2025-2026年广东东莞高三上册期末英语试卷带答案

1、Actually，it’s not the years in your life_______ count，but the life in your years．

A． what B． which C． that D． when

2、—Why  not  find  a  new  job?

—Why  should  I?  I  _____  as  much,  but  I  like  what  I'm  doing.

A.  didn't  earn   B.  don't  earn

C.  hadn't  earned   D.  haven’t  earned

3、While police suspected ______ he had some connection with the robbery, they couldn’t find solid evidence.

A.whether B.that C.what D.how

4、Every Monday, my English teacher would cheerfully ask me ______ my weekend had been．（ ）

A．that B．if C．what D．how

5、 --- Talking of travel, have you ever been to Chicago?

--- Yes. I _____ it twice while I was working in the US.

A. have visited   B. visited

C. was visiting D. would visit

6、The recent financial crisis       into account, the Japanese boss       back on the number of employees working for him.

A. taking; cuts   B. was taken; cut

C. taken; cut   D. to take; cutting

7、Today APEC is playing a more important role in the world stage，______ purpose is to promote economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific area．

A. where   B. whose   C. when   D. Which

8、To my mind, the secret to happiness__________ your successful work and your contribution towards others’ happiness．

A．results in   B．consists in

C．brings in     D．takes in

9、We’d better discuss everything ______before we work out the plan.

A.in detail B.in general C.on purpose D.on time

10、A sudden stop can be a very frightening experience, ______ if you are travelling at high speed.

A．especially

B．strangely

C．gradually

D．eventually

11、Lily’s dress looked just the same as Rose’s, but it cost_________hers.

A．as twice much as

B．as much as twice as

C．twice as much as

D．as much twice as

12、Fujian has shut down the chicken markets ______ human infections of H7N9 were found.

A. whose B. why C. which D. where

13、Ryan is the kind of person who always makes plans in advance, while his wife is much more ______.

A.generous B.simultaneous C.spontaneous D.glamorous

14、On the way to the White Temple, our guide ______ its history and some legends to us.

A. resembled   B. renewed   C. related   D. relayed

15、Having a good command of the language of the country where you are going to study is necessary, because language skills affect  you perform academically.

A. how   B. that C. what D. when

16、Since I have little work experience, I will have to take a series of unpaid internships ________ I can find my ideal job.

A．before

B．after

C．once

D．when

17、It ______ we had stayed together for a couple of weeks ______ I found we had a lot in common．

A．was until；when B．was not until；that

C．was not until；when D．was until；that

18、 —Wow, you have a really good voice. I_____ you were good at singing.

—Thank you.

A. haven't known    B. hadn't known

C. didn't know    D. don't know

19、________ to learning a second language, whether you are old or young, will add to a lot of fun and broaden your horizons.

A.Devoted B.To be devoted C.Devoting D.Being devoted

20、The film “Schindler’s List”, was ________ by a real person, named Oskar Schindler

A. inspired   B. prompted

C. rised   D. insured

21、Dear Reader,

I receive many letters from children and can’t answer them all—there wouldn’t be time enough in a day．That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter．I’ll try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked.

Where did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for Charlotte’s Web? Well, many years ago I went to bed one night in a railway sleeping car, and during the night I dreamed about a tiny boy who acted rather like a mouse．That’s how the story of Stuart Little got started.

As for Charlotte’s Web, I like animals and my barn（谷仓）is a very pleasant place to be, at all hours．One day when I was on my way to feed the pig, I began feeling sorry for the pig because, like most pigs, he was doomed to die．This made me sad．So I started thinking of ways to save a pig’s life．I had been watching a big grey spider at her work and was impressed by how clever she was at weaving．Gradually I worked the spider into the story that you know, a story of friendship and salvation（拯救）on a farm．Three years after I started writing it, it was published．（I am not a fast worker, as you can see.）

Sometimes I’m asked how old I was when I started to write, and what made me want to write．I started early—as soon as I could spell．In fact, I can’t remember any time in my life when I wasn’t busy writing．I don’t know what caused me to do it, or why I enjoyed it, but I think children often find pleasure and satisfaction in trying to set their thoughts down on paper, either in words or in pictures．I was no good at drawing, so I used words instead．As I grew older, I found that writing can be a way of earning a living.

Some of my readers want me to visit their school．Some want me to send a picture, or an autograph, or a book．And some ask questions about my family and my animals and my pets．Much as I’d like to, I can’t go visiting．I can’t send books, either—you can find them in a bookstore or a library．Many children assume that a writer owns （or even makes） his own books．This is not true—books are made by the publisher．If a writer wants a copy, he must buy it．That’s why I can’t send books．And I do not send signatures—I leave that to the movie stars．I live most of the year in the country, in New England．From our windows we can look out at the sea and the mountains．I live near my married son and three grandchildren.

Are my stories true, you ask? No, they are imaginary tales, containing fantastic characters and events．In real life, a family doesn’t have a child who looks like a mouse; in real life, a spider doesn’t spin words in her web．In real life, a swan doesn’t blow a trumpet．But real life is only one kind of life—there is also the life of the imagination．And although my stories are imaginary, I like to think that there is some truth in them, too—truth about the way people and animals feel and think and act.

Yours sincerely：E.B．White

【1】The author wrote the letter because _________.

A. he is not a fast worker

B. he was invited to answer the questions

C. he didn’t have enough time to answer all the letters

D. he felt sorry for not being able to send books to his readers

【2】What probably caused the writer to get interested in writing children’s book?

A. Writing can be a way to earn his living．

B. The fact that he was not good at drawing．

C. His mother influence on his childhood.

D. The instinct of children.

【3】From Para.5, we can learn that ＿＿＿＿.

A. many famous people like to visit schools

B. movie stars will send autographs to readers

C. many people think authors have copies of their own books

D. the author lives with his married son and three grandchildren

【4】In the last paragraph, the author is trying to tell us ____  .

A. we only have one kind of life

B. there is no truth in imaginary tales

C. imaginary tales are based on our true life

D. fantastic characters and events only exist in imaginary tales

22、With 1,500 square miles to explore, from its romantic attractions to its wild landscapes and the easy rural lifestyle, there are no decent public facilities but certainly no shortage of beautiful places to stay with the Lake District. See below our hand-picked selection.

Ulverston

Lined with charming cobbled(铺鹅卵石的) streets, Ulverston is a pretty historic market town located just South of the Lake District. It is a delightful escape from the crowd-filled attractions in the Southern Lakes, yet is just a stone’s throw away from them.

Grasmere

Grasmere is forever linked to the world-renowned Lakeland poets, most notably William Wordsworth. Each year, many make the travel to Dove Cottage in Grasmere, where some of Wordsworth’s most famous works were written. From towering peaks to tasty treats,a holiday in Grasmere would also not be complete without a taste of the famous Grasmere Gingerbread that’s been made here since the mid-19th century.

Cartmel

Home to many traditional stone buildings and charming scenery, Cartmel is a primitive village in South Cumbria. Appreciating the colorful glass windows and sculptures makes it a memorable visit. Cartmel’s sticky pudding,a traditional English dessert from this Lake District village, is a must-try. Cartmel’s restaurants and pubs provide a wide range of food and drink to recharge the batteries after an exhausting hike.

Kendal

Known as the gateway to the Lakes, Kendal is a busy town hosting a selection of restaurants and shops, which makes it an excellent touring base. You can also enjoy the surrounding views of landscapes and lakes from the hilltop. Both Windermere and the Cumbrian coast are easy to reach, making it a fine location for lovers of both coast and countryside.

【1】What attract the travelers to the Lake District?

A．Luxurious facilities.

B．Mysterious adventures.

C．Leisurely countryside sights.

D．Convenient transportation systems.

【2】Which destination best suits lovers of literature?

A．Ulverston.

B．Grasmere.

C．Cartmel.

D．Kendal.

【3】What can tourists do at Cartmel?

A．Charge the battery for free.

B．Taste a unique local snack.

C．Bicycle in the old village.

D．Admire modern architectures.

23、   Critics of “Helicopter parenting” styles adopted by middle class parents have claimed that they lead to children who are poorly prepared for the real world. Now, economists have argued that such intensive pushy parenting can bring life-changing benefits to children, particularly when it comes to academic achievement. Dr Matthias Doepke, a professor of economics in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, and co-author Dr Fabrizio Zilibotti of Yale University are behind the claims.

In their new book, through personal anecdotes and original research, the pair show that in countries with increasing economic inequality, such as the United States, parents push harder to ensure their children to have a path to security and success. Dr Doepke and Dr Zilibotti analysed academic tests of 15-year-olds around the world, according to reports in the New York Times. They then compared these results to reports from teenagers and their parents about how they interact. The researchers discovered that “helicopter parenting” styles were linked to higher academic attainment.

“My parents expected us to show up for meals, go to school and be home before dark, but other than that, we had a lot of freedom.” Dr Doepke said. “The reality is that I am now a much more intensive parent who spends a lot of time on parenting, just like most other American parents today.”

They also looked at data on parenting across countries and realised that their economic approach explained a lot about why parenting differs around the world.

Economics has transformed the hands-off parenting of the 1960s’ and 1970s’ into an overscheduled activity, they say. Growing inequality has also resulted in an increasing “parenting gap” between richer and poorer families.

This raises the possibility of decreased social mobility (流动) and fewer opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. “We argue that parents respond to the environment they face, and depending on what that environment is, there can be outcomes that are socially problematic even if most parents do the best they can.” Dr Doepke said.

“In the U.S. today, the biggest concern is inequality in parenting, or what we refer to as the ‘parenting gap’ between social classes.”

Both authors’ view is that most parents are doing the right thing given the economic circumstances that they and their children face.

【1】“Helicopter parents” usually ________.

A.give a lot of freedom to their children

B.are highly involved in their children’s lives and education

C.come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds

D.lead to children poorly prepared for the real world

【2】What has caused “parenting gap” according to the new book?

A.Economic circumstances. B.Age. C.Education. D.Occupation.

【3】According to the new book, “helicopter parenting” ______.

A.should be adopted to ensure success for their children

B.has a negative effect on children’s fitting into the real world

C.is linked to high achievers academically

D.helps narrow the gap between richer and poorer families

24、The passages below discuss the retirement age．

Passage 1：

In the United States，the financial crisis has left the country with 11 million fewer jobs than Americans need now．No matter how tough the policy ,we are not going to find 11 million new jobs soon．So common sense suggests we should make some decisions about who should come first：older people，who have already worked three or four decades at hard jobs? Or younger people，many just out of school，with fresh skills and ambitions?

The answer is obvious．Older people who would like to retire and would do so if they could afford it should get some help．The right step is to reduce，not increase，the retirement age．As a rough cut，why not make it a law to set a three—year window during which the age for receiving full Social Security benefits would drop to 62——providing a voluntary ,one—time，grab-it-now bonus for leaving work? Let them go home! With a secure pension(退休金)and medical care，they will be happier．Young people who need work will be happier．And there will also be more jobs．With pension security, older people will consume services until the end of their lives．They will become．each and every one，an employer．

Passage 2：

Too many people see longer working lives as a worry rather than an opportunity—and not just because they are going to be chained to their desks．Some worry that there will not be enough jobs to go around．This misunderstanding，known to economists as the“lump of labour fallacy(劳动总量固定的谬论)”，was once used to argue that women should stay at home and  leave all the jobs for breadwinning males．Now lump-of-labourites say that keeping the old  at work would deprive(剥夺)the young of employment．The idea that society can become

better-off by paying more of its citizens to be idle(无所事事的)is clearly ridiculous．On that reasoning，if the retirement age came down to 25 we would all be as rich as Bill Gates．

【1】In Passage 1，one reason for suggesting earlier retirement in the US is the_______

A．tough policy B．stable pension

C．high unemployment   D．free medical care

【2】In Passage I，the writer suggests encouraging older people to retire earlier by____________.

A．cutting their pension if they remain at work

B．giving them an extra sum o f money on retiring

C．convincing them that young people need work

D．offering them a bonus each year for three years

【3】Lump-of-laborites believe that____________．

A．young citizens should be better paid

B．the old should leave jobs for the young

C．males should earn bread for the family

D．earlier retirement will lead to a poorer society

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards earlier retirement in Passage 2?

A．Negative． B．Positive．

C．Unconcerned． D．Tolerant．

25、A young employee secretly misappropriated (私吞) several hundred dollars of his business firm’s money. When this action was_________, the young man was due to_________to the office of the senior partner of the firm. As he walked up the stairs toward the senior partner’s office, the young employee was_________.He knew without doubt he would_________his position in the firm. He also feared the_________of legal action taken against him. _________his whole world had collapsed.

Upon his_________, the young man was_________about the whole affair in the office. He was asked if the allegations(指控)were true and he answered with a statement that expressed_________. Then the senior partner__________asked this question: “If I keep you in your present position, can I__________ you in future?”

The young worker brightened up and said, “Yes, sir, you surely can. I’ve learned my__________ . ”The leader responded, “I’m not going to press__________,and you can continue in your present responsibility.” The leader concluded the__________with his younger employee by saying, “I think you ought to know, however, that you are the second man in this firm who made this kind of mistake and was shown leniency (宽大). I was the first. What you have done，I did. The__________you are receiving, I received.”

【1】

A．forgotten

B．overlooked

C．discovered

D．forgiven

【2】

A．turn

B．report

C．apply

D．attend

【3】

A．depressed

B．angry

C．puzzled

D．confident

【4】

A．maintain

B．reject

C．strengthen

D．lose

【5】

A．necessity

B．difficulty

C．similarity

D．possibility

【6】

A．Gradually

B．Seemingly

C．Frequently

D．Typically

【7】

A．departure

B．explanation

C．return

D．arrival

【8】

A．warned

B．questioned

C．scolded

D．reminded

【9】

A．agreement

B．encouragement

C．doubt

D．disrespect

【10】

A．nervously

B．casually

C．proudly

D．surprisingly

【11】

A．persuade

B．trust

C．comfort

D．guide

【12】

A．skill

B．goal

C．lesson

D．knowledge

【13】

A．examination

B．improvements

C．charges

D．training

【14】

A．conversation

B．contract

C．silence

D．argument

【15】

A．appreciation

B．punishment

C．blame

D．mercy

26、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。

Josie and I wanted a dog more than anything else on the earth. We wished for one every time we threw coins in a fountain or watched the evening star drop behind the trees. However, our mother believed that we were still too thoughtless to take on the task of raising a pet. She had witnessed our forgetfulness on household chores and getting into small conflicts. In her eyes, these were signs that we lacked the necessary responsibility.

One summer night, as we sat together on the roof, Josie saw something. She pointed down toward a dark shadow, “What’s that?”

For one astonishing second, Josie and I stared at each other. Then we rushed down onto the doorway. There in our yard stood a black dog. Josie made a little kissing noise and held out her hand. The dog came to us slowly, taking a few steps forward, then a step back, not sure whether to trust us. She was so skinny that I could just feel every bone, and her coat was messy.

“We’re going to have a dog!” My inside was full of excitement, just like before Christmas or our birthday.

“What’s a good name?” said Josie.

The perfect name wrote itself in my mind, “Shadow!”

The next day, we piled together all the pocket money we had to buy all kinds of dog foods and hid it in various places because we were afraid Mom wouldn’t approve that if she knew we were feeding a homeless dog.

That night, after our parents were asleep, we silently slipped downstairs to feed Shadow. We carefully poured the dog food into the bowl, trying to make as little noise as possible. Shadow, who had been waiting eagerly by our side, wagged (摇晃) her tail. As we placed the bowl on the floor, a creaking (吱吱的) sound filled the house. Suddenly, the kitchen light was switched on, illuminating the room and revealing our shocked faces.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按所给格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

It was our mother, standing there surprisingly.

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Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners.

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