新竹2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高三英语

1、We ______ carefully but _______ nothing.

A. listened; heard   B. heard; listened

C. listened; listened   D. heard; heard

2、Alice was not satisfied with the apples her mother had picked for her, _______ was small and not ripe.

A. some of them B. some of which

C. one of them   D. one of which

3、Your ability has never been in doubt — the question is _______ you are prepared to work hard.

A. that B. whether   C. if D. how

4、In his speech, the president dealt with latest scientific research _____ how to fight the Coronavirus-19.

A．concerning

B．concerned

C．to concern

D．to be concerned

5、Only when he grew up did he ________ the effects of his father’s action.

A．aware

B．aware of

C．become aware

D．become aware of

6、He recommended that we________ a record of what we saw.

A．would keep

B．could keep

C．must keep

D．should keep

7、—What was it that caused the party to be put off?

—________ the invitations.

A.Because Tom delayed sending

B.Tom delayed to send

C.That Tom delayed sending

D.Tom delayed sending

8、_______a striking look with a sea of lavender flowers, Guli has become a famous attraction in Nanjing.

A. Wearing   B. To wear

C. To be wearing   D. Having won

9、My new classmate told us about his trip to ______ Great Wall. He said it was _______ exciting experience for him.

A. the; an   B. 不填; the

C. the;不填   D. 不填; a

10、A terrible earthquake struck two regions of China, ________ every aspect of local people.

A．affect

B．affected

C．affecting

D．to affect

11、Last month, part of Southeast Asia was struck by floods, from ________ effects people are still suffering.

A．that

B．whose

C．those

D．which

12、The selection of the date was rather _______, since it mattered little to most of the club members who were free during the holidays.

A. fundamental.   B. arbitrary.   C. ambiguous.   D. thorough.

13、I was once ashamed to admit my weakness, but now I have no such feeling and I _____myself much discomfort.

A． bring   B． save

C． offer   D． promise

14、The reason why the company will stop publishing six of Dr. Seuss books is that these books portray people in ways ________ are hurtful and wrong.

A．in which

B．/

C．as

D．which

15、He minds so much about his position in the office that he ____ any chance to be promoted.

A．watches out

B．looks for

C．points out

D．watches out for

16、We are going to spend the Spring Festival in Canada this year, ______live my grandparents and some relatives．

A． where   B． which   C． who   D． that

17、_________ for the job you have applied for will leave a bad impression on the interviewers.

A．Not prepared

B．Not having prepared

C．Having not prepared

D．Not being prepared

18、In much of the animal world, night is the time ______ for sleep – pure and simple.

A. set aside   B. set down C. set off   D. set up

19、The school ________ Kevin teaches is a famous one, ________ was set up 100 years ago.

A．where; that

B．that; which

C．in which; which

D．whose; where

20、In order to protect the environment，people are greatly encouraged to travel by public________.

A. transport    B. service

C. means    D. transfer

21、When you choose a friend, you should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck, but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character, especially understanding, honesty and reliability (可靠).

Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s place, and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener.

At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults (过错) in others. He notices their good points. In short, good friends will be honest to each other and accept each other.

Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favor, he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me.

There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor , too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me.

When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding, I know I've found a friend!

【1】Which of the following qualities the writer thinks is the most important in choosing a friend?

A．honesty

B．understanding

C．reliability

D．a sense of humor

【2】If you have fair weather friends, ______ .

A．you will become rich

B．you can be sure that you get real friends

C．you will be refused when you get into trouble

D．they will give you all that they have when you need help

【3】Good friends need to ______.

A．understand each other's feelings

B．be helped with money

C．always point out each other's mistakes

D．have money or luck

【4】This passage mainly discuss ______ .

A．the importance of having a friend

B．where to choose friends

C．how to get along with friends

D．the qualities of a friend

22、Changing how we say hello

Greeting is one of the most important aspects of socializing. 【1】 However, during the time of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) outbreak, proper greetings in many countries have experienced changes. Let’s take a look.

France

France is famous for its romantic greeting method. They touch others’ cheeks and make a kissing sound. For them, this greeting tells others, “I am your friend, and we trust and care about each other.” The intensity of that kiss depends on how close you are, whether in terms of family or friendship. 【2】. Newspapers are filled with advice on how to replace the famous French kiss on the cheek. French etiquette (礼仪) expert Philippe Lichtfus, who has been widely cited in the media, said simply looking into a person’s eyes can suffice (足够) as a greeting.

The US

People in the US generally shake hands with people they have just met. The origins of the handshake are uncertain, but most would agree that it is quite rational (合理的) as a form of greeting. The shaking of the right hand used to indicate that the person was not carrying any weapons, offering a friendly welcome to the other person.

【3】.  According to China Daily, many American people now greet each other with their elbows. With only slight contact, the elbow bump can not only show your respect to others, but also eliminate the need for the use of hands. 【4】.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)

When people in the UAE meet each other, they typically rub noses as a form of salutation (问候). As writer Ali Al Saloom explained in The National, this gesture “is linked with pride and dignity” since Arabs touch their noses and foreheads to the ground as a sign of respect when they pray. Recently, however, this greeting has come to a halt (终止). The UAE governments now encourage their citizens to simply wave a hand to show a warm welcome to others.

India

Most people in India perform a namaskar (合十礼) as a greeting, which involves placing one’s palms together with a slight bow. 【5】.But some young people’s greeting habits have been affected by their study abroad experiences. They tend to offer a handshake and a kiss today. In March, the Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi called on his people to use only the namaskar at this time to avoid infection.

A.That’s good news, considering the fact that hand is the main hub(核心) for transmitting the virus.

B.Instead, you can close one of your eyes and give a wink.(眨眼)

C.Each culture has its unique way of greeting people.

D.But today, things in America are different.

E.If they hold their hands higher or take a lower bow, they show more respect to others.

F.However, as the NCP has spread all over the world, this greeting is now banned in the country.

G.If you want to say hello to others, do not hug or kiss.

23、For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.

But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.

A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.

Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’”

Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.

“Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”

【1】What made Chris nervous?

A．Telling a story.

B．Making a speech.

C．Taking a test.

D．Answering a question.

【2】What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Improper pauses.

B．Bad manners.

C．Spelling mistakes.

D．Silly jokes.

【3】We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________.

A．help students see their own strengths

B．assess students’ public speaking skills

C．prepare students for their future jobs

D．inspire students’ love for politics

【4】Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher?

A．Humorous.

B．Ambitious.

C．Caring.

D．Demanding.

24、NASA has flown an aircraft on another planet for the first time. On Monday, April 19, Ingenuity, a 1. 8-kilogram drone (无人机) helicopter, took off from the surface of Mars, flew up about three meters, then hovered for 40 seconds and took photos above with one of its two cameras. The historic moment was livestreamed on YouTube. “We can now say that human beings have flown a drone helicopter on another planet,” said MiMi Aung, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, at a press conference. “We, together, flew at Mars, and we, together, now have our Wright brothers moment,” she added, referring to the first powered airplane flight on Earth in 1903.

The details: The flight was a significant technical challenge, thanks to Mars' s bone-chilling temperatures (nights can drop down to -130 °F / -90 °C) and its incredibly thin atmosphere — just 1% the density of Earth' s. That meant Ingenuity had to be light, with rotor blades (螺旋桨) that were bigger and faster than would be needed to achieve liftoff on Earth (although the gravity on Mars, which is only about one-third of Earth's, worked in its favor). The flight had originally been scheduled to take place on April 11 but was delayed by software issues.

Why it's significant: Beyond being a significant milestone for Mars exploration, the flight will also pave the way for engineers to think about new ways to explore other planets. Future drone helicopters could help astronauts by scoping out locations, exploring inaccessible areas, and capturing images. Ingenuity will also help inform the design of Dragonfly, a car-size drone that NASA is planning to send to Saturn's moon Titan in 2027.

What's next: In the next few weeks, Ingenuity will conduct four more flights, each lasting up to 90 seconds. Each one is designed to further push the limits of Ingenuity's capabilities. Ingenuity is only designed to last for 30 Martian days, and is expected to stop functioning around

May 4. Its final resting place will be in the Jezero Crater as NASA moves on to the main focus of its mission: Getting the Perseverance rover (毅力号火星探测器) to study Mars for evidence of life.

【1】Why does MiMi Aung mention Wright brothers?

A．To honor the historic contribution of Wright brothers.

B．To make a comparison between Wright brothers and herself.

C．To highlight the importance of Ingenuity's Martian exploration.

D．To remind the public of the first powered airplane flight on Earth.

【2】What caused challenges for Ingenuity designers?

A．The delay of software tests.

B．The force of gravity on Mars.

C．Mars's temperatures and atmosphere.

D．Technical difficulty in liftoff on Earth.

【3】What does the underlined word “milestone” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．A great victory.

B．A difficult task.

C．A roadside stone.

D．A historic event.

【4】Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Mars Drone Helicopter Makes Historic First Flight

B．Modern Wright Brothers Moment: Mars Exploration

C．First Drone Helicopter Spots Evidence of Life on Mars

D．Ingenuity: Mars Drone Flies to Take Incredible Pictures

25、Mike and I wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made a ______ at our favorite restaurant, but when we arrived, our ______ wasn’t well prepared.

We walked toward the bar in the restaurant to wait. Mike ______ a chair for me and the man next to me ______ over to give me room to slide in. I smiled my thanks.

“I’m here on business. Can you ______ some interesting things to do ______ when I have some time off?” the man asked.

Mike and I immediately shifted our attention to the stranger. We love our adopted hometown an quickly suggested half a dozen fun ______.

The stranger’s name was Bill. He and Mike ______ to be both mechanical engineers. The two men had ______ to talk about. Seconds turned into minutes and strangers turned into friends.

When the hostess ______ and told us our table was ______, we said goodbye to Bill.

“We’re out to ______ our wedding anniversary,” I said as we ______ to follow the waitress to our table.

“Wow! I really ______ you taking the time to talk to me,” Bill said. “You could have ______ me. Happy anniversary!”

The evening sped by. Soon we had to go home. Mike signaled our waiter for the bill.______, the waiter smiled and handed us a note:

Thank you again for talking to a stranger. I really appreciate your kindness.______ is on me.

Bill

____, we looked at the waiter.

“Yes,” he said. “It’s true. He paid your bill.”

We walked back to the ______ to thank Bill, but his seat was ______. But we never forgot his generosity and decided to pay it forward.

【1】A. reservation   B. wish   C. preparation   D. plan

【2】A. room   B. breakfast   C. table   D. arrangement

【3】A. ordered in   B. picked up   C. took up   D. pulled out

【4】A. moved   B. got   C. jumped   D. came

【5】A. choose   B. think of   C. recommend   D. refer to

【6】A. frequently   B. locally   C. entirely   D. exactly

【7】A. stories   B. books   C. restaurants   D. activities

【8】A. announced   B. seemed   C. pretended   D. happened

【9】A. nothing   B. little   C. plenty   D. everything

【10】A. approached   B. returned   C. replied   D. apologized

【11】A. full   B. collected   C. ready   D. clean

【12】A. congratulate   B. celebrate   C. hold   D. watch

【13】A. got up   B. took up   C. came back   D. showed up

【14】A. imagine   B. appreciate   C. mind   D. enjoy

【15】A. helped   B. seen   C. forgiven   D. ignored

【16】A. Instead   B. Therefore   C. Besides   D. Otherv^se

【17】A. Praise   B. Blame   C. Responsibility   D. Dinner

【18】A. Curious   B. Surprised   C. Grateful   D. Relaxed

【19】A. kitchen   B. bar   C. door   D. entrance

【20】A. dirty   B. gone   C. empty   D. occupied

26、请以老师当众表扬你为话题，用下面所给句子开头，续写一篇英语短文。

It is a great honor as well as a pleasure for me to be praised by the teacher publicly before my classmates.

注意：1. 续写词数100个左右；

2. 不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。