江门2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高一英语

1、Because of the tight schedule and heavy workload of Grade 12, many students________ their lunch break to finish homework.

A．make fun of

B．take advantage of

C．keep pace with

D．keep an eye on

2、The debate has only a few moments that might be inspiring to those who ______ this issue.

A. followed B. had followed C. have been following D. were following

3、You could get into a situation_________you have to decide immediately.

A.what B.which C.where D.that

4、_________ you are old enough to make your own judgement, you should start to pursue your career.

A．Even if

B．As though

C．Ever since

D．Now that

5、Nothing shakes a parent’s confidence ______ the starting of a child’s adolescence.

A. as well as   B. as much as   C. as good as   D. as long as

6、________ a full discussion of the problem, the committee spent a whole hour exchanging their ideas at the meeting.

A．Have

B．Having

C．Had

D．To have

7、I think you’d better avoid talking about politics, religion and other ______ topics with him if you are not close friends.

A．sensitive

B．skeptical

C．aggressive

D．attractive

8、—Jack should have calmed down at the party!

—But the kids made so much noise that he couldn’t help but _______.

A. face the music   B. eat like a bird

C. mend his ways   D. fly off the handle

9、--Would you like to enjoy the ballet performance at the Grand Theatre with us?

---Oh, sorry. I ____to see the film Interstellar by Christopher Nolan.

A. arranged B. had arranged

C. have arranged D. arrange

10、At the foot of the mountain is a well-preserved village ______ you can experience the traditional lifestyle.

A. which   B. where   C. that   D. When

11、 was most important to her, she told me, was her family.

A．It

B．This

C．What

D．As

12、In order to make full use of the energy, many water power stations are built ______ there are big waterfalls.

A．unless

B．so that

C．where

D．whether

13、_____ how to get along with others is very important in success.

A. Know   B. Known   C. Having known   D. Knowing

14、As is reported, it is 115 years______Peking University was founded.

A. when   B. before C. after D. since

15、----I have been watching “I am a singer” and Gloria Tang (邓紫棋) is my favorite star.

----- Me, too. Her new album is said to be ______ next month. By then, we , fans, will buy some.

A. relieved   B. delivered   C. produced   D. released

16、Mr. Wilson is a man of patience and kindness, and his good temper never ______ him.

A．fails

B．disappoints

C．controls

D．worries

17、________'eat more if you're losing weight' really means is that if you eat 5 to 6 small, healthy meals throughout the day, you will lose weight over time.

A.Which B.That C.What D.Whether

18、Hardly ______ when I regretted saying it.

A. had the word come out B. did the word come out

C. the word had come out D. the word came out

19、I ordered a drink while I______ for my friends to come.

A. will wait   B. am waiting

C. would wait   D. was waiting

20、Peter has previous experience, ______ I think he’s the right person for the job.

A. or   B. but

C. for   D. so

21、   You can take fish oil. You can invest in a language class. or some hours of exercise every week. There are countless ways to improve your memory and cognitive functioning(认知功能). You know, the brain-training industry is expected to reach $ 8 billion by 2022. But the cheapest, easiest and most time-tested way to sharpen your brain is right in front of your face. That's why moms are always on their kids' cases to turn off the TV and pick up a good book. But there's something astonishing about how it can make it.

The most basic effect occurs in the area associated with language reception. Processing written material - from the letters to the words to the sentences to the stories themselves - takes your attention to interpret the information. Typically, when you read, you have more time to think, judge and even criticize. And the very nature of such an ordinary activity encourages the brain to work harder and better, deepening your understanding of your course and your future career.

And the benefits of reading continue long after you've put down that great book. It is clarified that some of those benefits last for five days. We call that a shadow activity, almost like a muscle memory - that means, even if you are a retired sportsman now, some skills can still be stored in your memory. That means the language part of the brain would get a workout from reading.

What if you are a poor, or even a dyslexic, reader who feels as if you’ll never be able to read enough to get these benefits? A book can fix that problem too! According to a study, one hundred hours of remedial(补救的) reading classes significantly improved the quality of the brains' white matter. where information is processed. So turn off your phone and your computer, set aside a good hour or two - and just read on a regular basis.

【1】The text is mainly written to

A.show the power of knowledge B.persuade people to read regularly

C.clarify the benefits of good books D.introduce how to improve memory

【2】What does the underlined “such an ordinary activity” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Judging. B.Thinking. C.Learning. D.Reading.

【3】What does the third paragraph suggest?

A.Reading has a long-time influence. B.Books are needed if you want to graduate.

C.The retired sportsmen have good memories. D.Reading a lot is beneficial to one' s muscles.

【4】For whom is the text mainly intended?

A.Parents. B.Office workers.

C.College students. D.University graduates.

22、Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

The Centre’s idea is summed up nicely by the old Scottish proverb, “The story is told eye to eye, mind to mind and heart to heart”. The main draw is its programme of spoken-word performances, most of which take place in its 100-seat basement theatre. The storytelling doesn’t just happen on stage, though. The ground floor has a large, airy room used for exhibitions, workshops as well as a monthly story session for tots (Tiny Tales for one- to three-year-olds).

Exit through the gift shop

No gift shop! Better than that, the centre has an independent bookshop, which specializes in fables, myths and folk stories. Many are classics passed down from generation to generation, although contemporary material also exists in abundance. Kids’ books are plentiful. Contemporary highlights include Lari Don’s Serpents and Werewolves and Janis Mackay’s The Selkie Girl. Also worth a look is Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland by Lea Taylor, which forms part of The History Pres’s superb compilation (编纂) of regional Scottish folk stories. There are also Scots’ versions of Harry Potter, as well as Roald Dahl’s The Twits.

Getting there

The centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It’s a five-minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops are on the High Street and North Bridge. For more information, visit Lothian Buses.

Value for money

Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed. Prices for shows vary, with the average around £8 for adults and £6 for children. Café Voices, the centre's monthly storytelling night, is £5.

Opening hours

10 a.m. -6 p.m. from Mondays to Saturdays; Sunday (July and August only). Last entry: 5:30 pm.

【1】What can visitors do in the shop at the exit?

A.Enjoy classics. B.Exchange folk stories.

C.Meet contemporary writers. D.Talk about Harry Potter in Scots.

【2】What can be learned about transportation to the centre?

A.Self-driving is encouraged in the city centre.

B.Public transportation is recommended.

C.Round-trip transportation is provided by the centre

D.The nearest bus stop is next to Waverley railway station.

【3】When can you visit the storytelling center?

A.From 12 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, July.

B.From 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, June.

C.From 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, August.

D.From 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April.

23、As a botanists who studies our cultural relationship with plants, I am forever fascinated with what draws people to gardening.

Admittedly, connecting with the natural world might seem like an obvious motivation, and undoubtedly it is a key part of the attraction.【1】 If they were, we’d abandon any attempts at design, planting or care and watch how walls of weeds slowly gave way to the mass of bushes. But that wouldn’t be gardening, of course, because for all their diversity, the one thing that all gardens have in common is how unnatural they are.【2】 Dazzling plants, watch features and glorious blooms is all interconnected well beyond what would naturally occur. Whether it is green lawns created in the driest deserts or a tropical paradise on a stormy North Atlantic island, they are all about shaping the natural world to fit our idea of what it “ should” be.

As I work on my tiny terrariums (玻璃花园) on dark February nights, something magical happens to my brain. 【3】 In a world that has become increasingly uncertain, people are often fuelled by the same psychological desire: the instinctive need to have a bit of control amid chaos.

As our world becomes more and more unpredictable and often frightening, gardening seems to be able to appeal to and reach out to a whole new generation, often against all odds.

Of course, gardening in’ t the only thing people turn to. The rise of culture conflicts and fix at ion on body image have also been widely documented as being driven by a psychological need to feel a degree of certainty, control and safety. However, I can’t help but think of these alternatives: 【4】

A．In reality gardens are anything but natural.

B．What are the things they have been attracted to?

C．They are idealized landscape with all the mud, pests and dead plants edited out.

D．How much better a place the planet would be if gardening was our outlet for this need!

E．Much like agriculture, gardening is a universal human desire coded into our cultural DNA.

F．The calmness created by owning a tiny green space under my control has a powerful effect on my mind.

24、

If you really want to see all that Yellowstone Park has to offer, it would take you a lifetime! However, most of us do not have a lifetime to spend in Yellowstone, but in 2-3 full days, you will be able to hit most of the highlights.

There is no such thing as racing around the park. Yellowstone has 154 miles of a main highway, known as the Grand Loop Road. The general park speed limit is 45 miles per hour but in normal traffic, you will be lucky to average 30 miles per hour. Figure at least an hour of driving time for every thirty miles of distance. If you plan to get off the bus and visit the park, it will take at least 1.2 to 2 hours at almost every stop. In addition, there will be any mumber of unscheduled stops, such as waiting for wild animals to cross the road

A suggested starting point for your tour of Yellowstone National Park is to enter through the South Gate, which is approximately sixty-two miles north of Jackson, Wyoming. Everyone comes to Yellowstone to see Old Faithful.Although,not the largest geyser (间歇泉) to erupt in the Park,it is the most reliable regarding the time of eruption. The time of the eruption,the length of the eruption and the height of the eruption vary from year to year. As you enter the Park, ask the Park Information Office if he has information on the expected times for the eruption of Old Faithful.

As you drive north on the Grand Loop Road, keep an eye out for wildlife. At Grant Village Junction, turn left (west) and head toward Old Faithful Village. Once at Old Faithful Village, take some time to walk around the boardwalks and visit some of the many other geysers in the Upper Geyser Basin. Include the 1.4-mile walk to Morning Glory Pool, one of the most colorful thermal (热能) features in all of Yellowstone.And do not forget to visit the Old Faithful Inn,which is the single most impressive human structure in Yellowstone.

Continue on north and visit the Lower Geyser Basin. The area is scattered and features regularly erupting geysers, hot springs, and a fascinating mud pool. After leaving the Lower Geyser Basin, continue north to Norris Junction and stay to the right to travel to Norris Geyser Basin. One of Yellowstone’s most popular geyser basins, Norris is home to one of the Park’s most popular geysers and Steamboat. In addition, there are several miles of boardwalks from which you can explore dozens of multi-colored thermal features.

As for more, go on a Sightseeing Tour of Yellowstone to see it all.

Yellowstone Scenic Tours - Private Day Trips

Yellowstone YearRound Adventures

Experience Montana With Front Seat Guided Bus Tour

【1】What can you learn from the first paragraph?

A．Some people live in parks all their lives.

B．Hardly anyone can see the whole park.

C．The park can provide you with everything.

D．It’s enough to spend a few days in the park.

【2】What does the underlined phrase “unscheduled stops” refer to?

A．The walking speed of wild animals being affected.

B．Travelers’ stopping and going in the park.

C．The vehicles’ being parked in the proper area.

D．The traffic’s stopping to make way for wild animals.

【3】Which of the following travel maps is true according to Paragraph 4-5?

A．

B．

C．

D．

25、Ella Smith in California learned a lesson on an ordinary 2016 day. That is, a simple act of kindness can make a ____ impact on someone’s day.

The video begins with Ella, aged 6, sitting with a full plate of steak and potatoes. “Can I just give it to him?” Ella ____asks her father. “Go ahead,” her father____ Ella quickly hurries from the table, full of ____, with the full plate of food and a fork outside the restaurant.

From the ____of the restaurant window, Ella’s father proudly watches his daughter. Ella then ____a homeless man sitting on a bench right outside the restaurant with the full meal and a fork. The man____accepts the meal. Ella’s father, unable to____his pride, repeats, “That’s my girl.” As Ella makes her way back into the restaurant, the homeless man looks back before____ the hot meal.

“Good job, Ella!” her father shouts. “I think you just made his week. How does that make you feel?” Ella responds with her face____, “I like it!”

Ella’s father describes the moment full of ____: “My daughter learned a valuable lesson by giving back to people that have less. Ella saw a homeless guy outside the restaurant and gave him her steak and potato dinner. Proud father moment!”

It’s a(n)____that shows how it just____one person to make a difference. Whether a friend or stranger, a kind act can____a long way. There’s no end to acts of kindness for kids, or anyone of any____, to do. As we can see from Ella’s selflessness, it just may make someone’s day.

【1】

A．formal

B．sympathetic

C．significant

D．necessary

【2】

A．sincerely

B．intensely

C．guiltily

D．humorously

【3】

A．challenges

B．designs

C．distributes

D．approves

【4】

A．motion

B．motive

C．entertainment

D．prediction

【5】

A．structure

B．reception

C．column

D．painting

【6】

A．assesses

B．transforms

C．approaches

D．introduces

【7】

A．confidently

B．happily

C．curiously

D．successfully

【8】

A．contain

B．defeat

C．seize

D．distinguish

【9】

A．putting down

B．breaking down

C．knocking into

D．digging into

【10】

A．lifting

B．pitying

C．shining

D．clarifying

【11】

A．recreation

B．pride

C．stimulation

D．confusion

【12】

A．consultation

B．reference

C．encounter

D．difficulty

【13】

A．anticipates

B．reserves

C．counts

D．takes

【14】

A．go

B．strike

C．decline

D．illustrate

【15】

A．strength

B．age

C．education

D．tolerance

26、假如你是高中生李华,正在为明天英语课上的“课前三分钟演讲”做准备。你打算结合自己的经历，谈谈对挑战的看法。内容包括：

1.你是如何看待挑战的；

2.你战胜挑战的一次经历；

3.你的建议。

注意：1.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

2.词数100左右。

Hello, my dear friends. I’m happy to share my opinion about challenges with you.

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That’s all. Thank you.