2025-2026学年河南平顶山高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、I will never forget the days _______we spent and the place _______ we stayed.

A.which; which B.when; where

C.when: which D.which; where

2、Our school_____ the 50th anniversary of the founding of CCFLS on October 5th, 2013.

A. detected B. activated C. spotted D. celebrated

3、It was not ______ the mid-1980s, when emphasizing gender differences became a dominant children’s marketing strategy, that pink fully came into its own, when it began to seem attractive to girls.

A．because

B．while

C．unless

D．until

4、The truth will sooner or later ______.

A．come about

B．turn out

C．come out

D．give out

5、Today, as we learn more about sharks, more people than ever want to protect them from ________.

A．destination

B．extinction

C．exhibition

D．institution

6、I ______ to send Peter a gift to congratulate him on his marriage, but I couldn’t manage it.

A．have hoped

B．hoped

C．had hoped

D．hopes

7、The Second World War _____ millions of people were killed ended in 1945.

A. when   B. during that

C. in which   D. which

8、At senior high, after-class activities are various, so it is important that you learn to ________ your time well.

A．gain

B．improve

C．organise

D．apply

9、Did you see a foreign girl ________ a Chinese book just now?

A．read

B．reading

C．is reading

D．write

10、When they met again, the two friends talked about lots of things and persons ______.we could remember in the school.

A. who B. whom C. that D. which

11、_______ the best in a recent science competition, the three students were awarded scholarships ________21,000 dollars.

A. Judging; would total   B. To be judged; totaled

C. Having judged; to total D. Judged; totaling

12、Please remind me some eggs for the coming party.

A. buy B. to buy

C. of buying D. for buying

13、Men usually go straight to ______ they want and leave quickly when shopping.

A. that   B. which   C. where D. what

14、 I have no idea _______ we can do with these waste materials.

A. that

B. what

C. whether

D. if

15、Do you know the girl_________your headmaster is complaining?

A．Who

B．to whom

C．about which

D．/

16、Wu Yishu, _____16-year-old girl, won ________ first place in the CCTV Chinese Poetry Conference（中国诗词大会）.

A. /; the   B. a; the

C. C． a; a   D. /; a

17、The flowers ________sweet in the garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.

A．to smell

B．smelling

C．smelt

D．to be smelt

18、— Dad, I’ve finished my homework.

— Good! You ______ go to play or watch TV if you like.

A．need

B．must

C．can

D．should

19、Charles is believed_______ the floor yesterday; he is always helping others silently.

A．to sweep

B．to have swept

C．having swept

D．swept

20、Many people are fond of buying online because the products bought through the Internet are less expensive than ______ in local shops.

A．ones

B．those

C．these

D．them

21、I am in a hurry because the train will leave ____________ half an hour.

A. by   B. for

C. in   D. over

22、We will fly a kite as soon as your homework __________.

A．finishes

B．will be finished

C．has finished

D．is finished

23、Hearing the dog barking fiercely, away _____.

A．fleeing the thief

B．fled the thief

C．was fleeing the thief

D．the thief was fleeing

24、The round mooncake is a ________ of reunion and happiness in Chinese culture.

A．symbol

B．signal

C．sign

D．view

25、The Black woman ________ the lowest place on the wage scale and is restricted to the lowest-status.

A．contains

B．affords

C．occupies

D．includes

26、Human demands for natural resources have doubled in less than 50 years and are now beyond what the earth can provide, a report warned. If humans carry on like this, we will need two earths by 2030. The population of wildlife has fallen by 60% in thirty years.

The report said British people are consuming (消耗) far more than the earth can deal with. If everyone lived such a lifestyle, humans would need 2.75 planets to survive. People are now living lifestyles which would require 1.5 planets, though there are great differences between rich and poor nations.

Researchers studied the global change in land use and water consumption. The UK comes 31st in a list of countries based on “ecological footprint (生态足迹)” that measures how much land and sea each person needs to produce the resources they consume and to absorb (吸收) the wastes. The UK has fallen down from 15th place in the last report two years ago to 3lst place, but the WWF believes it is an increase in other countries’ efforts rather than a reduction in the UK’s use of resources.

Ireland has the 10th highest ecological footprint, while the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Denmark, Belgium and the US are the five worst countries for over-consumption of resources. The study suggests if the expected global population of 9.2 billion in 2050 were to eat a Malaysian diet, 1.3 planets would be needed but if everyone were to eat an Italian diet, humans would need almost two planets. Those countries that can provide the highest quality of life using the lowest amount of resources will not only serve the global interest, but will be the leaders in a resource-limited world.

【1】We will probably need __________earths if we follow the British lifestyle.

A．1.3

B．2.75

C．2

D．1.5

【2】What do we know about “ecological footprint ”?

A．It has something to do with human demands for resources and their wastes.

B．It is used to produce the resources and absorb the wastes.

C．We can know the total amount of resources on the earth through it.

D．It is about changes in land use and water consumption across the globe.

【3】The WWF believes that_________.

A．the earth won’t be able to meet human needs after 50 years.

B．the UK has possibly not reduced the use of resources over the past two years.

C．Ireland has a lower ecological footprint than the UK.

D．there are no big differences in lifestyle between rich and poor nations.

【4】It can be learned from the text that Malaysia_________

A．has a larger population than Italy.

B．consumes fewer resources than Italy.

C．would need almost two planets.

D．has the highest quality of life.

27、The effects of noise can reach organisms (生物体) without ears. Because of the way living things rely on each other, noise pollution may actually stop some forests from growing, a new study suggests. In a New Mexico woodland of pine trees, researchers found far fewer tree seedlings (小苗) in noisy sites than they did in quiet ones.

The study area is dotted with gas wells, some of which are quiet and some of which have compressors (压缩机) that create a constant noise. This allowed Jennifer Phillips, a behavioral ecologist at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and her colleagues to compare sites that were similar except for noise level. In areas that had been noisy for at least 15 years, the researchers found only about 13 pine seedlings, compared with 55 pine seedlings per hectare (公顷) in quiet areas.

The differences in plant growth were probably caused by changes in animal behavior, said Phillips. For example, noise might drive away certain pollinators (传粉昆虫) such as bees, bats and moths. In the case of pine trees, the problem was likely a lack of animals to disperse seeds. Pines depend on birds to carry their seeds away from the parent tree, and birds are known to avoid noise. The differences between the sites aren’t yet obvious to someone walking through them, said Sarah Termondt, a botanist (植物学家) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who helped conduct the study. That’s probably because pines are slow-growing, with most of the mature trees in such woodlands being over a century old.

The study raises questions about the future of the area. “If the noise stays there long term, are we going to lose this important ecosystem of the pine which supports so much wildlife?” said Phillips. The study was published today in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society.

【1】What does the new study focus on?

A．The influence of noise pollution on plants.

B．The way the organisms receive noise.

C．The harm of noise pollution to insects.

D．The effects of noise pollution on humans .

【2】What can be learned from paragraph 2 and 3?

A．Gas wells dotted in the area provide favorable conditions for the study.

B．The study sites are different in many ways including their noise level.

C．It is difficult for plants to live without noise and animals.

D．People can easily find the difference between the noisy and the quiet sites.

【3】What does the underlined word “mature” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Seedling.

B．Thin.

C．Grown-up.

D．Tall.

【4】What does Phillips mean by saying the words in the last paragraph?

A．Noise pollution is obviously a trouble that can be avoided.

B．Noise pollution could be a threat with the power to change ecosystems.

C．The pine forest is important because it supports so much wildlife.

D．Wildlife should be well protected for the future of this area.

28、Today we discuss what to wear as a wedding guest. Basically, your goal is to make the wedding couple shine and to highlight your personal style.

【1】 It's their day. They're the center of attention and you're there to celebrate it with them, not to outshine them or outdo them. So what does that mean? Basically, you tone it down. You don't wear wild colors, and you don't wear bold(大胆的)patterns or accessories like a top hat or something that makes other people uncomfortable.

You should dress within the requested dress code. 【2】 As a man, you can wear a dark suit, either a navy blue suit or a dark grey suit to fit in such a situation. I will stay clear of black unless it's a tuxedo.

Traditionally, you should always have some forms of neckwear. 【3】 Bow ties can be a bit too flashy unless the groom loves bow ties and he wants you to wear one as well.

Definitely avoid monochrome(单色的)looks of a black shirt, a black tie, and a black suit or any other colors that are very similar. 【4】 Your best bet for a wedding is a white dress shirt although light blue may work as well. Of course, if you're at a beach wedding or if the couple's style is very relaxed, then these rules don't apply.

These are guidelines you can use to look well-dressed. When in doubt, always communicate with the people that invited you. 【5】

A．That looks strange and there's not enough contrast.

B．As a result, you may be overdressed or underdressed.

C．If the wedding is an indoor event, you can wear lighter colors.

D．You never ever want to overshadow either the bride or the groom.

E．Personally, I think a necktie that is long is the best, but there is exception.

F．If the wedding is an evening event, it's going to be more formal than a day event.

G．That will ensure you look great, and that you honor them, and they will remember you very fondly.

29、Today is Sarah’s birthday. She is seventy-five. We asked a few old friends to dinner.

Like most elderly people, I suppose, we spent most of the evening talking about old times. Thirty years ago, the village used to be a quiet place. Now it has changed. Every Sunday hundreds of cars pass through the village at what I think a dangerous speed. They make the village almost as noisy as the streets of a large town. As a boy I enjoyed riding on the backs of the farm horses. Things are different now. Today there are very few horses working on the farms. The farm workers today drive tractors, not horses. A man is not of much use on a farm unless he knows all about machines. Now almost every house in the village has a TV set. Is it a good thing for children to spend the evening sitting in front of a TV set? When I was young I did not waste my time indoors. I would spend the long summer evenings outdoors. I would play with my friends, go fishing or walk by the river. When my grandchildren asked me the reason why I haven’t bought a TV set, I tell them there are many books I still want to read. I can’t find time for both reading and watching TV.

【1】The old like to talk about _______.

A. themselves B. others C. the past D. nothing

【2】When I was a boy, I _______ riding on farm horses.

A. used to see people

B. disliked

C. was fond of

D. saw some elderly people

【3】Which is NOT right according to the passage?

A. In the past the village was a quiet place.

B. It is a good time for children to watch TV all evening.

C. On Sundays many cars pass through the village at a dangerous speed.

D. When I was young I didn’t waste my time indoors.

【4】I would rather _______ than _______.

A. watch TV; do some reading

B. play with friends; go fishing

C. do some reading; watch TV

D. go fishing; play with friends

30、Maryland’s stay-at-home COVID-19 order has been hard for Ann and Tom Schruben, self-employed workers who live in Kensington. Ann noticed that her husband got ________ easily. He is generally a ________ man and likes to tell jokes.

When Ann ________ a friend in Ohio was posting a daily joke in front of her house, she told Tom he should do the ________ thing. Tom refused. Then, one morning two weeks ago, he picked up a ________ and wrote at the top“BAD DAD JOKES.” He then wrote:

“Hold on — I have something in my shoe! I’m pretty sure it’s a foot.”

He ________the whiteboard in front of his house and waited to ________ if anyone reacted. Nothing. A few hours later, he heard a ________ from outside.

“Once he got his first laugh, it was so ________ to him,” said Ann.

The next day he woke up earlier and wrote his second ________: “Without geometry （几何学），life is pointless.”

________, he heard people laughing as they walked by his home. Many called out to Tom and told him they ________ the jokes.

Tom felt ________. Each morning since, he’s ________ a new joke.

“It made my mood （情绪）better,” Tom said. “I don’t know why. I guess I feel like I’m contributing （增加）a little bit to other people’s________.”

Tom also likes the habit of putting up the joke. “It gives me a reason to ________ in the morning early, ” he said. “It gives me a little ________.”

Mana McNeill, 65, saw a joke as she walked through the neighborhood. “I ________ and read the joke. It was great ________. I had a laugh,” McNeill said.

“Everyone is worried during this special time,” Tom said. “It would be a good idea to take people’s mind off their________ for just a minute.”

【1】

A．proud

B．careless

C．interested

D．angry

【2】

A．lucky

B．cheerful

C．successful

D．healthy

【3】

A．believed

B．agreed

C．heard

D．proved

【4】

A．same

B．real

C．only

D．next

【5】

A．shoebox

B．postcard

C．whiteboard

D．notebook

【6】

A．set

B．found

C．hid

D．cleaned

【7】

A．ask

B．understand

C．show

D．see

【8】

A．noise

B．laugh

C．story

D．cry

【9】

A．satisfying

B．simple

C．silly

D．dangerous

【10】

A．plan

B．job

C．joke

D．question

【11】

A．Instead

B．Soon

C．Suddenly

D．Surprisingly

【12】

A．wrote

B．remembered

C．knew

D．loved

【13】

A．fantastic

B．safe

C．free

D．ready

【14】

A．read

B．explained

C．accepted

D．posted

【15】

A．wealth

B．politeness

C．happiness

D．patience

【16】

A．show off

B．go away

C．give up

D．get out

【17】

A．purpose

B．information

C．help

D．time

【18】

A．stopped

B．refused

C．tried

D．forgot

【19】

A．advice

B．fun

C．news

D．experience

【20】

A．illnesses

B．failures

C．troubles

D．injuries

31、As Victor Hugo once said, "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face", and up to now nobody has been able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin. He brightened the lives of Americans and British through two world wars and the hard years in between. He made people laugh at a time 【1】, so they could feel more content with their lives.

Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed and produced the films he starred in. In 1972 he was given a special Oscar for his outstanding work in films. He lived in England and the USA but spent his last years in Switzerland, where he was buried in 1977. He is loved and remembered as a great actor who could 【2】 .

Which theme park would you like to visit? There are 【3】 theme parks, with a different park for almost everything: food, culture, science, cartoons, movies or history. Some parks are famous for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, others for 【4】 and sounds of a culture. 【5】 , there is a theme park for you!

32、假定你是中学生李华,你的美国朋友Sam来信询问有关压岁钱的事情，请你给他写一封回信，内容要点如下:

1. 在中国春节期间长辈会给孩子压岁钱以期望他们平安度过新的一年。

2. 今年春节你收到1000元压岁钱，你打算如何使用这笔钱（买书，给祖父母购买礼物……）。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节使行文连贯；

3. 开头已经给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：春节 the Spring Festival  压岁钱 lucky money

Dear Sam,

I’m so glad to receive your letter. _____________________________________________________________

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Yours,

Li Hua