邵阳2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、 ______ them, you will find there is something in common between them.

A. Comparing with     B. Compared with

C. Compare     D. Comparing

2、China has been pushing the improvement of public hospitals________ all its citizens.

A．for the benefit of

B．in charge of

C．for the purpose of

D．in honor of

3、What________ they are late for the important examination?

A．if

B．else

C．about

4、—Do you know the most ancient city in China—Xi’an well?

—No, this is the first time I ________ here.

A. had come   B. am coming   C. have come     D. came

5、Jacky Chan has sung many songs, but he is ____known for his action movies.

A．much B．more C．better D．the most

6、If you let challenges and difficulties benefit ______ depress you, much more can be accomplished than you thought possible.

A．more than

B．rather than

C．less than

D．other than

7、Don’t call me this time tomorrow, for I ________ my homework.

A．am doing

B．was doing

C．will be doing

D．have done

8、How long do you think   the Microsoft brings out a new product?

A. it will be before   B. will it be until

C. will it be when   D. it will be that

9、As a matter of fact, I prefer certainty ______ adventure.

A．in

B．on

C．with

D．to

10、Nowadays, basic health care services are ______ to almost all the Chinese people, contributing to a rise in average life expectancy.

A．alternative

B．abstract

C．accessible

D．absurd

11、The local governments decided to shut down some schools _______ to use them as store houses.

A．severely

B．incredibly

C．temporarily

D．originally

12、Don’t respond to any e-mails _____ personal information, no matter how official they look.

A．requesting

B．observing

C．replacing

D．inspiring

13、A new trading agreement _______ between Holland and Denmark.

A. was drawn in   B. was drawn up

C. has been made up   D. had been drawn up

14、To be honest, we admire him for the way ________ he solved the problem.

A．in which

B．how

C．why

D．in that

15、____ a new library _____ in our school last year?

A. Is; built   B. Was; built

C. Does; build   D. Did ; build

16、Carol said the work would be done by October, ___________ personally I doubt very much.

A.it B.that C.which D.when

17、—What are you going to do this weekend?

— ________. If time permits, I may go to Shanghai with my friends.

A.Up to you B.It depends C.No kidding D.Never mind

18、The price of COVID-19 nucleic acid tests is said ______ further next year to no more than 28 yuan per person for a single test.

A．being lowered

B．to be lowered

C．lowered

D．to being lowered

19、—You are not yourself. What's the matter with you?

—I have failed in the experiment. I ________ not having followed my teacher's advice.

A．refer

B．intend

C．respect

D．regret

20、The minute he heard someone shouting for help, out_______ to see what was happening.

A. had he rushed   B. did he rush

C. he rushed   D. rushed he

21、We are confident that the environment ________ by our further effort to reduce pollution.

A．has improved

B．will be improved

C．is improved

D．has been improved

22、The passengers and their luggage ________ were still waiting for boarding had to be transferred to another plane.

A．which

B．what

C．who

D．that

23、The weather turned out to be fine, ________ was more than we could expect.

A．which

B．that

C．when

D．it

24、________ in a long line, we waited for the store to open to buy a New iPad.

A．To stand

B．Standing

C．Stood

D．Being stood

25、Nothing happened____they got the photo developed, When they looked at the photo, they saw something hanging from the tree.

A. since   B. until   C. when   D. unless

26、   Good social skills are an important part of building rich friendships, enjoying yourself in public, and succeeding in your career. 【1】 ,you might run into some trouble chatting with people you don't know. Don't worry-there are plenty of easy ways to improve your social skills throughout your daily life. 【2】.

1. Compliment (赞美)someone.

Take a quick look to make sure the person isn't busy or in a hurry. 【3】 Keep the conversation going by sharing simple ideas and asking questions. A friendly conversation with a stranger is an easy way to give your social skills a boost. You could say “I love your coat" or “I really like the way you style your hair."

2. 【4】.

Teams are great ways to meet like-minded people. Strike up a conversation with someone sitting near you. You might say, "It's so nice to see so many people here" or “What brings you here?” You might make a friend through the conversation.

3. Listen to the people around you.

【5】,but don't try to control the dialogue. Listen for openings where you can ask relevant (相关的) questions throughout the conversation. Being an active, attentive listener is a key part of good social skills.

A．Join a class or club

B．If you consider yourself to be shy

C．The following are a few ways of developing praising skills

D．Here are a few tips and tricks to help you get started

E．Listen to just an opening and jump into the conversation quickly

F．Then, say hello and offer a compliment

G．It's important to be open and vocal in a conversation

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The course will also explore some of the changes governments and big businesses are making to create a more sustainable world economy.

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Guided by world-famous experts at the cutting edge of brain research ,you will discover how we learn and find out methods to keep your brain healthy and make the most of it.

Sign up today and begin your journey to a fuller understanding of your brain and how to make the most of it.

The Benefits of Courses

After completing these courses, you will receive a digital certificate(证书). This can be used as an advantage to show during job applications.

【1】What might you do after the course Greener Living?

A．Live a more comfortable life.

B．Start your own business.

C．Care more about climate change.

D．Become an environmental science expert.

【2】What will you discover in the course Human Brain?

A．When the brain functions best.

B．What tools are used to do the research.

C．How to sort out thoughts.

D．How to make full use of the brain.

【3】What do the two courses have in common?

A．They benefit your job search.

B．They are intended for students.

C．They both have strict age limits.

D．They cost the same amount of money.

28、The local education department is looking to hire an additional two part-time employees to support its ongoing mobile library van project. The projected working hours shall be an average 23 hours per week spread out over 5 or 6 days from Tuesday to Sunday.

PAY RATES

Pay rates are competitive and are split into three pays bands: Weekdays 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. paid at $5.50 per hour, weekdays 6 p.m. — 9 p.m. paid at $7.50 per hour, and work on weekends anytime 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. will be paid at $10 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications for the position are minimal in that there are no specific qualifications required. However, regarding experience, previous library experience is preferred but not absolutely necessary. What is considered to be beneficial for the applicant is having good people skills and a strong desire to help people. A good knowledge of software programs and computers is required, so this position would favor an applicant with excellent computer skill. A valid driving license is essential.

BENEFITS

The employee will also be eligible for certain other benefits, such as full health insurance, whilst pension contributions and paid annual leave will be calculated on a prorata basis. Free access to all library materials both physical and digital will be offered to the employee with certain limits depending on customer demand.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS&NOTIFICATIONS

Firstly and most importantly is that the employee must be completely flexible to work any shifts as needed, and that work schedules will be planned monthly in advance. On Mondays the mobile library van is closed for regular maintenance and cleaning. The employee will never be asked to work over 30 hours per week unless agreed upon in advance with the employee.

【1】If Simon works 4 hours a day from Wednesday to Saturday, how much will he be paid at most per week?

A．$106.

B．$120.

C．$124.

D．$130.

【2】Which of the following is necessary when applying for the job?

A．Adequate computer skills.

B．Previous working experience.

C．Good communication skills.

D．An interest in literature.

【3】In which section of the newspaper can you most likely find this passage?

A．Health&Diet section.

B．Job Hunting section.

C．Education section.

D．Book Review section.

29、Each year, the US Social Security Administration releases a list of the most popular baby names of the year. Nearly every citizen is registered (登记) with the organization, making it easy to create an accurate list.

【1】 For example, names such as Dorothy (for girls) and Walter (for boys) were popular in the 1910s. But these days, these names are considered to be old-fashioned. 【2】 Other examples of old-fashioned names include Gladys and Ethel (for girls) and Howard and Clarence (for boys).

The list also shows which names are most common during a certain decade. 【3】 It happens to be my name.

But some more unusual names have increased in popularity in recent years. From 2016 to 2017, the names “Wells” and “Kairo” (for boys) and “Ensley” and “Oaklynn” (for girls) all became more popular. But these names are still quite rare compared to more ordinary names.

【4】 For example, the name “Isabella” saw a huge jump in popularity in 2009. This was because of the success of the Twilight film series, in which one of the main characters is named Isabella. 【5】

A．Even pop culture can influence how popular names become.

B．Some even refer to them as “old people names”.

C．Picking a name for their baby is often a headache for parents.

D．The list shows that society and culture change overtime.

E．It has been one of the most popular names in the US for almost a century.

F．For example, in the 1980s, when I was born, the most common name was Michael.

G．But it’s ordinary names like John and Jane that have always been popular and probably always will be.

30、When I became an amputee (截肢患者) at age 29, I was forced to rethink the idea of physical perfection. My life became different, as I changed from an acceptably attractive woman to an object of pity and _______.

Too busy _______ physical pain and obvious mobility limitation, I was not aware of this change at first. I was determined to _______, feeling good about the progress I had made, as I moved forward.

_______, as I made my first excursion outside the hospital, society had already assigned me a new status. Happy to be free of my restriction in the hospital, I rolled through the shopping mall – a _______ survivor, feeling like a war hero. Unfortunately, I had a rude _______ as I discovered that others did not view me in the way I had come to view myself.

All eyes were upon me, yet no one dared to make eye contact. Their efforts to _______ my eyes forced me to realize they saw only my missing legs. Mothers _______ held their children closer as I passed. Elderly women patted me on the head saying, “God Bless You!” with _______ in their eyes.

While I sat thinking about what had happened, a small girl came up to me. She stared with unembarrassed ________ at the empty pants. Finding nothing there, she looked up at me with a puzzled look, she innocently asked, “Lady, where did your legs go?”

I explained that my legs had been sick. Since my legs hadn’t been strong and healthy like hers, the doctors had to ________ them. Leaning her head upwards, she asked, “Did they go to ‘Leg Heaven’?”

That incident made me think about how ________ children and adults react to the unknown. To a child, an odd appearance is an interesting curiosity and a ________ learning experience while adults often view the same thing with fear and horror. I began to realize that, I, too had been ________ of the same inappropriate reactions before I knew what life was like for an amputee.

To fulfill the wholeness of my mind and spirit, I now smile warmly, make eye contact, and speak in a confident manner. By using a ________ approach, I attempt to enlighten society about the fact that having a not-so-perfect body doesn’t mean having a poor quality of life.

【1】

A．comfort

B．fear

C．hatred

D．sadness

【2】

A．crying with

B．figuring out

C．holding back

D．dealing with

【3】

A．endure

B．quit

C．revenge

D．succeed

【4】

A．Instead

B．Moreover

C．However

D．Therefore

【5】

A．calm

B．poor

C．proud

D．rare

【6】

A．awakening

B．ending

C．happening

D．proceeding

【7】

A．turn

B．hold

C．catch

D．avoid

【8】

A．softly

B．protectively

C．reluctantly

D．pleasantly

【9】

A．pity

B．anger

C．depression

D．upset

【10】

A．curiosity

B．determination

C．enthusiasm

D．satisfaction

【11】

A．lose

B．adjust

C．remove

D．stretch

【12】

A．differently

B．positively

C．strangely

D．sympathetically

【13】

A．painful

B．potential

C．similar

D．common

【14】

A．conscious

B．guilty

C．ignorant

D．short

【15】

A．creative

B．flexible

C．positive

D．scientific

31、课本原文填空。

She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy balanced 【1】 since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to 【2】 well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She added, "What's more, they should keep 【3】 hours and get plenty of exercise to stay 【4】 and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most 【5】 way to get into 【6】."

32、Students in China spend a lot of time learning English. But most of them cannot use it to communicate. Some experts think the reason lies in the testing system, because the current English testing system in China puts too much pressure on students to get high marks and pay no attention to the development of their overall(全面的) language abilities. Considering this, recently many experts are calling for reforms(改革) of the English language testing system to make it more effectively to develop actual language abilities. They say changes are necessary for the development of the national English education system.

写作要求：

1.用30个词左右概括上述话题的主要内容；

2.用约100个词就这一话题发表自己的看法，并包括如下要点：

(1)你是否赞成英语考试的改革。

(2)你赞同或反对的理由（至少两条）。

(3)对“How to develop overall language abilities”谈谈你的看法。

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