湘潭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 were so many people in the hall then that I could hardly _______ my sister.

A. bring out   B. turn out

C. pick out   D. call out

2、---The family ________ when I came in.

A．was playing cards

B．were playing cards

C．are playing cards

3、When was ________ you met your best friend at the street?

A．it that

B．it

C．the time

D．there

4、The pace ______ comfortable, so I decided to stay where I was, with Mimno just ahead of me.

A．was felt

B．felt

C．was feeling

D．had felt

5、He is a shy person and he ________ not deliver a speech in front of the classmates.

A．must

B．dare

C．need

D．may

6、Having no money but ______ to know, he simply said he would go without dinner.

A．not to want anyone

B．not wanting anyone

C．wanted no one

D．to want no one

7、In the film, stories about people ________ lives were greatly affected by the earthquake were told.

A.which B.whose C.who D.where

8、First, it is important to recognize what kind of person you are and which special qualities make you different from ______.

A.everyone else B.the other C.someone else D.the rest’s

9、   hardly made Allan pay more attention to correcting his mistakes.

A. Scolding   B. To be scolded

C. Being scolded   D. Having scolded

10、--What are you going to do this afternoon?

-I am going to the cinema with some friends. The film ______ quite early, so we ______ to the bookstore after that.

A.finished; are going B.finished; go

C.finishes; go D.finishes;are going

11、Mary had a great talent for writing. By the time she was 16, she ________ three books about teenagers.

A．wrote

B．would write

C．had written

D．has written

12、—Whose bike is this?

—It________belong to Adam. Look! His bag is on it.

A．must

B．may

C．will

D．can

13、Only with the greatest of luck_______ to escape from the rising flood waters．

A．managed she  B．she managed

C．did she manage  D．she did manage

14、Most parents are focused on their children’s grade on the exams, with little attention ________ to their mental health.

A. paying   B. to pay   C. paid     D. having paid

15、A few days after the interview, I received an email ________ me the job.

A．offered

B．offering

C．being offered

D．offers

16、Not knowing what the future will bring hardly seems a(n) ________ for doing nothing.

A．argument

B．resource

C．performance

D．authority

17、With a lot of difficult problems ________, the newly-elected president felt greatly relieved.

A．to settle

B．settling

C．settled

D．being settled

18、______ he will visit our school or not tomorrow is still not decided yet. If he ______,David will show him around the school.

A. If, will come   B. If, comes

C. Whether, comes   D. Whether, come

19、 A number of students_______ playing on the playground, but I don’t know what the exact number_______.

A. is; is   B. are; are

C.is; are   D. are; is

20、The young journalist was determined to _________ the true story behind the news.

A. dig out B. give out

C. pick out   D. send out

21、What advice at the school meeting?

A. you suppose the headmaster will give

B. do you suppose that the headmaster will give

C. do you suppose the headmaster will give

D. do you suppose will the headmaster give

22、They went on well at first but eventually everything ________ they had worried about happened.

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

23、Nowhere else in the world ________ such a quiet beautiful place.

A.can you find B.you can find

C.had you found D.you had found

24、Why not talk with your teacher ________ to solve this problem?

A. face-to-face   B. face to face

C. hand-in-hand   D. hand in hand

25、________, he passed away last year due to his cancer. But he left a deep impression on me and gave me the inspiration to write again.

A．Actually

B．Unfortunately

C．Independently

D．Entirely

26、   While it’s books that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.

Library of Birmingham – Birmingham, U.K.

The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britain’s biggest public library, but also the largest in Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls, including adults and kids’ libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym room. Gardens crown the roof, while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside.

National Library of France – Paris, France

The National Library of France, which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles V. The Library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868, with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and, following his death, Jean-Louis Pascal. Here, the reading rooms are elegance itself. There are more than just books to be found.

State Library of New South Wales – Sydney, Australia

The public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia. It was originally set up as the Australian Subscription Library in 1826, but it wasn’t until 1942 that its permanent home was ready. Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910, the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights.

Seattle Central Library – Seattle, Washington, USA

Seattle Central Library’s distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design. Architects sought to envelop the 11-story building with “a layer of transparency”, using a skin of glass and metal. The finished article houses about 1.45 million books and other things, as well as more than 400 computers available for public use. The building, which opened in 2004, was included on the American Institute of Architects’ list of America’s 150 favorite buildings in 2007.

【1】Which of the following library has the longest history?

A.Library of Birmingham B.Seattle Central Library

C.State Library of New South Wales D.National Library of France

【2】What can you do in Library of Birmingham?

A.Take some exercise. B.Act a play.

C.Attend a concert. D.Enjoy new technology.

【3】What do National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common?

A.They have computers available.

B.They were moved to a new place.

C.They were designed by more than one person.

D.They won awards for architecture.

27、Aaron Carter isn’t like other 12-year-olds. He doesn’t go to school, and he’s already got a job. He is a big pop star. A few years ago he started his singing with Crazy Little Party Girl, which became a hit at once. Now he goes around the world and his songs are in the tops.

Because he’s traveling around all the time Aaron doesn’t have to go to school, but don’t envy him too much — he still has to do lessons and homework. And he is good at learning.

“I have to fit my schoolwork around my singing,” he explains. “But I’m lucky because I have a private tutor who travels with me. I sometimes have to have lessons on a plane. That’s really interesting!”

Aaron’s favorite subject is math but he hates history. He knows clearly that having a good singing career doesn’t mean he can go without schoolwork.

“It would be easy to think that I don’t need to do well in exams, but that would be crazy,” he says. “It’s important to get my qualifications (资格) so that I have something to fall back on. Besides, it’s interesting to learn about other people and cultures.”

Aaron’s favorite type of music is rock ‘n’ roll. “The best thing about being a singer” he says, “is that you get to travel all around the world. But the worst thing is that you’re away from home so much that you don’t get to see your friends or family.”

【1】According to the passage, we learn that Aaron Carter is________.

A．a composer

B．a successful singer

C．a history lover

D．a young businessman

【2】Which of the following statements is True?

A．Aaron Carter doesn’t go to school because he likes singing better.

B．Aaron Carter has his own teacher.

C．Aaron likes math as well as history.

D．Aaron Carter likes traveling all around the world and dislikes seeing friends and family.

【3】The underlined phrase “fall back on” in the fifth paragraph has the similar meaning as________.

A．check in

B．return to

C．depend on

D．decide on

28、Hosting an international sports event is an important thing that has to be prepared well. Due to that, many opinions exist.

Firstly, positive views need to be talked about. When a country gets to host such a famous event, it will probably get well-known by other nations, and surely that can help the country a lot. For instance, the government and residents have a chance to use the opportunity to advertise their culture to foreign people. Above all, by doing that, the country’s economy might increase sharply during the event. Besides, it will satisfy some people’s wish to meet famous sports players. They have a high rate of talking to their favorite players whom they really want to talk to once in their life.

However, the risk of hosting a big event still exists. An important event is not necessarily good at all. That is why there is a debate about this topic. If a country can’t be able to prepare for the event in a period, they have to do as many ways as possible to finish preparation on time, and serious results may happen. The most obvious thing is that people attending that event will have a bad experience and are sure to make grumbles. This then affects the country’s image. For example, Qatar is a country that will host the 2022 World Cup. The government has to rush to finish building big stadiums, over 6,000 migrant workers sacrificing (牺牲)their lives for that. Hearing the sad news, some people around the world disagree to go to Qatar to attend the World Cup. The result is that Qatar has been badly affected.

In conclusion, hosting an international sports event is both good and bad, and good things or bad things depend on that country’s attitude and responsibility.

【1】What might benefit most from hosting an international sports event in a country?

A．Advertising.

B．Economy.

C．Fans.

D．Players.

【2】Why do people have different opinions about hosting big events?

A．Because even important events are not always good.

B．Because countries don’t prepare for events well.

C．Because people present often have bad experiences.

D．Because building big stadiums costs too much money.

【3】What does the underlined word “grumbles” mean in paragraph 3?

A．Proper plans.

B．Possible challenges.

C．Poor comments.

D．Great contributions.

【4】What’s the author’s attitude to hosting international sports events?

A．Positive.

B．Negative.

C．Critical(批评的).

D．Neutral(中立的).

29、The game of rugby football was played at Rugby School between 1750 and 1859, but players were not allowed to run with it in their hands towards the other side’s goal. With no limit to the number of players per side, hundreds would participate in it, sometimes resulting in major injuries. The innovation(创新) of running with the ball was introduced between 1859 and 1865. The popular myth of the sport’s origin states that Rugby pupil William Webb Ellis broke the local rules by running forward with the ball in his hands in 1823. Rugby School produced the first written rules for their version of the sport in 1845.

In the result that the teams still tied at the end of the match, a drop goal shootout was held. The selected kickers of the two teams would have one shot at the goal each and would take turns shooting at the goal until one of the kickers missed.

In England, rugby union is widely regarded as an “establishment” sport, played mostly by members of the upper and middle classes. For example, many students at private schools and grammar schools play in rugby union. In France, rugby is also widely played and has a strong tradition in the Basque people along the border regions between Spain and France. The game is very popular in South Africa among both blacks and whites, having been introduced by English-speaking settlers in the 19th century. British colonists also brought the game with them to Australia and New Zealand, where the game is widely played. It has spread then to much of Polynesia, having particularly strong followings in Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga.

An official rugby union ball is made of leather or suitable material. Rugby shirts were formerly made of cotton but are now made of a cotton and polyester (涤纶) mix. This material has the advantage of not absorbing as much water or mud as cotton alone.

【1】Which of the following statements is WRONG about the ancient rugby?

A. Players often got injured.

B. A great number of people could take part.

C. Players could run forward with the ball in their hands before 1823.

D. Written rules were first made in Rugby School in the 1840s.

【2】Why was a drop goal shootout made?

A. To select outstanding players.

B. To encourage the audience’s curiosity.

C. To make the match exciting.

D. To decide the winner of the match.

【3】The third paragraph mainly talks about _______.

A. the popularity of rugby sport

B. how rugby union was established in England

C. how British people spread the sport

D. the origin and development of rugby

【4】Rugby shirts made of cotton alone ___________.

A. are easy to absorb much water and mud

B. are replaced by polyester shirt finally

C. are much more expensive than polyester

D. are much suitable to the players

30、It was very cold last Friday. The ______was about to come in around 15 minutes. Most of the time it’s OK for me to ______, but not this day. So I went to a store and bought something ______to drink and then came back to the station. There stood a girl, looking very ______and shivering (颤抖) because of the cold weather. I gave her a can of cocoa and we had a little ______while warming our hands.

She said that she was nervous about an exam and was afraid that she would ______. I told her some encouraging words as well as funny jokes to make her ______. She seemed to be happy again and said she wished to see me again. I ______, nodding yes. The bus had already arrived and I had to ______in a hurry.

We may _______see each other again. But I’m _______for her saying “Wish I could meet you again”, words that are not easy to say. It needs _______to accept an offering from a stranger and to show an open heart. In today’s world, people are usually very _______with strangers. What’s more, they seldom _______each other.

That young girl gave me a memory and a reason to send _______of good luck to the kids full of emotion.

【1】

A．train

B．taxi

C．bus

D．subway

【2】

A．search

B．wait

C．plan

D．doubt

【3】

A．cheap

B．cold

C．expensive

D．warm

【4】

A．annoyed

B．embarrassed

C．worried

D．disappointed

【5】

A．decision

B．talk

C．fight

D．debate

【6】

A．escape

B．pass

C．leave

D．fail

【7】

A．cry

B．scare

C．relax

D．complain

【8】

A．smiled

B．whispered

C．refused

D．shouted

【9】

A．get off

B．get on

C．come up

D．come out

【10】

A．usually

B．seldom

C．sometimes

D．never

【11】

A．thankful

B．helpful

C．useful

D．friendly

【12】

A．education

B．praise

C．courage

D．patience

【13】

A．content

B．angry

C．honest

D．careful

【14】

A．congratulate

B．trust

C．fool

D．protect

【15】

A．wishes

B．choices

C．promises

D．missions

31、Recitation

In western cultures, 【1】 eye contact in conversation is necessary. As a matter of fact, a westerner might consider a lack of eye contact as a lack of interest. In Spain, Italy and Greece, where people stand close together talking to each other, eye contact is more frequent and lasts longer.

In many Asian cultures, people avoid eye contact to show respect. It is done when talking with anyone in 【2】 or with anyone older.

Habits like this can cause problems when people do not understand them. For example, an Asian person might close his or her eyes in 【3】 or look down while listening to a speaker. A Western speaker might thing the person is not interested.

Eye contact is a 【4】 thing. A lack of eye contact may be considered impolite. But if you stare at others, it is also considered rude and should be avoided.

32、假定你是李华，计划本周末和同学们一起去河边植树。请你给外教Nancy写一封邮件，邀请她一同前往。内容包括：

1.集合时间及地点；

2.活动安排；

3.午餐及返程时间。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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