文昌2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、As the population of the world is growing at the disturbing rate of 10，000 people an hour, nature is beginning to ________ us.

A. turn against   B. turn up   C. turn off   D. turn around

2、Chairman Xi Jinping and Jong-un held talks, reaching the important _____ that the two sides agreed to make joint efforts to push for continuous new development of China-DPRK relationships in the new era.

A. consistence   B. consensus

C. conscience   D. compromise

3、Will you please help me ________?

A．open the door

B．turn on the door

C．opened the door

D．to turn on the door

4、As far as I know, it was the car accident due to careless driving that led to ______.

A.him to be killed B.him killing

C.him having killed D.his being killed

5、He ______ writing the paper now. He hadn’t written a single word when I left him ten minutes ago.

A.shouldn’t be B.can’t have finished

C.can’t be D.mustn’t have finished

6、“The young man _________, but he chose to stay and help me,” Prather told CBS News. “I say thank you to him every day.”

A. could have left   B. must have left

C. could leave   D. must leave

7、Dogs barked madly while fish jumped out of water. In no time ________ as a prediction of a coming earthquake.

A. the phenomena were noticed

B. the phenomena was noticed

C. were the phenomena noticed

D. was the phenomena noticed

8、She often parks her car near the house ________ she can get to.

A．which

B．where

C．who

D．what

9、Tom had to have his car repaired in a garage because it ______seriously.

A.damaged B.was being damaged

C.had damaged D.had been damaged

10、Tony couldn’t remember ______he had turned off the computer before he left the office．

A. that   B. where

C. when   D. whether

11、The well of the village extended hundreds of feet in _______ .

A．deep

B．deeply

C．deepen

D．depth

12、Many people ask the government to make laws to ________ smoking in public places.

A. limit   B. permit

C. ban   D. benefit

13、The customer and the seller argued for quite some time before they finally agreed   the price．

A．on   B．with

C．to   D．at

14、Our mother sat us down to read and paint, ________ all we really wanted to do was to make a mess.

A．when

B．however

C．since

D．and

15、31. ---Did you receive his call last night？I was disturbed several times.

---He ______ again. That’s his typical style.

A. should be blind drunk

B. may be blind drunk

C. must have been blind drunk

D. could have been blind drunk

16、--What did he say he was unwilling to risk just now?

-______to high levels of radiation.

A. To be exposed B.Exposing C.Being exposed D.Exposed

17、— Do you mean the neighbors are coming over to discuss the problem?

—Yes, the whole thing has got intolerable, or they ________ have to be calling a meeting.

A.mustn't B.can't C.wouldn't D.shouldn't

18、Many of the things we now benefit from would not be around Thomas Edison.

A. thanks to  B. regardless of

C. aside from D. but for

19、It was officially announced that millions of trees _____ by the end of last year in this region for the protection of the environment.

A．have been planted

B．had planted

C．had been planted

D．have planted

20、All the students were eager to know what the future may have _____ for them when they graduated from the school.

A. in store B. in common

C. in all  D. in particular

21、I am always nervous when I get an email from my parents with "FYI(For Your Information)". My parents are in their late 70s, and while they are quite healthy for their ages, I worry about what messages they are going to give me.

I got such an email in September from my father. He sent an email from my cousin who told that her father, my uncle Reese, had passed away. The news made my mind go blank though I have met him less than a dozen times in my life, because Reese was the first of my parent’s siblings(兄弟姐妹) to die, and I was simply not ready for that.

The memorial service was set in Florida, and I quickly decided I needed to go. I needed to be there for my father, and I needed to go for myself. Reese is about nine years older than my father, and I started to do the math in my head. I know that doesn’t make sense, but I will do anything to reason that I still have a lot of time before I am in my cousin’s shoes.

Reese’s memorial service was small with only family and perhaps a dozen of his friends. The funeral was attended by an even smaller number, and then, the family gathered at a nearby bar to look at old photographs found among Reese’ possessions.

As we drove back to the Orlando International Airport, I thought about how I am not sure what my parents want, not only in their memorial services, but also how they want to be remembered and where they want to be laid to rest. These are going to be difficult conversations, but I know I need to have them. Maybe not right now, but we do need to open the discussion at some point. It may feel too early, but I trust my parents will know that when adult children raise these questions, we do it out of love to honor their lives and their wishes.

【1】 Why do emails with “FYI” make the author uneasy?

A. She’s too busy to read those emails.

B. She dislikes her parents’ nonstop talking.

C. They often bring unpleasant news.

D. She’s afraid to get bad news about her parents.

【2】How did the author feel about the email from her cousin?

A. Disappointed.     B. Shocked

C. Confused.   D. Annoyed.

【3】What do we know from the third and fourth paragraphs?

A. A get-together was held at home.

B. Reese’s friends didn’t appear.

C. Not many people attended the funeral.

D. The author hesitated to go to Florida.

【4】What does the author decide to do after the funeral?

A. Express her love for her parents bravely.

B. Have a talk with her parents about death.

C. Value her parents’ wishes.

D. Get everything ready for her parents.

22、Do companies need a strong leader to stay competitive? Many would say “yes, definitely”, but the employees of one Swedish software consultancy company would tell them otherwise. They don’t have a CEO. Nobody tells anyone what to do, instead, all the 40 employees have meetings and decide together.

Crisp has become world famous for not having a boss. Hoping to get its employees more involved, it moved on to change its chief executive officer (CEO) annually, but ultimately, the 40-strong staff decided to scrap the position altogether.

Well, it turns out that not having a boss, and being involved in decision making has made Crisp’s 40 employees more responsible and motivated. And even if someone does make a bad call at some point, it’s definitely not the end of the world.

According to the BBC, the unique Swedish company is apparently set up more like a family – nobody tells anyone what to do, but the unspoken understanding is that “you don’t mess up the house”.

Crisp does hold four-day meetings for the whole staff two or three times a year, when they decide on things that affect everyone, like changing their headquarters, but generally, company employees are encouraged to make their own decisions. They also have a company board, a legal requirement in Sweden, which acts as a last resort, in case something goes horribly wrong.

So far, the “no CEO” experiment has gone surprisingly well. Henrik Kniberg, an organizational coach at Crisp, claims that not having to ask the boss to approve project decisions or budgets means that things happen a lot faster and the company can respond to clients quicker.

However, Kniberg stresses that not having to ask the CEO’s permission about stuff doesn’t remove employees’ responsibility to consult with their colleagues and explain their decisions. However, some CEOs believe that the idea only works in small startups, because it would be too chaotic（混乱的）in large organizations.

【1】What can we learn from the text?

A. T here was no CEO in the company from the very beginning.

B. Everyone in the company is the boss.

C. Every employee takes turns to take charge of Crisp.

D. The company board was founded for more than legal purpose.

【2】Crisp’s practice without a boss is successful because ________.

A. it has encouraged every staff member to contribute to the company

B. it has helped its employees avoid making mistakes

C. it has made Crisp world famous in the competitive environment

D. it has saved money otherwise paid to the CEO

【3】It can be inferred from the text EXEPT that ________.

A. Crisp’s successful way may not be popularized in a big company

B. making quick decisions is an advantage in business

C. employees in Crisp have to discuss with each other

D. Crisp’s employees are actually relatives

【4】Which factor may NOT contribute to a company’s success according to the text?

A. Quick response to its clients.

B. Employees’ responsibility.

C. A company’s scale（规模）.

D. Employees’ motivation.

23、The climate disaster is here, and scientists have recently delivered their “final warning”. Understanding the root causes and chain effects of these complex issues can be difficult, but help is at hand.

In this comprehensive series of online classes, you will learn from leading scientists, economists, environmental activists, and award-winning journalists, who will convey what is really happening to our planet and what we must do to protect it.

Through a series of live classes, you will deepen your understanding of the climate crisis and have the opportunity to connect with others from around the world.

Course overview

Course Details

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 24– Thursday, Dec.9 2023

This event will be hosted on a live streaming platform Zoom. You will be sent a link to the online class 24 hours before the start time. Please get in touch with us through the email masterclasses@theguardian.com if you do not receive the access link.

Refund (退款) Policy

Once a purchase is complete, we will not be able to refund you if you do not attend or if you cancel your event booking. Please see our rules and conditions for more information on our refund policy.

【1】What do these classes have in common?

A．Hands-on experiences.

B．Flexible refund policy.

C．Tutors from diverse fields.

D．Timely feedback from tutors.

【2】What is involved in the third week of the course?

A．The latest political strategies.

B．The role of mainstream economics.

C．Human’s impact on the environment.

D．Interaction with different experts.

【3】What should you do if you don’t receive the link as scheduled?

A．Reach out to a leading scientist for help.

B．Seek support from fellow participants.

C．Contact the course provider via email.

D．Check the course website for updates.

24、While doing some grocery shopping one day, I realized I had spent close to 30 minutes just in the produce section,meticulously(一丝不苟地) choosing the best-looking apples, bananas that were ripe but not spotted and ears of corn with perfectly neat rows of kernels(谷粒). However, I bet I'm not the only one that rejects the slightest imperfections in fruits and vegetables.

I've also seen how my pursuit of perfect produce has influenced my children. When I pack their lunches, I make sure I include fleshy tomatoes, crisp blueberries, and cucumbers without any scratches. But one day when my daughter refused to eat a pear that was turning slightly brown, I knew I had to change my way. I realized I was unconsciously teaching my children to accept society's standards of perfection and that these perceptions could have a disastrous impact on our environment.

In the US, up to 40 percent of food is wasted every year. Around 20 percent of food waste is produced directly at the farm, for the so-called "ugly" food may not meet certain standards set by grocery stores, though the food is still perfectly consumable.

On a recent night, I attended a dinner party to raise awareness about this growing problem. It was the brainchild of food waste activist Josh Treuhaft, which was an intimate gathering of 16 people dining on a table made from recycled wood. The chef, Pesha Perlsweig, prepared a six-course meal with food, which was purchased from Imperfect Produce that specifically sells "ugly" fruit and vegetables. The organic twisted carrots or knobbly(多疙瘩的) sweet potatoes can be bought at this market for 30 to 50 percent of the price.

I was impressed by Perlsweig's creative, delicious dishes made from the "ugly" food. Before each dish, Perlsweig offered guests tips on how we can reduce our food waste. After the evening's dinner, I became inspired to rethink the way I shopped for and consumed food, and to accept the imperfect. Though looking ugly, the food contains no less nutrition than normal food. Furthermore, it's cheap at the price. My actions inspired my daughter to think differently as well. I'm hoping that these small changes in our perception can make a big difference to our world.

【1】Why did the author spend about 30 minutes buying produce?

A．She was very picky about produce.

B．She had lots of spare time that day.

C．She is addicted to grocery shopping.

D．She had difficulty in making a decision.

【2】What can we learn about the private gathering?

A．Lots of food went to waste that day.

B．The guests got some tips at the gathering.

C．Most of the dishes were made from organic food.

D．It aimed to recommend a chef cooking "ugly" food.

【3】Which of the following is NOT the reason why the author accepted the imperfect food?

A．It is more delicious after creatively cooked.

B．It is cheap and as nutritious as perfect food.

C．It can always help to protect the environment.

D．It can have a good effect on children's growth.

【4】What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A．To offer tips on how to reduce food waste.

B．To introduce a new market for "ugly" food.

C．To share her experience of educating children.

D．To show how she fell in love with "ugly" food.

25、My parents and I moved to a small house on my third birthday. My first memory is our________Arlene________me strawberries from her garden through a chain-link fence. She and her husband, Bill, lived next door.

Arlene spent a lot of time working in the garden, and I,________any kids my age in the neighborhood to be together, was always talking to her from our yard. I was a ________.I think what drew me to Arlene and Bill is that they________got tired of listening to me.

One day, my parents asked Bill and Arlene whether they'd watch me while they________on a date. This worked________for everyone, so it became a somewhat monthly________. Arlene and Bill didn't have kids. They had a(an)________room in their house, which became “my” room.

At 5, I asked Arlene and Bill “________I adopted you as my grandparents?” They started crying and enthusiastically________. Soon________, they printed out an adoption certificate, and it hung on their living room wall________

Over the years, Bill and Arlene Howe________me in all my dreams. They encouraged me to________college, even though I didn’t have the________to go. And________I got accepted to Colorado State University, they presented me with a fund. They told me they’d been________away money since the day I adopted them.

Arlene passed away in 2013, two days before our adoption________.Bill gave her eulogy(悼词). At the end, he said, “Arlene leaves behind her husband, Bill. And the greatest joy of her life, her________, Katie.”

【1】

A．friend

B．neighbor

C．relative

D．gardener

【2】

A．buying

B．throwing

C．showing

D．handing

【3】

A．without

B．with

C．from

D．to

【4】

A．blockhead

B．chatterbox

C．bookworm

D．copycat

【5】

A．always

B．occasionally

C．never

D．constantly

【6】

A．stayed up

B．were out

C．kept away

D．felt down

【7】

A．hard

B．strangely

C．well

D．terribly

【8】

A．occurrence

B．reference

C．resistance

D．performance

【9】

A．empty

B．tidy

C．spare

D．special

【10】

A．Even if

B．Only if

C．As if

D．What if

【11】

A．received

B．accepted

C．requested

D．complained

【12】

A．forwards

B．backwards

C．upwards

D．afterwards

【13】

A．now and then

B．once in a while

C．from now on

D．from then on

【14】

A．supported

B．surprised

C．advised

D．admired

【15】

A．join in

B．apply for

C．set up

D．work at

【16】

A．courage

B．right

C．money

D．desire

【17】

A．when

B．while

C．since

D．though

【18】

A．running

B．cutting

C．putting

D．taking

【19】

A．schedule

B．suggestion

C．activity

D．anniversary

【20】

A．granddaughter

B．mother

C．neighbor

D．friend

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