郴州2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、There are so many buildings in our school that need repairing , but the one ___ first is the gym.

A. to be repaired   B. being repaired

C. repaired   D. repairing

2、—I’m sure Andrew will win first prize in the final.

— I think so. He________ for it for months.

A．prepared

B．has been preparing

C．prepares

D．had prepared

3、Nobody has the right to spit in the street ________ their age, sex, educational background or social position.

A．in return for

B．regardless of

C．in exchange for

D．for the purpose of

4、It was a difficult job for him. He had tried everything but it made little ________.

A．use

B．effect

C．difference

D．result

5、Things of _____kind come together; people of _____ kind fall into _____ same group.

A.the; the; the B.a; a; the C.the; the; a D.a; the; the

6、This kind of ancient book requires a great deal of .

A. concentration   B. attraction

C. appreciation   D. notice

7、Eating too much fat can ______ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.

A. contribute to    B. attend to

C. link to     D. devote to

8、–My uncle suggests I _______ abroad.

--I would rather you ________ at home.

A. go; stay   B. went; stayed

C. went; stay   D. go; stayed

9、As the number of old people moving to Florida increases, more changes are made to   them.

A. subscribe to   B. object to

C. cater to   D. contribute to

10、The plane flew ______ in the sky and the people spoke ______ of the experienced pilot.

A. highly, highly   B. high, high

C. high, highly   D. highly, high

11、It was in Germany ______ he received his first education.

A．that

B．where

C．which

D．when

12、________ the meeting room, he found all the parents already________ there.

A.To enter; sitting B.Entering; to seat C.Entered; seat D.Entering; seated

13、--- Shall I open the window to let some fresh air in?

--- No, _____

A．I’d rather not

B．I’d rather you not

C．I’d rather you didn’t

D．I’d like not to

14、A lot of dirty clothes require ________ so she will not go out shopping this weekend.

A. clean   B. to clean   C. being cleaned    D. cleaning

15、This kind of ancient book requires a great deal of .

A. concentration B. attraction

C.appreciation   D.notice

16、Anyone trying to take knives on flights would be caught by the police.

A．finds

B．found

C．being found

D．is found

17、The earthquake left the whole town _____ and thousands of people homeless.

A．in charge

B．in ruins

C．in vain

D．in relief

18、________the fact that there was great prejudice against women in society, she succeeded as a manager of a big company.

A．While

B．In spite of

C．Despite of

D．As

19、I was enjoying my dessert and talking to my American friend Janice at the table when I noticed people _____ at me.

A. to stare B. stared C. staring   D. being stared

20、As you can see, between the two main roads ________ the teaching building.

A. stand   B. stands

C. standing   D. are

21、The education of young is always hot and serious topic in modern society.

A. the; /   B. a; the   C. / ; the D. the ; a

22、I was watching the clock all through the meeting, _________I had a flight to catch.

A．though

B．unless

C．as

D．if

23、It is impossible for a tamed young panda to ________ the desert.

A.survive B.survive in C.revive D.revive in

24、It __________ Tom that parked the car here, as he is the only one with a car.

A. may be B. might have been

C. must have been    D. could be

25、He runs very fast ________ he ________ a professional athlete.

A.even though; is B.even if; were C.as if; were D.as like; is

26、In five years, European countries hope to end dependence on Russian fossil fuels, and by the end of the year, they look to reduce imports of Russian gas by two-thirds. If Europe follows through on these ideals, the ongoing war could offer an opportunity for and promote one of the swiftest energy transitions in history.

The biggest question now is whether it’s a transition off oil and gas or just off Russian oil and gas. Right now, it seems fossil fuels are winning. Oil companies in the United States are eager for Europe to swap one fossil fuel for another and build out more infrastructure on both sides of the Atlantic to carry oil and gas to Europe. And despite their climate promises, western leaders have shown early support for building fossil fuel infrastructure.

During President Joe Biden’s trip to Europe for meetings of the G7 and NATO, the US announced a new joint agreement with Europe that promises 15 billion cubic meters in new shipments of liquified natural gas this year. That will be on top of the shipments already going to Europe, and will replace about a quarter of the gas imported from Russia.

But the United States is not in the driver’s seat. European countries are the ones that face the real choice between building new fossil fuel infrastructure or speeding up their timeline on clean energy investments. And they could hasten their transition off fossil fuels by prioritizing climate-friendly solutions such as quickening the permission of renewable energy. However, like its leading country Germany, most European countries are not equipped with sustainable nuclear power supply as French, nor are they able to build vast yet affordable wind and solar installations as China. Europe is now trapped in a real dilemma.

【1】What does the first paragraph imply?

A．Europe is facing a turn of energy structure due to the present warfare.

B．Russia provides 2/3 of European energy supply.

C．Europe can cut down 2/3 fossil fuel imported from Russia.

D．Energy transmissions in history always occurred quickly.

【2】According to Paragraph 2 and 3, we can see the U.S. government .

A．wants to help its European allies to transmit energy structure

B．supports for replacing European fossil fuels by LNG

C．hopes more equipment for trans-Atlantic gas and oil trade

D．promises to increase climate-friendly fossil fuels supply

【3】What does the underlined word in the last paragraph mean?

A．Back down.

B．Back up.

C．Hurry up.

D．Hurry off.

【4】What’s the best title for this passage?

A．European Energy Shortage: A War-Driven Crisis

B．New Energy Creates New Cracks for Europe-US Relationship

C．United, the West Can Go Through a Winter with Little Coal

D．European Energy Transition: A War-Pushed Crossroad

27、Recently scientists have made a breakthrough in developing a blood test, which can predict whether someone may attempt suicide (自杀), to prevent hundreds of deaths.

As has been discovered by American researchers, variations (变化) in a single gene can be made use of to predict if someone is likely to commit suicide. Researchers at John Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland, found that the gene SKA2 stopped functioning correctly in people at risk of suicide. The SKA2 gene is found in the prefrontal cortex (前额皮层) of the brain, and is involved in preventing negative thoughts and controlling abnormal (不正常的) behavior. If there isn’t enough SKA2, or it is changed in some way, the body cannot control levels of cortisol (皮质醇). Previous research has shown that people who attempt suicide or who take their own lives have large amounts of cortisol in their systems. A test could allow doctors or psychologists to place patients on “suicide watch” and disable their access to drugs or equipment which they could use to end their own life.

The research was reported in The American Journal of Psychology. “We need to study this in a larger sample but we believe that we might be able to monitor the blood to identify those at risk of suicide. After all, suicide is a major preventable public health problem, but we have been held back in our prevention efforts because we have no steady way to predict those who are at increased risk of killing themselves,” says study leader Dr Zachary Kaminsky, an assistant professor of psychological and behavioral sciences. “With a test like ours, we may be able to cut down suicide rates by identifying those people and intervening (介入) early enough to head off a disaster.”

The blood test succeeded in predicting those with the most severe risk of suicide with 90 per cent accuracy. They could also spot if someone had already attempted suicide with 96 per cent accuracy, simply by looking at the levels of SKA2.

【1】What’s the purpose of the blood test?

A．To help cure those who lack SKA2.

B．To predict people’s characters.

C．To predict whether someone may try to kill himself.

D．To see whether people get infected by illness.

【2】According to the text, those who attempt suicide ________.

A．have too much SKA2

B．have fewer amounts of cortisol in their systems

C．have fewer abnormal behaviors than others

D．have variations in the gene SKA2

【3】Which of the following about the blood test is true according to the passage?

A．The blood test is able to accurately predict people with the most severe risk of suicide.

B．If you have ever attempted suicide, you’re sure to be identified through the blood test.

C．The American scientists haven’t achieved every success in the blood test.

D．The blood test could help those at a risk of suicide by raising the levels of SKA2.

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards the blood test research?

A．Passive.

B．Objective.

C．Cautious.

D．Doubtful.

28、   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 sweet decorations, outdoor concerts and a traditional Christmas market. Most of the action is centred on Ban Josip Jelacic Square, which has a history of more than 3 centuries, and European Square. The two squares have market stalls (货摊) and live music performances given by popular musicians.

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

Malaga, 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 Malaga. Then head to Calle Marques de Larios, the main shopping drag, at dusk when the Christams 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 (设施), like a skating spot and horse-drawn carriage rides. The pedestrianized street Rue St. Jean is lined with stores selling everything from chocolates to jewellery. Join the locals in gathering cheese at the Marche Couvert and wines at the excellent Le Touquet- Vins.

The recommended hotel: Hotel Brisol — Doubles: ₤180, (a parent and a kid with a 10% discount)

Aarhus, Denmark

Head to the Latin Quarter for independent stores, cafes and a great Christmas market. Shop for Scandi homeware (家居用品) and fashion on Stroget, 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 Jelacic Square and European Square?

A.They have a very long history.

B.They offer concerts and stalls.

C.They are attractive to those fond of quietness.

D.They are the most attractive places in Zagreb.

【2】When night approaches in Malaga, Spain, visitors are advised to visit ________.

A.The Casa Aranda B.the Picasso Museum

C.Calle Marques de Larios D.the Atarazanas Market

【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.

29、Humans are not the only animals that bear divorce; some birds go through it as well. A recent study reveals why members of one such species, the Eurasian blue tit, sometimes break their bond.

When ornithologists (鸟类学家) refer to“divorce”, they mean that both members of a breeding pair survive to the following breeding season but end up pairing with new partners rather than reuniting. Great blue herons divorce after every breeding season, and emperor penguins split up around 85 percent of the time. In contrast, just 9 percent of mallard duck pairs call it quits, and albatrosses almost never break up. Many researchers have focused on understanding how these separations affect reproductive success, but until now few have focused on the process itself.

Behavioral ecologist Carol Gilsenan of the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Germany and her colleagues monitored hundreds of Eurasian blue tits for eight years, using artificial nest boxes in a protected forest in southern Germany. In their findings, published in Animal Behaviour, 64 percent of breeding pairs split up during the study—even though faithful pairs produced more eggs and reared more fledglings (幼鸟). If both members of a pair returned to their previous territory around the same time, they were more likely to reunite; if they were on different schedules, they were more likely to separate.

“If you turn up early, you can't afford to wait around,” Gilsenan says. “It could be that your former mate is injured or even dead. If you wait, you may forgo a breeding opportunity, so you need to pair up.” Adult death rate in blue tits is extremely high—around 50 percent—so the bird that returns first is more likely to breed again by finding a new partner rather than risk being left out entirely. The birds seem to be simply playing the odds.

The researchers also discovered that if pairs maintained contact outside the breeding season, they were more likely to have synchronized schedules and therefore to remain faithful to each other.

Josh A. Firth, a zoologist at the University of Oxford, who was not involved with the study, says this analysis apparently rules out a number of other possible causes of bird divorce, including low reproductive success rates, infidelity, and genetic or behavioral compatibility. “In wild animal populations,” he says, “divorce can be driven by consequential effects—almost accidentally.”

【1】Which birds of the following are faithful to their former partner?

A．Great blue herons.

B．Emperor penguins.

C．Mallard ducks.

D．Albatrosses.

【2】What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The result of Carol Gilsenan’s findings.

B．The reason why some birds will find a new partner.

C．The number of birds that pair with new partners.

D．The kinds of birds that bear divorce.

【3】What is the best title for this passage?

A．Birds Break Up

B．Birds

C．Animals

D．Human and Nature

【4】In which of the following would this passage most likely be found?

A．Science fiction.

B．Newspaper.

C．Magazine.

D．Website.

30、Freshmen are always fearful when learning they are to live with a roommate of a different race assigned by the computer casually. They are full of________at the uncertainties. Now several studies have found that________a room with a man of another race is a mixture of hope and fear. It decreases________and forces students to make friends with those of different races, meanwhile causes more conflicts.

An Ohio State University study found that black students living with a white roommate saw higher________success at college. Sam Boakye - the only black student on his freshman year floor said, "if you're________ by whites, you have something to prove like a good score in study." However, researchers also observed________ in this case. According to two recent studies, compared with two white roommates, roommates of different________may experience such big conflicts that one has to move out and live________.

Grace Kao, a professor at Penn said she was not________by the findings. In her opinion, this may be the first time that some of these students have________with someone of a different race. At Penn, students are not asked to mention race when applying for their________. In this way, students are thrown together________.

"In the past two years, I've experienced roommate conflicts between interracial students," said one Penn resident advisor (RA). To give a better picture, she________that some conflicts provided more multicultural acceptance, but some showed unpleasant differences. Besides, these conflicts have also occurred among roommates of the________race.

Kao said it was________to conclude from any one of the above studies, saying scientists must study more student's background characteristics.

【1】

A．disappointment

B．expectation

C．worry

D．ambition

【2】

A．decorating

B．sharing

C．managing

D．renting

【3】

A．prejudice

B．expense

C．dependence

D．understanding

【4】

A．athletic

B．economic

C．social

D．academic

【5】

A．controlled

B．buried

C．attacked

D．blamed

【6】

A．practices

B．chances

C．changes

D．problems

【7】

A．positions

B．nations

C．races

D．majors

【8】

A．angrily

B．separately

C．closely

D．happily

【9】

A．surprised

B．satisfied

C．confused

D．convinced

【10】

A．played

B．lived

C．worked

D．learned

【11】

A．account

B．scholarship

C．housing

D．course

【12】

A．randomly

B．secretly

C．forcefully

D．terribly

【13】

A．approved

B．complimented

C．added

D．adopted

【14】

A．same

B．friendly

C．competitive

D．peaceful

【15】

A．unsuccessful

B．unnecessary

C．unscientific

D．unusual

31、Here is an imaginative passage about computer. Please read it and fill in the blanks using the expressions in the box. Change the forms where necessary.

My name is computer, born in America in 1946. I am always【1】a good assistant by human beings. Looking at my appearance, you will find I【2】the following parts: the screen like my eyes, the main engine like my head, the keyboard like my legs and the mouse like my hands.

When【3】some trouble, human beings always【4】me for help and I will never【5】them【6】.

I am furnished with a wide range of information such as news from all fields, sports, entertainment, weather forecasts and so on. I keep human beings【7】what is happening around the world every day. I also provide an efficient way for them to【8】each other.

Sometimes, some strange viruses that are my natural enemies will attack me【9】, I will【10】. In order to ensure my safety, human beings dress me in a kind of clothes called virus-killing soft wares.

With the rapid development of science and technology, a growing number of functions have【11】my body. I hope I can be accessible to more people and serve them as a close friend.

32、假如你是李华，你在某英文论坛上看到一个帖子。加拿大中学生Kerry想来中国旅游，你向他推荐了重庆，请根据以下提示写一封电子邮件。

内容包括:1. 自我介绍；

2. 推荐理由:历史悠久、景色优美、文化丰富、市民友好、小吃多样；

3. 你的祝愿。

注意:1. 字数不少于100；

2. 适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。

Dear Kerry,

I’m Li Hua, a student from Chongqing. I’m very glad to have read the post that you put on the English Forum.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua