2025-2026学年甘肃天水高三(下)期末试卷英语

1、They were initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing _____ from parents.

A.recognition B.toleration C.opposition D.presentation

2、The quality of life is a(n) ________ survey to individuals or group’s physical functions, and psychological and social adaptation.

A.representative B.productive C.impressive D.comprehensive

3、Just as the clothes a person wears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his time, his house ______ his personality.

A．remember

B．strengthens

C．reflects

D．shapes

4、The successful candidate will be adaptable, take ownership of and develop in the role by taking initiative, being motivated and ________ high standards.

A. ensured   B. to ensure   C. ensuring     D. to be ensured

5、Small trees grow tall by pruning(修剪). _____, a child needs education to become a person

useful to society.

A. Similarly     B. Frequently

C. Occasionally   D. Eventually

6、However, most of the fires this year are believed ________ by farmers, who use fire as a traditional way to clean land.

A.causing B.to be caused C.having caused D.to have caused

7、As online shopping becomes increasingly popular, the Internet is regarded as a(n) ________ way of reaching target customers.

A．efficient

B．temporary

C．complex

D．definite

8、FAST, the largest ‘ear’ on Earth, can listen for distant signals in the universe, using technology five times more powerful than ______ was previously available.

A.how B.which C.that D.what

9、Arriving too early to a dinner party could appear slightly rude if the host ________ their preparations.

A.completes B.is completing C.completed D.has completed

10、She did not feel a bit nervous though it was the first time she ___________ in public.

A. spoke B. have spoken

C. had spoken D. were speaking

11、Working hard is not a __________ of great success, but it is among the essential requirements.

A. sign B. signal

C. guarantee D. mark

12、According to the new rules, if a student ________ happen to damage something in the campus, he/she should report it those concerned immediately.

A. should    B. will    C. shall         D. would

13、—It isn’t very nice if someone is yelling in public.

—________. It’s annoying.

A. Sorry, I’m not with you B. I couldn’t agree more

C. I’m afraid not   D. I have no idea

14、I _____ it as a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materials should be given a fair price for their products.

A.make B.look C.take D.think

15、The law is equally applied to everyone. No one ________ be above it.

A. shall B. must

C. may D. need

16、The artist ________the judge gave a prize is the teacher________ I have been taught for three years.

A．to whom; who

B．from who; who

C．to whom; by whom

D．from whom; by whom

17、In the forest, sound is the best means of communication over distance ________ in comparison with light, it won't be blocked by trees when travelling.

A. while   B. because

C. when   D. though

18、We live in a beautiful cottage with a yard, which ______ 20 feet from side to side.

A. measures   B. is measured

C. measured D. has been measured

19、Nowadays, the Internet is a popular ________ for the public to access information and voice their opinions.

A. track B. trend

C. channel D. lane

20、As they’re handmade, each one __________ slightly in shape.

A.various B.varied C.varies D.variety

21、   When Thomas Panek lost his eyesight more than 25 years ago, the avid runner doubted he would ever pursue his lifelong passion again.

Indeed, although Panek had been crazy about running since high school, the idea of running blind seemed altogether too challenging. But he did manage to keep his dream alive—with help from human guides who assisted him on each run.

Even so, the real joy of the run—the thrill of independence that comes from conquering a course on your own terms—eluded(躲避) him. “When you’re tied to another person, it’s no longer your own race,” the 48-year-old said. “The independence isn’t quite there.”

Then Panek found a friend—indeed, man’s best friend—who would help him achieve that sense of purpose. He started running with a guide dog named Gus. Not only did Panek rediscover his love for running, but, along the way, he founded Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization dedicated to providing service dogs for the visually disabled.

On March 16, Gus glided across the finish line with his human at the New York City Half Marathon. At that moment, they both breezed into the history books. Panek, who finished the course in a little more than two hours and 20 minutes, became the first blind runner to complete the race led by dogs.

Brandishing their respective medals, Panek and Gus—who would retire after the race—shared a breathless embrace. “It’s a little emotional for me because he’s been there with me the whole time,” Panek said.

But Panek was quick to point out that it wasn’t just Gus who provided the wind beneath his running shoes. In all, three guide dogs helped him see his way to the finish line. Siblings Westley and Waffle picked up the early legs of the course, each running between five and eight kilometers of the 21-kilometer race.

With retirement looming, it would be the faithful yellow lab’s last race. But for Panek, the road ahead remains long and bright—not only for him, but for anyone with a disability who still hopes to run down a dream.

【1】When did Thomas become blind?

A．When he was about 23.

B．When he was 25 years old.

C．When he was in high school.

D．When he was 48 years old.

【2】Why did Panek get himself the guide dog Gus?

A．Because he didn’t want to have another person with him.

B．Because he wanted to found Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

C．Because he wanted to help those with visual disability.

D．Because he wanted to enjoy the delight of running independently.

【3】What do we learn about the dog Gus from the passage?

A．It was the first dog to lead a blind runner at the Half Marathon.

B．It ran the whole course of the New York City Half Marathon.

C．It ran about eight kilometers with Thomas Panek at the race.

D．It wouldn’t be working as a guide dog to Thomas Panek any more.

【4】Which of the following best shows Thomas’s qualities as a runner?

A．Independent and caring.

B．Passionate and persistent.

C．Crazy and emotional.

D．Kind and helpful.

22、Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

Will Experimentation on Animals End?

One of the most debatable issues in science is the use of animals in research. Scientists experiment on animals for different reasons, including basic research to explore how organisms function, investigating potential treatments for human disease, and safety and quality control testing of drugs, devices and other products.

【1】However, opponents believe it is cruel and meaningless, as observations in animals often do not translate directly to humans.

In 1959, William Russell and Rex Burch proposed their “3Rs” guidelines for making the use of animals in scientific research more humane: restrict the use of animals; refine experiments to minimize distress; and replace tests with alternative techniques. 【2】 Around 29 million animals per year are currently used in experiments in the U.S. and Europeans Union countries. This is less than half the total in the mid-1970s —— a significant drop.

【3】Improvements in imaging methods that offer a look inside the bodies of animals allow scientists to get more and better data from each experiment than before.

For example, researchers previously had to do experiments with multiple mice at different stages of cancer development, but now they can watch the disease develop in a single living animal using a dye. Similarly, as brain-imaging techniques become more advanced, some questions that were addressed with experiments in monkeys before may be better answered by looking into the human brain now. “【4】” says Larry Carbone, a senior veterinarian(兽医) at the University of California in San Francisco.

A．Over the course of five decades their guidelines have become widely accepted worldwide.

B．The awareness of animal protection contributes to the decline of the number.

C．Human volunteers must be able to replace monkeys more and more in the next 10 to 20 years.

D．New experimental techniques help to push numbers down.

E．Its supporters point to the long list of medical advances made possible with the help of animal research.

F．The number of the animals used in research is still considerable.

23、   A young woman was walking in Santa Ana, California, when she came upon an elderly street vendor (小贩) selling tamales (玉米粉蒸肉). Seeing how tired he looked in his wheelchair, she decided to give him a few bucks and a sandwich—and she also gave him a sympathetic ear to listen to his story.

When Kenia Barragan first saw Jose Villa Ochoa, she thought of her own parents. “I felt for him,” she told KTTV News, “My parents are both older, and I would hate to see my dad out selling tamales for somebody and barely making ends meet.”

Known as “Don Joel”, he explained that although he wanted a job, no company would hire him because of his age. In order to keep himself out of debt, he started to sell tamales cooked by a local woman. At the end of each hard day, she would give him a cut of the earnings. This allowed him to buy food, but was not enough for him to afford his medical treatment or a phone.

The 28-year-old woman was happy to listen to Don Joel’s story, but she wanted to do more. She made an appeal to her followers on Instagram for some assistance. Within a week, friends and strangers flooded her with more than $84 000 in donations.

In addition to the money raised for Don Joel’s retirement, Kenia purchased him a new wheelchair and a shiny new pair of shoes. Even though he’s 94, he says he feels like he’s 40 now, because the kindness has made him feel so alive. He describes the generosity as “life-changing”.

Kenia feels exactly the same way. She says she’s always looking for a purpose that helps people and that she’s been living in line with those values in her current job, working with people who have disabilities to get them transportation. Her goal in life is to establish a homeless shelter.

【1】Why did Don Joel sell tamales?

A．To buy a new wheelchair.

B．To struggle for a living.

C．To pay off his medical debt.

D．To help a local woman.

【2】How did Kenia change Don Joel’s life?

A．By establishing a homeless shelter.

B．By giving him money and sandwiches.

C．By collecting donations on Instagram.

D．By listening to his story attentively.

【3】What can we infer about Kenia in the text?

A．She disliked her father because of his job.

B．She is a wealthy woman ready to help others.

C．She helped Don Joel when she was 40 years old.

D．She is a kind woman aiming to do more charity.

【4】What does the author want to tell us?

A．Rose given, fragrant in hand.

B．The best hearts are always the bravest.

C．No pain, no gain.

D．Sharp tools make good work.

24、Singapore Swimming Lessons

My son was a water phobic but he recently won the swimming competition held by his school! Three years ago, my family and I were invited to a house warming party. My son, who didn't know how to swim, accidentally fell into the swimming pool while he was playing with the other kids around the pool side area. He looked at me and shouted for help continuously, scared to death. I felt so helpless as I wasn't able to swim as well. I decided to sign my son as well as myself up for private swimming lesson through Happy Fish Swim School. The instructor was patient and friendly and helped my son overcome his phobic of water. Now, my entire family is able to swim and we still head to the pool every week!

From: Mrs Cheng (Bedok, Singapore)

Our swimming Instructor

Our swimming lessons are conducted by professional swimming instructors certified by Singapore Sport Council(SSC) and Singapore Swimming Teachers' Association (SSTA). They are fully trained in CPR and Life-Saving skills to ensure the safety of all students (that means you).

Why Shouldn’t You Learn Swimming with Happy Fish?

*We have a powerful teaching system to conduct ALL swimming lessons. This will save your time and unnecessary costs of learning from different instructors and ending up being no good!

* You may choose your preferred timing and location for your swimming lesson. Learn how to swim in spite of your busy schedule.

* We organize group swimming lessons at almost all public swimming pools. Meet new friends and learn new skills at the same time!

* We also provide swimming lessons at your convenience. You can be assured of 100% attention from your personal swimming instructor throughout your lesson. We will travel to your designed location at your preferred timing to conduct swimming lessons just for you.

Hurry! Join us for the fun in the water today!

【1】The underlined part "was a water phobic" in the letter means_____________

A．had to be far away from water

B．especially liked to drink water

C．had a strong fear of water

D．had a particular interest in water

【2】A letter from Mrs Cheng is used to_____________

A．show the necessity for the children to learn swimming

B．advise parents to take good care of their children

C．warn people to be careful when learning to swim

D．show the importance of making good preparations before learning to swim

【3】What is stressed in the paragraph "Our swimming Instructor"?

A．The training quality.

B．The life-saving methods.

C．The swimming certificates

D．The safety guarantee.

【4】We can learn that changing programs and instructors _____________

A．can often help you make rapid progress

B．can often help you save a lot of money

C．is encouraged by all swimming programs

D．might cost you unnecessary money

【5】According to the text, the group swimming lessons_____________.

A．are organized at personal swimming pools

B．can help you make more new friends

C．are only provided at the appointed places and time

D．are too expensive for ordinary people to afford

25、The very definition of love is an intense feeling of deep affection. Love _________ many forms, and I want to share a love story that _________ my heart.

Meet the Feltons. Their daughter Lily is on the autism spectrum (自闭症), and I met this _________ family through my work with Pathfinders for Autism, a non-profit. And two years ago, Lily received a service dog. Lily loves Teslas and knows every _________ and model. _________, her new dog was given the name Tesla. I remember the day I drove my Tesla Model S to our elementary school and Lily’s mom told me it was her daughter’s dream car. I _________ telling her that I promise one day she could _________ in it. Little did I know that that promise would indeed be _________.

Soon Tesla has won the _________ of the entire family. She wasn’t just giving Lily __________ but teaching the family what it means to love a dog.

This is __________ our love story gets deeper. Tesla was __________ with cancer six months ago. Due to the __________ of cancer, Tesla has only a few weeks to live. Lily had created a bucket list for Tesla, including a road trip, ice cream but the biggest __________ was giving Tesla the honor of riding in a real Tesla, the __________ behind her name.

When Felton called me to ask a __________ favor of his dog getting a ride in my Tesla, I did not hesitate. The word YES __________ from my mouth. We made arrangements for a Sunday drive. When I asked Lily if she wanted a chance in the driver’s seat, she politely __________, claiming, ‘This is Tesla’s __________.’

This was seemingly a small act of kindness on my part, but, little did the Feltons know, they were __________ doing me the favor. You see, I LOVE being able to bring joy.

【1】

A．falls into

B．comes in

C．ends up

D．divides in

【2】

A．shocked

B．beat

C．captured

D．broke

【3】

A．weird

B．amazing

C．unlucky

D．delicate

【4】

A．make

B．motto

C．brand

D．pattern

【5】

A．Accidentally

B．Initially

C．Naturally

D．Casually

【6】

A．regret

B．regain

C．retell

D．recall

【7】

A．ride

B．play

C．drive

D．enjoy

【8】

A．pursued

B．lived

C．fulfilled

D．raised

【9】

A．praises

B．hearts

C．admissions

D．awards

【10】

A．advice

B．trend

C．expectation

D．guidance

【11】

A．why

B．what

C．when

D．where

【12】

A．diagnosed

B．infected

C．treated

D．observed

【13】

A．trouble

B．nature

C．risk

D．role

【14】

A．souvenir

B．challenge

C．tip

D．item

【15】

A．inspiration

B．experience

C．admiration

D．impression

【16】

A．behavioral

B．financial

C．unique

D．technical

【17】

A．break

B．slip

C．burst

D．escape

【18】

A．declined

B．accepted

C．struggled

D．denied

【19】

A．taste

B．share

C．favorite

D．moment

【20】

A．simply

B．actually

C．normally

D．obviously

26、假如你是李华．你的美国笔友Mike即将随其父母来中国，并中国度过中秋节。他来信向你询问有关中秋节的习俗，请你告诉他有关中秋节的习俗。

要点如下：1.历史悠久；2.中国人独有的传统节日；3 .家庭团圆；4 .共进晚餐；5.吃月饼；6 .赏月。

注意事项：

1.词数80 左右；

2.可适当添加细节；

3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mike，

I am glad to know that you are coming to China with your parents and spend the Mid-Autumn Day here．

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Yours，

Li Hua．