临夏州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 NDRC has asked major Chinese oil companies, including China National Petroleum and China Petrochemical   stable market pricing.

A. ensuring   B. to be ensured

C. to ensure   D. having ensured

2、The Spring Festival is the most joyful time of the year, but it can also be ______ . With all the traveling, visiting relatives, and gift-buying, the holiday can become a tense time for many families.

A. beneficial   B. optional

C. commercial   D. stressful

3、________any formal staff training, Linda could hardly handle her work.

A．Having not received

B．Not having received

C．Not to receive

D．Had not received

4、 –Oh, you said you’d tell me the latest news about the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.

-- Sorry, I with my work at hand. I   to that.

A. deal; will come   B. was dealing; come

C. have dealt; have come   D. have been dealing; am coming

5、 —I’m planning to go to Kingdom of Cambodia this summer vacation. I think the trip will be exciting.

—____, as it’s the rainy season then.

A. Yes, it will B. Of course not

C. You can say so   D. It’s hard to say

6、People in this country who have no job can get money from ________, but it isn't much to live on.

A．welfare

B．price

C．prize

D．salary

7、Early experiences taught me not to be overly _ about shopping by mobile phone because there is a high risk of being cheated．

A．particular   B．enthusiastic

C．cautious D．casual

8、I thought this medicine would make me sleep, but it had the __________ effect.

A.opposed B.opposite C.optional D.optimistic

9、— It was great to see you again.

— ______ .

A. I’ll catch up with you

B. Be sure to keep in touch

C. Try to hold on

D. You’re getting ahead of yourself

10、- The zookeeper was really annoyed with me．

- How could he have been if you ______ stones at the animals?（ ）

A．didn’t throw B．don’t throw

C．hadn’t thrown D．haven’t thrown

11、---What happened to her?

---She was _____ to hospital with a soaring temperature.

A.adapted B.adjusted C.admitted D.adopted

12、What   wonderful world it would be if all countries in the world could live   peace with one another．

A. a; /   B. the; /

C. a; the   D. the; the

13、We expect you to become someone _______ we’ll feel very proud in the future.

A. of whom B. for whom C. who D. That

14、 It wasn’t _______ he took off her mask _______ I recognized he should be a famous film star.

A. when; that   B. until; when

C. until; that   D. when; then

15、The maker refers to people who start their own small business devoted to ______and selling self-made products.

A. creating B. managing

C. sharing     D. adapting

16、____under the tree was a charming girl aged about seventeen or eighteen．

A．Sat  B．Sitting

C．To sit D．Sit

17、Sarah, hurry up. I'm afraid you can't have time to ________ before the party.

A．get changed

B．get change

C．get changing

D．get to change

18、Not until next week   .

A. the sports meet will be held

B. the sports meet be held

C. will the sports meet be held

D. is the sports meet held

19、As I grew up in a small town at the foot of a mountain, the visit to the village _______scenes of my childhood.

A．caught up B．called up

C．caught on D．called on

20、At the graduation ceremony, the headmaster required the graduates to raise their competitive _______ in modern society.

A． spirit B． intention

C． ambition   D． awareness

21、   It’s not easy feeling like you’re always under the spotlight being judged for each little mistake you make. Your mind is in an endless circle playing what you said and did over and over again. You wish you had a time capsule to go back and make things right if you find mistakes. You fear what others will think about you and that they will reject and dislike you. You seek to be socially perfect.

Academically, you work long endless hours just to make those excellent marks. Although most would say “it’s good to have high standards,” they have no idea about the internal hell you put yourself through to achieve perfection. If you come up less than your desired goal you feel as though you have failed, but you’re far from failing, you just don’t see it that way. So instead you are telling yourself that you’re stupid, and not smart. The pressure you place on yourself weighs you down and you wear the “not good enough” label each and every day.

You not only have high standards for yourself but you also have them for others. If people don’t perform up to your expectations, then you think they are incompetent. This causes a lot of frustration because you can’t trust anyone to get things right. So instead of being a team player, you fly solo (单飞) and try to do two or three jobs at once. Your unrealistic expectations cause you to criticize and judge others and that leads to problems in other areas of your life.

The attempt to be perfect is called perfectionism and it’s the unachievable American dream that’s damaging our emotional and mental health. We strive (奋斗) for perfection with our body, in our performance, and in our relationships. In a society that overstates mistakes, is it any wonder, in that so many young people attempt the impossible task of being perfect?

We all have flaws (弱点), fears, and make mistakes, and that’s perfectly OK. It’s our imperfections that make life interesting and they help us grow into a stronger and more adaptable person. We don’t have to strive to achieve the impossible. We are designed to be perfectly imperfect.

【1】Which of the following is a perfectionist most likely to agree?

A.Nobody is perfect.

B.Be generous with praise.

C.A contented mind is an everlasting feast.

D.There is no best, only better.

【2】What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4?

A.More and more people are tolerating mistakes.

B.It’s unusual for a society to seek perfectionism nowadays.

C.Many young people find it impossible to be perfect.

D.The society is partly to blame for perfectionism.

【3】What does the author think of imperfection?

A.It’s unbearable. B.It’s part of our life.

C.It deserves to be overcome. D.It does harm to our mental health.

【4】What might be the most suitable title of the text?

A.Far From Failing B.Perfectionism Phenomenon

C.Perfectly Imperfect D.Unachievable American Dream

22、Ever since I was a boy, I have been a penny picker upper. I would find them on sidewalks, on playgrounds, and even in swimming pools. Back then a penny was still worth a penny. If you managed to find two, then you could buy a big piece of bubble gum and once you had collected a handful, you could get a small bag of chips. Each penny back then was a little treasure. It was only later that I heard the saying that pennies are also blessing and that you are watched over from above.

I never thought much about this growing up, though, until the winter of my 25th year. That was the year that my Mom died from cancer at only 55 years old. After watching her breathe her last, my sorrow weighed on me like a stone. The darkness of the days matched the darkness in my heart. How I longed for just one more hug, one more “I love you” from my Mom. It was then on the coldest day of the year that I stopped at a gas station to fill my car’s tank. As the wind cut through me, I lowered my eyes and saw it on top of some dirty snow: A Bright, Shiny, New Penny. I remembered the old saying. I smiled, bent down, and picked it up. Suddenly, I felt a wave of love enter my heart. Warmth surrounded me. My eyes filled with tears. I knew then that Mom was joyfully watching over me with all of her love.

Since that day 30 years ago, I have found at least a thousand pennies. They come to me everywhere and at all times. Sometimes they lift my spirits on a down day. Sometimes they encourage me that I am on the right path. But above all they always remind me that I am loved.

【1】Why does the author say “Back then a penny was still worth a penny.”?

A．It could be easily found.

B．It could buy things he loved.

C．It reminds love from his mom.

D．It could be stored for later use.

【2】What happened to the author after his mother died?

A．He needed more financial support.

B．He was relieved he got much love.

C．He wanted to get comfort from mom.

D．He lived an independent life of his own.

【3】Which word can best describe the author when he found the penny on snow?

A．Shocked.

B．Ignorant.

C．Concerned.

D．Grateful.

【4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．A penny becomes a reminder.

B．The author becomes wealthy.

C．Collecting pennies is a hobby.

D．A penny isn’t as valuable as before.

23、Since the beginning of the summer in 2022, China has been sweltering under the worst heatwave in decades. A number of people in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Sichuan provinces were diagnosed with thermoplegia (热射病), the most severe form of heatstroke, and some even died of this disease.

In a warming world, the hazards of heatwaves are increasing. “Over the past four decades, the main drivers of the large increase in heatwave-related deaths in China are the rapid increase in the frequency of heatwaves, followed by population growth, population aging, and rising baseline mortality (基线死亡率),” said Prof. Huang Cunrui, a researcher from Tsinghua University. According to a study, the number of deaths caused by heatwaves in China has increased rapidly since 1979, from 3679 persons per year in the 1980s to 15,500 persons per year in the 2010s.

High temperatures would accelerate the loss in soil moisture (水分). What’ s more, each additional degree of warming will increase crop losses to insects by 10 - 25 percent, threatening food security for billions of people. China has witnessed a range of extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall, flooding, tornadoes, and record heatwaves this year. Meteorological officials said the country had an average temperature of 21.3 degrees Celsius in June, 0.9 degrees Celsius higher than the same period on average, and the highest record for the same period since 1961.

Experts say that while extreme summer heat is not entirely new, these sorts of occurrences could be something that becomes a standard part of life, requiring people to start learning how to cope with heatwaves that may continue for the rest of summer and well into the future.

Remember that even healthy, young athletes can be harmed by extreme heat, so every activity should be evaluated when extreme heat hits. There are some ways to stay safe during extreme heat events, such as drinking plenty of water, looking for shade or remaining in shade when outside, and avoiding cooking large meals.

【1】What is the major reason for the increase in heatwave-related deaths in China?

A．The aging of the population.

B．The higher frequency of heatwaves.

C．The higher level of death rate.

D．The increase of the population.

【2】How does the author illustrate the hazards of heatwaves according to paragraph 2 and paragraph 3?

A．By listing examples.

B．By comparing statistics.

C．By giving explanations.

D．By referring to previous findings.

【3】What can we infer from experts’ statement?

A．The government should take measures to solve the extreme heat.

B．The rare heatwave in summer is coming to an end.

C．People may get accustomed to the extreme heat in summer.

D．Extreme summer heat has never occurred before.

【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A．Significance of being aware of the danger of extreme heat.

B．Prediction of the extreme weather events in the future.

C．Conclusion of the relationship between heatwave and health.

D．Effective ways to protect people from heatwave.

24、 People in several American states may be surprised to see cars on city streets without a driver. Experimental driverless vehicles now are legal in Florida, Nevada and California. They are pointing the way to a future that is not far down the road. The high-tech company Google has a number of self-driving cars, which had covered 480,000 kilometers by August. Volvo is among the companies doing road tests and says it plans to sell driverless cars by 2020.

In September, California Governor Jerry Brown signed an act to allow autonomous vehicles on the roads of his state. “Today we’re looking at science fiction becoming tomorrow's reality-the driverless car. ” The technology for these cars includes cameras, radar and motion sensors. The systems have been improved through competitions sponsored by the U. S. government agency DARPA. Engineer Richard Mason of the Rand Corporation helped design driverless vehicles for DARPA challenge races.

Cars have become much more fuel-efficient, and new electronic features are' making Hondas safer, said Angie Nucci of Honda America.  “A camera on the passenger-side mirror actually engaged on your guiding screen so you can safely change lanes. ” Other safety features include warning systems on the front and the sides of the cars.  These systems help drivers , but don’t replace them. Curator Leslie Kendall of the Petersen Automotive Museum said autonomous cars will make the high ways safer．

“By taking out drivers, you also remove most risks of an accident, ”Kendall said. He said , “Consumers, however, may be unwilling to lose control. It may take them time to come to realize that the technology is indeed reliable, but it will have to prove itself first. ”

Mason said the technology already works and the biggest challenge now is getting down the cost for driverless vehicles from hundreds of thousands of dollars to something more affordable. He said this will happen as the technology is improved.

【1】According to the passage, California Governor Jerry Brown ______________.

A. is for the idea of having driverless cars

B. sponsored the DARPA competition to improve the driverless system

C. has already bought a new autonomous car

D. thinks that driving safety is the most important issue in his state

【2】 What is the role of the systems mentioned in Paragraph 3?

A. They can help cars run much faster.

B. They can take the place of drivers now.

C. They can make cars run without fuel.

D. They can help people drive more safely.

【3】In Kendall’s opinion, who probably don’t rely on the driverless cars at first?

A. managers in the high-tech company Google

B. officers from the U. S. government agency DARPA

C. car consumers

D. vehicle designers

【4】According to Richard Mason, what is the biggest challenge for driverless cars?

A. They need to have more comfortable seats .

B. They are now too expensive for consumers.

C. They are travelling at a low speed.

D. They are not favored by car racers

25、I had been swimming competitively for about five years and was ready to quit, because I ________ receiving “Honorable Mentions(鼓励奖)”at each competition, which simply ________,“Thank you for coming. You didn't even rank first, second or third, but we don't want you to go home with ________.”

The very day before a big swim meet, I decided to tell my grandma that I was quitting the swim team, but she said, “Baby, ________ these words:A quitter never wins and a ________never quits. You go to that swim meet tomorrow.”

The next day I arrived at the swim meet, and as I ________ the board,I noticed the other girls with their skintight caps, goggles (护眼镜) and Speedo suits were here to do one thing—________ me.

The competition began and I was swimming ________ than before. I noticed I was tied with one person. I thought we were battling for eighth place and I refused to finish ________, so I added more kick on the last two hundred yards.

I hit the ________ and looked to the left and to the right for the swimmers who had beat me, but ________ was there. They must have gotten out of the ________ already. I raised my head to see my coach ________ hysterically(歇斯底里). My eyes ________ her pointing finger and couldn’t believe what I saw--the other swimmers had just reached the halfway point of the pool.

That day, I broke the national 15- year-old- 400-freestyle record. I had hung up my honorable mentions. That day, I ________ them with a huge gold medal.

【1】

A．kept

B．hated

C．enjoyed

D．stopped

【2】

A．expresses

B．reads

C．means

D．says

【3】

A．anything

B．something

C．everything

D．nothing

【4】

A．read

B．remember

C．repeat

D．recall

【5】

A．winner

B．loser

C．swimmer

D．fighter

【6】

A．got on

B．got off

C．jumped off

D．climbed up

【7】

A．support

B．cheer

C．win

D．beat

【8】

A．harder

B．more

C．faster

D．better

【9】

A．hopeless

B．disappointed

C．last

D．second

【10】

A．record

B．wall

C．mark

D．line

【11】

A．everyone

B．someone

C．no one

D．anyone

【12】

A．breath

B．water

C．time

D．race

【13】

A．encouraging

B．smiling

C．running

D．screaming

【14】

A．saw

B．held

C．followed

D．grasped

【15】

A．helped

B．joined

C．admired

D．replaced

26、假定你是李华，农历新年即将到来，你给外籍朋友Lily送去一盆兰花作为新年礼物，但她恰好外出。请用英语给她写一张留言条，内容包括:

1. 说明来意；

2. 告知养兰花的注意事项:土质要疏松，不宜过多浇水，及时剪掉枯叶；

3. 祝她新年快乐。

参考词汇:兰花orchid

注意:

1.词数100字左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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