台南2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、In that factory, anyone who breaks the rules will be asked to leave ________.

A. in a spot   B. on the spot

C. spotlessly   D. suddenly

2、I still remember the day ________ I first met Jennifer.

A．that

B．where

C．when

D．why

3、—It’s great that some fast food restaurants plan to use drinking straws made of paper.

— . It will help protect the environment.

A．You got it

B．You name it

C．You can’t be serious

D．You can never tell it

4、Mother wanted to be a good provider, a role she ______ since her marriage to Father.

A．shoulders

B．shouldered

C．is shouldering

D．has been shouldering

5、The viewers will have _______ second chance to watch Voice of China on _______ Channel 4 tonight.

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

6、33.     ________ in the fields on a March afternoon, he could feel the warmth of spring.

A．To walk

B．Walking

C．Walked

D．Having walked

7、（题文）My partner wants to keep the company small _____ I’d like to expand it.

A. while   B. when

C. how   D. until

8、In our class there are 50 students，half _________ wear glasses．

A． in whom   B． in them

C． of whom   D． of them

9、To make members of a team perform better，the trainer first of all has to know their ________and weaknesses.

A. strengths   B. benefits

C. techniques   D. values

10、 Human beings are different from animals _________ they have languages.

A. where   B. in that

C. in which   D. for which

11、The mother watched her child playing on the beach, ________ in front of her chest.

A. crossed her hands

B. crossing her hands

C. with her hands crossing

D. with her hands to be crossed

12、Tony can hardly boil an egg，still ________  cook dinner.

A.less      B．little

C．much    D．more

13、Being a strong-willed girl, she worked as a waitress and managed to ________ school.

A.throw herself into B.commit herself to C.put herself through D.adjust herself to

14、Peter can be really difficult at times ________ he’s a nice person in general.

A．even if

B．as though

C．as if

D．if only

15、─The book is not interesting. ___

─Why! It’s the most interesting one that I have ever read.

A. How do you find it?   B. It’s totally fascinating.

C. I didn’t get that   .   D. Whereabouts did you find it?

16、We found the students seated at tables and had their eyes _____ on the scene of the launch of Shenzhou V spaceship.

A．fixed

B．fix

C．fixing

D．to fix

17、The committee _________ fifteen members.

A. consist of   B. makes up of

C. compose of   D. is composed of

18、________ in the last English test, I decided to ________ my efforts ________ English.

A.Having failed; dovote; to improve B.Failing; put; to improving

C.Having failed; concentrate; on improving D.Failing; absorb; in improving

19、Bicycling is good exercise; _______, it does not pollute the air.

A.nevertheless B.besides C.otherwise D.therefore

20、___________ we can arrive there on time depends on the traffic.

A．If

B．What

C．That

D．Whether

21、An eight-year-old girl heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.

When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.

She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her hand.

“And what do you want?” asked the salesman.

“It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.”

“Pardon?” said the salesman.

“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?”

“We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.

“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.” said the girl.

A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”

“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”

“How much do you have?” asked the man.

“$1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.

“Well, what luck,” smiled the man.“$1.11, the price of a miracle for little brother.”[

He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”

That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.

How much did the miracle cost?

【1】What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?

A. Miracle was hard to get in the drugstore.

B. They were poor and no one can lend them money.

C. Her brother was badly ill and her family couldn’t afford the operation.

D. Nothing could save her brother.

【2】In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be _______.

A. something interesting   B. some useful medicine

C. something beautiful.   D. some good food

【3】The little girl said again and again “I can try and get some more.” That shows ____.

A. she had still kept some money

B. she hoped not to be refused

C. There was no need to worry about money

D. she thought money was easy to get

【4】What made the miracle happen?

A. The girl’s love for her brother.   B. The girl’s money.

C. The medicine from the drugstore.   D. Nobody can tell.

【5】From the passage we can infer that _______.

A. The salesman didn’t sell miracle to the girl

B. Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought

C. The little girl is lovely but not so clever

D. A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on

22、Being taken off the endangered species list doesn't guarantee a carefree future for whales. Recent research estimates that the population of Pacific gray whales off North America's West Coast has dwindled by almost a quarter since 2016. Starting in 2019, alarming numbers of dead gray whales were spotted on beaches and floating offshore throughout their habitat, from Mexico to Alaska. The National Marine Fisheries Service defined it as an “Unusual Mortality Event”. UMEs are declared when a “significant die-off” occurs and when information is collected to clarify why it occurs.

The Arctic has historically low levels of sea ice in recent years, upending the delicate ecosystem that sustains gray whales. Like other migrators, they don't feed on their winter breeding (繁殖) grounds or along their migration, and must gain weight during the summer to sustain themselves through the rest of the year. Observers using air photography noted the whales looked skinnier and arrived in Mexico in poor condition, which suggested they were not finding enough food during the summer.

This die-off is alarmingly similar to the events of 20 years ago, when another UME resulted in a significant drop in the gray whale population. Although the cause was ultimately undetermined, it's thought that the population reached “carrying capacity”— it grew too large for the environment to support it. Although that idea has been suggested for this die-off as well, it's more likely blamed on the changing conditions of the Arctic.

Gray whales, hunted almost to extinction by the mid-20th century, were one of the first to be protected from hunting. The Eastern North Pacific population rebounded without pressure from whaling and was taken off the Endangered Species List; the Western North Pacific population is still listed as endangered. This die-off is a reminder that “delisting” doesn't indicate a population's secure future. New threats arise, climate change upends habitats, and continued monitoring is needed in case a crash comes.

【1】What does the underlined word “dwindled” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Increased.

B．Bounced.

C．Multiplied.

D．Dropped.

【2】What will gray whales usually do in winter?

A．Consume few calories.

B．Travel south to breed.

C．March back to Alaska.

D．Seek food in the Arctic.

【3】What might be the main cause of the current UME?

A．Serious illnesses.

B．Sea pollution.

C．Environmental changes.

D．Limited carrying capacity.

【4】What's the author's attitude to the “delisting”?

A．Favorable.

B．Concerned.

C．Intolerant.

D．Regretful.

23、Taking a shower is relaxing. You can hum a song, daydream or think about nothing, leaving the real world behind you. But did you know that showering can also benefit your mind?

A research by Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychologist from Yale University in the US interviewed over 3,000 people around the world. It turned out that nearly two-thirds of the interviewees said they had experienced new ideas in the shower and were more likely to have them in the shower than at work.

So why does a simple shower have such magic power? Science can explain it.

Showering can help to raise our level of dopamine, a hormone (荷尔蒙) closely related to our creativity. “People vary in terms of their level of creativity according to the activity of dopamine”, explained Alice Flaherty, a famous American neuroscientist. “Taking a warm shower can make us feel relaxed and therefore make the dopamine level rise and bring ‘Aha!' moment to us.”

Besides the chemical changes, showering may give you a break from what you feel you have been stuck with. Especially when you have thought hard all day about a problem, jumping into the shower can keep you from the outside world so that you can focus on your inner feelings and memories. In this way, according to American psychologist Shelley H. Carson, author of Your Creative Brain, “a showering hour may turn into an ‘incubation (孵化) period’ for your ideas.”

Compared with sitting in front of a computer, taking a shower is something we do less frequently in our daily life. When showering, we get a fresh experience with the change of location, temperature and humidity. “New and unexpected experiences can lead to positive changes in thinking,” explained Kaufman. “Getting off the couch and jumping in the shower may create a distance and force you to think from a new point of view.”

Showering allows us to enjoy the creative juices of our minds, but it needn't just be the bathroom where you get your inspiration. For instance, Gertrude Stein, a female American writer and poet, got new ideas by driving around a farm and stopping at different cows until she found the one that most inspired her. So try to create your own way to free your mind, whether it's a walk near the ocean, a country drive or reading a book at home.

【1】According to the article, what changes can showering cause?

A. Bringing the terrible moment to us.

B. Increasing the level of dopamine.

C. Leading to boredom or tiredness.

D. Setting the creative part of the brain free.

【2】If one has focused on something all day, showering can help _______.

A. turn one’s attention inwards

B. draw one’s attention to the outside world

C. one make an important breakthrough

D. many chemical changes to take place

【3】It can be inferred from the article that _______.

A. changes in the frequency of an action can create a new perspective

B. it is a good idea to talk with others about their sources of inspiration

C. our lives might feel longer and fuller if we frequently try new things

D. it is helpful to try something different rather than stay focused on a difficult task

【4】The example of Gertrude Stein in the last paragraph is used to _______.

A. encourage readers to find their own ways of getting inspiration

B. point out to readers that it's hard to find inspiration

C. explain how to link inspiration with readers’ daily lives

D. show that creativity often comes from strange places

24、STEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. These camps provide the skills needed to succeed in our technological society.

Steve & Kate’s Camp

Steve & Kate’s Camp was founded on the belief that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and develop a creative confidence that will help them unleash (释放) their true potential. It offers a safe, judgment-free environment where kids can be themselves, explore their passions, and make a few mistakes along the way. Phone: 415-389-5437

Asheville School

Asheville School is offering a unique app camp experience for teenagers across the U.S. and abroad who are interested in learning how to make exciting new apps for the iPhone and iPad. Students will learn about Apple’s Swift programming language and learn about Apple’s new AR technology. Phone: 828-254-6345

Game Camp Nation

Harness (利用) your child’s energy for video games to fuel their future, strengthen self-confidence and make new friends. Creativity, critical thinking & communication: we emphasize the 3Cs needed for success in today’s media-driven world. Hands-on projects spark curiosity. Our groups are intentionally kept small, and our staff encourage the kinds of peer interaction that easily make friends. Phone: 619-446-6495

Camp Motorsport

For the camper who loves to hear those famous words “Start your engines!”, Camp Motorsport offers exciting motorsport focused summer camp programs for girls and boys ages 9 to 17. In addition to gaining valuable seat time, campers get hands-on experience with the STEM aspects of automotive design. When not driving, Camp Motorsport still has all the fun summer camp activities campers expect including a private lake with swimming, boats, and gaga ball just to name a few. Phone: 888-836-1212

【1】Which camp will you choose if you want to take program courses?

A．Steve & Kate’s Camp.

B．Game Camp Nation.

C．Camp Motorsport.

D．App Camp.

【2】What number will you call if you want to have much fun after joining the camp?

A．619-446-6495.

B．828-254-6345.

C．888-836-1212.

D．415-389-5437.

【3】What do Steve & Kate’s Camp and Game Camp Nation have in common?

A．They both appeal to learners full of curiosity.

B．They both make learners become confident.

C．They are both free of charge for teenagers across the U.S.

D．They are both popular with programming language learners.

25、   Jeremy Locke, 25, has his own roofing company in Bridgeport, Nova Scotia. For a couple of years before he ________ his own business, he often drove past the home of Jeanette MacDonald, noticing the ________ state of her roof. He was ________ - not just for the elderly woman, but the lovely children living with her. So Locke decided to lend a helping hand. The young man knocked on Mac-Donald’s door and ________ to fix her roof for nothing. “I didn’t ________ who the woman was, but I wanted to take care of this for her and her grandchildren.” he explained. However, despite his kind ________, the grandma said she would apply for a grant(补助金)and ________ refused. MacDonald and her difficulty left an impression on Locke. He saw similarities between the woman and his own grandmother, and couldn’t stand ________ her in this situation. He had also grown up ________ and felt that he could use his ________ to help. A year after Locke set up his own roofing company, knowing that the roof was ________ in a state of disrepair, Locke ________ to MacDonald’s home and asked her if she wanted to enter a raffle(抽奖)his company was doing for a free roof. The 70-year-old ________ the chance, but little did she know that there was no ________. As a matter of fact, Locke’s ________ gave MacDonald a great relief. She said, “Even winning $1 million wouldn’t make me as ________ as knowing I’m getting a ________ roof. Jeremy is a(n) ________ sent from God.” The job ________ about $ 9,000 in terms of materials and manpower. However, the only thing Locke wants in return is a home-made meal for his staff from the woman who ________ him of his grandma.

【1】A.minded B.expanded C.started D.abandoned

【2】A.terrible B.natural C.perfect D.previous

【3】A.frightened B.grateful C.happy D.concerned

【4】A.agreed B.offered C.refused D.failed

【5】A.tell B.recognize C.know D.care

【6】A.attitude B.gesture C.response D.promise

【7】A.unwillingly B.secretly C.politely D.angrily

【8】A.seeing B.helping C.imagining D.hurting

【9】A.in sorrow B.in advance C.in person D.in poverty

【10】A.influence B.skills C.experiences D.money

【11】A.already B.even C.just D.still

【12】A.returned B.drove C.ran D.escaped

【13】A.aimed at B.laughed at C.jumped at D.looked at

【14】A.opportunity B.competition C.answer D.cheat

【15】A.adventure B.decision C.change D.kindness

【16】A.rich B.relaxed C.joyful D.strong

【17】A.new B.pretty C.clean D.special

【18】A.doctor B.angel C.killer D.messenger

【19】A.cost B.wasted C.charged D.earned

【20】A.informs B.convinces C.warns D.reminds

26、假定你是学生会主席李华，学生会将举办迎新联欢晚会，你希望外籍教师 Chris 能参加，于是你给他写一封邀请信。要点如下：

1. 晚会开始、结束时间以及举办地点。

2. 表演内容。

3. 邀请对方参加的原因以及询问对方的意向。

注意：1. 词数不少于 50。

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 邮件的开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Chris,

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Yours,

Li Hua