临高2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、The prices of vegetables have been ________ because of the bad weather.

A.suffered B.applied C.doubled D.signed

2、The new survey shows that the number of students ______ computer games has been increasing in recent years.

A. devoted to    B. related to

C. connected to     D. addicted to

3、Ann is very ______ about being fat, so you’d better not mention it.

A. sensitive   B. hopeful   C. fierce   D. foolish

4、The old woman has two sons, one ________ is a teacher.

A．of who

B．of whom

C．of which

D．of them

5、The children went home from the grammar school, their lessons________for the day.

A．finished

B．were finished

C．had been finished

D．to have been finished

6、The grown-up’s response was to advise me to ________ my drawings and devote myself to history and grammar.

A．rely on

B．switch on

C．take over

D．lay aside

7、It is no use regretting __________harder. Cheer up and move on. As the saying goes, “Better late than never.”

A. not to study   B. not having studied   C. to not study   D. having not study

8、Luckily, there is a hospital ____ and they soon took the wounded man there.

A. nearly B. beyond   C. nearby  D. away

9、Everyone will go through life's stages of ups and downs, ________ self­respect plays a key role in the maturity(成熟) of a person.

A. when   B. which   C. as   D. that

10、He insisted that I ________ back what I said, but I insisted that my words ________ right.

A．take; was

B．took; was

C．take; were

D．took; were

11、After watching the movie Avatar, Mary lay in bed with her eyes_______open while all her family were_______asleep.

A.widely; soundly B.wider; soundly

C.widely; sound D.wide; sound

12、 challenges in Chinas car-sharing economy, shared mobility still has a promising future.

A. Despite B. Besides

C. Concerning D. Regarding

13、— When shall we set about doing our work?

—______ all the group members are here.

A．Because

B．Since

C．Unless

D．Not until

14、When you get the paper back, pay special attention to what ______.

A.have marked B.has been marked

C.had marked D.had been marked

15、Failure to observe all Park rules could ________ being driven out of the Park without refund(退款).

A．result in B．turn out

C．watch over D．insist on

16、It is important to pay your electricity bill on time, as late payments may affect your _________.

A. condition B. income

C. credit   D. status

17、She was complaining that the doctor was ____ too much for the treatment he was giving her.

A.expending B.offering C.costing D.charging

18、They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they __________to our help.

A. would have come   B. could come

C. have come   D. had come

19、He gathered around all the energy______he had to achieve the goal .

A．which

B．that

C．who

D．what

20、Anyone, whether he is an official or a bus driver, should be _______ respected.

A.especially B.naturally C.normally D.equally

21、Japan has a population of 127 million. Tokyo is the largest city and holds one third of the population in the country. There are thousands of people passing by in a minute at the center of the busiest crossing in the city. At weekends, the supermarkets and subway stations are crowded with people.

Japan's government is considering a new way to get people to consider life outside Tokyo: Pay them to leave.

According to a report from NHK on Nov. 22, if someone decides to move from the 23 blocks of Tokyo and find jobs somewhere else, the government will think about giving as much as 3 million yuan to people. The population is increasing all the time in Tokyo and the areas around the city even though the whole population of Japan reduces. That's often been at the cost of other cities. The number of people moving to Tokyo has exceeded the number moving out for 22 years and the number counting. Nearly one out of every three people in Japan lives in the Tokyo area.

In the past several years, Japan's government has taken many measures to encourage people to keep away from the capital. for example, help build smaller population areas. Some local governments have used tax cuts to encourage companies to leave the Tokyo area, while others will pay them to leave.

But Japan's large government institutions, its top schools, as well as companies all lie in Tokyo, leaving the capital seems to be a day dream for most Japanese.

【1】What's the population of Tokyo?

A．About 127 million.

B．About 42 million.

C．About 31 million.

D．About 127 hundred million.

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

A．The people who live in Tokyo.

B．The people who work in Tokyo.

C．The people who leave for Tokyo.

D．The people who move out of Tokyo.

【3】What do you think of Japan's “Pay them to leave”?

A．Useless.

B．Helpful.

C．Boring.

D．Easy.

【4】What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Japanese in Tokyo can get as much as tax cuts.

B．Most Japanese will still live and work in Tokyo.

C．“Pay them to leave” is popular among Japanese.

D．Japan's government cares nothing about population.

22、   The Christian Science Monitor is seeking editorial interns(实习生）with good journalism skills to write and edit in the Monitor’s various columns and online platforms. Applicants must be self-starters(做事主动的人)， and have great analytical skills， a basic understanding of world events, and an ability to write and edit with clarity and precision.

Duties will include making presentations, reporting, and writing stories with angles that could bring understanding to various topics, show new creative approaches to a wide range of problems, and highlight areas of progress.

Attention to detail is important in this job. Interns will stand out from their experience as excellent writers who are able to notice and analyze trends in addition to earning valuable day-to-day experience by working with first--rate editors in a dynamic newsroom.

Work Schedule: Paid and academic interns will work Monday through Friday, between 35 to 40 hours a week. The workplace is in Boston, Mass.

Spring internships run from January to the beginning of May. The application deadline is October 15.

Summer internships run from the end of May to mid August. The application deadline is a January 15

Fall internships run from September to December. The application deadline is July 15.

To apply, please contact the Internship Manager, and send a resume, a cover letter, and at least three writing clips( 片段)（If emailing, please attach clips as separate, printable documents and not as links）to：

Kendra Nordin Beato

Internship Manager

The Christian Science Monitor

210 Massachusetts Avenue, Po2- 20

Boston, MA02115 nordink@csmiomiror com

Run:经营；开办；使继续，使运转，参加竞选

【1】What is required of the interns?

A.Having majored in journalism.

B.Having relevant work experience.

C.Having good problem-solving skills

D.Having unique insight into world events

【2】How long do fall internships last?

A.About one month

B.About two months.

C.About three months.

D.About four months.

【3】What does the author say about the internships?

A.Internships should be applied for at least a month ahead

B.Interns are expected to work to 8 hours a day.

C.Interns must attach a reference when applying by letter.

D.The publishing house of the paper is located in New York.

23、Cows produce much methane (甲烷) the world’s second worst greenhouse gas, as they break down the grass. They are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change. Now scientists have shown the pollution from cows can be reduced by adding a little seaweed (海藻) to their food.

Recently, the researchers from the University of California studied 21 cows on a farm for about five months. They taught the cows to get their food from inside a special hood, which allowed the scientists to know the amount of the methane the cows were giving off. They added a small amount of seaweed to the cows’ food.

The consequences were surprisingly good. In some cases, the cows produced 82% less methane. The improvement depended on the kind of food the cows were given. Even the worst-polluting cows produced 33% less methane. Over the five months, the scientists didn’t see any signs that the cows’ stomachs were getting used to the seaweed and starting to produce more methane again. What’s more, the cows that were fed seaweed gained just as much weight as the other cows.

But there are still some big problems with the idea of feeding cows seaweed. For one thing, there’s not enough seaweed to feed all of the cows in the world. So farmers would have to figure out a way to grow lots of seaweed. A bigger problem is that for most of their lives, cows live in the fields, where they eat grass. That means there’s no chance to feed them seaweed every day.

Still, as the study shows, something as simple as feeding cows seaweed can help reduce some of the pollution causing the climate crisis.

【1】Why did the researchers carry out the study?

A．To test the effects of the seaweed.

B．To discover healthier grass for cows.

C．To improve the cows’ living conditions.

D．To measure the amount of methane in the world.

【2】What’s the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The background of the subject.

B．The results of the study.

C．The content of the experiment.

D．The process of the research.

【3】What is the biggest challenge in the researchers’ opinion?

A．Seaweed is not as tasty as grass.

B．Seaweed is dying out in the world.

C．Cows fed with seaweed gained weight easily.

D．Cows can hardly have daily access to seaweed.

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards the findings?

A．Positive.

B．Doubtful.

C．Unclear.

D．Negative.

24、While travel is restricted during this time, here are some amazing places around the world to daydream about and look forward to visiting one day in the future.

Lord Howe Island, Australia

The island in the Tasman Sea lies between Australia and New Zealand and is just 10km long. Despite its complete isolation, the island is populated, by around 380 people and the number of tourists is limited to under 400. The island is known for its geology, birds, plants and marine life, while cycling is the main mode of transport on the island, thanks to its virtually untouched forest and the fact that many of its plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world.

Thor’s Well, Oregon

Also called “the drainpipe of the Pacific” or even sometimes, “the gate to hell”, the hole appears to swallow the Pacific Ocean. Geyser-like ocean sprays erupt in winter time, thanks to ocean pressure and the gusting wind. It looks more dangerous than it is though; it is in reality just around 20 feet deep. The natural bowl is spectacular to watch, particularly during low tide when the sea rises towards the surface before draining back down into the depths of the rocky hole again.

Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods), Hawaii

Hawaiians call Keahiakawelo “wahi pana”, which means celebrated, noted or legendary places which have cultural significance. As legend goes, the priest of neighboring Molokai island, a man named Lanikaula, was angry at the people of Lanai, so he lit a fire wishing ill will to the island’s people.

Balamku (Cave of the Jaguar God), Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

The cave was rediscovered accidentally in 2018 by archaeologists who were searching for a sacred well. The seven-chambered cave was initially discovered in 1966 but was sealed up and forgotten about. Caves were considered openings to the underworld, and this one is no different. The name means jaguar god, which they believed had the ability to enter and leave the underworld at will. The cave is so unexplored that archaeologists are still mapping it out.

【1】How do people often travel on Lord Howe Island?

A．By boat.

B．By bike.

C．On foot.

D．By car.

【2】What is the best time to watch Thor’s Well?

A．During low tide.

B．In winter time.

C．When the sea rises.

D．After the sea dries.

【3】Which of the following is thought to be the opening to the underworld?

A．Lord Howe Island.

B．Thor’s Well.

C．Keahiakawelo.

D．Balamku.

25、Around February, my daughter Emma asked me if she could celebrate her 9th birthday with a few friends. I agreed and _________ to make the arrangements. So I dragged my feet and _________ to start phoning around by the end of March, but then COVID-19 happened. We had to wait and see what would happen in the next month. It was not long before I realized her _________ might not become reality.

I _________ my plan that we just made her a theme cake to keep it simple. She agreed. While _________ the theme cake, Emma changed her mind. She said, “Mom, please forget the cake and use the money to buy _________ for children who don’t have, such as toiletries, sweets, chips and chocolate.” I, with my _________ thoughts, almost tried to _________ her, but my mother called her and my _________ was interrupted. She went out and this gave me time to __________ her idea.

The next day I got to work and called my best friend Mrs Cathy for __________ and ideas. She told me, “Don’t worry. I will __________ and have a few things she could use.” My __________ was how and where I could get all the money with this child’s unusual request, but putting kids first, Mrs Cathy did what she always did best—she provided everything.

Then came the day of her birthday, but my heart __________ having to wish my daughter a happy birthday without a gift or even a birthday cake. She __________ wanted nothing. My heart was heavy but so proud of her and her birthday gifts to others.

【1】

A．promised

B．pretended

C．expected

D．demanded

【2】

A．urged

B．struggled

C．meant

D．forced

【3】

A．theory

B．choice

C．idea

D．decision

【4】

A．came up with

B．put away

C．woke up

D．did away with

【5】

A．cutting

B．distributing

C．planning

D．consuming

【6】

A．gifts

B．toys

C．foods

D．clothes

【7】

A．vivid

B．selfish

C．generous

D．courageous

【8】

A．calm

B．blame

C．inspire

D．discourage

【9】

A．relief

B．response

C．argument

D．apology

【10】

A．decline

B．forget

C．digest

D．avoid

【11】

A．advice

B．answers

C．comment

D．services

【12】

A．accept

B．help

C．pray

D．ignore

【13】

A．desire

B．sorrow

C．delight

D．concern

【14】

A．beat

B．lifted

C．burnt

D．broke

【15】

A．rarely

B．greatly

C．hardly

D．really

26、假如你是学生李华，请在校报的英语专栏里写封信鼓励同学们重视自主学习，内容包括:

(1)自主学习的益处；

(2)自主学习的建议。

注意:(1)词数100左右；

(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:autonomous learning 自主学习