来宾2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、No country in the world can ______ these problems alone, such as climate change, hunger and disease, etc. Therefore, all the countries should cooperate to get rid of them.

A.address B.cancel C.replace D.involve

2、________ by his teachers made him regain the confidence in himself.

A. Praised   B. Being praised

C. Praising   D. Having praised

3、He is a bad-tempered fellow, but he ________ be quite charming when he wishes.

A. shall B. should

C. can D. must

4、Efforts will be made to______ new teaching models to exploit the students’ potential.

A. accelerate   B. innovate

C. differentiate   D. compile

5、— How can I wake up so early?

—Set the alarm at 5:00 am.,   you will make it.

A. and   B. but

C. or   D. so

6、They have invited me to visit their country, ________ is very kind of them.

A.that B.it C.which D.what

7、In modern society, punctuality is a necessary __________.

A.variation B.virtue C.version D.vision

8、____to the students at home, the textbooks enabled them to study more efficiently.

A．Distributing

B．Having distributed

C．Being distributed

D．Distributed

9、It was playing video games that took the boy too much time that

he   have spent learning．

A. could   B. must

C. might   D. ought to

10、When you make a decision to buy something, you must remember that a good name of product doesn’t __________ mean good quality of it.

A.essentially B.necessarily C.simply D.purposefully

11、I like your products very much ________ quality but I think the price is too high.

A．in charge of

B．in place of

C．in terms of

D．in spite of

12、All we have is 24 precious hours a day and therefore we shall waste ______

A. nothing

B. none

C. neither

D. no one

13、I’m not sure a thank-you letter is really necessary. ________, I can’t be bothered to write one.

A．Anyway

B．However

C．Obviously

D．Besides

14、She’s late for work every day, but she still has the nerve to lecture me about ______.

A. punctuality   B. priority   C. preference   D. privilege

15、In order to satisfy the needs of the market, the electric company has ______ its focus to tablet computers and smart mobile phones.

A.switched B.shaped

C.directed D.discovered

16、—Julia said she sent you a birthday card yesterday. Have you got it?

—Oh, really! I haven’t ________ my mailbox yet.

A. examined B. reviewed.

C. tested D. checked

17、Some institutions have established reading clubs to promote reading, but the effort, though ________, is far from enough.

A．appreciated

B．appreciating

C．having appreciated

D．to appreciate

18、The machine has been used for man years. It’s no wonder that it doesn’t work well __________.

A. regularly   B. constantly

C. frequently     D. occasionally

19、People crowd into ________ cherry trees are blooming, appreciating the fresh spring sight.

A. what B. when

C. which D. where

20、People complain that decisions to approve or deny a permit are often ______ rather than based on fixed criteria.

A．appropriate

B．conscious

C．arbitrary

D．controversial

21、The Come-back Coffeehouse

The sign in the window read "Carl's Coffee Shoppe," spelled the old-fashioned way. Hallie shook her head and wondered how many times she had suggested an alternative. She entered the shop and saw only one person.

"I could help with the books, Dad"，Hallie offered, "There's not much you could do." Her father signed. "How about if you clean the counters instead?" His statement made her feel like a little girl instead of a senior in high school. Hallie sprayed some cleanser and ran a cloth over the worn countertops, After she had washed a few of the old eggshell-colored cups, she began her homework. At closing time， Hallie's parents sat beside her. "You know the shop has not been profitable lately," Mr. Rhodes began. "We need to decide if it is even worth keeping it open." "We're going to visit Uncle Harold over spring vacation." Mrs, Rhodes continued. "He can look over the books and tell us what our options are. You and Aunt Tess will run the shop for the week."

By spring vacation Hallie was ready for an adventure. Hllie's parents gave some instructions, and said good-bye. Hallie stared absently out the window at the passersby: young people on their way to work, and kids on their school vacation. They were not the same people that her grandpa Carl had served. Suddenly Hallie had an idea. She confided in Aunt Tess, who approved. The two eagerly set to work.

At the end of the week, Hallie was coming out from the kitchen when she saw her parents standing in the shop, confused. She smiled as her parents staredat the teens around the counter and the young families seated at the tables.

"Welcome back!" Hallie swept her arms to present the restaurant'scheerful new decoration. Bright, attractive coverings spread over the tables, and modern posters hung on the walls, while, colorful mismatched dishes contributed to the pleasant atmosphere."

I brought board games from home," Hallie added excitedly, "and the bookstore down the street donated the posters. When we talked to our friends about what we were doing, they were happy to give us some dishes." Hallieheld her breath as she waited for her parents' reaction.

"Everyone certainly seems to like the changes," noted Mrs. Rhodes.

"Speaking of changes," Mr. Rhodes said, "I see our name has changed, too."

"Do you mind? I changed our name to 'Come-Back Coffeehouse' to make the shop sound welcoming, as in 'Please come back again'..."

A smile spread across her father's face. “The new name is fitting.” Thanks to you, this place certainly has made a comeback!"

【1】What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?

A. Hallie trusted Aunt Tess very much.

B. Hallie took charge of the books for her parents.

C. Hallie's parents didn't take her opinions seriously.

D. Hallie's parents didn't count on the shop for a living.

【2】What do we learn about "Carl's Coffee Shoppe"?

A. It is behind the times.

B. It has regular customers.

C. It is located on a quiet street.

D. It follows family traditions well.

【3】What did Hallie do after her parents left?

A. She advertised for the shop.

B. She made the shop more attractive.

C. She invited her friends to the shop.

D. She turned the shop into an activity center.

【4】What kind of girl in Hallie?

A. Smart and helpful.   B. Modest and out-going.

C. Optimistic and generous.   D. Faithful and hardworking.

22、   The German ship Polarstern is normally designed to break up heavy ice. But in September, 2019, the ship set sail from Norway with the goal of getting frozen into the Arctic ice cap for a year. The mission (任务) was part of a $155 million project known as MOSAiC, led by Germany’s Alfred Wegener Institute ( AWI), whose goal is to learn more about the ice that forms near the North Pole. The ice cap here isn’t completely solid, and it’s a collection of floes — floating sheets of ice. As summer approaches, some of the ice melts and many floes break free.

By October, 2019, the ship was frozen into the Arctic ice north of Siberia. The mission wasn’t without its challenges. First and most importantly, the Polarstern had to find an ice floe that is used as its primary research base. The ice floe must be solid enough to anchor the ship and to support all the research equipment the scientists needed to use. However, doing it proved easier said than done. Once the ship was frozen in place, the scientists had to wrestle with the dangerous polar bears that were wandering around. Dealing with extreme cold was another challenge. They also had to face the long and dark polar night, a period during winter when the sun doesn’t rise at all in the central Arctic. In September, 2020, the boat finally returned to Bremerhaven, Germany.

"We are watching the Arctic sea ice die," said the mission’s leader, Markus Rex. The team reports that the ice shelf is full of holes, and that the ice that remains is thin and melting. Recent satellite measurements support that idea. The size of this year’s ice cap is the second smallest ever recorded.

Next comes the long process of studying all the data that was collected during the last year. Thomas Krumpen, one of the scientists, said "We’ll likely be busy with it over the next ten years."

The scientists hope this abundant information will help them make better predictions about climate change.

【1】What does MOSAiC try to do in the Arctic?

A．Protect the ice cap.

B．Stop the ice melting.

C．Study the ice deeply.

D．Break up heavy ice.

【2】What was the biggest challenge for the scientists on the Polarstern?

A．Finding the right floe.

B．Fighting the extreme cold.

C．Avoiding polar bears.

D．Reducing the loneliness.

【3】What is the author’s attitude towards the situations of the Arctic ice?

A．Carefree.

B．Positive.

C．Tolerant.

D．Objective.

【4】Which of the following best describes the journey to the Arctic?

A．Expensive.

B．Confidential.

C．Fruitful.

D．Casual.

23、   While “they” may seem small, this gender-neutral(性别中立的) word is clearly making its mark on culture. On Tuesday, Merriam-Webster announced “they” was the 2019 Word of the Year.

“Our Word of the Year ‘they’ reflects a surprising fact,” the dictionary publisher wrote. “Even a basic term- a personal pronoun(代词)- can rise to the top of our data.” The word secured the top spot when Merriam-Webster’s annual traffic report showed searches for the term increased by 313 percent. And while the reason for the increase was likely affected by many things, Merriam-Webster believes the power of the pronoun cannot be overstated.

“English famously lacks a gender-neutral pronoun to correspond neatly pronouns like ‘everyone’ or ‘someone’. As a consequence, ‘they’ has been used for this purpose for over 600 years. However, ‘they’ has also been used to refer to one person whose gender identity is non-binary, that is, neither male nor female,” Merriam-Webster explained.

The publisher also pointed out major events in culture that arouse interest in the word, such as Sam Smith’s switch to use the pronouns “they” and “them”, as well as the American Psychological Association’s recommendation that “they” be used when referring to someone whose gender is unknown, or who prefers “they” over “he or she”.

In September, Merriam-Webster added gender-neutral pronouns “they” and “themselves” to the dictionary. Many were thrilled by the news, and non-binary people expressed thanks. They felt “accepted” and “seen”.

Emily Brewster, a senior editor at Merriam-Webster, was also excited. “Pronouns are among the language’s most commonly used words, and they tend to be mostly ignored by dictionary users,” Brewster said in a statement to NBC. “But over the past year or so, as people have increasingly come across the non-binary use, we’ve seen searches for ‘they’ grow rapidly.”

【1】What does the Merriam-Webster publisher think of the pronoun “they”?

A.It is quite powerful. B.It is almost worthless.

C.It has been overused. D.It has nothing to do with culture.

【2】What do the underlined words “this purpose” refer to in paragraph 3?

A.Discouraging people from using “someone”.

B.Matching other pronouns such as “everyone”.

C.Mentioning someone whose gender is unknown.

D.Replacing personal pronouns like “he” or “she”.

【3】Which of the following may Emily Brewster agree with?

A.Pronouns are the most commonly used words by senior editors.

B.Dictionary users tend to completely ignore pronouns in real life.

C.The non-binary use contributes to the popularity of the word “they”.

D.More searches for the word “they” can be seen in the past few years.

24、The Ostrich Pillow was created by a European designer, who wanted to find a creative way to provide people with the health and productivity benefits commonly associated with power napping (小憩). Power napping is as important as normal sleep. Only when you’re done with a power nap, are you expected to actually work better.

When you wake up from a normal nap, it’s completely OK to glance around the room, confirm that John Hodgman riding a unicorn (独角兽) was just an amazing dream, and then roll over to fall back asleep.

But the Ostrich Pillow is specifically designed for those shorter periods of rest-the power naps-and the creators say that their invention allows you to sleep anytime, anywhere by creating a “little private space within a public one, to relax and rest.”

Perhaps this says a lot about people’s attitudes toward napping and the importance of taking a little nap during the busy workday. The advertisement for the Ostrich Pillow even claims that a 20-minute power nap can increase productivity by 37％.

Amazing! I can only dream of all the things I would get done at the office if I actually worked at 37％ productivity. And to think, all I need is a quick nap as soon as I get to my desk!

In general, the Ostrich Pillow seems like a great idea. It’s convenient. It’s comfortable. It has a place for your hands. But the big question is whether people will actually wear it in public.

Nevertheless, I’m still hoping to get my hands on one of these to give it a proper test drive. But, until then, if you need me, I’ll be sleeping buried on my desk!

【1】According to the passage, we can learn that ________.

A．the Ostrich Pillow can help people sleep longer

B．power napping can help people work better

C．people from a normal nap usually dream about a unicorn

D．John Hodgman invented the Ostrich Pillow

【2】What does the writer think about the advertisement?

A．He feels bored.

B．He doubts it.

C．He believes it.

D．He dislikes it.

【3】Which of the following best describes the Ostrich Pillow?

A．Comfortable and cheap.

B．Productive and relaxing.

C．Convenient and comfortable.

D．Special and attractive.

【4】What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The writer has got an Ostrich Pillow.

B．The writer is willing to have a drive test.

C．The writer will be sleeping on his desk without that.

D．The writer expects to own an Ostrich Pillow.

【5】What might be the author’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To introduce an invention for power napping.

B．To advertise a new invention — the Ostrich Pillow.

C．To inform people the importance of power napping.

D．To tell people a better way of keeping power napping.

25、So many of us are terrible at being terrible. As our children venture off to school, sports, dances and music lessons, we urge them: Just try something, keep practicing, you’re only a beginner. And yet, faced with our own failure, we become less confident, and quit altogether.

Images of perfection fill our social-media feeds, along with advertisements assuring us we wouldn’t be so _______ if we just bought this thing or tried that product. Parents often add to the pressure, _______ their kids will end up sliding down the socioeconomic ladder.

What if we’re _______?

“It’s such a _______ not to have to be good,” says Karen Rinaldi, who refers to herself as a horrible surfer. After 20 years on the board, she is still bad, and she loves it. There is the excitement of being out on the water, but there is also the _______ of not having to be the expert, the freedom to _______ help and rely on others in a way she never would at work. Back on land, she says she is more understanding and _______others’ mistakes. “The benefit of not _______ myself every day,” she says, “is that I get to surf every time I want.”

Ms. Rinaldi, whose experience led to a book about what you can learn from failure, recommends asking yourself: “What is it that you’ve always wanted to do or try but were too _______?” Whatever it is, she says, start doing it. Should you struggle, ________ the fact that you’re a beginner. “Go in there with the ________ to say, ‘I’m new,’” she says. “People want to help you learn. It makes them feel good.”

Take myself as another example. I started yoga lessons this summer. When I ________ Syd Schulz, a professional mountain biker, that I was terrible at the poses, her response was “what did you expect?” “It’s a little ________ to people who have spent years and years of their lives acquiring skills to think that you should have those overnight,” says Ms. Schulz. Years spent working on her cycling have taught her that improvement often comes in ________ steps, following long stretches of inactivity or even getting ________.

【1】

A．distressing

B．imperfect

C．impressive

D．incredible

【2】

A．fearing

B．confirming

C．hoping

D．indicating

【3】

A．missing out

B．putting up

C．setting in

D．taking off

【4】

A．burden

B．nonsense

C．puzzle

D．relief

【5】

A．disappointment

B．nervousness

C．preference

D．satisfaction

【6】

A．acknowledge

B．offer

C．refuse

D．seek

【7】

A．angry at

B．delighted in

C．embarrassed with

D．patient with

【8】

A．awarding

B．forgiving

C．isolating

D．pushing

【9】

A．afraid

B．annoyed

C．depressed

D．exhausted

【10】

A．accept

B．conceal

C．deny

D．examine

【11】

A．excitement

B．modesty

C．potential

D．pride

【12】

A．apologized to

B．argued with

C．complained to

D．shouted at

【13】

A．abusive

B．amazing

C．annoying

D．attentive

【14】

A．careful

B．hesitant

C．involuntary

D．unsteady

【15】

A．alert

B．fulfilled

C．improved

D．worse

26、假设你是高三学生李华，今年参加高考，考后就要面临填报志愿，你一直想当老师，可父母的愿望是让你当医生。请用英语给你在美国的叔叔写封信，陈述你的愿望和理由，请求叔叔帮

忙，以说服你的父母。要点如下：

1．受好老师的影响；喜欢和学生相处；

2．教师受人尊敬，有寒暑假等；

3．父母尊重叔叔的建议。

注意：1．词数100字左右；

2．开头和结尾已给出（不计人总词数）；

3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Uncle,

How I miss you! As you know, after the College Entrance Examination, filling the intention for university is around the corner.

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Looking forward to your reply soon!

Yours,

Li Hua