包头2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、James took the magazines off the little table to make_______for the television.

A．room

B．area

C．field

D．position

2、— Where are my new sneakers? Have you seen them?

一How I know? I’ m your sister, not your servant.

A. shall    B. will   C. should D. might

3、When the admission letter from Harvard University arrived, Ben's parents were   and threw a big party.

A. in the red   B. tickled   pink

C. as white as a sheet   D. in a blue mood

4、—How was the party last Saturday?

—It was fun; you ________.

A. came   B. had come

C. would come   D. should have come

5、Dozens of people were waiting with a camera for ______ seemed like hours, hoping to catch a glimpse of the US First Lady, Michelle Obama.

A. that B. when C. which   D. what

6、A radio or television series ____ a set of programmes of a particular kind which ____ the same title.

A. is; has   B. is; have   C. are; has   D. are; have

7、She ______ the table and said the dinner was ready.

A. lay   B. laid   C. lied   D. lain

8、Most Australians actually don’t seem to do much sport．_____, Australia is generally considered to be a great sporting nation．

A．Though B．Still  C．Otherwise D．Thus

9、— Oh, you sounded just like a native.

— ______. I still have trouble expressing myself.

A. Well, not quite

B. I don’t care

C. Yes, you’re right

D. I’m glad you like it

10、The fact is that everyone has to grow up and mature, ________ come some growing pains.

A. with which B. when   C. that D. which

11、How elegant and attractive our teacher is today!

—Yes. The red dress ____ her hidden beauty.

A. brings out   B. takes out

C. lets out   D. gives out

12、Why _______ you leave with Lucas now? There are still two days left before you go to work and you can stay with us for more time.

A. should B. shall C. could   D. must

13、 _____ doing more exercise to lose weight, many teenagers would rather be a couch potato.

A. Instead of B. As a result of

C. In spite of D. Regardless of

14、Frank ________ stamps in his spare time. It’s his hobby.

A. is collecting     B. collects

C. collected      D. was collecting

15、---- Can I sit in the front row?

----Yes, you can take ________ seat you like.

A. whatever   B. what

C. whichever   D. which

16、Look! How much _______ Alice looks wearing her new show dress!

A. well   B. good C. better D. Best

17、Parents and children should communicate more to ________the gap between them so that they can understand each other better.

A．open

B．narrow

C．widen

D．leave

18、We don’t need magic to change the world____we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: the power to imagine better, said J K Rowling.

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

19、The sculptures that Lord Elgin stole and later sold to the British government were _________ to the British Museum.

A. turned up   B. turned down

C. turned over   D. turned away

20、Word came that free souvenirs would be given to ________ comes first.

A．whomever

B．whichever

C．whatever

D．whoever

21、Companies which sell liquids like drinks or shampoo depend on bottles made of plastic or glass for their packaging. But as customers have become more worried about the environment, many companies have begun working to develop paper bottles.

Paper bottles have many advantages. They are easy to recycle and weigh less than glass or plastic bottles, meaning they’ll require less energy to produce and to move around.

A company called Paboco has been working with many large companies to develop paper bottles. Clearly, one of the biggest challenges is keeping a paper bottle from leaking (渗漏). Therefore, many companies are lining their bottles with a thin sheet of plastic. Though this liner can be taken away and recycled, many recycling programs don’t have the right machines to deal with these liners.

A Danish beer company called Carlsberg is working with Paboco on a paper bottle called the “Green Fiber Bottle”. In the future the company hopes to use a “bio-plastic” that will break down naturally over time. A company named Diageo has just announced the first paper bottle that’s completely plastic-free. Instead of a plastic liner, a non-plastic coating will be used on the inside of the bottles. This should make the bottle fully recyclable. Diageo says they’ll use the bottle with their whiskey in 2023.

However, there’s still lots of testing to be done before paper bottles can replace glass or plastic bottles. Companies will need to see how long liquids can be stored in the bottles, and make sure the bottles don’t influence the taste. But with so many companies working toward the same goal, it’s likely that we can expect to see paper bottles on store shelves in the near future.

【1】What forces many companies to develop paper bottles?

A．The cost of making plastic or glass bottles.

B．The customers’ caring about the environment.

C．The energy needed to produce ordinary bottles.

D．The difficulty in shaping the plastic or glass bottles.

【2】Why are plastic liners used inside the bottles?

A．To make them easy to recycle.

B．To make bottles reusable.

C．To prevent liquid from escaping.

D．To lower the production cost.

【3】What can we infer about the making of paper bottles?

A．Non-plastic coatings may be hard to recycle.

B．Paper bottles can’t go without a plastic liner.

C．There’s still a long way to go to reach the goal.

D．Not all paper bottles are better than glass bottles.

【4】What can be the best title for the text?

A．Traditional Bottles or Paper Bottles

B．Companies Work to Develop Paper Bottles

C．Paper Bottles Are Getting Increasingly Popular

D．Advantages and Disadvantages of Paper Bottles

22、How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we have really known is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions, and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. These sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, are called words.

The power of words, then, lies in their associations—the things they bring up in our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us increases.   

Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and vulgar(粗俗的).

【1】According to the author of the passage, ________.

A．men, as well as animals, invented certain sounds to express thoughts

B．words did not have written form at first

C．the origin language is a difficult question

D．words came from sounds

【2】The power of words lies in the fact that ________.

A．it can associate the things in the world with the ideas in our minds

B．one word is connected with another

C．it can associate one person with another

D．it can recall to us the events of our past

【3】In order not to make our speech silly and vulgar, we should ________.

A．choose words with care and accuracy

B．use words that can move men to tears

C．use words which sing like music

D．become a master of words

【4】The best title for this passage would be ________.

A．The meaning of words

B．The nature of words

C．The invention of words

D．The power of words

23、Redoxon Double Action Kids Chewable

This product provides a unique combination of Vitamin C and Zinc, active ingredients which are suited for the growth and development of kids (2-12 years). Vitamin C helps to speed up recovery from colds and Zinc is crucial for the normal cellular immune function. The tablets come in a heart shaped format with a delicious tutti frutti flavor.

Sugar-Free

Dosage:

Children (2-3 years): 1 tablet daily

Children (4 years and above): 1-2 tablets daily

Or as directed by a physician.

Store below 25℃.

Recommended to children who can thoroughly chew and safely swallow without supervision.

A2

Always wash hands with soap and water and dry using a clean cloth. Add two built-in level scoops of powder for each 100ml of water. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Prepare each drink as needed. It is safer to use freshly prepared drinks. Do not store drinks for more than 24 hours in the refrigerator. After months, water and milk should be your toddler’s (学步的小孩) main drinks. These should be offered in a cup rather than a feeding bottle. Always close lid immediately after use. Use contents within 4 weeks of opening.

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Made In New Zealand

【1】Who may need Redoxon Double Action Kids Chewable most?

A. A 2-year-old boy who likes a heart shape.

B. A 3-year-old girl who often suffers from colds.

C. A baby who has a sweet tooth.

D. A high school student who lacks Vitamin C.

【2】Which of the following statements is true about A2?

A. For a toddler a cup instead of a feeding bottle is recommended.

B. It’s better to use this can of A2 before April 19, 2016.

C. We’d better use up A2 within about 4 months.

D. Unfinished drinks must be abandoned immediately.

【3】The information is most probably taken from _____________.

A. a beauty magazine   B. a travel brochure

C. instructions of products   D. feeding guides

24、Nashville-based helicopter pilot Joel Boyers had just finished his job on Saturday morning and was heading home when he received a call for help from a woman in Pennsylvania. Her brother Johnson’s home in Waverly, Tennessee, was underwater and he was trapped on a roof with his daughters. Could Boyers help?“I thought how I would feel if I told her I was not even going to try?” he said in a Thursday interview. “She just so happened to call the right person,   because I’m the only person crazy enough to even try to do that.”

The weather was terrible and Boyers had to deal with hills and power lines on the way to Waverly, a small city about 60 miles west of Nashville. Just before reaching the town, he found the Internet was down, making it impossible to locate the house he was looking for. He flew on anyway.

“When I arrived, it was nothing but raging water below me,” he said. A few people were out in boats, rescuing the trapped. Boyers was alone in the sky. He started flying up and down the flooded area, grabbing anyone he could.

Boyers said he ended up rescuing 17 people that day. He was proud of that, but said he was the one who should be thanking them. “I literally prayed just days before this that I would be given some meaning in my life, and then I end up getting this call,” he said. He had flown over disasters before including floods, but “The police are usually there, and my hands are tied. This time there isn’t any,” he said.

To perform the rescues, Boyers had to carefully avoid power lines, balance his skids (打滑) on sloped rooftops, and fly over flood waters. It took all the skills learned over 16 years of flying, including for a television news station, for documentaries and for country music stars. “I don’t want to lie,” he said. “It was almost a little fun for me.”

【1】Why did Boyers fly to Waverly？

A．Because he had to do his routine tasks.

B．Because his brother was caught in the flood.

C．Because he was going to have an interview.

D．Because he received an emergency call.

【2】What was the biggest obstacle to finding Johnson’s house？

A．A long distance.

B．The Internet failure.

C．High mountains.

D．Fallen power lines.

【3】Which of the following best describes Boyers？

A．Caring and courageous.

B．Ambitious and demanding.

C．Modest and creative.

D．Humorous and cooperative.

【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text？

A．Surviving a Crisis

B．Performing a Task

C．Braving a Flood

D．Testing Flight Skills

25、As human beings, we are alike in many ways. Yet ______ our similarities, no two people are exactly the same. Even identical twins ______ different life experiences. Just because of these  ______, a “one size fits all” solution will rarely be the most ______ answer to our problems.

One of my life ______ is to find what works for me best, and forget the rest. Just that something works great for someone else, doesn’t ______ mean that it will work well for me. I have found that I am most successful when I ______ any new method or strategy I learn to my ______ situation.

A perfect example of why it’s best to find what works for you is when it ______ to trying to pick a diet and an exercise plan. There are ______ diet plans and exercise programs out there to choose from, and it ______ be quite overwhelming(难以应付的). With diet plans you have to consider food allergies, how ______ the food is if you are away from home most of the time, and many other ______. With exercise programs you have to consider your starting level of fitness, and health issues that might ______ your ability to do the program, and whether you actually enjoy the exercise enough to ______ with it. Many people like jogging, but it is probably my least ______ form of exercise. By finding more suitable and enjoyable ______ that give me the same ______ or better, it is easier to stick with my exercise program.

You ______ yourself better than anyone, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different solutions to whatever you are trying to achieve. Don’t ______ use something because it is “the best”, or because it worked great for someone else. Find what works best for you, and forget the rest.

【1】A. beyond   B. above   C. despite   D. through

【2】A. come up with   B. put up with   C. go on with   D. end up with

【3】A. differences   B. similarities   C. experiences   D. characters

【4】A. technical   B. practical   C. physical   D. medical

【5】A. solutions   B. experiences   C. emotions   D. principles

【6】A. unfortunately   B. eventually   C. necessarily   D. immediately

【7】A. refuse   B. adapt   C. examine   D. discover

【8】A. personal   B. natural   C. musical   D. political

【9】A. adds   B. comes   C. leads   D. contributes

【10】A. various   B. unique   C. boring   D. colorful

【11】A. must   B. should   C. will   D. can

【12】A. comfortable   B. portable   C. changeable   D. reasonable

【13】A. factors   B. facts   C. problems   D. programs

【14】A. improve   B. adopt   C. affect   D. promote

【15】A. chat   B. communicate   C. agree   D. stick

【16】A. favorite   B. harmful   C. difficult   D. expensive

【17】A. challenges   B. alternatives   C. diets   D. experiments

【18】A. grades   B. results   C. marks   D. signs

【19】A. observe   B. express   C. teach   D. know

【20】A. just   B. still   C. yet   D. already

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Life in the Clear

Transparent animals let light pass through their bodies the same way light passes through a window. These animals typically live between the surface of the ocean and a depth of about 3,300 feet-as far as most light can reach. Most of them are extremely delicate and can be damaged by a simple touch. Sonke Johnsen, a scientist in biology, says, “These animals live through their life alone. They never touch anything unless they’re eating it, or unless something is eating them.”

And they are as clear as glass. How does an animal become see-through? Ifs trickier than you might think.

The objects around you are visible because they interact with light. Light typically travels in a straight line. But some materials slow and scalier(散射) light bouncing it away from its original path. Others absorb light, stopping it dead in its tracks. Both scattering and absorption make a.n object look different from other objects around it, so you can see it easily.

But a transparent object doesn't absorb or scatter light, at least not very much. Light can pass through it without bending or stopping. That means a transparent object doesn't look very different from the surrounding air or water. You don't see it- you see the things behind it.

To become transparent, an animal needs to keep its body from absorbing or scattering light. Living materials can stop light because they contain pigments(色素) that absorb specific colors of light. But a transparent animal doesn’t have pigments, so its tissues won’t absorb light. According to Johnsen, avoiding absorption is actually easy. The real challenge is preventing light from scattering.

Animals are built of many different materials—skin, fat, and more—and light moves through each at a different speed. Every time light moves into a material with a new speed, it bends and scatters. Transparent animals use different tricks to fight scattering. Some animals are simply very small or extremely flat. Without much tissue to scatter light, it is easier to be see-through. Others build a large, clear mass of non-living jelly-like(果冻状的) material and spread themselves over it.

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