湘潭2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、An ancient calculating device — the abacus will be _________, as the computer is becoming increasingly popular.

A.on the way out B.in use C.out of the way D.in the way

2、The captain and were accused of abandoning passengers in South Korea ferry disaster.

A.members B.crew C.partners D.team

3、The car let out a loud noise and then quickly disappeared ________.

A. at a distance B. in the distance C. from a distance D. to the distance

4、The music played by Lang Lang _____ very pleasing to the ear.

A.sounds B.hears C.listens D.listens to

5、With Chang'e-3 successfully landing, China becomes the third country in the world that _______ on the moon.

A.lands B.has landed C.landed D.was landing

6、President Donald Trump's first state dinner excluded Democratic members of Congress and the media, which was criticized by many as a(n) _________ from tradition.

A.departure B.benefit C.escape D.lesson

7、As is reported, it is 115 years ______ Peking University was founded.

A.when B.before C.after D.since

8、Try ________ she might, Sue couldn't get the door open.(2011·全国Ⅰ)

A．if B．when C．sine D．as

9、After some heated argument, a decision was ________ made.

A.eventually B.narrowly C.hopefully D.actually

10、I’m preparing the report for tomorrow’s meeting. Would you please _____ the radio a little?

A.turn on B.turn off C.turn up D.turn down

11、The father as well as his three kids ________ skating on the cold river every Sunday afternoon in winter.

A. is going B. go

C. goes D. are going

12、China, ______ largest developing country in the world, has made great progress in ______ area of space exploration.

A．a; an

B．the; the

C．the; an

D．a; the

13、My family used to live in _____ city of Shanghai but now have moved to _____ countryside.

A.a; a B.the; the C.a; the D.the; 不填

14、Bob has never ________ and we all have to work harder to make up for his laziness.

A．let off steam

B．taken a breath

C．pulled his weight

D．settled down

15、A lot of dust has   on the farm machines.

A.brought up B.taken up C.built up D.picked up

16、Alice arrived at  ________ she thought was a wonderland.

A.which B.that C.what D.whom

17、With much work that remains to be completed, the manager found their project   .

A.more than satisfying B.not at all satisfied

C.far from satisfactory D.with more satisfaction than not

18、Women officers ________ 10 percent of the police force in this city.

A.fill up B.bring up C.use up D.make up

19、We cannot figure out _______ quite a number of insects, birds, and animals are dying out.

A. that B. as

C. why D. when

20、Jack part in the exam because of his cheating in the last exam.

A.is banned to take B.is banned from taking

C.banned from taking D.banned to take

21、We are very honored to invite the famous teacher and writer who ______ many books to give a speech to us.

A. have taken out B. have left out

C. has picked out D. has put out

22、Tom took a taxi to the airport, only _____ his plane high up in the sky.

A．finding

B．to find

C．being found

D．to have found

23、Could I speak to__________ is in charge of International Sales please?

A.who B.what

C.whoever D.whatever

24、The school rules state that no child __________ be allowed out of the school during the day, unless accompanied by an adult.

A.shall B.should C.will D.can

25、According to strict guidelines, Japan’s new era name(年号) ______ only two characters should be easy to read and write. ______ that, it should not employ common names or the first character of any of the last four eras.

A.making up; Apart from B.consisting of; Aside from

C.which made up of; Besides D.which consisted of; Except for

26、   Studies have shown that walking among trees makes us relaxed. 【1】There’s plenty of research showing the link between being in nature and being happy, but most of the research has focused on adults.

【2】 Explaining the motivation behind the study, researchers note that with environmental issues such as global warming, more studies are focusing on the relationships between humans and nature to find solutions to these problems, and the future of the planet lies in the hands of children and their actions. However, few studies focus on this aspect.

For the study, researchers worked with 296 children between the ages of 9 and 12. To measure how connected they were to nature, the kids were asked how much they enjoy activities like seeing wildflowers and wild animals, hearing sounds of nature and touching animals and plants. 【3】They also found that the more concerned children were about the environment and nature, the more likely they were to be happy.

So exposure to nature is related to active behaviors and happiness of children. What does that mean to adults? As we all know, children usually tend to follow adults’, especially their parents’ behaviors. That’s to say, when adults are outside and appreciate nature, kids learn by example. 【4】

Researchers say that children need role models who can gently guide them to nature with excitement and an attitude of a lifelong learner. 【5】 What’s more important is that they spend time together with children by exploring a fun and safe environment.

A.It’s so good going for a walk around trees.

B.Even just smelling the trees helps reduce anxiety.

C.And if parents enjoy being close to nature, so will their children.

D.Parents don’t have to be experts in environmental science or nature studies.

E.They found that the kids connected to nature were more likely to behave actively.

F.In a new study researchers wanted to see if kids get the same benefits from being outdoors.

G.Researchers will study more about the connection between children’s happiness and nature.

27、   Change is scary. 【1】 It can go hand in hand with the fear that we might hurt someone else if we think about ourselves. The truth is that you're so much more courageous than you give yourself credit for and far stronger than you realize. Here are some ways that you can use to help yourself make the process of creating change more manageable.

Make change into small bite size pieces. 【2】Remember that as long as you attempt to take regular practice towards your goal, such as eating more healthily every day, or walking twenty minutes a day, you' re heading in the right direction to make changes.

Form a habit of keeping a diary every day. Writing a journal every night before going to bed can effectively help you cope with the emotional impact of the change process. Go to grab a pen or pencil and remember a journal is not for being neat and tidy with good spelling. 【3】

Rest is necessary to success. Have a rest and take timeout to build your energy. 【4】If we don't give ourselves time to rest, we just end up burning out by the constant striving and worry. As we don't have the energy to keep going, we have to give up!

【5】Just accept it! I'm sorry to say that unless some people are really secure in themselves and truly happy in their own life, they're never going to like your changes. This has nothing to do with whether they love you or not. They are just for self-preservation! Therefore, give them a little time to adjust and get used to it.

A.It is a step into the unknown.

B.It's not being lazy to have timeout.

C.No one else is going to like your changes.

D.Don't try to eat the elephant in one sitting.

E.Creating change is about building your character.

F.Keep repeating your big steps over and over again.

G.It's a private place where you can speak out your inner thoughts.

28、During the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals (节日) in the world. Look at the following ones.

Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

Place: China

Time: January 5 to February 5

People build incredible things out of ice and snow,decorating them with lights.

The Carnival of Venice

Place: Italy

Time: between February and March

One of the most beautiful festivals in the world,people wear masks and elaborate costumes to hide differences among classes,and there are contests for the best costumers.

Holi Festival

Place: India

Time: late February/March, on the last dull moon day

Hindus and Sikhs,in India,Nepal,and Sri Lanka celebrate the main day of this incredibly fun 16-day festival by throwing colored powder and water at each other.

Sundance Film Festival

Place: Utah, the US

Time: end of February

The largest independent film festival in the US. Watch both feature films and shorts. You need to buy a ticket.

【1】Which of the following festivals can’t be celebrated at the end of February?

A．Sundance Film Festival.

B．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.

C．Holi Festival.

D．The Carnival of Venice.

【2】If you want to watch wonderful films, you may go to .

A．India

B．China

C．America

D．Italy

【3】If you go to Europe, which festival can you celebrate?

A．Sundance Film Festival.

B．Holi Festival.

C．The Carnival of Venice.

D．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.

29、   Many people often find themselves waking up in the middle of the night, unusually awake and excited.【1】. That’s really frustrating. However, there is no need to worry. Here are some effective ways to help you fall asleep again.

Remain in bed. For you to fall asleep, your heart rate needs to slow down. When you get up, your heart rate goes up. So, avoid going to the bathroom during the night if you can. Do not eat too little or too much for dinner. Do not drink and fill your bladder（膀胱）before bed.【2】. It may make you fall asleep faster, but it may also disrupt your sleep later in the night.

Stay in the dark. When you cannot sleep, LED lights on printers and cable boxes may be the reason. The same is true for light streaming in through cracks in curtains. 【3】. You should cover lights with tape and wear a sleep mask. A popular choice has deep eye cups so your eyes can open and shut while you wear them.

Quiet your mind. Try ways to relax, such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness exercises.【4】. The point is to keep your brain busy with something that is not demanding and is relaxing.

【5】. If your wake-up time is 6:30 a.m. and your clock reads 3:00 a.m., do not think Oh no! I have only three hours left! Instead, say to yourself, Oh great! I have three more hours to sleep!

You have a problem if you wake three times a week for more than three months. It may affect your quality of life. You need to find a sleep expert who can help identify the cause and fix it.

A.Think in a positive way.

B.Keep a calm attitude.

C.They may keep you awake.

D.Most importantly, avoid drinking in the evening.

E.You can do simple math problems in your head.

F.Getting up to do some mild exercise is also helpful.

G.Tossing and turning in bed, they are unable to fall asleep.

30、   I have learnt a lot about Chinese life and culture while teaching in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province and found them very interesting.

First, family life quite __________ in China from that in the USA. In the USA, many young people ___________ home after they finish their education and start working. However, in China, it is _________ for people to live with their parents until they get married. _________, many of my Chinese friends told me that their _________ lived with them and helped take care of them when they were children. It seems that Americans think independence is more important __________ the Chinese think family relationships are more important.

Bargaining(讨价还价）is another __________ that I have tried to learn. In the USA, prices are __________ and you can’t ask for a lower price. However. in some small Chinese stores and tourist places, you are ____________ to bargain. My Chinese friends taught me to ask for 40 percent or 50 percent ____________ the original(原来的）price. If the salesperson doesn’t agree to my price, I should ___________ to leave and he might let me come back and sell me the item. It is a skill that you have to ____________ if you live in China.

Tipping hasn’t been easier to _________. In the USA, many people in the service _________want to get ___________ money for serving customers. Tipping is not a part of Chinese culture. __________ I tried to tip a taxi driver. He looked a little ___________ and refused to take the money. In dinners, perhaps what surprises an American visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their ____________. Actually, this is a ____________ of true friendship and politeness. My Chinese friend told me if I didn’t want to eat it, I should just _____________ the food in the plate.

【1】A.unique B.private C.different D.harmonious

【2】A.come B.leave C.build D.interrupt

【3】A.regular B.common C.true D.usual

【4】A.However B.Also C.Therefore D.Although

【5】A.grandparents B.parents C.sisters D.relatives

【6】A.since B.while C.when D.if

【7】A.way B.lesson C.custom D.habit

【8】A.set B.agreed C.charged D.made

【9】A.suggested B.taught C.expected D.required

【10】A.up B.away C.on D.off

【11】A.promise B.decide C.pretend D.hope

【12】A.practice B.understand C.tolerate D.consider

【13】A.lead to B.turn to C.refer to D.adjust to

【14】A.area B.industry C.battle D.department

【15】A.easy B.pocket C.extra D.prize

【16】A.Often B.Before C.Sometimes D.Once

【17】A.confused B.satisfied C.frightened D.excited

【18】A.own B.guests C.neighbors D.children

【19】A.signal B.sign C.access D.look

【20】A.put B.take C.leave D.taste

31、短文填空, 每空一词。

The Safe (保险箱)

----- A Rich Man Finds the Best Way to be Truly Rich

Once upon a time, a rich man hired a great mathematician (数学家) to find him a way to make him more money. The rich man was so g【1】 that he even built a giant safe and his dream was to fill it with gold and jewels.

The mathematician worked on the problem for months. One night he said to the rich man “I’ve done it! My idea is perfect! You’ll be wealthy b【2】 your wildest dreams.” The rich man was d【3】 to hear this. Before he left on a long journey, he promised the mathematician double pay to run his business for him.

When the rich man returned, he found that all of his wealth was gone. Very angry, he asked the mathematician to explain. The mathematician told him he’d g【4】 everything away to people in the neighborhood.

The mathematician said “There is a limit to how much wealth one can get by himself. Then I realized that many people could help us a【5】 our goal. By helping o【6】, you could gain the most!”

Disappointed, the rich man went away. As he was walking, every neighbor he met was so thankful to him that they o【7】 him anything he needed.

Over the next few weeks, the man saw the mathematician’s idea really w【8】. He was received with great honor w【9】 he went. Everyone did all they could to help him.

He no longer dreamed of keeping his wealth in a safe. I 【10】 he shared it with hundreds of friends. He was now truly rich.

32、假设你是李华，最近你的英国笔友杰克刚刚转入一所新学校。由于他性格内向，不擅长交朋友，所以他感到非常孤独，写信向你求助。请你给他回一封电子邮件, 并给他一些建议。

注意：写作词数应为80个词左右。

Dear Jack,

I’m sorry to hear that you are lonely in a new school because you find it quite hard to make friends owing to your shyness.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua