邵阳2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、If it ______ rain tomorrow, I should not drive my car.

A.were to B.will C.would D.is to

2、The old man is used to sleeping without a pillow in order to keep his back from ________.

A．bending

B．bowing

C．breaking

D．bouncing

3、________ team wins on Saturday will go through to the national championships.

A．That

B．How

C．Whether

D．Whichever

4、 —May I tell this to my close friend?

—No，you________. Never let anybody else know about it.

A．needn’t  B．shouldn’t C．mustn’ t D．can’t

5、Life isn't meant to be easy and you have to _____ some pain to learn the skills to move forward.

A. hold back   B. give away   C. go through   D. turn down

6、I was very surprised at _____ he spoke at the meeting.

A.the way which B.the way on which C.the way D.in the way that

7、Only when he returned _______ that the war had ended and the army had come back.

A. we tell     B. we told

C. did we tell D. were we told

8、The reason ______he didn't come was ______he was ill.

A. why; that B. that; why

C. for that; that D. for which; what

9、He ________ his father on the farm the whole afternoon last Saturday.

A．helps

B．would help

C．was helping

D．has helped

10、—Who’s that person in the street? Is it Mr. Liu?

—It ________ be him. Because Mr. Liu is ill in hospital already.

A．mustn’t

B．can’t

C．needn’t

D．maybe

11、All the candidates are excellent, but I like the last one ________ — his experience is just what we need at the moment.

A．in pain

B．in turn

C．in debt

D．in particular

12、The new product is beyond all praise and has quickly taken over the market ________ its superior quality.

A．in terms of

B．on account of

C．on behalf of

D．on top of

13、If an entire country gets richer at the same time, individuals wouldn't ________ feel wealthier, since their relative positions in society haven't changed.

A.necessarily B.initially C.typically   D.sustainably

14、According to the newly-elected French president, Macron, France will reform the rigid and outdated rules that ________ the development of the country in the near future.

A. limited   B. had limited

C. have been limiting   D. will limit

15、I only _______ work that excites me, even if it means turning down lots of money.

A．take on

B．take away

C．take in

D．take down

16、I had to catch my flight. That was ________ I left Tom’s party so early yesterday.

A. what    B. how    C. why       D. when

17、Mr. and Mrs. James feel more comfortable on a ship than they would do if they _________ any other way．

A．travel   B．are travelling

C．have travelled D．travelled

18、This is the farm________my father grows fruit and vegetables.

A．on that

B．on where

C．which

D．on which

19、I don't think it wise   the hard work that they have refused to do.

A.for you to take on B.of you to take on C.for you taking on D.of you taking on

20、With food and drink _________ , the prisoner had to walk out of the cave where he was hiding. which is wrong?

A. used up   B. run out

C. running out   D. run out of

21、Tony Williams, 75 from Alton, East Hampshire, lost his wife Jo back in May, when, tragically, Jo, passed away from cancer just nine days after she was diagnosed.

And ever since, Tony has been completely alone, explaining the continuous loneliness is “like torture, with no family nearby”. Tony took finding a friend into his own hands, even putting two adverts in his local newspaper and handing out cards. Heartbreakingly, he received no responses.

But after a poster he placed in his window made headlines this week, the retired physicist has been overwhelmed with responses from people wanting to be his friend. In just a couple of days, he's had between 50 and 70 phone calls with strangers, and meanwhile he's received thousands of emails.

Tony said: “I just regret it's impossible for me to answer even a small part of calls and emails. If I could meet them all I would tell them how much I care for them and how much I'd like to reach out to them as they did to me. The love, kindness and compassion they've shown actually brought tears to my eyes.”

He has even had phone calls from as far as America and Canada!

Tony met his late wife Jo, who he describes as his “best friend and soul mate,” in a bar more than 35 years ago, and describes their marriage as a “perfect harmony”. The couple, who lived in Gloucestershire for 25 years, were unable to have any children, and so depended on each other heavily for company and support.

“For weeks and weeks, it looked as if I was pushing doors open and they were immediately slammed in my face. And then I was isolated and almost totally abandoned. And I thought, I've got to do something about that,"   he recalled.

Tony's determination has paid off, getting hundreds of people queuing up to be his friend. We're so pleased for you, Tony!

【1】Why did Tony advertise in the local newspaper?

A．To inform people of his wife's death.

B．To draw attention to the old's loneliness.

C．To seek a second marriage.

D．To find someone as a friend.

【2】What do we know about Tony?

A．He is working as a physicist.

B．He is now in a sweet trouble.

C．He has a complete family.

D．He lives in Gloucestershire.

【3】How did Tony feel when receiving people's responses?

A．Disappointed.

B．Sympathetic.

C．Moved.

D．Surprised,

【4】We can infer from the text that.

A．Tony loves his wife very much

B．Tony's children live far from him

C．Tony has become world-famous

D．Tony used to have many friends

22、Nighttime tours and performances are becoming increasingly popular in China, as rising daytime temperatures are cooling the heat for visiting popular tourist spots and other attractions, a new report said.

For sightseeing destinations and travel agencies, nighttime travel lengthens tourists’ stay time, and helps bring new business opportunities. It has also become a tool to stimulate the upgrading of leisure tourism consumption, industry experts said.

“Recently, a lot of tourists have chosen to stay in hotels during the day, and go out at night. For example, taking a cruise tour and walking around the Hongya Cave in Chongqing are quite popular,” said Fang Hongfeng, general manager of the activities business unit at Ctrip. “Travelers can appreciate the dynamic beauty of the fantastic lights of the mountainous city, and tens of thousands of people have booked cruise tickets to go sightseeing on boats. We are bullish on the growth for night cruise tours in the city,” he said.

In fact, for some cities, old towns, theme parks, scenic spots, riversides, and astronomical tourism sites, the scenes are more attractive and fun during nighttime than daytime, and travelers feel more comfortable with cooler temperatures and smaller crowds, Ctrip said. Among those travelers who like to go out at night, men account for two-thirds of the total. Besides, nearly half of the travelers are aged between 30 and 39, followed by those who were born in the 1990s and 2000s, Ctrip found.

Despite the popularity of nighttime tours and events, industry experts said nighttime travel means higher requirements on traffic facilities and safety management. “Not every city is suitable for developing nighttime travel products. For local governments and markets, nighttime tours require creating some innovative events featured for the night as these shape brand impact. They should also attract the concentration of related service sectors and have the ability to grow sustainably,” said Ashley Ramsey, a researcher at Peking University.

【1】Which of the following best describes daytime tours during summer?

A．Expensive.

B．Undesirable.

C．Favorable.

D．Promising.

【2】What does nighttime travel industrial boost mean to local people?

A．They may get more income from tourism.

B．They will suffer from upgrading living cost.

C．They will benefit from smooth traffic.

D．They could live a leisure routine.

【3】Who will the agencies of nighttime travel probably target at?

A．A local in his 30s.

B．Rich businesswomen.

C．Junior students summer camps.

D．Middle-aged couples.

【4】What can we say about the growth of the nighttime travel according to Ashley Ramsey?

A．It fuels the depressed economy.

B．It is a replacement of daytime travel.

C．It calls for a better government service.

D．It is a disaster for locals.

23、Qualities of good leaders

Leaders are needed to manage a country or any organization. They are very important people. Under good leaders, the country will be stable and peaceful. In this way, it can make great progress.

【1】 They too need good leaders to lead them. They cannot grow or do well without good management or leaders. Schools too need leaders. They are the headmaster, class monitors, prefects, and game captains. A11 of them have an important role to play to ensure the smooth running of the schoo1. At home, parents are the leaders guiding the family.

【2】 A leader should take his work or position seriously and carry out his duties to the best of his ability. He should always think of what is best for his people, whether they are staff members, family, or any group of people.

A leader is also someone who helps others become more than they ever thought was possible. Leadership is about unlocking potential, whether individual potential or that of a group, company, or organization. 【3】 Instead, it is inspiring them to see what they are capable of and then helping them get there.

Leaders of a country should always put the interests of their people first. They have to be approachable, caring, and concerned about the welfare of those under them. A good leader should be willing to listen to his people’s problems or suggestions. 【4】

It is not easy to be a good and true leader. 【5】 True and good leadership requires one to make sacrifices, including putting others before oneself. He is often the mentor who prompts others to be their best, someone who cares and listens, and is willing to always be there for them.

A．Neither is it impossible.

B．The same goes for organizations.

C．It is not about telling people what to do.

D．To do this, a leader is to be honest, and truthful.

E．That is why a good leader is likely to train good followers.

F．This is then followed up by doing his best to solve these problems.

G．To me, the most important quality of a leader is a strong sense of responsibility.

24、Every country has certain cultural patterns making it unique. Of course, habits and customs between cultures and countries tend to overlap(重叠). The popularity of social media, for instance, ignores borders and breaks down cultural differences. Technology has made the world a much smaller and culturally similar place. However, when looking at a foreign country, we will always find differences between our traditions and theirs. Young Italians and young Americans, for example, though alike in many respects, have also some pronounced differences, especially when it comes to work, pastimes and sports.

Most American teens have part-time jobs through high school and college. Youths in Italy tend not to. The reasons behind this are multifaceted. It is, to begin with, rather hard in Italy to find the type of part-time jobs students usually take up. Moreover, there is also a different cultural attitude to take into consideration, especially when thinking of certain parts of Italy. Young Italians like to enjoy life to the full and feel there will be time to work once they become adults, hence the lack of interest in finding odd jobs while still in school. Like the old saying goes, some Italians work to Live, while some Americans often live to work.

In a lot of ways, young Italians and Americans spend their free time in a similar fashion. Listening to music, watching movies, hanging out, practicing sports and surfing the Internet are all common ways to pass some free time. Italians, especially, make a point of going out and being social, often choosing between pizzeria or birrerie (place for pizza or beer), which stay open late. Italians often pile into a couple of cars and go out in a big group. In general, American teens participate in a lot of extracurricular(课外的) activities, many often through school, while Italians may not take part in so many.

When going out, Italian teens tend to meet and gather on the streets of their cities or towns, something not as common in the United States, especially in highly populated areas. This very Italian habit can be linked to the urban arrangement of Italian towns. Many of them date back thousands of years and feature central piazzas(广场) and areas built around historical sites that have now become gathering places for the young. If you’re in Italy, don’t be surprised by the sight of hundreds gathered in a piazza or on the street, laughing and drinking the night away.

【1】The passage is mainly about ________.

A．the unique lifestyles shared by American and Italian teens

B．the relationship between young people of America and Italy

C．some customs and habits of the Americans and Italians

D．some differences in tradition between young Americans and Italians

【2】By saying “some Italians work to live, while some Americans often live to work”, the author most probably wants to tell us that ________.

A．Italians have a better life attitude toward working

B．Americans are more diligent and thus live a better life

C．Americans and Italians both find it hard to locate a satisfying job

D．Italians and Americans have different choices regarding work

【3】According to paragraph 3, which of the following statements is true?

A．American teens practice sports and surf the Internet to pass time.

B．Italian youth take an active part in extracurricular activities.

C．American teens like to drive out and social together in big groups.

D．Italian youth enjoy pizza and beer because they are cheap.

【4】If there is one more paragraph in this passage, what will it most probably be about?

A．The working conditions of the young Americans and Italians.

B．The differences in practicing sports between teens of the two nations.

C．The central piazzas and areas built around historical sites in Italy.

D．The urban arrangement of the highly populated American cities.

25、   People often lose their driving license because of driving after drinking. I have always ____ myself that I will never drive if I have drunk alcohol(酒精) ____, no matter the ____.

Still, half a year ago I made this ____ of driving after having drunk two beers at my friend's. Then I drove home, since it wasn’t very ____. I thought that there would be no ____, because it was very late at night. However, to my surprise, I was  ___ and left without my driving license for three months. I told my parents nothing  __ , but then I had to invent a lie, because I did not have the ____ to tell them that I had drunk alcohol and that was the real reason for which I was left without my driving license.

Those three months seemed to pass very ____ for me, because I had got into the ___ of driving almost daily and I really needed my car quite often. I had to take a  ___ and I didn't like it as I spent lots of money. It was, indeed, a(n) ____ for me not to have my driving license and I told myself never to repeat this mistake.

___ this, being drunk while driving ____ a real danger not only for the driver, but also for ____, Car accidents caused by alcoholism are very ____ nowadays, Teenagers especially use alcohol ____ going out with friends and then return home driving their cars. They are very irresponsible as they put their lives and health in ____and, therefore, I advise people to ____ drinking alcohol before driving.

【1】A. promised B. taught C. settled D. prepared

【2】A. possibly B. recently C. gradually D. previously

【3】A. color B. taste C. quantity D. brand

【4】A. decision B. mistake C. conclusion D. prediction

【5】A. far B. long C. high D. farther

【6】A. postman B. spaceman C. caveman D. policeman

【7】A. moved B. stopped C. followed D. forgotten

【8】A. in the end B. from then on C. at the beginning D. after a while

【9】A. time B. patience C. strength D. courage

【10】A. slowly B. quickly C. closely D. peacefully

【11】A. way B. habit C. race D. trouble

【12】A. bus B. bike C. taxi D. boat

【13】A. question B. opportunity C. competition D. punishment

【14】A. Besides B. Instead of C. Along with D. Due to

【15】A. escapes B. reduces C. represents D. changes

【16】A. lookers-on B. passers-by C. grown-ups D. baby-sitters

【17】A. strange B. complete C. necessary D. frequent

【18】A. before B. though C. while D. whether

【19】A. danger B. doubt C. advance D. difficulty

【20】A. enjoy B. avoid C. keep D. consider

26、阅读下面材料，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。续写的词数应为150左右。

“Look.” Mom waved a flyer in front of the television. “Summer field trips for sixth-graders. Nature. Exercise. Fresh air.”

“No, thanks,” I said, still working the remote.

“You'll love hiking, Jimmy, she said. “Besides, couch potatoes need exercise.”

“But —” “If you don't like the first one, you don't have to go again,” she said before I could finish.

OK, I thought. Just one day.

That day was the hottest on record. The moment I woke up, I started to sweat. I got dressed. Long pants tucked into heavy socks, T-shirt, boots, backpack, water bottles. All required for the hike.

As we boarded the school bus, I met Mr. Hawkins, our guide. The bus finally stopped near a forest, and we got out. Our destination for the day was “the Lemon Squeeze.” But I had no idea what that was.

We quickly started our hiking after we got off the bus. Ahead, some kid kicked an old tree stump. A girl suddenly screamed and ran. A buzzing noise grew louder. Wasps（黄蜂）! Mr. Hawkins drove away the wasps with his shirt and we managed to run away.

We continued hiking for another hour until Mr. Hawkins decided that we should stop for lunch. It was too hot for anyone to complain, because complaining would only make it worse. What's worst was more hiking. It was getting hotter and hotter. Mr. Hawkins kept telling us to keep drinking water to keep hydrated. We drank, and sweated.

Water was low. Up ahead was a crossroads.

“OK, folks,” Mr. Hawkins said. “This heat is fierce. Do we finish, or do we take this shortcut back to the bus? It's a quarter mile uphill from here to our destination.”

I closed my eyes. Please, someone, say GO BACK TO THE BUS! I didn't want to be the wimp（懦弱的人）.

Paragraph 1:

However, nobody spoke.

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Paragraph 2:

I stumbled（蹒跚）off the bus, dirty and tired.

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