泰州2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、No cash kept on hand is saving a significant amount on security of a large number of banks by removing the _____ for bank robberies.

A.inspection B.investment C.incentive D.involvement

2、Wechat is communications software whose purpose is to ______ barriers to communication.

A.break up B.break down C.break through D.break into

3、—Why are the tax collectors so busy？

—Many people prefer to have their tax forms completed by a professional rather than_____.

A．do it themselves

B．doing it themselves

C．to do it themselves

D．done by themselves

4、Due to the present school shootings, the only way the president could imagine ________ such tragedies was to ban guns across the US.

A.to prevent B.preventing C.prevented D.having prevented

5、While _____the money, he found a false note.

A. count   B. counts

C. counting   D. counted

6、We _________ that you would come, but you didn’t.

A．had hoped

B．hoped

C．has hoped

D．hopes

7、The educational leaders of Jiangsu province gathered to ______ a comprehensive reform of education.

A.cater for B.send for C.push for D.allow for

8、When asked to explain_______ he did to make his students so fasinated with his lessons, the teacher paused and thought deeply．

A．what was it that B．that what it was

C．what it was that D．what was it

9、—Do you understand the meaning of the sentence?

—Sorry. ___________. Would you please explain it again?

A．I don’t agree

B．I don’t know

C．I’m not in the mood for it

D．I didn’t get it

10、On the top of the hill ______.

A. a temple stands   B. does a temple stand

C. a temple stands there   D. stands a temple

11、I a talk on artificial intelligence from 2 to 3 p. m. tomorrow.

A．will give

B．will be giving

C．am giving

D．will be given

12、In the United States and some other countries, it is the driver’s responsibility to make sure that children under fourteen do not ride in the front seat they are wearing a seat belt of some kind.

A.while B.even

C.until D.unless

13、The thought _____ I might lose my way made me feel _____.

A.what;worrying B.that; worrying

C.what; worried D.that; worried

14、Although there are constant talks of automation rendering billions of people economically redundant, the problem is ______ these predictions will materialize.

A．that

B．where

C．when

D．why

15、There is a new problem____the popularity of private cars that road conditions need ____.

A.involve at; to be improve B.involved in; to be improved

C.involving in; improving D.involving at; improving

16、 Parents should pay attention to the cases _______ their children have difficulty adapting to new surroundings.

A. where    B. as

C. why    D. when

17、Mr. Smith________ these days. I think he should take a holiday before he burns out.

A．has been overworking

B．overworked

C．has overworked

D．was overworking

18、The criminal _______ murdering the judge, unfortunately, an unexpected accident made him lose his consciousness.

A.might have admitted B.could have admitted

C.should have admitted D.must have admitted

19、You can find taxis waiting at the bus station________ you can hire to reach your destination.

A．which

B．where

C．when

D．as

20、—The food here is nice enough.

—My friend ________me a right place.

A. introduces   B. introduced

C. had introduced   D. was introducing

21、   As fear exists in China and the world over the spreading COVID-19（新冠肺炎），business owners worldwide are all feeling the pain. Uncertainty and lack of confidence have always been among the big enemies of economies. And now the universal economy is still under great pressure. 【1】

As countries issue warnings and travel bans, the tourism and services are most affected. In 2018, around 140 million Chinese made outbound trips according to the China Tourism Academy. 【2】 It is thus not surprising that local hotels, restaurants and travel agencies in cities like New York and London are also suffering losses from the virus fallout.

According to a New York Times report, Chinatown in Manhattan has seen business drop of 50 to 70 percent. A hotel owner who relies on Chinese customers said that the loss could be well over 100,000 dollars and climbing. Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, is also warning the outbreak could pose a “new risk” to the US economy.

The economic cost of the COVID-19 outbreak is growing and hard to estimate（估计）. 【3】During the 2003 SARS, which lasted around 7 months, it is estimated that economic losses worldwide affected by the outbreak were over 30 billion dollars. The ripple effect（连锁反应）spread across the Atlantic to Toronto, the most severely affected area in Canada. It is estimated that the city will lose about 950 million dollars due to the restrictions on travel.

【4】 It started in Mexico and America in 2009. While the Americas were most affected by the virus, research has also found that the economic cost of the virus in Korea was as high as 1 billion dollars.

In this interconnected world, any pandemic（流行病）is worldwide. Various economists have pointed out that most economic costs are not related to the virus directly, but the panic over it. Lack of confidence can also worsen the fragile world economy. 【5】

A.But one can always learn from history.

B.It's time to ban the wildlife trade for good.

C.The last thing the world needs is a virus outbreak.

D.China is a much bigger economy than it was in 2003.

E.The same thing also happened during the flu A ( H1N1) outbreak.

F.In recent years they have created about a quarter of tourism jobs worldwide.

G.So, it's very important for countries to work together to control its outbreak.

22、A trip to London

My family had dreamed of a trip to London for a long time. Luckily it was possible for us to realize our dream because all of us were free on the weekend.

We planned to drive into Cambridge and caught the 7: 34 train to Liverpool Street Station.Then my wife and I would separate from Joan, my wife’s sister, to do different things and finally meet again for lunch. And after lunch, we would go to the concert.

But we were late because of a thick London fog. The train had to move along so slowly that it was not until 10:30 that it got there. In spite of our late arrival, Joan decided that she would go to see the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London while we went shopping. It was only after her sister had disappeared into the fog that my wife realized that we hadn’t decided where we should meet for lunch. Since I had our three tickets for the concert in my pocket, this was indeed a problem. We didn’t have any mobile phones at that time. There seemed to be nothing we could do except taking a taxi to the Tower of London, and try to find her there. Needless to say, we didn’t find her.

It was now one o’clock, and the concert began at 2: 30. “Perhaps she will think of waiting outside the concert hall,” said my wife hopefully. By this time the fog was so thick that road traffic had to stop, and the only way to get there was by subway. Hand in hand we felt our way along the road to where we thought the nearest station should be. An hour later we were still trying to find it.Just when I was about to become angry, we met a blind man tapping his way confidently through the fog. With his help we found the subway station which was just fifty meters down the road.

By now it was far too late to get to the concert hall before the performance began at 2: 30, so we decided to return to Cambridge. It took seven hours instead of the usual two to make that journey. Nor were we able to get any food and drink on the train. We were tired and hungry.

We finally reached home at ten. Opening the door we were amazed to find Joan at home; she had seen the Crown Jewels, had managed to get another ticket for concert, and had had a wonderful dinner at a restaurant. Of course, she managed to get home, too. Oh my god!

【1】What did the writer plan to do after lunch that day?

A.Go to the concert. B.Return to Cambridge.

C.Go shopping. D.See the Crown Jewels.

【2】The writer and his wife separated from Joan because _______.

A.they were late for the concert

B.Joan didn’t want to go to the concert

C.there was a thick fog

D.they planned to do different things until lunch time

【3】Who helped the writer find the subway station?

A.A taxi driver. B.A blind man.

C.His wife. D.Joan.

23、   Juili Kale was looking forward to receiving her master’s degree at Arizona State University. She planned to invite her family living in India to the United States for her graduation ceremony. But then, in March, the coronavirus pandemic ended those plans as schools nationwide closed to stop the spread. Kale’s dream came crashing down. Yet the graduation ceremony is taking place—just not as she expected.

University officials have turned to robots so Arizona State graduates and their families can take part in the event online. Cameras recorded images of Kale and about 140 other graduates online this month. They were wearing robes and mortar board caps. They took turns moving a robot at the university that held an eye-level display showing their face. With the help of the robot, they stepped forward to receive their diplomas and take pictures. The robots are from Double Robotics, a company based in Burlingame, California Before the health crisis, they had been used to help people attend funerals and even marriage ceremonies without traveling.

Sanjeev Khagram is dean of Arizona State’s Thunderbird School of Global Management. He told the Reuters news agency the video-a “bittersweet” experience—was recorded and produced over two days. “It may not have been ideal for the students,” Khagram admitted, “but we want to show that we did everything that we could to celebrate them. When the crisis is over, the class of 2020 can do a real-life walk at any future graduation ceremony they choose.”

Kale planned to throw a “watch party” her husband at home and her family in India. Getting used to the online experience was easy for Nancy Sierras Morales. “We have been able to adapt very quickly because we are used to being on a computer and on the phone almost like 24 hours 7 days,” the 22-year-old said. She said that, “while it is not the best, it is cool...to be like the first class ever to do this.”

“I’m disappointed...,” said 41-year-old Douglas Northcott. He is graduating with a master’s degree in applied leadership and management. He looked forward to the real thing.

【1】What had the robots mainly been used for before the graduation ceremony?

A.Saving travelling for people to attend ceremonies like wedding.

B.Hosting all kinds of ceremonies for people unable to travel.

C.Helping professors with their teaching plans in universities.

D.Amusing people during their travelling to funerals.

【2】According to Sanjeev Khagram, to have a real graduation ceremony, the 2020 graduates can ________.

A.throw an online “watch party”

B.attend any future graduation ceremony

C.hold another real one by themselves

D.do everything they can to celebrate

【3】According to the text, ________ made a fast adjustment to the new situation.

A.Juili Kale B.Sanjeev Khagram

C.Nancy Sierras Morales D.Douglas Northcott

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A.A disappointing graduation ceremony.

B.A graduation ceremony with the help of robots.

C.multifunctional robot from Double Robotics.

D.A special experience of students in the health crisis.

24、There are so many ways to make new friends such as joining a sports team, taking part in community activities, or traveling. And there is no doubt that a friend in need is a friend indeed because he can help you out when you are in trouble or encourage you when you are frustrated (沮丧). Personally, joining a sports team will be my first choice.

The primary reason for this is that everyone in a sports team has the same interest, which is the most fundamental (基础的) character for friends. Because of it, they will become your potential friends so that the chance to be true friends is very high. In addition, the same interest can give you a lot of topics to talk about with your friends in daily conversation.

Another factor that should be taken into consideration is the memory. After you fight for a goal with your partners, it will leave you a good experience, which is necessary for a long-lasting friendship. I used to be a player in the basketball team of my high school. Even though it was five years ago, I can remember all the exciting moments when we fought for the championship as if they happened yesterday. And although we went to different universities, we get together so many times. 

In addition, trust is also an important aspect. As we know, keeping trust is the most important thing in the team because it can make you be together all the time. Furthermore, you can share happiness and sadness with reliable friends and they will make you feel life is beautiful and that the future is bright.

Join a sports team, and your new friends are waiting for you.

【1】Why does the author think that a friend in need is a friend indeed?

A．He can share your happiness.

B．He can help you when you need him.

C．He can help you join a sports team.

D．He can encourage you when you succeed.

【2】What does the author think is the best way to make new friends?

A．Taking part in community activities

B．Remembering exciting moments

C．Joining a sports team

D．Traveling with others

【3】The underlined word “potential” in the second paragraph can replaced by “______”.

A．best

B．suitable

C．reliable

D．possible

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A．No sports teams, no new friends

B．A friend in need is a friend indeed

C．Join a sports team to make new friends

D．True friends should have the same interest

25、Around the world more and more people are _________ dangerous sports and activities. Of course there have always been people who have _________ adventures—those who have climbed the highest mountains, explored unknown parts of the world or _________ in small boats across the greatest oceans. Now, however, there are people who look for an immediate pleasure from a (n) _________ activity which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.

I would consider bungee jumping (蹦极) to be a good example of such an activity. You _________ from a high place about 200 meters above the ground with an elastic (有弹力的) rope _________ to your ankles. You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from _________ the ground. It is said that 2 million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping. Other activities, _________ most people would say are as dangerous as bungee jumping, include jumping from tall buildings and _________ into the sea from the top of high rocks.

Why do people take part in such activities as these? Some psychologists (心理学家) suggest that it is because life in __________ societies has become safe and boring. Not very long ago, people's lives were constantly under __________ . They had to go out and hunt for __________ , and life was a continuous battle for survival.

Nowadays, according to many people, life offers __________ excitement. They live and work in relatively safe condition; they buy food in shops; and there are doctors and hospitals to __________ them if they become ill. The answer for some of these people is to __________ danger in activities such as bungee jumping.

【1】

A．escaping from

B．taking part in

C．going in

D．taking in

【2】

A．looked up

B．looked into

C．looked for

D．looked around

【3】

A．sailed

B．swam

C．jumped

D．crossed

【4】

A．safe

B．urgent

C．funny

D．dangerous

【5】

A．jump

B．run

C．walk

D．cross

【6】

A．followed

B．tied

C．brought

D．took

【7】

A．falling

B．running

C．flying

D．hitting

【8】

A．that

B．which

C．it

D．what

【9】

A．swimming

B．running

C．diving

D．skating

【10】

A．old

B．modern

C．past

D．formal

【11】

A．safety

B．excitement

C．danger

D．perfection

【12】

A．animals

B．food

C．water

D．drug

【13】

A．few

B．little

C．much

D．many

【14】

A．look at

B．look behind

C．look like

D．look after

【15】

A．seek for

B．build up

C．suffer from

D．find out

26、高中学习任务非常繁重，因此同学们对于参加学校活动有着不同的看法，请以Taking Part in School Activities为题，根据下表提示，并结合自己的见闻，用英语写一篇120词左右的短文。

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