黄冈2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、 ______________ into a college or university in the UK, we must prove ourselves to have a strong ability in spoken and written English.

A. Having been admitted B. To be admitted

C. Being admitted   D. Admitted

2、The details of costs and prices are ______, as no one knows exactly what is included and what is not.

A.arbitrary B.authentic C.ambiguous D.artificial

3、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

4、On an average day most of us _____ our smart phones 47 times, and nearly double that if we’re between the ages of 18 and 24.

A. checked   B. would check

C. will check   D. check

5、_____ in charge of two classes made Mrs．Li, head of Senior Grade 3, extremely tired．

A． Leaving

B． Left

C． Being left

D． Having left

6、--- I’d like to have a picnic tomorrow.

--- _________. We’re too busy these days.

A.Forget it. B.So what?

C.That’s all right. D.It’s a pleasure

7、As is reported, many a military medical worker _______ in HeBei province to help fight the deadly epidemic.

A．has been stationed

B．has stationed

C．have stationed

D．have been stationed

8、— What should we avoid when we work out in summer?

— ______ when the temperature is over 32℃.

A. To run   B. Running   C. Having run   D. To have run

9、 Although the tradition of drinking tea dates back to more than 3,000 BC in China, it was not until the mid 17'th century in the UK appeared the concept of "afternoon tea".

A. when B. where   C. that   D. which

10、Anyone      be  in  a  rough  life  time,  whether  he  is  “Bai  Fumei”  or  “Gao  Fushuai.”

A.  must   B.  will   C.  can D.  should

11、I saw Jack in the lift this morning. He 　　　　 around here for a long time.

A.won't be seen B.wasn't seen

C.hasn't been seen D.hadn't been seen

12、I sent you 100 dollars today, the rest ____ in a year, because I’m also in debt.

A. follows B. ones   C. those   D. one

13、----- Shall I give you a ride to the Heathrow Airport?

----- Thank you. ____.

A. That’s for sure B. It couldn’t be better

C. That depends D. It’s up to you

14、The video，Gangnam Style，is becoming the first video________ more than one billion views．

A．got B．getting C．to get D．gets

15、-Excuse me, sir. Would you do me a favor?

-Of course. What is it?

-1______ if you could tell me how to fill out this form.

A．had wondered

B．was wondering

C．would wonder

D．did wonder

16、 Little did the teacher imagine that a student good at maths _____ have failed in the exam.

A. might   B. should   C. need   D.would

17、I got to the lecture hall very early, ______ to get a good rest.

A. hoping  B. hoped   C. to hope  D. hope

18、A large number of young women, unconscious that they are at risk, live in _____ UNAIDS calls “challenging environments”, with insufficient access to food and education.

A.where B.what C.why D.how

19、---Is everything settled?

---Not yet．_____ I approached the problem, I couldn’t find a solution．

A．Whatever B．However C．Whenever D．Wherever

20、______ that after the ash covered the people who failed to flee the city, their bodies nearly completely______ and disappeared, _________ empty spaces in the ash.

A．It turned out; broke down; leaving

B．As turned out; broke up; which left

C．It turned out; broke off; leaving

D．What was turned out was; broke down; left

21、A tender woman, or an independent one, which one would you prefer? Arecent research shows that most people would choose the latter.

This type of woman is called a nühanzi (“tough woman”). Experts believe these characteristics have social and psychological roots among young femalesin China. Su Hao’s friends all call her a tough woman, because she can finish tough tasks usually carried out by men. For example, she carries 10-litre water to her dormitory on the 5th floor. “I depend on no one but myself,” she says.

According to a recent survey by China Youth Daily, tough women have become rather common in society. Of the 21,265 respondents, 78.5 percent said they are familiar with a tough woman. About 50 percent said they like women with tough characteristics, while less than 29 percent expressed the opposite view.

Why are tough women gaining popularity? Shen Meng, a psychological consultant, believes the fierce competition in society is contributing to this trend. “Women are often in a disadvantaged position compared to men,” Shen says. “In order to survive, they have to be independent, strong and tough.” Liu

Xiao lin, professor of psychology at Wuhan Mental Health Center, believes tough women are brought up this way. They are often on close relationship with their fathers, who teach their daughters to be brave and decisive,” he says. As a result, these women are more likely to be psychologically healthy and more tolerant to stress, according to Liu.

Though Liu believes that this is a good trend, Hu Shenzhi, a psychologist at the Guangdong Sunflower Counseling Center, says the popularity of tough woman indicates an unclear line between gender identities, which can lead to relationship problems. “Some women with characteristics that differ from the traditional female image may have a difficult time finding Mr Right,” he says.“Even if they get married, their manly characteristics might cause family conflicts.

【1】Which of the followings does NOT belong to the characteristics of a tough woman?

A. She is soft and tender to others.

B. She is independent of others in daily life.

C. She is more tolerant to stress.

D. She can solve problems usually for men.

【2】How many respondents like tough women?

A. about 16,700.   B. 21,265.

C. about 6,200   D. about 10,600.

【3】Why are there more tough women nowadays?

A. Because tough women are more lovely.

B. Because of the fierce competition in society.

C. Because more women want to be independent.

D. Because girls often love fathers more.

【4】What problems may tough women have in their life?

A. It’s difficult for them to be friends.

B. They often suffer gender confusion.

C. They may have difficulty with marriage.

D. They have different characteristics form traditional female images.

22、We love our dogs and always try to take good care of them, but there are some simple things that can be harmful to our pets. 【1】

Playing fetch with sticks

Most dogs love playing fetch with sticks. It may be fun to throw one for your dog when you don’t have a ball or rubber toy handy, but they can be extremely dangerous. Sticks can easily break. 【2】 A stick can also go through a dog’s throat and get stuck there, which can be life threatening.

Feeding cooked bones

Dogs love eating bones and human leftovers, but cooked bones should never be fed to dogs. They can break into small, sharp pieces. They have the potential to cause choking or cuts to the mouth, throat or gut.

If you choose to feed your dog bones, only feed raw bones and always under control. 【3】

Not all dogs can swim

Dog owners often take it for granted that all dogs can swim, but in fact some dogs may not be able to swim at all. Pugs, French bulldogs, dachshunds and similar are often poor swimmers. 【4】 In order for these dogs to keep their noses and mouths above water they must stick their heads out from under water, which points their back end downwards, making them almost vertical in the water and likely to sink.

【5】 To do this, get in the water with them and support them under the body until they get the hang of using all four legs to push themselves forward. Don’t force your dog if they are not comfortable, and always start by paddling in a shallow area. Many dogs will learn to swim by following other dogs into the water.

A．So keep your dog from playing fetch with sticks.

B．That’s because they have heavy bodies, short legs or short noses.

C．Swimming in a pool is just a piece of cake for these dogs.

D．Most dogs need to be taught how to swim.

E．They can even kill the pets while many pet owners aren’t aware of them.

F．Chat to your vet about the right type of bones for your dog.

G．And the pieces can cut the mouth or throat.

23、Losing your ability to think and remember is pretty scary. We know the risk of dementia（痴呆症）increases with age. But if you have memory slips, you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.

After age 50, it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the names of people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts shrink, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.

Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’t remember even seeing it, that’s far more concerning, Daffner says.

When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved.” Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrong.

But even then, Daffner says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusion and memory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications like antidepressants.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defence against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain’s cognitive（认知的）reserve, Daffner says.

“Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways,” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain promotion.

【1】Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?

A．All of them are just age-related.

B．They exist among fifty-year-olds.

C．Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.

D．They occur only among certain groups of people.

【2】What happens as we become aged according to the passage?

A．Our interaction skills worsen.

B．Our whole brain starts shrinking.

C．Most parts of our brain stop functioning.

D．Communication within our brain weakens.

【3】What is Dr. Daffner’s advice for fighting against memory loss?

A．Having regular physical checkups.

B．Turning to a professional for assistance.

C．Staying active both physically and mentally.

D．Taking medicine that helps promote one’s brain.

24、The World Bank has looked at the distinguishing features of successful school system.

According to the World Bank’s education specialist, Harry Patrinos, this include: improving the quality of teachers and making sure that teachers are highly regarded; providing information to make schools accountable and giving autonomy to schools and head teachers.

This matters not only for individual pupils but also for the well-being of countries, he says, because improving educational performance has a direct impact on improving economic performance.

China’s education performance— at least in cities such as Shanghai and Hong Kong— seems to be as spectacular as the country’s fast growing economy.

Certainly both these open and outward-looking cities consider education to be important and are willing to adopt the best educational practices from around the world to ensure success. In Hong Kong, education accounts for more than one-fifth of entire government spending every year.

“Shanghai and Hong Kong are small education systems, with a concentration of ideas, manpower and resources for education,” says Prof Cheng.

Under the banner “First class city, first class education”, Shanghai set about systematically re-equipping classroom, upgrading schools and improving the curriculum in the last decade.

It got rid of the “key schools” system which concentrated resources only on top students and top schools. Instead staff were trained in more interactive teaching methods and computers were brought in.

About 80% of Shanghai school leavers go to university compared to an overall average of 24% in China.

Meanwhile, dynamic Hong Kong was forced into educational improvements as its industries moved to cheaper mainland Chinese areas in the 1990s.Its survival as a service and management hub depends on upgrading knowledge and skills.

In the last decade Hong Kong has concentrated on closing the gap for all students, says a report by McKinsey management consultants.

The report, How the World’s Most Improved School Systems Keep Getting Better, rated Hong Kong’s education system among the best in the world.

【1】The World Bank’s survey about education mainly concentrates on   .

A. what has made some education systems successful

B. China’s education system and competitive exams

C. how to relieve Chinese students of their heavy schoolwork

D. the relationship between education and economic development

【2】According to Harry Patrinos, the key to successful school systems is   .

A. to give autonomy to all teachers to educate students freely in class

B. to let students attend after-school tutoring and do more exercises

C. to improve teachers’ abilities and give schools free performance right

D. to make school education directly serve the economy of the country

【3】We can learn from the text that   .

A. the “key school” system is the key to many schools’ failure

B. students in Shanghai and Hong Kong work the hardest

C. Hong Kong’s educational performance isn’t as good as Shanghai’s

D. Shanghai and Hong Kong’s economic performance will improve

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards the school systems of Shanghai and Hong Kong?

A. Negative. B. Positive.

C. Neutral.   D. Critical.

25、I am Russian, but I live in Kansas now. It was my husband, John, that ______ me here. I work in a store, where my ______ smile and pronounce my name so sweetly as though my mom was ______ me. However, in my hometown people sometimes believe a social smile is not ______.

Last year, John ______ me to go see my mom back in Russia. My manager even gave me a month off for the ______. I bought a plane ticket and ______ my suitcase. Then came an unexpected event. My ______ became grey as I couldn’t go back.

A few weeks later, my colleague, Donna, asked me, “So what’s happening with your trip to Russia?” I told her that I had to ______ it and that I wouldn’t be able to see my mom this year. Donna didn’t say anything at first. Then she put on a big ______, “Well, you can come and see my mom!”

Oh! That’s what my husband always says when he’s ______ for words. I honestly don’t know whether I would ______ the same to someone in need of a mother’s warmth, but my new people would ______ do it. Because of the virus, we shouldn’t hug friends, but we can hug someone’s heart. That’s how my heart feels at that moment: ______. So, yes, believe me, their smile is ______.

【1】

A．ordered

B．promised

C．brought

D．surprised

【2】

A．co-workers

B．teachers

C．receptionists

D．neighbours

【3】

A．accepting

B．comparing

C．expecting

D．calling

【4】

A．sensitive

B．typical

C．spiritual

D．genuine

【5】

A．forced

B．advised

C．drove

D．followed

【6】

A．trip

B．study

C．work

D．language

【7】

A．searched

B．packed

C．forgot

D．imagined

【8】

A．hair

B．suit

C．mood

D．brain

【9】

A．handle

B．record

C．assume

D．cancel

【10】

A．smile

B．show

C．weight

D．action

【11】

A．on duty

B．at a loss

C．in no case

D．in danger

【12】

A．award

B．offer

C．owe

D．trouble

【13】

A．hardly

B．carefully

C．surely

D．slightly

【14】

A．cheated

B．felt

C．understood

D．hugged

【15】

A．native

B．healthy

C．harmless

D．sincere

26、你校期刊英文栏目Growth正在就课后活动主题征稿，请你写一篇英文短文投稿，内容包括：

1. 你和同学经常参加的课后活动；

2. 活动感想；

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；

3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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