白城2025届高三毕业班第二次质量检测英语试题

1、 The exhibition _____ such endangered animals as the giant panda and the Siberian tiger and describes the work being done to protect them．

A. exploits   B. features

C. demonstrates   D. inspects

2、—I can't believe you took my phone! Give it back!

—________!It was Tony.

A.You are killing the fatted calf

B.You are barking at the wrong tree

C.You are the pot calling kettle black

D.You are making a mountain out of a molehill

3、 –I didn’t attend the lecture yesterday.

- I ______, either, if my mother hadn’t reminded me.

A. didn’t   B. hadn’t   C. wouldn’t D. wouldn’t have

4、It was the deep love and encouragement of my teammates_________ helped me gain the greatest strength and meet the challenges in life.

A. what   B. which   C. who   D. that

5、____ a peasant boy of no more than seventeen, who was badly wounded.

A. Seated in the corner was

B. Was seated in the corner

C. In the corner was seating

D. In the corner was seated

6、Although Beijing didn’t establish its first Antarctic research base until 1985, Chinese efforts  _________ its influence across the continent are now outpacing other nation’s plans.

A. expanding   B. to be expanded

C. expanded   D. to expand

7、The smelly water has been found_______ and no longer usable until the chemicals and wastes are removed from it.

A. to be polluted B. having polluted

C. polluting     D. polluted

8、These young people are not suitable for such a simple job in an office, ________ they are adventurous and creative in nature.

A. except that   B. in that   C. as though      D. in case

9、—Did Jack take the doctor's advice that he _____ in bed for another three days?

—If only he_____．

A．lie; had   B．lies; does

C．lies; would D．lie; did

10、 ___________a large group, your tone should be clear and loud.

A. When addressed B. While addressing

C. When you address D. On addressing

11、As the only officer of the town, he has a duty to   any urgent information to the people here.

A. create   B. express   C. consult   D. deliver

12、I’d like to thank you for the great   of being addressing this assembly, sharing my opinion of living a low-carbon life.

A. privilege   B. principle

C. possibility   D. presentation

13、—It seems that people are becoming more and more selfish.

—How much happier life would be if we ________to the values of the past!

A. would return    B. had returned

C. return     D. were to return

14、Darling, our son has grown up and is quite independent now, you ________ be too concerned about him.

A．mustn’t

B．needn’t

C．couldn’t

D．shouldn’t

15、My brother and I like football. ________ play it together once a week.

A．I

B．They

C．We

D．You

16、The doctor told Tom’s father that it would not take him a long time to _____ from his disease.

A. suffer B. cure C. treat D. recover

17、Every Monday, my English teacher would cheerfully ask me _______ my weekend had been.

A．that   B．if   C．what D．how

18、 —Do you think you will be able to finish your writing by five o’clock today?

— ______. I’ll be busy with experiments all day.

A. Not a chance B. Not a little

C. Not to mention it  D. Not a big deal

19、My grandma   be very unpleasant at times.

A. must   B. can   C. might D. Need

20、— I’ve never seen you so rude!

— I _____ something I shouldn’t have, but I didn’t mean that．

A. have said   B. had said

C. did say   D. was saying

21、Many wildflowers of spring in eastern North America bloom thanks to ants. The tiny six-legged gardeners have partnered with those plants and about 11, 000 others to spread their seeds. The plants，in turn, “pay” for the service by attaching a calorie-loaded appendage (附属物) to each seed, much like fleshy fruits remunerate birds and mammals that desert seeds or poop (排泄) them out. But there's more to the ant-seed relationship than that exchange, researchers reported last week at the annual meeting of the Ecological Society of America, which was held online.

Many ants eat seeds. Certain plants attach a nutritive globe called an elaiosome to their seed coats, which serves as a favorite lunch for the ants’ young and gives ants a handle on seeds that can be bigger than their heads. Until now, researchers assumed the ants simply carry the seeds to their nests, feed the elaiosome to their young, and deposit the seed either outside or inside at the colony's “garbage dump”, which provides a rich environment for shooting.

In both the field and the lab, Chelsea Miller presented ants with seeds from various trillium (延龄花) species and found the ants were quick to pick up some species’ seeds while leaving others to rot, Miller said. To find out how ants make their choices, Miller and Susan Whitehead at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) used techniques to analyze the chemical makeup of elaiosomes. They found that ants pick seeds based on the specific combination and concentrations of acid and other compounds (化合物) made by the plant, 20 of which are unique to trilliums. The ants’ tastes may affect plant species’ distributions, say Kirsten Prior, an ecologist at Binghamton University: “Widespread trillium species are preferred by seed-dispersing ants compared to rare trillium species.”

Melissa Burt, an ecologist at Virginia Tech, hopes these studies bring ants new respect. “Many people who talk about ants only know them as insects that are taking over their kitchens, but many ants perform important functions in ecosystems,” she says. “Seed dispersal is just one of those.”

【1】What does the underlined word “remunerate” probably mean?

A．Attract.

B．Track.

C．Free.

D．Reward.

【2】What does the text say about elaiosome in paragraph 2?

A．It's a tasty treat for young ants.

B．It's no smaller than ants’ heads.

C．It is used as young ants’ new nest.

D．It can be used as a weapon to protect ants.

【3】Why did Miller and his team figure out the chemicals of some seeds?

A．To analyze the specific combination affecting the plant growth.

B．To find out the reason for ants preferring some seeds to others.

C．To prove the accuracy of their lab techniques applied in the field.

D．To understand the way of ants distributing different plant species’ seeds.

【4】What do most people think of ants according to Melissa?

A．Annoying.

B．Greedy.

C．Creative.

D．Hardworking.

22、   I was enjoying this afternoon more than I had expected. Often, the tryouts for the spring musical tested the limits of my patience and nerves, with one hopeful girl after another taking turns walking onto the wooden stage, delivering an adequate but uninspired version of some Rodgers & Hammerstein number, and then being politely excused by Mrs Dominguez as the next name on the list was called.

However, this was to be my third straight year in the musical, and the confidence that my seniority afforded me around the more nervous newcomers allowed me to take pleasure in radiance of my own balance.

I had already sung my audition (试唱) song an hour ago, starting the day’s ceremonies. This year, I used “God Bless the Child”, a choice I found to be quite sophisticated since Billie Holiday’s version of it was familiar mostly to adults, and even then, mostly to adults of the previous generation. More importantly, it required a reserved performance, which I felt showcased my maturity, especially because most of the other auditioners chose songs that would show their enthusiasm, even if it meant their technical mastery would not be on full display.

Normally, the first audition was feared by most. Mrs Dominguez would ask if anyone wanted to volunteer to “get it over with”, but no one would make a sound. Then, she would call the first name off her list and the room would drop into an uncomfortably serious silence as the first student walked nervously up to the stage. I often imagined during those moments that I was witness to a death-house liver taking his march toward a quick curtain.

But not this year. I had decided to make a show of my own self-confidence by volunteering to go first. Such a fearless act, I had figured, would probably instill even more fear into my competition because they would realize that I had something they clearly lacked. Mrs. Dominguez had seemed neither surprised nor charmed by my decision to go first. Although she was annoyed by my escalating pride, I also acknowledged that I was one of the more talents actors and was probably correct in assuming myself a winner.

At this late stage of the afternoon, I felt like a queen, sitting in the back of the auditorium with my royal court of friends and admirers. They took care to sit far enough away from Mrs Dominguez that they would not be caught in the act of belittling the other students’ auditions.

To me, the endless parade of the ambitious who sang their hearts out for three minutes each were like clowns performing for my amusement. As Mrs Dominguez read another name off her list, I prepared myself for a special treat.

【1】What did the writer do one afternoon?

A.She enjoyed her time watching the audition.

B.She performed in the school spring musical.

C.She attended the selective trial of the school musical.

D.She helped Mrs Dominguez to select musical talents.

【2】The writer believed the song she chose for her audition ________.

A.would be the most inspiring Rodgers and Hammerstein numbers

B.was the most sophisticated song in Billie Holiday’s versions

C.would likely be more recognizable to her parents than to her friends

D.would allow her to more effectively showcase her enthusiasm

【3】The main purpose of the underlined statement in paragraph 5 is to ________.

A.offer a contrast created by the writer’s choice of audition

B.present reasons why this year’s audition was the strangest

C.suggest that the writer’s imagination no longer involved the same imagery

D.inform the reader that students’ fears of going first were something of the past

【4】Why did the writer volunteer to perform the first audition of the day?

A.To guarantee her a part in the play.

B.To impress and charm Mrs Dominguez.

C.To add her confidence in her performance.

D.To make the others feel they could not compete with her.

【5】The passage portrays the writer as ________.

A.concerned and nervous B.arrogant and indifferent

C.friendly and inclusive D.confused and surprised

23、At least 12 other murders since 1997 have been linked to an addiction to violent video games. This year, the parents of a 14-year-old murder victim in the UK blamed the killer’s addiction to the game Manhunt, causing a government review of legislation（立法）to protect children.

But is there any scientific evidence that mere games can make children and young adults more aggressive, or possibly have the desire to murder？ There is no doubt children are being exposed to more games violence than ever: around a quarter of all games released in the US contain some violence. And the violence is becoming more obvious as increases in computing power make the games look ever more realistic.

Psychologists think there may be many reasons why violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies. Firstly, players are actively involved in violence, and may begin to use weapons as second nature. Secondly, violent games provide repetitive aggressive experiences that are rewarded by more killing.

Many studies have shown that people who play violent games regularly are more likely to show high levels of aggression. For instance, in 2000, Craig Anderson of Iowa State University in Ames and his colleague Karen Dill found that people who played violent games were more likely to admit to aggressive behaviour, including attacks or robberies.

Earlier this year, Krahe and her colleague Ingrid Miller reported a study of 13 to 14-year-old children. More than half had played games recommended only for over-18s. The more violent the games they played, the more they considered physical aggression to be acceptable. Other authors in the same edition report that children who play violent games more likely to argue with teachers and fight with others.

Experimental studies have also pointed out a possible link. In one, Anderson and Dill asked a group of students to play a violent game, Wolfenstein 3D, while another group played the non-violent Myst. Those who played the violent game were faster to react to aggressive words flashed on screen and appeared more aggressive.

The issue is controversial, however. Jeffrey Goldstein, a psychologist at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and a consultant to some video games publishers, agrees that there is good evidence that children, who are exposed to violent media, including video games, are more aggressive. But he warns it might not be a simple case of cause and effect: aggressive kids might be most attracted to violent games.

【1】What will be probably discussed in the paragraph following the passage?

A. Further research on the harm of violent games.

B. The results of more experimental studies.

C. Ways to protect children from violent games.

D. Further research on the advantage of violent games.

【2】Violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies because ________.

A. violent movies are not so attractive to children

B. the viewers can’t take part in violent movies

C. violent movies are not popular with children

D. children can win awards in violent games

【3】What can be inferred from the passage?

A. There are at least 12 murders in 1997 linking with violent games.

B. Children who play computer games often quarrel with their teachers and parents.

C. The more violent games kids play, the more aggressive behaviors they are involved in.

D. The number of violence is increasing as a result of violent video games.

【4】What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Games and Murder   B. Should Computer Games Become Lifelike？

C. How to Play Violent Games   D. Violent Games or Non-violent Games？

24、Katie was in big trouble. She was such a sweet kid; a third-grade teacher always dreamed of having a classroom filled with Katies; she was never ever a discipline(纪律) problem. I just couldn’t imagine why she had made her parents so angry.

It seemed that Katie had been running up sizable charges in the lunchroom. Her parents explained that Katie brought a great homemade lunch each day, and there was no reason for her to buy school lunch. They assumed a sit-down with Katie would solve the problem, but failed. So they asked me to help them get to the bottom of this situation.

So the next day, I asked Katie to my office. "Why are you charging lunches, Katie? What happened to your homemade lunch?" I asked. "I lose it," she responded. I leaned back in my chair and said, "I don't believe you, Katie. " She didn't care. "Is someone stealing your lunch, Katie?" I took a new track. "No. I just lose it," she said. Well, there was nothing else I could do.

The problem was still unsolved the next week when I noticed a boy who was new to the school sitting alone at a lunch table. He always looked sad. I thought I would go and sit with him for a while. As I walked towards him, I noticed the lunch bag on the table. The name on the bag said "Katie".

Now I understood and I talked to Katie. It seemed that the new boy never brought a lunch, and he wouldn't go to the lunch line for a free lunch. He had told Katie his secret and asked her not to tell anyone that his parents wanted him to get a free lunch at school. Katie asked me not to tell her parents, but I drove to her house that evening after I was sure that she was in bed. I had never seen parents so proud of their child. Katie didn't care that her parents and teacher were disappointed in her. But she cared about a little boy who was hungry and scared.

Katie still buys lunch every day at school. And every day, as she heads out of the door, her mom hands her a delicious homemade lunch.

【1】What did the author think of Katie?

A. She performed well at school.

B. She was a girl filled with love.

C. She often made trouble at school.

D. She used to be a discipline problem.

【2】Why did Katie eat school lunch instead of her homemade lunch every day?

A. She lost her homemade lunch.

B. She had her homemade lunch stolen.

C. She didn't like the taste of her homemade lunch.

D. She gave her homemade lunch to a hungry boy.

【3】What was Katie's parents' reaction to the truth about the lunch?

A. They were very angry.   B. They were proud of Katie.

C. They were disappointed.  D. They were rather upset.

【4】What can we learn from the passage?

A. Katie was informed that her parents had known her secret.

B. Katie told the author the truth of her lunch during their first talk.

C. Katie's secret of lunch was discovered by the author by accident.

D. Katie stopped buying lunch at school after her secret was discovered.

25、   My mother has a unique way of embarrassing her children. Whenever she gets ______about something, she jumps up and down, screaming. We ______ this as the “silly dance”. As her daughter, I find this ______ embarrassing. Anytime she goes into the silly dance, I will ______

slowly away, smile awkwardly, and ______ to people, “No, she’s not my mother.”

Even though my mother brought me much ______ when I was little, and even though she_______ does the silly dance when something goes her way, I now ______ it. Because the silly dance shows just who she is, and it shows that she’s happy. If she didn’t do her ______and just obeyed our wishes for “not_______, Mom”, she would compromise who she is.

I owe a lot of my ______for the theater to my mother. I now sing publicly like my mother does. And my friends are always doing that ______ awkward smile and usually ______under their breath, “Carolyn, public.”

So in many ways I’m becoming my mother. I’m not going to _______singing just because people feel embarrassed at it. I have no ______ that I will embarrass my own children with my performance of the “silly dance”. So what? That’s who I am.

It’s my ______ that everyone should dance to the beat of her own drum, even if the guy next to you gives you a(n) ______ look. I believe in the things that set us ______. I believe in being myself, no matter how many awkward smiles I ______. I believe in the idea that never ______ who I am.

A．excited

B．disappointed

C．confused

D．concerned

A．pick up

B．see to

C．refer to

D．turn to

A．primarily

B．gradually

C．deliberately

D．completely

A．run

B．rush

C．inch

D．pull

A．apologize

B．explain

C．complain

D．respond

A．annoyance

B．curiosity

C．satisfaction

D．convenience

A．even

B．ever

C．never

D．still

A．avoid

B．improve

C．enjoy

D．control

A．business

B．dance

C．duty

D．work

A．in public

B．in person

C．in advance

D．in vain

A．affection

B．talent

C．sympathy

D．admiration

A．different

B．unusual

C．extra

D．same

A．shouting

B．whispering

C．laughing

D．cheering

A．put off

B．focus on

C．give up

D．turn down

A．doubt

B．chance

C．desire

D．intention

A．impression

B．solution

C．ambition

D．belief

A．comforting

B．special

C．strange

D．appreciative

A．aside

B．away

C．down

D．apart

A．share

B．receive

C．refuse

D．remember

A．misunderstand

B．compromise

C．distinguish

D．underestimate

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

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Julia Koch began what was only her second year as a first grade teacher in a virtual classroom at Edgewood Elementary School in Muskegon Heights, Michigan. One September afternoon a few weeks into the school year, she received a call from Ann Phillips, who was having technical difficulties with her granddaughter's tools for online learning.

Julia immediately knew something was wrong with Ann. The two women had spoken numerous times before, but Julia had never heard the grandmother sound quite like this. Her words were so jumbled（混乱的）that Julia could barely understand her, though she was able to make out that Ann had fallen four times that day. Julia called her principal, Charlie Lovelady, who assured her that he would call and check on Ann himself.

Just like Julia, Charlie could barely understand Phillips. He suspected she might be having a stroke（中风）—he recognized the signs from when his own father had suffered one. Charlie was able to make out the word "kids" and immediately became concerned that Ann's two grand-children, aged six and eight, were probably home alone with her—she is their primary guardian—and scared. Charlie asked his office manager to send an ambulance to the grandmother's home. Then Charlie called Vandiebilt Mathews and Keytria But-Walker, two deans in the school district, to tell them what was going on. Both of them dropped everything and drove to the family's home.

注意：

1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

When they pulled up less than ten minutes later, the emergency workers were treating Phillips.

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But the school's crisis response is only one piece of the community's extraordinary efforts.

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