咸阳2025届高三毕业班第三次质量检测英语试题

1、All the photographs in this book, __________ stated otherwise, date from the 1950s.

A.if B.when C.which D.unless

2、I writing the paper as scheduled, but my mother’s illness interfered. I hope you will excuse me.

A. am to have finished   B. was to have finished

C. was to finish   D. ought to finish

3、---It's a complete pity that you missed the wonderful lecture.

---Terribly sorry! _____my former colleague not come to me unexpectedly.

A.Should B.Would C.Had D.Did

4、We are determined that our raining should ______the current development in education.

A. keep pace with B. take possession of

C. make room for D. give birth to

5、The computers made by our company sell well,but several years ago no one could have imagined the role in the market that they________.

A．has played

B．were to play

C．had played

D．played

6、The country life he was used to_______greatly since he_______.

A.changed;has left B.has changed;left

C.has changed;has left D.changed;left

7、Various student clubs are set up in many senior high schools to urge students to ________ the opportunities to cultivate their good virtues and qualities.

A. gain admission to   B. make light of

C. keep faith with   D. take advantage of

8、In my opinion, his perseverance may ______his great achievement in his research work

A．make up for

B．account for

C．stand for

D．call for

9、This is a demanding job and a small mistake can ________.

A．make a difference

B．make an appointment

C．make sense

D．make up

10、Most spending that results in debt is like a drug: a quick hit of pleasure that _____only to drag you down for years to come.

A.sets off B.shows off C.takes off D.wears off

11、Simon put up a picture of Jordan beside his bed to keep himself ________ of his own dreams.

A．reminding

B．to remind

C．reminded

D．remind

12、Every year, __________ makes the most beautiful kite will win a prize in the Kite Festival.

A.whoever B.whomever C.no matter who D.no matter whom

13、Without our team’s great effort, the art exhibition last week ______ such a great success.

A. wouldn’t be   B. won’t be   C. wouldn’t have been   D. won’t have been

14、 Experts and teachers all think that failure is not ________ a bad thing to some extent.

A. greatly   B. necessarily   C. definitely D. extremely

15、Our parents sat us down to read and paint________all we really wanted to do was to make a mess.

A.when B.as C.since D.until

16、—What’s wrong with you?

—Oh, I am sick. I ________ so much ice cream just now.

A. shouldn’t eat B. mustn’t eat

C. couldn’t have eaten D. shouldn’t have eaten

17、We always keep  spare paper, in case we run out.

A.too much B.a number of C.plenty of D.a good many

18、— Can I pay a visit to you this Friday afternoon, manager?

— Sorry, I ________ some business partners from Huawei Company the whole afternoon.

A．have met

B．have been meeting

C．will be meeting

D．will have met

19、It was David dreamed to be an interpreter, _____ he joined a translation club at the age of 16.

A. but B. so C. or D. for

20、—Guess what? Zark____________a company with his partner.

—Gosh! It’s no more than two years since he studied in the university.

A.operated B.is operating C.has operated D.had been operating

21、The Roman Colosseum( 罗马圆形大剧场), built around two thousand years ago, survived a 14th century earthquake and most of the 150-some foot high building is still standing. It has seen the rise and fall of enormous structures as well as the Roman Empire. Why could the ancient structure stand the test of time while many modern constructions fall apart after a few decades? Scientists believe the ancient Romans used a specific concrete which may account for its super-long existence.

Previous discoveries have confirmed the components of the Roman concrete: volcanic material, limestone (石灰石) and water. Architects suppose the volcanic material is what makes the building strong—which it does. But this is not enough to explain the architecture’s durability. A team of researchers recently discovered a magical power of the Roman concrete: self-healing. And the key actually lies in the tiny pieces of limestone. Worth mentioning is that researchers had taken them as impurities (杂质) due to the limitation of ancient technology. But it turned out that ancient Romans seemed to have discovered the secret.

When the Romans made the mixture, they heated up the limestone to turn it into quicklime, a very reactive chemical. Quicklime reacted with water and produced heat that set up a chemical foundation to strengthen the building material. Meanwhile, it would “wear” a hard “shell”, forming limestone pieces. It was these pieces that stopped the cracks (裂缝) from becoming bigger. When there was rain, the pieces reacted with water again, quickly filling the cracks.

For material scientist Ainissa Ramirez, this new understanding of ancient Roman concrete is a welcome discovery. “This is one way that the material can be greener,” says Ramirez, “The Romans made the material. We had to kind of figure out how they did it so that we can make better materials—and then, you know, in turn, be better guards of our environment.”

【1】Why could Roman Colosseum still exist according to the text?

A．It was rebuilt constantly.

B．It met few natural disasters.

C．It contained a special material.

D．Its shape increased the stability.

【2】What is the function of the limestone pieces?

A．To purify the concrete.

B．To react with volcanic material.

C．To make the structure water-proof.

D．To enable the building to repair itself.

【3】What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The rainwater.

B．The foundation.

C．The quicklime

D．The limestone.

【4】What can be inferred from Ainissa Ramirez’s words?

A．Architects can get inspiration from ancient structures.

B．The Romans’ building method remains a secret till now.

C．Romans’ wisdom throws light on eco-friendly architecture.

D．Scientists are exploring how to guard the ancient civilization.

22、   Franklin K. Matthiews, a librarian, went on a nationwide tour to advocate better standards for children’s literature. That was in the early 20th century. Relatively few kids’ books were published at that time. That was partly because printing color illustrations was expensive. Matthiews was a firm believer in the importance of children’s literacy. His advocacy ended with creation of Children’s Book Week, an annual celebration of books for little ones.

In honor of its 100th anniversary, the Library of Congress digitized a collection of dozens of children’s books published prior to 1924. Some of the newly digitized stories are classics that will likely be familiar to modern readers. The oldest book in the digital collection is A Little Pretty Pocket Book, considered to be the first book written specifically for children, which was originally published in 1744 by John Newbery.

“Well into the 19th century, most of children’s literature in America came from Britain,” Jacqueline Coleburn, a worker at the Library of Congress said. “It wasn’t till the 1830s and 1840s that we really focused on producing American books.”

When they did take off in the US, the reading material was often filled with imagination and originality just like the books read today. An 1863 copy ox Red Riding Flood was cut in the shape of a girl with animals around her feet. The Slant Book was published in 1910, following a little boy and in the shape of a parallelogram to convey the boy’s race down.

The collection highlights the joyful commonalities between children past and present. Kids today will surely get a kick out of some images. But the books can at times be out of syne with modern feelings. They aren’t diverse, and sometimes express problematic opinions of gender.

“We’re celebrating the fact that these books provide us with the opportunity to have conversations about what is appropriate or inappropriate. They are historical documents which reflect the attitudes, viewpoints and beliefs of various ages.” says Lee Ann Potter at the Library of Congress.

【1】What contribution did Matthiews make?

A．He set a standard for children’s literature.

B．He helped with the launch of Children’s Book Week.

C．He promoted color illustrations in children’s books.

D．He proposed digitizing children’s books in America.

【2】Why are Red Riding Hood and The Slant Book mentioned?

A．To prove early children’s books were creative.

B．To give examples of popular children’s books.

C．To compare children’s books in different ages.

D．To show importance of having children’s books.

【3】What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 5 mean?

A．Disagree with.

B．Stick with.

C．Reflect.

D．Inspire.

【4】What can be learnt from Potter’s words?

A．It’s hard to avoid improper contents in books.

B．Books reflect history and beliefs of a country.

C．We should choose children’s books cautiously.

D．Old books help us understand a different time.

23、   Last night one of our 3 family dogs was hit and killed by a car in front of my mother’s house. The dogs became more or less, my mother’s children after her human children grew up and moved out and my father ran with a midlife crisis and left her. The one that was killed had bonded with my mom far more than the others. She is shocked and upset. I loved the dog, but my true sadness currently results from having to watch my mother experience another tragedy after everything she has been through in her life.

In the midst of all of this I have to sincerely applaud the driver of the vehicle, which feels wrong, but it's not.

I’ll start by stating it was not his fault. The dog chased(追赶) a deer into the road at night. In an effort to not hit the deer with his car he changed direction suddenly, not seeing the dog, leading to her deaths. He could have very easily continued on his way, but he did something that I hope I never forget. He did the right thing (in my eyes). The driver pulled over, carefully wrapped our dog in a blanket he got from his car, and carried her up to my mother's front door.

He was visibly shaking and very upset. He informed my mother of what happened and she broke down immediately. He consoled her the best a stranger could and waited with her while my sister rushed to her house. He left his information and offered assistance in anyway he could.

Yes, he is the man who hit and killed our dog-accidentally. What he really did was sparing my mother from discovering unexpectedly a horrible scene herself while searching for the dog. He had so many choices. Choices that were far easier than what he chose. He did the right thing and for that, thank you, stranger. You recovered my faith in humanity.

【1】What can we learn about the author's mother?

A.She has suffered a lot in her life. B.She has grown up with her dogs.

C.She misses her husband very much. D.She has three dogs killed in an accident.

【2】What's the author s attitude towards the dog-killer?

A.Doubtful. B.Indifferent. C.Critical. D.Praising.

【3】What does the underlined word “consoled” in paragraph 4 mean?

A.Encouraged. B.Followed. C.Comforted. D.Helped.

【4】What is the best tide for the text?

A.An Unfortunate Accident B.Sadness over a Dog’s Death

C.An Easy-to-Make Choice D.Faith in Humanity Recovered

24、   Our suits have four layers: thermal underwear on the inside, followed by an electrically heated bodysuit, a thick wool coat, and a half-inch-thick layer of rubber outerwear. There're two layers of hoods, waterproof gloves and 35 pounds of weights. There are two batteries for the heated bodysuit, a backup gas container, and finally, my photography equipment. We look like astronauts minus the helmets.

When we finally dive into the freezing water, we're wearing 200 pounds each. The cold quickly numbs the few square inches of exposed skin on our cheeks, and as the dive goes on, it spreads into our suits and gloves, biting even harder. It’ s almost unbearable. Toward the end, as we're pausing on our way up to let the pressure drop, we search for anything to distract us from the pain. When we finally drag ourselves out of the freezing ocean, I lie face down on the ice, my brain dulled, my skin hard and wrinkled, my lips, hands, and feet swollen and unconscious—then, as my body warms and the blood starts to flow (again), the intense pain is at its worst.

What could possibly make this worthwhile? The sight! Only a few species of seals, penguins, and other birds live in East Antarctica, and no land mammals at all. Below, it’s a rich garden. Antarctic marine life has been largely isolated from the rest of the planet for millions of years, ever since the continent separated from the other continents and froze over. Since then the powerful Antarctic Circumpolar Current has surrounded Antarctica from west to east, creating a sharp change in temperature that prevents the spread of marine animals. The long isolation has allowed a surprising diversity of species, unique to the region, to evolve on the seafloor.

The waters under Antarctic ice are like Mount Qomolangma: magical, but extremely unfriendly. Nothing short of full commitment gets you anywhere. The demand is too great. But that's what makes the images you see here so breathtaking, and the experience of having photographed them and of having seen this place so unforgettable.

【1】What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 1?

A．How fully prepared the divers are.

B．How entertaining a diver appears to be.

C．How advanced modern technologies are.

D．How heavy the astronauts' equipment is.

【2】The divers suffer the greatest pain when they ______.

A．dive into the water

B．begin to resurface

C．reach the deepest spot

D．regain consciousness

【3】What do we know about marine species in Antarctica?

A．They can be found elsewhere on the planet.

B．They have unimpressive biological diversity.

C．They experience sharp changes in temperature.

D．They live relatively independently geographically.

【4】What makes the diving experience in Antarctica so worthwhile?

A．The amazing scenery and pictures taken.

B．The divers' devotion to the tough task.

C．The long-standing reputation of Antarctica.

D．The challenging circumstances of the diving.

25、A hamburger delivery driver in New Jersey received something more special than any _________ this week. John Smith was delivering hamburger to the home of Rachel Green on Sunday night when Rachel’s little daughter ran up to him and give him a big _________.

Rachel, who caught the moment on the doorbell camera, said, “I _________ it on the Internet. In fact, I just did it because we thought it was _________.”What Rachel didn’t know at the time was what that moment would _________ to Smith.

Smith’s 16-year-old daughter, who lived in California with his ex-wife, recently _________ away. She had struggled with mental problems. “After _________ my daughter this past week, it just touched me because it was like she was there, and it just meant a _________ to me,” he said.

His ex-wife, Michele, said she was_________ of the fact that someone saw his pain and could be there for him. “It’s so __________ to ignore such people and their internal pain,” she said. “That even goes to our daughter. We didn’t know her __________ . ”

The __________of his hug with the 2-year-old made its way to Smith, and he __________to tell Rachel how much it meant.“It is really tough to accept that I’m not going to be able to hug her again,” Smith said to Rachel.

The hug may have lasted only a few __________ ,but it’s a moment Smith will hold onto always. “This __________means something, and makes me think,’ Wow, maybe she’s there,’” he said.

【1】

A．tip

B．fortune

C．luck

D．pleasure

【2】

A．surprise

B．kiss

C．gift

D．hug

【3】

A．focused

B．captured

C．posted

D．recorded

【4】

A．thrilling

B．interesting

C．formal

D．average

【5】

A．explain

B．respond

C．mean

D．show

【6】

A．passed

B．died

C．faded

D．put

【7】

A．saving

B．treating

C．handling

D．losing

【8】

A．ton

B．promise

C．mission

D．dollar

【9】

A．blessed

B．guilty

C．frustrated

D．appreciative

【10】

A．difficult

B．easy

C．demanding

D．shameful

【11】

A．disease

B．strength

C．joy

D．pain

【12】

A．film

B．video

C．tape

D．camera

【13】

A．reached out

B．broke in

C．made up

D．set out

【14】

A．moments

B．hours

C．minutes

D．seconds

【15】

A．struggle

B．intention

C．incident

D．attempt

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。

One New Year’s morning, as we came down to breakfast, with very shiny faces and spendy aprons(围裙), we surprisingly found father alone in the dining room.

“Happy New Year. Papa! Where is Mother?” we cried.

“A little boy came begging and said they were starving at home. so your mother went to see and ah, here she is.”

As Papa spoke, in came Mamma, looking very cold, rather sad, and very much excited. Not far away from here, lies a poor woman with a little newborn baby. Six children are hud-dled(挤在一起)into one bed to keep from freezing for they have no fire. There is nothing to eat over there, and the oldest boy came here to tell me they were starving on this bitterly cold day. “My little girls, will you givc them your breakfast, as a New Year’s gift?”

We sat silent a minute and looked at the nice, hot porridge(粥), creamy milk, and good bread and butter; for we were brought up like English children, and never drank tea or coffee, or ate anything but porridge for our breakfast.

“I wish we’d eaten it up,” thought I for I was rather a selfish child, and very hungry.

“May I go and help carry it to the poor, little children?” asked Beth, who had the tende-rest heart that ever beat under a spendy apron.

“1 can carry that little pot,” said little May, proudly giving the thing she loved best.

“And I shall take all the porridge,” I burst in, heartily ashamed of my first feeling.

“You shall put on your things and help me, and when we come back, we’ll get something to eat,” said Mother, beginning to pile the bread and butter into a big basket.

注意：

1．续写词数应为150左右;

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

We were soon ready and set out.

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As we made our way back home, I felt a sense of warmth in my heart.

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