包头2025届高三毕业班第一次质量检测英语试题

1、 Little _______ that the region was rich in natural resources about four decades ago.

A. we did know B. knew we

C. did we know  D. we knew

2、Competition forces them always to the latest technology, which both increases output and puts pressure on prices.

A.encounter B.establish C.estimate D.employ

3、There is nothing in the fridge; let’s go to the supermarket to ______ some meat, fruit and vegetables this afternoon.

A．end up

B．catch up

C．make up

D．pick up

4、The girl is ________ a singer ________ everyone in her hometown.

A．well- known as; for

B．well-known as; in

C．well- known as; to

D．best- known for; for

5、He was about to do his homework when an unusual noise ________ his attention．

A．arrested B．affected C．attacked D．attended

6、In many ______ the new version is not as good as the old one.

A．packs

B．aspects

C．styles

D．points

7、Volunteering gives you a chance _______ lives, including your own.

A．change

B．changing

C．changed

D．to change

8、The teacher often makes a(n) ________ on how different the two boys are.

A．comment

B．decision

C．impression

D．effect

9、Out of the train_______, well-dressed and waving to the crowd.

A． a tall man stepped

B． was stepping a tall man

C． did a tall man step

D． stepped a tall man

10、 --- Do you mind if I leave my car here for a minute?

--- ______.

A. Great! I love cars

B. Of course not. It’s not allowed here

B. No, you can’t

D. I’d rather you didn’t, actually

11、—Too noisy outside! I just can’t focus on my study.

—______. Let’s go outside and play soccer instead.

A. I don’t think so

B. Same here

C. Please be more patient

D. Don’t push me too hard

12、Look! How much _______ Alice looks wearing her new show dress!

A. well   B. good C. better D. Best

13、 — How do you like the trip to Tai Wan?

— We _____ there for a week. It’s a fantastic place and well worth visiting again.

A. had stayed   B. have stayed

C. stayed D. will stay

14、I would rather ________ a little earlier to avoid ________in the rush hour traffic.

A．to start; catching

B．start; being caught

C．start; to be caught

D．starting; being caught

15、______ in the training, Marbury couldn't play in the basketball season.

A. Injuring   B. Injure

C. Injured   D. To injure

16、The cold horror of that mysterious touch in the dark almost made his heart stand ________.

A.calm B.still C.quiet D.silent

17、I didn’t mean to hurt you. What I meant was that you ________ have spoken to him like that.

A．shouldn’t

B．mustn’t

C．wouldn’t

D．couldn’t

18、________is power is a famous saying known to all.

A. What knowledge B. How knowledge

C. That knowledge   D. When knowledge

19、—Bob! How’s your project? I heard you started it last Friday，right?

—Oh！I ________for it．But I haven’t decided when to do it．

A．have prepared

B．had prepared

C．have been preparing

D．was preparing

20、— Today Mary is in low spirits.

— Yes, but she won’t say _______ bothers her.

A.why is it that B.that is why

C.it is what D.what it is that

21、My father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad’s test. None did. Dad was always right---they didn’t pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how I’d figure it out on my own.

That’s when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy I’d dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn’t a turkey like the other guys I’d brought home. Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?

Then came my mother’s birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Don’t worry,” he said, “but I’ve been in an accident. I’m fine, but I need you to pick me up.”

When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage(胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.

The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.

“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given some years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.

【1】According to the text, we know the writer’s father was __________.

A. interested in observing things around

B. good at judging one’s character

C. strict with her boyfriend

D. fond of challenges

【2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A. Jack knew a lot about piano.

B. Jack was different from any other boy.

C. Jack was getting on well with Mother.

D. Jack got the family’s approval except Dad’s.

【3】 The underlined word “proposal” in Paragraph 5 means __________.

A. offer of marriage   B. wedding ceremony

C. celebration of birthday  D. piece of advice

22、How do consumers access, buy and use their favorite products and services? The answer to the seemingly simple question is changing. Traditionally, people often see ownership as the most desirable way to have access to products. However, an increasing number of consumers are paying to temporarily access or share products and services rather than buy or own them Customer behavior towards many goods and services changes from ownership to sharing. This transformation of people’s consumption, habits has made sharing economy grow and it seems that some individuals and companies have already benefited from this trend.

Growth in sharing systems bas particularly been fueled by the Internet with the rise of social media systems. Anyone can be part of the sharing economy. It is reported that of the 44 percent of U.S. adults who are familiar with the sharing economy, 86 percent say it makes life more affordable, 83 percent say it makes life more convenient and efficient, and 78 percent say it builds a stronger community. The central idea of group consumption is simple: Obtain value which remains in goods or services that are not entirely used by their owners.

A recent survey from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the largest professional service firm in the world, shows this so-called “sharing economy” is growing faster than ever. Although we are not sure about the current size of this market, by 2025, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the sharing economy could represent $335 billion in profit worldwide. Nowadays, well-known examples of successful corporations built on group consumption systems include Airbnb, a San Francisco-based online accommodations marketplace, and Zipcar, a car sharing brand that is now part of the vehicle rental service company.

The speed of its growth suggests that the sharing economy might represent a serious threat to established industries, due to fewer purchases in conventional markets. For consumers, it seems to bold the advantage to unite cost reduction, benefit expansion, convenience and environmental consciousness in one type of consumption. Companies therefore should understand the new situation and manage their operating system in order to adapt to current and future business models to provide new sources of profits within this growing area of the sharing economy.

【1】How does the sharing economy work?

A．Exchanging possessions of products online.

B．Sharing something with the owners.

C．Selling underused items to make money.

D．Paying for sharing products or services owned by others.

【2】Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of sharing economy?

A．The change of people’s consumption habits.

B．People’s need to reduce life expenses.

C．The decline of traditional business.

D．The easier access to the Internet.

【3】According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers, we learn that________.

A．44 percent of U.S. adults think sharing economy makes life easier

B．sharing economy can have a promising future

C．sharing economy is expanding too fast to threaten other business

D．group consumption systems can be successful if run by large companies

【4】In the last paragraph, the writer mainly wants to say that________.

A．traditional business should find different sources of profits

B．sharing economy has many advantages over conventional industry

C．the growth of sharing economy has led to the decrease of purchases

D．traditional business should try to adapt to sharing economy

【5】Which can be the best title of the passage?

A．The Rise of Sharing Economy

B．Sharing Makes Life Better

C．Advantages of Sharing Economy

D．Sharing Economy or Conventional Business

23、Last year,Karen Wooldridge and his friend Laura Hogan had an idea: Take unsold flowers which will be thrown away and send them to old people.“We started working on our kitchen island, and we were really proud of sending flowers,“Wooldridge said. Soon, Hogan added,“We developed.”

Now, they send a thousand unsold bunches of flowers a month, with 150 volunteers working five days a week. Their organization,Bluebirds &. Blooms,is named after their childhood youth troupe(剧团)The Bluebirds.Their flowers brighten 30 communities—mostly homes for seniors who are losing their memories.

Vellie Larson has lost some of her memories, but her daughter Karen Schwartz was in the same Bluebirds troupe as Wooldridge and Hogan, and Larson taught them all music.“When they send flowers to her,”Schwartz said,“She’ll describe them to me and give me a flower report every day.”

“The flowers are also a hint that someone cares,”said Shery Hassan, the center’s director.“They’re sad, and just having such a simple thing as a bunch of flowers brightens their days,”Hassan said.“Families will come in, and they’ll say,’Oh who got you flowers?This is beautiful.’And it says’Thinking of you.’The seniors can just say,’Oh,somebody was thinking of me!’”

For Wooldridge,the act of kindness brings back great memories of her father,who had Alzheimer’s(老年痴呆).“I know he would have loved visits from these women，”Wooldridge said. And while some might find it difficult to work so closely with those fighting with memory loss, Hogan said,“It makes us happy. We’re doing something good.”

【1】What idea did Wooldridge and Hogan have last year?

A．Making profits by recycling unsold flowers.

B．Turning unsold flowers into gifts for seniors.

C．Aiding seniors by selling flowers for a living.

D．Recovering lost memories by sending flowers.

【2】What can we learn about Bluebirds &.Blooms?

A．It sends flowers on a day-to-day basis.

B．It is named after a best children’s drama.

C．It has grown into a national organization.

D．It mainly serves the old with memory loss.

【3】What does the underlined word“hint”in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Reminder.

B．Commitment.

C．Responsibility.

D．Routine.

【4】How do the flowers influence the receivers?

A．They promote family harmony.

B．They make their life worthwhile.

C．They cure them of their diseases.

D．They create a sense of well-being.

24、Did you notice any changes in your personal sleep patterns(模式)in the days before the full moon?

A new research suggested that a full moon can affect human sleep cycles. The research led by biology professor Horacio Iglesia of Washington University confirmed that the nights leading up to a full moon have more natural light available after the sun goes down. As a result, in the days before a full moon, people go to sleep later in the evening and sleep for shorter periods of time.

Researchers measured the sleep patterns of test participants as the moon ran through at least one whole 29.5-day cycle. On average, the participants slept about 52 minutes less on nights before a full moon. They also went to bed about 30 minutes later. People had the shortest amount of sleep during the nights three to five days before a full moon.

"I was one of the participants. When I looked back on my own data, I could not believe how much my sleep changed." Iglesia said, "The study provided clear evidence that a person's sleep-wake cycle goes with the changes of the moon."

The research also included the effect that access(接通) to electricity has on seep. The study involved 98 individuals living in three different communities(社区)in Argentina. Each community had different access to electricity. One rural community had no electricity access, while a second had only limited access. A third community had full access to electricity. In addition to the indigenous(土著的) communities, the researchers also examined sleep data on 464 college students in Washington and the same moon cycle patterns were discovered. "Although the effect is more obvious in communities without access to electricity, the effect still exists in communities with electricity," Iglesia said.

The scientists say further research is needed to help explain other possible causes for the changes in sleep patterns in the test participants, such as biological differences in individuals or social patterns within communities.

【1】The underlined phrase "leading up to" in the second paragraph means________.

A．causing

B．following

C．before

D．after

【2】How did Iglesia feel when he saw the result of his research?

A．Excited.

B．Surprised

C．Depressed

D．Frightened

【3】Which of the following does NOT affect sleep pattern according to the research?

A．Weather.

B．Access to electricity.

C．Natural light.

D．Changes of the moon.

【4】What do the scientists think of this research?

A．It is believable.

B．It involved too few participants.

C．It is of no use.

D．It isn't totally reliable yet.

25、The sound of the rain hitting the windows wakes me up and it sound just exactly as it did 15 years ago, which reminded me of my girlhood.

It was my second day of ______ and it was raining heavily. I could not ______ the habit I had at home , so I fell asleep right at my ______. I woke up to find myself not in the classroom but carried on Dad’s back. We were ______ home. It was the last time I felt ______ to him.

After that, he never carried me or hugged me as other fathers did to their children. I was not bothered much by this ______. I was proud of it, for I felt ______ and “grown up.” However, there were times when I felt depressed by not having sought ______ from him.

One day, I was writing Chinese characters as homework. I hated doing this more than anything. Dad came and stood behind me for a moment, ______ me scratching (乱吐，勾抹) the paper. Then he said,“This kind of writing needs ______.Your writing is not strong enough. Press harder.”

I follow his ______ for the next two words, but ______ I could see little improvement, I followed my own method-the ______ way. His advice did not improve my writing but our _______. As I grew older, I found out that he had finished his ______ in Grade 6, which was the highest grade in town then, so he was considered to be a ______. People used to ask him to write something to put on the walls, but he never felt very useful.

He often said to me, “As you can see, this family is going to count on you. We are ______ to improve you anything for your future .Your have to get ______ to change the life for yourself.”

As a result of his ______, I have ______ it through high school and through college.

【1】

A．graduation

B．employment

C．college

D．school

【2】

A．form

B．resist

C．follow

D．break

【3】

A．dormitory

B．door

C．desk

D．bed

【4】

A．at

B．already

C．beyond

D．halfway

【5】

A．close

B．near

C．happy

D．relaxed

【6】

A．gap

B．thought

C．action

D．accident

【7】

A．lonely

B．depressed

C．independent

D．comfortable

【8】

A．comfort

B．help

C．support

D．explanation

【9】

A．helping

B．directing

C．watching

D．blaming

【10】

A．skill

B．patience

C．time

D．practice

【11】

A．introduction

B．manner

C．spirit

D．advice

【12】

A．even if

B．while

C．as

D．though

【13】

A．difficult

B．slow

C．efficient

D．fast

【14】

A．relationship

B．friendship

C．thought

D．life

【15】

A．schooling

B．life

C．hope

D．expectation

【16】

A．writer

B．scholar

C．scientist

D．specialist

【17】

A．tired

B．glad

C．useless

D．ready

【18】

A．an education

B．a rich boyfriend

C．a well-paid job

D．a good writing

【19】

A．help

B．expectations

C．examination

D．watch

【20】

A．succeeded

B．got

C．made

D．found

26、阅读下面李明的竞选演讲稿，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Dear fellow students:

I am Li Ming from Class Two, Senior Three. Today I am very glad to stand here and run for the post of chairman of the Students’ Union of our school. I think I am a very active person and always ready to help those who need help. Furthermore, I have the experience to have been the monitor of our class for 3 years and keen on the service for you, so I am sure I am qualified for it.

If I am lucky enough to win the election, the first thing I will do is to enrich our students’ after-class activities. Owing to the efforts of our school, now more and more students have got involved in various after-class activities. I think they have benefited us a lot, because after a whole day’s heavy work, it is great to have a relaxation from the activities, which will not only improve our social ability but also make us healthier. However, not all of us have realized that yet.

Also I will do something to improve our study activities. So please give me a chance and vote for me. Believe in me. I am your best choice!

That’s all, thank you!

［写作内容］

1．以约30个词概括以上演讲的主要内容。

2．以约120个词发表你的看法，内容包括：

（1）你是否赞成李明当选学生会主席并说明理由；

（2）你是否赞成他提出的加强课外活动的建议，为什么？

（3）谈谈你最喜欢的课外活动及其对你的影响。

［写作要求］

1．作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。

2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

［评分标准］

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。

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