汕头2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、---Has the problem been solved?

---Not yet. It   at tomorrow's meeting.

A. is discussed   B. has discussed

C. will be discussed   D. will discuss

2、Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach to educating their children compared with ________ of their parents.

A. those   B. one   C. that   D. it

3、Jenny is quite good at taking notes. She can _______ almost every word her teachers say in class.

A. set about B. set aside

C. set down D. set out

4、The rocks under the basket caused the ball to bounce in all directions. ________ where the ball would go wasn’t easy.

A．Knowing

B．Known

C．Having known

D．Being known

5、 Large quantities of natural resources ________ in 100 years or so.

A. will use up  B. have been used up

C. will be used up D. had been used up

6、__________ makes the school famous is __________ more than 90% of the students have been admitted to universities.

A．What; because

B．That;because

C．That; what

D．What;that

7、It’s raining heavily outside. Tell him the window.

A. not open   B. don’t open

C. to not open   D. not to open

8、My dream ______ came true, because of his encouragement.

A.extremely B.eventually C.frequently D.gradually

9、________ the weather will not clear up until next week is bad news for us.

A．As

B．If

C．Whether

D．That

10、Each working day，The Daily is updated on the website every hour，unless   indicated.

A. otherwise   B. therefore

C. nevertheless   D. moreover

11、We’re ________ flying in the sky like a bird.

A．holding one’s breath

B．taking a chance

C．keeping one’s word

D．looking forward to

12、The strike may hold ________ production of cars for several months, ________ a great loss．

A.out; cause B.up; causing C.out; causing D.up; cause

13、I was very surprised at _____ he spoke at the meeting.

A.the way which B.the way on which C.the way D.in the way that

14、We didn’t have the proper equipment, but we __________ somehow and finished the work on time.

A.demanded B.represented C.managed D.postponed

15、____your own needs and styles of communication is as important as learning to convey your affection and emotions.

A. Understanding B. To be understood

C. Being understood D. Having understood

16、You ______ your books about.

A．always leave

B．are always leaving

C．always left

D．have always left

17、Over thousands of years, they began to depend less on _________ could be hunted or gathered from the wild, and more on animals they had raised and crops they had sown.

A．whether

B．what

C．when

D．where

18、There ________ some bread and two cakes in the plate.

A．are

B．is

C．have

D．has

19、The pollution in Beijing is expected to improve, ________ a series of air pollution control measures.

A. regardless of B. but for

 C. thanks to D. such as

20、On February 11, 2007, Drew Gilpin Faust was ________ as the first female president of Harvard University in 371 years.

A. appointed   B. appealed C. attached D. transferred

21、The idea that red means stop and green means go affects more than just traffic light colors. We have been taught from a young age that red means danger, while green means safety. 【1】For something we have to look at every day, why couldn’t they have been prettier colors? You’re about to find out.

Before there were traffic lights for cars, there were traffic signals for trains. At first, railroad companies used red to mean stop, white to mean go and green to mean caution. But train conductors ran into a problem with the color white meaning go — bright white could easily be mistaken for stars at night. 【2】 It has been that way ever since.

【3】 That means that as it travels through the air, it gets diffused (分散) less than other colors, so it can be seen from a greater distance. For example, think about how the light turns red as the sun sets. Even though the human eye is most sensitive to a yellowish-green highlighter color, it can see red from further away. But this could happen by chance. It’s not clear whether that was chosen based on wavelength, contrast against green nature or natural connection of red with things like blood. 【4】

Yellow has a shorter wavelength than red but a longer wavelength than green. This means that red is noticeable the furthest away, yellow in the middle and green the least distance away — a helpful advanced warning for needing to slow or stop.

However, believe it or not, yellow was once used to mean stop. Back in the 1900s, some stop signs were yellow because it was too hard to see a red sign in a poorly lit area. 【5】 Since yellow can be seen well at all times of the day, school areas, some traffic signs and school buses continue to be painted the color. Keep these safe driving tips in the back of your mind whenever you see a yellow light.

A．Railway companies eventually moved to the color green for go.

B．It could be a mix of all three!

C．But why were those particular colors chosen for traffic lights?

D．Employ these driving rules and know that traffic lights have certainly come a long way.

E．Red is the color with the longest wavelength.

F．When you’re impatiently waiting at a traffic light, don’t get mad.

G．Eventually, highly reflective materials were developed, and red stop signs were born.

22、

In the ancient walled city of Sana’a, mud skyscrapers rise high into the sky. The towering structures are built entirely out of earth and decorated with amazing geometric patterns. The local mud architecture is so unique that the city has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

“As an outstanding example of architecture reflecting the spatial (空间的) characteristics of the early years, the city in its landscape has an extraordinary artistic quality,” UNESCO writes in its description of Sana’a. “The buildings also show exceptional craftsmanship (工艺) in the use of local materials and techniques.”

Even though the buildings in Sana’a are thousands of years old, the ancient structures are still inhabited today and most remain private houses. It is easy to see why these mud buildings have not lost their appeal—they are well-insulated (隔热的), sustainable and extremely adaptable for modern use. “It is the architecture of the future,” says Damluji, co-founder of the Mud Brick Architecture Foundation.

Architects around the world are reviving (复兴) raw-earth construction as they seek to construct sustainable buildings that can survive extreme weather events such as flash floods and intense heat. Could this ancient form of architecture influence the design of our future homes?

The construction industry accounts for 38% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The building sector has an important role to play if the world is to meet the goal of reaching net zero by 2050. Concrete, a common modern construction material, has a huge carbon footprint. Replacing concrete with less polluting materials is important to achieving our climate goals, scientists warn.

The ancient material, mud, could be the perfect sustainable replacement for concrete, according to Damluji. Constructing with mud has a very low impact on the environment and the material itself is fully recyclable, she says. “If you want to pull down a wall or change the design, you can recycle all the materials.” An added benefit is that mud buildings are warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This reduces the need for air conditioning units, which consume large amounts of electricity and contain refrigerants (制冷剂) that make up greenhouse gas emissions. Mud structures are also incredibly strong and resistant to extreme weather, such as heatwaves, floods and droughts, which scientists say will become more frequent and intense as temperatures continue to rise.

Therefore, people who wish to live in a modern, comfortable home should consider one made of mud. Overall, it makes for highly advanced as well as sustainable design.

【1】According to the first two paragraphs, buildings in Sana’a are “unique” because    .

A．they are tall and tower over the entire city

B．their geometric patterns create artistic feelings

C．they are beautifully crafted with local resources

D．their fascinating history has attracted many tourists

【2】Which of the following is TRUE about mud materials according to the passage?

A．They can reduce the chance of extreme weather events.

B．They can be ideal for sustainable construction of the future.

C．They might produce a lot of greenhouse gas emissions.

D．They might cause substantial temperature changes.

【3】It can be inferred from the passage that________.

A．mud might be an important solution to the climate crisis

B．the mud buildings in Sana’a are no longer suitable to live

C．rebuilding mud construction would take great efforts

D．mud has become the favourite material of architects

【4】What’s the author’s attitude towards raw-earth construction in the building industry?

A．Cautious.

B．Indifferent.

C．Critical.

D．Supportive.

【5】What might be the best title of the passage?

A．Historic Cities Mark Human Civilization

B．Construction Industry Threaten Climate Goals

C．Modern Architecture Survive Extreme Weather

D．Ancient Material Make for Future House Designs

23、   Tablets（平板电脑） are useful devices, but their big screens always make them as a burden to carry around without a bag. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a phone with the powers of a tablet that could be folded up and fit neatly into the hand? Now something like a tablet-shaped but foldable（可折叠的） phone is about to become available. In February, Samsung and Huawei both introduced foldable phones, the Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X separately, to the public for the first time. Mobile phone use has entered the “foldable future”, the Verge noted.

The technology could change our lives in significant ways. These devices, due to their bendable screens, give us the larger screens we want but still fit easily into the pocket. The technology could change other devices too. For example, we could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers, which could help increase available space to the maximum. In a keynote address, Justin Denison, Samsung’s senior vice president, called the foldable screen “the basis for the smartphone of tomorrow”. “It’s a blank canvas (画布) for us to do something beautiful together,” he said.

So is there nothing to stand in the way of the foldable future? According to tech news website Android Authority, the necessary displays were difficult to produce. In 2012, nine out of ten foldable screens produced were defective or unusable. Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to almost 90 percent. However, at present these foldable devices are expensive. For example, the price of Huawei Mate X is 17, 500 RMB. That's a price that few people will be able to afford.

But if the foldable device isn’t going to change the world overnight, there is no doubt that it is coming. Patrick Moorhead, an industry expert told The Verge, “Few are debating if foldable mobile displays are the future of smartphones; the only question is when and by whom.”

【1】What do we know about foldable devices?

A. They are too big to fit into the pocket.

B. They could bring us much convenience.

C. They have become available in January.

D. They are a burden to carry around without a bag.

【2】What can we learn from Denison’s words?

A. The foldable screen has great potential.

B. The technology could change other devices too.

C. There must be many problems with the technology.

D. The production of foldable phones will soon decrease.

【3】What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. complete B. proper

C. imperfect D. normal

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

A. Types of foldable phones. B. The coming of foldable devices.

C. Popular devices on the market. D. Difficulties in producing foldable phones.

24、Money Matters

Parents should help their children understand money.【1】 So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.

The basic function of money

Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have.

If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier. 【2】 When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.

Money lessons

Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. 【3】  If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “ You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”

【4】

Begin at the grocery store with your child. Pick out two similar brands of a product. 【5】 If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for another purchases.

A．Wise decisions.

B．The way of choice.

C．Permit him to choose between them.

D．Tell your child why he can — or cannot — have certain things.

E．Ask them what things that cost money are most important to them.

F．Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.

G．One of the wisest things you can possibly do is to choose the best time.

25、   Skid Row(贫民区）. The very phrase for a place where dreams go to die. Children there, in particular, are always living in_________and desperation. _________ one couple is determined to use their own experience with loss to develop a sense of_________ for kids.

In 2012,Mary and her husband, David,were _________ their first child when she miscarried(流产）.The couple were extremely_________ But they refused to let their heartbreak _________ them. On the day which would have been their child's birthday, suddenly an idea crossed their_________ since we can't throw a birthday party for our own child, why not do it for those children in Skid Row?

So the couple _________ a room in the rooftop, and filled it with all the makings of a great party like cakes and gifts. Many of the first 15 kids who _________ had never had a single birthday party before,and they were so excited to have one now. Since then, the couple have thrown a birthday party each and every month. Usually an hour __________ each party, volunteers arrive to set up the decorations and activities: face painting, balloon artists, a DJ, cake, and pizza, to make sure there are more than enough to go around.

“A party cannot change__________. But what we are doing is to make these children's life as __________ as possible.” as Mary shares on Facebook. “We are on the rooftop. If you look down,it's not __________ to see homeless person after homeless person on the street, and it reminds you these kids won't__________ this area after the party. However, for even a short moment, if you look up, you'll find the sky is so beautiful, and you are above everything  - you still have the chance to live a normal life and determine your own future. I hope these parties can bring some __________ in their life.”

A．aggression

B．poverty

C．demand

D．restriction

A．Instead

B．Despite

C．Moreover

D．However

A．hope

B．reward

C．reputation

D．liberty

A．raising

B．adoring

C．expecting

D．educating

A．disturbing

B．disappointed

C．stubborn

D．violent

A．decline

B．break

C．win

D．accept

A．sight

B．head

C．mind

D．way

A．take in

B．take off

C．take over

D．take up

A．showed up

B．dressed up

C．brought up

D．gave up

A．within

B．beyond

C．after

D．before

A．something

B．anything

C．nothing

D．everything

A．romantic

B．merciful

C．normal

D．civil

A．unusual

B．unimaginable

C．unlucky

D．unhappy

A．lead

B．leave

C．lose

D．love

A．honesty

B．friendship

C．health

D．light

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Why Gratitude Is Good for You?

Gratitude is more than just saying ‘thank you’ to someone who has helped us or given us a gift. Gratitude is a deeper appreciation for someone or something that makes us feel a positive emotion. And this positive emotion can be good for our health -- our emotional and physical health, as well as the health of our relationships.

Let’s start by looking at the emotional or mental health benefits of expressing gratitude. There have been many studies, as described in a 2018 paper from the Greater Good Science Center titled ‘The Science of Gratitude’, showing that writing a gratitude letter to another person or writing in a gratitude journal, if done regularly, improves mental health. It is because gratitude stops us from thinking about toxic, negative emotions, and writing a ‘thank you’ letter, for example, shifts our attention so that we focus on positive emotions. But even if we don’t share our writing with anyone, like in a journal, the act of completing the exercise alone makes us happier and more satisfied with life. And this gets better with time. So, the more we express gratitude, the more positive we feel.

Gratitude can also make us feel good in our bodies. There are studies linking a gratitude practice to better sleep quality, better eating habits, and reduced inflammation in people who have had heart problems. So gratitude is clearly good for us, but is it also good for the people in our lives?

The simple answer is ‘yes’. When shared — spoken or written — gratitude is about feeling valued and helping others feel valued too. Feeling valued can help build stronger relationships — be it with family, partners, friends or even colleagues. And that’s on top of all the other ways gratitude is clearly good for us. Maybe we should all stop counting sheep or counting calories and start counting our blessings instead.

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