莆田2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、--- _____you interrupt now? Can't you see I'm on the phone?

--- Sorry Sir, but it's urgent.

A. Must   B. Should

C. Can D. Would

2、I'm certain David's told you his business troubles.____，it's no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank.

A.However B.Anyway

C.Therefore D.Though

3、I like your products very much ________ quality but I think the price is too high.

A．in charge of

B．in place of

C．in terms of

D．in spite of

4、The beautiful girl chose to teach in a village school, though she ______ in a big city for an easier life.

A．could stay

B．could have stayed

C．must have stayed

D．must stay

5、---Did you know any German before you arrived in Munich？

---Never______________ it, actually.

A.had I learned B.did I learn

C.I had learned D.I learned

6、I was ill that day, otherwise I _______the sports meet.

A. took part in   B. would have taken part in

C. had taken part in   D. would take part in

7、Since its start, WeChat ______into the most popular messaging communication service in China.

A. has developed   B. developed

C. develops   D. was developing

8、What I finally believe is that it's of no importance ______ others think about you，and what matters most is the attitude of your own .

A.what B.how

C.that D.way

9、---- I’ve had a bad cough recently.

----Me too. I’ve never experienced ______ of air pollution in cities before.

A. an acute problem B. a more acute problem

C. a most acute problem   D. the most acute problem

10、Over 1,000 elephants face starvation in Thailand because the coronavirus crisis has _______ revenues from tourism.

A.cut down B.put down C.break down D.pull down

11、________enough money, the young man was unable to buy his girlfriend expensive jewelry.

A. Not to save B. Not saving

C. Not having saved D. Not saved

12、As a(n) ________ and effective method, expressway noise barrier is a primary measure used to reduce traffic noise.

A. correctional B. flexible C. economical D. investigative

13、The CEO of the company is a position ____ many abilities are required to deal with all types of problems.

A. which   B. that C. when   D. where

14、The mother goes mad every time she washes the T-shirt__________ her son wipes his dirty hands.

A．that

B．where

C．which

D．when

15、Tom was so angry____ he heard his friend betrayed him____ he tore the letter into two immediately.

A．that; when

B．that; that

C．when; what

D．when; that

16、The official says that the next step is to negotiate the Asian Investment Bank’s articles of agreement, which is expected ________ by the end of 2021.

A.to have completed B.to be completed

C.having completed D.being completed

17、— Have you bought the house?

— No, because I can only _____ 300,000 dollars for it.

A. offer   B. spend   C. charge D. owe

18、How come every kid today is meant to be a champion for something _____ we know every kid can’t be a star?

A. in case   B. as if

C. when   D. unless

19、—I wonder why Robert hasn’t shown up at the interview yet. It’s a pity if he missed

—I’m not sure, but he _______ in a traffic jam riding here.

A. could stuck   B. should stuck

C. must have stuck   D. might have been stuck

20、Efforts will be made to______ new teaching models to exploit the students’ potential.

A. accelerate   B. innovate

C. differentiate   D. compile

21、Helping and supporting others may be key to living a longer and healthier life, according to a new research from the University of Bagel in Switzerland. The findings published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, show that grandparents who care for their grandchildren enjoy longer lifespans. So do old people who care for others within their social networks.

Using data from the Berlin Aging Study, the researchers analyzed the longevity(寿命) and caregiving habits of more than 500 old people between the ages of 70 and 103. The study compared grandparents who acted as occasional caregivers with those who did not. It also compared these grandparents with old adults who did not have grandchildren but cared for people within their social networks.

Those grandparents who did not play the role of attending to grandchildren were more likely to have died within just five years of the testing period. While those old adults who provided, support to their family lived for an extra seven years on average and those provided support to their social networks lived for an extra four years on average.

Although the new study only focused on old adults, it's safe to assume that the health benefits of helping and taking care of others also reach those of all ages. However, it's important to note that too much caregiving often has just the opposite effect. There's a clear link between too much caregiving and a number of negative physical and mental health consequences.

【1】How many groups of old people are involved in the study?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

【2】What does the research show?

A．Old people are more likely to support others.

B．Grandparents live longer than childless old adults.

C．Supporting others prevents diseases of old patients.

D．Helping others properly has a good effect on health.

【3】What does the last paragraph imply?

A．Reducing earegiving can avoid bad health.

B．It's a good quality of all ages to be helpful.

C．Caregiving is not always beneficial to health.

D．Mental disorder is often caused by much caregiving.

22、   Think you have already reached your peak in life? You might want to think again. According to a new research, we're happiest at two periods in our lives — not just one. Researchers at the London School of Economics and Political Science asked 23,000 German volunteers aged 17 to 85 to rate their life satisfaction. Participants predicted how happy they would feel in five years, and then, after five years' time, reported back on how they actually felt.

Their results? Anything but unpleasant! The study found that happiness tends to follow a U-shaped curve over an individual's lifetime, with satisfaction reaching higher levels during the extremes of the study’s age range and swinging down in middle age. Plus, the researchers noted the two most important years when happiness peaks: ages 23 and 69.

As is shown in our daily life, it makes a lot of sense. In our early 20s, we're energetic and excited about the changes that come along with young age: new jobs, new places to travel, and new people to meet. By the time we reach our 60s and 70s, though, we have likely retired and can now find the time — not to mention the money — to book a flight to Hawaii at a moment's notice. After all, your 40+ years are a busy time filled with raising families, climbing the corporate ladder, and you know, it's the life in general.

Of course, that's all the more reason to find easy ways to be happier without really trying, regardless of your age! Experts recommend prioritizing (优先考虑) small yet rewarding tasks like taking a walk or spending time with family. Just remember, now you have one more reason to look forward to getting older: an increase in happiness!

【1】What does the author think of the research results?

A.They are predictable. B.They are annoying.

C.They are satisfactory. D.They are surprising.

【2】What does the underlined word "it" refer to in Paragraph 3?

A.The outcome of the research. B.The second peak in life.

C.The study's age range. D.The first peak in life.

【3】When does people’s satisfaction reach the lowest in a lifetime?

A.In one’s teens. B.In one's forties.

C.In one's twenties. D.In one's sixties.

【4】Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A.The shape of happiness. B.The older, the happier.

C.How to be happy. D.The happiest ages in life.

23、There are many famous festivals around the world. The Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and Venice，Munich's Oktoberfest and London's Notting Hill Carnival are three examples. There are，however，festivals going on somewhere in the world every day of the year. These range from very large events which involve whole cities to local celebrations in tiny villages or neighbourhoods of towns or cities. We have selected a few of the more unusual，colourful festivals from around the world.

Australia Day Cockroach（螳螂）Races：Brisbane，Queensland，Australia

“ Racing is simple. . . the races are held in a circular track and cockroaches are then let go from an upturned bucket in the middle. . . first to the edge is a winner. Things are made a little more difficult in the steeplechase（障碍赛）events where a circular fence is used to enhance the spectacle and test the cockroach talent. ”

Canberra Sled Dog Classic：Canberra，Australian Capital Territory，Australia

Dog sledding is one of the fastest growing sports on the east coast of Australia. As there's no snow（the trail is earth and sand and is smooth and wide with a few hills and turns），the sleds have wheels instead of runners，but the excitement is the same

Darwin Beer Can Regatta（划船比赛）：Darwin，Northern Territory，Australia

This local charity event brings together great engineers and great drinkers. Participants construct everything from life-size beer-can canoes to beer-can Viking warships during this off-the-wall regatta.

La Tomatina：Bunol，Spain

“ The tomato battle is in honor of Saint Luis Beltran. Residents and visitors take part in a tomato-throwing battle that uses more than 88，000 pounds of tomatoes. This crazy event began with a serious aim as a symbolic protest against Franco. But the Tomatina is now regarded as an amusing way to end the summer. ”

【1】What do these selected festivals held in Australia have in common？

A．They are famous festivals held in big cities.

B．There are competitions in these festivals.

C．They are celebrated in Northern Australia.

D．Animals or insects are involved in these festivals.

【2】Which festival will you go to if you are against Franco？

A．The Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro

B．Australia Day Cockroach Race

C．Canberra Sled Dog Classic

D．La Tomatina：Bunol，Spain

【3】From which is the text probably taken？

A．A biology textbook.

B．A health brochure.

C．A research paper.

D．A travel magazine.

24、We’ve all been in a position where life gets busy, schedules are difficult to coordinate and connecting with friends feels harder than ever. With some friendships, we may lose touch and want to reconnect. However，the more time that passes, the more uncertain it can feel if they want to hear from us.

A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s time to reach out. Researchers found numerous benefits when reaching out to friends and old acquaintances. Especially if you’re unsure of how well they’ll receive hearing from you. The study, led by Dr Peggy Liu, is called The Surprise of Reaching Out: Appreciated More Than We Think. In the study, researchers posed the question: Do people accurately understand how much other people value being reached out to by someone in their social circle? To answer this question, researchers carried out 13 experiments with more than 5,900 participants. In the experiments, researchers measured how much people estimated their friends or acquaintances would appreciate them reaching out versus how much those on the receiving end did appreciate it. They also examined different forms of communication-phone calls, texts, emails, notes or even small gifts—and their impact.

Over the series of experiments, experts discovered a similar trend: those reaching out significantly underestimated how much their friends would appreciate hearing from them. Plus, the more unexpected the communication was, the more the friend on the receiving end appreciated it. “People are fundamentally social beings and enjoy connecting with others,” the researchers wrote.

In fact, what made these moments of reaching out so impactful was the effort they showed—no matter the form of communication. Dr Amie Gordon, a social psychologist at the University of Michigan, emphasises the importance of small moments and making efforts in relationships in a Psychology Today article. “In a busy life, these little moments might feel just like that—little moments that don’t really matter ... But each moment we ignore is a missed opportunity to connect and build up an emotional bank of positive moments.”

The science is clear—people appreciate the effort we put into our friendships. And we greatly underestimate it. One phenomenon that may explain why those who reached out underestimated their positive impact is because of “the liking gap”. Psychologist Terri Apter writes in Psychology Today that the liking gap is a tendency to “how we often underestimate other’s responses to us”, and the reality that other people like us more than we may think.

【1】In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ______.

A．state some disturbing problems

B．present the background of the following topic

C．introduce the theme of his argument

D．make comparisons between different opinions

【2】What could be inferred from the experiments according to the text?

A．The way of communication matters in reconnecting with friends.

B．An unexpected calling to an acquaintance will not be highly valued.

C．People tend to appreciate hearing from friends more than reaching out to them.

D．We are more well-liked and well-received than we expect in our friendships.

【3】Why does the author mention Dr. Amie Gordon in paragraph 4?

A．To present the discovery of the study.

B．To support the findings theoretically.

C．To explain the causes of losing friendships.

D．To make suggestions about the topic.

【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Estimate Friendships in a Scientific Way

B．Appreciate Being Reached Out to by friends

C．Remove the Misunderstanding between Friends

D．Don’t Hesitate to Reconnect with Your Old Friends

25、In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves, and with each race they try to ______ a new personal best.

As a student in Omaha Burke High School, Blake Cerveny was running in a race. Aiming to ______ his own personal record, after a fast start, he continued to ______ himself hard. With less than 400 meters to go, Cerveny's legs cramped（抽筋）up and ______ him. Determined to finish, Cerveny rose from the ground and continued on, only to ______ again after another 150 meters.

______ , his coach asked him if he wanted to stop. He didn’t. With great ______ Cerveny pulled himself up and with a（n） ______ pace, moved forward for one final push. ______ , it wasn’t enough. Less than 100 meters from the finish line, he lay curled on the ground. His legs had simply ______ .

Before Cerveny's coach could ______ him, Brandon Schutt was at his side to offer a helping hand. His first ______ to get Cerveny up failed, but like Cerveny, he ______ to quit, too. With a second pull, Cerveny was ______ .

At a measured jog, with Cerveny holding Schutt for ______ , the two completed the final 75 meters of the ______ together. Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first, ______ his opponent a faster time.

In today’s ______ world in which the emphasis in athletics is so often put on breaking records, it was ______ to see that for an athlete like Schutt, the value of true ______ still had legs.

【1】

A．maintain

B．achieve

C．keep

D．sweep

【2】

A．play

B．check

C．beat

D．measure

【3】

A．fight

B．pull

C．dash

D．push

【4】

A．failed

B．warned

C．dragged

D．raised

【5】

A．quit

B．stop

C．lose

D．fall

【6】

A．Relieved

B．Exhausted

C．Concerned

D．Disappointed

【7】

A．luck

B．effort

C．shame

D．passion

【8】

A．rapid

B．relaxed

C．unsteady

D．impatient

【9】

A．Unfortunately

B．Normally

C．Eventually

D．Unbelievably

【10】

A．broken up

B．given out

C．fallen down

D．slowed down

【11】

A．guide

B．blame

C．reach

D．serve

【12】

A．trial

B．attempt

C．conversation

D．contribution

【13】

A．hesitated

B．regretted

C．pretended

D．refused

【14】

A．on his feet

B．in his hands

C．out of breath

D．out of danger

【15】

A．direction

B．courage

C．support

D．comfort

【16】

A．approach

B．road

C．trip

D．course

【17】

A．securing

B．helping

C．rewarding

D．announcing

【18】

A．diverse

B．well-developed

C．ever-changing

D．competitive

【19】

A．urgent

B．common

C．confusing

D．inspiring

【20】

A．sportsmanship

B．kindness

C．cooperation

D．success

26、某英语报社展开征文活动。结合你的一次经历，谈谈你对使用公筷和公勺的看法，以及意义。主要要点为：

l. 经历

2. 你的看法

3. 公筷和公勺意义

参考词汇: 公筷: serving chopsticks   公勺: serving spoon

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