运城2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、________, people born in the Year of the Dog make the best of friends.

A. Loyal, faithful, and true   B. Loyally, faithfully and truly

C. Loyal, faithful and truly   D. loyally, faithful and true

2、 A terrible thought   Mr. Smith when he was leaving for work: what if an accident happened while his son was alone at home?

A. insured   B. freed

C. attacked D. struck

3、No man understands a deep book ______ he has seen and lived at least part of its contents.

A.until B.if C.though D.once

4、I had dreamed of this moment many times in my childhood. But when you finally make it it’s totally different from ________ you had imagined

A．when

B．what

C．that

D．which

5、To encourage an open information exchange, we will invite ________ and overseas scholars and experts to give talks on present and future developments in some technical fields．

A．superior B．relevant C．parallel D．domestic

6、Hardly had Mike picked up the ball ________ another player took it from him.

A.that B.ever C.when D.after

7、With the popularity of smart phones, people gradually lose the ______ for watching television, which makes TV a decoration of the house.

A.ambition B.appetite C.tolerance D.appeal

8、— Will you be free this weekend?

— I’m not sure, but I ________ go to an art exhibition with my parents.

A．will

B．should

C．must

D．may

9、One solution to this problem   now is sustainable development.

A. discussed   B. discussing

C. to be discussed   D. being discussed

10、She refused to follow our advice on the job, _______ it would have a great effect on her career.

A. even though   B. as if C. now that  D. in case

11、What a bargain！The price of this dress is_______ that of the skirt．

A． half not as much as   B． much not as half as

C． not half as much as   D． as much as not half

12、The lecture, ________ at 8:00 yesterday evening, was followed by an observation of the moon with telescopes.

A. being started   B. starting

C. started   D. to be started

13、_______the virtual world of RealCine, the headsets even have small openings _______ smells to match the environment.

A．Adding to; give out     B．Added to; give off

C．To be added to; giving off   D．To add to; giving out

14、He expressed his hope ___ he would visit China again the next year, and this was the very hope ___ he expressed as soon as he arrived in the country.

A. that; that B. which; which

C. that; which D. which; that

15、Now, the competition is too fierce in every field, and Mary never takes her daughter’s studies ______ granted _________she should lag behind others.

A．as; even though

B．for; as though

C．for; in case

D．as; for fear that

16、The wildlife researcher had just ______ supplies at a feeding spot when he became aware of a bear standing just about 20 meters away.

near the riverbank.

A.paid off B.showed off C.dropped off D.put off

17、 I prefer a flat in Inverness to ________ in Perth, as I want to live near my mum’s.

A. it   B. one

C. that   D. which

18、—You seem to be in a really good mood.

— I finished my last test today.________! Now I’m free.

A．What a pity

B．What a relief

C．What a coincidence

D．What a mess

19、The first thing you must remember is that in order to succeed, it is almost compulsory that you ______ optimistic.

A. be B. are C. must be   D. have been

20、_____ in a poor family made Jack very hardworking when he was still young．

A．Brought up   B．Bringing up

C．Having brought up D．Being brought up

21、Top 4 Websites for Freebie Fanatics

Are you always on the hunt for freebies (免费品)? Here are the top 4 sites where you should hunt for the best freebies.

Just Free Stuff

It is a friendly website that is easy to use. You will find more than 600 freebies listed here every passing day.

More specifically, you can enjoy the various toiletry samples available on the site, which often co me in handy when you are on the move. Therefore, it’s suggested that you sign up on the app to see the latest offers.

Freecycle

It works a little differently from the other websites. Here, you will find freebies that are actual items that other people want to get rid of. Most of the freebies are second-hand items but once in a while, you will get something completely free. Unlike other freebie sites, you could get a substantial appliance like a washing machine, TVs, or sofas instead of samples.

It’s the perfect place to find items, especially if you are a student who just moved into your first house.

Freebie Site UK

It is quite similar to Latest Freebie Stuff and you will find freebies posted by companies. Here, you will find a lot of samples and smaller freebies.

There is also a rating system for you to find out if something is worth your time or not. Sign up for the newsletter to get regular updates.

Gumtree

It works like Freecycle where members of the public can upload items they want to get rid of. Whether it’s a dishwasher or typewriter, there is always something for everyone. When you sign up or visit the site, you can turn on your locations to get the best items near you.

【1】Which website is suitable for businessmen on the move?

A．Gumtree.

B．Freecycle.

C．Freebie Site UK.

D．Just Free Stuff.

【2】What do Freecycle and Gumtree have in common?

A．Items are completely free.

B．The websites are free to sign up.

C．People can find second-hand items.

D．They upload items every other day.

【3】What can we learn from the passage?

A．On Gumtree you can put the toy samples for sale.

B．On Freebie Site UK you will find substantial appliances.

C．On Freecycle you may be lucky to get a TV completely free.

D．On Just Free Stuff you may turn on your locations for the best items.

22、   Award winning film Ballad from Tibet by Chinese director Zhang Wei was screened in New York City in March.

The film tells the story of four visually impaired kids from China’s Tibet going on a journey for their dreams.

Based on a true story, Ballad from Tibet is about the four Tibetan kids — Thupten, Sonam, Kelsang and Droma — achieving their dreams against all odds.

Thupten is a 10-year-old boy partially sighted in one eye and blind in the other. His doctor says that there is a chance that he could completely lose his sight, but there is an operation that could offer a 50 percent of saving his vision.

His teacher firmly suggests that he should have the operation right away, but Thupten is afraid and wants to see the world before his life is plunged into total darkness.

Along with his three friends who also suffer from blindness, Thupten goes on an exciting adventure. Together they decide to go to Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong Province, a city more than 37,000km away from Tibetan capital Lhasa.

The reason for the children’s decision to go to Shenzhen is their love of music. They are all talented and want to sing their hearts out in front of the national audience by participating in a Shenzhen - based reality show.

The foursome’s trip is indeed fun, but also turns out to be dangerous. Luckily, help is on hand along the way in the form of a wandering family, a shepherd, a motorcycle club, and a TV producer’s assistant.

Ballad from Tibet has won the award for Best Children’s Feature at the 13th China International Children’s Film Festival in November 2017, and earned nominations at 17 different international children’s film festivals in Germany, Canada, Japan, Greece, Australia and India.

【1】What does the underlined word “impaired” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.Amazed. B.Strengthened. C.Shortsighted. D.Damaged.

【2】Why do the four children in Ballad from Tibet choose Shenzhen as their destination?

A.They want to take part in a Shenzhen - based reality show.

B.They long to earn money there to support themselves.

C.The teacher advises them to go there to pursue their dreams.

D.They want to look for their parents there.

【3】Which of the following statements is true?

A.The operation can completely save Thupten’s vision.

B.Thupten’s teacher goes on the trip with them.

C.Thupten wants to realize his dream before he totally loses his vision.

D.The four kids get much help from Thupten’s teacher on the way to Shenzhen.

【4】What does the author think of Ballad from Tibet?

A.Successful. B.Negative. C.Awful. D.Surprising.

23、 Wilma Subra had no intention of becoming a public speaker. After graduating from college with degrees in chemistry and microbiology, she went to work at Gulf South Research Institute in Louisiana.

As part of her job, she conducted field research on toxic (poisonous) substances in the environment, often in minority communities located near large industrial polluters. She found many families were being exposed to high, sometimes deadly levels of chemicals and other toxic substances. But she was not allowed to make her information public.

Frustrated by these restrictions, Subra left her job in 1981, created her own company and has devoted the past two decades to helping people fight back against giant industrial polluters. She works with families and community groups to conduct environmental tests, interpret test results, and organize for change.

Because of her efforts, dozens of toxic sites across the country have been cleaned up. And one chemical industry spokesperson calls her “a_top_gun” for the environmental movement.

How has Subra achieved all this? Partly through her scientific training.Partly through her commitment to environmental justice. But just as important is her ability to communicate with people through public speaking. “Public speaking，” she says, “is the primary vehicle I use for reaching people.”

If you had asked Subra before 1981 “Do you see yourself as a major public speaker？”， she would have laughed at the idea. Yet today she gives more than one hundred presentations a year. Along the way, she’s lectured at Harvard, testified before Congress, and addressed audiences in 40 states, as well as in Mexico, Canada, and Japan.

【1】What did Wilma Subra study for her job before 1981?

A. Chemistry and microbiology.

B. Families affected by toxic chemicals.

C. Toxic substances in the environment.

D. Minority communities near industrial polluters.

【2】Why did Wilma Subra quit her job in 1981?

A. She wanted to create her own company.

B. She preferred freedom to restrictions.

C. She hoped to work with families and communities.

D. She was forbidden to inform the public of toxic pollution.

【3】Wilma Subra is called “a top gun” in the 4th paragraph for ________．

A. her scientific training

B. her efforts to fight against pollution

C. her help in closing down dozens of toxic sites

D. her strong belief in environmental justice

【4】What does Wilma Subra think of “public speaking”？

A. She values it. B. She laughs at it.

C. She is against it.  D. She has no idea of it.

24、Simone Biles is widely considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time. In America, she is the "face" of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. When the games began, she was expected to win five gold medals.

But she withdrew from the team final. She made the choice after her vault in the competition's first round. She later said her mind was not in the right place to let her safely perform the difficult moves. In other words, her mind was not letting her body do what it needed to do. So, she made the decision to protect her mental health and give her teammates a better chance at winning a medal.

Biles is not the only Olympian in recent months to talk about the pressure and mental effects of competing at the highest level. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka decided not to compete at the French Open earlier this summer. She said she made that decision to protect her mental health.

This week, Osaka lost in the second round of Olympic competition. She said she felt extreme pressure to win for Japan.

Many Olympic athletes have discussed the stress they have felt. COVID-19 has greatly changed the way the Games are being held. Liz Cambage is a top basketball player for Australia. She left her team one week before the start of the Games because she was worried about entering the Olympic "bubble" in Tokyo without the support of her friends and family.

The IOC, or International Olympic Committee, said it is paying more attention to the mental health of athletes. The IOC said it has websites and phone numbers athletes can call if they need help with a mental health problem.

【1】What do these athletes mentioned above have in common?

A．They are all excellent at the Games.

B．They are not used to the "bubble" in Tokyo.

C．They feel confident enough to win a medal.

D．They feel too stressed to go on with their games.

【2】What does the underlined phrase "withdrew from" in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．escaped from

B．went through

C．pulled out of

D．left out

【3】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Help to these athletes is on the way

B．Much attention has been paid to these athletes.

C．The IOC has got approaches to the problem

D．Proper cures will be in place in near future.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Athletes' New Challenges at Olympics

B．Great Pressure Leads to Frequent Failure

C．Ways to Make Athletes Confident at Olympics

D．Mental Health Gets Spotlight at Olympics

25、I was taking a nap when a loud noise woke me. Outside the window in a parking lot, a car had just _________ into a chain-link fence. The fence bent out in exactly the _________ of the car’s back end.

A short man wearing a shirt unbuttoned to _________ his chest got out of the car, with a shaven head. I disliked him on sight. After a few seconds of _________ the damage, the man tried to repair that. He first attempted to pull the _________ fence back into place, but it wouldn’t move. I took a drink from the glass, silently cheering. Then he pulled against the fence’s support pole, which bent _________ and was more likely to recover. But the pole suddenly broke. I laughed out loud this time. This was _________. He went back to his car. He must be going to leave all the chaos behind for someone else to tidy up.

That, I thought, would be the _________. But he reappeared a few minutes later with some _________ and got to work using them. He fixed the fence, and even __________ it using a support bar bought from a nearby grocery. Now it would be extra __________, stronger than before.

This man was actually a __________ for me, and I was the lazy one. My shallow assumptions were all about myself. I wouldn’t fix that fence and would __________. Years later, I still look out of my window at that __________. It still looks new. And it makes me __________ what else that man has made better, and how I can make myself more like him.

【1】

A．backed up

B．damaged

C．pulled up

D．went

【2】

A．spot

B．direction

C．space

D．shape

【3】

A．expose

B．hide

C．protect

D．cover

【4】

A．discovering

B．preserving

C．witnessing

D．assessing

【5】

A．balanced

B．cracked

C．fixed

D．ruined

【6】

A．seriously

B．simply

C．slightly

D．easily

【7】

A．unique

B．surprising

C．ridiculous

D．strange

【8】

A．intention

B．end

C．plan

D．cost

【9】

A．sticks

B．tools

C．helpers

D．approaches

【10】

A．constructed

B．improved

C．decorated

D．updated

【11】

A．secure

B．beautiful

C．beneficial

D．complicated

【12】

A．model

B．mender

C．master

D．volunteer

【13】

A．leave behind

B．run away

C．drop out

D．turn round

【14】

A．car

B．lot

C．man

D．fence

【15】

A．question

B．doubt

C．wonder

D．predict

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Sam worked as a gardener and was trying to raise money for his sick mother. One day, his mother called him and he just assured her on the phone that he was going to get the money for her medicine, and that everything would be all right. Then as he returned his phone to his pocket, he discovered that Mr. Smith’s daughter, Jane, was standing right behind him. She was 12 years old and surprisingly kind.

“Hey, Sam, do you need money for something?” Jane asked him. Sam nodded.“Yes, my mom is sick. But this job in your garden is totally going to help us and your garden is going to be the prettiest in the neighborhood.” Jane nodded with pursed lips (噘嘴) and started to talk about gardening.

The following day, Sam arrived at the garden and was met by a red-faced Mr. Smith, whose expression was full of anger. “You! You tricked my daughter into asking me for money! How dare you, you worthless man!” he yelled at Sam.

Sam raised his hands to defend himself. “No, sir. I never did that. I swear! I would never do that!” But Mr. Smith didn’t want to hear it. He shook his head, pointed his finger at Sam, and said, “I want you to finish today’s work because you left a horrible messy patch (小块) of dirt on the side of the house. It is so dirty. But it’s your last day here! Do you understand?”

Sam could only nod in shock, and Mr. Smith walked away, still angry at him. Sam felt so sad that he had just lost one of the best-paying jobs he had ever got. He hadn’t completed half of the project, and now he wouldn’t get enough for his mother’s treatment.

He wished Jane had never said anything, but she was a sweet young girl who only wanted to help. It wasn’t her fault. He walked to the house and inspected that patch of dirt, which looked new as if someone had worked on it the night before.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“Who put the dirt here? Is there anything special under the dirt?” he wondered.

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Jane said, “These things are worth a lot of money and they are all for you, Sam.”

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