to keep their children under their wings.

【1】The surveys inform us of ________.

A．the development of technology

B．the changes of adult children’s behavior

C．the parents’ over-protection of their college children

D．the means and expenses of students’ communication

【2】The writer believes that ________.

A．parents today are more protective than those in the past

B．the disadvantages of new technology outweigh its advantages

C．technology explains greater involvement with their children

D．parents’ changed attitudes lead to college children’s delayed independence

【3】What is the best title for the passage?

A．Technology or Attitude?

B．Dependence or Independence?

C．Family Influences or Social Changes?

D．College Management or Communication Advancement?

24、“Write All About It”

Centerville High School Essay Contest

Rules

.1.Students are asked to hand in essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material copied from another source will be disqualified.

.2.Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student’s name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.

.3.Essays must be turned in by 4:00 P.M. on November 30. They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.

Essay-Writing Tips

.1.Catch your reader’s interest—Your opening should immediately pull your reader into your essay. Asking a question or starting with a story, or surprising statement are some good ways to do this.

.2.Create a picture—Use active words that show your reader what is happening. Instead of telling your reader that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.

.3.Have a purpose—Well-written essays do more than just describe an event or express a viewpoint; they also communicate a message.

.4.Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you have missed.

.5.Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for handing in. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45 P.M. each day this month so that students can use the computers.

Prizes

Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity this year.

First Prize: $50 savings bond

Second Prize: Dictionary and reference book

Third Prize: Pen set and journal

【1】Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest?

A. Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books.

B. Essays must be brought to Mr. Markham in the computer lab on November 30.

C. Students’ personal information should be listed on another piece of paper.

D. The students winning the first prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book.

【2】Which of the following writing tips is given in the passage?

A. Drawing a picture to go with the essay.

B. Making the essay short enough to hold the readers’ interest.

C. Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you haven’t found.

D. Trying to communicate an important idea to readers.

【3】The article is written to       .

A. inform the students of the essay contest

B. show how to organize an essay contest

C. explain how to write a good essay

D. convince the students of the prizes available

25、Every year, around 20,000 American teenagers age out of foster care (寄养) at 18, and have to start their lives by themselves.

Ella first became aware of foster care when her parents were considering adopting a child. Although the _______ didn’t work out, Ella often found herself thinking about that child. “I’m really close with my family, and just couldn’t imagine being _______ on my own at 18,” she says.

Later, Ella visited Children Services, with a list of questions, trying to _______ what aging out looked like. One question was “What’s not being _______ for these young people?”. Near the top of the list was furniture. “The idea of moving into an apartment and not having a bed to sleep on pulled at my heartstrings,” says Ella.

Ella contacted her parents’ friends, asking if they had spare furniture to _______. And a local furniture store offered free space and delivery truck. Then she formed Chair-ity, a nonprofit providing furniture for young adults who have _______ foster care.

Watching those in need receive a bed, a table — whatever — was transformational. Ella remembers Hannah, a former foster care girl who couldn’t afford any furniture. When Hannah _______ to Chair-ity, Ella asked what she needed. “Everything,” she replied. When she found her once _______ apartment stood a full kitchen set, a bed, and a table, she said, “It really relieved my pressure.”

“To think what hadn’t been thought about in years could bring so much happiness to somebody was _______,” Ella says.

Today, Chair-ity has given furniture to nearly 200 young adults. As word has got out, Ella has received donations from more and more people. She’s convinced these contributions give those young people __________ and confidence.

【1】

A．plan

B．job

C．way

D．task

【2】

A．occasionally

B．completely

C．frequently

D．slightly

【3】

A．explain

B．understand

C．expect

D．recall

【4】

A．met

B．built

C．meant

D．kept

【5】

A．arrange

B．sell

C．fix

D．donate

【6】

A．left

B．found

C．improved

D．thanked

【7】

A．looked up

B．reached out

C．held on

D．gave in

【8】

A．quiet

B．cold

C．small

D．empty

【9】

A．promising

B．puzzling

C．amazing

D．pressing

【10】

A．purpose

B．freedom

C．hope

D．guidance

26、假设你是学校英语社团的一名成员，最近你们社团要报道一位传奇人物。请根据以下信息并联系实际写一篇短文。

注意:1.词数100左右；

2.短文中不能出现与本人姓名、地址相关的信息。

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