2025-2026学年贵州安顺高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、I ran all the way to the post office, only ___ that it had closed.

A.finding B.having found C.to find D.to be found

2、It is ______ his help that we could have finished the task.

A.except for B.instead of C.thanks to D.rather than

3、We are all _______ at the _______ fact that we should find violence here.

A．astonishing; astonished

B．astonished; astonishing

C．astonished; astonished

D．astonishing; astonishing

4、–When shall we have dinner at that newly-opened restaurant?

–Anytime you feel like ________.

A. one   B. so

C. that   D. it

5、____________ construction mentioned above, you have also learned the following phrases.

A.Beside B.Apart from C.Except D.As well as

6、Yesterday we expressed our congratulations to Tom, who ________ chairman of our Students’ Association.

A．has elected

B．had elected

C．has been elected

D．had been elected

7、I don't know whether you happen ____ it, but I'm going to study in USA this September.

A. to be heard   B. to be hearing

C. to hear   D. to have heard

8、—Why are you unhappy today?

—The watch，which I ________the other day，is out of order again.

A. had repaired   B. had repair

C. had it repaired   D. had repaired it

9、—How do you find this restaurant?

—______.

A．A friend told me

B．I don’t think so

C．It’s hard to find

D．It can’t be better

10、— It seems that you are familiar with this city.

— I ______ English in a high school here for three years. It' s great to be back!

A. have taught   B. have been teaching

C. had taught   D. taught

11、—Do you like your new job, George?

—Yes, everything is great and being able to walk to work is an added ________ for me.

A. bargain   B. budget

C. bonus   D. balance

12、All the _________ indicate that he has been deeply involved in the crime.

A．evidence

B．fact

C．factor

D．cause

13、—May I turn down the radio a bit?

—________, if you insist.

A．No

B．All right

C．My pleasure

D．That’s right

14、With the old man_______ the way, we had no trouble _______the cave.

A．led, to find

B．was leading, found

C．leading, finding

D．leads, find

15、Neither Jim nor Tom Australia before, but they know the country very well.

A．has gone to

B．has been to

C．have gone to

D．have been to

16、Do you still remember the days ________ we spent together in school?

A．that

B．when

C．on which

D．where

17、As far as I am concerned, the view that Mary ________the other day is ________.

A．put out, worth discussing

B．had put forward , worth discussing

C．had put out, worthy to be discussed

D．put forward, worthy to be discussed

18、I’d prefer _____ if I didn’t have to get up early on Sunday.

A.that B.such C.it D.which

19、If you ______ succeed, apply yourself to the job after finding the proper ______ to doing it.

A. are to; approach B. are about to; way

C. are to; method D. are going to; means

20、It’s the third time I ________ him this month .

A．had seen

B．see

C．saw

D．have seen

21、Despite years of________by publishers, Alice never gave up but continued writing stories.

A．conclusion

B．companionship

C．rejection

D．endurance

22、________ by the failure in the exam, he was in no mood to contact his friends.

A．Depressed

B．Depressing

C．Being depressed

D．To be depressed

23、Under no circumstances _______ the difficulties when they were on an expedition to the Antarctic．

A.they gave way to B.did they give way to

C.they had given way to D.had they given way to

24、No sooner _______________ arrived at the airport _______he attracted people’s attention.

A.the film star had, than B. the film star had, when

C.had the film star, than D.had the film star, when

25、Jack Smith earns ______his wife Jane while they do the same amount of work, which is unfair.

A．twice as many as

B．as twice much as

C．twice more money as

D．twice as much as

26、Is science actually "right"?

The Covid crisis has led many scientists to take up arms (or at least keyboards) to defend their enterprise -- and to be sure, science needs defenders these days. But in their zeal to fight back against vaccine rejection and other forms of science denial, some scientists say things that just aren't true -- and you can't build trust if the things you are saying are not trustworthy.

One popular move is to insist that science is right -- full stop -- and that once we discover the truth about the world, that's it. We are done. Anyone who denies such truths (they suggest) is stupid or ignorant. Or, as Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Weinberg said, "Even though a scientific theory is in a sense a social consensus, it is unlike any other sort of consensus in that it is culture-free and permanent." Well, no. Even a modest familiarity with the history of science offers many examples of matters that scientists thought they had resolved, only to discover that they needed to be reconsidered. Some familiar examples are Earth as the center of the universe, the absolute nature of time and space, the stability of continents, and the cause of infectious disease.

Science is a process of learning and discovery, and sometimes we learn that what we thought was right is actually wrong. Science can also be understood as an institution (or better, a set of institutions) that facilitates this work. To say that science is "true" or "permanent" is like saying that "marriage is permanent." At best, it's a bit off-key. Marriage today is adapted to a world that is very different from what it was in the 16th or 18th century, and so are most of our "laws" of nature. They are at best, true for now or true until proven otherwise.

Another popular move is to say scientific findings are true because scientists use "the scientific method." But we can never actually agree on what that method is. Some will say it is empiricism: observation and description of the world. Others will say it is the experimental method: the use of experience and experiment to test hypotheses. This is cast sometimes as the hypothetic-deductive method, in which the experiment must be framed as a deduction from theory, and sometimes as falsification, where the point of observation and experiment is to prove these theories false, not to confirm them. Recently, a prominent scientist claimed the scientific method was to avoid fooling oneself into thinking that something is true when it is not, and vice versa.

In my view, the biggest mistake scientists make is to claim that this is all somehow simple and therefore to imply that anyone who doesn't get it is dumb. Yet science is not simple, and neither is the natural world; therein lies the greatest challenge of science communication. What we do is both hard and, often, hard to explain. Our efforts to understand and characterize the natural world are just that: efforts. Because we're human, we often fall flat. The good news is that when that happens, we pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and get back to work. That's no different from professional skiers who wipe out in major races or inventors whose early aspirations go bust. Understanding the beautiful, complex world we live in, and using that knowledge to do useful things, is its own reward and why taxpayers should be happy to fund research.

Scientific theories are not perfect replicas of reality, but we have good reason to believe that they capture significant elements of it. And experience reminds us that when we ignore reality, it sooner or later comes back to bite us.

【1】What can we learn from paragraphs 1 & 2?

A．What scientists said is absolutely trustworthy.

B．Scientific findings call for further consideration.

C．It is unwise to deny some truths scientists have found.

D．Social consensus contributes to the discovery of a scientific theory.

【2】The author compares science to marriage because ________.

A．neither science nor marriage is trustworthy

B．both science and marriage are true and permanent

C．neither science nor marriage remains the same all the time

D．both science and marriage can help us to tell right from wrong

【3】Which of the following statements is true for 'the scientific method'?

A．The experimental method, to great extent, leads to scientific findings.

B．Empiricism is an ideal scientific method leading to scientific findings.

C．It is just a way to prevent scientists from falling into the traps.

D．None of the above.

【4】The author intends to tell us ________.

A．once some scientific truths are settled, there is no need to change them

B．scientific findings are not permanent so that we should be ready for the changes

C．if we can use different scientific methods, we can reach more scientific findings

D．although science is not easy to understand, the truth will always come out

27、University Room Regulations

Approved and Prohibited Items

The following items are approved for use in residential rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fire works, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.

Access to Residential Rooms

Students are provided with a combination for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.

Cooking Policy

Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.

Pet Policy

No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.

【1】Which of the following items is allowed in student rooms?

A. Ceiling fans and waterbeds.

B. Wireless routers and radios.

C. Hair dryers and candles.

D. TVs and electric blankets.

【2】What do we know about the cooking policy?

A. A microwave oven can be used.

B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted.

C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.

D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.

【3】If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face .

A. parent visits   B. a fine of $100

C. the Student Court   D. a written notice

28、Easy reading is hard writing

In an interview with The Daily Beast Last year, Maya Angelou, an American author and poet, discussed her writing career and her daily work habits.

I keep a hotel room in my hometown and pay for it by the month. I go around 6:30 in the morning. I have a bedroom, with a bed, a table, and a bath. I have Roget's Thesaurus =, which is a dictionary, and the Bible. Usually, a deck of cards and some crossword puzzles. Something to occupy my “little mind”. I think my grandmother taught me that. She didn't mean to, but she used to talk about her “little mind” . So when I was young, from the time I was about 3 until 13, I decided that there was a “big mind”and a “little mind”. And the “big mind”would allow you to consider deep thoughts, but the “little mind” would occupy you, so you could not be distracted. It would work at crossword puzzles or play cards, while the “big mind” would delve（探究） deep into the subjects I wanted to write about.

I have all the paintings and any decoration taken out of the room. I ask the management and housekeeping not to enter the room, just in case I've thrown a piece of paper on the floor. I don’t want it discarded（丢弃）. About every two months I get a note slipped under the door. “Dear Ms. Angelou, please let us change the bed sheet. We think it may be moldy（发霉的）!”

But I've never slept there. I am usually out of there by 2. And then I go home and I read what I've written that morning, and I tried to edit them.

Easy reading is hard writing. But if it's right, it's easy. It's the other way round, too. If it's carelessly written, then it's hard to read. It doesn't give the reader what the careful writer can give the reader.

【1】What usually occupies Maya Angelou's “little mind”?

A．The Bible.

B．Her dictionary.

C．Her hotel room.

D．Crossword puzzles.

【2】Why does Maya Angelou not allow the housekeeping into her room?

A．She thinks that they will ask for something from her.

B．She fears that they may clear up her writing.

C．Her grandmother can help her with the cleaning.

D．She doesn't sleep there and no cleaning is needed.

【3】How does Maya Angelou like easy writing?

A．It is fun to read.

B．It is easy to read.

C．It is hard to read.

D．It is no use reading.

【4】Where does Maya Angelou edit her writing?

A．At home.

B．In the hotel.

C．At a library.

D．In her grandmother's house.

29、There are some problem areas for international students and immigrants’ studying in the United States. Making friends is a challenge (this is also true for some American students). Many college and universities offer a variety of student clubs and organizations where both foreign-born and native American students have a greater chance of meeting people with shared interests. Information about these out-of-class activities is often posted in the student center and listed in the student newspaper. Sometimes foreign students and immigrant students find Americans to be “cliquish (有派性的)”. Americans find some non-U.S.-born students to be cliquish as well. If people feel separated from the social aspects of American college life, they should actively seek people with shared interests. It is unlikely that students will make friends just by passing people on the campus.

Foreign or immigrant students may feel confused during the first few weeks at a new school because they do not understand the system and are not willing to ask questions. Many students do not take advantage of the numerous services offered on campus that assist students in developing new skills and social groups. Some colleges offer students tutorial (辅导的) support in such subjects as writing, language study, computer skills, and other basic subjects. Students who appear to be most successful in "learning the ropes" are those who can solve problems by taking the initiative to ask questions, locate resources, and experience new social situations.

【1】In the United States, students can find friends with the same interests by______

A．passing people on the campus

B．reading the student newspaper

C．joining the student clubs

D．visiting the student center

【2】The sentence “people feel separated from the social aspects of American college life” (Line 7,Para. l) means they have difficulty in______.

A．communicating with others on the campus

B．being easily accepted by the university

C．finding people with shared interests

D．getting a job in American society

【3】When they first come to college, some foreign students may feel confused because______.

A．they are denied any help from people around

B．they are provided with few services

C．they are faced with an unfamiliar educational system

D．they are unwilling to adapt themselves to the new environment

【4】The phrase “learning the ropes” (Line 6, Para. 2) is closest in meaning to ______

A．finding the way to develop new skills

B．having the skills to make conversations

C．learning how to answer questions

D．knowing how to handle problems

【5】From the passage we may conclude that foreign students______.

A．are unlikely to be successful in American college life

B．may face some problems in adjusting to American college life

C．are not good at developing friendship and social groups

D．can hardly learn well when they enter an American college

30、We suppose it makes sense that, after humans, connected dogs are the next big thing. Link AKC, backed by the American Kennel Club (hence the AKC), has just announced a smart collar _______to give dog owners more information about their pet’s well-being.

The collar does a few different things, from tracking your dogs’ location to _______ its comfort. The collar’s built-in GPS means you’ll be able to keep an eye on your pup’s _______ at all time, and, when paired with the base station, even set up a “_______ fence” that will alert you if the dog starts wandering astray (迷路). There’s also a handy remote-controlled light _______ you need to go out in the dark in search of your dog companion.

Like any wearable worth its salt (名副其实), the collar also _______ as an activity tracker. The Link AKC collar will let owners track their dogs’ activity levels and see whether it’s getting the right amount of exercise each day, taking into _______ its breed, age and size.

One of the best features, we think, is the temperature sensor that will _______ you if your dog is in an environment that’s too hot or cold. Considering the number of foolish people who still leave dogs in hot cars _______ all common sense and endless public service announcements (seriously, just don’t do it, yeah), this could ________ save some lives.

Finally, the collar has a ________ called “Adventures” that will let you create a “scrapbook” of memories with your dog by pushing a button, which you can then ________ on social media. We assume this will be more like a Facebook check-in with a photo, and that it won’t be uploading a montage of you and your dog playing in the forest to Starship’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now”— but we secretly hope for the latter.

A lot of ________ is being put on how the collar looks too, and we can see why; somehow the market for wearable dog tech has already nailed fashion better than the human one.

The collar will cost $199, however you’ll also need to ________ up for a monthly membership in order to use the device, and plans start at $6.95 with a two-year commitment. We assume that might put some people off.

The collar will be shipping by December 28, the company says, however right now it can only be ordered to the US. You can ________ one today from the website, and we’ll let you know if we get word on UK pricing and availability.

【1】

A．enabled

B．designed

C．faced

D．inspected

【2】

A．monitoring

B．committing

C．concerning

D．avoiding

【3】

A．reality

B．reach

C．location

D．experiment

【4】

A．magic

B．virtual

C．realistic

D．powerful

【5】

A．for sure

B．in case

C．so that

D．in spite of

【6】

A．appears

B．distinguishes

C．manufactures

D．functions

【7】

A．account

B．step

C．concern

D．thrill

【8】

A．delight

B．criticize

C．alert

D．inspect

【9】

A．thanks to

B．due to

C．owing to

D．despite

【10】

A．effectively

B．harmlessly

C．potentially

D．currently

【11】

A．performance

B．feature

C．condition

D．technology

【12】

A．share

B．solve

C．create

D．measure

【13】

A．emphasis

B．effect

C．foundation

D．consideration

【14】

A．enter

B．add

C．sign

D．enroll

【15】

A．preserve

B．conserve

C．maintain

D．reserve

31、Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. surrounding  B. confidence  C. artificial  D. encouraging

E. technologyF. recognized  G. introduced  H. doubt

I. launched  J. basic  K. strong

For many years large supermarkets have been encouraging us to spend money by pumping the smell of freshly-baked bread into their stories. Now Dale Air, a leading firm of aroma(香气)consultants, has been approached by Barclay’s Bank to develop suitable 【1】 smells for their banks. Researchers have suggested that 【2】 customers with the "smell of money" will encourage them to feel relaxed and give them added 【3】 in the bank’s security and professionalism.

Aroma experts have little 【4】 that it can be an effective form of subconscious advertising. Lunn Poly, a British travel company,  【5】 the smell of coconuts into its travel agencies and saw a big increase in spending by holiday makers. Many cafes now have electric dispensers(自动售货机)that release the smell of freshly roasted coffee near their entrances, subtly 【6】 customers to come in and have a drink or snack.

“The sense of smell is probably the most 【7】 of all human senses, “explains researcher Jim O’Rordan. It is certainly true that most people find certain smells unbelievably 【8】 , stringing(连成一串)memories and feelings in a way that few other stimulants can compete. It is a phenomenon marketing consultants have long 【9】, but until recently have been unable to bring it under control.”We’ve made great progress but the 【10】 of odour(smell)production is still in its infancy(婴儿期), “says O’Rordan, “Who knows where it will take us.”

32、假定你是晨光中学学生会主席李华，你校本月底将派一部分学生到美国一所中学去访问，并进行一场篮球友谊赛。请用英语给该校负责此项事务的联络员Mark写一封邮件，内容主要包括：

1.介绍派出学生情况；

2.希望对方安排篮球比赛；

3.请对方告知接待计划。

注意：1．词数100左右（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）；

2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mark,

I’m Li Hua, chairman of the Student Council in Chenguang High School.

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Yours,

Li Hua