白杨2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、There is no possibility ________ he will keep his word．He is always telling lies.

A．how

B．whether

C．when

D．that

2、Our country is accelerating the construction of Xiong'an New District,_______will be a green, low-carbon, open, innovative and highly-competitive city.

A．one

B．one that

C．that

D．what

3、—The washing machine isn’t working.

—I used it this morning. It ______ fine then.

A. is working  B. was working C. works   D. has worked

4、--Mary，how did your Math test go？

--I had thought I _________，but in fact I came in the top 10 in my class．

A．should have failed B．couldn’t have failed

C．might have failed  D．shouldn’t have failed

5、It never occurred to me_____ she could complete the task in such a short time.

A. which B. that C. what D. if

6、— Were all the villagers inspected for the suspected disease?

— No. ________ only 10 people who were exposed to the animals infected by the virus.

A.There were B.There are C.It were D.It was

7、It’s __________ him to be late; he is usually on time.

A.typical B.unlike C.universal D.unlikely

8、I ______ to reach the manager for the last two hours but the line is always busy．

A．tried B．have tried

C．had tried D．have been trying

9、—What about your self-drive trip yesterday?

—Tiring! The road was being widened, and we ________ a rough ride.

A．had

B．have

C．would have

D．have had

10、Some restaurants are happy to provide a free cake if you let them know in advance that you ________a group for a birthday party.

A．will be bringing

B．have brought

C．have been bringing

D．were bringing

11、He also hopes that he always has the courage to pursue his love of music, ________ what others think.

A.apart from B.in spite of C.regardless of D.in addition to

12、The exhibition, sponsored by the local government, will illustrate ________ life evolved from water.

A. whose   B. what   C. how   D. where

13、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

14、A Chinese student’s print-like handwriting caused controversy among British Internet users, _____ both praise and questions about individuality.

A. having drawn   B. drawing     C. to draw   D. drew

15、 As was known to all, John had broken his promise ___ he would stay with us for some time .

A. when      B. which

C. that     D. what

16、I ordered a drink while I______ for my friends to come.

A. will wait   B. am waiting

C. would wait   D. was waiting

17、Due to the reform and opening­up, our living conditions, undoubtedly, have improved ________ over the past decades.

A．considerately

B．approximately

C．appropriately

D．considerably

18、To more accurately demonstrate students’ language competence, we’ll take advantage of written and oral exams and other forms of ____.

A.assessment B.education C.interview D.restriction

19、The workers were lazy and failed to finished the building ________.

A.at schedule B.on schedule C.behind schedule D.ahead of schedule

20、Wang Fang regularly________the college magazine at college, which________ her later career a lot.

A．contributed in; contributed to

B．contributed to; contributed to

C．contributed to; contributed in

D．contributed; contributed

21、For several decades, there has been an extensive and organized campaign intended to generate distrust in science, funded by those whose interests and ideologies are threatened by the findings of modern science. In response, scientists have tended to stress the success of science. After all, scientists have been right about most things.

Stressing successes isn’t wrong, but for many people it’s not persuasive. An alternative answer to the question “Why trust science?” is that scientists use the so-called scientific method. If you’ve got a high school science textbook lying around, you’ll probably find that answer in it. But what is typically thought to be the scientific method — develop a hypothesis (假设), then design an experiment to test it — isn’t what scientists actually do. Science is dynamic: new methods get invented; old ones get abandoned; and sometimes, scientists can be found doing many different things.

If there is no identifiable scientific method, then what is the reason for trust in science? The answer is how those claims are evaluated. The common element in modern science, regardless of the specific field or the particular methods being used, is the strict scrutiny (审查) of claims. It’s this tough, sustained process that works to make sure faulty claims are rejected. A scientific claim is never accepted as true until it has gone through a lengthy “peer review” because the reviewers are experts in the same field who have both the right and the obligation (责任) to find faults.

A key aspect of scientific judgment is that it is done collectively. No claim gets accepted until it has been vetted by dozens, if not hundreds, of heads. In areas that have been contested, like climate science and vaccine safety, it’s thousands. This is why we are generally justified in not worrying too much if a single scientist, even a very famous one, disagrees with the claim. And this is why diversity in science — the more people looking at a claim from different angles — is important.

Does this process ever go wrong? Of course. Scientists are humans. There is always the possibility of revising a claim on the basis of new evidence. Some people argue that we should not trust science because scientists are “always changing their minds.” While examples of truly settled science being overturned are far fewer than is sometimes claimed, they do exist. But the beauty of this scientific process is that it explains what might otherwise appear paradoxical (矛盾的): that science produces both novelty and stability. Scientists do change their minds in the face of new evidence, but this is a strength of science, not a weakness.

【1】How does the author think of the scientific method?

A．Stable.

B．Persuasive.

C．Unreliable.

D．Unrealistic.

【2】What does the underlined word “vetted” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Explained.

B．Examined.

C．Repeated.

D．Released.

【3】According to the passage, the author may agree that ______.

A．it is not persuasive to reject those faulty claims

B．settled science tends to be collectively overturned

C．a leading expert cannot play a decisive role in a scrutiny

D．diversity in knowledge is the common element in science

【4】Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．Put Your Faith in Science

B．Defend the Truth in Science

C．Apply Your Mind to Science

D．Explore A Dynamic Way to Science

22、   When we sleep, our brains clear out the memories we've made while we're awake, deciding what to keep and what to discard. Forgetting is an active process, explained the authors of a study published in the journal Science. But less is known about this process during the different stages of sleep.

The team found that during the rapid eye movement （REM） sleep stage, when active sleep happens and we are thought to dream, special nerve（神经）cells appear to actively lead to forgetting. What are known as MCH neurons（神经元）sit in the hypothalamus ——a part of the brain which helps with a range of functions such as sleep, appetite and emotions. Past research has suggested these cells help to control REM sleep patterns.

The team looked at MCH neurons in mice, and found 52.8 percent were active during REM sleep, compared with 35 percent when the mice were awake. They also turned MCH neurons on and off during memory tests. MCH cells appeared to send messages to the part of the brain to stop the formation of memories.

Study co-author Thomas Kilduff said the team was surprised to find that mice performed better on learning and memory tasks when the MCH cells were inhibited（受抑制）.“This result suggests that stimulation of the MCH neurons may disturb memory strengthening - that is, MCH neurons may help forgetting," Kilduff explained.

Asked what motivated the study, Kilduff said, "There is research argument about the role of sleep-in learning and memory, specifically, whether REM sleep, slow-wave sleep or both types of sleep are important for memory strengthening."

Kilduff acknowledged the study was conducted only on mice, not on humans. Also, mice are animals that remain active at night, with periods of sleeping and being awake distributed throughout the day and night, whereas most humans have a single sleep period that usually occurs at night, he said.

【1】What does the underlined word “discard" in Paragraph 1 mean?

A．Get rid of.

B．Bring in.

C．Make use of.

D．Dream about.

【2】What can we learn about MCH neurons in mice during REM sleep?

A．All of them are active.

B．Over half of them are functioning.

C．Most of them can control emotions.

D．35 percent of them can refresh memories.

【3】What did Kilduff think of the result of the study?

A．It was highly questioned.

B．It helps explain dreams.

C．It could apply to all people.

D．It was limited in some way.

【4】In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Entertainment.

B．Sports.

C．Tech and Science.

D．Culture.

23、City College Union Inc

Secretary/Typist

The Union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed: at least 60 wpm.

The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements.

The basic salary for the position is $ 18,500 per year.

Enquires to R. Barbar 387-5075.

Emu Airline

Secretary

Emu Airline is now offering a part-time position for a secretary.

The position offers at least 20 hours' work a week, with a view to full-time work in the future.

Monthly salary is about $ 1,400.

Phone 899-3264 for an appointment.

Word Processor

Operator (full-time)

We need an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experiencedoperators are expected to apply.

Starting salary: $ 17,950 yearly.

Apply in writing to:

The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Green Hill Rd. Kensington 2033.

Sewing Machinist Wanted

Jeans Industry

We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city. Our products include jeans, skirts, shorts and so on. We are looking for sewing machine operators

The factory works a 38-hour week over 4-5 days. Wages for this are $ 18,050 per year. Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award.

If you are interested, come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert.

【1】What can we learn from the above advertisements?

A. Their companies are introduced in detail.

B. They all want people for their respective positions.

C. Each is looking for experienced employees.

D. There exist large income gaps between the four posts.

【2】The attractiveness of the post in Emu Airline is_____.

A. its good salary

B. its nice working conditions

C. its promising future

D. its free flying

【3】If you want to be a sewing machine operator you may contact this company by_____.

A. phone   B. email

C. visit   D. fax

24、Your eyes can water for many reasons, including weather, allergies (过敏) or, more seriously, an infection. 【1】 They might help explain why it’s happening.

Watering due to weather

Changes in seasons typically can cause changes to the eye due to the amount of humidity in the air and allergens. As winter approaches and we increase heat at home, work and in the car, the air loses humidity, which causes the eye to become very dry. 【2】 But the type of tear produced doesn’t help lubricate (润滑) the eye and results in watering of these extra tears.

Pink eye

Pink eye is one of the most frustrating eye conditions. It commonly causes red and very watery eyes. 【3】 It is contagious (接触传染的) and can lake multiple weeks to resolve. Unfortunately, since pink eye is usually caused by a virus, no antibiotic eye drop can resolve the condition.

Watering and dry eye

【4】 Tears are made of three ingredients and, if there’s an imbalance in these, the tears won’t stay on the eye and will result in watering. Most commonly, it’s because the oil layer of the tears is lacking.

Eye scratches

A scratch on the cornea (角膜) is extremely painful and will cause redness, blurred vision and watering. The cornea is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and usually heals quickly with appropriate treatment. If you think your eye is scratched, it’s best to see your eye doctor as soon as possible. 【5】

A．Otherwise, it can easily become infected.

B．Most pink eye is caused by a virus, like the common cold.

C．So your eyes try to help increase the amount of tears produced.

D．This can cause redness and dryness of the eyelid itself and watering.

E．Even just walking through an area with allergens can cause eyes to water.

F．It seems not logical, but watering is the most bothersome sign of dry eye.

G．If your eyes water suddenly, watch the environmental factors you’re being exposed to.

25、Christy Carter knew exactly what she was being pulled over for when she saw the flashing lights behind her. The single mom pulled over expecting to get a ticket but instead was given sympathy and _________ from the officer.

Christy was _________ her son, Jake, to meet up with his friends for their homecoming dance. They were running _________, Jake hadn’t tied his tie and Christy didn’t know how to do it for him, and both of them were stressed. So, Christy was trying to _________ some lost time and get Jake to meet up with his friends, so she _________ a stop sign instead of coming to a complete stop.

Then, Officer Mike Carrill’s car _________ behind her. Christy realized that there was a _________ coming, and Jake was even more _________ and panicked at yet another setback (阻碍) in the schedule. When Officer Carill walked up to them, Christy said he could _________ see the stress on her son’s face.

After __________ the story and the situation Christy and Jake were in, Officer Carill __________ not to write a ticket, and instead offered to help Jake with his __________. Christy quickly grabbed her phone to record the moment, and was in awe (致敬) over the __________ the officer was showing her son.

She later __________ the video on line saying, “A big shout out to this Park City Police Officer who __________ the day in an unusual way for a stressful, sinking, single Mom moment”, and it didn’t take long for it to gain a lot of attention.

【1】

A．charge

B．fine

C．help

D．comfort

【2】

A．persuading

B．driving

C．encouraging

D．cheating

【3】

A．Normally

B．smoothly

C．late

D．slowly

【4】

A．make up for

B．look out for

C．take care of

D．make use of

【5】

A．made

B．drew

C．studied

D．passed

【6】

A．pulled up

B．broke down

C．ran out

D．sped up

【7】

A．plan

B．task

C．quarrel

D．ticket

【8】

A．excited

B．stressed

C．disappointed

D．surprised

【9】

A．suddenly

B．happily

C．clearly

D．regretfully

【10】

A．hearing

B．sharing

C．enjoying

D．recording

【11】

A．remembered

B．invited

C．begged

D．decided

【12】

A．drinks

B．shoes

C．food

D．tie

【13】

A．kindness

B．discipline

C．patience

D．strictness

【14】

A．sold

B．posted

C．lent

D．stole

【15】

A．wasted

B．saved

C．used

D．spent

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。

Karen Helps Out

Karen sat at the kitchen table. She finished her last bite of cereal as she watched Dad fill a bucket with tools “What are you working on today?”she asked.

“Last week I fixed the porch railing,” Dad said. “That means today it’s ready to paint.” “Can I help?”asked Karen.Dad usually said no, because his tools were sharp and too heavy for Karen to pick up. Karen usually just watched Dad work

“Yes,” said Dad. “Painting is a safe job for you to try. Go put on some old clothes and meet me out front.”

Karen found play clothes from last summer that were a little small. Next year they wouldn’t fit at all. It would be okay if she dripped paint on them by mistake. Karen was planning to be very careful.

“Ready!” called Karen. She sat down on the top porch step.

Dad dipped his paint brush into a cart of white paint.Karen watched as he carefully wiped the edge of the brush on the side of the can. “That’s what you do to get rid of extra paint. See? No drips.”Then Dad made one long smooth line of paint along the porch railing.“Remember to paint in just one direction so things stay neat.” said Dad.

Karen was very excited to try painting herself. She dipped her brush in the paint and wiped the edge, just like Dad. Then she tried to paint a stripe on the railing. Her paint line started out nicely, but she soon ran out of paint.

“That’s a good start.” said Dad. “Now dip your brush again and continue your line.”Karen tried again. Soon her paint line was almost as long as Das. She watched as Dad went over her line one more time. He smoothed it out and connected it to his line. “Painting is fun!” said Karen. She and Dad kept working together.          

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Soon the whole railing was painted white.

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Seeing her mother come back, Karen threw herself into Mum’s arms.

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