2025-2026学年河南鹤壁高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、—I’m sorry, but I can’t go to the get-together tonight.

—________? It was yesterday that you said you would go with me.

A．Pardon

B．So what

C．How come

D．Who cares

2、The volunteers ________ a lot of help to the community since the outbreak of COVID-19.

A．offered

B．have offered

C．will offer

D．are offering

3、Have you got a _______ to fish in this river?

A. permit   B. permission

C. permitting   D. permitted

4、—Come on, please give me some ideas about the project.

—With so much work ________ my mind, I’ll almost ________.

A．filling, break out

B．filling, break down

C．filled, break out

D．filled, break down

5、A series of unforgettable events happened in 2020,________the lives of many people were changed.

A．which

B．as

C．where

D．when

6、To my delight, the students are recycling many things they _______ away in the past.

A.were throwing B.will be throwing C.would have thrown D.had thrown

7、The thieves ______ the bank and stole lots of money.

A. broke in   B. broke down

C. broke through D. broke into

8、The incomes of skilled workers went up. _________, unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.

A. Moreover   B. Therefore

C. Meanwhile   D. Otherwise

9、We have every reason to believe the print media are usually more ________ and reliable than the Internet.

A．economic

B．accurate

C．horrible

D．illegal

10、This is Ted’s photo. We miss him a lot. He____________ when he tried to save a child in the earthquake.

A.killed B.is killed C.was killed D.was killing

11、It turned out that the rabbits developed a(an) ________ to the virus, and their numbers exploded once again.

A．appetite

B．exposure

C．commitment

D．immunity

12、You’d better come on time or a little earlier, not too much ahead ______ time.

A．of

B．in

C．on

D．from

13、The _______ on his face told me that he wasn’t satisfied with my answer.

A．impression    B．sight

C．appearance D．expression

14、Which of the following sentences is correct?

A.I think my long and active life must due to the healthy life I live.

B.If a person to become infected, blood or sexual fluid that carries the virus, has to get inside the body through broken skin or by injection.

C.Neither did I know that my cigarette smoke could effect the health of non-smokers.

D.She said my breath and clothes smelt, and that the ends of my fingers were turning yellow.

15、She was determined to marry an African boy, which was considered as a   from tradition.

A. departure   B. decline   C. discrimination   D. demand

16、- Was she badly hurt?

- Yes, each time she moved her leg, she   a cry.

A. broke out   B. took out   C. let out   D. kept out

17、The famous writer often says that he ________ so much without the support and encouragement from his wife.

A. shouldn’t achieve

B. shouldn’t have achieved

C. couldn’t achieve

D. couldn’t have achieved

18、Neither my brother nor I________playing football.

A．enjoy

B．enjoys

C．are enjoying

D．have enjoyed

19、He had so much confidence in himself that he made all the ______ decisions by himself.

A．delicate

B．secondary

C．urban

D．crucial

20、She stared at the painting, wondering where she ________ it.

A．saw

B．has seen

C．sees

D．had seen

21、In such a ______ situation, we have to be careful of what we say and what we do.

A.delicate B.fragile C.weak D.flexible

22、—Does the young man standing there ________ the company?

—No, the company is ________ his father.

A. in possession of; in the possession of

B. take possession of; in the possession of

C. take possession of; in possession of

D. have possession of; in possession of

23、Not only __________ interested in football but _________ beginning to show an interest in it.

A．the teacher himself is, all his students are

B．the teacher himself is, are all his students

C．is the teacher himself, are all his students

D．is the teacher himself, all his students are

24、Some people don’t show _______ in their choice of books, reading whatever they can get.

A. discrimination   B. combination

C. conservation   D. reservation

25、He gave a wonderful performance in the concert, which helped him to _________ from all the other musicians.

A. stand by   B. stand out

C. stand up   D. stand behind

26、A young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus. The conductor hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child. On seeing this, people began to talk. "You know this conductor used to be very rude. Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior , "said a middle-aged man.

"Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company," said a second passenger. "That's right," another lady said, "I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor."

Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, "Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised..."

Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young woman's lap interrupted, "I know his name. I call him Dad."

【1】The passengers were ________ to see the conductor's kindness to the woman and the child.

A．excited

B．pleased

C．interested

D．surprised

【2】One passenger suggested writing a letter to the comp­any to ______ .

A．make a demand for more buses

B．thank the conductor for his good service

C．criticize the conductor for his rude behavior

D．invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor

【3】What was the gentleman?

A．A teacher.

B．A newspaper reporter.

C．Not known from the story.

D．The conductor's friend from his company.

【4】The word "he" in the last paragraph refers to _______.

A．the gentleman

B．the conductor

C．the middle-aged man

D．the three-year-old child

【5】It is clear from the story that the conductor ______.

A．has changed his attitude towards his work

B．has now been kind and polite to all passengers

C．has not changed his rude behavior to passen­gers

D．has now been kind and polite to women with children

27、Crazy Festivals

Mike the Headless Chicken Festival

In 1945, farmer Lloyd Olsen attempted to cut off the head of Mike, a chicken, so his wife could cook it up for dinner. However, the bird didn’t die and lived another year and a half, making regular trips to the fair, where people paid a quarter to see the amazing headless chicken bird.

Today, the spirit of Mike the headless Chicken is celebrated with a two-day May festival in Fruita, Colorado, which includes live music, a golf tournament（锦标赛）, and lots of tasty chicken.

Roswell UFO Festival

In the summer of 1947, a flying saucer(碟状物) crashed on a large farm outside the town of Roswell, New Mexico. The government says it didn’t come from outer space, but many top UFO researchers believe it did.

Knowing a good thing when it crashes in their backyard, the citizens of Roswell celebrate the even every July with a three-day festival that features a costume contest, a parade and other activities. Be careful, though ---- that odd little person next to you could be from another planet.

World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup

The rattlesnake, a poisonous American snake, severs an important function in nature by keeping small pets under control, but when their numbers grow too large, they can cause serious problems for farmers. That’s why every March the residents of Sweetwater, Texas, host a three-day festival to connect with the town’s annual rattlesnake hunt.

Visitors can learn about rattlesnakes, take a bus tour of their natural habitat, participate in a rattlesnake eating contest and so on.

BugFest

Every September, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh sponsors (倡议) a daylong festival that focuses on something most people try to avoid: insects.

Visitors can hold bugs that are not native, cheer on racing insects and learn about beekeeping. But the highlight for many is Cafe Insecta, where bugs are the main ingredient (食材) in a variety of tasty dishes.

【1】 Llord Olsen cut off the chicken’s head because ____

A. his family wanted to eat it.

B. he wanted to sell its meat at the fair.

C. his family wanted to celebrate a headless chicken festival.

D. he wanted to make money by showing a headless chicken.

【2】The underlined word “odd” could be replaced by ____.

A. irregular   B. unusual   C. accessible   D. scary

【3】What’s the purpose of the World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup? ____.

A. To increase the local tourism.

B. To protect rattlesnakes’ habitats.

C. To control the population of rattlesnakes.

D. To introduce the importance of rattlesnakes.

【4】 Which of the following is the earliest festival of the year? ____.

A. Mike the Headless Chicken Festival. B. Roswell UFO Festival.

C. World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup    D. BugFest

28、阅读理解

阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

Due to the increasing number of violence acts produced in schools all over the world, more and more parents prefer to have their children educated at home rather than at school. This way they can assure their safety and well-being, although teachers and school representatives are trying to improve the situation in schools by increasing the number of the persons in charge with the safety of the students.

The main reason for violence acts are the films and cartoons that fill the children’s time. They want to do everything. They watch on TV and never think at the consequences, and they may hurt a classmate or a teacher.

On the other hand, parents are not fully satisfied with the children’s results obtained in classes and they consider private classes would have better results.

When a teacher has to watch 30 students in class he can’t probably see what each of them is doing, how he is writing, or if he understands the explanations. At home the teacher can explain in details everything the child doesn’t understand as many times as he considers proper.

And many times. the child grows fond of the teacher at home, who becomes his best friend, and who helps him whenever he needs someone to talk to.

However, the best solution would be a mixture between the education received at school and that at home, because school makes children communicate and socialize. Keeping a child at home for fear there might happen something bad to him only makes the child’s character weak and prevents him from knowing what real life is. Staying in a crystal ball only does harm to the child.

All in all, schools have been created to help children, not to harm them, so it’s best to keep children in these special places, where they learn, laugh, have fun and make new friends.

【1】The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to ______.

A. teach parents the ways to keep theft children safe

B. show solutions to developing children’s character

C. explain the main reason for violence acts in schools

D. analyze an education problem and give opinions

【2】 Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

A. Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Classes

B. Who is to Blame. Parents or Schools?

C. Which is Better, School Study or Home Study

D. The Relationship between Teachers and Children

【3】Parents prefer to have their children educated at home because the following EXCEPT that

A. More and more violence acts occur in schools

B. Parents want to improve their children's grades

C. Parents are concerned about their children’s safety

D. The education system is far from satisfactory

【4】What does“a crystal ball”in the passage refer to?

A. A toy that can be used for entertainment.

B. A safe and comfortable environment.

C. An object that is made of crystal.

D. A setback that is hard to overcome.

【5】We call infer from the passage that ______.

A. violence TV programs have bad effects on children’s behavior

B. the teacher at home is more patient than the teacher at school

C. children today are weak from lack of sense of right and wrong

D. there are too many students in class for a teacher to teach

29、How to Handle an Argument with Your Family Members

We’ve all been there. A relaxed evening with our family members. A lot of laughing. And then, as if someone had sat on the TV remote and changed the channel, the mood shifts. No more warmth. Suddenly there’s shouting, a ping-pong of accusations(指责), deadly stares, and hostility(敌意) streaming from eyes like red laser pointers. Having a conflict with your family members is frustrating, and you may feel sad and depressed. 【1】

Do remember that as much as it might feel this way, you’re not in a court of law with your family members. 【2】 .It is to restore kindness and connection. Think of it this way —if somebody wins, both parties lose.

Do try to be an advocate of others’ feelings. 【3】 try to stand in the shoes of your family members. Try to understand their immature ways.

【4】 .This might frighten your family members, making them feel accused and in turn, act defensively. Example: “I was on the phone with my sister and then suddenly you started acting like crazy out of the blue.” Talk about the way you felt instead. Example: “I was on the phone with my sister and then I suddenly felt scared when I saw you looking at me like I was in trouble.”

Don’t try to explain yourself. You often want to explain yourself when having conflicts with your family members, but you don’t have time. You’re being cut off and attacked again. 【5】 .The more you talk, the less your family members seem to understand and the further away you get from an agreement.

A．If you are looking for a new relationship

B．Don’t attempt to prove yourself in the face of your loved ones

C．The point of an argument isn’t to prove the others guilty or to win

D．Rather than going in circles about what you think and how you feel

E．Each accusation strikes deeper and deeper into your sense of justice

F．Don’t talk about what happened as though you’re simply stating the facts

G．Here are the do’s and don’ts when you are arguing with your family members

30、I still remember how my parents tried to cheer me up at Logan Airport 8 years ago when I was tearing up while waiting in line. I was   ____   my year abroad in Finland, pretending to be brave while actually feeling   ____   .

What I didn’t ____ when I decided to go abroad was that I would meet people who would   ___ the way I thought about life and the world. I _____   didn’t expect to still be learning, _____   and changing as much as I am 8 years later because of that experience.

The biggest way being an exchange student ______ my life was through the people I met. I never would have come into contact with these friends from Finland and around the world ____, and I’m still in touch with them now. Spending time with them helped change my ______ greatly and helped me make some big decisions that led me to a point where I am   ____   a career that I’m passionate about, improving my quality of life and   _____ considering a big move!

Throughout my travels I was continuously _____   at how the people I was traveling with were those I met 8 years ago. It feels like we’ve never been apart. The _____   have withstood (经受住) 8 years and countless miles, and will continue to last.

Being an exchange student changed my life. The   _____ I had and the bonds I formed while living far away from   ____   and beyond my comfort zone in a foreign country really shaped me for the better.

【1】

A．returning from

B．stopping at

C．leaving for

D．arriving at

【2】

A．calm

B．frightened

C．angry

D．excited

【3】

A．avoid

B．believe

C．prefer

D．expect

【4】

A．change

B．develop

C．follow

D．favor

【5】

A．hardly

B．frequently

C．definitely

D．surprisingly

【6】

A．competing

B．growing

C．playing

D．wandering

【7】

A．saved

B．wasted

C．impacted

D．ruined

【8】

A．anyway

B．instead

C．then

D．otherwise

【9】

A．perspective

B．lifestyle

C．character

D．appearance

【10】

A．imagining

B．quitting

C．ending

D．pursuing

【11】

A．just

B．still

C．seldom

D．even

【12】

A．disappointed

B．embarrassed

C．shocked

D．puzzled

【13】

A．friendships

B．conversations

C．promises

D．secrets

【14】

A．dreams

B．pressures

C．experiences

D．problems

【15】

A．ordinariness

B．familiarity

C．loneliness

D．anxiety

31、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip. After a good dinner and a bottle of wine, they retire for the night, and go to sleep.

Some hours later, Holmes wakes up and asks his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me 【1】  you see. “

“I see millions of stars. “ replies Watson.

“And what do you deduce from that?”

Watson thinks 【2】 (careful) for some time. “Well, according to the studies on astronomy, it tells me that there are potentially billions of planets. According to the scientific measurement of time, I deduce the time is probably a quarter past three. According to the current atmosphere, I forecast that we 【3】 (have) a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you, Holmes?”

Holmes is silent for a minute. “Watson,” he says, “someone 【4】 (steal) our tent!”

32、阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

For hundreds of years, education has been closely connected to writing. Professors had been writing down their lectures, and students had been keeping notes after their teachers. Goose feathers and parchment (羊皮纸) changed to ballpoint pens and paper, but the essence has remained the same: knowledge passed down from one person to another must be thoroughly recorded.

With the emergence and development of mobile technologies such as laptops and smartphones, using conventional methods is gradually becoming obsolete (废弃的). Students tend to use laptops in class more often than pens and paper. And although there are still many educational institutions that ban using computers in class, there are many arguments in favor of doing so.

On the one hand, let us face reality: people do not write as much today as they used to several years ago. This is especially true in the case of the youth: teenagers and young adults tend to feel more confident and comfortable typing on their devices rather than with handwriting. Keeping records after a teacher in class requires a student to write very fast, which often decreases the readability of the notes taken. Sometimes it can be quite difficult for a student to understand what he or she hurriedly wrote down in class. At the same time, typing on a laptop helps write the important information down in a comprehensible and accurate way. Also, handwriting always involves grammatical mistakes, typos, blots (墨水迹), and so on. Obviously, students experience little-to-none of such problems while using computers.

On the other hand, technology is something youth nowadays have got so accustomed to that without it, they operate less efficiently. Students are native to such devices as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other gadgets, and naturally incorporate them in whatever they do, be it leisure time or studying. Not allowing students to use tablets in class means to deprive (剥夺) them of something that is almost a part of them and of their daily lives. If young people know how to use technology to their advantage and increase their studying effectiveness with its help, why forbid them from doing it?

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