白山2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

一、单项选择（共25题，共 125分）

1、We would rather our daughter ________ at home with us, but it is her choice, and she is not a child any longer.

A. would stay B. has stayed

C. stayed D. stay

2、You ______ be hungry already — you had lunch only two hours ago!

A．wouldn’t

B．can’t

C．mustn’t

D．needn’t

3、 He always _______other’s help ______. His colleagues don’t want to cooperate with him.

A. considers; seriously

B. respects; thankfully

C. takes; for granted

D. takes; into account

4、—The car crash hasn’t brought any traffic inconvenience, has it?

—Yes. The road ________ up with several miles of vehicles within a few minutes.

A. was chocked B. has been chocked

C. had been choked D. is choked

5、When the post fell _______, Dennis Bass was appointed to fill it.

A.empty B.blank C.vacant D.bare

6、It's important that parents should allow their children some__________.

A. dependence B. independence

C. dependent D. independent

7、The happiest are not those who own all the best things, but those who can ________ the beauty of life.

A．appreciate

B．mount

C．cast

D．consume

8、The man got to New York in 1998,_______ some time later, he became a famous computer engineer.

A. when B. where

C. that D. which

9、The hot weather is ________ the water shortage.

A．to blame for

B．blamed for

C．to blame on

D．blamed on

10、________ in his work, Tom simply forgot food and sleep.

A. Absorbing B. Absorb

C. Absorbed D. To absorb

11、I feel it is your husband who _________ for the spoiled child.

A. is to blame B. is going to blame

C. is to be blamed D. should blame

12、Don’t call me between 12:30 and 13:00. I ________ a nap.

A．take

B．am about to

C．will be taking

D．have taken

13、Most of the parents think their approaches to raising children different from _____ of their parents.

A. that

B. this

C. it

D. those

14、Despite the snowstorm on the way, the crazy fans are still looking forward _____ the live concert of the pop star.

A. to calling off B. not to call off

C. to not calling off D. not to calling off

15、We are still at the airport．If it weren’t for the delayed flight, we _______ the concert right now．

A．can be enjoying B．must have enjoyed

C．would be enjoying D．should have enjoyed

16、In Rio, the Chinese women's volleyball team needed all of its fighting spirit after it was ______ to the “group of death”, where it faced several strong opponents.

A．assigned

B．defeated

C．seized

D．elected

17、Many people have applied for a job with our company, but we only have one or two ______ positions at the moment.

A. empty B. vacant C. permanent D. adequate

18、The pilot began a desperate race________ time to land the plane before it ran out of fuel. Fortunately, he made it eventually.

A．over

B．against

C．for

D．with

19、Typically, a mountain range will be the boundary between the area of two poleis（城邦）or a ______ of water, because Greece has the sea winding through it everywhere.

A．stretch

B．pick

C．profile

D．division

20、Misunderstandings________ from lack of communication，unless________ properly，may lead to serious problems.

A.arisen; dealt with B.arising; dealt with

C.rising; dealing with D.risen; dealing with

21、No wander you could not get through. You have_______ the important information.

A. left out B. left over C. left aside D. left behind

22、--Some people believe that English is one of the most important subjects for us students.

--It _______ . But things seem to be changing in recent years.

A. used to B. used to be

C. used to do D. was used to be

23、—Why didn’t you buy the gold ring?

—I ______ but I didn’t have the money.

A．would have

B．bought

C．would like to

D．had bought

24、I don’t regret ______ him what I thought even if it might have upset him.

A. to tell B. to have told

C. having told D. tell

25、— How about the debate held in your class ?

—____.

A. It was really hot.

B. Sounds great

C. I’m really looking forward to it.

D. Why not ?

二、阅读理解（共4题，共 20分）

26、 In the summer of 1978 an English farmer was driving his tractor through a field of wheat when he discovered that some of his wheat was lying flat on the ground. The flattened wheat formed a circle about six meters across. Around this circle were four smaller circles of flattened wheat. The five circles were in a formation（结构） like five dots. During the following years, farmers in England found the strange circles in their fields more and more often.

The circles are called “crop circles” because they appear in the fields of grain ― usually wheat or corn. The grain in the circles lies flat on the ground but is never broken; it continues to grow, and farmers can later harvest it. Farmers always discover the crop circles in the morning, so the circles probably form at night. They appear only in the months from May to September.

At first, people thought that the circles were a hoax. Probably young people were making them as a joke, or farmers were making them to attract tourists. To prove that the circles were a hoax, people tried to make circles exactly like the ones that farmers had found. They couldn’t do it. They couldn’t enter a field of grain without leaving tracks, and they couldn’t flatten the grain without breaking it.

Many people believe that beings from outer space are making the circles to communicate with us from far away and that the crop circles are messages from them.

Scientists who have studied the crop circles suggested several possibilities. Some scientists say that a downward rush of wind leads to the formation of the circles — the same downward lash of air that sometimes causes an airplane to crash. Other scientists say that forces within the earth cause the circles to appear. There is one problem with all these scientific explanations: crop circles often appear in formations, like the five-dot formation. It is hard to believe that any natural force could form those.

【1】In the summer of 1978, an English farmer discovered in his field that ______.

A. some of his wheat had fallen onto the ground

B. some of his wheat had been damaged

C. his grain was growing up in circles

D. his grain was moved into several circles

【2】The underlined word "hoax" in Paragraph 3 is probably ______.

A. a research on the force of winds

B. an attempt made to fool people

C. an experiment for the protection of crops

D. a special way to plant crops

【3】Which of the following may prove that the crop circles are not made by man?

A. The farmers couldn’t step out of the field.

B. The farmers couldn’t leave without footprints.

C. The farmers couldn’t make the circles round.

D. The farmers couldn’t keep the wheat straight up.

【4】One explanation given by scientists for the crop circles is that they are made by _____.

A. air movement B. airplane crashes

C. unknown flying objects D. new farming techniques

27、“Where is the light?” My dad used to ask me the question when I was little. It’s one of those questions that parents often use to find out how smart their young children are. During my teenage years, my dad jokingly told me that he thought I was going to be dimwitted(愚蠢的) because I pointed at him whenever he asked me where the light was.

Dad is from a rural area about 230 kilometers north of the capital Manila, and where most people live off the land, raising and selling livestock and poultry. His father, an artist and street magician, died when he was very young. To make ends meet, his mother went about town and washed laundry in various households. My dad found himself alone—lack of nurturing (养育) and love, short of family bonds.

Dad loved reading and always looked for opportunities to educate himself. One day, when my father was 16 and out of work, a stranger saw him sitting under a tree, absorbed in a book. He approached Dad and asked him why he wasn't in school. Dad replied that he had no money for college. The stranger saw his desire to study and recommended him to University of the Cordilleras as a working student. He also gave Dad a job in a local factory. Thanks to the warm-hearted stranger, Dad got his Bachelor of Arts degree, then went on to study law and became a successful lawyer. He wrote a widely-read textbook on Philippine law.

Looking at my father now, I can see how he was able to overcome so many obstacles. He is by nature a hardworking man, pouring his energy into his career without forgetting his family. He values education—when we were younger, he would tell me and my brother to constantly seek improvement in ourselves through learning.

Like a light, he shines with dignity and respect because of his achievements, but his light radiates the brightest for maintaining our family as a cohesive (有凝聚力的)unit with love and faith as its foundation.

There are times when my dad kids around and asks me, using my childhood nickname, “Sasi, where's the light?”

I just smile, and point at him.

【1】What joke did Dad play on the writer?

A．He considered her a little foolish.

B．He treated himself as the light.

C．He turned the light on to be dim for her.

D．He asked her to answer many difficult questions.

【2】It can be inferred from the second paragraph that ______.

A．Dad got along well with his father

B．Dad didn’t have a happy childhood

C．Dad was particular about his clothes

D．Dad used to wander in the market

【3】How did Dad finish his college education?

A．He got much money from a stranger.

B．He won a scholarship by studying hard.

C．He paid his fees by doing a part-time job.

D．He earned money by writing books on law.

【4】In the eyes of the writer, her dad ______.

A．chose careers for his children

B．taught his children by himself at home

C．acted as the light in his children’s lives

D．worked too hard to look after his children

【5】What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To stress the importance of the light.

B．To recall a question asked by her dad.

C．To introduce the benefit of a close family.

D．To praise her dad for his effort to achieve his goals.

28、How To Make Your Garden Pet-Friendly

Have you ever thought of providing your pet with a comfortable garden? 【1】 And whether you have a dog, cat, mini pig or a host of different animals to spend your time with, it’s crucial they have a safe environment in which to play in the open air.

【2】 This could stretch the whole width of your garden, or just a section if you’d prefer to keep a part of your space as a human-only zone. Ensuring pets are safely contained and not wandering into a neighbor’s garden or escaping onto a busy road is essential for a truly pet-friendly space.

When choosing what to have underfoot, grass is a clear winner and paved pathways are also safe for paws to touch. Try to avoid loose materials such as gravel (沙砾) which could get stuck and injure your pet. 【3】 English Ivy (常春藤), Mistletoe (槲寄生) and some colorful flowers are harmful to dogs. Research what your pet can and cannot bear.

Just like you, your dog, cat or rabbit will appreciate a nice spot where he can sit or take a break on a hot day. Finding shade for an animal is vital (imagine spending summer in a fur coat without a break), so provide areas where they can rest and avoid the burning sun. 【4】

Since animals aren’t known for their lavatorial (如厕的) manners, you will be left to clear up what they have left behind. 【5】 Other than being a hatred for your much-loved landscape, not clearing up after your pets could lead to health problems for humans and other animals.

A．Your pets probably like colorful flowers.

B．Start with a strong, firm fence to set their boundaries.

C．Leaving water in these spaces can be enough encouragement for them to visit.

D．Our furry companions love the outdoors.

E．Besides, knowing which plants could be potentially poisonous is also important.

F．It is also a polite behavior for the pet-owner in public places.

G．However annoying the chore may be, it’s an important one to favor the surroundings.

29、My 88-year-old grandfather and I are both starting 2022 as new college graduates. He was unable to continue school because he got married and started a family in the 1950s. Over the next few decades, he managed to balance his roles as a husband, a father of five, working at a local bank and taking a college class here and there.

Our higher education journey together at Palo Alto College began in 2016. I had just graduated from high school then and my grandfather, 82, was determined to take classes to make his lifelong dream of earning his bachelor’s degree become a reality. In 2017, we were both admitted into the University of Texas at San Antonio. I majored in engineering while my grandfather majored in literature. We would have lunch together and work silently side-by-side in the library. There were also many times when I drove him to school in my car. That was really special because I could always show off him and shout out my grandpa was here.

When COVID-19 broke out suddenly, my grandfather asked for leave from school. I often assisted him with his schoolwork online. Over the past year, his health has continued to decline and he now has difficulty speaking. As graduation day approached in December, my family and I persuaded university officials to approve of my grandfather having a degree of recognition. We had the expectation that he could have that memory before his death.

My grandfather was worried he would steal the show from my graduation moment when I told him we were graduating together. I told him this is our moment and that I want to share it with him. I’m so grateful and proud that I was able to have this moment with him. Applause run through the hall when my grandfather was awarded to his bachelor’s degree at the commencement (毕业典礼).

I appreciate my grandfather’s lifelong passion of learning and his strong wills.

【1】What can we know about the author’s grandfather?

A．He was unable to continue his study because of his family.

B．In 2016, he was admitted into the University of Texas.

C．He was asked to leave from school because of COVID-19.

D．He was unwilling to present himself for the graduation day.

【2】In paragraph 2, why did the author shout out his grandpa was there?

A．Because they shared the same major.

B．Because he felt proud of his grandfather.

C．Because the teacher was looking for his grandfather.

D．Because he learnt to drive his grandfather to school.

【3】What can be inferred about the author’s grandfather according to the underlined sentence?

A．He cared about his family very much.

B．He didn’t attend the graduation ceremony.

C．He was afraid of attending the commencement.

D．He would steal something from the graduation moment.

【4】What can we learn from the grandfather’s story?

A．Hard work pays off.

B．Time is money.

C．It’s never too late to learn.

D．Education is the key to success.

三、完形填空（共1题，共 5分）

30、They’re tough breeds and they have complicated names to match. But free-spirited Aussie dogs Tank the Rottweiler-cross and Muck the Staffie-cross instinctively (本能地) knew when a small child was in danger, and their protective _______ prevented a tragedy.

One December afternoon, Georgie Hillier thought her two-year-old son Max was playing in the back garden of their home. But when she went to check, there was no _______ of Max or their dog Tank. When she couldn’t find them, she jumped in her car and started to _______ the neighboring property. She was frightened that her son could have fallen into one of the dams.

Then she found Tank with the neighbor’s dog Muck. They were both running around the dams, barking furiously and _______ in mud.

“I just panicked. I was running around, checking the sides of the dams,“ Georgie told Sara Hicks. _______ she kept searching, a neighbor called the police. Eventually, a woman who had found Max heard Georgie’s calls and brought the _______ kid out to her.

There was no one there to _______ what exactly happened, but Michael Beattie from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took up the story. “When the police arrived on the _______, they saw quite distinct drag marks. It was _______ that young Max had actually been pulled out of the dam by one of the dogs - most likely Tank. Max was making moves to go back into the dam and Muck was virtually heading him off at the pass. It was the police’s opinion that the only way that Max was ____________ from drowning was by the two dogs. ”

For saving the toddler’s life, the daring two dogs received the RSPCA’s Purple Cross award for bravery- plus two very large bones.

【1】

A．measures

B．natures

C．skills

D．effects

【2】

A．response

B．exhibition

C．shadow

D．sign

【3】

A．approach

B．search

C．guard

D．discover

【4】

A．stuck

B．covered

C．hidden

D．trapped

【5】

A．After

B．Though

C．Unless

D．While

【6】

A．untouched

B．unwrapped

C．unknown

D．unharmed

【7】

A．prove

B．witness

C．indicate

D．explain

【8】

A．edge

B．island

C．scene

D．beach

【9】

A．apparent

B．essential

C．pleasant

D．pitiful

【10】

A．separated

B．discouraged

C．freed

D．rescued

四、短文填空（共1题，共 5分）

31、用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。

It is vital to remain lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world. As you progress through life, you may study and work in new environments. 【1】 , you will be exposed to many new ideas, beliefs, practices and learning experiences. Furthermore, the production of knowledge is 【2】 to grow rapidly. New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all the time, to the 【3】 that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments. Indeed, you may one day do jobs that do not yet exist, use technologies that are not yet developed and 【4】 problems that are not yet problems! This is not to suggest that there is no need for you to study in school but to acknowledge that 【5】 your knowledge through lifelong learning is both essential and beneficial.

五、书面表达（共1题，共 5分）

32、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语段续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数为150左右。

I think about him every time I pass by a pink magnolia (木兰) tree in bloom (开花). My Irish Grandpa, tall and thin, bursting with energy and laughter, held a special place in my heart. He taught me that some challenges were worthwhile to take.

He lived across the street with Grandma, and their home was open to us whenever we ran over to visit. In their garden, flowers, vegetables—whatever he planted grew well. From early spring through late autumn, the backyard exploded with colors. On the side of the yard grew a high magnolia tree. Besides being beautiful, it was perfect for climbing, but I didn’t dare to!

I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to get back down, or that I would get stuck high up in the tree. So I never tried. But I wanted to climb up the tree, especially when watching my friends climb it up and overlook the neighborhood. I wanted to conquer the tree and sit on top of the world too. And Grandpa knew it. He tried convincing me and even offered to climb up the tree with me—which always made me laugh! How could my Grandpa with gray hair know how to climb?

One early spring morning, Grandpa was standing in the doorway waiting for me when Grandma and Mom were busy in the kitchen. “Come over here”, he said excitedly, “The tree is blooming lollipops (棒棒糖) instead of flowers! ”

“What?” I exclaimed and ran across to the backyard to see the amazing sight. “No pink magnolia flowers this year,” he said sadly as he shook his head. “But this is the first year ever for our tree to bloom lollipops!” He glanced at me. “Do you think you could climb up the tree—just to the lowest branch—and gather one or two? Then throw them down to me. I would love a lollipop!”

Paragraph 1:

I was staring in amazement.

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Paragraph 2:

I climbed down and burst into the kitchen, hands tightly holding my treasures.