鄂州2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Can you show me a case this phrase is often misused by Chinese students, Mr. Brown?

A.when B.that   C.where   D.what

2、The current population of the plant ______________ fit into the state of Taxes, if Taxes were settled as thickly as New York City．

A.could B.can C.will D.should

3、If I had known you were coming, I ______a larger table.

A. would have reserved B. should have reserved

C. would reserve D .might reserve

4、—______ you picked up the pen yesterday?

—On the playground.

A．Where was it that

B．What was it that

C．How was it when

D．Where was it when

5、 Mrs. Taylor has an 8-year-old daughter who has a(n) ______ for painting—she has won two national prizes.

A. ability   B. interest

C. present   D. gift

6、I couldn’t understand ________ with me.

A．what was the matter

B．the matter was what

C．what the matter was

D．that was the matter

7、With strong __________ to go to Tsinghua University, he is working very hard.

A．dream   B．determination

C．attitude      D．quality

8、When I turned to him for help, he turned me.

A．himself from

B．his back on

C．himself on

D．his back from

9、Commercially packaged caramel apples from the USA were reported to have killed at least 7 people and sickened 32 before July 24, 2015, officials said. Typically, problems arise _______ caution is absent.

A. that   B. what

C. where   D. in which

10、I think you'd better give the books to ________ needs them in his studies.

A．those who

B．everyone who

C．whomever

D．whoever

11、With everything needed________，the host declared the start of their wedding.

A. in the place   B. in place

C. taking place  D. out of place

12、I think watching TV every evening is a waste of time—there are ____ meaningful things to do.

A．less

B．more

C．the least

D．the most

13、_______twice, he didn't want to try again.

A．Failed

B．Failing

C．Having failed

D．To fail

14、Taking a year off from school to travel abroad is ______ is generally called a gap year.

A．that

B．what

C．which

D．when

15、The disease, if ________ (treat) timely, can be cured.

A．treated

B．treating

C．have treated

D．to treat

16、We didn’t dare to make _____ sound for ______ fear of waking the sleeping baby.

A. a; the   B. a; /   C. /; /   D. /; the

17、Jim ________ English for five years before he moved to Canada.

A．has learned

B．had learned

C．was learning

D．would learn

18、________that it was already the fourth time that he _________abroad.

A．So lucky was he; traveled

B．So lucky he was; traveled

C．So lucky was he; had traveled

D．So lucky he was; had traveled

19、We would make a big snowman now if it   heavily last night.

A. snowed   B. has snowed

C. would snow D. had snowed

20、Mount Qomolangma is mountain in the world.

A．the highest

B．the higher

C．highest

D．higher

21、Educationists across China are experimenting and________ new assessing systems appropriate to assess(评价) students' performance in school.

A. coming out B. trying out

C. giving out  D. making out

22、 I have got a few books on Chinese food.  You can borrow if you like.

A. the one B. one C. it D. that

23、－ Have you received the present I chose for you?

－ Yes! I love it. I have never got _________ one. Thank you so much.

A. the better   B. the best

C. a better   D. a best

24、When ______ to danger and conflict, men tend to increase blood pressure, feeling nervous or anxious.

A．expose

B．exposed

C．to expose

D．exposing

25、More and more high-rise buildings have been built in big cities ______ space．

A．in search of   B．in place of

C．for lack of D．for fear of

26、The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire, making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.

Why not let Nottinghamshire’s buses provide you with a cheap, convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out? They even take away the worry of stopping for lunch, having a drink and then deciding who’s going to drive home.

Special Sunday ticket saves your money.

Noltinghamshire County Council’s Day Ranger tickets give you unlimited travel on buses right across the county every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday and will entitle you to discounts at several visitor attractions. This means that you can save money by traveling by bus. Prices are currently:

Adults: $5.00

Children & Concessions: $2.50

Family ticket: $9.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children)

Simply buy your ticket on the first bus you board on a Sunday and then travel wherever you want in Nottinghamshire for the rest of the day.

Finding out about getting around the county couldn’t be easier. Information on bus service is widely available at:

*Bus stations

*Libraries

*County contact points

*Tourist information centers

You can also visit our web site at: www.Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses

There is extensive information on bus travel and the attractions of the county. We also provide access to timetables for all the bus service operating in the county. There are individual bus operators for further information on fares and special offers.

Travel line public transport info.

0870-608-2608

www.travelline.org.uk

【1】What can we do according to the ad?

A．We can enjoy all of the attractions of the county by bus.

B．Day Ranger tickets can offer us unlimited bus travel across the county every day.

C．We may be able to visit some scenic spots at a fairly low price.

D．We can buy our tickets anytime we get on board the bus.

【2】How much will you be charged if your family (a couple and two children) goes on a special Sunday ticket trip?

A．$15.00.

B．$12.50.

C．$9.00.

D．$5.00.

【3】What can you do if you want to ask for further information on fares of the individual bus operators?

A．browse www.Nottinghamshure.gov.uk/buses

B．call 0870-608-2608

C．go to the Country Council

D．refer to country contact points

27、   Timing is everything. This is especially true when a student is seeking admission to a college or university and it can often be a long and complex process in the United States.

Many people think the process begins in the final year of high school. However, students should start taking action well before that. In the US, young people generally attend high school for four years. It's suggested that students take their first step toward applying to college in the months before their third year. At this point, young people are still likely to have several unanswered questions in their mind. Those questions could be as complex as"What do you want out of your college experience? " or as simple as"Where do you want to study? Students can get closer to finding the answers by visiting any college or university.

The next step involves testing. Most US students take exams to prove their level of academic performance in the second half of their third year. After taking these tests, the period between the third and fourth years of high school is busy. This is the time when they should narrow the list of colleges and universities under consideration. Once they have made a shorter list, they should contact these schools

Then, students should begin working on a writing sample. Most US colleges and universities require applicants to provide a writing sample that does more than show off their writing ability. It should also tell admissions officers more about who the applicants are. So students should begin working on it even before their final year of high school

Finally, in the United States, most deadlines for college application materials are in early winter. Students should hand in all their application materials a week before the actual date. That way if any emergencies come up, students have plenty of time to contact the schools. Spring is when most schools make their decisions and inform students if they will accept them.

【1】When should American high school students begin to apply to college?

A.In the final year

B.At the end of the second year.

C.In the second half of the third year

D.After the early winter of the third year.

【2】Why may students be busy between the third and fourth years of high school?

A.To prepare a writing sample

B.To prepare application materials

C.To make a list of colleges and universities

D.To take tests to prove their academic abilities

【3】What is the function of a writing sample?

A.It shows the student how to contact schools

B.It shows the student how to write an application

C.It helps admissions officers get to know the student

D.It helps the student solve some unanswered questions

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A.College Life and Study

B.Time Arrangement in High School

C.High School Life: Valuing the Experience

D.College Application: Getting the Timing Right

28、It was December 2018. I was finishing up my Ph.D. in the United Kingdom, and a professor I admired invited me to interview for a position in his lab in Japan. The interview went well. I was sure everything would go well in 2019.

Then, in April, my mother told me about some strange symptoms(症状) she was experiencing. “Have you submitted your thesis(毕业论文) yet?” she asked me. “Almost, Mom,” I said. She seemed to be holding back. But I was focused on finishing my experiments, so I brushed away my concern.

A week later, the doctors had an update: It was lung cancer. During the next 2 months I was torn between my research and my family as I prepared for my defense, scheduled for mid-July. My Ph.D. supervisor (导师) encouraged me to take all the time I needed to be with my mom, but my expectations for myself always pulled me back to the lab. In the meantime, cancer had spread throughout my mother's body.

Yet my scientific commitments still held me. I was set to attend a conference in New Zealand in early July. But on my way to the airport, I got the news that my mother had 1 or 2 years left. So I flew back to Madrid instead. I postponed my Ph.D. defense. Meanwhile — in just 3 weeks — the rest of my mother’s life was changed to 1 year, then months, weeks, days. Cancer beat my mother at the end of July.

I am always sorry for losing precious time with my mother. I had never slowed down before, knowing what it takes to secure an academic position. Losing my mother put things into perspective for me. I saw the humane side of science in the understanding and flexibility offered by my Ph.D. supervisor.

And the work I missed felt insignificant. I defended my thesis in September and moved to Tokyo later. I know that many people’s 2021 may feel like my 2019, with struggles and losses competing with career goals. Please, take my advice: If your loved ones need you now, be there for them. Science will be waiting when you return.

【1】What does the underlined word “concern” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The problem in the author’s research.

B．The schedule of the author’s thesis.

C．The health of the author’s mother.

D．The result of the interview.

【2】What did the author do in early July 2019?

A．She attended a conference in New Zealand.

B．She had an interview in Japan.

C．She submitted her thesis.

D．She returned to Madrid.

【3】Which of the following best describes the author’s Ph.D. supervisor?

A．Curious.

B．Caring.

C．Ambitious.

D．Demanding.

【4】What does the author want to tell us through her experience?

A．A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.

B．Give priority to your loved ones.

C．Don’t dream away your time.

D．Better late than never.

29、Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.

 My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.

 I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.

 I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.

【1】Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?

A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated.

B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.

C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.

D. Move an object out of the way before it trips (绊倒) someone.

【2】 The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ______.

A. keep her appointment with the eye doctor

B. meet her father who was already an old man

C. join in the holiday celebration of the company

D. finish her work before the deadline approached

【3】What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Emotional Well-being.  

B. The Two Saddest Words.

C. The Most Useful Rule.

D. The Peace of Mind.

30、Dogs have facial expressions to use on humans

Scientists have discovered that dogs produce more facial movement when a human is paying attention to them—including making their eyes appear bigger—than when they _________(ignore).

This new research goes _________ the belief that animal facial expressions are largely unconscious reflections of internal feelings—rather than a way to communicate.

“Facial expression is often seen as _______ driven by emotion, instead of something that animals can change _______(depend) on their circumstances,” said Bridget Waller, professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Portsmouth, and an author of the study.

The research joins a number of studies exploring the extraordinary relationship between humans and their dogs, including some research that suggests that dogs understand not only words spoken by humans—but also the tone of voice.

A study published _________ Scientific Reports describes the use of a video camera to record the facial movement of 24 dogs. In this experiment, humans _________ faced the animals, or faced away, and presented the dog with tasty food, or did not.

The recordings were then examined by the team frame by frame _______ (determine) changes in the facial muscles of the dogs. The results reveal that the dogs produced far more facial expressions when the humans were facing them,   _________ when they turned away.

“The research tells us that their facial expressions are probably responsive to humans—not just to other dogs,” said Waller. He also said that it told us something about how domestication had shaped dogs, and _______ it had changed them so that they __________ be more communicative with humans.

【1】

A．are being ignored

B．have been ignored

C．were ignored

D．will be ignored

【2】

A．beyond

B．within

C．against

D．without

【3】

A．anything

B．something

C．that

D．whatever

【4】

A．to depend

B．depended

C．having depended

D．depending

【5】

A．on

B．by

C．for

D．in

【6】

A．whether

B．unless

C．either

D．when

【7】

A．determined

B．to determine

C．determining

D．to have determined

【8】

A．or

B．than

C．not

D．as

【9】

A．that

B．why

C．whether

D．where

【10】

A．could

B．can

C．would

D．will

31、课文填空

I have the greatest job in the world. I study 【1】 (volcano) and I travel to 【2】 (usual) places and meet interesting people from all over the world. I am never bored. I find that the volcano eruption 【3】 (it) is really exciting 【4】 (watch) and I should never forget my first sight of one. It was in the second week after I arrived in Hawaii. 【5】 (work) hard all day, I went to bed early. I was fast asleep when suddenly my bedroom began shaking and I heard a strange sound, like a railway train passing my window. Having experienced quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I didn’t take much notice. I was about to go back to sleep 【6】 suddenly my bed room became as bright as day. I ran out of the house into the back garden 【7】 I could see Mountain Kilauea 【8】 the distance. There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and red hot lava was 【9】 (fountain) hundreds of meters into the air. It was 【10】 absolutely fantastic sight.

32、阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Tim, a 14-year-old boy, was walking alone on the streets. It was almost 10 p.m.

This evening, Tim's mom asked him about his low grades in the recent exam. Tim had a careless attitude and did not reply in a nice way. She scolded (责备)him, but Tim quarreled with her without realizing he was also at fault. The discussion ended so bad that Tim left their house in a storm with his eyes filled with tears. Complaints swept over him and the question constantly flashed in his mind why his mother didn't care about him but only about the grades.

He walked for more than two hours, exhausted and hungry. Suddenly, he was attracted by a sweet smell from a small noodle shop.

He realized there was not even a coin in his pocket. With a sad face, he decided to leave. The shop owner smiled and said she wouldn't ask him for any.

She prepared a hot bowl of delicious noodles for Tim. Tim thanked her from his heart and promised her that he would return her kindness.

注意：续写词数应为150词左右。

Para 1:

Tim was in tears when he ate the noodles.

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Para2:

After having a talk with the shop owner, Tim realized his mistake.

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