荆州2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、He ________ me and told me about his arrangements for the coming meeting.

A．organized

B．contacted

C．challenged

D．investigated

2、Liu Xiang is believed _________ over $ 20 million in advertisements last year alone.

A. to earn   B. have earned

C. to have earned   D. having earned

3、Nowadays many old people raise dogs as pets to keep ________company so that they will no longer feel lonely.

A．them

B．themselves

C．it

D．itself

4、 Is honesty the best policy? We that it is when we are little.

A．will teach

B．teach

C．are taught

D．will be taught

5、________ from the top of the mountain, the scenery was very beautiful.

A. Seeing   B. Seen   C. Having been seen      D. I saw

6、During the holiday I bought a CD player, _____ was rather reasonable.

A. its price   B. of which price

C. the prices of which   D. whose price

7、-- If the traffic hadn’t been so heavy, I could have been back by 6 o’clock.

-- What a pity! Tina ________ here to see you.

A. is     B. was

C. would be   D. has been

8、She’s sure to get the job she wants — she’s a very ________ person.

A. determined   B. reliable   C. stubborn     D. special

9、In spite of being in great _______, the three injured football players managed to score a   goal playing as a team.

A.pain B.addition C.control D.charge

10、—Hello! Is Mr smith in the office?

—Yes, he is. But he is busy _______and can’t speak to you now.

A．at present

B．at once

C．at first

D．at last

11、Strange and annoying, Harley is always the _____ person they want to work with.

A. very   B. only

C. right   D. last

12、  —I think G.E.M. is a talented singer.

—I agree with you ______.

A．in a way B．on the way

C．by the way   D．in the way

13、________ an egg safe and warm, the male penguin keeps it on its feet for 60 days until the baby penguin hatches out.

A. Keep   B. Kept

C. Keeping   D. To keep

14、For the students of senior 3, every minute ________ full use of ________ our lessons will get them well prepared.

A．making; studying

B．made; to study

C．made; studying

D．to make; studying

15、Lately, a large number of relief supplies ________ sent to the disaster area and amounts of money ________ spent on post-reconstruction.

A．have been; have been

B．have been; has been

C．were; was

D．were; were

16、Once we have decided on our trip, we had better book a hotel________ because the rooms are usually full in the busy tourism season.

A．in sight

B．in detail

C．in advance

D．in shock

17、Is money the ________of a happy life?

A．basises

B．basic

C．basis

D．based

18、His mother was so angry ________ what he said.

A．because

B．as

C．because of

D．since

19、Is this your necklace, Mary? I ______ it when I was cleaning the bathroom this morning.

A．came across

B．dealt with

C．looked after

D．went for

20、With a lot of homework _________last weekend, Tom didn’t go to the movies with his friends.

A.finished B.to finish

C.finishing   D.being finished

21、 Mum is coming.What present______for your birthday?

A.you expect she has got

B.you expect has she got

C.do you expect she has got

D.do you expect has she got

22、Don’t be too strict with him. ___________, he is only a child.

A. Above all   B. In all

C. After all   D. First of all

23、So difficult ________ it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English well.

A．did I feel

B．I did feel

C．have I felt

D．I have felt

24、I would love to go ________ this year, perhaps to the South of France.

A.abroad B.aboard C.board D.broad

25、The farm ________ I visited last year is beautiful.

A．who

B．where

C．whose

D．which

26、Japanese researchers are genetically changing mosquitoes so that they become carriers of a vaccine (疫苗) that could vaccinate millions for free. The researchers have already genetically changed a mosquito species so that its saliva (唾液) contains a protein that acts as a vaccine against leishmaniasis(利什曼病）, a deadly disease that leads to terrible skin problems. The team confirmed that mice bitten by the genetically-engineered mosquito developed an antibody to the disease, meaning they had built up immunity (免疫力).

“You would be vaccinated without even noticing. You wouldn’t need any drug and you wouldn’t need to show up at a fixed place for mass vaccinations,” said Shigeto Yoshida, the associate professor who has led the research. “Repeated bites would only strengthen the immunity.”

Similarly the mosquitoes could be used to help treat malaria (疟疾),     perhaps a decade from now, said the malaria expert.

Nearly one million people die each year from malaria ---- most of them are children ---- mainly in Africa and Asia, according to the World Health Organization. Now a problem is that no effective vaccine exists. “There is a treatment that works, but it is beyond the reach of people who need to worry about food for tomorrow,” Yoshida said.

However, Yoshida expects that the genetically-engineered mosquito will finally help wipe out the deadly disease in the developing world. “Technically speaking, I believe it’s a matter of 10 years or so, but it’s not clear whether society would accept it,” he said.

Another problem is that the genetically-engineered mosquito may still pick up and spread the infected blood of a person who has already caught malaria. Yoshida’s team is hoping it can solve this problem by developing a mosquito species that kills the malaria virus inside its own body.

【1】How have scientists turned mosquitoes into carriers of a vaccine?

A．By changing their genes.

B．By killing the virus in their bodies.

C．By letting them bite mice.

D．By injecting vaccines into their bodies.

【2】Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using mosquitoes as vaccine carriers?

A．It’s free of charge.

B．It’s convenient.

C．It’s more effective.

D．It’s unnoticeable.

【3】What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?

A．People welcome the idea of using mosquitoes to treat malaria.

B．Mosquitoes carrying vaccines may still spread malaria.

C．It is not long before people will use mosquitoes to get rid of malaria.

D．A mosquito can kill the malaria virus inside its own body.

【4】The main purpose of the passage is to .

A．introduce a possible solution to malaria

B．encourage people to use mosquitoes to fight against diseases

C．show that Japan has very advanced technology

D．call on people to help people suffering from malaria in Africa and Asia

27、Fading beauty

She is widely seen as proof that good looks can last for ever. But, at nearly 500 years of age, time is catching up with the Mona Lisa.

The health of the famous picture, painted by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1505, is getting worse by the year, according to the Louvre Museum(卢浮宫博物馆) where it is housed.

“The thin, wooden panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago,” the museum said. Visitors have noticed changes but repairing the world’s most famous painting is not easy. Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current chemical state(化学状态).

Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, many attracted by the mystery of her smile. “It is very interesting that when you’re not looking at her, she seems to be smiling, and then you look at her and she stops,” said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University. “It’s because direct vision (视觉) is excellent at picking up detail, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.”[

However, the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile. Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he always carried it with him, until it was eventually sold to France’s King Francis I in 1519.

In 1911, the painting was stolen from the Louvre by a former employee, who took it out of the museum hidden under his coat. He said he planned to return it to Italy. The painting was sent back to France two years later.

During World War II, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.

Like many old ladies, the Mona Lisa has some interesting stories to tell.

【1】What does the writer mean by “time is catching up with the Mona Lisa”?

A. The painting woman is not so beautiful any more.

B. Ageing is something that affects us all.

C. The painting needs repairing.

D. At such an old age, she is no longer popular.

【2】What makes the repair work difficult?

A. The wooden panel is thin and old.

B. No one knows exactly what materials were used to create the painting and how it might respond to treatment.

C. The health of the painting is suffering.

D. Experts can’t agree on how to carry out repairs.

【3】What makes her so mysterious according to Professor Livingston?

A. The materials the Italian artist used.   B. The way she smiles.

C. The way Da Vinci painted the smile.   D. It plays a trick upon the human eyes

28、Every summer, for the last 32 years, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has gathered people together to hear the nation's top tellers share the great range of human experience through artfully told stories. This year's tellers include one Grammy-nominated (格莱美提名的)artist, a local favorite and more.

Grammy-nominated and internationally known storyteller, Diane Ferlatte, fondly remembers her childhood years of sitting on the passage of her grandparents' home in New Orleans, attracted by the oral stories of family generations past. She views storytelling as a traditional art form that can promote literacy, imagination and values in the young. While telling African American stories, she loves to tell stories that hold truths touching upon our common humanity(人性)，including personal and historical stories.

As a storyteller and early childhood educator, Muriel Johnson has shared traditional folktales and personal stories with thousands of children and adults across the United States, per-forming at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Her voice, movements, expressions and loving spirit will resonate(共鸣)with anyone listening.

Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools and private gatherings. His songs and stories make all children happy, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or tired high school students.

In addition to performances by these tellers, the Sierra Storytelling Festival has several special events including a Storytelling Workshop with Judith Black on Friday afternoon, the hugely popular Story Slam on Saturday afternoon. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and settle into a weekend. Magic and wonder fill the air, and the art of story is alive.

【1】Which storyteller's childhood is mentioned in the text?

A．Judith Black.

B．Johnny Moses.

C．Diane Ferlatte.

D．Muriel Johnson.

【2】Which of the following can best describe Johnny Moses?

A．Humorous and wise.

B．Humorous and kind.

C．Beautiful and sweet.

D．Honest and strong.

【3】What do we know about the storytellers?

A．Muriel Johnson fails to connect with anyone listening.

B．Diane Ferlatte considers storytelling as a business form.

C．Johnny Moses is the most popular storyteller in America.

D．Diane Ferlatte and Muriel Johnson both share personal stories.

【4】What can people do on the Sierra Storytelling Festival?

A．See art works.

B．Camp with families.

C．Study how to tell stories.

D．Experience different cultures.

【5】What’s the main purpose of the text?

A．To introduce literacy and art.

B．To introduce storytelling events.

C．To introduce famous storytellers.

D．To introduce the Sierra Storytelling Festival.

29、It was the summer of my 16th year. I was 2,000 miles away from home and my heart was aching. I had travelled from the mountains of West Virginia to the great plains of Iowa. I was with a group of boys touring a college.

When the trip first started, I was filled with excitement. It was going to be a week of adventure, a week of travel, and the change of starting on a new path in my life. Now five days later I was filled with sadness. I missed my Mom. I missed my Dad. I missed my old, Italian grandmother. I missed the mountains, the green trees, and the smell of the wild flowers in the summertime.

I walked outside and sat down on a chair. I knew that I was at a crossroads and that the decision I was about to make would affect the rest of my life. This college had sounded so good to me a few weeks before. Now, however, I knew that I could never go to college here.

Since that day I have been at many crossroads in my life. Sometimes I have made the wrong choice and have to give up to make things right. More often than not, though, I have felt greatly encouraged and made the choices that took me where I needed to go and helped me to become who I needed to be. Through all this, I have felt my confidence grow deeper and the love in my heart grow stronger. And that, more than anything, has kept me on the right road.

Life is a long and difficult journey but we all can take comfort in knowing that we are loved and watched over every step of the way. Let Love guide your steps and you will always be on your own path.

【1】What did the author do that summer?

A．He visited a college.

B．He studied at a college.

C．He camped in the mountains.

D．He took a college examination.

【2】Why did the author feel sad later during the travel?

A．He hated the college.

B．He fell homesick.

C．He wasn’t pleased with       the schedule.

D．He couldn’t go home for a long time.

【3】What did the author think of the decision about whether to go to that college?

A．Risky.

B．Easy.

C．Common.

D．Important.

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards most of his decisions?

A．Regretful.

B．Doubtful.

C．Confident.

D．Unclear.

30、I received 3 missed calls from a number I didn’t recognize today. I ________ it was something to do with an accident I had recently. I was ready to answer ________ when the number called a 4th time. ________, I was asked if I was Jessica and if I had ________ anything. I said I didn’t think so and ________ who it was.

It was a man called Darren who ________ he was behind me in the shop this morning. As I was leaving, my purse ________. He picked it up and ________ to see where I had gone but he couldn’t see me anymore. So he opened my purse and called the ________ inside it.

I have just been to ________ him to get my purse back, only to find out Darren is ________ and lives rough in the streets of Cardiff. He even apologized as he said he had taken out some ________ to call me to return my purse. But ________ a few pounds used to contact, everything was all still ________. I admit that I wouldn’t have blamed him if he’d spent more of the ________.

I think the world would be a much better place with more kind people like Darren in it.

【1】

A．assumed

B．promised

C．declared

D．agreed

【2】

A．gently

B．gratefully

C．humorously

D．eagerly

【3】

A．Often

B．Instead

C．Still

D．Besides

【4】

A．explored

B．bought

C．lost

D．checked

【5】

A．forgot

B．remembered

C．suspected

D．asked

【6】

A．explained

B．requested

C．repeated

D．believed

【7】

A．broke

B．failed

C．dropped

D．disappeared

【8】

A．walked away

B．looked around

C．turned up

D．got through

【9】

A．card

B．address

C．bill

D．number

【10】

A．meet

B．question

C．beg

D．remind

【11】

A．hopeful

B．helpful

C．homeless

D．speechless

【12】

A．pictures

B．change

C．tickets

D．jewelry

【13】

A．in spite of

B．in terms of

C．owing to

D．apart from

【14】

A．untouched

B．unlimited

C．classified

D．consumed

【15】

A．time

B．effort

C．cash

D．energy

31、阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

There are many things happening in our family which worth recalling. W【1】 our six children were young, suppertime was always being interrupted by neighborhood children r【2】the bell. They wanted one child or another to come out and【3】(玩). Finally we had【4】good idea. We hung a sign on the front door that【5】(写着)，“we're having dinner. Come back later.”That night, we sat down to what we【6】(认为)would be a pleasant, uninterrupted meal. 【7】as soon as we began dinner, the doorbell rang. At the front door【8】(站着) a five-year-old boy from across the street. He looked 【9】at us and said, "I just want to know w【10】the sign says."

32、假定你是李华。你的澳大利亚朋友Rick对中国的传统节日非常感兴趣。在端午节来临之际，他写信询问有关端午节的习俗。请你用英语回一封信，向他介绍中国的端午节。要点包括:

(1)介绍中国的端午节(时间、意义、风俗等)；

(2)邀请他来中国过端午节。

注意:

(1)词数80左右;

(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

Dear Rick,

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Yours,

Li Hua