遂宁2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、No matter how much knowledge you have, if your subject is at all ______, be careful when discussing it during your speech, or you may well offend your audience.

A. diverse   B. sensitive

C. abstract D. original

2、Nowadays, basic health care services are _________ to almost all the Chinese people. This accounts for the fact that the average life expectancy of the Chinese has already risen to 75.

A．alternative

B．abundant

C．accessible

D．creative

3、I prefer a flat in Harbin to ________ in Beijing, because I want to live near my mom’s.

A. one   B. that   C. it   D. this

4、— The deadline for applications is December 27th. We have to make a decision now.

— Just ________, Bill! Let’s think about this for a moment.

A．rise to your feet

B．tick all the right boxes

C．hold your horses

D．sit on the edge of your seat

5、 In this world, there is always love for____ who love the world.

A. ones B. the one C. these D. those

6、--- I can’t go for a picnic with you because something urgent has _____．

---What a shame!

A．come up B．cleared up C．stayed up D．ended up

7、-Can we sit at the table by the window?   -I'm sorry, but it_______ already

A. has taken  B. has been taken

C. was taken D. took

8、In my opinion, the topic is too difficult to understand. Try to simplify your speech ________ it goes beyond the children.

A．even though

B．now that

C．so that

D．in case

9、The young man is so ________ that he can make different pictures with sand.

A．common

B．positive

C．creative

D．formal

10、Tom _______ to go upstairs to his room and rest awhile, but his aunt urged him to finish his homework first.

A. should plan  B. has planned

C. would plan D. had planned

11、The newly-opened supermarket Costco attracts a ______ stream of consumers every day, especially during the weekends.

A．constant

B．main

C．powerful

D．shallow

12、We can choose to be happy if we want, ______ we can look at everything in a positive way.

A.for fear that B.as long as C.in case D.even if

13、If you’re buying today’s paper from the stand，could you get ______ for me？

A． one   B． such C． it D． that

14、--- Alice is moving to her new apartment next Saturday． --- I would be glad to help her，________ need some help．

A. if she might   B. if she will

C. if she   D. should she

15、—Mathew, what’s the result of the final?

—Believe it or not, China ________ beat its strong opponent France.

A.narrowly B.casually C.manually D.typically

16、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

17、Last month, part of Britain was struck by snowstorms, from   effects most passengers in Heathrow were suffering a lot, especially those with children.

A. which.   B. what

C. that   D. whose

18、In the face of various economic uncertainties at home and abroad, the government has carried out ________ reforms to boost the economy.

A. bureaucratic  B. systematic C.arbitrary   D. ambiguous

19、Jerry rushed home he heard the news, only that his houses had been burnt down and all the furniture burnt out.

A. as soon as; finding   B. immediately; to find

C. the moment; find   D. when; found

20、People would like to listen to officials talk____，for no one likes an endless and empty talk．

A．seriously B．fluently

C．frequently D．Plainly

21、Los Angeles residents Joe Blackstone and Jamie Mohn have long recognized the lasting impact storytelling can have on a child’s life. Shortly after getting married, the couple began volunteering to read books to elementary school kids. Then, when they became parents themselves, they created the J3 Foundation to help organizations devoted to children’s growth. But after learning two-thirds of fourth graders who cannot read effectively end up on welfare, Blackstone and Mohn decided to take a more hands-on approach: in 2018, they launched J3’s Cozy Reading Club.

Each session of the two-hour, after-school program is free and includes outdoor activities and a healthy snack. Then, it’s time for some comfortable reading. After teachers read a book aloud and the group talks about the storyline freely, the kids find a spot to sit while grabbing a book of their choice to look through. In the end, they get to choose two books to borrow and take home.

In its first year, J3’s Cozy Reading Club served 15 students in one L. A.-area classroom. As of 2022, it had expanded to 17 schools across four different districts, impacting a total of at least 400 students, the vast majority of whom live in underserved communities. With impressive statistics backing it up 90% of the students have significantly improved their reading scores, and 95% say they’ve started reading for fun since taking part in the program——its founders have much to celebrate.

“Having more than 5,000 culturally relevant books available to them is so exciting. I love it when our students can see themselves and their classmates’ lives reflected in the books they are reading. The hope of changing one kid at a time makes all the work worthwhile,” Blackstone said.

Currently, J3 is in the process of raising $864,000, so the Cozy Reading Club can expand to an additional 24 Los Angeles schools and double its book collection to 10,000. This is worthwhile. The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) reported that 68% of U. S. fourth graders weren’t skilled at reading in 2022, up from 66% in 2019.

【1】What can be inferred about Blackstone and Mohn?

A．They are children’s writers.

B．They teach reading in a school.

C．They value kids’ development.

D．They’ve donated much to charities.

【2】What can children do in J3’s Cozy Reading Club?

A．Learn the history of books.

B．Discuss a book’s plot.

C．Cook and have snacks.

D．Buy interesting books.

【3】What are the statistics in Paragraph 3 about regarding J3’s Cozy Reading Club?

A．Its great achievements.

B．Its various services.

C．Its long-term goals.

D．Its current programs.

【4】Why does the author mention NAEP in the last paragraph?

A．To state reading is significant.

B．To show J3 is a necessary cause.

C．To assess J3’s potential abilities.

D．To criticize America’s education.

22、   Colorado' s grays peak(山顶)rises 14,278 feet above sea level, high enough that trees can't grow toward the top, though there are plenty of bushes and rocks. It was in this unforgiving area that Bev Wedelstedt was unlucky enough to have her left knee broken.

It was August 2018, and Wedelstedt, 56, was on her way back down the path with three friends. A storm was coming, and they were anxious to get off the mountain. When they approached a rocky drop of a couple of feet, Wedelstedt decided to jump over it. She landed on her left leg. Then she heard the snap (咔嚓声).

Every step after that was great pain. Before long, she had to stop. As one friend ran down to get help, a number of other hikers, all strangers, attempted to help Wedelstedt down the narrow path by walking on either side of her to support her weight, but that proved slow and dangerous.

Finally, one hiker, Matt, asked her, “How do you feel about a fireman's carry?” Before she knew it, he had lifted her over his shoulder. “Now, I' m not tiny,” says Wedelstedt, a former college basketball star. Matt clearly couldn't carry her all the way down by himself. So six hikers and one of her friends took turns carrying her while she tried to make light of a difficult situation. Three hours and two rock –strewn (遍布) miles later, this human conveyor belt finally met the doctors, who took Wedelstedt to the hospital.

She has mostly recovered from her hike, but Wedelstedt knows she'll I never shake one thing from that day: the memory of the band of strangers who came to her rescue. “I'm still in awe.” says Wedelstedt.

【1】What happened to Wedelstedt while climbing down the mountain?

A.She was caught in a heavy storm. B.She injured her left knee.

C.She was blocked by rocks and bushes. D.She got lost in the mountain.

【2】How did Matt help Wedelstedt?

A.By taking her directly to the hospital. B.By calling in firemen.

C.By carrying her down the mountain. D.By giving her first aid.

【3】What is Wedelstedt ’s attitude towards the band of strangers?

A.Respectful. B.Ambiguous. C.Sympathetic. D.Tolerant.

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

A.Narrow Paths B.Lifelong friendship

C.Dangerous Hikes D.Peak Performance

23、Alameda Recreation and Park Department(ARPD)

TEEN TRIP TO THE LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY

For Teens Currently in 6th to 12th Grades

LELAND HIGH SNOW PLAY -- Class # 8389

Friday, December 9

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Meet at THE UNDERGROUND (Veteran's Building -- 2203 Central Avenue)

Cost per person: $50 ($60 after January 22)---- Includes:Lunch, Admission and Transportation

With a 4,000 square feet day-use lodge, the Leland High Snow Play has a huge supply of tubes to choose from along with awesome tows (拖车) that will tow you up to the top of the hill. Our varied terrains (地形) have something for everyone while the lodge provides a snack bar, video games, pool tables, five indoor rest rooms, a warm fire and a sun deck with plenty of tables and chairs overlooking the play area outside.

Be sure to bring warm clothing and prepare for the cold, but dress in layers in case it warms up. Wear dry boots, socks, and sunscreen. If possible, bring a mobile phone in case of emergency, as well as money for snacks and a light dinner: or bring your own food and drinks.

Meet at The Underground (Veteran's Building -- 2203 Central Avenue) -- don't be late!

Do not bring electronic or fragile items during the trip. The ARPD is not responsible for your personal belongings or money.

Refunds are issued only if the ARPD cancels this trip due to weather conditions.

Click here to download the registration form and "Leland High Snow Play Liability(责任) Form"

• Register in person, or mail the completed form to Leland High Snow Play, Inc. Send the liability form and payment to the ARPD Office, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda.

• Fax the registration and liability forms accepted with VISA, (510) 747--7566.

• Online registrations available at www.arpdeplay.com. Make sure you bring your completed liability form.

【1】For people who want to take part in the activity, what do they need to do?

A．Make a reservation online.

B．Climb the hill themselves.

C．Pay for dinner themselves.

D．Pay for tows individually.

【2】What do we infer from the passage?

A．The weather at the hill changeable.

B．Children should be accompanied by parents.

C．12-year-old children are not allowed on the trip.

D．The trip will involve outdoor activities only.

【3】What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To explain the details of a school activity.

B．To introduce a famous tour agency.

C．To persuade teenagers to climb a snowy mountain.

D．To advertise a trip to the Leland High Snow Play.

24、A sheet of transparent new material at a University of Maryland lab looks like it might be plastic. But it’s actually wood—and it could eventually be used to make energy-efficient windows or even see-through buildings. “Compared to glass, wood has lower heat conductivity, and it’s lighter, stronger, and more environmentally friendly,” says Liangbing Hu, a materials science professor at the University of Maryland.

The idea is to employ the material in buildings. With a window made from transparent wood instead of glass, for example, a building would take less energy to heat and cool. Because of the structure of the wood, the windows could also reduce glare from the sun while allowing in natural light.

Researchers have experimented with transparent wood in the past, but the new method is more sustainable. Other methods usually put the wood in a chemical compound Nacl to remove lignin, part of the wood that gives it structure. But this can weaken the wood, and produces unrecyclable waste. Hu and his team made slight changes. They removed only the parts of the lignin that give it color by brushing hydrogen peroxide (过氧化物) over the wood and leaving it under a UV light.

It’s just one of the ways scientists and engineers are rethinking how we can use this renewable resource in construction. Skyscrapers made entirely out of wood are gaining popularity in cities around the world. And scientists recently discovered a technique to grow wood in a lab, opening up the possibility of using wood without cutting down a forest.

The transparent wood is 50% stronger than previous transparent wood and could even be used to build load-bearing walls in a building. It could also potentially be used in other ways, such as layers used in solar cells. A new company called InventWood is working to commercialize the technology.

【1】Why would people like to choose transparent wood in their buildings in preference to glass?

A．It can conduct heat more quickly.

B．It can let light in with less heat.

C．It is lighter and more delicate.

D．It has higher energy consumption.

【2】What makes the new method different from the previous experiment?

A．Researchers brushed Nacl over the wood.

B．The new method can make the wood weaker.

C．The new method is less environmentally friendly.

D．Researchers only took away the lignin related to color.

【3】Which of the following statements may the author agree with?

A．This see-through wood is in mass production.

B．This see-through wood may replace glass windows.

C．This transparent wood has been grown in labs.

D．This transparent wood is only popular in cities.

【4】What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?

A．The advantages of transparent wood.

B．The production of transparent wood.

C．The outlook of transparent wood.

D．The companies of transparent wood.

25、Rebecca, who I met at a business conference in Las Vegas, is one of the _________ people I have ever known. So sharp in mind was she that she made a deep impression on me. Even if you were around her for an entire day, you probably wouldn't notice her _________.

She was born with severe dyslexia—a slight disorder of the brain that causes difficulty in reading and spelling. _________ her learning disability, she had to be in _________ education classes for most of her elementary and middle school years. Despite the _________, she refused to let dyslexia _________ her life. Every day, she worked on _________ her disability with the help of her parents. Her dad would spend an hour every morning _________ her with math. In the evenings her mom would have her read books out aloud and then her mother would _________ her on the content.

__________, in her effort, Rebacca's hard work __________. By high school, she had __________ from special education classes all the way to honor classes. “When I was young, no one thought I could ever attend __________.” she said. Not only did Rebecca __________ going to college, but she graduated as the top of her class.

“I always had a vision,” says Rebecca, “of one day being a __________. But it seemed like such a crazy __________ that I never told anyone.” Today, Rebecca's vision is a __________. She graduated from law school and is __________ working her up in one of the largest law firms on the East Coast. Rebecca says: “I wouldn't change a thing. My learning disability __________ brings challenges to me now, but it also gave me the __________ to make my childhood dream come true.

【1】

A．strongest

B．smartest

C．toughest

D．warmest

【2】

A．difference

B．advantage

C．disability

D．shortcoming

【3】

A．Due to.

B．Instead of

C．Contrary to

D．Regardless of

【4】

A．senior

B．primary

C．honor

D．special

【5】

A．challenge

B．discrimination

C．dilemma

D．regulation

【6】

A．save

B．determine

C．alter

D．replace

【7】

A．displaying

B．inspecting

C．overcoming

D．greeting

【8】

A．amusing

B．delighting

C．disturbing

D．helping

【9】

A．persuade

B．quiz

C．answer

D．remind

【10】

A．Somehow

B．Gradually

C．Eventually

D．Anyway

【11】

A．turned back

B．went through

C．faded out

D．paid off

【12】

A．advanced

B．graduated

C．backed

D．dropped

【13】

A．school

B．college

C．conferences

D．contests

【14】

A．think of

B．prepare for

C．end up.

D．give up

【15】

A．translator

B．judge

C．physician

D．lawyer

【16】

A．ambition

B．behavior

C．promise

D．memory

【17】

A．concern

B．desire

C．reality

D．dream

【18】

A．casually

B．regularly

C．naturally

D．currently

【19】

A．simply

B．still

C．ever

D．rarely

【20】

A．determination

B．passion

C．admiration

D．willingness

26、假定你是李华，正在英国Hogwarts高中交流学习，下周学业结束即将回国。请你写一篇发言稿在班里做一个简短的演讲，内容包括：

1.表示感谢；

2.你的收获；

3.你的期望。

注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。发言稿的开头已经给出。

Good morning, everyone in Hogwarts high school.

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