新竹2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took __ pictures of them．

A．a good many of     B．the number of

C．a quantity of   D．a large amount of

2、Save your apology for you really make everything a mess.

A. unless   B. once   C. when   D. though

3、As most parents know by now, we should _____ our kids’ screen time or they will become couch potatoes who tend to be lazy.

A. assess B. limit C. arrange D. Apply

4、--- Hello, I ________ to ask if I can book a flight ticket to London tomorrow?

--- Sorry, we’ve already sold out.

A.phone

B.will phone

C.am phoning

D.have phoned

5、Your composition is good but your handwriting requires _______.

A. to improve   B. improved

C. being improved   D. improving

6、Clothing made of man-made fibers has certain advantages over ________ made of natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk.

A. this   B. one

C. that   D. what

7、His native town has changed beyond _______, so he can hardly find a familiar building.

A. restriction   B. reputation

C. recreation   D. recognition

8、To her delight, the sufferer has decided to give up _________.

A．to smoke

B．smoke

C．smoking

D．smoker

9、China’s rich civilization ________ the world with a happy surprise at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games.

A． showed   B． attracted

C． presented   D． performed

10、－Mary, how did your Math test go?

－I had thought I _________, but in fact I came in the top 10 in my class.

A. should have failed   B. couldn’t have failed

C. might have failed D. shouldn’t have failed

11、________ on their last legs, the enemies still thought they were unconquerable．

A． As though   B． Even though

C． In case   D． As soon as

12、Officials say that few patients ____with the COVID-19 owing to the effective prevention.

A.infected B.have infected C.be infected D.are infected

13、My schedule is quite _____. That is to say, I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.

A. flexible B. abundant C. concrete D. various

14、—Could I use this dictionary ?

—________. It’s a spare one.

A.Good idea B.Just go ahead C.You’re welcome D.You’d better not

15、She wouldn’t have flown off the handle _____the fact that you didn’t intend to hurt her.

A.were she to know B.had she known

C.did she know D.should she have known

16、________ felt so good to have a proper conversation with my friend for over two hours, without being distracted by messages from other people.

A．What

B．As

C．I

D．This

17、—Congratulations！I hear you’ve won the first prize in the singing competition．—You _____ be mistaken．I’m in the dance class．

A．must   B．may   C．should   D．could

18、________ is an unreasonable dislike of a particular group of people or things, or a preference for one group of people or things over another.

A. Prejudice   B. Dimension

C. Compliment   D. Symptom

19、Once you _____ drugs, it’s hard to manage to get rid of them.

A．get through

B．get off

C．get into

D．get down

20、Just imagine performing such an opera as Turandot in the Forbidden City---there _____ be a better setting!

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

21、You’ll probably be familiar with the North American spelling of the word “airplane”. However, if you’ve ever been on an international flight leaving the United States and going to another English-speaking country like the United Kingdom, you’ve probably noticed that there are a few differences between the American and British spellings of words with the same meaning. 【1】 . The American English spelling is “airplane” while the British English spelling is “aeroplane”. So, why does this happen?

Let’s look at the root of the phenomenon. 【2】 . “British English has a general tendency to favour spellings and words that remind people of French, but American English, when it has deviated(背离)from what British English does, often changes into the direction of seeming less French, ”says Lynne Murphy, author of The Prodigal Tongue: The Love-Hate Relationship Between British & American English.

【3】 . “Aeroplane ”is no exception. “We’re comfortable with ‘aero’ in scientific terms, but as planes became more common things to talk about, the ‘aero’ seemed too fancy, ”explains Murphy. “In Scientific American in 1906, there was already a claim that 【4】. Ten years later, ‘airplane’ was adopted by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics as their term. It was considered in the United Kingdom, but that suggestion didn’t go anywhere.”

There’s a good reason why words that mean the same thing are spelled differently, and why that will continue to happen. “【5】 , and people are generally proud of it, so they continue to spell differently, ”says Murphy.

A．Every country has different culture

B．Your spelling tells people where you’re from

C．The word “airplane” happens to be an example

D．Airplane is a much better word than aeroplane

E．American English and British English have similar historical origins

F．There’s a lot of history that goes beyond words and dives deep into politics, government, and science

G．A lot of words in the English language are borrowed from other languages, like Latin, Greek, and French

22、   For many years, I knew I wanted to be a music video director. After graduating from high school, I moved to Los Angeles, where I earned a degree in video production. Fortune smiled upon me as I quickly worked at important positions. I was young and ambitious working in the field I'd dreamed of for years.

One day, while assisting as a volunteer at an award show, one of the production managers remarked that I was going to be a “powerhouse”. I knew I wanted to be happy and enjoy whatever work I did, but I wasn't sure I wanted to be a "powerhouse”. Not too long after the show, I was laid off from my position at the production company. It sent me back home to Florida to think about my next career move.

In Florida, I landed a job working the night shift at a financial institution. The pay was good, but a few months later my creative spirit sent an S. O. S. to my brain, signaling I wasn't making the best use of my talents. I didn't have the money to make another cross-country move back to Los Angeles, but I also couldn't stay in an unfulfilling（不称心的） job.

I did some creative writing during my spare time. To motivate myself even further, I made the commitment to author a children's book. My goal didn't end there, however. I was also determined to get the book published.

Once I completed my manuscript （手稿），I decided it would be best if it were a picture storybook. It was not easy for me to get the book published and yet I continued sending out my work. It took somewhere between three and four years to finally attract the interest of a publisher. I held a copy of my beautiful children’s book in my hands.

I found a happy place within and a new realization. I may not have become a powerhouse, but I did accomplish a goal. Success found within is how you define it, how you live it and always have something to strive for, not fear.

【1】What used to be the author's goal in life?

A.To be a music video director. B.To be a powerhouse.

C.To be a financial expert. D.To be a famous book writer.

【2】What was the author's attitude towards her first job?

A.Indifferent. B.Satisfied. C.Disappointed. D.Puzzled.

【3】What did the author do when she got back to Florida?

A.Define her goal in life.

B.Move back to her home.

C.Make a change in her career.

D.Find someone appreciating her talent

【4】What can we learn from the text?

A.Try different lifestyles.

B.Find our own strength.

C.Be brave to struggle for something.

D.Stick to the first goal in our life.

23、   The shadow play is a typical traditional entertainment that has survived and thrived over the centuries. It is taken as an earliest ancestor of modern cinema.

Legend has it that more than 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wudi of the Western Han Dynasty was very depressed over the death of his favorite concubine (妃子). To help him get over his sadness, a minister made a puppet out of cotton and silk in the likeness of the concubine and projected its shadow on a curtain for the emperor to see. The show brought the emperor some comfort. He somehow believed the shadow was his lover’s spirit. This is thought to be the beginning of the shadow play.

One mouth tells stories of thousands of years; a pair of hands operates millions of soldiers. This is how the shadow puppeteer works. Nicknamed “the business of the five”, a shadow puppet group is made up of five people. One operates the puppets, one plays a Suona and a Yueqin, one plays the Banhu, one is in charge of percussion (打击乐器) instruments, and one sings.

During performances, “actors” are held close to a white curtain with their colored shadows cast on it by a strong light from behind. The operator plays five puppets at the same time, each of which has three threads. Ten fingers handle fifteen threads. Moved by guiding sticks, the puppets play roles with musical accompaniment. The popularity of shadow play in some way lies in the equipment being light and easy to carry, the small number of people needed for a performance, and the flexible requirements for performance places. The plays can be quite dramatic and, when it comes to fairy tales or kungfu stories, the “actors” may be made to ride on clouds or perform unusual feats, to the great enjoyment of the audience, especially children.

The design of the figures follows traditional moral evaluation. The audience can tell a figure’s character by seeing his mask. Like the masks in Beijing Opera, a red mask represents honesty, a black mask, loyalty, and a white one, betrayal.

Nowadays, the shadow play has been industrialized and developed a series of tourist products for the promotion of Chinese culture and tourism.

【1】What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A.The origin of the shadow play. B.How to please an Emperor.

C.A love story of Emperor Wudi. D.How to make a cotton puppet.

【2】According to the author, the audience may take great pleasure ___.

A.because the equipment is light to carry B.when roles are played without music

C.because the number of the operators is small D.when the puppets give lively performances

【3】A figure comes with a white mask may suggest that this character in the story is a person_____.

A.who is honest B.who is loyal

C.who betrays someone or something D.who is responsible

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A.The Rapid Development of Beijing Opera

B.Shadow Puppetry: Traditional Arts and Crafts

C.The Business of the Five: A Shadow Puppet Group

D.Traditional Characters and Masks in Beijing Opera

24、   It is 4:45 am in Samasati village in north-western Zambia and the Chimwanga family, champion beekeepers of the village, are already on their way to collect honey from one of their many hives（蜂房）. Samasati has been famous for beekeeping but it is only in the last ten years that the business has begun to make a difference to the lives of the producers, since they began to trade through an organization guaranteeing them a fair price for their crop.

Samasati is a beautiful place, where nature provides and pollution is non-existent. Here, 61 miles from the nearest telephone or source of electricity, the 322 inhabitants support themselves from the forest and rivers and the only income available to the villagers is from selling their honey.

It is a half-hour walk from the Chimwangas’ house to the hive. On reaching the site, the Chimwangas tear off low, leaf-covered branches from nearby trees. They place these in a pile on the ground as a bundle（捆）and put some dry plants in the middle. A match then sets the plants alight and thick smoke is produced as the fire spreads from the dry plants to the green leaves.

Mr. Chimwanga climbs quickly up the tree trunk and moves carefully along a branch towards the hanging hive, carrying the smoking bundle with him. When he reaches the hive, he waves smoke into the entrance to calm the bees. The bees circle his head continuously. Unafraid, he pulls up a bucket and fills it with the precious delicious honey, fragrant but not too sweet ‒ the result of hundreds of wild flowers the bees have enjoyed in the forest.

This honey is sold straight to the exporting company, North West Bee Products, through Bon Malichi. He is the vital middleman for the beekeepers. Bob believes the honey is Zambia’s future. “Our honey is produced without adding anything.” he says. The honey is transported to Dares Salaam, in neighbouring country Tanzania, for export. Within a month of a Zambian beekeeper climbing to his hive, his honey can be spread on bread anywhere in the world.

【1】What are the Chimwanga family going out so early to do?

A.Look for bees.

B.Get honey in the forest.

C.Make honey for trading.

D.Sell their honey crop.

【2】Mr. Chimwanga lit dry plants in order to ________.

A.get light and see the hives clearly

B.scare away the bees by thick smoke

C.produce smoke to protect him from the bees

D.keep warm by the burning plants

【3】Why does Bob believe the honey is Zambia’s future?

A.It is popular for its superior quality.

B.It has a large quantity of production.

C.He can guarantee a fair price for it.

D.He can help export it to neighboring countries.

【4】What can we learn about Samasati from the text?

A.It enjoys beautiful nature and less pollution.

B.It has an abundant supply of electricity.

C.It is well known for processing honey.

D.It is a small, poor and backward village.

25、Having worked in a bank for ten years, I determined to go beyond a nine-to-five job. Scanning advertisements, I learned a _________ company was to hire consultants. Excited, I made a(n) _________ with a branch president. That day, it went so well that I was _________ he would hire me on the spot. _________, he told me to come back for 12 more _________ with his top salespeople!

Over the next five months, every one of them _________ me from working as a consultant in finance. The more they attacked my dream, the more determined my heart was. I, though nervous, realized I would have to try hard till I _________ it.”

_________, the last interview with the president came. “You’ve got the job! But you must take an exam before that and you only have one chance. You have to pass it without one point lost on the first _________!” he announced.

I nearly choked at the thought of changing the promising future into the unknown. However, __________ by this great challenge I had never had, I swallowed hard and said, “I’ll take it.” At last, when the scores were displayed, I let out a loud sigh of __________.

My experience __________ the truth of Thoreau’s words: “If one advances __________ in the direction of his dreams and __________ to live the life he had imagined, he will encounter __________ success in ordinary days.”

【1】

A．commercial

B．financial

C．marketing

D．traveling

【2】

A．prediction

B．arrangement

C．appointment

D．decision

【3】

A．worried

B．positive

C．negative

D．skeptical

【4】

A．Instead

B．Moreover

C．Otherwise

D．Or else

【5】

A．bargains

B．interviews

C．discussions

D．debates

【6】

A．separated

B．freed

C．banned

D．discouraged

【7】

A．find

B．lose

C．make

D．borrow

【8】

A．Unfortunately

B．Surprisingly

C．Eventually

D．Constantly

【9】

A．question

B．point

C．day

D．try

【10】

A．entertained

B．committed

C．attracted

D．followed

【11】

A．belief

B．relief

C．regret

D．sorrow

【12】

A．recognized

B．repeated

C．conflicted

D．confirmed

【13】

A．confidently

B．aimlessly

C．randomly

D．lonely

【14】

A．attempts

B．agrees

C．fails

D．promises

【15】

A．unpractical

B．unlikely

C．unfamiliar

D．unexpected

26、 假如你是李华, 你班的留学生Charles即将结束三周的假期从美国返回。你想委托他为你代购一个剃须刀, 作为生日礼物送给爸爸。请按照以下要求给他写一封电子邮件:

1. 品牌: Gillette. 2. 价格: 30美元左右。 参考词汇: 剃须刀shaver

注意:

1. 词数100左右:

2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯:

3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好, 不计入总词数。

Dear Charles,

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