渭南2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、—Haven’t seen you for ages! Where have you been?

—I went to Ningxia and ________ there for one year, teaching as a volunteer.

A．stayed

B．stay

C．had stayed

D．am staying

2、Do you ________ of the idea that success can be measured in terms of money alone?

A．consist

B．approve

C．assume

D．prove

3、She looked at his fingers with wonder as they turned each page and suddenly reached for his hand. She was amazed by his and the softness and warmth of his skin.

A. fingernails   B. fountain   C. fuel   D. figure

4、 You can only be sure of _____ you have at present; you cannot be sure of something _____ you might get in the future.

A. that; what   B. what; /   C. which; that   D. /; that

5、Every life has its ups and downs, so having a(n) ________ attitude to life has been found to be very important.

A．convenient

B．optimistic

C．impressive

D．negative

6、Though the man was badly hurt in the accident, he was still _______ and could think clearly.

A. awake   B. aware

C. conscious   D. confused

7、It is well-known that ________ year 2020 saw many developments in ________ science and technology, with those in the field of space science being particularly notable.

A．/; /

B．/; the

C．the; the

D．the; /

8、—Could you tell me the____ of making such tasty cakes?

— Well, I just follow the directons in the cookbook.

A. feature   B. plan   C. cost   D. trick

9、I want to buy so beautiful a car   he has.

A. which   B. as C. what D. That

10、Saving Private Ryan is an unforgettable anti-war film and also a story of courage and _________ .

A. burden   B. depression

C. benefit   D. sacrifice

11、His aunt’ s letters ________ him of those beautiful days when they used to live together in his hometown.

A. call up   B. call for   C. call on     D. call at

12、________the grown-ups were not able to understand it, I made another drawing: I drew the inside of the boa constrictor,________the grown-ups could see it clearly.

A．If, because

B．Since, so that

C．Though, because

D．If, as if

13、The voluntary service saved you a sum of money that you otherwise ________ on the agency responsible for finding your pets.

A. need have been   B. would have been

C. must have been   D. can have been

14、He failed in the driving test again. He_____________.

A. must have disappointed   B. must have been disappointed

C. might be disappointed D. couldn’t be disappointed

15、A new problem has arisen: how should they broaden the bridge to ______ the flow of traffic?

A. take up B. speed up C. hold up D. break up

16、Teachers are accused of lowering standards down to _________ the needs of less able students.

A.fit B.suit C.match D.attend to

17、Brendan hurriedly got to the airport, only ________ the plane had taken off.

A．to find        B．to finding

C．to be finding      D．to have found

18、By the end of last year, great changes ________ in my hometown with the development of tourism under the leadership of the government.

A．took place

B．have taken place

C．are taking place

D．had taken place

19、The percentage of students at high schools who ________ newly diagnosed with depression  ________not dropped significantly.

A．was; has

B．were; has

C．was; have

D．were; have

20、Was it because she was ill ________ she didn’t go to attend the meeting?

A. that   B. which

C. as D. what

21、Although he didn't like teaching at the beginning, he ________ the Teacher of the Year many times in a row.

A. ended up as   B. ended up

C. ended with   D. ended up with

22、By the time she ______in the gymnastics tournament at the New York Goodwill Games, she ______ a junior gymnast for eleven years.

A. competed; has been   B. competes; has been

C. competed; had been   D. will compete; will have been

23、We are looking forward to________ the film ________ at the Grand Cinema.

A．seeing; to show

B．see; shown

C．seeing; shown

D．see; to show

24、The doctor suggested that she _______ in bed, while her smiling face suggested there ______ nothing serious.

A．stay; was

B．stayed; was

C．stayed; be

D．stay; be

25、   an important decision more on emotion than on reason， you will regret it sooner or later.

A.Based B.Basing C.Base D.To base

26、Ed Jackson’s team were trying to climb to the top of a Himalayan mountain. However, weeks after they set off, they were stranded (滞留) there overnight without water, food or tents at a temperature of about -30 ℃. They took turns to keep each other awake in case they fell asleep and did not wake up again.

Actually, that night on the mountain top was not the first time that Jackson had been close to death.

Five years ago, while still a professional rugby player, Jackson broke his neck in a challenge, which nearly killed him. Jackson was told by doctors that he was likely to face life in a wheelchair. He was forced to retire from playing rugby.

Luckily, Jackson managed to discard his wheelchair six months after the accident. To mark the first anniversary of his accident, Jackson set himself the goal of climbing Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, even though he was still using two crutches (拐杖) then. He tried to climb many higher mountains after that. Four years later, he found himself in the Himalayas.

The challenges that Jackson faced in the mountains have had a great impact on his recovery both physically and mentally. Jackson realized that others might benefit, too. So he started the charity Millimeters to Mountains(M2M) with his wife Lois and his friend Oily Barkley. It takes beneficiaries who have suffered physical or psychological injuries in challenges around the world, allowing them to access the healing power of nature.

Jackson says, “I once lost hope in life because of my bad condition, thinking there was nothing I could do. But hopefully what I’m doing, what we’re doing with the charity and what our beneficiaries are proving can give anyone the hope that they can turn their life around, no matter how discouraging it might seem at that moment.”

【1】What do the first two paragraphs mainly talk about?

A．Jackson was tired of ball games.

B．Jackson was no stranger to suffering in life.

C．Jackson was well respected for his survival skills.

D．Jackson was advised to do exercise by his doctors.

【2】What does the underlined word “discard” probably mean in the third paragraph?

A．Give up.

B．Figure out.

C．Move on.

D．Look through.

【3】Why did Jackson start M2M?

A．To educate sports lovers.

B．To raise money for the disabled.

C．To encourage safe mountain climbing.

D．To help people with similar experiences.

【4】What kind of person is Jackson probably?

A．Enthusiastic but impolite.

B．Creative but impatient.

C．Adventurous and inspiring.

D．Responsible and humorous.

27、From VOA learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report.

Next time you make yourself a hot cup of tea or coffee, you might want to let it cool down a bit before drinking. Researchers say letting your hot drinks cool off could help you avoid some kinds of cancer.

In fact, the United Nations' cancer research agency decided to list hot drinks with lead, gasoline and exhaust fumes as  “possibly carcinogenic.” In other words, each one could cause cancer.

Researchers at IARC(The International Agency for Research on Cancer) found evidence that drinks at temperatures above 65 degrees Celsius, when swallowed, can cause cancer of the esophagus(食管).

In developed countries, health experts have linked esophageal cancer to smoking and alcoholic drinks. However, researchers said “this form of cancer is more common in areas where people drink beverages at very high temperatures.”

In Europe and the United States, many people drink coffee and tea at temperatures around 60 degrees Celsius. And they often add milk which lowers the temperature considerably.

The findings, however, are good news for coffee drinkers.

In 1991, the World Health Organization listed coffee as “possibly carcinogenic.” WHO officials have since changed their position on that listing. They now suggest that the temperature of your hot drink is a greater risk factor than the actual drink itself.

Christopher Wild is the director of the IARC. When he spoke with the AFP news agency, he said the results “suggest that drinking very hot beverages is one probable cause of esophageal cancer and that it is the temperature, rather than the drinks themselves, that appears to be responsible.”

But how common is esophageal cancer? Worldwide, it is the eighth most common cancer. Cancer of the esophagus killed about 400,000 people in 2012.

I’m Anna Matteo.

【1】The passage is probably taken from________

A. A health magazine   B. A scientific research

C. A news report   D. A school text.

【2】According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the possible cause of cancer?

A. Lead   B. Petrol

C. Exhaust fumes   D. Drinks.

【3】The new research tells us________

A. Drinking coffee may cause cancer.

B. Smoking and alcoholic drinks are related with esophageal cancer.

C. Esophageal cancer is the most common cancer.

D. Hot drinks have something to do with esophageal cancer.

【4】The relationship between “coffee” and “beverages” is just like________

A. Rose and flowers   B. Tea and milk

C. Fish and water   D. Cancer and doctor

28、The idea that red means stop and green means go affects more than just traffic light colors. We have been taught from a young age that red means danger, while green means safety. 【1】For something we have to look at every day, why couldn’t they have been prettier colors? You’re about to find out.

Before there were traffic lights for cars, there were traffic signals for trains. At first, railroad companies used red to mean stop, white to mean go and green to mean caution. But train conductors ran into a problem with the color white meaning go — bright white could easily be mistaken for stars at night. 【2】 It has been that way ever since.

【3】 That means that as it travels through the air, it gets diffused (分散) less than other colors, so it can be seen from a greater distance. For example, think about how the light turns red as the sun sets. Even though the human eye is most sensitive to a yellowish-green highlighter color, it can see red from further away. But this could happen by chance. It’s not clear whether that was chosen based on wavelength, contrast against green nature or natural connection of red with things like blood. 【4】

Yellow has a shorter wavelength than red but a longer wavelength than green. This means that red is noticeable the furthest away, yellow in the middle and green the least distance away — a helpful advanced warning for needing to slow or stop.

However, believe it or not, yellow was once used to mean stop. Back in the 1900s, some stop signs were yellow because it was too hard to see a red sign in a poorly lit area. 【5】 Since yellow can be seen well at all times of the day, school areas, some traffic signs and school buses continue to be painted the color. Keep these safe driving tips in the back of your mind whenever you see a yellow light.

A．Railway companies eventually moved to the color green for go.

B．It could be a mix of all three!

C．But why were those particular colors chosen for traffic lights?

D．Employ these driving rules and know that traffic lights have certainly come a long way.

E．Red is the color with the longest wavelength.

F．When you’re impatiently waiting at a traffic light, don’t get mad.

G．Eventually, highly reflective materials were developed, and red stop signs were born.

29、Making Your Memories Last

“My father wrote me a lovely letter before he died. It is the most cherished thing I own.” Have you ever heard someone say so?

As you all know,your houses, cars, jewels or even money are your financial properties, which are relatively easy to pass along because they are in a physical form. But don’t let your possessions become the only representations of your life. Your thoughts and life journey are equally valuable. 【1】

Studies have shown that kids who know about their family’s past are more empathetic,have better coping skills and higher self-esteem.【2】So how can you turn those feelings, thoughts, and insights into something that can be passed on? These tips can help get you started.

Create a catalogue

Before you begin, check what you’ve got. If you want to pass along family stories or wisdom, list everything available to you, such as photos and letters from your parents.【3】 You could, for example, interview your parents about their lives or write an article about your academic progress.

Make a plan

Once you know what you’ve got and what you need, make a list that details how you’re going to produce what you’re missing and how to record it. 【4】You don’t want the book of your life stories lost in an attic!

【5】

You can’t possibly get everything done at once. By taking active steps and starting with the easiest-to-create projects, you can bring memories to life. For example,you can write a short article about your childhood or film a two-minute video about your wedding day. When you see the results of these smaller projects, you may well be inspired to create more.

A．Take simple steps

B．Get more specific

C．And it’s also significant to consider how to keep it.

D．Then figure out what you still need to add to your collection.

E．For older adults, passing on their life stories helps decrease depression.

F．They become the foundation on which family members build their lives.

G．But they can always get a head start equipped with those precious memories.

30、   It was many years ago.I was a college ___ with a degree but no job.My substitute teaching work had dried up and I was getting ____.I had a family to feed and little money left.____，my oldest brother had been able to get me a ____ at the local lumber mill where he worked.While I was ____ ，my first day there was quite a blow to my ego(自尊).The job  ___ barely above minimum wage.The work was hard and back breaking.It was full of ___ ，lifting，and carrying heavy wood for eight hours a day.Splinters(木屑)were soon my best pals and every day I went home ____ and exhausted.

When winter arrived my gloves tore and my fingers split and ____ in the cold air.I found myself using more band aids(创可贴)and duct tape than I ever ____ I would just to keep my hands working.The turn over rate at the mill became so ____ that at the end of two years only four other people had ____ there longer than I had.Every morning I would ____myself out of bed and go to work knowing it was going to he another ____ day.I tried my best to keep my  __  up but many times during those years I found myself saying，“Why me，God? Why am I having to ____ this? Why has my life not turned out the ____ I dreamed it would?”I never got an ____ .

It is only now many years later that I have a hint of ____ I had to go through those tough times.I think that it is the“Why Me?”times of our lives in which we ____ the most.

【1】A.editor B.graduate C.professor D.student

【2】A.delighted B.satisfied C.desperate D.modest

【3】A.Hopefully B.Fortunately C.Sadly D.Frankly

【4】A.job B.rise C.choice D.title

【5】A.busy B.worried C.calm D.grateful

【6】A.paid B.cost C.reduced D.wasted

【7】A.stopping B.jumping C.bending D.wandering

【8】A.aching B.trembling C.cheering D.choking

【9】A.burnt B.broke C.shook D.bled

【10】A.heard B.promised C.saw D.thought

【11】A.low B.high C.fixed D.steady

【12】A.relaxed B.waited C.prepared D.worked

【13】A.push B.release C.press D.pull

【14】A.difficult B.helpful C.interesting D.meaningful

【15】A.hand B.voice C.spirits D.tunes

【16】A.give up B.go through C.prepare for D.carry out

【17】A.challenge B.way C.1evel D.structure

【18】A.answer B.aim C.order D.opportunity

【19】A.how B.where C.why D.when

【20】A.complain B.lose C.grow D.expect

31、在空白处填入适当的单词或短语。

Today, many Chinese people are becoming more interested in reading poems, no matter in 【1】language they are written. Translations can be good, but being able to read in the original language is best. No matter how well a poem is translated, something of the spirit of the original work is 【2】. Besides, poems and literature can be bridges between East and West. They can help us to understand each other better, or as the poet Mu Dan 【3】 :

Quietly, we embrace

In a world lit up by words.

32、假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Tom听说在中国通过扫描二维码就可以实现非现金支付，他感到不可思议，请你写封邮件告知他非现金支付在中国的一些情况，内容包括：

1. 非现金支付的定义；

2. 非现金支付的优点；

3. 非现金支付的缺点；

4. 你的结论。

注意：词数80个左右，开头已给出，不计入数内。