宿州2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、The ______ difference between Sam and me was the fact that I took life seriously.

A.official B.potential C.essential D.confidential

2、What you said doesn’t ________ what the police have told us, so we have to find more evidence.

A.agree with B.make up

C.contribute to D.show off

3、Manchester United has decided that Wayne Rooney will not be sold to any other club no matter how much money is offered or ______ the potential risks of keeping an unhappy player.

A.however B.whether C.what D.whatever

4、Their team _____first prize in the 4×100 relay race, but the last runner fell down half way.

A.could get B.must have got

C.must get D.could have got

5、John accompanied me to the airport so that he could____the driving when I felt tired.

A.take over B.run over C.turn over D.rule over

6、His eyes locked with mine，and I guessed he _____ the decision right then whether or not to simply tell me the truth.

A.made B.would make C.was making D.had made

7、If Mike______the half-cooked food then, he would not be in hospital now.

A．had not had

B．did not have

C．does not have

D．has not had

8、Spending on universities is usually ______ by the belief --- the increase in earnings that graduates enjoy over non-graduates.

A.confirmed B.justified C.convinced D.recognized

9、The Dutch government has announced it will stop using the name Holland _______ its official name the Netherlands.

A.in favor of B.regardless of C.in spite of D.instead of

10、You’d better exercise at least three times a week_______you can keep fit.

A．so that

B．only if

C．as though

D．in case

11、The fact that he didn’t speak a foreign language put him at a(an) ________ disadvantage.

A．remote

B．distinct

C．identical

D．greedy

12、________ the numbers in employment, the hotel industry was the second largest industry in this country last year.

A．In spite of

B．In case of

C．In terms of

D．In praise of

13、Today, the increasing number of genderqueer and trans people, along with the increasingly________ nature of gender presentation and more general discussion about it further complicates the idea.

A.flexible B.rigid C.various D.general

14、The company and the effect   brought about did great good to our business in the market.

A. it   B. which

C. that   D. what

15、—Is it all right if I leave a bit earlier?

——_________ . I can finish the report on my own.

A．Sure thing

B．Help yourself

C．Forget it

D．That depends

16、David didn’t attend his daughter’s graduation ceremony, but he does wish he   there.

A. should be   B. would be

C. had been   D. were

17、Young people who have got jobs may realize university lessons can’t be the only preparation for all of the situations ________ appear in the working world.

A. where   B. when   C. that D. what

18、Only after he was brought to the police station did the boy ________ he had stolen some purses from other passengers.

A. participate B. acknowledge

C. realize D. summarize

19、There are lots of examples of English idioms ________ animals are used.

A. which B. when

C. whose D. where

20、It is generally agreed that new contents should be added to a good dictionary at regular________.

A．gaps

B．intervals

C．length

D．distance

21、   An electric flying vehicle called Skai was shown yesterday near Los Angeles, California. Skai is made by Alaka’i Technologies. The vehicle has six rotors（旋翼）on the roof and seats inside for five people.

Like a drone（无人机）, the vehicle from Alaka’i Technologies takes off and lands vertically（垂直地）. It’s one of many similar electric flying vehicles in production, including ones from Boeing and Airbus. But most of them are powered by batteries, which can add a lot of weight. The Skai instead uses very light hydrogen fuel cells to run its rotors, giving it a range of 400 miles（644 kilometers）and the capacity to carry 1,000 pounds（454 kilograms）in people or goods, the company says.

Alaka’i says it’s planning a test flight near its Massachusetts headquarters. It will be flown by an on ⁃ board pilot（飞行员）, but the technology exists to eventually fly it remotely and even autonomously. However, it will be years before the Federal Aviation Administration（FAA）allows the autonomous flight of passenger vehicles, said Thaddeus Lightfoot, who helps companies navigate FAA rules.

“Drone⁃ like vehicles such as the Skai must first simply prove their airworthiness, like any common plane. After that, getting commercial certification is another complex process. The technology is interesting, but the regulatory road will be very long,”said Lightfoot, adding that the idea of allowing people to fly in a large aircraft without a pilot is“well outside the current regulatory system.”

Hanvey, CEO of Alaka’i Technologies, said that it could take at least a decade before the company realizes his goal of electric flying vehicles ferrying passengers over major cities at  nearly 120 mph. Before that, he hopes to see Skai aircraft used by first responders to send in food or water following disasters like hurricanes or wildfires. It could also serve as a mobile cell tower, staying in the sky for up to 10 hours over a neighborhood to provide communication services, he said.

【1】What is the advantage of the Skai?

A.It is quite light. B.It uses batteries.

C.It carries more people. D.It lands autonomously.

【2】What can we infer about the pilotless flight of passenger vehicles?

A.It costs a lot.

B.It saves energy.

C.It is not readily available now.

D.It will soon get approved by FAA.

【3】According to Thaddeus Lightfoot, what should the Skai do first?

A.Prove its safety to fly. B.Conduct a test flight.

C.Get a commercial license. D.Obey the International Air Law.

【4】Where is the Skai probably first used according to Hanvey?

A.In the countryside. B.In some major cities.

C.In mountainous areas. D.In disaster⁃stricken areas.

22、   With so many new songs coming out every month, it can be difficult to find the good ones. Luckily, Time magazine announced its Top 10 songs of 2019. Here we have picked out four for you. Perhaps it’s time to tune in.

Old Town Road

Holding Billboard’s No. 1 spot for 19 weeks, the song Old Town Road by US rapper Lil Nas X was a hit in 2019. It’s a country music. But the song has qualities of many music types, including rap and pop. “Creatively, I think it’s always a good idea when there’s a mixture of many types, with cross-cultural conversations going on,” said US musician Tom Willett.

Don’t Start now

Since releasing her first album in 2017, UK singer Dua Lipa is famous for her honey-smooth voice. But she wants to try more. In her latest song, Don’t Start Now, she adds an infectious disco sensibility. With lively and energetic vocal twists, “it’s a tune that celebrates independence and promises joy in the process,” noted The Times.

Juice

If you feel blue and want to lift up your spirits, Juice may be one of the best choices. Sung by US rapper Lizzo, Juice is full of self-love and confident lyrics. She sings, “If I’m shiny, everybody goanna shine. I was born like this, don’t even gotten try.” Lollie King of Bustle wrote that the song “is sure to give you that much-needed confidence increase when you’re feeling low”.

Happier

Marshmello can toast to being the No. 1 Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Artist as Happier with Bastille. Happier held the No. 1 spot on the weekly Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for the entire year, shattering the record, for the most weeks at No. 1 since the chart’s January 26, 2013 inception （开始）. By the end of the 2019 chart year, Happier became only the third song in Billboard chart history, across all formats, to hit at least 60 weeks at No. 1.

【1】Which song can cheer you up easily?

A.Old Town Road. B.Juice.

C.Don’t Start Now. D.Happier.

【2】What can we learn about Old Town Road?

A.It held Billboard’s No. 1 spot more than 19 weeks.

B.It describes the beautiful scenery of an old town.

C.It contains different music types.

D.It is sung by US musician Tom Willett.

【3】From which is the text probably taken?

A.A textbook on music. B.A research paper.

C.A travel brochure. D.A musical magazine.

23、   Toys for the Techie In Your Life

BY NICOLE NGUYEN, JOANNA STERN AND WILSON ROTHMAN

Each fall, we look back at the year's best tech products, and list the ones we think are actually worth your money (and ours). So have at it!

Lexon Oblio Phone Sanitizer/Charger

This stylish nightstand vase is a Qi-compatible (兼容) wireless charger that powers up your phone while bathing it in ultraviolet light, which is known to reduce the spread of harmful bacteria and may also be effective in inactivating the new coronavirus, according to the FDA. $80; lexon-design.com  

MaskFone

The MaskFone is really just a mask with a pouch (袋子) that holds a pair of Motorola wireless earbuds, but it does solve some highly annoying mask-headphone issues. The earbuds, attached to the belts, stay firmly in your ear when walking or running. No more flying AirPod when you remove the mask. Then, with the microphone shoved (推) inside, you don't sound like you're underwater every time you take a call. Just beware: since there's no phone in sight, people you pass will  think you're talking to them under your mask. S50; maskfone.com

LuDela Real-Flame Smart Candles ,  

Sure, our gift guide tends to include some curiosities, but this remote-controlled selflighting candle actually makes sense. It's not a wax burning candle, but a wax-cylinder lamp with refillable fuel canisters that each last about 100 hours, so it's always full size. Each one does cost... $99; ludela.com

iRobot Roomba i3+

Forget the past puppy. Get a latest robovac (robotic vacuum cleaner). The not-so-adorable, not-so-little autonomous vacuum is quick to navigate to the mess and impressively avoids obstacles. It even empties itself into its Clean Base station. Plus, with the improved app you can set its cleaning schedule, keep track of how much area it covered and remotely control it from anywhere in the house. $600; irobot.com

【1】Where can we buy a wireless charger that can reduce the spread of harmful bacteria?

A.lexon-design.com. B.maskfbne.com. C.ludela.com. D.irobot.com.

【2】What is the feature of iRobot Roomba i3+?

A.iRobot Roomba i3+ is a puppy.

B.iRobot Roomba i3+ has refillable fuel canisters that can last 100 hours.

C.iRobot Roomba i3+ is a self emptying robovac.

D.iRobot Roomba i3+ solves some highly annoying issues.

【3】What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To encourage new technology. B.To advertise several tech products.

C.To introduce toys for children. D.To tell about new technology.

24、   An obvious reason for learning a new language is to be able to communicate with the people who speak it.【1】 People in every country prefer it when tourists make an effort to speak the local language, even if all you can say in it is “hello” and “please”.

Cultural understanding

Speaking a new language helps you to get to know another people and culture, as language and culture go hand in hand.【2】 It shows new ways of looking at the world. In addition, when you speak another language, you can enjoy literature, film, and music in the original language. It is extremely difficult for a translation to be a perfect replica (复制品) of the original. 【3】.

Business and careers

【4】 Schools and employers tend to prefer candidates who speak one or more foreign languages. Even though English is widely spoken in much of the world, the fact is that the global economy depends on communication. When dealing with France, for example, someone who speaks French will have an obvious advantage over someone who doesn’t.

Language improvement

Learning another language can help you to understand your own. Many languages have contributed to the development of English.【5】 Also, in learning how another language differs from your own, you will increase your understanding of your own language. For many people, language is innate (与生俱来的) — we know how to say something, but we don’t necessarily know why we say it that way. Learning another language can change that.

A.Language is helpful in making foreign friends.

B.The best way is to read what the author actually wrote.

C.Learning another language opens one’s mind to new ideas.

D.Your trip will be comfortable if you speak the local language.

E.Speaking more than one language will increase your market ability.

F.It is true that mastering another foreign language is very beneficial.

G.Learning those will teach you where words and even grammatical structures are from.

25、My grandpa Ken is 86 and has been faithfully married to my grandma for 60 years. But now his memory is_________ and he’s really starting to slow down.

Yesterday, he asked me to take him to the ________ because he wanted to get out of the house. I was ________ he asked because he shouldn’t be driving by himself. It would also ________ grandma to have the ________ to herself for a while, not having to worry about grandpa for a few hours.

I watched him, cane (拐杖) in hand, taking the tiniest ________ all around searching through the shelves. I had no idea what he was ________; but, as I observed each item he put in the cart, I noticed a striking ________. They were some of my grandma’s ________ things.

He got the type of soda she liked. He ________ picked out a bag of seedless grapes she had talked about several days ago. He even ________ her a small lemon pie! And then, ________ filled my eyes as I watched him hobble (蹒跚) over to the fresh ________ and pick her the bouquet that had the most purple, her favorite color.

On our way home, he ________ we stop and grab a sandwich to take home for grandma’s lunch. May we all take a lesson from grandpa Ken. Never stop ________ for our loved ones.

【1】

A．changing

B．improving

C．slipping

D．opening

【2】

A．bakery

B．supermarket

C．park

D．restaurant

【3】

A．grateful

B．nervous

C．honored

D．annoyed

【4】

A．require

B．inspire

C．remind

D．benefit

【5】

A．kitchen

B．garden

C．house

D．neighborhood

【6】

A．glances

B．steps

C．tools

D．bags

【7】

A．after

B．beyond

C．against

D．through

【8】

A．idea

B．proof

C．sense

D．feature

【9】

A．everyday

B．valuable

C．specific

D．favorite

【10】

A．quickly

B．carefully

C．curiously

D．randomly

【11】

A．baked

B．chose

C．ordered

D．wrapped

【12】

A．tears

B．doubts

C．surprises

D．joys

【13】

A．vegetables

B．bread

C．flowers

D．seafood

【14】

A．desired

B．commanded

C．advocated

D．insisted

【15】

A．caring

B．longing

C．waiting

D．standing

26、假如你是李华，计划和同学去敬老院（nursing home）陪老人们过重阳节（the Double Ninth Festival）。请给外教露西写封邮件，邀她一同前往，内容包括：

1.出发及返回时间；

2.活动：包饺子、表演节目等。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.结语已为你写好

Dear Lucy,

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Looking forward to your replay .

Yours，

Li Hua