2025-2026学年河南郑州高三(下)期末试卷英语

1、After the meal, the managers went back to the meeting room to ________ their discussion.

A.put off B.carry on C.look up D.take down

2、The way we use a language is so________that one could say there are as many varieties as speakers of English.

A．individual

B．common

C．exceptional

D．reliable

3、Competition for entry to these programs is keen, and applicants need above-average grades to gain___________.

A.ambition B.preference C.admission D.competence

4、--- Sunny day today, isn’t it?

--- Yeah! It’s not like what the radio ________ at all.

A. says   B. will say   C. had said   D. said

5、It came as a great ________ to the parents that their son finally came back safe and sound.

A. relief B. sense

C. relaxion D. favor

6、The mother told the little child not to speak to a stranger even if ______________

A.speaking B.spoken

C.spoken to D.he spoken to

7、The athletes, especially the winners, should remain modest ________ rapid progress they have made.

A．whatever

B．however

C．how much

D．no matter

8、John thinks it won’t be long ______he is ready for his new job .

A．when

B．after

C．before

D．since

9、Present at the historic meeting ________ many an official on Nov 7, of course President Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou ________.

A. was; included      B. was; including

C. were; included      D. has been; included

10、—Have you accepted the job, Aaron?

—Yes. But my ____ reaction was to decline the offer.

A.fierce B.initial C.rigid D.allergic

11、Wang Fang regularly________the college magazine at college, which________ her later career a lot.

A．contributed in; contributed to

B．contributed to; contributed to

C．contributed to; contributed in

D．contributed; contributed

12、— Jennifer, you seem to be overjoyed

— ______? I have just received the offer from the National University of Singapore.

A. So what B. Guess what

C. What if D. What for

13、----I have been watching “I am a singer” and Gloria Tang (邓紫棋) is my favorite star.

----- Me, too. Her new album is said to be ______ next month. By then, we , fans, will buy some.

A. relieved   B. delivered   C. produced   D. released

14、The workers ________ the glasses and marked on each box “This Side UP”.

A.carried B.delivered C.pressed D.packed

15、My brother ________ you more help, but he was fully occupied at that time.

A. gave   B. had given

C. could give   D. could have given

16、We are living in an age ______ QR codes（二维码）are becoming more and more popular in our daily life.

A. why   B. that   C. whose   D. when

17、With rural ecosystem improving, the number of tourists to villages ________ year by year.

A.have increased B.increases C.is increasing D.are increasing

18、When I was talking, Mrs. Southern listened keenly, ______ breaking in with relevant questions.

A．eventually

B．repeatedly

C．occasionally

D．immediately

19、The judge said that the fine would ________ a warning to other drivers.

A.look into B.serve as C.watch over D.set up

20、It is amazing to learn that our human beings tend to   some knowledge when we are exactly relaxing ourselves，such as diving，swimming and so on.

A.take up B.take on

C.pick up D.pull through

21、Did you throw together the stuff you had on hand and amazedly found it good? Here’re some foods that never would have happened if someone hadn’t created them by mistake.

ICE CREAM CONE

Before the ice-cream cone (蛋卷筒), people ate ice-cream out of dishes. This changed in 1904. A vendor (摊贩) ran out of dishes to serve ice-cream. Luckily, another vendor was selling waffle (华夫饼). The quick-thinking vendor rolled his waffle into a cone. The ice-cream vendor filled it with ice-cream for his customers, who were deeply impressed by its flavor and got a second treat when they realized they could eat the cone with ice-cream.

POTATO CHIPS

It is the result of a complaint. In 1853, a man ordered fried potatoes at a restaurant. He sent them back to the kitchen because they weren’t crispy (松脆的) enough. The chef was so angry that he sliced the potatoes extremely thin, put lots of salt, and fried them Then they became a specialty.

TOFU

Tofu is made by fresh soya milk, and was accidentally invented in China 2,000 years ago, when a cook added seaweed to soya milk. Tofu is a great example of how messing up a recipe can create something unexpectedly good.

CHEESE PUFF

One day, an employee working in a company making animal feed watched workers pouring cornmeal (玉米粉) into the machine. It came out of the machine in ribbons. He took some of the ribbons home, added oil and flavors to them, and voila! Cheese puffs!

【1】Why did ice-cream customers want a second treat?

A．Because of the lack of dishes.

B．Because of the portability of the cone.

C．Because of the half price of two snacks.

D．Because of the taste of the combination.

【2】What can we know from this text?

A．Tofu is a surprising outcome of a mistake.

B．Potato chips were criticized for excessive salt.

C．Ice-cream was served with waffle before 1904.

D．Cheese puff was invented by a snack company.

【3】What do the listed foods have in common?

A．They were created by accident.

B．They are western popular snacks.

C．They were developed in the kitchen.

D．They were invented for pleasant flavor.

22、Best Basketball Classes for the Pre-Teen Years in Fremont, CA

HoopSphere Basketball Academy

You are not simply in a class at HoopSphere, but are joining a basketball journey. Confidence, adaptability, communication skills, teamwork, leadership, discipline, and hard work are all main byproducts of what we teach. These qualities all impact our students in everything they will do. We have many experienced coaches and our team is accustomed to working with all ages and levels. They are not only caring and passionate, but also outstanding teachers and communicators.

Mon — Sat: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Sun:   Closed

Mission Hoops Academy

We have our own indoor facility and all our coaches have experience at collegiate and professional level. We are an establishment where individuals from all walks of life can work together to become skilled athletes and respectable persons through the disciplined teaching of basketball and life skills.

Mon — Fri: 4:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Sat: 8:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Sun:   Closed

Coach Mickey

We specialize in coaching group basketball training’s (2-4 players). A majority of our experience has been coaching kids from ages 5-15. We create a fun environment for our players but when necessary we will challenge them physically and mentally. Our main focus is on the fundamentals and applying these skills in competitive games.

Mon — Fri: Closed Sat: 8:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Sun:8:00 a.m — 12:30 p.m

【1】What is the additional benefit of attending the class at HoopSphere?

A．Personal growth.

B．Outstanding basketball lessons.

C．The progress of basketball skills.

D．Increased knowledge of basketball.

【2】In Coach Mickey’s class, .

A．having fun is the most important thing

B．there is no age limit of the participants

C．mastering and using basic skills are the major aims

D．participants can play basketball on Friday afternoon

【3】Who will be least interested in this article?

A．Parents who want to play basketball themselves.

B．Parents with kids who want to learn some basketball skills.

C．Kids who would like to develop a hobby.

D．Kids who like to play basketball and improve themselves.

23、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项.

Tea  vs Coffee

Tea and coffee are two of the most widely consumed drinks in the United States. With popularity and interest in tea continuing to grow in recent years, many consumers have recently considered

making the switch from coffee to tea, if they have not done so already. All the buzz surrounding tea

and coffee may have you wondering, what are the differences? As it turns out, the differences are

many and varied.

In the US, interest in tea ranges from coast to coast with the highest in Hawaii and California

but stretching to the eastern states of Vermont and New York. On the other hand, the highest interest

in coffee tends to be concentrated more in the north and western regions(地区), with the highest

search volumes appearing in the states of Hawaii, Washington and Minnesota.

Differences between tea and coffee also vary in origin and production. All tea comes from the

harvested leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, while there are about 60 different species of coffee

plants. Production of tea is quicker and more efficient: Camellia sinensis plants only need to grow

for three years before they are ready to process; coffee plants take up to five years.

Perhaps the most concerning issue consumers have when considering making the switch to tea

is the question of caffeine. The good news is, when it comes to tea and caffeine, there is something

for everyone. Unlike coffee, which typically only comes in decaffeinated and regular, there are

several varieties of tea available, based on caffeine preference.

From herbal teas that are naturally free of caffeine, to high quality green and black teas that

offer less than half the caffeine of coffee, to high caffeine teas such as our specially formulated

HiCAF® blends that contain slightly more caffeine than a cup of coffee, there is a variety sure to

suit your needs. As an added bonus, the lower acidity levels in tea tend to be gentler on the stomach

for a more comforting pick-me-up.

So what is the answer, coffee or tea? If you are looking for the most healthful benefit possible,

tea is probably the winner. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If, like many Americans,

the rising popularity in tea has your interest piqued, the images below will help to clearly spell out

the differences between tea and coffee.

【1】It can be learned from the passage that ______.

A. coffee is of much higher production than tea

B. tea and coffee are from harvested leaves of plants

C. the popularity of tea is growing constantly in the US

D. there is no regional difference in drinking tea and coffee

【2】 According to the passage, which of the following contains the least caffeine?

A. Green tea.    B. Black tea.

C. Herbal tea. D. HiCAF® blends.

【3】What is the author’s attitude towards tea?

A. Positive.  B. Cautious.

C. Sceptical.    D. Negative.

【4】The underlined word “piqued” in the last paragraph probably means .

A. reduced  B. lost

C. expressed D. excited

24、A new and exciting innovation will enable people with hearing loss to see conversations in real time. Using augmented reality(AR)glasses and a smartphone, hearing-impaired (有听力障碍的) people will soon be able to participate and engage in conversations.

XRAI glasses were developed by Dan Scarfe after he spent a Christmas dinner with his family. Scarfe saw his 97-year-old hearing-impaired grandfather sitting alone in silence while the rest of the family members were animated in conversation. His light bulb moment came when he remembered his grandfather watching closed-caption TV and realized that AR glasses could be used for subtitles (字幕).

Scarfe got to work, partnering with Nreal, an AR glasses manufacturer. Six months later, the team unveiled XRAI glasses. The glasses are connected to a smartphone that receives the audio (音频) from a microphone, processes it, and then uses software technology to transform it into closed captions.

The company is now testing the glasses in the UJK and hopes to complete their pilot by the end of this month. The UK was selected as a testing ground as over 13 million adults in Britain have hearing loss. However, when the product goes global, it may transform the lives of some 430 million people. This represents 5 percent of the world’s population and includes 70 million people with total hearing loss.

This is a game changer for the deaf and is applauded by hearing loss charity RNID and Deaf Kidz International. Mark Atkinson of the charity wore them, saying, “As a deaf person myself, I was blown away by this technology. When I tried on the glasses, I was astonished that real-time subtitles enabled me to engage and participate as never before."

For Scarfe and his startup, this is only the beginning. After the testing, XRAI will work with users’ feedback, hoping to make the product available to the public soon. He also imagines using smart glasses to translate languages, understand accents and voice tones.

【1】What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．How Scarfe helped his grandfather out.

B．Scarfe’s grandfather’s hearing problem.

C．Scarfe’s special care for his grandfather.

D．How Scarfe got the idea for his invention.

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

A．The audio.

B．A smartphone.

C．A microphone.

D．Software technology.

【3】What can be inferred about XRAI glasses?

A．They have passed strict testing.

B．They have great market potential.

C．They have been rejected in the UK.

D．They are well accepted worldwide.

【4】Why does the author mention Mark Atkinson?

A．To tell XRAI users’ high expectations.

B．To speak highly of the new innovation.

C．To doubt the possibility of Scarfe’s plans.

D．To show the availability of XRAI glasses.

25、Great books can do great things for you in your life. They________have for me and I use a simple method to make sure I don’t forget what I’ve learned from the best books I’ve read. It’s really simple and I highly________you give it a try.

First, as I read, I________the best points made by the author, the ones that jump out at (一下子吸引) me and instruct,________and motivate me. Next, I make a________in the front or back of the book, with the page number and a short summary of what________me as a real gem (宝石). After I have finished the book, I________all the page numbers and quotes (引用) onto a fancy notebook. Then, anytime I need a mental, emotional or motivational push, I quickly and easily________my notes of a particular book. It’s easy and simple.

My mentor Paul J. Meyer said, “It’s better to________or review over and over, 20 or 30 or 100 great books than to read 1,000________books.” I have never forgotten that and it has ________my life and dreams very well.

In________the notebook, I see my notes on books like, “Satisfaction” “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” “The Power of Now”, to________just a few. All these will________me of the time I read the books and the________I got from the author. Of course, I can also share the insight I develop from the book with my readers.

【1】

A．rarely

B．certainly

C．gradually

D．extremely

【2】

A．recommend

B．desire

C．insist

D．command

【3】

A．remark

B．estimate

C．underline

D．organize

【4】

A．behave

B．disturb

C．inspire

D．amuse

【5】

A．note

B．sound

C．point

D．sense

【6】

A．regard

B．consider

C．treat

D．strike

【7】

A．translate

B．transfer

C．transport

D．transform

【8】

A．review

B．refuse

C．remember

D．criticize

【9】

A．recount

B．rewrite

C．reread

D．preview

【10】

A．cheap

B．expensive

C．rare

D．average

【11】

A．served

B．respected

C．realized

D．occupied

【12】

A．taking in

B．giving away

C．setting out

D．looking through

【13】

A．show

B．call

C．name

D．put

【14】

A．inform

B．remind

C．convince

D．accuse

【15】

A．wisdom

B．evidence

C．promise

D．peace

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Karen Helps Out

Karen sat at the kitchen table. She finished her last bite of cereal as she watched Dad fill a bucket with tools “What are you working on today?”she asked.

“Last week I fixed the porch railing,” Dad said. “That means today it’s ready to paint.” “Can I help?”asked Karen.Dad usually said no, because his tools were sharp and too heavy for Karen to pick up. Karen usually just watched Dad work

“Yes,” said Dad. “Painting is a safe job for you to try. Go put on some old clothes and meet me out front.”

Karen found play clothes from last summer that were a little small. Next year they wouldn’t fit at all. It would be okay if she dripped paint on them by mistake. Karen was planning to be very careful.

“Ready!” called Karen. She sat down on the top porch step.

Dad dipped his paint brush into a cart of white paint.Karen watched as he carefully wiped the edge of the brush on the side of the can. “That’s what you do to get rid of extra paint. See? No drips.”Then Dad made one long smooth line of paint along the porch railing.“Remember to paint in just one direction so things stay neat.” said Dad.

Karen was very excited to try painting herself. She dipped her brush in the paint and wiped the edge, just like Dad. Then she tried to paint a stripe on the railing. Her paint line started out nicely, but she soon ran out of paint.

“That’s a good start.” said Dad. “Now dip your brush again and continue your line.”Karen tried again. Soon her paint line was almost as long as Das. She watched as Dad went over her line one more time. He smoothed it out and connected it to his line. “Painting is fun!” said Karen. She and Dad kept working together.          

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Soon the whole railing was painted white.

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Seeing her mother come back, Karen threw herself into Mum’s arms.

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