河源2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、 Not far from the club, there is a garden, its owner ______ in it _______bridge with his children every afternoon.

A. seated; plays B. seats; plays

C. seated; playing   D. seats; playing

2、Mozart's birthplace and the house   he composed “The Magic Flute” are both museums now.

A．where

B．when

C．there

D．which

3、________ and I'll get my assignment finished.

A．Have one more hour

B．One more hour

C．Given one more hour

D．If I have one more hour

4、---Why so serious, dear?

---Nothing. I am just thinking about the problem _______tomorrow.

A.discussed B.will be discussed C.to be discussed D.being discussed

5、George Bush, the former US president, has taken up oil painting since he left the White House, revealing that painting _______ his relaxed lifestyle．

A．allowed for B．consisted in

C．stuck to D．contributed to

6、The most important promises we must keep are ______ we make to ourselves.

A.Ones B.those C.these D.them

7、The first child in the world ________ a double hand transplant has been able to fulfill his dream of swinging a baseball bat.

A. undergone   B. underwent

C. to undergo   D. undergoing

8、Unluckily, when I dropped in, Dr. Smith ________, so we only had time for a few words.

A．just left

B．was just leaving

C．has just left

D．had just left

9、Most students in our class prefer taking pains in our studies to _____ with a better education．

A．equip  B．equipping

C．be equipped D．being equipped

10、 General Secretary，Xi Jinping stressed that cross－strait cooperation would be strengthened________ the two sides could agree to oppose Taiwan independence.

A．as long as B．even if   C．unless D．until

11、Everything seemed to be going_______ for the first two days after I moved to New York.

A. vividly B. generally C. frequently D. Smoothly

12、There are occasions ________ backpackers are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere.

A．when

B．where

C．which

D．that

13、It is in fifty years   China will become one of the most     countries in the world.

A.that: developed B.since:  developed

C.when; developing D.before; developing

14、This television documentary will show you ________ 70 years ago.

A.how our city Wuxi looked like B.what did our city Wuxi look like

C.what our city Wuxi looked like D.how did our city Wuxi look like

15、The subway was delayed for quite a while,  ____________ for a whole quarter of an hour.

A.other than B.or rather C.apart from D.instead of

16、 more effectively with others, more and more people equip themselves with a higher education.

A. Compete   B. To compete

C. Being competed D. Competing

17、His study in Peking University lasted four years, ______ he founded his own company in Hong Kong.

A. after which B. after when

C. after that   D. after it

18、After the long journey,  the three of them went back home, ＿＿＿＿＿＿ .

A. hungry and tiredly   B. hungry and tired

C. hungrily and tiredly   D. hungrily and tired

19、This muddy basketball court was ________ Stephen Curry learnt to be creative and flexible as a player.

A．where

B．which

C．that

D．what

20、The new railway station being built in our city will be ________ the previous one.

A．as three times big as

B．as big as three times

C．three times the size of

D．three times big as

21、Courage is a highly admired virtue. When asked to describe courage, most people think of an individual running into a burning building, or maybe a hero saving the world. But there’s another form of bravery. It’s much more important because it comes up more often.【1】.

Moral courage is the ability that allows us to face our fears and to conquer our darkest fears. It’s the ability to face the future without knowing what is certain. It’s the ability to stand tall and confront those who oppose us and those who prevent us from realizing who we are and what we are.【2】, even though there are risks that stand in your way. Sara Anderson once said,” It takes great courage to faithfully follow what we know to be true.”

【3】. It was because of moral courage that Mahatma Gandhi was able to make India free from the British rule. He fought bravely against them without the use of any weapon by presenting great moral courage. In this way, he also became a great example for the people of the whole world. It is not that we remember Gandhi because of his body or beauty. 【4】.

Moral courage is essential not only for a noble life, but a happy one. Without moral courage, we have no control over our lives. Our fears destroy our spirit and make us trapped in depression. Mark Twain said, “Courage is not the absence of fear but the resistance to fear and the mastery (控制) of fear.” If our fears cause us to lose confidence in the power of virtue, we will lose something very precious.

【5】, but it is the best marker of true character and a virtue others can be proud of. We must try to develop the power of moral courage that will surely help in ending injustice and wrong and grant us a better world.

A．It’s a story of kindness

B．It’s called moral courage

C．People with moral courage rarely get medals

D．We can come along to lend others moral support

E．But most importantly, it’s the ability to stand up for what’s right

F．We remember him because of the great ideas and principles of his life

G．The potential of showing moral courage has the power of changing the world

22、For high school leavers starting out in the working world, it is very important to learn particular skills and practice how to behave in an interview or how to find an internship (实习). In some countries, schools have programs to help students onto the path to work. In the United States, however, such programs are still few and far behind.

Research shows that if high schools provide career-related courses, students are likely to get higher earnings in later years. The students are more likely to stay in school, graduate and go on to higher education.

In Germany, students as young as 13 and 14 are expected to do internships. German companies work with schools to make sure that young people get the education they need for future employment.

But in America, education reform programs focus on how well students do in exams instead of bringing them into contact with the working world. Harvard Education school professor Robert Schwartz has criticized education reformers for trying to place all graduates directly on the four-year college track. Schwartz argued that this approach leaves the country’s most vulnerable(易受影响的)kids with no jobs and no skills.

Schwartz believed that the best career programs encourage kids to go for higher education while also teach them valuable practical skills at high school. James Madison High School in New York, for example ,encourages students to choose classes on career-based courses. The school then helps them gain on-the-job

experience in those fields while they’re still at high school.

However, even for teens whose schools encourage them to connect with work, the job market is_____In the US, unemployment rates for 16-to-19-year-olds are above 20 percent for the third summer in a row.

“The risk is that if teenagers miss out on the summer job experience, they will become part of this generation of teens who had trouble in landing a job,” said Michael, a researcher in the US.

【1】In the author’s opinion, German high school leavers ______.

A. enjoy more career-related courses than that of US

B. need more career advice from their schools

C. perform better in exams than American students

D. are less brought into contact with the working world

【2】According to Robert Schwartz, high school students should _________.

A. directly carry on higher education

B. get contact with the working world

C. focus on their performance in exams

D. not miss out on the summer job experience

【3】The underlined word “daunting” in Paragraph 6 most probably mean “______”.

A. incredible   B. motivating

C. impressive   D. discouraging

【4】What’s the main idea of the text?

A. Remarks on recent US high school education reform

B. Tips on finding jobs for high school leavers in US.

C. The lack of career-based education in US high schools.

D. The severe situation of unemployment in US.

23、My father was always a good gardener. One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground.

As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden. I remember Dad pushing the tiller(耕作机) ahead in perfectly straight lines. Dad loved growing all sorts of things: yellow and green onions, watermelons almost as big as me, rows of yellow corn, and our favorite — red tomatoes.

As I grew into a teenager, I didn’t get so excited about gardening with Dad. Instead of magical land of possibility, it had turned into some kind of prison. As Dad grew older, his love for gardening never disappeared. After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he was diagnosed with cancer, he still took care of his garden.

But then, the cancer, bit by bit, invaded his body. I had to do the things he used to do. What really convinced me that Dad was dying was the state of his garden that year. The rows and rows of multicolored vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes.

For the first few years after he died, I couldn’t even bear to look at anyone’s garden without having strong memories pour over me like cold water from a bucket. Three years ago, I decided to plant my own garden and started out with just a few tomatoes. That morning, after breaking up a fair amount of soil, something caught the corner of my eye and I had to smile. It was my eight-year-old son Nathan, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil.

【1】Why did the author like the garden when he was a child?

A. He enjoyed being in the garden with his father.

B. The garden was just freshly tilled by his father.

C. He loved what his father grew in the garden.

D. The garden was planted with colorful flowers.

【2】When all the kids started their own families, the author’s father ________.

A. stopped his gardening

B. turned to other hobbies

C. devoted more to gardening

D. focused on planting tomatoes

【3】What happened to the garden when the author’s father was seriously ill?

A. The author’s son took charge of the garden.

B. No plant grew in the garden at all.

C. The garden was almost deserted.

D. It brought the author a great harvest.

【4】We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.

A. the author’s son played happily in the garden

B. the author’s son reminded him of his own childhood

C. the author’s son was very glad to help the author

D. the author’s son will continue gardening as well

24、This summer, may we suggest switching your phone to airplane mode and getting lost in a book? It would be a good idea to curl up in your favorite chair with a book on the beach. Here are five brand new beach reads brimming with sunshine sand, romance and secret.

Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins

Kristan Higgins spins a heartwarming and humorous tale of an empty nester going through some major life changes. The nurse has always put others first. But when her son’s departure for college coincides with her husband leaving her, life presents the perfect time to try to get herself back.

The Sea is Salt and so Am I by Cassandra Hartt

Cassandra Hartt’s debut young adult novel takes place on the coast of Maine, in a fictional town eroding into the ocean. Through different perspectives, this emotional and heartfelt story unpacks the trials of teenagers dealing with trust, love, dangerous tides, and growing up in a hometown that might not exist for much longer.

The Counselors   by Jessica Goodman

What could be better than a juicy tale of friends at a prestigious summer camp. This fast-paced young adult thriller set at the fictional Camp Alpine Lake, will have you turning pages in suspense and feeling a craving for campfires at the same time.

Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade

Pet lovers, cat your heart out. The latest novel from dog trainer and author Victoria Schade features an overworked vet, Morgan Pearce, who escapes to Nantucket to recharge while taking care of her client’s dog. Unexpected romance is in store for her.

The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel

Now available in paperback, the author tells a page-turning novel about a woman who, after being kidnapped, finds herself isolated and living in the wilderness of Eastern Europe during World War II. In an unexpected turn of events, she is suddenly thrust into teaching a group of Jewish people who escaped Nazi Germany how to survive in the forest.

【1】Who are these books probably recommended to?

A．People taking a plane.

B．People working on the beach.

C．People going on holiday.

D．People longing to live by the sea.

【2】Which of the following would you choose if you favour stories about teenage life?

A．The Counselors and Dog Friendly.

B．The Sea is Salt and so Am I and The Counselors.

C．The Counselors and The Forest of Vanishing Stars.

D．Out of the Clear Blue Sky and The Sea is Salt and so Am I.

【3】What do these books have in common?

A．They are mainly fictional.

B．They are heartwarming tales.

C．They are tales set in coastal areas.

D．They are exploring the same theme.

25、One late summer afternoon, Edward, a teenager, hung out with his friends. They swam in the _________ after a long day at school. They had water fights, swimming races, and _________ themselves.

Just as the _________ went down, when Edward was about to go home, his friend _________ him to go and swim in the deeper end of the pond. Edward knew some _________ facts about it. It had many different types of algae (藻类) and _________ water currents. Several people had _________ there as some rumors (谣言) said. Edward was wondering what to do next when other friends also dared him to _________ there.

Edward was about to say _________, but his friend said that he would give him something __________ if he did it. Edward declined the deal __________ and was ready to, home, but then the rest of his friends were chanting (反复喊), “SWIM, SWIM” Edward __________ candy, even a tiny one would make him very __________. Also, he didn’t want to be __________ in front of his friends. So he went into the deeper end. But as soon as he did this, he started __________. Edward could swim, but not that well. He yelled, “HELP” His friends tried to come and __________ him, but they were too far away. Just when Edward’s life seemed almost over, a worker cleaning up the pond area came to his __________. He pulled Edward out of the pond by his shoulder. And he __________ Edward for attempting such a stupid dare.

Edward said he would never forget the __________ and that he would keep in mind that although swimming is fun, __________ comes first.

【1】

A．river

B．lake

C．pond

D．sea

【2】

A．lost

B．enjoyed

C．helped

D．applied

【3】

A．wind

B．star

C．moon

D．sun

【4】

A．opposed

B．ordered

C．dared

D．persuaded

【5】

A．worrying

B．exciting

C．disappointing

D．confusing

【6】

A．fine

B．unusual

C．small

D．unimportant

【7】

A．lived

B．traveled

C．swam

D．died

【8】

A．walk

B．swim

C．run

D．drive

【9】

A．no

B．hello

C．thanks

D．sorry

【10】

A．cheap

B．beautiful

C．long

D．sweet

【11】

A．carefully

B．immediately

C．easily

D．essentially

【12】

A．loved

B．bought

C．made

D．sold

【13】

A．surprised

B．puzzled

C．happy

D．angry

【14】

A．mouth-watering

B．hard-working

C．underdog

D．scaredy-cat

【15】

A．running

B．laughing

C．drowning

D．crying

【16】

A．excuse

B．save

C．support

D．defeat

【17】

A．rescue

B．home

C．school

D．friend

【18】

A．praised

B．sympathized

C．scolded

D．forgave

【19】

A．lesson

B．word

C．knowledge

D．information

【20】

A．instruction

B．skill

C．progress

D．safety

26、假定你是某英文新闻报记者李华。最近，一位母亲领着一位6岁男童进入女厕所，并联合自己丈夫辱骂指出问题的女大学生。关于“妈妈能不能带男孩子进女厕所”引发社会广泛讨论和关注，请你写一篇英文新闻报道，内容包括：

1.事件描述；

2.提出解决措施。（不少于3条）

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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