荆门2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、For those who have gone through hunger, they see Yuan Longping as a hero who solved the problem of food ________.

A．formation

B．shortage

C．ignorance

D．expertise

2、—Who won the election for mayor?

—A man ________to donate what he had to the city.

A．promising

B．promised

C．is promised

D．has promised

3、Many teachers keep parents ________ of children’s performance in the kindergarten by sharing videos of WeChat.

A．informing

B．inform

C．to inform

D．informed

4、It is raining so hard.I think Tom is_______to come to our party.

A.impossible B.possible

C.unlikely D.uncertain

5、________you have access to stairs, there are numerous exercises you can do________ just two stairs.

A．Unless, to use

B．While, using

C．If, using

D．When, use

6、The teacher raised his voice so that he could make himself _______.

A. hear   B. to be heard

C. heard   D. hearing

7、Lack of money ________ her not continuing her studies.

A. explains to   B. cares for

C. accounts for   D. approves of

8、No sooner ______ down than the phone rang.

A.he sat B.had he sat C.sat he D.he had sat

9、The trick of acquiring excellent grades, now, is to hold as much willing as you need and to ______ the desire of laziness.

A．consist

B．persist

C．assist

D．resist

10、 I've been considering _______ my job as a teacher because a teacher is often considered   _______ a gardener.

A. to change; to be   B. to change; being

C. changing; being   D. changing; to be

11、A key to living a healthy life is seeking and keeping a balance, _____ we can achieve more in our lives.

A.with which B.on which C.in which D.for which

12、—Who are you going to have ________ this letter for you?

—My secretary.

A.to post B.posted C.post D.posting

13、—Who______ it be that is knocking at the door?

—It ______ be Father, but I’m not sure.

A. can; must  B. can; may

C. must; can  D. may; must

14、The detective didn’t regret that to the local villagers, but wished he hadn’t been that rude.

A. to say   B. to have said

C. saying   D. having been said

15、The elderly need special care in winter, as they are _____ to the sudden change of weather.

A.sensitive B.affordable C.ridiculous D.reasonable

16、The two tables are of the same shape but the one made of steel costs more than ________ made of wood.

A．that

B．those

C．one

D．it

17、Filled ________ team spirit, they act as a whole, always ________ for glory.

A．with; aiming

B．by; aimed

C．of; aim

D．in; are aimed

18、Amanda hopes to live a simple life ______ she can just enjoy her activities rather than rush to meet the deadline.

A．where

B．when

C．that

D．which

19、She will never allow personal problems her performance at work.

A.affect B.affecting C.to affect D.affected

20、______ their fans and viewers, all the female stars dressed up to attend the awards presentation.

A．Having impressed

B．To impress

C．Impressing

D．Impressed

21、—Do you know the young man well?

—Sure, we ________ friends since we met in Nanjing three years ago.

A．have been

B．were

C．have made

D．have become

22、The sports meeting, originally ______ be held last Friday, was finally delayed because of the bad weather.

A. due to     B. thanks to

C. owing to   D. according to

23、Much to our disappointment, this clothing factory was horribly managed and ______.

A.out of reach B.out of shape C.out of order D.out of practice

24、In August, radioactive wastewater from Japan was released into the Pacific Ocean, _________ effects people are still suffering.

A．by which

B．from which

C．from whose

D．by whose

25、---Did Professor Wang say anything that _____ you especially?

---It was really boring. Actually I slept through his speech.

A. appealed to   B. attached to

C. referred to   D. adapted to

26、There are many fascinating aspects of ant life, but none may be a more practical lesson for us than their gift for avoiding traffic jams.

A new research paper published in the journal eLife reveals how ants keep traffic flowing by changing their behavior to meet changing conditions. For their experiments, researchers from the University of Toulouse and the University of Arizona focused on Argentine ants that frequently move from one colony (聚居地) to another depending on where the food is.

Exploring the Argentine ants’ gift for fast travel, the researchers built bridges connecting their colonies. The bridges varied in width from a fifth to three-quarters of an inch. The colonies, too, were of different sizes, ranging from 400 to more than 25,00 ants. Then they sat back and monitored the traffic.

To their surprise, even when those narrower bridges reached near capacity (容量), there were no 20-ant pile-ups. Indeed, there was never a hold-up. Traffic remained steady because ants were able to adjust to the change of road conditions. At some point, when the bridges got really busy, ants moved not so much as individuals but rather like water flowing in an ever widening stream.

“When the number of ants on the bridge increased, ants seemed to be able to assess the situation and adjusted their speed accordingly to avoid making the traffic flow stop,” the authors note in a news release. “Moreover, ants kept themselves from entering a crowded path and made sure that the bridge was never too crowded to cross.” Argentine ants are extremely effective in getting to where they need to be in a hurry.

The lesson for humans? The traffic problem may lie in our inability to adjust our driving habits for the good of the whole. “Traffic jams are everywhere in human society where individuals are pursuing their own personal objectives,” the authors write. “In contrast, ants share a common goal: the survival of the colony, thus they are expected to act cooperatively to optimize (优化) food return.”

【1】How do the ants keep traffic flowing?

A．By adjusting to the road conditions.

B．By monitoring the traffic flow.

C．By communicating with each other.

D．By building their own paths.

【2】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The results of the experiments.

B．The purpose of the experiments.

C．The preparations of the experiments.

D．The requirements of the experiments.

【3】What does the author expect humans to do in the last paragraph?

A．To raise traffic safety awareness.

B．To find solutions to present problems.

C．To give up individuals’ ambitions.

D．To act for the good of the whole society.

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

A．Argentine Ants Move On the Roads

B．Explore Interesting Ants’ Gifts

C．Watch Ants Cross the Roads

D．Ants Teach Us How to Avoid Traffic Jams

27、Phone interviews are typically meant as a way to take out applicants who are unfit for the position, and offer a chance to those with potential for an interview. 【1】 It gives the employer a brief idea of your background, personality, and overall "fit" for the position. With that in mind, you can prepare for the most common questions.

【2】 Preparing for this question in advance allows you to think about your goals, your past work experiences, and even your hobbies going with the position. You don't want to sound too well-prepared but writing down a few notes on your background can make this question easier to reply.

Salary requirement is another question you should be prepared to answer. 【3】 Does the job list a salary? What is the average salary for this position? etc. In most cases, it's best to reply that you are open in terms of salary, especially if you don't want to lose the position.

A third question to be considered is "Why do you want this position?". Basically, they want to know why you're interested in this company. Doing your research and bringing up some of the company's core values or other details will only strengthen your interest. 【4】

Last but not least, you will be asked when you can start. This is up to your unique situation. 【5】 If you need more time, you should not only state that, but also explain why in order to show that you're still interested in the position, but have other reasons for additional time.

A．You'd better do your research in advance.

B．Generally, a phone interview is the first step in the hiring process.

C．Prepare to explain employment gaps so as not to make you look bad.

D．Your answers will let the interviewer know more about your personality.

E．Don't hesitate to tell the interviewer that you are interested in the position.

F．An interview will often begin with the question of "Tell me about yourself".

G．However, most applicants will require two weeks' notice from the offer acceptance.

28、   I'm not impressed with VR, or at least that was my first impression as my first foray lasted about 60 minutes. At the end of that time, I decided that it wasn't for me and Is old my headset for more than I paid for it. Experienced users say that you soon forget as you get involved in the experience. I knew that I wouldn't be able to.

That was a few years ago and the headset used was the PSVR. Yes, I could have gone for one of the more upmarket headsets but, at the time, my PC wasn't fit for it. I thought that quick win with a PSVR could satisfy my curiosity, but I was wrong.

Roll on to 2019, and with the appearance of a lot of new headsets, I decided that, maybe, it was time to try VR again. I chose to use the Bigscreen app, designed for watching movies as if you were at the cinema.What was interesting for me was not to see what the actual quality was like but, importantly, what kind of experience you could have. Yes, for someone who doesn't always like the movie-going experience, this could have turned out to be the best of both worlds. I didn't have to spend money on expensive snacks and parking and I didn't have to put up with bad smells.

I have to say that the whole VR experience has improved quite a bit. Yes, things have improved, but it's not perfect. In fact, I don't think we've reached the "good enough" stage yet. As for other VR apps, after seeing Minority Report some years ago, I told a well-known editor that cutting in VR was going to be possible. He just looked at me with a look that said, 'Never gonna happen" Well, the time has come, and you can actually do this now.

VR isn't for everyone, I understand, but it can be a choice for some. I'd like to think will that the next generation of headsets improve some of the problems that we're still seeing.

【1】What was the author's PSVR experience a few years ago?

A.He found it let him down. B.He wasted a lot of money on it.

C.He felt the headset uncomfortable. D.He quickly got involved in it.

【2】Why did the author choose the Bigscreenapp?

A.He was not a film lover. B.He could have snacks at home.

C.He didn't have to pay for the app. D.He didn't like to go to the cinema.

【3】What does the author think of his 2019 VR experience?

A.It is perfect. B.It is good enough in his eyes.

C.It has lived up to his expectations. D.It has achieved some improvements.

【4】What was the author's attitude towards the future of VR?

A.Uninterested. B.Uncertain. C.Doubtful. D.Hopeful.

29、Pharrell Williams takes a breath and considers how the past years have developed for him: ten Grammy Awards and a number of hit singles including a song that has caused countless fans to express how they are “happy”．

And the key, says the 43­year­old known simply as Pharrell, has been taking advantage of audiences' (听众的) need for heartfelt personal stories.

“I think we've entered a new singer­songwriter time，” said the American singer and producer. “People want a story. They want a story they can connect to. It's not about what you have or what you don't have; it's more about your journey and your viewpoint that's important to people.”

Pharrell  said he noticed  a  change  in audiences' tastes over the past year in particular with the sudden success of his song Happy, which received little fanfare upon its release but has turned into an international hit. Countless videos populate sites like YouTube with people from Portugal and China to Abu Dhabi and Iran singing and dancing along to the song.

After seeing how far his song traveled, the singer broke down in tears during a televised interview with the famous talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

“It's just encouraging to people who have something to say, something to express，” he said.

The success has made Pharrell realize that people are searching for personal and emotional links (情感纽带), perhaps as a means of getting away from the modern technological world we're living in today.

“People want to feel. There's too much thinking to deal with，” the singer said. “We're different from what we were 15 years ago, The only thing we have left that reminds (提醒) us that we are humans is feeling. It' s the most important thing ever.”

【1】What's the key to successful music according  to Pharrell?

A. Writing happy songs.

B. Following your heart.

C. Telling moving stories.

D. Sharing personal experiences.

【2】What can we learn about Pharrell's song Happy?

A. It received a cold welcome.

B. It became popular overnight.

C. It changed audiences' tastes in music.

D. It received different responses at home and abroad.

【3】How did Pharrell feel about the success of his song?

A. It was caused by good luck.

B. It was within his expectations.

C. It gave him hope and confidence.

D. It prevented him giving up making music.

【4】Why do people want to be connected to others emotionally?

A. They need someone to talk to.

B. They need others to help them think.

C. They are tired of their own personal life.

D. They feel less human in the technological world.

30、About six months ago, I joined a gym. Every morning, there was one personal trainer there who practised at the same time that my little group did our________. He worked out with such a quiet________that he made it all look very easy, although I knew all too well how hard he was working. Whenever I tended to complain and________, I watched him push himself to his own limits, and I found myself________to work as hard and without complaint.

A couple of weeks ago, I was watching him do chin-ups (引体向上). He made them look________. I broke away from my group and asked him if I could try a chin-up. I had never tried before, but he just made it look so easy. He eagerly stepped aside and________me to step up to the bar. I pulled myself up without thinking...once...then twice. That was all I had in me. I had no________left. I told him that was all I had, so he stepped up behind me and________me up for a third and fourth “pull”. It felt so good.

The next day when I was done with my workout, I asked him to spot me again. Again, I did two. Again, on Day 3 and so on. I thought it was a________that I could only do two. but when I came lo the gym at the end of the week, he was standing there, nodding his head and said to me he was________with my chin-ups. He told me that when they are training firefighters, the men are required to do five chin-ups, and women are required to do one or two. He________that most people couldn't do them at all, and that he was amazed that I could. He further told me that if l________every day, I would be doing five or six in no time. At this point I should probably________that I am 50 years old... and female.

If he had told me at the very beginning how________it was, I more than likely would not have tried at all. ________I might have tried, but given it only half an effort, because failure would have been the expectation. I applauded him for letting me believe that for me, it was not only a possibility, but that success was a realistic expectation.

【1】

A．creating

B．training

C．maintaining

D．confusing

【2】

A．determination

B．courage

C．patience

D．responsibility

【3】

A．hold back

B．turn over

C．run out

D．give up

【4】

A．motivated

B．satisfied

C．surprised

D．challenged

【5】

A．unbelievable

B．balanced

C．helpful

D．effortless

【6】

A．encouraged

B．forced

C．persuaded

D．ordered

【7】

A．confidence

B．breath

C．strength

D．faith

【8】

A．dragged

B．kicked

C．pushed

D．carried

【9】

A．concern

B．chance

C．pressure

D．pity

【10】

A．impressed

B．busy

C．bored

D．strict

【11】

A．recalled

B．announced

C．explained

D．worried

【12】

A．learned

B．practised

C．succeeded

D．checked

【13】

A．complain

B．argue

C．add

D．repeat

【14】

A．troublesome

B．obvious

C．disgusting

D．difficult

【15】

A．So

B．And

C．Or

D．While

31、用所学语段中的原词填空。

The Internet has the 【1】 to connect people across the world 【2】 a single shared community. Billions of people in different parts of the world have joined it already and obviously many more will follow. Even in the countryside, the Internet 【3】 people to reach beyond their villages and get in 【4】 with the outside world. We can 【5】 almost anything online—with access to the Internet come some truly life-changing advantages.

32、你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以我的家乡为主题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：

1. 家乡的介绍；

2. 你的感受。

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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