滨州2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、In our class, when the bell rang and the teacher closed his book, it was a __________ for everyone to stand up.

A．signal

B．chance

C．mark

D．measure

2、Researches indicate that people who constantly work extra hours are more than three times as likely as those who work simply in the daytime _______ signs of depression.

A. shown   B. showing   C. show   D. to show

3、______ in the United States, St Louis has now become the 4th largest city.

A.It is the 24th biggest city B.It was the 24th biggest city

C.Once the 24th biggest city D.Before the 24th biggest city

4、My friend came around for a cup of tea and we________ having a big meal together.

A．put up

B．ended up

C．took up

D．brought up

5、The growth of economy is influenced by a number of factors, ________are beyond our control.

A.most of them B.most of that C.most of what D.most of which

6、Personal computer are no longer something beyond the ordinary people; they are available these days.

A.specifically B.instantly C.readily D.freely

7、After winning China’s first ever Olympic gold medal in snowboarding, Su Yiming, encouraged other youngsters to ______ their goals.

A．apply

B．pursue

C．adapt

D．change

8、Sympathy for the rebels, the government claimed, is beginning to ______because of more and more harm they did to common people.

A. fade B. decline C. fail D. collapse

9、– You’re left the light on.

-- Oh, so I have. _____ and turn it off.

A．I’ll go

B．I’ve gone

C．I go

D．I’m going

10、The trip aims to provide the children with a________ of the countryside first-hand.

A．taste

B．reach

C．touch

D．load

11、The 1919 Addison Act was a revolution, which required that a survey of housing needs __________ by all local authorities.

A.would conduct B.conduct C.must be conducted D.be conducted

12、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

13、Our parents sat us down to read and paint________all we really wanted to do was to make a mess.

A.when B.as C.since D.until

14、Shakespeare's writing is still popular today. It has really   the test of time.

A.overcame B.stood C.taken D.conducted

15、--- Don’t forget to have this machine fixed this afternoon., Darling.

--- Oh, you reminded me of what I otherwise   .

A. may have forgotten   B. must have forgotten   C. had forgotten   D. would have forgotten

16、The government calls on us to avoid visiting crowded areas and medical institutions _______ it is necessary.

A.while B.because C.unless D.when

17、—It's a long journey. My car couldn't make it.

—You can drive my car. It's quite old, but it's still pretty________.

A.reliable B.convenient C.reasonable D.available

18、What a terrible experience! _______, you’re safe now---that’s the main thing.

A．Anyway

B．Besides

C．Otherwise

D．Therefore

19、Besides which major or which university to choose, students and parents face another ______

— the location of the university.

A. dilemma   B. edition   C. liberty   D. mystery

20、The characterization of this rule's impact is   ，to say the least,the critical point for present purposes is put forward.

A.controversial B.consistent

C.contemporary D.conservative

21、4 UK campsites with availability for summer 2021

Caravan Park

Right on a sandy beach, this site has wide-open views of the sea. Choose from gentle walks exploring the coast to exciting hikes in the Torridon mountains. The team can arrange boating, surfing and other water sports on the river or sea. Bikes can be hired.

£22 for tent, car and 2 adults, £3 child.

Swanns Glamping

For a back-to-nature stay with creature comforts, Swanns Glamping is a good choice. It's surrounded by impressive scenery. There's a choice of furnished yurts, bell tents and cabins—which come with real beds and towels, so guests can travel light.

Cabins sleep £75 a night, yurts sleep £90, bel tents sleep £95.

Ling's Meadow

This campsite on a family-run farm offers a real escape, with plentiful animals to spot. With a maximum of 25 people on the site at one time, everything centres around nature: waste water is recycled on the farm.

Camping £12/£6 a night for adult/child, under-3s free, 20% of stays of seven nights or longer.

Walesby Forest

Walesby Forest is a non—profit outdoor adventure centre which usually hosts school groups—but this year is offering public camping in woodland surroundings. The huge choices of activities offered, from watersports to climbing, make it a great choice for families.

Camping from £10 a night adult, £8 child, under-4s free.

【1】Which is suitable for those who prefer to travel light?

A．Caravan Park.

B．Swanns Glamping.

C．Ling's Meadow.

D．Walesby Forest.

【2】What's the charge for a couple with their 5-year-old boy if they stay in Ling's Meadow for seven nights?

A．£210.

B．£168.

C．£126.

D．£100.8.

【3】What can campers do in both Walesby Forest and Caravan Park?

A．Water sports.

B．Hiking.

C．Cycling.

D．Climbing.

22、   Next time you find yourself tending to your flower garden, you may want to stay quiet. The flowers are listening.

Israeli scientists discovered that the plants hear bees approaching and attempt to lure them in with sweeter nectar (花蜜). In several experiments, they found that playing audio recordings of buzzing bees around certain flowers will cause the sugar concentration in the nectar to rise by about 20% in less than five minutes. Such a rapid reaction by plants to sound had never previously been reported. Just to compare, the researchers also tried a higher frequency noise-like that made by a mosquito or a bat-and the flowers did not respond.

The authors point out that the behavior is actually in line with the natural order of things, considering that a plant’s ability to sense its environment and respond to it is critical for its survival. So, it would seem that plants have some sort of consciousness.

This is not the first time that plants have reacted to the sound around them. In a 2009 study, the researchers found that women’s voices help make plants grow faster. In that experiment, tomato plants were found to grow up to two inches taller when they were tended to by a female gardener.

What if we told you that a potato chip bag left on the floor of a break room could listen in on office gossip? As people were talking around the potato chip bag, they were sending tiny sound vibrations (振动) into the air. Those vibrations then hit lifeless objects around the room. Now imagine if you had a camera that was zoomed in on one of those objects extremely closely. In theory, you could actually see the object move along with the vibrations. You could then feed that video into a computer program that could translate the vibrations and you can play back the audio of the conversation that just took place.

So the next time you're at the botanical garden or in a grocery aisle, careful what you say. Someone-or something-might be listening.

【1】Which of the following best explains "lure" in Paragraph 2?

A.Shut B.Attract C.Trap D.Lead

【2】What is vital for plants to survive?

A.The soil depending on to grow in.

B.The audio recordings played to them.

C.The identification to the sound frequency.

D.The power to sense and react to the environment.

【3】What can speed up the growth of plants?

A.The women's voice. B.The strength of the vibration.

C.The species of the young plant. D.The number of the music played.

【4】What is the main idea of the text?

A.Plants may have the ability to listen.

B.Sound vibrations can be processed into an audio.

C.Buzzing bees can increase the production of nectar.

D.The frequency of vibration determines plants’ growth.

23、The Guide to Riding a San Francisco Cable Car

Cable Car History

The cable car was introduced to San Francisco on August 2, 1873. Throughout the 1890s, eight companies operated 600 cars which covered 21 cable car routes. The 1906 earthquake destroyed most of the cable car system. Now, only 37 cable cars remain with three lines in operation. All cars are artistic works as they are made and handled by hand!

Cable cars aren’t just for tourists! They are an essential part of the city’s public transport system. They are the city’s only moving historic landmarks.

The Cable Car Lines

Powell-mason Line (Yellow signs on car): Begins at Market Street turnaround, and ends at Fisherman’s Wharf East End (Bay Street turnaround).

Stops: Downtown(Market Street), Union Square, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Cable Car Museum, North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf(Bay Street).

Powell-hyde Line(Red signs on car): Begins at Market Street turnaround and ends at Fisherman’s Wharf West End(Hyde Street turnaround).

Stops: Downtown(Market Street), Union Square, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Cable Car Museum, Russian Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf(west end), and Hyde Street.

California Street Line: Runs East-west from Van Ness Avenue to the Financial District.

Stops: Van Ness Avenue, Polk Street, Nob Hill, Chinatown.

Fares

Tickets(single ride): can be purchased at turnarounds or from the conductor with cash as you board.

Adult &Youth: $7 each way.Senior(ages 65+)＆Disabled: $3 each way

Passes: are perfect for visitors to the city, and allow unlimited riding for one, three, or seven days on MUNI cable cars, streetcars and buses.

One Day: $23; Three Days: $34; Seven Days: $45

Fastpasses(One Month): allow unlimited riding for one month on MUNI cable cars, streetcars and buses.

Adult(ages 18—64): $78; Youth(ages 5—17), Senior(ages 65+)and Disabled: $39

【1】What do we know about San Francisco cable cars?

A．They operate automatically.

B．They are just available for tourists.

C．They have become a unique sight.

D．They have a history of over 200 years.

【2】What do the three cable car lines have in common?

A．They end at the same stop.

B．They run through Chinatown.

C．Their cars are of the same color.

D．Their routes are equal in length.

【3】How much will a couple of 70 pay for their fastpasses?

A．$23.

B．$39.

C．$45.

D．$78.

24、   Have you ever realized that the smallest countries in the world have so much to offer? Whether it’s historic and cultural heritage or unspoiled nature, these microstates are worth a visit.

Grenada

Grenada is a small country in the world. It is located on island of Caribbean, which is also known as The Island of Spice for several spices like cinnamon, ginger and rare nutmeg. Grenada relies on tourism. Its pristine beaches, warm turquoise water and unspoiled nature make it a wonderful holiday destination. Recently ecotourism has been growing as well.

San Marino

Located within Italy and surrounded by the Apennine Mountains. San Marino is visited by approximately 2 million tourists annually. It’s a beautiful country, which also claims to be the oldest surviving state in the world! Therefore its cultural and historic heritage is undoubtedly fascinating. Although very small, the microstate has a lot of architectural attractions as well as the Romagna, which is loved by Italians, who are among the main guests here.

Maldives

Maldives is located on the bank of Indian Ocean. Maldives has a range of different habitats including deep sea, shallow coast, and reef ecosystems, fringing mangroves, wetlands and dry lands. Visitors to the Maldives do not need to apply for a pre-arrival visa, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and the money to be self-sufficient while in the country.

Andorra

It’s a picturesque microstate found in the Pyrenees Mountains, bordering Spain and France. Over 10 million tourists visit Andorra every year! Unlike the neighboring countries’ high prices, the country has a duty-free policy, allowing shoppers to enjoy lower costs. Also there are winter and summer resorts, so you can visit anytime.

【1】Who might be interested in Grenada?

A.Architects. B.Spice lovers.

C.Historians. D.Mountain climbers.

【2】Which of the following is a good choice for people who like building design?

A.Maldives. B.San Marino.

C.Andorra. D.Grenada.

【3】What is not required for a traveler to Maldives?

A.Money. B.A passport.

C.A visa. D.A return ticket.

25、A relative invited me to come and live in his house. With complete _________ in his promises, I loaded all my worldly possessions onto a ship _________ India in November 2001. Everything had gone _________ in the run-up (准备阶段) to the trip. I was confident that this _________ was the next big step I had to take.

When I arrived, he said, “Things have _________. There is no place here for you.”

I was stunned. I was so _________ that I couldn’t speak. Like a frozen statue, I stood perched on the edge of the vast _________, not sure of what to do. The anger _________. I could not go back to England as all my worldly possessions were on their way to India.

In order to live, I submitted articles to magazines in India and, occasionally, they _________ me for them.

Those years of __________ left a permanent impression. I was searching for an appropriate place to __________, but only later did I realize that the movement itself was meant for my __________ development. If I had only stayed in his house, I would never have learned many valuable lessons. One such lesson was that through __________ and commitment to one’s ideals in life, any adverse situation can be __________. I am writing this story from my __________ in India.

【1】

A．agreement

B．interest

C．faith

D．curiosity

【2】

A．ready for

B．bound for

C．relevant to

D．accessible to

【3】

A．secretly

B．constantly

C．frequently

D．smoothly

【4】

A．adventure

B．advantage

C．choice

D．application

【5】

A．improved

B．failed

C．ended

D．changed

【6】

A．touched

B．frightened

C．excited

D．shocked

【7】

A．impossible

B．opposite

C．unknown

D．unlimited

【8】

A．surfaced

B．disappeared

C．passed

D．melted

【9】

A．blamed

B．charged

C．paid

D．thanked

【10】

A．exploring

B．wandering

C．frustration

D．contribution

【11】

A．settle

B．decorate

C．restore

D．visit

【12】

A．logical

B．physical

C．spiritual

D．material

【13】

A．expectation

B．perseverance

C．imagination

D．experience

【14】

A．saved

B．affected

C．hidden

D．overcome

【15】

A．office

B．hotel

C．home

D．company

26、你的一个善意举动就可以让世界变得更美好，请记述一次你帮助他人的经历，内容包括：

1. 时间、地点；

2. 帮助过程；

3. 个人感受。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。