黔西南州2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、They won the game, _____ they didn’t really deserve the victory.

A.if B.though C.before D.since

2、Don’t mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may 　　　 　the shocking ending.

A.give out B.give off

C.give up D.give away

3、 _____ for the fact that she got hit by a car and broke her leg on her way to school, she might have passed the exam.

A. Had it not been B. Were it not

C. Was it not  D. Hadn’t it been

4、The entire country was _______ with grief for the eighteen firefighters and one guide who were killed in Liangshan mountain fire.

A.accumulated B.distributed C.spoiled D.overcome

5、Peter loves his daughter, but perhaps he ________ her too much.

A．occupies

B．polishes

C．prohibits

D．shelters

6、There are nearly one hundred foreign students in our university, most of________ are from America and Australia.

A.which B.them C.whom D.those

7、—Peter, you delivered a wonderful speech today.

—Thanks, but I think I ______ more attention to my stage manners during that time.

A. must pay   B. should pay

C. must have paid D. should have paid

8、I’ll leave you my mobile number ________ there’s an emergency.

A. even if B. as long as

C. in case   D. ever since

9、—What do you think of the information from books?

— It is easier to forget than ________ from life itself.

A．the one

B．it

C．that

D．those

10、Sometimes we have to face embarrassing moments ________ we can only keep silent.

A. who B. which C. when   D. why

11、—Have you got the results of the final exam?

—Not yet. I'm afraid it will be a few days     we know the final results.

A.before B.after C.until D.when

12、---Can I pay the bill by credit card?

---Sorry, sir. But it is the management rules of our hotel that payment ______________ be made in cash.

A.shall B.need

C.will D.must

13、Her display of bad temper completely _____ the party.

A.harmed B.damaged C.spoilt D.hurt

14、—It's a long journey. My car couldn't make it.

—You can drive my car. It's quite old, but it's still pretty________.

A.reliable B.convenient C.reasonable D.available

15、An unhappy childhood may have some negative effects on a person's character；however，they are not always _____.

A. available   B. practical  C. permanent  D. beneficial

16、Allen is good at seizing every opportunity ____ he thinks he can show his best self to others.

A．when

B．that

C．where

D．which

17、The professor _____about how to protect the endangered animal in the conference at this time tomorrow.

A. talked   B. talks   C. has been talking   D. will be talking

18、Many accounts suggest that________ Newton was certainly inspired by a falling apple, there is no

proof that it hit him on the head.

A．when

B．while

C．then

D．than

19、I was only joking when I said Sarah failed in the driving test again; no one ______ she took it seriously.

A. would have thought   B. would think   C. had thought   D. thought

20、You are being such a busybody. How I choose to conduct my private life is my own _______!

A.experience B.agenda C.business D.problem

21、   Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new method that doesn't require any special equipment and works in just minutes to create soft, flexible,3D-prnted robots.

The innovation comes from rethinking the way soft robots are built : instead of figuring out how to add soft materials to a rigid robot body, the UC San Diego researcher started with a soft body and added rigid features to key components. The strictures were inspired by insect exoskeletons,which have both soft and rigid parts — the researchers called their creations

“flexoskeletons (柔性外骨骼）”.The new method allows for the construction of soft components for robots in a small bit of the time previously needed and for a small bit of the cost.

“We hope that these flexoskeletons will lead to the creation of a new class of soft robots, ” said Nick Gravish， a mechanical engineering professor at the Jacobs School of Engineering at the UC San Diego and the paper ’ s senior author. “ We want to make soft robots easier to build for researchers all over the world. ”

The new method makes it possible to build large groups of flexoskeleton robots with little hand assembly (装配）as well as assemble a library of Lego-like components so that robot parts can be easily swapped.

Researchers detail their work in the April 7 issue of the journal Soft Robotics. The team plans to make their designs available to researchers at other institutions as well as high schools.

One flexoskeleton component takes 10 minutes to print and costs less than $1. Flexokeleton printing can be done on most low-cost commercially available printers. Printing and assembling a whole robot takes under two hours.

The final goal is to create an assembly line that prints whole flexoskeleton robots without any need for hand assembly. These small robots could do as much work as one massive robot on its own — or more.

【1】What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A.The origin of the new method.

B.The function of the new method.

C.The advantages of the new method.

D.The cost of the new method.

【2】What’s Nick’s attitude towards flexoskeletons?

A.Indifferent. B.Skeptical.

C.Curious. D.Hopeful.

【3】What will researchers intend to do with flexoskeletons?

A.Benefit moss students.

B.Produce a lot of flexoskeleton robots.

C.Build robots by hand.

D.Create many larger ones.

【4】What can be the best title for the text?

A.New Robos Made of Special Equipment and Materials

B.A New Method of Building Giant,Soft and Flexible Robots

C.Flexoskeletons Make Soft Robots Faster and Cheaper to Make

D.Flexoskeletons Create Lots of Soft Robots with Hand Assembly

22、   For almost 500 years, people have wondered what deadly disease wiped out most of the Aztecs (阿芝特克人）. The locals called it cocolizthi, and now a team of scientists think they know exactly what that was. The outbreak is considered to be one of the deadliest epidemics (传染病）in human history. For centuries, its cause has been debated by historians. New evidence suggests that the Aztecs died from a type of bacteria called salmonella enterica.

An international team of scientists came to this conclusion after analysing the skeletons (骨骼) of 29 Aztecs buried in a cocoliztli cemetery in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. The scientists obtained samples from the teeth of ten of the skeletons. They compared these with their database of bacteria and found traces of salmonella enterica.

Salmonella enterica can cause enteric fever, of which typhoid (伤寒）is a type. Today, there are around 21 million cases of typhoid worldwide and it is considered a global threat.

The Aztecs were fierce hunter-gatherers who settled in what is now Mexico at the beginning of the 13th century. From their incredible capital city Tenochtitlan(now Mexico City),the Aztecs fought wars with other tribes until they ruled much of the region.

The Aztecs ended up controlling large parts of Mesoamerica--now much of Mexico and Central America--until Spanish explorers arrived in 1519 and brought with them advanced weapons and deadly diseases. The team believe that the domesticated animals, such as goats and horses, which the explorers brought with them carried the deadly bacteria.

By 1545,not even 30 years after the Spanish had arrived, Mexico's Aztec nation started coming down with a terrible illness. Symptoms included high fever, headaches and bleeding from the eyes, nose and mouth. Within five years, up to 15 million people---more than 80%of the population at the time--had died from the mystery illness they called cocoliztli. The Aztec people had no immunity (免疫) to fight the disease.

“We cannot say with certainty that salmonella enterica was the cause of the cocolizti epidemic,” said Kirsten Bos from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History in Germany.” We do believe that it should be considered a strong candidate."

【1】Which helped the scientists come to the conclusion.

A.Certain traces of deadly diseases carried by goats and horses

B.Extensive comparison of Aztecs buried in a cocoliztli cemetery

C.Definite discoveries of infected tooth samples from the database

D.Small amounts of certain bacteria in the teeth of the skeletons

【2】Which of the following is TRUE about the Aztecs?

A.They had a population of about 15 million around 1545.

B.Their livelihood depended on raising domesticated animals.

C.Their population dropped sharply in the middle 16th century.

D.They won the wars with the Spanish despite being poorly equipped.

【3】The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to_

A.cocolizti epidemic B.salmonella enterica C.the typhoid D.the Max Planck Institute

【4】The passage is mainly about

A.how the Aztecs got infected with salmonella enterica

B.why the Aztecs had no immunity to fight typhoid

C.which reason caused the Aztecs to abandon their native land

D.what led to the military and economic decline of the Aztecs

23、Nature has a lot to offer. 【1】 Here are some valuable life lessons.

Respect your roots. With time, a young tree grows into full­grown one; something that was so tiny and delicate develops into a strong tree capable of supporting others. However tall it grows, its roots are firmly buried where it once rose. 【2】 Hopefully, we ought to give something back to those humble beginnings that developed us into who we are.

Let sorrow disappear. If you cut a hole in the tree, it will grow around it. Whatever may come in its way, a river will continue to flow. Similarly, whatever sorrow may break your heart, know that life goes on.【3】

Learn to coexist peacefully. Nature provides every creature a chance to exist, however big or small it may be. 【4】 The tiger eats the antelope; without the antelope, the tiger wouldn’t survive. Likewise, without tigers, the overpopulation of antelopes would cause them to starve to death.

【5】 Just like the icy cold snow melts in the warmth of spring to give birth to fresh green leaves, when autumn comes these leaves age into shades of gold only to be once again buried in the cold winter. Change is unavoidable. It is important that we enjoy what we have to the fullest because who knows how long it will last. Meanwhile, we shouldn’t get so attached to things that parting leads to heartbreak and sorrow.

What to learn from nature is limitless. Respect, admire her and imitate her ways into your life.

A．Change is the only constant.

B．She inspires creatures to challenge themselves.

C．We should learn to respect and hold on to our origins.

D．Some of these animals are now in danger of extinction.

E．She teaches us values that may lead to a full and happy life.

F．The pain will weaken and enable you to grow in the process.

G．But the existence of one creature depends on the existence of the other.

24、Surfing: Famous Beaches, Famous Waves

North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii: Famous for being the birthplace of surfing

Wide, sandy beaches stretch nearly 20 miles along the Pacific Ocean. Between December and February, this surfing destination is suitable only for experienced surfers, as its big waves can reach 30 feet. In summer, the ocean can be almost completely flat, making it perfect for swimming.

Huntington Beach, California: Famous for the US Open of Surfing competition

This busy 8.5-mile-long beach attracts 8 million visitors a year for bodysurfing, boogie boarding （趴板冲浪）, and board surfing at every level, beginner to expert. At night, the beach’s fire pits （深坑） draw families as much as the waves do during the day. The best time for surfers is winter, when the swells can hit 15 feet.

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Famous for being the setting of the classic movie The Endless Summer

This area of the ocean may contain the most consistent waves on the planet, with some up to 10 feet. The best waves are between late May and late August. The beach sometimes closes because of sharks, but at other times, surfers are lucky enough to surf alongside dolphins.

Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Famous for being featured in the movie The Endless Summer Ⅱ

This beach has waves up to 12 feet high, which are good for long-boarders or short-boarders, beginners or experts, with the best waves from April to July. Bodysurfing is not recommended because of offshore rocks. The laid-back atmosphere and nearly perfect year-round weather make it feel like the California beaches of the 1950s.

【1】The beach with the biggest waves is ______.

A．Oahu’s North Shore

B．Huntington Beach

C．Jeffreys Bay

D．Tamarindo

【2】Jeffreys Bay and Tamarindo are both known for ______.

A．offshore rocks

B．competitions

C．movies

D．dolphins

【3】How are North Shore and Huntington Beach similar?

A．Both beaches are the same length.

B．Both are suitable for all surfing levels.

C．The waves are both perfect for bodysurfing.

D．Winter is the best time to surf at both beaches.

【4】What does the underlined word “laid-back” mean in English?

A．Worried.

B．Relaxed.

C．Excited.

D．Depressed.

【5】The Huntington Beach information differs from the others in that it includes ______.

A．the height of the wave

B．the weather conditions

C．the best time to visit

D．the number of visitors each year

25、   I feel that I was blessed by an Angel not long ago. We live in a ________ town. Before Christmas we were out of town shopping. Because of the cold, my ________ shrunk, causing my anniversary ring to ________. I didn’t notice this until we got home. I became ________ ill all over. I thought my husband was going to have a heart attack.

Although it is a ________ item, it is yet very memorable, He went out and retraced our ________. I called the stores we were in and no one ________ it in. I thought it was ________ for sure.

Well, at around midnight last night, our dogs went mad. We have a sunroom ________ to our home. The door to that is usually ________. But that night, we left it unlocked. My motorcycle was ________ out there. In its basket was a ring box holding my ring! Along with the ring was a band.

There was also a ________ that told the story of this stranger ________ the ring and recognizing the work, as it was a piece made particularly. The person then went to the jeweler and ________ about finding the ring. The jeweler is a friend of mine so she gave her my ________. The town is so small that it’s not ________ to find us. The stranger who found the ring ________ the band in the store in order to keep the ring around the finger when it is ________ out. And she also left a gift card for us to take our family out to the movies as a Christmas gift. The note was ________ “Santa Claus”. My friend is keeping her lips ________ about whom it was.

【1】A.big B.modern C.small D.developed

【2】A.ring B.hand C.brain D.finger

【3】A.go away B.leave behind C.break down D.fall off

【4】A.firmly B.carefully C.physically D.helpfully

【5】A.valuable B.expensive C.material D.beneficial

【6】A.steps B.streets C.footprints D.directions

【7】A.took B.turned C.pressed D.counted

【8】A.gone B.stolen C.changed D.found

【9】A.attached B.adapted C.exposed D.held

【10】A.open B.locked C.closed D.limited

【11】A.made B.parked C.repaired D.destroyed

【12】A.gift B.note C.slogan D.guide

【13】A.handling B.making C.finding D.exploring

【14】A.argued B.admitted C.wondered D.explained

【15】A.address B.photo C.phone D.mailbox

【16】A.difficult B.obvious C.regular D.selfish

【17】A.sold B.tore C.purchased D.borrowed

【18】A.warm B.rainy C.foggy D.cold

【19】A.called B.signed C.written D.noticed

【20】A.clear B.red C.wide D.tight

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。

Brady was a recently retired search and rescue dog. He was not happy and missed his owner Al because Al had gone out on a rescue mission without him. Al’s nephew Steve took Brady along when he and his friend Zach went on a overnight hike. But suddenly Steve and Zach smelled something burning and they realized that lightning had set the woods on fire. Wind-blown flame had leaped from the top of one tree to another. The long dry summer had turned the forest into a tinderbox and the thunderstorm wasn’t helping much. It had more wind and lightning than rain. Zach pulled Steve’s arm.“Let’s go! We can make it back to the river we crossed today.” Steve pulled Brady’s leash and their heads down against the strong fire-wind, they hurried down the path they had followed earlier. The air was full of smoke，and pine branches broke from burning trees with a crisp sound. Steve kept his eyes on the route. All they had to do was to make it down to the river…

Brady barked a sharp warning. Ahead of them lay a dense curtain of smoke across the path. They’d never make it through that. They would have to find another escape route. The dog was pulling at his leash trying to draw them away from the smoke. This was what Brady was trained to do, and yet Steve was uneasy. It seemed to him they were moving away from the river.

Brady lifted his head and smelled the smoky wind. Suddenly, the dog ran away and disappeared. The boys yelled and shouted for him，but he didn’t come back.

They had no choice but to leave him behind. Heartsick, Steve and Zach went up a slope. He couldn’t blame Brady for panicking and escaping. He himself wanted to run even though he didn’t have a clue which way. They hadn’t gone far when there was a familiar bark, and Brady came running toward him.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

Paragraph1：

“Where’ve you been?” Steve cried .

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Paragraph 2：

Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees.

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