湖州2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测四年级英语

1、Why ______________ to go abroad to study, when there are so many good universities at home?

A. imagines B. bother

C. consider D. prevent

2、—Are you ready for the history test tomorrow?

—No, I wish I_____the clock back.

A．had turned

B．could turn

C．will turn

D．would have turned

3、Having pictures to color will keep children ______for hours.

A．amused

B．amusing

C．amuse

D．to amuse

4、People believe writing poems provides a   through which they can express their feelings.

A. shelter B. source

C. channel D. background

5、 Life is harder for Senior Three students throughout China．Hardly _____ endless exercises or tests．

A．does everyday go by with

B．any day goes by with

C．everyday goes by without

D．does any day go by without

6、You can ask anyone for help. ________ here is willing to lend you a hand.

A. Everyone B. No one

C. One D. Someone

7、The system has been designed to give students quick and easy ______ to the digital resources of the library.

A. access   B. passage   C. way      D. approach

8、She was such a proud person that she would die she would admit she was wrong.

A．since

B．when

C．unless

D．before

9、 a strange plant! I've never seen it before.

A.Which B.What C.How D.Whether

10、The popularity of government posts has dropped in recent years, though the civil service jobs are still favored by the Chinese as they offer a _______ stable career.

A. relatively B. regularly

C. roughly D. rigidly

11、Once you’ve ________ the items you ordered, put this record in your file.

A. checked in B. checked off

C. checked out D. checked with

12、______ makes our school famous is ______ more than 90% of the students have been admitted to universities.

A．What; that

B．Which; because

C．That; what

D．What; because

13、The middle and high school period is a special one for children, a transition from children to adult, ______ children tend to be rebellious (反抗的).

A.when B.where C.that D.of which

14、They won the game, _____ they didn’t really deserve the victory.

A.if B.though C.before D.since

15、—Sorry, I have to________ now. It 's time for class.

—OK. it'll call back later.

A．give up

B．hang up

C．hold up

D．break up

16、 --- Excuse me, where is the Hilton Hotel?

--- Go straight ahead and turn right, You _____miss it. It's a huge building.

A. needn't   B. can't   C. mustn't D. wouldn't

17、Mike is one of those people who just can’t save money. Every time he gets paid, _____.

A. he has ants in his pants   B. he tightens his belt

C. he wears his heart on his sleeve   D. the money burns a hole in his pocket

18、The first part of his speech caught my attention, but the rest ________ rather dull.

A．was

B．are

C．is

D．were

19、I could speak their language and ________ with their problems because I had been there.

A.interfere B.interpret C.identify D.interact

20、Some very common things such as ________to the strong sunlight for a long time will do harm to the skin and even cause skin cancer.

A．exposing

B．having exposing

C．being exposed

D．exposed

21、   Hawaii is full of attractions, beach parks and gathering places. Looking for something new and lesser-known? Check out these public parks throughout the islands.

Kapiolani Park (Oahu)

Located in the shadow of Diamond Head close to Waikiki Beach, there's a lot to love about Kapiolani Park. It was the first public space in Hawaii, (treated in 1877 by the last king of Hawaii, David Kalakaua, who named it after his wife, Queen Kapiolani. Ifs a nice place to get a glimpse of local life in Waikiki.

Opening time: Sunday to Saturday.

Waihee Beach Park (Maui)

Located off the main tourist trail, on the lesser - visited northeast coast of Maui, is Waihee Beach Park. The beach is small but scenic, with views looking north at the mountains and plenty of shade. Though narrow, the beach is long, making it perfect for a morning or evening walk.

Opening time: Except Tuesday.

Prince Kuhio Park (Kauai)

Prince Kuhio Park on Kauai is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Close to Poipu Beach, the park has a nice view of the ocean. To the naked eye, that’s about it. But this Park serves as an opportunity to learn more about the lesser-known Kalanianaole, who is so respected in Hawaii that his birthday, March 26th, is a state holiday. Read up on his contributions to Hawaii and have a peaceful afternoon.

Opening time: Weekends.

Liliuokalani Park (Big Island)

Most visitors to Hilo are so focused on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that they don’t take time to experience the town itself. It is in and around the waterfront park, Liliuokalani Park, that you can get the best glimpse of local life. Hilo has a strong waterfront presence. Liliuokalani Park at sunset is especially nice, thanks to its ocean views.

Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday.

【1】On what day can one visit Prince Kuhio Park?

A.Monday. B.Wednesday.

C.Friday. D.Sunday.

【2】Which park is an ideal place for evening walk?

A.Kapiolani Park. B.Waihee Beach Park.

C.Prince Kuhio Park. D.Liliuokalani Park.

【3】Which of the following best describes the four parks?

A.Underrated. B.Romantic.

C.Historic. D.Well-known.

22、At some point in our lives, most of us have attended a school or university lecture. These learning sessions give us some insightful and valuable knowledge or can be something we yawn through, trying to keep awake. Whatever our experience, lectures have been and still are the most common teaching method in education. But will they exist in the future?

With the growth of the Internet and so much information at our fingertips, you may think there is no need to gather together at a fixed location holding a handful of textbooks. BBC journalist Matt Pickles says, “Research has shown that students remember as little as 10 percent of their lectures just days afterwards.”

Professor Carl Wieman, who campaigns against the traditional lecture, felt talking at students and expecting them to absorb knowledge was not that effective so he introduced “active learning” that encourages problem solving in small groups. He listens to them and guides their discussions. The result has improved exam results. Other new alternatives to the lecture have included peer-to-peer learning and project-based learning that enable students to link up and work cooperatively on projects such as building a computer game.

But new learning methods can come at a high financial cost compared to the relatively cheap way of being taught face to face by an academic. The real issue according to Professor Dan Butin, founding dean of the school of education and social policy at Merrimack College in Massachusetts, is that “Academics put thousands of hours of work into their books and much less time into thinking about the effectiveness of their teaching style.” But he says, “The lecture has survived because research, not teaching, determines the success of a university and its academics.”

So if research quality is a measure of a university’s success and money is tight, then the lecture could be here for a little longer.

【1】What may Matt Pickles agree with?

A．Students have a poor memory.

B．Students don’t work hard enough.

C．Lectures are not so effective as expected.

D．The Internet offers far more information than lectures.

【2】What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．Teaching projects.

B．Learning strategies.

C．Alternatives to lectures.

D．Ways of communication.

【3】Why will lectures still exist in the future according to Professor Dan Butin?

A．They promote active learning.

B．They call for the least memory work.

C．They determine the success of a university.

D．They contribute to academic achievements.

【4】How does the author develop the passage?

A．By analyzing data.

B．By listing opinions.

C．By making comparison.

D．By concluding general rules.

23、In our fiercely competitive society, achievement has become the top priority for many. According to national survey of 10,000 students, almost 80 percent of youth identified individual achievement or happiness as most important to them, while only 20 percent selected caring for others.

Our youth often strive to be successful even if it comes at a cost to their mental health, which may help explain increasing rates of anxiety and depression among the youth.

Actually, youth attitudes about achievement start with adults. Young people follow in the footsteps of adults. They can see how we treat success and productivity as symbols of honor. We reward the youth for being straight-A students. We encourage them to boost their resumes with endless extracurricular activities. We may tell our children that we value kindness and empathy(共情) but do not always promote these values with the same enthusiasm and efforts.

Our current obsession with achievement is likely fueling anxiety while damaging the fabric of our society. If we want to heal individually and collectively then we need to examine some relationships. This process starts by recognizing that success is not equal to sustained happiness. It makes more sense to achieve with the aim of making a positive contribution to the life of others. If you judge success only by individual measures such as money, power, or fame, you will probably be disappointed. Furthermore, let's break the myth that kindness is a barrier to achievement. There is a false statement that kindness is weakness. However, the opposite is true. Evidence suggests that children who care for others achieve more than those who do not. Kindness and achievement are not mutually exclusive. One can strive to achieve their individual goals and be kind to others.

Our drive to achieve is not necessarily a bad thing. It can have a positive impact on the lives of others. The problem occurs when we pursue success only for individual purposes. This may ultimately come at a cost to our mental health, our loved ones, and society.

【1】How does the author demonstrate that achievement is ranked top?

A．By giving some examples.

B．By making some comments.

C．By presenting some data.

D．By conducting a survey.

【2】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．How anxious and depressed the youth feel.

B．Why the youth are crazy about success.

C．How adults trick the youth.

D．What demands the youth must meet.

【3】To reduce current obsession with achievement, the youth should be educated to ________.

A．care more about their mental health

B．give up individual success

C．give top priority to continued happiness

D．combine achievement and kindness

【4】What's the author's attitude towards the desire to achieve?

A．Objective.

B．Critical.

C．Approving.

D．Optimistic.

24、Do you experience worries that get stuck in your head? Do these thoughts come with physical symptoms such as restlessness, muscle tension, or a racing heart? 【1】

Your parents may help you move past anxiety by telling you “You don’t feel safe, but you are safe” and giving you space to experience discomfort and coming out the other side of it. 【2】 Many of these are the ones that you can apply in the moment without them being obvious to others.

● Practise mindful noticing. Mindfulness is the exercise of being aware in the moment and noticing your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Practising mindfulness can help shift your focus away from anxious thoughts and toward self-regulation. Try focusing on an object in the environment and giving it all your attention. 【3】 The more details you point out, the more your brain will focus on that object instead of the anxious thoughts.

● 【4】 More demanding than simply counting in order, randomly picking numbers requires more attention. Again, this shifts attention away from anxiety-related thoughts and onto the task of reciting random numbers, which, though boring, do not cause anxiety.

● “Silence, Bruno!” 【5】 Recognizing an anxious thought for what it is can help put things in perspective and give one the chance to challenge the unhelpful thoughts. Disney’s 2021 film Luca delightfully demonstrates this skill. The character, Alberto, tells his friend Luca to quiet the doubt and fight against thoughts (Bruno) in his head by shouting, “Silence, Bruno!”

A．Recite numbers in order.

B．Count numbers randomly.

C．The best way is to talk back to anxiety.

D．If so, you may be suffering from anxiety.

E．The response is to look away from your anxiety.

F．And there are other techniques that can be helpful.

G．Do this by describing all the details of some object within your view.

25、   A long time ago, in a small house in Scotland, two friends lived together. Their names were John and Bobby.

John and Bobby were not _______, and they had few things except friends, _______ they were happy. They lit a warm fire when it was cold outside. They had food to eat when they were hungry. They were never _______ because they had each other.

John and Bobby _______ to take long walks together. After their _______ John usually cooked the dinner. John and Bobby ate the dinner and then _______ in front of the fire. They had a(n) _______ but happy life.

Then John developed a(n) _______disease and died in the spring of 1858. He was _______ in a grave (坟墓). After that, Bobby stood at John’s grave and shouted. “Come on, Bobby,” John’s ________ said. “It’s time to go home.” Bobby went home, but later he returned to the grave. He ________ near it. He stayed there all night.

Bobby stayed at the grave site the next day, and the day after another. For the next 14 years, Bobby never left the ________. When the weather was cold, he slept in a small house near the grave. When it was ________, he slept on the ground near John’s grave.

________, in 1872, Bobby died, too. John’s friends buried him in a ________ grave near John’s. Why was Bobby’s grave so little? Bobby, John’s best friend, was a dog.

A．rich

B．lucky

C．beautiful

D．funny

A．and

B．or

C．but

D．so

A．lonely

B．alone

C．worried

D．separate

A．failed

B．competed

C．imagined

D．liked

A．work

B．rest

C．run

D．walk

A．sang

B．talked

C．sat

D．studied

A．hard

B．sad

C．easy

D．simple

A．serious

B．unhealthy

C．big

D．sick

A．put

B．escaped

C．stored

D．buried

A．friends

B．children

C．parents

D．brothers

A．got up

B．turned down

C．sat down

D．put up

A．garage

B．grave

C．home

D．town

A．cool

B．warm

C．wet

D．rainy

A．Luckily

B．Quickly

C．Finally

D．Interestingly

A．large

B．small

C．firm

D．weak

26、假如你是北京阳光中学的李涛，今年暑假你打算到纽约自助游，你在沙发网上找到了一位愿意免费为你提供住宿的美国人Peter，请根据下表提供的信息，给Peter 写一封信，介绍你的情况以及你的需求。

注意：1. 词数不少于50；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Peter,

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Yours,

Li Tao