晋中2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Sometimes people from the south have difficulty understanding______ people from the north say.

A. which B. what C. that D. how

2、Body language can________ a lot about your mood, so standing with your arms folded can send out a signal that you are being defensive.

A．break down

B．give away

C．put off

D．pick up

3、Oh! It’s 9 o’clock! I know________ is no possibility ________ I can catch up with the train.

A.there; that B.it; that C.there; whether D.it; if

4、We were walking on the fine, soft sand, which kept the ______ of the waves.

A.impression B.exploration C.expression D.inspiration

5、—Tom, may I remind you that we will go to see the movie Coming Home directed by

Zhang Yimou tomorrow morning?

—Oh, that’s right. I __ about it.

A. forgot B.forget

C. had forgotten D. have forgotten

6、Each of us is likely to develop a personal __________ for certain types of entertainment.

A. comparison B. possession

C. love   D. advantage

7、It’s a mistake to think of the country only ______ its tourist attractions.

A.in terms of B.in case of C.as a result of D.in face of

8、―Have you seen the documentary named A Bite of China?

―Yeah!It’s the funniest one______I have ever seen.

A.what B.which C.that D.when

9、Schools have been lengthening the school day to raise test marks, which ________ be costly if schools need air conditioning on hot days.

A.might B.can C.dare D.need

10、Do you ever _______ with your family about which TV program to watch?

A.argue B.area C.arise D.apply

11、______ nice, the food was sold out soon.

A.Tasted B.Tasting C.To taste D.Being tasted

12、He differed _________ other people __________ he always looked further ahead in his work.

A.from; in which B.from; in that C.with; in which D.with; in that

13、Opinions on this matter _____ from person to person.

A. vary B. disagree C. struggle D. argue

14、Earth is a rocky planet where there is liquid water，which is necessary for life to ________.

A.exist B.come

C.stand D.happen

15、Food production is important, but of ________ importance is taking care of the environment.

A. fair B. reasonable

C. equal D. proper

16、I have reached a point in my career ________ I need to decide which way to go.

A．that

B．where

C．which

D．why

17、Body language can ______ a lot about your mood , so  standing with your arms folded can send out a signal that you are being defensive.

A. give away B. give up

C. give in D. give way

18、We are living in an age ____________ we treasure very much, because it sees man’s rapid development.

A.which B.when C.where D.What

19、The explosion of a chemical plant in Yancheng Jiangsu province last month led to over 100 people ______ to hospital for treatment, ______ their relatives to be in deep sorrow.

A. sending; causing B. sent having caused

C. being sent; causing D. to send; to cause

20、Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.

A．how

B．that

C．which

D．where

21、Each time I see these photos, I can’t help thinking of the happy days ________we spent together.

A. on which B. that C. when D. in which

22、What ______ fun it is to have a good chance to get so close to ______ nature!

A.不填; the B.a; the C.不填; 不填 D.a; 不填

23、Walking is cheap, safe, enjoyable and environmentally friendly. ________, it is good for us.

A.If so B.On the other hand C.In a word D.To give an example

24、People are concerned about the air quality they _____________.

A.breath B.breathe C.break D.bother

25、It is _______ he said _______ is very important to me.

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

26、   The Ebola virus, which has killed more than 670 people in West Africa, is a “threat” to the UK, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has told the BBC.

A woman is being treated for ‘ Ebola-like’ symptoms at the Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital in Hong Kong after recently returning from a strip to Africa.

The woman has been given the all-clear after testing negative for Ebola, according to South China Morning Post.

The 39-year-old woman was kept in isolation while undergoing tests, but a hospital source said she did not have the virus and was in a stable condition.

Ebola virus first emerged in 1976 in outbreaks of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in Zaire and Sudan. Ebola that broke out in Zaire has one of the highest case fatality rates (病死率) of any human virus, roughly 90%.

Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, fever, weakness, headache and sore throat. Those struck down can also suffer internal and external bleeding. The virus is spread through human contact. There is no cure.

【1】Which city in the text has the highest death rate by Ebola?

A.Hong Kong. B.London.

C.Sudan. D.Zaire.

【2】What could we infer from the text?

A.The woman was tested positive for Ebola. B.People suffering Ebola virus will not bleed.

C.Ebola virus can be got from person to person. D.Scientists have found the solution to the virus.

【3】The text is taken from ________.

A.a news report B.a story

C.a notice D.an advertisement

27、The common cold is the world’s most widespread illness, which is probably why there are more myths about it than any of the other illnesses.

The most widespread mistake of all is that colds are caused by cold. They are not. They are caused by viruses passing on from person to person. You catch a cold by coming into contact. directly or indirectly, with someone who already has one. If cold causes colds, it would be reasonable to expect the Eskimos to suffer from them forever. But they do not. And in isolated Arctic regions explores have reported being from colds until coming into contact again with infected people from the outside word by way of packages and mails dropped from airplanes.

At the Common Cold Research Unit in England, volunteer took part in experiments in which they gave themselves to the discomforts of being cold and wet for long stretches of time. After taking hot baths, they put on bathing suits, allowed themselves to be doused with cold water, and then stood about dripping wet in drafty rooms. Some wore wet socks all day while others exercised in the rain until close to exhaustion. Not one of the volunteers came down with a cold virus was actually dropped in his nose.

If cold and wet have nothing to do with catching colds, why are they more frequent in the winter? In spite of the most painstaking research, no one has yet found the answer. One explanation offered by scientist is that people tend to stay together indoors more in cold weather than at other times, and this makes it easier for cold viruses to be passed on.

No one has yet found a cure for the cold. There are drugs and pain suppressor such as aspirin, but all they do is to relieve the symptoms.

【1】The fact that the Eskimos don't suffer colds shows that ________ .

A．colds are really full of myths

B．the idea that cold leads to colds doesn’t stand up

C．colds are more severe than other illnesses

D．viruses are the factors causing colds

【2】The experiments mentioned in Paragraph 3 made it clear that ________.

A．being doused with cold water did harm to one’s body

B．taking hot baths made the volunteers easy to be tired

C．it was viruses not wet and cold that made people have colds

D．people who would like to exercise in the rain got colds more easily

【3】According to the passage, colds are commonly seen in winter because ________.

A．there is great difference between indoor and outdoor temperature

B．viruses can go into people’s warm bodies more easily in winter

C．people are usually weak because of the extreme cold in winter

D．staying together indoors makes it easier for viruses to pass on

28、Todd wore the same clothes every day for the first three weeks of school. He was laughed at because of this. But there was little Todd could do. His mother simply couldn’t afford to buy him new clothes. Two of the kids laughing at Todd were Garrett and Graham, a pair of football players. But over time, they realized that their disparaging words seemed to be slowly destroying Todd’s spirit.

“I felt like I needed to do something,” Graham told CBS News. So he and Garrett created a plan. They went home and hunted through their own drawers and closets. The next day at school, they met Todd at their third-period class and asked him to come into the hall. Todd was understandably worried about being called out by the larger boys.

“He wasn’t smiling or anything, and I was like, ‘I think this is going to make you smile,’” Graham says. “I told him, ‘We’re in the same third period, and I apologize for laughing at you, and I want to give something to you to make it up’” He then handed Todd a large bag. Inside were clean shirts and shorts, as well as a brand-new pair of sneakers.

Todd was wild with joy. “I was very happy,” he told CBS News. “Shocked, completely.” And Todd got much more than some new clothes. He no longer sits alone at lunch. Now he cats with his new friends, Garrett and Graham.

Garrett and Graham say they just want to inspire others to help those in need.

【1】What can we know about Todd?

A．He came from a poor family.

B．He wasn’t used to school life.

C．His taste for clothes was single.

D．His behavior brought others laughter.

【2】What does the underlined word “disparaging” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Humorous.

B．Encouraging.

C．Unkind.

D．Selfish.

【3】Why did Todd feel entirely shocked?

A．Garrett beat Graham in a competitive game.

B．Garrett and Graham became friendly to him.

C．Garrett and Graham apologized to each other.

D．Garrett and Graham gave away clothes on TV.

【4】Which of the following can readers conclude from the text?

A．Many hands make light work.

B．The early bird catches the worm.

C．Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

29、   Bumblebees are in rapid decline (下降) across Europe and North America due to hotter and more frequent extremes in temperatures, scientists say. A study suggests the possibility of a bumblebee population surviving in any given place has declined by 30% within a single human generation.

Peter Soroye, a PhD student at the University of Ottawa and the study’s lead author, said, “We found that populations were disappearing in areas where the temperatures had gotten hotter. If declines continue at this pace, many of these species could disappear forever within a few decades.”

Dr. Tim Newbold, of London’s Centre for Biodiversity Environment Research, said, “We were surprised by how much climate change has already caused bumblebee declines. Our findings suggest that much larger declines are likely if climate change speeds up in the coming years, showing that we need great efforts to reduce climate change if we are to preserve bumblebee diversity.”

Bumblebees pollinate (授粉) plants such as cucumber, tomatoes and berries, and they are among the best pollinators we have in the wild life. Plants and crops that rely on pollination from bumblebees are likely to suffer if bumblebee population continues to drop, which could result in terrible results for the ecosystem.

Prof Jeremy Kerr, of the University of Ottawa and the study’s senior author, said, “It’s high time to prevent climate change worsening for bumblebees and others by keeping habitats (栖息地) that offer shelter, like trees, shrubs or slopes, that could let bumblebees get out of the heat.”

“Most importantly, we must deal with climate change itself and every effective action we take will help in the long run.”

【1】What leads bumblebee population to decrease?

A.Competition of various species. B.More and better habitats.

C.Increase of human populations. D.Hotter and extreme weather.

【2】How does Peter Soroye feel about the future of bumblebees?

A.Hopeful. B.Worried. C.Unconcerned. D.Positive.

【3】What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A.The shelters of bumblebees. B.The drop of bumblebees.

C.The importance of bumblebees. D.The change of climate.

【4】What is suggested to preserve bumblebees in the long term?

A.Reducing climate change. B.Keeping nature balance.

C.Decreasing other lives. D.Preserving bumblebees diversity.

30、   What will man be like in the future? How about in 5,000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make a ________, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from ________ he is today, for man is slowly ________ all the time.

Let us take an example. Man, even 500 years ago, was ________ than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. 500 years is a relatively short period of ________, so we may guess that man will ________ to grow taller.

Again, in modem world we use our ________ a great deal. Even so, we still ________ only about 20% of the brain’ s capacity (容量).As time ________, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more --and finally we shall need even larger ones! This is likely to ________ a physical change, too. The head, ________ , the forehead, will grow larger.

Nowadays our eyes are in ________ use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear ________. But over a very long period of time it is likely that man’s eyes will grow stronger.

On the other hand, we ________ to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, ________ our fingers will grow more sensitive (敏感的) because they are used a great deal in modem life.

But what about hair? This will probably ________ from the body altogether in course of time because it does not ________ a useful purpose any longer. In the future, then, both sexes are likely to be bald(无发或少发的).

Perhaps all this gives the impression that future man will not be a very ________ creature to look at! All the same, in spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in ________ with us. He will still be a human being, with ________ and emotions similar to our own.

【1】A.guess B.research C.joke D.decision

【2】A.what B.how C.that D.which

【3】A.dying B.changing C.growing D.improving

【4】A.longer B.taller C.bigger D.shorter

【5】A.journey B.life C.time D.distance

【6】A.stop B.continue C.keep D.hope

【7】A.minds B.heads C.brains D.hearts

【8】A.occupy B.choose C.control D.use

【9】A.passes down B.goes on C.moves away D.runs out

【10】A.cause B.take C.occur D.lead

【11】A.in total B.in trouble C.in particular D.in charge

【12】A.constant B.practical C.proper D.suitable

【13】A.hats B.smiles C.clothes D.glasses

【14】A.plan B.mean C.tend D.decide

【15】A.therefore B.however C.otherwise D.besides

【16】A.grow B.appear C.disappear D.survive

【17】A.have B.keep C.hold D.serve

【18】A.attractive B.ugly C.special D.ordinary

【19】A.size B.difference C.appearance D.common

【20】A.bodies B.thoughts C.mouths D.noses

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.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835-April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which provided the 【1】 for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. After an apprenticeship with a printer, he worked as a typesetter and 【2】 articles to the newspaper of his older brother, Orion Clemens. He later became a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River before heading west to join Orion in Nevada. He referred humorously to his singular lack of success at mining, turning to journalism for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise. In 1865, his 【3】 story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras spent some time as a miner. The short story brought international attention, and was even translated into 【4】 Greek. His wit and satire, in prose and in speech, earned 【5】 from critics and peers, and he was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty.

Though Twain earned a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, he 【6】 in ventures that lost a great deal of money, notably the Paige Compositor, a mechanical typesetter, which failed because of its 【7】 and imprecision. Following these financial setbacks, he filed for  protection  from  his  creditors  via  bankruptcy,  and  with  the  help  of  Henry  Huttleston Rogers 【8】 overcame his financial troubles. Twain chose to pay all his pre-bankruptcy creditors in full, though he had no legal responsibility to do so.

Twain was born 【9】 after a visit by Halley’s Comet, and he predicted that he would go out with it, too. He died the day after the comet returned. He 【10】 himself as the  “greatest American humorist of his age”, and William Faulkner called Twain “the father of  American literature”.

32、人人渴望幸福，但由于忙于学业或工作，我们忽视了幸福。你认为幸福是什么？结合生活中的事例阐述你对幸福的理解。