2025-2026学年辽宁辽阳高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、If you ever aren’t sure whether you have bought the very best smartphone, just _________ “good enough.”

A. make for   B. settle for

C. answer for   D. account for

2、Jack, look! Everybody is doing homework quietly. ______ you make a noise in class?

A. Could B. Shall C. Will D. Must

3、—Would you please tell me the way to the Famen Temple?

—  ________.

A. Go ahead B. I think so

C. With pleasure   D. My pleasure

4、A public health campaign _____ the number of heart disease deaths by 80 percent over the past three decades．

A．had reduced   B．had been reduced

C．has reduced   D．has been reduced

5、Until now, we have raised 50, 000 pounds for the poor children, __ is quite unexpected.

A. that   B. which

C. who   D. it

6、—Have you got any news of the exam results?

—No, but I’ll contact you as soon as I   them.

A. am getting   B. got

C. will get   D. have got

7、The food in Haoyun Restaurant is ________ than that in Liyuan Restaurant.

A．delicious

B．more delicious

C．deliciouser

D．most delicious

8、Regular reflecting is______ good habit. If so, you will make ______ great progress in your study.

A. /; a   B. a; a   C. the; a D. a; /

9、—I can hardly walk any further.

—________. Let’s stop here to have a rest.

A．Neither can I

B．Neither do I

C．So can I

D．So do I

10、   passion, people won't have the motivation or the joy necessary for creative thinking.

A.For . B.Without C.Beneath D.By

11、________ the reasons behind wild animals entering our cities, one thing is for sure-as it’s often a means of their survival, they could be with us to stay.

A．However

B．Whenever

C．Whatever

D．Whichever

12、The new stadium being built for the 2022Asian Games will be three times ______ the present one.

A．as higher as

B．the height of

C．as high than

D．highest than

13、His uncle went abroad in 2010, and ________since．

A．has not been heard of   B．had not been heard of

C．had not heard of D．has not heard of

14、It didn’t take a long time for the connection between the missing money and our partner’s new car ______.

A. to make   B. to be made   C. making   D. being made

15、---Will you go to the picnic tomorrow?

---Not______my dear dog is allowed to accompany me.

A. if B. until C. unless D. when

16、Hardly ever ______ so many choices for young people entering the workforce as there are today.

A. there are B. there have been C. have there been D. are there

17、It was only after he had read the papers ________ Mr. Gross realized the task before him was extremely difficult to complete.

A.when B.that C.which D.what

18、 With alcohol and drugs _______ out of their life, the post-1990s young people now tend to develop healthier hobbies.

A. kicked  B. to kick

C. having kicked  D. Kick

19、What Chinese lawmakers begin to consider is a proposed revision to the country's Food Safety Law, ________ includes mandatory(强制性) labeling of GM food.

A. one   B. one which C. one that   D. the one that

20、 ____fired, your health care and other benefits would not be immediately cut off.

A.Would you be B.Should you be C.Could you be D.Might you be

21、According to a study published in the journal Science on Friday, Chinese scientists used carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and electricity to create starch (淀粉), a type of complex carbohydrate (碳水化合物) found in plants. This new method allows the production of starch from carbon dioxide with an efficiency 8.5 times higher than the biosynthesis (生物合成) of starch in corn.

Experts believe that if this technique can be scaled up to the level of industrialization, it could revolutionize how this key nutrient and industrial ingredient is produced because it does not require farming and processing large quantities of starchy crops like sweet potato and corn, saving more water, fertilizer, and farming land.

It could also be used to convert carbon dioxide, a common industrial waste and greenhouse gas, into a consumable product. This will aid in reducing carbon emissions and preventing climate change, especially if the electricity used is generated from renewable sources such as solar and wind.

It may provide a sustainable food source for astronauts as they travel long distances in space and attempt to colonize other planets where growing food is impractical. Future space travelers may simply convert the carbon dioxide they expel into food.

According to Ma Yanhe, director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, starch and other complex carbs account for 60 to 80 percent of the human diet.

“Our breakthrough demonstrates that synthesizing (合成) complex compound like starch is achievable in a lab, and there are many industries that can benefit from this technology.” he said.

【1】Which is not a potential benefit if the technique can be used on an industrial level?

A．It will have a positive influence on climate change

B．It will generate renewable resources such as solar and wind

C．It will offer a practical food solution for astronauts

D．It will help save several sources from water to farming land

【2】The underlined word in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ________

A．transform

B．transfer

C．build

D．make

【3】What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Starch , an important complex carbohydrate

B．The great benefits of starch

C．Chinese scientists successfully turn carbon dioxide into starch

D．Chinese scientists make contributions to climate change

【4】What does the following paragraph will talk about ?

A．The process of synthesizing(合成) starch in a lab

B．Industries that can take good advantage of this technology

C．The biosynthesis(生物合成) of starch in corn

D．Starch plays an important role in human diet

22、   If you wish to become a better reader, here are four important things to remember about reading rate:

● Knowing why you are reading or what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.

● Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing something, arithmetic problems, science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea.

● Some things should be read rapidly throughout. Examples are simple stories meant for enjoyment, news letters from friends, pieces of news from local, or home-town, papers, telling what is happening to friends and neighbors.

● In some of your reading, you must change your speed from fast to slow and slow to fast, as you go along. You will need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more careful reading when you come to important ideas which must be remembered.

【1】The underlined word "rate" in the first sentence means _______.

A.fast. B.slow. C.speed. D.skill.

【2】How fast should we read?

A.The faster, the better. B.The more slowly, the better.

C.Neither too fast nor too slow. D.It depends on what we are reading.

【3】According to the passage which of the following is NOT true?

A.Read slowly when you are reading something important to you.

B.Read fast when you are reading something unimportant to you.

C.Read the materials that you are interested in slowly.

D.Read the materials that you are interested in fast.

【4】Which do you think is the best title of the passage?

A.How to decide your reading speed

B.How to raise your reading speed

C.How to improve your reading skills

D.How to choose your reading materials

23、There’s a child-like joy that comes with ordering something online—whether it is clothes or kitchen gadgets. We sit refreshing the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx pages to see when our items will arrive, and we become overly excited, hopeful and anxious.

But why? According to Owen O’Kane, a psychotherapist, even the smallest positive future events can motivate us when were feeling down—especially during the pandemic, which has been filled with unexpected disappointments. This is why people look forward to dinner reservations, hair appointments and yes, receiving packages. “It’s anticipatory pleasure that something positive and good is going to happen when you get this parcel, and a lot of people realize that placing that order and waiting for it does feel good,” he says.

But it’s not the purchase itself that elicits this happiness. Experts say there’s something about the anticipation of waiting, which is exciting for those in need of change in their lives.

Anticipation isn’t always a good thing, however. People went crazy recently when the U.S. Postal Service announced that its mail delivery would become permanently slower. And now, many are worried about their items arriving on time, appearing broken, or simply not living up to expectations. This phenomenon is called pre-parcel anxiety, and it’s more common than you might think.

O’Kane says many people often seek external solutions, such as luxury purchases or alcohol, “as a way of feeling better quickly”. However, a healthier long-term coping mechanism is to look inward and appreciate your life with “mindfulness and gratitude”.

So the next time you feel eager to order and track something online, consider why.

“I think you’ll find that shopping for and receiving an item is stimulating on some level, but also about the most passive way to live,” Howes says. “Challenge yourself to take action in your life instead of waiting for it to arrive.”

【1】What is the purpose of writing paragraph 1?

A．To present a popular shopping trend.

B．To warn readers of a dangerous situation.

C．To arouse readers’ interest about shopping online.

D．To introduce the topic of ordering something online.

【2】Which can replace the underlined word “elicits” in paragraph 3?

A．Bring up.

B．Put forward.

C．Bring about.

D．Put off.

【3】What might O’Kane and Howes agree about tracking delivery online?

A．It’s an unusual thing in life.

B．It’s not a passive way to live.

C．It’s an unhealthy addiction.

D．It’s a positive way to look inward.

【4】Which word best describes the author’s attitude to tracking packages?

A．Doubtful.

B．Tolerant.

C．Conservative.

D．Objective.

24、Nursery Teacher (Fluent English Speaker)

Are you passionate about teaching young children? Are you looking for an exciting overseas working experience? Then we are the right place for you.

Ylaa child care center has opened its first location in Basel, Switzerland in 2011. The concept has been very successful, and a second location has been opened in May 2012. Ylaa is a bilingual (German and English) day care center for children starting 3 months old till 6 years old. Ylaa is aimed to provide high-quality child care services and an exciting and individual-focused learning program in a multicultural environment.

We are looking for a full time ( 42 hours per week) Nursery Teacher (fluent in English)

YOUR TASKS

●preparing the pedagogic program together with other managers and team members

●working with 1 or 2 other team members to take care of a group of children (6-10 children)

●managing communication with parents including daily reports, regular meetings and yearly development reports

●backing up other team members for absences

REQUIREMENT

●you are a fluent English speaker and have completed a degree in Early Childhood Education

●you have 2-3 years of working experience with young children in day care centers or nurseries

●knowledge of German is a plus

●you are at least 24 years old

WHAT WE OFFER

●Good working conditions : salaries in CHF according to Swiss standards, paid vacation, lunch subsidies, insurances ( accident insurance, social insurance, etc) , German language course

●Internal and external trainings

●Career development opportunities in a growing organization

Please email your complete application ( CV, certificate, references, etc). Applications sent via Post will not be considered nor returned.

For more information, visit our website www. Ylaa.ch.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Ylaa team

【1】The passage written is intended for ___.

A.salesmen B.actors C.college students D.job hunters

【2】The person suitable for the job must ____.

A.be more than 24 years old

B.speak English and German fluently

C.work with young children for 4-5 years

D.have a degree about Early Childhood Education

【3】If you want to apply for this job, you should send your application by ___.

A.posting letters B.telephoning C.sending an email D.interviewing for yourself

25、Kyle Cassidy and three other members of the Annenberg Running Group were stretching (伸展) on the grounds of the University of Pennsylvania,________ a few runners who were left behind. The Penn colleagues and other community members meet three days a week for a roughly 30-minute jog and a ________. That’s right — during some runs, one of them delivers a talk∶ topics ________ from the brain to Bitcoin (比特币).

But one day last January, it would not be their ________ run. The first evidence that something was off was the man who ________ them very quickly. Cassidy ________ why the man was so fast when another man ran by, yelling, “Help! He ________ my phone and laptop!”

At that, the group did what running clubs do: They ran, ________ the suspect down the streets of Philadelphia until he ________ into a construction site. The runners ________ . Cassidy ran ________ to the far side of the site to cut the thief off ________ the others wandered the neighborhood ________ he had thrown the phone and laptop in a backyard.

No luck. So they decided to ask people in the ________ whether they’d seen the guy. When they knocked on the door of one row house, they were in for a ________. They didn’t know the suspect was ________ behind a bush by that very house. As the owner opened the door, the ________ rushed out from behind the bush … and right into the ________ of the police, who had joined the run shortly behind the runners.

“Running is typically a________sport where you turn fat cells into heat,”Cassidy told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “But sometimes it can be useful, and here was one of those ________. ”

The members of this running group are not hard-core sportsmen. But they do understand the benefit of a little exercise.

【1】

A．looking after

B．waiting for

C．thinking about

D．picking up

【2】

A．lecture

B．game

C．enquiry

D．experiment

【3】

A．increase

B．range

C．move

D．develop

【4】

A．social

B．accidental

C．actual

D．normal

【5】

A．ran off

B．ran into

C．ran past

D．ran down

【6】

A．asked

B．explained

C．discovered

D．wondered

【7】

A．took

B．used

C．broke

D．sold

【8】

A．cornering

B．leading

C．following

D．driving

【9】

A．stepped

B．slid

C．marched

D．disappeared

【10】

A．got up

B．split up

C．showed up

D．caught up

【11】

A．around

B．back

C．out

D．away

【12】

A．while

B．because

C．unless

D．though

【13】

A．realizing

B．remembering

C．suggesting

D．hoping

【14】

A．group

B．university

C．neighborhood

D．station

【15】

A．relief

B．surprise

C．success

D．break

【16】

A．working

B．running

C．wandering

D．hiding

【17】

A．suspect

B．police

C．colleague

D．member

【18】

A．traps

B．camps

C．cars

D．arms

【19】

A．selfless

B．useless

C．careless

D．endless

【20】

A．choices

B．conclusions

C．chances

D．decisions

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Why bees are finally getting a break

While people have been confined to their homes this spring, wildlife has faced less human disturbance, traffic and polluting fumes. One animal that could see a much-needed revival is the wild bee.

One of the biggest environmental impacts of the global shut down has been the significant reduction in air pollution. Less fumes from cars on the road makes it easier for bees to find food, as air pollution substantially reduced the strength and longevity of floral scents, making it harder for bees to detect food. This means they often end up flying further to find food and bring it back to their nests. In contrast, shorter and more profitable “shopping trips” help them rear more young.

And as governments are tightening their purse strings due to the pandemic, many have stopped maintaining road verges (绿化带) which have turned into lush habitats as a result. “This unexpected quantity of flowers may well be another benefit for bees, with the unexpected food they provide boosting bee populations,” says Mark Brown, a professor of revolutionary ecology.

But a break for wild bees doesn’t mean it’s a good time for honey. Commercial beekeepers depend heavily on importing queen bees from around the world to replenish (补充) their colonies. Usually the bees are transported by plane, but since flights have been grounded they are being driven across the continent.

This could have serious knock-on effects for farmers, as commercial traveling hive are often relied upon for crop pollination. Take the Californian almond. Almond trees flower in February and March, and by April the visiting commercial hived have usually been moved to other parts of the country to poll in ate different crops. This re location has taken longer this year as some drivers have been told to self-quarantine for 14 days when crossing state borders.