盐城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 ________ how much time I had wasted.

A．not until did I begin to work that I realized

B．not until I began to work did I realize

C．not until I began to work that I realized

D．not until did I begin to work did I realize that

2、Unless _______ , he kept silent all the time.

A. spoken     B. being spoken to   C. spoken to   D. speaking to

3、The airline said the two flights to Shanghai were stopped ______ passengers.

A.for lack of   B. in need of

C. in favor of D. with the help of

4、Every time he ______ to visit me, he ______ buy me some books.

A. will come; will       B. will come; would

C. comes; will   D. comes; would

5、—I rang you several times yesterday, but couldn’t ________.

—I’m sorry but my phone didn’t work.

A.go through B.go over

C.get through D.get across

6、The headmaster wanted to know _______ at the entrance of the school.

A.who were you waiting for B.who are you waiting for

C.who you were waiting for D.who you are waiting for

7、He was _______ by his wife to give up smoking and threw his cigarettes away.

A．convinced

B．forbidden

C．conveyed

D．blamed

8、In a recent study, some scientists looked at the monkey’s brain activity through a computer

system, which changed the brain __________ into digital motor commands.

A.sign  B.signal   C.assignment    D.statistics

9、The immigrants from the north of the province _____the largest population group in the city.

A.make up B.put up C.bring up D.dress up

10、______ Sunday, the family decided to go for a picnic.

A.It was B.It is C.It being D.As was

11、We will have to rely more on ________ energy, such as solar and wind power.

A．complex

B．illegal

C．alternative

D．financial

12、In dealing with public relations, we should make every effort to prevent the _____ in personality.

A．contact

B．contrast

C．connection

D．conflict

13、It seems to be a coincidence that TFBOYS _____, but the reality is that most of us choose to skip the hardship they went through and the efforts they paid.

A．took over

B．took off

C．took up

D．took in

14、He spent too much time in surfing the Internet. ________, he didn’t pass the IELTS.

A.By accident B.In consequence C.In return D.On the contrary

15、--- David has made great progress recently .

--- _____, and____ .

A. So he has , so have you   B. So he has, so you have

C. So has he , so have you   D. So has he, so you have

16、The success of Le Pen _____the withdrawal of France from EU, but Macaroon defeated her in the election this month; as a result, EU let out a sigh of relief.

A. should otherwise promote   B. will have promoted

C. might as well   D. would otherwise promote

17、—I didn't see Jack at the meeting yesterday.

—He _______ some foreign guests around our school at that time.

A．is showing

B．showed

C．had shown

D．was showing

18、Not until midnight when____________ all done____________ to bed exhausted.

A.was the work; did she go B.the work was; did she go

C.was the work; that she went D.the work was; that she went

19、 --- What do you think of your winning the game?

--- On the one hand, I am proud of it; but on the other hand, I feel I it better.

A.could do B.would do C.could have done D.must have done

20、—What happened to her new car?

—No sooner ______ it than someone ran into her.

A．had she bought

B．did she bought

C．she bought

D．she had bought

21、It is so cold that you can’t go outside_____ fully covered in thick clothes.

A. if   B. unless C. once D. when

22、 Preparations are being made for the Olympic Games ______ in Brazil in 2016.

A. held   B. to hold

C. to be hold   D. holding

23、Was it in the village _____we used to live in _____ the accident happened?

A. that; where   B. which; that

C. where; that   D. which; where

24、I took ________ for granted that you would stay with us for 3 weeks.

A．it

B．that

C．this

D．there

25、   his knowledge of the mountainous village, John was appointed as our guide.

A. In spite of  B. On account of

C. Regardless of D. Instead of

26、Teenage life is quite dramatic but that doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy your life in these years. Even with your daily troubles, your life is not very hard if you know how to deal with them.

I know exactly how you feel. Life as a teenager can be hard. You are not a kid anymore, because you are smart enough to observe and analyze your surroundings. However, you are still not an adult because there are still lots of experiences that you need to have and lessons that you need to learn from these experiences. To top it all, the hormonal(激素的) imbalance in your body can really mess you up emotionally. I have been there. I was in it for 6 years exploring what life is about.

As a teenager, I had a major problem with completing my chores(日常事务) on time. And at that time, all that I need to do was finish my assignments, study for the upcoming test and clean my room. Now, I have lots of things to do: cooking, cleaning and working while striking a balance between all my relationships related to work, family and friends. That really is a lot of work. So, I will just give you one golden tip, quoting from Benjamin Franklin, “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.”

Life becomes much easier because I finish all my work on time and I have enough time to let my hair down. Half the problems as a teenager are because we hate doing things. We’d rather go and have fun than sit down and take care of our duties and responsibilities. That is why you have so much trouble in your life; your parents won’t let you go out with friends because you didn’t clean your room or your professor is always criticizing you because you haven’t finished your assignments.

【1】Whom is the text intended for?

A. Parents   B. Teachers

C. Teenagers D. Scientists

【2】What do we know from Paragraph 2?

A. The author also experienced hard times in his teens.

B. The author had strong hormones in his body.

C. The author thinks teenagers have lots of experiences.

D. The hormonal imbalance has no influence on teenagers’ bodies.

【3】 The author tries to persuade readers mainly by means of ______.

A. quoting famous sayings by famous people

B. setting his own experiences as example

C. listing all of his troubles in his childhood

D. showing the numerous assignments for children

【4】The underlined phrase “let my hair down” in Paragraph 4 means ______.

A. get relaxed   B. get success

C. get out of control D. get motivated

27、 A group of graduates, successful in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.

Before offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups—porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking and cheap, some exquisite and expensive—telling them to help themselves to the coffee.

When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. Be assured（确信的）that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups… And then you began eyeing each other’s cups.

Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided for us.”

God brews（泡，沏）the coffee, not the cups. Enjoy your coffee!

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. "

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

【1】What did the conversation turn into?

A. complaints B. study

C. discussion D. chat

【2】Why did the professor offer his students coffee with varieties of cups?

A. To give his students many more choices.

B. To teach his students how to enjoy coffee.

C. To show the students his collection of cups.

D. To tell his students the right attitude to life.

【3】 According to the professor, the happiest people are the ones who _____.

A. get the best type of coffee cups

B. make the best of what they have

C. have a wide range of coffee cups

D. care about social status and wealth

【4】The best title for the passage would be _____.

A. God's Coffee

B. The Pressure of Life

C. The Happiest People

D. Professor's Coffee Cups

28、Elevator shoes(增高鞋) have become well-known as more people are interested in buying a pair when choosing a particular type of footwear. These shoes are fantastic for almost everyone. 【1】 The following reasons explain why it is happening.

Suitable height

Unlike other noticeable height-enhancing methods, elevator shoes provide an effortless and instant solution. 【2】 With the height-increasing technology hidden within the shoes, you can confidently adjust the height without drawing any attention.

Improved confidence

Studies have shown that taller individuals are often regarded as more authoritative, competent, and attractive. You may sometimes feel a bit insecure about your short height. If that is the case, you can go for this type of footwear. 【3】

Increased comfort level

In today’s fast-paced world, people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of comfort when it comes to footwear. Most people think that elevator shoes are uncomfortable. 【4】 Such a feature might not be available for some types of footwear which might look good, but lack comfort.

【5】

Whether it is a formal business meeting, a relaxing party, or a special event, elevator shoes come in a wide range of styles, from dress shoes to sports shoes, to suit different preferences and dress requirements. You can easily get a suitable pair for yourself.

A．Enhanced appearance

B．Available in various patterns

C．The popularity of this type of footwear is increasing at a fast rate.

D．However, the shoes allow you to spend the whole day without any pain.

E．Nobody will recognize whether you have a short height if you wear them.

F．Confidence is crucial, especially when one is doing something new in their life.

G．It can make you focus on your goals without any concerns about your height.

29、Rather than continue living a comfortable urban life, this British family has sold their London home in favor of launching the world's smallest nature reserve to save a nation's coral reef system. Karolina and Barry Seath— along with their two young daughters—are preparing to move to an island in the Seychelles（非洲塞舌尔群岛） measuring just 1,300 feet long by 980 feet wide（400 by 300 meters）.

They've launched a charity and teamed up with（与.....合作）local biologists in an effort to bring the coral reefs back to life in the smallest African country, which have been almost wiped out by rising sea temperatures. Their land-based coral farm will be only the second of its kind in the world, the other being on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, to specialize in regrowing coral to restore the reefs.

47-year-old Barry, who is a former policeman, said, “We are just a normal husband, wife and two kids, living the sort of life that most others do, but we felt the need to make a positive change for ourselves, our children, and the world we had largely taken for granted.”

Over the course of several vacations to the Seychelles, the Seaths witnessed the gradual deterioration（恶化） of the reefs. "Every time we visited, we noticed the coral was getting worse and worse," said Barry. "All the tourists say the same thing. They love the beaches but are really disappointed with the coral. "

Barry felt it was time to make a change and show his daughters an alternative way of eco-friendly living. He then teamed up with experts at the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles in order to develop the facility. Once it is complete, it will be the first large-scale, land-based coral farm in the Indian Ocean. The eco-warriors hope to use the facility to grow around 10,000 corals per year. Barry said, "Our long-term goal is to show everyone that—with just a relatively small investment—you can have a big positive influence on the marine （海的） environment."

【1】Why have Karolina and Barry Seath sold their house?

A．They need to collect enough money to set up a charity.

B．They will move to an island in the Seychelles to save coral.

C．They think suburban life near the sea will be more comfortable.

D．They want to have a sea farm to grow coral for their daughters.

【2】What do we know about the Seaths from the text?

A．They often take other people's deeds for granted.

B．They have visited the Seychelles only once.

C．There are altogether six family members.

D．Barry Seath used to be a policeman.

【3】What will Karolina and Barry Beath's coral farm be like?

A．It will be 1,300 meters long and 980 meters wide.

B．It will be the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean.

C．It will focus on fighting with rising sea temperatures.

D．It will be larger than the one on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

【4】What is Barry's long-term goal?

A．To show everyone they can make a difference to the sea environment.

B．To make sure no one is disappointed with the coral in the Seychelles.

C．To try to grow around 10,000 corals per year on their coral farm.

D．To show his daughters a better life of eco-friendly living.

30、   Real financial security and freedom is not in our job but in our passion (激情). It’s easy to decide and _________ a man by his pursuit (追求).

In life, we always do one of the two things: either making a living or making a _________ Pensions and salaries stop many from pursuing excellence while passion_________ hidden potentials that _________ us for challenges and chances. A job helps us make a living while passion enables us to make a difference.

I want to help change the misguided _________ among workers that a job is a means of livelihood. Rather, it should be a means to_________ our passion. The _________ you realize the truth of life, the more clearly you can _________  yourself in living a valuable life .

The success of KFC shows how _________ it is to pursue your passion instead of your pension. Its founder, Colonel Sanders, didn’t realize this until he received his first social security__________ of 105 dollars. But he decided there__________ was something to do for himself and other people__________ living on that small pension. So he was __________ to devote himself to some__________ things. Drawing__________ from his mother’s special recipe for fried chicken, he invented “finger-licking” seasoning with eleven spices and herbs(草药). Regardless of much__________, he managed to promote the company’s rapid expansion to__________ 6,000 locations.

Sanders’ life pointed towards two__________ about making a difference: one, there is no age that is too __________ to make a difference; two, there is nothing too small or__________ to make a difference with, as long as it is your passion.

A．elect

B．greet

C．evaluate

D．think

A．difference

B．fortune

C．list

D．plan

A．does

B．unlocks

C．helps

D．folds

A．get

B．salute

C．leave

D．equip

A．tip

B．equality

C．relief

D．belief

A．create

B．fuel

C．intend

D．resign

A．better

B．sharper

C．earlier

D．closer

A．position

B．squeeze

C．stand

D．adopt

A．considerate

B．potential

C．holy

D．meaningful

A．check

B．bill

C．note

D．fine

A．hardly

B．simply

C．merely

D．surely

A．because of

B．instead of

C．in search of

D．regardless of

A．designed

B．appointed

C．determined

D．strengthened

A．valuable

B．suitable

C．reasonable

D．comfortable

A．virtue

B．justice

C．inspiration

D．admiration

A．agreement

B．consumption

C．rejection

D．sentence

A．less than

B．more than

C．other than

D．better than

A．facts

B．principles

C．theories

D．thoughts

A．young

B．smart

C．stupid

D．old

A．unconscious

B．insignificant

C．unhappy

D．incorrect

31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

It is usually a common practice that journal websites offer readers their free online editions of articles and other information. However, America’s most popular newspaper website announced that the era of free online journalism is drawing to a 【1】. The New York Times has become the biggest publisher yet to set out plans for a pay wall around its digital offering, 【2】 the accepted practice that Internet users will not pay for news.

Struggling with a decline of advertising and a downward 【3】in street corner sales, The New York Times intends to introduce a “metered” model at the beginning of 2011. Readers will be required to pay when they have exceeded (超过) a set number of its online articles per month.

The decision puts the 159-year-old newspaper on the 【4】 side of an increasingly wide chasm (鸿沟) in the media industry. But others, including the Guardian, have said they will not charge Internet readers.

The New York Time’s publisher, Arthur Sulzberger, 【5】 that the idea was a gamble. 【6】 a print circulation of 995,000 on weekdays and 1.4 million on Sundays, The New York Times is the third bestselling American newspaper, behind the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. While most US papers focus on a single city, The New York Times is among the few that can 【7】national scope—as well as 16 bureaus (办事处) in the New York area, it has 11 offices around the US and 【8】 26 bureaus elsewhere in the world.

But like many in the publishing industry,the paper is in the grip of a serious financial crisis. Its parent company,the New York Times Company, has 15 papers, but 【9】 a loss of $70 million in the nine months to September and recently accepted a $250 million loan from a Mexican billionaire, Carlos Slim, to 【10】 its balance sheet.

32、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was somewhere between spring and summer my mom and I were driving through the countryside. Back then I was 13 years old and always felt unhappy with Mom. But little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.

A pot of flowers sat in the back seat, whose heavenly scent filled the car. Suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, my mom pulled over. “What are you doing？” I cried, fearing that the car had broken down and we’d be stuck there, so far from home. But that wasn’t the case. My mom hopped out (快速跳出来) of the car, grabbing the flowers from the back seat. “It’ll just be a minute，” she called back through the open windows.

My eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home. I looked back to the building, somewhat annoyed, as my mom reappeared—empty-handed.

Before she started the car, curiosity drove me to ask, “Do you know someone there？” She shook her head. “Then what did you do with the flowers？” She smiled slightly, “I gave them to the receptionist(前台接待员).” “What？” She laughed at my confusion. “I told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them, especially who hasn’t gotten any in a while.”

I kept silent for a moment. Not long after we continued our driving, I spoke again, “Did you leave your name? ”To this she answered instantly, “No. Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good, which is enough of a thank for me.”

Suddenly, still thinking about Mom’s deeds, I heard something burst loudly. It was our car that broke down! Nothing could be worse, because neither my mom nor I understood how to repair it, and we didn’t know where the garage was. It also seemed impossible to wait for any passer-by, since we had seen so few along the way.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。

Paragraph 1：

We were worrying about what could be done._____________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2：

As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight on the road.______________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________