2025-2026学年河北邢台高三(上)期末试卷英语

1、When asked to explain ____ made her remain so young , she began to tell us her secret.

A. what it was that B. that what was it

C. it was what that D. what was it that

2、I lost my way in complete darkness and, matters worse, it began to rain.

A．made

B．having made

C．making

D．to make

3、— Cloning can lead to many complicated problems.

— __________. That’s why a lot of people are strongly against it.

A. That’s it  B. Nonsense

C. That’s all right  D. What a pity

4、Susan made ________ clear to me that she wished to make a new life for herself.

A．that

B．this

C．it

D．he

5、Young people may risk   deaf if they are exposed to very loud music every day.

A. to go   B. to have gone

C. going   D. having gone

6、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

7、I always have so many things to ________ when I come back to the company after a trip abroad.

A．add to

B．stick to

C．appeal to

D．attend to

8、The research team _______ ten experts.

A．consists with

B．consists in

C．consists of

D．makes up

9、The book is of great value._______ can be enjoyed unless you digest it.

A．Nothing

B．Something

C．Everything

D．Anything

10、—Are you going to write him a letter? —I ________, but that depends.

A．might

B．must

C．will

D．need

11、What _______of Chinese classical music do you try to show in your music?

A.characteristics B.motions C.trends D.samples

12、---Could you tell me where Jim lives?

---_____ he used to live next door to me, and now he’s living in another town.

A. At a time   B. At times

C. At time D. At one time

13、He promised South Africans that he would _________ himself _________ them improve their lives.

A．devote; into helping

B．be devoted; to helping

C．devote; to help

D．devoted; to helping

14、He was so careful that not a single mistake _________ in the test.

A．ever made him

B．he had ever made

C．did he make

D．he made

15、The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, ________ the Gaofen 3C radar satellite was launched on April 7, 2022, lies in northwestern China’s Gobi Desert.

A．from which

B．of which

C．to which

D．on which

16、When we plan our vacation, mother often offers _______suggestions.

A. theoretical   B. portable   C. practical   D. medical

17、The stewardess asked all the passengers on board to remain ________ as the plane was making a landing.

A.seating B.seated C.to be seating D.to seat

18、We are looking for people of all ages who have _______outstanding acts of bravery.

A.made B.operated C.dealt D.performed

19、To avoid _________, the team wore different-coloured uniforms.

A. confusing   B. being confusing

C. confused   D. being confused

20、Feeling totally tired, I fell asleep in the _______ bed.

A．overweight

B．annual

C．opposite

D．comfortable

21、If I were given another chance, I ________ much better than I did last night.

A．will perform

B．performed

C．was performed

D．would perform

22、The artist drew boldly on an immense canvas and achieved a unique way of harmonizing the ________ colors as part of the natural landscape.

A．raw

B．fierce

C．steady

D．excess

23、At first, many people refused to believe that living things, including humans, _______ from lower forms of life.

A．evolved

B．has evolved

C．was evolving

D．had evolved

24、If you want to see the chairman, you’d better make an   with his secretary first.

A. amusement B. achievement

C. appointment D. argument

25、Gramps took me to high tea and shopping, although for dinner, ___________ .Gran had made at some fancy place on Fisherman’s Wharf and instead wandered into Chinatown, looking for the restaurant with the longest line of people waiting outside, and ate there.

A.we skipped out on the reservations B.I root for her

C.Adam broke into an embarrassed smile D.He was always surrounded by

26、There’s a lot we know about eggs: they are great for breakfast and you can cook them in different ways. One topic of debate, however, is why brown chicken eggs usually cost more than white ones. According to Sharman Hickman, the director of Community Outreach and Education for Hickman’s Family Farms, genetics (基因学) not nutrition determines the eggshell color and thus the egg’s price.

The chicken breed (品种) and their genetics decide whether or not hens have pigment (色素 ) genes, which coat the egg and result in a colored shell during the egg-laying process. Although all eggs start out white in color, shell color can range from white to brown and even blue in some rare breeds, Hickman adds. Breeds such as the Leghorn chicken lay white eggs, while the Orpington lays brown eggs and the Ameraucana produces blue eggs.

Hickman notes that the Leghorn breed is the most efficient egg-laying hen, making it a popular choice for farmers. Hens that produce colored eggshells, however, tend to be larger and require more feed and energy to create that painted layer. Since those breeds cost more to feed, their eggs are more expensive.

Although eggs sometimes look different and are priced differently, it’s impossible to know

their nutritional make-up from the shell color alone, according to Malina Linkas Malkani, media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Choosing between brown and white eggs is a matter of personal preference,” she says. “But it’s important for people to know that the color of the eggshell has nothing to do with the egg’s nutrient content or shell thickness.”

What does affect the nutrient content is the specific diet the hen is on, according to Malkani. For example, hens fed with a diet with omega-3s and vitamin D produce eggs that are higher in those specific nutrients. No matter what your preference is, don’t judge an egg by its shell color.

【1】Which of the following is one of the arguments about eggs?

A．Which eggs are difficult to break.

B．How eggs can be cooked healthily.

C．Why colored eggs are more expensive.

D．What the best time to eat eggs should be.

【2】What makes the eggshell color different?

A．The hen’s breed.

B．The size of the hen.

C．The color of the eggs inside.

D．The length of the laying process.

【3】Why do farmers love the Leghorn breed more?

A．They lay brown eggs.

B．Their eggs are larger.

C．Their eggs sell better.

D．They are productive.

【4】What can we learn from Malkani’s words in the last paragraph?

A．It takes efforts to test eggs’ nutrition.

B．It’s meaningless to study an eggs color.

C．Personal preference matters a lot in choice-making.

D．An egg’s nutrition is closely related to the hen’s feed.

27、Although travelers can try dishes from around China and the globe in well-known food cities like Beijing and Shanghai, it is outside these major metropolises where a world of exciting Chinese cuisine(中国菜) awaits the true foodie(美食家). With this in mind and after three years of living in China and writing about Chinese food, I started a six-month journey with my husband and two daughters.

Here are four of the eight most amazing Chinese food cities I’ve come across so far. The list is in no particular order.

1. Chengdu, Sichuan Province

Crowned as Asia’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy(美食学) in 2010, Chengdu is best-known for its fiery hot pot and spicy dishes, which are characterized by the use of Sichuan pepper and are usually layered with salty, sour and sweet flavors. There are also dishes that aren’t spicy at all, such as beer-braised duck.

Hot pot is as ubiquitous in the city as the smell of chili. At Zigong Delicious Hotpot, the house specialty(招牌菜) tiaoshui wa is a cauldron(大锅) of fiery chili(辣椒) to which vegetables, noodles or other meats can be added.

For a real taste of Sichuan’s signature（招牌）pepper, hua jiao, spend a morning at the Chengdu Spice Market where the locals sell and buy it by the sack.

2. Lanzhou, Gansu Province

Synonymous in the minds of food-lovers with hand-pulled beef noodles, Lanzhou also has one of the liveliest street food night markets in China.

Just west of the city center, the buzzing Zhengning Road bazaar（集市）houses more than 100 street food stalls. Available is a broad selection of hot and cold dishes with emphasis on local Hui cuisine.

No trip to Lanzhou is complete without feasting on noodles at Wumule Penhui, the 2012 winners of Lanzhou’s annual pulled noodle competition. The halal restaurant makes noodles spicy enough to satisfy even the most hardened heat-seekers.

3. Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

The birthplace of Cantonese food, Guangzhou is thought by many as the best place to eat in China. The city of 12 million has a passionate food culture, with equal excitement reserved for the opening of a hole-in-the-wall congee joint（粥店）and a high-end restaurant.

The local cuisine is characterized by fresh clean flavors（口味）, seafood, barbecued meats and the wonderful tradition of yum cha, which is tea drinking accompanied by dumplings and small dishes.

Congee is the way locals love to start their day, and one of the most popular vendors is Ru Xuan Sha Guo Zhou. Here, one can get a bowl of signature seafood congee any hour of the day.

Roast meats are Bing Sheng’s most popular order—their roast goose is marinated（腌制）with five-spice, boiled, air-dried, then roasted by a flame oven to give a crisp skin.

For something more home style and removed from the madness of downtown, head to Ji Cun for steamed chicken and simple farmer-style dishes.

4. Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province

This ancient canal city is home to huangjiu, an amber-colored rice wine that’s important in Chinese cooking.

Open since 1894, the dining chain is known by almost every Chinese for its appearance in early 20th century novels by Chinese literati Lu Xun.

Xianheng’s delicacies（佳肴）include crispy-skinned chicken, smoked red dates in rice wine, beans flavored with fennel(茴香), and crispy bream in rice wine.

Fried fermented（发酵的）tofu is also a local specialty, which is available all over town at small street stalls including one just outside Xianheng.

【1】The writer’s purpose of the passage is to ____________.

A. share her story and impression on Chinese cuisines

B. tell readers how to comment on amazing Chinese food cities

C. talk the readers into enjoying the signature food such as hand-pulled noodles

D. express her preference for fiery hot pot and spicy dishes in Chengdu.

【2】The underlined word “ubiquitous” can be replaced by ____________.

A. charming and attractive

B. smelly and disgusting

C. common and popular

D. fiery and spicy

【3】If a fresh clean flavor is to a foodie’s taste, which couple of cities is he likely to make a trip to?

A. Chengdu, Lanzhou B. Lanzhou, Guangzhou

C. Guangzhou, Shaoxing D. Shaoxing, Chengdu

【4】According to the writer, what message of food culture is brought out in the passage?

A. Cantonese food is characterized by a sea of marinated dishes.

B. Huangjiu is widely believed to be essential in Chinese cooking.

C. Pepper, chili and huajiao play an important role in all Sichuan dishes.

D. Hand-pulled beef noodle is a speciality in local Hui cuisine.

28、Ice Ages

Have you ever heard the phrase “ice age”? It refers to a long period of time when glaciers and ice sheets cover large parts of the Earth. We are actually living in an ice age right now! This ice age began about 2.5 million years ago. Today, large areas of ice cover regions of Antarctica, the Arctic, and Greenland.

The climate changes multiple times during an ice age. It switches between glacial periods and interglacial periods. During glacial periods of an ice age, temperatures are much colder than they are today. Ice sheets and glaciers expand, covering more of the planet. These periods can last tens of thousands of years. The last glacial period started about 120,000 years ago and ended about 11,500 years ago. During interglacial periods of an ice age, the average global temperature increases. Ice sheets and glaciers get smaller. The climate is warmer and wetter than it is during glacial periods. We are currently living in an interglacial period. It started about 11,500 years age—when the last glacial period ended.

Scientists don’t completely understand what causes ice ages. But they do believe that one important factor is the amount of light Earth receives from the sun. When the northern part of the world receives less sunlight, temperatures drop—it gets colder, and more water freezes into ice. This can lead to the start of an ice age. When the northern part of the world receives more sunlight, temperatures rise—it gets warmer and ice sheets melt. Consequently, an ice age ends. However, there are other factors, too, including changes in the water flow of our oceans. Scientists are working to learn more about how different factors may cause an ice age to begin and end.

The current ice age we’re in is not the first the Earth has experienced. At least five major ice ages have occurred throughout Earth’s history.

【1】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To announce a recent scientific discovery.

B．To describe how ice ages come about.

C．To explain why the Earth’s climate is changing.

D．To encourage people to concern about the environment.

【2】How are glacial and interglacial periods different?

A．The north part of the earth receives less sunlight during glacial periods.

B．It is warmer during an interglacial period than a glacial one.

C．Interglacial periods normally last longer than glacial periods.

D．More of the Earth is covered by ice during an interglacial period than a glacial one.

【3】What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．That the temperature falls.

B．That glaciers get smaller.

C．Global climate.

D．Northern part of the world.

【4】What is the author most likely to write about in the missing 5th paragraph?

A．The changes of the ocean water in glacial periods and interglacial periods.

B．Scientists’ new researches on factors making an ice age begin and end.

C．Something about the major ice ages occurred throughout Earth’s history.

D．The effects on human life caused by glacial periods and interglacial periods.

29、   College is an exciting time and place for young adults, but it can also be unsettling. Thankfully, there are plenty of books to help your child make a smooth transition to living independently and exploring the world of higher education. Here are some fantastic stories and resources to help your teen get ready for college.

Every Body Looking

Going to college means that Ada will be living away from her family for the first time in her life. The distance gives her anxiety, but breathing room, too. She has the opportunity to reflect on her upbringing, her family’s expectations, and what she wants for herself.

Paying for College

College is expensive, but there are ways to ease the financial burden. This essential guidebook will help you identify ways to increase your financial aid, find scholarships, and minimize college costs.

The College Wellness Guide

Your child’s first year of college will be exciting but stressful, too. Stress can have negative impacts on their emotional, physical, and mental well-being. This wellness guide will help your child identify their stressors, find ways to stay healthy at college, and get help if they need it.

College Admissions During COVID

We’re living in unusual times, and it has affected the college admissions process. This guidebook contains the latest information about applying to college during the pandemic(流行病). Whether you’re applying to test-optional schools or considering taking a gap year, this book has answers to your most pressing questions.

【1】Who are the books designed for?

A．College teens.

B．College teachers.

C．Parents.

D．Medical majors.

【2】Which book will you choose if you are under great pressure?

A．Every Body Looking

B．Paying for College

C．The College Wellness Guide

D．College Admissions During COVID

【3】What is the text mainly about?

A．Recommendation of books.

B．Introduction to college life.

C．Guide for problems to meet in college.

D．An advertisement of a bookstore.

30、Ever since I was little, I wanted a _________. But before the age of 9, my family lived in central California, so it was _________ to have a horse.

When we moved to the _________ in Montana to stay, I had _________ of finally getting a horse. Toward the end of June, a friend’s mom called to see if I wanted to_________ her horse, Halter, as he wasn’t being ridden much. I_________ the offer.

I had Halter for three _________ weeks. If I had to go across the yard, I’d get Halter and ride him bareback (不用马鞍地) to get there. Since I rode Halter bareback a lot, I learned to _________ him without a step up. He was such good horse for me.

But soon, it was time for Halter to _________. I was pretty __________ the day we said goodbye. I called my brother and talked about the __________ of owning a horse: the purchase (购买) price, vaccinations (接种疫苗) horseshoes and feed. I didn’t like the total of the __________.

A few weeks later, a friend asked me to go __________. A nearby farm kept a gentle horse called Fire, which the __________ let kids ride. We asked __________ , and then began an afternoon of riding. After a while, Fire’s owner came out to see us and asked if I __________ to take Fire home. I jumped at the __________. A few days later Fire was home with me.

Fire and I had some great times. As I got older, __________, I found less time to ride and passed him along to my brother’s kids.

I’m 20 now, and I’ m still very __________ when thinking of Fire, not only for the time we had, but for being able to live my childhood __________ .

【1】

A．friend

B．yard

C．horse

D．dog

【2】

A．simple

B．strange

C．funny

D．impossible

【3】

A．countryside

B．downtown

C．apartment

D．city

【4】

A．wishes

B．hopes

C．needs

D．rights

【5】

A．look at

B．look for

C．look up

D．look after

【6】

A．worried about

B．jumped at

C．prepared for

D．gave up

【7】

A．busy

B．encouraging

C．enjoyable

D．hard

【8】

A．sit on

B．get on

C．lie on

D．stand on

【9】

A．change

B．grow

C．leave

D．run

【10】

A．sad

B．excited

C．surprised

D．angry

【11】

A．reasons

B．results

C．rules

D．costs

【12】

A．time

B．value

C．numbers

D．prices

【13】

A．riding

B．walking

C．swimming

D．climbing

【14】

A．farmer

B．owner

C．keeper

D．trainer

【15】

A．advice

B．information

C．introduction

D．permission

【16】

A．wanted

B．waited

C．promised

D．managed

【17】

A．chance

B．talk

C．plan

D．decision

【18】

A．thus

B．instead

C．besides

D．though

【19】

A．relaxed

B．impressed

C．thankful

D．helpful

【20】

A．interests

B．dreams

C．habits

D．lives

31、使用本单元所学的语法知识补全下面语段。

The scientists 【1】 (决定探索) the deep ocean in order to find out what exists at the floor of the sea.Their first step 【2】 (实施这项计划) is 【3】 (派一台深水机器) designed specially for the research.【4】 (由科学家们远程控制的机器) at the surface of the sea is in a shape of an egg.They will watch the machine 【5】 (潜入大海深处).【6】 (进行这样的研究) is a long project that scientists have prepared for several months.

32、Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated.Use your own words as far as possible.

Scrolling through your WeChat moments, you came across a post saying: “I just got accepted to Harvard AND Oxford! Are they sure they didn't mix my applications up with somebody else?!" This person is clearly humblebragging. The term“humblebrag'"was first coined to describe when someone makes a seemingly modest statement, but the actual purpose is to bring attention to something they are proud of.

Although those who humblebrag think it will make them more likable because they aren't loudly boasting about their triumphs,a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social

Psychology showed that humblebragging actually has the opposite effect. "Humblebragging backfires because it seems very fake. That 'woe is me' attitude combined with self-promotion does not lead to a favorable impression,"said Ovul Sezer,the lead author of the study."Even simply bragging or complaining is better, because at least those messages are seen as more sincere."

Sezer's study also found that nearly 60 percent of humblebrags were complaint-based humblebragging, with most people humblebragging about their looks, followed by their money or wealth, and finally about their performance at work.“It's such a common phenomenon. All of us know some people in our lives, whether in social media or in the workplace, who do this annoying thing,"commented Sezer, adding that we all do it to some extent.

So, if you want to share your achievements with others, what's the best way to do it then? Sezer suggests that people“own their self-promotion and reap the rewards of being sincere". She also suggested finding a wingman:"If someone brags for you,that's the best thing that can happen to you, because then you don't seem like you're bragging.

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