台中2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、_______we _______in the traffic on the highway, we _______ dinner at the table now.

A. Hadn’t... been stuck ; are having   B. Had... not been stuck; would have had

C. Hadn’t... been stuck; should have   D. Had... not been stuck; would be having

2、Think to yourself that every day is your last and the hour to which you do not look forward may come as a（n） ________ surprise.

A.welcomed B.welcoming C.welcome D.unwelcome

3、In the movie, Mr. Bean always gets into awkward and absurd situations, ______ greatly amuses audiences around the world.

A.where B.what C.that D.which

4、I won’t go there again. They are too________ — they charged me 15 pounds for the broken cup.

A．guilty

B．gifted

C．greedy

D．generous

5、____________ construction mentioned above, you have also learned the following phrases.

A.Beside B.Apart from C.Except D.As well as

6、Terry made up his mind that he ________a new house once his son got a job in Beijing.

A．bought

B．would buy

C．have bought

D．had bought

7、 The money my parents give me will be enough to ______ my living expenses while I can find a part-time job to save up for trips during holiday seasons.

A. support   B. pay   C. offer   D. cover

8、—Why don’t you want to buy this house?

—It’s too small. ________, it’s also expensive.

A．However

B．Besides

C．Hardly

D．Only

9、The ________ difference between Sam and me was the fact that I took life seriously.

A．artificial

B．logical

C．multiple

D．essential

10、These products received good customer response, ______ in 4% comparable store sales growth in November.

A．resulted

B．to result

C．resulting

D．having resulted

11、I am going on a dream vacation to Hawaii. While you are doing paperwork, I ________ on a sunny beach.

A．am lying

B．has been lying

C．will be lying

D．would be lying

12、The thief was determined to ______ once he was released from prison.

A．lift a finger

B．drag his feet

C．turn over a new leaf

D．keep cool as a cucumber

13、I had written twice to Janet. But she didn't ______ my letters, so I decided to go there myself.

A. return   B. reply   C. answer D. receive

14、There are hundreds of scenes in English novels________ characters walk through a landscape of fallen leaves, _________ reflect the feelings of the characters.

A．where; that

B．that; when

C．which; where

D．where; which

15、It’s necessary to be prepared for a job interview. _________ the answers ready will be of great help.

A. Having   B. Had C. Have D. Have had

16、From ______ top of Mount Tai, you can get ______ wonderful view of sunrise.

A．a; the

B．the; a

C．a; /

D．the; /

17、It   the train pulled into the station he found that his suitcase was gone.

A. was until， when   B. was until that

C. wasn’t until， when   D. wasn’t until， that

18、He usually spends his spare time　　　　 in his own room, watching movies.

A. locking   B. being locked

C. locked   D. to be locked

19、If you missed the Shopping Carnival “Double 11”, it wouldn’t be long ______ you get another one, “Double 12”.

A．though

B．when

C．before

D．as

20、–Did you blame the accident on him?

–Yes, but I’d ________.

A. better not   B. rather not have

C. better not have   D. rather not

21、Keep trying and eventually you will read the words “We are _______ to inform you...”

A．delightful

B．delighted

C．delight

D．to delight

22、It is _______ impossible for him, a sick person, to complete the task in such a short time.

A. absolutely   B. eventually

C. automatically   D. gradually

23、Afraid of being attacked by the Christian Church, Copernicus didn’t publish his theory until he lay _____________.

A.dead B.dying C.deadly D.to die

24、A warm thought suddenly came to me _______ I might use the pocket money to buy some flowers for my mother’s birthday.

A．what

B．which

C．that

D．whether

25、The US said it was ready to join the ________ between the six countries and Iran.

A．translation

B．determination

C．definition

D．negotiation

26、   You want to have fun and adventure and so you decide to travel somewhere to do it. Sounds like a simple enough thing. And basically it is. But what is adventure? 【1】

For those who love sports, adventure travel can have a whole different meaning than for those who like history. The physical travel types that you can find include such adventure travel as white water rafting (白浪漂流), climbing and hiking to some mountains somewhere. To the hiker, backpacking across Ireland might be their adventure. 【2】Often the goal is to push their body’s limits and test their individual endurance (耐力).

For those who less want to climb mountains, it might mean traveling to Nepal and joining in the local festivals.【3】 Anything that is going beyond the normal defines (定义) adventure.

【4】Adventure depends on the persons physical limits, how much money the person has and what the person enjoys doing. If your life is quite busy, then sitting on a beach in the moonlight with your family might be adventure for you. The point is not what you do but that you have a good time and that it is an adventure for YOU—not for the person next to you.

Do not sit home this year when vacation time rolls around. 【5】You will be rewarded handsomely.

A.Adventure travel is not necessarily suitable for everyone.

B.To those sports lovers, adventure travel means nothing but harm.

C.Adventure travel is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all type of vacation.

D.That is the key here and the answer can be different for different people.

E.Just go beyond your normal routine and head out on an adventure vacation.

F.For this type of person, adventure travel almost always means something physical.

G.Wine tasting in Italy is also vacation adventure for those who enjoys peace and comfort.

27、Crying is often associated with emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness. 【1】 But have you ever heard of the term “happy tears”? You might have even experienced it! In a 2018 study, 68% of participants reported that a happy or positive event caused them to tear up. Over the decades, researchers have put forward theories to explain why happy crying occurs.

【2】 This meant that people who cried when experiencing something joyous had hidden feelings of sadness. Many researchers have been against the theory over the years, but it appears to be one of the earliest attempts to understand why we cry when we are happy.

Tears contain enzymes, lipids, electrolytes, and metabolites. But emotional tears might also include other proteins and hormones (荷尔蒙). It is assumed that release of stress hormones may help regulate the body’s physical and emotional homeostasis (体内平衡). 【3】

Crying in any scene could also be our way of showing weakness as human beings. 【4】 This happens when we cry because of a happy or sad event. Scientists believe that crying is a way of establishing a social connection with other people.

Yet other scientists suggest that all types of crying come from feelings of frustration and them coming on. When you cry, it feels like you are releasing some of these emotions. Similarly, helplessness. 【5】 While you might not always allow your tears free fall, you often feel while you might be experiencing a happy or joyous occasion, you might find the emotion hard to control. Crying helps you release some of this emotion.

A．When we cry, we signal to others to sympathize us.

B．In a word, crying may calm you and regulate your mood.

C．It has been proven to be beneficial to the mental well-being.

D．Happy crying is a common occurrence, and it’s perfectly normal.

E．Crying almost feels unavoidable when experiencing a strong emotion.

F．When you think of happiness, you almost certainly don’t think of tears.

G．An early theory suggested that this happened as a result of depressed feelings.

28、Scientists recently discovered that pictures on cave walls at Creswell Crags are the oldest known in Great Britain. But they didn’t find out in the usual way.

Archaeologists (考古学家) often date cave art with a process called radiocarbon dating. The technique can measure the age of carbon found in charcoal (木炭) drawings or painted pictures. Carbon is an element found in many things, including charcoal and even people. But in this case, there was no paint or charcoal to test. People carved the pictures of animals and figures into the rock using stone tools. The scientists had an “aha!” moment when they noticed small rocks stuck to the top of the drawings. The small rocks must have formed after the drawings were made.

“It is rare to be able to scientifically date rock art,” said Alistair Pike, an archaeological scientist at Britain’s University of Bristol. “We were very fortunate that some of the engravings (雕刻) were covered by stalagmites (石笋).”

When a test proved that the stalagmites formed 12,800 years ago, the scientists knew the art underneath them had to be at least that old. And some of the animals shown are now extinct — another clue that the art is quite old.

The artists came to Creswell Crags. This place is one of the farthest points north reached by our ancient ancestors during the Ice Age. At that time, much of the North Sea was dry, so people could move about more easily.

Some tools and bones found there are 13,000 to 15,000 years old. They show that the travelers hunted horses, reindeer, and arctic hares. Their artwork is similar to art in France and Germany. It tells scientists that the Creswell Crags artists must have had a close connection to peoples several thousand kilometers away — another important evidence of understanding how humans spread out across the world.

【1】How did the scientists feel when they found rocks on the top of the drawings?

A．Fairly confusing.

B．Pleasantly surprised.

C．Completely satisfied.

D．Extremely proud.

【2】Why do scientists say the art is quite old?

A．Some pictures were covered by stalagmites formed long ago.

B．The majority of the animals carved into the stone are extinct.

C．The cave is one of the farthest points in the world.

D．The art was carved into the stone with stone tools.

【3】What can scientists learn about by studying the cave art?

A．How ancient people crossed the North Sea.

B．Why some of the animals have died out.

C．How humans spread out across the world.

D．What ancient people had for food at that time.

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

A．Cave Art About Animals Is Most Beautiful

B．Cave Art Is Found In the Usual Way

C．Cave Art Turns Out to Be Britain’s Oldest

D．Cave Art Has a Great Influence on Britain

29、Plan your dream vacation to one of these excellent destinations.

St. Lucia

Abundant rainforests and splendid mountains are all reasons to visit this Caribbean island. St. Lucia offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. To take in the breathtaking scenery, plan to hike the Piton Mountains or dive in the waters of Anse Chastanet.

Banff. Alberta

This Canadian destination will bring out the explorer in anyone who visits. From hiking and whitewater rafting to skiing and snowboarding, Banff offers travelers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest in North America and the striking photo opportunities of the Canadian Rockies from Moraine Lake can’t be underestimated (低估).

Machu Picchu

According to travelers, a visit to this Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Located in the Andes Mountains, it is the most familiar icon (象征物) of Inca civilization. Spend a few days accustoming yourself to the altitude in the neighboring city of Cusco, where you can experience a mix of Incan and Spanish cultures.

Great Barrier Reef

It’s easy to see why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – it stretches nearly 1,500 miles along the eastern coastline of Australia and features about 3,000 reefs, 900 islands and more than 1,500 species of fish. Travelers can see these amazing natural structures from the air or underwater. However, large amounts of coral bleaching (褪色) caused by rising ocean temperatures put this place’s continued existence at risk, so plan your visit soon to see this awesome sight up close.

【1】What can you enjoy both in St. Lucia and Banff?

A．Diving.

B．Snowboarding.

C．Hiking.

D．Skiing.

【2】Where may a historian choose to go?

A．Machu Picchu.

B．Banff. Alberta.

C．St. Lucia.

D．Great Barrier Reef

【3】What do we know about the Great Barrier Reef?

A．People must take a plane to enjoy its beauty.

B．It’s famous for coral reefs rather than fish.

C．It’s on the western coast of Australia.

D．It may disappear if temperature keeps on rising.

30、I live in San Luis Obispo, California, where the humpback whales come every year. Last November, I invited my friend Liz to _______ them in my kayak.

“No way,” _______ Liz. She was terrified that the kayak would _______ leaving us surrounded by hungry whales. “The boat is stable,” I _______ her, “and we can turn back anytime.” After some _______, she finally agreed to join me.

The following morning we sighted two humpbacks feeding on silverfish. How _______ to be that close to those graceful creatures._______, a pack of fish started jumping out of the water into our kayak — a _______ that whales were approaching. But _______ we could turn back, our kayak was lifted out of the water several feet and we ________ into the whale’s mouth. My body was engulfed (吞噬) except for my right arm and paddle (桨). Liz, meanwhile, thrust (猛推) her arm up, trying to ________ being crushed. What happened next was pure magic. We were ________ out onto the surface and rescued by a few kayakers. As we learnt later, whales have ________ throats and they spit out anything they can’t swallow.

When we got home, we were surprised to find we’d brought back a ________ — six silverfish falling out of our shirts. And surely I’ve learned more about the ________ of nature.

【1】

A．hunt

B．feed

C．watch

D．check

【2】

A．admitted

B．refused

C．suggested

D．hesitated

【3】

A．blow up

B．turn over

C．flow away

D．set off

【4】

A．guaranteed

B．warned

C．advised

D．interrupted

【5】

A．comparison

B．inspection

C．repetition

D．persuasion

【6】

A．convenient

B．frightening

C．amazing

D．familiar

【7】

A．Suddenly

B．Undoubtedly

C．Fortunately

D．Ultimately

【8】

A．proposal

B．signal

C．faith

D．solution

【9】

A．until

B．unless

C．since

D．before

【10】

A．fled

B．jumped

C．slipped

D．dived

【11】

A．bear

B．ignore

C．imagine

D．avoid

【12】

A．spilt

B．shaken

C．thrown

D．moved

【13】

A．tiny

B．dry

C．rough

D．swollen

【14】

A．sample

B．souvenir

C．feast

D．package

【15】

A．power

B．change

C．balance

D．secret

31、根据课文内容填空

As that heat rises, some of it is 【1】 by gases in the atmosphere and reflected back towards the planet’s 【2】. Like the glass in a greenhouse 【3】 holds heat inside the building, gases in the air hold in heat around Earth. Scientists call this global heat-trapping 【4】 the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect keeps the temperature of our planet’s surface comfortably warm.

Several gases in the atmosphere 【5】 to global warming. The one you’ve 【6】 heard the most about is carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a good heat-trapping gas—a greenhouse gas, 【7】 scientists say. 【8】 certain amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is 【9】. In fact, you add some 【10】 the air every time you breathe out.

32、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

My teacher gave us an assignment that should have been easy. “Okay, class,” he said. “For the month of November, we will turn this wall into our Thanksgiving art gallery. For tonight’s homework, I want you to create a picture of one thing you are thankful for, and we will hang it here.”

We were supposed to spend the last part of class of figuring out an idea for our “thankful” picture. But the more I try to think of the one perfect thing, the more panicked and puzzled I became! Finally the school bell rang and it was time to pack up and go.

“I am going to make a picture about fishing with my grandpa,” my friend Amy said as we walked home. “What about you?”

“For some reason, this project is making me nervous,” I told her. “What if I choose one person and everyone else feels left out?”

“It’s just a homework assignment.” said Amy. “Do you really think people will be offended?

“I don’t know,” I said, walking through the fallen leaves.

“Then why not just pick a random awesome thing instead?” suggest Amy.

“But I’m thankful for a billion random things,” I frowned, “How am I supposed to just choose one?”

“Just close your eyes!” said Amy. “You don’t know the ‘just close your eyes’ trick? It’s the best. You write down a bunch of choices on separate pieces of paper. Spread them out. Close your eyes, and pick one.”

“But what if I pick the wrong one?” I asked.

“That’s the whole point,” said Amy. “There’s no wrong one here. I will show you.”

I followed Amy across the street to a giant tree with eye-catching fallen leaves. So many leaves had fallen onto the grass that it looked like a rainbow-colored carpet. “Now go ahead and pick the very best leaf.” she jokingly challenged me.

注意：

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I seemed to get her point.

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I took out separate pieces of paper, thinking about the people I was thankful for.

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