邢台2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、—You needn’t take an umbrella. It isn’t going to rain.

—Well, I don’t know. It do.

A．might

B．need

C．would

D．should

2、Dan Brown, ________ author of The Da Vinci Code, is ________ very famous American writer．

A．a; the   B．the; the   C．the; a     D．a; a

3、There is no need to __________ the fact that it was you that donated the 100 yuan.

A. appeal   B. preserve   C. advertise   D. arrange

4、In china, the number of cities is increasing ________development is recognized across the world.

A. where B. which C. whose D. that

5、---______ he managed to solve the problem?

---Oh，he turned to Professor Lee for advice.

A．Was it how that

B．Was it that how

C．How was it that

D．How it was that

6、We are now living in a great time, ________ we are faced with numerous possibilities as well as challenges.

A. the one when   B. the one which

C. one which   D. one when

7、—Would you mind helping me with my suitcase?

—.________

A. I hope so B. Not at all

C. That’s nothing D. Go ahead

8、As you know, I have just returned from my holiday in Athens, where I _______ for a fortnight.

A. stayed   B. had stayed

C. would slay   D. was staying

9、—When shall we set about doing our work?

—______ all the group members are here.

A. Until   B. Since

C. Unless   D. Not until

10、My money was beginning to   and there were no jobs to be found.

A. leave out   B. make out   C. give out   D. set out

11、---I am sorry to have ____ too much of your time.

---That's OK, and I am glad to help you.

A.taken up B.taken on C.taken off D.taken over

12、 It is not doing the things we like, but liking the things we have to do ______ makes life happy.

A. which   B. that   C. what   D. who

13、The food at the dinner party didn’t seem ________. It was not worth the money.

A. inviting   B. amazing

C. encouraging   D. disappointing

14、LED lighting, even in most developed countries, ________ long enough to know its effects across the human lifespan.

A.has not been used B.was not used

C.had not been used D.is not being used

15、—The constant noise around here______ me crazy！

—Calm down．It’s no use complaining．

A．drove B．drives

C．is driving   D．had driven

16、______ in the training, Marbury couldn't play in the basketball season.

A. Injuring   B. Injure

C. Injured   D. To injure

17、—The relation between the actor and his girlfriend has been worsening.

—I know. It has got to they have to get separated.

A. where B. how C. which D. what

18、---I’m planning to go to Kingdom of Cambodia this summer vacation. I think the trip will be exciting.

---___________, as it’s the rainy season then.

A. Yes, it will   B. Of course not

C. You can say so   D. It’s hard to say

19、I forget where I learned the saying, or I _____ it to you now.

A. will show   B. would show

C. am going to show   D. am showing

20、—Can I really get a car as a reward if I win the race?

—Absolutely. _______.

A.It all depends.  B. I mean it.

C. I’m sorry.  D. Not really.

21、We are in the midst of a battle for our attention. Our devices have affected our brains and destroyed our collective ability to concentrate. Journalist Johann Hair’s new book, Stolen Focus, has just joined the voice s complaining about the great influence of the digital age. His and other recent books reflect a public perception that our focus is under attack.

Indeed, in out new research, we found some clear concerns. We surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,093 UK adults in 2021. Half of those surveyed felt their attention ans were shorter than they used to be, compared with a quarter who didn’t. And three quarters of participants agreed we’re living through a time when there’s non-stop competition for our attention between a variety of media channels and information outlets (渠道).

There has long been a worry about the threat to attention brought by new cultural forms, whether that’s social media or the cheap paperback sensation novels of the 19th century. Even as far back as ancient Greece, the philosopher Socrates complained that the written words created “forgetfulness in our souls”. There has always been a tendency to fear the effects that new media and technologies will have on our minds.

The reality is that we simply don’t have long-term studies that tell us whether our attention spans have actually shrunk. What we do know from our study is that people overestimate some of the problems. There’s no such thing as an average attention span. Our ability to focus varies hugely depending on the individual and the task at hand.

It’s also important not to ignore the many benefits that technology brings to our life. Much of the public surveyed recognized these, so while half thought big tech and social media were ruining young people’s attention spans, roughly another half felt that being easily distracted was more to do with people’s personalities than any negative influence that tech ho logy may or may not have. Also, half of the public believed multitasking at work and switching frequently between emails, phone calls, and other tasks can create a more efficient and satisfactory work experience.

【1】What might be the theme of the books mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．The main focus of social media.

B．The great influence of public opinion.

C．The attention crisis in the digital age.

D．The fierce competition in the digital age.

【2】What can we know about some of the participants in the new research?

A．They were frequently disturbed by digital devices.

B．They felt it hard to acquire useful information online.

C．They had shorter attention spans than average people.

D．They felt challenged by fierce competition from others.

【3】Why does the author mention Socrates in Paragraph 3?

A．To stress new cultural forms have limitations.

B．To show worry about attention is an age-old problem.

C．To prove the important role he played in literary history

D．To explain cultural differences between the past and the present.

【4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．People tend to overestimate their ability es.

B．Digital distractions might have potential benefits.

C．Technology’s benefits have been largely ignored.

D．Switching between different tasks frequently is difficult.

【5】What message does the author want to convey?

A．Digital devices can benefit our work.

B．We should say “No” to digital devices.

C．We should think highly of new cultural forms.

D．Digital distractions really affect us so much.

22、Craig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his son’s hope after seeing the children’s reaction to the Batmobile.

Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.

Mr. Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr. Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.

Mr. Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr. Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the car made its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn’s son for his hope.

“It was great. It was so good to see the kids’ and adults’ excitement at seeing the Batmobile.” Mr. Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible, so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.

【1】What is Craig Blackburn’s initial purpose of constructing the Batmobile?

A．To realise his son’s dream.

B．To donate it to sick children.

C．To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.

D．To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.

【2】How did Blackburn feel about the car-making?

A．Hopeful and interesting.

B．Unimaginable yet meaningful.

C．Impossible and boring.

D．Challenging yet worth-trying.

【3】How did Blackburn’s friend help him?

A．By making an outer shell for him.

B．By sharing the knowledge of building cars.

C．By offering him financial support.

D．By telling him the background of the car factory.

【4】What is the car lovers’ expectation of the Batmobile?

A．It will be put to practical use soon.

B．It can be displayed around the world.

C．It can change the lives of sick children.

D．It will appear in the next film about Batman.

23、The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is awarded for a novel written by a writer from the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland and it aims to represent the very best in contemporary fiction. The prize was originally called the Booker-McConnell Prize, which was the name of the company that sponsored it, though it was better-known as simply the ‘Booker Prize’. In 2002, the Man Group became the sponsor and they chose the new name, keeping ‘Booker’.

Publishers can submit books for consideration for the prize, but the judges can also ask for books to be submitted that they think should be included. Firstly, the Advisory Committee gives advice if there have been any changes to the rules for the prize and selects the people who will judge the books. The judging panel changes every year and usually a person is only a judge once.

Great efforts are made to ensure that the judging panel is balanced in terms of gender(性别) and professions within the industry, so that a writer, a critic, an editor and an academic are chosen along with a well-known person from wider society. However, when the panel of judges has been decided, they are left to make their own decisions. Meanwhile, the prize sponsor has no further right to take part in any more.

The Man Booker judges include critics, writers and academics to maintain the consistent quality of the prize and its influence is such that the winner will almost certainly see the sales increase considerably, in addition to the￡50,000 that comes with the prize.

【1】Who can submit books to the prize?

A. Judges.   B. Writers.

C. Readers.   D. Sponsors.

【2】Why is the prize named the Man Booker Prize?

A. Because the prize is given to writers from the Commonwealth.

B. Because the prize was known as simply the ‘Booker Prize’.

C. Because the prize is sponsored by the Man Group and they kept the name.

D. Because the prize is aimed to award the very best contemporary fiction.

【3】Which task can be done by the Advisory Committee?

A. Changing the rules for the prize on their own.

B. Selecting the judging committee.

C. Making decisions on who is the winner.

D. Submitting books for consideration for the prize.

【4】The consistent quality of the prizes is guaranteed by ________.

A. the prize money

B. the gender of the judges

C. the make-up of the panel of judges

D. the increase in sales of the winner

24、The Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the owner donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.

Guided Tours

• Tour One is recommended for first time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.

• Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr. Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.

• Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.

• Tour Four includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.

• The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have.

Ticket Prices

Hearst Castle accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.

* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Reservation (预订）Information

While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for times.

Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.

【1】Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?

A. William Randolph Hearst.   B. Julia Morgan.

C. The Hearst Corporation.   D. The state of California.

【2】If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose?

A. Tour One.   B. Tour Two.

C. Tour Three.   D. Tour Four.

【3】If a couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

A. 36.   B. 48

C. 60.   D. 75.

【4】Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?

A. At 8 am on Monday in February.   B. At 9 am on Sunday in March.

C. At 7 pm on Friday in September.   D. At 6 pm on Saturday in October.

25、Several weeks ago，I had a dinner party. During the___ a glass of red wine was dropped on a very fancy, Persian carpet in the living room. Later, when I planned to have the carpet  _______，experts came out. They _______ that they could not only get out the  _______, butalso make every carpeted room look and smell nice.

After spending more than 200 dollars, my _______ looked great. All of the carpets were cleaned, but there was still one slight _______— the stain was still there, and to say I was _______, actually an understatement. Committed to getting rid of the stain, I _______ another expert. This was a real expert with great _______ in this trade. When he arrived and saw the stain, he immediately explained to me how _______ it would be to deal with the stain, and he wanted me to know that before he even unloaded his _______ to start the job. My expectation at that point was low; however, I told him to put in his best _______.

In the first scenario（1'青景）I expected the stain to be  _______In the second I expected little or nothing. Those made me realize that in life the fine line between _______ and disappointment can be our expectations. Disappointment will occur _______ the expectation line drawn by ourselves is placed incorrectly. ________ good things will happen if you set your expectations _______ In the carpet cleaning scenario above, the second _______ not only set my expectations appropriately by under promising, but he also over delivered by getting the stain out—a result that _______ my expectations, making me very _______ So remember: set your expectations properly.

【1】A. show   B. speech   C. work   D. get-together

【2】A. rolled   B. cleaned   C. fixed   D. designed

【3】A. promised   B. doubted   C. warned   D. complained

【4】A. scar   B. stain   C. paint   D. sweat

【5】A. walls   B. garden   C. house   D. furniture

【6】A. doubt   B. problem   C. difference   D. improvement

【7】A. calm   B. cheerful   C. satisfied   D. disappointed

【8】A. called in   B. paid off   C. attended to   D. broke with

【9】A. interest   B. character   C. adventure   D. reputation

【10】A. attractive   B. difficult   C. common   D. popular

【11】A. product   B. garbage   C. equipment   D. collection

【12】A. effort   B. symbol   C. record   D. benefit

【13】A. saved   B. covered   C. displayed   D. removed

【14】A. dissatisfaction   B. surprise   C. happiness   D. regret

【15】A. so   B. until   C. if   D. but

【16】A. On the contrary   B. To be honest   C. On the whole   D. In conclusion

【17】A. abruptly   B. properly   C. incorrectly   D. honestly

【18】A. player   B. adviser   C. neighbor   D. cleaner

【19】A. added up   B. ruled out   C. went beyond   D. turned down

【20】A. glad   B. sad   C. angry   D. upset

26、假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将举办一次关于国际贸易的研讨会。请你给交换生Mary写一封电子邮件，邀请她参加。内容包括:

1.时间:9月15日下午3:00—6:00；

2.地点:学校礼堂；

3.内容:观看国际贸易相关视频；专家分析国际贸易形势；互动交流。

注意:1.词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数)；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:研讨会 seminar

Dear Mary,

I’ m Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union of our school.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I’ m looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua