白城2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测四年级英语

1、What a terrible experience! _______, you’re safe now---that’s the main thing.

A．Anyway

B．Besides

C．Otherwise

D．Therefore

2、With the development of economy, our income has increased ______ 10% in less than a year.

A. for   B. by   C. on   D. at

3、Every life has its ups and downs, but having a(n) ________ attitude to life has been found to be very important.

A.convenient B.optimistic C.impressive D.negative

4、About 85 of the large fire was________by Saturday night and most major roads have been reopened.

A.deposited B.contained C.anticipated D.swallowed

5、This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, ________.

A．however much it may cost

B．no matter how it may cost

C．how much may it cost

D．however many it may cost

6、The boy played the piano so ________ that all the audience stood up and clapped their hands.

A.good B.well C.better D.best

7、With rural ecosystem improving, the number of tourists to villages ________ year by year.

A.have increased B.increases C.is increasing D.are increasing

8、I think John will make a good monitor, ________ I'd like to vote for him.

A. but   B. so

C. or   D. for

9、She asked the young man to be brief and _______ as she had little time to spare.

A．at best

B．in place

C．to the point

D．on the spot

10、It’s widely acknowledged that reading printed texts is no _______ for personal discussion with a great thinker.

A.substitute B.subject C.submission D.substance

11、1 have heard many young people say they never fully appreciated their mothers________it was too late to tell them.

A．as

B．that

C．until

D．when

12、—I’m sorry. I think I am not fit for the job. I don’t handle pressure too well.

—Oh, I can’t believe it. You know, that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s_________ I’d describe myself.

A. what   B. why   C. which   D. how

13、________, fiction is often more interesting than the truth.

A．Impossibly

B．Generously

C．Necessarily

D．Admittedly

14、   on the light in the bathroom，or you will experience an unfortunate fall.

A.Turn B.Turning

C.Being turn D.Having turn

15、-I had butterflies in my stomach before I gave that talk.

-I__________nervous too if I had been in you shoes.

A.was B.would be C.had been D.would have been

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

A.what B.which C.where D.that

17、   at the back of the room was a shy girl with two big eyes.

A. Sat   B. Sit

C. Seating   D. Seated

18、The old couple, ________ country life, were unwilling to move to the city to live with his son.

A. accustomed to B. buried in

C. addicted to D. exposed to

19、-I’m reading Cultural Perplexity in Agonized Travel by Yu Qiuyu these days.

-I like the book! It brings me to places I might not ________ have been either in thoughts or reality.

A.regardless B.otherwise C.therefore D.anyhow

20、Japan is facing an ageing population, with the population ______ from the current 127 million to 90 million.

A. expecting to shrink   B. expected to shrink

C. expecting to have shrunk   D. expected to have shrunk

21、Around the world, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are enlisting (入伍) to fight the new coronavirus. Where there is a need, these courageous individuals are stepping up to the plate and offering their expertise even though they have been retired.

In fact, on a single day in March, hundreds of retired doctors and nurses joined New York City’s Medical Reserve Corps, a program of the City’s Department of Health, after the city’s Mayor (市长) Bill De Blasio asked for help. According to ABC News, at least 82, 000 people have thus enlisted in New York State’s medical reserve force, bringing together a wide range of health care workers to fight COVID-19.

“Whatever it is that they need. I’m willing to do,” said Jerry Kops, a retired New York nurse and musician in the world-famous Blue Man Group, whose tour got cancelled due to the outbreak. She explained, “I knew that all of my old co-workers were on the front line, so I felt I should sign up too.”

Jane Bedell, a retired primary care doctor from the Bronx, also signed up after De Blasio’s request for help. Although she celebrated retirement a little over a month ago, she felt it was her duty and privilege to get involved. “I’ve always wanted to make sure that I’m part of the solution and not part of the problem.” She told the New York Times.

Chuck Wright, a physician refused to let anything stop him from volunteering. After he retired a year and a half ago, he immediately started volunteering with medical organizations, and was among the responders who took care of California’s firefighters during the 2019 wildfires. He’s been deployed (调遣) twice to assist COVID-19 efforts, and was in charge of turning a Holiday Inn into a medical center.

But New York is not alone, other states, such as California, Massachusetts, Washington, and New Jersey have also put out similar calls for help.

【1】What did Bill De Blasio request people to do?

A．Donate money for the New York City.

B．Offer some support to Blue Man Group.

C．Replace the City’s Department of Health.

D．Join New York’s medical reserve force.

【2】Why did Jerry Kops decide to be a volunteer?

A．She performed much better on the front line.

B．She was motivated by her former colleagues.

C．She wanted to make her music group famous.

D．She found it a way to celebrate her retirement.

【3】Who volunteered on a regular basis?

A．Bill De Blasio.

B．Jerry Kops.

C．Chuck Wright.

D．Jane Bedell.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A．Retired Doctors and Nurses Enlist to Fight COVID-19

B．Medical Professionals Are Willing to Be Volunteers

C．Retired Health Care Workers Start Working Again

D．Many Struggling Cities in America Are Calling for Help

22、Now Hear This

What do former American president Bill Clinton and rock musician Pete Townshend have in common? Both men have hearing damage from exposure to loud music, and both now wear hearing aids as a consequence. As a teenager, Clinton played saxophone in a band. Townshend, who has the more severe hearing loss, was a guitarist for a band called the Who. He is one of the first rock musicians to call the public's attention to the problem of hearing loss from exposure to loud music.

Temporary hearing loss can happen after only 15 minutes of listening to loud music. One early warning sign is when your ears begin to feel warm while you listen to music at a rock concert or through headphones. One later is that an unusual sound or a ringing is sometimes produced in your head after the concert.

"What happens is that the hair cells in the inner ear are damaged, but they're not dead," says a physician and ear specialist Dr. Sam Levine. According to Dr. Levine, if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, it's possible to recondition the cells somewhat. However, he adds, "Eventually, over a long period of time, hair cells are permanently damaged." And this is no small problem.

What sound level is dangerous? According to Dr. Levine, regular exposure to noise above 85 decibels (分贝) is considered dangerous. The chart below offers a comparison of decibel levels to certain sounds. Here's another measurement you can use. If you're at a rock concert and the music is so loud that you have to shout to make yourself heard, you' re at risk for hearing loss. That's when wearing protective devices such as earplugs becomes critical.

The facts are pretty frightening. But are rock bands turning down the volume? Most aren't. "Rock music is supposed to be loud," says drummer Andrew Sather. "I wouldn't have it any other way. And neither would the real fans of rock. "

Continued exposure to loud music and the failure to wear earplugs can lead to deafness, according to Dr. Levine. He states, "There's no cure for hearing loss. Your ears are trying to tell you something. That ringing is the scream of your hair cells dying. Each time that happens, more and more damage is done. "

【1】From Paragraph 1, we can learn that .

A. loud music is a major cause of hearing loss

B. famous people tend to have hearing problems

C. teenagers should stay away from school bands

D. the problem of hearing damage is widely known

【2】In Paragraph 3, the underlined word "recondition" means   .

A. not to be seen

B. to fill with sound

C. to become larger in size

D. to make good again

【3】The purpose of the chart at the end of the article is to show   .

A. a list of harmful sounds

B. the effect of rock concerts

C. the noise levels of familiar sounds

D. relationship between daily activities and hearing loss

【4】Which of the following statements will Dr. Sam Levine probably agree?

A. When your ears feel warm, your hair cells are dead.

B. Drummer Andrew Sather gives good advice.

C. Many are taking the risk of losing hearing.

D. Doctors know how to cure hearing loss.

23、   Copenhagen, voted as the "Best City for Cyclists" and "World's Most Livable City", has a profound bicycle culture, one that is rooted in almost every Copenhagener's daily life.

For Copenhageners, bicycles are one of the best means of transportation. They are convenient, fast and environmentally friendly. Every morning, when I head to school, I can see a great many cyclists from all age groups riding their well-equipped and beautifully designed bicycles to school or work. What is most unbelievable for me is that even those aged 70 or 80 still prefer biking as their main mode of transportation.

The Danes' passion for bicycles is similar to the Chinese craze for ping-pong or Brazilians' love of football; many great cyclists arise in Denmark who have already achieved great success in the international sporting arena. One example is Larsen Norman Hansen, a Danish professional road and track racing cyclist, who won one gold medal and two silver medals in big events. In addition, bikes are also huge part of the recreational life of many young Danes. One of my Danish friends, Laurits Genz, a 21-year-old Chinese studies student from Copenhagen University, has a hobby of rebuilding old bicycles. He has collected many old bikes from a recycling station near his home and completely restored them, giving them new parts and a fresh coat of paint. He believes that eventually, all of these bikes with that "classic" look are going to be very sought after and valuable.

Some people might wonder why bike-related culture is so universal and popular in Copenhagen, but not as much so in other parts of the world. I would name a couple of reasons: First of all, the infrastructure constructed in Copenhagen is very cyclist friendly. On many roads in Copenhagen, if cyclists can ride their bikes at the speed of 20 kph and remain stable, they can surf through on a wave of green traffic lights through the city without putting a foot down. It's absolutely a great environment. Another factor is the government's friendliness to cyclists. Because of this government policy, bikers enjoy a sort of encouraged state of privilege（特权）, meaning they will stick to this means of transportation even during the coldest winter season. Danes' tendency toward a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle also lends itself to choosing cycling.

【1】What makes the author feel most surprised according to Paragraph 2?

A．People aged 70 or 80 preferring biking.

B．The advantages represented by bicycles.

C．The passion for bicycles shown by Danes

D．Bike-related culture rooted in Danes' daily life.

【2】How many factors contribute to the popularity of riding bikes in Copenhagen?

A．1.

B．2.

C．3.

D．4

【3】What can we learn from the text?

A．Larsen Norman Hansen won three gold medals in big events.

B．Bicycles are the best means of transportation in Copenhagen.

C．Everyone in Denmark can rebuild old bicycles by themselves.

D．The government policy is in favor of this kind of transportation.

【4】What does the underlined phrase "sought after" in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Fashionable.

B．Newly-designed.

C．Popular.

D．Well-equipped.

24、BEST OF THE WORLD

Our annual list highlights travel destinations that inspire connections and wonder. Here are four starting points to launch your own travel plan.

Dodecanese Islands, Greece

Waves of conquerors-Romans, Ottomans, Italians-left their fingerprints on everything from the architecture to the food on these Greek islands. Today’s invaders come not for fortune but for selfies(自拍).Now less visited parts of the isles，like Karpathos，hope to balance the economic need for tourism with the environmental stresses caused by it.

Tuli Block, Botswana

Travelers to Botswana have become more interested in seeing more craft-based tours and village homestays since COVID.A National Geographic explorer, Mookod, is establishing an education program in 10 remote villages, which shows the village teachers how to weave the environment and local culture into their lessons.

Louangphabang, Laos

The pandemic closed the borders of many tourism-dependent countries like Laos. But the Southeast Asian nation hopes the Chinese-constructed bullet train will boost domestic travel. Its 260-mile route within Laos starts at the border town of Boten, crosses more than 70 tunnels and 160 bridges, runs through Louangphabang, and ends in the capital,Vientiane.

Choquequirao, Peru

Choquequirao is one of the most remote Inca sites in the Peruvian Andes. Numerous temples, terraces(梯田)，and squares are yet to be fully unearthed. But new infrastructure plans are expected to boost visits to Machu Picchu’s sister city.

【1】What would travelers like to do most on Dodecanese Islands?

A．Admire ancient buildings.

B．Enjoy tasty food.

C．Make a fortune.

D．Take beautiful photos.

【2】Which travel destination best suits people who prefer railway journeys?

A．Dodecanese Islands.

B．Tuli Block.

C．Louangphabang.

D．Choquequirao.

【3】What do Tuli Block and Choquequirao have in common?

A．They both have a sister city.

B．They both have an education program.

C．They both offer experiences in rural areas.

D．They both offer accommodation in local families.

25、Beep! Beep! Beep! I rolled over and turned off my alarm clock. It was still dark outside so I felt my way to the wall switch and ________ the light. I got up quickly because I knew my dog would be ________ to get outside for the morning walk. I reached over to grab a ________ and stopped. It was ________ still autumn but the ________ here in the Appalachian mountains of my home didn’t follow the calendar. It had been ________ and snowy two days ago but warm and rainy yesterday. I had forgotten to check the weather report for today, however, so I wasn’t sure if I ________ my light jacket or my heavy coat.

I ________ my light jacket, pulled it on and leashed up my dog. I opened the door and stepped outside. Just for a moment I realized I had made the ________ choice. Each breath I exhaled was a frozen mist. The wind chill was bitter cold. The grass was covered in ________ and I tried to keep my ________   while my dog dragged me along behind him.

I shivered (打寒颤) and complained a bit but finally turned my ________ up to the heavens. I looked up at the pre-dawn ________ and saw it was full of twinkling stars. It was so beautiful and so peaceful. ________, I felt a warmth inside of me and ________ shivering. While my dog sniffed the ground, I opened my heart to the ________ of nature’s creation. In all of its different seasons it had never ________ to touch my soul. It had heated my heart on the coldest days and ________ my spirit on the darkest nights.

Our lives here are full of various ________ as well. From the innocence and youth of Spring to the wisdom and wrinkles of Winter, we are all called to live, to give, to grow and to love. ________ all your seasons. Make each day a creation of your love.

【1】

A．opened up

B．switched off

C．turned on

D．came to

【2】

A．curious

B．afraid

C．able

D．eager

【3】

A．dog

B．coat

C．rope

D．flashlight

【4】

A．nearly

B．technically

C．usually

D．probably

【5】

A．weather

B．condition

C．environment

D．atmosphere

【6】

A．windy

B．mild

C．cold

D．cool

【7】

A．removed

B．packed

C．washed

D．needed

【8】

A．tried on

B．decided on

C．insisted on

D．focused on

【9】

A．difficult

B．complex

C．confusing

D．unwise

【10】

A．frost

B．mud

C．dust

D．water

【11】

A．patience

B．distance

C．balance

D．strength

【12】

A．hand

B．head

C．soul

D．heart

【13】

A．sky

B．mountain

C．moon

D．cloud

【14】

A．Actually

B．Generally

C．Suddenly

D．Effortlessly

【15】

A．avoided

B．regretted

C．appreciated

D．stopped

【16】

A．challenge

B．signal

C．reality

D．wonder

【17】

A．failed

B．refused

C．intended

D．offered

【18】

A．freed

B．lighted

C．renewed

D．spotted

【19】

A．seasons

B．memories

C．discoveries

D．dreams

【20】

A．Admit

B．Accept

C．Enjoy

D．Remember

26、书面表达

请阅读下面短文，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。

Wishing Away

Have you ever noticed how people always want to be something they’re not?

Tall want to be short, young long to age, single dream of marriage, and no matter what body shape, everyone wants to lose at least another five pounds.

It’s almost like a natural preoccupation (天性), this wishing away of our lives.

Think about it. When was the last time you heard someone say, “I am totally satisfied with myself and my life. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

It just doesn’t happen. So, I have this idea to create a virtual reality machine that would allow people to actually experience the life of their dreams. For instance, for all the women who live with the unanswered hope that their husband will one day wait at the back door with a dozen roses and a cool bottle of Dom Perignon... the opportunity to live with Prince Charming.

Or, for sports fans, how about the chance to score the winning goal, kick the overtime fieldgoal, drive the victory lap, or hit that “must-win” two pointer at the buzzer? Music fans might choose to jump onstage and perform with their favorite rock band or conduct a full orchestral symphony.

The possibilities are endless.

But I wonder about the down side to such an invention. Would experiencing the dreams of a lifetime really make us better people? I'm not sure of that answer, or of the true possibility of such an invention.

But what I am sure of is that perfection is often over-evaluated.

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