博州2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Because a lot of classics were written so long ago, their language characteristics are quite different from ______ of modern works.

A. ones   B. these   C. those   D. that

2、During his stay in China, Mr. Smith took part in some traditional cultural activities to fully ________ himself to Chinese culture.

A．express

B．present

C．expose

D．limit

3、________ we don’t care about ourselves, we don’t want our kids to live in a bad environment．

A．In order that B．Even if

C．In case D．Now that

4、Which of the following sentences is wrong?

A．He spoke abruptly, in barely comprehensible Arabic.

B．We overlook our own roles in shaping children’s minds.

C．After losing her sight, her other senses grew more sensitive.

D．Multivitamins are no substitute for exercise and a balanced diet, of course.

5、Your car is less than a year old, so it is still under ______.

A．boundary

B．tailor

C．guarantee

D．arrangement

6、Large quantities of oil _____to Japan since one year ago.

A.was shipped B.has been shipped C.were shipped D.have been shipped

7、I have to go work by taxi because my car ________ at the garage.

A.is being repaired B.is repaired C.will be repaired D.has been repaired

8、Our skin, if ______ to sunlight for a long time, can become darker.

A. exposes   B. exposing

C. being exposed  D. exposed

9、As a teacher, I often use this celebrity’s experience to   the message to my students that they should have their own dream for the future.

A. declare   B. convey

C. summarize   D. attach

10、Chinese overseas students are encouraged to return, ________ they honestly fill out medical forms and strictly follow the quarantine（隔离期）rules.

A．though

B．as long as

C．unless

D．as if

11、Nowadays, it is hard to imagine life without ______ to electricity in some remote areas.

A．access

B．use

C．approach

D．way

12、After a serious flu outbreak ________ out 99.4% of the world’s population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left.

A．wipes

B．breaks

C．rents

D．launches

13、---Do you mind if I record your lecture?

---________. Go ahead.

A．Yes, I do.

B．Not at all.

C．No way.

D．No, you' d better not.

14、—Will Thursday or Friday ________ you?

—Either will ________.

A. fit; be   B. fit; OK

C. suit; all right   D. suit; do

15、Though having been engaged for ages, they have no_____ of getting married now.

A．attention

B．introduction

C．construction

D．intention

16、The number of tourists to the resort by _________ 10% last year because of the bad economy.

A．detected

B．declined

C．digested

D．disturbed

17、Not until I shouted at the top of my voice ________ his head.

A．that he turned

B．did he turn

C．he didn’t turn

D．he had turned

18、Even though the top of the mountain is difficult ________, many people have managed to do it.

A．to be reached

B．to get to

C．to arrive

D．got

19、---How do you find my composition, Mr John?

---Good, ________ too many spelling mistakes. You can't imagine what great difficulties I had ________ them.

A．except; correct

B．except for; to correct

C．except; correcting

D．except for; correcting

20、Shanghai is the first city in the world ____a high-speed maglev train, from the city to Pudong Airport.

A.to build B.to be built

C.to have built D.to have been built

21、I'm the first girl to attend college in our village, makes my parents very proud.

A. that   B. what

C. which   D. where

22、The picture of the village _________ me of memories of our family trip.

A.called B.reminded C.remembered D.spoke

23、Only when I read the story for a second time ______ to appreciate its beauty.

A．I began

B．that I began

C．did I begin

D．had I begun

24、________ to her own work, she spent little time with her family.

A．Devoting

B．To be devoted

C．Devoted

D．Having devoted

25、 －I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food after the trip to Mexico.

－I can imagine. _________________.

A. Don’t meet trouble half-way

B. All’s well that ends well

C. Honesty is the best policy

D. East or west, home is the best

26、Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like your brains are slowing down a bit and that can be a very annoying thing. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments. Read on for some techniques worth trying.

▲【1】People who regularly made plans and looked forward to the coming events had a fifty percent reduced chance of Alzheimer’s disease(阿尔茨海默病), according to a recent study. But don’t worry if your schedule isn’t filled with life-changing events. 【2】 There’s evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to be better.

▲【3】 Mildly raised glucose(葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories, but physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. That’s because exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.

▲【4】 Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. Studies have found that mental stimulation(刺激) limits the weakening of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time.

▲【5】 In one study, people were shown images presented with or without a smell and were found to be able to remember the images with a smell better than those without. In practice, this means using mindfulness techniques to notice the sights, smells, tastes, feelings and sounds around you to help remember the event more clearly later.

A．Go for a walk.

B．Focus on the future.

C．Learn something new.

D．Make use of all of your senses.

E．So spend a few minutes each day jogging.

F．This can be especially harmful to the aged people.

G．It can simply be a weekly coffee date with a friend.

27、   The Pharos, the great lighthouse of Alexandria, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It stood on the island of Pharos, in the harbor of the city of Alexandria. In 290 B.C, Ptolemy I Soter, the ruler of Egypt, ordered the building of the lighthouse. Twenty years later, it was finished−the first lighthouse in the world and the tallest building on Earth except the Great Pyramid of Egypt.

The Pharos was designed by Sostrates, a Greek architect. Sostrates wanted to leave his name on the base of the lighthouse. But Ptolemy refused, ordering that only his own name appear on the building. But Sostrates found a way to do that. At the base of the Pharos, Sostrates left a message containing his own name. Then he covered it with plaster (建筑石膏) and left Ptolemy's name over it. After many years, the plaster disappeared and people knew the true architect of the lighthouse.

In 1302 and 1323, two strong earthquakes hit Alexandria, and the lighthouse was damaged. In 1326, it finally fell into the sea. Much of what we know about the lighthouse comes from the writings of Arabs who once visited the Pharos.

The Pharos was about 384 feet tall, the same height as a modern 40-storey building. At the top of the lighthouse stood a large statue of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Under it was a beacon, the source of light for the lighthouse. The Pharos used two kinds of beacons. At night, a large fire created the light. During the day, a huge mirror made use of the sunlight to create the light.

It was said that the mirror was also used to set enemy ships on fire as they entered the harbor by directing the sun’s rays (sunlight) at them. Although it is clearly impossible, the idea is interesting.

【1】Why did Sostrates use plaster at the base of the Pharos?

A.To follow Ptolemy's orders.

B.To hide his name left on the base.

C.To protect the base from damage.

D.To make the lighthouse more beautiful.

【2】How long had the Pharos stayed standing?

A.For about 800 years. B.For about 1,000 years.

C.For about 1,600 years. D.For about 2,000 years.

【3】What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A.The lighthouse. B.The statue.

C.A large fire. D.A huge mirror.

【4】What can be a suitable title for the passage?

A.Sostrates and Ptolemy.

B.The function of an old lighthouse.

C.The Pharos, a wonder of the ancient world.

D.The architect of an old lighthouse.

28、Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during holidays.

Unique beaches

Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyako Island, where white sand stretches for seven kilometers. The ocean is colored in emerald blue, attracting visitors with its beauty. Compact Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is located in a small cove, and is accessed by walking through a narrow tunnel of trees.

Diverse and colorful fish

Snorkeling (潜水)is a must-try in Miyako Island. Dense coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles and plenty of space to free dive to depths of 8 to 15 meters close to the shore are standout features. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their ultimate spots.

The bridges

Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyako Island and Irabujima, stretching for 3540m, drawing a gentle curve (曲线). The length of the bridge can also be read as “san (3) go (5) no shi (4) ma,” meaning coral island in Japanese. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike, two dramatic marine (海洋的)ponds connected to each other and the sea by an underwater cave system.

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【1】What is special about the Compact Sunayama Beach?

A．Its rock is arch-shaped.

B．The white sand stretches long.

C．The ocean is colored in emerald blue.

D．Its location is in a narrow tunnel of tree.

【2】Which place is the best for experienced snorkelers?

A．Aragusuku.

B．Irabu.

C．Waiwai beach.

D．Shigira.

【3】What can we know about Irabu Bridge?

A．It has two marine ponds.

B．It presents a gentle curve.

C．It is the longest bridge in Japan.

D．It connects Miyako Island and Shimoji.

29、   You’ve probably heard someone lament (express disappointment about) the that current generations aren’t as smart as the ones that came before them. However, researchers studying the Flynn effect have found that scores on IQ tests have time.

The Flynn effect, first described in the 1980s by researcher James Flynn, refers to the finding that scores on IQ tests have increased in the past century. Researchers studying this effect have found wide support for this phenomenon.

Researchers have put forward several theories to explain the Flynn effect. One explanation has to do with improvements in health and nutrition. For example, the past century has seen a decrease in smoking and alcohol use in pregnancy, discontinuation of the use of harmful lead paint improvements in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, and improvements in nutrition. As Scott Barry Kaufman writes for Psychology Today, “The Flynn effect serves as a reminder that when we give people more opportunities to prosper (成功), more people do prosper.” In other words, the Flynn effect could be partially due to the fact that we’ve started addressing many of the public health issues that prevented people in earlier generations from reaching their full potential.

Another explanation for the Flynn effect has to do with societal changes that have occurred in the past century as a result of the Industrial Revolution. In a TED talk, Flynn explains that the world today is “a world where we’ve had to develop new mental habits, new habits of mind.” Flynn has found that IQ scores have increased the most rapidly on questions that ask us to find similarities between different things, and more abstract types of problem solving ---- both of which are things that we need to do more of in the modem world.

The Flynn effect tells us that the human mind is much more adaptable than we might have thought. It seems that some of our thinking patterns aren’t necessarily inborn, but rather things that we learn from our environment. When exposed to modern industrial society, we think about the world in different ways than our ancestors did.

【1】What is the real state of “kids today” according to some researchers?

A.They score higher in IQ tests. B.They are faced with more IQ tests.

C.They get more support from society. D.They are less smart than their parents.

【2】What is the example in Paragraph 3 used as?

A.A researching approach. B.A reminder of success.

C.The theoretical explanation. D.The practical experience.

【3】Why does another explanation focus on societal changes?

A.Societal changes result from abstract questions.

B.Societal changes help form new habits of mind.

C.Societal changes caused the Industrial Revolution.

D.Societal changes require people solve more problems.

【4】What would be the best title for the passage?

A.How modem industry advances B.Whether the Flynn effect matters

C.Where the two explanations come D.Why the IQ of kids today improves

30、Most of us might not be familiar with the name Jocelyn Bell Burnell. She is a(n)________ astrophysicist(天体物理学家) who made a groundbreaking discovery in astronomy.

Jocelyn Bell Burnell was________ on 15th July,1943 in Northern Ireland. She ________ from the University of Glasgow with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Philosophy(physics),with honors, in 1965 and ________a PhD degree from the University of Cambridge in 1969. She was the only girl in her class in the University of Glasgow, and was frequently laughed at by the boys in the same class. But that did not ________ her from carrying on with her aspirations.

In 1967, she________ a signal, on the chart papers she had used to record radio signals from outer space. Her supervisor(导师), Hewish took these records to Martin Ryle, under whom they were working, and they discussed these developments without Bell’s knowledge. Later it ________ that these signals were from pulsating radio sources, or in short, pulsars(脉冲星). It was a ________ breakthrough and made news all around the world. But before long, she heard news that her colleagues were ________ awarded the 1974 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of pulsars.

“I think the fact that I was a ________ that reduced my standing in terms of receiving a Nobel Prize. It didn’t ________me. I was actually pleased that pulsars were ________important enough to rate a Nobel Prize, ”Jocelyn Bell Burnell had said in a documentary about her life. Jocelyn Bell Burnell is a(n) ________ for many people, young and old alike. When women weren’t supported to ________a career in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) field, she was someone who had inspired a change in at least a few young women. Her ________ has inspired more people to work hard and achieve their goals.

【1】

A．rude

B．famous

C．impatient

D．lazy

【2】

A．brought

B．owed

C．sold

D．born

【3】

A．came

B．broke away

C．graduated

D．set apart

【4】

A．obtained

B．anticipated

C．seized

D．chose

【5】

A．prevent

B．preserve

C．separate

D．release

【6】

A．imagined

B．completed

C．ranked

D．captured

【7】

A．felt

B．seemed

C．proved

D．happened

【8】

A．identical

B．scientific

C．visual

D．shallow

【9】

A．secretly

B．jointly

C．casually

D．barely

【10】

A．foreigner

B．doctor

C．woman

D．professor

【11】

A．abuse

B．discourage

C．praise

D．miss

【12】

A．considered

B．appointed

C．recommended

D．designed

【13】

A．inspiration

B．honesty

C．kindness

D．patience

【14】

A．discuss

B．pursue

C．ignore

D．interview

【15】

A．future

B．stress

C．plan

D．story

31、Directions：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Archaeologists have long thought that stone ships served as graves for one or several individuals, and have even been viewed as death ships 【1】 to take the dead to living eternally. However, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg shows a different picture. It suggests Bronze Age stone monuments in the form of ships were built by sailors as a symbol of their practices at sea.

The study indicates that the stone ships and the activities that took place there point to people who were 【2】 focused on practices at sea. Details found within the stone structures show they were built to 【3】 real ships. The stone ships offer up 【4】 about the ship-building techniques of the time and about the ships that sailed on the Baltic Sea during the Bronze Age.

“These consist of areas that 【5】 hill forts and are located near easily 【6】 points in the landscape—that is, near well-known waterways leading inland,” Wehlin, head of the team, said. “While these areas have previously been thought to be much younger, recent age 【7】 have dated them to the Bronze Age.”

Archaeologists have believed that bronze was 【8】 to Scandinavia from the south, and recent analyses have helped confirm this notion. However, the people who distributed the bronze objects are rarely 【9】 in these thoughts.

“One reason why the meeting places of the Bronze Age are not discussed very often is that we haven’t been able to find them,” Wehlin said. “This is in 【10】 contrast to the trading places of the Viking Age, which have been easy to locate as they left behind such rich archaeological material.”

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