2025-2026学年湖南衡阳高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、— A US pilot says he saw a UFO in the shape of triangle, moving very low over bushes two days ago.

— ______, but I didn't think that’s true.

A. It’s a pity B. Come off it

C. Excuse me   D. Please say it again

2、—Is there the movie Nezha on in the cinema tonight?

—There   be. I will phone the cinema and find it out.

A.might B.would C.need D.must

3、Our students were so thrilled at the news that the teachers, together with them, would go to Suzhou for spring outing ______ they jumped with joy.

A. when   B. as   C. where   D. that

4、When ______ different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing many similarities.

A．being compared

B．comparing

C．Compared

D．having been compared

5、There _______ a series of creative inventions that are being exhibited in the centre.

A.was B.were C.are D.is

6、________ the quickening pace of life, competition goes increasingly fierce in all respects of life, bringing great pressure as well as plentiful chances to everyone.

A. In spite of   B. By means of

C. On account of    D. In terms of

7、He is busy writing the article all the morning, only ________ occasionally to have a cup of coffee.

A. breaking off   B. breaking down

C. breaking through   D. breaking up

8、French author Le Clezjo, a brilliant novelist as a child of all continents, won the Nobel Prize in literature in October, 2008.

A．honored   B．honoring

C．being honored   D．having honored

9、The mixture of his improved self-confidence and never-ending efforts is ________ lies behind his rapid progress in his study.

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

10、An idiom often cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of its separate words. ________, its meaning can be very different from the apparent meanings of its components.

A. All in all

B. In other words

C. In a word

D. Whats more

11、Students are required to go out in couples, especially in the evenings, with friends ______ they get into trouble.

A．even if

B．if only

C．in case

D．when

12、There are many wonderful theme parks in America, _____ Disneyland in California is my favorite.

A．for which   B．with which

C．of which D．in which

13、—It's so cold here! Why haven't you turned on your air-conditioner?

—Well, it ______ turn on.

A.shouldn't B.can't C.won't D.shan't

14、—Do you think Jack will lend us a hand on this project?

—________ He has a tight schedule this month, and we must rely on ourselves.

A．Don’t mention it.

B．Not a chance!

C．Not at all.

D．Take it easy.

15、–Thank you for your assistance, without ___I might have been in danger.

--That’s all right, anyone in my place ________ the same thing.

A. that; will do   B. it, would

C. which; can have done   D. which; would have done

16、 —What on earth do you want?

—I just want a common sports coat—nothing ________.

A. fancy   B. amazing

C. informal   D. valuable

17、Television is more than an electronic equipment; it _____ a powerful tool for communication.

A.was becoming B.has become C.had become D.will become

18、—How is the result, doctor?

—Well, your health is ______ good, but you still have a few minor problems.

A．normally

B．generally

C．gradually

D．originally

19、--- I need to advertise for a roommate for next term.

--- __________? Mary is interested.

A. So what B. What for

C. How come D. Why bother

20、As the dark horse, China’s football team swept into the quarterfinals_______ it lost to host country Australia.

A. as   B. what   C. that   D. where

21、Whenever we turn on the TV or radio, read the newspapers, surf the Internet, we'll be surrounded by the word "diet" everywhere. We have so easily been attracted by the promise of diet products that we have stopped thinking about what diet products are doing to us. We are paying for products that harm us psychologically（心理上地）and physically.

It's obvious that diet products weaken us psychologically. They allow us to jump over the thinking stage that our weight problems lie not in actually losing the weight, but in controlling the consumption of fat. All we have to do is to swallow or recognize the word "diet" in food labels.

What's more, diet products have greater psychological effects. Every time we have a zero-calorie drink, we are telling ourselves that we don't have to work to get results．Diet products make people believe that gain comes without pain, and that life can be without resistance and struggle.

As a matter of fact, the danger that diet products bring not only lies in the psychological effects they have on us, but also in the physical harm they cause. Diet foods and diet pills contain zero calorie. oaly because the diet industry has created chemicals to produce these wonder products, And they can indirectly harm our bodies because consuming them instead of healthy foods means we are stopping our bodies having basic nutrients. Diet products may not be nutritional, and the chemicals that go into diet products are potentially dangerous.

Losing weight lies in the power of minds, not in the power of chemicals. Think twice before buying diet products. Once we realize this, we will be much better able to resist diet products, 3rd therefore, prevent the psychological and physical harm that comes from using them.

【1】From Paragraph 1，we learn that

A. diet products are in our daily life

B. people have trouble choosfng diet products

C. people should put up with diet products

D. diet products are misleading people

【2】The psychological effect of diet products is that people tend to

A. hesitate before they enjoy diet foods

B. pay attention to their daily diet

C. watch their weight rather than their diet

D. try out varieties of diet foods

【3】The underlined part in Paragraph 3 probably means

A. diet products cause no pain

B. it costs a lot to.lose weight

C. losing weight is effortless

D. diet products are free of fat and calories

【4】Diet products indirectly harm people physically because such products

A. are over-consumed  B. are short of basic nutrients

C. lack chemicals D. provide too much energy

22、   Not only kids of Tiger Moms go to Harvard.

Dawn Loggins of Lawndale，N.C.is on her way to Harvard，one of the eight world­famous universities in the eastern US.Nobody encouraged her to study or paid for her special classes.This girl created her own future.

The teen was abandoned by her family last summer，when her parents and two sisters moved to Tennessee.She found herself homeless and had to spend the night on friend's sofas.

The school bus driver learned about Dawn's situation and invited Dawn to move in with her family.Soon，Dawn had a job at Burns High School.She worked from 6 a．m.to 7：40 a．m.before the first school bell rang.She swept floors and picked up trash again in the afternoons，before diving into her studies in the evenings.

Dawn's hard work paid off.She finished school with a 3.9 GPA and scored 2，110 on the SAT.

“There were times when I felt like it would be easiest if I gave up，”the 18­year­old said.“But it was never in me to give up，because I realized that I was never going to be successful unless I got an education.”

Even before Dawn's family left her，she led a difficult life.Her family was poor and cups of noodles were often the only food.Dawn“studied by candlelight”because her parents couldn't afford to pay the electricity bill(电费)．

Dawn has now reconnected with her family.They are proud of her accomplishments(成就)and are attending her high school graduation.

【1】Why didn't Dawn give up her studies?

A.To reconnect with her family.

B.To thank those who had helped her.

C.To get an education to be successful.

D.To realize her dream of going to Harvard.

【2】Who helped Dawn when she found herself homeless?

A.Her teachers. B.Her neighbors.

C.A Tiger Mom. D.A school bus driver.

【3】What does the underlined word“abandoned”mean in Chinese?

A.宠爱 B.抛弃

C.鼓励 D.虐待

【4】Which of the following words describes Dawn?

A.Open-­minded. B.Good-­natured.

C.Strong-­willed. D.Warm-­hearted

【5】What is the best title for the text?

A.Another Harvard girl

B.A girl in candlelight

C.From homeless to Harvard

D.The role of Tiger Moms

23、If you are looking for modern fairy tale, check out some of these stories written to appeal to today’s teen girls.

【1】Which is the best choice for a 16-year-old girl who loves dancing?

A．Entwined.

B．Tiger's Curse.

C．Beauty.

D．Snow.

【2】Which author has won an award before?

A．Heather Dixon.

B．Robin McKinley.

C．Colleen hock.

D．trace Lynn.

【3】What do tiger’s Curse and Snow have in common?

A．They are full of romance and adventure.

B．They are recommended for same ages.

C．They are one in a series of books.

D．Their main characters are cursed.

24、As you grow older, you’ll be faced with some challenging decisions—like whether to cut class or try cigarettes. Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure.

Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone’s reading it. These are examples of how peers positively influence each other.

Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them; your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ball.

It is tough to be the only one who says “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.

You’ve probably had a parent or teacher advising you to “choose your friends wisely.” Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this. If you choose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do.

If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don’t feel guilty if you’ve made a mistake or two.

【1】For whom is the passage most probably written?

A. Parents.   B. Teachers.

C. Students. D. Doctors.

【2】 In the last three paragraphs, the author mainly_____.

A. explains why friendship is so important

B. shows how to make more good friends

C. discusses how peers influence us

D. gives advice on how to deal with peer pressure

【3】Which of following may help handle peer pressure?

A. Spending more time with classmates.

B. Taking up more relaxing hobbies.

C. Choosing friends with no bad habits.

D. Helping others who are in trouble.

【4】What is the topic of the passage?

A. Friendship. B. Making decisions

C. Self-confidence D. Peer pressure

25、Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer since the age of three. That ambition __ ended one night in 2010. Hill, then a 17-year-old high school student, was in a __ , which left which left her paralyzed(瘫痪)from the waist down. For most people，that would have __ any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, her wheelchair __ her and she wanted to prove that she was sill __.

Hill did it in her __ right with her non-disabled high school dance team. After graduation, Hill wanted to expand her dance network to __ women like her. She met people online who had suffered various __ but shared their determination, and she __ them to dance with her.

Hoping to __ more people in a larger city, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and built a team of dancers with __, which she called the Rolletes. In disabled dance __ around the country, the six-member team, they not only ___themselves, but also brought great fun to the audience and won lots of prizes.

Hill has __ what many of us never will: her childhood dream. She's a(n) __. But the Rolletes have helped her find something else just as___. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair __ of all ages and abilities with the purpose of helping them __ their inner dreams in their life. In 2019,173 participants from ten countries attended.

Edna Serrano says that being part of the Rolletes team has given her the __ to live on. "I didn't know I could do so many things that these girls have taught me," she says. It’s so __ to have my teammates in my life, because they're my teachers. I have more confidence."

【1】

A．totally

B．quickly

C．nearly

D．really

【2】

A．race

B．accident

C．exhibition

D．invention

【3】

A．ruined

B．extended

C．exchanged

D．challenged

【4】

A．dismissed

B．excited

C．shocked

D．encouraged

【5】

A．living

B．normal

C．clever

D．strong

【6】

A．courtyard

B．classroom

C．wheelchair

D．club

【7】

A．include

B．improve

C．understand

D．inform

【8】

A．ideas

B．diseases

C．disasters

D．injuries

【9】

A．called

B．invited

C．ordered

D．warned

【10】

A．reach

B．benefit

C．keep

D．attack

【11】

A．hopes

B．dreams

C．disabilities

D．spirits

【12】

A．designs

B．groups

C．forms

D．competitions

【13】

A．hurt

B．entertained

C．praised

D．moved

【14】

A．attained

B．donated

C．resulted

D．concentrated

【15】

A．expert

B．teacher

C．dancer

D．boss

【16】

A．satisfying

B．boring

C．puzzling

D．surprising

【17】

A．companies

B．sellers

C．producers

D．users

【18】

A．imagine

B．discover

C．expect

D．suit

【19】

A．gift

B．experience

C．courage

D．method

【20】

A．fearful

B．colourful

C．careful

D．powerful

26、假定你是李华，学校将于下周五举行英语演讲比赛，主题为“Doing things right or doing right things”, 请你代表学生会给外教老师Jack发一封邮件，邀请他来做裁判。内容包括：

1. 比赛相关细节；

2. 给参赛者点评；

3. 并对英语学习提些建议。

注意：1. 词数:80词左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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