2025-2026学年内蒙古鄂尔多斯高三(下)期末试卷英语

1、—Are you ready for the history test tomorrow?

—No, I wish I_____the clock back.

A．had turned

B．could turn

C．will turn

D．would have turned

2、I don’t think it is polite to break in when people are having a conversation, ________?

A．isn’t it

B．do I

C．is it

D．do you

3、After ________seemed an endless wait, it was his turn to enter the personnel manager's office.

A. that   B. it C. what D. there

4、—Do you know the big news that Li Ying will marry Wang Ling soon?

—Li Ying marry Wang Ling?________She told me she would keep single.

A．Good for you.

B．You can’t be serious.

C．It doesn’t make sense.

D．I can’t agree with you more.

5、––Do you mind if I smoke here?

––I suggest you go to the separate room ______ for smokers.

A. to reserve B. reserving

C. reserved   D. being reserved

6、Alibaba has become China’s largest online commercial company, ______ a profit of 1.47 billion yuan in 2010.

A. earns   B. earning C. earned D. to have earned

7、John is good at seizing every opportunity ________ he thinks he can show his best self to others

A．when

B．that

C．what

D．where

8、McDonald’s announced the Beijing-based corporate group ______ the franchise（特许经营）bid to run its China operations for the next 20 years on Monday.

A. won   B. would win

C. has won   D. had won

9、With the development of economy, our income has increased ______ 10% in less than a year.

A. for   B. by   C. on   D. at

10、Never believe anything _____ any other person has believed it.

A. because   B. unless

C. that     D. once

11、---- I’ve had a bad cough recently.

----Me too. I’ve never experienced ______ of air pollution in cities before.

A. an acute problem B. a more acute problem

C. a most acute problem   D. the most acute problem

12、I told you that every effort paid off and you should stick to your goal, ________?

A．didn’t I

B．shouldn’t you

C．isn’t it

D．didn’t it

13、We won’t forget the heroes ________ lost their lives while fighting against a forest fire.

A.who B.whose C.when D.why

14、---Can you tell us your ______________ for happiness and a long life?

---Living every day to the full, definitely.

A.range B.recipe

C.record D.receipt

15、— Can I pay the bill by check?

— Sorry, sir. But it is the management rule of our hotel that payment _____ be made in cash.

A. can B. shall C. must   D. need

16、When he ______ the bill in the restaurant, he suddenly realized that he had left his wallet in the car.

A.paid B.would be paying

C.was to pay D.had paid

17、She works in theatre, ______in her father’s footsteps.

A．to follow

B．following

C．followed

D．being followed

18、As is known to us all, ___ in a good atmosphere is what all parents wish for.

A. the children educated

B. the children are educated

C. the children’s being educated

D. the children to be educated

19、— Were all the villagers inspected for the suspected disease?

— No. ________ only 10 people who were exposed to the animals infected by the virus.

A.There were B.There are C.It were D.It was

20、—Will you take my previous experience into________ when you fix my salary?

—You bet. We always do for senior-level positions.

A．mind

B．thought

C．reference

D．account

21、   ☆America’s Living Natural History Museum

●On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. As development spread across the West, the 2.2 million acres of habitat within the park became an important sanctuary for the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states.

☆Things you can do

●An amazing experience awaits you here. Yellowstone is a seasonal park, so plan your visit by learning about the current conditions, operating seasons and hours, road conditions, lodging and eating options, and available activities.

●Hike a trail: Lace up your boots, grab your bear spray, and explore nearly 1,000 miles of trails.

●Watch wild life:Bring some binoculars or a spotting scope and enjoy animals from a safe distance.

●Take photos:Best practices & tips for shooting in Yellowstone.

●Bike in the park:Enjoy the scenery on two wheels.

●Ride a horse:Bring your own stock or take a guided ride.

Contact the park!

We welcome all of you to come to Yellowstone.

Mailing Address:PO Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190﹣0168  Phone:307﹣344﹣7381

【1】According to the paragraph above, what cannot you do in the park？

A.use scope to watch animals in a distance that will not bother animals.

B.experience different scenery in different seasons.

C.lace up your boots, and try to take photos with bears if you can.

D.enjoy a horse ride under guidance.

【2】What is the main purpose for the author to write this article？

A.to appeal to more tourists to Yellowstone.

B.to give the readers fundamental information about Yellowstone.

C.to answer the government’s call.

D.to give tourists some tips on travelling in Yellowstone.

22、   You've heard of the fat suit and the pregnancy suit；now meet AGNES—the old person suit．

AGNES stands for“Age Gain Now Empathy(换位体验)System”and was designed by researchers at MIT's AgeLab to let you know what it feels like—physically—to be 75 years old．“The business of old age demands new tools，”said Joseph Coughlin，director of the AgeLab．“While focus groups and observations and surveys can help you understand what the older consumer needs and wants，young marketers never get that‘Ah ha!’moment of having difficulty opening a jar, or getting in and out of a car．That’s what AGNES provides．”

Coughlin and his team carefully adjusted the suit to make the wearer just as uncomfortable as an old person who has spent a lifetime eating poorly and not doing much exercise．Special shoes provide a feeling of imbalance，while braces on the knees and elbows limit joint mobility．Gloves give the feeling of decreased strength and mobility in the hands and wrists，and earplugs make it difficult to hear high—pitched sounds and soft tones．A helmet with straps(带)attached to it presses the spine(脊柱)，and more straps attached to the shoes decrease hamstring flexibility, and shortens the wearer's step．

AGNES has been used most recently by a group of students working on a design of an updated walker．By wearing the suit they could see for themselves what design and materials would make the most sense for a physically limited older person．Coughlin said the suit has also been used by clothing companies，car companies and retail goods companies to help them understand the limitations of an older consumer．

“AGNES is not the destiny of everybody,”he said．“She is a badly behaved lady who didn't eat and exercise very well．A secondary benefit we’ve found with AGNES is that it has become a powerful tool to get younger people to invest in their long-term health．”

【1】AGNES has been developed to        ．

A. make the users more comfortable B. 1et us understand old people better

C. help old people move more quickly D. produce new tools for the old-age business

【2】According to the article，young marketers never       ．

A. feel the same way as old people do B. see the efforts old people make

C. ask what old people need and want D. say“Ah ha!”when they meet with difficulty

【3】The 3rd paragraph mainly tells about       ．

A. how the AGNES wearer feels B. how AGNES has been developed

C. how old people act D. how AGNES works

【4】“An updated walker”(underlined)most likely refers to     ．

A. someone who travels a lot

B. a physically limited old person

C. some equipment that helps old people walk

D. a company whose service involves old people

【5】Which may be a fact resulting from the“secondary benefit”of AGNES?

A. Young people respect old people． B. Old-age business improves their service·

C. Old people eat and exercise well． D. Young people eat and exercise well．

23、In the icy Himalayas, user kebi057 on TikTok, a video sharing platform, shows people around the world about everyday life in Tibet. And people are definitely taking a look. He has over 236,000 followers and nearly 4 million likes for his videos-clips of himself pulling his sled with his dog, preparing food and, in his most popular video, building a "natural refrigerator" out of ice blocks—to the amazement of people in the comments, who were amazed at his ice box.

When lockdown went into effect earlier this year, many people turned to TikTok to pass the time. The short-video platform has now hit over 2. 6 billion downloads globally and was the most downloaded app of 2020, according to mobile app analytics firm App Annie.

The pandemic is part of the reason for surging TikTok popularity. "It's been a bleak year for many people. Much of the content you see on TikTok is fun, upbeat and a welcome break from the day-to-day realities of the COVID crisis," says Damian Radcliffe, a professor at the University of Oregon who researches digital trends.

With TikTok's growing popularity, digital researcher Damian Radcliffe says one of the biggest issues the app is facing globally is the spread of misinformation on its platform. "We've already seen the app like many other platforms—filled with conspiracy（阴谋）theories, misinformation around elections and misinformation related to the COVID vaccine and the wider health crisis," he explains.

In India, TikTok launched a campaign called MatKarForward to tackle the issue of misinformation. The topic, which has received over 3. 7 billion views, encourages users to stop and think before forwarding videos that promote fake news, such as COVID-19 "homemade" remedies and various conspiracies.

【1】What's the author's purpose of writing paragraph 1?

A．To introduce the topic of the text.

B．To arouse the interest of the readers.

C．To present how enjoyable life is in Tibet.

D．To describe the popularity of a particular user.

【2】What does the underlined word in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Pleasant.

B．Confusing

C．Depressing

D．Meaningful

【3】What's the author's attitude towards Tiktok's dealing with misinformation?

A．Negative.

B．Objective.

C．Optimistic.

D．Ambiguous.

24、   Scientists have designed “transparent wood” that could replace conventional glass in windows. The innovation was developed using wood from the balsa tree, which is native to South and Central America, and claims to be five times more thermally efficient than glass.

The transparent wood was created by teams at the University of Maryland and University of Colorado, which set out to find a greener alternative to conventional glass – a production that creates 25,000 tons in emissions each year. Along with contributing to greenhouse gases, glass contributes to a loss of energy.

“Residential building windows in particular account for 10–25% of the heat loss due to their poor thermal management capability,” the team wrote in the study.

“Exploring energy efficient window materials is thus highly desirable to address heating costs, energy shortages, and the global impact of climate change associated with increased carbon emissions.”

The team notes that the bonding between PVA and cellulose(纤维素)in the wood, creates a tightly packed structure that allows for more thermal protection and makes it more durable and lighter than glass.

The team treated balsa wood in a bath that bleaches(漂白)it of nearly all visibility and then injected it with a chemical substance called polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) - creating a product that is virtually transparent. Unlike traditional glass, the transparent wood can withstand much stronger impacts and will bend or crack when damaged, instead of shattering(粉碎).

“Switching to transparent wood could prove to be cost efficient as well,” researchers shared in a statement. “It is made from a sustainable, renewable resource with low carbon emissions. It can be produced with existing industrial processing equipment, making its manufacturing an easy prospect.”

【1】What does the underlined word “thermally” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Associated with cost.

B．Connected with heat.

C．Associated with emissions

D．Connected with structure.

【2】Why is the residential building windows mentioned in paragraph 3?

A．To show the disadvantage of conventional glass.

B．To show the efficiency of thermal management.

C．To explain the global impact of climate change.

D．To explain the importance of building designing.

【3】What helps the transparent wood in thermal protection?

A．Its tightly packed structure.

B．Its sustainable, renewable resource.

C．Its easy manufacturing prospect.

D．Its industrial processing equipment.

【4】What do we know about the “transparent wood”?

A．It will shatter when damaged.

B．It has replaced traditional glass.

C．It is more durable than glass.

D．It contributes to greenhouse gases.

25、   At a young age, Darrius Simmons fell in love with the piano. As he watched others play, he was _________ by the joy the piano gave them. He wanted to experience that, too, but knew for him it would be a/an _________.

“I decided at age 10 that I wanted to learn how to play the piano, _________ it was going to take a little bit _________ work for me to learn,” Simmons says. “I knew most people had 10 fingers while I had four, yet I was pretty _________ I could make it work.”

The Warren, Ohio teenager was born with a genetic _________ called ectrodactyly (先天性缺指畸形). He has three fingers on his right hand and _________ finger on his left. But it didn’t _________ Simmons from following his _________. With no formal training, Simmons taught himself by ear how to play the piano. He practiced and practiced, finding a way to __________ the keys with four fingers while mastering the pedals with his prostheses(假肢).

Simmons knew he would have to __________ his own style of playing. “I couldn’t base it __________ the technique of somebody who has 10 fingers. It just wouldn’t __________.” He says. “That’s __________ it was hard for me to take piano lessons. It’s very __________ for somebody who has learned how to play with 10 fingers to adjust and teach me with only four.”

The now 18-year-old not only learned how to play and read music but also began composing.

His mother, Tamara Simmons, isn’t surprised by Darrius’ __________. She knows how focused and __________ he can be.

From mastering music to beating __________ challenges, Darrius Simmons sets out to __________ the world. “I like to be somebody’s __________,” he says. “If I play in front of a whole crowd and I see one person smile, that’s a job well done.”

【1】A.frightened B.amazed C.interested D.disturbed

【2】A.challenge B.opportunity C.fortune D.trouble

【3】A.while B.but C.and D.therefore

【4】A.more B.much C.fewer D.less

【5】A.surprised B.worried C.sure D.glad

【6】A.condition B.environment C.situation D.tendency

【7】A.one B.two C.three D.five

【8】A.encourage B.prevent C.remove D.change

【9】A.actions B.roads C.instructions D.passions

【10】A.reach B.repair C.remove D.clean

【11】A.adopt B.abandon C.develop D.change

【12】A.by B.in C.through D.on

【13】A.support B.run C.operate D.work

【14】A.why B.because C.when D.whether

【15】A.easy B.tough C.funny D.stupid

【16】A.ideas B.creations C.difficulties D.achievements

【17】A.kind B.determined C.talented D.generous

【18】A.spiritual B.mental C.physical D.emotional

【19】A.please B.persuade C.inspire D.cheer

【20】A.partner B.symbol C.aim D.motivation

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Why Mindset Mastery Is Vital to Your Success

The single most important factor influencing a person's success, whether personal or professional, is mindset. What you think about has a direct impact on your behavior, and not the other way around. A seemingly small thing that makes a huge difference, mindset accounts for the primary distinction between those who succeed and those who do not. And, if you are serious about achieving success in any area of your life, you must learn to master yours.

To successfully accomplish any worthwhile feat, a person must first feel capable of achieving it. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Mindset is essential to developing healthy self-esteem. It is an important tool that affects our daily self-dialogue and strengthen our beliefs, attitudes and feelings about ourselves. So, become the gatekeeper of your mind and plant seeds of positivity rather than criticism and doubt.

Besides, mindset is critical to drive. Drive is the constant determination to achieve an important objective. It includes the process of developing a vision for success and engaging in sustained effort over time. Without drive, achieving most goals would be difficult at best. With the power to direct focus and encourage commitment to higher purpose, mindset can easily urge someone to push past comfort zones. People with drive are self-motivated and strive to accomplish more.

No matter what goal you seek to achieve, the path to your success is sure to include some challenges. When facing an extreme hardship, a person may feel justified in bowing to defeat. For them, it can feel like an easy road. If you want to get through them, however, you will need to develop thick skin and learn to lace each challenge head on. Yet, this is where mindset plays a critical role. The capacity to move through the fire, to get knocked down and not knocked out, is the proof to the power of a strong mindset.

Are you ready to command your results? If so, make a conscious decision to master your mindset and reach for greater success in the new year and beyond.