朝阳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 mother told the little child not to speak to a stranger even if ______________

A.speaking B.spoken

C.spoken to D.he spoken to

2、The workers ________ the glasses and marked on each box “This Side UP”.

A.carried B.delivered C.pressed D.packed

3、With the development of economy, our income has increased ______ 10% in less than a year.

A. for   B. by   C. on   D. at

4、Thanks to her determination and perseverance on the piano lesson, she has a ______ grasp of the subject.

A. comprehensive B. confidential

C. conservative D. compulsory

5、Even though we live in a high-tech age, it’s still impossible to predict the weather   .

A. actively B. accurately

C. cautiously D. originally

6、Go for a walk in the countryside, you can enjoy the beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.

A．when

B．which

C．where

D．what

7、Job interviews are carried out ___ face to face in four cities including Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou and Shaoxing in Zhejiang province every year.

A. slightly     B. officially

C. extremely D. completely

8、Privacy is like health. Only when it is gone________you had done more to protect it.

A.do you wish B.you wish C.did you wish D.you wished

9、Wang Ping flashed a switch on a computer screen, and a table and some chairs rose___ the floor as if by magic.

A. from B. under     C. from under     D. from up

10、Sometimes we have to face embarrassing moments ________ we can only keep silent.

A. who B. which C. when   D. why

11、— What’s the national flower of Russia?

— ________ ! Let’s go online and find it out.

A．You bet

B．Guess what

C．Give me a break

D．You’ve got me there

12、It's an either-or situation-you can take on-line classes at home or have classes in the school, but you can't do_________.

A.others B.both C.another D.either

13、I can still remember my childhood life,_________it was so long ago.

A.if only B.as though C.even though D.in case

14、Why not try your luck in the library? That’s ________ the American classical books are kept.

A. how   B. why   C. when D. where

15、 In my view, London's not as expensive in price as Tokyo but Tokyo is ______in traffic.

A.the most organized B.more organized

C.so organized as D.as organized as

16、After the actor was caught taking drugs, all the scenes in which he appeared in the film were___.

A.cut out B.cut down C.cut up D.cut off

17、“China, with 56.6 million people living in the Internet connected homes, is now _____second only to the US”, _____leading online rating service reported Monday.

A. the; a   B./; a C./; the D.a; the

18、QQ, _________ you can chat with your friends, makes communication easy.

A.as B.which C.that D.where

19、What I love most about reading novels is ______ the authors vividly describe the characters.

A. what   B. why

C. how   D. whom

20、There’s no way of knowing why one man makes an important discovery __________ another man, also intelligent, fails.

A.while B.when C.where D.why

21、   Although we spend one-third of our lives in bed, we hardly ever think about beds. While we may consider them little more than a mattress(床垫), pillow and blanket, they in fact have a fascinating history.

The first beds were hollows(坑洼) dug in cave floors by our African ancestors around 77,000 years ago. The basic idea of the bed and its structure have remained the same for thousands of years. Malta and Egypt were using raised frames with mattresses 5,000 years ago, according to Brian Fagan, the author of What We did in Bed. Early Egyptian beds consisted of wooden frames with legs and a leather sleeping platform. The mattress was little more than a sack(袋子) with grass, straw and hay in it. In Mongolia and China, heated stone platforms called kang were used in inns as early as 5000 BC.

The basic idea of who slept in the bed, however, has changed a lot through the years. Many family members or friends sleeping together in a single bed used to be completely normal for much of human history. Travelers would not expect privacy at inns. In fact, they had to share a bed with complete strangers. The greatest example of this was the Great Bed of Ware, a huge bed built in 1590 for an English inn. “A total of 52 people—are said to have spent a night in the Great Bed in 1689,” according to Fagan.

Throughout the 19th century, beds gradually became a private space. Rapid urbanization during the Industrial Revolution sped up this process as compact row houses were built with small rooms, each for a different purpose, including sleeping. So the next time you head to bed, be thankful you have your own.

【1】What do we know about the ancient beds?

A．The history of beds went through a long and difficult process.

B．In Africa, the basic idea of beds' structure has changed a lot.

C．Our ancestors were imaginative and creative in designing beds.

D．The ancestors in different countries were satisfied with their beds.

【2】Why did travelers share a bed with complete strangers at inns in the past?

A．There was a single bed in one room.

B．They liked spying on others' lives.

C．It was convenient to look after each other.

D．It was a good way to make new friends.

【3】What promotes beds to be a private space?

A．Human civilization.

B．Rapid urbanization.

C．Social interaction.

D．Room function

【4】Where is the text most probably taken from?

A．A fiction novel.

B．A tourist guidebook.

C．A science report.

D．A culture magazine.

22、Earlier this month, two rock climbers achieved what many thought impossible: They climbed up the 3,000-foot-high Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park without specialized equipment. Climbing without this equipment is called“free-climbing.”Until now, no one had free-climbed to the top of the rock face, which is a part of the mountain EI Capitan.

El Capitan, which means“the captain”or“the chief”in Spanish, has always presented a challenge to climbers. But the Dawn Wall, on the mountain’s southeast face, is a particularly difficult route to the summit (顶峰). It is a rock formation that is both steep and relatively smooth. This makes free-climbing the rock face seem almost impossible.

About seven years ago, professional climber Tommy Caldwell spotted a possible route up the wall. It took years of planning and preparation, but this month, Caldwell, 36, and his friend Kevin Jorgeson, 30, finally make the climb.

Free climbers do use ropes and other basic safety equipment to catch them if they fall — and Caldwell and Jorgeson fell often. Before starting their climb, they broke down their route into 32 sections. Each section was based on a rope length called a“pitch.”The rope was secured into the rock face to catch the climbers if they fell.

Caldwell and Jorgeson’s goal was to climb the Dawn Wall without returning to the ground. If they fell, they had to start that pitch all over again. The two men started climbing on December 27. They slept in hanging tents, and a team of friends brought them food each day.

The men had spent years rehearsing (排练) the movements it would take to get through each pitch. They made it through the fist half of the climb relatively easily. But halfway up, Jorgeson ran into trouble. In one difficult spot, he fell each time he attempted to climb. After 10 days of trying, Jorgeson finally made it to the next pitch.

Getting through that troublesome pitch gave both climbers renewed energy. They finished the rest of the climb five days later, on January 14.

【1】What does Paragraph 2 mainly explain?

A．Why the Dawn Wall is a hard challenge.

B．Why people prefer climbing El Capitan.

C．How to free-climb the Dawn Wall.

D．How El Capitan got its name.

【2】To climb Yosemite’s Dawn Wall, Caldwell and Jorgeson .

A. received one year’s training

B. chose the nearest route

C. made thoughtful preparations

D. used special equipment

【3】What can we learn about this world, s toughest climb?

A．It includes 32 different routes.

B．It is also the world, s highest climb.

C．It was once completed by Caldwell 7 years ago.

D．It took the two climbers 19 days to get to the top.

【4】Which of the following words can best describe Jorgeson?

A．Proud but patient.

B．Cautious and friendly.

C．Brave and determined.

D．Imaginative but half-hearted.

23、Tiny traces of protein remaining in the bones and teeth of ancient humans could soon transform scientists’ efforts to uncover the secrets of the evolution of our species. Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and the Natural History Museum believe a new technique—known as proteomics—could allow them to identify the proteins from which our ancestors’ bodies were constructed and bring new insights into the past 2 million years of humanity’s history.

The consequences of the technology would mirror the impact of the recently developed technology of ancient DNA analysis which, over the past 20 years, has helped uncover dramatic secrets about humanity’s past. The development of proteomics follows scientists’ success in analysing DNA from ancient human fossils. But the analysis of ancient DNA has limitations. “DNA is fragile and rots fairly quickly, especially in warm conditions,” said Pontus Skoglund. “So it is mainly useful for studying fossils less than 100,000 years old and found in moderately cool or cold places.” So scientists have begun to look at other methods to study the biology of ancient humans and have turned to proteins as a key target.

Our bodies are made of proteins whose manufacture(生成) is controlled by our DNA and so, by uncovering their structure, insights can be gained into the make-up of ancient individuals. Crucially, proteins survive longer in warm conditions. However, there was a downside to the use of proteins, added Skoglund. “Proteins do not carry nearly as much information as DNA. They only contain about 1% of the maximum information we could get from a DNA sample. That means that we will need a lot to be able to generate enough data. That may not be easy.”

Nevertheless, proteomics has already produced early promising results. Studies have shown that collagen proteins (胶原蛋白) found in a piece of hominin jaw-bone at Baishiya Karst matches those of Denisovans. “This is the first hint (提示) at what a Denisovan might have looked like and suggests that proteomics has a lot to offer our understanding of human evolution,” Welker told the Observer last week.

【1】What’s the limitation of the ancient DAN analysis technology?

A．It has just been recently developed.

B．It is less effective than other methods.

C．DNA can’t survive long in warm conditions.

D．It can only be used to study fossils within 10,000 years.

【2】What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A．DNA determines the generating of our proteins.

B．The use of proteins can’t help generate enough data.

C．Researchers have easy access to a lot of protein samples.

D．The structure of DNA can help understand the composition of humans.

【3】Which word best describes Welker’s attitude to Proteomics?

A．Cautious.

B．Optimistic.

C．Skeptical.

D．Negative.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A．A new method to study humans’ evolution.

B．The advantages and disadvantages of Proteomics.

C．A new technique to uncover the development of history.

D．Two different techniques to uncover the evolution of humans.

24、Have you ever been into a cave? If not, please follow us and explore some of the most beautiful caves from around the world!

Marble Caves

Located in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.

Reed Flute Cave

Reed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites(钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.

Fingal’s Cave

This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched(拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.

The Blue Grotto

The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.

【1】Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?

A．Because it has enough light in it.

B．Because it has the most beautiful scenery.

C．Because it is surrounded by clear waters.

D．Because boats are only available at sunset.

【2】Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound?

A．Reed F1ute Cave.

B．Marble Caves.

C．The Blue Grotto.

D．Fingal’s Cave.

【3】What is special about the Blue Grotto?

A．C1ear waters.

B．Various birds and animals.

C．Bright blue light.

D．Strange shapes.

25、Last week, Tom and his mom went to a restaurant to celebrate his fifth birthday. When he and his mom were talking there, a waitress _______ curiously from a distance. Eventually, the waitress realized that the mom was talking in sign language to her little boy who also had _______ aids in his ears.

When the waitress _______ that it was Tom’s birthday, she decided to give the boy a special gift.

She went to the Internet and _______ how to say “happy birthday” in sign language. She quickly got all the rules down. Then, she went up to Tom’s table and _______ to him, “Happy birthday to you!”. Tom and his mom were really _______.

Later, Tom’s mom said this was the first time he had _______ in sign language with people other than her and his teacher. It was a simple phrase _______ it was an important gift for Tom.

She added that the _______ from the waitress made her very moved. “Thanks to the ________ waitress, his fifth birthday is one that we will ________ for a lifetime,” the mom said. “My boy was always worried that he would appear very ________ when he was talking in sign language. Today, he saw that someone ________ tried to talk to him in his ________ language. It’s very ________ for him.”

【1】

A．commented

B．sang

C．concluded

D．watched

【2】

A．walking

B．reading

C．hearing

D．speaking

【3】

A．admitted

B．learned

C．expected

D．imagined

【4】

A．adjusted to

B．looked up

C．reflected on

D．went through

【5】

A．signed

B．pretended

C．shouted

D．whispered

【6】

A．frightened

B．hurt

C．confused

D．impressed

【7】

A．studied

B．taught

C．talked

D．settled

【8】

A．and

B．so

C．or

D．but

【9】

A．gift

B．apology

C．benefit

D．explanation

【10】

A．silly

B．impatient

C．kind

D．busy

【11】

A．work

B．celebrate

C．enjoy

D．remember

【12】

A．noisy

B．funny

C．rich

D．excited

【13】

A．angrily

B．actually

C．shyly

D．casually

【14】

A．special

B．formal

C．secret

D．official

【15】

A．difficult

B．free

C．important

D．useless

26、阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was February 21, the International Mother Language Day, a day to celebrate language and cultural diversity. At the end of the day, Mr. Brown gave us an assignment: “All of you are to make a presentation about your native language.” Max, whose family came from France and I, who was born in China, were chosen to be the first two presenters. However, both of us were at a loss, wondering what should be talked about. Needless to say, there were many questions about what he meant. What should be talked about? How many sentences are needed? What format? Do we need to write down everything?

On the way home from school. Max and I scratched (抓) our heads, trying to figure out the meaning of Mr. Brown’s assignment. At first, we thought he was just giving an assignment to get us back into the habit of homework. We also wondered if it had more to do with how we presented to our classmates. Eventually, we both decided we would impress Mr. Brown and the class with some unique answers.

The next day, Max started his presentation by asking the class a question: “Is café an English word?” Some of the students nodded while a few shook their heads. Max continued with a smile and told the class that “cafe” actually came from French. “As one of the most spoken languages in the whole world, French has a charm of its own!” Max said. He instructed the class as if he were a university professor: “It is said that about 45% of the modern English words came from French. ” After writing some common French words on the blackboard, he began to teach the class how to pronounce them. Everyone, including Mr. Brown, applauded when he was done, I clapped along, excited and nervous about my following presentation.

注意：

1. 写作词数应为150左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I was ready to do some fun activities with the class.

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Mr. Brown was totally pleased with our presentations.

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