辽源2025届高三毕业班第一次质量检测英语试题

1、----What was it that caused the party to be put off? ----______________ the invitation.

A. Because Tom delayed sending B. Tom delayed to send

C. That Tom delayed sending   D. Tom delaying sending

2、He was unable to ________ to the students what he meant.

A. get through B. get across

C. get down  D. get around

3、Scientists say it may be five or six years _____ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.

A. since   B. after C. before D. When

4、Talent alone was not enough to___________ victory.

A.make B.guarantee C.contribute D.lead

5、   worries the public that air pollution is becoming more and more serious these days.

A. It   B. That   C. What   D. This

6、 It’s recommended that our plan _____ until it was tested again.

A. put off   B. be put off

C. should put off   D. would be put off

7、It is what you think about not what you have or what you are doing ______ makes you happy or unhappy.

A．what

B．that

C．whether

D．when

8、________is known to all is that the outstanding academic atmosphere, as well as various festivals and sports, ________ many students to our school.

A．It： draw

B．Which： draw

C．What： draws

D．As： draws

9、I found ________ impossible for _______ to work out the math problem.

A. it; him   B. it; he

C. that; him   D. that; he

10、The men ______to be connected with the case are now being investigated.

A．generated

B．suspected

C．declined

D．wandered

11、Tom was ______ with excitement when he learnt that he ______ first in the speech contest.

A.bursting; came B.filling; got C.filled; won D.burst; gained

12、 If you want to do international trade successfully, ______ of English is _______.

A. good command; a must     B. a good command; a need 

C. a good command; a must D. good command; must

13、He switched off the light and was about to leave the classroom and only then____ to rain heavily.

A. it began   B. it begins

C. does it begin   D. did it begin

14、—I didn’t mean 　　　 her.

—But talking like that means 　　　 her.

A. to hurt;hurt   B. hurting;hurting

C. to hurt;hurting   D. hurting;to hurt

15、________ the delayed flight will take off depends much on the weather.

A．Why B．When C．That D．What

16、When the European settlers arrived in _________ is now the United States, they brought their holidays like Christmas.

A．that

B．which

C．when

D．what

17、______ I spoke English before foreigners, I was a student of high school.

A. The first time   B. For the first time

C. At the first time   D. At the beginning

18、As a modest person, the woman scientist, though renowned worldwide, is ___________ to take all the praises and honors.

A.reluctant B.content C.hesitant D.welcome

19、Which of the following words is an adjective？

A.possibly B.probably C.perhaps D.likely

20、 ________ is known to us all is that the old worker, for _______ life was hard in the past, still

works hard in his seventies.

A. As; whom   B. What; whose

C. It; whose     D. What; whom

21、When we look at a lovely baby, a puppy or a really cute kitten many of us want to squeeze it. Why is that?

According to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, it’s a typical experience of “cute aggression”. The experience results from the fight between the brain’s “emotion system”, which impels (驱使) people to squeeze cute things, and its “reward system” which deals with feelings of “wanting”.

In the study, 54 participants between the ages of 18 and 40 were presented with four groups of photos. Two of the groups of photos were of cute human babies and animals and the other two were of less adorable adult humans and animals. As the participants looked at the photos, there searchers watched their brain activities.

According to the researchers, the participants reward systems were found to be active as they looked at the cute babies, and they seemed to be overwhelmed(征服的). By contrast, the reward systems of the people looking at the less cute adults were found to be inactive, and they seemed to be less impelled by their reward systems.

This suggests that cute things activate their emotion systems in such a way that people are overwhelmed by the experience of cuteness. But reward systems work against these emotions by creating the desire to protect cute things.

As Katherine Stavropoulos, the lead researcher of this study at the University of California in the US told Science Alert, “The cute aggression is the brain’s way of ‘bringing us back down’ by balancing our feelings of being overwhelmed.”

Stavropoulos compared this process of balancing to an evolutionary adaptation. Such an adaptation may have taken place to ensure that people are able to continue taking care of creatures they consider particularly cute.

So, although cute babies and adorable animals may look completely helpless, their vulnerable( 易受伤害的) appearance may in fact help them to survive.

【1】According to the text, “cute aggression” refers to .

A．the emotion of wanting to protect cute things

B．the task of emotion system and reward system

C．the adaptation of consistently taking care of cute creatures

D．the behavior of squeezing a cute baby or animal when seeing it

【2】In nature, “cute aggression” is caused by .

A．the need of the brain to balance all feelings

B．the photos of cute human babies and animals

C．the vulnerable appearance of babies or animals

D．the conflict between emotion system and reward system

【3】Which of the following statements about the study is TRUE?

A．Facial expressions of the participants were observed.

B．Katherine Stavropoulos conducted this study on her own.

C．Cute babies and animals affected brain activities of all the participants.

D．The participants were divided into two groups in order to make comparison.

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

A．To persuade readers to protect cute animals.

B．To stress the significance of cute aggression.

C．To present research findings on cute aggression.

D．To share an interesting phenomenon with readers

22、I remember my teen years when all I wanted was to put on weight. Growing up, I was always on the thinner side and try as I could, I never seemed to put on the kilos. I would admire the chubbier (丰满的) girls and wished to be like them.

Now I realize I had weighed my self-worth on how I looked. I had also sent out a message saying that I wasn’t good enough because of my body size, not realizing that we train others how to treat us.

Today, I’m comfortable in my skin, and I have learnt the art of self-love. And yes, I did put on the kilos years later after childbirth, but I lost them at the gym, and I am happy with myself. This got me thinking about the number of people today who want to look like someone else. They look in the mirror and don’t like what they see. They are always in search of a different self!

Learn to fall in love with yourself. Learn to value yourself. If you do not like something about yourself, why not work out to get to your ideal (理想的) body type? This not only increases your confidence, but you no longer have to wear those ugly tops to hide your stomach. Invest (投资) in self-improvement courses if you have to.

Learn to say No. You do not have to present yourself for every party or appointment. Give yourself space to breathe. As women, we are taught to take care of everyone else but ourselves. We get worn out raising our families and balancing our private lives with our careers, and rarely have time for ourselves. At the end of the day, we are so worn-out; everyone else is happy but us. When you are tired, take enough time to rest. Remember, you cannot pour out of an empty cup. Every so often, take time to refill your cup.

【1】What do we know about the author as a teenager?

A．She put on weight easily.

B．She was laughed at by others.

C．She was unsatisfied with her figure.

D．She was good at controlling her weight.

【2】What does the author look like now?

A．Slim.

B．Black.

C．Chubber.

D．Rough-skinned.

【3】What should people unsatisfied with themselves do in the author’s opinion?

A．Model themselves on others.

B．Improve themselves if necessary.

C．Compare themselves with other people.

D．Accept what they are and be themselves.

【4】What does the author argue about?

A．Women should saying no to parties.

B．Women should learn to love themselves.

C．Women should balance the life and work.

D．Women should take good care of their family.

23、The beaches on Mykonos’s southwest coast are among the Med’s best for parties, but head east to find a different atmosphere among a rocky, golden coastline dotted with sandy bays.

Fokos Bay

Park your vehicle in the dirt lot and walk over the low dunes to find perfect little Fokos Bay,where deep, sheltered waters offer delightful swimming for all ages. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, head on over to the renowned restaurant overlooking the sand for a lazy seafood lunch.

Agari Beach

If getting your own wheels isn’t an option, Agari is only a 15-minute walk east of the more famous Elia Bcach and on the south coast bcach ferry route. It’s one of the closest uncrowded beaches to Hora, Mykonos’s main town, and home to a lonely cafe that provides sunbeds and sell drinks and snacks.

Mersini Beach

Wander west around the headland to the next beach along - the gentle arc of Mersini beach, which is usually the least-crowded on Mykonos. Bring your own sun mat and even an umbrella as this beach is service-free: wild and raw, and perfectly matched to a sunbathing without being disturbed.

Kalafati Beach

In the far southeast, about seven miles from Mykonos town, the broad curving coastline of Kalafati Beach is beloved for its steady winds that blow the sails of windsurfers and kite surfers- perfect if you’re looking for sporting action. Rnt boards and get lessons right at the beach at Windsurfing Mykonos.

【1】What can visitors do at Agari beach?

A．Try excellent seafood.

B．Rent boards for windsurfing.

C．Have a 15-minute ferry ride.

D．Rest undisturbed in sunbeds.

【2】What makes Mersini beach special?

A．Its rental equipment for sunbathers.

B．Its undeveloped surroundings.

C．Its complex geography along the route.

D．Its free service of sun mats and umbrellas.

【3】Which place is the best choice if one drives his kid and parents for a family outing?

A．Fokos Bay

B．Mersini Beach

C．Agari Beach

D．Kalafati Beach

24、I may not be on Vine or whatever the kids are using these days, but I’m on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. I love being able to stay in touch with people living on the other side of the planet, I like sharing pictures of my cat and I’m even one of those people who shares lots of food pictures. I enjoy seeing people “like” my posts and comments, and my Facebook app is the first thing I look at in the morning-sometimes even before my eyes are fully open.

That being said, I haven’t posted a pictures about being pregnant on Facebook or anywhere else. I actively keep an eye out for any of my friends referring to my pregnancy in posts and comments and don’t allow any of them on my timeline. My husband is also of the same mindset, so if we haven’t mentioned it to you, chances are you don’t know anything about my pregnancy.

This has been and will continue to be a very purposeful decision on both our parts. We simply don’t believe that, beyond perhaps a simple birth announcement (maybe even without a picture), our child’s life should end up on Facebook.

This generation of kids is the first one in human history to have their lives shared in a forum as public as the Internet without their permission. Parents all over the world put their kids’ pictures on Facebook. I get the reasoning: Everyone wants to share pictures of their kids with friends and family. More often than not, such photos capture sweet moments and I’m sure grandmas and grandpas the world over are glad to have such easy access to their  grandsons and granddaughters. I also take more and more pictures of our kids. After all, they’re lovely, and who doesn’t have a cell phone camera handy at all times?

For my part, I just don’t want my kid on social media until she’s old enough to put herself on there. Family pictures might be one thing, but posting cutesy photos of a baby’s first bath is another. I don’t know where my kid’s pictures might end up some day-surely the last thing a parent could want is for a darling photo of their kid to show up somewhere totally wrong.

【1】What’s the author’s attitude to social media?

A. She is food of the idea   B. She seldom posts pictures.

C. She can’t live without them   D. She prefers Vine to Facebook

【2】Why doesn’t the author post a picture about her pregnancy on social media?

A. Her husband doesn’t allow her to do so.

B. She is going to give her friends a surprise.

C. She wants to keep her baby out of the public eye

D. Her husband doesn’t like posts without pictures

【3】Why do parents post their kids’ pictures online according to the author?

A. To share sweet moments   B. To bring the family closer

C. To show off before friends   D. To please the other generation

【4】What may be a worry to the author according to the last paragraph?

A. Family pictures may change social media

B. Kids may get angry about their parents’ posts

C. People may show no interest in kids’ pictures

D. Posting kids’ pictures may put them in danger.

25、   Nobody can inspire us like great teachers. They show us things about ourselves we can’t see. They see ________ in us that others, including ourselves can’t or won’t see. ________ they give us the courage to find our own way and enough ________ to show us that what we feel ________ is anything but that.

When Bill Gates ________ Seattle’s View Ridge Elementary School, he was a really unattractive and shy fourth grader. ________ a kindly librarian named Blanche Caffiere, he was ________ to come into his own in a way that would one day ________ the world forever. Gates sets the stage for this tale like this:

“When I first met Mrs Caffiere, she was the elegant and engaging school ________, and I was a shy fourth grader. I was ________ trying to go unnoticed, because I had some big shortcomings, like terrible handwriting…and I was trying to hide the ________ that I liked to read - something that was cool for girls but not for boys… Mrs Caffiere took me under her wing.”

He was grateful to Mrs Caffiere for helping him become less ________, which resulted from the true spirit of ________ teaching. First she encouraged Gates’ enthusiasm for ________ by helping him explore it through the use of introspective (内省的) questions, ________ what he liked to read and why. Next, she would go out of her ________ to source books that were ________ more interesting and challenging for him. Finally, ________ he’d read them, she would sit down with him and ask him if he liked what he had read, and more ________ what he’d learned and why. “She basically ________ what I had to say.” Gates recalled.

【1】A.ambition B.distinction C.potential D.discrimination

【2】A.Above all B.For instance C.In consequence D.By contrast

【3】A.guidance B.success C.science D.intelligence

【4】A.unconditional B.unbelievable C.incorrect D.impossible

【5】A.built B.attended C.designed D.finished

【6】A.Apart from B.But for C.Thanks to D.Regardless of

【7】A.willing B.anxious C.eager D.able

【8】A.change B.discover C.enjoy D.create

【9】A.supporter B.librarian C.principal D.owner

【10】A.amazedly B.desperately C.proudly D.helplessly

【11】A.fact B.concept C.event D.conclusion

【12】A.unattractive B.typical C.shy D.unnoticed

【13】A.active B.significant C.fundamental D.remarkable

【14】A.listening B.reading C.speaking D.writing

【15】A.together with B.instead of C.such as D.as for

【16】A.business B.house C.way D.office

【17】A.naturally B.progressively C.frequently D.extraordinarily

【18】A.until B.once C.although D.unless

【19】A.honestly B.seriously C.strictly D.importantly

【20】A.listened to B.stuck to C.referred to D.turned to

26、假设你是红星中学高三(1)班学生李华，针对北京雾霾频发的现象，你们班上周开展了一系列的宣传活动，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，为校刊“英文园地”写一篇短文，记述活动过程。

注意：1．词数不少于60。 2．短文开头已给出，不计人总词数。

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