商洛2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、The parents attempted to marrying the boy, though motivated but without a handsome pay, a decent car or a respectable apartment.

A.encourage their daughter from B.discourage their daughter into

C.dissuade their daughter into D.persuade their daughter out of

2、The thought of going back home was ________ kept him happy while he was working abroad.

A. that B. all that C. all what D. which

3、He got himself into a dangerous situation ________he was likely to lose control over the plane.

A．while

B．which

C．where

D．why

4、Goods bought _____can be cheaper.

A. in quality B. in large quantities

C. large numbers D. a large amount

5、Tom, together with his friends , ______going to have a picnic this weekend.

A．is

B．are

C．was

D．were

6、He smoked in silence, thinking of nothing, and listening to the sound of the wind that brought the scent of the desert. When he had finished his smoke, he __________ one of his pockets, and sat there for a few moments, regarding what he had withdrawn.

A. turned to B. picked up

C. held on to D. reached into

7、Jack is pleased with ________ you have given him and all ________ you have told him.

A.that, what B.what, that C.which, what D.that, which

8、The man who's is ____debt owing to his bad management is ____a diet.

A. in,in B. in,on

C. out, in D. on, in

9、There is no light on--- they _______ be at home.

A.mustn’t B.can’t C.needn’t D.shouldn’t

10、With the advantages________，home﹣made mobile phones have_________in recent years.

A.recognized； taken off

B.recognizing； taken on

C.recognized； taken up

D.recognizing； taken in

11、The problem was so_________that he had a_________look on his face .

A．confusing; confusing

B．confused; confused

C．confused; confusing

D．confusing; confused

12、The stranger _________ the sword from the boy's forehead, and the boy felt immensely relieved. But he still couldn't flee.

A.nourished B.stretched

C.withdrew D.entertained

13、I plan to visit my family during the Spring Festival, but if I can’t get the train ticket, I still have an ________ plan.

A. enthusiastic B. alternative

C. awful D. anxious

14、The good news that he got a_________to Senior Editor brought great happiness to his family.

A.prospect B.promotion C.priority D.privilege

15、Opinions on this matter _____ from person to person.

A. vary B. disagree C. struggle D. argue

16、The law first__________ in 1912, and it still takes effect(生效) today.

A.began with B.came into being C.went blind D.bid for

17、The hospital has a new system to help ______ the best service _______ the patients.

A.supply; with B.provide; to C.provide; for D.supply; /

18、Having enough fat and salt in your meals will _____ the urge to snack between meals and help you lose weight.

A. extend B. rid C. reduce D. focus

19、The lion is considered the king of the forest as it is a(n) ______ of courage and power.

A.feature B.disaster C.evidence D.symbol

20、By the time we _______, a waiter had come over to our table with a smile.

A.seated B.sitting

C.sat ourselves D.were seated

21、The woman often complain that she does every single bit of housework ________ her husband Bob just does the dishes now and then.

A. while B. since C. when D. as

22、After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane ______ her job as a doctor in the countryside.

A．set out

B．took over

C．took up

D．set up

23、My wife always ________ the most expensive dresses in the shop!

A.falls into B.falls for C.falls over D.falls down

24、Each of us is likely to develop a personal __________ for certain types of entertainment.

A. comparison B. possession

C. love   D. advantage

25、No one can prevent the plans ________ out.

A．to be carried

B．from carrying

C．to be carried

D．being carried

26、Literature is the body of written works produced by scholars and researchers, who specialize in a given field. Why is literature important? Let’s see.

Literary works are descriptions of the thinking patterns and social criteria. They’re a description of the different aspects of common people’s life. 【1】 They also encourage imagination and creativity. Exposing oneself to good literary works is like providing one with the finest educational opportunities. On the other hand, the lack of exposure to good literature is equal to depriving(剥夺)one of the opportunity to grow.

Some of the great literary works provide society with the guiding principles of life. Works by poets like Homer, Plato, Sappho, Horace and many more are timeless. 【2】 The Lord of the Rings, The Godfather, A Tale of Two Cities, and James Bond series are some of the best-selling books of all time that have entertained several generations.

There are also great works in children’s literature. Amused by the stones they tell, kids associate themselves with these books’ characters and idealize some of them. Moral stories are an aid for parents and teachers to let the kids learn important lessons in life. Aesop, Enid Blyton, and Mark Twain are some of the most widely popular children’s authors. 【3】

True, languages are the building blocks of literature. But the study of literature cannot be restricted to only studying languages. 【4】 A degree in language and literature perhaps can’t provide one with everything literature can offer. Its scope(范围)is so deep and wide that even a lifetime may not be enough to really study literature.

【5】 Great literary and poetic works help a person take a closer look at the different aspects of living. In many ways, literature, in its different forms, can change one’s attitude towards living.

A．Literature helps understand life.

B．Literature has an effect on health and wealth.

C．They have enriched the childhoods of so many.

D．Classical literary works serve as food for thought.

E．In fact, literature can’t be limited to an educational course.

F．They have always amused their readers and will continue to.

G．Instead, literature lays the foundation of a wealthy life, adding “life” to “living”

27、   Have you ever been to London? Here is some hotel information for you.

Kingsway Hall Hotel

We offer quality service (优质服务) in Kingsway Hall Hotel. This location puts guests in easy reach of many places, such as the British Museum and Piccadilly Circus. Our hotel also has modern Western food, and offers a perfect dining environment. The lounge bar is a comfortable place to enjoy a drink while watching the tourists. There are hundreds of dining choices within walking distance. Non­smoking rooms are ready for guests.

Hilton Docklands Riverside

Located on the bank of the Thames, our hotel is about two miles east of Tower Bridge and 36 miles from London Heathrow Airport. Our hotel has a beauty salon, a flower shop and a swimming pool. The hotel also offers laundry (洗衣店) services, babysitting, shining shoes, and local area transportation.

Windermere Hotel

Located in the center of London, our hotel puts guests within easy reach of London’s well­known buildings. Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks are just a short walk away. Within 1.5 miles you can visit Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The theatres, Harrods shopping centre, and the designer shops of Sloane Square and Knightsbridge are all only a short walk away or a taxi ride away.

【1】Where does Hilton Docklands Riverside lie?

A.Near the British Museum. B.On the bank of the Thames.

C.Next to Buckingham Palace. D.Behind the Houses of Parliament.

【2】What does Kingsway Hall Hotel provide(提供) for its guests?

A.Modern western food. B.Laundry services.

C.Free taxis D.A swimming pool.

【3】Which of the following is TRUE about Windermere Hotel?

A.It is far away from the center of London.

B.The hotel has a beauty salon and a flower shop.

C.you can visit Westminster Abbey within 1.5 miles

D.The hotel is about two miles east of Tower Bridge.

28、   Speed reading is a skill with which a person can increase the rate of words read a minute. Generally speaking, a person can read between 200 and 250 words a minute. 【1】 Here are some ways that can help you read fast.

◆Have a general idea about the topic before reading. If you’re reading a book, it’s a good idea to read the introduction or preface before reading the main text. 【2】.

◆Increase your eye span. Your eyes can take in several words at a time and this is known as eye span. To increase your eye span, avoid reading word by word, but try reading blocks of words in a sentence. 【3】. Even if you ignore them, you’ll still understand the main idea of the sentence you’re reading.

◆Do not reread. The most common mistake made by readers is frequent going back to think about some sentences they’ve read. 【4】. In other words, cover each line once you've finished reading it.

◆ 【5】. Some people move their lips and speak out while reading, which will lead to a low reading speed. The best way to break this habit is to pay attention while reading and if you catch yourself moving your lips, just place a finger on your mouth.

A.Avoid reading out loud

B.Give your full attention to your reading

C.You can also leave out words such as the, a, it, to, etc

D.We can’t judge what to read and what part to leave out

E.This will give you a guide to what you’re going to read

F.One way to avoid this is to place a piece of paper over the text you read

G.But with speed reading tips, a person can increase his/her speed from 500 to 600 words a minute

29、For a few months twice a year, the waters off California are home to gray whales moving north or south between the coast of Mexico and the Bering Sea. This year, however, it seems that fewer whales are surviving the journey north. So far this year, a total of 30 dead gray whales have washed up on the West Coast: Eight in Washington, one in Oregon and 21 in California. Those numbers are unusually high.

In Northern California, three out of four of the dead whales that have been examined so far appear to have died of starvation and the fourth was killed by a ship strike, said Barbie Halaska, a research assistant at The Marine (海洋的) Mammal Center (TMMC), a nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates (使康复) marine mammals in California. Halaska and her colleagues examined the four whales—three young whales and one adult male — and planned to examine the remaining dead whales in the region in the next couple of days.

Gray whales were once severely threatened by whalers. Only around 2,000 of them lived in the ocean in 1946, so an international agreement to stop gray whale hunting was signed in order to help the population recover. Gray whales were removed from the endangered species list in 1994 when the population reached 23,000 individuals and TMMC predicts there are now around 26,000 gray whales in the Pacific Ocean, which is about the number before the whaling boom got up steam almost 200 years ago.

Although the gray whale population has recovered to a certain degree, the number of dead whales washing up this year is alarming, Halaska said. Climate change and declining fish stocks are likely key factors in the whales’ poor health, she said .

Halaska stressed that boaters and beachgoers on the West Coast should watch out for gray whales this time of year.

【1】What are the statistics in paragraph 3 about?

A．Severe conditions facing gray whales.

B．An agreement to stop killing whales.

C．The evolving development of gray whales.

D．The number of gray whales in different times.

【2】What’s Halaska’s attitude towards the population of gray whale?

A．Worried.

B．Discouraged.

C．Optimistic.

D．Uncaring.

【3】What may be talked about following the last paragraph?

A．The importance of gray whales.

B．Gray whales’ living environment.

C．Things to do to help gray whales .

D．Ways to increase gray whales’ population.

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Gray Whales Are Threatened by Whalers

B．Why Many Gray Whales Died on California’s Coast?

C．Gray Whales Are in Great Danger of Dying Out

D．Where Gray Whales Move to Avoid Being Hunt?

30、   Forrest Gump is one of the greatest novels I have ever read. The main character, Forrest Gump, who is ________ born with a rather low IQ, has already created a miracle(奇迹), ________ a great deal of great success. He is a football star, a war hero, and later a(an) ________.

As a boy, all the people ________ him. Most of the boys don't want to ________ one seat with him on bus. Many bad guys throw stones to ________ him. He cannot be allowed to study in primary school at first. But he is not a(an) ________. He always remembers his mother's words, "A stupid is someone who did stupid things." He never does anything ________. He has a strong will. So he does well on everything he ________. Also, he is a man with a strong sense of ________. He loves Jenny so much that he tries his best to protect her. He has a ________ attitude to life, making great efforts to become better, which make him a(an) ________.

God gives everyone different fates. Forrest Gump has a low IQ, but he has a(an) ________ for sports. God gives Forrest a great mother. She is ________ rather than ashamed（羞愧) of her son. She believes her son can ________ a happy life as an ordinary person. She is also intelligent. She tells some ________ to him --- "Life is like a box of chocolates. You ________ know what you are going to get."

Despite(尽管) his low IQ, Forrest Gump ________ a wonderful life finally. So whenever you are in trouble, do not ________. It is just a challenge. If you overcome it, you will gain more than you ________. We cannot control or change the environment around us. What we can do is adjust to(适应) it.

A．unbelievably

B．accidentally

C．unfortunately

D．obviously

A．seeking

B．achieving

C．appreciating

D．gathering

A．husband

B．businessman

C．father

D．millionaire

A．look down upon

B．glare at

C．have mercy on

D．watch out for

A．reserve

B．share

C．remove

D．wipe

A．remind

B．award

C．affect

D．strike

A．fool

B．liar

C．pupil

D．stranger

A．hopeful

B．genuine

C．stupid

D．terrifying

A．refers to

B．comes across

C．sorts out

D．works on

A．relief

B．responsibility

C．humor

D．existence

A．positive

B．friendly

C．grateful

D．appreciative

A．headache

B．talent

C．success

D．failure

A．thirst

B．weakness

C．taste

D．gift

A．patient

B．proud

C．outspoken

D．considerate

A．lead

B．rebuild

C．miss

D．celebrate

A．tips

B．news

C．truths

D．puzzles

A．just

B．always

C．ever

D．never

A．admires

B．explores

C．gains

D．faces

A．pretend

B．complain

C．go ahead

D．take a chance

A．lost

B．deserved

C．experienced

D．laid

31、

PISA is a two-hour test that compares the performance of 15-year-olds. In the latest test, the countries with the best readers were South Korea and Finland. But students in Shanghai. China, scored the highest of all in reading, mathematics and science. The next【1】 results were in Hong Kong. Singapore, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. In all, around half a million students in more than 70 【2】took the test last year. The test has been given every three years since 2000. Last year was the first time Shanghai took part.

Mr. ANDREAS SCHLEICHER says “Asian countries 【3】 education more than other countries. They have given education a【4】. Every child, every teacher, every parent knows that education is the【5】 to success.” He says other education systems can learn from Shanghai. For example, he says education spending in the province has increased, including teacher pay and training. And administrators are putting teachers into challenging classroom situations to make them 【6】at their jobs. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says that the results 【7】 an urgent need for Americans to do more to remain 【8】 in the world economy. He points out that the United States has fallen from first to ninth place in college graduation rates because of 【9】 by other countries.

Mr Schloichor says international testing experts have investigated and confirmed（证实）the Shanghai scores. He says the PISA results are not representative of all of China. But he also says they dispute the common belief that Chinese education【10】on repetition and memorization.

32、假设你是李华，是你们班的班长。你们学校将于下个月举办英语戏剧节(Drama Festival)，你班将排演根据同名电影改编的短剧“Alice in Wonderland”。请你根据以下要点给外教Susan写一封电子邮件。

1.   约定时间见面；

2.   请她给与指导；

3.   邀请她扮演一个角色。

注意：

1.   词数100左右；

2.   可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Susan,

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Yours,

Li Hua