2025-2026学年湖南永州高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、 The classical book is still worth it ________ it doesn’t sell well.

A. as if   B. except that

C. even if   D. now that

2、Home is ________ somebody notices when you are no longer there.

A．that   B．when

C．how D．where

3、Due to some unfavorable circumstances, we just ________ in 2020 though we worked hard.

A．came to power

B．took the lead

C．made ends meet

D．came our way

4、They never wavered in their ________ to succeed.

A.addition B.command C.recognition D.determination

5、 — Are the two dresses of the same size and price?

— Yes. You may take   , if you like.

A. everyone B. all  C. each   D. either

6、Each ticket, unless stated __________, admits only one person.

A. otherwise   B. else

C. others   D. rather

7、---Mom, I can hardly operate it, please give me a hand.

---Well, just refer to the ________.

A. explanations   B. instructions

C. expressions   D. introductions

8、Many young people, most _________ were well-educated, headed for remote regions to chase their dreams.

A．of which

B．of them

C．of whom

D．of those

9、--- Alice is moving to her new apartment next Saturday． --- I would be glad to help her，________ need some help．

A．if she might B．if she will

C．if she D．should she

10、Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything it is poured

A.whenever B.that C.on which D.wherever

11、I only use my pen on special occasions, so it's new.

A.as well as B.as soon as C.as long as D.as good as

12、The hotel is ______ easy reach of the town centre. It’s only a ten­minute trip.

A. against  B. beyond C. within   D. beneath

13、Jack will hold a meeting ______ people can voice their opinions on today's global economy．

A．which B．when

C．where     D．whose

14、Mary often shares her deepest thoughts and fears with friends through WeChat, as if they chatting in her living room.

A.were B.are C.had been D.has been

15、Thank you for sending us ______ fresh vegetables of many kinds. You have done us _____ great service.

A./; a B. the; a C. /;/ D the; /

16、She received something of a surprise when Robert said that he ___________to California.

A．has come

B．came

C．is coming

D．would come

17、—Wang Bing is ________ of the students who _________ been admitted to Peking university in our school this year.

—Really? the only one? And I will offer my congratulations to him.

A．one; have

B．the only one; have

C．the only one; has

D．one; has

18、Nowadays people are more likely to go to ________ mall than visit the tailor when shopping for clothes, so tailors have adapted to _________ new reality.

A. the; a   B. /; the

C. the; the D. a; a

19、COVID-19 mass vaccination (疫苗接种) work in communities has gone smoothly so far. ________, we are confident that the vaccination rate will increase steadily.

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Furthermore

D．Afterwards

20、—Macron, handsome and talented, is the youngest person ever to be elected as President of France. Don’t you think he is a real role model for us young man?

—Yeah, maybe. But rumor has it that he went ________ after he married Brigitte Trogneux, 24 years his senior.

A. carrot and stick   B. ups and downs

C. from rags to riches   D. out of the blue

21、No matter where you fall on the range of preference for online classes, you can always find ways to do better and improve the way you go about your studies to help you learn the material better. Read on for some tips for acting online classes.

Read the syllabus(摘要)

The syllabus is supposed to be your guide.【1】. It should tell you basically everything you need to know for the class. Anytime you have a question show your schedule, check the syllabus. 【2】

Note the deadlines.

In an online class, it is unbelievably easy to let deadlines come to you or even pass you by before you even know it. 【3】 . Make sure you meet the deadlines. If you are not watching or attending the lecture attentively, a professor's reminder could easily be missed. However you need to do that or find doing that to be most effective, do it. Find writing things down in your online calendar(日历)? Do it.

Ask questions

【4】.Especially if you need extra support, do not be afraid to email your professors. Their job is to support you and answer yon questions, Professors do not actively want their students to fail, so if they can reasonably help yon out. they will. 【5】 ? Email them!

Online classes can be taught. But knowing that and preparing for it is half the battle. Knowing these tips and strategies will help you explore the world of online learning when the rest of the events of the world might he bringing you down.

A．Are there any specifications for it

B．No one will be reminding you of it

C．You shouldn't be afraid to message your professor

D．It tells you what you are doing, when, why and how

E．Do you have any questions about the topic your professor introduced

F．Just read through it to know what is to come and the general knowledge of the class

G．Keeping all the important dates in your hand is not the best way to explore your online

22、Do you have memories of being kidnapped (绑架)by aliens (外星人) and taken away rapidly in a spaceship? You wouldn’t be alone. Several thousand people worldwide reported to have had such experiences, researchers say. But in a new study, a psychology expert at London’s Goldsmiths College says these experiences are proof of the weakness of the human memory, rather than evidence of life in outer space.

“Maybe what we’re dealing with here is false memories, and not that people are actually being kidnapped and taken aboard spaceships,” says Professor Chris French, who surveyed 19 so-called victims.

Several of the victims reported being taken away from their beds or cars by alien creatures around four feet high, with long and lean arms and legs and oversized heads, French said. Some men said they were forced to take painful medical examinations by the aliens.

Many of the alien experiences could be explained by sleep paralysis, a condition in which a person is awake and aware of the surroundings but is unable to move. Sleep paralysis often leads to hallucinations —the experience of seeing or feeling something that is not really there and 40 percent of people experience the state at least once in their lives, French said. A rich imagination was also at play. Several of the alien victims were more likely to fantasize and reported to have seen ghosts (幽灵) and have unnatural abilities.

“People have very rich fantasy lives,” said French, who is due to present his findings at a public seminar at London’s Science Museum on Wednesday. “So much that they often mix up what’s happening in their heads with what is going on in the real world.”

【1】According to Chris French, if someone told you an alien experience again, you might _____.

A. believe the story B. just laugh it away

C. wonder why       D. report it to the police

【2】The underlined word “fantasize” in Paragraph 4 probably means _____.

A. use vivid imagination   B. tell the truth

C. have good memories   D. make up excuses

【3】What is the author’s attitude towards alien experiences?

A. Puzzling.    B. Supportive.

C. Respectful.   D. Objective.

【4】Where can this passage probably be found?

A. A science magazine. B. A textbook.

C. A science fiction.      D. A storybook.

23、Welcome to the Hunter

Take a short break from Sydney’s urban delights and escape to Hunter Valley Wine Country! Just a two-hour drive north of open spaces, fresh country air, super wines and excellent food.

Set around the quiet villages of Pokolbin and Broke, this region is of fertile volcanic soils, backed by the rolling wooded hills of the Brokeback Ranges. It’s a place where the natural Australian landscape has been accompanied by a tradition of cultivating grapes dating back over 190 years. Grapes were first grown in this valley in the 1830s, making the Hunter Australia’s oldest wine-producing area, where you can find varieties of admired wines. The region is also popular for its fine dining and various activities.

Fine Wines

Begin your tour by visiting some wine factories dotted around the village of Pokolbin. Most wine factories are open daily for tastings. You could start at Tyrrell’s Wines, one of the area’s most popular and still family-owned after over 160 years. Taste award-winning wines in its atmospheric underground rooms, among the oldest in Australia.

Eating Well

When it’s time for a change of pace, turn to the Hunter Valley’s fantastic food, including cheeses, bread and vegetables. Dine on praised Modern Australian meals at excellent restaurants such as Roberts at Pepper Tree. If you’re after a light lunch, or just coffee and a snack, try the more casual Café Enzo or The Grill at Rothbury Estate.

Activities & Touring

When it’s time to work off all that food and wine, there are a host of options. Play tennis, or enjoy a round of golf. Hire a bike, or go horse-riding in the hills.

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of this beautiful rural landscape by taking an early morning hot-air balloon trip—or be really adventurous and sample the unforgettable thrill of double skydiving.

【1】This passage is mainly intended for ________.

A．hunters all over Australia

B．villagers in Pokolbin and Broke

C．those interested in growing grapes

D．those living in urban areas in Sydney

【2】It can be concluded from paragraph 2 that ________.

A．Pokolbin and Broke are located within the Brokeback Ranges

B．traditional ways of growing grapes are adopted in Hunter Valley

C．the locals produce wines in admiration of the region’s popularity

D．the Hunter enjoys the longest history of making wine in Australia

【3】Which is recommended in the passage?

A．Having a light lunch at Roberts at Pepper Tree.

B．Riding a horse in the hills to help with digestion.

C．Purchasing wines in old family-owned wine factories.

D．Taking hot-air balloon trips whenever you feel the need.

24、Published March 30, 2011）Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity might have a few mistakes—and Jake Barnett has set out to prove it．Between attending college classes at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and tutoring his fellow students, Jake is also working on a new theory about the creation of the universe．He happens to be 12 years old．

From an early age, Jake showed an extraordinary interest in stars．When he was 3, his parents took him to a space observatory．He tried to learn as much as he could about astronomy．Jake’s IQ measured remarkably high at 170．

As a baby, Jake was found out with Asperser’s syndrome, a form of autism (孤独症)．Autism causes difficulties in communication and social abilities．People with autism may also have strong interests—like Jake’s interest in the stars at a young age．

The symptoms of autism can range from mild to extremely severe．Asperser’s is one of the milder forms of autism．Sometimes people with Asperser’s, like Jake, develop extremely advanced skills in science, music or art．

When Jake was in elementary school, his parents worried that the effects of his Asperser’s were worsening．He became quiet．And he was withdrawing from people．So a doctor recommended that Jake’s parents let him study more advanced subjects, like math and physics．

Jake’s mother asked an astronomy professor to let Jake sit in on his class．Now, Jake studies advanced sciences like electromagnetic physics at IUPUI．

But Jake thinks it’s important to have a normal life too．He likes to play Guitar Hero with his friends and watch science fiction movies．He also enjoys playing classical music on the piano．But for Jake, studying physics is the most important thing．Jake’s professor, John Ross, is working on getting a large sum of money for him to do research at the university．

Doctors have said Jake’s autism symptoms have lessened over time．Still, Jake proudly refers to himself as an “Aspy”, or someone with Asperser’s．In an interview with his university student newspaper, he said, “I think the autism is the reason I’m even at IUPUI．”

【1】What did Jake want to do at IUPUI?

A． Get a degree in astronomy．

B． Put forward his own theory in physics．

C． Become an Albert Einstein in the future．

D． Teach his fellow students Theory of Relativity．

【2】Which of the following is the correct order of the events that happened to Jake?

a． He set out to disprove Einstein’s theory．

b． He began to study math and physics．

d． He was found out with a mild form of autism．

A． b-d-c-a

B． d-b-c-a

C． b-a-c-d

D． d-c-b-a

【3】The underlined sentence in the passage means ______．

A． he was unable to help others

B． he was impolite to other people

C． he was afraid of seeing other people

D． he was only concerned about learning

【4】In the eyes of Jake, autism is something ______．

A． not worth worrying about

B． annoying

C． not necessary to know about

D． embarrassing

25、It has been difficult to sit on the bench most of the time, watching my team from the sideline. I always wonder why I am not good enough to be on the floor. After endless hours of work and devotion, ______ myself through drill after drill, the last thing I want is to be a cheerleader. The feeling of being ______ is sometimes too much and drives me to ______ on the spot. I often feel as though my efforts are wasted and my time Is eaten away, devoted to   ______. It is heartbreaking to be a spectator(观看者) for the game love, knowing that no one has enough faith to give me the chance to ______ on the floor. Tears well up, but I ______ them back. I shouldn't be so upset over something so silly

Away from the game, it's easier to put my thoughts together, rather than letting my ______ drive my reasoning. I consider ______ I am where I am. I have played basketball my whole life. I have a strong passion for the sport and always have. There is nothing like the ______ of playing: the swish (嗖嗖声) of the net, the sweat rolling off my cheeks, even the bruise are battle wounds worn ______ after every game.

Even If I don't play much, I participate in every game. I am part of a team of girls who ______ together like a family. I am there for them, ______ they are for me

Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and continue playing basketball with great passion just a little longer? The ______ isn't difficult when I consider the joy that being a part of a team ______ me- not just any team, but my team. I love basketball and my teammates. When I think about that, my ______ from the bench really isn't so bad after all

【1】

A．following

B．supporting

C．pushing

D．discovering

【2】

A．careless

B．worthless

C．selfless

D．homeless

【3】

A．stay

B．struggle

C．delay

D．quit

【4】

A．nothing

B．something

C．anything

D．everything

【5】

A．respond

B．identify

C．survive

D．perform

【6】

A．call

B．hold

C．give

D．take

【7】

A．hardships

B．possessions

C．feelings

D．achievements

【8】

A．that

B．why

C．when

D．whether:

【9】

A．encouragement

B．embarrassment

C．excitement

D．disappointment

【10】

A．bravely

B．regretfully

C．painfully

D．proudly.

【11】

A．stick

B．fix

C．add

D．argue.

【12】

A．if

B．as

C．for

D．though

【13】

A．decision

B．conflict

C．patience

D．challenge

【14】

A．cheats

B．brings

C．urges

D．controls.

【15】

A．request

B．intention

C．ambition

D．view

26、概要写作

Smart phone reliance （依赖）

Today is the second day of the Chinese New Year, a day of another round of family reunions and parties. Yet today the parties are different from what they used to be. People are not together in the same home, but instead gather together in cyberspace. It is another symptom （症状） of the so﹣called smart phone reliance syndrome.

Therefore, we feel more distanced from each other in the real world. The reason is that we have more choices now，and we have to keep up with virtual（虚拟的）conversations for fear that we will miss out on something. We no longer have to pretend to be interested in someone standing before us, because we can just talk with someone more interesting somewhere else.

However, one group risks being left behind by this trend. The elderly in our society do not accept new technologies as fast as the younger and they can not enjoy the convenience of new technologies in the same way. Very few old people know how to use a smart phone, and most of the cell phone makers have all developed special cell phones with only basic functions to suit their needs. They even don't use the internet much. So, the elderly face the loneliness of being "left behind" by their children working in cities far away. Spring Festival is almost the only chance for them to talk with the younger generation, yet smartphones deprive （剥夺） them out of this opportunity.

The only way the younger and elder generations can meaningfully communicate is that the former put down their smartphones during this Spring Festival holiday and talk with their older relatives face to face. And by doing so, we will also be doing ourselves a favor. Today we are the digital pioneers, but we won't be in 30 years. It is our children that will be opening a new path with the latest technologies, and we, slow to accept new things, will be left to our own devices （设备）. If we hope our children will talk with us 30 years later, we need to set a good example for them now.