大理州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、One difficult task faced by both developed and developing countries is to guarantee the ________ of natural resources at the lowest possible environmental cost.

A．inspection

B．exploitation

C．contradiction

D．exception

2、_______ is the power of TV that it can make a person suddenly famous.

A.It B.This C.That D.Such

3、He went to the airport to pick up his wife, but she ______ before his arrival.

A．left

B．has left

C．had left

D．was leaving

4、People speak highly of the teacher _______ has saved many pupils from danger.

A．which

B．who

C．whom

D．as

5、I will never forget the day ________I joined the League.

A．which

B．that

C．when

D．where

6、If there were not so many new words, the text ________ much easier.

A．will be

B．would have been

C．could have been

D．would be

7、—Could I use your car tomorrow morning?

—Sure.I  ________  a report at home.

A．will be writing   B．will have written

C．have written   D．have been writing

8、   , his idea is correct     .

  A. In my opinion; on the way   B. On my opinion; in the way

C. On my opinion; by the way   D. In my opinion; in a way

9、One solution to this problem   now is sustainable development.

A. discussed   B. discussing

C. to be discussed   D. being discussed

10、Everyone of us is a(n) ______ being in this world, not to be replaced by any other person.

A．particular

B．specific

C．unique

D．especial

11、—This apple pie is too sweet, don’t you think so?

—____________. I think it’s just right, actually.

A. Not really   B. I hope so

C. Sounds good   D. No wonder

12、don't expect anything in ________；I did it because I enjoyed it.

A. award B. reward

C. prize     D. praise

13、He began ___________ in magazines in 2001.

A.having articles publishing B.having articles publish

C.having articles published D.having articles to publish

14、--I’m tired. I’m taking next week off.

-- , honey. You do need a break.

A. Not so sure B. Forget it

C. Great idea    D. No way

15、It was strange that you ______ for Maggie’s address. I just got a letter from her---the first one since her family moved on August 31, 1999.

A. should have asked B. would have asked

C. shall ask     D. might ask

16、In my opinion, the key ____air pollution is to inspire people to take public transport in big cities.

A. reduced   B. reducing   C. to reduce   D. to reducing

17、—You forgot your purse when you went out.

—Good heavens, ________.

A. so did I   B. I did so   C. so I did     D. I so did

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

A．change

B．explore

C．attack

D．decorate

19、The retired professor, _____ in his new book in the past three years, hasn’t realized the decline in his health．

A. involved   B. being involved

C. having involved   D. to be involved

20、---So you gave Mary your dictionary?

---_______．She said she’d return it to me when she could afford her own.

A． You bet   B． My pleasure

C． No doubt D． Not exactly

21、Strangely enough, music is no fun at all for some people. About four percent of the population is what scientists call "amusic", People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes. Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.

As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. "I used to hate parties," says Margaret, a seventy-year- old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic.

By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.

Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn't involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can't see certain colors.

Many amusics are happy when their condition is final diagnosed. For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. "When people invite me to a concert, I just say, No, thanks, I am amusic',"says Margaret. "I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy. "

【1】Amusics have the following characteristics except that___________

A．they are born without the ability to recognize musical notes

B．they hate music and often keep off places where there is music

C．they are set apart from others as they fail to enjoy music

D．they prefer to make metal noise rather than listen to music

【2】How do scientists finally identify the unusual condition of amusic?

A．By sorting documents and data.

B．By studying people with amusic

C．By making a lot of experiments.

D．By drawing on research results of others.

【3】What does the underlined word most probably mean in the passage?

A．detective.

B．acute.

C．imperfect.

D．artificial.

【4】In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that __________

A．she were seventeen years old rather than seventy

B．she hadn't felt embarrassed about her problem

C．her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier

D．there could be a better name for her condition

22、Most kids hate to see their summer end, perhaps none more than the Murset children. This summer, the Murset family decided to travel across the country to help families in need, which proved to be a wonderful experience.

People. comreported that Gregg Murset and his wife, Kami, decided to take their six children, ranging from 7 to 16 years old, from their home in Phoenix, Arizona, across the country to spend 20 days on the road to help 25 families in need. “I told the kids and my wife over breakfast that I wanted to do this,” Gregg Murset, 40, told People. com. “They all looked at me like I was crazy,” he said, “but when we started to read the stories of people we were going to help, their attitudes completely changed.”

Through Gregg’s company, he was able to be matched with groups such as Autism Speaks, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and others that connected the Mursets to families with children who have cancer and other serious illnesses.

“When you have a kid who is struggling, the last thing you’re thinking of is cleaning the house,” says Gregg.

The family traveled to many cities in their journey, including Albuquerque, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, and Buffalo. The trip covered 6,500 miles. “It’s been amazing to watch my own children open their eyes and see that the world is bigger than they think,” he said. “Even the little kids are learning from this experience.”

And the families they’ve helped feel blessed to have met them. “They showed up at 8 a.m. and we had a list of things we needed help with,” said Jim Spencer, a 61-year-old father in Warren, Michigan, whose 12-year-old daughter, Lexi, was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer a couple of years ago.

The Mursets also used their travels as an opportunity to visit areas they had never been to, including the Statue of Liberty. But for Gregg, the main purpose of the trip was to teach his children to show concern for the happiness of other people rather than for themselves.

“There is nothing wrong with your kid getting off the sofa, doing some work and sweating,” said Gregg. “It’s good for the kid and it’s good for the soul.”

【1】How did the kids feel when Gregg Murset first told the family about his plan?

A. Amazed.   B. Excited.

C. Disappointed.   D. Worried.

【2】What did the family mainly do during their trip?

A. They toured places of interest.

B. They visited patients in hospital.

C. They worked with social groups.

D. They helped families in need of help.

【3】During the trip, Gregg most wanted his kids to ________.

A. increase physical exercise

B. gain more geography knowledge

C. learn to be concerned about others

D. improve their communication skills

23、“Practice makes perfect” is a very popular expression. However, can we take this saying literally?

One popular theory (理论) is that if a person practises for at least 10,000 hours, they will reach “perfection”—or, in other words, become an expert in their field. This theory was made famous by Malcolm Gladwell in his 2008 best-selling book, Outliers: The Story of Success. He gave the examples of the music group The Beatles and Microsoft co-creator Bill Gates, who clearly put in over 10,000 hours of practice before they became successful.

However, Gladwell’s book has been said by many to be too simplistic and generalising. Although Gladwell’s work was largely based on research done by Anders Ericsson, Ericsson argued that 10,000 hours was just an average figure. Some people, for example, needed far fewer than 10,000 hours, and others many more. More importantly, Ericsson said that just practising a lot was not enough; the type and quality of practice were also significant. He went on to explain the importance of “deliberate practice”, which is when a person practises a specific part of a skill in depth rather than practising a skill as a whole. Deliberate practice is said to be much more effective, though more tiring.

Many other studies argue that practice alone is far from enough. In fact, a more recent study from Princeton University stated that practice only accounted for up to 26% of reaching an expert level. Many other factors contribute to people becoming experts. Natural talent is an important factor, which is especially evident in sports. For instance, many baseball players in America have amazing vision that allows them to see the ball much sooner than others do. Besides, IQ, personality, attitude, and starting age are decisive factors, too. It is also important to note that becoming an expert doesn’t equal instant success. Success also relies on social factors, environmental factors, and even just being in the right place at the right time!

In conclusion, practice may not make perfect, but deliberate practice has been shown to lead to significant improvement.

【1】Why does the author ask a question in the first paragraph?

A．To make a comparison.

B．To highlight his opinion.

C．To inspire a reflection.

D．To give a definition.

【2】What can we infer from paragraph 3?

A．Gladwell’s theory is easy to understand.

B．Gladwell misinterprets Ericsson’s research.

C．Ericsson objects to deliberate practice.

D．Ericsson believes quality outweighs number.

【3】What makes many American baseball players outstanding?

A．Their personality.

B．Their physical talent.

C．Their identity.

D．Their deliberate practice.

【4】Which statement will the author probably agree with?

A．Attitude is everything.

B．Patience determines success.

C．Talent counts most.

D．Practice makes a difference.

24、Top 3 Things to Do in Hong Kong

As one of the most prosperous(繁华的) cities in China, Hong Kong is famous for its booming economy and cultural diversity.【1】. Here’s a quick roundup of the top 3 things to do in Hong Kong.

Victoria Harbor is the most prosperous area in Hong Kong and also a landmark located between Central and Kowloon Peninsula.【2】. You take the Star Ferry to enjoy the amazing night scene, especially A Symphony of Lights, which is a large light and music show performed at 20:00 every day. More than 40 tower blocks give off colorful dazzling lights with music. 【3】.

Hong Kong is one of the most famous shopping paradises（天堂） in the world. However, the real shopping heaven of the city should be Causeway Bay.【4】, only second to the Fifth Avenue in New York. There gathers numerous shopping malls and various fashion shops, where you can purchase the most fashionable products as well as some cheap clothing and groceries.

【5】. Standing on this highest place of Hong Kong Island, you can enjoy a fantastic bird’s eye view of towering buildings, Victoria Harbor and the skyline of the city. Several ways can take you to the top but undoubtedly the best way is to take a classic tram（电车）, which is a really exciting experience.

A. The light show will surely give you a deep impression

B. The Victoria Peak is one of the best places to visit in Hong Kong

C. However, the weather will affect a lot if you plan to enjoy an overview on the peak

D. The Dim Sum, a typical local dessert, is definitely the food you cannot miss

E. Situated in the east to the Victoria Park, it is the second most expensive place in the world

F. This international city has many attractions, eye-popping skyscrapers and cultural landmarks

G. Tourists should not miss this fascinating destination which is famous for the beautiful night view

25、   I was once in an unusual sociology (社会学) class at Brandeis. Each week we studied the _______ we interacted with one another, and how we _______ to anger, envy, attention. We were human lab rats. More often, someone _______ crying. I referred to it as the “touchy－feely” course. Mr. Brown said I should be more _______.

One day, Mr. Brown said he had an _______ for us to try. We were to stand，facing away from our classmates and _______ backward, relying on another student to _______ us. Most of us were _______ with this, and we couldn’t let go for more than a few inches _______ stopping ourselves. We laughed in ________.

Finally, a thin, quiet girl, whom I noticed almost always wear the same clothes, crossed her arms over her chest, ________ her eyes and leaned back, just like one of those Lipton tea ads ________ the model dived into the pool.

For a moment, I was ________ she was going to fall on the floor. At the ________ moment, her partner held her head and ________ and pulled her up.

“Whoa！” several students yelled. Some ________.

Mr. Brown finally smiled.

“You see，” he said to the girl，“you closed your eyes. That was the ________. Sometimes you cannot believe what you see，you have to believe what you ________. And if you’re ever going to have other people ________ you, you must feel that you can trust them, ________， even where you’re in the dark, even when you’re falling. ”

【1】A.behaviour B.ways C.courses D.relationship

【2】A.responded B.objected C.stuck D.referred

【3】A.went on B.gave up C.put off D.ended up

【4】A.skillful B.honest C.open－minded D.energetic

【5】A.arrangement B.order C.introduction D.exercise

【6】A.jumped B.moved C.fell D.ran

【7】A.catch B.pull C.control D.support

【8】A.dissatisfied B.uncomfortable C.pleased D.familiar

【9】A.before B.after C.while D.until

【10】A.surprise B.excitement C.delight D.embarrassment

【11】A.fixed B.opened C.closed D.touched

【12】A.every time B.as though C.when D.where

【13】A.sorry B.shocked C.sure D.puzzled

【14】A.unusual B.crazy C.exciting D.last

【15】A.shoulders B.attention C.legs D.chance

【16】A.wept B.clapped C.laughed D.sighed

【17】A.success B.difference C.result D.requirement

【18】A.feel B.notice C.hold D.meet

【19】A.stand by B.rely on C.believe in D.call for

【20】A.however B.too C.though D.therefore

26、阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段使之构成一个完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

George’s mother was very poor and was sick. Instead of having bright fires in winter, she had nothing to burn but dry sticks, which George picked up from under the trees.

One fine day in July, his sick mother sent him to the woods. He was to stay there all day, to get as much wood as he could collect.

It was a bright, sunny day, and George worked very hard, so by the time the sun was high, he was hot, and wished for a cool place where he might rest and have his meal. While he hunted for a spot on the bank he saw among the grass some fine, wild strawberries.

“How good these will be with my bread and butter!” thought George. Lining his cap with leaves, he set to work eagerly to gather all he could find, and then seated himself by the river.

It was a pleasant place, and George felt happy and contented. He thought how much his sick mother would like to see him there, and to be there herself, instead of in her dark room in the village.

George thought of all this, and just as he was lifting the first strawberry to his mouth, he said to himself, “How much Mum would like these!” So he stopped, and put the strawberry back again.

“Shall I save them for her?” he said, thinking how much they would refresh her, yet still looking at them with a longing eye.

“I will eat half, and take the other half to her, ” he said at last, and he divided them into two heaps (堆). But each heap looked so small that he put them together again.

“I will only taste one,” he thought. As he again lifted it to his mouth, he saw that he had taken the finest and he put it back. “I will keep them all for her,” he said with great happiness, and he covered them up nicely to take them home.

Paragraph 1:

He stood up and started to get more and more wood until the sun was beginning to sink.

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Paragraph 2:

Just as he had thrown down his wood, he heard his mother calling him from the next room.

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