2025-2026学年内蒙古赤峰高三(下)期末试卷英语

1、The cost of living in big cities ________ steadily for many years，and it has led some youths to drop out of the big city race.

A. is climbing B. is being climbed

C. has been climbing D. has been climbed

2、Wu Lei is the only Chinese player   has made it onto the latest World Soccer 500 list.

A. who   B. which

C. whose   D. whom

3、Her display of bad temper completely _____ the party.

A.harmed B.damaged C.spoilt D.hurt

4、We hurriedly ended our meeting, leaving many problems ______.

A.to be settled B.to settle C.settled D.having settled

5、As ______ healthier lifestyle is being promoted, the bicycle has also become a tool that keeps people on ______ go.

A.the; a B.a; a

C.a; the D.a; /

6、For the Chinese dream ______ at an earlier date, we must accelerate the pace of reform and opening up.

A．being realized

B．to realize

C．realizing

D．to be realized

7、Cost ________as follows: food and drink 100 yuan, studying material 150 yuan, accommodation fee 300 yuan.

A．breaks down

B．breaks off

C．breaks in

D．breaks out

8、His work has received only a tiny mention in the newspaper; actually he__________more attention.

A.reserves B.deserves C.observes D.preserves

9、—We want to sit at the table near the window.

— I’m sorry, but it ________ already.

A．has taken

B．took

C．was taken

D．has been taken

10、The machine has been used for man years. It’s no wonder that it doesn’t work well __________.

A. regularly   B. constantly

C. frequently     D. occasionally

11、Many coral reefs in warm water areas would not be dying out ______ for the pollution accumulated over the previous years.

A.if it is not B.were it not C.had it not been D.if they were not

12、In contrast with the liberal social climate of the present, traditions in the past were relatively ______.

A. competitive   B. comprehensive

C. creative   D. conservative

13、Introverts (性格内向的人), according to Susan Cain, tend to enjoy being alone, doing quieter things or being with just one friend at a time. She says that is _____ they get their energy.

A. why   B. when   C. how   D. where

14、Her membership will not be renewed ________ she pays the dues.

A. as B. unless   C. because   D. if

15、Do you still remember how many years ago_________ we first met on campus?

A. was it that   B. it was that

C. was it when       D. it was when

16、Jack lost his father to AIDS last year, since when he has lived on a monthly ______ of £200 from the government.

A.receipt B.allowance C.revenue D.finance

17、— What’s the _________ weight of luggage that I can take aboard the plane, Sir?

— Thirty kilograms.

A．accurate

B．average

C．maximum

D．unique

18、Though he started late. Mr. Guo played the piano as well as, if , Miss Liu.

A.not better than B.not better C.no better than D.better

19、______ made the dining room extra special is its polished wooden floor.

A. What B.That C.Who D. Which

20、In Australia, many road signs are now both in English and Chinese, ______ it easier for Chinese tourists to travel.

A. making   B. made   C. make   D. makes

21、Stories about sled dogs hauling medicine and supplies through the frozen wilderness have become the stuff of legends, but did you know pups are proving just as powerful in the waves as they are on the ice?

In Italy, an elite squadron of 350 specially-trained dogs from the Italian School of Water Rescue Dogs (Scuola Italiana Cani Salvataggio, or SICS) has successfully been patrolling the beaches, working as lifeguards. 300 SICS units, consisting of one dog and one trainer, are tasked with watching over approximately 30 of the country’s busiest beaches. Thanks to their willingness to perform, strength, and fearless exploits-including leaping from helicopters into the surf below to rescue at-risk swimmers-an average of 20-30 lives are saved annually by the doggie guards, and that number continues to climb each year.

Earlier this month, when several families, including eight children, were endangered by strong wind and wave conditions while 330 feet from shore, three doggie lifeguards and their trainers rushed in to save the day. With the help of their human companions, dogs Eros, Mya, and Mira pulled everyone to safety in about 15 minutes.

The SICS program is the brainchild of 59-year-old Ferruccio Pilenga, who got the idea that dogs would make excellent lifeguards back in 1989 from watching his own Newfoundland, an immensely powerful swimmer named Mas. “He pulled a water-filled boat with three people on board for half an hour,” Pilenga told The Times of London. “A human cannot do that.”

The SICS program is arduous. After 18 months of basic training, only those dogs successfully completing the required steps are considered ready to move on to the more intensive aspects of lifesaving techniques, such as jumping from helicopters and leaping from speeding boats.

【1】What can be learned from Paragraph 2?

A．SICS trains both dogs and other animals.

B．Each SICS unit has at least two dogs.

C．The dogs have rescued about 30 lives so far.

D．The dogs’ performance is improving annually.

【2】What is the purpose of Paragraph 3?

A．To prove dogs’ loyalty to humans.

B．To show how dogs work with their trainers.

C．To explain the cause of the accident off the shore.

D．To remind swimmers about safety.

【3】What do we know about Ferruccio Pilenga?

A．He and his children created the SICS program.

B．He got the idea when he was watching a movie about dogs.

C．He thought dogs had advantages over humans as lifeguards.

D．He lost his dog Mas when rescuing some swimmers.

【4】What does the underlined word “arduous" in paragraph 5 mean?

A．easy

B．interesting

C．mysterious

D．challenging

22、How do I Book a Place on Airbnb?

When you book a place on Airbnb, you’re making arrangements to stay in someone’s home. Each host has their own style of hospitality, starting with how they like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations, while others are comfortable letting you book their place instantly without waiting for approval.

1. Complete Your Personal Details

In either case, it’s important to know that Airbnb is a community that relies on trust. Complete your personal details before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your personal details should include photos and verifications (身份证明), especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo and verified ID in order to book.

2. Find the Right Place

With over 800,000 unique listings around the world, you’ll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip. When searching for a place, make sure to include your dates and number of guests to get the most accurate pricing. Read reviews, descriptions, house rules, and facilities for each place to see if it’s the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you have any questions about their home.

3. Book It!

You’ve found the perfect place, and now it’s time to make it official. This is where the host’s preferred way of booking will determine how you’ll confirm your reservation.

● Instant Book

For hosts who don’t want to approve each reservation, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these places right away.

● Request to Book

Many hosts prefer to approve reservations before they’re final. In this case, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, you’ll need to enter your payment details. Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do.

● Pre-approvals and Special Offers

If you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a Pre-approval or a Special Offer. A Pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book.

【1】When filling in your personal information, you need to ________.

A.request a reservation with a host B.provide your proof of identity

C.ask for approval from the host D.trust the community where you live

【2】To know the exact price, you should ________.

A.check the listings online in advance

B.confirm your dates and number of guests

C.contact the host to ask questions first

D.read previous reviews made by other users

【3】If you click the Request to Book button, you can ________.

A.get some special discounts

B.receive Pre-approval message

C.get the approval immediately

D.know the result within a day

【4】Where is the passage most probably from?

A.A travel magazine. B.A news report.

C.A shopping guide. D.A research paper.

23、C

Career success could be predicted as early as kindergarten, according to a 20-year study recently published in the American Journal of Public Health．

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Duke University tracked more than 700 children from across the US between kindergarten and age 25 and found a significant correlation between their social skills as kindergartners and their success as adults two decades later．

In 1991, teachers assessed how the kindergartners interacted with each other socially using a range of criteria like whether they cooperate with their peers without prompting（激励）, if they're helpful to others, whether they're good at understanding feelings, and if they can solve problems on their own．

Researchers then kept track of whether the students went on to graduate high school on time, get a college degree, and find and keep a full-time job by 25．They also monitored the participants' involvement with crime, drug abuse, public assistance, and mental health issues．

The results showed that socially competent children were far more likely to earn a college degree and have a full-time job by 25 than those with limited social skills．Those with limited social skills also had a higher chance of getting arrested, binge（放纵）drinking, and applying for public housing．

“This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future," said Kristin Schubert, program director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which funded the research, in a release．

“From an early age, these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison, and whether they end up employed or addicted．" The good news, according to Damon Jones, lead author of the study, is that intervention（干预） at a young age can help improve social and emotional skills．

“This research by itself doesn't prove that higher social competence can lead to better outcomes later on," he said．“But when combined with other research, it is clear that helping children develop these skills increases their chances of success in school, work, and life．"

【1】What has the 20-year study found?

A．Most kindergartners can solve problems alone．

B．Helpful children understand other's feeling better．

C．Outgoing children cooperate with their peers easily．

D．Social skills play a key role in children's development．

【2】Paragraph 3 and 4 are mainly about？

A．when the researchers began their study

B．how long it took to complete the study

C．how the researchers conducted the study

D．what factors were studied by the experts

【3】What should parents do to help their children to succeed according to Kristin Schubert?

A．Teach them how to cooperate with others．

B．Teach them some basic living skills．

C．Tell them to keep off alcohol

D．Coach them in their lessons．

【4】The text makes very good sense to ____________．

A．teenagers

B．educators

C．doctors

D．general readers

24、   Aubrey is a FedEx driver who has made regular delivery stops in a rural neighborhood in Indiana. During her stops there, she would see an 11-year-old boy, Elijah, playing basketball with an old and rusty bent hoop.

"It was crazy to me how happy he was with the broken hoop. Every time I saw him, he was so joyful playing basketball. Seeing him so happy stuck with me," said Aubrey.

The FedEx driver thought about Elijah many times over the months, and decided that she wanted to bless him in a special way. "I just wouldn't stop thinking about it. I really wanted to get him a hoop. He deserves it."

Aubrey went out and bought a new basketball hoop and installed it when the family wasn't home. She left a note that read: "Just wanted you and your son to have the best hoop that'll grow with him and all his friends." She signed herself "just one of the FedEx drivers in the area".

"I read the note, and the moment I realized who it was from, I started to cry," said Coledo, Elijah's mom. "When Elijah came home and I showed it to him, he got really emotional. He got teary-eyed but he's an 11-year-old boy, so he really didn't want to admit he was crying," laughed Coledo. "He just sat there for 10 minutes staring at the hoop until it really touched him that she went out of her way to do something just for him."

Aubrey had no idea how much her surprise gift had impacted Elijah and his family. They all had gone through a difficult year with Coledo's husband suffering a serious injury, and Coledo crashing her car. "It's just been a hard year. We're so humbled and grateful she would do this for us. This has been a huge thing for us," said Coledo.

When Aubrey made another FedEx delivery to their neighborhood, Elijah saw her, ran to her and hugged her. Elijah also gave Aubrey a card he made for her. And he invited her to play a game of basketball with him and his younger brother.

"It was almost like we'd always known each other. I really bonded with the boys," said Aubrey. "I'm just really happy they know that someone is out there for them."

【1】Aubrey bought Elijah a new basketball hoop because ________.

A．she wanted to make a friend using a surprise gift

B．she was eager to donate to children in the rural area

C．she was impressed by Elijah's passion for basketball

D．she thought Elijah was unhappy with the broken hoop

【2】How did the family feel when they saw the new hoop?

A．Touched.

B．Satisfied.

C．Relaxed.

D．Honored.

【3】What influence did Aubrey's gift have on Elijah and his family?

A．It helped Elijah achieve his dream.

B．It reduced the family's financial burden.

C．It gave the family warmth at a difficult time.

D．It encouraged Elijah to bond with the other boys.

25、   When I was a freshman in college, I had some seniors telling me, “You should not really try to get the highest grades. Try to score just about enough that you are right above the ________.” They said, “Look at that guy! He is a ________ but he doesn’t have a job.” The boy happened to ________ this conversation, but did not say anything and ________ went to his dormitory.

I followed ________ advice for a year, and got really average grades. Unexpectedly that year, the ________ in economy occurred and the whole world changed. Almost all the seniors in my college who had offer letters in their hands started getting ________ letters in their mailbox.

It was sadness everywhere and then it was a state of ________ all over the campus. ________ , the topper was still quiet. He called me to his room. I had no clue why he ________ me. I thought he had seen me in the library several times. He only wanted to spend ten ________ with me, but passed me his ________ life advice.

He said, “Check this letter out.” It said —— “Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Congratulations! You are ________ for a PhD program.” “Try to get the kind of grades that you could ________ yourself on. Don’t take the ________ advice. Look! They were all telling you to be average. But I know you can do better. Now go, and spend as many hours in the ________ as you can rather than hanging out with your friends.”

He continued, “You never know how the world will change. Everything you own can be ________ at one time. The only thing won’t betray you: your ________ work.”

I got the highest grades the following semesters. I ________ it to University of Wisconsin Madison for a PhD in Chemical Engineering, and then to Intel corporation. Who knows where the next ________ could be...

【1】A. top B. average C. percentage D. grade

【2】A. candidate B. graduate C. topper D. loser

【3】A. join B. hear C. interrupt D. ignore

【4】A. angrily B. happily C. awkwardly D. silently

【5】A. his B. my C. their D. your

【6】A. growth B. development C. downturn D. recovery

【7】A. decline B. confirmation C. invitation D. recommendation

【8】A. fancy B. mind C. conflict D. panic

【9】A. Lastly B. Luckily C. Therefore D. However

【10】A. hated B. favored C. disturbed D. suggested

【11】A. periods B. seconds C. hours D. minutes

【12】A. hardest B. closest C. best D. newest

【13】A. considered B. refused C. accepted D. praised

【14】A. limit B. pride C. relax D. control

【15】A. wrong B. different C. frank D. easy

【16】A. library B. club C. job-hunting D. mind-reading

【17】A. taken away B. passed down C. used up D. left behind

【18】A. difficult B. hard C. regular D. creative

【19】A. failed B. processed C. wrote D. made

【20】A. destination B. purpose C. condition D. contract

26、假如你受校学生会委托，在本校留学生交流群发一则通知，请大家观看无人机机群表演（Drone-fleet Night Show），内容包括：

1. 表演主题：中国共产党建党100周年；

2. 表演时间和地点；

3. 群内交流观后感受。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：中国共产党the CPC (the Communist Party of China)

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