2025-2026学年内蒙古鄂尔多斯高三(下)期末试卷英语

1、All the photographs in this book, __________ stated otherwise, date from the 1950s.

A.if B.when C.which D.unless

2、The famous book Frankenstein, ________ by British novelist Mary Shelley, is the first work of science fiction.

A. writing B. having written

C. written D. was written

3、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

4、Mark needs to learn Chinese ________ his company is opening a branch in Tianjin.

A．unless

B．although

C．until

D．since

5、I have heard that it is a common _______ in that country to hold a big party to celebrate when a child turns 15.

A．practice

B．method

C．evidence

D．effects

6、 ––Have you asked Peter for advice?

––No, he ______ someone, so I didn’t disturb him.

A. is talking with  B. has talked with

C. was talking with D. had talked with

7、Group activities will be organized in and after class _____ children develop team spirit.

A. helping B. having helped

C. helped D. to help

8、The pattern of sharing in tasks and decisions ______ equality, and this ______ leads to further sharing.

A. accounts for, in return   B. differs from, in turn

C. makes for, in turn   D. arise from, in return

9、Because of the tight schedule and heavy workload of Grade 12, many students________ their lunch break to finish homework.

A．make fun of

B．take advantage of

C．keep pace with

D．keep an eye on

10、—Who is China’s first UFC champion?

—It is Zhang Weili _______ opponent, Jessica Andrade, was knocked out by her within just 42 seconds.

A.who B.whom C.that D.whose

11、--- Where will you start your work after graduation?

--- Mum, it’s not been decided yet. I ______ continue my study for a higher degree.

A. need B. must

C. would D. might

12、—I think Tom is no longer a child and _______ enough.

—Yes, it’s time he made his own decisions.

A. mature   B. stubborn

C. ridiculous D. sensitive

13、Though it is 5 years________ he retired from his work place, the old professor remains active in the academic circles.

A．when

B．that

C．before

D．since

14、You ________ see a doctor because you have got a high fever.

A.will B.must C.may D.might

15、Whether something is alive or dead is a crucial ______ and it is one that children have no difficulty understanding by the age of five.

A. declaration B. distinction C. division D. distribution

16、—Credit cards are________ useful when traveling.

—True. They save us the trouble of taking too much cash.

A．particularly

B．partly

C．exactly

D．gradually

17、––Do you mind if I smoke here?

––I suggest you go to the separate room ______ for smokers.

A. to reserve B. reserving

C. reserved   D. being reserved

18、—It’s really great to have a computer to store my photos.

—Don’t count on it too much. It ______ break down and you’d better make a copy of them.

A.must B.can C.should D.need

19、Evidence has been found through years of study_____children's early sleeping problem is likely to continue when they grow up.

A. why B. how C. whether D. that

20、Excuse me, Madam. Ellen, a journalist from the Daily Mail all day. Could you speak to him now?

A．was phoned

B．has been phoned

C．is phoning

D．has been phoning

21、   We all feel anxious from time to time. For many, these uncertain times are a contributor to stress and concern. Anxiety is a normal reaction to a stressful situation, but if feelings of anxiety last a long time or keep returning, you might be experiencing an anxiety disorder.

Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK explains that there are three different aspects of anxiety: physical (how you feel), psychological (what you think), and behavioral (what you do). ” Physical symptoms include an increased heart rate or muscle tension, breathing heavily or dizziness. Psychological symptoms include feelings that you might lose control, faint or think people are looking at you and noticing your anxiety. Behavioral aspects include avoiding the situation that makes you feel anxious. “Those who are usually outgoing may become withdrawn, or those who are reserved may become erratic,” he says. “Everyone’s different, and anxiety can be caused by a range of things.”

Stephen Buckley, from mental health charity Mind, says talking to someone you trust can be helpful. If this isn’t possible, you could call a confidential helpline such as Mind’s Infoline, or those run by Anxiety UK and Samaritans.

Learning to relax through breathing exercises and other techniques can help manage anxiety. “Keeping a record of what started the anxiety and what helps it to pass, such as slowing your breathing or getting outdoors for a walk, can help you understand and spot patterns early on,” Stephen says. Relaxation techniques can include exercises to release tension in your body by relaxing your muscles. Drawing calming circles on paper with coloured pencils or pens is a way to distract you from worrying thoughts.

Other recommendations from Mind include connecting with other people. “This is a vital way of maintaining wellbeing” Stephen adds. “Have regular chats with friends and family over the phone. Talking to people in the same boat can be reassuring. Many people find it helpful to share ideas about how to stay well, connect with others and feel less alone.”

【1】What symptom do people with an anxiety disorder have in common?

A．A strong tendency to avoid meeting people.

B．A temporary decline in thinking ability.

C．A lasting feeling of tension and worry.

D．A violent reaction to a tense situation.

【2】How can people manage anxiety effectively according to Stephen?

A．By predicting conditions that may cause anxiety.

B．By communicating with people they rely on.

C．By relieving tension through hard work.

D．By maintaining their routine life.

【3】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce the strategies of dealing with anxiety.

B．To analyze the contributors to mental disorder.

C．To distinguish anxiety from anxiety disorder.

D．To clarify different categories of anxiety.

22、   I’ve been teaching college for many years. I’ve long grown used to the torn jeans, slippers, shorts in the dead of the Maine winter, and ball caps worn backward. Still, when one of my students showed up in pajama (睡衣) bottoms, I couldn’t help asking, “Did you just roll out of bed?” He responded: “Five minutes ago.”

I'm familiar with the school of thought that says that how students dress is unrelated, so long as they’re learning. I put it in the same category as “Grammar and spelling don’t matter, so long as they’re expressing themselves”. I wonder about the wisdom of blurring (模糊) the line between bed and desk.

I smile when I think back on the occasions that my parents associated with needing to look respectable. Once, when I was 14 and my brother was 12, my father announced that he was taking us into Manhattan (just a subway ride away) to see the play. My brother and I were excited at the hope, but were shortly discouraged when my father directed us to put on our best clothes, including jackets and ties. “But why?” I begged, not wanting to change out of my comfortable jeans, T-shirt, and sneakers. “Because,” he said, “we’re going to New York.” I can still see the stars in his eyes as he said these words.

So yes, I do want my students to be comfortable. But I also want to pay my respects to those students who believe that appearances count.

I think of the woman — a somewhat older student — I had in class a few years back. She was someone to whom science did not come easily: She worked determinedly for respectable grades on every homework. But I was struck by how tastefully she dressed, day after day.

Once, I said, “You always looked so nice.” Immediately, she answered, “I’ve waited 12 years to return to school, and I dress up to remind myself to be serious about it.”

And, I might add, she seemed perfectly comfortable to me.

【1】What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?

A.Students care little about class attendance.

B.Students show their personality through dress.

C.Students tend to ignore their personal appearance.

D.Students make it a habit to be late for school.

【2】What’s the writer’s attitude towards the school of thought?

A.Ambiguous. B.Supportive.

C.Doubtful. D.Disapproving.

【3】What can we learn about the writer’s parents from Paragraph 3?

A.They considered personal appearance important.

B.They looked after their children with great care.

C.They often paid a visit to New York.

D.They preferred dressing formally on a subway.

【4】Why did the older student dress tastefully every day?

A.To feel comfortable at class with others.

B.To show her serious attitude towards learning.

C.To impress others with respectable clothes.

D.To hide her embarrassment at poor homework.

23、Occupational Licenses with the Biggest Bang for Buck

Some 1.8 million American were laid off or discharged from their jobs each month on average in 2019, according to data from the U. S. Bureau of Labor statistics. People who lose their jobs often confront a difficult choice: should they take a new job that pays less, or should they make a costly investment in gaining new skills so that they can compete for another similar job or an even better one?

If they do decide on retraining ,which programs and occupational licenses are worth their while? In general, the highest-paying jobs tend to have the most difficult education/ training and experience requirements. But that is not always the case. The following are five occupational licenses with the biggest bang for your buck.

Drone Pilots: If you want to become a drone pilot, all you need to do is be above 16 years old, pass the Federal Aviation Administration's Remote Pilot Certificate exam (which requires about 15 to 20 hours of studying), and pay a $ 150 licensing fee. Pay for drone pilots averages $ 56,426 per year, and jobs are growing rapidly across a range of industries. For example, companies like UPS are making substantial investments in drone delivery and will need to hire thousands of drone pilots in the coming years.

Home Inspectors: If you need a job that makes about $ 60K per year, you might want to consider becoming a Home Inspector. Both Home Inspectors and HVAC Contractors earn about $ 61K per year, on average, but getting a state HVAC Contractor license typically requires about 4,000 hours of training and experience (those systems are becoming even more complex), whereas a Home Inspector license only requires 360 hours of training and experience, and much of the training can be gained free of charge on the job.

Massage Therapists: On average, Manicurists/Pedicurists are required to complete more hours of training than Massage Therapists (700 hours versus 500 hours), but Massage Therapists earn almost twice as much, on average ($54,639 versus $ 32,509).

Radiologic Technologists: Licensing requirements for cosmetologists（美容师）have become so onerous that candidates now need 2,700 hours of training and experience on average. That's not much less than the requirement for becoming a Radiologic or MRI Technologist (3,300 hours), a job which is growing considerably faster than average, is more recession - proof, and pays twice as much ($ 56,162 versus $ 28,608).

Dental Hygienists: Among jobs that require a two-year associate's degree granted by a college or university, some pay substantially more than others. The average state licensing fee for becoming a Dental Hygienist is a hefty $ 1,600, but the pay bump you'll receive will likely make up for it ten times over in the first year.

【1】The underlined expression "the biggest bang for your buck" in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.

A．the job loss for your hesitation to invest

B．a good income resulting from your skills

C．a good return for the money you have spent

D．the great efforts you'd make to change your life.

【2】Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．Among the drone operators, those who work for delivery services can earn the most.

B．Compared to a home inspector, being an HVAC Contractor is more cost-effective.

C．As an MRI technologist, you'd be less likely to be jobless during an economic crisis.

D．Higher education isn't a compulsory requirement if you want to be a dental hygienist.

【3】Which of the following matching for the chart is correct according to the passage?

A．① Radiologic Technologist; ② Cosmetologist; ③General Contractor

B．① Drone Pilot; ② General Contractor; ③ Dental Hygienists

C．① Message Therapist; ② Radiologic Technologist; ③ Cosmetologist

D．① Drone Piolt; ② Cosmetologist; ③ Radiologic Technologist

24、   Even if you’ve never been to Phoenix, you know this about the place: It’s hot. But that doesn't stop hikers from attempting the 1.3-mile trek (跋涉) to the top of the city’s famed Camelback Mountain. Signs warn that the trail is “extremely difficult”. If you continue, a posted checklist suggests at least a liter of water per person. And if you keep climbing, another sign farther up declares; “If you’re halfway through your water turn around!”

Unfortunately, many people do not pay attention to the warnings. Fortunately, Scott Cullymore does. The 53-year-old man hikes up and down Camelback a couple of times a day giving out cold bottles of water to worn-out hikers. He has helped so many hikers that he has earned a heavenly nickname: the Water Angel. I’d like a more manly name, but, you know, he told azfamily, com.

Cullymore was on Camelback Mountain one day in 2015 when a British tourist died after being lost for nearly six hours in the July heat. That experience inspired him to start helping people caught unaware by Arizona’s unforgiving version of Mother Nature. “They underestimate the mountain, and they overestimate what they can do, and they get themselves in trouble,” he told the Arizona Republic. If a hiker has a red face and is not sweating anymore, Cullymore reaches into his insulated (隔热的) backpack, pulls out a frosty bottle, and hands it to the person. “It’s misleading that we’re in the middle of the city. You can die up here, and no one would know.”

One hiker who received Cullymore’s water agrees. “You think you know the heat, but then you get out here in the desert and it surrounds you like a blanket,” he said, pointing to Cullymore, “but we are lucky, we run into this good man here.” And with that, the Water Angel goes in search of another hiker in need.

【1】What is the purpose of the signs along the hike way?

A.To show the trek is difficult. B.To warn hikers to take enough water.

C.To frighten people to give up. D.To avoid hikers getting lost.

【2】What does Scott Cullymone think of his nickname?

A.It’s womanish. B.It’s manly.

C.It’s ironic, D.It’s appropriate.

【3】Who will Scott offer his help to?

A.Anybody he meets. B.Those in the middle of the trek.

C.Anyone in need of water. D.Those who sweat a lot.

【4】What can be the best title of this text?

A.A Desert-Like Mountain B.Fighting against Heat

C.Necessities for Hiking D.Water Angel

25、A tradition for my wife and me is to make holiday treats and drive around town to deliver them to about 15 friends. We do this over two days and gain a lot of _______ seeing people and wishing them well.

Last night kindness had a _______ connection with timing. First, we showed up to deliver to our 95-year-old neighbor right before she was ready to go to sleep. Next, we delivered to friends who had just finished dinner and were _______ for something sweet. Shortly after, with plate in hand, we _______ our treats to a neighbor and her daughter who were coming home from a walk. _______, an eighty-five-year old neighbor was on Zoom with friends _______ what Christmas meant and said that our surprise was the perfect _______.

One friend was not home when we _______. She was cool on the phone when we rang to let her know we were _______ a small treat for her. She told us she was on her way and ________ if we would wait. She said that she could use a hug. She had just ________ from the Emergency Room. Her husband, who had been ________ continuous medical obstacles, had just fallen, broken his hip and needed ________. We got her hugs.

From a perfect dessert after a good ________ to support for friend worried about her husband, our sweets ________ a lot to many.

【1】

A．experience

B．satisfaction

C．allowance

D．profit

【2】

A．magical

B．loose

C．abstract

D．direct

【3】

A．fighting

B．making

C．quarrelling

D．longing

【4】

A．donated

B．applied

C．gifted

D．abandoned

【5】

A．Generally

B．Strictly

C．Fortunately

D．Coincidentally

【6】

A．focusing on

B．talking about

C．passing on

D．picking up

【7】

A．concept

B．plot

C．example

D．condition

【8】

A．queued

B．started

C．called

D．worked

【9】

A．buying

B．cooking

C．consuming

D．leaving

【10】

A．enquired

B．doubted

C．considered

D．decided

【11】

A．flew

B．returned

C．escaped

D．appeared

【12】

A．suffering

B．overcoming

C．studying

D．avoiding

【13】

A．service

B．time

C．surgery

D．advice

【14】

A．rest

B．meal

C．talk

D．sleep

【15】

A．meant

B．attached

C．assigned

D．distributed

26、你校英语社团拟定于下周末举行一场辩论赛, 主题为“高中生暑期打工的利与弊”。假定你是辩论赛的主持人李华, 请你写一份主持词。内容要点如下：

1. 辩论赛的主题与目的；

2. 辩论赛的规则与要求；

3. 其他注意事项。

注意：1. 词数应为80左右, 开头已给出, 不计入总词数；

2. 提示词：正方the affirmative side, 反方the negative side；

3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our debate competition.

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