2025-2026学年宁夏固原高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、________ the students in our school go to college in their teens.

A．A good many    B．A great many of

C．A great deal of D．A lot of

2、The national park has a large collection of wildlife and they ________ from butterflies to elephants.

A．live

B．range

C．break

D．take

3、For the sake of our parents’ sacrifices for us, we should live up to __________ they demand of us.

A．which

B．what

C．that

D．where

4、In his plays, Shakespeare _________ his characters live through their language.

A. will make   B. had made

C. was making   D. makes

5、Her car is very dusty and she has to  .

A. get washed   B. get it wash

C. get it washed   D. get it washing

6、I’ve phoned her myself for invitation; ________, she won’t come to join my birthday party.

A. even so   B. now that

C. if so   D. as if

7、Great changes __________in our hometown in recent years.

A．has took place

B．have taken placed

C．have taken place

D．took place

8、On a rainy day I was riding my bike to pick up my son _________a terrible accident happened ahead.

A. who B. which C. while   D. when

9、_____ makes this shop different is that it offers more personal services.

A. What   B. Who   C. Whatever   D. Whoever

10、I think she’s very ________ of being the only person in the office who didn't have a university education.

A．confident

B．considerate

C．conscious

D．convinced

11、Recently many senior officials including Zhou Yongkang have been charged with ______ the power recently.

A. amusing B. adopting C. abusing D. amazing

12、Two of the authors of the review also made a study published in 2014 ______ showed a mere five to 10 minutes a day of running reduced the risk of heart disease and early deaths from all causes.

A．which

B．to which

C．in which

D．when

13、This non-governmental organization launched the animal rights movement, appealing to people to   all products tested on animals.

A. boycott   B. contradict

C. finance   D. sponsor

14、Primary school teachers use a lot of ______ aids in their class activities to make their teaching easier.

A．medical

B．visual

C．first

D．band

15、The airline said the two flights to Shanghai were stopped ______ passengers.

A.for lack of   B. in need of

C. in favor of D. with the help of

16、English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, each of   uses it somewhat differently.

A. which   B. what

C. them   D. those

17、—Did Linda see the traffic accident?

—No, no sooner ________ than it happened.

A．had she gone

B．she had gone

C．has she gone

D．she has gone

18、He arrived in New Orleans without a penny in his pocket only ________ that there were no boats for South America.

A. find    B. finding    C. found         D. to find

19、Day in, day out, Wang Jin and his students spent their time ________ clocks ________ back to hundreds of years.

A．restored; dating

B．restored; dated

C．restoring, dating

D．to restore, dated

20、Normally， a forest fire and the damage _______ causes can be very extensive， especially when you consider the financial and physical losses．

A. which B. that

C. what D. it

21、Scientists want to bring a chunk of the red planet down to earth on what’s called a ________ -return mission.

A．sample

B．product

C．seed

D．ancestor

22、We finished the run in less than half the time ____.

A．allowing

B．to allow

C．allowed

D．allows

23、—Excuse me, which movie are you waiting for?

—The new Star Wars. We _______ here for more than two hours.

A.waited B.have been waiting

C.would be waiting D.are waiting

24、The new mobile phones ________, because they ________.

A．sell out, are sold well

B．were sold out, sell well

C．were sold out, were sold

D．sell out, sell well

25、As it turned out to be a small house party, we ________ so formally.

A．needn’t dress up

B．didn’t have to dress up

C．needn’t have dressed up

D．might not have dressed up

26、My dad is the kind of parent that has to know where I am and what time I’ll be home. He is strict with me because he cares about me more than anything in the world. My dad’s strictness comes from the way he was raised. He grew up working long hours on his family farm and his dad would throw wooden boards at him when he did something wrong. In high school, my dad woke up at four in the morning to get his chores done and walked to school so that he would make it to basketball practice by five. After school he went home to start a long night of chores.

On top of all the responsibilities my dad had at home, he played three sports and went to school. School would have been easy, but my dad had dyslexia(诵读困难). Every teacher my dad had thought that he was just unable to learn. My dad struggled in school until one teacher took the time to sit down and teach him how to read and write. To this day my dad tells me how grateful he is to that teacher who gave him a chance.

The best part about my dad is his attitude toward our family. When he comes home from a terrible day at work, he always puts a smile on his face because he knows the family is a lot more important than his own problems.

I know that I get my best qualities from my dad. He has shown me that with hard work I can accomplish something, and have fun while doing it. I know that my dad has strict rules because he loves me, and wants me to learn responsibility.

【1】The author’s father seems to ____________.

A．get angry very easily

B．be deeply affected by his father

C．have a bad relationship with his father

D．be very curious about the author’s life

【2】What do we know about the author’s father in high school?

A．He hated going to school.

B．He had to do heavy housework.

C．He often stayed up late for study.

D．He often missed classes because of sports.

【3】When at home, the author’s father is always ___________.

A．very tired

B．quite serious

C．fairly cheerful

D．mildly humorous

【4】How does the author look at his father’s strictness?

A．Cautiously.

B．Positively.

C．Skeptically.

D．Critically.

27、In elementary school, I earned my Girl Scout Bronze Award by planting a butterfly garden. When I got a little older, I earned my Girl Scout Silver Awar by bringing an art program to struggling refugees (难民). But when it was time for me to go for my Girl Scout Gold Award, there was something even bigger affecting us all that I had to focus on.

People talk about damage to our environment and argue about who’s to blame, but the thing is, we don’t have time for all that. The earth is in danger, and that means all of us are in danger. That’s why I founded Project ReefLove, an awareness and educational campaign (活动) that teaches kids one super simple and easy way we can help protect coral reefs, which are the rainforests of the sea.

Lots of creatures, from sea turtles to sharks to starfish, depend on coral for survival, and the reefs help prevent beach erosion. Coral is really important—but the chemical sunscreens a lot of people wear are poisoning it and threatening the whole ecosystem. Saving coral can seem like a huge undertaking, but once you know how big a difference something simple like switching to a mineral sunscreen or wearing a rash guard instead of using chemical SPF makes, you’ll realize it is not so hard after all.

The first step, I knew, had to be education. So I went to the source: kids. From my own experience growing up in Girl Scouts, I know there’s nothing stronger than the passion of young people. If you get a little kid excited about saving the environment, their parents, grandparents, teachers, and others in earshot are going to hear about it, too!

So far, the Project ReefLove message has directly reached more than 11,000 people—and I’ve been excited to see lawmakers take action to do their part, too. Hawaii just outlawed sunscreens that are toxic (有毒的) to reefs, and I’m hoping other states will follow its lead.

【1】What did the author plan to do for her Girl Scout Gold Award?

A．Save kids in danger.

B．Build a butterfly garden.

C．Help refugees to make a living.

D．Teach kids how to protect coral reefs.

【2】What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Saving coral.

B．Using chemicals.

C．Giving up sunscreens.

D．Protecting sea creatures.

【3】What does Paragraph 4 mainly deal with?

A．The influence of Girl Scouts.

B．How family education affects kids.

C．The importance of protecting the environment.

D．Why the Projcct ReefLove focuses on kids’ education．

【4】Why does the author write this text?

A．To encourage more kids to join Girl Scouts.

B．To tell readers how she’s saving coral reefs.

C．To show that the Project ReefLove is powerful.

D．To ask lawmakers to pay attention to coral reefs.

28、After months of expectation and secrecy, the official mascot（吉祥物）of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games—a giant panda-inspired cartoon character made its first public debut with cheers at Beijing’s Shougang Ice Hockey Arena.

The panda is named “Bing Dwen Dwen” in Chinese. Bing means “ice” in Chinese, while Dwen Dwen suggests “health and cleverness” —characteristics also shared by pandas.

Pandas are perhaps the most recognized animal species in China, organizers said “Pandas combine China’s traditional culture and its modem appearance together with winter sports elements in a fascinating image that shows our great expectations for the Games and shows that we welcome the world. ” said Beijing Mayor Chen Jining, who also serves as an executive president on the organizing committee.

“I have already seen the mascot and from what I’ve seen it’s a wonderful choice, ” IOC President Thomas Bach said before introducing the character. “The mascot really takes in the best elements and characteristics of China and the Chinese people. It will be a great ambassador （大使） for the country and the 24th Winter Olympics. ”

The ring of light surrounding the mascot’s face is suggestive office and snow tracks, as well as the flowing “ribbons” of the National Speed Skating Oval. The oval is one of two new competition sites in downtown Beijing expected to become a landmark of the Games, according to its chief designer Cao Xue.

The introduction of the mascots marks the key point of a journey that began in August 2018, when Beijing organizers started a global design competition for the mascots. A total of 5,816 designs were received from 35 countries, and were reviewed by Chinese and international experts in a comprehensive evaluation and selection process.

The new mascot will serve as spirited symbol of the Games that will take place in the three zones of downtown Beijing, the suburban district of Yanging and co-host city Zhangjiakou in surrounding Hebei province.

【1】What does the underlined word “debut” in paragraph1 mean?

A．Design

B．Attention

C．Appearance

D．Understanding

【2】What does the mascot panda mean?

A．health and strength

B．modern appearance

C．traditional culture

D．expectation and welcome

【3】What’s paragraph 6 mainly about?

A．The origin of the mascot image

B．The introduction to the mascot designer

C．The hard work behind the mascot design

D．The hidden meaning of the mascot image

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympic Games

B．A Historical Moment of the Winter Olympic Games

C．Comments on the Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympics

D．A Spirited Symbol of the Winter Olympic Games

29、With summer holidays approaching, it’s time to talk about packing. 【1】 Luggage restrictions and a lack of storage space make organizing everything required for your trip away awfully tricky. But there’s a solution to simplifying your suitcase without having to compromise on style. It’s not about packing light; it’s about packing smart. 【2】

● Consider upgrading your luggage. 【3】 And a worn suitcase isn’t going to do the trick. Look for a stylish case with built-in compartments for underwear, socks and laundry.

● 【4】 Make a list in the Notes ape of your phone. When planning your outfits(服装), think what and where. Consider what you’ll likely be doing each day and pack accordingly. For example, a day of walking and exploring requires comfortable footwear. A fancy dinner at a nice restaurant, on the other hand, may need a more elevated look.

● Pack items based on the fact that they will work with others. For example, wide-legged trousers are perfect for both daytime adventures and evening drinks with a simple change of shoes. 【5】 .

● Put your best foot forward when packing shoes. Wear your chunkiest(厚重的) pair of shoes while travelling to cut down on wasting much-needed space in your case. And, a ratio of one pair to every three or so outfits should be enough.

A．It’s an often difficult task.

B．Make a plan of the outfits.

C．Take a powerful smart phone with you.

D．Packing smart starts with the right suitcase.

E．Packing light might be preferred by most people.

F．To make it pain-free, what you need is just a little organization.

G．This means you won’t end up packing loads of things you’ll barely wear.

30、One year after Tom was born, his parents had a car accident. They never   ___. Tom's 85-year-old grandmother was too   ___ to take care of him. As a result he was put up for adoption (领养).He was adopted by a middle-aged couple who had no   __   of their own. They were not rich and received little education, but they were   __   people.

As Tom was growing up: he   __   a lot of problems at school. He didn't learn   __   and had trouble in reading. His   __   sometimes laughed at him. What they said made Tom   ___.

As he couldn't   __   the other students at school, he dropped out of school and came back home. But he didn't stop learning. He had big dreams. Though he didn't learn fast he kept   __   himself at home.

After many years of learning at home, he   __   overcame (克服）his difficulties. Today he is a very   __ speaker and author. While he was growing up, his self-esteem(自尊) and   __   were low because of others' making fun of him. It took him many   __   to realize his dreams.

When listening to his videos and tapes, he shows confidence. He tells about his   __   and how he overcame the challenges in his life. He has a very   __       sentence: “You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present situations   __   you change.”

For those who have low self-confidence, I suggest you   __   reading about Tom's world. Many people have so much potential（潜能）to be discovered. If you have a dream, then start today to   __   yourself towards it. If someone like Tom who has   __   in learning can make such achievements, why can't you succeed?

【1】

A．returned

B．called

C．imagined

D．planned

【2】

A．busy

B．old

C．poor

D．mean

【3】

A．friends

B．kids

C．students

D．parents

【4】

A．brave

B．famous

C．confident

D．kind-hearted

【5】

A．explored

B．brought

C．faced

D．solved

【6】

A．willingly

B．proudly

C．carefully

D．quickly

【7】

A．sisters

B．classmates

C．brothers

D．teaches

【8】

A．sad

B．bored

C．tired

D．confused

【9】

A．compete with

B．get along with

C．catch up with

D．agree with

【10】

A．proving

B．cheering

C．entertaining

D．teaching

【11】

A．strangely

B．immediately

C．finally

D．luckily

【12】

A．honest

B．successful

C．smart

D．strong

【13】

A．confidence

B．mood

C．grade

D．talent

【14】

A．hours

B．days

C．months

D．years

【15】

A．family

B．habit

C．story

D．hobby

【16】

A．long

B．encouraging

C．simple

D．interesting

【17】

A．unless

B．when

C．since

D．although

【18】

A．continue

B．keep

C．start

D．enjoy

【19】

A．force

B．discover

C．send

D．move

【20】

A．difficulty

B．gift

C．dreams

D．fun

31、阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（每空的字数不限，要和课文一致）。

ZY: Thank you. Not only am I interested in photography, but I took an 【1】 course at university to update my skills.

HX: Good.

ZY: What do I need to remember when I go out to 【2】 a story?

HX: You need to be curious. Only if you ask many different questions 【3】 you acquire all the information you need to know. We say a good journalist must have a good “nose” for a story. That means you must be able to assess 【4】 people are not telling the whole truth and then try to discover it. They must use research to inform themselves 【5】 the missing parts of the story.

32、假如你是李华。暑假期间你去朋友Mike所在的城市悉尼旅游，回来后你想对他表达自己的感激之情。请根据以下要点给Mike写一封电子邮件。

1. 感谢Mike的帮助和热情款待；

2. 悉尼的风景和美食使人印象深刻；

3. 在悉尼玩得很开心，增长见识；

4. 邀请Mike来中国旅游。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 文章开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mike,

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Yours,

Li Hua