2025-2026学年湖南怀化高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、For the sake of your health, you should ________ some time to build up your body every day.

A．set aside

B．set out

C．set down

D．set off

2、Shanghai is easily _________ by road, train or air so that it has become a large international city.

A. accessible   B. available

C. abnormal     D. abstract

3、— Alan seems a lot taller than when I last saw him．

— He ________．He’s grown a foot since you saw him in Shanghai．

A．is       B．will be

C．has been   D．Was

4、—Why do you look so upset, Linda?

—There are so many troublesome problems____．

A．remaining settled

B．remaining to be settled

C．remained to settle

D．remained to be settled

5、If you _________ foreign languages, you’ll have no difficulty working in this company.

A．had a good command of

B．had good command of

C．have good command of

D．have a good command of

6、How I wish I could   my ideas in simple and wonderful English when chatting on the net.

A. get in   B. get out

C. get through   D. get across

7、Just as Oprah Winfrey puts it,_____thankful for what you have and you’ll end up having more.

A. be

B. being

C. to be

D. having been

8、You can go out, ______ you promise to be back before 10 o’clock.

A. unless   B. as long as C. because   D. since

9、A good listener takes part in the conversation,offering ideas and ______ questions to keep the talk flowing．

A. raising   B. understanding

C. copying   D. solving

10、Would you mind not picking the flowers in the garden? They are ___ everyone’s enjoyment.

A. in B. to C. for D. At

11、When we entered, we found lying on the ground _______ along with her parents.

A. was a girl B. were a girl

C. a girl was   D. a girl were

12、 She has been in   doctors describe as a vegetative （植物的） state for six years.

A. what   B. which C. that   D. how

13、Millions of people around the world suffer from a painful addiction to biting their nails，which can be harder________than smoking cigarettes．

A．to be quitted B．to quit

C．to have quitted D．to quitting

14、—They don’t have much in their house yet.

—________ they’re planning to live here only until Bob gets his degree, they don’t want to buy much furniture.

A．Since

B．Although

C．While

D．Unless

15、Courage, according to some successful persons, is as 　　　　to pioneering work as the intelligence, even more so.

A. accessible   B. alternative

C. essential   D. commercial

16、When someone turns away his body， it means impatience and a desire ____ a conversation．

A． to escape   B． escaped

C． escaping     D． having escaped

17、Well-educated employees can undertake most common jobs easily, ________ the efficiency of the society is guaranteed.

A.so that B.even if C.in that D.as if

18、A growing trend in China now gives customers the options ______ the bill by scanning a QR code or cash.

A. paying   B. paid

C. having paid   D. to pay

19、It seemed as if everything was ______. The big wave blocked their way and Captain Black ordered the sailors to speed up to escape.

A．in an end

B．to an end

C．at an end

D．for an end

20、The ordinary people all look at the intelligent man with admiration because under no circumstances ________ to cope with emergencies.

A. he will fail   B. is he failing

C. he is failing   D. will he fail

21、The sun is setting on a summer night. At the entrance to a deep, dark cave, a few bats fly out and begin swirling high up into the air. More and more of the small, furry creatures appear. Within a few minutes, a whole river of bats is pouring out of the cave, and they keep coming, millions and millions of them.

Sound like a scary horror movie? Believe it or not, this scene takes place every night, all summer long, at Bracken Cave in Texas, where 20 million bats fly outside to feed on insects.  “It is magical,” says Jim Kennedy of Bat Conservation International in Austin Texas. “It is one of the most majestic animal movements on the planet.”

Every March or April, Mexican Free-tailed bats migrate up to 1,000 miles (1609 kilometers) from their winter home in Mexico to this cave, where they raise their young. Soon after they arrive, each mother gives birth to one pup. As many as 500 baby bats live crammed into one square foot (30.48 cubic centimeters) of space, and all those bodies create nice warm temperatures to keep them cozy and comfortable. If you’ve ever lost sight of your parents on a crowded playground, you may be wondering how mother bats recognize their children. They use their sense of smell to tell which pup is theirs when it is time for the babies to nurse.

The cave, a quiet place in winter, is full with life all summer—and not just with bat residents. Bat waste soon covers the floor, providing food for tiny organisms(生物体) like bacteria and fungi（真菌类）. And then there are the bugs.

When the adult bats leave the cave at night to feed, they are helping humans. They eat tons of insects in a single night, including many pests that eat farmer’s crops. And they get rid of mosquitoes, too.

【1】In the first paragraph, the author ________.

A．provides some information about bats

B．stresses the danger of bats in summer

C．advises the reader to watch bats

D．describes the movement of bats

【2】By saying “Sound like a scary horror movie?” what does the author mean?

A．The above scene is somewhat unbelievable.

B．People tend to feel afraid of bats.

C．Bats are better horrible characters in films.

D．The cave mentioned is full of adventure.

【3】According to the passage, the reader possibly expects that________.

A．no people know how many bats live in Bracken Cave.

B．bat waste causes much harm to the human environment.

C．a bat mother would have trouble finding her own baby.

D．farmers will never have a good harvest without the bats.

【4】Which of the following is TRUE about the bats?

A．They are well protected by farmers.

B．They travel from Mexico to America yearly

C．They benefit from some tiny organisms.

D．They smell better than other animals.

【5】From the second paragraph, we can know Kennedy’s opinion of the bat’s flying in group is ________.

A．mysterious

B．frightful

C．enjoyable

D．crazy

22、How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

Experts say testing is the best way to determine what you have since symptoms of the illnesses can overlap, which means the symptoms are similar to each other. The viruses that cause colds, the flu and COVID-19 are spread the same way-through droplets from the nose and mouth of infected people.

The time varies when someone with any of the illnesses will start feeling sick. Some people infected with the coronavirus (冠状病毒) don’t experience any symptoms, but it’s still possible for them to spread it.

Cough, fever, tiredness and muscle aches are common to both the flu and COVID-19, says Kristen Coleman, as assistant research professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Common colds, meanwhile, are often milder with symptoms including a stuffy nose. Fevers are more common with the flu.

Despite some false descriptions online, the viruses have not merged (合并) to create a new illness. But it’s possible to get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time, which some are calling “flurona”. “A co-infection of any kind can be severe or worsen your symptoms altogether,” says Coleman. “If flu cases continue to rise, we can expect to see more of these types of viral co-infections in the coming weeks or months.”

With many similar symptoms caused by the three virus types, testing remains the best choice to determine which one you may have. Some pharmacies (药房) offer testing for both viruses at the same time, Coleman notes. “This can help doctors offer the right treatment. But most do not have the ability to routinely do this, especially during a COVID-19 surge(激增),” Coleman says.

Getting vaccinated (打疫苗) helps to reduce the spread of the viruses. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is safe to get a flu and COVID-19 shot or booster at the same time.

【1】What conclusion can we draw from the second paragraph?

A．People with COVID-19 can spread it to others only when they are having obvious symptoms.

B．People with COVID-19 start to feel sick much earlier than people with other illnesses.

C．People start to feel sick around the same time with colds, the flu, or COVID-19.

D．People start to feel sick at different times for each illness.

【2】What is NOT mentioned as symptoms of a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

A．Cough.

B．Tiredness.

C．Throat aches.

D．A high temperature.

【3】What can we know from the fifth paragraph?

A．Necessary testing contributes to proper treatment.

B．COVID-19 is out of control due to lack of testing.

C．Doctors can’t treat patients without testing results.

D．Pharmacies can offer testing only with doctors’ permission.

【4】What is recommended in the passage to avoid COVID-19?

A．Getting tested.

B．Getting treated.

C．Getting assisted.

D．Getting vaccinated.

23、Many metals must be made into thin films before they can be used in technological products like electronics or fuel cells. “Stubborn” metals, however, are very difficult to turn into thin films because they require extremely high temperatures.

Typically, scientists make metal films using the technique that consists of making metals become gas at high temperatures and allowing a film to form on top of wafers (晶片). But this conventional method is very expensive, uses a lot of energy, and may also bé unsafe due to high temperatures. Now, the researchers from University of Minnesota have developed a way to make these metals become gas at significantly lower temperatures, fewer than 200 degrees instead of several thousands. By designing and adding organic ligands (有机配体) to these metals, the researchers were able to greatly increase the material vapor (蒸气) pressure, making them easier to become gas at lower temperatures. Not only is their new technique simpler, but it also makes higher quality materials.

“The ability to make new materials with ease and control is necessary to walk into a new era of energy economy,” said Bharat Jalan, the senior author of the study. “There is already a historical link between the innovation in science and the development of new technology. Millions of dollars go into making materials for various applications. Now, we’ve come up with a simpler and cheaper technology that makes better materials.”

These “stubborn” metals are used to make lots of products. “Bringing down the cost and complexity of these metals will play a large role in both industrial and research efforts,” said William Nunn, the paper’s first author. “Now that making these metals into thin films becomes easier, we want to see renewed interest in the more complex materials which contain these stubborn metals.”

The research is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

【1】How did scientists use to make metal films?

A．By using high temperatures.

B．By consuming less energy.

C．By adding new materials.

D．By decreasing metal vapor pressure.

【2】What is Bharat Jalan’s attitude towards the new technology?

A．Negative.

B．Uninterested.

C．Doubtful.

D．Positive.

【3】What is William Nunn’s hope?

A．To attract more attention to “stubborn” metals.

B．To reduce the cost of “stubborn” metals.

C．To increase the complexity of “stubborn” metals.

D．To make energy economy develop faster.

【4】What is this text mainly about?

A．Characteristics of “stubborn” metals.

B．The usages of metal thin films.

C．The process of making “stubborn” metals.

D．A new way to make metal thin films.

24、After moving from a refugee camp (难民营) to a big city, 18-year-old Dhakal wanted to give back to his community.

A few years ago, while working at a restaurant, Dhakal met a homeless man. While cleaning tables, he talked with the man, and the man shared his story about how he became homeless. “One of the necessities he needed was clothes, so that is where I got the idea,” Dhakal explained.

Dhakal Collects Clothes hosted its first clothing drive in 2019. He collected everything, including socks, hats, jackets, coats and shoes. “With that project, I was able to bring so many people together and change so many lives,” said Dhakal.

For Dhakal, Dhakal Collects Clothes is just a start. In the future, he wants to own a multimillion-dollar business that focuses on giving its money away to help others. To help him meet that goal, a kind person introduced Dhakal to Cuban, a billionaire philanthropist (慈善家), who is also one of Dhakal’s heroes. Cuban, who said that he knew what it was like to struggle and want to give back, gave Dhakal a specific goal: Collect 575 coats to give away to those in need.

While Dhakal first struggled to collect coats, he used a piece of advice from Cuban to give himself: He networked with Amy, who worked at a local charity organization. In 4 days, he collected thousands of coats, much more than his initial goal.

“I never dreamed of collecting 3, 000 coats, but the people that I connected with made it possible,” Dhakal said.

“You're setting an example, Dhakal. It isn't about connections,” Cuban said. “It isn't about who you know. Effort. It's all about how hard you're willing to work to get something done.”

【1】What inspired Dhakal to start his charity project?

A．His tiring job in a restaurant.

B．The advice of a homeless man.

C．His desire to get away from poverty.

D．The experience of a poor man he met.

【2】What did Cuban do to help Dhakal?

A．Give him some useful advice.

B．Donate lots of clothes to him.

C．Share the skills in making money.

D．Persuade others to network with him.

【3】How did Dhakal feel when he collected 3, 000 coats?

A．Embarrassed.

B．Surprised.

C．Worried.

D．Proud.

【4】What contributed most to Dhakal's work according to Cuban?

A．The original goal of his project.

B．His ambitious plan for the future.

C．His hard work and determination.

D．His connections with other people.

25、When I was young, I loved and really did well in drawing and art. I won awards, got constant attention, and even saw my face in the _________ and on television because of my natural ability to _________.

Most people who happen to come across something that they are good at are _________ to take it and run with it. Of course, my life was no _________ . From teachers, to principals, to family members, everyone seemingly had a ton of advice to give me in regards to art.

All the while, my true desire was _________ . I entered poetry, essay, and short - story contests and _________ them all. It was such a contrast from my artistic _________ experience! It was so bad that I _________ a good friend who told me once, “If you are so good at drawing why do you even care about writing? _________ drawing!”

Though well intended, eighteen years later I'm ____________ I didn't take his words to heart. Years went by with me still writing and still occasionally entering ____________ . It wasn't until my first year in college that I finally got honorable ____________ in a poetry contest. As a writer I've truly ____________.

I'm sure there are things in your life that are ____________ and yet, rewarding. Endurance（忍耐）, especially when it comes to things you truly love is essential. Take some time to devote some more energy to the “thing” that didn't come ____________ and see what happens.

【1】

A．street

B．school

C．newspaper

D．book

【2】

A．draw

B．act

C．learn

D．show

【3】

A．encouraged

B．invited

C．developed

D．permitted

【4】

A．perfect

B．different

C．similar

D．lucky

【5】

A．art

B．fixing

C．writing

D．music

【6】

A．won

B．ignored

C．missed

D．lost

【7】

A．interest

B．competition

C．career

D．talent

【8】

A．had

B．made

C．found

D．met

【9】

A．Give up

B．Take in

C．Stick to

D．Put away

【10】

A．glad

B．sorry

C．sad

D．sure

【11】

A．training

B．contests

C．articles

D．trouble

【12】

A．appearance

B．change

C．mention

D．name

【13】

A．forgot

B．regretted

C．expected

D．grown

【14】

A．challenging

B．beautiful

C．appealing

D．hopeful

【15】

A．young

B．bad

C．usual

D．easy

26、假定你是李华，校英文报学生记者，学校上周举办了一年一度的运动会，请你写一篇新闻报道，介绍运动会的情况。内容包括：

1. 活动概况;

2. 开展情况;

3. 活动反响。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右;

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Sports Meet Fired Passion on Campus

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________