益阳2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、During the heated discussion, I _____ that blogs are better than books for their convenience, lower price, and larger range of writing.

A.picked out B.worked out C.ran out D.pointed out

2、Mr. Wang made up his mind to devote all he could ____ his oral English before going abroad.

A．improve

B．to improving

C．improving

D．to improve

3、Setting goals make us________.

A．more confident

B．confidently

C．more confidently

D．to be confident

4、— Could you please explain the assignment for Monday, Miss Smith?

— Certainly. Read the next chapter and come to class ________ to discuss what you’ve read.

A. preparing   B. prepared

C. to prepare   D. to be prepared

5、（题文）It may rain, but ________ I shall go out; I don’t mind the rain

A. anyhow   B. however

C. whatever   D. somehow

6、If my letter ____ the impression that I was impolite, please forgive me.

A.translated B.conveyed C.concluded D.predicted

7、I have made no ______ preparations for the coming exams.

A.accurate B.adequate C.urgent D.suitable

8、As we all know, theory is based on practice and ________serves practice.

A．in nature

B．in return

C．in turn

D．in fact

9、I found my computer functioning much better，   a new operating system.

A. to install   B. installing

C. having installed   D. installed

10、The campus was so beautiful and quiet that I wanted to ___________it.

A．change

B．explore

C．attack

D．decorate

11、 General Secretary, Xi Jinping, stressed that cross－strait cooperation would be strengthened________ the two sides could agree to oppose Taiwan independence．

A． unless     B． even if

C． as long as     D． until

12、—The movie Never Say Die is still on.

—Oh, great! __________. Book tickets now.

A.It’s my cup of tea B.I’m all ears

C.It’s the top dog D.It has green fingers

13、I don’t know if it ________tomorrow. If it doesn’t rain, we will go for an outing.

A．rains

B．will rain

C．rain

D．would rain

14、Teachers are always showing special ___ the students who are diligent and active in class.

A. preference to B. favor to

C. preference for D. favor for

15、I like the country music that ________.

A．touching my soul

B．breaks my soul

C．breaking my heart

D．touches my heart

16、His ______ for learning was to live up to his parents’ expectations.

A.motivation B.qualification C.talent D.technique

17、Many students agree that the charm of school dances is fading away. Megan Wachtel believes social media may be to blame because people often get ________ in sharing their experience.

A. wound up B. used up

C. caught up D. lifted up

18、Only my cousin has chosen to apply for a job in Africa _______ the majority of this year’s graduates working in Britain.

A.in common with B.as well as

C.in contrast to D.by reason of

19、---How do you like the recorder?

---It can’t help ________my spoken English and I can’t help _______it away.

A. improving; throw B. to improve; throw

C. to improve; throwing   D. improving; throwing

20、Cleaning women in big cities usually get by the hour.

A．pay

B．paying

C．paid

D．to pay

21、   They say that picture is worth a thousand words, but the briefest look at books and the movies based on them would have anyone questioning this common saying. All too often, great words end up being turned into cinematic “turkeys”.

Good movies need good stories. If so, why has one of the earliest and greatest works in Western storytelling, Homer’s The Odyssey, never had an equally great movie based on it? Movies need strong characters. So why have the movies based on The Great Gatsby never been praised as “great”? Movies of course need impressive images, so why has Alice in Wonderland only resulted in movies best described as “interesting”?

One of the key reasons behind this is that while a book usually takes a few days to read, a movie typically lasts under two hours. This means that great books can lose plot details and characters when they move to the big screen. This is something that even the highly successful Harry Potter movies can’t escape from, with fans of the books disappointed not to see some of their favorite characters in the movie versions.

Movies also disappoint us when things don’t look the way we imagined them in the books. Take, for example, the epic movie Troy, which is in part based on Homer’s The Iliad and was met with mixed reviews from the audience. The most questionable issue was the actress chosen to play the part of Helen. Many people thought she didn’t live up to Helen's title of “the most beautiful woman in the world”, influencing opinions of the movie to some extent.

There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people’s eyes. Furthermore, books and movies are two different forms of media and therefore have different rules. With this in mind, perhaps we should judge a movie in its own right, and not against its original source. Interestingly, audiences have in recent years turned to television series such as Sherlock or Mad Men, which can have many characters and gradual plot development. Perhaps, one day, readers of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most admired work will find themselves glued to their screens by episodes of The Great Gatsby.

【1】Which of the following statements about the movie adaptation is true?

A.The characters in The Odyssey do not stand out.

B.The movie Troy doesn't look the way we visualized while reading the book.

C.The visual images are not as striking as the descriptions in the book The Great Gatsby.

D.Some parts of the story and characters are missing in the movie Alice in Wonderland.

【2】One of the reasons why adaptations disappoint the audience is that ________.

A.they lack good storytelling

B.the images are not impressive enough

C.the characters in the movies are not strong and interesting

D.there is not enough time for movies to fully present the whole story

【3】The underlined “ original source” in the last paragraph probably refers to _________.

A.audience B.book

C.characters. D.images

【4】What does the text mainly talk about?

A.Good books may not be adapted for great movies.

B.Reading books is better than watching movies.

C.People are dissatisfied with the current movies.

D.People are expressing their preference to reading books.

22、Windermere Christmas Marker

Location: Victoria Street. Windermere

Date: Saturday, 12th & Sunday, 13th December, 2020

Times: Saturday 10 a. m.-6 р. m., Sunday 10 a. m.-4 p. m.

Run entirely by a group of volunteers, the Windermere Christmas Market first took place in 2016. With around 50 stalls selling a range of goods produced both locally and from Europe, you will find live music and other street performers. There is a shuttle bus in operation from car parks, and plenty of stands selling hot food.

Ambleside Christmas Lights

Location: Market Cross market Place in Ambleside

Date: 2020, date to be decided Times: 10 a. m. -6 p. m.

This annual event combines a traditional shopping experience with a Christmas light show, cruises on the lake, a lantern parade, and a visit from Santa Claus. The day ends with a large fireworks display. There are family-friendly activities throughout the day, while the market sells range of tasty foods and other gifts.

Hawkshead Christmas Fair

Location: Hawkshead village Centre

Date: Saturday. 5th & Sunday. 6th December, 2020 Times: 10 a. m. -5 p. m.

A Christmas Fair takes over the ancient streets of the small village every December. You will find both indoor and outdoor markets with over 50 stalls selling food, crafts, and other gifts. There is also a lantern parade, live music, and street performance. Children can meet Santa, while grown-ups can enjoy the mini beer festival in village’s pubs.

Keswick Victorian Favre

Location: market Place & Packhorse Court, Keswick

Date: Sunday, 6th December, 2020 Times: 10. 30 a. m. -4 p. m.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine Christmas shopping with support for local charities. Around 30 local and national charities have stalls where you can browse their goods that include homemade Christmas crafts and cakes. Traders and other workers will be dressed in Victorian costumes and visitors are invited to do the same.

【1】When does the Windermere Christmas Market open on 12th December, 2020？

A.10 a. m. -6 p. m. B.10 a. m. -5 p. m.

C.10 a. m. -4 p. m. D.10. 30 a. m. -4 p. m.

【2】What can’t visitors do at Hawkshead Chritsmas Fair?

A.Buy gifts for their friends. B.Set off fireworks.

C.Watch street performance. D.Celebrate the beer festival.

【3】Where should visitors go if they want to support charities?

A.Keswick B.Ambleside C.Hawkshead D.Windermere B

23、Dutch “Jogger Jo” breaks over-70s record on his 75th sub-three-hour marathon

At 70 when many of people are winding down, Jo Schoonbroodt is somehow speeding up. On Sunday, Schoonbroodt, a 71-year-old from Maastricht, ran a marathon in a staggering 2 hours 54 minutes and 19 seconds to become the fastest septuagenarian(七十至八十岁的) in history.

“I only started jogging at 36 because my doctor told me I had high cholesterol,” he says. With a few miles remaining, he knew he was just ahead of the previous best, set by Gene Dykes in 2018, because a friend was following him on his bike and barking out his lap times. But his legs were starting to get heavier. “However, my friend had a special trick to keep me on track,” said Schoonbroodt, “He put Eddy Wally’s song Chérie, Chérie on his phone on repeat. I’ve always loved it. It gave me a boost. I overtook one runner after another and, despite getting cramp in the final 500 meters, I was able to break the record by four seconds.”

Schoonbroodt often runs at nine or 10-minute mile pace, far slower than the 6:38-minute miles he ran for 26.2 miles to set his world record, but he says the key thing is he listens to his body. “A lot of people follow a training plan or coach and push on even when their body is saying: ‘No, this is not a good day to do it,’” he says. “the key thing is he listens to his body”.

Being a late bloomer, he believes, has actually helped him because he himself never had to worry about chasing faster times of his youth. While Schoonbrodt’s achievements are exceptional, he is not the only old master to defy conventional wisdom.

What might explain this phenomenon? John Brewer, a sports scientist at the University of the West of Scotland, points out. “Compared to 40 years ago, the advances in nutrition, recovery and technology all mean that it is more possible for people in their 60s and 70s to produce good performance if they follow the right training,” he said.

【1】Why did Jo begin his jogging at the age of 36?

A．Because he wanted to break the jogging record.

B．Because he has some problem with his health.

C．Because his friend encouraged him to run.

D．Because he wanted to become a late bloomer.

【2】What does the underline word “boost” mean?

A．help.

B．Favor.

C．Growth.

D．Promotion.

【3】Schoonbroodt believes________.

A．that follow your doctor’s advice and you can succeed.

B．that follow your coach’s advice and you can succeed.

C．that follow your detailed plan and you can succeed.

D．that follow your body and your feeling and you can succeed.

【4】What’s the John Brewer’s attitude to seniors’ jogging?

A．Supportive.

B．Doubt.

C．Indifferent.

D．Negative.

24、Educator of the Year Contest

Do you know an outstanding junior high or high school teacher, coach, guidance advisor, librarian, or headmaster? Nominate （提名）that special person you'll always remember and give him/her the chance to be recognized in Teenink !

Guidelines

■ The national magazine will only consider essays written by teens, and nominations must be for junior high or high school educators only. Primary school educators are not included.

■ Convince us your nominee is special. Tell us about his or her style of teaching, involvement in school activities, and community service. What has your educator done for the entire school, your class, for you or another student? Give examples with specific details. Keep your essay between 200 and 1,000 words.

■ Include the first and last, name, position, and school of your educator.

■ Submit entries through our website. See our submission guidelines for more information.

Prizes

Cash awards will be given to educators from across the country honored as TeenInk Educators o£ the Year. Winning essays are published in Teenink magazine.

Deadlines

The deadline for submitting Educator of the Year essays for 2021 is May 1, 2021. Entries are accepted and considered for publication in TeenInk magazine throughout the year. Winners will be informed after the June issue is published.

【1】Who can be recommended for the contest?

A.A national volunteer.

B.A community educator.

C.A primary school teacher.

D.A high school headmaster.

【2】What is the requirement for the essay?

A.It covers at least 100 words.

B.It is to be submitted after May.

C.It should include specific details.

D.It must be written by a candidate.

【3】What will the essay winners get?

A.A large sum of cash money.

B.A chance to publish their essays.

C.The big prize from their school.

D.The honor of Educator of the Year.

25、It was a hot and wet day when Motalib and I arrived in Dhaka, India. The streets were _________, filled with scooter-taxis, crowded buses and people.

Motalib’s _________ was drawn to the street children dressed in rags. A skinny boy about five years old was carrying a baby and begging for money. Seventeen years ago, Motalib himself had been a street _________. As his memories came back to him vividly, Motalib _________ away from me but I could see that he had tears in his eyes I met Motalib four years ago. He was a cheerful, warm and generous person. _________ he loved his Dutch parents who adopted(收养) him when he was six, he wanted to know if his birth parents were still _________. Motalib had left his birth parents without a word as he wanted to _________ his life as a street beggar.

When Mr Ali, a man from an orphanage, approached Motalib while he was begging for money on the streets, Motalib _________ that he was an orphan(孤儿) and went with Mr Ali. As an orphan, Motalit would have a good chance to be adopted by a rich Western family and _________ a Dutch couple adopted him. __________, Motalib never stopped thinking about his birth parents.

Motalib could only __________ his mother’s name, Rockea. As a result, we met many ‘Rockea’ who announced to have lost their son. Finding Motalib’s family was becoming an __________ task.

On our last day, a young man knocked on our hotel room door and introduced himself __________ Ladar, Motalib’s younger brother. Ladar bore a striking likeness to Motalib. Ladar then __________ a story about Rockea to us. When Motalib heard the story, he __________ Ladar tearfully. I knew that our search was finally over.

【1】

A．dark

B．busy

C．quiet

D．silent

【2】

A．heart

B．face

C．eye

D．thought

【3】

A．beggar

B．thief

C．newsboy

D．artist

【4】

A．put

B．broke

C．drove

D．turned

【5】

A．When

B．If

C．Although

D．Since

【6】

A．alive

B．angry

C．upset

D．confused

【7】

A．make

B．consider

C．admit

D．escape

【8】

A．suggested

B．lied

C．expected

D．agreed

【9】

A．gradually

B．finally

C．possibly

D．obviously

【10】

A．Therefore

B．Besides

C．Afterwards

D．However

【11】

A．remember

B．recognize

C．identify

D．register

【12】

A．important

B．impossible

C．easy

D．ordinary

【13】

A．as

B．for

C．to

D．with

【14】

A．invented

B．covered

C．created

D．related

【15】

A．impressed

B．observed

C．hugged

D．thanked

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Mary’s husband died a few years ago from an accident. To make ends meet, she had to take on several jobs and bring up her five children alone. Fortunately, her oldest children understood her and helped to look after the younger kids. Mary always felt terrible about that, but there was nothing she could do. She dreamed of having a van to transport goods for others so that she could have another source of income.

In the mornings, Mary cleaned the houses for some families, and worked as a cashier at a supermarket the rest of the afternoon. At night, she worked at a gas station’s convenience store. Every night, she came home tired, and most of the kids had been asleep by then.

One afternoon, Mary was walking to the supermarket to start her duty when she saw an old man staring at the window of the bakery next door. The smell of fresh-baked bread permeated (弥漫) the air. However, the man merely sighed and started walking away.

Mary felt awful for some unknown reason and stopped the man. “Hey, sir. I think I’ve seen you before at the store, ”she said. “Yes. I’m Hector. Nice to see you,” the old man nodded at her and started to walk away.

“Wait, do you need anything?” Mary said, smiling kindly.

“Honestly, there was a leak in my roof this month, and I had to spend my entire month’s pension (退休金) on it. I don’t have much money for desserts,” he said. “I don’t know when I’ll be able to buy some again.”

1．写作词数应为150左右；

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:

Mary asked Hector to wait and she went into the bakery.

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Paragraph 2:

One day, Mary saw a new van in the driveway with Hector standing next to it.

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