2025-2026学年海南儋州高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、With hundreds of books ______ , Mary had no idea which one was her favorite.

A．to choose

B．choosing from

C．chosen in

D．to choose from

2、When you are in a dangerous situation, don’t ______.

A．panic

B．suck

C．witness

D．sew

3、Actually some famous art works by contemporary artists ________.

A．are worth to buy

B．are worth of buying

C．are worthy to buy

D．are worthy of being done

4、—What an exciting project!

—It is believed that the construction of the new highway will 　　　　the growth of the suburbs.

A. be superior to   B. contribute to

C. pay attention to   D. belong to

5、Battery charging systems remain basically the same as those________ half a century ago.

A．for use

B．at use

C．on use

D．in use

6、_______ the costume and ________ in the wing, the comedian moved his lips as if repeating the lines.

A. Dressed in, waiting B. Dressing in, waiting

C. Putting on, wait   D. Having on, be waiting

7、However hard I tried, the article still could not ______.

A.make sense B.make sense of C.make sure D.make out

8、In the 1980s, the team ______ the international volleyball scene with several major world titles.

A．burst into

B．burst out

C．burst through

D．burst onto

9、I already remember ________ her at a party five weeks ago.

A．to meet

B．has met

C．meeting

D．meet

10、Heavily______ it is raining outside, people are still looking forward to not canceling the outdoor concert by the pop singer.

A. while   B. although   C. until   D. as

11、House market is easily __________by factors which have nothing to do with property.

A.upset B.prohibited C.evolved D.risked

12、The hall had no spare seats left last night. ______, the performance achieved a great success.

A.Immediately B.Fortunately C.Surprisingly D.Obviously

13、______ understand fully how film reacts to light, it is necessary to study the chemicals in the film.

A. In order to     B. So as to

C. So that     D. In order that

14、________ me an e-mail before you come to Hangzhou. I'll meet you at the airport.

A．Sending

B．To send

C．Sends

D．Send

15、I want to buy ________ as a birthday gift for my sister.

A．some jewel

B．a piece of jewel

C．a jewellery

D．a piece of jewellery

16、He suggested to Jane that she _____ the problem another way, and her expression suggested that she _____.

A.solve; agreed B.solve; agree

C.solved; should agree D.solved; agreed

17、______ the terrible earthquake in Japan not happened, people’s awareness _______drawn to the risk of being exposed to nuclear radiation.

A. If; wouldn’t have been B. If; wouldn’t have

C. Had; wouldn’t have been D. Had; wouldn’t have

18、—Shall we go for a drink at one o'clock this afternoon?

—________．Will two o'clock be OK?

A. Sure, it's up to you

B. Sure, no problem

C. Sorry, I can't make it

D. Sorry, I'm not available today

19、The spokesman said that Japan should, ________ ignore its aggressive past, reflect on its own history and its current policies.

A. more than   B. other than

C. better than   D. rather than

20、Queen ElizabethⅡis often said to be the richest woman in the world. ________, her personal wealth seems rather small.

A．Besides

B．Otherwise

C．However

D．Altogether

21、More and more people came to understand the idea that to maintain the biodiversity is ________ sustainable development.

A．to promote

B．promoted

C．promote

D．having been promoted

22、The reason why they are respected lies in the fact that they ________ their time and hearts to charity, apart from doing what they’re good at.

A．devote

B．grant

C．add

D．distribute

23、Everyone may depend on ______ won’t happen again with these reassuring measures.

A. it that it B. that it   C. that   D. it

24、The computer system _________ suddenly while he was searching for some important international news .

A. broke down   B. broke out

C. broke up   D. broke in

25、It remains ______whether or not she was lying.

A.seen B.to be seen C.seeing D.to see

26、As you wander the shops this holiday season, you’re likely to encounter the number 9 everywhere. There’s $4. 99 for that box of Christmas candy, $299 for that TV, and $99. 99 for those stylish headphones.

The trick of using 9s to price items is so common that we rarely think about it, and if we do, it’s likely to pity the poor suckers(易上当受骗的人)who don’t know＄99. 99 is the same as $100.

But the truth is you’ve probably been tripped up by 9-ending prices without even realizing it. A number of researchers have found something surprising about 9-ending prices. It’s not just that $9.99 isn’t a better deal than $10; it’s that it’s often1 actually a bad deal.

“The 9-ending does some magic to us, ” said Daniel Levy, an economics professor. In a 2021 paper, Mr. Levy and Avichai Snir of Netanya Academic College found that when items’ prices ended in 9, they were on average 18% higher than when those same items’ prices had different endings. The finding held across a range of items such as cheese, crackers, bottled juices, canned soups, dish detergents, painkillers, cigarettes and so on.

The strategy, called “just below” pricing, as in “$9.99 is just below $10, ” as well as psychological, odd or charm pricing, has been around so long that no one is sure of its origins. One theory is that the use of the cash register, which was originally marketed as a device to stop employees from stealing.

Robert Schindler, a marketing professor at the Rutgers School of Business-Camden, is skeptical of the cash-register theory because he’s found Macy’s newspaper advertisements as early as 1880 touting prices like $.99 and $1. 99 and proclaiming them “positively the best bargains ever offered, and cannot be equaled by any other house:” He believes the origin was always the psychological trick.

Mr. Schindler, 15 years ago, proposed the existence of a “99-meaning paradox””: Consumers strongly associate prices ending in . 99 as being low, but that this cannot be due to a correlation(相关性)between the 99-ending and low prices because such a correlation doesn’t exist.

Yet, if consumers know by now that $9. 99 is basically the same as $10, why do retailers, who after all put serious thought into their pricing strategy, still use it?

【1】Why do consumers tend to give little thought to 9-ending prices?

A．They are not the poor suckers.

B．They are so used to such prices.

C．They think it’s just a simple trick.

D．They think $99. 99 is the same as $100.

【2】What have the researchers found?

A．$9. 99 isn’t a worse deal in the least.

B．If the price ended in .99, you probably overpaid.

C．People preferred to choose items with no 9-ending prices.

D．Different endings of prices make no difference to consumers.

【3】What does the underlined word “touting” mean?

A．Rising.

B．Changing.

C．Advertising.

D．Collapsing.

【4】What might be discussed further in the coming paragraph?

A．How people can avoid being fooled.

B．What other theories there were in history.

C．What kind of products people should purchase.

D．Why such a pricing strategy still exists nowadays.

27、Many older people around the world have at least one common concern: How to get younger people, hooked on their electronic devices, interested in classic art. Take the Monkey King, or Sun Wukong, as an example. The main character in the 16th-century classic novel, Journey to the West, is a romantic figure of bravery and adventure that charmed millions of readers before the appearance of online attractions.

Havoc in Heaven, a new Peking Opera film, attracted the wider public to the glamor of the traditional Chinese performance art, featuring one of the best-known chapters from Journey to the West. This film, expected to create a new channel to promote Peking Opera, includes nearly all the key ingredients of Peking Opera. It covers all the basic techniques, more than 10 classic tunes, and makeup for dozens of facial representations of different figures’ characteristics.

It’s actually a big challenge to combine Peking Opera and film, each of which has its own rhythm, according to Cheng Lu, director of the film, who is adopting a fresh approach to present the traditional art form. One challenge that Cheng and his production team faced is how to balance the new approach with maintaining the fundamentals of the art. The basic principles and performance skills in Peking Opera cannot be changed. For example, performances in Peking Opera often emphasize symbolism over the accurate representation of motion. There are never real horses on stage, and the film reflects that. And when Sun Wukong eats peaches, he merely copies the action of eating without taking a bite.

Some background images on stage, such as a painted waterfall, remain, and a live band was on the set to provide sound for the film, rather than employing the pre-recorded music. “If we change traditions to cater to people’s taste and preference for a regular film, it will no longer be a Peking Opera piece of art,” Cheng said.

On the other hand, some creativity was needed because Cheng and his team did not just want to document a stage performance. Computer technology is also applied to achieve some visual effects and to present impossible scenes, such as explosions or the heavenly court floating in the clouds. Also, the filming process leaves no room for actors to make the slightest mistake in front of cameras, such as those that would probably go unnoticed in an opera house.

Peking Opera films played a powerful role in the 1960s and 70s, but their popularity gave way to more diverse entertainment. In recent years, there has been a recovery in the popularity of Peking Opera films. However, the overuse of special effects in many film adaptations of Peking Opera plays has weakened the original charm of the stage performances. The imagination (enabled by the stage) can never be sacrificed for a film’s expression.

【1】What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To blame young people addicted to electronic devices.

B．To advertise a new Peking Opera film, Havoc in Heaven.

C．To express older people’s concern about the young generation.

D．To arouse readers’ interest in traditional Chinese performance art.

【2】What did Director Cheng do while producing the film?

A．He made changes to basic performance skills.

B．He made use of symbols and motions equally.

C．He insisted on a band playing music on the scene.

D．He brought onto the stage exact details of real life.

【3】What innovation did Cheng’s team make?

A．They opposed a rigid recording of the performance.

B．They enriched visual effects with modern technology.

C．They allowed actors to repeat actions before the camera.

D．They adopted real explosion scenes during the shooting.

【4】What can we conclude from the last paragraph?

A．Imagination is a unique charm of Peking Opera films.

B．Technology makes up for the loss of stage imagination.

C．There is some possibility for a film to replace Peking Opera.

D．The original charm of Peking Opera cannot be sacrificed for films.

28、People usually consider voluntary work as a completely selfless act, but voluntary work has its place in everyone’s lives, and my personal experiences have confirmed my belief in this.

【1】 I once cleaned up flats where the poor lived in. The space was overcrowded and the items were covered in dust. I couldn’t contain my judgement and was critical about them. However, after talking to the residents and hearing about their misfortunes, I regretted my hasty judgment. This allowed me to know more about the less fortunate who don’t share my lifestyles. 【2】 Life is more complex than expected and I should sympathize with the disadvantaged.

Volunteer work has reminded me to cherish and appreciate little things in life. When I volunteered to teach life skills to students with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), I found that they were very grateful to the teachers and assistants by saying “thank you” and smiling. 【3】 Consequently, this has made me more mindful of my priorities in life, and more deliberate in not letting insignificant things bother me. Doing voluntary work has taught me to be happier and more grateful.

Doing voluntary work has given my life more meaning. 【4】 However, excessively pursuing them can often lead to increased discontent and can’t give meaning to one’s life. After doing voluntary work and learning the stories of others, I have a stronger sense of purpose in my life. Instead of just being absorbed in my own wants and needs, I make up my mind to try my best to help those in need. 【5】

A．I felt that they had taught me a lesson on gratitude.

B．It is easy to be obsessed with material wants in society.

C．I am now able to go through life with more love and compassion.

D．Volunteer work has provided me with opportunities to make friends.

E．With the determination, the decisions I make are now more meaningful.

F．Moreover, I realized they are often unreasonably judged by other people.

G．Voluntary work has helped me better understand the lives of the less fortunate.

29、   Popping food into the microwave for a couple of minutes may seem harmless, and Europe's stock of these quick-cooking ovens give out as much carbon as nearly 7 million cars, a new study has found, and the problem is growing. With costs falling and kitchen appliances becoming frequently updated, owners are throwing many microwave after an average of eight years. This is pushing sales of new microwaves which are expected to reach 135 million annually in the EU by the end of the decade.

A study by the University of Manchester worked out the emissions of carbon dioxide-the main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change - at every stage of microwaves, from production to waste disposal (处理). “It is electricity consumption by microwaves that has the biggest impact on the environment,” say the authors, who also calculate that the emissions from using 19 microwaves over a year are the same as those from a car. According to the same study, efforts to reduce consumption should focus on improving consumer awareness and behaviour to use appliances more efficiently. For example, electricity consumption by microwaves can be reduced by adjusting the time of cooking to the type of food.”

However,David Reay, professor of carbon management argues that,although microwaves use a great deal of energy, their emissions are minor compared to those from cars. In the UK alone, there are around 30 million cars. These cars emit more than all the emissions from microwaves in the EU. Backing this up, recent data show that passenger cars in the UK emitted 69 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2015. This is 10 times the amount this new microwave oven study estimates for annual emissions for all the microwave ovens in the whole of the EU. Further, the energy used by microwaves is lower than any other form of cooking. Among common kitchen appliances used for cooking, microwaves are the most energy efficient, followed by a stove and finally a standard oven. Thus,rising microwave sales could be seen as a positive thing.

【1】What is the finding of the new study?

A.The use of microwaves emits more CO₂ , than people think.

B.CO2 emissions pose a major threat to the environment.

C.The frequent use of microwaves may do harm to our health.

D.Quick-cooking microwave ovens have become more popular.

【2】Why are the sales of microwaves expected to rise?

A.They have a shorter life cycle than other appliances.

B.They take less time to cook than other appliances.

C.They are getting much easier to operate.

D.They are becoming more affordable.

【3】What recommendation does the study by the University of Manchester make?

A.Cooking food of different varieties.

B.Eating less to cut energy consumption.

C.Improving microwave users' habits.

D.Using microwave ovens less frequently.

【4】What does Professor David Reay think of the use of microwaves?

A.It plays a positive role in environmental protection.

B.It makes everyday cooking much more convenient.

C.It will become less popular in the coming decades.

D.It consumes more power than traditional cooking.

30、In one of my college classes, we were required to do an act of kindness. My project included preparing lunch for an elderly person. When I ______ the elderly person with the food I cooked, it never ______ to me that it would result in a new friendship and the discovery of a career path.

The person I visited was Bill, who was unable to _____ much. A nurse came regularly to help him move to and from the wheelchair because he has no ____. Bill said he was delighted to see me and it was a _____ for him to eat a meal with me because he usually ate alone. He said the food was great, but he enjoyed having _____ even more than the food.

Bill had had a _____ life when working on the railroad and had many ____ stories to tell about his travels to many places. I was ___ a trip because of his stories. I had once hesitated about traveling by train. However, I would _____ be going by train after meeting Bill.

Perhaps the biggest ______ of this project was that I suddenly realized that I am ______ of working with the elderly. Spending time with them was fun—they have so much life experience to _____. On the one hand, I am a good listener. On the other hand, older people want someone to know their inner world, so it is a perfect ______. I decided to focus my studies on the ______.

Hopefully in the future, I will work with them to help even more people like Bill.

【1】

A．called on

B．came across

C．picked up

D．turned to

【2】

A．happened

B．appealed

C．occurred

D．proved

【3】

A．talk

B．eat

C．sit

D．walk

【4】

A．money

B．relatives

C．neighbors

D．time

【5】

A．treat

B．fancy

C．privilege

D．waste

【6】

A．family

B．company

C．fun

D．health

【7】

A．painful

B．hopeful

C．peaceful

D．colorful

【8】

A．adventurous

B．fresh

C．absorbing

D．satisfying

【9】

A．intending

B．pretending

C．allowing

D．requiring

【10】

A．unbelievably

B．undoubtedly

C．unexpectedly

D．unhurriedly

【11】

A．aim

B．impression

C．problem

D．bonus

【12】

A．aware

B．proud

C．fond

D．certain

【13】

A．share

B．discuss

C．treasure

D．gain

【14】

A．choice

B．deal

C．match

D．game

【15】

A．old

B．poor

C．disabled

D．homeless

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be

used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Youth sport has the 【1】 to accomplish three important objectives in children’s development. First, sport programs can provide youth with opportunities to be 【2】 active, which can lead to improved physical health. Second, youth sport programs have long been considered important to youth’s psychosocial development, providing opportunities to learn important life skills such as cooperation, discipline, leadership, and self-control. Third, youth sport programs are 【3】 for the learning of motor skills(运动技能); these motor skills serve as a foundation for future national sport stars and recreational adult sport 【4】. When coachers develop activities for youth practices and when sport 【5】 design youth-sport programs, they must consider the implication of deliberate play and deliberate practice.

Research from Telama (2006) states that regular participation in deliberate play or deliberate practice activities during childhood and youth (ages nine to eighteen) increases the likelihood of participation in sports during adulthood by six times for both males and females. Côté (2002) defines deliberate play activities in sport as those designed to maximize enjoyment. These activities are regulated by flexible rules 【6】 from standardized sport rules and are set up by the children or by an involved adult. Children 【7】 change rules to find a point where their game is similar to the actual sport but still allows for play at their level. For example, children may change soccer and basketball rules to suit their needs and environment (e.g. in the street. on a playing field or in someone’s backyard). When 【8】 in deliberate play activities, children are less concerned with the outcome of their outcome of their behavior (whether they win or lose) than with the behavior (having fun).

On the other hand, Ericsson (1993) suggests that the most effective learning occurs through involvement in highly structured activities defined as deliberate practice. Deliberate practice activities require effort, produce no immediate rewards, and are 【9】 by the goal of improving performance rather than the goal of enjoyment. When individuals are involved in deliberate play, they experiment with different combinations of behaviors, but not necessarily in the most effective way to improve performance. In contrast, when 【10】 are involved in deliberate practice, they exhibit behavior. focused on improving performance by the most effective means available. For example, the backhand skill in tennis could be learned and improved over time by playing matches or by creating fun practice situations. However, players could more effectively improve their backhand performance by practicing drills that might be considered less enjoyable.

Although the drills used in most effective means available practice might not be the most enjoyable, they might be the most relevant to improving performance.

32、假定你是李华，请给你的笔友Tom写信，告诉他你的姑姑李莹要去他那里开中国丝绸博览会，问Tom是否能够去机场接她。

内容主要包括：

1.你的姑姑个子高，留黑色长发，身穿蓝色丝绸旗袍(cheongsam)；

2.航班号：CA211；

3.到达时间：12月6日上午11点；

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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