2025-2026学年湖南湘西高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、After arriving home, Mrs Green stood there, ________ over whether or not to tell her husband the truth of the matter.

A．hesitating

B．extending

C．criticising

D．obtaining

2、The Kimberley Region is ________ beautiful and you can experience the indigenous Australia there more than anywhere else.

A．extremely

B．originally

C．temporarily

D．globally

3、Finally, the middle-aged man admitted the lady’s bag.

A. to have stolen   B. to steal

C. having been stolen   D. having stolen

4、— Never in my life _________ such an embarrassment. They threw apples at me.

— Well, fortunately watermelons are out of season.

A．I received

B．was I received

C．did I received

D．have I received

5、I find the story really worth____________.

A．to read

B．reading

C．being read

D．to be read

6、He made great progress and got several A+’s in the final exam. He hard at his lessons during the past few months.

A．must have worked

B．ought to have worked

C．must work

D．ought to work

7、—Do you think I should wear something else for the party, dear?

—______ We’re already late!

A．Come on!

B．Cheer up!

C．Don’t mention it.

D．It’s a long story.

8、What you do every day will eventually affect whether you can achieve your goal. In other words, your behavior will have a vital _______ on your success.

A．effort

B．effect

C．affection

D．affect

9、She has already tried her best.Please don’t be too _______about her job.

A. special   B. responsible

C. unusual   D. particular

10、My grandfather is eighty now, but he is as ______ as a young man and dislikes sitting around doing nothing all day.

A．satisfying

B．energetic

C．absorbed

D．incredible

11、Green tourism________   no harm to our environment and will be a new way for us to enjoy ourselves.

A．do

B．does

C．did

D．doing

12、Do be careful while crossing the street. If not you may get _______ by a passing car.

A．run over

B．run into

C．run out

D．run across

13、Dongguan is considered a ghost town during the Spring Festival, with approximately 70 percent of its population _____________ for their family reunion.

A．left

B．leaves

C．leaving

D．to leave

14、When we think of the Winter Solstice (冬至), Northerners always ________ it with dumplings while Southerners with tangyuan.

A．connect

B．associate

C．attach

D．combine

15、The world ______ we live is full of things and persons _______ cannot be explained even by today’s science.

A.that; which B.where; that C.where; / D./; that

16、After such a long time, it is difficult to _____ the age of this fossil.

A．unfold

B．determine

C．destroy

D．freeze

17、There is a terrible smell in the room. Please open the window to ________it.

A.get away B.get off C.get over D.get rid of

18、Greatly moved by what the little girl did, I could hardly__________my tears.

A. take back

B. get back.

C. hold back

D. bring back

19、There________ a teacher and some students playing badminton on the playground.

A．have

B．are

C．has

D．is

20、Large amounts of information concerning the author’s birthplace ________ in this book.

A．are found

B．is found

C．are founded

D．is founded

21、Don’t be surprised. It was ___________ of her to say that.

A.horrible B.usual C.typical D.official

22、We will fly to Beijing, _________ we plan to stay for two days, and then go to Dalian.

A. when   B. where

C. which   D. that

23、Guan Dong saved an old lady out of the Yangtze River. _____ great courage he showed!

A．What a

B．What

C．How a

D．How

24、 No matter how hard the government has tried to search for it, the missing Malaysian flight MH370 is still nowhere _________.

A. to find      B. to be found

C. to finding   D. being found

25、The reason ________ he gave us for being late was ________ he had been robbed on the way here.

A．/; that

B．why; because

C．that; why

D．why; that

26、Guns have a special place in American culture, and though not everyone agrees on whether or not they are a good thing, there is no mistaking that they will be part of the cultural landscape for some time. To answer the question, no, not everyone has a gun. 【1】

Americans use guns for one of two uses: either for sport, where they can use them on firing ranges or for hunting in approved areas, or for self-protection. The latter is where most people begin to take sides, either arguing for the removal of guns from society or allowing more people to have them. There are organizations and community groups for both sides and both sides have strong feelings.

Legally, there are restrictions on gun owners. 【2】 Only certain kinds of weapons can be purchased by the public, and that excludes automatic weapon and military grade weaponry. Gun owners must transport their weapon in a safe way, unloaded and in most cases, out of sight. Special—concealed carry permits from the police station must be obtained for people who want to wear weapon, and most people are rejected for this kind of permit. 【3】 Criminals steal guns or buy them illegally to commit crimes, and the news is full of terrible stories of what happened next. Occasionally a child will get a hold of legal weapon and accidentally hurt themselves or others.

It is important to remember, however, that the news stories that make the United States seem like a dangerous place are deceiving; guns are not everywhere or constant. 【4】 After all, America is a safe place to live.

A．You are only allowed to purchase a firearm if you have had a background check and meet certain legal requirements.

B．There have been many enlightening articles on gun control in America.

C．If you were to visit the United States for two months the only gun you might see is in a museum or on a police officer.

D．Less than fifty percent of homes in the United States own weapons, and many of those homes are in rural areas where guns may have a greater use.

E．More people are deciding to legalize their gun transactions instead of buying them on the black market.

F．What alarms people the most about American gun culture are the illegal guns and shooting, which make some places feel unsafe.

27、A Few Benefits of Working a Part-Time Job as a Student

Working while studying seems like a total drag, but there are many benefits of working a part-time job as a student.

●【1】. Not only can early employment help you build up long-term savings, but it also makes you financially aware from a young age, meaning you’ll have better money management skills when you’re older, avoiding falling into debt in the process!

● You gain independence.【2】. As a result, you will be less reliant on those aroundyou, and you will learn how to look after yourself. This new-found independence will also help build your character, which will be beneficial to you both while studying and in your career.

● You learn to manage your time wisely. Going to classes, working a part-time job, socializing with friends and making time for your hobbies make for a busy schedule, but juggling (尽力同时应付) so many different tasks can help you improve your time management skills.【3】, planning ahead to ensure you can fit everything into the limited time you have.

● You build your professional network. No matter where you are working, a part-time job gives you the chance to network with other people. For example, you might meet a client who’s working for your dream company.【4】, so treat every conversation as a chance to progress in your career, and always keep the door open for further discussions.

Working while studying has its advantages, but if you feel that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, then you should consider discussing your hours with your manager or looking for an alternative part-time job.【5】, you’ll get the benefits of working as a student for years to come.

A．Once you find the right balance

B．You learn to manage your money

C．You never know who knows who

D．Naturally, you’ll bond with some workmates

E．If you’re lucky enough to get one of these jobs

F．Indeed, you’ll generally become more organized

G．You’ll be responsible for your own schedule, money and duties

28、Making friends is a skill like many other skills. It improves with practice. If you want to meet people and make friends，you must be willing to take some actions. You must first go where there are people. You won’t make friends staying home alone. Join a club or a group. Talking with those who like the same things as you do is much easier. Or join someone in some activities. Many people are nervous when talking to new people. After all meeting strangers means facing the unknown. And it’s human nature to feel a bit uncomfortable about the unknown. Most of our fears about dealing with new people come from doubts about ourselves. We imagine other people are judging us or finding us too tall or too short，too this or too that. But don’t forget that they must be feeling the same way. Try to accept yourself as you are and try to put the other person at ease. You’ll both feel more comfortable.

Try to act self­confidently even if you don’t feel that way. When you enter a room full of strangers, such as a new classroom，walk tall and straight, look directly at other people and smile.

If you see someone you’d like to speak to, say something. Don’t wait for the other person to start a conversation.

Just meeting someone new does not mean that you will make friends with that

person—friendship is based on mutual liking and “give and take”. It takes time and effort to

develop.

【1】The best title of the text may be________.

A．Friendship

B．How to Make Friends

C．Meeting New People

D．Facing the Unknown

【2】You can’t make friends if you________.

A．take some actions

B．go to where there are people

C．avoid meeting people

D．won’t start a conversation

【3】Friendship is based on________.

A．self­confidence

B．meeting more unknown people

C．more talking and smiling to people

D．taking from and giving to people

【4】Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．Making friends needs practising.

B．Making friends needs to be more active in starting a conversation.

C．When meeting someone, make him feel nice and starting a conversation.

D．Before making friends with someone, judge if he’s too this or too that.

29、   In a world with so many countries, religions, tribes and customs, it is impossible for everyone to like everything. While we have come a long way since civilization began, some communities are stuck with age-old traditions.

Famadihana-dance with the dead

A funeral（葬礼）tradition followed by the Malagasy tribe in Madagascar, people dance with dead bodies as part of the Famadihana custom. After bringing bodies of ancestors from their burial place, they re-wrap them in fresh cloth and dance around the tomb to live music. The ritual is followed once in seven years, but has been in the decline.

Venezuela-don't show up on time

Venezuela are just like Indians! Reaching on time is considered rude in Venezuela and it is recommended to reach at least 15 minutes later than the scheduled time. Guests who reach on time are looked down upon as being too eager and greedy. Well, Venezuela should take some cue from Indians!

India-throw the baby for good luck

This custom is mostly followed in Karnataka where newborn babies are thrown off the 50-feet high above Sri Santeswar temple. The babies are obviously caught by the family in a cloth. Couples who are blessed with a baby take a vow at the temple following this 500-year-old tradition, which is believed to bring good luck to the babies.

Scotland-just blacken the bride

Having some fun before the wedding is great, but this pre-wedding custom in Scotland doesn't seem to have a lot of fun for the bride. The custom involves throwing eggs, spoilt milk and basically, all things disgusting at her. The "blackened bride" is then taken around the town. The custom is a metaphor for the tough life that the bride might have to go through after the wedding. The tradition prepares her for the new chapter as after going through this, all marital（婚姻的）problems will look tiny.

【1】Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “ritual”?

A．Tradition.

B．Manner.

C．Culture.

D．Belief.

【2】What would be considered impolite according to the text?

A．Dancing with the dead in Famadihana.

B．Showing up on time in Venezuela.

C．Throwing the baby for good luck in India.

D．Blackening the bride in Scotland.

【3】Why is there the custom-blacken the bride in Scotland?

A．To disguise the bride.

B．To pray for the good luck for the bride.

C．To show the hardship of marriage to the bride.

D．To get the bride ready for the may-be-hard marriage life.

30、My son Tom taught me a beautiful lesson today. He is three years old and it is amazing watching him grow up.

He called out to me today saying, “Papa, sit”. That usually means ______ everything and going next to him and sitting down to play with him. I did that, as he can be ______ and will not stop calling out until I ______. He was playing with beads (珠子), pushing a string through them, which is a great exercise to help ______ fine motor skills. Then, after he finished playing with the beads, it was time to put them back in the box that they are stored in. I saw him ______ pick up each bead, look at it ______ it were made of chocolate and then placed it into its box.

With over a hundred beads to go, I was getting ______. “What a long time it will take! Why cannot he ______ ten beads in one go and drop them in?” said my anxious mind. I noticed that he did this with as much ______ as he had while we were playing. I didn’t see any ______ between his play and his putting away the toy. Obviously he enjoyed both.

Then it suddenly ______ me that this boy was enjoying the whole ______. The journey was his goal. For him the ______ was in the game and after the game, not just in the fun part. What a great perspective: to live each moment as it is the ______ moment; to do each task as it is the most awesome task. Nothing else ______.

Looking at how ______ my son was putting beads into the box ______ me that the process was the goal. The joy of pilgrimage (朝圣) is not in getting there but in every ______ of the journey.

This is what living in the NOW is all ______. Tom, my son, was showing me that it was about thoroughly enjoying every moment with ______ love and peace.

【1】A. wasting   B. leaving   C. taking   D. preparing

【2】A. stubborn   B. careful   C. helpful   D. humorous

【3】A. fell down   B. turned round   C. burst out   D. gave in

【4】A. highlight   B. develop   C. process   D. identify

【5】A. gratefully   B. eagerly   C. carefully   D. quickly

【6】A. as if   B. even though   C. in case   D. in that

【7】A. fascinated   B. satisfied   C. impatient   D. energetic

【8】A. package   B. grab   C. deliver   D. replace

【9】A. confidence   B. strength   C. inspiration   D. involvement

【10】A. sense   B. difference   C. need   D. value

【11】A. excited   B. helped   C. struck   D. encouraged

【12】A. process   B. morning   C. experiment   D. design

【13】A. victory   B. challenge   C. difficulty   D. pleasure

【14】A. urgent   B. exciting   C. perfect   D. dangerous

【15】A. matters   B. happens   C. disappears   D. works

【16】A. successfully   B. peacefully   C. responsibly   D. systematically

【17】A. guaranteed   B. warned   C. promised   D. taught

【18】A. plan   B. destination   C. step   D. detail

【19】A. for   B. with   C. about   D. from

【20】A. complete   B. available   C. additional   D. precious

31、用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。

Hunting and fishing have had damaging effects on the world’s animal populations. Some people hunt animals for f【1】: whale meat is eaten in some parts of the world. Some people hunt animals for f【2】: animal skin is used to make coats and bags. Still others hunt animals just for fun: deer are tracked and shot by people who enjoy the e【3】of the sport.

Human activities that have indirect effects on animals can be just as h【4】. When we build farms or factories, we destroy animal habitats and leave many animals with n【5】to live, or no food to eat. We can also put animals in danger without ever entering their h【6】. Air, water, noise and light pollution can all have a deep and damaging i【7】quite far from their source. Partly due to pollution c【8】by ship traffic and other human activities, for example, the dolphin population has d【9】greatly. As the human population continues to grow, so does the e【10】we have on animals.

32、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Christmas came, and Stewart gathered the children at the dinner table. He tried to prepare all of their favorite food because he had no extra money for individual gifts.

“Lucy, I baked your favorite apple pie. Sean, I made sure to get some baked spaghetti (意大利面条) from the store. And Gregory, I baked a whole chicken. Your favorites! Merry Christmas, my sweet children!” Stewart told them.

After eating dinner together, Stewart took his three kids outside to make a huge snowman and had a snowball fight. It was a family tradition that Stewart wanted to keep alive even though his wife was no longer with them.

Many years passed, and Stewart’s kids all had families of their own. And they were all too busy to visit Stewart, although they didn’t live far away. So Stewart spent most of the year alone.

Stewart would often sit in a wheelchair and look at old photos of his family. He came across one particular photo where he and his children were making a snowman outside the house. They were happy, and the lovely smiles on his children’s faces were priceless.

Stewart waited for his children to come on Christmas Eve, looking out of the window. “How I wish...” he said to himself as he watched others having fun together in their backyards.

Stewart was sure that each member of his family had forgotten his invitation once again until he heard a short knock on the door.

“Who is it?” Stewart asked.

“Hi, Grandpa,” a small boy said after he opened the door.

“Tim! What a surprise!” Stewart smiled. “Is it just you? How did you get here alone?!”

Tim nodded sadly, “Even on Christmas Eve, my parents don’t notice me. They’re too busy with work. I know how much you love Christmas, Grandpa, so I walked here.”

Stewart wanted to cheer his grandson up, so he went to get dressed. “Well, you and I will have a happy Christmas together,” Stewart told Tim. “Kids deserve to play in the snow every Christmas, ”he added.

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Both of them went outside even though Stewart could not stay outdoors for a long time.

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To Stewart’s surprise, his children and grandchildren were all around him when he woke up in hospital.

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