黄冈2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Smog has become ________ danger to our life, but we still feel we have ________ power to improve our environment.

A./; the B.a; a C.the; the D.a; the

2、______ at his final score, he decided to treat himself to a big dinner.

A．Amazed

B．Amazing

C．Being amazed

D．To amaze

3、Their food is adequate. It includes meat at least______, vegetables and fruit.

A.every other day B.every second days

C.every other days D.every two day

4、Finally Mike acknowledged ________ a mistake.

A．made

B．having made

C．to make

D．make

5、It's true she had made a mistake but she hardly ________ to lose her job.

A. determined   B. decided

C. deserved   D. devoted

6、 --- What do you think of your winning the game?

--- On the one hand, I am proud of it; but on the other hand, I feel I it better.

A.could do B.would do C.could have done D.must have done

7、The soldiers are well _____ with food and clothing.

A.supplied  B. offered  C. given  D. supported

8、Apart from the urgent problems caused by wars and conflicts， the UN helps countries with other problems such as   education， starvation， disasters， AIDs and other diseases.

A. lack for B. lack in

C. lack D. lack of

9、Nobody has the right to spit in the street ________ their age, sex, educational background or social position.

A．in return for

B．regardless of

C．in exchange for

D．for the purpose of

10、Practicing Chinese kong fu can not only ______ one’s strength, but also develop one’s character．

A．bring up B．take up   C．build up D．pull up

11、—What happened to Bill?

—He _______ really fast when suddenly he ran headfirst into a parked car.

A．had run

B．was running

C．has run

D．has been running

12、When entering the room, I saw that the TV ________.

A．fixed

B．had fixed

C．was being fixed

D．was fixing

13、Typing is considered by most employers to be a basic ________.

A．contribution

B．congratulation

C．competence

D．command

14、—Hey, man! Carrying so many bags! ________

—Oh, it’s OK. I can manage myself. Thanks anyway.

A. May I do you a favor?   B. Do you need a hand?

C. Can I take your order?   D. Would you let me have a go?

15、I’m afraid we must act quickly because time______.

A.is being run out of B.is running out

C.has been running out of D.has run out

16、It was a good concert – I enjoyed the last song ________.

A. in addition   B. in case

C. in particular   D. in advance

17、Amy joined a painting group but didn't seem to   , so she left.

A. fall for   B. come across   C. fit in   D. come over

18、—What do you think of Jeremy Shu-How Lin’s overnight success?

—I think it is not good luck but hard work _____ has made him what he is today.

A. that   B. which

C. when   D. where

19、Mr. Smith made a brave _______ to save the company from bankruptcy (破产), but it didn’t work.

A. attempt B. announcement C. edition D. combination

20、---How do you know he is from Hunan Province?

--- Oh, his accent ______ himself when he spoke.

A. displayed B. betrayed   C. appeared   D. showed

21、In spite of many invitations, he would always________ to join the get-togethers on account of his health condition.

A. reject   B. refuse

C. decline   D. hesitate

22、The number of stay-at-home fathers reached a record high last year, new figures show, _______ families saw a rise in female breadwinners.

A. if   B. as

C. because   D. though

23、Social media in China is gaining more popularity than ever, studies show, while user groups with different age shows various ________, according to Kantar.

A. inspirations   B. interests   C. prejudices   D. preferences

24、—You don’t know what great difficulty I had ________ to get the ticket.

—Is the film really worth ________?

A.managing；seeing B.managed；seeing

C.managing；being seen D.managed；being seen

25、You're very ________ to have found such a nice house.

A. fortunately   B. unfortunately

C. fortunate   D. unfortunate

26、Ready for more fun on board? Connect to roKKi Wi-Fi and tune in to exciting videos throughout your flight! Experience thrilling entertainment and discover new worlds as you enjoy a variety of international and local contents using your personal mobile device. To find out what’s screening on roKKi this month, simply visit www. rokki.com and catch the movies for free!

Polis Evo

The world conflicts when two cops, one from the city and the other from a small town, meet. As the two contrasting personalities go on a mission to take down Malaysia’s biggest drug lord, the two must learn to work together to weaken a cold-blooded drug organization.

The Journey

When Bee returns to Malaysia for the first time in a decade, she introduces her conservative father, Uncle Chuan, to her happy-go-lucky British fiancé, Benji. Despite language barriers, cultural differences and original hesitation from both parties, the two men come to realize that their priorities (优先权) are essentially one and the same.

Ola Bola

Set in the 1980s during a disorderly economic period, Ola Bola tells the story of an unlikely team of Malaysian footballers that has one last chance at international glory to qualify for the 1980 Olympic Games. Disturbed by disagreements that threaten to tear them apart, the team has to overcome their individual differences and unite for the sake of the entire country.

My Passion — Diving in Pulau Perhentian

Join AirAsia Allstars Andrew Scott and Anim Ezati both on an ocean adventure. They face the challenge of open water diving for the first time. From scuba training to discovering the beauty of Perhentian Island, My Passion follows them on their exciting journey of courage as they conquer their fears and manage it, making their great joy!

【1】What is Polis Evo mainly about?

A．The union of a Malaysian football team.

B．Two policemen join forces and beat a drug group.

C．Two men from different cultures accept each other.

D．A highly challenging and successful ocean adventure.

【2】Which will be the best choice if you are fond of diving?

A．Ola Bola.

B．My Passion.

C．Polis Evo.

D．The Journey.

【3】What can be the best title of the text?

A．Entertainment at Your Fingertips

B．Well Received Cinema Films

C．Bestsellers on www. rokki.com

D．Greatly Praised Movies

27、Scientists say baby sharks are at risk of being born smaller and without the energy they need to survive because of warming oceans from climate change.

Scientists studied epaulette sharks, which live off Australia and New Guinea. They found that warmer conditions sped up the sharks’ growing process. That meant the sharks were born earlier and very tired. The findings could be used in the study of other sharks, including those that give birth to live young.

The scientists studied 27 sharks. Some were raised in average summer water temperatures, about 27 degrees Celsius. Others were raised in higher temperatures around 29 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius. They found that the sharks raised in the warmest temperatures weighed much less than those raised in average temperatures. They also showed reduced energy levels.

Epaulette sharks can grow to a length of about one meter. Their name comes from large spots on their bodies that look like decorations on some military clothing.

One study this year found that worldwide numbers of oceanie sharks and rays dropped more than 70 percent between 1970 and 2018. Overfishing is a main concern, while climate change and pollution also threaten shark.

Carolyn Wheeler is a doctoral student at the University of Massachusetts Boston and with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University in Australia. She was the lead author of the epaulette shark study. She said that while all the sharks survived, those raised in warmer temperatures were not strong enough to survive for long in the wild.

She added that if the sharks are born smaller than usual “they are probably going to have to start looking for food sooner—and they’re going to have less time to adjust to their surroundings.” The study should serve as a warning to ocean governing agencies that careful management is needed to prevent the loss of more sharks.

【1】In what aspect do the warmer conditions affect the baby sharks?

A．Their food.

B．Their body weight.

C．Their living habits.

D．Their moving route.

【2】How did the scientists carry out their study?

A．By studying former data.

B．By tracking sharks in the wild.

C．By collecting information about climate change.

D．By comparing sharks in waters of different temperatures

【3】What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?

A．The origin of sharks’ names.

B．The sharks’ appearance.

C．The threats to sharks’ survival.

D．The sharks’ living environment.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Scientists Raise Sharks to Deal with Problems

B．Global Warming Has Reduced Shark Populations

C．Baby Sharks Struggle to Survive in Warming Oceans

D．Scientists Are Struggling to Save Sharks from Extinction

28、We all see and hear about extraordinary people around us and wonder why we can’t be more like them. 【1】 I don’t think so. It’s not the big things that make someone extraordinary. It is the small things. Here are some small things that extraordinary people do every day:

【2】 My friend’s boss made a huge mistake. However, he bravely apologized to the team for not including them in the decision making. Eventually, he not only gained the respect of his teammates, also gained credit.

They apologize when needed. We all make mistakes, but what makes a person big is when he is ready to apologize. Don’t try to hide behind excuses: “I didn’t mean to say it.” 【3】 They are open to criticism (批评). That you’re the boss doesn’t mean you are right every time. It doesn’t mean you have the best idea. Learn to back up your decisions with reason. 【4】 By doing this your decisions might invite criticism, but you will also get an opportunity to improve.

They are expressive. They don’t bottle up their emotions. 【5】 Then they will criticize someone for not working hard or congratulate someone on their wonderful performance.

A．Don’t try to shift blame.

B．They admit their mistakes.

C．They don’t ignore their mistakes.

D．They feel something and they express it.

E．Use logic to explain things, not authority.

F．Try to move others with your life experience.

G．Sometimes we think that absurd and unachievable.

29、Tired of working in IT and staying the same in Australia, Paulo Cattaneo decided to make a change. In 2015 he started a strict budget so he could save up enough money to buy his dream KTM 1190 motorbike, a camera, and enough funds to support himself for a few years.

Then he gave up his job, packed his things, and set off on an adventure, travelling the world on his motorbike. Paulo, 39, has spent the last four years biking through Australia, South America, North America, and Europe, riding up to 12 hours a day and spending his nights in his tent under the stars.

“Australia for me was my first experience riding long distance and I was mind-blown by the beauty of the old continent.” Paulo wrote on his travel journal, “Traveling through Latin America, I explored the rainforest and learned Spanish and Portuguese. Mexico has some of the best food I ever had and Peru is an interesting place where I can enjoy the unique local Indian culture, also called Inca civilization.”

Paulo has managed to keep his travels going by keeping his budget tight, so he hasn’t had to get a job for his travels. To keep costs low, he seldom looked for accommodation in hotels and went camping instead. Thankfully, the motorbike, which Paulo bought secondhand in Australia, has not required any major repairs since he set off. The journey isn’t always easy, but Paulo has never looked back.

Sadly, the Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to his travels in Greece when he traveled around Europe, and Paulo has had to spend the last few months in Italy, his homeland. Once the world is back up and running, he plans to return to life on the road and explore Asia and Africa.

【1】What did Paulo begin to do in 2015?

A．Change his job to live a better life.

B．Collect enough money to buy a car.

C．Travel the world on his motorbike.

D．Prepare for his trip around the world.

【2】What is not mentioned in paragraph 2?

A．The way to travel.

B．The last destination of travel.

C．The places he’d been to.

D．The travel daily schedule of travel.

【3】What happened to him during Paulo’s trip?

A．He enjoyed the best food in Peru.

B．He got a job to support his travel.

C．The motorbike often troubled him.

D．The view in Australia attracted him.

【4】What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Paulo was glad to return to his homeland.

B．Paulo had to find accommodation in hotel.

C．The Covid-19 couldn’t stop Paulo’s dream.

D．Being alone was a challenge during Paulo’s trip .

30、In the age-old fairy tale, Cinderella travels in a giant pumpkin carriage to meet her prince. In _________ life, everyday guy Duane Hansen paddled an 846-pound-_________ pumpkin 38 miles on the Missouri River to set a world record — on his 60th birthday, no less. People are calling him “ _________”.

It took Hansen, from Nebraska, nearly a decade to _________ the giant pumpkin named “Berta” before he hollowed (挖空) it out and created a cooler inside that allowed it to float for a _________ journey. That _________ made it possible for him to _________ the previous world record for the “longest journey by a pumpkin boat” as Hansen paddled “SS Berta” for 11 hours on Saturday.

Hansen is set to _________ Rick Swenson’s 2016 Guinness World Record completed for a 25-mile trip. Guinness World Records still has to _________ the journey. To confirm a record, Guinness requires __________ with its submissions, including photos, videos and witness statements. But there should be no __________ of evidence, considering Hansen’s accomplishment was all over social media.

Officials in Bellevue, Nebraska, recorded Hansen’s journey inside “SS Berta.”

“Cinderfella” also earned widespread praise as people across the globe wished him “pumpkin speed.”

“Congratulations Duane for smashing the world record,” the city of Bellevue wrote in a Facebook post. “We are __________ that you started this record breaking 38 mile journey in Bellevue and it’s been fun to follow along. … Seems like a unique if not slightly __________ way to celebrate his 60th birthday.”

Hansen began his journey as family and friends watched from public boat docks. The biggest hurdle was waves from other boats __________ to tip over his pumpkin boat.

“I couldn’t even __________ to anyone because of the balancing act I had to do as water began to leak into the pumpkin…” he told the outlet.

【1】

A．working

B．real

C．social

D．daily

【2】

A．rolling

B．flowing

C．floating

D．wandering

【3】

A．Cinderella

B．Berta

C．Hansen

D．Prince

【4】

A．cook

B．make

C．grow

D．create

【5】

A．land

B．water

C．sand

D．air

【6】

A．commitment

B．plan

C．fantasy

D．activity

【7】

A．overshadow

B．keep

C．preserve

D．maintain

【8】

A．turn over

B．hand over

C．take over

D．think over

【9】

A．watch

B．track

C．shoot

D．approve

【10】

A．sources

B．reports

C．evidence

D．description

【11】

A．ignorance

B．shortage

C．need

D．expectation

【12】

A．surprised

B．satisfied

C．proud

D．certain

【13】

A．abnormal

B．confusing

C．scary

D．crazy

【14】

A．aiming

B．threatening

C．happening

D．tending

【15】

A．wave

B．smile

C．listen

D．talk

31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

It is usually a common practice that journal websites offer readers their free online editions of articles and other information. However, America’s most popular newspaper website announced that the era of free online journalism is drawing to a 【1】. The New York Times has become the biggest publisher yet to set out plans for a pay wall around its digital offering, 【2】 the accepted practice that Internet users will not pay for news.

Struggling with a decline of advertising and a downward 【3】in street corner sales, The New York Times intends to introduce a “metered” model at the beginning of 2011. Readers will be required to pay when they have exceeded (超过) a set number of its online articles per month.

The decision puts the 159-year-old newspaper on the 【4】 side of an increasingly wide chasm (鸿沟) in the media industry. But others, including the Guardian, have said they will not charge Internet readers.

The New York Time’s publisher, Arthur Sulzberger, 【5】 that the idea was a gamble. 【6】 a print circulation of 995,000 on weekdays and 1.4 million on Sundays, The New York Times is the third bestselling American newspaper, behind the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. While most US papers focus on a single city, The New York Times is among the few that can 【7】national scope—as well as 16 bureaus (办事处) in the New York area, it has 11 offices around the US and 【8】 26 bureaus elsewhere in the world.

But like many in the publishing industry,the paper is in the grip of a serious financial crisis. Its parent company,the New York Times Company, has 15 papers, but 【9】 a loss of $70 million in the nine months to September and recently accepted a $250 million loan from a Mexican billionaire, Carlos Slim, to 【10】 its balance sheet.

32、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

One of my sisters who had worked abroad for 10 years returned home for her vacation. All the family members were happy. My parents planned to have a simple family celebration and prepared food for us to share.

While staying with them, an idea came to me. We could have a family outing to the beach! All of my siblings (兄弟姐妹) agreed! It had been a long time since we went on an outing last time and it was the chance to do it again. We set off the next day.

The weather was nice and many people were enjoying the seawater. I ran towards the water and felt the coolness of it. My siblings placed our stuff in a big cottage (村舍). They brought many foods and planned to cook fish and pork. Everyone in the cottage was busy preparing for food while the children went to swim. I couldn’t swim though I was already a teenager. That was why I just played in the shallow part of the sea.

On the other side of the beach, I saw a small fishing boat. I never tried to ride on it, but while I was looking at it, I was eager to take a ride on the boat. Without a second thought, I went to the boat alone. I paid the fisherman for using his boat and started to push it towards the sea. In my mind, I would not go to the deep part. A few minutes later, I made it float on water and I enjoyed it! 1 made it move forwards and kept it afloat for several minutes. Suddenly the seawater became disturbing and large waves surrounded me. I couldn’t control the boat anymore.

注意：

1.所续写短文的总词数应为150左右;

2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Paragraph 1:

My boat was gradually pulled towards the deeper part.

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Paragraph 2:

When I came to life, I found myself in a hospital bed.

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