云南曲靖2025届高三英语下册二月考试题

1、— What do you think made Mary so excited?

—   the annular solar eclipse(日环食).

A.As she watched B.Watched

C.Watching D.Because of watching

2、I can't see the words on the blackboard.Perhaps you need   .

A.to examine your eyes

B.to have your eyes examined

C.to have examined your eyes

D.your eyes to be examined

3、The price has been _________ from $10 to $8.

A.increased B.increasing C.reduced D.reducing

4、Your soul is a very private area of your life. Naturally, there are many different ways to feed it.Which of the following ideas might not contribute to feeding your soul positively.

A.Getting  back nature. B.Keeping a journal.

C.Reading inspiring books D.Staying up all night

5、Oh! It’s 9 o’clock! I know________ is no possibility ________ I can catch up with the train.

A.there; that B.it; that C.there; whether D.it; if

6、Olympic athletes bring joy to people across the world with their____________ to push the boundaries of human achievement.

A. intelligence B. influences C. impression D. attempts

7、A recent research shows men wanting to catch the eyes of women should dress in red, which makes them more _______ to the opposite sex.

A. powerful B. constant C. confident D. appealing

8、This statue was put up _________ Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

A.in the name of B.by the name of C.in place of D.in memory of

9、The other day, my brother drove his car down the street at _____ was a dangerous speed.

A.as B.what C.which D.that

10、 was needed at that time, she told me, was some good luck.

A.That B.As C.It D.What

11、A farmer claimed _______ a rare South China tiger in the wild with a digital camera last year, but it turned out to be a dishonest trick.

A.to photograph B.photographing

C.to have photographed D.having photographed

12、Typical ________ the new type of young people ________, who set a shining example to the whole nation.

A．of;were Lin Fei

B．of;was Lin Fei

C．for;were Lin Fei

D．for;was Lin Fei

13、In his own restaurant，he would immediately fire any employee who was ________ to a customer.

A. rude B. considerate

C. accessible D. selfish

14、At the station ______ a teacher and two students on their way to the city.

A.were B.was C.is D.sits

15、After climbing for seven hours, he finally to reach the top of the mountain.

A．tried

B．succeeded

C．managed

D．achieved

16、John left a word with my secretary ____ he would call me later.

A. who B. that

C. what D. which

17、The moving scene remind me _____my childhood when we set _____the fireworks on the spring festival.

A. to, off B. of, on

C. of,off D. to,down

18、It was hunger that his great-grandfather and grandfather ______.

A.died of B.died out C.died down D.died away

19、Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, one of the great American novels, ________ first published in the United States in 1885.

A.was B.were C.has been D.had been

20、The new textbooks designed for high school students _______last year.

A.came about B.came out C.came across D.came up

21、He had unraveled the truths behind important questions, but his studies had taken him to a point beyond which he could not seem to go. He had tried__________ to establish a relationship with an alchemist. But the alchemists were strange people, who thought only about themselves,and almost always refused to help him.

A. in vain B. in a flash

C. in return D. in possession

22、--- Guess what! I have got an “A ” for my term paper.

--- ________!You must have put a lot of work into it.

A．You are so proud

B．Congratulations

C．That’s a piece of cake

D．Ok

23、Seeing me waiting outside, be ________ for me to enter.

A.appealed B.noted C.showed D.gestured

24、You need to ________ here, for the ground is wet and soft on either side of the path.

A. watch out B. stand out C. figure out D. work out

25、I have no doubt _______ he’ll come to our help if we call him.

A．whether

B．if

C．that

D．when

26、   Do you think about overseas trip but worry that you might make a less-than-worthy choice because you can’t afford to visit all the places on your wish list before you make your final decision? However, little money doesn’t mean you have to stay at home. 【1】

Hug the simple joy with travel. 【2】 Or even climb to the top of a hill and watch the sun set over the ocean. The simple joy of being in a new place is just a matter of going some place new. No tour package required.

【3】 People need fresh air, exercise, creative excitement, a new relationship and so on. All of these things are simple to get and most of them are free. For fresh air, go outside. For exercise, go out for a jog. For creative excitement, go somewhere new, such as a neighbourhood near your accommodation or just a local market. For a new relationship, make friends with the locals. And you can get a better understanding of the native civilization.

Go slowly. If you live in New York and want to take a 2-week vacation to Africa, it will be very tough to travel with low cost. Time is not money. 【4】 Instead of buying a plane ticket, take a train or bus, or just hop your bike and ride away from the town. The slower you travel, the less money you will spend.

Try to get your accommodation for free or next-to-nothing. Find kind souls around the world who agree to offer an extra bedroom, sofa, or a corner of the floor to travelers in exchange for the same kindness when they visit your town. This plan involves trading homes for an agreed-on amount of time. 【5】

A.Time can be free.

B.Keep your needs to the lowest degree.

C.Walk on the streets of a city and chat with a local.

D.Things like air and water are much cheaper once you get outside.

E.With a bit of creativity and some tricks, you can travel the world cheaply.

F.If you can do what needs to be done around the house, just stay inside for free.

G.It works best if your home is in a place someone wants to visit during your vacations.

27、   We don’t know how different our future will be in the future. We can only try to imagine it.

At first we think about human relationship. In the year 2050, we will use computers almost every day. We will be making new friends through the Internet - even our husbands or wives will be met in this way. It will be much faster and easier for us. On the other hand, our relationships with people won’t be as important as they are today, so we will feel a little lonely.

Computers will also help us in many other activities in 2050. For example, they will be used by the children at school to make their learning easier. In addition, there will be much more other machines which will play a similar role as computers, like robots which will do the housework for us.

Spending holidays will also be completely different. Traveling to other planets or to the moon will be available for everyone. Means of transport will, of course, change, too. We will be using solar-powered cars, which will be much more environmentally friendly.

We could expect that the faster technological progress would lead to a more polluted environment. But it isn’t true. We will pay more attention to protecting the environment. And, scientists will probably find cures for many dangerous diseases, like cancer or AIDS. Therefore, our surroundings as well as our health will be in a better condition.

Although we can’t predict the exact changes which will be made in the world, we often think about them. We worry about our and our children’s future, we have expectations, hopes as well as fears. But I think we should be rather sanguine about our future. We should be happy and believe good things will happen.

【1】Why will people probably feel a little lonely in 2050?

A. Because the number of people will become much smaller.

B. Because people won’t like making friends with each other.

C. Because there will be less face-to-face communication

D. Because people won’t communicate with each other much often.

【2】According to the passage, which of the following will happen in 2050?

A. It won’t be difficult for people to travel to other planets.

B. The way of spending holidays will be the same as that of today.

C. The relationship between people will be more important than today.

D. Our environment will be much more polluted with a growing number of cars.

【3】The underlined word “sanguine” in the last paragraph probably means ________.

A. disappointed B. surprised

C. curious D. optimistic

【4】What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. What our life will be like in the year 2050.

B. How people will communicate in the year 2050.

C. What high technology will appear in the year 2050.

D. How people will travel and spend their holiday in the year 2050.

28、   A painting of a famous artist could cost several million dollars in the market. This is why many artworks — even those that are housed inside highly guarded museums — go missing. Here is a list of some of the most famous paintings that were lost, stolen or destroyed.

Vincent Van Gogh’s Poppy Flowers

This artwork was housed at the Mohammed Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Cairo. It was first lost in 1977, but was recovered 10 years after. The second time this same Vincent Van Gogh painting was stolen was in August of 2010. The painting is estimated(估价) to be worth something between $50 and $55 million.

Pablo Picasso’s Le Pigeon Aux Petits

Stolen on May 20,2010, this painting by Spanish painter Pablo Picasso is worth $28 million. It was stolen at the Museed’ Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, along with five other artworks. However, the thieves threw the painting away in a trashcan when they were caught. But that container was emptied before the authorities got there. It was feared that the painting was already destroyed.

Paul Cezanne’s View of Auvers Sur Oise

Lost on December 31,1990, this artwork that used to be on exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford was stolen the night before the city’s Millennium celebration. The thieves planned the robbery in time with the fireworks exhibition during peak of the celebrations. This artwork is estimated to be worth $5 million.

Covert Flinck’s Landscape with an Obelisk

Stolen on March 18,1990, this artwork was at the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum in Boston. This painting by Covert Flinck was previously believed to be a Rembrandt creation. A huge cash reward of $5 million will be given to the person who can provide information leading to the recovery of the painting.

【1】In which of the following cities was Le Pigeon Aux Petits stolen？

A.Cairo.

B.Paris.

C.Oxford.

D.Boston.

【2】Who was mistakenly thought to create Landscape with an Obelisk？

A.Pablo Picasso.

B.Paul Cezanne.

C.Covert Flinck.

D.Rembrandt.

【3】What can we infer about the four artworks mentioned in the text？

A.They are given an approximate price.

B.They are stolen when on exhibition.

C.Some of them are lost nearly 30 years.

D.Some of them have been found so far.

29、   Here are a few signs you can look for to see if you and your pet have love for each other.

Lying onto its back

Your cat's stomach is a very weak place. If it lies onto its back and shows its stomach, it's telling you it's comfortable around you. This doesn't necessarily mean it wants you to touch its stomach. It's mainly a sign that it feels protected when you're near since being on its back is a powerless position.

Eating out of your hand

Usually, cats won't take food from a human's hand unless it is someone they trust very much. Cats are instinctively careful, so they don't take treats easily from strangers' hands, unlike many dogs. If you can feed them snacks or food from your hand, it's a sure sign that they trust you.

Bringing you gifts

Even if you don't have a cat, you've probably heard about cats bringing their owners little "presents" in the form of dead animals. However, while you might view them as "presents" only sarcastically (讽刺地), your cat doesn't! For them, their prey stands for victory, and their instinctual nature as wild hunters. Wild cats would catch food for their young, so your cat's "gift" of its latest catch just means it considers you family.

Giving you a "thumbs up" with its tail

Cats can send all sorts of different messages just with their tails. A cat's tail is a good barometer(晴雨表) of their mood. One simple way to know if your cat trusts you is to see if its tail stands straight up, especially when it sees you or walks toward you. Some cat experts consider it to be a sign of praising in cat language.

【1】What do "Lying onto its back" and "Eating out of your hand" show in common?

A.The cat wants to relax. B.The cat feels safe.

C.The cat is grateful to you. D.The cat hopes to reward you.

【2】Why does a cat give you what it catches?

A.It wants to pay you back. B.It is just showing off its ability.

C.It regards you as a family member. D.It is giving a thank-you sign.

【3】What does a cat probably mean by putting its tail straight up?

A.Praising you. B.Laughing at you.

C.Forecasting weather. D.Warning you.

30、   My father was born in a small town in the US. He wasn’t sure what he   ________from life, but something  told  him  to  get  out and begin  a(n)  _____.  He  took his  wife  and three daughters with him and went wherever the road took him.

It’s  easy to feel_____when you’re on the road. As my mother said repeatedly,   “We made lots of new friends on our trip – most of them were mechanics ( 机 修 工 )”,  ____we often spent hours in   ________shops. But that was way   ________than sitting by the roadside  while waiting for the engine (发动机) to _________when it was 40 ℃ outside.

_______on sometimes seemed impossible. There were always a lot of ________,   especially among us back-seat passengers about who had to sit in the middle.

But even if it was hard, we did learn a lot about_____.

When we were traveling in the Philippines, we drove to Quezon City one day. It should have been a one-hour drive but was nearly three, _________bad roads and worse traffic. “Did you put our _____in the car?” my father asked my mother as we arrived. “No,” she said, slowly turning toward my father. “I thought you did.” That was ________a seven-hour car trip turned  into a 16-hour car trip, which was mostly   __________in silence.

On occasions like that, we had to learn to_____our anger because we were stuck (困在) in a rolling box with the same people for the ________of the journey. Even if I sometimes felt  like opening the car door and   __________one of my sisters out, I kept my feelings to myself.

This is why road trips were like _________universities to us. We earned our degrees in how  to get on just by traveling in that old car.

And if we were ________given a second chance at life, we would do it all over again. Only this time,   __________would put the suitcases in the car.

【1】A. wanted B. gained C. received D. learned

【2】A. adventure B. cooperation C. voyage D. business

【3】A. curious B. relaxed C. lonely D. exhausted

【4】A. until B. since C. when D. if

【5】A. corner B. repair C. beauty D. coffee

【6】A. less B. more C. worse D. better

【7】A. scream B. start C. cool D. stop

【8】A. Staying B. Getting C. Going D. Carrying

【9】A. discussions B. arguments C. weaknesses D. ideas

【10】A. forgiveness B. independence C. balance D. patience

【11】A. apart from B. according to C. regardless of D. thanks to

【12】A. backpacks B. suitcases C. containers D. handbags

【13】A. when B. because C. how D. where

【14】A. driven B. spent C. taken D. made

【15】A. hold on to B. give way to C. lose sight of D. let go of

【16】A. half B. part C. rest D. end

【17】A. letting B. leaving C. pushing D. taking

【18】A. local B. public C. open D. mobile

【19】A. somehow B. therefore C. anyhow D. otherwise

【20】A. I myself B. my father C. my mother D. my sister

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

The view that the spirit of adventure no longer has any scope for its enterprise seems, at first glance, depressingly true. The highest mountains have been scaled; the deepest seas plumbed. Maps today no longer contain huge blanks marked "Unknown Territory", nor do they make random guesses at the shapes of 【1】 land-masses. All major journeys of exploration to 【2】 the true shape and nature of the globe have been made in the past. It was left to us to fill in the details with 【3】 which once would have been considered impossible. The gaps have been 【4】. What next?

The obvious answer, of course, is that man is now looking upwards into space. Discoveries are being made at such a tremendous rate that even authors of science-fiction are finding it difficult to keep up with them and have to tax their imagination to invent bigger and better space-craft. Satellites sending signals as they swing round our globe have become 【5】.

Astronauts have successfully landed on the moon and its entire surface has been photographed. The information that satellites may provide fueling stations for manned rockets no longer strikes us as preposterous. If thirty years ago, a scientist has urged that we send messages into outer space in the hope of receiving an answer, he would have been regarded as either irresponsible or mad. Now, anything seems 【6】.

From dreams like these, we return to earth with a bump. Trips into space are all very well, but they are not for us; we must 【7】 ourselves with our own, much-traveled world. The earth itself is the training-ground for adventurous spirits, for "adventure" need not mean the seeking out of something new. A person can be called adventurous when he finds out something for himself, and it does not matter how many times the discovery has been made before. No one would say that men who set out now to cross the forbidding Antarctic are less enterprising than their predecessors who tried to do the same thing. The little boy who climbs the small hill that 【8】 his town, or even he who tries to climbs and fails, has precisely the same spirit that led Hillary to climb Everest. For the bold spirit and inquiring mind, there are inexhaustible possibilities. So long as there are people willing to 【9】 places that are well-known, there will be those who will, one day, set foot on remote and 【10】 shores.

32、假设你是李华，你讲参加主题为“Global Water Shortage”的英语演讲比赛。请写一份演讲稿，主要内容如下：

1. 全球水资源短缺情况严峻；

2. 水资源短缺的原因（环境污染、人口增长等）；

3. 应对措施（科学的储存未来用水、开发现有水资源使用新方式、节约用水等）。

注意：1. 词数不少于 100；2. 可以适当添加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾以为你写好。

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Good morning, everyone, I am Li Hua. It’s my great honor to speak here.

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