宿迁2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、It was the trip to Tibet three years ago________completely changed his attitude towards life.

A．that

B．when

C．who

D．how

2、I still remember the ______ where the headmaster awarded me the prize.

A.view B.scene C.scenery D.sight

3、 — It’ll take at least two hours to do this!

— Oh, _______! I could do it in 20 minutes.

A. hi, there   B. cheer up

C. come on D. hard to say

4、The hard part in our life is not making the decision but living with_________．

A． one     B． that

C． the one D． it

5、—Actually, you hurt Mary yesterday.

— Sorry, I didn't mean to be so_________．

A．abrupt

B．ambitious

C．awkward

D．allergic

6、____ he had worked out the challenging math problem aroused our curiosity.

A．What

B．How

C．Which

D．Where

7、To us all in China, _______experience of taking the College Entrance Examination seems an important way to judge whether one’s life is_______ complete one.

A． the; a   B． an; a

C． the; the   D． an; the

8、Students are required to go out in couples, especially in the evenings, with friends ______ they get into trouble.

A．even if

B．if only

C．in case

D．when

9、I can hardly imagine that at this time next week I ________ in a completely new classroom, with new teachers and new classmates.

A．will sit

B．am going to sit

C．am sitting

D．will be sitting

10、______ on Sept. 30th, 2021, the film Changjinhu soon became a great hit.

A．Releasing

B．Released

C．Being released

D．To release

11、He agreed with my suggestion ______ we should change the date.

A. that   B. which   C. what   D. how

12、Linda didn't get there on time because of the bad weather. Additionally, her car was in poor ______

A. situation   B. position

C. condition   D. direction

13、—Are there any CDs of Adele left in the store?

一There are only a few，___________．

A．if ever B．if any

C．if some D．if not

14、The old man, for   _life had been very hard, donated his possessions to poor villages in   Anhui．

A．whose B．whom

C．which D．that

15、All the students got very excited at the news that the scientist, who was reported   the Nobel Prize, was coming to their school.

A. winning   B. having won   C. to have won   D. to win

16、 many times, but he still couldn’t remember the Chinese meaning of this word.

A. Having been told   B. Although he had been told

C. He had been told   D. He has been teaching

17、It is typical of Jim to feel shy; he will feel ______ in the presence of strangers.

A. out of order B. out of place

C. out of control  D. out of breath

18、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

19、What do you mean, there are only ten tickets? There ______ be twelve.

A．should

B．would

C．will

D．shall

20、I’ll get the taxi from the station to ________ you the trouble of coming to collect me.

A. counter   B. save   C. abandon   D. rid

21、Lee’s mother Sun became unexpectedly pregnant while married to a disabled man. Doctors told her that because of a medication she had been taking her child would not be normal. She chose to continue with the pregnancy and in 1985 in Seoul, South Korea, little Hee Ah Lee was born with only two fingers on each hand, disfigurement of her legs, and slight brain injury. The hospital told Sun that she could not care for the child at home and her relatives wanted her to place the child for adoption in a foreign country. Sun, however, thought her baby would live a successful life.

When Lee was a pre-schooler, Sun wanted her daughter to take piano lessons for two reasons. One was that she felt it would help her strengthen her hands so she could hold a pencil. The other was that she felt that if she could master the piano, she could master anything. For six months piano schools turned them down and then the one teacher who did accept the task got discouraged and wanted to quit. It was a three-month contest of wills between mother and daughter that led to a conflict in which Sun actually threw her daughter on the floor in frustration. But Lee got back up on the piano bench and for the first time played a children’s song. That was the turning point and one year later Lee won the grand prize in a piano concert for Kindergartners. It was at the age of 7 that Lee won Korea’s 19th National Handicap Conquest Contest and was presented with her award by the President of Korea.

Lee has won numerous awards, and is a widely traveled concert pianist with more than 200 appearances. Her first album titled “Hee-ah, a Pianist with Four Fingers” was released in June, 2008.

Lee speaks highly of her mother for challenging her to master the piano and said that although her training was difficult, “As time went by, the piano became my source of inspiration and my best friend.”

【1】Which of the following can best describe Sun?

A. stubborn and devoted

B. impatient and strict

C. enthusiastic and hardworking

D. honest and responsible

【2】What was probably in Lee’s mind when on the floor?

A. Learning piano was too difficult for her.

B. Life was unfair to her.

C. She would try her best to learn piano.

D. Her mother didn’t love her any more.

【3】When was Lee awarded by the president of Korea?

A. 1985   B. 1992   C. 2008   D. 2007

【4】What’s the best title of the passage?

A. A 4-finger pianist

B. Love between mother and daughter

C. Learning piano

D. An abnormal girl

22、A Special Halloween Party

Ever since its opening, “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” has been the center of attraction for thousands of Disney vacationers during Halloween in Orlando. Started as a special one night event in 1995, this Halloween event at Disney World has been transformed and developed into one of the most family-fun events today, and runs throughout selected nights in September, October and November.

“Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” guarantees a unique Halloween experience right in the middle of the most magical place on Earth. Whether it’s you or the kids, “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” welcomes all with equal fun and entertainment opportunities. Visiting this special Halloween party once in your life is a dream that comes true. Even though it costs you a few extra dollars, there is every reason to visit it.

It starts at 7 pm on every selected night and continues till midnight. During the show the entire Magic Kingdom Park is transformed into a heaven of Halloween adventures, including amazing fireworks, grand parade, and plenty of trick-or-treat opportunities. One of the most striking features of the event is--guests are allowed to visit in their favorite Halloween costumes（服装）. Unlike the usual party guidelines, there is no restriction for dresses at “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party”. Both adults and kids are encouraged to choose their favourite Halloween costumes.

The Party unfolds amazing Halloween activities. If you are a character lover, don’t miss the various “Character Meet& Greet” opportunities. Let your child take photos with his or her famous Disney characters. Or you can have a magical trick-or-treat experience at the numerous candy locations all over the park with the kids. Also don’t miss the unique “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade”, which is one of the rarest, must-see Disney shows. The parade also enables you to see all your favorite Disney characters in their own Halloween costumes. The skeleton（骨架） dancers make the Parade a little scary too, but it’s a great fun. The “Hallo Wishes Firework Display” is another grand show, which lasted for about 20 minutes and one should not miss at the party.

【1】“Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” __________.

A. is an event intended for all ages

B. attracts more tourists than usual

C. is usually held on Halloween night

D. lasts longer than regular Disney parties

【2】Tourists to “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” need to ___________.

A. wear Halloween costumes

B. prepare trick-or-treat candies

C. go to the party with their families

D. pay more for admission than regular days

【3】In “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade”, tourists will be able to ___________.

A. see holiday symbols

B. watch grand firework

C. frighten each other for fun

D. take photos with Disney characters

23、Seasonal city breaks: 4 of the best pre-Christmas European getaways to start your festive spirit.

Zagreb, Croatia

The Croatian capital takes the Christmas seriously, with street decorations, outdoor concerts and a traditional Christmas market. Most of the action is centred on Ban Josip Jelačić Square, which has a history of more than 3 centuries, and European Square. The two squares have market stands and live music performances given by popular musicians.

The recommended hotel: President Pantovcak Doubles: £200, (a parent and a kid with a 10% discount)

Málaga, Spain

Start your day at the Casa Aranda before diving into the Atarazanas Market. In the afternoon, take your pick of the city’s cultural spots the Picasso Museum, or the Centre Pompidou Málaga. Then head to Calle Marqués de Larios, the main shopping place, at dusk when the Christmas lights are switched on: the sight attracts visitors from all over Spain.

The recommended hotel: Room Mate Larios Doubles: £250(a parent and a kid with a 20% discount)

Le Touquet, France

From 30 November, the trees lining the avenues of this city are decorated with fairy lights, and there are facilities, like a skating spot and horse-drawn carriage rides. The pedestrianized(步行的)street Rue St. Jean is lined with stores selling everything from chocolates to jewellery. Join the locals in gathering cheese at the Marché Couvert and wines at the excellent Le Touquet-Vins.

The recommended hotel: Hotel Bristol Doubles: £180, (a parent and a kid with a 10% discount)

Aarhus, Denmark

Head to the Latin Quarter for independent stores, cafés and a great Christmas market. Shop for Scandi homeware(家居用品) and fashion on Strøget, the city’s important shopping street, before heading to the rooftop of the historic Salling Department store, for a glass of wine with views of the city, lit up for Christmas.

The recommended hotel: The Mayor Hotel Doubles: £200, (a parent and a kid with a 20% discount)

【1】What can we know about Ban Josip Jelačić Square and European Square?

A．They have a very long history.

B．They offer concerts and stands.

C．They are attractive to those fond of quietness.

D．They are the most attractive places in Croatia.

【2】What do Rue St. Jean in Le Touquet and Strøget in Aarhus have in common?

A．They both have lots of entertainment facilities.

B．They both have a lot of well-known museums.

C．They are both important shopping streets of the two cities.

D．They are both famous for their culture and tasty foods.

【3】Which hotel mentioned above costs the least for a parent with a kid?

A．President Pantovcak.

B．Room Mate Larios.

C．Hotel Bristol.

D．The Mayor Hotel.

24、Here’s a new warning from health experts: Sitting is deadly.

Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for long periods --- even if you also exercise regularly --- could be bad for your health. And it doesn’t matter where the sitting takes place. Several studies suggest people who spend most of their days sitting are more likely to be fat, have a heart attack or even die.

In an article published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Elin Ekblom-Bak of the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences suggested that authorities rethink how they define physical activity to stress the dangers of sitting.

While health officials have recommended minimum amounts of physical activity, they haven’t suggested people try to limit how much time they spend in a seated position.

“After four hours of sitting, the body starts to send harmful signals,” said Ekblom-Bak. She explained that genes regulating the amount of glucose (葡萄糖) and fat in the body start to shut down.

Even for people who exercise, spending long periods of time sitting at a desk is still harmful. Tim Armstrong, a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization, said people who exercise every day --- but still spend a lot of time sitting --- might get more benefit if that exercise was spread across the day, rather than in a single bout (一回).

Still, in a study published in 2015 that tracked more than 17,000 Canadians for about a dozen years, researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk, whether or not they exercised.

“We don’t have enough evidence yet to say how much sitting is bad,” said Peter Katzmarzyk of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, who led the Canadian study. “But it seems the more you can get up and interrupt this sedentary (久坐的) behavior, the better.”

Experts said more research is needed to figure out just how much sitting is dangerous, and what might be possible to offset those effects.

“People should keep exercising because that has a lot of benefits,” Ekblom-Bak said. “But when they’re in the office, they should try to interrupt sitting as often as possible,” she said.

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

A．Not Sitting Too Much While Working.

B．How to Avoid Sitting Too Much.

C．Sitting Too Much Could Be Deadly.

D．More and More People Sit Too Much.

【2】According to the research, ________.

A．the more time you spend in exercising in a single bout, the healthier you will be

B．those who often sit too much are sure to grow fat or suffer from a heart attack

C．regular exercise is effective in getting rid of the side effects of sitting too much

D．you had better not sit for more than four hours in a single bout

【3】How does the danger of sitting too much affect the human body?

A．It results in a higher death risk.

B．It increases glucose and fat in the body.

C．It makes a person unable to exercise long enough in a day.

D．It causes the genes to fail to balance the glucose and fat in the body.

【4】The underlined word “offset” in Paragraph 9 most probably means ________.

A．improve

B．balance

C．ignore

D．achieve

【5】In the opinion of Ekblom-Bak, you’d better have a rest in the office by ________.

A．having a walk around your office

B．sending your friends e-mails

C．chatting online or playing computer games

D．listening to music with your head on the desk

25、A terrible thunder storm had hit our area recently. Heavy _________, high winds and lots of lightening had caused flooding and knocked down trees. I had spent the afternoon _________ branches out of my yard and throwing them away. Then the _________ came over my phone that another storm was _________ our way.

Huge clouds were rolling in while _________ boomed over the hills. The darkness seemed darker and _________ than usual because I knew what was on the way. Then I saw the _________ blink (闪烁) of light, up high, at the far end of the field behind my house. I _________. The first of the fireflies had _________ for the summer at just the time I needed to see his light. Soon a few others were __________ their lights as well. It __________ me how far their light traveled in the darkness of the night and how they didn't seem bothered at all by the __________ storm. I spent an extra few minutes __________ them before heading in to get ready for the storm. And I noticed that the __________ no longer seemed so frightening and that my fear had been __________ by joy.

Life does have its __________ of storms, which is normal and unavoidable. However, we can't __________ life being scared of them. Take a __________ from the fireflies then. Let your light __________. It may seem tiny but you will be amazed at how far it can be seen and how __________ it can drive the dark away.

【1】

A．smoke

B．traffic

C．rains

D．fog

【2】

A．cutting down

B．picking up

C．digging out

D．sorting out

【3】

A．flash

B．conclusion

C．threat

D．warning

【4】

A．heading

B．making

C．blocking

D．avoiding

【5】

A．wind

B．trees

C．thunder

D．fireflies

【6】

A．lighter

B．thinner

C．damper

D．scarier

【7】

A．tiniest

B．brightest

C．fastest

D．purest

【8】

A．complained

B．smiled

C．left

D．sighed

【9】

A．appeared

B．waited

C．applied

D．competed

【10】

A．hiding

B．collecting

C．blinking

D．absorbing

【11】

A．entertained

B．annoyed

C．frustrated

D．amazed

【12】

A．failing

B．approaching

C．fading

D．missing

【13】

A．watching

B．inviting

C．helping

D．catching

【14】

A．flood

B．summer

C．darkness

D．insect

【15】

A．doubled

B．worsened

C．lowered

D．replaced

【16】

A．wisdom

B．means

C．share

D．cause

【17】

A．go through

B．rely on

C．set aside

D．play with

【18】

A．risk

B．lesson

C．break

D．chance

【19】

A．reflect

B．mirror

C．fly

D．shine

【20】

A．carefully

B．easily

C．slowly

D．gently

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

Much time and effort has been devoted to researching the mental health benefits of flexible work environments, but can the ability to leave work early to watch your son’s soccer game, or arrive at the office a bit later in the morning in order to see to some personal matters, have physical health benefits besides making you feel a bit relaxed?

According to new research published in the Cochrane Library Database of Systematic Reviews, it seems so. In a review of 10 previous studies examining the health effects of unfixed work conditions for more than 16,000 people, researchers from the U.K.. Durham University and University of Newcastle, as well as the University of Montreal, found that flexible work schedules, for instance, when employees can shift their starting times, were associated with improvements in a person’s overall health. In addition, perhaps, unsurprisingly, in all of the studies included in the review, researchers found no evidence for negative effects of more flexible work schedules.

This initial analysis was intended to throw light on the potential health benefits of flexible work options, which are increasingly popular throughout Scandinavia, and have recently gained some ground in the U.K. For example, last April, the British government implemented a policy that allowed parents of children aged six and under to request flexible work arrangements to include parents of children aged 16 and younger. In the U.S., the phenomenon is a bit slower to catch on. Yet, the economic slowdown of recent years may have contributed to growth in workplace flexibility—as companies unable to reward employees with bonuses or raises may turn to other forms of compensation, Reuters reported early last year.

Original analysis too, of course, indicated the benefits of flexible work environments toward positive mental health outcomes. And while these latest findings are promising, the researchers stress that more study is vital to understanding the detailed relationship between flexible work and improved health outcomes. To truly grasp the benefits of flexible working conditions, the researchers say, additional study analyzing health outcomes among a wide range of workers—from high-ranking executives to hourly employees – is critical, which helps to gain a deeper understanding of the issue, and to shape future workplace policy.