中卫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 after he got what he had desired _____ he realized it was not so important.

A. that B. when

C. since D. as

2、From my perspective, ________ every morning will surely benefit our health in the long run.

A．take exercise

B．taking exercise

C．taken exercise

D．being taken exercise

3、The teacher often advises him ______ rather than speak, learning as much as possible.

A. to listen   B. listen

C. listening   D. listened

4、—How about your journey to Mount Tai?

—Everything was wonderful except that our car _________ twice on the way .

A．slowed down

B．broke down

C．got down

D．put down

5、—Did you have a good time in Qingdao?

—Yes, come and look. My photos will show you ________.

A．how did we go there

B．where we will go

C．when did we meet

D．what the trip was like

6、 Little Jerry was interested in stories about outer space exploration, so he gave all his pocket money to his brother ________ the novel based on such a story.

A. in favor of   B. in exchange for

C. in return for   D. in place of

7、____________ construction mentioned above, you have also learned the following phrases.

A.Beside B.Apart from C.Except D.As well as

8、The ability to make and use tools is one of the most basic characteristics of __________ it means to be human.

A. whether   B. how

C. what   D. when

9、It's amazing that your old car, so broken and shabby, should have _______ 40，000 yuan.

A.fetched B.ensured C.obtained D.guaranteed

10、Last night I saw Yang Weiwei lying in bed, _____in deep thought.

A.lost B.losing C.to lose D.being lost

11、Are you chairman?  --- No, and I _________.

A. don’t want to B. don’t want

C. don’t want to be   D. don’t want be

12、—Mum, it is nice weather. I want to skate this afternoon.

—Don’t you think the ice on the lake is too thin to _________ your weight?

A．absorb

B．bear

C．catch

D．take

13、Lily ______ shyly at the young man from behind her friends and left quickly.

A．glanced

B．appeared

C．glared

D．stared

14、Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner ________ of possibility into flames of achievement.

A．pockets

B．sparks

C．spots

D．bursts

15、E-sports enthusiasts are taking steps to ________ old notions about video games and some even ________ this activity as a potential career.

A．strike; recognize

B．shatter; perceive

C．discard; admit

D．bury; predict

16、The medicine takes effect in the __________ stage of treatment, but the effect declines when it is taken for several months.

A. potential   B. instant

C. original   D. initial

17、I’ll never forget the days ___ I learnt hard in my senior high school, ___changed my whole life.

A. when; which   B. that; which

C. which; when   D. that; that

18、It was from then on ________ Khloe started to think ________ and make informed choices about her life.

A．when; intimately

B．that; objectively

C．how; constantly

D．that; instantly

19、 —Everybody knows smoking is harmful to health，but still so many people smoke.

—Exactly! So our country is planning to start a ________ against smoking.

A.war B．campaign C．welfare   D．organization

20、Someone’s been the news that you plan to resign. Could you tell me your own idea?

A. leading to   B. acting on

C. putting about   D. approving of

21、There is no need to worry about the exam. You’ve done so much work that you ________ pass the exam.

A．are bound to

B．are opposed to

C．are open to

D．are capable of

22、The board thought it urgent that these files _____ right away.

A.printed B.had been printed C.would been printed D.be printed

23、Last year I had ______ narrow escape from a car crash, and I don’t want to risk my life ______ second time.

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

24、She is such a warm-hearted person _______ devoted much of her spare time to the volunteer work.

A．what

B．which

C．as

D．that

25、Jianhu County Government is _____ the economic reforms so as to improve all the people’s life.

A.pushing on B.pushing ahead C.pushing through D.pushing ahead with

26、On Friday, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed and was taken over by federal regulators, marking one of the largest bank failures since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. California’s banking regulators shut down SVB and effectively gives control of the bank to the FDIC, which created a new entity(实体) to oversee it. With a 40-year history, SVB served many companies, and it played an important role in the technology industry, successfully competing with bigger-name banks.

SVB’s business boomed as tech companies did well during the Covid-19. However, the technology industry recently faced difficulties, and many clients withdrew money. To fulfill these withdrawals, SVB sold part of its bond holdings(持有债券) at a $1.8 billion loss. The Federal Reserve’s(美联储) sharp rise in interest rate also affected bonds and stocks. Then SVB decided it wanted to reduce its bond portfolio(债券投资组合) to avoid further losses.

But that announcement spooked the bank’s clients, who got worried and then proceeded to withdraw even more money from the bank—a textbook definition of a bank run. The bank’s stock price(股价) fell by 60% on Thursday, and as its share price continued to sink overnight. Trading was halted, and the FDIC took over SVB.

While concerns emerged about the banking sector, shares of major banks like J. P. Morgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America dropped by around 5%. Investors worried that other banks, particularly smaller ones, might experience similar withdrawals. However, by Friday, fears regarding the broader banking sector had eased. Experts argued that SVB’s situation was unusual and should not impact other regional banks.

The FDIC-created entity, Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara, will oversee SVB. Insured deposits(存款), typically up to $250,000, will be accessible by Monday. Uninsured deposits face uncertainty, with the FDIC offering an “advance dividend(提前股息)” and “certificates” accounting for the uninsured funds. The regulator has not clarified what this means for uninsured depositors. Investors will continue monitoring any potential impact on other banks.

【1】What do we learn about Silicon Valley Bank?

A．It is the world’s first bank that has failed.

B．It has already been taken over by the FDIC.

C．It failed because of the severe situation during the pandemic.

D．It collapsed as a result of competition with the famous banks.

【2】What does the underlined word “spooked” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Calmed.

B．Inspired.

C．Panicked.

D．Persuaded.

【3】What is the direct cause of SVB’s failure?

A．Loss of the bond portfolio.

B．The decline of the tech industry.

C．The reduction of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate.

D．Withdrawals from a large number of customers.

【4】What can be learned in the passage?

A．All small banks will be impacted sooner or later.

B．The banking industry is facing the biggest challenge.

C．Those who have uninsured deposits will lose everything.

D．SVB’s deposit users are likely to be affected by its collapse.

27、The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie

By Chavonne D. Stewart, Jasmine Mills, published in 2014

Enter for a chance to win a copy of the book.It is the first book in a surprising series of children’s books. That’s fun and exciting and teaches kids valuable lessons.

Chester and Gus

By Cammie McGoven, published in 2017

Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems that dream might never come true－until a family adopts him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus. But Gus acts so differently from anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester. Chester’s not sure how to help Gus, but he’s determined to figure it out and show he’s the right dog for the job.

Invisible Emmie

By Terri Libenson, published in 2017

The novel tells the story of two totally different little girls in a class — quiet, shy and artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie — and how their lives unexpectedly connected one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. Emmie eventually learns to speak up for herself, realizing that being social isn’t as impossible as she thought.

Ocean Meets Sky

By Terry Fan, Eric Fan, published in 2018

“Young readers will be attracted.”— The Washington Post.

Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out of his window, it’s a constant reminder of the stories that his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Finn’s grandfather has gone but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He’ll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe he’ll find something he didn’t know he was looking for.

【1】What can we know about The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie?

A．It’s the first children’s book in 2015.

B．It’s only for children’s fun.

C．It may be gained for free.

D．It’s mainly about teachers’ lessons.

【2】Which book is related to the loss of loved ones?

A．The Adventures of Amilya Rose: The Lie

B．Ocean Meets Sky

C．Invisible Emmie

D．Chester and Gus

【3】Who wrote the story about the relationship between classmates?

A．Chavonne D. Stewart and Jasmine Mills

B．Cammie McGovern

C．Terry Fan and Eric Fan

D．Terri Libenon

28、I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career.

I wasn’t an excellent student because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn’t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn’t the type to have a career.

I then found myself a job—looking after two little girls. It wasn’t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn’t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.

One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification（资格证书）if I wanted to work with children. I didn’t think I would be accepted because I didn’t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.

Now I’ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren’t top of the class at school.

【1】What is the author’s present job?

A. Working part-time in a college.

B. Taking care of children for a family.

C. Helping children with their schoolwork.

D. Looking after children at a kindergarten.

【2】When staying with the two girls’ family, the author ________.

A. was paid for extra work

B. often worked long hours

C. got much help from her boss

D. took a day off every other week

【3】Why did the author leave her first job?

A. She found a full-time job.

B. She was fed up with children.

C. She decided to attend a part-time course.

D. She needed a rest after working extra hours.

【4】What has the author learned from her own experiences?

A. Less successful students can still have a career.

B. Qualifications are necessary for a career.

C. Hard work makes an excellent student.

D. One must choose the job one likes.

29、It was late, about 10:15 p.m., when Janice Esposito arrived at the Bellport, New York, train station. She jumped into her car, and began the 20-minute drive home. Having traveled the route so many times, she practically drove on autopilot. But suddenly, out of nowhere, a car crashed into Esposito’s minivan, pushing her backward onto the railroad tracks. She sat in the minivan, totally shocked by the impact and by the vehicle’s airbags.

As it happens, Pete DiPinto was getting ready for bed when he heard the high-pitched noise of the crash. A volunteer firefighter and retired teacher, DiPinto, never stopped to think. He ran out the door, still clad in his pyjamas.

The first car he came upon, 2, 000 feet from his front yard, was the one that had hit Esposito. Once DiPinto concluded the driver was OK, he looked around and spotted Esposito’s minivan lying on the railroad tracks. And then he heard an unpleasant sound: the bells signaling an oncoming train.

“The gates were starting to come down,” he told Newsday. “I see the headlight of the train.” DiPinto sprinted to Esposito’s minivan and banged on the driver’s side window. She just looked at him, her eyes unfocused. “I don’t know where I am,” she said. She seemed unhurt.

“You’re on the railroad tracks,” DiPinto shouted. “We have to get you off right now!” He pulled the handle, but the door was smashed in and jammed shut. The heavy train, traveling at 65 miles per hour, was running toward them. DiPinto ran to the passenger side and threw open the door. He grabbed Esposito’s arms, and managed to pull her out across the passenger seat. Within six seconds, the train plowed into the minivan. “It was like a Hollywood movie,” DiPinto told reporters the next day.

But this one had a twist. “Last night,” South Country Ambulance chief Greg Miglino told CBS New York, “the hero arrived in pajamas, not in a fire truck.”

【1】Where did the accident happen?

A．In the train station.

B．Near Esposito’s home.

C．Near the railroad tracks.

D．In front of DiPinto’s house.

【2】How was Esposito when her car was on the railroad tracks?

A．She was badly hurt.

B．She was totally stuck.

C．She was extremely anxious.

D．She was completely unconscious.

【3】How did DiPinto save Esposito?

A．By encouraging her to open the door.

B．By dragging her out through the door.

C．By pulling her out across the passenger seat.

D．By breaking the window of the driver’s side.

【4】What does Greg Miglino mean by saying “the hero arrived in pajamas, not in a fire truck.”?

A．DiPinto is a real hero for he didn’t care about himself when helping others.

B．It was easy for DiPinto to save Esposito for he just did it in pajamas.

C．DiPinto didn’t have a fire truck when he tried to save Esposito.

D．DiPinto shouldn’t have worn pajamas because it was not safe.

30、In September 2019, I was travelling alone along a track at Cabbage Tree Creek(小溪), Mount Nebo. Although I’d done it many times before, I wanted to be ________ . So, I filled my backpack with ________ like food, warm clothing, maps and so on.

I reached the base of a waterfall. From there. I started ________ the rocks at the right side of the falls. But around three-quarters of the way up, I ________, breaking my left wrist on a rock before dropping into the water. I knew I was ________ as soon as I started swimming. Finally, I ________ myself up onto the bank and saw my foot was hanging from my leg. I made a splint(夹板)to keep it in place. Then I got my phone from my dry bag. There was no ________ ,but I figured I could make the thirty metres east to get coverage. ________,as I went to put the phone in my pocket it fell into the creek. Now I ________ . Surrounded by thick rainforest, there was no ________ that anyone would find me. But I knew there was a junction(汇合处)of two creeks three kilometres away, where a helicopter could ________me.

________ to walk, I relied on my right hand and set off on my bottom. The following three days were very________ . Every metre I stopped to take a rest. To keep myself ________I thought about my family and ________ myself. It was an incredible ________ when I reached a waterhole on my way where I drank. ________ ,I was rescued by a helicopter in the end.

I was told that it was my boss who found I hadn’t________ on Monday morning and phoned my sister. She called a few people, including my friend Judy, who ________ to know about my walking plans. I didn’t even remember telling her, but I was so ________ I had!

Now I’m back to exploring the great outdoors -but I always tell people where I’m going.

【1】

A．free

B．different

C．safe

D．practical

【2】

A．necessities

B．valuables

C．collections

D．favourites

【3】

A．holding

B．exploring

C．removing

D．climbing

【4】

A．escaped

B．slipped

C．paused

D．returned

【5】

A．at ease

B．at peace

C．in despair

D．in trouble

【6】

A．gave

B．pulled

C．picked

D．sent

【7】

A．signal

B．power

C．call

D．response

【8】

A．Indeed

B．Instead

C．However

D．Therefore

【9】

A．reflected

B．wept

C．hesitated

D．panicked

【10】

A．doubt

B．worry

C．chance

D．secret

【11】

A．monitor

B．spot

C．contact

D．seek

【12】

A．Ready

B．Eager

C．Unable

D．Unwilling

【13】

A．tiring

B．boring

C．strange

D．impressive

【14】

A．changing

B．struggling

C．growing

D．going

【15】

A．defeated

B．encouraged

C．questioned

D．warned

【16】

A．relief

B．harvest

C．adventure

D．sight

【17】

A．Actually

B．Apparently

C．Properly

D．Fortunately

【18】

A．set off

B．settled down

C．turned up

D．signed up

【19】

A．demanded

B．happened

C．preferred

D．tended

【20】

A．thankful

B．embarrassed

C．shocked

D．proud

31、根据新概念原文填入正确的单词或短语,每空填一个单词或短语。

This morning, however, a fireman accidentally discovered the cause. He noticed the 【1】 of a snake which was wound round the electric wires of a 16,000-volt power line. In this way, he was able to solve the mystery. The 【2】 was simple but very unusual. A bird had snatched up the snake from the ground and then 【3】 it on to the wires.

32、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请根据下列要点写一封回信。

要点：

1. 参加中文学习班；

2. 看中文书刊，电视；

3. 学唱中文歌曲；

4. 交中国朋友。

注意：词数100左右；可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；开头结尾已写好，不计入总次数。

Dear Peter,

I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Best wishes,

Li Hua