神农架2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、 Never before in our country _______________.

A. has such a thing happened   B. such a thing has happened

C. has so a thing happened   D. so a thing has happened

2、The problem is so complex that I'm afraid it will take me several hours to________．

A. figure out   B. set out

C. break out   D. put out

3、The headmaster in our school hopes that we will be more ambitious when we graduate than when we   admitted.

A. will get   B. get

C. got   D. have got

4、The next year’s challenges include some financial issues _____.

A.solved B.being solved C.to solve D.to be solved

5、Top graduates from universities are ________ by major companies.

A. chased B. registered

C. offered D. compromised

6、The use of an alcohol breath test by the police greatly reduces the ____of  drivers causing traffic accidents．

A．possibility B．pressure

C．preference    D．Production

7、Florida is blessed with ______ warm climate, which makes it _____ suitable place for old people to live in.

A. a; 不填 B. 不填; the C. a; a D. the; a

8、Too much drinking will do ______ to your health; you should take the doctor's advice.

A．harmful

B．harm

C．trouble

D．painful

9、The couple got into a(n)________ about where to celebrate New Year’s Eve: at home or in a restaurant.

A.comment B.argument C.debate D.quarrel

10、As the foreign slave trade was cut off,the   American slave trade absolutely boomed.

A.intended B.regular C.domestic D.limited

11、My friend Jennifer, ______ help I’ve made great progress in my studies, will leave for the UK next week.

A.with whose B.for whose C.for whom D.with whom

12、I wish to thank Professor Smith, without ________ help I would never have got this far.

A. who   B. whose

C. whom   D. which

13、___________of the boys in our class ___________going to join the army.

A.Two fifths; is B.Second fifths; are

C.Second fifths; is D.Two fifths; are

14、It’s going to be some time ________ he sees his father again, ________ business has just been started in Switzerland.

A．after; who

B．since; who

C．when;       whose

D．before; whose

15、With some infrastructure (基础设施) in Hong Kong __________ due to the riot (骚乱) of some people in the past few months, it has caused inconvenience for average people.

A.having damaged B.to be damaged C.damaged D.damaging

16、 The growing speed of a plant is influenced by a number of factors, _____ are beyond our control.

A. most of which  B. most of them

C. most of what   D. most of that

17、Having lived in the town for quite a few years, Mr. Johnson no longer felt _______ among the local people.

A. out of order       B. out of place

C. out of control      D. out of the question

18、 On the one side of the road grass should be planted, and ______________.

A. on the other are flowers

B. on the other flowers planted

C. on the other flowers

D. on the other are planted flowers

19、What ________ do you have ________ them finish their homework on time?

A．difficulty; to make

B．difficulty; with making

C．difficulty; making

D．difficulties; in making

20、She is such a warm-hearted person _______ devoted much of her spare time to the volunteer work.

A．what

B．which

C．as

D．that

21、Taking a vacation is a perfect way to help family members connected with one another, which is especially important when you consider the effects it has on children.

The following will help you   know how to choose the right vacation for bringing your family together.

Making the time

With summer filled with school work there are fewer times available for families to take vacations together. 【1】 You can get kids excited by packing them up for a fun—filled weekend trip in winter or spring

Choosing the location

The first step you'll want to take is picking a place. There are plenty of choices, but one of the best choices is a place connected to the outdoors. 【2】 These kinds of activities give your family a sense of accomplishment(成就).

Setting some goals

【3】 You should also think about how you want the connection with your family to develop. Vacations are a chance to open up to one another. Spending a few days in the mountains with only your family members can help bring meaningful conversations in a beautiful setting.

【4】

One thing you don't want is your children not getting along well with each other. Often the best solution is to keep your schedule full and include different activities. Perhaps include your children's opinions on what they want to do.

Family vacations can lead to a real turning point for family members providing a memorable experience that also makes everyone happier. 【5】

A．Keeping the kids happy

B．Planning some great activities

C．So, next time you plan your trip, plan accordingly.

D．But winter and spring provide their own opportunities

E．There are plenty of activities that are fun for the whole family.

F．You can take a hike, watch wildlife, or camp outside with your kids

G．Vacation shouldn’t just be about getting away from work or seeing sights.

22、Bert Katz, my father-in-law, celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2016. Bert loved sports and was an enthusiastic Yankees (an American professional baseball team based in the New York City) fan, so it was no wonder that over the years, he was a faithful listener to WEAN radio and, in particular, the afternoon show hosted by Mike Francesa.

Bert had health issues in his later years that limited his mobility, and when he lost his eyesight three years ago, his attachment to his radio and Francesa became more pronounced. He just loved listening to Mike talk about sports and his Yankees each afternoon. Those hours brought him so much pleasure.

Of course, Mike will be leaving Dec. 15, 2017 after 30 years at the station. Mike lives in the same community where I work on Long Island, and I have gotten to know him over the past 20 years. So when my father-in-law was approaching his special birthday the year before last year, I asked Mike for a favor: to call Bert and wish him a happy birthday.

Mike agreed without hesitation. Two days before the special day, Mike stopped at my workplace. I called Bert at his nursing home and put Mike on the phone. It was a complete surprise to Bert. Mike spent more than 10 minutes wishing Bert a happy birthday and, of course, talking about the Yankees.

When my family celebrated Bert’s birthday two days later, he couldn’t stop talking about the phone call. Over his lifetime, he said it was one of the nicest things anyone had ever done for him. Unfortunately, Bert’s health declined last year and he passed away on July 13, 2017. But even in his final months in the hospital and nursing home, he always had a radio set to WFAN to listen each afternoon to Mike Francesa. And he also had the memory of that special phone call for his 90th birthday.

【1】What habit did Bert keep for years?

A．Playing baseball.

B．Listening to a sports program.

C．Checking his eyesight regularly.

D．Leading organized cheering for the Yankees.

【2】What does the underlined word “pronounced” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Obvious.

B．Unusual.

C．Important.

D．Understandable.

【3】Which of the following best dscribes the author?

A．Honest and generous.

B．Considerate and insightful.

C．Patient and hardy.

D．Independent and determined.

【4】What’s the best title for the text?

A．A Special Gift

B．The Call Finally Arrived

C．The Big Dream Came True

D．An Unforgettable Birthday Party

23、As a hockey parent, while watching my son played from Mite to Bantam, House League to Travel, I’ve learned that losing may be best for kids.

In his third season in 2019, my son’s team never lost more than three straight games. There was happiness, boasting, celebration, pizza. In short, it was a typically good youth hockey season. He improved as a player, but did not much change as a person.

However, what happened the next year added its story to the legends of sporting incompetence. Not merely weak but prettily bad, this team lost 40 of their first 50 games, most of the defeats coming in the course of two losing streaks. For a time, I worried that these streaks would kill my child’s love of the game.

But that’s not what happened. As bad as it got, the losing was clarifying. It weeded out the kids who were in it less for the game than the glory, leaving just the die-hards behind. What started as a list of 17 of the team was cut down to 12. It was especially instructive for the kids. It taught him a great truth of the world: For everyone good, there is someone better.

What’s more, the kids were learning the game in a way that only losing can teach. Each player got to play everywhere, to learn and appreciate the role of every position on the ice. They kept an eye on their opponents too, studying and incorporating the tricks of success. In an effort to break the streak, they went back to basics, accepted the wisdom of the hockey ancients: If playing like a team, they can defeat a collection of all-stars; If doing small and unappreciated tasks well, they can get the goal.

This new team had character and could never be counted out, no matter the score. They had learned the most important lesson: You can lose without being beaten. They squeaked into the state tournament, then made it all the way to the final, where the winner was decided in overtime. When they lost that game and went into the handshake line, it was not as runners-up but as a team that had been made into winners in the only way that will stick — by losing.

【1】What does the author think about the son’s team in the third season in 2019?

A．The team had a bad performance.

B．The team didn’t live up to the author’s expectations.

C．The team played typically well and won all the games.

D．The team didn’t have the spirit of facing failure.

【2】What does the underlined word “clarify” refer to?

A．The losing made the kids better understand hockey.

B．The losing helped the kids learn a great truth of the world.

C．The losing separated true player from those playing for glory.

D．The losing boosted the kids’ teamwork.

【3】According to the author, what have the son’s team learned?

A．For everything big, there is something bigger.

B．Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

C．God helps those who help themselves.

D．The hardest battle you’re going to fight is the battle to be just you.

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

A．How Kids Can Deal With Losing

B．What Kids Can Learn From Losing

C．Why Kids Can Benefit From Losing

D．How Kids Can Get Over From Losing

24、   Most credit cards today use magnetic strips(磁条) that hold the encrypted(加密)data about the owner's bank account and personal identification number called a PIN. Other credit cards hold the data in memory chips that communicate wirelessly with card readers. Both systems are easy to be attacked. Criminals can secretly find a way to enter the computer systems of the banks or retailers(零售商), and steal the data illegally or,as in the case of Target,disturb the card readers in stores by implanting virus.

Now, scientists in Britain say they are developing a way to make encrypted data more secure by storing it in the plastic itself. Gordon Smith, a retired professor at Warwick Manufacturing Group, at the University of Warwick, says researchers are using a plastic molding(模具) machine to encrypt data with the colors of the card. "As it's making that plastic from a molten plastic into a solid component, we are moving the pigments(颜料) so that they form specific images.The way the pigment is arranged in a particular way inside the plastic ensures the security of the data.When the card is passed through a special scanner,similar to magnetic strip readers,the software reads the fixed image containing the data."When we first developed the images within the plastic,it looked as though it would just be an artistic aspect to it,but then we've realized that once we could make it covert,we could color the plastic so that the image was hidden,then it became something a lot more special.

Smith admits the system could be compromised if someone discovers how the card was made, but says that's unlikely. The counterfeiter would need to have access to an injection molding machine that costs more than $300,000.

The patent for this new method is not yet officially recognized,and it has not been used commercially at all. But Smith says some credit card companies have already indicated they are interested in the technology.

【1】How do criminals threaten today's credit cards?

A.By robbing the users and damaging their cards.

B.By stealing the cards from banks or supermarkets.

C.By copying the card readers and using them in stores.

D.By programming the computer with virus to damage the data.

【2】What can we know about the new way of encrypting data?

A.The data is not stored in the computer. B.The data is secured by the colors of the card.

C.The data is invisible to criminals. D.The data is hidden in a complex chip.

【3】Why will the new encrypting system be much safer?

A.The card is made of plastics.

B.The system is secured with memory chips.

C.The injection molding machine is expensive.

D.Credit card companies will produce the cards secretly.

【4】What does the underlined word "counterfeiter" refer to in Paragraph 3?

A.Criminal. B.Inventor. C.Discoverer. D.Banker.

25、Mrs. June P. Garrett was my seventh-grade English teacher. Back in 1968, she had a major_________ on my life.

When I was in seventh grade, my father _________ me to play sports. Unfortunately, I did not have any of what might be called “_________ talent.” But I wanted to make my father _________, if not proud. So, I _________ the junior high school football team.

In the meantime, I _________ a post on the junior high school newspaper. I even created a parody (拙劣的模仿) advice column called “Dear Gertrude.”Mrs. Garrett, also the advisor for the newspaper, _________ my unconventional (非常规的) writing. One day, while grading a homework assignment, she wrote this short but _________ note: “You will make a living as a writer someday.”

From that point on, I _________ what I wanted to do with my life. In fact, in 8th grade, when it came time to write that “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?” essay, I no longer wanted to be a doctor (which is what my four brothers all became). __________. I wrote these words:

Now my mind wanders to a __________ thought. To be a writer is my search.

I got a B+ on that paper, and my path in life was __________.

Soon I ________ playing football in 8th grade and focused the rest of my school years on __________ !

We all have talents. Fortunately, I had just the right teacher at just the right time to help me __________mine.

【1】

A．reflection

B．judgement

C．influence

D．project

【2】

A．warned

B．guided

C．expected

D．allowed

【3】

A．basic

B．beneficial

C．creative

D．athletic

【4】

A．confused

B．special

C．happy

D．disappointed

【5】

A．went back to

B．signed up for

C．insisted on

D．prepared for

【6】

A．exchanged

B．adapted

C．refused

D．landed

【7】

A．shared

B．encouraged

C．recovered

D．followed

【8】

A．interesting

B．flexible

C．inspiring

D．responsible

【9】

A．considered

B．knew

C．wondered

D．doubted

【10】

A．Instead

B．Besides

C．Therefore

D．Otherwise

【11】

A．new

B．secret

C．foil

D．small

【12】

A．achieved

B．cut

C．separated

D．set

【13】

A．enjoyed

B．stopped

C．stressed

D．kept

【14】

A．writing

B．acting

C．searching

D．exercising

【15】

A．improve

B．recognize

C．change

D．recommend

26、假定你是高一的李华，得知第七届世界军人运动会（the 7th CISM World Games）将于2019年10月18日至27日在中国湖北武汉举行。请写一封信申请做志愿者（volunteer），内容包括：

1、写信的目的；

2、个人优势；

3、能做的事。

注意：1、词数100左右；

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3、申请信的开头已给出，不计入字数。

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Li Hua，a student studying in a key middle school.

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