盐城2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、—Have you made clear when and where the meeting is to be held?

—Not yet.

A．them

B．that

C．this

D．it

2、The other day, my brother drove his car down the street at ________ I thought was a dangerous speed.

A. as   B. which   C. what   D. that

3、____________to medicine, Zhong Nanshan is respected by all.

A.Be devoted B.To devote C.Devoting D.Devoted

4、The boss of the company is trying to create an easy atmosphere ______ his employees enjoy their work.

A. where   B. which

C. when D. who

5、Pointing to the village at the foot of the mountain, Mr. Smith told us it was ______ he met his wife five years ago.

A．what

B．how

C．when

D．where

6、A new food scandal has erupted, threatening to spoil the________ of McDonald's, Starbucks and Yum Brands.

A.expectation B.reputation C.competition D.temptation

7、My husband came home from work at four o’clock, his task ___ early today.

A. finishing   B. finished

C. was finished   D. had finished

8、—Watch out! Boy, don’t jump the red light!

—What did you say, sir?

—I told you ________ out and ________ the red light.

A．watched, didn’t jump

B．watch, not jump

C．to watch, not jump

D．to watch, not to jump

9、—Don’t always turn to particular patterns time after time in our life.

—I agree. We would otherwise   our thinking by rules or common attitude.

A. inspect B. limit C. judge D. recover

10、The first thing I have to do now is to cook the dinner.

A. which B. that

C. who D. whose

11、The woman who used to be in ________ charge of a big company is in ________ charge of a nurse at present.

A．the；不填

B．the；the

C．不填；不填

D．不填；the

12、The biodiversity in the local region is ________ the top concerns.

A．among

B．within

C．beyond

D．on

13、Be careful with your passport and money when you are in a foreign country, ________?

A．will you

B．can you

C．aren’t you

D．don’t you

14、You’d better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future .

A．purpose

B．reference

C．progress

D．memory

15、In a(n) to help preserve history, the Greek government established a committee to undertake the professional restoration of the Acropolis.

A. order   B. purpose

C. aim   D. attempt

16、Consumers think highly of this auto industry, ________ expense the problem cars under guarantee are repaired.

A.at which B.at whose C.for which D.for whose

17、---____wonderful the English shows are!

---Yes, and I like Sherlock best.

A．How

B．What

C．What a

18、He felt ________ of cheating in the exam, deciding never to do such things again.

A. shame   B. ashamed   C. sorry     D. shameful

19、—The talent show Youth with You ________becoming hotter and hotter online. 

—Exactly. Half of our class ________interested in it.

A．is; is

B．are; are

C．is; are

D．are; is

20、—Jane, which color do you prefer, red or blue?        —______. I prefer to buy a green one.

A．Either will be OK

B．Both will be OK

C．To be honest, neither

D．Generally, I’m not sure

21、A study of 8 different experiments showed that our brains tend to prefer addition rather than subtraction when it comes to finding solutions—in many cases, it seems we just don’t consider the strategy of taking something away at all.

The researchers found that this preference for adding was noticeable in three situations in particular: when people were under higher cognitive (认知的) load, when there was less time to consider the other options, and when volunteers didn’t get a specific reminder that subtracting was an option. In one of the experiments, participants were asked to improve a Lego structure so that it was able to take more weight. Half the volunteers were reminded that they could take away bricks as well as add them, and half weren’t. In the group that got the reminder, 61 percent solved the problem by taking away a brick—which was a much faster and more efficient way of making the structure stable. In the group that didn’t get the reminder, only 41 percent went for the removing bricks approach.

“Additive ideas come to mind quickly and easily, but subtractive ideas require more cognitive effort,” says psychologist Benjamin Converse, from the University of Virginia. “Because people are often moving fast and working with the first ideas that come to mind, they end up accepting additive solutions without considering subtraction at all.”

The researchers have a few ideas about what might be going on. Our brains might find additive changes easier to process perhaps, or we might be associating adding with ideas of something that's bigger and therefore better in our subconscious. There might also be associations in our minds with the current status being something that needs to be maintained as much as possible—and taking something away is arguably more destructive to the current status than adding something new.

The researchers say their work is important in a much broader sense: for institutions looking to streamline (简化), for example, and even for the human race looking for ways to better manage the planet’s resources.

【1】What does the underlined word “subtraction” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．Removal.

B．Moderation.

C．Refusal.

D．Solution.

【2】In which situation do people prefer adding?

A．When they are under high pressure.

B．When they lack cognitive ability.

C．When they are specially reminded.

D．When they are hurried to decide.

【3】What were participants required to do in the experiment?

A．Re-shape Lego bricks.

B．Take Lego bricks away.

C．Move the Lego structure.

D．Stabilize the Lego structure.

【4】What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The ways to make additive changes.

B．The effects of taking something away.

C．The reasons for brains preferring addition.

D．The importance of maintaining current status.

22、Disney’s musical, The Lion King, has been impressing West End audiences for 23 years. Based on the Disney animated film, its first performance was on Broadway in 1997 and The Lion King London opened in October 1999, playing to packed houses ever since!

Set on the magnificence of the Serengeti Plains and the exciting rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi award-winning musical The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre will redefine your expectations of theatre. The Lion King musical transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and fascinating music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba— the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed young to his destined role as King of the Pridelands, which touches the audiences most.

Reserve your tickets to The Lion King today !

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Performance dates: 10 August 2022— 17 June 2023

Age restriction: Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to enter the Lyceum Theatre. The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the theatre. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Venue Information: Lyceum Theatre at 21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7EQ       Group Pricing: Special pricing for groups of 10 or more. Check our group prices and save! Access: For wheelchair and access tickets to the Lyceum Theatre, please call 800-912-6972.

【1】Which part of the musical is the most impressive?

A．The music.

B．The cartoon.

C．The plot.

D．The setting.

【2】What can we know about the performance?

A．There’s no discount for groups.

B．Kids under 3 are not to be admitted.

C．Tickets aren’t available to the disabled.

D．Those aged 16 can be offered free tickets.

【3】What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To attract people to watch the musical.

B．To show the popularity of the musical.

C．To release a new musical of Broadway.

D．To recommend the musical to children.

23、Social media use has been linked to depression, especially in teenage girls. But a new study argues that the issue may be more complex than experts think.

The research involved interviews with 10,000 teenagers in England. “Our results suggest social media itself doesn’t cause harm, but that frequent use may disrupt activities that positively impact mental health such as sleeping and exercising, while increasing exposure of young people to harmful content, particularly cyberbullying (网络欺凌),” study co-author Russell Viner said in a statement.

Bob Patton, a lecturer of the University of Surrey, said this means strategies focusing only on reducing social media use to improve mental health might not help. He said, “Building strategies to increase resilience (适应力) to cyberbullying and promote better sleep and exercise is needed to reduce psychological (心理的) harm.”

The research was conducted by interviewing teenagers once a year. They would report the frequency of their using social media. More than three times daily was considered “very frequent”. The researchers noted that they did not capture how much time the participants spent on these websites, which was a limitation of the study. “For boys, the impact on their mental health may result from other reasons,” the authors said.

The researchers found that, in both sexes, very frequent social media use was associated with greater psychological harm. The effect was especially clear among girls: The more often they checked social media, the greater their psychological harm was.

But most impact on psychological harm in girls could be accounted for by lower sleep quality and greater exposure to cyberbullying, with decreased physical activities playing a lesser role. But for boys, those factors explained only 12% of the effects of very frequent social media use on psychological harm.

“It’s an important distinction,” said Ann DeSmet, a professor at Ghent University in Belgium. “If healthy lifestyles can be replaced, the positive effects of social media use, such as encouraging social interactions, can be more supported.”

【1】What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．The risk of cyberbullying.

B．The report of the statement.

C．The findings of the research.

D．The functions of social media.

【2】What did Bob Patton mainly tell us?

A．The need to fight against mental harm.

B．The proper way to improve mental health.

C．The benefit of limiting social media use.

D．The impact of social media use on people.

【3】What can we know about the research?

A．It had shortcomings.

B．It needed more attention.

C．It was the first in its class.

D．It was difficult to carry out.

【4】Which of the following may be the best title for the text?

A．The research on teenage girls

B．The harm of using social media

C．Social interactions are encouraged

D．Social media use influences girls especially

24、   Some places in the world have strange laws. It’s important for you to know about them before going there.

Whoever likes to chew gum(口香糖) may have to leave Singapore. The government really wants to keep the city clean and will fine you for chewing gum.

Before you leave for the United Arab Emirates you’d better make sure you aren’t visiting during Ramadan(斋月). During that time you aren’t allowed to eat or drink in public. Tourists have been fined up to $275 for drinking in public.

Lovers spend so much time kissing each other goodbye at train stations that trains often start late. This law—no kissing your lover goodbye at train stations – is rather old, and isn’t in use today in France.

In Thailand it’s against the law to drive a car or motorcycle without a shirt on, no matter how hot it is. Punishments are different in different areas and can include warnings and tickets costing about $10. No joke ---the local police will stop you.

Studies in Denmark have shown that cars with their headlights on are more noticeable by other drivers than those with their headlights off. Drivers there are required to leave their headlights on even during the day, or they may face a fine up to $100.

Do you often buy things using coins? Don’t do it in Canada. The Currency Law of 1985 doesn’t allow using only coins to buy things. Even the use of the dollar-coin is limited (受限制的). The shop owner has the right to choose whether to take your coins or not.

Make sure you know about these laws before your next trip. Better safe than sorry.

【1】What is mainly talked about in the text?

A.How to make your trip around the world safe.

B.Why there are strange laws in the world.

C.Interesting places you can go to around the world.

D.Some strange laws you should know about for your trip.

【2】If you are driving a car in Thailand, __________.

A.you should wear your shirt even though it’s hot

B.the police will play a joke on you

C.the police will give you tickets costing about $10

D.you should always keep your headlights on

【3】What can we learn from the text?

A.Kissing goodbye at train stations isn’t allowed in France today.

B.The Singaporean government cares a lot about its environment.

C.Tourists in the United Arab Emirates shouldn’t eat in public.

D.You can turn your headlights off in daytime in Denmark.

25、   “One, two, three, four, ...” that is the_____ for six people facing a cold, dark morning at Kamezuka  park  in  Tokyo  to  bend,  stretch,  jump,  and  run  on the______________.  It  has  become a___ of daily life in Japan since the broadcasts, known as radio calisthenics ( 广 播 体 操 ).

The three-minute workout is the_________  way to start the day, says Yukihide, a 79-year-old retired businessman who has ___________  the routine nearly every day for a decade. “The exercises aren’t that___ and afterwards you feel like your body has___ woken up.”

Today, as Tokyo prepares to _____________  the 2020 Olympics, Japan is hoping to  ______________  interest in  radio calisthenics.  Children  perform  radio  calisthenics  before  school  sports days, earning ___________  that can be exchanged for stationery ( 文 具 ). Regular participants ___________ a broad range of Japanese  society:  construction,  factory  and  office  workers  who  are  encouraged to___ their desks and start moving at 3pm every weekday.

Studies show that people who exercise this way for just a few minutes a day have improved bone density ( 密 度 ), ____________  risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack, and are generally in  better___ shape than other people their age who don’t____.

“There is evidence that physically  active older adults have_________ rates of high blood   pressure, compared with more___ adults,” the report said.

The Kamezuka park regulars  have finished their workout. “It can be _____________  going on a dark morning, but for some reason we all keep ___________  up,” says Maruyama, who has sweated. “And I’d say we’re all in pretty good____.”

【1】A.topic B.response C.signal D.custom

【2】A.spot B.stage C.platform D.move

【3】A.routine B.greeting C.feast D.stage

【4】A.plain B.perfect C.terrible D.difficult

【5】A.analyzed B.celebrated C.studied D.followed

【6】A.easy B.cosy C.difficult D.interesting

【7】A.hardly B.luckily C.additionally D.properly

【8】A.attend B.host C.organize D.cancel

【9】A.raise B.decrease C.absorb D.change

【10】A.money B.credits C.fame D.position

【11】A.influence B.know C.cover D.visit

【12】A.clean B.carry C.mend D.leave

【13】A.reduced B.increased C.changed D.brought

【14】A.mental B.physical C.logical D.psychological

【15】A.work B.travel C.exercise D.think

【16】A.higher B.worse C.stronger D.lower

【17】A.energetic B.inactive C.knowledgeable D.enthusiastic

【18】A.interesting B.hard C.boring D.beneficial

【19】A.looking B.doing C.turning D.holding

【20】A.shape B.uniform C.sunshine D.peace

26、Tell why Chinese people value the Spring Festival family dinner.

Steps:

1) State the importance of the Spring Festival family dinner for Chinese people.

2) Explain why it is important.

3) End by summarizing the main points.

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