石家庄2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高三英语

1、It is generally agreed that new contents should be added to a good dictionary at regular________.

A．gaps

B．intervals

C．length

D．distance

2、Common sense tells that there is still power loss even when you leave the TV set________.

A．in its own right

B．on the edge of your seat

C．in the stand-by mode

D．around the corner

3、Our village is making efforts to _________its development pattern to promote green growth.

A.squeeze B.compromise C.transform D.differentiate

4、Nearly all educators believe that a challenging situation can often ______ the best qualities of a person.

A. cheer up B. take over

C. bring out D. put away

5、----What happened to the young trees we planted last week？

---The trees_____________ well，but I didn't water them.

A.might grow B.needn't have grown

C.would grow D.would have grown

6、Your red coat looks so good. It stood out clearly ______ the snow.

A. across   B. against

C. through   D. over

7、Evidence has been found through years of study_____children's early sleeping problem is likely to continue when they grow up.

A. why B. how C. whether D. that

8、Modern science has given evidence _________ smoking can lead to many diseases.

A.what B.which

C.that D.where

9、_______for the wrong turning on the highway, I would be having dinner with my friends now.

A.Had it not been B.Were it not C.It had not been D.It were not

10、Mrs. Taylor went around the shops, ______ what she thought was necessary.

A.ordered B.ordering

C.to have ordered D.having been ordered

11、To tell you ________ truth, I went through the day with my mind in ________ fog.

A.the; / B./; a C.a; the D.the; a

12、I like your products very much ________ quality but I think the price is too high.

A．in charge of

B．in place of

C．in terms of

D．in spite of

13、People often have difficulty facing reality when further scientific discovery challenges _______ they have previously thought to be settled facts.

A.what B.that C.who D.which

14、Though the twin brothers _______ each other in appearance, they are quite different in characters.

A.evaluate B.distinguish C.appreciate D.resemble

15、We work during the week，but weekends and evenings are usually ________．

A. vacant B. casual C. empty D. clear

16、This book is said to be the special one, which ________ many events that cannot be found in other history books.

A. covers B. writes

C. prints D. reads

17、It is amazing to learn that our human beings tend to   some knowledge when we are exactly relaxing ourselves，such as diving，swimming and so on.

A.take up B.take on

C.pick up D.pull through

18、My skating teacher was really great and ______ I knew it, I was able to skate!

A.before B.since

C.until D.after

19、The possibility of employing more staff is still _____ discussion.

A.up B.with C.at D.under

20、—Why do you care about him so much?

—You _______ him when he first came out — it was so sad.

A.would have seen B.should have seen C.might have seen D.could have seen

21、Three Modern Services

When you're working a full-time job, studying or on the hunt for work, life can feel exhausting. The good news is that modern technology has made life easier in many ways, and with the following services, you'll find you have more time and energy for the things that matter.

Meal kit delivery services

Meal kit delivery services are one of the most underestimated innovations of the 21st century. How they work is simple. At the beginning you choose how many people need to eat in your household. Then, what your dietary requirements are, and any other preferences. Finally, you get to choose which meal kits will be delivered to your door.

No matter your diet, you can have an appropriate meal kit delivered. For example, check out these low carb meal delivery options. The kit comes complete with all the ingredients you need, already prepared. All you have to do is to follow the simple recipe to put them together and pop your meal in the oven.

With meal kit delivery, you don’t have to worry about cooking or spending money on takeout. Your trips to the grocery store will become easier and you'll waste less money and food.

Taskrabbit

One of the most frustrating aspects of having a place you call your own is that you have to take care of the maintenance(维修). Even if you are renting, there are certain tasks that your landlord will expect you to see to, whether a leaky tap or a problematic electrical appliance.

For this, Taskrabbit connects you with freelancers who are willing to take on just about any task for you. You can hire someone to take care of your leaky tap rather than spending your own time and energy doing it. You're giving someone work while enjoying your time off.

Postmates

Finally, one of the most convenient and useful services is, of course, Postmates. With Postmates, you can get just about anything delivered or deliver something yourself. You can get someone to do your groceries for you – simply make a list of what you need and choose whether the shopper should call you if something is out or if they can decide on replacements themselves.

You can also use it for takeout, to send or receive documents, and any other delivery needs you have.

We live in an age of convenience, and we should take advantage of it. Start using the above services and you'll see your stress levels drop.

【1】What will people first do to enjoy Meal kit delivery services?

A.To check out some options.

B.To pop your meal in the oven.

C.To confirm the exact number of people.

D.To follow the simple recipe to put them together.

【2】What do the three Modern Services have in common?

A.They can help people save money.

B.All the Modern Services are top-level.

C.They can make people easily enjoy their lives.

D.Young people show their preference for the three Modern Services.

【3】Where is the passage most likely to be taken from?

A.A magazine. B.A book review.

C.A novel. D.A guidebook.

22、I had been living with Dino and his family for ten days or so, who lived and worked in the rainforest. They were the “bad guys”, burning much of the western Amazon to tun it into cattle farms. They were also some of the nicest and warmest hosts. They are a family trying to survive in a very tough environment through hard work. Their view and understanding of the problems the Amazon faces are different from mine. I see the Amazon as an extraordinary valuable life that should be treasured and protected at all costs-the world needs it, and we all need it. However, the Dinos see the Amazon as a vast, lasting resource that feeds them. After talking extent win them, I realized their respect for it was as deep as my own: they just saw it very differently.

Cattle farming in the Amazon is perhaps mainly responsible for the fires we are seeing now. It is an industry of cutting forest, burning it and turning it to cattle farms. Fires spread throughout the Amazon every year as a result of that practice. Putting cattle on the land means replacing trees with animals that produce damaging levels of greenhouse gases. This is just about the most stupid thing humans can do.

One morning after a fire, I returned to the land. I felt as though I had seen the blue smoke from those blackened tree trunks that remained upright, which are memorials to human stupidity.

The problems the Amazon faces are perhaps more complex now than ever before, but they are curable. We need to decide where and how we appoint and apply values based on sensible economic models that favor both the farmer and the forest. One of the issues facing the Brazilian Amazon now is a loosening of rules by the current administration which has opened up more land for deforestation(毁林) and burning. This could be disastrous, both for the Amazon and the rest of the world.

【1】What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about？

A．The consequences of cattle farming.

B．The main cause of forest fires.

C．The causes of greenhouse gases.

D．The importance of cattle farming.

【2】How did the author feel when returning to the land after a fire?

A．It helped the author recall his memory about the land.

B．It reminded us of our foolishness of destroying the land.

C．It's not surprising to see the land destroyed by the fire.

D．It's amazing to see the trees keep straight after the fire.

【3】Which of the following statements is true?

A．The writer and Dino respected the Amazon equally in different ways.

B．Cattle farming is not to blame for the fires happening in the Amazon.

C．The problems the Amazon faces are more complex and can't be solved.

D．The Dinos are considered to be bad for burning the forest to make a fortune.

【4】What should the Brazilian government do to solve the Amazon problems？

A．Prevent the deeds of burning.

B．Offer more land.

C．Take stricter measures.

D．Appoint economic models.

23、Once upon a time, science fiction was just a style among other styles. There were crime stories, there were horror stories, there was literary fiction, and there was science fiction. But today science themes dominate these other styles. It's difficult to think of much modern crime, horror or “serious” fiction that doesn't involve science.

And its not just books. With every second movie and computer game having a sci-fi element, science fiction seems to have controlled our entire entertainment culture. It's clear that if we want to define science fiction, we should relate it to the role that science plays in our lives.

Although some experts have claimed to be able to trace sci-fi back to ancient times, it is more reasonable to find it in initial form in the 19th century, when industrial societies arose. One of the features that set industrial societies apart from other kinds was the increasing part that science played in everyday life. Factories with vast machines turned out huge quantities of goods, which were transported by trains, motor vehicles and ships all over the world. Cities were built on the back of technology, with electricity in homes and hospitals helping everyone to lead healthier, more convenient lives. All of these changes had great effects not only on people's real lives, but on their imaginative ones.

Writers began to describe these changing physical and mental landscapes, eventually giving science fiction a large and devoted fan base of especially young readers, who found that it spoke to their curiosity about the future that science would create.

But sci-fiction reflected fears about science more than it did hopes. These typical early science fiction novels might be a UK novel like H. G. Wells' The War of the worlds（1897）. With great skill, Wells played upon the fears of technology by imagining Earth under threat by a civilization-that of men from Mars.

The science fiction of today expresses the impact of the computing revolution, robotics and our environmental challenges, while it is less concerned with “little green men from Mar” and other themes of past sci-fiction.

Given that science, technology and polities are always intertwined, contemporary science fiction often has a great deal to say about power. Many recent novels-like American Cory Doctorow's Little Brother（2008）-are concerned with government and security service “conspiracies（阴谋）” against the people, particularly as the revelations of whistleblowers like Edward Snowden sink in. This can give sci-fi writing a “skeptical（怀疑的）” feel.

This underlines one of the features that remains constant between the beginnings of the empire of science fiction and its state today.

As then, so now: We want to read about how fearful the future will be, not how it will be a paradise.

【1】According to the first paragraph, we know that ________.

A．science fiction used to take the leadership in literature

B．horror story and literary fiction have initiated science fiction

C．modern fiction reflects the influence of science fiction

D．science fiction is the dominant literature style at present time

【2】What caused science fiction to appear in the 19th century?

A．The curiosity of young readers about the future.

B．The changes that the industrial revolution brought about.

C．People's stretched imagination affected by their real life.

D．People's fears about science rather than hopes.

【3】According to the passage, what do we know about the early science fiction?

A．It aroused people's curiosity of science on daily life.

B．It intensified people's worries about the social problems.

C．It promoted people's understanding of the true value of science.

D．It conveyed an atmosphere of imaginary anxieties to people.

【4】Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A．Despite the content, the theme of science fiction remains the same.

B．The fear of outer space attack has long been a worry among people of times.

C．The appearance of science fiction has caused misunderstanding among people.

D．Science fiction is weakening government power implemented on people.

24、Master Gardener Volunteers Wanted

What is a Master Gardener?

A master gardener is a citizen that is interested in gardening and can fulfill the training and volunteer hours necessary. Requirements vary by county and state,and the course is tailored for that specific region. You will receive special education on the soils in your area,the types of native plants，insect and disease issues，basic botany，and other information pertinent(相关的)to your gardening zone.

The educational opportunity to learn specifics about where you garden will not only help you be-come a better gardener but is then passed along to the general public in lectures,clinics,and through newsletters.

What Qualifications Must You Meet?

Anyone can apply to be a Master Gardener——you don’t need to be an expert or have a degree. You do, however, need to:

●Have certain experience or know a little about gardening or landscape management.

●Be willing to share horticulture(园艺学)information with others.

●Be willing to attend a training program and can devote time to volunteering and continuing education.

Besides,to become a Master Gardener volunteer, each applicant needs to complete an application,prepare background screening paperwork and schedule an interview with Extension staff.

What Does the Training Involve?

Training sessions are offered one day a week over a three-month period and are led by expert educators in the region. Approximately 60 hours of classroom instruction and field study and 50 hours of volunteer internship(实习)work are required to complete the program and become certified. In order to remain a certified Master Gardener,30 hours of volunteer work and 10 hours of continuing education or advanced training are required each year.

【1】What does a Master Gardener do?

A．Promote gardening practices abroad.

B．Train volunteers to help with agriculture.

C．Teach the youth about diets and agriculture.

D．Donate time to the local gardening extension.

【2】What is required if you want to apply to be a Master Gardener?

A．Having some relevant knowledge.

B．Acquiring excellent teaching skills.

C．Completing given training sessions.

D．Obtaining rich volunteer experience.

【3】How long will it take to remain a qualified Master Gardener the second year?

A．About 40 hours.

B．Three months.

C．About 150 hours.

D．About 110 hours.

25、Our teachers always told us that high school is the best time of our life. I didn’t want to ______ that they were right until finally I was entering the hall as a school-leaver. Every teacher was smiling broadly. I ______ felt guilty for the times that I didn’t concentrate on my work. I should have ______ my teachers and their efforts more. All they ______ was the best for us. My heart was filled with ______ that they never gave up on us.

A former student was invited to give an address. He encouraged us not to focus on selfish dreams of fame or financial ______ only-rather, we should challenge ourselves to ______ our families and society which enabled us to achieve graduation. I felt ______ . What would I be without the ______ of the people in my life? I desired to be a part of making the world a ______ place too. He also reminded us that we were now leaving the ______ and security of school. I felt some ______ about what the big wide world held for me. But, as he said, we needed to ______ those new opportunities enthusiastically. I was about to ______ an exciting new adventure.

I will never forget my graduation ______ .

【1】

A．ensure

B．insist

C．admit

D．prove

【2】

A．temporarily

B．suddenly

C．frequently

D．accidentally

【3】

A．ignored

B．trusted

C．praised

D．appreciated

【4】

A．wanted

B．obtained

C．stressed

D．witnessed

【5】

A．bravery

B．gratefulness

C．complaint

D．anxiety

【6】

A．gains

B．aids

C．management

D．knowledge

【7】

A．find fault with

B．take notice of

C．give back to

D．make up for

【8】

A．lost

B．inspired

C．discouraged

D．satisfied

【9】

A．support

B．respect

C．guarantee

D．understanding

【10】

A．safer

B．bigger

C．quieter

D．better

【11】

A．comfort

B．education

C．restriction

D．control

【12】

A．relief

B．excitement

C．sorrow

D．fear

【13】

A．welcome

B．reject

C．seek

D．create

【14】

A．share

B．start

C．continue

D．guide

【15】

A．address

B．certificate

C．ceremony

D．resolution

26、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

My parents do a lot of embarrassing things! Usually, it’s my dad who sings silly songs or tells corny jokes around my friends. But a few weeks ago, it was my mother who played the embarrassing-parent role.

While my mom and I were shopping, we ran into my teacher, who mentioned that the school didn’t have a music teacher to help our class put together a performance for Winter Fair. And, right then and there, my mom said, “I know the perfect song and dance. I’ll teach it to the kids!”

Before I could say “Please don’t”, my mom had agreed to come to my class every morning at 9:30 for a week. Oh, and just to be clear, it’s not as if she’s a professional entertainer. My parents run a small grocery store, and the only singing my mom does is in the shower.

“Um,” I said on our way home, “are you sure this is such a good idea?” “Of course!” she said. “If we want your school Winter Fair to happen, people need to step up and volunteer.” “I know volunteering is important,” I said, “but couldn’t you help out in Tex and Indi’s kindergarten instead?” She laughed, “Don’t be silly. We will have fun!”

“OK, fellas!” my teacher said at 9:28 on Monday. “We’re going to stop silent reading a   little early today because a special guest is here to help us with a performance for Winter Fair. Let’s all welcome Arizona’s mother.”

I looked up to discover my mom standing at the front of the room wearing the world’s silliest snowflake hat. “I’m super excited to be here with you!” my mom said, “I’m going to teach you a fun little song-and-dance performance I learned a few years back, when I did some theater in college. Here goes!”

Oh please, oh please, I said over and over in my head, let there be a fire drill, or an assembly, or a power failure, or anything to stop my mom from completely embarrassing herself — and me!!!

But apparently, my mom was not at all concerned about looking silly. She turned on some background music and started singing and dancing away.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；

2. 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1

“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think.

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Paragraph 2

My mom turned out to be more than a little OK at performing.

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