玉林2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、The day everyone had been looking forward to __________ at last.

A．coming

B．came

C．has come

D．will come

2、——Do you mind closing the door?

——   .

A. Don’t mention it   B. I don't like it

C. Not at all   D. Never mind

3、--Mary failed the driving test again.

-- Really? Can you_______ for that this time.

A．explain

B．account

C．describe

D．introduce

4、—It’s really great to have a computer to store my photos.

—Don’t count on it too much. It ________ break down and you’d better make a copy of them.

A. must B. can

C. should D. will

5、Fishing is Tom's favourite hobby and it ________ most of his spare time.

A．observes

B．occupies

C．offers

D．spends

6、When it comes to sports passion, nothing _______the craziness in fans more than football.

A. picks out   B. makes out

C. brings out   D. figures out

7、One mistake will probably lead to another one. This is called a chain ______.

A．creature

B．solution

C．reaction

D．advance

8、In 1620, about half the USA   forests.

A. was covered   B. covered with

C. were filled with   D. was covered with

9、They hurried back home only to find their house   into.

A. break   B. to break

C. broken   D. breaking

10、______ you prefer, I’ll give it to you. But we haven’t any other models for you to choose from.

A．Whatever

B．Whenever

C．Whichever

D．However

11、James has just arrived, but I didn’t know he _______ until yesterday.

A. will come   B. was coming

C. had come     D. came

12、—Do you know the story of Niulang and Zhinu?

—Of course. Their love story was_______ as an example for hundreds of years in China.

A. taken up   B. kept up

C. picked up D. held up

13、―Have you seen the documentary named A Bite of China?

―Yeah!It’s the funniest one______I have ever seen.

A.what B.which C.that D.when

14、After ten year’s hard work, she finally____ all the debts.

A.paid B.paid for C.paid off D.paid over

15、While she was singing on the stage, her mother was ______ her on the piano.

A．yelling

B．reflecting

C．jogging

D．accompanying

16、It’s cold outside. I think I _____ wear my coat.

A．will   B．would

C．am going to   D．was going to

17、When the time came to make the final decision for a course, I decided to apply for the one that ________ my interest.

A. limited   B. reserved

C. spoiled   D. reflected

18、We don’t allow ________ here, but you ________ in the smoking room.

A．to smoke; allow to smoke

B．smoking; allow smoking

C．to smoke; are allowed smoking

D．smoking; are allowed to smoke

19、The two tables are of the same shape but the one made of steel costs more than ________ made of wood.

A．that

B．those

C．one

D．it

20、You can’t imagine that a well –behaved gentleman ______ be so rude to a lady.

A.might B.need C.should D.would

21、Aviation (航空业) is a major contributor to climate change, and also one of the hardest places to give up using fossil fuels (矿石燃料). New research suggests we could reduce the carbon footprint of jet fuel by 165 percent by making it out of food leftovers.

Scientists have shown that making jet fuel from food waste could greatly reduce emissions (排放). In a recent paper, they show that their fuel meets aviation standards (标准), and they’ve partnered with Southwest Airlines to speed up and start flight trials by 2023.

Wet waste like food leftovers are energy-rich, and previous research has shown that they could be turned into volatile fatty acids (VFAs) and then be made into jet fuel. But doing so in a way that would meet strict aviation standards was an unsolved problem.

The new way designed by the researchers adds extra carbon to VFA, turning them into paraffin (石蜡) that is exactly the same as that found in standard jet fuel. A mixture of 10 percent bio-paraffin and 90 percent traditional jet fuel met aviation standards, and the team says it’s likely to get official recognition soon.

It was shown that the new bio-paraffin had the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 165 percent compared to standard jet fuel, which is far higher than the 50 to 70 percent reductions achieved by previous bio-jet fuels. Most of the emissions reduction came from taking wet waste away from landfills (垃圾填埋场) where it breaks down into a powerful greenhouse gas.

There are limits on how much of an impact the new fuel could have, though. The total energy content of all the wet waste in the US still only accounts for about 20 percent of the amount of jet fuel. However, finding a way to make society’s leftovers into something as valuable as jet fuel while significantly slashing its environmental impact is a major breakthrough. The partnerships with major airlines suggest yesterday’s dinner may soon be flying you across the country.

【1】What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs?

A．Aviation is the hardest place to give up using fossil fuels.

B．Making jet fuel out of food leftovers will worsen pollution.

C．Energy-rich food leftovers can be turned into jet fuel directly.

D．Scientists didn’t know the way that would meet strict aviation standards.

【2】Why can the new bio-paraffin reduce greenhouse gas emissions greatly?

A．It is made by adding extra carbon to VFA.

B．Paraffin found in standard jet fuel is exactly the same as it.

C．It has met aviation standards and has been officially recognized.

D．Wet waste is taken away from landfills where it changes into greenhouse gas.

【3】What does the underlined word “slashing” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Stopping.

B．Reducing.

C．Destroying.

D．Balancing.

【4】What is the author’s attitude to making jet fuel out of food waste?

A．Supportive.

B．Negative.

C．Doubtful.

D．Unclear.

22、   What exactly is intelligence? There aren’t any easy answers. Despite the progress that has been made in genetics and psychology, human intelligence has remained one of the most controversial areas of modern science, until now, that is, for the discovery of a gene linked to intelligence has made the experts think again.

Robert Plomin of the Institute of Psychiatry in London and his colleagues in the US have been looking into genetic make-up. From their research, they have discovered that a slightly different gene is more common in those with a high IQ. Plomin analyzed DNA from two groups of 51 children aged between 6 and 15. What he found was that the first group had an IQ of 136, putting them in the top 5% of the population, while the other group had an average IQ of 103. An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question, while only 16% in the second group did. However, there is a lot more research to be done, and Plomin himself is cautious at this early stage. He suggests that there are probably many genes that contribute to intelligence, rather than just one.

Several studies have shown a strong link between IQ and career success, although some psychologists remain unconvinced about this. Professor Michael Rowe, who has written a book called Genius Explained, is one of these. “The people with the highest IQs are not usually the ones who do best in their careers.”

Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence, IQ isn’t everything. Many alternative views have been put forward recently. One example is the idea of multiple intelligences, which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner. This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory, including creativity and communication skills as relevant factors in intelligence.

Tony Buzan, brain expert and author of Master your Memory, is enthusiastic about this belief, arguing that true geniuses do indeed appear to combine high levels of each type of intelligence. He lists Alexander the Great, Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein as examples. At the same time, Buzan believes that everyone can develop their intelligence, only if they take the trouble to exercise their brain. Perhaps there’s hope for us all!

【1】What is the topic of the passage?

A.The relationship between genes and intelligence.

B.IQ benefits a lot from high intelligence.

C.How to develop intelligence.

D.What makes intelligence.

【2】Why does the author use data in Paragraph 2?

A.To make a suggestion. B.To draw a conclusion.

C.To prove an idea. D.To give an example.

【3】What can we learn from the passage?

A.Robert Plomin confirms genes have something in common.

B.Howard Gardner thinks intelligence includes various factors.

C.Michael Rowe approves of a strong link between IQ and career.

D.Tony Buzan agrees only geniuses can improve intelligence by exercising their brain.

23、The Moon is attracting much attention these days as NASA is ready for its Artemis I launch and preparing for more to follow. The mission objectives are clear: develop a sustainable presence on its surface and pave the way to go to Mars.

And then what? What’s the next great leap in humans’ quest for the secrets of the universe? When it comes to the near future scientific exploration, there are a few areas of the solar system that will be receiving some special attention.

First off, there’s Venus, a planet which was a relative paradise with oceans and a pleasant atmosphere. Something went terribly wrong there a few billion years ago, and NASA has scheduled a series of missions to explore what exactly is going on there.

At the other end are the gas giants. Several of the satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered in thick sheets of ice, and underneath that ice sit oceans of liquid water. NASA has missions planned to investigate those mysterious worlds, hunting for any signs of possible life hidden deep within.

As for us humans, Mars is certainly the grand prize in the coming decades. If we have the adequate drive and funds, we can establish a semi-permanent presence on the red planet, keeping crews working and studying in person on the Martian surface. The other planets of our solar system are not so suitable for people to settle on. Mercury is too close to the Sun for comfort and too far away from the Earth.

Over the coming decades, humans expect to see a rise of “space hotels”, set up for visiting tourists and scientific explorations. Naturally, turning the space rock into a habitat for humans is not very practical considering our current level of technological maturity, but in my best estimation, it’s the next easiest thing to accomplish after the Moon and Mars, of course.

【1】What does the underlined word “quest” probably mean in the second paragraph?

A．Request.

B．Explanation.

C．Question.

D．Search.

【2】Which is the least likely to be explored in the next decades according to the passage?

A．Mars.

B．Venus.

C．Mercury.

D．Gas giants.

【3】What’s the author’s attitude towards the “space hotels”?

A．Doubtful.

B．Hopeful.

C．Critical.

D．Unconcerned.

【4】What’s the passage mainly about?

A．The launch of Artemis I.

B．The secrets of the solar system.

C．The missions of NASA.

D．The areas of the future universe exploration.

24、The Enigma（谜）of Beauty

The search for beauty spans centuries and continents. Paintings of Egyptians dating back over 4,000 years show both men and women painting their nails and wearing makeup. In 18th-century France, wealthy noblemen wore large wigs (假发) of long, white hair to make themselves attractive. Today, people continue to devote a lot of time and money to their appearance.

There is at least one good reason for the desire to be attractive: beauty is power. Studies suggest that good-looking people make more money, get called on more often in class, and are regarded as friendlier.

But what exactly is beauty? It’s difficult to describe it clearly, and yet we know it when we see it. And our awareness of it may start at a very early age. In one set of studies, six-month-old babies were shown a series of photographs. The faces on the pictures had been rated for attractiveness by a group of college students. In the studies, the babies spent more time looking at the attractive faces than the unattractive ones.

The idea that even babies can judge appearance makes perfect sense to many researchers. In studies by psychologists, men consistently showed a preference for women with larger eyes, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin while women prefer men with large shoulders and a narrow waist. According to scientists, the mind unconsciously tells men and women that these traits―the full lips, clear skin, strong shoulders―equal health and genetic well-being.

Not everyone thinks the same way, however. “Our hardwiredness can be changed by all sorts of expectations—mostly cultural,” says C. Loring Brace, an anthropologist at the University of Michigan. What is considered attractive in one culture might not be in another. Look at most Western fashion magazines: the women on the pages are thin. But is this “perfect” body type for women worldwide? Scientists’ answer is no; what is considered beautiful is subjective and varies around the world. They found native peoples in southeast Peru preferred shapes regarded overweight in Western cultures.

For better or worse, beauty plays a role in our lives. But it is extremely difficult to describe exactly what makes one person attractive to another. Although there do seem to be certain physical traits considered universally appealing, it is also true that beauty does not always keep to a single, uniform standard. Beauty really is, as the saying goes, in the eye of the beholder.

【1】People’s ideas about beauty _______.

A. have existed since ancient times

B. can be easily described

C. have little influence on a person’s success

D. are based upon strict criteria

【2】In Paragraph 3, the babies in the study _______.

A. were rated for their appearance

B. were entered in a beauty contest

C. were shown photos of a group of college students

D. were able to tell attractive faces from unattractive ones

【3】The underlined word “traits” in Paragraph 4 probably means _______.

A. qualities

B. measurements

C. judgments

D. standards

【4】We can learn from the passage that _______.

A. the ideas of beauty vary as people grow up

B. the search for beauty is rooted in lack of confidence

C. the standards for beauty are based on scientific researches

D. the understanding of beauty depends on cultural backgrounds

25、   A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile (敌意的) person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.

Mirrors have a very particular _______. They reflect the image in front of them. Just as a _______ mirror works as the vehicle to reflection _______ do all of the people in our lives.

When we see something beautiful such as a flower garden, that garden _______ a reflection. When we love someone, it’s a(n) _______ of loving ourselves. We have often heard things like “I love how I am when I’m with that person”. That simply _______ into “I’m able to love me when I love that other person.” _______ when we meet someone new, we feel as though we “click”. Sometimes it’s as if we’ve _______ each other for a long time. That feeling can come from _______ similarities.

Just as the “mirror” or other people can be a positive reflection, it is more likely that we’ll ________ it when it has a negative connotation (内涵). ________ it’s easy to remember the times when we have met someone we’re not particularly ________ about. We may have some criticism (批评) in our mind about the ________. This is especially true when we get to know someone with whom we would rather spend ________ time.

Often when we ________ qualities in other people, ironically (讽刺地), it’s usually the mirror that’s ________to us.

At times we meet someone ________ and feel distant disconnected or disgusted. ________we don’t want to believe it and it’s not easy or ________ to look further, it can be a great learning lesson to ________what part of the person is being reflected in you. It’s simply just another way to create more self-awareness.

【1】A.target B.style C.function D.color

【2】A.medical B.physical C.chemical D.mental

【3】A.so B.then C.nor D.neither

【4】A.focuses on B.applies to C.works with D.serves as

【5】A.reward B.evaluation C.reflection D.example

【6】A.grows B.translates C.enters D.falls

【7】A.Obviously B.Strangely C.Fortunately D.Frequently

【8】A.known B.supported C.observed D.recognized

【9】A.creating B.lacking C.sharing D.comparing

【10】A.ignore B.keep C.take D.notice

【11】A.In brief B.In addition C.For example D.As usual

【12】A.crazy B.anxious C.upset D.concerned

【13】A.time B.mirror C.garden D.person

【14】A.less B.amazing C.more D.valuable

【15】A.appreciate B.dislike C.describe D.discover

【16】A.shouting B.shining C.speaking D.pointing

【17】A.new B.nervous C.familiar D.friendly

【18】A.If B.Although C.Since D.Once

【19】A.terrible B.noble C.reliable D.desirable

【20】A.figure out B.take out C.put out D.give out

26、根据题目所提出的具体要求，在答题卡上写出一篇连贯完整的短文，词数不少于60。假如你是李华，请你参考下面的信息，给学校英文广播站写一篇广播稿，号召大家绿色生活，并举例说明。

•save energy

•reduce pollution

•improve the environment

短文的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Nowadays green living is becoming more and more popular.