保定2024-2025学年第一学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、 I know nothing about the young lady ________ she is from Beijing.

A. except that   B. besides

C. except for D. except

2、The dictionary is what I want, but I don't have enough money   me．

A．by B．for C．with D．in

3、Regular reflecting is______ good habit. If so, you will make ______ great progress in your study.

A. /; a   B. a; a   C. the; a D. a; /

4、Don’t you think the world would be an easier place to live in, if we all ________ the same language?

A．speak   B．had spoken  C．spoke D．would speak

5、Her performance was perfect and, ________ the fact that there were other 20 participants, the first prize still belonged to her.

A．however

B．while

C．though

D．despite

6、________ you don’t know is that I spend ________ little time I had with my kids．

A．That; that B．What; how

C．What; what   D．That; how

7、Michelle Wu is the first woman and the first person of color________mayor in Boston.

A．to elect

B．electing

C．to be elected

D．having been elected

8、A strange girl entered the room and told me a story of her own, _____ I suspected the truth．

A. that   B. which   C. of which   D. at which

9、— Let’s go and have a good drink tonight.

— ________ Have you got the first prize in the competition?

A． Thanks a lot． B． What for?

C． Yes, I’d like to．   D． Why not?

考点：词组／短语

10、—Did you get to work on time?

—Sure. The city center wasn't as crowded this morning as it usually________.

A．is

B．was

C．has been

D．had been

11、There is nothing in the fridge; let’s go to the supermarket to ______ some meat, fruit and vegetables this afternoon.

A．end up

B．catch up

C．make up

D．pick up

12、The team didn’t deserve________the game but Lady Luck was on their side.

A.winning B.won C.to win D.having won

13、There was no way to _________ economic losses related to human-driven global warming from the much larger losses resulting from the growth in populations and economic development in vulnerable (易受伤害的) regions.

A. distribute   B. disturb   C. dominate   D. distinguish

14、He chose to face his problem ________ running away.

A.such as B.instead of C.because of D.according to

15、This company was ______ of using misleading advertisements in its promotion of the weight-loss pills

A. charged B. accused C. blamed D. approved

16、 I don’t think he is the right person to do that job, _____?

A. isn’t he   B. don’t I

C. do I     D. is he

17、With a violent effort, Mathilde Loisel overcame her grief and replied, “Nothing. Only I haven't a dress. Give your invitation to some friend of yours whose wife will ________ better than I shall.”

A. turn out   B. carry out

C. give out   D. come out

18、A good teacher must______ to his students the importance of a proper learning method.

A. get across   B. get through   C. get away   D. get over

19、A bank is said ________ yesterday.

A．to have been robbed

B．to be robbed

C．having been robbed

D．being robbed

20、The figure skating team will look forward to changing their medal into a gold ____ at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, ___ they have been dreaming of for many years.

A. it; one B. that; it   C. one; one   D. ones; that

21、Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Azure AI Content Safety, a new service that helps users detect and filter harmful AI-generated and user-generated content across applications and services.

The service, designed to reduce negative information in community environments, includes text and image detection and identifies content that Microsoft terms “offensive, risky, or undesirable”, including hate, bias, adult content, violence and self-harm.

“By focusing on content safety, we can create a safer digital environment that promotes responsible use of AI and safeguards the well-being of individuals and society as a whole,” wrote Louise Han, product manager for Azure Anomaly Detector, in a blog post announcing the launch.

Azure AI Content Safety has the ability to handle various content categories, languages, and threats to moderate both text and visual content. It also offers image features that use AI algorithms to scan, analyze, and moderate visual content, ensuring what Microsoft terms 360- degree comprehensive safety measures. The service is also equipped to moderate content across multiple languages and it can rate the severity of specific content on a scale ranging from 0 to 7. Then it instructs human detectors to take action.

“When it comes to online safety, it is crucial to consider more than just human-generated content, especially as AI-generated content becomes prevalent,” Han wrote. “To make sure that AI-generated outputs are accurate, reliable, or appropriate materials is essential. Content safety not only protects users from misinformation and potential harm but also upholds (支持) moral standards and builds trust in AI technologies.”

Azure AI Content Safety has a better understanding of textual content and cultural context and are more precise in processing data and content than other products in their category.

Azure AI Content Safety is mainly priced on a pay-as-you-go basis. Interested users can check out pricing options on the Azure AI Content Safety pricing page.

【1】What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Microsoft makes AI technologies popular.

B．Microsoft launches AI Content Safety service.

C．Microsoft guarantees trust in AI technologies.

D．Microsoft puts forward a term about AI Content Safety.

【2】What type of information is the most likely to be identified by Azure AI Content Safety?

A．Peaceful protest.

B．Friendly greetings.

C．Hate speech.

D．Nursery rhymes.

【3】What does the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．widespread

B．groundbreaking

C．painstaking

D．upcoming

【4】The text is probably followed by a paragraph about _____.

A．the comparison of Azure AI Content Safety and other similar products

B．the application of Azure AI Content Safety to users’ language learning

C．the details of price choices when purchasing Azure AI Content Safety

D．the examples of Azure AI Content Safety to solve technical problems

22、Nearly gone are the days when humans covered themselves with blankets to keep warm, and it’s now the age of covering glaciers (冰川) with blankets to keep them cool because at the rate climate is changing, this seems like a very workable idea to keep them from melting (融化).

At a ski resort (度假胜地) in the Swiss Alps, the Swiss use blankets to protect the glacier from the warm climate. Gian Darms, who handles snow conditions at the ski resort, introduced this unique procedure. The blankets are being used to cover the top of the 10,623-foot Mount Titlis whose glacier has already melted in the last few decades and it is expected to disappear completely in the next 50 years due to global warming.

Facing the great effect of climate change, resort employees have taken it upon themselves to protect the glacier from the heat and for this process, they spend about five to six weeks every summer covering parts of the glacier with specially protective wool. This helps to reflect the Sun’s energy back into the atmosphere and prevent the glacier from melting, while also preserving the already fallen snow on the glacier in the previous winter season. After the season passes, the employees remove the coating and fill in the gaps in the glacier’s surface with the snow — now that is some commitment to Mother Nature!

This practice has been going on for a while now and the area of the glacier has increased to almost 100,000 square meters now. “We’ve been covering more and more in the last few years. Almost 30,000 square meters more is covered this year alone,” said Darms.

The ski resort’s actions show how severe the effect of climate change is on glaciers which have been melting at rapid rates in the past few years. Many different resorts have also started following suit to try to prevent them from melting. Saving an entire glacier is a completely different story. It is actually costly and potentially unfavorable to surrounding ecosystems. As a result, such blankets have only been applied mostly in an effort to preserve profitable ski runs.

【1】How is the topic introduced?

A．By giving an example.

B．By analyzing causes.

C．By describing a process.

D．By making a comparison.

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

A．Coating the glacier with special wool.

B．Using collected snow for the glacier’s openings.

C．Taking action to slow down climate change.

D．Saving the glacier at the ski resort successfully.

【3】What is the author’s attitude towards the future of global glaciers?

A．Worried.

B．Opposed.

C．Indifferent.

D．Skeptical.

【4】What’s the best title for the text?

A．Blankets Cover an Entire Glacier

B．Global Warming Threatens Glaciers

C．Resort Cools Its Glacier with Blankets

D．Glaciers Enter a Different Age Now

23、In 1880, fourteen-year-old Matthew Henson loved to hear sailors tell tales of their exciting lives at sea. The travel, the adventure, the danger, and the steady pay were all attracting young Henson. One day, he found a job as a cabin boy on a beautiful ship called the Katie Hinds. For the next five years, Henson sailed around the world. With the help of the ship’s captain and other members of the crew, Henson learned mathematics, navigation, history, geography, and many other subjects. By the time he left the Katie Hinds in 1885, Henson was well educated and had become an excellent seaman.

Unable to find work anywhere else, Henson took a job in a hat shop in Washington, D.C. One day in 1887, a man came in to buy a hat. The man, Robert Peary, asked the owner if he knew anyone with experience at sea. Peary would soon travel to South America for the U.S. government. He needed experienced men to accompany him. The shop owner knew about his young employee’s skills and experience on ocean journeys, so he introduced Peary to Henson.

Using his map-reading and sailing skills, Henson proved himself to be a worthy and smart seaman. Peary soon made Henson his assistant（助理）, and they became close friends. One day Peary told Henson about his real dream: to be the first man to stand on “the top of the world” at the North Pole. He asked Henson to help him make his dream come true. Over the next five years, the two explorers made two trips together to the Arctic. However, they were not able to reach the pole either time. The cold, wind, and ice were worse than either of them had ever imagined.

In 1908, Peary and Henson were ready to make their final attempt at reaching the North Pole. Both men were over forty years old. The years of hardship in the arctic cold had made them suffer a lot. This would be their last chance. With four Inuit（因纽特）guides, they made a mad rush straight across the ice toward the pole. Peary’s feet were injured and he had to be pulled on a dogsled. In April 1909, Henson’s instruments showed they were standing at the North Pole. Together Henson and Peary planted the American flag in the snow.

In later years, Robert Peary and Henson were greatly honored for their achievements. Today, the two friends and fellow explorers lie in heroes’ graves not far apart in the Arlington National Cemetery.

【1】In paragraph 1, the author shows how Henson became ________.

A. a wonderful seaman

B. an educated captain

C. a good shop assistant

D. a successful learner

【2】Paragraph 2 mainly tells us ________.

A. why Matthew Henson went to the hat shop

B. how Matthew Henson met Robert Peary

C. why Matthew Henson stopped working on the Katie Hinds

D. how Robert Peary knew Matthew Henson had sea experience

【3】The following statements are TRUE except ________.

A. Henson proved himself a better seaman than Peary

B. Peary wanted Henson to help him realize his dream

C. Before their final attempt, they made two trips together

D. After they died, they were highly respected by people

【4】The story between Henson and Peary could best be compared to ________.

A. treasure hunters looking for fortunes

B. sailors seeking power over others

C. soldiers fighting for their freedom

D. fighters exploring an unknown land

24、Nowadays, more and more teenagers use smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices more than ever before. And the amount of time they spend on these devices is only likely to increase in the future. But are all these changes good?

We sometimes call children who are able to use mobile devices and technology easily digital natives. They can text, email, get Wi-Fi, and download. Some experts say that long periods of time spent chatting to friends online, playing video games and listening to mp3s, for example, may possibly change how their brains work.

Then there is the question of privacy. All this online activity creates a digital footprint. Every time we share a photo or a post on social media, and every time we search for something on the Internet, information about our activity is stored somewhere.

Our inability to control what happens to our children's digital footprint and their personal privacy has big possibilities. It might become normal for companies to ask their employees for their social media qualifications. We are also becoming more aware that companies and governments may be able to 'listen in' on our communications. So it is important to make our children aware of the possible results of over sharing.

Another area where the digital world may have a big effect is in education. One worry is that kids who spend a lot of time online at home are sometimes unable to socialize properly with other children when they are at school. Other experts point out that, when it comes to children and technology, the children are the experts, not the teachers. They say that we should stop seeing online as 'bad' and offline as 'good' and there is evidence of innovative work in some schools.

So, do we really need to rescue our children from the dangers of the digital world?

【1】 Which of the following can summarize the main idea of the text?

A. Do we need to rescue our kids from the digital world?

B. Should children learn to use digital technology?

C. Are there changes in children’s school life?

D. Should teachers accept changes in our life?

【2】According to the second paragraph, what is the possible effect of digital childhood?

A. Children can grow up quickly.

B. Children can read texts fluently.

C. Children’s way of thinking may be changed.

D. Children may become mentally disabled.

【3】All the following may happen to our digital footprints EXCEPT________

A. When surfing the Internet, our digital footprints are saved.

B. Some business societies may take advantage of the information.

C. Government may look into our communication through the Internet.

D. Digital pictures may be printed by our computer automatically.

【4】Why are many teachers doubtful about digital technology?

A. Because some students can not do well in studies.

B. Because some teachers haven’t changed for years.

C. Because some students addicted to digital technology can not socialize well.

D. Because some teachers addicted to tradition technology cannot teach well.

25、A new week began. Marcus entered the school. _________, he cried out “What happened to the stadium?” Someone had painted faces on the stadium wall!

All students were whispering with _________ about the graffiti (涂鸦). Possible explanations spread like wildfire _________ the school.

Later, when Brian cleaned the blackboard, Marcus _________ the paint on his hands. He _________ that it was Brian who did it. After school, Marcus followed Brian and _________ on what he was doing. When Brian opened his locker, Marcus saw small cans of paint! He decided to _________ it to Mr. Johnson.

The next morning, Brian was called to the principal’s office. The moment Mr. Johnson _________ asked about the graffiti, Brian cried. _________, Brian explained that he liked to paint, but he couldn’t join the art club because he had to go __________ home after school to baby-sit his little brother. “I’m sorry and I’ll __________ the stadium,” he sobbed.

Though angry at first, Mr. Johnson began to soften as he realized how __________ Brian was. “Brian, painting graffti on school walls is a very __________ matter. Of course you should clean and __________ the wall.” Mr. Johnson paused, “__________ I must say, those paintings are quite good. Did you do it alone?” Brian nodded, “Yes. I’m good at painting.”

Mr. Johnson thought for a moment before making a(n) __________. “Well,” he said, “Some teachers suggested that we hire a local __________ to paint our school mascot on the school wall. Would you like to participate in that?”

“Really?” Brian hesitated, __________ to believe it.

“Yes, but it’s hard work, and we can consider it part of your __________” Mr. Johnson said, trying to hide his __________ as he picked up the phone.

【1】

A．Gradually

B．Generally

C．Usually

D．Suddenly

【2】

A．curiosity

B．disappointment

C．fear

D．relief

【3】

A．to

B．around

C．from

D．beyond

【4】

A．wiped

B．examined

C．scanned

D．spotted

【5】

A．remembered

B．suspected

C．witnessed

D．hoped

【6】

A．spied

B．reflected

C．commented

D．hit

【7】

A．make

B．report

C．describe

D．retell

【8】

A．hesitantly

B．patiently

C．directly

D．sympathetically

【9】

A．Ashamed

B．Surprised

C．Excited

D．Satisfied

【10】

A．slowly

B．late

C．deliberately

D．right

【11】

A．change

B．decorate

C．clean

D．ruin

【12】

A．fortunate

B．miserable

C．relaxed

D．naughty

【13】

A．strange

B．urgent

C．serious

D．unusual

【14】

A．repaint

B．hide

C．build

D．repair

【15】

A．And

B．So

C．Or

D．But

【16】

A．promise

B．choice

C．decision

D．appointment

【17】

A．interpreter

B．artist

C．designer

D．scientist

【18】

A．unable

B．unwilling

C．unlikely

D．unhappy

【19】

A．responsibility

B．talent

C．devotion

D．punishment

【20】

A．regret

B．anger

C．smile

D．pride

26、阅读下面短文，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。

He was there every morning, sitting motionless on the front stops of his house. His bright blue eyes seemed so distant and sad. Every morning, I walked this route with my daughter to her kindergarten. We were new to the neighbourhood, so I didn’t know many of my neighbours. On one beautiful morning, as we passed his house, my daughter piped up and called out to him, “Hi, Mr. Man!”She was an outgoing girl, and I wasn't surprised at her cheerfulness, but her enthusiasm soon faded when the man didn’t look at her or say ‘Hi’ back.

As we continued on our walk to school, my daughter asked why the man didn’t want to say hi to her. Stumbling for words, because I didn’t have the answer, I said simply, “Maybe he is having a bad day.”

Once back home, I tackled the breakfast dishes, and I thought about Mr. Man.What was his story? Why did he seem so sad?1 wanted to do something to cheer him up. I thought of a few ways to make his day a bit brighter, but nothing seemed special cnough.

The next morning, after dropping my daughter off at school, I saw one of my other neighbours tending her front garden. After I introduced myself, she invited me in for a chat.   She was a long-time resident of the neighbourhood, who knew everyone and everything. She was a bubbly personality, but when I asked her about the man who lived nearby, she grew serious. Bob recently lost his wife in a car accident. He hasn’t been the same since.

The following week seemed to fly by. I had talked to my daughter about what we could do to make Mr. Man smile.

Paragraph 1: With every suggestion l made, she simply said “No, not that.”

Parsgraph 2: Inside, in perfect calligraphy, it simply read, “Thank you, from Mr, Man.”