资阳2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、I had to buy _____ of these books because I didn’t know which one was the best.

A.both B.none C.neither D.all

2、He is always full of ______ as though he never knew tiredness.

A.strength B.energy C.force D.spirit

3、While this urban planning sounds interesting, it is too difficult to be of ____________use.

A. practical B. official C. final D. commercial

4、We don’t accept the responsibility but we will refund the money as a ______ of goodwill.

A.posture B.gesture C.state D.rank

5、Would you please _____________ the paper for me and see if there are any mistakes?

A.look around B.look into C.look up D.look through

6、Do not let any failures discourage you, for you can never tell ________ close you may be to victory.

A．how

B．that

C．which

D．where

7、The door to the secret garden was locked ____________ years ago.

A.nine B.eight C.ten D.eleven

8、Susan, as well as her friends, ______ a warm welcome when they arrived yesterday.

A.is given B.are given C.were given D.was given

9、With a lot of questions _________, the official is having a hard time.

A.answered B.to answer C.answering D.being answered

10、In order to promote the new product, the advertiser spared _______ energy _______ money to make huge billboards（广告牌）.

A.neither ... nor B.either ... or C.not only ... but also D.not ... but

11、A knife and fork________needed when you try western food.

A. is B. are C. has D. have

12、Chichester covered anyone had previously sailed alone.

A.more than twice the distance B.more than twice longer

C.over twice longer the distance as D.as over twice long as

13、Last month，an earthquake _______ six on Richter scale happened in the northern part of Indonesia.

A．measured

B．to measure

C．to be measured

D．measuring

14、Before Spring Festival, I often ________ to clean the house from top to bottom.

A.make an effort B.make up for C.sweep off D.put up decoration

15、It’s true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We won’t take the new one, ________, because we don’t feel as safe on it.

A. somehow B. though C. therefore D. otherwise

16、Forest as well as other children who _______certain disabilities _______down on at school.

A.have; are being looked B.have; are looking

C.has; is looking D.have; is being looked .

17、We had to spend about 10 minutes waiting for the bus_________ the heavy snow.

A.because of B.long before C.on behalf of D.on the basis of

18、―What’s the noise outside？

―It comes from the construction site.A library______.

A.is built B.is building C.will be built D.is being built

19、______ surprised the hostess most is _______ one of her friends left the party without saying a word.

A. What, what   B. What, that

C. That, that D. That, what

20、In the last few months, China ________ great achievements in containing the spread of the coronavirus.

A.has made B.had made C.was making D.is making

21、It is eating too much junk food ______ makes him overweight.

A. which B. what C. / D. that

22、Relaxed and unhurried, he__________ that he would walk through the narrow streets of Tangier. Only in that way would he be able to read the omens. He knew it would require a lot of patience, but shepherds know all about patience.

A. resolved B. sensed

C. applied D. reminded

23、We shouldn’t spend our money testing so many people, most of ________ are healthy.

A.that B.which

C.what D.whom

24、The tiger, once a ____ animal to humans, is now ____of disappearing on the earth.

A.dangerous; danger B.in danger; in danger

C.dangerous; in danger D.danger; in danger

25、These mistakes are very ______ among students, so we’re not surprised if you do wrong.

A.ordinary B.common C.usual D.normal

26、   The U.S. high school dropout rate has fallen in recent years, with the number of dropouts declining from 1 million in 2012 to about 750,000 in 2016, according to a new study released on Tuesday. The number of “dropout factories" — high schools in which fewer than 60 percent of freshmen graduate in four years—declined significantly during the same period.

"Clear progress is being made," said Bob Wise, a former West Virginia governor who heads the Alliance for Excellent Education, one of the organizations that published the study. “It’s not a total success yet. We shouldn't take a victory lap. But we can at least start warming up.”

Education Secretary Arne Duncan has said the improving graduation rate serves as evidence that the nation's public schools are making progress. But there are many reasons that graduation rates can rise, and not all of them have to do with stronger schools preparing more students for life after high school.

Alabama, for example，made outsize gains in 2014: Its graduation fate jumped more than six percentage points, the second-biggest increase in the nation. But the increase coincided with a policy change that took in the same year: Alabama students no longer had to pass a high school exit exam to earn a diploma. So what looks like a major improvement stemmed at least in part from easier requirements.

It is also not clear how many students are graduating with the skills they need for the workplace or for college. Graduation requirements vary widely across states, and many states offer multiple levels of diplomas with different requirements.

Arizona students can earn a standard diploma that requires four courses in math, four in English and three in science, according to Achieve, a nonprofit organization that has studied graduation requirements in each state. But Arizona students also can earn a “Grand Canyon" diploma, which requires just two courses each in math, science and English—less than many colleges require for admission.

【1】The passage is meant to say that   .

A.there are few dropouts in U. S. high schools

B.the U.S. high school dropout rate has fallen

C.the number of “dropout factories" has increased

D.the number of high school students is increasing

【2】The underlined phrase “coincided with" in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by .

A.led to B.agreed with C.conflicted with D.contradicted with

【3】What do we know about the “Grand Canyon" diploma in Arizona?

A.Students need to put more efforts into it.

B.It's much required for colleges in Arizona.

C.Students who get it won't necessarily be admitted to colleges.

D.It' s more difficult to get than a standard diploma.

27、Instant Expert: Artificial Intelligence

Like it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to influence your life. Machines that have learned how to perform a task-or a huge range of tasks-better than humans are proving to be an invaluable resource. Join our speakers on a journey through the fascinating world of AI and give your own intelligence and instant upgrade.

Speakers:

Michael Veale, Lecturer in digital rights and regulation at University College London

Nello Cristianini, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bristol

Lydia Nicholls, Researcher and writer

Helmut Hauser, Senior Lecturer in Robotics at the University of Bristol

Aleksandra Berditchevskaia, Nesta Senior Researcher at the Center for Collective Intelligence

Benefits of attending:

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In depth talks from leading AI researchers

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【1】The attraction of the event lies in the fact that it_

A．Provides three hot meals

B．gifts one copy of Lydia Nicholls' book

C．gives magazine subscribers free services

D．arranges particular interaction with experts

【2】How much should a farther pay if he buys tickets for himself and his 15-year-old daughter?

A．￡ 119

B．￡ 169

C．￡ 288

D．￡ 248

【3】The purpose of the passage is to

A．try to persuade us to enjoy AI

B．tell us about the influence of Al

C．attract us to join in an event of AI

D．inform us of the information about AI

28、Small talk – the likes of “What do you have there? Popcorn?” or “The weather today is beautiful, isn’t it?” – is meaningless and a waste of time, according to some people. But scientists believe that it is actually more useful than it may appear to be.

One example comes when you are on a train or a plane. The thought of talking to the stranger sitting beside you can be scary, because you know the conversation is sure to be awkward. But a study by the University of Chicago in the US found that people who chat to strangers enjoy a better ride than those who sit in silence or occupy themselves with their phones.

In the study, researchers asked people at Chicago train stations to start conversations with fellow travelers. Most of them refused to do so at first because they expected not to get a friendly answer. But the result turned out to be just the opposite – most strangers were not only willing to be talked to, but also pleasant to talk to.

“Human beings are social animals, ” Nicholas Epley, one of the lead researchers, told Live Science. “Other people are people, too. And it turns out that they’d like to get to know you. ”

Apart from making you happier, small talk with strangers can also help you feel connected to your surroundings. Previous studies found that when people a/re frequently smiled at, made eye contact with and spoken to at coffee shops, they tend to have a stronger sense of belonging instead of feeling like they are being ignored and left out.

And if you are already comfortable enough to make small talk with strangers, you should try to develop it into something “bigger”.

A 2010 study proved that having a deep and meaningful conversation gives you even more happiness than small talk. Participants in the study – 79 college students – reported after the four-day experiment that they were much happier when they had a third as much small talk and twice as many in-depth conversations.

But deep conversations can start with small talk, can’t they? So the first step is to start talking, no matter how casual the topic is. And who knows, maybe an opening line as simple as “I like your hat” could lead to a serious conversation in which you learn something new from a stranger.

【1】What is the reason for the result of the study by the University of Chicago, according to Nicholas Epley?

A．Most people are nice to strangers.

B．People are naturally curious about others.

C．People are afraid of loneliness or boredom.

D．People try to show their good side to strangers.

【2】Which of the following is a benefit of small talk ?

A．Wasting less time.

B．Developing useful contacts.

C．Disconnecting from phones for a while.

D．Feeling like you are a part of your surroundings.

【3】According to the 2010 study, in what way can people get more happiness from talking with strangers?

A．Starting with serious topics.

B．Starting with casual topics.

C．Making it important and deep.

D．Choosing pleasant surroundings.

【4】What is the author’s attitude toward small talk?

A．Supportive.

B．Negative.

C．Doubtful.

D．Objective.

29、   Before you throw your trash into the nearest can, think for a moment. Not all your garbage can be dumped into one trashcan. It needs to be sorted out with different things going into different bins. Waste classification, a practice that has long been normal in developed countries like Japan, is the new challenge for many Chinese urban residents. However, though initially you might need to rack your brains to figure out which trash goes into which can, in the long run, the result is well worth the effort.

Landfills, sites where waste is buried and covered over with soil, are a major method of disposing of residential waste in China. However, considering the environmental disaster associated with burying waste, there is a pressing need to reduce the amount of waste that goes into a landfill. Classification, sorting waste into different categories such as harmful waste, recyclables and kitchen waste, is a key solution.

Currently, 46 cities across China, are carrying out a program that aims to put in place a classification-based garbage disposal system by the end of 2020. It is hoped that this will reduce the quantity of waste that ends up in landfills by a large degree. Shanghai came into the media focus in early July after it carried out compulsory garbage sorting rules that those who fail to dispose of garbage properly should be fined. Beijing is reviewing its regulations to follow in Shanghai’s footsteps. The new rules may cause short-term inconvenience but they are meant to help residents follow the concept of garbage classification for the common good.

As the programs show, residents can gradually develop this habit with their growing consciousness and the help of advanced technology. In future, this practice should be adopted across China, in urban cities and rural areas alike. With public involvement, China’s garbage sorting program will contribute not only to the nation’s sustainable (可持续的) development but also to making the planet a better place to live in.

【1】What is the most probable reason for classifying waste？

A.No site for burying waste. B.People’s habit.

C.Economic cost. D.Environmental pollution.

【2】What is the purpose of the program？

A.To practise waste classification. B.To protect environment.

C.To save oil for farming. D.To reduce the quantity of waste.

【3】What can be a suitable title for the text？

A.A program adopted across China B.Shanghai carried out new disposal rules

C.Doing the best with waste D.Protecting environment is necessary

30、A Story on an Island

A ship was lost at sea and the only survivor was washed up on a small, inhabited (无人居住的) island. He prayed __ for God to rescue him and for hours he just__at the horizon (地平线), waiting for a heaven-sent ___but it never came.

Then he decided to do something. ___tired and upset, he ___some branches and dry grass. Hours of hard work paid off and a little shelter was built. The “Robinson Crusoe” began his life on the island. Believe it or not, a couple of days going by, he_____and it seemed not that hard.

But then one day, after__ for food, he arrived home to find his little shelter in flames and the____rolling up to the sky.

The__had happened: everything was lost.

“God, how could you do this to me!” he criedwith__and anger.

Early the next day,__, he was awakened by the__of a ship that was coming near to the island. It had come to rescue him!

“__did you know that I was here?” he asked one of his rescuers.

“We saw your smoke__”, they replied.

It is easy to get__when things are going bad. But we shouldn’t lose__, because God is at work in our lives, __when we are in pains and sufferings.

Remember, next time your little __ is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal(信号) that calls __ the grace of God. For all the negative (消极的) things we have to say to ourselves, God has a/an ___answer for it.

【1】A. sincerely B. selflessly C. swiftly D. slightly

【2】A. stood B. sat C. stared D. lay

【3】A. ship B. doctor C. policeman D. angel

【4】A. Unless B. Until C. Though D. Because

【5】A. destroyed B. replaced C. removed D. gathered

【6】A. escaped B. survived C. recovered D. disappeared

【7】A. waiting B. searching C. bargaining D. begging

【8】A. shelter B. food C. smoke D. branches

【9】A. best B. coldest C. heaviest D. worst

【10】A. rudeness B. cruelty C. determination D. sadness

【11】A. However B. Therefore C. Indeed D. Anyhow

【12】A. voice B. sound C. weep D. scream

【13】A. Why B. When C. How D. Where

【14】A. poster B. letter C. sign D. signal

【15】A. relieved B. discouraged（泄气的） C. devoted D. excited

【16】A. heart B. balance C. face D. strength

【17】A. still B. except C. even D. only

【18】A. company B. shelter C. house D. office

【19】A. for B. on C. back D. off

【20】A. harmful B. honest C. impressive D. positive

31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. drive B. return C. mobilizes D. significant AB. helpless

AC. familiarize  AD. address  BC. shameless BD. appeals

CD. transformation ABC. attempts

In Times of Crists, We Need Classical Music

  It’s still lying in front of me on my desk. The booklet, entitled Time for Outrange(愤怒) , was written by the 93-year-old French diplomat(外交官) Stephane Hessel. “The power of money,” Hessel says, filled with anger, “has never been as great and selfish and 【1】 as it is now.”

  But what does the outrage of this Frenchman have to do with classical music and , ultimately, with me, music director of the Orchestre Symphenique de Montreal(蒙特利尔交响乐团) ?

  A lot, I, too, am outraged by the direction of industrial society, with materialism and consumerism leading the way. I want to show that, because of its powerful impact, classical music can play a(n) 【2】 role right now.

  We all sense that our society is experiencing an almost revolutionary 【3】. Life is getting faster, competition is fiercer and social cohesion(凝聚力) is reducing. Like most people, I have no idea how liberty and civil rights would develop in the era of globalization and ever-evolving technological advancement.

  But I see this as an opportunity for a(n) 【4】 to classical music. The great symphonies of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are not museum pieces we should listen to only if we want to 【5】 ourselves with some music history. Now are they a decoration or a relaxation exercise for the quickened pace of life.

  They are more than what a radio station for classical music once promised - “your oasis(绿洲) of well-being.” They are timeless compositions that 【6】 all the uncertainties and insecurities of this new period. They can support us in our search for meaning. Beethoven, for example, was convinced that man had the capacity to change for the better and to go throughout life. This is why there is so much hope in his music. His symphonies was mean to 【7】 people forward.

  Classic music 【8】 our senses and emotions in such a way that we were thrown back onto ourselves. It 【9】 to listeners to make use of their own reason and reflect on their actions. Music’s sole purpose is to be experienced. That experience, in turn, is why music can change our perceptions(认知) of ourselves and thereby our interactions with others.

  【10】 to explain this powerful impact of music will always remain unsatisfying, but this much is certain: aesthetic(审美的) experiences can transform people.

32、英语课上，老师让大家观看了电影《阿甘正传》（Forrest Gump）。请你根据所给提示写一篇英语影评。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯；

3. 参考词汇：1. 智商intelligence quotient( IQ )   2. 故事片feature film