衡水2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、______, and we’ll arrive in Hangzhou, where we can enjoy the beauty of the West Lake.

A. Another hour      B. An hour later

C. After an hour  D. In an hour

2、Typically, with high-status and well-paid jobs ________ far more pressure than assumed.

A.are coming B.is coming C.come D.comes

3、Liz has ________ her smoking to only three cigarettes a day, but her final goal is to quit smoking.

A. put down B. set down   C. cut down D. turned down

4、The university is saving $ 300,000 per year by its energy ______ efforts.

A. consumption B. conservation

C. suspension  D. prohibition

5、______ good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Fujian dishes.

A．Far from

B．Apart from

C．Instead of

D．Regardless of

6、It was cold outside but the door wouldn’t stay shut, so I put a chair _____ it.

A. against B. above   C. behind   D. near

7、—Which do you prefer, a bottle of orange or a bottle of milk?

—________, thanks. I’d like a cup of tea.

A．Either

B．Neither

C．Both

D．None

8、Try ____ he might, he failed to put it off.

A.although B.as C.unless D.if

9、Mary is very ______ towards her colleagues in the company, so they are willing to cooperate with her.

A．sensitive

B．aggressive

C．moody

D．considerate

10、He is the only one of the students who ________ America next month.

A．are to visit

B．is to visit

C．is about to visit

D．will be to visit

11、We _______ home now if you hadn’t taken the wrong turning.

A. would be   B. are

C. were   D. will be

12、_______ human beings use it in a wrong way, like we did with nuclear technology, the advancement of science and technology has never led to decline of human development.

A. While   B. Unless

C. As long as   D. Before

13、I have given up my flat in Paris because I am going to live ______ in London.

A.temporarily B.permanently C.contemporarily D.tentatively

14、He was about to leave the office for home________ someone knocked the door and asked for help.

A．until

B．when

C．as

D．while

15、 The nation's top health administration office is ______ an increase in the cigarette tax to control smoking in China.

A. making for B. catering to

C. pushing for  D. answering for

16、—Can you explain   China’s football team failed again in the attempt for the World Cup?

—I am sorry, but this is the last time. We will behave ourselves.

A. why is it that   B. why it is that

C. how it is that   D. how is it that

17、This book _______ to Guli.

A．belong

B．belongs

C．is belonged

D．is belonging

18、The father as well as his three children _____________ skating on the frozen river every Sunday afternoon in winter.

A.is going B.go

C.goes D.are going

19、Many young people are only ready to watch basketball games via TV, but somewhat ________ to participate in person.

A.desperate B.reluctant C.voluntary D.anxious

20、Bob was trying to ______ that he knew the famous singer who would perform in our city.

A. lay out   B. let out   C. figure out   D. make out

21、When we found him, he was a sorry sight. His clothes were torn, his hands bleeding. Before we reached him, we saw him fall. He lay a moment. Then he pulled himself to his feet, walked unsteadily a few yards through the woods and fell again.  After we got him out, we went back to find the gun that he had thrown down. His tracks showed that for two days he had circled in the forest, within 200 yards of the road. His senses were so dulled by fear and tiredness that he did not hear the cars going by or see the lights at night. We found him just in time.

This man, like others before him, had simply been frightened when he knew he was lost. What had been a near disaster might have turned out as only a pleasant walk, if he had made a few preparations before he stepped from the highway or off a known path.

Whatever sense of direction that a man may have, it’s still largely a question of observation. A skilled woodsman always keeps an eye on his surroundings. He notes the shape of a mountain, the direction water flows through a swamp, and the way a tree leans across a path. With these in mind, he is still likely to turn around many times, but he is seldom lost.

There are exceptions, of course, and once in a while a man does come across some strange problem that puts him into the “lost” situation. A rainstorm may catch him without a compass in his pocket. Darkness may find him in a rough area, where travel is dangerous without a light.

When this happens, the normal first reaction is the fear of being laughed at as a result of his poor knowledge in the woods. He may also be concerned about the inconvenience that he will cause his friends when he doesn’t show up. This false pride may lead him to keep on the move in a false effort to find his way against all difficulties.

The person who thinks ahead is seldom in great danger. He’ll be safe if he observes carefully, thinks ahead, and remains calm.

【1】The writer suggested that if the man had not been found, ______.

A. he would have been shot by a gun

B. he would have become confused

C. he would have been attacked by wild animals

D. he would have been in great danger

【2】According to the text, if a person gets lost in the forest, at the very beginning,___.

A. he will worry about being laughed at

B. he will push himself to find his way out

C. he will feel sorry that he didn’t prepare well enough

D. he will feel it is convenient to ask for help from his friends

【3】What is the most important when a person tries to find his way in the woods?

A. Intelligence.   B. Observation.

C. Direction.    D. Chance.

【4】The writer tells the story of the lost man as an example of people who ______.

A. go into the woods by themselves

B. keep their head when they are in trouble

C. are frightened when they think they are lost

D. don’t know how to signal for help properly

【5】What is probably the best title for the passage?

A. A Man Lost in the Woods

B. Timely Rescue in the Woods

C. Don’t Panic When Lost in the Woods

D. A Pathfinder in the Woods

22、ART GALLERY GUIDES

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Distinguished as the largest contemporary collection in New York, the gallery contains works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Chagall, Keith Haring, Sam Francis, Takashi Murakami and others. Located in a two-floor space in the heart of SoHo, this gallery provides a great fine art buying experience for all ages.

Location: 457 West Broadway, New York, NY, telephone: 212-995-8865.

Email:soho@martinlawrence.com

BertaArt Studio Gallery

BertaArt Studio Gallery is the working studio and exhibition space for International award-winning artist Clara Berta. Her highly abstract paintings have been shown in the United States and collected worldwide.

Location: 816 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, telephone: 818-692-0465.

Website:https://bertaart.com

Bill Lowe Gallery

For over three decades, Bill Lowe Gallery has served as a gate to global visual culture for art enthusiasts around the world. Our unique juxtaposition (并列) of style is expressed in exhibitions with great visual drama. This has earned the gallery recognition as a place for the cross-cultural point of beauty and meaning.

Location: 764 Miami Circle, NE, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30324, telephone: 404-352-8114.

Website: https://lowegallery.com

Baterbys Art Auction Gallery

Our art collection features limited pieces by 20th Century Masters like Picasso, Chagall, Modigliani, Matisse and Degas among others. We offer specialized services such as art renting and fine art home delivery.

Located: Orlando, FL, telephone: 888-682-9995.

Website: www.Baterbys.com

【1】Where should visitors go if they want to buy artworks?

A．New York.

B．Los Angeles.

C．Atlanta.

D．Orlando.

【2】What can visitors do at Bill Lowe Gallery?

A．See visual culture.

B．Meet famous artists.

C．Enjoy Clara Berta’s works.

D．Learn the history of Miami.

【3】What is special about Baterbys Art Auction Gallery?

A．It has works by Picasso.

B．It is the oldest gallery.

C．It is an awarding-winning gallery.

D．It provides art rental service.

23、Mary O'Connor and her husband Bobby Hughes had been in Letterkenny for a couple of days, when they decided they would spend the afternoon at Rathmullan beach.

Bobby is a diabetic（糖尿病患者）and needs to take insulin（胰岛素）regularly. On that morning, he had checked his blood sugar levels, which were fine. He ate breakfast without any difficulty. However, an unlucky incident happened. Mary said," Ten minutes after we were there he just completely went down. It was just scary and it was so sudden. I think the really severe heat was a key factor, but it reflected how quickly things could change. "

A few moments later, two women from Derry noticed that and rapidly came over. One called Sara who also was a similar patient recognized straight away what was going on. She said," I had a bottle of glucose gel（葡萄糖凝胶）that I kept for emergencies and I was rub-bing it onto Bobby's gums. "

Mary said, "Some young lifeguards were able to call an ambulance and another lady called Emma, who was a nurse, stopped by to help us as well. Eventually we got him into the ambulance and I started to shake from the shock of it all. A nice man, Liam McAteer, whose mum owns the pub in Rathmullan, offered to drive me to the hospital and even took me back again to get my car." Mary said that the staff at the Letterkenny hospital were so brilliant in treating Bobby that he was able to be discharged later that day at 6:30 pm.

She said that while there was much more drama in their holiday than she thought there would be, she was very touched by the kind strangers. Mary continued, "It is wonderful to know there are good people and we are both so grateful for all help that they gave us."

【1】Why did Mary and Bobby go to Letterkenny?

A．To study abroad.

B．To visit a friend.

C．To go on holiday.

D．To go on business.

【2】What probably caused Bobby's unconsciousness?

A．Missing his breakfast.

B．Taking medicine irregularly.

C．The quick change of location.

D．The high temperature of that day.

【3】What does the underlined phrase "be discharged" mean in paragraph 4?

A．Leave hospital.

B．Enjoy free care.

C．Be checked up.

D．Be looked after.

【4】What may be the best title for the text?

A．A Medical Incident

B．The Powerful Aid

C．The Unusual Couple

D．An Awkward Holiday

24、Clothes were once used until they fell apart-repaired and sewed to be re-used, ending their lives as dishcloths. Not today. Clothing, footwear and upholstered furniture are increasingly frequently bought, thrown away and replaced with new fashions, which are themselves soon abandoned and replaced.

‘Fast fashion’ is so called partly because the fashion industry now releases new lines every week, when historically this happened four times a year. Today, fashion brands(品牌)produce almost twice the amount of clothing that they did in 2000. But incredibly, more than 50 billion clothes are deserted within a year of being made.

The trend is having an astonishing environmental impact. Take water. The fashion industry, one of the world’s largest users of water, consumes anywhere from 20 trillion to 200 trillion litres every year. Besides, plastic fibres are released when we wash polyester(聚酯纤维)and other polymer-based textiles(纺织物), and make up between 20% and 35% of the microplastics choking the oceans. Added to this are specific chemicals used to make fabrics dirt resistant and the pesticides required to protect crops such as cotton.

Change is badly needed, but will require the fashion industry to work harder to embrace more of what is known as the circular economy. That will involve at least two things: refocusing on making things that last, and so encouraging reuse; and more rapidly expanding the technologies for sustainable manufacturing(制造)processes, especially recycling. There is work to be done for researchers on improving and expanding textiles recycling. Most used textiles go to landfill(废物填埋场), in part because there are relatively few systems that collect, recycle and reuse materials. Such recycling requires the manual separation of fibres, as well as buttons and zips. Different fibres are not easy to identify by eye, and overall such manual processes are time-consuming. Machinery is being developed that can help. Technologies also exist to recycle used fibres chemically and to create high-quality fibres that can be reused in clothing. But these are nowhere near the scale(规模)needed. Another challenge for researchers is to work out how to get consumers and manufacturers to change their behaviour.

Small steps are good, but big changes are needed. The shameful environmental cost of a new cupboard needs to be tackled immediately, at scale, with style.

【1】What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?

A．Clothes should be used until they fall apart.

B．Fashion brands are replaced with new ones frequently.

C．Fast fashion leads to a significant increase in fashion waste.

D．Fashion brands produce twice more clothing than necessary.

【2】According to the author, what does the circular economy focus on?

A．Improving the production of natural textiles.

B．Studying how fast fashion affects the environment.

C．Releasing new lines four times a year instead of every week.

D．Making durable things and expanding the technologies for recycling.

【3】What can you infer from the passage?

A．Consumers are fond of chemically recycled fibres.

B．Systems that collect, recycle and reuse are insufficient.

C．Manual separation of fibres is preferred by manufacturers.

D．Environment damage is mainly caused by using chemicals.

【4】What does the author think of the future of fashion industry?

A．Big changes are needed to follow fashion styles.

B．Huge steps should be taken for the needs of consumers.

C．More should be done to deal with the heavy environmental cost.

D．Consumers and manufacturers will change their behaviour immediately.

25、   “You are the only one who can handle it, Matt, ” said Mr. Wolf, my fourth-grade band teacher, as he put the heavy tuba into my arms. I felt_______because I had asked for other band instrument, not the tuba. But I knew what he_______and he was right. In the fourth grade, I was_______a foot taller and 50 pounds heavier than any of my classmates.

Now I’m 6 feet and 3 inches and weigh 240 pounds. Since freshman year, my football coach has had only one_______place for me：the line. I had to be where size_______.

Somehow my size has_______me from any solo performances in music or sports .In fact, there is a（n）_______chance that a tuba player or a lineman will get noticed. But I seldom complain about my lack of_______because my size has benefited me a lot.

In school, my classmates formed a fixed_______of a big kid：that I was either an awkward fool or an annoying“tough guy”. I didn’t feel that I________in either category. To correct their expectations, I________to become athletic and even graceful. I made sure that I played well in all the sports I________.I also joined in a ballroom dance class and followed it throughout high school, long after my friends had________halfway.

My father used to encourage me to use my size to my full________. He told me that I should take pride in myself.________, he lost his life on September 11, 2001. His death was a heavy________to my family, but it helped me see my size from a different________. During his funeral（葬礼）, I tried to________dignified and brave. I hope my calm and tall________would comfort my family and give them the courage to make it through.

Looking forward, I know that my size will________me to accomplish many positive things, whether in college, in a career or in just helping others.

【1】A.delighted B.surprised C.ashamed D.amused

【2】A.meant B.concluded C.admitted D.demanded

【3】A.casually B.gradually C.randomly D.actually

【4】A.unique B.flexible C.helpless D.changeless

【5】A.calculated B.challenged C.mattered D.occupied

【6】A.sheltered B.prevented C.rescued D.persuaded

【7】A.slim B.golden C.suitable D.unexpected

【8】A.bravery B.encouragement C.recognition D.comment

【9】A.tendency B.faith C.glory D.impression

【10】A.belonged B.qualified C.applied D.dominated

【11】A.hesitated B.determined C.failed D.chanced

【12】A.came across B.referred to C.fitted in D.participated in

【13】A.dropped out B.registered for C.carried out D.made for

【14】A.height B.speed C.potential D.intelligence

【15】A.Undoubtedly B.Unfortunately C.Uncommonly D.Unwillingly

【16】A.coincidence B.sympathy C.blow D.load

【17】A.source B.situation C.location D.angle

【18】A.appear B.sound C.feel D.prove

【19】A.influence B.reaction C.presence D.display

【20】A.remind B.enable C.advise D.force

26、假定你是学生会主席李华，你校的交换生Bob已学习中国象棋长达一年，特发邮件向你询问将由学生会举办的中国象棋大赛的情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括：

1．举办比赛的目的；

2．比赛的时间和地点；

3．建议他报名参加并说明理由。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：中国象棋大赛Chinese Chess Contest