绍兴2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、With the word “PM2．5” ________ appearing in media reports, people pay greater attention to it and seek health tips for smoggy days.

A. consequently  B. considerably  C. constantly  D. contemporarily

2、Jenny is not in the way to treat her students. Sometimes she is too tough on them, and sometimes she just allows them everything.

A. consistent   B. conventional   C. considerate   D. controversial

3、Left ____ in the reading room alone quite by accident, the boy felt nervous.

A. locking B. having locked

C. to lock D. locked

4、The manager should take_______ action if safety standards are not being met.

A. awkward B. average

C. appropriate D. automatic

5、One of the firms I applied to has offered me a job but I _____ my options open until I hear from the others.

A. have kept   B. will have kept

C. am keeping D. keep

6、 The little boy came riding full speed down the motorway on his bicycle. ______ it was!

A. How dangerous the scene B. What dangerous a scene

C. How a dangerous scene D. What a dangerous scene

7、—Hi, Lucy. I hear you failed the driving test last week.

—Bad luck! When I wanted to stop my car, the brake work.

A. mustn't   B. won't   C. shan't   D. wouldn't

8、Thailand has decided to begin building its first standard-gauge railways in cooperation with China, ______may cost $12.2 billion.

A. when   B. that C. it D. which

9、Not until ________ the house _________ that he had left the keys inside.

A. he left; realized he   B. he left; did he realize

C. did he leave; had he realized   D. he had left; did he realize

10、The flowers ___________ a fragrant perfume.

A.give off B.give away C.give back D.give in

11、— Why was our foreign teacher unhappy yesterday?

— News about the tsunami striking her country ______ an attack of homesickness.

A. set for   B. set out

C. set about   D. set off

12、---How was the Third World Intelligence Congress in Tianjin, Bella?

---Wonderful! It was the first time I ______ such intelligent robots.

A．has seen

B．has been seen

C．had seen

D．had been seen

13、This shop will be closed for repairs ________ further notice.

A．with

B．until

C．for

D．at

14、It makes no difference you connect to the company server from the next room or the next country.

A. that B. which C. when D. whether

15、— How is that, Blair?

— I wonder ______ it takes to be a good teacher beyond patience and a great knowledge of students.

A. how is it that B. how it is that

C. what it is that  D. what is it that

16、The time he has devoted in the past 10 years______ the disabled is now considered__________ of great value.

A. to helping; being  B. to helping; to be

C. to help; to be  D. helping; being

17、How did you let such a significant fact_________you?

A. fall   B. escape

C. fail   D. fade

18、If the manufacturers had  _______ the cars with faults in time, some accidents might have been avoided.

A.handed in B.taken in C.Put in D.called in

19、----- I'm going to San Francisco for a couple of days.

------ ________. I wish I could get away for a while.

A. It doesn't matter B. Forget it

C. I really envy you D. I can't agree more

20、It is the third time that she has won the race, ______ has surprised us all．

A．that B．where C．which   D．what

21、   The artificial lighting which lines the world’s coastlines could be having a significant effect on species that rely on the moon and stars to find food, new research suggests.

Creatures such as the sand hopper orientate（确定方位）their nightly migrations based on the moon’s position and brightness of the natural night sky. However, a study by Bangor University and the University of Plymouth shows the presence of artificial light coming from cities several kilometres away (also known as artificial sky glow) disrupts the lunar compass they use when covering long distances.

In some cases, this can lead to animals travelling towards the sea and away from food, while in others it reduces the chance of them risking out for food at all. Writing in Current Biology, researchers say this could throw a clear threat not just to the health of sand hopper populations (沙蚤种群)but also the wider ecosystem, since they play an important role in breaking down and recycling algae (海藻)washed up on coastlines.

Dr. Thomas Davies, Lecturer in Marine Conservation at the University of Plymouth (UK), said, “Artificial sky glow is the most geographically widespread form of light pollution. Surveys have shown it can currently be detected above 23% of the world’s coasts nightly, and with coastal human populations set to at least double by 2060, its effects are only going to increase. Our results show it is already having obvious effects on biological processes that are guided by celestial（天上的）light signals.”

Through the study, researchers find increasing proofs that light pollution from coastal cities can influence marine species inhabiting nearby beaches, rocky shores and even the seafloor. These results highlight how massive city lighting could be in shaping the ecology of coastlines kilometres distant from their nearest urban centres. They also highlight the potential for artificial sky glow to affect other species that undergo migrations using the moon as a compass.

“While our understanding of the effect of street lights on nature has improved greatly, artificial sky glow has been largely overlooked. More work is urgently needed to fully understand the degree to which it is shaping the natural environment.” Dr. Thomas.

【1】Which of the following could best replace “disrupts” in paragraph 2?

A.disturbs B.makes

C.unites D.replaces

【2】What does Dr. Thomas Davies express in paragraph 4?

A.Light pollution is more serious in coastal cities.

B.Artificial light has been widely used in the world.

C.Artificial light is of great use to animals’ migrations.

D.Light pollution caused by artificial sky glow is on the rise.

【3】What have researchers found about light pollution?

A.It is the main pollution in cities.

B.It shapes the ecology of the ocean.

C.It has a great effect on surroundings.

D.It affects the migrations of sea creatures.

【4】What does Dr. Thomas Davies think of the study of artificial sky glow?

A.It is useless. B.It is quite necessary.

C.It is doubtful. D.It is challenging.

22、When Taking an Uber — Should You Tip or Not?

Taking an Uber car may no longer be a direct driver-passenger and guilt-free experience. The ride-sharing experience is about to get awkward.

With the wide application of the Internet, Uber, a new approach to your destination instead of taking an ordinary taxi, has become more popular recently. However, benefits won’t come without its fair share of drawbacks.

Uber drivers are a part of the so-called sharing economy: they use their own vehicles, receive customer reviews via the app’s five -star rating system and make their own hours. Unlike other services, Uber claimed that drivers all over the country could clearly alert customers that tipping is not included. Those drivers that expect to be tipped can make their wishes known. But the company is holding to its official no-tip-required line, according to its website. “Once you arrive at your destination, your fare is automatically charged to your credit card on file—there’s no need to tip.” Although drivers value their independence-the freedom to push a button rather than punch a clock, lack of a clear policy, however, leaves Uber drivers in a vulnerable (脆弱的) position: if they ask a customer for a tip or put up a sign, that customer could give the driver a low star-rating, and the driver could finally be deactivated from the app.

But has the company done a good job working with customers? Some observers say that this new grey area for tipping will create awkwardness about whether they should tip or not-something most Uber customers have not bad to deal with until now. Uber did not respond to customers’ comment, just leaving their rating in the air (ignoring it).

Providing an option to lip on an app sends a clear message to customers lo reach into their pockets. Nearly 30% people would be more likely to leave a tip if they were presented with a “no tip” button, according to Guinn’s 2015 survey of roughly 500 people. When people are presented with three tip choices—20%, 25% or 30%—they’re more likely to choose the middle option even if it’s more than the traditional 20%, according to a separate 2014 analysis of 13 million New York City taxi rides.

If the service is twice as expensive during a rain storm or public transport delay, the customer has the right not to tip. However, if the driver is extra helpful or avoids traffic to reach your destination in a more timely manner, you could give an extra tip, says Uber, who will leave tipping options in the hands of the consumer rather than the app.

【1】Compared with taxi drivers, Uber drivers   .

A. enjoy more freedom and choices

B. support the company’s practice

C. clock up the miles while driving

D. receive customers reviews directly

【2】The underlined word “deactivated” in Paragraph 4 probably means   .

A. removed   B. degraded

C. tracked   D. Charged

【3】From the survey we can conclude most customers   .

A. would probably tip if there is an option

B. usually do as the “no tip” sign suggests

C. tip because of Uber drivers’ good service

D. are disappointed to reach into their pockets

【4】What causes the awkwardness between Uber drivers and their customers?

A. Customers take advantage of the new grey area for tipping.

B. There is no specific policy from the Uber to follow.

C. It’s up to customers to decide the drivers’ earnings.

D. Customers tend to pay least among the 3 choices.

23、Intel Capital, a global investment company, has announced it’ll invest in Shubham Banerjee’s company, making the teenager the world’s youngest tech entrepreneur to receive venture capital funding.

Shubham Banerjee learned about Braille, the writing system used by the blind last December. To the middle schooler’s shock, he discovered the Braille printers cost thousands of dollars, so he decided to make his own. Using Lego pieces, he created a cheap Braille printer for his school’s science fair.

Now what started as a science fair project has transformed into a family-run startup: Braigo Labs, with mom Malini Banerjee the CEO, and dad Neil Banerjee on the board of directors. Neil also drives Shubham around and accompanies him to press events, interviews and meetings.

The funding from Intel will allow the family to hire engineers and designers, allowing Shubham to return his focus to school and easing the financial burden on the Banerjee family; Neil was planning to dipping into his own savings before Intel made its offer.

The investment also earns Shubham a place in history. He is two years younger than Nick Dickens, who was previously the world’s youngest tech entrepreneur to receive an investment in 2011.

Braigo includes software that Shubham created using Intel’s new Edison chip — a development platform to power devices built by early startups — and a printer that uses various motors and tools. Shubham published the code for the software on the Web, so other developers can use it, but the family has a patent for the printer. Intel engineers, including his dad, helped Shubham build the model.

Many have welcomed the prospect of an affordable Braille printer, which they say could give blind people better access to literature and improve Braille literacy rates. Others, however, expressed concerns, saying that the demand for Braille printers will drop.

“The number of potential sales are quite limited because there aren’t that many people who read Braille,” said Ike Presley, national project manager for the American Foundation for the Blind. “We don’t know what the demand will be for hard copy Braille 5 to 10 years from now.”

But whether or not the company survives, the experience is almost certainly something his parents will long hold onto.

“He would stay up until 2 a.m., and I would be like, ‘Give it up Shubham, just give it up,’” said Malini Banerjee. “He would keep building and breaking things and I would get so discouraged, asking, ‘Why is he wasting his time?’ But now I tell every mom, ‘Believe in your child.’”

【1】What can we learn about Shubham’s company?

A．It is about to go bankrupt.

B．It is inspired by a Lego project.

C．It is burdened with media attention.

D．It is staffed mainly by the Banerjees.

【2】Why does Shubham have “a place in history”?

A．He shares online the code for the software open-source.

B．He reinvents the writing system used by the blind people.

C．He is the youngest to get investment from a big company.

D．He launches a new reading news app for the blind people.

【3】What does Ike Presley really mean?

A．Braigo Labs’ future is not so promising.

B．People will read more materials in Braille.

C．It’s wise for Intel to invest in Braigo Labs.

D．More needs to be done to raise Braille literacy.

【4】Malini Banerjee can be best described as _______ now.

A．hesitant

B．demanding

C．supportive

D．courageous

24、The Master Gardener Foundation

Aim

The Master Gardener Foundation provides free information to the public on environmentally safe gardening practices and water conservation. The information is research-based and encourages limited use of farm chemicals and fertilizers.

Donation Activities

The master gardeners here did much donation work. They donated over 35,000 volunteer hours, serving 40,000 adults and more than 5,200 children. They did this through about 35 plant clinics, 6 demonstration gardens, 4 youth gardens, as well as a classroom program and dozens of workshops. The Master Gardener Foundation provides roughly two-thirds of the financial support for all these valuable activities.

Washington State University currently provides the salary and benefits of the Master Gardener Program. The foundation funds office space and supplies, as well as a part-time program assistant.

The Master Gardener Program

Safe and green gardening and water use practices are vital to preserving our environment. The Master Gardener Program seeks to provide this kind of education and information to the citizens for free. It is a highly successful example of cooperation between a foundation and volunteers.

Waiting for Your Donations

The Master Gardener Foundation is a non-profit organization, and all donations are allowed by law and support the Master Gardener Program and activities.

Please consider a donation to the Master Gardener Foundation and help keep our environment green!

【1】What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Science research. B.Adopting children.

C.Donation work. D.Contributing money.

【2】What do we know about the Master Gardener Program?

A.It’s very expensive.

B.It proves to be unsuccessful.

C.It provides education just in producing farm chemicals.

D.It’s a bridge between the foundation and volunteers.

【3】What is the main purpose of the text?

A.To encourage donations.

B.To describe volunteer work.

C.To spread the agricultural knowledge.

D.To give some suggestions to gardeners.

25、Julie was one of my favorite students at the University of Nebraska. I remember her coming to me after class one day. While most students hurriedly left, Julie_______to ask questions about the next week’s exam.

Julie never_______it to the exam, though. The day after our conversation, she was tragically struck by a truck.

In Julie’s ward, her parents stood in quiet_______The physician entered, cleared his_______, and said, “Your Julie has only a few_______to live.” He felt the_______to ask, “Would you consider donating some of her organs?”

_______, in a neighboring state, Mary leaned forward, her eyes following every movement of her child. She was_______memories to enjoy when she could no longer_______him.

Several states away, John, 26, was reading to his sons, his body connected to a life-giving “artificial kidney”. Doctors had given him a________of only weeks to live. His only hope was a kidney transplant.

Julie’s grief-stricken parents________the physician’s question in their mind. Julie had once said she wanted to be an organ donor________her death.________as they were, they turned to the physician, responding, “Yes. Julie always gave to others while living. She would want to give in death.”

Within 24 hours, Mary was informed she would receive one of Julie’s eyes, and John was told to prepare for a kidney transplant. Julie’s other organs would give life and________to other waiting recipients.

“Julie died right after her twentieth birthday. My heart breaks again and again, at each birthday, at each________: when she might have graduated; when she might have married…” says Julie’s mother. “But Julie’s life was a________to us. Knowing that in her death, she gave life and sight to others is________to us, and remembering that we carried out her________has helped us________ the loss of her.”

I may have had a small part in teaching Julie how to live. But she, and her family, are still teaching me an even greater lesson  how to________.

【1】A. continued   B. offered   C. remained   D. came

【2】A. got   B. made   C. took   D. deserved

【3】A. embarrassment   B. shock   C. disbelief   D. desperation

【4】A. hand   B. mind   C. throat   D. pocket

【5】A. months   B. hours   C. minutes   D. weeks

【6】A. urge   B. pressure   C. freedom   D. pride

【7】A. However   B. Meanwhile   C. Anyhow   D. Somewhat

【8】A. calling up   B. picking up   C. setting up   D. storing up

【9】A. see   B. touch   C. hug   D. feel

【10】A. prescription   B. notice   C. diagnosis   D. prediction

【11】A. turned over   B. figured out   C. thought up   D. took in

【12】A. by virtue of   B. in the event of   C. on account of   D. for fear of

【13】A. Miserable   B. Hesitant   C. Passionate   D. Motivated

【14】A. happiness   B. sight   C. encouragement   D. promise

【15】A. ceremony   B. crossroads   C. milestone   D. junction

【16】A. lesson   B. bless   C. gift   D. chance

【17】A. comforting   B. heartbreaking   C. rewarding   D. demanding

【18】A. arrangements   B. expectations   C. wishes   D. values

【19】A. over   B. through   C. beyond   D. with

【20】A. give   B. sacrifice   C. help   D. die

26、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友David 本周六即将结束在中国的旅行，乘飞机返回英国，你因有事无法按原定计划取机场为他送行，只好写信向他道歉，内容如下:

1.表达歉意；2.说明不能送行的原因。

注意:

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。