荆州2025届高三毕业班第一次质量检测英语试题

1、Did you see a foreign girl ________ a Chinese book just now?

A．read

B．reading

C．is reading

D．write

2、________John will win the competition remains a secret till next month．

A.When B.That C.Whether D.What

3、There are 400 workers in the factory, most of _________ are women.

A．who

B．whom

C．them

D．whose

4、—I have a piece of good news to tell you. I have won the first prize in the speech contest.

—_________! You deserve it.

A.Come on B.Congratulations C.Take it easy D.Best wishes

5、He left his hometown for Canada last year ______ a better life.

A．in memory of

B．in search of

C．in favour of

D．in control of

6、It is easy to ________ this camera, while putting the pieces together is quite difficult, so you must keep the directions well.

A．take apart

B．take over

C．take down

D．take up

7、 Helen was much kinder to her youngest child than she was to the others, _____, of course, made the others unhappy.

A. which B. that C. what   D. who

8、The manager __________the company’s accounts, looking for evidence of fraud(诈骗).

A.looked through B.got through C.break through D.went through

9、In Beijing opera, performers are required to paint their faces in patterns and colors to help show the ________ and depths of the character’s personalities.

A. dimensions   B. certificates

C. occupations   D. consciences

10、 I still remember _______ the grand school used to be a abandoned airport two years ago.

A. how       B. where

C. when       D. why

11、—How was the opening ceremony last night?

—   . Large numbers of audiences were greatly impressed by it.

A. It’s my pleasure   B. Don’t mention it

C. I couldn’t agree more   D. That couldn’t have been better

12、 Life is always full of hardships. _______ a better life, we need positive energy.

A. Live B. To live C. Living   D. Lived

13、There is nobody here________ the teacher.

A．other than

B．more than

C．rather than

D．less than

14、The boss has given everyone a special holiday, so we ________ go to work tomorrow.

A．can’t

B．mustn’t

C．needn’t

D．shouldn’t

15、It’s said that there are plenty of hotels in that town. There _____ be any difficulty for you to find somewhere to go.

A. wouldn’t   B. mustn’t

C. needn’t D. shouldn’t

16、People living in homes __________ TV is always left on often spend less time reading.

A. that   B. which

C. where   D. who

17、When famous people say something silly or do something ______, the Internet will spread the news in no time at all and keep them alive forever.

A. comprehensive   B. conservative   C. ridiculous   D. reasonable

18、If better use is _____ of your spare time, you’ll make progress.

A. spent   B. made

C. taken   D. thought

19、There is a common belief among them ________ rubbish can should be put to good use.

A． which   B． what

C． whether   D． that

20、Obviously, the ability to talk is ______ that marks humans off from animals.

A. something B. anything

C. nothing D. everything

21、Think about the longest elevator ride that you’ve ever taken.  Whether you rose five floors or 100,  it probably took less than a few minutes. Now imagine riding in an elevator higher and higher as it climbs for nearly a day.  When you reach the top floor,  prepare for views that are really out of this world. You’ll be in space!

Space elevators might sound like a crazy idea,  but they’re something scientists have been working on for decades.

Why would anyone want a space elevator?  At the moment,  riding in a capsule is the only way ordinary people can get to and from space.  But those rides are very expensive — about $25 million per person per flight.

Researchers are still figuring out the details about how a space elevator might work. One idea is stretching (伸展) a very long cable — more than 37,000 kilometers — up to space from the earth’s equator (赤道). The location is important: Objects in space above the equator orbit (绕……的轨道飞行) the earth at the same speed that our planet turns.  A weight on the end of the cable would stretch it tight.  An elevator tied to the cable could use it to climb up and down.

The only problem is that besides being long,  this cable must also be very strong.  Storms,  including hurricanes might break it. One way to solve this problem is to stretch the cable from the moon instead of from the earth.  Airplanes designed to climb higher than a typical jet might take off from the earth and link up with the cable, which would be held in place by the pull of gravity from the earth.  An elevator car waiting there would then take riders the rest of the way to the moon. Fueled by solar power, the elevator could transport people and materials without much expense or effort per ride.

So, when will you be taking your first space­elevator ride? Probably not for a while.

【1】The first paragraph is presented by________.

A. giving an example

B. making a comparison

C. asking questions

D. analyzing causes

【2】Why have  scientists  been  working  on  space elevators?

A. To make trips to space cheaper.

B. To help astronauts do research in space.

C. To find a more convenient way to the moon.

D. To prove an assumption which seems crazy.

【3】The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to ________.

A. the cable

B. the equator

C. an object in space

D. a weight on the end of the cable

【4】Which part of a magazine may the article appear in?

A. Science and technology.   B. Sports.

C. Literature.   D. Entertainment.

22、Before a new type of airplane goes into service, every part of it is tested again and again. But there are two tests that are more important than all the others.

The first is called the " tank test". A modem airplane must fly very high in the sky. Air must be pumped into the plane so that the passengers can breathe. The metal structure (结构)of the plane has to be very strong for this reason. When the plane is filled with air, the air presses against the skin of the plane inside. The pressure (压力) on a small window is like a huge foot that is trying to get out. If a small part of the plane were to fail, the plane would explode in the sky. To test the structure of the plane, the plane is lowered into a huge tank or container of water. Then it is filled with air. Vne pressure inside the plane is greater than it ever will be when it is high up in the air. Finally, there is an explosion. This does not cause so much damage inside the water tank as it would anywhere else. Engineers can discover which part of the plane has broken. Then that part is made stronger.

The most dangerous test happens when the new plane is going through test flights in the air. The test pilot must find out exactly what happens when the engines (发动机) are all shut off at once. The plane begins to fall like a stone. It is the pilot' s job to find out how he can get control of the plane again. These two tests are examples of how planes are made safe before they ever carry passengers.

【1】By doing the "tank test", the engineers can find out _______.

A. the amount of air in the plane

B. the power of the airplane engines

C. the. pressure inside and outside the plane

D. the strength of the plane structure

【2】What will happen to the plane under the "tank test"?

A. It will be broken.

B. It will be made stronger.

C. It will be filled with water.

D. It will be tested by pilots,

【3】According to the text, why are test flights most dangerous?

A. The plane may explode in the air.

B. The pilot may lose control of the plane.

C. The engines may be damaged.

D. Too much air may get into the plane.

【4】What might be the most suitable title for the text?

A. How Airplanes Are Made and Tested

B. The Importance of Flying Safely

C. The Danger of Testing Airplanes

D. Two Important Tests on Airplanes

23、   I am the proud owner of three pet dogs. Over the years, I have watched their behaviours carefully that help me when I travel around the world.

One important lesson that my dog, Cody, taught me is how to deal with little problems in life. From his calm behavior when someone knocked unexpectedly at the door to the indifferent way he has dealt with his recent serious illness, he has always had the same easy-going attitude. This attitude is an important lesson to me in how I can face difficult situations when travelling, I've learned to try to handle bad situations calmly, such as when we miss a train? lose luggage? and so on.

Another dog of mine, Preston, loves to walk around the yard, spending hours smelling every place and finding out what it means to him. Taking it slowly is another lesson that's been very hard for me to learn. As an active traveller, I am actually experiencing less by speeding through everything, rather than slowly getting to know a place. Even if it means that you won't see as many things, going slowly when you travel is the only way to really get to know a new place. Rushing around a foreign city isn't fun at all.

My dog, Moya, came from a truly bad situation. I am not sure what happened to her before； I just know it wasn't good. And while she has become more relaxed over the years, she is still slightly on edge. She is very cautious when faced with any new situation. But once she's accustomed to her new surroundings, she is fine. She doesn't let fear influence her experience. The same can be applied to our travel experience. No matter where we go, we need to manage new situations with caution--while at the same time not letting that caution turn into fear.

Many thanks to my pets. Truly speaking, pets are as basic to American culture as hot dogs or apple pies. To Americans, pets are not just property, but a part of the family. After all, pets are people, too, with the help of whom I am able to gain a lot and live differently.

【1】One of the three dogs, Cody,_______ .

A.once suffered from a serious illness

B.is excited when under pressure

C.enjoys walking around the yard

D.is unable to deal with new situations

【2】From Preston, the author learned that one should ______.

A.pay attention to the details in life

B.try to see as many things as possible when travelling

C.stay indifferent to strangers

D.travel around slowly and have fun

【3】The underlined phrase "on edge" in the fourth paragraph probably means “_____ ”.

A.hungry B.nervous C.calm D.angry

【4】Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?

A. B. C. D.

24、

WILDE THEATRE

BOOKI NG

-in person

The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am-8 pm.

-by post

Stating the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque, postal order, or your credit card details to Wilde Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220, Earnest Street. All cheques should be made payable to Wilde Theatre.

-by telephone

Ring 0844 - 847-2484 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (UnionPay and Master Card accepted)

-online

Complete the on-line booking form at www.wildetheatre.com.

DISCOUNTS

Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday inclusive, and for all matinees (下午场). Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60’s and full-time students.

Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and on wheelchair space will be held until one hour before the show (subject to availability)

Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible (有资格的) for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.

Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.

Schools: school parties of ten or more can book $9 tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.

*Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstance.

【1】When booking by post, you can pay for a ticket by ______.

A.visiting the website of a post office B.going to your local bank in person

C.enclosing your Master Card in an envelope D.providing your credit card information

【2】What benefit can bookers enjoy according to the text?

A.A party of nine adults going to a performance can book $9 tickets.

B.A group of twelve students that book in advance pay $108 in total for a performance.

C.Someone accompanying a wheelchair user to a performance receives a discount.

D.A 15-year-old teenager can get $2 off any seat booked in advance for matinees only.

【3】According to the text, ______ can get Standby ticket.

A.full-time students buying tickets one hour and a half ahead of a performance

B.65-year-olds buying tickets forty-five minutes before a performance begins

C.bookers who are unexpectedly unable to be present at a performance

D.all theatre-goers who buys tickets one hour before a performance begins

25、Last winter, I got a chance to help out at a local soup kitchen which offered free meals to those in need. The task _________ going to the local food bank, loading up my car with food items and _________ them to the kitchen.

The food for the meals came from a number of sources. The wonderful thing was that all the people's gifts were given _________. There was never any expectation of public _________ for their donations; they just did it.

I threw myself _________ into this task, enjoying the physical side of the work as well as the friendly competition with the other volunteers. We fed off one another's _________. Before too long, we were _________ for we had become the most productive group of volunteers they ever had.

There are various clients who came for the free meals. Some were _________ and living on the street. Others were individuals and young families who had fallen on hard times.

The common thing uniting all the guests was their _________ for the volunteers' devotion. At the end of the day, most diners would take the ____________ to thank the volunteers whom they ____________ during the meal. That was a wonderful ____________ for our efforts.

It takes time and commitment to be a ____________ volunteer, but I have found a wonderful way to ____________ two lives: the life of the recipient (受助者) and mine. I get more ____________ from my volunteering than anything else.

【1】

A．allowed

B．involved

C．resisted

D．prevented

【2】

A．lending

B．exhibiting

C．charging

D．driving

【3】

A．pitifully

B．selflessly

C．directly

D．temporarily

【4】

A．recognition

B．challenge

C．opinion

D．service

【5】

A．hesitantly

B．humbly

C．enthusiastically

D．formally

【6】

A．energy

B．anxiety

C．curiosity

D．comfort

【7】

A．trained

B．promoted

C．sponsored

D．praised

【8】

A．hard-working

B．homeless

C．easy-going

D．aimless

【9】

A．support

B．desire

C．appreciation

D．sympathy

【10】

A．risk

B．lead

C．advice

D．time

【11】

A．attended to

B．contributed to

C．met with

D．dealt with

【12】

A．occasion

B．cure

C．excuse

D．reward

【13】

A．famous

B．qualified

C．permanent

D．generous

【14】

A．enrich

B．exchange

C．rescue

D．spare

【15】

A．freedom

B．relaxation

C．satisfaction

D．independence

26、假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他很想了解你的职业规划，请你给Jim回信，内容包括：

1. 你希望从事的职业；

2. 你选择该职业的原因；

3. 你打算为之做何准备。

注意：信的开头、结尾已经给出，请补全缺失信息。

Dear Jim，

How is everything going? I am glad to receive your e—mail，in which you asked me about my career plan for the future. Now I am writing to share it with you in details.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

That is all about my career plan. What do you think of it? I am looking forward to hearing yours if you have got one.

Yours,

Li Hua