亳州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 first decade of the 21st century _____ the breathtaking and non-stop development of China．

A．witnesses B．witnessed

C．will witness

D．had witnessed

2、The doctor told Tom’s father that it would not take him a long time to _____ from his disease.

A. suffer B. cure C. treat D. recover

3、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

4、Charley Oakley,   NBA star hash’t lost   game in the past three years．

A．a；the   B．an；a

C．the；a   D．an；the

5、I was bored staying here for years, ________ whether I should try someplace different.

A. wondered   B. to wonder

C. wondering D. wonder

6、Taking drugs has become part of every sport _________ athletes seek to achieve beyond their natural limits.

A. which   B. that

C. who   D. where

7、Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves before they   on their life journey.

A. give up B. settle down

C. get through D. set off

8、— Why are you still here! Everybody has gone to attend the lecture by the president!

— Oh, I ____ about it!

A. wasn’t informed   B. didn’t inform

C. haven’t informed   D. hadn’t been informed

9、He sent a message saying he was ill yesterday. But in fact, his excuse wasn't____ the truth,

A.consistent with B.confusing with C.content with D.careful with

10、The audience burst into laughter because of the____of the tongue from the host, who said, “Good ladies, evening and gentlemen”.

A. slip   B. slide   C. seal   D. spit

11、Edison has been considered as one of the greatest inventors in the world and 1093 patents have been   in his name.

A.registered B.invented C.associated D.preserved

12、Arriving at the party hurriedly, we were disappointed to find that the band playing.

A．stopped   B．will stop

C．had stopped D．has stopped

13、Parents ___ much importance to education. They will do their best to give their children that priceless gift.

A．attach

B．pay

C．link

D．apply

14、A series of polices has been adopted so far _________ benefits the poverty-stricken people will enjoy.

A.which B.that C.whose D.as

15、—The constant noise around here______ me crazy！

—Calm down．It’s no use complaining．

A．drove B．drives

C．is driving D．had driven

16、______ worries me that my daughter plays with her cellphone for a long time every day.

A．It   B．What   C．This   D．That

17、Workers have been working through the night ________ the bridge safe.

A. made   B. to make

C. being made   D. having made

18、 most kids still love burgers，chicken wings and pizza，there are a lots of other foods that are to kids' taste．

A．While B．Since

C．Before   D．In case

19、— You look rather down today.

  —______ to board the 4:20 flight, you know, I dared not close my eyes.

A. Having reminded B. Being reminded

C. Reminded   D. Reminding

20、I am sorry he has not told me his name on the phone because helps if I know who I am talking to．

A．it   B．he

C．one D．its

21、At 26, Jane Goodall had no college education or science training. But since childhood, she had been dreaming of working closely with animals in Africa. “All through my childhood people said you can’t go to Africa. You’re a girl.” Goodall said. “But my mother used to say, if you really want to, there’s nothing you can’t do.”

In 1957, the 26-year-old Goodall went to Kenya to work as a secretary. She also arranged to meet the famous scientist Louis Leakey, who was so impressed by her enthusiasm that he hired her as his assistant. She went with him on many trips to the African jungle and in 1960 Leakey sent Goodall to live among chimpanzees in a remote animal preserve, recording the animals’ behavior and interactions.

For three months Goodall made little progress. But she said, “I never came close to giving up.” Her breakthrough came one day when she saw a male chimpanzee stick a piece of grass into a termite (白蚁) hill, then put the grass in his mouth. Afterward she came to the hill and did the same. Pulling the grass out, she discovered dozens of termites on it. The discovery — that some animals use tools — was unknown to most scientists at the time.

Goodall saw chimpanzees exhibit human-like emotions, such as jealousy and love. But she also discovered they were capable of violent attacks against each other.

Goodall received her Ph.D. in the study of animal behavior at England’s Cambridge University. Now she travels around the globe raising money to preserve wildlife. “I love being in the forest with the chimpanzees,” she said. “I’d much rather be there than traveling around from city to city.”

【1】What was Goodall’s childhood dream?

A. She dreamed of going to college.

B. She dreamed of studying animals in Africa.

C. She dreamed of becoming a famous scientist.

D. She dreamed of traveling all around the world.

【2】What did Goodall’s mother think of her dream?

A. As a girl she should not go to the African jungle.

B. Her dream would remain a dream unless she got the right training.

C. As a girl she should stay away from violent animals.

D. She could make her dream come true if she was determined.

【3】Goodall’s most important discovery is that ________.

A. some animals use tools

B. like humans animals have emotions

C. chimpanzees could attack each other violently

D. termites are chimpanzees’ favorite food

【4】What is Goodall doing now?

A. Studying animal behavior at Cambridge University.

B. Raising funds for the preservation of wildlife.

C. Observing chimpanzees in African jungles.

D. Working hard for a PhD degree.

22、   Young Chinese are increasingly making their voices heard and influencing world opinion as they take on more important roles in international organizations and global projects, at a ceremony in Beijing in April, singer and actor Karry Wang was made the national goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme by Eric Solheim, the organization’s executive director.

“The youth are no longer merely onlookers when it comes to environmental action, nor should they be. I will spare no effort in doing everything I can to take care of our Earth, and I invite everyone to join me in generating a wave of positive action,” Wang said in his speech after the appointment. In 2016, Wang widely shared the online Wild for Life campaign, which gained 400 million views. A year later, he publicly spoke out on the urgent need to protect endangered wildlife, calling the animals the “superstars of the planet.”

Beyond drawing attention to wildlife, he called on his followers to pledge to reduce their electronic waste, using the hashtag BEATPOLLUTION to highlight the issue. Within 24 hours, his post was retweeted 1.67 million times and more than 400,000 followers had pledged to reduce waste.

“Our actions will soon be the leverage to change the world,” Wang says, calling on the younger generation in China and around the world to raise their awareness of environmental issues.

Erik Solheim, head of UN Environment says, “It is inspiring to see the strong and determined voice of Chinese youth when it comes to the environment. When young people set their minds to change, it is incredible to see the great things that can be accomplished, We are very excited to work with Wang Junkai to create even more awareness about the environmental problems and solutions for these times.”

According to the UN report Youth in the Core of Sustainability in Asia Pacific published in March 2016, young people’s participation will help achieve the sustainable development goals in the Asia-Pacific region set for 2030.

Besides Wang, other UNEP goodwill ambassadors include actress Li Bingbing, actor Li Chen, Ellie Goulding, Bertrand Piccard and celebrities from all walks of life both from China and abroad.

【1】What made Karry Wang the national goodwill ambassador?

A.drawing attention to wildlife B.being a singer and actor

C.focusing on environmental protection D.effort in reducing waste

【2】What did Wang do to reduce waste?

A.He made a speech on the issue. B.He asked his fans to make a vow on the net.

C.He retweeted a relevant post. D.He called on his followers to pick up the waste.

【3】Which of the following is not true?

A.Hardly had Karry Wang been the goodwill ambassador when he delivered a speech.

B.Many young people arc influenced by Karry Wang’s action.

C.Chinese youth are making a difference to the sustainable development.

D.The UNEP goodwill ambassadors are celebrities from Asia.

【4】Which of the following best serves as the title?

A.Karry Wang’s contribution to environmental action

B.The strong and determined voice of Chinese youth

C.Safeguarding our earth by the new generation

D.Making waves on the global stage

23、When you're feeling low or even a little depressed, what do you want to do? The answer for most of us is not very much. Our natural response to a bad mood is to rest with our comfort of choice and hibernate (蛰伏) a bit.

But according to new science, the best way to fight off the depression is to force yourself to get out there and do something new. You might have to drag yourself off the sofa, but this research shows you'll be happier for the effort.

For the study, the research followed the daily movements of 122 study subjects, using the location-tracking features of their phones for three to four months. They also sent subjects regular text messages asking them to report on their mood.

The scientists discovered the more people visited new and different locations, the happier they felt both that day and the next. Variety and novelty seem to lift our mood. “We also find that if we feel better today, we're likely to move around and have more novel experiences and have more experiential diversity the following day," study coauthor and NYU psychology professor Catherine Hartley said.

"These results suggest a reciprocal link between the novel and diverse experiences we have during our daily exploration of our physical environments and our subjective sense of well-being." Hartley commented.

This isn't the first time science has linked new experiences with positive brain benefits. Previous studies have shown that new and challenging experiences light up learning centers in the brain. Just as experience has probably taught you, you learn a lot faster when you get outside your comfort zone. If you've been stuck at home a lot lately, it's no shock that you feel lazy. Your brain is missing out on the novelty and exploration it desires. The good news is, if you can force yourself to do something new, you'll feel you can grow smarter.

【1】According to new science, what should we do to lift our spirits?

A．Explore the outside world

B．Have a complete rest

C．Choose to enjoy our hobbies

D．Stay in the comfort zone

【2】How did the researchers conduct the study?

A．By phoning the subjects.

B．By analyzing the subjects' locations.

C．By referring to previous relevant studies.

D．By tracking the subjects' movements and moods.

【3】“A reciprocal link" in Paragraph 5 means a link that proves ________.

A．strong but temporary

B．weak and indirect

C．beneficial to each other

D．suitable for each other

【4】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?

A．Novelty improves learning effectiveness.

B．It's harmful to get stuck at home too long.

C．Your brain desires novelty and exploration.

D．Exploration is linked with positive emotions.

24、Bee venom (毒液) is a highly sought and expensive ingredient for specialized medical treatments and now Australian scientists have discovered that when the industrious insects become annoyed, their venom becomes even more powerful.

Researchers at Curtin University have noted how behavioral and ecological factors can influence the quality of the venom which is used to treat degenerative and infectious diseases. Their study, published in the scientific journal PLOS, analysed protein found in the venom of western honeybees.

The more proteins found in the venom, the higher the potential quality and effect. To understand the protein diversity of venom and find out what impacted this, the researchers looked at a range of factors including the behavioral patterns of the bees.

“We classify the bees’ anger according to their response to the stimulating devices that collect the venom,” said Dr. Daniela Scaccabarozzi, who led the project.

The bee venom collector has a tiny charge that shocks any bees landing on it and they release information that forces the rest bees of the hive (蜂窝) to sting (螫). “Interestingly, we discovered that the ‘angry bees’ produced a richer, more protein-dense venom. And we found that there was no visible harm to the bees.” Scaccabarozzi said.

The team also confirmed that temperature impacted the venom’s strength. “High temperatures can be detrimental to bees’ activity in and out of the hives,” Scaccabarozzi said. “Of the 25 hives tested, we discovered that the sites with higher temperatures recorded lower venom production.” Further findings also revealed that geographical location had an impact on the composition of bee venom, as well as what stage the flowers were at during harvest when they were consumed by the bees.

Expecting the research to be useful to the medical field and the beekeeping business, Scaccabarozzi says further research will help beekeepers collect a standardized quality of venom to meet growing demand in clinical and therapeutic fields, as well as help design cost-effective strategies for venom harvest to secure its position in the global market.

【1】What have researchers at Curtin University found?

A．Harvesting bee venom is really a tough task.

B．Bee venom is a costly and powerful medicine.

C．Angry bees make medicinally stronger venom.

D．Bees exhibit apparent differences in behaviour.

【2】How did the researchers stimulate the bees?

A．By classifying them.

B．By sounding the alarm.

C．By disturbing their hive.

D．By giving them tiny shocks.

【3】What does the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．Sensitive.

B．Harmful.

C．Fundamental.

D．Alternative.

【4】What does Scaccabarozzi expect of future research?

A．It will identify beneficial proteins.

B．It will develop valuable medicines.

C．It will standardize the venom market.

D．It will help produce profitable venom.

25、   Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly ______ for hired hands but never made it because most people were afraid of the awful ______.

Finally, a short, thin man, well past middle age, ______ the farmer. “Are you a good farmhand?” the farmer asked him.

“Well, I can sleep when the wind blows,” answered the little man.

Although puzzled by this answer, the farmer, ______ for help, still hired him. The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt ______ with the man’s work.

Then one night the wind ______ loudly in from the offshore. Jumping out of the bed, the farmer grasped a ______ and rushed next door to the hired man’s sleeping quarters. The farmer shook the little man and ______, “Get up! A storm is coming! Tie things down before they blow away!”

But the little man ______ in bed and said firmly, “No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows.”

The farmer was tempted to fire him on the spot.______, he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his ______, he discovered everything had been tied down. The cows were in the barn, the chickens were in the coops, and the doors were ______. The shutters were tightly secured. ______ could blow away. The farmer then understood ______ his hired man meant, so he returned to his bed to also sleep while the wind blew.

When you’re prepared, spiritually, mentally and physically, you have nothing to ______. Can you sleep when the wind blows through your life?

【1】A.asked B.researched C.expected D.advertised

【2】A.temperatures B.hardships C.storms D.surroundings

【3】A.greeted B.begged C.approached D.informed

【4】A.suitable B.ready C.available D.desperate

【5】A.cheerful B.satisfied C.disappointed D.regretful

【6】A.flew B.howled C.marched D.paced

【7】A.pillow B.breath C.lantern D.garment

【8】A.shouted B.explained C.warned D.reminded

【9】A.rolled over B.turned up C.lay down D.wore out

【10】A.Therefore B.Instead C.Meanwhile D.Moreover

【11】A.excitement B.puzzlement C.amazement D.disappointment

【12】A.blocked B.handled C.stuck D.barred

【13】A.Nothing B.Everything C.Something D.Anything

【14】A.which B.what C.how D.why

【15】A.waste B.admire C.spare D.fear

26、假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校国际部的外教Tom想利用周末去当地某个景点参观游玩，征求你的意见。你给他写封邮件，推荐黄河一日游，并且一同前往。内容包括：

1. 推荐的理由；

2. 时间和交通；

3. 活动安排。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua