泰州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 incomes of skilled workers went up. _________, unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.

A. Moreover   B. Therefore

C. Meanwhile   D. Otherwise

2、The sea policemen ________ the difficulties such as strong winds, high waves, as well as cold weather, and finally succeeded in saving 32 sailors.

A．confused

B．overcame

C．reduced

D．expanded

3、Go and get your coat. It's________you left it yesterday.

A．where

B．there

C．there where

D．where there

4、All his friends’ encouragement ________ his confidence in winning the game.

A．added up to

B．added up

C．added to

D．added

5、—Did you remember to give Mandy the bag?

—Yes. ________ I saw her, I’m sure.

A.As far as B.In case C.The instant D.Now that

6、The branch of olive is the ________ of peace.

A．symbol

B．sign

C．signal

D．mark

7、Solutions which seem ________ to humans are often beyond the grasp of computers.

A．self-sufficient

B．self-conscious

C．self-aware

D．self-evident

8、The police were seeking more information to find out______ the rich merchant.

A. who was it that killed B. who it was that killed

C. it was who killed D. who was it killed

9、The doctor has warned me ________ much meat if I want to lose weight.

A．not eat

B．not eating

C．not eating

D．not to eat

10、The police have found enough evidence ______ the murderer did on the scene.

A. what   B. that

C. when   D. how

11、— What do you think of the professor’s speech?

— I was listening carefully but I could not ________ everything he said. He spoke too many local idioms.

A. take on   B. take in

C. take up   D. takeover

12、Five years later, he returned home, his character greatly _________.

A. changed B. changing

C. having changed   D. was changed

13、______ confidence and equipment, they failed to rescue the 42 miners trapped in the coal mine.

A.Lack of B.Lacking of C.Lacking D.Having lacked

14、 —Did you enjoy yourself last night?

—Yes, it’s very nice of you. I appreciated   to your birthday party.

A. to be invited   B. to have invited

C. having invited D. being invited

15、By the end of last term, we ________ 2000 English words.

A．have learnt

B．had learnt

C．learnt

D．would learn

16、________ the examination score is the only criterion for his academic performance, a student is driven to memorize mechanically rather than________ creatively.

A．Though; to think

B．As; thinking

C．Though; thinking

D．As; to think

17、In practice, few drivers ______ the traffic rules.

A.settle B.respect C.direct D.sign

18、Many graduates hold the view ______ they had better apply for a post ______ they can combine knowledge with skills.

A. which; which B. that; which C. which; where D. that; where

19、Yesterday our head teacher made such an ________speech that we all felt ________ .

A．exciting ;exciting

B．excited ;excited

C．exciting;excited

D．excited ;exciting

20、It seems that living green is _______ easy and affordable. A small step makes a big difference.

A. generally   B. fortunately

C. hardly   D. surprisingly

21、________ the high mountain, where you see the whole city.

A. Standing on the top of   B. If you climb to

C. When you reach the top of   D. Get to the top of

22、Zongzi ________ rice, red beans and salty meat, is used to celebrate the annual traditional Chinese festival---Dragon Boat Festival.

A．made up of

B．made of

C．made from

D．made into

23、—Jim! Did you have a good sleep last night?

—Oh. Like a log. Never slept   almost within a month.

A. well   B. better

C. best   D. worse

24、Your car is less than a year old, so it is still under ______.

A．boundary

B．tailor

C．guarantee

D．arrangement

25、Wealth does not ________ happiness.

A．conclude

B．preserve

C．deserve

D．guarantee

26、China is a country with a rich history and diverse culture, and it is also home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world. Four of the most famous scenic spots in China are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the West Lake.

The Great Wall is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is located in northern Chin. It was built over 2,000 years ago to protect China from invaders. The wall stretcher for 13,000 miles and is made up of various sections that have been restored and maintained over the years.

The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is located in the heart of Beijing. I was the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties and cove area of over 72 hectares. The Forbidden City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its stunning architecture and intricate decorations.

The Terracotta Warriors are located in Xi’an, Shannxi Province. They were discovered in 1974 by farmers who were digging a well. The warriors were created over 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. There are over 8,000 life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots, each with a unique expression and pose.

The West Lake is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is a freshwater lake surrounded by hills and gardens. The lake has been a popular tourist destination for centuries and is known for its picturesque scenery and cultural significance. It inspired many poets and artists throughout Chinese history.

【1】What are the four famous scenic spots in China?

A．The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the West Lake.

B．The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Pearl River.

C．The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Yangtze River.

D．The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven.

【2】Who discovered the Terracotta Warriors?

A．The tourists who were visiting Xi’an.

B．The farmers who were digging a well.

C．The archaeologists who were conducting an excavation.

D．The local residents who were exploring their surroundings.

【3】Which of the following statements is true about the West Lake?

A．The West Lake is located in Guangdong Province.

B．It is a saltwater lake surrounded by mountains and forests.

C．The lake has been a popular tourist destination for centuries.

D．It did not inspire any poets or artists throughout Chinese history.

27、If you’re a design enthusiast, you’re sure to feel dizzy over these jaw-dropping pools.

Sky Park Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Located on the Sky Park above Singapore’s most famous hotel, Marina Bay Sands, this is the world’s largest rooftop pool. Offering amazing views of the city’s skyline, the pool is at least three times the length of an Olympic swimming pool. As visitors swim toward the edge, they face an illusion that they’ll float into the sky-line. It’s quite a heart-beaten rush!

The Red Pool, The Library Koh Samui, Thailand

This blood-red pool is perhaps one of the most special hotel pools on the list. Set against the backdrop of Koh Samui’s Chaweng Beach, the fascinating colour isn’t the result of using artificial dye. Rather, the mosaic tiles (马赛克瓷砖) of orange, yellow and red make the brilliant sight that is set among trees and an open-air library.

San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool, Region de valparaiso, Chile

The world’s largest outdoor swimming pool gets its water directly from the sea. The pool uses a computer-controlled pump and filtration system. Located at Chile’s San Alfonso del Mar Resort, this huge man-made pool is larger than 20 Olympic-size pools and holds approximately 250 million litres of water. It is also one of the deepest pools in the world.

Y-40 Deep Joy, Hotel Millepini Terme in Montegrotto Terme, Italy

The deepest hotel swimming pool in the world will make you feel like you’re jumping into the sea! The Y-40 Deep Joy is a round-shaped pool that reaches a depth of an impressive 130 feet. The pool, which has special caves, ledges (壁架) and underwater viewing glass, was designed by well-known architect Emanuele Boaretto. It’s meant for leisure dives, dive training and photo shoots.

【1】What is special about the Red Pool in Thailand?

A．The water is artificially dyed red.

B．The swimming pool is painted red.

C．The colorful mosaic tiles make it bright.

D．The mosaic tiles contribute to its brilliant color.

【2】If you want to experience a swimming of real sea water, which one can you visit?

A．Sky Park Infinity Pool

B．The Red Pool

C．San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool

D．Y-40 Deep Joy

【3】What do San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool and Y-40 Deep Joy have in common?

A．They are both very deep.

B．They are both round-shaped.

C．They both make you feel like swimming in the sea.

D．They are top 2 largest swimming pool in the world.

28、   The first step in writing any poem is coming up with something to write about. Don’t feel that you have to choose deep or attractive material. Anything can be the subject for a poem. Great poems have been written about such topics as a gas station or pieces of broken glass on the beach.

It’s easiest to write a good poem about something you know well, that you have experi-enced first-hand, or that you have nearby so that you can observe it carefully. T his is because what makes the poem deep and interesting will be the hidden details or qualities you discover, or the subject that reminds you of the unique view.

In his book Poetry in the Making, the poet Ted Hughes talks about how to write a poem about an animal. The key, he says, is to concentrate hard enough on the animal, to choose the words that best catch the animal you have in your mind. You can use this approach with any subject matter.

In the beginning, you don’t have to worry about the “style” or writing in a “poetic” that means being filled with rhythm and beauty. In fact, if you start to think about “being po-etic”, it can puzzle you from what you’re actually writing about and hurt your poem. Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who was trying to impress you? Then you know how boring this can be. The person is really thinking about himself or herself, not about the conversation. Similarly, if you are worrying about what impression your poem will make, then that takes your attention away from the subject of your poem.

In a word, if the poem is about you or your life, try to take the angle of a careful reporter when you write it down. You should focus on accurately communicating an aspect of your experience, instead of focusing on what impression you are making when you do it.

【1】What will be an easy subject for writing a good poem?

A.Something beautiful.

B.Something interesting.

C.Something happened to you or near you.

D.Something others have experienced before.

【2】What can we infer about Ted Hughes’ opinion on writing a poem?

A.It is necessary to select the words.

B.It is important to choose a good topic.

C.It is necessary to focus on the style of poems.

D.It is difficult to write a poem about animals.

【3】Why does the author give the example in paragraph 4?

A.To raise a question for readers.

B.To draw the readers’ attention.

C.To answer the question mentioned above.

D.To make a further explanation.

【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.The impression of a good poem.

B.The influence on creating a poem.

C.The importance of selecting material.

D.The conclusion on methods of writing poems.

29、Quietly sitting there reading, I found myself suddenly listening to the train guard’s announcements. Train travelers will surely agree that when the guard makes an announcement, whether it’s the recorded message or the guard’s message, few people listen to it, because it’s often quite dull or hard to understand. This one was different.I noticed that other passengers appeared to be listening, too. Not only that, everyone was smiling!

Why was so much attention being paid to this message? As best I can recall, the guard said something along these lines, Good Morning Ladies,Gentlemen and Children, this is the7:35 am from Penrith to Central and you’ll be pleased to know that we are right on time. And what a lovely morning it is in Sydney today. The sun is shining,birds are singing, and all’s right with the world.I trust you have a great day wherever you’re going. Thanks for catching my train this morning.

Quite a few people (obviously previous strangers) started talking to one another about the guard’s excellent message and how good it had made everyone feel. I started thinking about this, and then I found the young guard and said “Were you the guard on the 7:35 am from Penrith?” The guard seemed a bit stunned at first, replying, “Yes, yyyyes.”   “Well, I really appreciate your announcement. Thank you for your extremely good message, which gave me and the other passengers such a good start to the day. Please keep doing it.” I said.

There are two messages for me in what happened that day. Firstly, when people are happy in their work it shows in what they do and say. Secondly, the story attaches much importance to the benefits that accumulate from thanking people for something they’ve done, particularly when it’s not expected.

【1】Why do few train travelers usually listen to the announcements?

A．They usually feel sleepy.

B．They are absorbed in books.

C．The guard's voice is not clear.

D．The messages are unattractive.

【2】How did the passengers react to the announcement on the train from Penrith to Central?

A．They listened to it and smiled.

B．They seemed to get bored by it.

C．They listened to it with eyes closed.

D．They continued what they were doing.

【3】What does the underlined word “stunned” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Patient.

B．Surprised.

C．Worried.

D．Excited.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．A boring train story

B．An intelligent guard

C．A lovely morning in Sydney

D．A different train announcement

30、At the age of nine, I was taking swimming lessons at a pool. The day had arrived when I was to be tested to see if I could ______ to a higher level class.

Fifteen of us were to ______ swimming from one side of the pool to the other and back. I watched as my ______ , one by one, tried and failed. Then it was my turn to swim, I mean, my turn to attempt to pass the test. I was about halfway when I got ______ , so I immediately stopped and ______ the side of the pool, ending my test. Our instructor, a college student, was standing ______ me. “Why did you stop?” he yelled, in a less than ______ voice. “I got water in my nose,” I explained.

That’s when this college student ______ me one of life’s great lessons, ______ he probably never realized that. Bending down, he shouted, “So?”

“So?” The question shocked me. It had just seemed reasonable to me that the answer to pain was to remove the thing causing the ______ . My nine-year-old brain had not understood the fact that a valuable ______ is worth achieving, however difficult to get there. Recognizing that, I was ______ nothing would keep me from completing the test. In fact, I did it rather easily on my next attempt. Seeing me ______ the test, almost all the others did so as well.

Life is a journey, and the road won’t ______ be easy. We have to focus on the final destination, not the ______ along the road.

【1】

A．made

B．let

C．join

D．try

【2】

A．take turns

B．insist on

C．take risks

D．put off

【3】

A．competitors

B．classmates

C．students

D．instructors

【4】

A．injured

B．blamed

C．offered

D．choked

【5】

A．pushed

B．pressed

C．reached

D．controlled

【6】

A．above

B．below

C．behind

D．beyond

【7】

A．surprised

B．sympathetic

C．amazing

D．cold

【8】

A．delivered

B．owed

C．taught

D．promised

【9】

A．so that

B．as if

C．in case

D．even if

【10】

A．disaster

B．discomfort

C．damage

D．fear

【11】

A．result

B．advantage

C．goal

D．task

【12】

A．concerned

B．sensitive

C．embarrassed

D．sure

【13】

A．attend

B．take

C．give

D．pass

【14】

A．always

B．sometimes

C．ever

D．seldom

【15】

A．sights

B．difficulties

C．surprises

D．harvests

31、课文内容填空

First we will put you as an【1】to an experienced journalist. Later you can cover a story and【2】 the article yourself.

No need for a camera. You will have a【3】 photographer with you to take photographs. You will find your colleagues very【4】 to assist you, so you may be able to【5】on photography later if you’re interested.

The skin is an 【6】 part of your body and its largest organ. You have three layers of skin which act as a 【7】against disease, poisons and the sun’s harmful【8】.

Cover the burned area with a dry, clean 【9】 that will not stick to the skin. Hold the bandage in place with tape. Never put butter, oil or ointment on burns as they keep the heat in the wounds and may cause【10】.

32、音乐节即将来临，作为一名音乐爱好者，你迫不及待地要给校报投稿写你熟悉的一名音乐家。要点如下：

（1）音乐家的风格和他努力的过程；

（2）他的音乐给听众的感受。

注意：适当加入情节使内容连贯流畅，字数80字。

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