常州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、_______, the weather turned out to be very hot that day.

A. It was said in the newspaper

B. As was reported on the radio

C. Just like the weather report says

D. It so happened as you told me

2、Don’t let such an unimportant matter as this come between us _____ we can concentrate on the major issue.

A. so that B. in case

C. because   D. on condition that

3、You’d better write down the name of the restaurant for further _______.

A. reference   B. preference   C. progress   D. memory

4、The law must be strictly observed and ________ breaks it shall be punished.

A.anyone who B.those who C.anyone D.those

5、Where did you spend________money buying________gifts?

A.so little, so small B.such little, so little

C.so little, such little D.such little, such little

6、The interviewee felt __________ and uncomfortable when he could not answer the interviewer’s questions.

A. addicted   B. ambitious

C. amazed   D. awkward

7、This cinema can offer   seats to audience.

A.thousand B.thousands C.thousand of D.thousands of

8、_________ jokes are likely to contribute to a pleasant atmosphere, you’ve got to be careful not to hurt others.

A. Since   B. While

C. If   D. As

9、No visitors will fail to imagine how native inhabitants existed ________ their natural habitat on Macquarie Island after it became an official nature reserve.

A．in harmony with

B．in conflict with

C．in combination with

D．in agreement with

10、Patience is an important________ of a happy and rewarding life. After all, there is always something worth waiting for in our life.

A．lesson

B．experience

C．purpose

D．quality

11、It’s just a small party.you don’t have to    .

A．dress up   B．dress in

C．dress down  D．get dressed

12、The happy ________ of children playing in the garden disappears, and it is quiet again.

A． spot    B． view

C． scenery   D． scene

13、-------Your friend knows a lot about different cultures in the world .

-------Really. he ____________ many places because he likes travelling..

A. must visit   B. may visit

C. must have visited   D. should have visited

14、If Tom carried on working like that, he will sooner or later.

A.give out B.work out C.turn out D.point out

15、—We want to sit at the table near the window.

— I’m sorry, but it ________ already.

A．has taken

B．took

C．was taken

D．has been taken

16、Some schools will have to make ______ in agreement with the national soccer reform.

A. judgments   B. adjustments

C. comments   D. achievements

17、His brother , who____ in the army for five years，is now running a farm in our village

A．serves     B．served

C．had served  D．has served

18、 Although the novel isn’t popular among adults, it ______ the youth, especially boys.

A. refers to B. appeals to

C. results in D. deals with

19、My father quit ___________ at last.

A.smoke B.smoked C.smoking D.smokes

20、I am saving money on a regular________ with the aim of buying a house of my own.

A.behalf B.board C.bottom D.basis

21、Teenagers around the world can be glad with the news that their brain deserves the blame when parents’ orders go ignored while they tap on their smartphones.

A new scientific study from the University College London has found that humans may suffer temporarily deaf when they’re simultaneously focusing on something visual. Research found that the 13 volunteers experienced inattentional deafness to the normal-volume sounds playing in the background as their visual tasks became increasingly difficult. ‘We found that when volunteers were performing the demanding visual task, they were unable to hear sounds that they would normally hear,’ study co-author Maria Chait said in a statement. ‘The brain scans showed that people were not only ignoring or filtering out the sounds, they were not actually hearing them in the first place.’

The findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, suggest that the visual and auditory processing centers that make sense of the sights and sounds that surround us share limited resources.

Inattentional deafness is a common everyday experience and the study explains why, according to UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience Professor Nilli Lavie, a co-author of the study. ‘This could also explain why you might not hear your bus or train stop being announced if you’re concentrating on your phone, book, or newspaper. ’‘If you try to talk to someone focusing on a book, game, or television program and don’t receive a response, they are not necessarily ignoring you, they simply might not hear you! ’ she said.

Loud sounds—like ambulance sirens—will still be able to break through, but some situations could become potentially dangerous when the quieter ones go unheard, according to Medical Daily. ‘This has more serious implications in situations such as the operating theater, when a surgeon concentrating on their work might not hear the equipment beeping,’ Lavie said. ‘It also applies to drivers concentrating on complex directions as well as cyclists and motorists who are focusing intently on something such as an advertisement or even simply an interesting-looking passerby.

【1】The 13 volunteers studied in the study______

A. experienced deafness due to their inattention

B. were deaf to the normal sounds intentionally

C. can hear the normal-volume sounds when performing the demanding visual task

D. didn’t choose to ignore the normal sounds on purpose

【2】 If a person concentrates on a book______

A. you cannot expect him to respond to you

B. he doesn’t want to give you a reply

C. he wants you to be away from him

D. he may get angry because of your disturbance

【3】How does the inattentional deafness affect our life according to the last paragraph?

A. It may lead to people losing friends.

B. It may cause danger in some fields.

C. It may make something more complex.

D. It may increase one’s attraction.

【4】What does the passage mainly want to tell us?

A. The benefit of the inattentional deafness 

B. The expectation from young teenagers.

C. Concentrating on something visual can cause short deaf ears

D. Inattentional deafness is not a good thing

22、   Robert is nine years old and Joanna is seven. They live at Mount Ebenezer. Their father has a big property. In Australia they call a farm a property.

Robert and Joanna like school very much. At school they can talk to their friends but Robert and Joanna cannot see their friends. They live 100, perhaps 300, miles away and like Robert and Joanna, they all go to school by radio.

Mount Ebenezer is in the centre of Australia. Not many people live in “The Centre”. There are no schools with desks and blackboards and no teachers in “The Centre”. School is a room at home with a two-way radio. The teacher also has a two-way radio. Every morning she calls each student on the radio. When all students answer, lessons begin… Think of your teacher 300 miles away!

【1】The children in “The Centre” do not go to a school because _______.

A.they live too far away from one another

B.they do not like school

C.they are not old enough to go to school

D.their families are too poor

【2】In order to send their children to school, parents in “The Centre” of Australia must have ____________.

A.a property B.a car

C.a school room at home D.a special radio

【3】Teachers in “The Centre” of Australia teach _______________.

A.not in a classroom but at the homes of the students

B.by speaking only and not showing anything in writing

C.without using any textbooks or pictures

D.without knowing whether the students are attending

【4】When children are having a lesson, they can hear their teacher _____.

A.but their teacher cannot hear them

B.and their teacher can hear them too

C.but cannot hear their schoolmates

D.and see him or her at the same time

【5】A “property” in Australia is a ______________.

A.house B.school

C.farm D.radio

23、Dear son,

We are upon the first anniversary of a shocking killing. Last May, outside of a grocery store in Minnesota, George Floyd — a Black man — was slowly, casually murdered by a White police officer. Floyd's daughter, Gianna, is the same age as you. I know that Floyd certainly didn't choose to “sacrifice”, as one government officer said, his life to the cause of racial justice, leaving her daughter fatherless. Sometimes, when I look at your beautiful face, I think of that little girl and my heart breaks.

My son, you came into my heart almost seven years ago as a gift. You were lucky enough to be born in a country where dreams can come true, so they say, and I hope that this will be the case for you. But you were also born inside Black skin and sadly, that is still a burden to bear in today's America. Every day I pray for strength so that I may help you to carry that burden, make you proud of who you are, and teach you how to face the challenge of racism.

More than anything else, I pray that I will be able to keep you safe. No child should have to know this, but you will meet individuals who will not see you as human because of the color of your skin. Some of them will even be the very people who have promise to protect and serve you, and they can be police.

Since 400 years ago, Black and brown people have been fighting, first for our freedom and now for equality. Our ancestors did not live to see their efforts rewarded, but sometimes something shocking happens will bring change in its wake. Sadly, that something is often the murder of someone who looks like you.

Your father

【1】What led to the death of George Floyd?

A．It was a natural death.

B．He had a heart attack.

C．He was killed by a white policeman.

D．He chose to sacrifice to the cause of racial justice.

【2】What can we infer from the text?

A．The son is nearly 8 years old now.

B．The father feels heart-breaking for the girl’s ordinary appearance.

C．The father thinks it very safe to be a black person in America.

D．Americans still have a long way to go to remove racial prejudice.

【3】What is the author’s attitude towards racial justice?

A．Optimistic.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Neutral.

D．Indifferent.

【4】What social problem in America does the letter mainly talk about?

A．Orphans’ upbringing.

B．Sever racial discrimination.

C．Children’s education.

D．The dangerous living environment.

24、Whether you’re searching for a relaxing beach break, a cultural journey, or an active adventure, there are several must-see destinations offered to content you in 2024.

Cyprus

Cyprus is an attractive island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and has been noted since ancient times for its mineral wealth, superb wine and produce, and natural beauty. Cyprus is home to a number of ancient archaeological (考古的) sites, peaceful beaches and lively cities. With a diverse range of experiences, Cyprus invites you to uncover its cultural treasures.

Huludao

Located in the southwest coastal area of Liaoning Province, China, Huludao neighbors the Bohai Bay to the south, and is bounded on the west by Shanhaiguan Pass. The continuous coastline provides not only rich seafood but also many sun-kissed beaches. There are many cultural landscapes, including Xingcheng Ancient City and Jiumenkou Great Wall. Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four most complete ancient cities from the Ming Dynasty with many ancient buildings.

Maldives

In the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a dream destination with greenish-blue waters and pure white sands. Whether you’re in search of relaxation or romance, the Maldives has it all and more. Be sure to explore the colourful coral reefs (珊瑚礁) and the amazing surroundings, or simply just relax on the sands.

Dubai

On the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai has grown to become a global centre for tourism, business, and cultural experiences. Home to a typical skyline with the tallest building in the world, Dubai has world-class attractions and inviting shopping malls. Head to the untouched beaches to relax or be shocked at futuristic architecture and design. You could even take a bit of a risk in the desert.

【1】What do Cyprus and Huludao commonly share?

A．Ancient culture.

B．Lively cities.

C．Research sites.

D．Superb wine.

【2】Which destination would an adventurous person choose?

A．Cyprus.

B．Huludao.

C．Maldives.

D．Dubai.

【3】Where might we find the text?

A．In a history book.

B．On an adventure poster.

C．On a travel website.

D．In a scientific journal.

25、A 70-year-old Air Force veteran(退伍军人)from Salem, Illinois is being praised as a hero for his good deed.

Marshall Helm had been _______ his granddaughter to the bus stop early in the morning when the smoke and _______ arising from the house next door _______ his attention. Helm _______ to the endangered home and threw open the garage door only to find flames climbing up one of the building walls. _______, at that very moment he did not _______ to charge past the flames and into the house so he could make sure his neighbors were _______.

Gary and Kathy Benjamin had been _______ upstairs when they awoke to hear Helm shouting about the fire. Although they were confused by the _______ and had no time to figure out what had happened, they __________ to run into the hallway and escape with Helm through the back door just as the flames were swallowing the __________ through which he had come in only a minute before. Thanks to Helm's quick __________ , the Benjamins suffered only __________ smoke intake—and even though they lost their home in the fire, they are simply __________ to Helm for saving their lives.

“Lifesaver-lifesaver is all I can say,” Mr. Benjamin said. His wife added, “Hero, he's our __________”.

【1】

A．walking

B．running

C．observing

D．approaching

【2】

A．winds

B．flames

C．smells

D．dust

【3】

A．kept

B．discovered

C．drew

D．appealed

【4】

A．came in

B．ran over

C．moved around

D．woke up

【5】

A．Instead

B．Otherwise

C．Besides

D．However

【6】

A．need

B．agree

C．hesitate

D．doubt

【7】

A．normal

B．steady

C．peaceful

D．safe

【8】

A．sleeping

B．dancing

C．reading

D．chatting

【9】

A．comment

B．challenge

C．message

D．chaos

【10】

A．pretended

B．managed

C．expected

D．permitted

【11】

A．window

B．living room

C．passage

D．garage door

【12】

A．actions

B．reports

C．instructions

D．assessments

【13】

A．heavy

B．minor

C．tough

D．influential

【14】

A．grateful

B．close

C．humorous

D．equal

【15】

A．adviser

B．neighbor

C．angel

D．conductor

26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

假设你是李明，听闻你家乡政府正在征集民众方案帮助果农解决因疫情中积压的大量水果。请写一封信积极回应。（信中不能出现真实的校名和姓名）你的信件内容需包括：

（1）陈述你提供的具体方案；

（2）分析其可行性

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