清远2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、Career advisors often suggest people find a job _______ they can get a sense of achievement.

A．that  B．what  C．where D ．which

2、—Why didn’t Tom ask for help then?

—You know, at such a midnight, there was no one ______.

A. he could turn to   B. for whom to turn

C. who to turn to   D. for him to turn

3、To learn English well, you should put yourself in situations________ you’ll be forced to communicate in English.

A．when

B．how

C．where

D．that

4、To recognize and respect a country’s own culture does not mean to close the door to the others,_____ to stand upon a principle of being superior.

A. and it means   B. but it means

C. so does it mean   D. neither does it mean

5、The study shows that smoking may generate long-term stress, even if people feel it offers them ______ relief from tough situations.

A. temporary   B. original

C. primary   D. appropriate

6、  －I’ve read another book this week.

－Well, maybe _____ is not how much you read but what you read that counts.

A. this   B. that   C. there   D. it

7、_____ he promised that he wouldn’t be late，he didn’t arrive until the end of the party．

A．Since B．Although

C．Because D．Until

8、Ding Junhui plays _______ Gary Wilson in the semifinal of the 2015 World Snooker China Open in Beijing, April 4, 2015.

A. over B. for C. against   D. with

9、This kind of music ____ fifty years ago is still popular today

A. having created   B. creating

C. being created   D. created

10、----- Try not to work yourself too hard. Take it easy.

 ----- Thanks._______

A. So what?    B. No way.

C. What for ?    D. You too.

11、The joey—what Australians call a baby kangaroo—stays in this built-in baby _______ until it can survive independently.

A.carriage B.carrier C.client D.component

12、--I'm sorry, but I don't quite follow you. Did you say you wanted to return on September 20?

--Sorry, I__________myself clear. We want to return on October 20.

A．hadn't made

B．wouldn't make

C．don't make

D．haven't made

13、--Your phone number again？I _____quite catch it．

-- It’s 9568422．

A．didn’t B．couldn’t

C．don’t D．can’t

14、I’d rather stay at home watching the football match ________ on TV tonight than go out with you.

A．live B．alive C．lively D．living

15、________ the short delay gave him to gather his thoughts before going to the meeting.

A．Frankly

B．Sadly

C．Fortunately

D．Immediately

16、The policeman _____ to the children to cross the street when the traffic lights turned green.

A.agreed B.signed C.made D.let

17、—All the citizens should work together to make our city more beautiful.

—That’s it. ________.

A．Practice makes perfect

B．A friend in need is a friend indeed

C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do

D．Many hands make light work

18、The funniest moment was _____ someone watching the race offered me a banana --- a real treat for me.

A．that

B．how

C．when

D．why

19、Courage, according to some successful persons, is as 　　　　to pioneering work as the intelligence, even more so.

A. accessible   B. alternative

C. essential   D. commercial

20、This is one of the highest buildings that _____ in our city recently.

A. has been built   B. build

C. have been built   D. have built

21、   The latest discovery in cat research reveals that the lovely animal seems to have a basic grasp on both the laws of physics and the ins and outs of cause and effect.

According to a newly published study, cats seem to be able to predict the location of hiding prey (猎物) using both their ears and an inborn understanding of how the physical world works.

In a recent experiment, Japanese researchers taped 30 domestic cats reacting to a container that a team member shook. Some containers rattled; others did not. When the container was tipped over, sometimes an object fell out and sometimes it didn’t.

It turns out that the cats were remarkably smart about what would happen when a container was tipped over. When an object did not drop out of the bottom of a rattling container, they looked at it for a longer time than they did when the container behaved as expected.

“Cats use a causal-logical understanding of noise or sounds to predict the appearance of invisible objects,” lead researcher Saho Takagi says in a press release. The researchers conclude that cats’ hunting style may have developed based on their common-sense abilities to infer where prey is, using their hearing.

Scientists have explored this idea with other endearing creatures: babies. Like cats, babies appear to engage in what’s called “preferential looking”—looking longer at things that are interesting or unusual than things they perceive (认知) as normal.

When babies’ expectations are violated in experiments like the ones performed with the cats, they react much like their animal friends. Psychologists have shown that babies apparently expect their world to obey the laws of physics and cause and effect as early as two months of age.

Does the study mean that cats will soon grasp the ins and outs of cause and effect? Maybe, Okay, so cats may not be the next physics faculty members at America’s most important research universities. But by demonstrating their common sense, they’ve shown that the divide between cats and humans may not be that great after all.

【1】What do we learn from a newly published study about cats?

A.They can be trained to understand the physical world.

B.They have a natural ability to locate animals they hunt.

C.They know what kind of prey might be easier to hunt.

D.They are capable of telling which way their prey flees.

【2】What may account for the cats’ response to the noise from the containers?

A.Their command of cause and effect. B.Their unusual sense of direction.

C.Their special ability to perceive. D.Their inborn sensitivity to noise.

【3】What can we conclude about cats from the passage?

A.They have higher intelligence than the majority of animals.

B.They display outstanding abilities in hunting and hearing.

C.They can aid physics professors in their research work.

D.They interact with the physical world much like humans.

22、   As a boy he was taught by his father to hunt and fish along the shores and in the forests surrounding Lake Michigan. The Hemingways had a summer house called Windemere on Walloon Lake in northern Michigan, and the family would spend the summer months there trying to stay cook Hemingway would either fish the different streams that ran into the lake, or would take the row boat out to do some fishing there. He would also go squirrel hunting in the woods near the summer house, discovering early in life the peacefulness to be found while alone in the forest or walking through a stream. It was something he could always go back to throughout his life, wherever he was. Nature would be the touchstone of Hemingway’s life and work, and though he often found himself living in major cities like Chicago, Toronto and Paris early in his career, once he became successful he chose somewhat remote places to live like Key West, or San Francisco de Paula, Cuba, or Ketchum, Idaho. All were convenient places for hunting and fishing.

When he wasn’t hunting or fishing, his mother taught him the knowledge of music. Grace was an accomplished singer who once had ambition of a career on stage, but eventually settled down with her husband and occupied her time by giving voice and music lessons to local children, including her own. Hemingway never had a skill for music and suffered through choir practices and violin cello lessons. However, the musical knowledge he acquired from his mother helped him share in his first wife Hadley’s interest in the piano.

【1】Why did the Hemingways build a summer house on Walloon Lake in northern Michigan?

A.Because the parents must work there.

B.Because the weather there was cool in summer.

C.Because Hemingway liked hunting and fishing there.

D.Because Hemingway wanted to write his novel there.

【2】Why did Hemingway like living in remote places in his later life?

A.Because he liked living with his parents there.

B.Because he had a job to do there.

C.Because he liked getting close to the nature.

D.Because he didn't like communicating with others.

【3】The name “Grace” in the second paragraph refers to__________.

A.Hemingway’s teacher

B.Hemingway’s wife

C.an unfamiliar singer

D.Hemingway’s mother

【4】We can learn from the last paragraph that_____________.

A.Hemingway’s mother was a famous singer

B.Hemingway wasn’t interested in music when he was young

C.Hemingway married twice in his life

D.Hemingway didn’t like writing when he was young

23、How to Find Something You Like to Do

Finding something you enjoy doing can improve the quality of your life and reduce your stress levels.【1】 It can also help you make friends or even provide a purpose in your life. Then how can you find something you like to do?

【2】Some hobbies, such as albums and gardening, can take up a lot of time. Other hobbies, such as video games or reading, can be done at your own pace and do not require any extended time.

Research the hobby or activity you would like to get involved in. Find out how much time and money you will need to devote to starting and continuing the activity. For example, some sports—related interests might require special equipment.【3】Your local library or phone book should also have information on hobbies and activities in your area.

Talk with other people who are involved in some of the activities you are interested in.【4】 Ask if you could tag along(跟随) to a meeting or spend some time with this person while he is involved in his hobby to see if it is something you would enjoy.

【5】Challenge yourself to try a new activity you are interested in for a week or so. Allow yourself to learn about the hobby and determine whether you will enjoy the activity or not.

A．Think about how a hobby benefits you.

B．A hobby can connect you with other people.

C．Take a chance on a hobby and see how it turns out.

D．Think about how much free time you can devote to a hobby.

E．You can find information about hobbies and interests on Find My Hobby’s website.

F．You can get first—hand knowledge by interviewing someone about a particular hobby.

G．It takes a long time and energy to decide whether a particular hobby is right for you.

24、It is never too late to try to make your dreams come true. This could be Mary Moe’s motto—the expression that best presents her spirit. Mary Moe has done a lot during the past 91 years. For much of that time, she wanted to fly, but never had the chance—until now. She recently achieved her life-long dream.

Mary just learned how to fly an airplane, a dream she has had since she was a little girl. Growing up, she was inspired by two American pilots: Charles Lindburgh Amelia Earhart. They became her inspiration. Lindbugh made the solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. Five years later, Earhart became the first woman to make the flight. But Mary Moe could not find time to make her dream come true. At age 34, she was just too busy—busy fighting cancer. She was also busy with her job in advertising and busy raising her family.

There was simply no time to think about flying a plane. And it was difficult for her to drive to the airport. Lessons were costly. Everything seemed to be working against Mary.

“I had actually gone out to that airport in the 1980s to see about flying lessons and it was such a long drive out and expensive and I thought, ‘No, I have to put this back burner for a while.’” So her dream had to wait. She kept it on the back burner. Then, at age 91, her wish finally came true.

Ms Moe learned about Wish of a lifetime. Wish of a Lifetime is a non-profit organization whose goal is to change the way our society thinks about aging and older adults.

Sally Webster works for the group. Wish of Lifetime helps older people, senior citizens, enjoy a dream. It also sends the message that it is never too late for a dream. So they really try to look for those stories that are inspiring and can show people that older Americans can achieve things just like younger Americans can.

【1】 In her thirties, Mary Moe must have ___________

A. lived a smooth life   B. been unemployed

C. spent a hard time   D. learned how to fly

【2】The underlined part is closest in meaning to “_____________”

A. set this down B. put this off

C. cut this off D. give this away

【3】Wish of Lifetime is set up in order to_____________.

A. change people’s thought about the old

B. improve people’s life

C. raise money for the old

D. help the old live on themselves

25、What was I going to do? School was going to be over soon, and one quiet little girl in my class still had not _________ an octopus (章鱼). I made them from bright-colored yarn (纱) and gave them to my _________ as awards for doing something excellent.

I had introduced the octopus award early in the school year. The first winner was a little boy. I was _________ a paper in one hand and an octopus in the other.

I said, "You did very well in this math test. To reward your much _________ , I've decided to give you the very first octopus award." He had the _________ of his classmates as the first winner of this award.

By the end of the year, only the quiet little girl had _________ to win an octopus. One Friday afternoon, I gave a _________ assignment. “Draw any picture of your choice. Write a few words to tell me about it.” I collected their papers and took them home to _________ .When I saw the little girl's drawing，I got _________ She had __________ a blue sky and green grass by a pond. On a path nearby were three people side by side. One was __________ crutches（拐杖），one was in a wheelchair，and one had no clear __________ fault.

Above her drawing she wrote: “The sky is __________ . The grass is green. And all the people are different.” I couldn't wait to get to the __________ and give the girl an octopus for her wonderful drawing. When I called her forward, I saw the __________ expression on her face.

【1】

A．earned

B．tasted

C．discovered

D．watched

【2】

A．families

B．relatives

C．students

D．friends

【3】

A．hiding

B．holding

C．folding

D．spreading

【4】

A．talent

B．politeness

C．improvement

D．courage

【5】

A．assistance

B．encouragement

C．laughter

D．admiration

【6】

A．deserved

B．intended

C．promised

D．failed

【7】

A．surprising

B．simple

C．casual

D．precise

【8】

A．mark

B．research

C．examine

D．store

【9】

A．satisfied

B．worried

C．confused

D．speechless

【10】

A．seen

B．drawn

C．mentioned

D．found

【11】

A．waving

B．selling

C．using

D．making

【12】

A．physical

B．educational

C．mental

D．financial

【13】

A．wide

B．high

C．empty

D．blue

【14】

A．hall

B．library

C．classroom

D．office

【15】

A．doubtful

B．joyful

C．curious

D．strange

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

Things to Do After You Study

Many students study with little thought about what comes after their study session. But what you do after studying could have an effect on how well you learn and remember new information. Actually, there are two no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning: wakeful rest and sleep.

When many students finish studying, they often go straight to another activity. Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after you study may help you remember what you studied.

The basic idea is this: by reducing your activity after the study session, your brain gets a chance to rest. Resting is difficult when you have too much stimulation from electronic devices, games, lights and so on. Many studies have explored the benefits of resting after learning — what is called “wakeful rest.” A 2019 study found that both young and older adults were able to better remember, or recollect, information from prose passages after doing wakeful rest. The findings appeared in Neuroscience Letters. If you want to give “wakeful rest” a try, here are a few simple things to do: Rest quietly for five to ten minutes. Do not look at your phone, read stories or play games. Just limit the amount of stimulation you get. It is really that easy!

In addition to wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. The Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School notes that sleep helps people to learn. A report on the school’s website explains that “a sleep-deprived person cannot focus attention optimally and therefore cannot learn efficiently.” It also says, “sleep itself has a role in the consolidation of memory, which is essential for learning new information.”

Now you have two suggestions for how to learn new information. Try to get some “wakeful rest” after a study session. Then try to get a good night’s sleep. That’s it — a simple, no-cost way to help you remember what you learn.