汉中2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、This doesn’t happen ______; it happens by design.

A．once in a while

B．by accident

C．in the end

D．more or less

2、—What do you think of John?

—He   by many, yet I think   of him.

A.is highly thought of; well B.is highly thought of; little

C.is thought of highly; little D.is thinking highly of; nothing

3、The wooden house______ by many trees_______  south.

A. surrounded; facing B. surrounded; faces

C. surrounding; facing   D. surrounding; faces

4、This small seaside village is such a perfect place for holidays that visitors never leave it___________ disappointed.

A．feel

B．feeling

C．to feel

D．felt

5、________ is no wonder that you can't clarify the key point-you've left out two words.

A．It

B．As

C．There

D．What

6、In order not to ________ her friends, Mary contacted them regularly, even when she was abroad.

A．go all out

B．rain cats and dogs

C．lose track of

D．turn up

7、 Only when ______ me ________ what trouble she was in.

A. did she tell ;  I realized     B. she told ;  I realized

C. did she tell ; did I realize   D. she told ;  did I realize

8、Time should be made good use of ______ our lessons well.

A．learning

B．learned

C．to learn

D．having learned

9、—Hi, Robert, how are you getting on with your packing? It's time to go.

—I ___________what to take with me. Wait a moment.

A.will have decided B.was deciding C.am deciding D.decided

10、The poor children are looking forward to _____ a Christmas present that day.

A. give   B. be given   C. giving   D. being given

11、 Edison continued his experiment __________ all kinds of difficulties.

A.instead of B.in place of C.in case of D.in spite of

12、I remembered having locked the door, but I came back to   .

A. take off   B. put up C. make sure   D. used to

13、—Could you tell me________?

—At nine o'clock, in ten minutes.

A．how will he leave

B．when he left

C．when he is leaving

14、________is reported, Chinese team won the final.

A．So

B．As

C．which

D．When

15、Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o’clock this afternoon because she ________ a class at that time.

A．had

B．has

C．was having

D．will be having

16、The key word here is “solving”.

A．subject

B．object

C．predicate

D．predicative

17、It was the middle of the night _______ my father woke me up and told me to watch the football game.

A. that   B. when   C. since   D. which

18、—The last one _____ pays the meal.

—Agreed!

A. arrived   B. arrives   C. to arrive   D. arriving

19、What _____ you _____ at 6 o’clock tomorrow evening?

A.will; be doing B.are; doing C.will; have done D.are; done

20、I would love to go ________ this year, perhaps to the South of France.

A.abroad B.aboard C.board D.broad

21、My family as well as I ________ glad to hear the news that you have been admitted to such a famous university.

A．are

B．am

C．is

D．was

22、---Did you say something rude to her due to what she had done?

---- Yes, but I ____________so.

A. had better not do   B. would rather not do

C. oughtn’t to do   D. would rather not have done

23、You’d better go there by train. The train ticket is _____ the plane ticket.

A. as cheap three times as

B. as three times cheap as

C. three times cheaper than

D. cheaper three times than

24、See if you can understand the following. _______, you can look them up in the dictionary.

A．If any

B．If possible

C．If needed

D．If not

25、The designer has tried every possible way to make the robot light, so you_______worry about its weight.

A．must

B．may

C．can't

D．needn't

26、Six people were travelling in a compartment on a train. Five of them were quiet and well behaved, but the sixth was a rude young man who was causing a lot of trouble to the other passengers.

At a station this young man got out with his two heavy bags. None of the other passengers helped him, but one of them waited until the rude young man was very far away. Then he opened the window and shouted to the young man, “You left something behind in the compartment!” Then he closed the windows again.

The young man turned around and hurried back with his two bags. He was very tired when he arrived, but he shouted through the window, “What did I leave behind?”

As the train began to move again, the passenger who had called him back opened the window and said, “A very bad impression!”

【1】Which of the following can best describe the behaviour of the young man?

A．Quiet.

B．Troublesome.

C．Not at all polite.

D．Both B and C.

【2】________ helped the young man.

A．The other five passengers

B．One of the passengers

C．The porter

D．Nobody

【3】Having heard the shout， the young man was ________.

A．worried

B．frightened

C．tired

D．sad

【4】The young man left ________ in the train.

A．nothing important

B．something unpleasant

C．his ticket

D．a bag

【5】Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the story?

A．The young man caused a lot of trouble.

B．The young man went back to the train again.

C．The young man said goodbye to the other passengers.

D．The young man shouted through the window.

27、   A new study suggests that dark makings on the planet Mars represent sand — not water. The research in 2015 suggested that lines on some Martian hills were evidence of water. Yet American scientists now say these lines appear more like dry, flows of sand. If water is present, it is likely to be a small amount. Water in liquid form would be necessary for microbial (微生物的) life.

NASA, the American space agency, said more research is needed. Michael Meyer is the lead scientist for NASA’s Mars exploration programme. He noted that the latest study does not reject the presence of water. But the admitted, “It just may not be as exciting as the idea of rivers going down the sides of cliffs (悬崖).”

The new findings come from a team led by Colin Dundas of the United States Geological Survey. His team measured 151 of these lines in 10 areas. Most of the lines end with slopes between 28 degrees and 35 degrees. These measurements are similar to active sand dunes (沙丘) on both Mars and Earth. A small covering of dust that moves and sometimes becomes lighter might help explain the markings. They usually appear in the Martian summertime, and then disappear until the next year. If these lines are dry, this suggests that recent Mars has not had large volumes of liquid water. Dundas and his research team say that many questions remain.

“I still think that Mars has a great potential for having had life early on in its history,” Meyer said. “As long as that’s true, we also have a reasonable possibility of life still being on Mars. It just happens to be cryptic or well hidden.”

NASA currently has no robotic vehicle — either on Mars or in development — with the ability to climb steep slopes. The lack of such equipment has engineers coming up with idea like Martian helicopters or planes without pilots.

【1】What do American scientists find on Mars now according to their study?

A．A lot of little life.

B．An amount of water.

C．Some Martin hills.

D．Dark markings are sand.

【2】When do the markings come out?

A．In Marian spring

B．In Martian summer.

C．In Martian autumn.

D．In Martian winter.

【3】What’s Meyer’s opinion about having life on Mars?

A．Doubtful.

B．Indifferent.

C．Trustful.

D．Unclear.

【4】What does the underlined word “cryptic” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A．Undiscovered.

B．Strange.

C．Magical.

D．Icy.

28、Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage （遗产） Site.

I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist （薄雾）, Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history.

As if stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries （美术馆） than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain’s No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, madding the city a place of wonder.

As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub（酒馆）. It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.

Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.

【1】Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by __________.

A．its charming banks

B．its famous museums

C．its wonderful palaces

D．its attractive buildings

【2】The third paragraph is developed mainly by __________.

A．providing different examples

B．following the order of space

C．making comparisons

D．analyzing causes

【3】The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that _________.

A．Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurants

B．Liverpool is an impressive place full of attraction

C．a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves

D．a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey

【4】What is the passage mainly about?

A．The universal value of the world heritage in Liverpool.

B．The exciting experience of the author in Liverpool.

C．The special cultural atmosphere of Liverpool.

D．The beautiful historic sites of Liverpool.

29、When you think of a new place for growing food, you might think of Mars. But one Italian family believes one possible place is right here on the Earth: the ocean.

Nemo’s Garden is the world’s first underwater system of land plants. Located off the coast of Noli, Italy, it consists of several greenhouses called biospheres, each of which is attached to the seafloor. “The aim of it is to change agriculture, and add a possibility for growing produce in the ocean,” says co-founder Luca Gamberini.

His father Sergio Gamberini came up with the idea by combining his two passions — diving and gardening. In 2012, the project began with planting basil (罗勒) underwater. Now Nemo’s Garden is growing strong.

“Our limited number of resources can not promise sustainable (可持续的) development,” Luca says, “and we believe that underwater gives us some advantages over traditional agriculture.”

Floating six to ten meters underwater, plants in Nemo’s Garden are separated from any outside pathogens (病原体). Also, the temperature of the ocean water is an ideal environment for plant life. Besides, Nemo’s Garden uses a technique that uses water-based nutrients (养分) instead of soil. “Also, there is little interaction with the underwater environment and related ecosystems, which means no harm is caused to sea creatures,” adds Luca.

Everything is monitored on land through cameras and sensors, and settings can be adjusted. When it’s time to harvest, a diver will cut the vegetation, place it in bags and float them to the surface.

The team at Nemo’s Garden has plans for even bigger biospheres in the future, as well as other locations. Luca believes the future of Nemo’s Garden will be mostly along the coastlines where communities could benefit from the added space it offers.

【1】What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．The greenhouse.

B．The seafloor.

C．Underwater system.

D．Nemo’s Garden.

【2】Why did Luca start the underwater system?

A．To combine his two hobbies.

B．To feed the growing population.

C．To seek sustainable farming.

D．To develop healthy ways of life.

【3】What’s the main idea of paragraph 5?

A．The advantages of Nemo’s Garden.

B．The construction of Nemo’s Garden.

C．The structure of Nemo’s Garden.

D．The techniques used in Nemo’s Garden.

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

A．A research paper.

B．A science magazine.

C．A journal entry.

D．A science fiction.

30、   On a cold winter evening, I was walking home, tired and hungry, when suddenly came screams (呼喊声) from behind some trees. _________, I slowed down to listen, and_________that what I was hearing were the sounds of a fight. A woman was being_________not far from where I stood.

“Should I go to help her?” I thought. I was worried about my own_________, and I regretted having suddenly decided to take a new way home that night. “What if I’m_________too? Shouldn’t I just_________to the nearest phone and call the police?” But already the girl’s_________were growing weaker. I knew it was time for me to act fast because I could not_________to the life of this unknown woman_________it meant risking my own life.

I am not a__________man. I didn’t know where I found the__________and physical strength (体力), but once I had finally__________to help the girl, I became suddenly changed. I ran behind the bushes and__________the attacker off the woman. Struggling, we fell to the ground, where we fought for a few minutes__________the man jumped up and escaped.

________heavily, I stood up and came up to the girl, who was crying behind a tree. In the__________，I could not see her clearly, but I could certainly__________her shock. Not wanting to frighten her any further, I at first spoke to her from a distance.

“It’s OK,” I said__________. “The man ran away. You’re safe now. ”There was a long stop and then I heard the words, said in both wonder and__________. “Dad, is that you?” And then, from behind the tree, stepped my youngest__________, Katherine.

【1】A.Frightened B.Excited C.Interested D.Disappointed

【2】A.knew B.understood C.imagined D.realized

【3】A.killed B.attacked C.robbed D.caught

【4】A.money B.future C.safety D.family

【5】A.glad B.sad C.hurt D.excited

【6】A.move B.walk C.go D.rush

【7】A.sounds B.noises C.cries D.cheers

【8】A.pay no attention B.look forward C.make a decision D.make a complaint

【9】A.because B.although C.as D.but

【10】A.kind B.powerful C.brave D.mean

【11】A.belief B.courage C.attitude D.hope

【12】A.agreed B.planed C.determined D.promised

【13】A.took B.dropped C.got D.pulled

【14】A.unless B.after C.until D.since

【15】A.Walking B.Drinking C.Fighting D.Breathing

【16】A.daylight B.afternoon C.midnight D.darkness

【17】A.see B.feel C.guess D.find

【18】A.loudly B.angrily C.softly D.happily

【19】A.surprise B.pain C.shame D.peace

【20】A.cousin B.son C.daughter D.grandson

31、As Victor Hugo once said, "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face", and up to now nobody has been able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin. He brightened the lives of Americans and British through two world wars and the hard years in between. He made people laugh at a time 【1】, so they could feel more content with their lives.

Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed and produced the films he starred in. In 1972 he was given a special Oscar for his outstanding work in films. He lived in England and the USA but spent his last years in Switzerland, where he was buried in 1977. He is loved and remembered as a great actor who could 【2】 .

Which theme park would you like to visit? There are 【3】 theme parks, with a different park for almost everything: food, culture, science, cartoons, movies or history. Some parks are famous for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, others for 【4】 and sounds of a culture. 【5】 , there is a theme park for you!

32、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

From the first day he entered my classroom, Willard P. Frank existed in his own world, shutting out his classmates and me. My attempts at building a friendly relationship with him were met with complete indifference. I could see that his classmates fared no better. Willard was strictly a loner who seemed to have no desire or need to break his silence.

Shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday, we received word of the annual Christmas collection of money for the less fortunate people in our school district.

“Christmas is a season of giving,” I told my students. “There are a few students in the school who might not have a happy holiday season. By contributing to our Christmas collection, you will help buy food clothing and toys for these needy people. We will start the collection tomorrow.”

When I called for the contributions the next day, I discovered that almost everyone had forgotten except for Willard P. Frank. The boy dug deep into his pants pockets as he walked slowly to my desk. Carefully, he dropped two quarters into the small container.

“I don't need milk for lunch,” he mumbled. For a moment, just a moment, he smiled. Then he turned and walked back to his desk.

That night, after school, I took our few contributions to the school principal. I couldn't help sharing the incident that had taken place.

“I may be wrong, but I believe Willard might be getting ready to become a part of the world around him,” I told the principal.

“Yes.” he nodded. “And we might do well to have him share a bit of his world with us. I just received a list of the poor families in our school who most need help through the Christmas collection. Here, take a look at it.”

As I gazed down to read, I discovered Willard P. Frank and his family were the top names on the list. Seeing this, I decided to do something for him.

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为100左右；

2.续写两段，开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:

On that Sunday, I paid a visit to Willard' s family.

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Paragraph 2:

The next day, I had a special class for Willard.

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