铜仁2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、When it comes to the speed of response, a small firm can ___________a big company.

A．outnumber

B．outgrow

C．outlive

D．outdo

2、Changing your habits can be hard and developing new habits takes time, but ________ you stay motivated, you will meet your goal.

A．in case

B．so long as

C．as far as

D．even if

3、Some new ideas sometimes have to wait for years before _______.

A．fully accepting

B．are fully accepted

C．being fully accepted

D．having fully accepted

4、---It’s said that the famous physics professor is now enjoying his retirement.

---Yes. You know, he ______ in this key university for over 40 years.

A．has been working

B．worked

C．had worked

D．was working

5、--- Why do you think ________ the Eagles went home, angry and bitter?

---_________ they didn’t win the tournament andbecause what mattered to them was victory.

A．was it that; That B．that; For

C．it was that; Because   D．that; Because

6、I had eaten Chinese food often, but I ____________ how fabulous a real Chinese banquet could be.

A.could not have imagined B.would not imagine

C.should have imagined D.might imagine

7、To my mind, the secret to happiness__________ your successful work and your contribution towards others’ happiness．

A．results in   B．consists in

C．brings in     D．takes in

8、Dad was afraid that such a small loaf of bread won't ________ among this large family.

A. go out B. go ahead

C. go far D. go off

9、John always gets up early in the morning _____ energetic and ready to start a new day.

A. feel   B. to feel

C. feeling   D. felt

10、The small boat was almost sunk by the dinosaurs which suddenly ________ to the surface, fighting each other, but fortunately the three men ________  get away.

A．rose; could     B．rose; were able to

C．arose; could have been able to   D．raised; could have

11、All over the city, history and modernity come together to make _______ an essential place for tourists to discover.

A. each   B. this   C. one   D. it

12、Much to their delight, their new project ______ at the conference, the excited scholars decided to have a barbecue to celebrate the fantastic moment.

A.to approve B.being approved C.having approved D.having been approved

13、—Do you think I should work in that company?

— ________ If I were in your shoes, I certainly would.

A．Is that so?

B．It depends.

C．I don’t think so.

D．Why not?

14、The study, ________ in the online edition of the journal Brain, showed that after one year of musical training, children performed better in a memory test than ________ who did not take music classes.

A. published; those   B. publishing; these

C. to be published; ones   D. being published; the ones

15、It's Mary's own fault if she feels ______ at the party — she makes no effort to be friendly to people.

A. cut out      B. stood out

C. left out D. made out

16、This company _____ roundly by unionists and social justice groups when it fired a number of workers for no reason a decade ago.

A.condemned B.has condemned C.has been condemned D.was condemned

17、 Little _______ that the region was rich in natural resources about four decades ago.

A. we did know B. knew we

C. did we know  D. we knew

18、At the ceremony, the president delivered a thank-you speech ________ the company.

A．in favor of

B．in charge of

C．on behalf of

D．in terms of

19、With the final exams coming, Mark, the top student in our class, is not worried about Chinese, and _________ English．

A. still more   B. at least

C. least of all   D. better than

20、—— I dropped in on you at about four, p.m., but you didn’t answer the door.

—— Oh, that was probably _________ I was playing badminton in the stadium nearby.

A. that   B. what   C. when D. why

21、Take a high quality helicopter tour

from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim(边缘）！

Highlights

★A great Grand Canyon West Rim helicopter tour with an optional Skywalk

★Eagle Point

★Guano Point

★Hualapai Ranch

What You Can Expect

Your journey from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon begins with a scenic helicopter flight over Lake Mead,Hoover Dam,Fortification Hill and Temple Rock.Upon landing,you will have approximately 3.5 hours to explore.Enjoy a meal at the viewpoint of your choice.

You'll visit Eagle Point,home to the Skywalk, a glass-bottom walking surface that suspended（悬浮）more than 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon.

At Guano Point,you can visit Highpoint Hike,where you'll see breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.Also visit Hualapai Ranch where you can go horseback riding. Also at the ranch there is cowboy entertainment,wagon rides,and more.

Finally,if you select the helicopter upgrade option,you'll fly down to a private bluff(悬崖）at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.Enjoy this breathtaking setting and make sure to bring your camera for unique photo opportunities.The activity lasts approximately 40 minutes and features 20 minutes at the bottom of the canyon.

Additional Information

★The listed price does not include a US$15 fuel surcharge(附加费）per person,payable at the time of check-in.According to FAA regulations,all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in.

★All loose objects including cameras are NOT allowed on the Skywalk.Personal belongings will need to be stored in a locker for free.Photos can be purchased at the gift shop.

★Due to comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft,passengers weighing over 136kg will be required to purchase an additional seat.This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.

Departure Points

From selected Las Vegas hotels

Departure Time

★8 am or 9 am

★Departure time is subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Duration

7 hours

Return Details

Return to original departure points

【1】Where is a visitor most likely to see cowboys on his journey?

A.At Hoover Dam. B.At Hualapai Ranch.

C.At Eagle Point. D.At Guano Point.

【2】If possible,how long can a visitor stay at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

A.For about 20 minutes.

B.For about 40 minutes.

C.For about 1 hour.

D.For about 3.5 hours.

【3】When a passenger takes the helicopter tour,he____.

A.must arrive at a Las Vegas strip hotel before 9

B.can take pictures on the Skywalk

C.must be 18 years and older

D.can have a packed lunch

22、

【1】Who created Teens Helping Seniors?

A．Kathy.

B．Linda.

C．Matt.

D．Jordan.

【2】How many local seniors are there in the weekly technology classes?

A．50.

B．100.

C．200.

D．350.

【3】What have Kathy and her schoolmates done to help the elderly?

A．Teaching them computer knowledge.

B．Recording jokes and poem.

C．Delivering food for them.

D．Writing them letters.

23、More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed across the globe each day, and it’s likely that many taste bitter.

Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink taste sweeter by simply changing the color of their cups.

Scientists claim that blue and glass mugs, which are popular in some coffee shops, can reduce coffee’s bitterness, without any need for sugar, and that coffee drunk from white cups tastes the bitterest.

To prove their claims, the researchers invited 36 volunteers and used three different colored cups— blue, white and transparent glass—to do an experiment.

In the experiment, coffee consumed from the white cup was found to taste less sweet when compared to the other two colored cups, while the blue cup made the coffee taste the sweetest.

The scientists believe that the color brown may be associated with coffee’s bitterness because coffee in a white cup appears the brownest and tastes the bitterest.

“Our study clearly shows that the color of a coffee cup does influence the perceived (感受到的) taste and flavor of coffee,” said Dr George Doorn of Federation University Australia, “but the potential effects may be different between a one-time purchase and a return customer.”

“Anyhow, the effect of the color of the cup on the flavor of the coffee suggests that café owners, baristas (服务员), as well as coffee cup manufacturers should carefully consider the color of their cups, ” he added.

However, the idea that color can alter the taste of food and drink is not new.

A study published last year revealed that red, strawberry-flavored mousse (慕斯蛋糕) served on a white plate was rated as 10 percent sweeter and 15 percent more flavorous than the same food presented on a black plate.

【1】 What color of the cup can best reduce coffee’s bitterness without adding sugar?

A. Blue. B. Brown. C. White.   D. Transparent.

【2】The scientists used ________ to do the experiment to prove their claims.

① different brands of coffee

② different colored coffee cups

③ several volunteers

④ several manufactures

A. ① ② B. ② ③ C. ② ④ D. ③ ④

【3】Why does coffee in white cups taste the least sweet?

A. Because white cups are not as beautiful as other cups.

B. Because white cups make coffee appear the brownest.

C. Because white cups reduce the sugar in them.

D. Because white cups are better used to serve cakes.

【4】According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Black plates increase the sweetness of food and drink.

B. Strawberry-flavored mousse is 10 percent sweeter than coffee.

C. People consume more than 2.5 billion cups of coffee across the globe every year.

D. People can make coffee taste sweeter by changing the color of their coffee cups.

24、What is funny? The short answer is: Who knows? The joke that causes a burst of laughter from one listener might be met with a puzzled look from another.

In general, you should avoid jokes at any business or social gathering where there are more than two people in your conversational group. If there are only two people — and they consist of you and your best friend — go ahead and tell it.

Admittedly, a few people possess a perfect sense of timing, appropriateness, and joke delivery. You are probably not one of them. You might be quite funny and have many great jokes. But there’s a place for jokes — over dinner with family, hiking with friends, but business or social affairs with colleagues and acquaintances (熟人) are not it. It takes a whole other level of joke-telling ability to put a joke into the more formal conversations.

The best jokes come into the conversation so that by the time listeners realize a joke is in progress, the punchline that produces humour is being delivered — to their surprise and delight.

Jokes don’t translate well when you’re in a group with mixed backgrounds: those whose first language is not English, those who might not understand a special term or an “in” expression, young people who wouldn’t catch a reference to some bit of culture familiar to older people — and vice versa (反之亦然).

Never joke about another person in the group — about their name, habits, hometown, profession, appearance, or past. It’s not a question of whether the joke is cheery or appropriate. No one enjoys being singled out this way. When you are the subject of the joke, the laughter doesn’t feel good no matter how hard you try to tell yourself they’re not laughing at you. Because that’s what it feels like.

What do you say if you realize your joke upset someone? Apologize as briefly and as sincerely as you can, and hope that someone changes the subject. Try saying: “I’m sorry. I should have known better” or “I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking.”

What do you do if people don’t get your joke or don’t appear to find it as funny as you do? First, do not retell it, only louder this time, hoping the point of the joke will be seen. Second, don’t try to push people to get it. People do not like people whose jokes they don’t understand. They feel stupid and need to blame someone. If you want to leave with the goodwill of your listeners, say something to make them feel less foolish. You could say: “I don’t know why I tell jokes when I’m so poor at it.”

The world needs laughter, and good humour is a success wherever it goes, so this caveat (告诫) about joke-telling is not meant to dampen high spirits or to advocate dull conversation. If you’re a gifted story-teller and you know people love your jokes, go for it. We need your kind. The rest of us will save our jokes for family and close friends.

【1】According to the passage, it might be appropriate for you to tell a joke at a business or social gathering if ______.

A. the joke is well chosen

B. you have complete confidence in your listeners’ sense of humor

C. only you and your best friend are involved in the conversation

D. the audience consists of your colleagues and acquaintances

【2】Why do some jokes fail to work?

A. Because the punchline is too long to catch.

B. Because the joke-teller uses wrong words and expressions.

C. Because the joke-teller and listeners don’t share the same background knowledge.

D. Because the jokes are not properly translated into the listeners’ native language.

【3】How will people feel when they are joked about?

A. They will feel happy if the joke is a pleasant one.

B. They will be upset no matter what kind of joke it is.

C. They will enjoy the joke when realizing that people are not laughing at them.

D. They will panic because it makes them the center of attention.

【4】When people do not understand a joke they hear, they tend to ______.

A. believe it’s the joke-teller’s fault B. get someone to retell the joke

C. ask for explanation D. say something foolish

【5】Which of the following best describes the writer’s opinion on joke-telling?

A. Nobody knows what makes a joke funny.

B. We should not tell jokes unless we are asked to do so.

C. Joke-telling is a very complex thing.

D. Jokes should be told only to friends and family members.

25、A plane was flying somewhere to cut an abandoned oil pipeline, The pilot Downs _________ eight employees of the oil company and a man named Eliot on board.

Halfway, the plane was _________ by a sandstorm. It was _________ to successfully land finally. While the ten men were   _________ for the survival, they found themselves in the depth of the desert. The plane was badly damaged and all the communication equipment didn't _________ .There were quarrels among the eight _________ for different escape plans. Soon, they _________ to fight against each other. Natural disasters had not killed them yet, but _________ disasters were about to destroy them _________ .

At the moment, Eliot __________ shouted, "I'm an airplane designer. The main parts of the plane are not __________ . As long as everyone works together, we can mend the plane." People immediately stopped fighting and were __________ in their hearts. Under Eliot's command, they began to be __________ . Food and __________ could only last for ten days so they only ate two meals a day and __________ drinking water as planned. The repair work __________ in an orderly manner. Eight days later, the plane had not been __________ yet, but a camel team of businessmen passed by and __________ them.

Later, Downs knew that Eliot wasn't an airplane designer at all and asked Eliot why he cheated them. Eliot said calmly, "If I hadn't __________ then, could everyone live to this day?" Downs suddenly realized: being trapped in the __________ is terrible, but what is more terrible is that there is no hope for survival!

【1】

A．hired

B．visited

C．carried

D．telephoned

【2】

A．hit

B．assisted

C．banned

D．followed

【3】

A．dangerous

B．fortunate

C．appropriate

D．necessary

【4】

A．praying

B．suffering

C．reflecting

D．cheering

【5】

A．work

B．appear

C．change

D．improve

【6】

A．pilots

B．businessmen

C．employees

D．designers

【7】

A．determined

B．hesitated

C．agreed

D．started

【8】

A．bitter

B．human

C．casual

D．general

【9】

A．in advance

B．on schedule

C．at bottom

D．for ages

【10】

A．unusually

B．completely

C．constantly

D．suddenly

【11】

A．adjusted

B．examined

C．destroyed

D．found

【12】

A．regretful

B．merciful

C．doubtful

D．hopeful

【13】

A．busy

B．angry

C．mature

D．social

【14】

A．wine

B．water

C．fruits

D．vegetables

【15】

A．cleaned

B．sought

C．produced

D．distributed

【16】

A．went on

B．set out

C．broke down

D．took off

【17】

A．landed

B．decorated

C．repaired

D．moved

【18】

A．abandoned

B．rescued

C．condemned

D．informed

【19】

A．withdrawn

B．sworn

C．participated

D．lied

【20】

A．plane

B．traffic

C．desert

D．snow

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

The story began on a downtown Brooklyn street corner. An elderly man had fallen down while crossing the street, and an ambulance rushed him to the nearest hospital. The old man repeatedly called for his son.

From a worn letter located in his pocket, anemergency-room (急救室) nurse learned that his son was a sailor stationed in North Carolina Camp. Obviously there were no other relatives.

Someone at the hospital called the Red Cross office in Brooklyn, and a request for the son to rush to Brooklyn was sent. Because time was short—the patient was dying, so they found the young man and rushed him to the airport in time to catch the only plane that might enable him to reach his dying father.

It was dusk when the nurse took the tired, anxious sailor to the bedside. “Your son is here,” she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times before the patient’s eyes opened. The medicine he had been given because of the pain from his heart attack made his eyes weak and only saw the young man in uniform (制服) standing outside the oxygen tent. He extended his hand. The sailor wrapped his strong fingers around the old man’s, releasing a message of love and encouragement. The nurse brought him a chair, so the sailor could sit by the bed.

Nights are long in hospitals, but all through the night the young sailor sat there, holding the old man’s hand and offering words of hope and strength. It was nearly dawn when the patient died. The sailor placed his lifeless hand he had been holding on the bed, and went to inform the nurse.

“Who was the man?” the sailor asked.

“He was your father.” the nurse answered surprisingly.

“No, he wasn’t,” the sailor replied. “ I’ve never seen him before in my life.”

Paragraph 1:

“Why didn’t you say something when I took you to him?”

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Paragraph 2:

Two days later a message came in that there had been two sailors with the same name and similar number in the Camp.

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