衡阳2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、City life is more convenient than   of the country but not quiet and easy.

A. that; as     B. such; too

C. which; rather   D. one; quite

2、There's only one for learning oral English: Practice. You can't improve your oral English if you don't speak, just like you can't learn how to swim on the bed.

A．reference

B．recipe

C．regulation

D．request

3、 ______ strong and powerful China will certainly benefit ______ whole world.

A. A; a   B. The; a

C. The; the   D. A; the

4、Directed by Peter Chen and   A-list actress Gong Li, the film Leap is based on the volleyball team's story spread over for more than 40 years.

A.starred B.to star C.starring D.being starred

5、This is an age   so many foreigners are crazy about teachings of Confucius.

A.in which B.as C.where D.that

6、Everything _________ smoothly, more jobs created for people allow them to be independent of others.

A. ran   B. runs

C. running   D. to run

7、Never drink too much wine again. It ________have got you killed!

A. must B. might   C. should   D. would

8、French author Le Clezjo, a brilliant novelist as a child of all continents, won the Nobel Prize in literature in October, 2008.

A．honored   B．honoring

C．being honored   D．having honored

9、There seemed to be a     of five years in her job history which she was unwilling to explain.

A.gap B.goal C.guide D.garment

10、(2014·福建) ___________the past year as an exchange student in Hong Kong, Linda appears more mature than those of her age.

A. Spending   B. Spent

C. Having spent   D. To spend

11、— Did you enjoy yourself at the party?

—______!I’ve never been to a more exciting one before.

A. You bet B. That’s right

C. No problem   D. Don’t mention it

12、—________ is it from the train station to your home?  — About twenty minutes’ drive.

A.How many B.How much C.How far D.How long

13、Many countries are now setting up national parks ________ animals and plants can be protected.

A．when

B．which

C．that

D．where

14、Nowadays, an increasing number of museums are open to visitors free. However, free ______ might lead to some social problems as well.

A. accommodation B. attraction

C. admission    D. adjustment

15、–I _____ an “A” in the test!

–Good job! Keep it up!

A. get   B. will get   C. got   D. had got

16、—Why are you going to the court?

—________! I’ve been charged with parking my car in the wrong place.

A．It’s ridiculous B．You don’t say

C．Tell me about it D．Leave me alone

17、The programme can’t be ________ him because it is beyond his ability.

A.charged with B.in charge of C.taken charge of D.in the charge of

18、You can have some ________ about what I have said, but you had better follow my orders as closely as possible.

A. arrangement   B. reservation

C. enthusiasm   D. conscience

19、PE has become part of the high school graduation examinations. ________, you’ll have to be strong enough and healthy to graduate.

A.In a word B.In fact C.In other words D.In the end

20、The “new” Japanese prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants the USA to promise _________ Japan declares war against China, the USA will give military aid, __________ promises to be impossible.

A．if; which B．whether; it

C．if; that D．when; it

21、A wave. A thumbs-up. You may think you know what these common gestures signify…but what happens when you wave to your European friend across the street and she turns to walk the other way?

There’s a reason for her reaction.【1】While most Americans interpret a wave as a friendly greeting or goodbye, the same motion is just as likely to communicate the word “no” in parts of Europe and Latin America.

Obviously, body language is not universal.【2】

The most common understanding of the subject relates body language to spoken language. Generally speaking, the same body language has different meanings in different places, which is closely related to the traditional customs of the region.【3】For example, In Germany the thumbs-up represents the number one, but in Japan it means “five” instead. So to understand a certain body language correctly, it is best to combine it with spoken language.

There’s one more complication in understanding nonverbal (非语言的) communication, though.【4】In a study, participants from the West, African communities, and New Guinea were shown a collection of more than 10,000 portraits illustrating different facial expressions (the same man indicates different facial expressions, anger, sadness, etc.). Researchers concluded that there were at least seven universal facial expressions: anger, disgust, fear, surprise, happiness, sadness, and contempt.【5】

So while a wave or thumbs-up may not translate on your next trip abroad, a genuine expression of emotion probably will.

A．But why?

B．This is also true in different cultures.

C．The mixed messages don’t stop there.

D．It isn’t because your friend is tired of your company.

E．Indeed, signals are essential for effective communication.

F．90 percent of participants identified the same emotions in the photo.

G．Although body language isn’t universal, the emotions behind it may be.

22、   The OECD is a global economic forum working with 38 member countries (including UK, US, Canada, Australia, Belgium, etc.) and more than 100 emerging and developing economies to make better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. We provide a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental changes, seeking solutions to common problems.

We aim to improve our efficiency and effectiveness; staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

What do Young Professionals do?

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) brings talented young professionals into the OECD to work and develop their career with the guidance of senior colleagues.

The Program lasts two years during which our Young Professionals (YPs) work with experienced and enthusiastic people, representatives of a rich diversity of cultures, languages and professional backgrounds.

They work with senior national policy makers who participate in the OECD's technical and policy meetings each year.

Are you an ideal candidate for this Program?

First, to be qualified, you must satisfy these 2 criteria:

• be born on or after 30 September 1989 (exceptions will be made for nationals of OECD

member countries which have compulsory military service）

• have an OECD member country nationality

Then you should have:

• an advanced academic degree in a subject of relevance to the OECD's work

• a minimum of two years’ full time professional experience in related fields for candidates with Master's degree（s）

• strong quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated by academic achievement

• knowledge of country policies and institutions and an understanding of political and reform processes

For more information, please contact us at www. oecd. org/social-media.

【1】What is special about OECD?

A.It's a website working for 38 countries.

B.It establishes some policies beneficial to economy.

C.It is aimed at improving the economic situations globally.

D.It offers more job opportunities to those loving sharing experiences.

【2】What can we learn about Young Professionals?

A.They're young and really smart.

B.They're talented and rich experienced.

C.They're skilled people in a certain area.

D.They're gifted young people in a specific field.

【3】Who is qualified to apply for YPP?

A.A 26-year-old American accountant.

B.A 34-year-old Canadian doctor.

C.A 31-year-old economics PHD.

D.A 35-year-old Australian teacher.

23、My passion started decades ago as a kid on a flight to India. I was attracted by how such a large airplane was able to glide(滑翔）smoothly above the clouds. I made it a goal to become a pilot. I am now a pilot for American airlines. Though being a pilot consumes my life，it is a job worth doing.

My job is slightly different compared to that of a typical pilot. Most pilots have their routes they fly. They then familiarize（使…熟悉）themselves with the routes. However, in my case，I participate in any job where a pilot is immediately required. It is true that some days I might have a workday from nine in the morning to five in the afternoon. In fact，some days，I might even begin my work at three in the morning when I am needed to fly. Sometimes, as for the typical day，I do not have one.

Having been on the job for over two decades，I have learned some important life lessons. As I greet passengers boarding the airplane，I realize I，along with other airline pilots, have enhanced(提高)the lives of those who we are serving. In fact, there is one particular experience that I will never forget. A family was walking in from the gate, explaining that their beloved one was ill and had to be taken to a big hospital in another city immediately. It was at this point that I realized just how important my job was.

Therefore, my life as an airline pilot is definitely not for everyone. However，my job is something I enjoy thoroughly and will continue to do till I am old enough. As a pilot, I have been able to experience so many different types of situations in different places throughout the world. For anyone interested in piloting, I would recommend going for it.

【1】The author dreamed of being a pilot when _______.

A. he was travelling in India

B. it was about 30 years ago.

C. he was flying to India as a kid

D. he was a kid living in India

【2】What is the main difference between the author’s job and a typical pilot’s?

A. The author’s working time is not regular.

B. The author has his regular route he flies.

C. The author has to get up very early every day.

D. The daily working time of the author is longer.

【3】 The author realized how important his job was because he _______.

A. could serve everyone as he does his daily work

B. could make his guests’ life more convenient

C. could take the ill patient to hospital in short time

D. had been to many advanced countries in the world

【4】What would be the best title for this passage?

A. My pleasure in serving people

B. Difference in my job as a pilot

C. My interest in being a pilot as a boy

D. My job as an American airline’s pilot

24、Jacob Kohut, 35, was one of the soldiers. He finally had some downtime during his 12-hour shift. He sat in the back of a Humvee, flute in hand, teaching students via his laptop how to play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. That meant he was on double duty, as an active soldier and as a dedicated school band teacher.

For the past five years, he’s taught music at two Fairfax County, Virginia, schools—Canterbury Woods Elementary School in the morning and Frost Middle School in the afternoon. When he was on duty, Kohut’s days began in the morning with teaching his elementary class remotely from the drill floor of the DC Armory, finishing the lesson mere minutes before his shift started at 10 a.m. Later in the day, during his break, he would go online to teach his middle school students from the back of a Humvee.

Diane Leipzig, the headteacher of Canterbury Woods Elementary School, told Kohut she would find a substitute teacher to cover his classes while he was on duty, but he insisted on continuing to teach. She says, “He’s an excellent example. He teaches our kids the significance of practice and determination.” Music has always been a driving force in Kohut’s life. “My mom was a music teacher. That’s why I do what I do, because she was such a good role model.” says Kohut. Kohut insists he is not doing anything extraordinary. “We are here to do what’s needed, and if that means standing outside for 18 hours straight in the freezing cold, we're ready to do that.” he says. As the 11 instruments played by his virtual students synchronized in song, the familiar melody of Ode to Joy rang through the Humvee. At that moment, Kohut realized there wasn’t a timelier tune to teach his students. “It’s a symbol of unity and peace,” he says, “and that’s what the world needs right now.”

【1】What’s the double identity of Jacob Kohut?

A．Soldier and teacher.

B．Soldier and student.

C．Teacher and student.

D．President and teacher.

【2】What do we know about Kohut's lesson to elementary students?

A．The lesson began in the afternoon.

B．The lesson finished very near his shift.

C．The lesson was performed face to face.

D．The lesson was targeted at music itself.

【3】What message does Leipzig want to convey in paragraph 3?

A．Kohut had a positive effect on kids.

B．Kohut wasn't equal to the position.

C．Kohut should be replaced by others.

D．Kohut was typical of an inspired soldier.

【4】Which of the following best describes Kohut as a teacher?

A．Thrilled.

B．Devoted.

C．Ambitious.

D．Humorous.

25、   I built a company when I approached with a major opportunity that was going to take our company to the next level. Then something _______.happened.I received an email from the investor that read: "We're going to_______....."

I was crushed(崩溃).The next few days I thought about this_______and realized just how_______I truly was. I thought maybe it was time to count my _______and get another “real job". Luckily，I realized that having that thought meant I had a problem-my fear of _______..If I was going to keep moving forward with my company I'd have to _______ this fear of being rejected again. So，I_______.Google to help solve my problem and I found a game. The _______ of the game is to help you get over your fear of rejection by ________ seeking out rejection. I loved it.I________.I would try it to help me remove this fear.

What came next was something I could have________  imagined. As my rejection journey continued, I began to feel more and more ________ when asking for things, realizing I could focus on the ________ factors.

In the process of my rejection journey, here is what I learned about rejection. Avoiding it doesn't ________ mean you avoid failure. Most people believe avoiding rejection is a good thing, ________ that's not true. When we ________  away from rejection, we reject ourselves and our ideas before the world ever has a ________  to reject them. This is the ________  form of rejection and we are overlooked by the world. Therefore, the greatest lesson I' ve learned from rejection is no mater what, don't be________ by the world.

【1】A.interesting B.strange C.unexpected D.different

【2】A.quit B.invest C.fail D.lose

【3】A.condition B.case C.accident D.defeat

【4】A.thankful B.discouraged C.fortunate D.considerate

【5】A.investment B.losses C.money D.days

【6】A.rejection B.destruction C.loss D.failure

【7】A.ignore B.hate C.minimize D.overcome

【8】A.responded to B.appealed to C.turned to D.led to

【9】A.purpose B.outcome C.rule D.origin

【10】A.consequently B.accidentally C.primitively D.intentionally

【11】A.admitted B.decided C.suggested D.explained

【12】A.never B.ever C.almost D.nearly

【13】A.fearless B.powerful C.ashamed D.embarrassed

【14】A.undesirable B.predictable C.controllable D.considerable

【15】A.firmly B.frequently C.necessarily D.hopefully

【16】A.and B.or C.however D.but

【17】A.break B.get C.look D.shy

【18】A.reason B.chance C.motivation D.inspiration

【19】A.worst B.best C.common D.rare

【20】A.defcatcd B.ignored C.judged D.cheated

26、Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school , I was driving to my parents' home in Missouri for Christmas．I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City. While I was standing in line at the cash register(收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas．

I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car．I stopped and wondered what I should do．A car pulled up behind me．It was the couple. They said they would take me．We chatted and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card．I wrote them a thank-you note．Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them．Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful．

Years later, I drove to a meeting in the morning．In late afternoon I found that I'd left the lights on all day, and the battery was dead．Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership was right next door．I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom．

"Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?" I asked and explained my trouble．They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it．They would accept no payment, so later, I wrote them a note to say thanks．I received a letter back from one of the salesmen．No one had ever written him and say thank you, and it meant a lot, he said．

"Thank you" - two powerful words．They're easy to say and mean so much．

[写作内容]

(1) 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

(2) 然后以120个词就“向别人道谢的重要性”这个主题发表你的看法, 并包括如下要点：

a) 叙述你向别人道谢的一次真实或虚构的经历；

b) 你是如何认识到向别人道谢的重要性的；

c) 向别人道谢对你和对方都带了什么影响。

[写作要求] 可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的论点, 也可以参照阅读材料的内容, 但不得直接引用原文中的句子

【评分标准】概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。